Historic New England

Syrup pitcher

Stoneware pitcher; coffee colored body w/ jasperware and pewter lid; white relief foliate trail w/ ferns and branches; rope-like handle; embossed leaf on pewter lid.

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), earthenware, stoneware (pottery), pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 18463

Accession Number: 1998.490

Pitcher

Engine-turned earthenware pitcher; tan w/ blue band and jasperware applied decoration; (matching bowl); grapevine trail inside blue band; bracket handle on pitcher.

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), earthenware, turning (shaping process), stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 18464

Accession Number: 1998.491.1

Bowl

Engine-turned earthenware bowl; tan w/ blue band and jasperware applied decoration; grapevine trail inside blue band.

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), earthenware, turning (shaping process), stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 18465

Accession Number: 1998.491.2

Vase

Pair of red and colorless glass vases w/ etched elk decoration and painted grapevine motif; red banded base and neck; bulbous body w/ tapered neck.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: etching (corroding), etching (printing process), glass (material), painting (coating)

GUSN: 18466

Accession Number: 1998.492.1

Vase

Pair of red and colorless glass vases w/ etched elk decoration and painted grapevine motif; red banded base and neck; bulbous body w/ tapered neck.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: etching (corroding), etching (printing process), glass (material), painting (coating)

GUSN: 18467

Accession Number: 1998.492.2

Souvenir dish

Souvenir dish; "Stone Castle of Fort William Henry, Pemaquid Beach, Maine"; foliated edge with gilded rim; white with view of castle.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), painting (coating), porcelain, tin (metal)

GUSN: 18468

Accession Number: 1998.493

Souvenir dish

Porcelain souvenir dish: "View of the Common, Wiscasset Maine"; scalloped edge w/ ridges and gilding; white porcelain w/ black view.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), painting (coating), porcelain, tin (metal)

GUSN: 18469

Accession Number: 1998.494

Souvenir dish

Porcelain souvenir dish: "Courthouse 1824, Wiscasset Maine"; white porcelain w/ colored picture in center; round w/ gilded rim.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: The Jonroth Studios (Maker)

Material: glazing (coating), painting (coating), porcelain, tin (metal)

GUSN: 18470

Accession Number: 1998.495

Souvenir dish

Porcelain souvenir dish: "Hilton House, Wiscasset, ME"; fan-like edge w/ pink bow; fan w/ blue and yellow background and colored Hilton House.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), painting (coating), porcelain, tin (metal)

GUSN: 18471

Accession Number: 1998.496

Large Liverpool bowl w/ Masonic decoration; "A HEART THAT CONCEALS, AND THE TONGUE THAT NEVER REVEALS"; black floral transfer print around inside edge. Inside bottom of bowl: Masonic symbol w/ banner: "AMOR HONOR ET JUSTITIA" Front of bowl: Triangular architect? symbol w/ sun and eye; banner: ...

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: creamware, transfer printing

GUSN: 18472

Accession Number: 1998.497

Inkstand

Wooden turned ink stand. 2 large wells in top and 5 small holes. 3 ridges around side. Ceramic lining in wells.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 18473

Accession Number: 1998.498

Oyster shell

Souvenir oyster shell attached to two rocks.

Date: 1875-1883

Maker: unknown

Material: rock, seashell

GUSN: 18474

Accession Number: 1998.499

Tile Palette

White tile palette with colors according to label; flat and square; see worksheet for list of colors.

Date: 1870-1885

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), painting (coating), porcelain

GUSN: 18475

Accession Number: 1998.500

Writing box

Wooden writing box w/ brass inlay containing asst. inkwells, pen quills, ivory razor and razor sharpener. Box--under lid, one pocket file w/ red pressed leather. 5 compartments in rear of box, one removable tray in front w/ brass ring handles and 2 compartments under tray.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), leather, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 18476

Accession Number: 1998.501

Ram Spill Vase

Ceramic polychrome spill vase, depicting a ram; textured wool; white with gray horns standing on brown and green grass; tree-shaped stem of vase.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material), glazing (coating)

GUSN: 18477

Accession Number: 1998.502

Figurine

Staffordshire figurine of woman and dog; woman sitting on large dog wearing orange blouse and tan skirt; dog is white w/ brown stripes.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 18478

Accession Number: 1998.503

Pitcher

Earthenware pitcher; blue w/ jasperware applied white decoration of cherabim and seraphim; applied white band around neck; rope-like handle.

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: Possibly Wedgwood (Maker)

Material: appliqué (technique), earthenware, stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 18479

Accession Number: 1998.504

Brush

Metal seal w/ brush on back.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 18480

Accession Number: 1998.505

Teapot

Porcelain Oriental teapot, bamboo handle, blue decoration (modern); blue Oriental floral design; rim of lid and teapot banded w/ swirled pattern.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: bamboo (material), glazing (coating), painting (coating), porcelain, tin (metal)

GUSN: 18481

Accession Number: 1998.506AB

Spyglass

Collapsible telescope, mahogany body and brass pieces: lid, eyepiece, extensions. Eyepiece may be closed or opened with small slip cover.

Date: 1812-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 18482

Accession Number: 1998.507

Pitcher

Purple and white slag ceramic pitcher; panelled w/ scalloped rim; various shades of purple swirled together w/ white.

Date: 1900-1991

Maker: unknown

Material: molding (forming), slag

GUSN: 18483

Accession Number: 1998.508

Pitcher

One of pair of porcelain pitchers, light purple w/ Japanesque decoration of multi-colored bird perched on tree; gilded rim and foot; brown handle w/ 2 green bands.

Date: 1795-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), molding (forming), painting (coating), porcelain, tin (metal)

GUSN: 18484

Accession Number: 1998.509.1

Pitcher

One of pair of porcelain pitchers, light purple w/ Japanesque decoration of multi-colored bird perched on tree; gilded rim and foot; brown handle w/ 2 green bands.

Date: 1795-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), molding (forming), painting (coating), porcelain, tin (metal)

GUSN: 18485

Accession Number: 1998.509.2

Scale

Scale, brass plate on iron base w/ painted gold and red floral decoration. 3 iron columns support brass plate and rod w/ measurements and weight. Measures 0 to 34 w/ half intervals. Rod is ridged for weight to mark.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: Fairbanks (Maker)

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal)

GUSN: 18486

Accession Number: 1998.510

Spike

Iron spike/weight. Hole through bottom.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 18487

Accession Number: 1998.511

Box

Tin document box painted black. Handle on top, hinge on front.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 18488

Accession Number: 1998.512

Box

Small tin box, painted black. Decal placed on side.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 18489

Accession Number: 1998.513

Letter box

Tin letter box. 2 dividers. Vertical wires on front. Back is taller and has two holes for hanging.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 18490

Accession Number: 1998.514

Candle lamp

Green tin candle holder w/ white tin candle and tiny round glass bulb on top; lamp is battery run; ring on stand for holding.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 18191

Accession Number: 1998.2287

Jar

Milk glass covered jar w/ blue floral decoration on cover and sides; raised foliate design around knob on cover; flowers in branched form.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), painting (coating)

GUSN: 18192

Accession Number: 1998.2288AB

Quimper

Ovoid quimper; decorative dish w/ 2 raised grotesques at sides and scalloped reticulated lip; blue interior w/ yellow banded rim; white exterior w/ multi-colored picture of nude woman w/ snake-like arms, headdress and finned feet; 4 feet at bottom of quimper.

Date: 1842-1860

Maker: Societa Ceramica Richard (Maker)

Material: glazing (coating), painting (coating), porcelain, tin (metal)

GUSN: 18193

Accession Number: 1998.631

Lampshade

Paper lampshade w/ applied green and pink decoration; raised green scalloped pattern around top w/ pink coloring in between; raised floral vine around bottom portion of shade w/ pink and green coloring in between.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), painting (coating), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 18194

Accession Number: 1998.2289.1

Lampshade

Paper lampshade w/ applied green and pink decoration; raised green scalloped pattern around top w/ pink coloring in between; raised floral vine around bottom portion of shade w/ pink and green coloring in between.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), painting (coating), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 18195

Accession Number: 1998.2289.2

Trunk

Black leather covered trunk w/ paper label #10. Paper has incised lines for detail. Brass vertical bands on front and sides. Leather side straps at front. Leather side handle. Interior lined in blue and white paper.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 18196

Accession Number: 1998.2290

Box

Covered box w/ applied Japanesque decoration, including photo of Japanese woman w/ umbrella on top. Straw pieces in shape of bamboo, bird, oak leaves, flowers and border around photograph. Straw border w/ tan and brown stripes.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), cardboard, paper (fiber product), straw (plant material)

GUSN: 18197

Accession Number: 1998.2291

Box

Wooden tea chest w/ blue paper liner inside w/ oak leaf print. Opens w/ one sliding piece on top. Marquetry box. Complex geometric designs on outside w/ multi-colored pieces. Primarily tan, brown and green. Triangular sections on sides.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: marquetry, pine (wood)

GUSN: 18198

Accession Number: 1998.2292

Box

Black lacquer box w/ brass inlay on lid and in front. Lock in front, medallion on top, center. 5 decals inside lid--4 characters, pirates... one center shepherdess, larger. Bottom of box lined w/ green paper. Inside lined w/ white paper.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), inlay (process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 18199

Accession Number: 1998.2293

The Glow Night Lamp

Glass gas lamp in original box, brown cardboard box w/ red label on front. 2 glass pieces wrapped in tissue include--clear base, scalloped and flat, and frosted top piece, shaped like light-bulb, scalloped. Wick, never been used.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, glass (material)

GUSN: 18200

Accession Number: 1998.2294AB

Hanging bracket shelf

Hanging wall bracket shelf, oak. Back piece has asymmetrical decoration of cut-out key design and top pendant.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: cutting (dividing), oak (wood)

GUSN: 18201

Accession Number: 1998.2295

Hanging bracket shelf

Fret-carved hanging bracket shelf, walnut w/ back design of heart-shaped scrollwork. 2 bottom finials on sides.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: fretsaws, walnut (wood)

GUSN: 18202

Accession Number: 1998.2296

Match holder

Bristol board hanging match holder; slipper shoe shaped; silver bristol board w/ red embroidered decoration in center and at border. Red silk lining on back. Loop at top for hanging.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, paper (fiber product), silk (textile)

GUSN: 18203

Accession Number: 1998.2297

Hanging shelf

Bamboo hanging bracket shelf, back piece is rectangular-shaped w/ bottom handle. Shelf and support are collapsible. Asymmetrical bamboo pieces in design.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: bamboo (material)

GUSN: 18204

Accession Number: 1998.2298AB

Hanging shelf

Bamboo hanging bracket shelf, back piece is circular-shaped w/ handle on bottom. Shelf and support piece are collapsible. Ring on top for hanging. Asymmetrical bamboo pieces in design.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: bamboo (material)

GUSN: 18205

Accession Number: 1998.2299

Hanging shelf

Bamboo hanging bracket shelf, back piece shaped like a fan; shelf is angled in respect to back piece. Bottom handle. Shelf and support piece are collapsible. Asymmetrical bamboo pieces in design.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: bamboo (material)

GUSN: 18206

Accession Number: 1998.2300

Bookends

Rustic style bookend w/ 2 hinged ends carved in shape of flower. Bottom piece bordered w/ carved wood design. Center of bottom slips out both ways to increase size.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), walnut (wood)

GUSN: 18207

Accession Number: 1998.2301

Bookends

Etched wooden bookends, treated pine base w/ 2 hinged ends. Ends are scalloped at top and have image of flower (poppy) on outside. Glazed image, stained red and green.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: Flemish (Maker)

Material: etching (corroding), etching (printing process), pine (wood)

GUSN: 18208

Accession Number: 1998.2302

Pitcher

Etched brass pitcher w/ geometric shapes in panels. Squared handle on side. Rough cut. Banding around neck. Linked shapes.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), etching (corroding), etching (printing process)

GUSN: 18209

Accession Number: 1998.2303

Trivet

Fret-sawn unfinished trivet, pine, w/ scalloped edges. Central diamond and circle shapes, interlocking.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: fretsaws, pine (wood)

GUSN: 18210

Accession Number: 1998.2304.1

Trivet

Fret-sawn unfinished trivet, pine, w/ scalloped edges. Central diamond and circle shapes, interlocking.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: fretsaws, pine (wood)

GUSN: 18211

Accession Number: 1998.2304.2

Wall pocket

Japanned wall pocket, black lacquer w/ gilt Japanese figures. 3 panels w/ 2 figures before house, 3 panels w/ various buildings. Scalloped edges w/ gilt border on top and bottom.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: lacquering, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 18212

Accession Number: 1998.2305

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