Historic New England

Religious relic

Berlinwork cross outline w/ interior linear patterns.

Date: 1825-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: beading (edging pattern), beading (process), Berlin woolwork, cardboard

GUSN: 25513

Accession Number: 1985.453

Belt

Marked "MC 1833." Multiple black and white designs throughout.

Date: 1833

Maker: unknown

Material: beading (edging pattern), beading (process), thread

GUSN: 25514

Accession Number: 1985.454

Seals box

Oval form w/ large flattened base w/ leaf motif cutout around periphery of oval. Small box w/ circular cutout holes outside of leaf border. Large flat lid has picture of hummingbird in center.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25515

Accession Number: 1985.455AB

Trinket box

Octagonal cream-colored box of cardboard covered w/ satin fabric and ribbon. Bow at top.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, satin

GUSN: 25516

Accession Number: 1985.456

Pillow

Down filled pillow. Cotton cover w/ blue and white stripes.

Date: 1870-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), down

GUSN: 25517

Accession Number: 1985.457

Shoes

Pair of black leather child's shoes w/ scalloped uppers, button side closing w/ six buttons; interior stamped "5M/8377."

Date: 1820-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 25518

Accession Number: 1985.458

Parasol

Black silk parasol with metal tip, shaft and spokes. Carved wooden handle.

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, silk (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 25519

Accession Number: 1985.459

Portable desk

Rectangular leatherette case; embossed and gilt decoration on top. Labeled, "Writing case." Brass fittings. Interior lined w/ deep blue paper and has calendar for 1855 pasted on lid.

Date: ca. 1855

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), leather, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 25520

Accession Number: 1985.460

Quilt

Pieced and quilted top. Squares of various multi-colored cotton prints. Back pieced in brown and white prints. Bound edges.

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 25521

Accession Number: 1985.461

Band of latticework on curved chair rail, stiles and flared hand rails. Snowshoe-shaped splat w/ open caned circular motif. Arms supported by three bent reeds which form arcade. Oval wooden seat frame w/ caned seat. Slightly flared legs w/ bracket supports enclosing circular insert of wickerwork.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: wicker, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 25522

Accession Number: 1985.462

Cradle

Extremely crude doll's cradle w/ no hood. Plain rockers, slightly rounded footboard and headboard. Evidence of red stain. Paper and textile fragments still on frame. Nailed construction throughout.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 25523

Accession Number: 1985.463

Arm chair

Bamboo-turned child's "Windsor" potty chair. Four splayed legs w/ single stretchers on all sides which support a slightly shaped rectangular seat w/ central round cutout. Plain dowel arm supports and arms. Two rear stiles enclose 4 dowels which support rectangular crest rail. Crest rail has stencile...

Date: 1825-1860

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 25524

Accession Number: 1985.464

Purse

Plaid silk bag w/ drawstring containing letter to Miss Elizabeth L. Coffin (1813-?), daughter of Edmund Coffin (1764-1825) and Lucy Kimball (?-1858). See file for transcription of letter.

Date: ca. 1827

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 25525

Accession Number: 1985.465

Chamber pot

White clay body. Circular form w/ bulbous body w/ tripartite motif. Stylized floral and scrolled reserves. Pronounced lip w/ cyma relief handle broken off. Blue transfer printed decoration.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, transfer printing

GUSN: 25526

Accession Number: 1985.466

Coverlet

Woven overshot design in blue, red and white. White linen warp w/ red and blue wool weft. Pattern consists of red and white, and blue and white horizontal stripes w/ checkered and diaper patterns. .1 and .2 meant to be sewn together to form a single coverlet.

Date: ca. 1820

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), wool (textile)

GUSN: 25527

Accession Number: 1985.467.1

Coverlet

Woven overshot design in blue, red and white. White linen warp w/ red and blue wool weft. Pattern consists of red and white, and blue and white horizontal stripes w/ checkered and diaper patterns. .1 and .2 meant to be sewn together to form a single coverlet.

Date: ca. 1820

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), wool (textile)

GUSN: 25528

Accession Number: 1985.467.2

Desk/ Chest

Rectangular form remnant of 17th century panelled chest. Panelled sides and back. Probably originally had handles and a hinged top. Front panel missing. Probably made into a desk in the 18th century.

Date: 1650-1700

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood)

GUSN: 25529

Accession Number: 1963.207

Four-poster bed

Faceted head posts w/ lamb's tongues; straight legs w/ applied mitred feet at footboard only. Top of headboard rounded.

Date: 1785-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 25530

Accession Number: 1977.68

Trunk

Rectangular form black lacquer foot locker w/ flat top and straight sides. 2 "C" shaped brass handles on ends and circular plate w/ pointed trifoil hasp w/ cutout circular hole. Covered w/ fitted white canvas cover.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas

GUSN: 25531

Accession Number: 1985.44

Steamer trunk

Rectangular wooden carcass covered w/ tooled leather. Flat hinged lid. Iron and wooden strapping labeled: "Moses Colman Byfield Mass."

Date: 1825-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 25532

Accession Number: 1985.45

Sewing machine

Cast iron sewing machine on rectangular wood table top w/ cast iron treadle base w/ elaborate decorative scroll work.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal), metal, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 25533

Accession Number: 1985.46

Trunk

Trunk. Leather, wood, metal. "MC" in brass studs on leather covered; metal bound corners; black and white polka dot paper lining. Label "AMOS TAPPAN...NEWBURYPORT." Moses Colman, m. Elizabeth L. Coffin in 1839.

Date: 1825-1850

Maker: Possibly Tappan, Amos (Maker)

Material: leather, metal, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 25534

Accession Number: 1985.47

Bed

Large round ball finials surmount ornately turned posts ending in small round turned feet. Headboard has shaped shoulders w/ large round crest rail w/ large knob turnings at each end. Rails stained red w/ iron fittings.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 25535

Accession Number: 1985.48

Spice box

Circular form w/ straight overlapping nailed sides. Box and lid married at a later date. Lid has single finger overlapping nailed joint.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 25537

Accession Number: 1985.51

Spice box

Circular form band box w/ straight overlapping nailed joints. Flat circular conforming top.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 25538

Accession Number: 1985.52

Photographic print

Photographically reproduced sepia tone print of a portrait. Features waist-length view of woman in religious habit w/ cloak drawn around front. Pasted onto oval paper backing w/ oval line borders.

Date: ca. 1890

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25539

Accession Number: 1985.53

Lithographic print

Lithograph of medieval port and ships gilt trim on white matting. Brown tape and white cardboard backing (passe' partout frame).

Date: 1820-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25540

Accession Number: 1985.54

Pincushion

Colorless body. Originally oil lamp base. Squared serpentine base with three basal steps. Molded tapering shaft ending in circular knop in cushion with red and maroon oak pattern and maroon fringe. Center hollow with pressed fluted pattern.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), wool (textile)

GUSN: 25541

Accession Number: 1985.55

Pastry cutter

Heart shaped w/ scalloped or crimped sides, interior divided by raised tulip motif.

Date: 1820-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal), floral patterns, flowers (plants), tulipwood (Brazilian, wood)

GUSN: 25542

Accession Number: 1985.57

Cooling rack

Rectangular form loosely braided wires attached to thicker wire supporting frame. Bottom "X" frame acts as support and stand.

Date: 1820-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 25543

Accession Number: 1985.56

Pastry cutter

Circular form w/ scalloped or crimped edge and flat top; "D" shaped flat turned out edges on top.

Date: 1820-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 25544

Accession Number: 1985.58

Biscuit cutter

Circular form w/ straight sides and hole cut out of center. "D" shaped flat handle w/ reeded edges, 2 small air holes in bottom.

Date: 1820-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 25545

Accession Number: 1985.60

Biscuit cutter

Circular form w/ straight sides and flat top w/ 3 small holes, probably for missing handle.

Date: 1820-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 25546

Accession Number: 1985.61

Plate

Flat top circular form w/ slightly canted sides and turned outward edge.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 25547

Accession Number: 1985.62.1

Plate

Flat top circular form w/ slightly canted sides and turned outward edge.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 25548

Accession Number: 1985.62.2

Plate

Flat top circular form w/ slightly canted sides and turned outward edge.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 25549

Accession Number: 1985.62.3

Plate

Flat top circular form w/ slightly canted sides and turned outward edge.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 25550

Accession Number: 1985.62.4

Juice reamer

A)Base: circular form w/ straight sides and slight spout at edge. Interior domed w/ ridges running down from center. B) Top: tapered handle which turns at right angle into flat shaft, joins conforming dome shaped lid w/ raised hollow knop. Underside has conforming hollow dome w/ ridges running down...

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), white metal

GUSN: 25551

Accession Number: 1985.63AB

Grater

Flat squared bail handle above canted demilune grating surface w/ 2 braces on back.

Date: 1830-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 25552

Accession Number: 1985.64

Sheet

White linen sheet consisting of two lengths seamed together and hemmed at each end. Selvedge on two long sides.

Date: 1800-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 25351

Accession Number: 1985.471

Sheet

Coarse white linen sheet consisting of two lengths of cloth seamed together and hemmed at each end. Selvedge on two long sides.

Date: 1790-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 25352

Accession Number: 1985.472

Friendship Quilt

Friendship or signature quilt. Various cotton prints pieced and outline quilted in "Ohio Star" pattern. Central block contains ink inscription from various women who contributed squares. Dated 1845 and 1846. White linen backing and bound edges.

Date: 1846

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), linen (material)

GUSN: 25353

Accession Number: 1985.473

Christening jacket

Silk christening jacket w/ stand-up collar and twisted silk cord trim. Two wooden buttons at rear. Attached tyewritten note reads: "Christening cap and satin jacket (1810.) Parents: Edmund Coffin and Lucy Kimball Coffin."

Date: ca. 1810

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), silk (textile)

GUSN: 25354

Accession Number: 1985.481.1

Christening cap

Cotton mull cap w/ whitework embroidery and lace trim. Plain mull ties. Some drawnwork in petals of floral motif. Attached tyewritten note reads: "Christening cap and satin jacket (1810.) Parents: Edmund Coffin and Lucy Kimball Coffin."

Date: ca. 1810

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), silk (textile)

GUSN: 25355

Accession Number: 1985.481.2

Coaster

Perforated silver gilt paper cross-stitched w/ wool yarn of various colors.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), wool (textile)

GUSN: 25356

Accession Number: 1985.489

Lacemaking equipment

Cardboard box containing lacemaker's pillow made of cotton print stuffed w/ straw. Cotton print bag of bobbins (mostly bamboo). Paper lace patterns.

Date: 1830-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, cloth, straw (plant material)

GUSN: 25357

Accession Number: 1985.490

Scrapbook

Handmade booklet of child's exercises in crafts and art. Colorwheels, sewing blocks, woven paper, etc. Mounted on sheets of black construction paper.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25358

Accession Number: 1985.491

Table easel

Thick, machine-stamped metal wire, shaped to form a standing frame for display of pictures or objects.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), metal

GUSN: 25359

Accession Number: 1985.492

Padlock

C-shaped brass padlock w/ hinged clasp. Lock stamped "Womer & Co. 1/2". Key in lock.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: Womer & Co. (Maker)

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 25360

Accession Number: 1985.493A-C

Cinderella in the Kitchen

"Cinderella in the kitchen" stamped at top of decorated metal plaque depicting young girl in the kitchen, surrounded by birds and cooking utensils.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 25361

Accession Number: 1985.494

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