Historic New England

Dress

A=Bodice; B=Skirt; C=Sash. This three piece suite is constructed of black moiré. Bodice (A) has elbow length sleeves trimmed with black lace and a black satin bow. The bodice ends in a sharp point at center front and back. Bodice is boned and lined with glazed cotton. Piping at shoulders and nec...

Date: 1862-1864

Maker: unknown

Material: moiré, silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 45908

Accession Number: 1957.10A-C

Dress

Two piece ensemble, consisting of Bodice (A) construced of brown-colored velvet with a high neckline and standing band collar, long sleeves with a slit at cuff. Bodice and sleeves are lined with taffeta. Bodice is boned and princess seamed, with long tails and two silk satin-covered buttons. Inter...

Date: 1883-1884

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, machine-made, satin, taffeta, velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 45909

Accession Number: 1957.11AB

Slipcover

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 45910

Accession Number: 1957.12

Spoon

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 45911

Accession Number: 1957.N13

Quilt

Central round border (diameter 56-1/2") and smaller circle (diameter 16-1/2") with mariner's compass within; points of red, blue, cream; circle ground white. Outside large circle body of quilt blue; quilted overall in "tea cup" pattern of interlocking circles.

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: Cobb, Sarah (Maker) Pratt, Sarah Cobb (Maker) Possibly Possibly

Material: piecing, quilting, silk (textile)

GUSN: 45912

Accession Number: 1957.13

Wooden Nesting Eggs

Pair of wooden eggs.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 45913

Accession Number: 1957.16.1-.2

Lid

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 45914

Accession Number: 1957.111B

Plate

Small, shallow pewter plate. Monogram "IT" (Jerusha Tanbell) on rim.

Date: 1850

Maker: Ellis, Samuel (Pewterer)

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

GUSN: 45915

Accession Number: 1957.120.1

Plate

Small, shallow pewter plate. Engraved monogram "IT" (Jerusha Tanbell) and stamped monogram "AM" on rim.

Date: 1725-1775

Maker: Ellis, Samuel (Pewterer)

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

GUSN: 45916

Accession Number: 1957.120.2

Porringer

Round, dark pewter porringer with decorative "Flower" handle and convex well incised with double band.

Date: 1825-1875

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 45917

Accession Number: 1957.120.3

Bud Vase

Amethyst-tinted glass hyacinth vase. Cylindrical shape tapered at neck. Deep dished rim. Pontil mark on bottom.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 45919

Accession Number: 1957.130

Turtle Paperweight

Blue-colored glass turtle with small head, large body, small tail and four small feet.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 45920

Accession Number: 1957.131

Cup

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 45921

Accession Number: 1957.132

Hand-made Paper Purse

Handmade and painted purse.

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), ribbon (material)

GUSN: 45922

Accession Number: 1957.133

Cockade Fan & Box

FAN (A): Small pierced bone sticks; opens to form circular fan; scalloped cotton leaves, painted with small blue and pink flowers. BOX (B,C): Elongated oval, covered with white moire'.

Date: ca. 1865

Maker: unknown

Material: bone (material), cotton (textile), painting (coating), paper (fiber product), piercing, scalloping

GUSN: 45923

Accession Number: 1957.134 A-C

Secretary

French feet, shaped skirt, four drawers with locks and oval bail handles, three door top; inlaid fronts.

Date: 1790-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), veneering, inlay (process)

GUSN: 45924

Accession Number: 1957.141

Candlesnuffer

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 45925

Accession Number: 1957.143

Bed

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 45926

Accession Number: 1957.145

Rocking Chair

Rocking chair with five slats, a low splint seat, drawn raking stiles, and carved arms.

Date: 1825-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood)

GUSN: 45927

Accession Number: 1957.146

Tea Bowl

Blue transfer-printed pearlware footed tea bowl. Floral border surrounds the interior rim. Scenes of Lafayette at the grave of Franklin adorns the exterior body.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: Enoch Wood & Sons (Maker)

Material: earthenware, transfer printing

GUSN: 45928

Accession Number: 1957.167

Flowerpot

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 45929

Accession Number: 1957.181

Flowerpot

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 45930

Accession Number: 1957.182

Flowerpot

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 45931

Accession Number: 1957.183

Flowerpot

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 45932

Accession Number: 1957.184

Saucer

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 45934

Accession Number: 1957.186

Saucer

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 45935

Accession Number: 1957.188

Teapot

Pearlware footed teapot. Pink lustre cottage scene on the body and accents on foot, rim, and handle. Pink lustre trees adorn the cover.

Date: 1830-1840

Maker: Patterson & Co. (Maker)

Material: glazing (coating), luster (optical property), pearlware

GUSN: 45936

Accession Number: 1957.191AB

Pitcher

White body; 4-faceted rounded oval w/ pink lustre vertical reeding surrounding medallions of lustre "cottage scenes" (different on the two pitchers); spray of flowers (lustre under mouth); lustre and polychrome enamel border of roses; assorted flowers; band of beading in relief under border; pointed...

Date: 1810-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), luster (textile), overglazing, pearlware, tin (metal)

GUSN: 45937

Accession Number: 1957.210

Pitcher

Pearlware pitcher with a wide mouth. Alternating blue, orange, white, and brown bands. Two blue chain-link molded bands. Seaweed design adorns the body.

Date: 1790-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating)

GUSN: 45938

Accession Number: 1957.214

Pitcher

Earthenware pitcher with a foliate molded handle. Beige bands with blue chain design. Green molded chain border.

Date: 1790-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating)

GUSN: 45939

Accession Number: 1957.215

Child's Pincushion

Child's pincushion with red purple silk; covered with lace.

Date: ca. 1880

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), iron (metal)

GUSN: 45383

Accession Number: 1952.58

Child's pincushion

Child's pincushion; blue silk with lace edging.

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), lace (needlework), leather

GUSN: 45384

Accession Number: 1952.59

Place Mat

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 45385

Accession Number: 1952.60

Crane

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 45386

Accession Number: 1952.M61

Place Mat

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 45387

Accession Number: 1952.61

Place Mat

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 45388

Accession Number: 1952.62

Crane

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 45389

Accession Number: 1952.M63

Weathervane

A weathervane that depicts a silhouette of dog on grass. A pole is riveted to the front legs.

Date: 1875-1925

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), painting (coating)

GUSN: 45390

Accession Number: 1952.M65

Fan & Box

FAN (A): Carved and pierced bone sticks; paper leaf covered with white silk satin, painted with bunches of roses and buds; lace trim, edged with white feathers. BOX (B): Cover only.

Date: 1875-1885

Maker: unknown

Material: bone (material), carving (processes), feather (material), lace (needlework), painting (coating), paper (fiber product), piercing, satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 45391

Accession Number: 1952.69 A-B

Child's Change Purse

Small brown leather change purse with hinged metal clasp.

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, metal

GUSN: 45392

Accession Number: 1952.72

Sewing Kit

Brown leather sewing case with thread, needles, and ribbon.

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 45393

Accession Number: 1952.75

Fan and Box

FAN (A): Pierced and carved ivory sticks and guards, inlaid with silver; white paper leaf has on one side three lithograph medallions with eighteenth century figures inset surrounded by elaborate pattern in silver and red; reverse is all printed in silver with figures, roses and scrolls; mother of ...

Date: 1834-1867

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), inlay (process), ivory (tooth component), lithography, painting (coating), paper (fiber product), piercing

GUSN: 45394

Accession Number: 1952.78AB