Historic New England

Fan

Pierced ivory sticks with silver inlay; white silk leaf cut like petals, brocaded with gren leaves and red and pink flowers; shell washer, carved brass ring; white silk and metallic thread cord and tassel.

Date: 1865

Maker: unknown

Material: brocade (textile), inlay (process), ivory (tooth component), piercing, silk (textile)

GUSN: 40502

Accession Number: 1940.241

Bellows

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40503

Accession Number: 1940.243

Alphabet/Verse Sampler

Alphabet/Verses sampler on natural linen ground. Polychromatic threads. Verse is worked in a border that runs along top and sides. Two pine trees at bottom. Alphabets: #1 complete, some letters repeated; #2 complete. Stitches used: cross stitch, rococo, satin stitch, and star stitch.

Date: 1787

Maker: Peabody, Lucretia, 1779-1854 (Embroiderer)

Material: cross-stitching, embroidering, linen (material)

GUSN: 40504

Accession Number: 1940.251

Needlework Picture

Lace needlework design on fabric with outlines.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40505

Accession Number: 1940.256

Pair of Cuffs

Pair of cotton cuffs with lace trim.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40506

Accession Number: 1940.259AB

Guimpe or Dickey

White linen and lace.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40508

Accession Number: 1940.261

Pair of Cuffs

Pair of white embroidered cuffs with lace trim.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40509

Accession Number: 1940.263AB

Pair of Cuffs

Pair of white embroidered cuffs.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40511

Accession Number: 1940.264

Pair of Sleeves

White cotton sleeves with embroidered edges.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 40512

Accession Number: 1940.268

Writing Pad

Japanned writing pad. Front cover is inlaid with mother of pearl in a floral design framed by a painted gold frame embellished with palmettes, spearheads, and beading. Pearlized button in each corner. Back cover is black with a single gold painted floral bouquet in center. Pearlized button in each c...

Date: 1860-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), mother of pearl, japanning

GUSN: 40513

Accession Number: 1940.271

Plate

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 40514

Accession Number: 1940.299B

Plate

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 40515

Accession Number: 1940.299C

Brush

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40516

Accession Number: 1940.302

Sewing Kit

Blue leather envelope-shaped sewing kit with gold decorations around the outside and scissors, comb, mirror, and needles inside.

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 40517

Accession Number: 1940.303

Banquet tablecloth

Fine, white linen damask; overall pattern of fine, delicate floral vines in rows and borders. Grape vines; ribboned floral swags. Floral medallions with swags; birds in center rows. Fringed edges.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: damask, fringe, hand weaving, jacquard, weaving, linen (material), textiles

GUSN: 40518

Accession Number: 1940.306

The Last of His Tribe Visiting the Hunting Grounds of His Forefathers

Landscape with central lake, mountains in background. Two couples, fishing, seated on bank in foreground. Frame is ornate, oil gilded compo decoration. Has net underlayment for texture and to secure ornament. Corners have stylized leaf and scroll design

Date: 1849

Maker: Fisher, Alvan, 1792-1863 (Artist)

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 40519

Accession Number: 1940.309

Child's Dress

Long; white; embroidered "V" panel (bodice front) with stylized central flower bands of buttonhole wheel; embroidered capped and turned back sleeves with ruffle; eyelet waistband; three large tucks at hem; drawstring neckline and two cloth covered buttons at waist.

Date: 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, stitching

GUSN: 40520

Accession Number: 1940.315

Carpetbag

Upholstered hooked rug with green, brown, red, and off-white paisley; metal key plate; rug-wound handle, linen interior.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40521

Accession Number: 1940.331

Infant's Cap

Fine lawn cotton infant's cap; decorated in drawnwork and whitework in series of floral vines, edged in bobbin lace; closure with draw string at center front and center back.

Date: c. 1830

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 40522

Accession Number: 1940.336

Photograph

Portrait, 3/4 length; young man seated with arm resting on table at left.

Date: 1855-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (image-making), hand-painted, photographs

GUSN: 40523

Accession Number: 1940.33

Mirror

Small wooden back doll's mirror.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40524

Accession Number: 1940.1031

Wallet

Brown leather wallet with leather strap closure; five pockets, three have flaps.

Date: 1834-1867

Maker: Cobb, C. A. (Maker)

Material: handmade, leather

GUSN: 40525

Accession Number: 1940.341

Scarf

Yellow silk; leno-weave; long, rectangular; yellow and green woven satin stripes, forming grid at ends; self fringe at ends.

Date: 1840-1855

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40526

Accession Number: 1940.1032

Wallet

Red leather wallet with green lining; leather strap closure; three compartments and pencil holder; with cardboard.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: embossing, leather

GUSN: 40527

Accession Number: 1940.342

Child's cap

Child's cap, medium blue bonnet, tucked and wired at brim, finished with ruffle.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40528

Accession Number: 1940.1033

Wallet

Brown leather wallet with squared flap and leather strap closure; exterior embossed with eagle above shield with sunrise and banner "EXCELSIOR"; Two compartments plus leather flap compartment - flaps embossed with clipper ship at dock; red paper lining.

Date: 1870

Maker: unknown

Material: embossing, stitching, leather

GUSN: 40529

Accession Number: 1940.343

Wallet

Brown/black leather wallet with squared flap. Rows of holes (from stitching); Three compartments; one has double curved flap with topstitching.

Date: 1834-1867

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, leather

GUSN: 40530

Accession Number: 1940.345

Alphabet Sampler

Vertical sampler on natural linen ground; divided in four by zig zag cross stitch. Numbers and geometric plants at bottom. Unfinished. Alphabets: #1 complete, some letters repeated, #2 complete, #3 complete; Numbers: "1-9", "2-7"

Maker: unknown

Material: cross-stitching, embroidering, linen (material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 40428

Accession Number: 1940.94

Alphabet/Verse Sampler

Large vertical sampler with large scale floral border. Verse at bottom with flower baskets and bird beneath. Natural linen ground, polychromatic. Alphabets: #1 - "A-M" missing "K","L", #2 - "A-U" missing "Q", #3 - "A-W" missing "J", #4 - complete, #5 - complete; Numbers: "1-5"; cross s...

Date: 1847

Maker: McIntock, Abney, 1835- (Embroiderer)

Material: cross-stitching, embroidering, linen (material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 40429

Accession Number: 1940.95

Tub

Round, green wooden tub with rectangular handles.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 40430

Accession Number: 1940.101

Small Tub

Round, green wooden tub with rectangular handles.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 40431

Accession Number: 1940.102

Curler

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 40432

Accession Number: 1940.106

Chair

"Zanzibar" type chair with a caned back and seat; scrolled arms; 4 casters; dark wood

Date: 1825-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: caning, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 40433

Accession Number: 1940.118

Wall Bracket

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40434

Accession Number: 1940.122

Lid

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 40435

Accession Number: 1940.124

Seal

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 40437

Accession Number: 1940.126

Seal

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 40438

Accession Number: 1940.127

Spectacles

Blue metal spectacles and a blue leather case [.2]. Oblong lenses with a crank bridge. Pivot side arms with a teardrop finials.

Date: 1835-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), leather

GUSN: 40439

Accession Number: 1940.132.1-.2

Lighter

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40440

Accession Number: 1940.133

Needle Case

Wooden plaid needle case with "Prince Charles" printed on one side.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40441

Accession Number: 1940.134

Needle

Metal needle with a small hook and a square handle.

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 40442

Accession Number: 1940.136

Child's Dress

Long; white; "V" panel at bodice front of elaborate embroidery--center "C" scroll and pointed medallion, leaves and net drawnwork; same elaborate embroidery at bottom/hem of front panel; shirred, embroidered and ruffled sleeves; two embroidered ruffles down center front to hem; embroidered hem; draw...

Date: 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, stitching

GUSN: 40443

Accession Number: 1940.139

Cap

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40444

Accession Number: 1940.140

Plate

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 40445

Accession Number: 1940.141

Interior

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40446

Accession Number: 1940.147

Dress

Green silk dress with black lace and black velvet ribbon trim at cuffs and bodice; Eleven black buttons with jet beads. Long sleeves with separate puff at shoulder; cartridge pleats at back; lined with tan cotton. Skirt has glazed lining; coin pocket at waist; regular pocket at right side; green tap...

Date: 1867-1868

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), silk (textile)

GUSN: 40447

Accession Number: 1940.151

Dress

Three-piece dress, bodice (a); skirt (b); bow (c). Black silk taffeta with pink trim. Bodice (a) has pink bows at cuff; ruching and double ruff at cuff; black and white lace along center front, cuffs and neckline. Peplum trimmed with black lace; inner waistband; Ten black covered buttons; boned and...

Date: 1875-1876

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, machine-made, silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 40448

Accession Number: 1940.152A-C

Card Case

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40449

Accession Number: 1940.153

Fragment

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 40450

Accession Number: 1940.156

Bonnet

Black bonnet with tulle on wire frame, trimmed with wired black beading, sequins, purple velvet roses, and black velvet ties.

Date: 1893-1896

Maker: Noble & Lincoln (Milliner)

Material: beading (process), net (textile), wire

GUSN: 40451

Accession Number: 1940.157

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