Historic New England

Letter Opener

A letter opener with a wooden handle and a pointed ivory blade.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 34346

Accession Number: 1931.1525

Paper Knife

Ivory paper knife with carved handle. Handle carved with cattails, plamette and clover around a center medallion of a lighthouse with a sailboat in the distance.

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 34347

Accession Number: 1931.1526

Paper Knife

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 34348

Accession Number: 1931.1527

Paper Knife

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 34349

Accession Number: 1931.1528

Pen

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 34350

Accession Number: 1931.1529

Pen

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 34351

Accession Number: 1931.1531

Pen

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 34352

Accession Number: 1931.1532

Pencil

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 34353

Accession Number: 1931.1535

Old Slater Cotton Mill Centenary Medal

Round medal showing the "Old Slater Mill" at Pawtucket, R.I. on one side and inscriptions on the other side. Small hole drilled at the top of the medal to thread a blue ribbon.

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, ribbon (material)

GUSN: 34354

Accession Number: 1931.1539

Commemorative ribbon

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 34355

Accession Number: 1931.1547

Needle

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 34356

Accession Number: 1931.1549

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 34357

Accession Number: 1931.1551AB

Pantry Box

Round wooden box with two metal bands.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 34358

Accession Number: 1931.1552AB

Jewelry Box

Small jewery box in the shape of a small chest with rounded cover. Covered with dark brown leather, lined with red velvet on bottom and white satin in cover. Metal latch on front.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 34359

Accession Number: 1931.1553

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 34360

Accession Number: 1931.1555AB

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 34361

Accession Number: 1931.1557AB

Magnifying Glass

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 34362

Accession Number: 1931.1558

Wallet

Light tan; flap with leather strap closure; lined with white kid; 6 compartments - one has flap and strap; front and back embossed.

Date: 1828-1829

Maker: Possibly Marshall, Thomas, Mr. (Maker)

Material: embossing, stitching, leather

GUSN: 34363

Accession Number: 1931.1559

WALLET

Tan, scalloped flap and strap closure; "X" on front and back; 7 compartments; one has flap and tongue.

Date: 1830-1860

Maker: Marshall, Thomas, Mr. (Maker)

Material: leather

GUSN: 34364

Accession Number: 1931.1560

WALLET

Dark brown (originally reddish brown); 2 compartments; flap with rounded corners; green leather lining.

Date: 1870-1879

Maker: unknown

Material: embossing, leather

GUSN: 34365

Accession Number: 1931.1561

WALLET

Copper brown, with aubergine lining, 6 compartments.

Date: 1870-1879

Maker: unknown

Material: embossing, leather, stitching, machine-made

GUSN: 34366

Accession Number: 1931.1562

Brown/burgundy; one side has rounded flap, lined with blue and red, has 3 compartments plus 4 small pockets for change/stamps; other side (flip) has scalloped flap and tongue; lined with blue and linen; with 3 compartments.

Date: 1860-1879

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, machine-made

GUSN: 34367

Accession Number: 1931.1563

Wallet

Light brown leather or skin wallet; lining of dark red much worn.

Date: 1851-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, stitching, machine-made

GUSN: 34368

Accession Number: 1931.1564

Infant's Cap

Cream/sheer; embroidered--scalloped border; stylized flowers with net inserts around face; allover eyelet (small dots); large floral motif at back composed of same stylized flowers as front, enclosed in scalloped eyelet border; two loops.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, stitching

GUSN: 34688

Accession Number: 1932.228

Cap

Embroidered cap.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 34689

Accession Number: 1932.229

Dress Form

No description

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: S.N. Ufford & Son (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), iron (metal), papier mâché

GUSN: 34690

Accession Number: 1932.237

Doll

Wooden doll in white stiff dress.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 34691

Accession Number: 1932.238

Infant's Shirt

White; scoop neckline trimmed with lace; long sleeves with cuff with buttonhole (two on each) and lace ruffle; lace insert at shoulder; center front opening.

Date: 1770-1780

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 34692

Accession Number: 1932.240

Sewing Kit

Needle case shaped like a bunch of grapes.

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 34693

Accession Number: 1932.241

Rack

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 34694

Accession Number: 1932.246

Pair of Gloves

Black mesh gloves.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 34695

Accession Number: 1932.250AB

Infant's Shirt

White; scoop neckline trimmed with mull ruffle; long turn back sleeves with drawstring.

Date: 1760-1780

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 34696

Accession Number: 1932.253

Infant's Cap

Cream; embroidered--serpentine floral (stylized) around face; small eyelet circles at back with crossed branches at back; drawstring front and neck; two loops.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, stitching

GUSN: 34697

Accession Number: 1932.257

Infant's Dress

White; high waisted bodice; bands of white work embroidery arranged diagonally on bodice front, and capped sleeves; sleeves and neckline and hem trimmed w/ lace net; front panel trimmed w/ hand-piqued bands, tucks and lace from waist to hem, and around hem w/ cutwork in diamond pattern around hem; d...

Date: 1830

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, linen (material)

GUSN: 34698

Accession Number: 1932.259

Pair of Gloves

Pair of white full arm-length gloves.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 34699

Accession Number: 1932.260

Child's Apron

White; elongated hourglass shape; trimmed with lace all around; neck and armseye are indicated, but no ties or buttons--probably pinned on.

Date: 1760

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 34700

Accession Number: 1932.262

Petticoat

White, fine, opaque cotton; pleated at waist; tying in back; three insertions of zig-zag at hem.

Date: 1830-1839

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 34701

Accession Number: 1932.264

Dress

White cotton (muslin); high scoop neckline; plain yoke w/ eyelet embroidered band. Below band is inset shirred panel; same eyelet band at waist, shoulders (resembling capped sleeves), at back & cuffs of long sleeves. Bands at shoulders & cuffs trimmed w/ lace ruffle. Cuffs have 4 piped drawstring...

Date: 1815-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, stitching

GUSN: 34702

Accession Number: 1932.269

Dress

Cream cotton; squared neckline; embroidered with green leaves outlined in yellow at front and back of neck and cuffs of short sleeves. Hem embroidered with red rose buds, brown branches, and worm ground; bottom border of two-toned leaves also outlined in yellow thread. High waist; gathered at bust...

Date: 1808-1812

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, stitching, leaf (plant material), foliation (pattern), leaf (metal)

GUSN: 34703

Accession Number: 1932.270

Dress

White embroidered w/ silver metallic stars & dots all over; neckline gathered in front; piped Empire waist. Short sleeves gathered on outer edge w/ ruffle; 7 self-covered buttons w/ stars; fullness gathered at back on drawstring. Slight train; sleeves lined w/ linen; probably embroidered in India.

Date: 1808-1812

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, stitching, thread, metallic (color attribute), super

GUSN: 34704

Accession Number: 1932.272

Dress

White - broad, square neckline, short cap sleeves; Empire waist; whitework embroidery with flowering vine motif on sleeves, front bodice and around hem; border of French knots around hem; couched work around neckline of sleeves; slight hem; fullness between shoulders; 8 covered buttons at back; slig...

Date: 1808-1812

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, embroidering

GUSN: 34705

Accession Number: 1932.274

Dressing Gown

White cotton; band neckline w/ button closure; white mull eyelet ruffle below band; 7 bands on left & right. Long leg o' mutton sleeves; piped at armscye w/ eyelet ruffle at cuff. Center front held together w/ feather. Back yoke gathered into v-shape; edged w/ piping. Skirt gathered into self-wai...

Date: 1827-1830

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 34706

Accession Number: 1932.275

Sleeve

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 34707

Accession Number: 1932.276

Accordion and Music

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 34708

Accession Number: 1932.279

Wine Glass

One of seven tall stemmed glasses. Engraved swags and flowers.

Maker: unknown

Material: crystal (lead glass)

GUSN: 34709

Accession Number: 1932.286.3

Painting of Angel and Child

Painting of an angel with dark wings carrying a child in white.

Date: 1775-1800

Maker: Kauffman, Angelica, 1741-1807 (Artist)

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

GUSN: 34711

Accession Number: 1932.304

Decanter

Glass decanter with a stopper. Etched floral and grape design.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 34712

Accession Number: 1932.314AB

Punch bowl

Porcelain bowl with hand-painted, polychrome decoration. Interior border: red scale ground with gold rosettes separating scrolled panels of red flower sprigs with black stems. Central decoration: enamel sprays of roses and other flowers. Exterior: polychrome enamel Mandarin court scenes of Chinese f...

Date: 1760-1780

Maker: unknown

Material: enamel paint, gilding, hand-painted, porcelain

GUSN: 34713

Accession Number: 1932.315