Historic New England

Alphabet Sampler

Alphabet sampler on natural linen ground. Wide floral border worked in green and salmon-colored threads. Black heart and triangle in lower right corner. Alphabets: #1 -complete; #2 missing "J"; #3 missing "J". Numbers: "1-10". Stitches used: cross stitch.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 7379

Accession Number: 1935.1467

Folding Fan

Small folding fan; pierced ivory sticks and guards; leaf of discolored white silk painted with small flowers in pink, blue and white; center flower design framed with linear design of red, gold, blue and green; tarnished silver spangles along top edge and throughout; back of leaf has three more of t...

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component), painting (coating), piercing, silk (textile)

GUSN: 7380

Accession Number: 1936.347

Cover

Circular body with gold cipher "W" in (trace gold) oval; border around neck of double band of gold stars; traces of gold on lip of stepped spout; missing handle, but retaining leaf cluster terminals with traces of gold paint; cover (married) has berry, finial with blue enamel & gold leaves & borsder...

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: enameling, leaf (plant material), foliation (pattern), leaf (metal), painting (coating), porcelain

GUSN: 7381

Accession Number: 1931.1433.2

Folding Fan

FAN (A): Folding fan; mother of pearl sticks and guards carved with silver (tarnished) inlay; leaf of Blue Satin with light green silk backing; arched metal handle with wide light green satin ribbon; loop has small ring on end; mother of pearl rivets.

Maker: unknown

Material: abalone shell, carving (processes), inlay (process), satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 7382

Accession Number: 1937.573A

Folding Fan & Box

FAN (A): Folding fan with thirteen sticks and two guard sticks of tortoise shell; base of stick is notched and curved [or carved?]; kidskin mount is painted on one side with scenic view of shepherd and woman with dog (at center), a shepherd with sheep at right, and view of castles, mountain and shi...

Date: 1750s

Maker: unknown

Material: kidskin, painting (coating), tortoise shell

GUSN: 7383

Accession Number: 1937.577AB

Rigid Fan

Brown turned wooden handle; rigid spade-shaped leaf; tan flocked paper center embroidered with metallic foil, green sequins, circles of purple and teal, and swirls of magenta wool; inner border of purple wool [yarn?] and metallic foil; outer border of red cotton with sequins; edged all around with p...

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, foil (metal), paper (fiber product), sequins (spangles), wood (plant material), wool (textile)

GUSN: 7385

Accession Number: 1937.897B

Plate

One of a set of eleven. Blue transfer-printed pearlware plate. Outer fruit and floral border. Inner foliate chain border. Centrally located scene depicting Pains Hill in Surrey.

Date: 1825-1830

Maker: Hall, Ralph (Maker)

Material: pearlware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 7386

Accession Number: 1932.581.1

Plate

One of a set of eleven. Blue transfer-printed pearlware plate. Outer fruit and floral border. Inner foliate chain border. Centrally located scene depicting Pains Hill in Surrey.

Date: 1825-1830

Maker: Hall, Ralph (Maker)

Material: pearlware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 7387

Accession Number: 1932.581.2

Plate

One of a set of eleven. Blue transfer-printed pearlware plate. Outer fruit and floral border. Inner foliate chain border. Centrally located scene depicting Pains Hill in Surrey.

Date: 1825-1830

Maker: Hall, Ralph (Maker)

Material: pearlware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 7388

Accession Number: 1932.581.3

Plate

One of a set of eleven. Blue transfer-printed pearlware plate. Outer fruit and floral border. Inner foliate chain border. Centrally located scene depicting Pains Hill in Surrey.

Date: 1825-1830

Maker: Hall, Ralph (Maker)

Material: pearlware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 7389

Accession Number: 1932.581.4

Plate

One of a set of eleven. Blue transfer-printed pearlware plate. Outer fruit and floral border. Inner foliate chain border. Centrally located scene depicting Pains Hill in Surrey.

Date: 1825-1830

Maker: Hall, Ralph (Maker)

Material: pearlware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 7391

Accession Number: 1932.581.5

Plate

One of a set of eleven. Blue transfer-printed pearlware plate. Outer fruit and floral border. Inner foliate chain border. Centrally located scene depicting Pains Hill in Surrey.

Date: 1825-1830

Maker: Hall, Ralph (Maker)

Material: pearlware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 7393

Accession Number: 1932.581.6

Plate

One of a set of eleven. Blue transfer-printed pearlware plate. Outer fruit and floral border. Inner foliate chain border. Centrally located scene depicting Pains Hill in Surrey.

Date: 1825-1830

Maker: Hall, Ralph (Maker)

Material: pearlware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 7395

Accession Number: 1932.581.7

Plate

One of a set of eleven. Blue transfer-printed pearlware plate. Outer fruit and floral border. Inner foliate chain border. Centrally located scene depicting Pains Hill in Surrey.

Date: 1825-1830

Maker: Hall, Ralph (Maker)

Material: pearlware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 7396

Accession Number: 1932.581.8

Plate

One of a set of eleven. Blue transfer-printed pearlware plate. Outer fruit and floral border. Inner foliate chain border. Centrally located scene depicting Pains Hill in Surrey.

Date: 1825-1830

Maker: Hall, Ralph (Maker)

Material: pearlware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 7397

Accession Number: 1932.581.9

Trimming

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 7398

Accession Number: 1949.27

Plate

One of a set of eleven. Blue transfer-printed pearlware plate. Outer fruit and floral border. Inner foliate chain border. Centrally located scene depicting Pains Hill in Surrey.

Date: 1825-1830

Maker: Hall, Ralph (Maker)

Material: pearlware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 7399

Accession Number: 1932.581.10

Trimming

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 7400

Accession Number: 1929.331

Bowl

Blue transfer-printed pearlware bowl with a molded bead edge. Interior floral, scroll, and fruit border surrounds a central medallion depicting Pains Hill in Surrey. Exterior floral and fruit motif.

Date: 1825-1830

Maker: Hall, Ralph (Maker)

Material: pearlware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 7401

Accession Number: 1932.582

Throw

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 7402

Accession Number: 1991.69

Plate

Blue transfer-printed pearlware plate. Outer fruit and floral border. Inner foliate chain border. Centrally located scene depicting Pains Hill in Surrey.

Date: 1825-1830

Maker: Hall, Ralph (Maker)

Material: pearlware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 7403

Accession Number: 1926.361

Tassel

Yellow silk tiebacks with tasseled edges

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 7404

Accession Number: 1986.1188.1-3

Plate

Blue transfer-printed pearlware plate. Outer fruit and floral border. Inner foliate chain border. Centrally located scene depicting Pains Hill in Surrey.

Date: 1825-1830

Maker: Hall, Ralph (Maker)

Material: pearlware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 7405

Accession Number: 1920.641

Fan Box

Long, narrow bardboard box, two-piece, covered with black ribbed satin finish paper embossed with scrolls, flowers and birds; plain interior.

Maker: unknown

Material: embossing, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 7406

Accession Number: 1939.108

Platter

Blue transfer-printed platter. Floral border surrounds a central landscape scene featuring two men on the shore and a temple in the distance.

Date: 1822-1832

Maker: Hall & Sons, John (Maker)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 7407

Accession Number: 1955.95

Sash weight

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 7409

Accession Number: 1944.742

Nut Dish

A blue transfer printed pearlware dish shaped like a maple leaf. The inside has a floral design superimposed on a rounded diaper pattern surrounded by a foliate border.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing, pearlware

GUSN: 7410

Accession Number: 1985.738.8

Textile Fragment

Rectangular section of textile made by knitting diagonal lace and moss stitch to form vertical stripes. The solid moss stitch sections are embroidered with pink and green flowers in long satin stitches.

Date: 1800-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: knitted lace, embroidery (visual works)

GUSN: 7411

Accession Number: 1923.735

Soup Plate

A blue transfer printed pearlware soup plate with a feather leaf edge. The center is adorned by a floral medallion surrounded by an inner floral border superimposed on a rounded diaper pattern. The outer border has a foliate motif.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing, pearlware

GUSN: 7412

Accession Number: 1985.738.11

Soup Plate

A blue transfer printed pearlware soup plate with a feather leaf edge. The center is adorned by a floral medallion surrounded by an inner floral border superimposed on a rounded diaper pattern. The outer border has a foliate motif.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing, pearlware

GUSN: 7414

Accession Number: 1985.738.12

Fabric Fragment

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 7415

Accession Number: 1937.1199AB

Soup Plate

A blue transfer printed pearlware soup plate with a feather leaf edge. The center is adorned by a floral medallion surrounded by an inner floral border superimposed on a rounded diaper pattern. The outer border has a foliate motif.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing, pearlware

GUSN: 7416

Accession Number: 1985.738.13

Soup Plate

A blue transfer printed pearlware soup plate with a feather leaf edge. The center is adorned by a floral medallion surrounded by an inner floral border superimposed on a rounded diaper pattern. The outer border has a foliate motif.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing, pearlware

GUSN: 7417

Accession Number: 1985.738.14

Soup Plate

A blue transfer printed pearlware soup plate with a feather leaf edge. The center is adorned by a floral medallion surrounded by an inner floral border superimposed on a rounded diaper pattern. The outer border has a foliate motif.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing, pearlware

GUSN: 7418

Accession Number: 1985.738.15

Textile Fragment

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 7419

Accession Number: 1929.1597

Soup Plate

A blue transfer printed pearlware soup plate with a feather leaf edge. The center is adorned by a floral medallion surrounded by an inner floral border superimposed on a rounded diaper pattern. The outer border has a foliate motif.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing, pearlware

GUSN: 7420

Accession Number: 1985.738.16

Textile Fragment

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 7421

Accession Number: 1929.1598

Plate

A blue transfer printed pearlware plate with a feather leaf edge. The center is adorned by a floral medallion surrounded by an inner floral border superimposed on a rounded diaper pattern. The outer border has a foliate motif.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing, pearlware

GUSN: 7422

Accession Number: 1985.738.17

Textile Fragment

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 7423

Accession Number: 1918.1193

Hatbox

Gold and white diagonal stripes with black lid.

Date: 1958-1962

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard

GUSN: 7212

Accession Number: 1990.55BC

Bonnet

Bonnet made from black silk on a buckram foundation and trimmed with black crepe.

Date: 1890-1895

Maker: unknown

Material: crepe (textile), silk (textile)

GUSN: 7213

Accession Number: 1990.187

Hat

Gray felt hat; small; round; low crown; brim trimmed with fringe of gray felt (resembles feathers); gray hat veil with iridescent straw attached around brim; notch cut out at back of hat; black grosgrain band inside.

Date: 1948-1956

Maker: Noethridge, Laddie (Maker)

Material: felt (textile), stitching, net (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 7214

Accession Number: 1990.331

Hatbox

Round; covered with red and black plaid twill; navy blue loop handle and trim; zipper closure; lined with blue iridescent rayon; brass feet.

Date: 1950s-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), plastic (organic material), twill

GUSN: 7215

Accession Number: 1990.338

Headband

Black velvet with black velvet bow at each side; headband has irregular cut-out crescent shapes; fits close to head; lined with black grosgrain.

Date: early 1950s

Maker: Coquette (Maker)

Material: stitching, rayon, velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 7216

Accession Number: 1990.339

Hat Veil

Black net with small black chenille dots and circles with iridescent sparkles; small black satin bow.

Date: 1955-1965

Maker: Therese A[ ] (Maker)

Material: chenille (yarn), machine-made, net (textile), nylon

GUSN: 7217

Accession Number: 1990.340

Hat Veil

Black net trimmed with two small black velvet bows, and small chenille dots and white rhinestones.

Date: 1955-1965

Maker: unknown

Material: machine-made, net (textile)

GUSN: 7218

Accession Number: 1990.341

Hair Bow

Large bow of dark brown and cream ribbed rayon and straw centered on a circle of coarse brown net; small clear comb.

Date: 1960-1965

Maker: unknown

Material: handmade, machine-made, rayon, straw (plant material)

GUSN: 7219

Accession Number: 1990.342

Hat Veil

Large navy blue grosgrain bow on navy blue net woven with abstract and checked pattern.

Date: 1955-1965

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), cloth, handmade, machine-made, net (textile)

GUSN: 7220

Accession Number: 1990.343

Headband

Cream grosgrain ribbon with bow attached to headband covered with same.

Date: 1960-1965

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, machine-made, rayon

GUSN: 7221

Accession Number: 1990.344.1

Hat

Navy blue straw; green grosgrain hatband; brown speckled feathers on top of crown; cream honeycomb-patterned veil; brim edged with band of blue braid; blue elastic band to hold hat in place; small size.

Date: 1940s

Maker: unknown

Material: feather (material), cloth, net (textile), straw (plant material)

GUSN: 7222

Accession Number: 1990.345

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