Historic New England

Fan and Box

Fan (A): long, narrow pierced and carved sticks and guards; paper leaf embossed in gold with arch pattern on one side; reverse is lithograph of pastoral scene with figures in 18th Century dress framed in gilt; mother of pearl washers. BOX (B): Hinged cardboard covered with teal moire'.

Date: 1834-1867

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), embossing, ivory (tooth component), lithography, paper (fiber product), piercing

GUSN: 31919

Accession Number: 1928.28AB

Snuff Box

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 31920

Accession Number: 1928.32

Miniature Tankard

Banded base; flared scallop shell thumb grip; S-curve handle.

Date: 1757-1762

Maker: Edwards, Samuel, 1705-1762 (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 31921

Accession Number: 1928.33

Thimble and Thimble Holder

Gold thimble with a silver thimble holder, engraved with "M Smith".

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal), gold (metal)

GUSN: 31922

Accession Number: 1928.34

Shawl

White center with 17" border of repeated botehs, primarily blue with red; 5" inner border of titled botehs; sewn-on borders; possibly silk warp in the side borders.

Date: 1825-1835

Maker: unknown

Material: cashmere (wool), weaving

GUSN: 31923

Accession Number: 1928.40

Shawl

Robins egg blue ground with 3" border of red, pink, ochre and black quasi-Indian sprig motif; large square corner motif with quarter circles; with motif similar to border large center square tilted on diagonal with ochre ground with blue and red shawl sprigs natural tied-on fringe at warp ends.

Date: 1855-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), twill, wool (textile), transfer printing

GUSN: 31924

Accession Number: 1928.41

Child's Dress

Cream, dotted french knots, swiss; "v" band at neckline; "v" shirred bodice piping at armseam and neck; full, puffed short sleeves; linen waistband; deep hem

Date: 1830-1835

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), hand sewing, knots (motifs)

GUSN: 31925

Accession Number: 1928.45

Collar

White floral lace collar.

Date: 1827-1836

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 31926

Accession Number: 1928.46

Cap

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 31927

Accession Number: 1928.48

Cap

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 31928

Accession Number: 1928.51

Plate

White porcelain plate, square in shape, with bands of gold around rim and well in center. Molded foliate decoration on handles. Part of an incomplete tea set of twenty-seven pieces.

Date: 1844

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, gilding

GUSN: 31929

Accession Number: 1928.553.6

Wedding Dress

Cream taffeta overdress with monochromatic floral trail pattern with rosebuds amd multi colored brocaded floral sprays; Bodice is boned and lined with twill cotton; princess seams on back; pagoda sleeves with three applied bows on back seam; small left front pocket at waist; 3" multicolored fringe a...

Date: 1868

Maker: unknown

Material: brocade (textile), silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 31930

Accession Number: 1928.54

Handbag

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 31931

Accession Number: 1928.61

Bedspread

White; individual blocks each with central raised four petaled star-flower on square; open work diamond frame; coral border. Applied open work border with raised ovals; scalloped edges.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), knitting (process), openwork, piecing

GUSN: 31932

Accession Number: 1928.164

Doll Clothes

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 31933

Accession Number: 1928.65

Table

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 31934

Accession Number: 1928.68

Collar

White embroidery.

Date: 1848-1858

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 31935

Accession Number: 1928.70

Infant's Cap

White linen; white work embroidery with border of leaves with net insert, and field of eyelet sprigs; drawstring across top; whip-stitched hem; drawstring ties at "sleeves" or arms.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: Possibly Adams, Harriet (Sewer (textile worker))

Material: embroidering, stitching, linen (material)

GUSN: 31936

Accession Number: 1928.71

Doll Clothes

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 31937

Accession Number: 1928.76

Collar

White lace floral collar.

Date: 1848-1858

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 31938

Accession Number: 1928.78

Medal

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 31939

Accession Number: 1928.79

Cranberry Rack

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 31940

Accession Number: 1928.101

Printing Plate

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 31941

Accession Number: 1928.102

Painting

Pink and yellow blossoms, black background.

Date: 1885

Maker: unknown

Material: oil paint (paint), panels (wood), panel paintings (painting by form)

GUSN: 31943

Accession Number: 1928.104

Needlework Bookmark

A silk embroidered perforated card picture.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 31944

Accession Number: 1928.110

Petticoat

White heavy cotton; pleated and gathered to waist (button missing); gathering tapes inside at knee; train; tucked flounce headed with tucks.

Date: 1875-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 31945

Accession Number: 1928.117

Needlework Bristol Board

Piece of board for cross-stitch.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 32516

Accession Number: 1929.55

Needlework Bristol Board

Piece of board for cross-stitch.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 32517

Accession Number: 1929.56

Box

Wooden box with lid that contained Miss Rhoades' bookmark collection.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 32518

Accession Number: 1929.58AB

Thread

Bundle of golden-brown and turquoise thread.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 32519

Accession Number: 1929.59

Pair of Stockings

Silk stocking peachy pink with floral and vine embroidery at the front of the ankle, handwritten script at top "Mary Anna Snow".

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (fiber)

GUSN: 32520

Accession Number: 1929.60AB

Memorial Picture

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 32521

Accession Number: 1929.64

Curtain panel

Off-white uneven striped cotton dimity with applied mill fringe with narrow heading, assymetrical gimp and knotted fringe. 1/2 triangle seamed with fringe; badly stained, discolored.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), dimity, weaving, machine-made

GUSN: 32522

Accession Number: 1929.70A

Nail

Reproduction hand-wrought nail with broad head. Labeled "repro of 1929.74 which is a nail from Dorset, Eng. 1688"

Maker: unknown

Material: wrought, handmade, iron (metal)

GUSN: 32523

Accession Number: 1929.75

Cradle

3 pitch hood, round arched front, footboard; molded bottom edge

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 32524

Accession Number: 1929.76

Bed

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 32525

Accession Number: 1929.80A-L

Press Cupboard

Two lower doors with shelves; center drawer with desk interior; upper press with three shelves; applied cornice; French feet.

Date: 1800-1815

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), mahogany (wood), poplar (wood), ash (wood), pine (wood), veneer, inlay (process)

GUSN: 32526

Accession Number: 1929.81

Match Safe

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 32527

Accession Number: 1929.84

Carriage Parasol

Marquise/folding carriage parasol. Sheer black lace over black silk; black silk lining; marquise hinge; folding; carved wooden crook handle; grosgrain bow at top.

Date: 1885-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), lace (needlework), metal, silk (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 32528

Accession Number: 1929.88

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: papier mâché

GUSN: 32529

Accession Number: 1929.90AB

Box

Box [a] with lid [b].

Maker: unknown

Material: papier mâché

GUSN: 32530

Accession Number: 1929.91AB

Basin

Blue, transfer-print earthenware basin. Border pattern of flowers and lily pads. Chinoiserie landscape of buildings, distant mountains, and figures riding an elephant. Landscape scene appears on interior and exterior of basin.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, transfer printing, glazing (coating)

GUSN: 32531

Accession Number: 1929.97

Fragment

Blue glazed linen.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 32532

Accession Number: 1929.112B

UNDERSKIRT

White medium weight cotton; densely gathered all around at waistband with linen ties; ? anglaise embroidery around hem with triangular front panel of same.

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 32533

Accession Number: 1929.117

Pitcher

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 32534

Accession Number: 1929.119

Boots

White kid ankle boots with a cream binding and no trim. They have a rounded square toe, side lacing (with original cream silk laces) and a center back seam. The sole has a narrow waist and is shaped for left and right. The shoes have no heels. The lining is of white linen . There is top stitching...

Date: ca. 1855

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 32535

Accession Number: 1929.124AB

Dress

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 32536

Accession Number: 1929.125

Pair of Sleeves

White sleeves with a dotted pattern and lace cuff.

Date: 1842-1853

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 32537

Accession Number: 1929.127AB

Waistcoat

Pale green waistcoat with white lining and back; shawl collar; four self covered buttons; three pockets; darts at waist and armscye, fitted and lowered waist, lined with white leather; buckle and tab back closure; single breasted.

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), leather, padding (process), silk (textile), twill

GUSN: 32538

Accession Number: 1929.130

Parasol

Green/black iridescent silk with fringe; carved ivory ferrule with aarched ring; mother of pearl pique (dots) on handle; fake rosewood grain; small carved bone tip on handle; whale bone spokes with metal fork stretchers with leather; painted black metal slider; marquis folding hinge.

Date: 1835-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component), metal, mother of pearl, sand, silk (textile)

GUSN: 32539

Accession Number: 1929.131

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