Historic New England

Pillowcase

Rectangular, off white; single piece folded; narrow hemmed end with applied scalloped needle lace edging.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: crocheting, cross-stitching, stitching, lace (needlework), linen (material), needle lace, tabby (textile)

GUSN: 9450

Accession Number: 1936.88B

Pillowcase

Rectangular, fine linen; 1-1/2" wide hem at open end. Single piece, folded.

Date: 1825-1842

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, linen (material), weaving, machine-made, tabby (textile)

GUSN: 9451

Accession Number: 1935.1362B

Pillowcase

Rectangular, fine linen; single piece folded with 1-3/4" wide hem at open end.

Date: 1825-1842

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, linen (material), weaving, machine-made, tabby (textile)

GUSN: 9452

Accession Number: 1935.1361A

Pillowcase

Rectangular, fine linen; single piece folded with 1-3/4" wide hem at open end.

Date: 1825-1842

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, linen (material), weaving, machine-made, tabby (textile)

GUSN: 9453

Accession Number: 1935.1361B

Pillowcase

Rectangular, off white; single piece folded with selvage edge on open end; three pairs of tape ties.

Date: 1770-1830

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 9454

Accession Number: 1935.489B

Pillowcase

Rectangular, off white; single piece folded with selvage edged on open ends; three sets of tape ties.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 9455

Accession Number: 1935.490A

Pillowcase

Rectangular, off white; single piece folded with selvage edged on open ends; three sets of tape ties.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 9456

Accession Number: 1935.490B

Pillowcase

Rectangular, off white; pieced panel folded with narrow hemmed open end; three sets of tape ties.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 9457

Accession Number: 1935.491A

Pillowcase

Rectangular, off white; pieced panel folded with narrow hemmed open end; three sets of tape ties.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 9458

Accession Number: 1935.491B

Pillowcase

Rectangular, white; single piece folded with narrow hem at open end; two pair of tape ties.

Date: 1800-1840

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 9459

Accession Number: 1935.492

Pillowcase

Rectangular, off white; single piece folded; selvage open end edges; three sets of tape ties.

Date: 1770-1830

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 9460

Accession Number: 1935.493

Pillowcase

Rectangular, off white; single piece folded; narrow hem at three pairs of tape ties.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 9461

Accession Number: 1935.494

Pillowcase

Rectangular, off white; pieced panel folded; narrow hem at open end; three pairs of tape ties.

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, linen (material), piecing, tabby (textile)

GUSN: 9462

Accession Number: 1935.495

Pillowcase

Rectangular, off white; single piece folded with 1-3/8" wide hem at open end with drawnwork line at hem's base.

Maker: unknown

Material: drawn thread work, linen (material), tabby (textile)

GUSN: 9463

Accession Number: 1934.2762

Pillowcase

Rectangular, off white; single panel folded with narrow hemmed open ends.

Date: 1770-1830

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 9464

Accession Number: 1934.314B

Ruffled Pillowcase

Nearly square, white, fine linen. Top and bottom sewn together with 1-1/2" wide hem at open end; four buttons to close. Applied 2-1/2" wide ruffle all around. One of a pair.

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, linen (material), machine sewing (technique), weaving, tabby (textile)

GUSN: 9465

Accession Number: 1932.409A

Ruffled Pillowcase

Nearly square, white, fine linen. Top and bottom sewn together with 1-1/2" wide hem at open end; four buttons to close. Applied 2-1/2" wide ruffle all around.

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, linen (material), machine sewing (technique), tabby (textile)

GUSN: 9466

Accession Number: 1932.409B

Bolster Cover

Long, rectangular, white, fine linen. Single piece folded with 3" wide hemmed ends each with three button holes.

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, linen (material), tabby (textile)

GUSN: 9467

Accession Number: 1932.408

Pillowcase

Rectangular, off white, fine cotton; single piece folded with hemmed end; wreath with doves and hearts.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, weaving, machine-made, tabby (textile)

GUSN: 9468

Accession Number: 1928.380

Rectangular, off white, fine cotton; single piece folded; hemmed open end with narrow line of drawnwork; band of white embroidered floral loops of bullion and French knot stitches. Line of eleven openwork crosses.

Date: 1810-1812

Maker: Teale, Betsey (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), cross-stitching, drawn thread work, embroidering, weaving, machine-made, tabby (textile)

GUSN: 9469

Accession Number: 1917.599

Curtain panel

Rectangular, single piece panel, heavy cotton; printed three toned green and yellow "cross hatching" in painterly strokes. Hemmed edges and ends.

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: Waverly (Manufacturer)

Material: cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 9494

Accession Number: 1992.136A

Curtain panel

Rectangular, single piece panel, heavy cotton; printed three toned green and yellow "cross hatching" in painterly strokes. Hemmed edges and ends.

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: Waverly (Manufacturer)

Material: cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 9495

Accession Number: 1992.136B

Curtain panel

Rectangular, single piece panel, heavy cotton; printed wavy stripes in brown with white flecks; red and white with inner column of yellow features. Hemmed edges and ends.

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: Carlton (Manufacturer)

Material: cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 9496

Accession Number: 1992.135

Window valance

Natural linen. Printed imitation of mid-18th c. French fabric of undulating columns; floral sprigs in between. A) Shaped, ogee bottom; pieced panel with applied woven tape with wide heading with narrow fringe. Hooks on back top.

Date: 1900-1935

Maker: unknown

Material: fringe, linen (material), machine sewing (technique), weaving, piecing, tabby (textile)

GUSN: 9497

Accession Number: 1990.567A

Window curtain panel

Natural linen. Printed imitation of mid-18th c. French fabric of undulating columns; floral sprigs in between. B) Rectangular panel, seamed wide hem across top, lightly gathered; applied woven tape with wide heading and narrow fringe down one side and across bottom. Seventeen brass rings at top.

Date: 1900-1935

Maker: unknown

Material: fringe, linen (material), machine sewing (technique), weaving, piecing, tabby (textile)

GUSN: 9498

Accession Number: 1990.567B

Commemorative Saucer

Porcelain saucer with a scalloped rim with a gilded edge. It has a central design in black depicting the Garrison House (Spencer-Peirce-Little) in Newbury, MA.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, gilding, molding (forming), transfer printing

GUSN: 11899

Accession Number: 1986.105B

Fireback

A shaped crest with a scroll patterned border that encloses a sunburst, a leaping stag over a banner below, and rope border at the sides.

Date: 1734-1767

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 11900

Accession Number: 1986.106

Drop-Leaf Table

Drop-Leaf Table. Mahogany, pine secondary wood. Oblong top; two rectangular leaves with rounded corners. Straight skirt; single drawer with wooded knob. Rests on reel and rope-turned legs and round tapered feet.

Date: 1815-1835

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 11901

Accession Number: 1986.107

Dining Chair

Side chair, one of a pair. Poplar, ash, rush seat. Serpentine crest rail with flared ears over a vase-shaped splat and curved stiles. Trapezoidal rush seat. Baluster-turned front stretcher and double vase-turned side stretchers. Rests on block and baluster turned front legs.

Date: 1770-1790

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), painting (coating), poplar (wood), rush (material)

GUSN: 11902

Accession Number: 1986.108.2

Flax Wheel

The wheel is molded, with straight supports, turned maidens, distaff and uprights.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: brands, maple (wood), oak (wood)

GUSN: 11903

Accession Number: 1986.109

Candlestick

A cylindrical candle cup with a flat lip on an open twisted shaft and round base.

Date: 1900-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process)

GUSN: 11904

Accession Number: 1986.110.2

Hook

A twisted square shaft with an "eye" for hanging. It has a "fish hook" shaped tip and return.

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 11905

Accession Number: 1986.112

Lantern

In the shape of a lighthouse, it has a pierced conical top with a hanging loop. It has a octagonal molded glass shade, and a pierced metal base. It has been electrified - though it still has a pewter collared glass font in the base.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), molding (forming), pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 11906

Accession Number: 1986.113

Looking Glass

A rectangular gilt molded frame with a scroll and a corner and sides floral sprig decoration.

Date: 1825-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, pine (wood)

GUSN: 11907

Accession Number: 1986.115

Kimono

Tan cotton printed with large, overall pattern of blue geese; white cotton shawl collar printed with blue abstract star; long, very full sleeves; full-length; open front; no fastening.

Date: ca. 1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 11908

Accession Number: 1993.264

Looking Glass

Rectangular, gilt and gesso molded frame decorated with oak leaves, roping and hatching.

Date: 1800-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: gesso, gilding, glass (material), leaf (plant material), foliation (pattern), leaf (metal), pine (wood)

GUSN: 11909

Accession Number: 1986.116

Lantern

It has a bale handle with a spiral decoration on a round, and a stepped cap pierced with a circle motif. It has an open wire at the mid-section and the cylindrical base is pierced with a floral motif. It has a flared foot ring and it has been electrified, though it still has a glass fluid lamp in th...

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), punching (surface marking technique), stamping (forming)

GUSN: 11910

Accession Number: 1986.119

Women's Suit

Olive brown wool cape has small pointed collar; no fastening; lining of brown satin weave cotton; matching jacket has pointed collar; 6 silver metal buttons with embossed floral patterns, down center front; 5 slits in hem; long sleeves; hem faced with cotton; lining of glazed brown linen; cream cott...

Date: 1910-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embossing, glazing (coating), lace (needlework), linen (material), stitching, machine-made, metal, weaving, wool (textile), tin (metal)

GUSN: 11912

Accession Number: 1993.266

Dress

Black cotton; "shirtwaist" type; notched collar; center front placket, no front until hook and eye at waist; bodice gathered at waist center front and back; long narrow sleeves, tucked at elbow and cuffed at wrist; 4-gored skirt; center front placket with snap closure; 2 patch pockets at left and ri...

Date: ca. 1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 11916

Accession Number: 1993.270

Demitasse Saucer

The rounded saucer has a finely potted white ground hand painted with polychrome enamels in free form floral butterfly design with gilded edges. It has a cylindrical foot ring and gently sloping sides.

Date: 1875-1925

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, enameling, gilding, painting (image-making), hand-painted

GUSN: 11919

Accession Number: 1986.122B

Dress

Brown silk taffeta with woven satin medallion and stripe pattern; white net collar and insert at bodice, trimmed with lace ruffle; snap closure to waist; long sleeves with net lace cuffs; 5 pairs of ornamental covered buttons on bodice; hook and eye fastening at waist concealed under cummerbund; 2-t...

Date: ca. 1915

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), glazing (coating), lace (needlework), linen (material), net (textile), silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 11920

Accession Number: 1993.273

Boullion Saucer

A finely potted saucer, of simple round form with gently sloping sides and a straight foot rim. It has gilt rims and a neo-classical design of key fret on gilt above a brown lambrequin patern.

Date: 1905-1920

Maker: Cauldon Ltd. (Maker)

Material: bone china, enameling, gilding, porcelain

GUSN: 11923

Accession Number: 1986.125.2

Boullion Saucer

A finely potted saucer, of simple round form with gently sloping sides and a straight foot rim. It has gilt rims and a neo-classical design of key fret on gilt above a brown lambrequin patern.

Date: 1905-1920

Maker: Cauldon Ltd. (Maker)

Material: bone china, enameling, gilding, porcelain

GUSN: 11924

Accession Number: 1986.125.3

Dress/ Smock

White, olive and black woven plaid with vertical black bid's-track jacquard; broad neckline; body gathered all around to yoke; patch pockets at left and right; short sleeves; 4 mismatched buttons in cneter back placket; placket open to hem; unlined; cotton tape loop inside front yoke.

Date: 1910-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), jacquard, stitching, machine-made, weaving

GUSN: 11925

Accession Number: 1993.276

Sugar Bowl

Partial tea service. A sugar bowl with double bamboo-like handles, it flares inward at the bottom, with sides that slope in gently. It is stylized with chrysanthemums and cane work along the rim. It is decorated with red outlines and brown flowers on a cream ground.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: Avalon Faience (Maker)

Material: earthenware, enameling, gilding, lead glaze, molding (forming), painting (coating)

GUSN: 11930

Accession Number: 1986.127.2A

Sugar Bowl Lid

Partial tea service. A sugar bowl with a flat cover and a cylindrical flange and bamboo loop finial. It is stylized with chrysanthemums and cane work along the rim. It is decorated with red outlines and brown flowers on a cream ground.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: Avalon Faience (Maker)

Material: earthenware, enameling, gilding, lead glaze, molding (forming), painting (coating)

GUSN: 11931

Accession Number: 1986.127.2B

Pitcher

Partial tea service. A tall pitcher with sloping cylindrical sides, a simple "C" shape handle and a circular footring. It is stylized with chrysanthemums and cane work along the rim. It is decorated with red outlines and brown flowers on a cream ground.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: Avalon Faience (Maker)

Material: earthenware, enameling, gilding, lead glaze, molding (forming), painting (coating)

GUSN: 11932

Accession Number: 1986.127.3

Women's Two-Piece Suit

Bronze silk shantung; notched collar; velvet applique on upper collar; six large covered buttons concealed in front placket; slits at hem side seams; top-stitched seams; weighted hem; long sleeves, gathered at shoulder with two covered buttons at cuff; fully lined in cream silk twill. Matching skirt...

Date: 1904-1913

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, stitching, machine-made, cloth, silk (textile), taffeta, twill, velvet (fabric weave), wool (textile)

GUSN: 11934

Accession Number: 1993.280.1-.2

Sugar Bowl Lid

It has a domed cover with a cylindrical flange, loop finial and is transfer printed with a long floral spray.

Date: 1878-1891

Maker: Haviland, Charles Field, 1878-1891 (Maker)

Material: porcelain, enameling, gilding, painting (image-making), hand-painted, molding (forming)

GUSN: 11935

Accession Number: 1986.128.1B

Creamer

It has a bulbous body with an inward sloping shoulder, turning tinto a wide curved spout. It has a tall loop handle and it is transfer printed with a long floral spray.

Date: 1878-1891

Maker: Haviland, Charles Field, 1878-1891 (Maker)

Material: porcelain, enameling, gilding, painting (image-making), hand-painted, molding (forming)

GUSN: 11936

Accession Number: 1986.128.2

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