Historic New England

Alphabet Sampler

Alphabet Sampler. Vertical rectangle, ivory linen ground. Alphabets in top half, a cross surrounded by flowers below. Three alphabets: #1 missing "S","T","U", #2 missing "Y","Z", #3 missing "N-Q", "V-,Z"; cross stitch, star stitch, satin stitch

Date: 1843

Maker: Patterson, Mary, 1832- (Embroiderer)

Material: cross-stitching, embroidering, linen (material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 40216

Accession Number: 1939.231

Alphabet/Pictorial Sampler

Alphabet/Pictorial Sampler. Vertical rectangle, ivory linen ground. Alphabets at top. Large scale potted flowers flanked by trees and birds below. Green and white heart in lower right corner. Alphabets: #1-complete, #2-complete, #3-missing "J", #4-"A-U"; Numbers: "1-13"; cross stitch, eyelet hole, ...

Date: 1834

Maker: Patterson, Lydia, 1823- (Embroiderer)

Material: cross-stitching, embroidering, linen (material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 40217

Accession Number: 1939.232

Kettle

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 40218

Accession Number: 1939.237

Jug

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 40220

Accession Number: 1939.240

Tablespoon

Silver tablespoon with a downturned oval handle and a pointed oval bowl.

Date: 1800-1810

Maker: Possibly Fowle, John H. (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 40221

Accession Number: 1939.244

Snuff Box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: papier mâché

GUSN: 40222

Accession Number: 1939.245AB

Lorgnette

Brass lorgnette with a chain. Rectangular lenses and an x bridge. Floral design.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 40223

Accession Number: 1939.248

Tea bowl and saucer

Border: band of orange loops with tassels (inside bowl and saucer); central decoration: enamel rosebud with forget-me-not (in well of saucer and on exterior of bowl); bowl also has tiny rosette, exterior.

Date: 1780-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: enameling, painting (coating), porcelain

GUSN: 40224

Accession Number: 1939.251AB

Watercolor Painting

No description

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 40226

Accession Number: 1939.259

Metal Pitcher

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 40228

Accession Number: 1939.274

Slipcover

Wide-wale brown corduroy.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40230

Accession Number: 1939.277

Bedspread

White ground; central medallion of expanding eight-point star; surrounded by intricate floral vine with flowers, leaves, grapes. Border of alternating eight-point stars and bullion-like shells. Vine effect produced by cotton cording; leaves, flowers, etc. by batting.

Date: 1830

Maker: Brewster, Elisha, Mrs. (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, quilting, whitework

GUSN: 40231

Accession Number: 1939.278

Bell

Brass bell-wood handle. Possibly school bell. (Handle missing).

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 40232

Accession Number: 1939.281

Plate

Cobalt blue enamel border with gold grape vine; central decoration blue and gold flower spray with smaller sprigs; cup straight-sided with ear-shaped handle with traces of gold paint on spine.

Date: 1810-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: enameling, painting (coating), porcelain, underglazing

GUSN: 40233

Accession Number: 1939.285

Saucer

Blue transfer-printed pearlware saucer. Floral and scroll border surrounds a central coastal scene featuring a gondola and a mansion.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, transfer printing

GUSN: 40234

Accession Number: 1939.295.2

Teapot

Teapot with a lozenge-shaped base; spiral body with pointed crenellated collar; flat ear-shaped handle; ribbed spout; red edges; pink lattice and flower border; pink and green rose sprays on body; missing cover.

Women's dress ensemble

A=Overskirt; B=Skirt; C=Dress Bodice; D=Day Bodice; E=Belt/Sash. Blue & gold pinstripe taffeta w/ blue taffeta ruching, ribbons & panel. A=Overskirt - blue & gold pinstripe w/ blue ruching at sides & along hem; 2 large blue bows; open at front & back w/ hook & eye closure. B=Skirt - Front panel of...

Date: ca. 1867

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, turning (shaping process), machine-made, silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 40249

Accession Number: 1939.319A-E

Framed Floral Bouquet

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 40250

Accession Number: 1939.325

Toy Piano

Doll's upright piano; and stool with red leather seat, yellow fringe. One leg on stool broken off and a make shift attached.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40262

Accession Number: 1939.345A

Windsor Chair

Black; painted; bow-back

Date: 1790-1805

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 40267

Accession Number: 1939.353

Corner Cupboard

Cupboard with canted corners; four arched panels with inlay; molded top, bottom, sides; three shaped shelves.

Date: 1700-1725

Maker: unknown

Material: inlay (process), oak (wood)

GUSN: 40268

Accession Number: 1939.355

Ginger jar

Blue handpainted ginger jar (a) missing cover (b). Figure with fishing rod.

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, glazing (coating), hand-painted

GUSN: 40271

Accession Number: 1939.369A

Pitcher

Squat body w/ copper lustre rococo ear-shaped handle; pointy spout; beading around rim in relief; narrow bands flanking white band around mid-section w/ overglaze enamel blue, red and pink floral vine and green leaves.

Date: 1825-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: lusterware, copper (metal), earthenware, glazing (coating), overglazing, tin (metal)

GUSN: 40272

Accession Number: 1939.370

Mustard Spoon

Silver mustard spoon. Fiddle handle with rounded shoulders and an oval bowl.

Date: 1830-1840

Maker: Holden, John Jr., 1830-1850 (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 40779

Accession Number: 1940.942

Alphabet Sampler

Alphabet Sampler. Vertical rectangle. Rows separated by cross stitch. Cross stitch border. Small trees at lower right. Natural linen ground. Polychromatic. Alphabets: #1 - complete, #2 - complete, #3 - missing "J"; Numbers: "1-12"; cross stitch, satin stitch

Date: 1814

Maker: Hall, Lydia, 1802- (Embroiderer)

Material: cross-stitching, embroidering, linen (material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 40781

Accession Number: 1940.952

Figurine

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 40783

Accession Number: 1940.969B

Rogers Group Sculpture - The Favored Scholar

Reproduction of the John Rogers sculpture.

Maker: Rogers, John (Artist)

Material: plaster

GUSN: 40784

Accession Number: 1940.970

Infant's Cap

Cream sheer (mull); embroidered--at front with band of starburst flowers and leaves; band of lace with heart shape motif; back has small crosses allover with second band of lace; back is circular section embroidered with small crosses; two silk loops.

Date: ca. 1845

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, stitching

GUSN: 40785

Accession Number: 1940.971

Small Bookcase

This square wooden box has three hinged drop-down drawers. Each individual drawer is labeled and has a circular pull. Invented and patented by R.L. Dodge.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), metal

GUSN: 40786

Accession Number: 1940.972

Nightgown

White long-sleeved cotton nightgown with geometric lace and knife pleating bands extending from lace trim collar to trim of skirt. Front full button opening.

Date: 1875-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 40787

Accession Number: 1940.974

Map

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40789

Accession Number: 1940.987

Political Pin

Red, white, and blue pin stating, "No Fourth Term Either", written in blue capital letters. A small piece of paper is attached to the back of the pin.

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 40790

Accession Number: 1940.990

Petticoat

White cotton; 1850's hand embroidered eyelet hem gathered to 5" yoke.

Date: 1893-1908

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 40791

Accession Number: 1940.994

Teapot

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 40792

Accession Number: 1940.995AB

Sampler

Verse sampler; squarish, ivory linen ground; wide red and green floral border; worked entirely in cross stitch; silk and wool thread; flower and vase motifs on outer edges within border, and in the center; small animal motifs at the lower edge; wood frame with gold gilt molding at center; under glas...

Date: 1835-1836

Maker: Johnston, Isabella, 1828- (Embroiderer)

Material: cross stitch, embroidery (visual works), linen (material), silk (fiber), wool (textile)

GUSN: 40793

Accession Number: 1940.996

Notebook

Small ivory writing tablet with stamped days of the week (Monday-Saturday), silver colored metal clasp and un-monogrammed shield shape on front.

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 40794

Accession Number: 1940.998

Card Case

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40795

Accession Number: 1940.999AB

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