Historic New England

Sheet

Rectanguler, cream muslin sheet, seamed, hemmed top and bottom with selvage sides.

Date: 1840-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), cross-stitching, hand sewing, weaving, muslin, piecing

GUSN: 8148

Accession Number: 1981.218

Sheet

Rectangular, cream muslin sheet, seamed, hemmed top and bottom with selvage sides.

Date: 1834-1867

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), hand sewing, weaving, muslin, piecing

GUSN: 8149

Accession Number: 1981.203

Sheet

Rectangular, fine white cotton sheet, seamed, hemmed top and bottom with selvage sides.

Date: 1834-1867

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), cross-stitching, hand sewing, weaving, piecing

GUSN: 8150

Accession Number: 1981.202

Sheet

Rectangular, fine white cotton sheet, seamed, hemmed on top and bottom with selvage sides.

Date: 1834-1867

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), cross-stitching, hand sewing, weaving, piecing

GUSN: 8151

Accession Number: 1981.201

Sheet

Rectangular, white cotton sheet, seamed, hemmed top and bottom with selvage sides.

Date: 1825-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), cross-stitching, hand sewing, piecing

GUSN: 8152

Accession Number: 1981.200

Sheet

Rectangular, fine white cotton sheet, seamed, hemmed top and bottom with selvage sides.

Date: 1834-1867

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), hand sewing, weaving, piecing

GUSN: 8153

Accession Number: 1981.199

Sheet

Rectangular, white linen sheet, seamed, hemmed top and bottom, selvage sides.

Maker: unknown

Material: cross-stitching, stitching, hand weaving, linen (material), piecing

GUSN: 8154

Accession Number: 1969.570E

Sheet

Rectangular, fine white cotton sheet, with two bands of three tucks and applied scalloped band of floral needle lace and embroidery in white.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, machine sewing (technique), needle lace, piecing

GUSN: 8155

Accession Number: 1969.570F

Sheet

Rectangular, off-white linen sheet, hemmed top and bottom with selvage sides.

Date: 1810-1840

Maker: Wing, Grandmother (Maker)

Material: cross-stitching, hand weaving, linen (material), piecing

GUSN: 8156

Accession Number: 1966.190

Sheet

Rectangular, brown linen sheet, seamed, hemmed on top and bottom with selvage sides. Embroidered "DG".

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: Aldrich, Diana Gaskill (Maker)

Material: cross-stitching, hand weaving, linen (material), piecing

GUSN: 8157

Accession Number: 1965.114

Sheet

Rectangular, off-white linen sheet, seamed, hemmed top and bottom with selvage sides. Embroidered "DG".

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: Aldrich, Diana Gaskill (Maker)

Material: cross-stitching, hand weaving, linen (material), piecing

GUSN: 8158

Accession Number: 1965.115

Sheet

Roughly square, fine white linen sheet, hemmed top and bottom.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), weaving, machine-made, piecing

GUSN: 8159

Accession Number: 1962.90

Sheet

Rectangular, off-white linen sheet, seamed, hemmed top and bottom with selvage sides.

Maker: unknown

Material: cross-stitching, hand weaving, linen (material), piecing

GUSN: 8160

Accession Number: 1960.89I

Sheet

Rectangular, off-white, stretched, linen sheet, seamed, hemmed top and bottom with selvage sides.

Maker: Carpenter, Lettice (Maker)

Material: cross-stitching, hand weaving, linen (material), piecing

GUSN: 8161

Accession Number: 1960.89J

Sheet

Rectangular, off-white, stretched, linen sheet, seamed, hemmed top and bottom with selvage sides.

Maker: Possibly Carpenter, Lettice (Maker)

Material: cross-stitching, hand weaving, linen (material), piecing

GUSN: 8162

Accession Number: 1960.89L

Sheet

Rectangular, off-white, linen sheet, seamed, hemmed top and bottom with selvage sides.

Maker: Carpenter, Lettice (Maker)

Material: cross-stitching, hand weaving, linen (material), piecing

GUSN: 8163

Accession Number: 1960.89N

Sheet

Rectangular, off-white, seamed, plain weave linen sheet, narrow hem at top and bottom with selvage sides.

Maker: Probably Carpenter, Lettice (Maker)

Material: cross-stitching, hand weaving, linen (material), piecing, tabby (textile)

GUSN: 8164

Accession Number: 1960.89P

Sheet

Rectangular, white linen sheet, seamed, hemmed top and bottom with selvage sides.

Date: ca. 1780

Maker: unknown

Material: hand weaving, linen (material), piecing

GUSN: 8165

Accession Number: 1960.88

Sheet

Rectangular, off-white linen sheet, seamed, hemmed top and bottom with selvage sides.

Date: 1810-1845

Maker: unknown

Material: cross-stitching, hand sewing, hand weaving, linen (material), piecing

GUSN: 8166

Accession Number: 1959.461E

Sheet

Rectangular, off-white linen sheet, seamed, hemmed top and bottom with selvage sides.

Date: 1795-1805

Maker: unknown

Material: cross-stitching, hand sewing, hand weaving, linen (material), piecing

GUSN: 8167

Accession Number: 1959.461G

Sheet

Rectangular, off-white linen sheet, seamed, hemmed top and bottom with selvage sides.

Maker: unknown

Material: hand sewing, hand weaving, linen (material), piecing

GUSN: 8168

Accession Number: 1959.461H

Sheet

Rectangular, off-white linen sheet, seamed, hemmed top and bottom with selvage sides.

Maker: unknown

Material: fustian, hand sewing, hand weaving, linen (material)

GUSN: 8169

Accession Number: 1959.461I

Sheet

Rectangular, off-white linen sheet, seamed, hemmed top and bottom with selvage edges.

Maker: unknown

Material: hand sewing, hand weaving, linen (material), piecing

GUSN: 8170

Accession Number: 1959.461N

Sheet

Rectangular, brown linen sheet, seamed, hemmed top and bottom with selvage sides.

Maker: unknown

Material: hand sewing, hand weaving, linen (material), piecing

GUSN: 8171

Accession Number: 1959.461O

Sheet

Rectangular, off-white linen sheet, hemmed top and bottom with selvage sides.

Date: 1825

Maker: unknown

Material: cross-stitching, hand weaving, linen (material), piecing

GUSN: 8172

Accession Number: 1949.14B

Sheet

Rectangular, off-white linen sheet, hemmed top and bottom with selvage sides.

Date: 1825

Maker: unknown

Material: cross-stitching, hand weaving, linen (material), piecing

GUSN: 8173

Accession Number: 1949.14C

Sheet

Rectangular, off-white linen sheet, seamed, hemmed top and bottom with selvage sides.

Maker: unknown

Material: cross-stitching, hand weaving, linen (material), piecing

GUSN: 8174

Accession Number: 1941.756A

Sheet

Rectangular, off-white linen sheet, seamed, hemmed top and bottom with selvage sides.

Maker: unknown

Material: cross-stitching, hand weaving, linen (material), piecing

GUSN: 8175

Accession Number: 1941.756B

Sheet

Rectangular, fine white cotton sheet, seamed, hemmed top and bottom with selvage sides.

Date: ca. 1851

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), piecing

GUSN: 8176

Accession Number: 1937.829

Sheet

Rectangular, fine white linen sheets, seamed, hemmed top and bottom with selvage sides.

Maker: unknown

Material: hand sewing, hand weaving, linen (material), piecing

GUSN: 8177

Accession Number: 1936.936

Sheet

Rectangular, fine white linen sheet, seamed, hemmed top and bottom with selvage sides.

Maker: unknown

Material: hand sewing, hand weaving, linen (material), piecing

GUSN: 8178

Accession Number: 1936.935

Sheet

Rectangular, fine white linen sheet, seamed and hemmed on all edges.

Maker: unknown

Material: hand sewing, linen (material), piecing

GUSN: 8179

Accession Number: 1936.547

Sheet

Rectangular, fine white linen sheet, seamed, hemmed edges.

Maker: unknown

Material: hand sewing, linen (material), piecing

GUSN: 8180

Accession Number: 1936.546

Photograph

Black and white photograph of the Matterhorn(?) or other snow-capped mountains. Plain wooden frame, varnished and under glass.

Date: 1900-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), paper (fiber product), photographs, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12586

Accession Number: 1971.1720

Photograph

Black and white photograph of a painting of snow-capped Mt. Washington, N.H. Under glass with a black painted wood frame.

Date: 1900-1991

Maker: The Picture Shop, Inc. (Framer) Huntings Studio (Painter)

Material: cardboard, glass (material), paper (fiber product), photographs, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12587

Accession Number: 1971.1721

Landscape with Volcano

Tempera painting of an erupting volcano at night. On the mat is a gold spear-like outline. In a black painted wood frame. Under glass with a white mat.

Date: 1900-1933

Maker: The Picture Shop, Inc. (Framer)

Material: glass (material), painting (coating), paper (fiber product), tempera, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12588

Accession Number: 1971.1722

Rectangular watercolor. Foreground of evergreens, hills at the sides, and background of blue mountains. Tan sky. Pine board backing, and covered with black paper. Brown painted oak frame with gold swatches, and ribbed lines at the center. Enclosed under glass on a white mat.

Date: 1900-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), oak (wood), painting (coating), paper (fiber product), watercolor (paint), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12589

Accession Number: 1971.1723

Victorian Towel Rack

Two trestle legs have block and ring-turnings and urn-shaped finial at the center. Four bulbous feet. Two ring-turned posts project upward from each leg and join at the top via C-shaped carved stretcher. Five round stretchers, two per side, and one top center serving as a towel bar. Doweled joints.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 12591

Accession Number: 1971.1725

Victorian Towel Rack

Scrolled trestle base peaks upward at the center stretcher. Sides consist of an elongated U-shaped, turned post. Front and back have two round medial stretchers; top has single round medial stretcher or towel bar. Doweled joints.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood)

GUSN: 12592

Accession Number: 1971.1726

Watercolor

Panoramic polychrome view of a medieval procession, probably a ceremony or marriage scene. Molded wooden frame with applied gesso and gilt. Foliate motif on the frame border.

Date: 1868-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: gesso, gilding, glass (material), paper (fiber product), watercolor (paint), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12593

Accession Number: 1971.1727

Hat Rack

Four bulbous feet on vase and ring-turned splayed legs joined at a stepped, domed base. Bobbin-turned pedestal has six vase-turned projecting hangers at the top, with metal rosette-like caps at each end.

Date: 1868-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 12594

Accession Number: 1971.1728

Wedding Dress

White silk taffeta; Bodice (.1a)-- Neckline and cuffs trimmed with pleated tulle; epaulettes with lace cut ruffle and pearl beads; cuffs have 2 self-bands with cream satin piping and lace ruffle; straight waist; boned; lined with tan cambric; waist and cuffs lined with tan silk; large pearl buttons ...

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, silk (textile), taffeta, tulle (meshed textile), wax

GUSN: 12595

Accession Number: 1990.393.1-3

Wedding Dress

Blush/ beige silk brocaded wedding gown with floral sprays in plum and pink, with background of monochromatic floral trails. Bodice (a) has broad, square neckline; 3/4 length sleeves with double ruffle with cotton lining (stiffened); fitted waisted, curved in front, pointed and boned center back; ne...

Date: 1760-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: brocade (textile), silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 12596

Accession Number: 1990.394A-C

Wedding Dress

Cream net embroidered with floral sprays; sleeves are long with leg-of-mutton shape and cuffs are hook and eye; bodice trimmed with ivory satin and has short puffed sleeves; linen waistband.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, net (textile)

GUSN: 12598

Accession Number: 1990.500

Vase

Gray veined marble urn with a bulbed lower section surmounting a flared circular foot. It tapers into a cylindrical neck and flares again at the wide mouth.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: marble (rock)

GUSN: 12599

Accession Number: 1971.1729

Lamp Font

Bulbous tin font sits on pierced foot ring and is surmounted by a perforated burner with four prongs to hold the chimney.

Date: 1900-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 12600

Accession Number: 1971.1730

Lamp Burner/Base

Green painted cylindrical font has rounded shoulders leading to the neck and wick opening. Circular applied handle.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 12601

Accession Number: 1971.1731

Six-Board Chest

Rectangular shape. Flat top with molded edges and applied (nailed) cleats on the sides. Top board hinged to the back board on the interior. dovetailed sides, nailed(?) to the bottom board. Cutout keyhole on the side front, without an escutcheon. Steel lock to clasp. Wrought iron handle attached to a...

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), iron (metal), nailing, pine (wood), steel (alloy), wrought

GUSN: 12602

Accession Number: 1971.1732.1-3

Wooden Box with Lid

Rectangular unpainted six-board box with a hinged lid. Dovetailed sides, nailed to the bottom board. Applied interior molding to support a (missing) tray. Brass hinges. Oval brass escutcheon. Steel lock (missing) and clasp. Wrought iron hinged latch and hook applied at a later date to the exterior.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal), wood (plant material), wrought

GUSN: 12603

Accession Number: 1971.1733

Wardrobe

Rectangular case in plank construction sits on four elliptical feet. Base with a single full-length drawer with two mushroom-shaped brown handles and a center keyhole. Above the case it is divided in half vertically by two doors, opening out to the side. Right door has a beaded center edge with a ce...

Date: 1868-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: beading (edging pattern), beading (process), painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 12604

Accession Number: 1971.1734

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