Historic New England

Cloth Fragment

Blue and purple grape-patterned fabric.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38788

Accession Number: 1936.851

Purse

Tan cotton purse with multicolored wool stitched leaf pattern. Red and orange stitched wool trim. Multicolored wool tassels for drawstring.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), wool (hair)

GUSN: 38789

Accession Number: 1936.852

Handbag

Cream and pink silk and cotton with floral embroidered lace at top and silk ribbon drawstring.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), silk (fiber)

GUSN: 38790

Accession Number: 1936.853

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 38791

Accession Number: 1936.854

Needle Case and Pincushion

Needlebook with perforated cardboard covers; bird designs on both sides; purple silk inside cushion and natural flannel for needles.

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), cardboard

GUSN: 38792

Accession Number: 1936.856

Pin Cushion

Round pin ball with cream colored fabric and green beaded decoration.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38793

Accession Number: 1936.857

Pocket Watch

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38794

Accession Number: 1936.858

Pincushion

Hat-shaped pincushion; brown silk with blue ribbon trim.

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 38795

Accession Number: 1936.860

Sewing Kit

Black felt needle case shaped like a hand and a sleeve with pink stitching.

Maker: unknown

Material: felt (textile)

GUSN: 38796

Accession Number: 1936.861

Beaker

Cylindrical pewter beaker with flared rim, incised bands below rim and near base.

Date: 1825-1850

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 38798

Accession Number: 1936.869

Hourglass

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38799

Accession Number: 1936.870

Sewing Bird

This bird-shaped sewing clamp has a round, red velvet pincushion mounted on its post. The post and table clamp were cast with a foliate motif.

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 38801

Accession Number: 1936.872

Thimble

Metal thimble.

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 38802

Accession Number: 1936.874

Thimble

Metal thimble.

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 38803

Accession Number: 1936.875

Thimble

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 38804

Accession Number: 1936.876

Thimble

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 38805

Accession Number: 1936.877

Small Scale and Weights in Case

Small scale and weights in wooden, hinged box with latch. Measurement conversions are written in pencil on a piece of paper affixed to the inside of the box cover.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 38806

Accession Number: 1936.883A-I

Napkin Ring

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38807

Accession Number: 1936.886

Button

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38808

Accession Number: 1936.887

Button

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 38823

Accession Number: 1936.902

Vest

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38824

Accession Number: 1936.904

Cloth Fragment

Black felt fabric.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38825

Accession Number: 1936.905

Bandana

Mustard plain weave tie-dyed with bands of white circles; hemmed all around.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 38826

Accession Number: 1936.906

Fragment

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 38827

Accession Number: 1936.909

Kerchief

Green, purple, and white design.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38828

Accession Number: 1936.911

Paper Doll

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38829

Accession Number: 1936.912

Paper Doll

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38830

Accession Number: 1936.914

Bureau scarf

Beige linen. Red cotton embroidered picture at center of bird flying to nest on pine branch; partially encompassed by double circle. Open work band 2" above bottom. Knotted self fringe at bottom.

Date: 1885-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, linen (material), openwork, satin, textiles

GUSN: 38831

Accession Number: 1936.922

Child's Dress

White; small woven check pattern; capped sleeves trimmed with two rows of eyelet; plain neckline; eyelet waistband of intertwining garland; drawstring neckline.

Date: ca. 1858

Maker: Washburn, Hanna L. R. (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), dimity, stitching

GUSN: 38832

Accession Number: 1936.932

Long; white; bodice has front "V" panel of bands of scalloped edged eyelet; same eyelet at waistband; double capped sleeves with scalloped edge; shirred back; cartridge pleated waist; drawstring at neckline; drawstring at waist is missing.

Date: ca. 1858

Maker: Washburn, Hanna L. R. (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 38833

Accession Number: 1936.933

Cap

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38834

Accession Number: 1936.934A

Pillowcase

Rectangular, off white; single piece folded with 5/8" wide hem at open end.

Date: 1820-1845

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 38835

Accession Number: 1936.938

Chair

Empire style chair with slat back, caned seat, and sable legs. Boldly grained.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38836

Accession Number: 1936.945

Rocking Chair

Rocking chair. Ladderback form. Oak or ash seat rails and rockers, maple posts, stretchers, and arms. Five slats, ovoid finials. Old but not original splint seat. Paired incised lines on legs and stiles.

Date: 1780-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), oak (wood), rush (material)

GUSN: 38837

Accession Number: 1936.948

Candlestick

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 38838

Accession Number: 1936.950A

Needlework Bookmark

Embroidery on Bristol board with pierced image of mother and child on a red ribbon; inscription: "Sweet Home".

Date: c. 1850

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38680

Accession Number: 1936.627

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