Historic New England

Drinking Glass

Opaque white glass cup with hand-painted image of a man from the back bordered by scrolls, flower sprig on opposite side. Flared gilt rim.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 48394

Accession Number: 1970.370

Mug

Opaque white glass mug with hand-painted polychrome floral decoration. Applied scroll-shaped handle and gilt rim.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 48395

Accession Number: 1970.371

Earthenware mug. Black transfer printed design, titled "Farmer's Arms." Each side features a decorative farm-themed border composed of grain, farming tools, and a hen and rooster perched at the top. On one side, the border frames an agrarian scene with a horse pulling a harrow and at least two pe...

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, transfer printing

GUSN: 48396

Accession Number: 1970.372

Plate

Pearlware transfer-print plate. Molded alphabet and a red vitruvian scroll border. Black transfer print illustrating a pastoral scene.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 48397

Accession Number: 1970.374

Plate

A blue transfer printed pearlware plate with a painted green rim. The central design depicts a domestic scene surrounded by text. The outer border consists of molded scrolls and animals.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 48398

Accession Number: 1970.375

Plate

A black transfer printed whiteware plate. The central design depicts a pastoral scene which is surrounded by text.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 48399

Accession Number: 1970.376

Plate

Pearlware transfer-print plate. Scalloped edge with molded floral border. Black transfer-print scene illustrating two men working with water barrels.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 48400

Accession Number: 1970.377

Plate

A transfer printed pearlware plate with a pink painted rim. The central black and white design depicts a scene of young men chopping down a tree. The alphabet and virtuvian scroll motif are molded on the outer rim.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 48401

Accession Number: 1970.378

Plate

Pearlware transfer-print plate. Red painted rim and a molded alphabet border. Paint superimposed on a black transfer-print illustrating a pastoral scene.

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, transfer printing, pearlware, hand-painted, glazing (coating)

GUSN: 48402

Accession Number: 1970.379

Plate

Pearlware transfer-print octagonal plate. Molded rope twist rim and floral border. Green transfer print illustrating a shop on a street.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 48403

Accession Number: 1970.380

Plate

Pearlware transfer-print plate. Scalloped edge, red painted rim, and a molded strawberry border. Black transfer printed pastoral scene.

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, transfer printing, pearlware, hand-painted, glazing (coating)

GUSN: 48404

Accession Number: 1970.381

Cradle

Basket woven with open hood, foot and handle; plank bottom; simple rockers.

Date: 1875-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood), palm fiber, wicker

GUSN: 48797

Accession Number: 1973.82

Sofa

Scroll arms and back; foliate carved ball feet; veneered, paneled front rail.

Date: 1825-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), mahogany (wood), paneling, veneering

GUSN: 48798

Accession Number: 1973.83

Blanket

White, twill weave wool ground with overall Prussian blue windowpane check of 1 5/8" stripes flanked by 5 1/2" wide narrower stripes intersecting; in interspaces are embroidered wool floral sprigs; top edge hemmed; all other sides fringed.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: Cobb, Lorinda Nurse, 1810-1874 (Maker)

Material: cross-stitching, embroidering, fringe, hand weaving, machine-made, piecing, wool (textile)

GUSN: 48799

Accession Number: 1973.84

Matchmaking

Parian figures of two owls nuzzling on a branch, painting a light brown.

Maker: French, Daniel Chester, 1850-1931

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 48800

Accession Number: 1973.92

Case

A cardboard and leather case with dual slots for two razors.

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, cardboard

GUSN: 48801

Accession Number: 1973.93.1

Straight Razor

A straight razor with a hinged steel blade and an tortoise shell handle.

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy), tortoise shell

GUSN: 48803

Accession Number: 1973.93.3

Straight Razor

A straight razor with a hinged steel blade and an ivory handle.

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy), ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 48804

Accession Number: 1973.93.4

Strop

A leather and wooden strop with a rounded handle and a paper cover.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 48805

Accession Number: 1973.94AB

Strop

A leather and wooden strop with a rounded handle and a paper cover.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 48806

Accession Number: 1973.95AB

Sewing Kit

Cylindrical sewing kit with black velvet pincushions on each end and a blue striped and floral ribbon wrapped around.

Maker: unknown

Material: velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 48807

Accession Number: 1973.96

Dining Table

Extension dining table; heavy paw feet; turned, 2-part pillar; circular top with 4 leaves (1973.98 B & C).

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), mahogany (wood), maple (wood)

GUSN: 48808

Accession Number: 1973.98A

Table

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 48809

Accession Number: 1973.98B

Table

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 48810

Accession Number: 1973.98C

Jacob Tuoro House of Medford, MA

Landscape with Jacob Tuoro House of South Street, Medford, MA, a large white house with green shutters, fence and outbuildings.

Date: 1879

Maker: D. L. F. (Artist)

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 48812

Accession Number: 1973.99

Jacob Tuoro House, Meford, MA

View of the bowed bay front of the Jacob Tuoro House of Medford, MA, a clapboard house surrounded by trees; two women and a child stand on side porches. Written on back: "ab. 1830 House built by Paul Curtis opposite his shipyard on South St. afterward owned by Monne."

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: albumen (egg white)

GUSN: 48813

Accession Number: 1973.100

Wallpaper Fragment

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 48815

Accession Number: 1973.113A-C

Floral Wallpaper

Block-printed in light pink, dark pink, white, and varnish greet on yellow ground.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 48816

Accession Number: 1973.118

Alphabet/Verse Sampler

Alphabet/Verse sampler. Large scale geometric/ floral border, vertical rectangle, natural linen ground. Alphabets at top, verse at center, potted flowers below. Alphabets: #1-complete; #2- "A-W", missing "J"; #3-missing "J"; #4-complete; Numbers: "1-13".

Date: 1805

Maker: Woodward, Mary, 1794- (Embroiderer)

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

GUSN: 48817

Accession Number: 1973.132A

Alphabet Sampler

Alphabet Sampler. Vertical rectangle, ivory linen ground. All lettering is green. Pale green and cream cross stitched borders separate alphabets. Three complete alphabets; numbers: "1-9,0".

Date: 1852

Maker: Woodward, Annie Elizabeth, 1843- (Embroiderer)

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

GUSN: 48818

Accession Number: 1973.133

Print

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 48819

Accession Number: 1973.134

Child's Dress

Short white dress; short waisted bodice; plain neckline; short puffed sleeves with scalloped ruffle at shoulder; same eyelet used at wiast and sleeves; drawstring neckline--drawstring is missing; three narrow tucks at hem.

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 48820

Accession Number: 1973.136

Infant's Cap

White cap with embroidered net/lace ruffle around the face; two bands of diamond lattice; large star motif at back; (yellowed) cream silk ties are stitched together.

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), knitting (process), lace (needlework)

GUSN: 48821

Accession Number: 1973.137

Child's Dress

White; "V" panel front with flowers and branches and ruffle; capped sleeves with eyelet; scalloped neckline; eyelet waistband of intertwining garland; skirt has wide and narrow tucks; scalloped hem; drawstring neckline.

Date: 1858-1864

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 48822

Accession Number: 1973.138

Child's Dress

White; "V" panel embroidered with flowers and leaves, with ruffle; capped sleeves with embroidery and three ruffles; eyelet waistband; skirt has groups of narrow tucks; drawstring neckline.

Date: 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 48823

Accession Number: 1973.139

Baptismal gown

Long; white; eyelet collar and cuffs of same pattern; eyelet yoke front and back w/ scalloped edge; hem has eyelet w/ same scalloped edge as yoke; dress gathered at yoke front and back; 10 narrow tucks at hem; drawstring neckline; buttonhole closure (buttons missing).

Date: ca. 1889

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), eyelets (components), textiles, stitching, machine-made

GUSN: 48824

Accession Number: 1973.140

Dress

Long; white; small, simple yoke w/ 2 bands of eyelet w/ scalloped eyelet ruffle at neckline, yoke and long sleeves; plain dress; drawstring neckline.

Date: ca. 1889

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 48825

Accession Number: 1973.141

Certificate

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 48826

Accession Number: 1973.142

Bootee

Cream w/ blue scalloped trim at ankle; blue and cream tassel ties.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: crocheting, wool (textile)

GUSN: 48827

Accession Number: 1973.144

Shoes

Black; leather bow w/ round silver buckle; ankle straps w/ one black button; brown leather sole; white cotton lining.

Date: 1870-1885

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 48828

Accession Number: 1973.145AB

Sash

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 48829

Accession Number: 1973.146

Shawl

Black with 4 3/4" paisley border set in 2 1/2" from edges in repeating motif in red, blue, yellow, green; "square"

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 48830

Accession Number: 1973.147

Sash

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 48831

Accession Number: 1973.148

Photograph

Group portrait of five older women and a man, three standing and three seated, posed before a painted backdrop of bookcases and drapery.

Date: 1860 C-1880 C

Maker: unknown

Material: albumen (egg white)

GUSN: 48832

Accession Number: 1973.151

Photograph

Full-length group portrait of six family members, seated and standing in front of a painted backdrop.

Date: 1855-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: albumen (egg white)

GUSN: 48833

Accession Number: 1973.152B

Printing Plate

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 48834

Accession Number: 1973.165

Pen

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 48835

Accession Number: 1973.166AB

Bell

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 48836

Accession Number: 1973.167

Snuff Box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 48837

Accession Number: 1973.168AB

Seal

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 48838

Accession Number: 1973.170

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