Historic New England

Flax spinning wheel

Marked "WH" on end of wheel table. Three ring and baluster legs support table w/ grooved edges. Elaborately turned wheel supports; ring-incised wheel w/ 17 turned spindles. Similarly turned spindle supports and distaff supports.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 25130

Accession Number: 1985.192

Fireplace crane

Rough cast iron, L-shaped body w/ applied triangular supporting brace. Flat sides, the top arm terminating in upward hook.

Date: 1700-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 25131

Accession Number: 1985.193

Porringer

Shallow bowl form w/ flattened bottom w/ slight applied short two-lobed handle at back of circular mouth. Incised line at mouth.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 25132

Accession Number: 1985.195

Food mill

Conical iron funnel at top to receive food, on a cylindrical grinding element w/ a shaft and key extending at left side, and a shaft w/ a bowed L-shaped handle at right. Small shaped spout at bottom left to receive bowl for ground food. Mounted to wall w/ peel-shaped plates.

Date: 1825-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 25133

Accession Number: 1985.196

Jug

Tan-colored body w/ salt-glaze finish. Hand thrown, w/ wire-marks on bottom. Cylindrical body w/ rounded shoulders tapered to a small cylindrical neck w/ circular mouth w/ high collar ring. Thick, shaped strap handle applied at neck and terminating at shoulder. Nicely painted cobalt blue decoration ...

Date: 1825-1850

Maker: Possibly Edmands & Co. (Maker)

Material: glazing (coating), salt glaze, stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 25134

Accession Number: 1963.197

Jaw Bone

Semi-circular form, consisting of the jaw bone with at least five teeth intact. Several teeth have become permanently attached together.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: bone (material), ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 25135

Accession Number: 1985.198

Oil lamp fragment

Colorless 2-part molded font. Squat inverted onion shape, w/ a brass collar at top to receive burner. Collar has two incised lines. Corresponding cylindrical brass stem w/ step molding and a knop at join to base. Base missing.

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), glass (material), blow molding

GUSN: 25136

Accession Number: 1985.199

Oil lamp

Three-part molded glass font. Frosted colorless ribbed, squat, circular body, surmounted by a cylindrical brass collar w/ domed mount. Threaded to receive burner. Slightly shaped base metal stem set in cast iron base. Base is hexagonal w/ a stylized floral element on each facade, surmounted by a sli...

Date: 1860-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), glass (material), iron (metal)

GUSN: 25137

Accession Number: 1985.200

Oil lamp

Bell-shaped molded colorless glass body. Two-part mold. Applied blown C-shaped handle w/ crimped terminus. Gilt brass ring or cap at circular mouth. Surmounted by gilt brass burner w/ braided cotton wick and pierced gallery to receive glass chimney. Chimney missing.

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, brass (alloy), glass (material), molding (forming)

GUSN: 25138

Accession Number: 1985.201

Pot hook

Flat S-shaped wrought iron hook.

Date: 1750-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 25139

Accession Number: 1985.203

Spice box

Circular wood spice box w/ vertical nailed seams. Marked "MS" on bottom. Probably not original top.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 25140

Accession Number: 1985.204

Spice box

Circular wood spice box w/ vertical nailed seams.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), pine (wood), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 25141

Accession Number: 1985.205

Spice box

Circular wood spice box w/ vertical nailed seams.

Date: 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), pine (wood), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 25142

Accession Number: 1985.206

Fireback section

Rectangular form w/ indistinguishable relief design featuring foliate border surrounding squared reserve w/ armorial motif.

Date: 1700-1750

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 25143

Accession Number: 1985.207

Apothecary bottle

Rectangular pressed glass bottle marked "A.J. & G.E. Coleman/ Coleman Corner/ Dorchester, Mass."

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: A.J. & G.E. Coleman (Maker)

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 25144

Accession Number: 1985.209

Teapot

White clay body w/ blue tinted pearl glaze. Classical form. Oval white body w/ applied strapped handle and molded gadrooned decoration around base. Shaped spout. Slightly domed oval lid w/ finial (missing).

Date: ca. 1810

Maker: unknown

Material: pearlware

GUSN: 25145

Accession Number: 1985.211AB

Candlestick

Cylindrical shaft w/ round, slightly domed base. Shaped thumbpieces.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 25146

Accession Number: 1985.212

Beer bottle

Mold-blown, greenish-amber opaque body. Cylindrical body w/ circular base w/ high kickup. Rounded shoulders; tall cylindrical neck terminating in circular mouth w/ rounded collar and secondary neck ring immediately below.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 25147

Accession Number: 1985.213

Beer bottle

Molded and worked amber opaque body. Cylindrical body w/ circular base w/ slight kick-up and molded rings. Rounded shoulders; tall cylindrical neck terminating in circular mouth w/ tapered collar and secondary neck ring immediately below. Two-part mold.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 25148

Accession Number: 1985.214

Beer bottle

Molded and worked amber opaque body. Cylindrical body w/ circular base w/ slight kick-up and molded rings. Rounded shoulders; tall cylindrical neck terminating in circular mouth w/ tapered collar and secondary neck ring immediately below. Two-part mold.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 25149

Accession Number: 1985.215

Beer bottle

Molded and worked amber opaque body. Cylindrical body w/ circular base w/ high kick-up. Rounded shoulders; tall cylindrical neck w/ swelled center and tapering to circular mouth w/ applied double collar. Residue of old silver foil label at neck. Two-part mold.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 25150

Accession Number: 1985.216

Fan

Wood w/ painted 18th-century pastoral scene. Plain metal ring handle w/ blue painted wood stays and printed pastoral scene of ladies and gentlemen in 18th centruy garb, multi-colored. Buckram bound outer edges.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: balsa (wood), linen (material), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25401

Accession Number: 1985.572

Fan

Black metal ring handle w/ shaped black painted stays enclosed in black fabric w/ hand-painted pink, green and white floral motif.

Date: ca. 1925

Maker: unknown

Material: cloth, metal, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 25402

Accession Number: 1985.573

Fan

Black painted bamboo stays enclosed on both sides w/ heavy black paper painted in silver and gold w/ birds and Oriental motifs.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: bamboo (material), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25403

Accession Number: 1985.574

Fan

Silk cord and tassel attached to metal ring handle. Pierced and shaped ivory or celluloid stays have creamy white silk applied leaf forms w/ applied silver sequin decorations.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component), metal, sequins (spangles), silk (textile)

GUSN: 25404

Accession Number: 1985.575

Fan

Shaped bamboo stays encased in thick red paper w/ painted and gilt orientalized decoration. Pencil inscription on stays reads, "M.E. Colman/ 121 Portland Street/ Boston."

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: bamboo (material), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25405

Accession Number: 1985.576

Fan

White w/ silver painted stays; applied white gauze fabric w/ painted floral decoration and applied silver sequin embellishment. Metal loop handle.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cloth, painting (coating), sequins (spangles), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 25406

Accession Number: 1985.577

Sleeves

Handsewn white sleeves. White linen band at top sewn to length of gauze which is gathered and sewn to lace cuffs. Button and loop closure (buttons missing).

Date: 1825-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), linen (material)

GUSN: 25407

Accession Number: 1985.578AB

Bonnet

Handsewn white cotton bonnet w/ ruffled front and botom edges. Two applied silk bows at top and 2 applied silk ties at front. Tightly gathered by hand throughout to form textured effect.

Date: 1815-1830

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 25408

Accession Number: 1985.579

Chemise

White linen handsewn chemise with applied lace at arms and shoulders. Drawnwork at shoulders and across neck.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), linen (material)

GUSN: 25409

Accession Number: 1985.580

Chemise

Handsewn white linen chemise w/ applied lace at arms and shoulders and drawn work at shoulders; gussets.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), linen (material)

GUSN: 25410

Accession Number: 1985.581

Chemise

Handsewn white linen chemise w/ applied lace at arms, shoulders, gussets.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), linen (material)

GUSN: 25411

Accession Number: 1985.582

Cuff fragments

"Old thread lace." Two lengths of white lace w/ scalloped edge and diamond pattern. Probably once attached to cuffs.

Date: 1800-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 25412

Accession Number: 1985.583AB

Chemise

White linen handsewn chemise w/ applied lace trim at the arms, gussets. White work at shoulders.

Date: 1810-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), linen (material)

GUSN: 25413

Accession Number: 1985.584

Set of Buttons

Round button with raised top; gold colored."MIT" surrounded by circle of tiny stars on finely ribbed background. Stamped on reverse, "Waterbury Button Co./ Waterbury CON."

Date: 1860-1865

Maker: Waterbury Button Co. (Maker)

Material: metal

GUSN: 25414

Accession Number: 1985.585.1-11

Bracelet

Bracelet of coarse braided fiber; engraved metal clasp w/ central glass-topped ornament containing braided hair. "ELC COLMAN" engraved on rear.

Date: ca. 1875

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), hair, metal

GUSN: 25415

Accession Number: 1985.586

Pincushion

Cylindrical pin cushion; rounded ends are covered in brown velvet. One end swings open to reveal hollow interior. Central shaft is covered in brown leather with silk and felt interior for holding needles. Handmade.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 25416

Accession Number: 1985.587

Collar

White linen collar gathered at neck and sewn to linen tape. Outer edges hemmed w/ single band of faggoting.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 25417

Accession Number: 1985.588

Doily

White oval handknitted doily w/ shaped edges. Floral forms inside cartouche.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 25418

Accession Number: 1985.589

Needlework cross set

Perforated paper embroidered w/ white beads. Various cross shapes in Berlinwork.

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: beading (edging pattern), beading (process), Berlin woolwork, paper (fiber product), thread

GUSN: 25419

Accession Number: 1985.590A-E

Scarf

Hand-hemmed triangular scarf w/ a wood-grain print in brown and outlined in red.

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 25420

Accession Number: 1985.591

Scarf

Red silk scarf w/ fringed ends and elaborate woven floral and geometric forms.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 25421

Accession Number: 1985.592

Corset

Handsewn corset w/ shaped top and bottom edges and laced sides w/ 7 holes on each side for laces. Bone or wood stays. Cotton fabric on exterior. Cotton/linen blend on interior. Leather binding on lower edge.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), leather, linen (material), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 25422

Accession Number: 1985.593

Picture frames

Berlinwork on blue perforated paper. Elaborate scalloped interior and exterior borders w/ handsewn applied stand on back. Incomplete yellow and white embroidered floral forms.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: Berlin woolwork, cotton (textile), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25423

Accession Number: 1985.594AB

Trunk

Rectangular boards comprise top, bottom, front, and back. Hinged domed lid covered with leather and decorated with brass tacks. Wrought iron handles with kidney-shaped backplates. Interior lined w/ wallpaper and printed label reads, "FOSTER AND BARTON/ SADDLE CAP AND TRUNK/ MANUFACTURERS/ NO. 15,/...

Date: 1815-1840

Maker: Foster and Barton (Maker)

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

GUSN: 25424

Accession Number: 1985.595

Pillowcase

"E.L. Coffin/ No. 1" in ink on open end of case. Attached note reads, "E.L. Coffin/ bride/ of Moses Colman/ 1839." Rectangular pillowcase w/ two rows of faggoting at hemmed edge.

Date: ca. 1839

Maker: Coleman, Elizabeth Low (Coffin), 1813- (Maker)

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 25425

Accession Number: 1985.598.1

Pillowcase

"E.L. Coffin/ No. 1" in ink on open end of case. Attached note reads, "E.L. Coffin/ bride/ of Moses Colman/ 1839." Rectangular pillowcase w/ two rows of faggoting at hemmed edge.

Date: ca. 1839

Maker: Coleman, Elizabeth Low (Coffin), 1813- (Maker)

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 25426

Accession Number: 1985.598.2

Pillowcase

Ink inscription "E.L. Coffin/ No. 2." Handhemmed linen, open-ended case w/ single row of faggoting near hem.

Date: ca. 1839

Maker: Coleman, Elizabeth Low (Coffin), 1813- (Maker)

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 25427

Accession Number: 1985.598.3

Pillowcase

Ink inscription "E.L. Coffin/ No. 2." Handhemmed linen, open-ended case w/ single row of faggoting near hem.

Date: ca. 1839

Maker: Coleman, Elizabeth Low (Coffin), 1813- (Maker)

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 25428

Accession Number: 1985.598.4

Pillowcase

"ELC COLMAN No. 4" written on each case. Rectangular white linen cases w/ band of faggoting at hem.

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: Coleman, Elizabeth Low (Coffin), 1813- (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), linen (material)

GUSN: 25429

Accession Number: 1985.599.1

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