Historic New England

Pillowcase

Ink inscription "Susan B. Coffin" at hemmed edge. White cotton rectangular case w/ band of lace inserted at hemmed edge. Attached note reads, "S.B. Coffin/ bride/ of W. Adams."

Date: ca. 1825

Maker: Coffin, Susan Boyd (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 25435

Accession Number: 1985.601.3

Pillowcase

Initials "L & K" cross-stitched near hemmed edge. Two pairs of linen tape ties sewn to inside of each case. White linen rectangular case w/ single band of faggoting at hemmed edge.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: Coffin, Lucy (Kimball), 1776-1858 (Maker)

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 25436

Accession Number: 1985.602.1

Pillowcase

Initials "L & K" cross-stitched near hemmed edge. Two pairs of linen tape ties sewn to inside of each case. White linen rectangular case w/ single band of faggoting at hemmed edge.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: Coffin, Lucy (Kimball), 1776-1858 (Maker)

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 25437

Accession Number: 1985.602.2

Pillowcase

Initials "L & K" cross-stitched near hemmed edge. Two pairs of linen tape ties sewn to inside of each case. White linen rectangular case w/ single band of faggoting at hemmed edge.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: Coffin, Lucy (Kimball), 1776-1858 (Maker)

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 25438

Accession Number: 1985.602.3

Pillowcase

Initials "L & K" cross-stitched near hemmed edge. Two pairs of linen tape ties sewn to inside of each case. White linen rectangular case w/ single band of faggoting at hemmed edge.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: Coffin, Lucy (Kimball), 1776-1858 (Maker)

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 25439

Accession Number: 1985.602.4

Pillowcase

Rectangular opened linen cream colored pillow case marked "L.K." Handsewn seams.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: Coffin, Lucy (Kimball), 1776-1858 (Maker)

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 25440

Accession Number: 1985.602.5

Pillowcase

Rectangular open-ended linen cream colored pillow case w/ illegible cross stitched initials.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: Coffin, Lucy (Kimball), 1776-1858 (Maker)

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 25441

Accession Number: 1985.602.6

Trinket basket

Circular form w/ crosshatch weave.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: ashlar, splints (lighting devices)

GUSN: 25442

Accession Number: 1927.2171

Adult or Disabled Person's Cradle

Open-ended adult cradle. No hood. Extremely simple. Long sides and simple head board cant out from flat bottom. Two shaped rockers.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 25443

Accession Number: 1928.879

Modified pear-shaped body w/ flat bottom and straight sides, canting to a slanted top w/ conforming pear shape cut out opening. Painted pale green interior and brown wood grain exterior w/ brass knobbed handle at back. 7 small hooks at side.

Date: ca. 1875

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 25444

Accession Number: 1931.1377

Basket

Miniature basket; circular woven form, lid w/ slight dome and remains of projecting twisted reed design.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: splints (lighting devices), wicker

GUSN: 25445

Accession Number: 1933.661AB

Basket

Miniature basket, circular form w/ woven bottom and bulbous open diamond pattern sides.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: wicker

GUSN: 25446

Accession Number: 1933.1234

Gaming chip basket

Circular body w/ woven bottom and reeded base. Flared open hexagonal sides. Interior lined w/ quilted yellow silk.

Date: 1820-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), wicker

GUSN: 25447

Accession Number: 1933.1455

Basket

Miniature basket; circular form, woven bottom w/ open diamond pattern on flared sides.

Date: 1820-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: wicker

GUSN: 25448

Accession Number: 1934.192

Basket

Miniature basket; square crosshatch bottom w/ swollen sides and 2 horizontal green stripes around waist. Solid bail shaped wood handle.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: splints (lighting devices), wicker

GUSN: 25449

Accession Number: 1934.1354

Folding bed

Crossbar or "X" form legs w/ 2 long stretchers on red stained pine rails (trestle fashion). Nailed canvas bottom w/ identical rectangular head and foot board. Simple plank construction w/ cut nails.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, pine (wood)

GUSN: 25450

Accession Number: 1963.210

Table

Very crude form. Triangular top w/ front edge having slightly rounded corners. Square tapered legs. Nailed construction of unfinished wood.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 25451

Accession Number: 1963.211

Washstand

Corner washstand. Painted. Yellow background with brown striping. Crest rail rises to rounded arch and supports small quarter-round shelf. Top shelf has shaped apron and three round cut-outs for holding chamber ceramics. Straight sabre legs rise to shelf with central drawer with brass knob pull...

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 25452

Accession Number: 1963.212

Blanket chest

Six-board chest w/ bracket front feet and ogival arches on sides. Inside has till without top. Hinges not original. Red stain and traces of red paint. Nailed construction.

Date: 1790-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), pine (wood)

GUSN: 25453

Accession Number: 1975.178

Teapot or Coffeepot

Probably a madeup set. Different cast designs from cups and saucers. .1) Tea or coffee pot. Cast silver-colored body. Bulbous vasiform w/ swelled bottom w/ gadrooned or ribbed design. Stepped base. S-scroll handle. Shaped spout.

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: lead (metal), pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 25454

Accession Number: 1985.416.1

Cream pitcher

Probably a madeup set. Different cast designs from cups and saucers. .2) Cream pitcher. Cast silver-colored body. Bulbous vasiform w/ swelled bottom w/ gadrooned or ribbed design. Stepped base. S-scroll handle. Wide flat spouted mouth.

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: lead (metal), pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 25455

Accession Number: 1985.416.2

Waste bowl

Probably a madeup set. Waste bowl. Shallow circular bowl w/ rim flaring out. Cast trilobe diaper border design w/ rose branch at center of bowl.

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: lead (metal), pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 25456

Accession Number: 1985.416.3

Saucer or plate

Probably a madeup set. Saucer or plate. Circular form w/ stippled rim. Well is a quatrefoil enclosing a floral sprig.

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: lead (metal), pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 25457

Accession Number: 1985.416.4

Gravy ladle

Silver gravy ladle w/ beaded molding around handle edges, both sides. Handle has rounded tip that bends back slightly.

Date: 1830-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 24658

Accession Number: 1998.5515.2

Gravy ladle

Silver gravy ladle w/ beaded molding around handle edges, both sides. Handle has rounded tip that bends back slightly.

Date: 1830-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 24659

Accession Number: 1998.5515.3

Serving spoon

One in pair of two silver plated serving spoons. Handles have rounded tips w/ scalloped motif. Handles taper near bowl.

Date: 1838-1848

Maker: Lincoln & Reed (Maker)

Material: silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 24660

Accession Number: 1998.5516.1

Serving spoon

One in pair of two silver plated serving spoons. Handles have rounded tips w/ scalloped motif. Handles taper near bowl.

Date: 1838-1848

Maker: Lincoln & Reed (Maker)

Material: silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 24661

Accession Number: 1998.5516.2

Serving spoon

One of two silver serving spoons. Handle edges curved; scallop design on rounded handle tip.

Date: 1820-1838

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 24662

Accession Number: 1998.5517.1

Serving spoon

One of two silver serving spoons. Handle edges curved; scallop design on rounded handle tip.

Date: 1820-1838

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 24663

Accession Number: 1998.5517.2

Serving spoon

One of three silver serving spoons w/ smooth rounded tips w/ engraved initials. No other ornamentation.

Date: 1830-1838

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 24664

Accession Number: 1998.5518.1

Serving spoon

One of three silver serving spoons w/ smooth rounded tips w/ engraved initials. No other ornamentation.

Date: 1830-1838

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 24665

Accession Number: 1998.5518.2

Serving spoon

One of three silver serving spoons w/ smooth rounded tips w/ engraved initials. No other ornamentation.

Date: 1830-1838

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 24666

Accession Number: 1998.5518.3

Serving spoon

Silver serving spoon, handle tapered at end and rounded and slightly angled upward at tip w/ small scalloped decoration. Shell decoration on bowl reverse.

Date: 1820-1838

Maker: unknown

Material: shell (animal material), silver (metal)

GUSN: 24667

Accession Number: 1998.5519

Serving spoon

One of three silver serving spoons w/ scallop design at handle tips. No other ornamentation. Engraved on back w/ three separate initials.

Date: 1866-1875

Maker: C.S. & C.L. Rogers (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 24668

Accession Number: 1998.5520.1

Serving spoon

One of three silver serving spoons w/ scallop design at handle tips. No other ornamentation. Engraved on back w/ three separate initials.

Date: 1866-1875

Maker: C.S. & C.L. Rogers (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 24669

Accession Number: 1998.5520.2

Serving spoon

One of three silver serving spoons w/ scallop design at handle tips. No other ornamentation. Engraved on back w/ three separate initials.

Date: 1866-1875

Maker: C.S. & C.L. Rogers (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 24670

Accession Number: 1998.5520.3

Serving spoon

Silver serving spoon, handle tapered at bottom and rounded at tip. No ornamentation other than inscription.

Date: 1776

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 24671

Accession Number: 1998.5521

Serving spoon

Silver serving spoon w/ scalloped bowl edge and a strawberry and scroll decoration on top 1/2 of handle, both sides. Raised band around handle edge.

Date: 1846-1853

Maker: Palmer & Bachelders (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 24672

Accession Number: 1998.5522

Tablespoon

Silver tablespoon w/ Gothic foliate decoration on handle, on both sides of handle bottom. Smooth Gothic arch medallion on handle tip w/ initials engraved.

Date: 1839-1860

Maker: J. E. Caldwell & Co. (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 24673

Accession Number: 1998.5523

Pie server

Silver pie server w/ etched foliate and C-scroll decoration on blade. Embossed floral or berry decoration on both sides of handle. Flat tip w/ rounded point.

Date: 1830-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: coin silver, silver (metal)

GUSN: 24674

Accession Number: 1998.5524

Fish knife

Silver fish knife acanthus leaves and oval decoration on handle, both sides. Curved blade top; pointed tip.

Date: 1860-1869

Maker: Shreve, Stanwood & Co. (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 24675

Accession Number: 1998.5525

Fish knife

Silver fish knife. Handle has molded edges and hexagonal and scrolled design. Top of blade curved; tip pointed.

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: coin silver, silver (metal)

GUSN: 24676

Accession Number: 1998.5526

Teaspoon

Silver teaspoon w/ twisted handle. Handle twisted at center, rounded at tip.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: New England Nickel Silver Co. (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 24677

Accession Number: 1998.5528

Teaspoon

Silver teaspoon w/ fluted shell-shaped bowl and sunflower and urn design at center of handle, on both sides.

Date: 1840-1930

Maker: Reed & Barton (Maker)

Material: shell (animal material), silver (metal)

GUSN: 24678

Accession Number: 1998.5529

Sugar tongs

One pair of silver sugar tongs with claw talons. Fleur-de-lis design above talons. Smooth handles with rounded tip.

Date: 1840-1890

Maker: Reed & Barton (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 24679

Accession Number: 1998.5533.1

Sugar tongs

One in pair of silver sugar tongs w/ claw talons. Fleur-de-lis design above talons. Smooth handles w/ rounded tip.

Date: 1840-1890

Maker: Reed & Barton (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 24680

Accession Number: 1998.5533.2

Spoon

Part of incomplete flatware set, a fork and a spoon. Molded band around edges; forms a scalloped design at handle tip. Design on reverse, too.

Date: 1847-1869

Maker: Bigelow, Brothers & Kennard (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 24681

Accession Number: 1998.5534.1

Fork

Part of incomplete flatware set, a fork and a spoon. Molded band around edges; forms a scalloped design at handle tip. Design on reverse, too.

Date: 1847-1869

Maker: Bigelow, Brothers & Kennard (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 24682

Accession Number: 1998.5534.2

Teaspoon

One of 5 matching silver teaspoons w/ decorative handles w/ a hammered band that loops at top to form medallion at tip. Band of tiny incised lines around hammered band. Tip of handle bends back.

Date: 1860-1869

Maker: Possibly Palmer & Bachelders (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 24683

Accession Number: 1998.5535.1

Teaspoon

One of 5 matching silver teaspoons w/ decorative handles w/ a hammered band that loops at top to form medallion at tip. Band of tiny incised lines around hammered band. Tip of handle bends back.

Date: 1860-1869

Maker: Possibly Palmer & Bachelders (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 24684

Accession Number: 1998.5535.2

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