Historic New England

Snuff Box

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30617

Accession Number: 1925.379

Toothbrush

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 30618

Accession Number: 1925.380

Vial

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 30619

Accession Number: 1925.382

Collar

Cream milkweed sewn on in rows over linen foundation.

Date: 1825-1830

Maker: Thompson, Lucia C. (Maker)

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 30620

Accession Number: 1925.388

1) Lock: iron box and works. Rising latch bolt (partial bevel) is knob-operated from both sides via square spindle. Deadbolt (1" x 1/2" x ?" long) is key-operated both sides. 2) Striker: brass strike plate. Two bolts. Fastened with two countersunk screws. Yellow paint.

Date: 1830-1837

Maker: Young and Company (Patent holder)

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

GUSN: 30621

Accession Number: 1925.389.1-2

Doorknob

White porcelain knob with iron base set-screwed on square iron spindle.

Date: 1830-1837

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), porcelain

GUSN: 30622

Accession Number: 1925.389.3

Inkwell

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 30623

Accession Number: 1925.391

Inkwell

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 30624

Accession Number: 1925.392

Clasp

Metal clasps and chain used to hold skirts from the ground.

Date: 1875

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 30625

Accession Number: 1925.398

Coverlet

Reversible coverlet of blue wool and white cotton. Overall geometric pattern of repeating large scale wheels with crosses in center. Overlay pattern of diamond gridwork and blocks with crosses inside at intersection. Hemmed top. Applied border at sides and bottom, double round leno twist with fringe...

Date: 1780-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), drawn thread work, fringe, gauze, weaving, piecing, wool (textile)

GUSN: 30626

Accession Number: 1925.401

Hood

Gray silk strie'; five drawstring casings: brim has ruffle and blue silk ribbon drawstring; the others are linen drawstrings; quilted with thin batting; crown is a round insert, gathered all around, and quilted with star pattern; neck ruffle is rectangular shape, not gathered, and has thin batting; ...

Date: 1800-1815

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), quilting, silk (textile)

GUSN: 30627

Accession Number: 1925.402

Toy Bed

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 30628

Accession Number: 1925.403B

Doll's Bedding

Piece of fabric with elaborate purple-brown garden design.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30629

Accession Number: 1925.403A

Candlesnuffer

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 30630

Accession Number: 1925.404

Pot

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 30631

Accession Number: 1925.409

Child's Dress

Plain white; narrow woven stripes (vertical); long sleeves with lined cuffs; plain neckline; dress gathered at neckband; one pearl button at back.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 30632

Accession Number: 1925.433

Child's Dress

White; woven diamond pattern; neckline trimmed with lace; long sleeves trimmed with same lace as neckline; gathered at neckline; drawstring neckline; plain skirt.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), piqué

GUSN: 30633

Accession Number: 1925.435

Dress - short

White; plain--plain drawstring neckline; capped sleeves w/ ruffle and drawstring; waistband; scalloped and embroidered hem has 3 bands of narrow tucks; tab at waistband where dress was pinned in place.

Date: 1820-1835

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 30634

Accession Number: 1925.437

Veil

Black cotton and/or silk twist net; four large floral motifs; crudely designed; sprigged ground; needlerun; black grosgrain ribbon drawstring.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), needle lace, net (textile), silk (textile)

GUSN: 30635

Accession Number: 1925.439

Shirt

White; boat neckline and capped sleeves trimmed w/ lace w/ scalloped pattern; open shirt.

Date: 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, linen (material)

GUSN: 30636

Accession Number: 1925.446

Infant's Cap

White; striped (woven) with lace (openwork) ruffle; two tape ties; drawstring at neck.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), dimity, stitching

GUSN: 30637

Accession Number: 1925.451

Bonnet

Brown and tan woven straw, trimmed with brown silk ribbon with woven geometric border; brown windowpane cotton neck ruffle; crown lined with paper; striped brown silk ribbon ties.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, machine-made, paper (fiber product), silk (textile), straw (plant material), weaving

GUSN: 30638

Accession Number: 1925.453

Bonnet

Black mourning crepe on buckram frame with shoulder length mourning veil attached; wire support; black grosgrain ribbon ties.

Date: 1865 C-1866 C

Maker: unknown

Material: buckram, crepe (textile), silk (textile), wire

GUSN: 30639

Accession Number: 1925.454

Cap

Black cotton net trimmed with two bands of black lace around brim and black lace neck ruffle; also trimmed with black silk ribbon and bows; black and brown bows attached at sides of face; wire support/structure.

Date: 1845-1850

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 30640

Accession Number: 1925.455

Cap

Wired mesh cap, cream mesh with lace ruffles around the face and mesh bow on top; two ties.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30641

Accession Number: 1925.457

Cap

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30744

Accession Number: 1925.758

Corset

White cotton corset is largely unboned; no ornamentation.

Date: 1820-1835

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 30745

Accession Number: 1925.759

Hand Towel

No description

Date: 1826-1850

Maker: Kilham, Louise Bridge (Weaver)

Material: cotton (textile), hand weaving, textiles

GUSN: 30746

Accession Number: 1925.764

Picture

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30747

Accession Number: 1925.770

Pitcher

Parian pitcher in the shape of an ear of corn with husk, unglazed interior.

Maker: unknown

Material: parian (porcelain)

GUSN: 30748

Accession Number: 1925.715

Portrait of Frederick Howard Thacher

Three quarter length portrait of a boy, Frederick Howard Thacher (1834-1838), holding a small clover flower in his right hand and a rabbit by the paw in his left.

Date: 1835-1840

Maker: Probably Conant, Edwin A. (Artist)

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 30749

Accession Number: 1925.786

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 30750

Accession Number: 1925.787

Mable

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30751

Accession Number: 1925.788

Desk

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30752

Accession Number: 1925.800

Needle Case

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 30753

Accession Number: 1925.804

Mug

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 30754

Accession Number: 1925.806

Animal Figurine

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 30755

Accession Number: 1925.807

Animal Figurine

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 30756

Accession Number: 1925.808

Parian Sculpture

Parian sculpture of a woman carrying a basket on her head.

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 30757

Accession Number: 1925.809

Animal Figurine

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 30758

Accession Number: 1925.810

Horn

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 30759

Accession Number: 1925.811

Tackle Box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 30760

Accession Number: 1925.816

Horse and Carriage Toy

Toy horse and cart.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30761

Accession Number: 1925.818A

Wagon

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30762

Accession Number: 1925.818B

Spectacles and Case

Metal spectacles [.1] and a leather case [.2]. Blue tinted oblong lenses. Scroll bridge. Straight side arms with teardrop finials.

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 30763

Accession Number: 1925.832.1-.2

Pip

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30764

Accession Number: 1925.838

Box of Seals

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wax

GUSN: 30765

Accession Number: 1925.839A-E

Lantern

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 30766

Accession Number: 1925.842

Sander

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30767

Accession Number: 1925.844

Commemorative Medal

Wooden medal to celebrate the National Peace Jubilee by the Association of Boston. "The Great Coliseum" carved on one side and inscriptions on both sides.

Date: 1869

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 30768

Accession Number: 1925.854

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