Historic New England

Quilt

Pieced and quilted top. Squares of various multi-colored cotton prints. Back pieced in brown and white prints. Bound edges.

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 25521

Accession Number: 1985.461

Band of latticework on curved chair rail, stiles and flared hand rails. Snowshoe-shaped splat w/ open caned circular motif. Arms supported by three bent reeds which form arcade. Oval wooden seat frame w/ caned seat. Slightly flared legs w/ bracket supports enclosing circular insert of wickerwork.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: wicker, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 25522

Accession Number: 1985.462

Cradle

Extremely crude doll's cradle w/ no hood. Plain rockers, slightly rounded footboard and headboard. Evidence of red stain. Paper and textile fragments still on frame. Nailed construction throughout.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 25523

Accession Number: 1985.463

Arm chair

Bamboo-turned child's "Windsor" potty chair. Four splayed legs w/ single stretchers on all sides which support a slightly shaped rectangular seat w/ central round cutout. Plain dowel arm supports and arms. Two rear stiles enclose 4 dowels which support rectangular crest rail. Crest rail has stencile...

Date: 1825-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 25524

Accession Number: 1985.464

Purse

Plaid silk bag w/ drawstring containing letter to Miss Elizabeth L. Coffin (1813-?), daughter of Edmund Coffin (1764-1825) and Lucy Kimball (?-1858). See file for transcription of letter.

Date: ca. 1827

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 25525

Accession Number: 1985.465

Chamber pot

White clay body. Circular form w/ bulbous body w/ tripartite motif. Stylized floral and scrolled reserves. Pronounced lip w/ cyma relief handle broken off. Blue transfer printed decoration.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, transfer printing

GUSN: 25526

Accession Number: 1985.466

Coverlet

Woven overshot design in blue, red and white. White linen warp w/ red and blue wool weft. Pattern consists of red and white, and blue and white horizontal stripes w/ checkered and diaper patterns. .1 and .2 meant to be sewn together to form a single coverlet.

Date: ca. 1820

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), wool (textile)

GUSN: 25527

Accession Number: 1985.467.1

Coverlet

Woven overshot design in blue, red and white. White linen warp w/ red and blue wool weft. Pattern consists of red and white, and blue and white horizontal stripes w/ checkered and diaper patterns. .1 and .2 meant to be sewn together to form a single coverlet.

Date: ca. 1820

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), wool (textile)

GUSN: 25528

Accession Number: 1985.467.2

Desk/ Chest

Rectangular form remnant of 17th century panelled chest. Panelled sides and back. Probably originally had handles and a hinged top. Front panel missing. Probably made into a desk in the 18th century.

Date: 1650-1700

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood)

GUSN: 25529

Accession Number: 1963.207

Four-poster bed

Faceted head posts w/ lamb's tongues; straight legs w/ applied mitred feet at footboard only. Top of headboard rounded.

Date: 1785-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 25530

Accession Number: 1977.68

Trunk

Rectangular form black lacquer foot locker w/ flat top and straight sides. 2 "C" shaped brass handles on ends and circular plate w/ pointed trifoil hasp w/ cutout circular hole. Covered w/ fitted white canvas cover.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas

GUSN: 25531

Accession Number: 1985.44

Steamer trunk

Rectangular wooden carcass covered w/ tooled leather. Flat hinged lid. Iron and wooden strapping labeled: "Moses Colman Byfield Mass."

Date: 1825-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 25532

Accession Number: 1985.45

Sewing machine

Cast iron sewing machine on rectangular wood table top w/ cast iron treadle base w/ elaborate decorative scroll work.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal), metal, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 25533

Accession Number: 1985.46

Trunk

Trunk. Leather, wood, metal. "MC" in brass studs on leather covered; metal bound corners; black and white polka dot paper lining. Label "AMOS TAPPAN...NEWBURYPORT." Moses Colman, m. Elizabeth L. Coffin in 1839.

Date: 1825-1850

Maker: Possibly Tappan, Amos (Maker)

Material: leather, metal, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 25534

Accession Number: 1985.47

Bed

Large round ball finials surmount ornately turned posts ending in small round turned feet. Headboard has shaped shoulders w/ large round crest rail w/ large knob turnings at each end. Rails stained red w/ iron fittings.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 25535

Accession Number: 1985.48

Spice box

Circular form w/ straight overlapping nailed sides. Box and lid married at a later date. Lid has single finger overlapping nailed joint.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 25537

Accession Number: 1985.51

Spice box

Circular form band box w/ straight overlapping nailed joints. Flat circular conforming top.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 25538

Accession Number: 1985.52

Photographic print

Photographically reproduced sepia tone print of a portrait. Features waist-length view of woman in religious habit w/ cloak drawn around front. Pasted onto oval paper backing w/ oval line borders.

Date: ca. 1890

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25539

Accession Number: 1985.53

Lithographic print

Lithograph of medieval port and ships gilt trim on white matting. Brown tape and white cardboard backing (passe' partout frame).

Date: 1820-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25540

Accession Number: 1985.54

Pincushion

Colorless body. Originally oil lamp base. Squared serpentine base with three basal steps. Molded tapering shaft ending in circular knop in cushion with red and maroon oak pattern and maroon fringe. Center hollow with pressed fluted pattern.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), wool (textile)

GUSN: 25541

Accession Number: 1985.55

Pastry cutter

Heart shaped w/ scalloped or crimped sides, interior divided by raised tulip motif.

Date: 1820-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal), floral patterns, flowers (plants), tulipwood (Brazilian, wood)

GUSN: 25542

Accession Number: 1985.57

Cooling rack

Rectangular form loosely braided wires attached to thicker wire supporting frame. Bottom "X" frame acts as support and stand.

Date: 1820-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 25543

Accession Number: 1985.56

Pastry cutter

Circular form w/ scalloped or crimped edge and flat top; "D" shaped flat turned out edges on top.

Date: 1820-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 25544

Accession Number: 1985.58

Biscuit cutter

Circular form w/ straight sides and hole cut out of center. "D" shaped flat handle w/ reeded edges, 2 small air holes in bottom.

Date: 1820-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 25545

Accession Number: 1985.60

Biscuit cutter

Circular form w/ straight sides and flat top w/ 3 small holes, probably for missing handle.

Date: 1820-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 25546

Accession Number: 1985.61

Scarf

Triangular scarf w/ polychrome paisley motif.

Date: 1865-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 25395

Accession Number: 1985.566

Fan and box

Red-stained balsa wood stays w/ paper fan printed w/ dog's face (King Charls spaniel). Browns, black, red and white. Fan labeled on rear: "Duvelleroy/ 11 Boulevard de la Madeleine/ Anciennement Passage des Panoramas/ Paris."

Date: 1900-1940

Maker: Duvelleroy, J. (Maker)

Material: balsa (wood), metal, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25396

Accession Number: 1985.567AB

Fan

Brown-stained shaped wooden skeleton w/ plain brown chintz. Leaf forms applied on both sides.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: chintz, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 25397

Accession Number: 1985.568

Fan

Wooden stays form skeleton. One inscribed, "DESPANA" w/ paper fan printed in light colors w/ bullfighting scene.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: glitter, paper (fiber product), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 25398

Accession Number: 1985.569

Fan

Black metal ring handle w/ pressed and carved black wood stays covered w/ sheer black gauze decorated w/ a variety of shiny black sequins.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, net (textile), sequins (spangles), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 25399

Accession Number: 1985.570

Fan

Twisted metal ring handle w/ black painted wooden stays. White paper fan w/ gray, brown and gilt bird motifs and Oriental landscape scenes.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, paper (fiber product), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 25400

Accession Number: 1985.571

Fan

Wood w/ painted 18th-century pastoral scene. Plain metal ring handle w/ blue painted wood stays and printed pastoral scene of ladies and gentlemen in 18th centruy garb, multi-colored. Buckram bound outer edges.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: balsa (wood), linen (material), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25401

Accession Number: 1985.572

Fan

Black metal ring handle w/ shaped black painted stays enclosed in black fabric w/ hand-painted pink, green and white floral motif.

Date: ca. 1925

Maker: unknown

Material: cloth, metal, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 25402

Accession Number: 1985.573

Fan

Black painted bamboo stays enclosed on both sides w/ heavy black paper painted in silver and gold w/ birds and Oriental motifs.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: bamboo (material), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25403

Accession Number: 1985.574

Fan

Silk cord and tassel attached to metal ring handle. Pierced and shaped ivory or celluloid stays have creamy white silk applied leaf forms w/ applied silver sequin decorations.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component), metal, sequins (spangles), silk (textile)

GUSN: 25404

Accession Number: 1985.575

Fan

Shaped bamboo stays encased in thick red paper w/ painted and gilt orientalized decoration. Pencil inscription on stays reads, "M.E. Colman/ 121 Portland Street/ Boston."

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: bamboo (material), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25405

Accession Number: 1985.576

Fan

White w/ silver painted stays; applied white gauze fabric w/ painted floral decoration and applied silver sequin embellishment. Metal loop handle.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cloth, painting (coating), sequins (spangles), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 25406

Accession Number: 1985.577

Sleeves

Handsewn white sleeves. White linen band at top sewn to length of gauze which is gathered and sewn to lace cuffs. Button and loop closure (buttons missing).

Date: 1825-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), linen (material)

GUSN: 25407

Accession Number: 1985.578AB

Bonnet

Handsewn white cotton bonnet w/ ruffled front and botom edges. Two applied silk bows at top and 2 applied silk ties at front. Tightly gathered by hand throughout to form textured effect.

Date: 1815-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), linen (material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 25408

Accession Number: 1985.579

Chemise

White linen handsewn chemise with applied lace at arms and shoulders. Drawnwork at shoulders and across neck.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), linen (material)

GUSN: 25409

Accession Number: 1985.580

Chemise

Handsewn white linen chemise w/ applied lace at arms and shoulders and drawn work at shoulders; gussets.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), linen (material)

GUSN: 25410

Accession Number: 1985.581

Chemise

Handsewn white linen chemise w/ applied lace at arms, shoulders, gussets.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), linen (material)

GUSN: 25411

Accession Number: 1985.582

Cuff fragments

"Old thread lace." Two lengths of white lace w/ scalloped edge and diamond pattern. Probably once attached to cuffs.

Date: 1800-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 25412

Accession Number: 1985.583AB

Chemise

White linen handsewn chemise w/ applied lace trim at the arms, gussets. White work at shoulders.

Date: 1810-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), linen (material)

GUSN: 25413

Accession Number: 1985.584

Set of Buttons

Round button with raised top; gold colored."MIT" surrounded by circle of tiny stars on finely ribbed background. Stamped on reverse, "Waterbury Button Co./ Waterbury CON."

Date: 1860-1865

Maker: Waterbury Button Co. (Maker)

Material: metal

GUSN: 25414

Accession Number: 1985.585.1-11

Bracelet

Bracelet of coarse braided fiber; engraved metal clasp w/ central glass-topped ornament containing braided hair. "ELC COLMAN" engraved on rear.

Date: ca. 1875

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), hair, metal

GUSN: 25415

Accession Number: 1985.586

Pincushion

Cylindrical pin cushion; rounded ends are covered in brown velvet. One end swings open to reveal hollow interior. Central shaft is covered in brown leather with silk and felt interior for holding needles. Handmade.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 25416

Accession Number: 1985.587

Collar

White linen collar gathered at neck and sewn to linen tape. Outer edges hemmed w/ single band of faggoting.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 25417

Accession Number: 1985.588

Doily

White oval handknitted doily w/ shaped edges. Floral forms inside cartouche.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 25418

Accession Number: 1985.589

Needlework cross set

Perforated paper embroidered w/ white beads. Various cross shapes in Berlinwork.

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: beading (edging pattern), beading (process), Berlin woolwork, paper (fiber product), thread

GUSN: 25419

Accession Number: 1985.590A-E

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