Historic New England

Fan

Black metal ring handle w/ pressed and carved black wood stays covered w/ sheer black gauze decorated w/ a variety of shiny black sequins.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, net (textile), sequins (spangles), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 25399

Accession Number: 1985.570

Fan

Twisted metal ring handle w/ black painted wooden stays. White paper fan w/ gray, brown and gilt bird motifs and Oriental landscape scenes.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, paper (fiber product), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 25400

Accession Number: 1985.571

Wood w/ painted 18th-century pastoral scene. Plain metal ring handle w/ blue painted wood stays and printed pastoral scene of ladies and gentlemen in 18th centruy garb, multi-colored. Buckram bound outer edges.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: balsa (wood), linen (material), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25401

Accession Number: 1985.572

Fan

Black metal ring handle w/ shaped black painted stays enclosed in black fabric w/ hand-painted pink, green and white floral motif.

Date: ca. 1925

Maker: unknown

Material: cloth, metal, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 25402

Accession Number: 1985.573

Fan

Black painted bamboo stays enclosed on both sides w/ heavy black paper painted in silver and gold w/ birds and Oriental motifs.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 25403

Accession Number: 1985.574

Fan

Silk cord and tassel attached to metal ring handle. Pierced and shaped ivory or celluloid stays have creamy white silk applied leaf forms w/ applied silver sequin decorations.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 25404

Accession Number: 1985.575

Fan

Shaped bamboo stays encased in thick red paper w/ painted and gilt orientalized decoration. Pencil inscription on stays reads, "M.E. Colman/ 121 Portland Street/ Boston."

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 25405

Accession Number: 1985.576

Fan

White w/ silver painted stays; applied white gauze fabric w/ painted floral decoration and applied silver sequin embellishment. Metal loop handle.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cloth, painting (coating), sequins (spangles), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 25406

Accession Number: 1985.577

Sleeves

Handsewn white sleeves. White linen band at top sewn to length of gauze which is gathered and sewn to lace cuffs. Button and loop closure (buttons missing).

Date: 1825-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), linen (material)

GUSN: 25407

Accession Number: 1985.578AB

Bonnet

Handsewn white cotton bonnet w/ ruffled front and botom edges. Two applied silk bows at top and 2 applied silk ties at front. Tightly gathered by hand throughout to form textured effect.

Date: 1815-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), linen (material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 25408

Accession Number: 1985.579

Chemise

White linen handsewn chemise with applied lace at arms and shoulders. Drawnwork at shoulders and across neck.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), linen (material)

GUSN: 25409

Accession Number: 1985.580

Chemise

Handsewn white linen chemise w/ applied lace at arms and shoulders and drawn work at shoulders; gussets.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), linen (material)

GUSN: 25410

Accession Number: 1985.581

Chemise

Handsewn white linen chemise w/ applied lace at arms, shoulders, gussets.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), linen (material)

GUSN: 25411

Accession Number: 1985.582

Cuff fragments

"Old thread lace." Two lengths of white lace w/ scalloped edge and diamond pattern. Probably once attached to cuffs.

Date: 1800-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 25412

Accession Number: 1985.583AB

Chemise

White linen handsewn chemise w/ applied lace trim at the arms, gussets. White work at shoulders.

Date: 1810-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), linen (material)

GUSN: 25413

Accession Number: 1985.584

Set of Buttons

Round button with raised top; gold colored."MIT" surrounded by circle of tiny stars on finely ribbed background. Stamped on reverse, "Waterbury Button Co./ Waterbury CON."

Date: 1860-1865

Maker: Waterbury Button Co. (Maker)

Material: metal

GUSN: 25414

Accession Number: 1985.585.1-11

Bracelet

Bracelet of coarse braided fiber; engraved metal clasp w/ central glass-topped ornament containing braided hair. "ELC COLMAN" engraved on rear.

Date: ca. 1875

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), hair, metal

GUSN: 25415

Accession Number: 1985.586

Pincushion

Cylindrical pin cushion; rounded ends are covered in brown velvet. One end swings open to reveal hollow interior. Central shaft is covered in brown leather with silk and felt interior for holding needles. Handmade.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 25416

Accession Number: 1985.587

Collar

White linen collar gathered at neck and sewn to linen tape. Outer edges hemmed w/ single band of faggoting.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 25417

Accession Number: 1985.588

Doily

White oval handknitted doily w/ shaped edges. Floral forms inside cartouche.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 25418

Accession Number: 1985.589

Needlework cross set

Perforated paper embroidered w/ white beads. Various cross shapes in Berlinwork.

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: beading (edging pattern), beading (process), Berlin woolwork, paper (fiber product), thread

GUSN: 25419

Accession Number: 1985.590A-E

Scarf

Hand-hemmed triangular scarf w/ a wood-grain print in brown and outlined in red.

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 25420

Accession Number: 1985.591

Scarf

Red silk scarf w/ fringed ends and elaborate woven floral and geometric forms.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 25421

Accession Number: 1985.592

Shovel

Wood D-shaped handle with demilune cutout handle. Tapered shaft partially wrapped with string with metal joint where shaft meets spade. Spade is rectangular and flat with wood end band and metal tip.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), oak (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 25072

Accession Number: 1985.325

Branding iron

Looped end to long tapered and facaded shaft. Rectangular base w/ "E.C." branding mark.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 25073

Accession Number: 1985.326

Sieve

Circular form w/ overlapping straight nailed seams and loosely woven splint sieve screen. Attached flap of muslin.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), splints (lighting devices)

GUSN: 25074

Accession Number: 1985.328

Sieve

Circular form w/ overlapping straight nailed seams and loosely woven splint sieve screen. Broken leather strap handle.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), splints (lighting devices)

GUSN: 25075

Accession Number: 1985.329

Branding iron

Loop end to long rounded shaft. Double cyma base w/ "MColeman" marked on flat end.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 25076

Accession Number: 1985.327

Sieve

Circular form w/ overlapping straight nailed seams and loosely woven splint sieve screen.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), splints (lighting devices)

GUSN: 25077

Accession Number: 1985.330

Condiment bottle

Colorless cylindrical body w/ slightly rounded basal edge w/ flat bottom w/ an unpolished pontil. Sharply indented shoulders w/ a wide cylindrical neck and mouth. Flat circular lid w/ a hollow flange, domed top and large circular knop.

Date: ca. 1825

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 25078

Accession Number: 1985.331

Mallet

Crudely carved cylindrical mallet head w/ hole bored down center to accomodate the cylindrical carved elongated handle.

Date: 1825-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 25079

Accession Number: 1985.332

Utensil box

Undecorated gray metal body w/ soldered and folded-under seams. Cylindrical body w/ slightly overhanging ends. Hinged lid encompasses entire length of cylinder. Hinged hasp closure. Two applied flat tin tabs at back w/ holes for hanging.

Date: 1825-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 25080

Accession Number: 1985.397

Basket

Circular form w/ swollen crosshatch woven sides.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: splints (lighting devices)

GUSN: 25081

Accession Number: 1985.614

Storage basket

Circular form w/ cross hatch weave in a pattern of four narrow splints and one thick green horizontal splint.

Date: 1790-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), splints (lighting devices)

GUSN: 25082

Accession Number: 1985.615

Bowl

Molded grey-white salt glazed stoneware body. Deep circular well w/ flat bottom and shallow footring. Slightly dished rim w/ bracket-scrolled molded edge (after a silver prototype).

Date: ca. 1760

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), salt glaze, stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 25083

Accession Number: 1928.672

Candlestick

Cylindrical shaft w/ round, slightly domed base. Shaped thumbpiece stamped "SHAW/BIRM."

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: sheet metal, iron (metal), tin (metal)

GUSN: 25084

Accession Number: 1934.2383

Basket

Wicker utility basket with woven bottom, plaited sides, and twisted handle.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: wicker

GUSN: 25085

Accession Number: 1941.132

Tavern table

Tavern table. Pine, maple. Overhanging rectangular pine top with bread board ends. Peg construction. Fitted onto a rectangular apron enclosing a single long drawer. Thin circular tapered legs with a spool turning at top and terminating in a spade foot.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 25086

Accession Number: 1963.123.1

Wall clock

Plain round molded frame enclosing white face w/ black Roman Numerals. Shaft has plain molding w/ black and gold striped eglomise insert. Base has similar eglomise panel w/ striped border and interior cartouche displaying interior pendulum.

Date: 1825-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), mahogany (wood), metal

GUSN: 25087

Accession Number: 1963.124

Set of side chairs

Set of Windsor rod-back side chairs w/ bamboo turned parts. Straight round top rail w/ parallel lower rail connected by three short rods. Round stiles flare out from seat to top rail and enclose seven flaring rods. Flat seat w/ shaped sides and incised and painted striping. Single stretchers on all ...

Date: 1804-1830

Maker: Daniel Abbott & Co. (Maker)

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

GUSN: 25088

Accession Number: 1963.126A-F

Tall case clock

Tall-case clock; no works or face. Flat molded cornice surmounts square opening for face. Straight case w/ door defined by simple rectangle of applied molding. Base molding on front only. Graining added later (reddish-brown glaze coat over yellow ochre background). Right side of clock painted black ...

Date: 1720-1780

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 25089

Accession Number: 1963.127

Drop-leaf Table

Drop-leaf table. Hard maple with cherry side rails. Rectangular top with semicircular drop leaves. Leaves fold out to form a round top. Top and leaves have ovolo-molded outer edge. Plain edges on skirt of leaves. Ogee arch molding on skirt of rectangular top. Top secured with wooden pins driv...

Date: 1740-1770

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), cherry (wood)

GUSN: 25090

Accession Number: 1963.128

Box

Demi-lune shaped box with leather strap hinged lid. Pine body covered with two layers of light blue wallpapers Pattern almost obliterated; appears to be a white block-printed floral swag. Brown paper lining.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25091

Accession Number: 1963.129

Jug

Bulbous circular body, tapering to a small circular flat bottom. Small cylindrical neck. Applied shaped handle w/ blue glaze decoration at handle juncture. Salt glazed. Hand thrown buff colored clay body.

Date: 1750-1780

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), salt glaze, stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 25092

Accession Number: 1963.130

Charger

Circular form w/ beaded edge and turned under lip. Shallow dished well. Marked "DP" on brim. "LONDON" marked on bottom. "__N__RCH/ __P__E LONDON" in cartouche.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 25093

Accession Number: 1963.131

Charger

Circular form w/ beaded edge and incised line. Dished rim and well. Indistinct mark on bottom.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 25094

Accession Number: 1963.132

Charger

Circular form with pronounced beaded edge and dished rim. Deeply dished well. No mark.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 25095

Accession Number: 1963.133

Charger

Circular form w/ beaded edge on narrow rim, deep cavetto.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 25096

Accession Number: 1963.134

Plate

Circular form w/ beaded pattern on shaped brim. Shallow dish. Indistinguishable mark on back.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 25097

Accession Number: 1963.135

Plate

Circular form w/ beaded edge and slightly dished well, marked "MM" on brim. Multiple markings on bottom (see file).

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 25098

Accession Number: 1963.136

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