Historic New England

Handkerchief

Discolored white; band of five stripes along four sides; edges hand rolled.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, linen (material)

GUSN: 13026

Accession Number: 1969.6427

Handkerchief

Discolored white; band of eight stripes; edges hand rolled.

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), stitching, machine-made

GUSN: 13027

Accession Number: 1969.6434

Handkerchief

White with monogram; faded blue border all around; edges turned back with drawn work.

Date: 1890-1905

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, stitching, linen (material)

GUSN: 13028

Accession Number: 1969.6435

Handkerchief

Discolored white silk; five ribbed band along all edges; edges hand rolled.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, silk (textile)

GUSN: 13029

Accession Number: 1969.6436

Handkerchief

Discolored white; band of thirteen stripes along three sides; edges hand rolled.

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, linen (material)

GUSN: 13030

Accession Number: 1969.6443

Handkercheif

Discolored white; drawn work hem on four sides; monogrammed; pink cotton thread on edge adjacent to monogram.

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, linen (material)

GUSN: 13031

Accession Number: 1969.6444

Handkerchief

Pink center panel with ivory border; center panel inset in border; border turned back and stitched; illegible writing along edge of center panel on one side.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, silk (textile)

GUSN: 13032

Accession Number: 1969.6445

Discolored white; discolored white band along four sides; band of red characters along border; hand rolled edges; monogrammed; red cotton thread in opposite corner from monogram. Faded red cotton thread of rectangular shape adjacent to other mark and monogram; both possible dry cleaner marks.

Date: ca. 1890

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, linen (material), stitching

GUSN: 13033

Accession Number: 1969.6446

Handkerchief

Discolored white; two bands of four stripes each along four sides; hand rolled edges.

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, linen (material)

GUSN: 13034

Accession Number: 1969.6447

Handkerchief

Black; all four edges turned back with drawn work.

Date: ca. 1890

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, silk (textile)

GUSN: 13035

Accession Number: 1969.6909

Handkerchief

White with monogram; edges turned back with drawn work.

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, stitching, linen (material)

GUSN: 13036

Accession Number: 1969.6967

Handkerchief

White with faded purple monogram; faded purple borders on four sides with white squares in each corner; edges turned back with drawn work.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, stitching, linen (material)

GUSN: 13037

Accession Number: 1969.6970

Handkerchief

White with faded purple monogram; faded purple borders on four sides with white squares at corners.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, stitching, linen (material)

GUSN: 13038

Accession Number: 1969.7019

Purse

White linen pocketbook with cutwork medallion on front trimmed around edges with scalloped edged crochet trim; black silk satin lining; possibly stiffened with cardboard.

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, linen (material), satin, silk (textile), cardboard

GUSN: 13039

Accession Number: 1969.5326

Shoe Bag

Cream cotton printed with aubergine berries on tan pinstriped ground; berries arranged geometrically; large outer pocket with drawstring; inner pocket; stitched in center forming two pockets. Outer flap with linen loop and ties; gathered at bottom; self-fabric binding.

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 13040

Accession Number: 1969.5329

Shoe Bag

White linen damask; squares with foliate pattern of oak leaf alternating with branch; outer pouch gathered at top and bottom with loop tab button closure. Inner pocket stitched in center to form two pockets; outer flap has loop in center and tape ties; bound with tape.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: damask, linen (material)

GUSN: 13041

Accession Number: 1969.5330

Purse

Small white silk taffeta with woven blue pinstripe drawstring bag; embroidered with white and pink rosebuds with green leaves. Edges trimmed with white silk braid; blue satin ribbon drawstring; rectangular shape.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 13042

Accession Number: 1969.5331

Purse

Cream silk lampas drawstring bag; alternating horizontal rows of dog-like figure in Asian costume in blue, brown and black; dog-like figure in black and black houses. Cream silk cord drawstring with ebonized wood bars; square stiffened base; fully lined with beige silk.

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: lampas (textile material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 13043

Accession Number: 1969.5332

Purse

White cotton ground embroidered in cross-stitch; central motif in pale orange and brick red with pale green leaves; bordered by potted plant with small blue flowers, pale green branches, beige pot and larger flower. Geometric border at top; blue cotton cord handles.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 13044

Accession Number: 1969.5333

Purse

Natural linen; square; drawstring; white silk blanket-stitching and crocheted lace at edges. White silk crocheted fringe at button/bottom; drawstring with tassel drawn through loops.

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), crocheting

GUSN: 13045

Accession Number: 1969.5334

Purse

Shield-shaped bag made of toile; white ground printed with red medallion - one side has bust with laurel wreath within circular medallion; other side has lion with cupid on its back within diamond medallion. Medallions surrounded by grape vine and doves and wheat and ram on pink ground; divided into...

Date: ca. 1920

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), silk (textile), toile (textile material), wool (textile)

GUSN: 13046

Accession Number: 1969.5335

Purse

Black cotton sateen square drawstring bag; linen appliqued panel on front with printed oriental scene of man and horse in red, brown, tan and white; black silk cord drawstring; unlined.

Date: 1890 ?-1920 ?

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), linen (material)

GUSN: 13047

Accession Number: 1969.5336

Purses with Matching Coin Purse

A=Purse; B=Coin Purse. Purse (A) black wool felt envelope trimmed along edges with bands of white and gray felt with black topstitching. Wedges of white and gray bands on lower corners of flap; toggle closure - black felt toggle with white and gray felt loop; fully lined with tan linen. Inner pock...

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: felt (textile), linen (material), wool (textile)

GUSN: 13048

Accession Number: 1969.5978AB

Purse

White silk over paper; drawstring coin purse; embroidered with scenic landscape in gold wrapped thread, light and dark blue, red, and green silk. Blue silk cord drawstring with multicolored tassels with rings; tan linen lining.

Date: ca. 1870

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, linen (material), paper (fiber product), silk (textile)

GUSN: 13049

Accession Number: 1969.5416

Purse

Needlepointed, triangular shape with drawstring top; sections in purple, olive green, red beige, light blue and mustard wool decorated with steel beadwork in "X" motif. Sections outlined with black; rust border with greek key motif; multicolored drawstring passes through metal rings at top; beaded ...

Date: 1840-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: ikat, needlepoint (needleworking), silk (textile), wool (textile), beads (pierced objects)

GUSN: 13050

Accession Number: 1969.6339

Purse

Square bag of tan hemp; honeycomb pattern; self-cord handle; same cording around edges; unlined.

Date: ca. 1940

Maker: unknown

Material: hemp (fiber)

GUSN: 13051

Accession Number: 1969.6396

Pocket

White cotton; tear-drop shape; three white buttons in placket on upper body; wide, white cotton tape ties.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 13052

Accession Number: 1969.6397

Pocket

White cotton; elongated tear drop shape; slash opening in center of body; one pair of long white cotton tape ties at top.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 13053

Accession Number: 1969.6398

Money belt

Waterproof; khaki cotton money belt; unfolds to two flapped pockets with marblized metallic buttons over snap closures. Both pockets lined with brown cotton twill; upper pocket has two small inner pockets with same button snap closure; lower pocket has inner pocket with same closure, no flap. Faste...

Date: 1914-1918

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), rubber (material)

GUSN: 13054

Accession Number: 1969.6419

Combination

White cotton with lace trim at neck, armscye, waist, and hem; drawstring neck and waist; embroidered with bow.

Date: ca. 1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, stitching

GUSN: 13055

Accession Number: 1990.323

UNDERSHIRT

No description

Date: ca. 1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 13057

Accession Number: 1934.2174

Camisole

Cream-colored cotton camisole with lace at the neck and arms.

Date: 1865-1875

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 13058

Accession Number: 1945.335

SLEEVE

No description

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 13059

Accession Number: 1919.201BC

Pair of Sleeves

Pair of white pleated sleeves with ruffles at the opening.

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 13060

Accession Number: 1917.819AB

Portraits of Bay Horses

Two unframed 'portraits' of bay horses with docked tails and roached manes, standing haltered and tied to a sky-blue and gray wall, standing on straw bedding; both are painted to face each other and to suggest contiguous space; the name of each horse ('Bobs' and 'Surprise') is inscribed on the respe...

Date: 1898, possibly

Maker: Parmelly, Joseph G. (Maker)

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas

GUSN: 2978

Accession Number: 1991.1458.1-2

Dennison Hill Oil Painting on Panel

Long rectangular format, horizontal landscape with white farmhouse sitting against a blue sky at the top of a hill; a red house sits, several red and unpainted sheds and small barns sit to the left; at the far left a man rides a white horse; at left center, four men scythe hay in a field in front of...

Date: 1966

Maker: Kolman, Eleanor Meadowcroft (Maker) Reproduction of Alexander, Francis, 1800-1880 (Artist)

Material: oil paint (paint), panels (wood)

GUSN: 2979

Accession Number: 1991.1459

Watercolor

A rectangular, horizontal format view of Cogswell's Grant, with the house, grass and trees painted in shades of tan and brown; stone walls and stairs are painted in grey; the barn and the chimneys of the main house are in red; the view is looking east.

Date: 1941

Maker: Little, John B., Dr. (Maker)

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

GUSN: 2980

Accession Number: 1991.1460

Rug

Hooked area rug of squared form, of hooked wool and cotton on burlap ground; polychrome geometric quatrefoil pattern in blue, green, tan, black and burgundy, and black border.

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: burlap, cotton (textile), hooking, wool (textile)

GUSN: 2981

Accession Number: 1991.1461

Towel Rack

Wooden towel rack, with dome trestle feet and 3 horizontal bars of mortise and tenon construction; unfinished (pine?); somewhat heavy.

Date: 1780-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: mortise-and-tenon joints, joining, nailing, pine (wood)

GUSN: 2982

Accession Number: 1991.1462

Towel Rack

Wooden towel rack with shaped trestle feet and two horizontal bars, painted allover with dark green paint.

Date: 1820-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: mortise-and-tenon joints, joining, painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 2983

Accession Number: 1991.1463

Towel Rack

Wooden towel rack, low, composed of 2 hinged sections that fold flat; 'H' form with 3 bars, the top and bottom conforming to the squared stiles with incised lines; unpainted wood.

Date: 1800-1849

Maker: unknown

Material: mortise-and-tenon joints, joining, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 2984

Accession Number: 1991.1464

Table

Painted maple and pine country Queen Anne side table with overhanging rectangular top above single, molded front drawer with brass bail handle and batwing backplate; round tapering legs and high pad feet; remnants of old dark brown/black finish.

Date: 1725-1775

Maker: unknown

Material: dovetail joints, maple (wood), painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 2985

Accession Number: 1991.1465

Pencilpost Bed

Birch pencil-post bed with tester frame above tapered octagonal posts continuing to square legs with "lambs tongue" carving where they meet, with wide headboard straight on top with scrolled ends, pierced side rails, all with original reddish-brown stain; wears reproduction wallpaper tester (1992.47...

Date: 1780-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: birch (wood), carving (processes), mortise-and-tenon joints, joining, sawing, staining

GUSN: 2986

Accession Number: 1991.1466

Chest of Drawers

Case of drawers, six large drawers with two cupboards above containing shelves and closed by sunk-panel doors on butt hinges. Drawers have original wooden knobs and the case is in a Shaker design. It has a flat top with a molded edge on the case with two doors, each having a single flat recessed...

Date: 1815-1820

Maker: Attributed to Bishop, John, d. 1828 (Maker) Attributed to Bishop, Job (Maker)

Material: pine (wood), staining

GUSN: 2987

Accession Number: 1991.1467

Rocking and Wing Chair

Barrel-back wing chair with rockers, high rounded back and outturned arms; deep seat with cushion; red-painted maple square splayed legs on pointed rockers with wooden pegs; chair covered with modern upholstery in "salmon and off-white tweed."

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), painting (coating), upholstering

GUSN: 2988

Accession Number: 1991.1468

Blanket Chest

Chest of drawers. Painted wood. Composed of two large real drawers and two false drawers below a deep till. Top consists of rectangular, pin-hinged lid with molded front edge. Painted decoration features black running vines with flowers painted entirely black, black flowers with red disks, and p...

Date: 1710-1740

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 2989

Accession Number: 1991.1469

Side Chair

Side chair. Ladderback form. Maple. American Shaker. Round side posts with high acorn finials are continuous to rear legs; three arched back splats on round, front legs with tapered feet; double stretchers on three sides; one rear stretcher; rear feet fitted with tilting sockets; wood painted wi...

Date: 1840-1880

Maker: Brown, James S. (Maker)

Material: maple (wood), mortise-and-tenon joints, joining, turning (shaping process), weaving

GUSN: 2990

Accession Number: 1991.1470

Bowl

Burl maple bowl, large and round, carved from single piece of burl with overhanging rim above 3 incised bands; wide body resting on a shallow foot of golden brown patina; highly figured.

Date: 1725-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: burl veneer, turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 2991

Accession Number: 1991.1471

Drop-Front Desk

Red-painted maple Queen Anne/Chippendale drop-front desk; slant drop-front hinged above with four graduated drawers on molded base; four cabriole legs and square feet; inside is fitted with a row of 10 pigeon holes with scalloped tops and 5 drawers; original red finish to the outside found below a l...

Date: 1730-1760

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), maple (wood), painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 2992

Accession Number: 1991.1472

Bench

A small 2-seater pine bench with a straight top and solid back , solid side panels curving down to form armrests; shallow handles carved at the center to form "bootjack" bottom to sides; simple seat on cleats with additional cleats below, possibly for shelf, crudely made in rough dark wood.

Date: 1700-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: cutting (dividing), mortise-and-tenon joints, joining, nailing, pine (wood)

GUSN: 2993

Accession Number: 1991.1473

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