Historic New England

Sewing Kit

Small green sewing kit with a carved bone design.

Maker: unknown

Material: bone (material)

GUSN: 35327

Accession Number: 1932.2497

Eraser

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 35328

Accession Number: 1932.2512

Bust of William Shakespeare

Bust of William Shakespeare.

Maker: unknown

Material: parian (porcelain)

GUSN: 35329

Accession Number: 1932.2515

Bust of Artemis

Parian bust of Artemis.

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 35330

Accession Number: 1932.2517

Infant's Cap

White; double lace ruffle; front appliqued panel has scrolling edge; fullness gathered at back; lace inserted center back (neck); two linen loops.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 35331

Accession Number: 1932.2520

Veil

Black thick crepe; silk drawstring; deep hem.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: crepe (textile), silk (textile)

GUSN: 35335

Accession Number: 1932.2524

Veil

Black coarse net veil with four tucks at the plain border with a drawstring.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: net (textile), silk (textile)

GUSN: 35336

Accession Number: 1932.2525

Shawl

Cream ground with black windowpane crossbar with 8 1/2" purple and black border; self knotted fringe on all sides.

Date: 1863-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), twill, weaving

GUSN: 35337

Accession Number: 1932.2528

Emery Cushion

Three strawberry shaped emery cushions connected by silk braided thread.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), cotton (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 35338

Accession Number: 1932.2539

Sewing Kit

Red and gold needle case shaped like a book.

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 35339

Accession Number: 1932.2541

Medicine Bottle

Pear-shaped colorless glass medicine bottle with paper stopper and blue and yellow beads inside.

Date: 1764

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 35340

Accession Number: 1932.2543

Seal

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 35348

Accession Number: 1932.2557

Child's Windsor Chair

Child-sized low back, spindle supports, green ground with flowers

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 35349

Accession Number: 1932.2558

Bust of child

Parian bust of weaping child with veil and wavy hair.

Maker: unknown

Material: parian (porcelain)

GUSN: 35350

Accession Number: 1932.2559

Portrait of Dr. John T. Kirkland

Portrait of Dr. John T. Kirkland. Subject is seated in front of a column, holding a book in his left hand. Framed.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 35351

Accession Number: 1932.2564

Print

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 35352

Accession Number: 1932.2572

Eyeglass Case

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 35353

Accession Number: 1932.2575B

Eyeglasses

Metal frames with circular lenses and martin's margins. C bridge design and double hinged side arms. Teardrop loop finials.

Date: 1760-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), lenses (components)

GUSN: 35354

Accession Number: 1932.2575A

Mortar & Pestle

Turned wooden mortar and pestle.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 35355

Accession Number: 1932.2576AB

Needlework on bristol board

Berlin woolwork motto on bristol board; polychromatic, dark red, red, pink, blue; satin stitch; wool yarn.

Maker: unknown

Material: bristol board, crewelwork (technique), yarn, crewel wool

GUSN: 35356

Accession Number: 1932.2577

Chimney

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 35357

Accession Number: 1932.2581

Lamp

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 35360

Accession Number: 1932.2584

Globe

White glass lamp globe.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 35361

Accession Number: 1932.2586

Pearlware blue transfer-printed basin with alternating repeating patterns of an urn with flowers and a sailboat surrounded with rosettes and a rectangular panel with flowers and patera in lower corners around interior rim and exterior body. Central scene of classical style urn and trees in the fore...

Date: 1836-1838

Maker: Mayer, T. & J. (Maker)

Material: pearlware, transfer printing, glazing (coating), earthenware

GUSN: 35362

Accession Number: 1932.2588

Cover (for teapot)

Circular cover with notch (as if for spoon handle); Flower finial with leaves in relief on body; brown and yellow glaze.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: glaze, enamel (fused coating), stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 35363

Accession Number: 1932.2589

Painting

Tree lined street, park at right, row houses at left.

Date: 1852

Maker: Willard, Susanna H. (Artist)

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

GUSN: 35367

Accession Number: 1932.2594

Container

Container with lid.

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 35369

Accession Number: 1932.2596AB

Lamp

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 35371

Accession Number: 1932.2597

Lamp

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 35372

Accession Number: 1932.2598

Lamp

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 35373

Accession Number: 1932.2599

Lamp

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 35374

Accession Number: 1932.2600

Drawer Pull

Small metal drawer pull. Stamped rosette, attached screw, unattached escutcheon plate.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 35376

Accession Number: 1932.2605

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 35378

Accession Number: 1932.2608

Collar

Narrow white lace collar.

Date: 1853-1865

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 35379

Accession Number: 1932.2612

Collar

Narrow white lace collar with pointed ends.

Date: 1860-1875

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 35380

Accession Number: 1932.2613

Collar

White embroidery in a floral pattern.

Date: 1848-1858

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 35381

Accession Number: 1932.2614

Pair of Sleeves

Silk sleeves with embroidery.

Date: 1843-1850

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 35382

Accession Number: 1932.2619AB

Two Panels of a Dress

Two triangular lace pieces of a dress.

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: lace (needlework)

GUSN: 35383

Accession Number: 1932.2620AB

Change Purse

Small change purse, rectangular in shape with top side slightly bowed. Hinged metal frame and lift-up clasp. Sides made of red leather covered with dark blue velvet empressed with scroll decoration. A small metal plate is affixed to the front center of the pursed reading "Souvenir." Red fabric inte...

Date: ca. 1870

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, leather, cloth, velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 35386

Accession Number: 1932.2632

Eyeglasses

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 35396

Accession Number: 1932.2660

Calling Card Case

Wood card case covered with tortoise shell. Metal button releases latch to open hinged case. Case is lined with fabric.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), tortoise shell, mother of pearl

GUSN: 35397

Accession Number: 1932.2663

Pitcher

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 35398

Accession Number: 1932.2674

Needle Case

Round needle case with brown and blue velvet; beaded six pointed star design on each side; beaded loops around side; flannel pages inside; inside covers lined with brocade.

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 35399

Accession Number: 1932.2676

Lamp burner

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 35400

Accession Number: 1932.2680

Lamp burner

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 35401

Accession Number: 1932.2681

Kerosene Lamp with Chimney

Kerosene lamp with pink frosted glass shade with painting of Columbus.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 35402

Accession Number: 1932.2682AB

Globe

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 35403

Accession Number: 1932.2683

Trunk

No description

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), leather, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 35404

Accession Number: 1932.2686

Lamp

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 35405

Accession Number: 1932.2691

Teapot

Porcelain teapot. Squat, round body with green and gold banding. Oak leaf terminus for handle. Oak leaves on spout, leaves and acorns as knop.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 35406

Accession Number: 1932.2692AB

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