Historic New England

Bonnet

Small, gray/green straw braid; trimmed with gray grosgrain ribbon and red cloth flowers; brim lined and trimmed with gray silk gauze; brim has wire support.

Date: 1875-1884

Maker: unknown

Material: braiding, gauze, cloth, stitching, silk (textile), straw (plant material)

GUSN: 29042

Accession Number: 1920.250

Small Scale with Weights in Case

Small balancing scale with weights in wooden case. Case bottom is lined with green wool. A corner of the interior is sectioned off to contain the weights. The case lid is hinged with staples and has a hook latch.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), metal, wool (textile), string (fiber product)

GUSN: 29043

Accession Number: 1920.253

Barrel

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 29044

Accession Number: 1920.255

Strap Hinge

Tapered strap with oval head at end. Barrel side only. Slightly twisted. Three nail holes and closed loop.

Date: 1730-1770

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 29045

Accession Number: 1920.256.9

Strap Hinge

Tapered strap. Spear head at end. Strap thickens at base of head. One wrought nail clinched, one riveted. Barrel side only. Bent out of plane of attachment at midpoint.

Date: 1700-1733

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 29046

Accession Number: 1920.256.10

Pintle

Forged two-piece construction. a) Tapered square bar, mortised clear through (from side) at far end. Round pin with blunted conical shape. b) Rectangular-shaped bar with round pin in circular head. Bar nicked with bites - for positive clinching. c+e) Round pin on square bar; turned under at end....

Date: 1734-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 29047

Accession Number: 1920.257A-E

Bag

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 29048

Accession Number: 1920.258

Pillowcase fragment

No description

Date: 1780-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: cross-stitching, stitching, hand weaving, linen (material), tabby (textile)

GUSN: 29049

Accession Number: 1920.259

Cloth Fragment

Irregular shaped section of natural ribbed linen; plain weave with two thread ribs.

Date: 1790-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: hand weaving, linen (material), tabby (textile)

GUSN: 29050

Accession Number: 1920.263

Inkwell

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 29051

Accession Number: 1920.264

Inkwell

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 29052

Accession Number: 1920.265

Case

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 29053

Accession Number: 1920.266

Game Board

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 29054

Accession Number: 1920.267

Portrait of Rev. Lemuel Willis

Portrait of Rev. Lemuel Willis, minister at Portsmouth NH 1852-1855.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 29055

Accession Number: 1920.270

Paper Dolls

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 29056

Accession Number: 1920.275

Picture

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 29057

Accession Number: 1920.276

Plate

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 29058

Accession Number: 1920.277

Cradle

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 29059

Accession Number: 1920.278A

Doll's Bedding

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 29060

Accession Number: 1920.278B

Chest of Drawers

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 29061

Accession Number: 1920.279

Picture

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: photographs

GUSN: 29062

Accession Number: 1920.280

Theorem Painting with figure of Lafayette

Theorem painting on ivory velvet; decorative lettering, floral wreath, surrounds a sunburst, eight stars, and a portrait og Lafayette.

Date: 1825

Maker: unknown

Material: velvet (fabric weave), watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 29063

Accession Number: 1920.281

Wine Glass

Small wine glass with ovoid bowl, plain stem, plain circular foot. Gilding pattern around top edge of glass bowl. Note affixed to bottom of foot.

Date: 1780-1790

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 29064

Accession Number: 1920.282

Eyeglasses

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 29065

Accession Number: 1920.283

Eyeglasses

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 29066

Accession Number: 1920.284

Commemorative Medal

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 29067

Accession Number: 1920.285

Cruet Set

Glass cruet set, stand with gold central handle and two cruets, one with a stopper. Etched arabesque decoration on stand and cruets.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 29069

Accession Number: 1920.351.1-.3AB

Cordial Glass

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 29070

Accession Number: 1920.351.4-7

Cordial Glass

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 29071

Accession Number: 1920.351.8-.11

Mirror

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 29072

Accession Number: 1920.355

Fan

Octagon-shaped fan with a gilt edge, painted flowers, and a carved wooden handle.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 29073

Accession Number: 1920.357

Fan

Octagon-shaped fan with a gilt edge, painted flowers, and a carved wooden handle.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 29074

Accession Number: 1920.358

Tray

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 29075

Accession Number: 1920.360

Plate

Small, round silver plate. Numerous marks on back.

Date: 1756-1783

Maker: Swan (Pewterer)

Material: silver (metal), plating (metal coating)

GUSN: 29076

Accession Number: 1920.362

Charger

Round pewter charger. "AB" and "1739" scratched into center of well.

Date: 1739

Maker: Ellis, Samuel (Pewterer)

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

GUSN: 29077

Accession Number: 1920.363

Charger

Large, round pewter charger with moderately deep well.

Date: 1850

Maker: Swan (Pewterer)

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

GUSN: 29078

Accession Number: 1920.364

Handle

Cut plate; incised handle; blackish paint.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: incising, iron (metal), painting (coating)

GUSN: 29079

Accession Number: 1920.379A

Bar

Flat bar with knob handle near midpoint. Riveted to rectangular fastening plate. Round head on bar with sudden taper to head.

Date: 1700-1725

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 29080

Accession Number: 1920.379B

Tool

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 29081

Accession Number: 1920.380

Trunk

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 29082

Accession Number: 1920.381

Foot Warmer

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 29083

Accession Number: 1920.383

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 29084

Accession Number: 1920.384

Coverlet

T-shaped, blue wool, white cotton, reversible; overall geometric design of "Pumpkin Seed" pattern; overlay of diamond gridwork. Hemmed top and bottom; selvage edges.

Date: 1800-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), weaving, piecing, textiles, wool (textile)

GUSN: 29085

Accession Number: 1920.385

Charger

Large round pewter charger. Large hole on side.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 29086

Accession Number: 1920.386

Plate

One of five small, round pewter plates with flat brim.

Date: 1800-1840

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 29087

Accession Number: 1920.387

Plate

Small, round pewter plates with flat brim. One of five. "Sasha" (?) scratched into rim.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 29088

Accession Number: 1920.388

Plate

Small, round pewter plates with flat brim. One of five. "Sasha" (?) scratched into rim.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 29089

Accession Number: 1920.389

Plate

One of five small, round pewter plates with flat brim.

Date: 1800-1840

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 29090

Accession Number: 1920.391

Sugar Bowl

Porcelain sugar bowl with molded lotus leaves and flowers covering the surface with scalloped foot. Glazed interior and foot. Lid has molded lotus leaves and flowers with flower shaped knop. Part of five piece set.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, molding (forming)

GUSN: 28936

Accession Number: 1920.55.5AB

Platter

Porcelain platter with trefoil-shape and relief molded border of lotus leaves, partially glazed. Part of five piece set.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: molding (forming), porcelain

GUSN: 28938

Accession Number: 1920.55.1

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