Historic New England

Rifle

Hardwood stock w/ elongated muzzle enclosing an iron ramrod. Decorated thumbpiece and brass trigger guard. "1861/ TOWER" stamped on firing mechanism. "T & Co." stamped on ramrod.

Date: 1861

Maker: Tower (Maker)

GUSN: 25180

Accession Number: 1985.238

A)Triangular hollow cast iron head w/ sliding rear door w/ ball handle. Opens to reveal a scrolled grate which holds heated iron element. Spool-shaped turned wooden handle with incised lines. B) Triangular iron insert.

Date: 1825-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 25181

Accession Number: 1985.239AB

Iron

Solid iron triangular head. "Downs & Co. #8" on top. Cast iron grip handle.

Date: 1825-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 25182

Accession Number: 1985.240

Fluting iron

A)Rectangular cast iron base marked on bottom, "Heat this Pat'd 1866," supporting fluted metal form. B)Corresponding ruffler element w/ cast iron handle marked "Geneva Hand Fluter" and "Geneva ILL."

Date: 1825-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal), metal

GUSN: 25183

Accession Number: 1985.241AB

Andirons

"Iron dog" type andirons. Ring-tops w/ tapered chamfered shafts terminating at disc w/ arched feet. Square billet bar.

Date: 1700-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 25184

Accession Number: 1985.242

Chest

Chest. Wood, metal, glaze. Rectangular box form with hinged, flat lid. Composed of various pieces of wood. All wooden parts of piece rained except top. Reddish-brown glaze over yellow-ochre basework matches graining seen throughout the Coffin House kitchen.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 25185

Accession Number: 1985.243

Boots

Black calfskin leather. Low-heeled man's boots, calf length w/ two pull-on tabs. Labeled inside, "Medaille D'Or/ Paris 1878/ Henry Herth/ 48 Rue de la Chaussee d'Autin/ Paris."

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: Herth, Henry (Maker)

Material: leather

GUSN: 25186

Accession Number: 1985.244AB

Boots

Black leather boots w/ mid-length cylindrical body or calves w/ two side seams and a second horizontal frontal seam. Slightly shaped at top w/ woven cotton twill tabs to pull boots on. Appear to be a machine stitched. Heavy soles w/ cut nails.

Date: 1825-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), leather

GUSN: 25187

Accession Number: 1985.245AB

Condiment bottle

Transparent aquamarine colored body. Two-part mold. Squared body w/ canted corners, squared and pitched shoulders peaking to circular neck ring. Short cylindrical neck w/ turned over lip at mouth.

Date: 1825-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), molding (forming)

GUSN: 25188

Accession Number: 1985.246

Toasting rack

Thick wire construction w/ a rectangular body w/ two wire L-shaped legs at one end and a corresponding elongated shaped handle.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 25189

Accession Number: 1985.247

Tin

Match or shot container. Elongated flattened cylinder, forming an oval mouth. Body constructed from a single sheet of tin w/ a soldered seam at one side. Applied oval bottom and corresponding oval cover w/ flat top which is fitted to the mouth. Originally a bright silver colored "white" metal, now d...

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), tinning

GUSN: 25190

Accession Number: 1985.249

Coffeepot

White clay body w/ blue pearled glaze. Bulbous body tapering to an indented base w/ molded line banding and circular foot. Cylindrical neck w/ circular mouth. Strap handle at back S-shaped spout. High domed lid w/ button knop. Small rim surmounting flange ring. Underglaze of cobalt blue painted deco...

Date: 1780-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: pearlware

GUSN: 25191

Accession Number: 1985.252

Oil lamp

Circular dished base w/ rolled under lip. Inverted cup-shaped body w/ step molding at base; side canting to a stepped top w/ threaded mouth to receive burner. C-shaped handle applied at side w/ stamped floral vine motif. Pierced burner w/ domed top w/ scalloped edge to receive a chimney. Circular bo...

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal), tinning

GUSN: 25192

Accession Number: 1985.253

Lighter

Tankard form lighter w/ slightly tapered cylindrical body and flat bottom. Rolled circular mouth. Hinged flat circular lid w/ cut-out to receive lighter. S-shaped strap handle w/ cutout to hang on wall.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: Cape Cod Shop (Maker)

Material: sheet metal, brass (alloy)

GUSN: 25193

Accession Number: 1985.255

Wine glass

Molded colorless body. Shallow, trumpet shaped bowl w/ elongated stem w/ swelled knop at top. Stepped at base w/ an applied circular foot.

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 25194

Accession Number: 1985.260

Wine glass

Molded colorless body w/ elongated trumpet shaped bowl tapering to a very thin round stem. Circular foot wheel engraved "T" or "C" monogram.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 25195

Accession Number: 1985.261

Coffeepot

Hinged and shaped lid w/ acorn finial on conical body w/ molded band at neck and base. S-shaped spout and floral C-shaped handle. Seam at handle.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 25196

Accession Number: 1985.263

Cup

Beaker form cup w/ two incised lines at foot and lip. Tapered S-shaped handle w/ spur at top.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 25197

Accession Number: 1985.264

Fireplace tile set

Partial set of fireplace tiles featuring the life of Christ and other Biblical scenes; in cobalt blue. .1-.7) Dislodged from fireplace .1) Baptism of Christ by St. John .2)-.3) Christ bearing the Cross .4) Christ in the Temple .5) Fragment featuring slaughtered man .6) Fragment w/ boat hull .7...

Date: 1725-1775

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), tin glaze, tin (metal)

GUSN: 25198

Accession Number: 1985.265

Creamer

Colorless blown and worked glass body. Bulbous vasiform w/ swelled body and recessed bottom, indented at neck and terminating in a slightly flared, shaped and spouted mouth. Applied colorless ribs overall. Applied elongated C-shaped handle w/ crimped terminus.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 25199

Accession Number: 1985.266

Hand card

Pair of wooden wool cards; metal spines on leather backing tacked to cards w/ metal tacks. Initials "F.W." lightly carved on face of one card.

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, metal, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 25200

Accession Number: 1985.267

Photographic print

Browntone photograph of Coffin family manor house, "Portledge," England, in background. Carved and molded brown and black frame, under glass.

Date: 1900-1925

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25201

Accession Number: 1985.268

Sheet

Coarse white linen sheet consisting of two lengths of cloth seamed together and hemmed at each end. Selvedge on two long sides.

Date: 1790-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 25352

Accession Number: 1985.472

Friendship Quilt

Friendship or signature quilt. Various cotton prints pieced and outline quilted in "Ohio Star" pattern. Central block contains ink inscription from various women who contributed squares. Dated 1845 and 1846. White linen backing and bound edges.

Date: 1846

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), linen (material)

GUSN: 25353

Accession Number: 1985.473

Christening jacket

Silk christening jacket w/ stand-up collar and twisted silk cord trim. Two wooden buttons at rear. Attached tyewritten note reads: "Christening cap and satin jacket (1810.) Parents: Edmund Coffin and Lucy Kimball Coffin."

Date: ca. 1810

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), silk (textile)

GUSN: 25354

Accession Number: 1985.481.1

Christening cap

Cotton mull cap w/ whitework embroidery and lace trim. Plain mull ties. Some drawnwork in petals of floral motif. Attached tyewritten note reads: "Christening cap and satin jacket (1810.) Parents: Edmund Coffin and Lucy Kimball Coffin."

Date: ca. 1810

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), silk (textile)

GUSN: 25355

Accession Number: 1985.481.2

Coaster

Perforated silver gilt paper cross-stitched w/ wool yarn of various colors.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), wool (textile)

GUSN: 25356

Accession Number: 1985.489

Lacemaking equipment

Cardboard box containing lacemaker's pillow made of cotton print stuffed w/ straw. Cotton print bag of bobbins (mostly bamboo). Paper lace patterns.

Date: 1830-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, cloth, straw (plant material)

GUSN: 25357

Accession Number: 1985.490

Scrapbook

Handmade booklet of child's exercises in crafts and art. Colorwheels, sewing blocks, woven paper, etc. Mounted on sheets of black construction paper.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25358

Accession Number: 1985.491

Table easel

Thick, machine-stamped metal wire, shaped to form a standing frame for display of pictures or objects.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), metal

GUSN: 25359

Accession Number: 1985.492

Padlock

C-shaped brass padlock w/ hinged clasp. Lock stamped "Womer & Co. 1/2". Key in lock.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: Womer & Co. (Maker)

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 25360

Accession Number: 1985.493A-C

Cinderella in the Kitchen

"Cinderella in the kitchen" stamped at top of decorated metal plaque depicting young girl in the kitchen, surrounded by birds and cooking utensils.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 25361

Accession Number: 1985.494

Jewelry box

Three-tiered wooden box w/ hinged lid that opens to interior lined in purple silk w/ white trim. Two tiers of drawers swing open on each side. Third tier on drawers is a stationary compartment. Box is footed w/ metal decoration, and applied stamped metal leaf motifs on top and front.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, silk (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 25362

Accession Number: 1985.495

Bonnet

Coiled brown straw bonnet w/ pink silk rim and neck trimmed w/ white lace. Applied fake flowers and leaves at top.

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: lace (needlework), silk (textile), straw (plant material)

GUSN: 25363

Accession Number: 1985.496

Bonnet

Wide, woven straw brim w/ applied lace lining and border. Layered lace body gathered to circular back. Off-white color. Two attached net and lace ties, one w/ pink silk trim. Interior label reads, "Pullastic Adjustable Hat Lining" w/ directions for use.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: lace (needlework), net (textile), silk (textile), straw (plant material)

GUSN: 25364

Accession Number: 1985.497

Purse

Drawstring leather purse w/ brown scalloped and pinked border trim. Body printed w/ multi-colored foliate and geometric forms.

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), leather

GUSN: 25365

Accession Number: 1985.498

Embroidery floss and bag

Brown checkered cotton print drawstring bag full of bits of threads.

Date: 1815-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 25366

Accession Number: 1985.499

Jacket

Black velvet woman's jacket w/ black lace cuffs, black trim, and black jet buttons down front. Brown chintz lining. Handsewn and machine sewn. Plain standup collar. In three pieces.

Date: ca. 1870

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), jet (coal), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 25367

Accession Number: 1985.500A-C

Petticoat

Gathered underskirt of white mull w/ drawstring waist. Handsewn.

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 25368

Accession Number: 1985.501

Trunk

Trunk. Black, leather-covered rectangular trunk with brass studs and wrought iron handles. Interior lined with blue polkadot paper and has printed label: "M. Lord and Son...Newburyport, MA."

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: M. Lord & Son (Maker)

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal), leather, paper (fiber product), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 25369

Accession Number: 1985.502

Basin

Staffordshire basin w/ pearl glaze over brown and white decoration. Lightly scalloped edge w/ floral diaper pattern. In well of basin are depicted Oriental buildings in background w/ shepherd, shepherdess and antelopes in foreground. Similar diaper on exterior, labeled "G. Phillips/ Parisian" on bot...

Date: 1834-1848

Maker: Phillips, George (Maker)

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 25370

Accession Number: 1985.503.1

Pitcher

Pitcher: Large shaped mouth w/ applied shaped, spurred handle, footed base. Pearl glaze over brown and white decoration. Depicted: Oriental buildings in background w/ shepherd, shepherdess and antelopes in foreground. Labeled "G. Phillips/ Parisian" on bottom.

Date: 1834-1848

Maker: Phillips, George (Maker)

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 25371

Accession Number: 1985.503.2

Fan

Plain ivory stays with silvered paper fan. Pierced in intricate geometric and floral forms.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25372

Accession Number: 1985.504

Chemise

Handsewn white cotton sleeveless chemise. Gathered at neck to standup linen collar w/ button closure (missing button). Bottom edge is hemmed and gathered w/ a linen drawstring. Open on sides.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), linen (material)

GUSN: 25373

Accession Number: 1985.505

Teapot

Multi-colored cloissone teapot w/ floral and butterfly motifs. Applied C-shaped handle and spout.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cloisonné, enamel paint

GUSN: 25374

Accession Number: 1985.506

Towel

"SB" cross-stitched on linen, twill, basket-weave towel. Hand-hemmed and selvedged.

Date: 1825-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 25375

Accession Number: 1985.507

Chamber pot

Bottom labeled "C.C.T.P. Co./ Semi-granite." White ironstone. Applied, spurred strap handle. Flaring lip. Gothic border decoration. Footed base.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: C.C. Thompson Pottery Co. (Maker)

Material: ironstone (pottery)

GUSN: 25376

Accession Number: 1985.508

Chamber pot cover

White ironstone. Shaped applied C-shaped handle. Round body w/ faceted top. Interior label, "James Edwards, Dalehall."

Date: 1870-1882

Maker: Edwards, James, 1842-1882 (Maker)

Material: ironstone (pottery)

GUSN: 25377

Accession Number: 1985.509

Reproduction letter

Black molded frame enclosing print under glass. Photoreproduction of handwritten letter dated April 29, 1765 from Jane Coffin Webster to her son John.

Date: 1765

Maker: Coffin Webster, Jane (Maker)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25378

Accession Number: 1985.510

Purse

Hand-crocheted finger purse in blue, green and red-orange w/ scalloped border, tassel and drawstring ties. Brown initials "FFACA" crocheted into body.

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 25379

Accession Number: 1985.511

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