Historic New England

Corset

Handsewn corset w/ shaped top and bottom edges and laced sides w/ 7 holes on each side for laces. Bone or wood stays. Cotton fabric on exterior. Cotton/linen blend on interior. Leather binding on lower edge.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), leather, linen (material), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 25422

Accession Number: 1985.593

Picture frames

Berlinwork on blue perforated paper. Elaborate scalloped interior and exterior borders w/ handsewn applied stand on back. Incomplete yellow and white embroidered floral forms.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: Berlin woolwork, cotton (textile), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25423

Accession Number: 1985.594AB

Trunk

Rectangular boards comprise top, bottom, front, and back. Hinged domed lid covered with leather and decorated with brass tacks. Wrought iron handles with kidney-shaped backplates. Interior lined w/ wallpaper and printed label reads, "FOSTER AND BARTON/ SADDLE CAP AND TRUNK/ MANUFACTURERS/ NO. 15,/...

Date: 1815-1840

Maker: Foster and Barton (Maker)

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

GUSN: 25424

Accession Number: 1985.595

Pillowcase

"E.L. Coffin/ No. 1" in ink on open end of case. Attached note reads, "E.L. Coffin/ bride/ of Moses Colman/ 1839." Rectangular pillowcase w/ two rows of faggoting at hemmed edge.

Date: ca. 1839

Maker: Coleman, Elizabeth Low (Coffin), 1813- (Maker)

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 25425

Accession Number: 1985.598.1

Pillowcase

"E.L. Coffin/ No. 1" in ink on open end of case. Attached note reads, "E.L. Coffin/ bride/ of Moses Colman/ 1839." Rectangular pillowcase w/ two rows of faggoting at hemmed edge.

Date: ca. 1839

Maker: Coleman, Elizabeth Low (Coffin), 1813- (Maker)

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 25426

Accession Number: 1985.598.2

Pillowcase

Ink inscription "E.L. Coffin/ No. 2." Handhemmed linen, open-ended case w/ single row of faggoting near hem.

Date: ca. 1839

Maker: Coleman, Elizabeth Low (Coffin), 1813- (Maker)

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 25427

Accession Number: 1985.598.3

Pillowcase

Ink inscription "E.L. Coffin/ No. 2." Handhemmed linen, open-ended case w/ single row of faggoting near hem.

Date: ca. 1839

Maker: Coleman, Elizabeth Low (Coffin), 1813- (Maker)

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 25428

Accession Number: 1985.598.4

Pillowcase

"ELC COLMAN No. 4" written on each case. Rectangular white linen cases w/ band of faggoting at hem.

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: Coleman, Elizabeth Low (Coffin), 1813- (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), linen (material)

GUSN: 25429

Accession Number: 1985.599.1

Pillowcase

"ELC COLMAN No. 4" written on each case. Rectangular white linen cases w/ band of faggoting at hem.

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: Coleman, Elizabeth Low (Coffin), 1813- (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), linen (material)

GUSN: 25430

Accession Number: 1985.599.2

Pillowcase

"ELC COLMAN No. 4" in ink. Plain weave linen case w/ single row of faggoting at hem.

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: Coleman, Elizabeth Low (Coffin), 1813- (Maker)

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 25431

Accession Number: 1985.600.1

Pillowcase

"EL COLMAN No. 3" in ink on hem. Plain weave linen case w/ single row of faggoting at hem.

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: Coleman, Elizabeth Low (Coffin), 1813- (Maker)

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 25432

Accession Number: 1985.600.2

Pillowcase

Ink inscription at hemmed edge reads "S.B. Coffin." White linen rectangular case w/ band of faggoting at hemmed edge. Tag w/ a red embroidered "C" on inside.

Date: ca. 1825

Maker: Coffin, Susan Boyd (Maker)

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 25433

Accession Number: 1985.601.1

Pillowcase

Ink inscription at hemmed edge reads "S.B. Coffin." White linen rectangular case w/ band of faggoting at hemmed edge. Tag w/ a red embroidered "C" on inside.

Date: ca. 1825

Maker: Coffin, Susan Boyd (Maker)

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 25434

Accession Number: 1985.601.2

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

Bidet

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

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: 25458

Accession Number: 1985.416.5

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: 25459

Accession Number: 1985.416.6

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: 25460

Accession Number: 1985.416.7

Coffee cup

Deep circular bowl shaped body w/ indented base. Applied scroll handle. White body. Overglaze blue transfer print design of shepherd playing horn. Inner floral border design.

Date: ca. 1815

Maker: unknown

Material: pearlware

GUSN: 26090

Accession Number: 1966.1358.2

Bowl

Deep circular bowl form w/ applied strap-like handles on sides. White body. Underglaze cobalt blue decoration in Chinese style-pagoda scenes w/ diamond diaper border.

Date: ca. 1700

Maker: unknown

Material: pearlware

GUSN: 26091

Accession Number: 1966.1359

Arrowhead

Elongated projectile point w/ hand cut facet edge. Flat back. Slightly shaped and pitched front. Mounted on grey painted wood stand.

Maker: unknown

Material: stone (rock)

GUSN: 26092

Accession Number: 1966.1360

Musket ball

Spherical shape with mold seam around center from casting.

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), lead (metal)

GUSN: 26093

Accession Number: 1966.1361

Mourning ring and box

A) Ring: circular form w/ plain band. Braided lock of hair in oblong mount under glass, surrounded by cut onyx stones. Engraved inside. B) Cylindrical wood box w/ hinged lid and brass catch, covered w/ red "leatherette" paper.

Date: ca. 1805

Maker: unknown

Material: gold (metal), onyx (mineral)

GUSN: 26094

Accession Number: 1966.1362AB

Photographs

5 black and white framed photos, "1638 Tercentenary 1938". Depict display at Garrison as set up during 300th anniversary of Exeter, NH. As Garrison was empty at the time. loans were used in display. Black modern wood frame under glass. .1: Bedroom .2: Bedroom .3: Portrait and fireplace, living ro...

Date: ca. 1938

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 26095

Accession Number: 1979.56.1-5

Letter

Letter from Peter Gilman to Rev. Eleazer Wheelock, founder of Dartmouth College in answer to appeal to help with College Mill. Gilman recommends Capt Clark "abt." and his "expearanced" son, whose wages may be higher than Wheelock expects but will be cheaper in end. Wages: 4 shillings/ day and pays 4...

Date: 1772

Maker: Gilman, Peter (Maker)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 26096

Accession Number: 1979.59

Chest of drawers

Bowfront chest of drawers w/ four graduated drawers and a dressing or combing slide. Single half-round molding on case frames each drawer. Four graceful claw and ball feet on short cabriole legs w/ shaped brackets. Overhanging top has thumbnail molding. Complete dustboard beneath second drawer; 1/4 ...

Date: 1785-1815

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), mahogany (wood), Norway spruce (wood)

GUSN: 26097

Accession Number: 1966.1300

Side chair

Carved and molded yoke-shaped crest rail and scooped stiles. Solid vase-shaped splat. Squared, caned flag seat. Block-turned front legs. Turned front stretcher w/ 2 stretchers each side. Back legs raked back.

Date: 1745-1780

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), oak (wood)

GUSN: 26098

Accession Number: 1966.1301

Chest on chest

Chest on chest w/ broken pediment. Three twisted flame finials. Upper case has 5 tiers of graduated drawers. Cockbead molding on case frames each drawer. At top 2 small plain drawers flank one carved w/ shell including foliage. Lower case is blocked and has bracket feet. Four drawers in this case ar...

Date: 1760-1780

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 26099

Accession Number: 1966.1302

Slipper chair

Yoke-shaped crest. Slightly scooped stiles. Low slung squared rush seat. Vase-shaped splat. Ball-and-vase turned front stretcher. Molded side stretchers (ogee-fillet-straight). Block and turned front legs w/ Spanish feet. Back legs raked back. Replacement pink damask seat cushion.

Date: ca. 1750

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 26100

Accession Number: 1966.1303

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