Historic New England

Doll's Bedding

Small quilt.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37005

Accession Number: 1934.1616

Doll's Bedding

Small quilt.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37014

Accession Number: 1934.1629

Portrait of Mary Ann Callender

Portrait of Mary Ann Callender (b. 1830), a young girl in blue dress holding pink rose.

Date: 1830-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 37030

Accession Number: 1934.1654

Painting

Watercolor painting of a man being carried on a green chair by two servants.

Date: 1845-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 37031

Accession Number: 1934.1655

Salt Cellar

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 37032

Accession Number: 1934.1660

Document

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37033

Accession Number: 1934.1661

Handbag

Loomed hooked rug green, red, brown floral, brown and off-white check; gingham lining; small brass buttons with cord loop closures; red and brown twisted rope cord handle.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37034

Accession Number: 1934.1663

Navy blue with blue velvet "M" notch collar; padded shoulders, armsceye, tail; double breasted; darts at front; lined with blue and black silk and linen; two small buttons at cuff; folded cuffs with piping.

Date: 1835-1849

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 37035

Accession Number: 1934.1675

Spoon

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 37036

Accession Number: 1934.1678

Collar

White lace collar.

Date: 1845-1850

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37039

Accession Number: 1934.1686

Collar

White embroidered collar.

Date: 1848-1858

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37040

Accession Number: 1934.1687

Pair of Sleeves

White, wide bell sleeves with embroidery and scalloped trim.

Date: 1845-1853

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37041

Accession Number: 1934.1692AB

Pair of Sleeves

White sleeves with embroidery.

Date: 1853-1860

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37042

Accession Number: 1934.1694AB

Collar

White embroidered collar with a floral pattern.

Date: 1848-1858

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37043

Accession Number: 1934.1694C

Infant's Shirt

White/yellowed; squared neckline trimmed with scalloped edged lace; band of eyelet embroidery along shoulders and one side of neck; other side of neck has drawn work; short sleeves with lace and same drawn work.

Date: ca. 1852

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 37044

Accession Number: 1934.1697

Infant's Shirt

Sheer white; beige lace with "Q" pattern at neckline; cap sleeves of lace net; eyelet neckband with coral silk ribbon drawstring.

Date: 1852-1853

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 37045

Accession Number: 1934.1698

Infant's Shirt

White/sheer; rounded flap neckline with flap on sleeve/shoulder; appliqued floral band and leaves at neckline and sleeves; short lace sleeves; lace at neckline; featherstitching; open shirt.

Date: ca. 1852

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), stitching, linen (material)

GUSN: 37046

Accession Number: 1934.1699

Child's Dress

Long; white; "V" panel with elaborate embroidery; capped sleeves with three ruffles and same elaborate embroidery; eyelet waistband; two deep tucks at hem; ruffle at neck; drawstring neckline.

Date: ca. 1852

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, stitching

GUSN: 37047

Accession Number: 1934.1701

Shawl

White center with a four inch border of naturalistic red roses, green leaves and corn blue flowers; square shawl; fringe sewn on; silk warp; wool weft.

Date: 1822

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 37048

Accession Number: 1934.1703

Pair of Sleeves

Bishop-style sleeves with a pink ribbon at the wrist.

Date: 1853-1863

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37050

Accession Number: 1934.1705AB

Pair of Sleeves

Bishop-style sleeves with lace and purple ribbon.

Date: 1853-1863

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37051

Accession Number: 1934.1706AB

Fanchon

Black lace fanchon with black velveteen ribbon trim and pink string trim.

Date: 1860-1865

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37052

Accession Number: 1934.1707

Cap

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37055

Accession Number: 1934.1720

Pair of Sleeves

White sleeves with lace and embroidery.

Date: 1863-1874

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37056

Accession Number: 1934.1722AB

Cravat

White with raised border; fine handstitching; square.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 37058

Accession Number: 1934.1723

Handkerchief

White handkerchief.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37059

Accession Number: 1934.1725

Handkerchief

White handkerchief with a scalloped edge.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37060

Accession Number: 1934.1726

Handkerchief

White handkerchief with pointed scalloped edges, white plaid around the borders, and one printed black flower in the center.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37061

Accession Number: 1934.1727

Cloth Fragment

Square, off white; ink sketch of paper scroll with name in center surrounded by floral bunch.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 37062

Accession Number: 1934.1728

Handkerchief

Handkerchief with a floral border and a printed "W".

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37063

Accession Number: 1934.1729

Lace Fragment

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37064

Accession Number: 1934.1733

Child's Dress

Short white dress; bands of flowers in cutwork inserted into front and hem; short sleeves, neckline and front panel ruffle with cutwork and scalloped edge; eyelet waistband with same ruffle as bodice; one pearl button at neckline; two hooks at waist.

Date: 1854-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), cutwork, embroidering

GUSN: 37065

Accession Number: 1934.1734

Slipcover

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37066

Accession Number: 1934.1735A

Slipcover

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37067

Accession Number: 1934.1735B

Blouse

White cotton bolero-style blouse with large bell sleeves and a striped pattern.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37068

Accession Number: 1934.1736

Blouse

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37069

Accession Number: 1934.1737

Shirt

White long-sleeved shirt with a ruffled collar and cuffs.

Date: 1805-1820

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37070

Accession Number: 1934.1738

Pair of Stockings

White stockings with a netted top and lacy pattern on top of foot.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37071

Accession Number: 1934.1739AB

Landscape Painting

Saltbox house connected to additions, under large tree.

Date: 1825-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: bristle, paper (fiber product), pencils (drawing and writing equipment)

GUSN: 50575

Accession Number: 1985.758

Unfinished bedspread

Cotton top; stuffed and corded basket; flowering long stemmed plant framed by entwining flowering grapevine wreath open at top and tied in bow knot at base. Unfinished edges.

Date: 1810-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, textiles, whitework

GUSN: 50576

Accession Number: 1985.761

Chair

Serpentine crest, upholstered back and arms; all molded parts; carved scrollso n arms, continuous arm supports and legs.

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 50577

Accession Number: 1986.1

Chair

Chair. Maple slip seat, modern oak corner blocks, upholstery. Serpentine crest rail with carved molding and central carved demilune acanthus motif. Pierced splat with central four-looped knot, slip seat. shaped skirt, block-and-baluster-turned stretchers. Rests on pad feet,

Date: 1760-1790

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), oak (wood)

GUSN: 50578

Accession Number: 1986.2

Powder Horn

Green powder horn with geometric border at tip, rounded wood plug with remnants of yellow paint. Engraved images include naval battle and fortified city (Quebec), a whale, swags, and horse-like animals, and whaling scene.

Date: 1768-1780

Maker: unknown

Material: horn (animal material), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 50579

Accession Number: 1986.4

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 50580

Accession Number: 1986.5A

Bedspread

Candlewicking; large octagon motif with floral medallion in center; four trees attached to octagon pointing inward. Surrounded by swirling floral lines framed by open two banded swag garland; floral motifs inside; dangling tassels. Sawtooth border along edges.

Date: 1821

Maker: Sprague, Abagail S. (Maker)

Material: candlewicking (embroidering), cotton (textile), whitework

GUSN: 50581

Accession Number: 1986.6

Sewing Box

A rectangular brown 'ribbed' leather with brass studs. It has a slightly domed hinged lid with a brass bail handle and filigree clasp. It is silk lined with a fitted interior and oval mirror.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), leather, lining (process), silk (textile)

GUSN: 50582

Accession Number: 1986.8

Trinket Box

Of rectangular form with a ringed lid and gilt wash. It is incised and has a Renaissance style decoration. It is heightened with red, blue, green and gold paint.

Date: 1900-1991

Maker: unknown

Material: wash technique, gilding, painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 50583

Accession Number: 1986.9

Tavern Table

Table with round top, straight skirt and tapered legs. Faux painted grain base.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), graining, Norway spruce (wood)

GUSN: 50584

Accession Number: 1986.10

Fruit Dish

A conforming underplate to dish 1986.11A.

Date: ca. 1845

Maker: Alcock, J. & G., 1839-1846 (Maker)

Material: earthenware, pearlware, transfer printing

GUSN: 50585

Accession Number: 1986.11A-B

Punch Bowl

It is circular with a flared footring. It is transfer printed in black with a tree-of-lie and floral pattern on the interior and repeated on the exterior. It is hand painted in lustrous pink, blue, brown and green.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: E.M. & Co (Maker) E. Malkin & Co. (Maker)

Material: earthenware, painting (image-making), hand-painted, pearlware, transfer printing

GUSN: 50586

Accession Number: 1986.12

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