Historic New England

Fan

Ivory satin-weave cotton leaf backed with cambric printed with bullfight scene in center in blue, red, pink & black; bamboo sticks & guards carved in foliate pattern; carved areas painted in silver & gold; metal rivet.

Maker: unknown

Material: bamboo (material), carving (processes), cotton (textile), painting (coating), printing (process)

GUSN: 899

Accession Number: 1969.6926

Fan

Sher black silk & cotton stiffened crepe; ebonized sandalwood sticks & guards carved in foliate pattern; metal rivet & ring with black silk tassel.

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), cotton (textile), sandalwood (wood), silk (textile)

GUSN: 900

Accession Number: 1969.6935

Fan with box

. 1 is fan with white paper leaf with 3 outdoor scenes framed by lattice in green, yellow, red & brown, labeled "5+ VALERY-en-CAUX"; bamboo sticks & guards painted brown; metal rivet & ring. . 2 is original box.

Maker: Creusy, E. (Maker)

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

GUSN: 901

Accession Number: 1969.5443.1-2

Fan with box

. 1 is white feather fan painted with multicolor birds; bamboo (?) sticks & guards enamelled black & painted with black & red scrolls; metal rivet with mother of pearl washer. . 2A & B are the original box & cover. . 3 is wool padding.

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), feather (material), bamboo (material)

GUSN: 902

Accession Number: 1969.5444.1-3

Fan with Box

Fan (.1) with gold silk moire leaf painted with floral pattern in pink , purple, white, and green; ivory sticks and guards; metal rivet with ivory washer. Original box and cover (.2AB).

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 903

Accession Number: 1969.5446.1-.2AB

Fan with box

. 1 is a cartouche-style fan with an ivory-colored silk leaf painted with a central bouquet of pink , blue, green and gold-colored flowers surrounded by gold sequins. The borders are highlighted in gold, red, and green. The ivory sticks and guards are outlined in gold paint. The proper left guard is...

Maker: Creusy, E. (Maker)

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

GUSN: 904

Accession Number: 1969.6927.1-2

Fan with box

Brise sandalwood carved in lacy pattern with triangular filigree shape in center; scalloped stick ends with filigree carving, threaded with blue silk ribbon; metal rivet & ring. . 2 is original box covered in white diamond-pattern paper.

Maker: Creusy, E. (Maker)

Material: carving (processes), sandalwood (wood), silk (textile)

GUSN: 905

Accession Number: 1969.6928.1-2

Fan with box

Black silk gauze leaf with gold & silver sequins in swag patterns; ebonized sandalwood sticks & guards pierced, painted gold & set with sequins; metal ring & rivet. . 2 is original box, covered in black silk ribbed moire.

Maker: Creusy, E. (Maker)

Material: staining, ebony (color), stitching, painting (coating), piercing, sandalwood (wood), sequins (spangles), silk (textile)

GUSN: 906

Accession Number: 1969.6929.1-2

Fan with box

Medallion-style paper leaf with outdoor scene in oval medallion in purple, yellow, green & blue watercolors; body trimmed with foliate borders in yellow & green; yellow swags & ribbons on either side of oval; labeled "JARDINS DE LOUVRE" ; bamboo sticks & guards painted brown; metal rivet & ring with...

Maker: Creusy, E. (Maker)

Material: bamboo (material), painting (coating), paper (fiber product), watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 907

Accession Number: 1969.6930.1-2

Fan with box

Ivory silk-weave cotton leaf printed with flowers and instruments in blue, pink, green and brown, ornamented with sequins; framed in gilt and sequined scroll; reverse side painted with blue and red scrolls; ivory sticks and guards carved in foliate pattern; carved areas painted in gilt and silver; m...

Maker: Creusy, E. (Maker)

Material: silk (textile), cotton (textile), painting (coating), sequins (spangles), carving (processes), ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 908

Accession Number: 1969.6931.1-2

Fan with box

White paper leaf with 3 applied oval medallions of engravings of cherubs in sepia tones; medallions topped with bows & framed with leaves in gilt paint; sandalwood sticks & guards carved in foliate pattern & painted brown; metal rivet. . 2 is original box.

Maker: Faucon (Maker)

GUSN: 909

Accession Number: 1969.6932.1-2

Fan with Box

Fan made from ivory-colored silk gauze, spangled with silver, flower-shaped sequins on body and scrolling design in sequins across top, with ivory sticks & guards carved in floral pattern trimmed with round silver sequins; metal rivet, washer and ring for suspension painted an ivory color. . 2A & B ...

Maker: Creusy, E. (Maker)

Material: carving (processes), sequins (spangles), silk (textile), painting (coating), ivory (tooth component), hand sewing, gauze

GUSN: 910

Accession Number: 1969.6933.1-2

Fan

. 2 is fan of sheer ivory-colored stiffened crepe painted with flowers and butterflies in yellow, orange, green, and brown, ornamented with multicolor sequins; ivory sticks and guards carved with scrolling floral design painted gold and ornamented with multicolor sequins; metal rivet & ring. .1AB a...

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 911

Accession Number: 1969.6934.2

Fan with box

. 3 is sheer iridescent mauve silk & cotton stiffened crepe painted with white lilacs & purple leaves highlighted in gold; bamboo sticks & guards painted gold; metal rivet & ring with mother of pearl washers & mauve silk tassel. . 1A & B are original box & lid covered in white paper.

Maker: unknown

Material: bamboo (material), cotton (textile), painting (coating), silk (textile)

GUSN: 912

Accession Number: 1969.6934.3

Bonnet

Light blue ribbed silk bonnet with ruching around brim; silk ribbon rosette at top and continuing down right side; blue ostrich feathers from top to left ear; three blue silk ribbons from rosette to bow with streamers with ruching and netted lining; small neck ruffle; wired frame brim lined with cre...

Date: ca. 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: feather (material), stitching, silk (textile)

GUSN: 913

Accession Number: 1969.3330

Bonnet

Dark purple silk with decorative silk braiding around brim and back of bonnet; 3 leaf motif of velvet & silk braiding around crown & at back; yellow ostrich feather at crown; black ostrich feathers on left side; purple fringed silk ribbon along right side & back of neck; piping around back of bonnet...

Date: ca. 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: braiding, buckram, feather (material), stitching, satin, silk (textile), tulle (meshed textile)

GUSN: 914

Accession Number: 1969.5273

Riding Hat

. 1 is hat of black silk pile imitating beaver, with high sheen; black lace hat band, bowed in back with long extensions; small black velvet bow at hatband front center; lined with padded brown taffeta with brown braided silk drawstring; interior lined with stiffened paper and brown taffeta; black e...

Date: 1860-1869

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, stitching, lace (needlework), paper (fiber product), silk (textile), taffeta, velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 915

Accession Number: 1969.6148.1

HAT

. 1 is hat of black velvet with small wired brim; brim turns up at back; black ostrich feathers circle entire hat; circular applique with extensions on left side; applique of black chenille, black wool, & black beads, stiffened with buckram; inside lined with 2 layers of rayon: 1 gathered with white...

Date: 1915-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: beading (edging pattern), beading (process), buckram, chenille (yarn), feather (material), stitching, rayon, rhinestone, pearl (animal material), artificial, velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 916

Accession Number: 1969.6193.1-.3

Cap

Black velvet with edging of black and red stripe twill; silver colored sequins with glass beads in serpentine pattern; gathered at inside opening; lined with black taffeta and black silk tape drawstring; wired opening with black tulle; yellow cotton thread hanging from a single sequin.

Date: 1890-1905

Maker: unknown

Material: tulle (meshed textile), beading (process), taffeta, sequins (spangles), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 917

Accession Number: 1969.6363

HAT

Black beaver with brown roots; black velvet wired brim; black velvet hat band with bow on right; (rayon? silk?) lining with rayon? silk? drawstring ribbon; formed with buckram; wired piping around brim.

Date: 1924-1926

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 918

Accession Number: 1969.7137

Bonnet

Natural colored plaited straw; yellow taffeta ribbon & additional bands of straw circle crown & bow at left; natural colored silk & buckram flowers & leaves with stuffed buds on right crown; yellow taffeta neck ruffle with braided straw trim, lined with netting; wired brim lined with tulle, lace & y...

Date: 1850-1853

Maker: unknown

Material: buckram, stitching, braiding, straw (plant material), taffeta, tulle (meshed textile)

GUSN: 919

Accession Number: 1969.7251

Pair of Pumps

Yellow silk satin pumps (A & B) with pointed toe (not sharp); brown leather sole; 1 1/2" heel covered with yellow satin; small decorative oval buckle of faceted steel beads; toe lined with cotton twill; heel lined with white kid, with suede to prevent heel from slipping (one sewn in each heel).

Date: 1899-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 920

Accession Number: 1969.5079.1AB

Shoe Bag

Natural linen bag; single pouch with curved flap; edges embroidered with zig-zag in tan silk; self-ties.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 921

Accession Number: 1969.5079.2

Shoehorn

Wooden; hinge construction such that center bar pulls up with chain link, and heel slips out; metal pin is in the 5h or middle hole.

Date: ca. 1898

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 922

Accession Number: 1969.5079.3AB

Pumps Shoes

White kid leather pumps (A & B) with cream silk bow; bound with cream silk tape; long pointed toe (not sharp point); heel covered with white leather; leather sole; toe lined with linen; heel lined with leather; leather inner sole; eight brass nails in heel.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 923

Accession Number: 1969.5287.4AB

Tavern Table

Nearly-round overhanging top raised on straight skirt and four baluster turned splayed legs with button feet joined by rectangular box stretchers. Top painted red-brown; base painted black. Top is supported by a wide centered cleat that nearly extends across width of table.

Date: 1770-1790

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), pine (wood), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 2330

Accession Number: 1991.338

Churn

Hardwood churn, probably Shaker, with yellowish stain on marbelized-like figured maple. Smallish and slender with bands of wood to top and bottom.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: copper (metal), staining, maple (wood)

GUSN: 2331

Accession Number: 1991.339

Stool

Handwood stool (probably oak) with round seat above four round splayed legs turned at the top with three levels of stretchers. Painted bright deep-aqua blue.

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 2332

Accession Number: 1991.340

Traveling Liquor Case

Green-painted traveling liquor case; rectangular with copper frame, iron hinges, large lock and side handles. Interior fitted with compartments and eight clear blown square bottles (mismatched) with gilt decoration to shoulders and stoppers; five small sherry-style drinking glasses; two holes for tu...

Date: 1775-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, pine (wood), painting (coating), glass (material), gilding, iron (metal)

GUSN: 2333

Accession Number: 1991.341

Dipper

Dipper with large bowl made from carved out coconut. Long turned Georgian-style handle attached with pewter mount and rivets.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 2334

Accession Number: 1991.342

Bowl

Deep earthenware dish with notched edge, its inside covered with a black glaze with center scroll decoration in white/yellow slip. Buff-colored body.

Date: 1775-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), molding (forming), slip (clay), lead glaze

GUSN: 2335

Accession Number: 1991.343

Trammel Lamp

Iron candleholder and rush light holder on slender rod fitted to adjustable trammel.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), rush (material), wrought

GUSN: 2336

Accession Number: 1991.344

Trammel

Slender trammel made from smooth rod with adjustable insert.

Date: 1750-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 2337

Accession Number: 1991.345

Phoebe Lamp

Large grease lamp with swivel suspension. Bowl has ratched arm.

Date: 1650-1700

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 2338

Accession Number: 1991.346AB

Hand Mirror

Oval-shaped. Inset conforming beveled mirror plate and three concentric inlaid bands.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: beveling, glass (material), inlay (process), maple (wood), varnishing

GUSN: 2339

Accession Number: 1991.347

Tray

Round wooden tray with raised rim; natural finish.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: turning (shaping process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 2340

Accession Number: 1991.348

Bottle

Turned tall wooden bottle. Ovoid-shaped bottom. Small decorative turnings around top; gourd stopper.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: gourd, turning (shaping process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 2341

Accession Number: 1991.349

Tumbler

Horn tumbler; beige.

Date: 1700-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), horn (animal material)

GUSN: 2342

Accession Number: 1991.350

Looking Glass

Scrolled and serrated-edge crest with bold ears over rectangular bevelled-edge mirror plate held by gilded liner and ogee molded slip. Shaped and scrolled pendant below.

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, glass (material), mahogany (wood), veneering, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 2343

Accession Number: 1991.351

Corner Cupboard

Corner cupboard. Pine, paint. Upper half comprised of scalloped end boards enclosing two shelves with thumb-molded edge and flat backboards with centered triangular-shaped upright. Lower half comprised of endboards that widen to rectangular form with molded edge and enclose two shelves with round...

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 2344

Accession Number: 1991.352

Cheese Box with Cover

Round form with flat, fitted cover branded "G. Upton". Box with straight lap secured with iron tacks. The cover with slightly curved lap; also secured with iron tacks. All painted red. Underside of cover painted blue.

Date: 1820-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: bentwood, oak (wood), painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 2345

Accession Number: 1991.353AB

Sugar Box

Round, bentwood form with straight lap held by brass tacks and arched swing handle held by wood pegs. Fitted flat top cover. Painted green.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: bentwood, oak (wood), painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 2346

Accession Number: 1991.354

Cheese box with cover

Wooden cheese box painted green with lapped sides screwed with convex nails. Fitted cover with sunburst and three concentric "pinwheel" bands.

Date: 1825-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: bentwood, carving (processes), handmade, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 2347

Accession Number: 1991.355AB

Wax Fruit Banana

Wax banana dipped in yellow with brown stem and green end.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: molding (forming), wax

GUSN: 2348

Accession Number: 1991.356

Molasses Tankard

A staved tapering cylindrical form with a round, incised wood cover held by a forked extension to projecting handle. Staves held by three locked laps at base and single fingered lap at top.

Date: 1750-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), maple (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 2349

Accession Number: 1991.366

Firkin with cover

A tapering, round, staved form with flat, fitted cover; "fingered" lap on bucket with arched swing handle hold with "button"-shaped wood pegs. Two-fingered hoop laps secured with brass tacks hold staves of bucket. All painted dingy yellow.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood), painting (coating), pine (wood), staves (boards)

GUSN: 2350

Accession Number: 1991.367

Box with lid and tray

Three-part round box. A - Cover: flat fitted with vinegar-grained top; straight lap rim painted yellow with black pinstripes; over a second cover-tray. B - Cover-tray: straight lap secured with tacks; painted yellow with black pinstripes. C - Box: deep with straight laps painted yellow with blac...

Date: 1825-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: bentwood, graining, maple (wood), painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 2351

Accession Number: 1991.368A-C

Spice Box

(.1) Spice box with cover - Round bentwood form with fitted cover. Top and base secured with tin banding. Natural finish. Top and side stenciled with "Spice". Box holds set of eight cylindrical-form boxes. (.2- .8) Boxes - Each bentwood with fitted cover and tin banding. (.9) Bentwood box without a ...

Date: 1855-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: stenciling, maple (wood), bentwood, tin (metal)

GUSN: 2352

Accession Number: 1991.369.1AB-9B

Spice Box

Round bentwood box with fitted cover stenciled "SPICES". Contains seven cylindrical boxes with fitted covers, stenciled on top and at sides with name of contents. Unvarnished finish.

Date: 1865-1875

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 2353

Accession Number: 1991.370.1-.8

Pantry Box with Lid

One of a set of round wood pantry boxes, painted a blackish-green with red-yellow block lettering in red frame. Fitted lid secured with copper nails. Stackable nest; part of incomplete set.

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: copper (metal), nailing, painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 2354

Accession Number: 1991.371.1AB

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