Historic New England

Hat Band

Black braided hat band for a combination cap, featuring the metal insignia of a U.S. Navy Officer. Stitched to the center front section of the braid is a piece of black wool backed with black leather. The insignia, featuring a silver-colored eagle and shield, and gold-colored crossed anchors, is at...

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 370457

Accession Number: 2016.188.153

Gloves

Brown knitted gloves with brown leather back of hand and back of thumb, and brown leather on the front of the palm extending to the fronts of the thumb and fingers. The lining fabric inside the hand area of the glove is a soft black fleece-like fabric.

Date: 2009

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 370458

Accession Number: 2016.188.154 AB

Mittens

Beige knited mittens with brown flecks and ribbed cuffs. The ends of the fingertips, and the sides of the thumbs have been sewn together. There is 1/4" of knitting in plain beige at the very end of the cuffs.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 370459

Accession Number: 2016.188.155 AB

Gloves

Pair of gloves with brown knitted backs and black fleecy palms and index finger.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 370460

Accession Number: 2016.188.156 AB

Gloves

Pair of brown knitted gloves with no finger- or thumb-tips. Plain brown knitted gloves with ribbed cuffs and double fabric at the cuff.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 370461

Accession Number: 2016.188.157 AB

Gloves

Red fleecy-fabric gloves with black leather-like palm and thumb additions.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 370462

Accession Number: 2016.188.159 AB

Gloves

Pair of brown leather gloves with beige knitted lining and cuffs and a leather strap inside the wrist.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 370463

Accession Number: 2016.188.160 AB

Gloves

Light brown unlined leather gloves with decorative brown stitching.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 370464

Accession Number: 2016.188.161 AB

Gloves

Tan unlined leather gloves with decorative brown stitching.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 370465

Accession Number: 2016.188.162 AB

Gloves

Brown unlined leather gloves with exterior stitched seam along most edges.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 370466

Accession Number: 2016.188.163 AB

Gloves

Brown lined leather gloves with interior seams.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 370467

Accession Number: 2016.188.164 AB

Gloves

Black lined leather gloves with interior seams.

Date: 2014

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 370468

Accession Number: 2016.188.165 AB

Gloves

Brown unlined leather gloves with decorative brown stitching.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 370469

Accession Number: 2016.188.166 AB

Gloves

Pair of rust-colored leather gloves with beige knitted lining.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 370470

Accession Number: 2016.188.167 AB

Scarf

Fine wool scarf of the paisley pattern with a solid olive green border at both ends.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 370471

Accession Number: 2016.188.168

Scarf

Double-sided scarf made from fine solid-color beige wool on one side, and a maroon-patterned silk on the other. The silk has a maroon background with round-stylized flowers with a blue center, white petals around the blue, and outlined in black lines with a black dot at the center of the flower.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 370472

Accession Number: 2016.188.169

Wick Trimmer

Scissor-style wick trimmer with a pointed end and an arched top trimmer box.

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy)

GUSN: 370473

Accession Number: 2016.188.170

Bell

Metal bell with three lines around it near the bottom of the flare of the bell.

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 370474

Accession Number: 2016.188.173

Fans

Set of four heart-shaped fans made from natural plant material. The body of each fan is made from a twig or straw material that is sewn or woven together to form a flat surface.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 370475

Accession Number: 2016.188.174.1-.4

Fan

Woven fan made from raffia. Heart-shaped woven fan made from natural materials. Wrapped loop handle is at the larger end, opposite the point.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 370476

Accession Number: 2016.188.175

Napkins

Set of eight white linen napkins.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 370477

Accession Number: 2016.188.176.1-.8

Tablecloth

Green and white checked cotton tablecloth.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 370478

Accession Number: 2016.188.177

Scarf

Woven plaid scarf with twisted fringe on each end, black base, and red, white, yellow and blue accent colors.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 370479

Accession Number: 2016.188.178

Scarf

Red woven scarf with twisted fringe on both ends and a brushed surface that hides much of the weave.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 370480

Accession Number: 2016.188.179

Tea Towel

White linen tea towel with hemmed sides and selvage edges at top and bottom. Map of "Bimini in the Bahamas" printed in green, turquoise, red, brown and black printed on one side. Names of locations printed in black. "P. Holland" is printed to look like handwriting in the lower left corner on the ...

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 370481

Accession Number: 2016.188.180

Scarf

Blue and gray knitted striped scarf with stripes across the short width of the scarf.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 370482

Accession Number: 2016.188.181

Scarf

Maroon woven scarf with twisted fringe on both ends and a brushed surface that hides much of the weave.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 370483

Accession Number: 2016.188.182

Scarf

Thin plum-color woven silk-like fabric scarf with a rough surface, and knotted fringe at each end.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 370484

Accession Number: 2016.188.183

Hat

Round brown wool "Kangol Cap". Round, flat-topped cap has a stiff leather visor covered on both sides by brown wool, and attached, near the outer edge, to the front of the cap. Near the back points of the visor, knitted brown wool ear flaps are attached at each side, with a shorter knitted piece co...

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 370485

Accession Number: 2016.188.184

Hat

Green hat knitted with single-stitch rib stitches out of a thick yarn on quite large knitting needles.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 370486

Accession Number: 2016.188.185

Scarf

Rusty-orange knitted, ribbed wool scarf. Scarf has multiple rows of ribs running lengthwise.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 370487

Accession Number: 2016.188.186

Knife

Small knife with mother-of-pearl handle and "Q" monogram.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 189581

Accession Number: 2009.5.24.12

Set of dining chairs

Set of twelve Queen Anne style dining chairs including two armchairs and ten side chairs all featuring floral marquetry decoration, carved claw-and-ball feet and red leather covered slip seats.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: marquetry, wood (plant material), leather

GUSN: 189582

Accession Number: 2006.44.1468

Saltcellar

A pair of silver saltcellars with an octagonal shape, a single large foot, and dual caryatid handles. Bowl has a broad scalloped lip with a beaded edge.

Date: 1900

Maker: Black, Starr & Frost (Manufacturer)

Material: sterling silver

GUSN: 189583

Accession Number: 2009.5.25.1

Saltcellar

A pair of silver saltcellars with an octagonal shape, a single large foot, and dual caryatid handles. Bowl has a broad scalloped lip with a beaded edge.

Date: 1900

Maker: Black, Starr & Frost (Manufacturer)

Material: sterling silver

GUSN: 189584

Accession Number: 2009.5.25.2

Salt Spoon

Silver salt spoon with a caryatid handle and a flat rounded bowl.

Date: 1885

Maker: Gorham Manufacturing Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: sterling silver

GUSN: 189585

Accession Number: 2009.5.26.1

Salt Spoon

Silver salt spoon with caryatid handle.

Date: 1885

Maker: Gorham Manufacturing Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: sterling silver

GUSN: 189586

Accession Number: 2009.5.26.2

Klismos chair

Klismos chair with brass inlay and caned seat. Exact match to 1972.53A-C.

Date: ca. 1805

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 189587

Accession Number: 2009.5.34.1

Klismos chair

Klismos chair with brass inlay and caned seat. Exact match to 1972.53A-C.

Date: ca. 1805

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 189588

Accession Number: 2009.5.34.2

Armchair

Queen Anne style armchair with a solid vase shaped back splat featuring an inlaid wood design of an urn, scrolling foliage and an eagle, crowned male face at the center of the crest rail and scrolling vines of bellflowers along the stiles. S-shaped arms terminating in scrolls with inlaid wood floral...

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 189589

Accession Number: 2006.44.1468.1

Crib

Walnut Gothic-Revival style crib; solid headboard and footboard with carved flattened trefoil "finials" at either side extending down to squared legs and stepped feet; casters; tops of headboard and footboard are rounded (extension of trefoil); solid sideboards; side rails with turned spindles and c...

Date: 1845-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (wood), carving (processes), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 189590

Accession Number: 2005.18

Portrait of Reverend John Codman

Waist length portrait of Rev. John Codman (1782-1847), quarter turned to left. Dark background with view out window of a Church tower. Seated on a red upholstered chair with some wood visible at arm. He is later in years (middle age) with gray hair, white collar and black robe. In his right hand, he...

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: Huntington, Daniel (Artist) Attributed to Doggett, John (American mirror manufacturer, active 1809) (Framer)

Material: oil painting (technique), canvas, gilding

GUSN: 189592

Accession Number: 2005.20.1

Armchair

Queen Anne style armchair with a solid vase shaped back splat featuring an inlaid wood design of an urn, scrolling foliage and an eagle, crowned male face at the center of the crest rail and scrolling vines of bellflowers along the stiles. S-shaped arms terminating in scrolls with inlaid wood floral...

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 189595

Accession Number: 2006.44.1468.2

Side chair

Queen Anne style side chair with a solid vase shaped back splat featuring an inlaid wood design of an urn, scrolling foliage and an eagle, crowned male face at the center of the crest rail and scrolling vines of bellflowers along the stiles. Horseshoe shaped red leather covered slip seat with a serp...

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 189597

Accession Number: 2006.44.1468.3

Side chair

Queen Anne style side chair with a solid vase shaped back splat featuring an inlaid wood design of an urn, scrolling foliage and an eagle, crowned male face at the center of the crest rail and scrolling vines of bellflowers along the stiles. S-shaped arms terminating in scrolls with inlaid wood flor...

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 189598

Accession Number: 2006.44.1468.4

Side chair

Queen Anne style side chair with a solid vase shaped back splat featuring an inlaid wood design of an urn, scrolling foliage and an eagle, crowned male face at the center of the crest rail and scrolling vines of bellflowers along the stiles. S-shaped arms terminating in scrolls with inlaid wood flor...

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 189599

Accession Number: 2006.44.1468.5

Side chair

Queen Anne style side chair with a solid vase shaped back splat featuring an inlaid wood design of an urn, scrolling foliage and an eagle, crowned male face at the center of the crest rail and scrolling vines of bellflowers along the stiles. S-shaped arms terminating in scrolls with inlaid wood flor...

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 189601

Accession Number: 2006.44.1468.6

Toy dressing table

Wooden dressing table painted aqua with attached sheet metal mirror.

Date: ca. 1945

Maker: unknown

Material: sheet metal, wood (plant material), paint (coating)

GUSN: 189602

Accession Number: 2009.7.4.1

Toy bench

Aqua painted wooden bench with bent metal legs

Date: ca. 1945

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), paint (coating), metal

GUSN: 189603

Accession Number: 2009.7.4.2

Portrait of Mary Wheelwright Codman (1792-1857)

Portrait of Mary Wheelwright Codman, pictured from the waist up, turned to the right. She is seated in a red-striped upholstered arm chair against a dark background, with a book open to a seascape on her lap. She wears a narrow gold wedding band on her left hand, and a scenic micromosaic brooch at h...

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: Huntington, Daniel, 1806-1906 (Artist) Attributed to Doggett, John (American mirror manufacturer, active 1809) (Framer)

Material: oil painting (technique), canvas, gilding

GUSN: 189604

Accession Number: 2005.20.2

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