Historic New England

Sewing Bird

Cast iron sewing bird with a small brown pincushion on the back.

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 34158

Accession Number: 1931.1159

This fontange-type (scallop-shaped) fan shows carved and pierced ivory guards and cellulose sticks, with a white silk, tapered leaf embellished with painted flowers in pinks and blues on recto, backed with gauze. Ivory washer; celluloid ring.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), cellulose, gauze, ivory (tooth component), piercing, silk (textile)

GUSN: 34159

Accession Number: 1931.1161

Nightgown

Woman's white cotton short nightgown with a collar with a crocheted edge and long sleeves with a crocheted edge.

Date: 1840-1849

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 34160

Accession Number: 1931.1163

Chemise

Short chemise with short sleeves and squared collar with eyelet lace lining. At center of collar is a deep cut with a brass/copper button at the neckline. Neckline is very ruffled. At back of inside neckline is handwritten in ink 'L._.Whitting 1870'.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 34167

Accession Number: 1931.1167

Corset

Cream-colored cotton twill corset with shoulder straps. Corset front has center front pocket for busk (not extant) with no other shaping visible except for light cords set in center back to stabilize double row of metal grommets for lacing. Flanking the busk and centered over each breast is a slit, ...

Date: ca. 1830

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 34168

Accession Number: 1931.1168

Perseus' Buttons Set

Set of twenty metal buttons showing Perseus sitting on a rock and holding a shield in his left hand with a spear crossing over his body. The edges of the buttons are decorated with a crown of olive leaves.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 34169

Accession Number: 1931.1170

Table mat

Roughly square; cream cotton. Red wool, embroidered; Greek Key inner border and striped outer border. Fringed all around.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, textiles, weaving, wool (textile)

GUSN: 34170

Accession Number: 1931.1171A

Needlework

White stitching on cotton ground.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 34173

Accession Number: 1931.1178 A

Needlework

Red, black, gray, and tan floral motif on lavendar ground. Berlinwork.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 34174

Accession Number: 1931.1179B

Decanter

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 34175

Accession Number: 1931.1184

Box of Tea

Cardboard box of tea.

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard

GUSN: 34176

Accession Number: 1931.1186

Eyeglasses in Leather Case

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 34178

Accession Number: 1931.1191AB

Jagging Wheel

An ivory jagging wheel with carved accents.

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 34179

Accession Number: 1931.1195

Boot

Brown silk twill ankle boot; topstitching - no tape binding; scalloped edge side buttoning w/ 6 small brown buttons. Rounded square toe; 3" vamp extends to sides; center front & center back seam; sole has narrow waist; 1" black (stained) stacked heel; linen lining.

Date: 1855-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, leather, linen (material), silk (textile), twill

GUSN: 34181

Accession Number: 1931.1203

Shoes

A pair of white shoes bound with cream silk tape and accented with a purple velvet bow. Shoes have narrow elastic ties, rounded square toes, and a one inch wooden heel.

Date: 1855-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles, stitching, leather, silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 34182

Accession Number: 1931.1205AB

Shoes

White kid leather; ankle straps with one brass button; rosette with two buckles; shoe trimmed with cream silk tape; brown leather sole.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, leather

GUSN: 34183

Accession Number: 1931.1206AB

Pair of Boots

Pair of child's leather boots with red uppers and black patent foxing. Woven pull tabs attached to sides. Leather sole, stacked heel.

Date: 1868-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: patent leather, leather

GUSN: 34184

Accession Number: 1931.1207

Sailor Blouse

Blue woolen embroidered with flowers and U.S. flag motif in purples, cream, and beige. Sailor blouse: embroidered stars, etc. across upper front. Part of a suit.

Date: 1870

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, stitching, wool (textile)

GUSN: 34185

Accession Number: 1931.1208A

Plate

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 34186

Accession Number: 1931.1215

Vase

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 34187

Accession Number: 1931.1216

Cigarette Case

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 34188

Accession Number: 1931.1220

Fireplace Hook

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 34190

Accession Number: 1931.1223

Fireplace Hook

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 34191

Accession Number: 1931.1224

Teacup

Bell-shaped earthenware teacup with handle. Teacup is decorated with red transfer-print scene of two women gathering flowers beside or bringing flowers to an urn-on-pedestal. Waterway and cottage in the background. On the inner rim of the cup is a transfer-print border of flowers and fans.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 34192

Accession Number: 1931.1229

Salt Cellar

Squat circular base; white interior w/ pink lustre band; copper lustre exterior w/ pink/white band around body w/ pink lustre stylized "daisies."

Date: 1825-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: lusterware, copper (metal), earthenware, glazing (coating), luster (textile), tin (metal)

GUSN: 34193

Accession Number: 1931.1231

Molded Glass Plate

Molded, iridescent white glass plate. Possibly a butter dish missing dome cover. Scalloped edge. Underside of rim molded with bead swag. Base is molded with starburst.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), molding (forming)

GUSN: 34058

Accession Number: 1931.973

Tray

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 34059

Accession Number: 1931.974

Sealing Wax Set

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 34060

Accession Number: 1931.975A

Toilet Bottle

Bulbous white glass bottle with swirling polychrome stripes.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), blown glass

GUSN: 34061

Accession Number: 1931.982.4

Tongs

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 34062

Accession Number: 1931.982.3

Mustard Spoon

Silver mustard spoon. Fiddle handle with square shoulders and an oval bowl.

Date: 1815-1825

Maker: Moulton, William, 1772-1861 (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 34063

Accession Number: 1931.985

Pocket Knife

A hinged pocket knife with a mother of pearl handle and a pointed blade.

Maker: unknown

Material: mother of pearl, metal

GUSN: 34064

Accession Number: 1931.987

Needle Case

Round black needle case with a silver design.

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 34065

Accession Number: 1931.988

Napkin

Rectangular, off white linen damask with central rectangular panel with field of stylized maple leaves. Within border of star and escutcheon-like pattern; corner blocks with stars and romanesque-like border.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: damask, linen (material), textiles

GUSN: 34066

Accession Number: 1931.990

Collar

Very thin white collar.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 34067

Accession Number: 1931.993

Sewing Case

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 34068

Accession Number: 1931.995

Platter

Oval redware platter with looping lines of yellow slip and red-orange glaze. Impressed edge.

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, redware, slipware, impressing

GUSN: 34069

Accession Number: 1931.996

Plate

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 34070

Accession Number: 1931.997

Vase

Parian vase in the shape of an ear of corn.

Maker: unknown

Material: parian (porcelain)

GUSN: 34071

Accession Number: 1931.999

Vase

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 34072

Accession Number: 1931.1000

Cream Pitcher

Child-sized white porcelain cream pitcher with gold bands around body, base and rim. Gold-painted, scroll-shaped handle. Partial tea service of sugar bowl, cream pitcher, five plates, five saucers, and five cups.

Date: 1875

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, gilding

GUSN: 34089

Accession Number: 1931.1041.2

Sugar Bowl

Child-sized white porcelain sugar bowl, molded foliate handles, gold rim, and gold bands around body and base. Lid has foliate knop with gold accents and bands around knop and rim. Partial tea service of sugar bowl, cream pitcher, five plates, five saucers, and five cups.

Date: 1875

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, gilding

GUSN: 34090

Accession Number: 1931.1041.1AB

Shoe

Purple and black leather; ankle strap with one metal button; trimmed with brown tape; metal buckle; cotton and paper lining; brown leather sole.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, stitching, machine-made

GUSN: 34092

Accession Number: 1931.1042

Boot

Black patent leather toe w/ brown printed velvet upper w/ brass button/diagonal closure; tan tape trim; white lining; brown sole.

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, leather, linen (material), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 34093

Accession Number: 1931.1043

Alphabet Sampler

Alphabet Sampler. Small rectangle, cream colored linen ground. Polychromatic; brown, red, green; alphabets with rows separated by lines of brown cross stitch. Alphabets: #1 missing "J","U"; #2 "AYQWMWAWGVC"

Maker: unknown

Material: cross-stitching, embroidering, linen (material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 34094

Accession Number: 1931.1047

Alphabet Sampler

Alphabet sampler on ivory linen ground. Upper two-thirds worked in pale pink silk thread. Lower third worked in blue and green silk threads. Rows separated by lines of cross stitch. Alphabets: #1 missing "J", most letters repeated (AA,BB,...); #2 missing "J"; #3 complete. Numbers: "1-16".

Maker: Jackson, Mary W. (Embroiderer)

Material: cross-stitching, embroidering, linen (material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 34095

Accession Number: 1931.1048