Historic New England

Spectacles

Metal spectacles. Blue tinted octagonal Richardson lenses with a crank bridge. Loop slide side arms with tear drop finials.

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 29779

Accession Number: 1922.1041

Pocketbook

Dark brown; envelope flap with engraved silver mount/clasp; embossed with gold acanthus leaf border; 4 compartments lined with red and blue marbled paper. Smooth suface.

Date: ca. 1786

Maker: unknown

Material: embossing, handmade, leather, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 29780

Accession Number: 1922.1053

Infant's Cap

Cream; rows of piping around cap; "visor" folds back to reveal same rows of piping; neck ruffle; back--circular, quilted; drawstring.

Date: 1800-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, reeding

GUSN: 29781

Accession Number: 1922.1054

Short; white; high waisted; bodice and sleeves embroidered w/ flowers and openwork; ruffle; scalloped neckline, (short) sleeves and hem; horizontal bands of narrow tucks alternate w/ inserted bands of eyelet; waistband; drawstring neckline.

Date: ca. 1830

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, stitching

GUSN: 29783

Accession Number: 1922.1061

Alphabet/Verse Sampler

Alphabet/Verse sampler on natural linen ground. Border is made up of connected circles forming an undulating chain. Alphabets on top half in black, verse in cream, name in green. Alphabets: #1 missing "J", letters repeated (AA, BB, CC...) ; #2 missing "J", letters repeated. Numbers: "1...

Maker: Sargem, Anna (Embroiderer)

Material: cross-stitching, embroidering, linen (material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 29784

Accession Number: 1922.1063

Crochet Hook

Crochet hooks mounted on a dinner card.

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 29785

Accession Number: 1922.1064

Eyeglass Case

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 29786

Accession Number: 1922.1065

Eyeglass Case

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 29787

Accession Number: 1922.1066

Syringe

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 29788

Accession Number: 1922.1070

Goggles

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 29789

Accession Number: 1922.1075

Portrait of Sophia Danforth

Portrait of a girl with short blonde hair, in a white dress.

Date: 1835-1840

Maker: Possibly Thompson, Cephas (Artist)

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 29790

Accession Number: 1922.1087

Tile

Seven tile fragments [A-G] from the second period fireplace of the North-east room on the second floor of the Province House, Boston." In white cardboard box.

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 29791

Accession Number: 1922.1088A-G

Infant's Cap

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 29792

Accession Number: 1923.53B

Plate

Porcelain plate with gold bands on rim and in center.

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, gilding

GUSN: 29794

Accession Number: 1923.86

Teacup and Saucer

White porcelain footed teacup with a gold painted square handle and finger rest decorated with painted gold bands around the rim, body, and base. White porcelain saucer decorated with three circular gold bands.

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, gilding

GUSN: 29795

Accession Number: 1923.87.1-.2

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

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

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

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