Historic New England

Tureen

Blue transfer printed tureen. Floral border surrounds cover and rim. Landscape scenes adorn body and cover. Scroll molded handles. Foliate molded finial.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, transfer printing

GUSN: 33846

Accession Number: 1931.175AB

Ribbon

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 33850

Accession Number: 1931.182B

Ladle

White glazed porcelain ladle with gold trim on handle and bowl.

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, gilding

GUSN: 33851

Accession Number: 1931.189

Knife Rest

Pearlware knife rest with blue and yellow diamond-shaped pattern on triangular body with two triangular ends.

Date: 1850-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: pearlware, glazing (coating)

GUSN: 33853

Accession Number: 1931.193

Tall, red glass vase with circular foot, heavy bulbous body that tapers to neck and flares to lip. Five frosted glass bands with two painted white floral bands and remnants of gilt bands at rim, bracketing the frosted glass bands, and Greek key pattern around shoulder decorate the vase.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), gilding, frosting

GUSN: 33854

Accession Number: 1931.194

Goblet

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 33855

Accession Number: 1931.195

Goblet

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 33856

Accession Number: 1931.196

Card Case

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 33857

Accession Number: 1931.197AB

Napkin Ring

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 33858

Accession Number: 1931.198

Paperweight

Pressed glass paperweight. Molded to mimic Cinderella's slipper.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 33859

Accession Number: 1931.199

Figurine

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 33861

Accession Number: 1931.222

Nightgown

Three-quarter length sleeve cotton nightgown with lace bib and trimmed sleeves, and pink ribbons on collar and sleeves.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 33862

Accession Number: 1931.223

Photograph

View of a large leafy tree in a park-like setting, its trunk circled by a wrought iron fence which is surrounded by people.

Date: 1858

Maker: unknown

Material: albumen (egg white)

GUSN: 33863

Accession Number: 1931.235

Purse

Blue purse with metal beaded pattern, two silver-colored rings surrounding the purse, with six beaded tassles on the bottom.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 33864

Accession Number: 1931.238

Purse

Tan and blue woven purse; silver beaded design; white lining; silver tassels on the bottom and sides; metal clasp and chain handle.

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 33865

Accession Number: 1931.240

Cruet Stand

Silver cruet stand with wooden base, molded decoration of branches and grape vines.

Date: 1849

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 33867

Accession Number: 1931.250.1

Pitcher

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 33869

Accession Number: 1931.252

Print

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 33872

Accession Number: 1931.264

Portrait of Samuel Wells

Half-length portrait of Samuel Wells, governor of Maine, in black coat with white collar.

Date: 1883

Maker: Butler, George B. Jr. (Artist)

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 33873

Accession Number: 1931.268

Container

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 33874

Accession Number: 1931.269AB

Jug

Small jug with black glaze and applied strap handle.

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 33875

Accession Number: 1931.271

Jug

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 33876

Accession Number: 1931.272

Bottle

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 33877

Accession Number: 1931.273

Bottle

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 33879

Accession Number: 1931.275

Bottle

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 33880

Accession Number: 1931.276

Waistcoat

Ivory colored waistcoat with lavender motif; white lining and back; high collar with small notch; Two handsewn eyes at back of collar with lacing; six self covered buttons; one pair linen ties with three pairs brass eyes, laced at back.

Date: 1835-1845

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 33621

Accession Number: 1930.1226

Gown

Pink taffeta with red velvet trim and panels; Bodice A - basque style standing band collar; lace yoke at front; silk gauze smocking at collar and center front; velvet inserted below gauze to hem of bodice along center front; long sleeves with "slits" revealing silk gauze; two self-bows and lace cove...

Date: 1875-1880

Maker: Worth, Charles Frederick, Mr. (Maker)

Material: feather (material), gauze, silk (textile), taffeta, velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 33622

Accession Number: 1930.1230AB

Dress

Woman's dress made from cream-colored silk satin. the bodice has a broad, V-shaped neckline with piping and short sleeves. The neckline and right sleeve are trimmed with floral lace. Princess seams at back with satin piping. Soft V-shaped waist with smocking all-around. Hem has deep band of net w...

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 33624

Accession Number: 1930.1235

Pair of Shoes

Cream silk damask with geometric floral pattern; brocaded with silver metallic thread at toe & sides; pink satin crossover straps; heel covered with pink satin. Pink trim around seams; pointed tongue & straps; tongue & inner sole lined with natural linen; sides lined with white kid leather; brown le...

Date: 1770-1790

Maker: unknown

Material: brocading, damask, stitching, leather, linen (material), thread, metallic (color attribute), satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 33625

Accession Number: 1930.1237A-B

Child's Bonnet

Child's bonnet in brown velvet with brim and crown trimmed in green and cream embroidered silk ribbon. Brown velvet ties and cream silk lining.

Date: 1890-1893

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 33626

Accession Number: 1930.1240

Dress

Grey satin, squared neckline trimmed with band of white net embroidered in silver & gold metallic thread - flower enclosed in circular medallion; same embroidered band at cuffs of short silk sleeves with tulle; 3 pleats at shoulders gathered in front and back to panel; embroidered with white silk (l...

Date: 1909-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, thread, metallic (color attribute), satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 33627

Accession Number: 1930.1243

Portrait of Isabelle Beath (1832-1920)

Bust-length portrait of Isabelle Beath (1832-1920) with hair in bun, in black dress. Daughter of John and Lydia (Harrington) Beath of Boston.

Date: 1830-1835

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 33628

Accession Number: 1930.1249

Hat

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 33629

Accession Number: 1930.1250

Child's Hat

Child's black felt hat, narrow turned up brim, trimmed with black and gold, black cotton ribbon with purple edge, and a light blue silk button on top.

Maker: unknown

Material: felt (textile), silk (fiber), ribbon (material)

GUSN: 33630

Accession Number: 1930.1251

Straw Hat

Brown and natural colored straw hat with deep round crown, narrow brim trimmed with brown silk band and bow, and tan leather sweatband.

Date: 1884-1888

Maker: unknown

Material: braiding, stitching, straw (plant material)

GUSN: 33631

Accession Number: 1930.1256

Hat

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 33632

Accession Number: 1930.1254

Hat

Child's straw hat with an oval shape, rounded crown, and upturned brim. Woven from whole flattened straw rather than coiled braids. Hatband and brim edging of dark brown cotton stitched in place by machine. Paper tag with ink inscription attached with metal brad to outer brim.

Maker: unknown

Material: straw (plant material), cotton (textile)

GUSN: 33633

Accession Number: 1930.1255

Hat

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 33634

Accession Number: 1930.1258

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 33637

Accession Number: 1930.1262

Child's Dress

Child's dress of white cotton in a woven check pattern with bands of eyelet from neckline to hem at front; same eyelet on capped sleeves; neckline and sleeves with scalloped edge; drawstring neckline. Shaped with an attached sash at side seams that ties in back.

Date: 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), dimity

GUSN: 33638

Accession Number: 1930.1264

Child's Dress

White printed with a red coral pattern; drawstring neckline; short ruffled sleeves; shirred bodice; high waistband with a skirt gathered all around; drawstring waist and one tuck at hem.

Date: 1845-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 33639

Accession Number: 1930.1265