Historic New England

Kerchief

Red mesh kerchief with an embroidered white floral border.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 32132

Accession Number: 1928.459

Pair of Gloves

Pair of red silk gloves with a bow at the wrist.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 32133

Accession Number: 1928.461AB

Kerchief

Red kerchief with green and white embroidery.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 32134

Accession Number: 1928.462

Tray

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 32135

Accession Number: 1926.465

Ribbon

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 32136

Accession Number: 1928.466

Ribbon

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 32137

Accession Number: 1928.467

Wine Glass

Cylindrical form w/ circular base surmounted by thick pear-shaped stem and goblet w/ nine-sided base and circular rim.

Date: 1820

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 32138

Accession Number: 1928.471

Tray

Earthenware tray. Raised rim with a black band around the edge. Vine and berry cluster border.

Date: 1780-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating)

GUSN: 32139

Accession Number: 1928.474

Salt Cellar

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 32140

Accession Number: 1928.476

Darning Egg

Stone darning egg.

Maker: unknown

Material: stone (rock)

GUSN: 32141

Accession Number: 1928.477

Needlework Bookmark

Needlework bookmark of a cross and Ten Commandment tablets and the words "This is the way to heaven" embroidered on Bristol board mounted to off-white ribbon.

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 32142

Accession Number: 1928.478

Girls' Dress

Brown stripes, yoke and shirred front; short ruffled sleeves with velvet bows (three); waistband; button closure at back (small gilt buttons); cartridge pearls at waist. Tan lining.

Date: ca. 1855

Maker: unknown

Material: chintz, taffeta, textiles

GUSN: 32143

Accession Number: 1928.480

White/yellowed kid; bound with cream silk tape; trimmed with large pale blue/cream rosette; originally had narrow elastic ties; rounded square toe; square throat; 3-1/8" vamp; center back seam; sole has narrow waist with darkened channel; 1-3/4" heel covered with white kid; lined with discolored whi...

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, leather

GUSN: 32145

Accession Number: 1928.489GH

Shirt

Silk crepe blouse with pleats down the front.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 32146

Accession Number: 1928.489A

Dress

Gauze, blue and black stripe with white stripe; Bodice (.493) horizontal stripes; bishop's sleeves with epaulets trimmed with passementerie with black silk fringe; same passementerie at cuffs; close round neck with self piping; boned lined with brown cotton; sleeves lined with black silk; 12 small b...

Date: 1855-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), gauze, stitching, silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 32147

Accession Number: 1928.492

Mug

Opaque, white glass mug, tulip-shaped, with gilt wreath around the words "Remember me," and gilt rim. Applied scroll-shaped handle.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 32148

Accession Number: 1928.504

Mug

Opaque, white glass mug, tulip-shaped, with gilt wreath around the words "Forget me not." Applied scroll-shaped handle and gilt rim.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 32149

Accession Number: 1928.505

Pitcher

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 32150

Accession Number: 1928.506

Tray

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 32151

Accession Number: 1928.509

Commemorative Medal

A carved wooden medal to celebrate the National Peace Jubilee by the Association of Boston.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 32153

Accession Number: 1928.512

Tray

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 32154

Accession Number: 1928.529

Nightgown

White nightgown with embroidered trim at the collar and cuffs.

Date: 1845-1855

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 32156

Accession Number: 1928.534

Nail

One nail with rounded shaft and flat stamped head. Very likely hand-wrought.

Date: 1806

Maker: unknown

Material: wrought, handmade, iron (metal), stamping (forming)

GUSN: 32157

Accession Number: 1928.536

Jar

Large cylindrical redware jar with asymmetrical rim. Mottled brown and green interior glaze.

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, redware, glazing (coating)

GUSN: 32158

Accession Number: 1928.537

Mug

No description

Date: 1820-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 32159

Accession Number: 1928.538

Teapot

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 32160

Accession Number: 1928.553.1AB

Creamer

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 32161

Accession Number: 1928.553.2

Sugar Bowl with Lid

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 32162

Accession Number: 1928.553.3AB

Bowl

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 32163

Accession Number: 1928.553.4

Plate

White porcelain plate, square in shape, with bands of gold around rim and well in center. Molded foliate decoration on handles. Part of an incomplete tea set of twenty-seven pieces.

Date: 1844

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, gilding

GUSN: 32164

Accession Number: 1928.553.5

Teacup

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 32165

Accession Number: 1928.553.7

Saucer

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 32166

Accession Number: 1928.553.19

Teacup

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 32167

Accession Number: 1928.553.8

Saucer

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 32168

Accession Number: 1928.553.20

Teacup

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 32169

Accession Number: 1928.553.9

Teacup

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 32170

Accession Number: 1928.553.10

Needle

Small cardboard box with 19 small needle packs inside and one small sachet

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 32226

Accession Number: 1928.684

Potholder

Berlinwork face. Multicolor diamond motif outlined in black. Edged with multicolored braid, looped at corner. Back: brown ribbed silk. Brown linen lining.

Date: 1850 C-1859 c

Maker: unknown

Material: Berlin woolwork, linen (material), silk (textile), textiles, wool (textile)

GUSN: 32228

Accession Number: 1928.687

Carpet Sample

Rectangular section, plain weave, off white; lightly napped on back. Block printed with rows of round medallions with Greek Key borders; floral starbursts in center. In between are smaller floral medallions and trefoil leaves.

Date: 1845-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 32229

Accession Number: 1928.691