Historic New England

Fan

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 29584

Accession Number: 1922.679

"Parasolette": Blue paper/silk(?) folding fan opens to form a circle; black stick/handle with ivory tip for finger; small blue silk tassel; fan tilts to form parasol-like position; two large flat abalone buttons in center; metal hardware.

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component), silk (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 29585

Accession Number: 1922.681

Folding Fan

Black lacquered wooden sticks and guards with imprinted design of butterflies and flowers painted gold; leaf of gold satin with stylized flowers embroidered in metallic thread; back of leaf is black satin; metal loop with gold silk corded tassel wrapped with metallic thread.

Date: 1880s

Maker: unknown

Material: lacquering, thread, metallic (color attribute), painting (coating), printing (process), satin, silk (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 29586

Accession Number: 1922.684

Fan Box

Chinese paper fan box; hinged lid; covered with orange paper printed with floral and geometric pattern in two shades of blue.

Date: 1890

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), printing (process)

GUSN: 29587

Accession Number: 1922.685

Ribbon

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 29588

Accession Number: 1922.687

Ribbon

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 29589

Accession Number: 1922.693

Spectacles and Case

Metal spectacles [.1] and a leather case [.2] with gold accents. Octagonal lenses. Scroll bridge. Pivot side arms.

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), leather

GUSN: 29590

Accession Number: 1922.698.1-.2

Tile

Square, decorative tile, cream-colored background with brown transfer print of the Hancock House and inscription, inside a cream-colored cardboard box with inscription.

Date: 1864-1920

Maker: Mintons (Maker)

Material: earthenware, ceramic tile, glaze, cardboard

GUSN: 29591

Accession Number: 1922.704

Plate

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 29797

Accession Number: 1923.88

Needle

Bone needle with a square top.

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 29798

Accession Number: 1923.91

Needle

Large bone needle.

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 29799

Accession Number: 1923.92

Pair of overshoes

Pair of overshoes (see provenance) knitted on the bias from wool yarn in red (garter stitch) and white (stockinette). Cuffs end above the ankle in eyelet scallops. Closure with side laces. Black kid leather exterior sole. Lined in cream-colored wool flannel.

Date: ca. 1845

Maker: unknown

Material: knitting (process), wool (textile)

GUSN: 29800

Accession Number: 1923.102AB

Wine Glass

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 29801

Accession Number: 1923.105

Wine Glass

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 29803

Accession Number: 1923.106

Wine Glass

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 29804

Accession Number: 1923.107

Wine Glass

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 29805

Accession Number: 1923.108

Wine Glass

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 29806

Accession Number: 1923.110

Wine Glass

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 29807

Accession Number: 1923.111

Wine Glass

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 29808

Accession Number: 1923.113

Tumbler

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 29809

Accession Number: 1923.121

Door Knocker

Surface-mounted single assembly. U-type handle is hinged to plate at top and strikes same at bottom. Plate and handle are brass castings in moderate relief. Two iron bolts attached, threaded at both ends; square nuts included.

Date: 1805-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 29810

Accession Number: 1923.124

Butter plate

Small plate with "flow blue" transfer-printed pattern of stylized scroll border and scene of Asian table with exotic flowers in two vases.

Date: 1835-1853

Maker: C. & W.K. Harvey (Maker)

Material: glazing (coating), ironstone (pottery), transfer printing

GUSN: 29811

Accession Number: 1923.127.1

Sauce Dish

Blue transfer-printed earthenware sauce dish. Floral and scroll border surrounds a central scene featuring a lacquered box and roses.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 29812

Accession Number: 1923.128A

Mustard Pots

Four glass mustard pots with lids.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 29813

Accession Number: 1923.131.1-.4

Decanter stopper

Glass decanter stoppers.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 29814

Accession Number: 1923.132.1-.3

Pin

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 29815

Accession Number: 1923.135

Scissors

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 29816

Accession Number: 1923.137

Watch Case

Smalll wooden watch case with hinged cover. Carved dark wood. Branch with three ivy leaves, and cluster of three berries in high-relief on background of carved woodgrain texture. Woodgrain texture on sides and interior lip of box. Recessed circular space for watch is lined in light brown velvet.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 29817

Accession Number: 1923.141

Key

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 29818

Accession Number: 1923.142

Handkerchief

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 29819

Accession Number: 1923.150

Infant's Cap

White; white work embroidery band around face--branches with circles with net insert; piping; horizontal white work bands with featherstitching; band of embroidered net; back section--smaller white work bands; two sets of drawstrings; two loops.

Date: 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, stitching

GUSN: 29820

Accession Number: 1923.165

Infant's Cap

Cream; front section appliqued with panel with scalloped edge--each point embroidered with dots in shape of flower; back fullness with cartridge pleats in half circle; lace trims front and neck and inserted center back; linen tape ties.

Date: 1810-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 29821

Accession Number: 1923.168

Infant's Shirt

White; squared flap neckline; long sleeves with lace and drawstring; lace insert at shoulder; embroidered along front neck, shoulder, and armscye with delicate floral meander; open shirt.

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, linen (material)

GUSN: 29822

Accession Number: 1923.169

Pair of stays

A pair of stays made from fine linen, handsewn and edged with leather on the waist tabs and top. The center front is embellished with decorative cross-lacing in a thin wool tape, the same tape used to cover the seams on each section of the stay body. The body is lined with undyed linen. There is so...

Date: 1775-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), wool (textile)

GUSN: 29823

Accession Number: 1923.173

Pocket

Plain white cotton.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 29824

Accession Number: 1923.174

Shoes

Pair of pale blue silk shoes with a ground of small satin dots. The toe is embroidered with padded rosettes. The heel is thin, 2 3/4 inches high and covered with white silk.

Date: 1785-1790

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, stitching, satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 29825

Accession Number: 1923.178AB

Cosmetic Jar

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 29826

Accession Number: 1923.179

Rim Lock

Brass box lock with iron works; surface- mounted. Back cover plate is iron, as is key. Key-operated deadbolt from one side only. Lever-operated deadbolt (brass lever) from opposite side. Also knob-operated spring-bevel bolt, operated from both sides. Strike is brass with blind fastening, built u...

Date: ca. 1739

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal)

GUSN: 29827

Accession Number: 1923.183A-C

Carpetbag

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 29828

Accession Number: 1923.185

Carpetbag

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 29829

Accession Number: 1923.186

Pair of Breeches

Tan; front closure with three large self-covered buttons, and two smaller with placket; two turned down pockets with white lining; watch pocket hidden in waistband; back is open, with two pairs of eyes and leather laces; four buttons and tab at leg opening; gathered at back.

Date: ca. 1775

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 29830

Accession Number: 1923.189

Pait of Stockings

Black; ribbed knit; plain.

Maker: unknown

Material: knitting (process), wool (textile)

GUSN: 29831

Accession Number: 1923.192AB

Collar

White; one piece collar with three buttonholes; detachable; tabbed ends at neck with pointed "wings"; topstitching.

Date: 1825-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 29832

Accession Number: 1923.193

Waistcoat

White linen waistcoat; plain weave; single breasted; Fourteen buttons made with metal ring and thread; french seams; vents at side and back; cut away at waist front.

Date: 1750-1775

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, linen (material)

GUSN: 29833

Accession Number: 1923.196

Coat

Light brown coat; plain; turnover collar, no revers; Ten buttons, Two button holes (of eleven) are open; deep plain cuffs; pleated skirt; Two pointed pocket flaps; buckram lining along buttons.

Date: 1750-1760

Maker: unknown

Material: buckram, stitching, silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 29834

Accession Number: 1923.198