Historic New England

Spooner

Pressed glass footed spoon holder. Diamond pattern.

Maker: unknown

Material: pressed glass

GUSN: 306858

Accession Number: 1993.389

Pitcher

Glass pitcher with an applied handle and an etched band of decoration.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 306860

Accession Number: 1993.392

Knife Rests

Set of three clear, cut glass knife rests.

Maker: unknown

Material: cut glass

GUSN: 306861

Accession Number: 1993.399.1-.3

Intricately carved Chinese ivory pagoda consisting of twelve open floors, each containing numerous people in a wide variety of courtly pursuits. The center of each floor has a statue of the Buddha. The base is inlaid with colored ivory beads, the roof is hung with ivory chains. On a wood stand and c...

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 306865

Accession Number: 1.2014

Pair of Salt Cellars

Pair of fluted glass salt cellars.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 306867

Accession Number: 1993.397.1-.2

Goblet

Glass goblet with decoration of grapes and leaves.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 306868

Accession Number: 1993.395

Cruet with Stopper

Pressed glass cruet with fluted body, stopper, and handle.

Maker: unknown

Material: pressed glass, glass (material)

GUSN: 306869

Accession Number: 1993.394AB

Pair of Cruets

Pair of pressed glass cruets with handles and stoppers.

Maker: unknown

Material: pressed glass, glass (material)

GUSN: 306870

Accession Number: 1993.393.1AB-.2AB

Set of Tumblers

Set of four glass tumblers with an etched band of decoration.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 306871

Accession Number: 1993.391.1-.4

Mustard Pot

Glass mustard pot with a silver lid and Greek key design around body.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), silver (metal)

GUSN: 306875

Accession Number: 1993.400AB

Decanter with stopper

Blown glass decanter [a] with a stopper [b].

Maker: unknown

Material: blown glass

GUSN: 306876

Accession Number: 1993.408AB

Pair of Decanters

Pair of glass milk decanters with stoppers. Gold painted stopper and rim. Hand painted floral garland design.

Maker: unknown

Material: opaque white glass, hand-painted

GUSN: 306877

Accession Number: 1993.409.1AB-.2AB

Pair of Cordial Glasses

Pair of milk glass licqueur glasses. Gold painted rim. Hand painted floral garland design.

Maker: unknown

Material: opaque white glass, hand-painted

GUSN: 306878

Accession Number: 1993.410.1-.2

Sauceboat with underplate

Child-sized brown transfer-printed pearlware sauceboat [.1] with underplate [.2]. Chevron and scroll border surrounding scene of gothic church amid trees. Part of a fifty-six piece dinner set.

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, pearlware

GUSN: 306885

Accession Number: 1988.548.52.1-.2

Sauceboat with underplate

Child-sized brown transfer-printed pearlware sauceboat [.1] with underplate [.2]. Chevron and scroll border surrounding scene of gothic church amid trees. Part of a fifty-six piece dinner set.

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, pearlware

GUSN: 306887

Accession Number: 1988.548.53.1-.2

Tureen

Child-sized brown transfer-printed pearlware tureen [a] with lid [b]. Chevron and scroll border surrounding scene of gothic church amid trees. Part of a fifty-six piece dinner set.

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, pearlware

GUSN: 306888

Accession Number: 1988.548.54AB

Saucer

Set of six white porcelain saucers with wide gold band on rim and narrow gold band at center.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 306904

Accession Number: 1988.596.1-.6

Dish

White earthenware dish with wide gold band at rim. Part of a set of five dishes.

Date: 1914-1925

Maker: W. H. Grindley & Co. Ltd. (Maker)

Material: earthenware, gilding

GUSN: 306905

Accession Number: 1988.597.5

Mirror

Chippendale-style mirror with elaborately cut frame. Relief-carved phoenix on top. Wood edge near mirror indented at intervals giving the visual effect of scallops

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), sheet glass, silvering

GUSN: 306975

Accession Number: 1958.208

Mirror

Chippendale-style mirror with elaborately cut frame with gilt on interior edge and carved phoenix on pediment.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: sheet glass, silvering, wood (plant material), gilding

GUSN: 306980

Accession Number: 1958.209

Mantel clock

Mantel clock with scrolled arch pediment and three brass urn finials. Engaged Doric columns. Clock face ornamented with gold floral decoration. Glass plate below painted with scene of castle, lake and trees. Ogee apron and delicate molded feet.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: Terry, Eli

Material: wood (plant material), brass (alloy), sheet glass, verre églomisé, gilt paint

GUSN: 306981

Accession Number: 1958.375

Brooch

Brooch modeled after a single dogwood blossom with four ribbed petals. The backs of the petals and the center of the flower are plated in gold. The petal interiors are enameled white. The brooch closes with a pin and safety clasp.

Date: ca. 1955

Maker: Trifari, Krussman, and Fishel, Inc. (Manufacturer)

Material: white metal, gold alloy, enamel (fused coating)

GUSN: 306992

Accession Number: 2014.43.2.1

Pair of Earrings

Pair of earrings modeled after a single dogwood blossom with four ribbed petals. The backs of the petals and the center of the flower are plated in gold. The petal interiors are enameled white. The earrings attach with flip clasps.

Date: ca. 1955

Maker: Trifari, Krussman, and Fishel, Inc. (Manufacturer)

Material: white metal, gold alloy, enamel (fused coating)

GUSN: 306993

Accession Number: 2014.43.2.2AB

Braided rug

Circular braided rag rug. Predominate colors are brown, black, white, red, green and yellow.

Date: 1890-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 306994

Accession Number: 1958.398

Pair of earrings

Pair of clip back earrings with flame shaped open work design. Rhodium plated metal

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: Sperry Manufacturing Company (Manufacturer)

Material: plated metal

GUSN: 306997

Accession Number: 2014.43.3.1AB

Necklace

Necklace, with flame shaped open work links. Hook shaped clasp. Rhodium plated metal.

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: Sperry Manufacturing Company (Manufacturer)

Material: plated metal

GUSN: 306998

Accession Number: 2014.43.3.2

Braided rug

Circular braided rag rug in colors of black, brown, white, orange, purple and green.

Date: 1890-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 306999

Accession Number: 1958.399

Braided rug

Oval braided rag rug. Primary colors are brown, yellow, purple and red.

Date: 1890-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 307000

Accession Number: 1958.400

Wing chair

Rose corduroy upholstered wing chair with serpentine head rail, cabriole legs and claw and ball feet. Cloth held with wire tacks.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), cotton (textile)

GUSN: 307001

Accession Number: 1958.401

Candlestand

Black-painted tilt-top table with circular top, turned pedestal, three cabriole legs, and snake feet.

Date: 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), iron alloy, paint (coating)

GUSN: 307002

Accession Number: 1958.402

Dog Figurine

Stoneware dog figurine with a brown and yellow mottled glaze. Rectangular base.

Maker: unknown

Material: stoneware (pottery), glaze, mottling

GUSN: 307064

Accession Number: 1993.615

Teacup

Pearlware teacup with a pink luster rim. Floral motif with pink luster accents.

Maker: unknown

Material: pearlware, luster (optical property), glazing (coating)

GUSN: 307106

Accession Number: 1948.3.7

Electrified candlestick

Electrified brass candlestick. With loop handle on circular base, beaded shaft, and four button feet.

Date: ca. 1907

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), wire

GUSN: 308642

Accession Number: 1958.499

Plate

Small, shallow pewter plate.

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy)

GUSN: 308652

Accession Number: 1919.522

Perfume Bottle

Pink and white glass perfume bottle and cap with cut glass decoration of circles, ovals and sunbursts.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), flashing (glassworking)

GUSN: 308653

Accession Number: 1938.201

Bottle

Rounded, colorless glass bottle with long neck and flutes.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 308654

Accession Number: 1930.495

Bird Feeder

Colorless, blown glass bird feeder bottle with molded sunburst pattern.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), blown glass

GUSN: 308677

Accession Number: 1953.469

Thermopane Slider Door

Glass sliding door with a steel frame and steel and Lucite handle.

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: Hoover, Henry B. (Architect)

Material: steel (alloy), glass (material), Lucite (TM)

GUSN: 308678

Accession Number: 2015.33.1

Spectacles and Case

Tortoise shell eyeglasses [.1] with a brown leather case [.2]. Oval lens with a c bridge. Straight side arms.

Maker: unknown

Material: tortoise shell, lenses (components), leather

GUSN: 308679

Accession Number: 1932.719.1-.2

Spectacles and Case

Metal spectacles [.1] and a wooden case [.2]. Oval lenses with a crank bridge. Pivot side arms with teardrop finials.

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, lenses (components), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 308680

Accession Number: 1922.1076.1-.2

Spectacles

Metal spectacles. Round split bifocal lenses. C bridge. Pivot side arms with teardrop finials.

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 308683

Accession Number: 1928.1093AB

Wedding Dress

Wedding dress, ivory silk chiffon and faux seed pearls.

Date: 1921

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (fiber), chiffon, celluloid (cellulosic)

GUSN: 308686

Accession Number: 2013.35.2.1

Shoes

White leather women's shoes with one button, cross strap, and Louis heel.

Date: 1921

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 308687

Accession Number: 2013.35.2.2ab

Opera Glasses and Case

Ivory and brass opera glasses [.1]. Glass lenses. Ivory pivot handle. Leather case with latch locks and blue fabric interior [.2].

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 308693

Accession Number: 1920.624.1-.2

Gown

Prom gown, red, green, black, white, and yellow plaid taffeta. Sleeveless gown has thin shoulder straps, zipper on left side, and a pleated skirt. Gown was made and worn by Janice Odom Bacon (1924-2012) for the Northeastern University Senior Prom held at the Imperial Ballroom of the Hotel Statler in...

Date: 1949

Maker: unknown

Material: taffeta

GUSN: 308694

Accession Number: 2013.35.1.1

Spectacles and Case

Metal spectacles [.1] and a leather case [.2]. Circular lenses with Martin's Margins. X bridge. Long straight side arms.

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, leather

GUSN: 308697

Accession Number: 1933.382.1-.2

Spectacles and Case

Metal spectacles [.1] and a leather case with a chain [.2]. Black tinted oval lenses. Scroll bridge. Long straight side arms.

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, leather

GUSN: 308698

Accession Number: 1947.261.1-.2

Tea Caddy

One of a pair of rectangular metal tea caddies once housed together in a larger box [per accession notes, the box was damaged in a fire and discarded]. Each caddy has a cylindrical exterior cover encircled with two incised bands as well as a concave, cylindrical interior cap with black ball knop.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy), tin alloy

GUSN: 308701

Accession Number: 1934.1437.2A-C

Pitcher

Pitcher with painted decoration of a boat at sea.

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 308702

Accession Number: 2015.1.2

"Nahant Beach Near Boston" Plate

Plate, blue and white transfer printed design of people walking, fishing, and hunting by the sea. Earthenware

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, transfer printing

GUSN: 308703

Accession Number: 2015.1.3

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