Historic New England

Shoes

A pair of bronze leather shoes with a beaded design along the vamp, pointed toes, 2 ¼ inch heels, center back seams, and elasticized sides.

Date: 1890-1895

Maker: unknown

Material: beading (process), textiles, elasticity, leather, stitching, silk (textile)

GUSN: 35408

Accession Number: 1932.2695AB

Shutterhook

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 35409

Accession Number: 1932.2696

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 35410

Accession Number: 1932.2699

Lamp

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 35411

Accession Number: 1932.2701

Mantel

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 35412

Accession Number: 1932.2702

Mantel

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 35413

Accession Number: 1932.2703

Mantel

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 35414

Accession Number: 1932.2705

Collar Stay

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 35415

Accession Number: 1932.2708

Collar Stay

White metal collar or clothing stay.

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 35416

Accession Number: 1932.2709

Horseshoe

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 35417

Accession Number: 1932.2710

Candlestick

Round base with vase-turned shaft; downturned bobeche. Identical pair.

Date: 1880-1898

Maker: Wilcox Silver Plate Co. (Silversmith)

Material: gadrooning, silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 35418

Accession Number: 1932.2711AB

Gravy Boat

Oval base supporting oval body with pulled spout; loop handle.

Date: 1893

Maker: Gorham Manufacturing Co. (Silversmith)

Material: gadrooning, silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 35420

Accession Number: 1932.2713

Box

White paper box [a] with lid [b]. Paper label attached at the center of the lid exterior. The box is inscribed in pencil on the base.

Date: ca. 1863

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 35422

Accession Number: 1932.2717AB

Infant's Cap

Tan/discolored--incomplete; allover eyelet embroidery of small dots with scrolling garland/branches; drawstrings; one tie; scalloped edges.

Date: ca. 1810

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, stitching

GUSN: 35423

Accession Number: 1932.2721

Quilt top, Unfinished

Seven rows of six blocks. Block design of "Maltese Cross" pattern of diamond within square within smaller geometric designs. Corner triangles in each block combine to make diamonds.

Date: 1855-1875

Maker: Probably Ladies of the Church (Maker)

Material: brocade (textile), damask, stitching, piecing, silk (textile)

GUSN: 35424

Accession Number: 1932.2755

Ribbon

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 35425

Accession Number: 1932.2758

Ribbon

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 35426

Accession Number: 1932.2759

Ribbon

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 35427

Accession Number: 1932.2760

Ribbon

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 35428

Accession Number: 1932.2761

Ribbon

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 35429

Accession Number: 1932.2763

Ribbon

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 35430

Accession Number: 1932.2764

Ribbon

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 35431

Accession Number: 1932.2765

Ribbon

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 35432

Accession Number: 1932.2766

Wallet

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 35433

Accession Number: 1932.2771

Wallet

Blue; back to front embossed with foliate motif; leather strap closure; purple leather lining; 5 compartments (2 have scalloped flap); glued.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: embossing, gluing, leather

GUSN: 35434

Accession Number: 1932.2772

Box

Birchbark box with dyed moosehair or quillwork embroidery in floral motif.

Maker: unknown

Material: palm fiber

GUSN: 35435

Accession Number: 1932.2773AB

Needle Case

Purple and gold rectangular needle case.

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 35436

Accession Number: 1932.2775

Picture

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 35438

Accession Number: 1932.2788

Lamp

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 35440

Accession Number: 1932.2987

Blouse

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 35441

Accession Number: 1932.3186

Hatpin

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 35442

Accession Number: 1932.5859

Vase

Green, rough glazed earthenware vase with cylindrical body.

Date: 1897

Maker: Merrimac Ceramic Co. (Maker)

Material: glazing (coating), earthenware

GUSN: 35443

Accession Number: 1933.1

Blouse

Glazed cotton blouse with a high collar and embroidered flowers at the cuffs and neck.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 35444

Accession Number: 1933.13

Saltcellar

Pressed glass footed saltcellar. Diamond pattern around the rim. Horizontal miter cuts along the base.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 35445

Accession Number: 1933.15

Cordial Glass

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 35446

Accession Number: 1933.16

Inkwell

Square, colorless glass travelling inkwell with cut glass decoration on top and metal hinged cover.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 35447

Accession Number: 1933.17

Nightgown

White, long-sleeved cotton nightgown with floral embroidered and small knife pleating trim extended from collar to skirt.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 35448

Accession Number: 1933.20

Porcelain pitcher with bulb-shaped body, lid with berry knop and forked handle [broken off] with leaf terminals. Molded elements, border patterns and floral figures on body painted red, orange, green, black, purple and metallic gold.

Date: 1770-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: enamel paint, hand-painted, porcelain, molding (forming)

GUSN: 35449

Accession Number: 1933.31AB