Historic New England

Game

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30193

Accession Number: 1924.246

Lampshade and Protective Cover

Paper lampshade (.1) with panels held together by brown fabric. Natural fiber fringe. Each panel features pressed flowers in a cut-out oval covered with netting. A protective paper cover (.2) consisting of two panels of heavy paper tied together by ribbon.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30194

Accession Number: 1924.247.1-.2

Folding Fan

Folding fan; plain ivory sticks and guard; brocaded silk leaf with small red, olive green and blue spots; leaf backed with plain white silk; metal loop with mother of pearl rivets.

Date: 1880-1889

Maker: unknown

Material: brocading, ivory (tooth component), silk (textile)

GUSN: 30195

Accession Number: 1924.248

Ribbon

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 30196

Accession Number: 1924.249

Needlework

Embroidered edging made by Sarah Burroughs (Sisson) Higgins at age of 11 according to donor.

Date: 1827

Maker: Higgins, Sarah Burroughs (Sisson)

GUSN: 30197

Accession Number: 1924.251

Quilt

Quilt with pieced diamond blocks. Alternating rows of single patch calico to nine patch blocks. Bound, round edges with calico; tacked. Back of single piece striped cotton.

Date: 1875-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: calico, stitching, piecing, quilting, printing (process), rolling up, tacking, textiles

GUSN: 30198

Accession Number: 1924.353

Bottle

Brownish-orange rectangular-shaped glass bottle with molded hop and leaf motif below "1872."

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 30199

Accession Number: 1924.256

Chocolate Pot

Delftware chocolate pot with white glaze and polychrome floral decoration. Scroll-shaped handle with blue painted flowers and red scroll decoration.

Date: 1720-1750

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, painting (coating), glazing (coating), tin glaze

GUSN: 30200

Accession Number: 1924.257AB

Tieback

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 30201

Accession Number: 1924.258

Tieback

Large tieback with metal stem and molded glass face.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), metal

GUSN: 30202

Accession Number: 1924.259

Cup

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 30203

Accession Number: 1924.260

Saltcellar

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 30204

Accession Number: 1924.261

Basket

Small split bamboo sewing or trinket basket with cover.

Maker: unknown

Material: split bamboo

GUSN: 30205

Accession Number: 1924.927AB

Needlework Bookmark

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30206

Accession Number: 1924.268

Bookmark

Embroidered bookmark with picture of boy and a dog.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30207

Accession Number: 1924.930

Bookmark

Bookmark embroidered with picture of a cornucopia.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30208

Accession Number: 1924.931

Bookmark

Bookmark embroidered with picture of torch and arrows.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30209

Accession Number: 1924.932

Bookmark

Unfinished embroidered bookmark.

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 30210

Accession Number: 1924.933

Bottle

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 30211

Accession Number: 1924.277

Bottle

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 30212

Accession Number: 1924.278

Folding Fan

Folding fan; pierced ivory sticks and guard; leaf of tarnished silver-embossed paper; mother of pearl rivets.

Date: 1840-1849

Maker: unknown

Material: embossing, ivory (tooth component), paper (fiber product), piercing

GUSN: 30213

Accession Number: 1924.279

Carpet Sample

Narrow strip with one selvage side; other raw. One bound end in black wool. Polychromatic wool and dark hemp weft create narrow venetian stripes.

Date: 1800-1840

Maker: Kittredge, Grandmother (Maker)

Material: flatweaves, linen (material), wool (textile)

GUSN: 30214

Accession Number: 1924.280

Beadwork

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30215

Accession Number: 1924.282

Thread

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 30216

Accession Number: 1924.283

Carpetbag

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30217

Accession Number: 1924.285

Wall pocket

A Berlin work wallpocket in shades of red, white, and blue and adorned with cut steel beads and looped bead fringe.

Date: 1876-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: Berlin woolwork, cut steel, cotton (textile), cotton (fiber), beads (pierced objects), beading (process), beadwork

GUSN: 30218

Accession Number: 1924.286

Waistcoat

Black waistcoat; white lining; brown back; shawl collar; Five self-covered buttons; three pockets; darts at waist with leather lining at waist; buckle and tab back closure; single breasted.

Date: 1847

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, leather, padding (process), silk (textile), twill

GUSN: 30219

Accession Number: 1924.287

Pair of Stockings

Pale rose; ribbed bands; short.

Date: 1847

Maker: unknown

Material: machine knitting, silk (textile)

GUSN: 30220

Accession Number: 1924.288AB

Cap

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30222

Accession Number: 1924.290

Shirt

White; plain, broad neckline; short sleeves trimmed w/ lace; lace insert at shoulder; open shirt.

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: Lanza, Mary Ann Paddock (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, lace (needlework)

GUSN: 30223

Accession Number: 1924.292

Cap

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30224

Accession Number: 1924.293

Cap

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30225

Accession Number: 1924.294

Cap

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30226

Accession Number: 1924.298

Pair of Sleeves

Pair of embroidered cotton sleeves.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30227

Accession Number: 1924.310

Fan

This fan is constructed from an ivory-colored silk moiré leaf decorated with painted floral sprays in pastel colors on recto, single gilt floral spray on verso. Carved ivory sticks and guards set with silver and mirrors, mother-of-pearl washer, with brass ring and ivory-colored silk cord and tassel.

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), ivory (tooth component), moiré, painting (coating), silk (textile), silver (metal)

GUSN: 30228

Accession Number: 1924.323

Calling Card Case

Wood calling card case with a lift top. Inlaid ivory.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 30229

Accession Number: 1924.324

Needlecase and Pincushion

Berlin-work needlebook with floral motif; interior green and yellow striped silk lining; flannel needle pages; red pin and silk loop serve as book closure.

Date: 1847

Maker: Hatch, Mary Tappan (Maker)

Material: silk (textile), flannel

GUSN: 30230

Accession Number: 1924.325

Scarf

Pink wool twill; rectangular; copper embroidered border; large floral motif embroidered in copper silk with satin stitch and French knots at both ends; tied-on and knotted copper silk fringe at both ends.

Date: 1845-1860

Maker: Hatch, Mary Tappan (Maker)

GUSN: 30231

Accession Number: 1924.329

Flour Bag

Small light tan bag with unhemmed opening. Bottom corners are rounded. Both sides are stammped with green ink. Back side is various recipies for wheat groats. The front is a large G with writing inside 'G.B. &Co./ best/wheats/groats/ 10/ Pounds.'.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30232

Accession Number: 1924.331

Mug

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 30390

Accession Number: 1924.735

Salt Cellar

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 30391

Accession Number: 1924.737

Money Belt

Homespun, natural linen; eight compartments, each has flap with pearl button; 3 pronged brass buckle and strap closure; each compartment outlined with black (embroidered) straight stitch.

Date: 1849

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, hand sewing, handmade, spinning (textile process), hand spinning, linen (material)

GUSN: 30392

Accession Number: 1924.745

Stone

tag "747. Limestone from the Devil's Den, Newbury. 1st lime rock burned in Newburyport."

Date: ca. 1924

Maker: unknown

Material: limestone

GUSN: 30393

Accession Number: 1924.747.1-2

Stone

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: serpentine (mineral)

GUSN: 30394

Accession Number: 1924.748

Luncheon plate

Earthenware plate with blue-gray transfer-printed pattern "Venus" with select elements overglazed in red and green. Border of scrolls on horizontal striped ground. Central scene of canal framed by green arching trees with figures on left bank and large urn on right. Swans swim in the foreground, lar...

Date: 1834-1859

Maker: Podmore, Walker & Co. (Maker)

Material: earthenware, ironstone (pottery), overglazing, transfer printing, hand-painted

GUSN: 30395

Accession Number: 1924.749

Cup Plate

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 30398

Accession Number: 1924.752

PADLOCK

Tall, heart-shaped with brass (?) front; stamped on front. Key is stuck.

Date: ca. 1812

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal), stamping (forming)

GUSN: 30399

Accession Number: 1924.753.1

Padlock

Small, heart-shaped, with stamped keyhole cover; back has owner's name engraved.

Date: 1830-1837

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), engraving (printing process), iron (metal), stamping (forming), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 30400

Accession Number: 1924.753.2

Awl

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30401

Accession Number: 1924.756

Change Purse

Rectangular change purse with hinged metal frame, red cloth interior and sides of red leather covered with mother of pearl sides. The mother of pearl on the front side of the purse has decorative metal plates affixed to it, the central plate reads "Souvenir." Hinged clasp is stamped "Breveté."

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, leather, cloth, mother of pearl

GUSN: 30402

Accession Number: 1924.757

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