Historic New England

Print

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 49198

Accession Number: 1974.361

Portrait of Lot Robbins (1790-1873)

Full-length watercolor portrait of a man in a long black coat and blue trousers standing on a patterned carpet holding a black top hat and gray gloves. Image is unsigned and painted in the style of Davis or Evans, but is not attributed to them. See paper catalog record or curator's notes for additio...

Maker: Possibly Davis, Joseph H. (Artist) Possibly Evans, J. (Artist)

Material: paper (fiber product), watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 49199

Accession Number: 1974.363

Portrait of Mary Alleyne Otis

Bust-length portrait of a woman with dark hair parted at center.

Date: 1845-1855

Maker: Ames (Artist)

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 49200

Accession Number: 1974.417

Ensemble

A=Jacket; B=Overskirt; C=Underskirt. White linen. A=Jacket - shortwaisted; scalloped collar, hem & cuffs w/ cutwork teardrops; no closure. B=Overskirt - matching linen w/ scalloped hem w/ cutwork teardrops; gathered at waist (at back) onto waistband w/ points at front & back; snap closure at left...

Date: ca. 1915

Maker: Green, Margaret A. (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, linen (material), stitching, machine-made

GUSN: 49201

Accession Number: 1974.418A-C

Skirt and Vest

White linen embroidered with wheat branches; Vest(.1) - embroidered (white thread) scalloped edge around neck, front hem and cap sleeves; laced at sides with cotton cord and crochet tassels (balls); matching skirt(.2) with side panels and side closure of hook and eye hidden by placket with decorativ...

Date: 1908-1912

Maker: Green, Margaret A. (Embroiderer)

Material: embroidering, linen (material)

GUSN: 49202

Accession Number: 1974.419.1-.2

Blouse

Cream cotton crepe; blouson style; standing band collar is boned and embroidered with whitework in wheat motif (matching skirt and vest); long sleeves with two tucks at shoulder. Cuffs embroidered with same whitework embroidery; filet crochet scalloped trim at cuffs; front of blouse also embroidere...

Date: 1904-1912

Maker: Green, Margaret A. (Embroiderer)

Material: cotton (textile), crepe (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 49203

Accession Number: 1974.420

Shawl

Red silk shawl with narrow floral meander border; wider border has variety within repeats (more than usual); large corner motifs; 11" fringe (2" is knotted).

Date: 1830-1840

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 49204

Accession Number: 1974.421

Jodhpurs

Green heather wool; fall front with three buttons at each side seam; two welt pockets; no waistband but there are belt loops; buckle and strap closure with three pairs of eyes for lacing at knees.

Date: 1920-1934

Maker: Wright & Ditson (Manufacturer)

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 49205

Accession Number: 1974.423

Pair of Breeches

Pair of blue breeches.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 49206

Accession Number: 1974.424

Pair of Knickers

Pair of black wool knickers.

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (hair)

GUSN: 49207

Accession Number: 1974.425

Skewer

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 49211

Accession Number: 1975.132

Tablespoon

Silver tablespoon with a fiddle handle, rounded shoulders, and a pointed oval bowl.

Date: 1832

Maker: Fellows, James K., 1832 C (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 49212

Accession Number: 1975.70.1

Tablespoon

Silver tablespoon with a fiddle handle, rounded shoulders, and a pointed oval bowl.

Date: 1830-1840

Maker: Lakeman, Ebeneezer Knowlton, 1799-1857 (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 49213

Accession Number: 1975.71.1

Tablespoon

Silver tablespoon with a fiddle handle, rounded shoulders, and a pointed oval bowl.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: Stevens & Lakeman (Maker)

Material: bright cutting, silver (metal)

GUSN: 49214

Accession Number: 1975.72

Tablespoon

Silver tablespoon with a fiddle handle, rounded shoulders, and a pointed oval bowl.

Date: 1820-1850

Maker: Lincoln, A. L., 1820-1850 (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 49215

Accession Number: 1975.73

Dinner Fork

One of a set of six. Silver dinner fork with an upturned pointed handle and four tines. Olive pattern.

Date: 1850-1865

Maker: Ladd, Horatio H., 1820-1881 (Silversmith) Johnson, Horace (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 49216

Accession Number: 1975.74.1

Tablespoon

Silver tablespoon with a spatulate handle, rounded shoulders, and a pointed oval bowl.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: Edmunds, Benjamin F., 1850-1857 (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 49217

Accession Number: 1975.75

Knife

Silver knife with an oval handle and a rounded blade. Etched foliate design.

Date: 1876

Maker: Shreve, Crump & Low (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 49218

Accession Number: 1975.76

Ladle

Silver ladle with a fiddle handle, rounded shoulders, and a round bowl.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 49219

Accession Number: 1975.77

Tablespoon

Silver tablespoon with a rounded spatulate handle and a pointed oval bowl.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 49220

Accession Number: 1975.78

Teaspoon

Fiddle handle; flared shoulders; pointed oval bowl

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: Ridgway

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 49221

Accession Number: 1975.87.1

Tablespoon

Silver tablespoon with a downturned oval handle and an oval bowl.

Date: 1800-1810

Maker: Evans, Robert, 1768-1812 (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 49222

Accession Number: 1975.108

Teaspoons

Set of six silver teaspoons. Fiddle handle with rounded shoulders and a pointed oval bowl.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 49223

Accession Number: 1975.110.1-.6

Tablespoon

Silver tablespoon with a fiddle handle, rounded shoulders, and a pointed oval bowl.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: Harding, Newell, 1796-1862 (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 49224

Accession Number: 1975.111

Teaspoon

Silver teaspoons with a fiddle handle, squared shoulders, and a pointed oval bowl.

Date: 1815-1825

Maker: Stodder & Frobisher (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 49225

Accession Number: 1975.112

Spider

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 49226

Accession Number: 1975.123

Toaster

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 49227

Accession Number: 1975.124

Toaster

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 49228

Accession Number: 1975.125

Toaster

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 49229

Accession Number: 1975.126

Toaster

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 49230

Accession Number: 1975.127

Tray

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 49233

Accession Number: 1975.130

Balancing Scale with Weights

Iron balancing scale with stand (a) and scoop (b). Five graduated weights (c-g).

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 49234

Accession Number: 1975.131A-G

Picture Frame

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 48857

Accession Number: 1973.198

Button

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 48858

Accession Number: 1973.200

Calling Card Case

Case (A) and cards (B).

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 48859

Accession Number: 1973.201AB

Needle Case

American flag needle case.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 48860

Accession Number: 1973.202

Needle Case

Round leather needle case.

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 48861

Accession Number: 1973.205

Scissors

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 48862

Accession Number: 1973.207

Buttonhook

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 48863

Accession Number: 1973.208

Eyeglasses

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 48864

Accession Number: 1973.209

Jewelry Box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 48865

Accession Number: 1973.211

Snuff Box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 48866

Accession Number: 1973.212

Book

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 48867

Accession Number: 1973.213

Drop-leaf Table

Drop-leaf Dining Table. Maple, white pine. Circular top with two drop leaves, shaped skirts, cabriole legs with two swing legs. Rests on pad feet.

Date: 1740-1780

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), painting (coating), Norway spruce (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 48869

Accession Number: 1973.303

Card Table

Card table. Mahogany with light and darkwood inlay. Circular rails and top; side circular rail features unidentified wood inlay in checkered stringing, with crossed branches at center; inlaid composs ros inlay of unidentified wood. Rests on tapered legs that display inlaid stringing.

Date: 1790-1805

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), inlay (process)

GUSN: 48870

Accession Number: 1973.304

Card Table

Card table with tapered legs and inlay. Straight rails wtih round corners with inlaide oval in tablet; moded and shaped top.

Date: 1800-1815

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), pine (wood), black cherry (wood), inlay (process), veneer

GUSN: 48871

Accession Number: 1973.305

Sewing Table

Rope-twist and ring-turned legs; ball feet; two drawers with beaded edges and wooden knobs.

Date: 1820-1835

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), veneering, Norway spruce (wood)

GUSN: 48872

Accession Number: 1973.306

Table

Cabriole legs, snake feet; urn and column pillar, circular top, replaced latch

Date: 1775-1805

Maker: unknown

Material: black cherry (wood), graining

GUSN: 48875

Accession Number: 1973.331

Rocking Chair

Tall, ladderback, scrolled arms, balloon-shaped, rush seat, painted inlay design.

Date: 1810-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), rush (material)

GUSN: 48876

Accession Number: 1973.337

Sofa

Sofa. Carved eagle heads flank each side of rectangular back: scrolled arms with palmette carving; black haircloth upholstery with decorative brass nailhead border. Rests on wing-carved supports above paw feet.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: horsehair, mahogany (wood), veneering

GUSN: 48878

Accession Number: 1973.339

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