Historic New England

Scarf

Black lace scarf, triangular. Border is laced in a scalloped floral design; main body of scarf is tiny circles w/ widely spaced flowers.

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 24453

Accession Number: 1998.5291

Lace cloth

White lace cloth, a long rectangular panel. Consists of tiny circles between dense floral design.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 24454

Accession Number: 1998.5292

Canvas cloth

Piece of undyed canvas cloth, tan color, no ornamentation.

Date: 1930-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas

GUSN: 24455

Accession Number: 1998.5293

Nylon cloth

Piece of white nylon cloth, no decoration.

Date: 1940-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: nylon

GUSN: 24456

Accession Number: 1998.5294

Laundry bag

Rectangular laundry bag, white cotton w/ light blue stripes and vertical floral bands. Slits in sides at top; drawstring (blue) through bag at bottom of slits.

Date: 1930-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 24457

Accession Number: 1998.5295

Rectangular piece of woven cotton cloth depicting pastoral scene of a man and woman in 16th century costume descending stone steps surrounded by trees. A dog stands before them. Man, woman and dog and numerous trees and flowers have been embroidered.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: Tucker, Jane Armstrong, 1866-1964 (Embroiderer)

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, weaving

GUSN: 24458

Accession Number: 1998.5296

Cotton cloth

One of two square pieces of woven cotton cloth depicting a standing man flanked by seated women and 2 sheep, all gathered in a pastoral setting. Dressed in 18th c. costume.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 24459

Accession Number: 1998.5297.1

Cotton cloth

One of two square pieces of woven cotton cloth depicting a standing man flanked by seated women and 2 sheep, all gathered in a pastoral setting. Dressed in 18th c. costume.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 24460

Accession Number: 1998.5297.2

Silk cloth

Two pieces of silk cloth sewn into a square piece w/ floral embroidery. Center is beige silk w/ embroidered red rose and green leaves; border is maroon silk w/ a band of white flowers.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, hand sewing, silk (textile)

GUSN: 24461

Accession Number: 1998.5298

Cloth

Piece of maroon cloth, nylon. Created by sewing together two pieces of identical cloth. One end hemmed; other end unevenly cut and frayed.

Date: 1940-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: nylon

GUSN: 24462

Accession Number: 1998.5299

Silk cloth

Rectangular piece of silk brocaded fabric of floral design. Cream colored background w/ silk brocaded flowers in reds, greens, pink and white.

Date: 1910-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: brocading, silk (textile)

GUSN: 24463

Accession Number: 1998.5300

Linen cloth

Rectangular white linen cloth, embroidered in four vertical panels of geometric floral pattern. Panels alternate red and blue borders; blue, red and beige interiors.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: Possibly Tucker, Jane Armstrong, 1866-1964 (Embroiderer)

Material: embroidering, linen (material)

GUSN: 24464

Accession Number: 1998.5301

Curtain panel

Curtain panel, cotton, printed in willow pattern. White background w/ gray willow design, including pagodas, boats and birds. Side and bottom hemmed; top frayed.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique), willow (wood)

GUSN: 24465

Accession Number: 1998.5302

Cotton cloth

Glazed cotton cloth w/ stripes of brown, green and white, varying thicknesses.

Date: 1950-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), glazing (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 24466

Accession Number: 1998.5303

Cotton cloth

One of three pieces of glazed cotton cloth, pink w/ tiny white dots in diagonal pattern. 1998.5304.2 is 2 pieces sewn together.

Date: 1945-1965

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), glazing (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 24467

Accession Number: 1998.5304.1

Cotton cloth

One of three pieces of glazed cotton cloth, pink w/ tiny white dots in diagonal pattern. 1998.5304.2 is 2 pieces sewn together.

Date: 1945-1965

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), glazing (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 24468

Accession Number: 1998.5304.2

Rayon cloth

Rectangular piece of gray rayon cloth, no ornamentation.

Date: 1940-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: rayon

GUSN: 24469

Accession Number: 1998.5305

Cotton cloth

One of two rectangular pieces of woven cotton cloth, each depicting a different mid-18th c. domestic scene. Richly furnished interiors w/ adults directing attention to children.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 24470

Accession Number: 1998.5306.1

Cotton cloth

One of two rectangular pieces of woven cotton cloth, each depicting a different mid-18th c. domestic scene. Richly furnished interiors w/ adults directing attention to children.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 24471

Accession Number: 1998.5306.2

Bodice

Tan silk bodice w/ embroidered blue floral and linear design throughout. V-neck bodice w/ long mutton sleeves w/ scalloped floral linen lace at cuffs. Stays on liner. Bottom hem pointed at center.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 24622

Accession Number: 1998.5441A

Skirt

Tan silk skirt w/ embroidered blue floral and linear design throughout. Back hem of skirt undone. 1/2 of skirt matches bodice (A). Other half is plain tan silk w/ 3 layers of lace ruffles w/ red silk ribbons at hem. White and orange fringe at hem of other 1/2 of skirt.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 24623

Accession Number: 1998.5441B

Picture frame

Rectangular pine picture frame, unfinished wood, once painted white but now almost entirely flaked. Edges painted maroon.

Date: 1970-1973

Maker: Greenleaf, Frank (Maker)

Material: painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 24624

Accession Number: 1998.5442

Painting liner

Rectangular pine liner to a picture frame. Simple molded shape. Sides joined via flat walnut dowels inserted into corners.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 24625

Accession Number: 1998.5443

Side chair

Pine side chair painted dark brown. Flat and wide top slat, slightly curved. Two stiles and 4 spindles, all plainly turned. Solid and thick plank seat. Plainly turned double stretchers at front, sides and one at back. Plain back legs, flared. Front legs have 2 bands of ring turnings and tapered ball...

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 24626

Accession Number: 1998.5444

Fruit basket

One of two matching silver footed fruit baskets. Body molded in a two-layer fluted design. Flat rim has raised scrolled foliate design. Floral openwork design on central adjustable bail handle.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 24627

Accession Number: 1998.5488.1

Fruit basket

One of two matching silver footed fruit baskets. Body molded in a two-layer fluted design. Flat rim has raised scrolled foliate design. Floral openwork design on central adjustable bail handle.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 24628

Accession Number: 1998.5488.2

Flask

Silver flask w/ initials inscribed on both sides. Screw-on lid w/ domed cap. Circular.

Date: 1885-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 24629

Accession Number: 1998.5489AB

Baptismal cup

Silver baptismal cup w/ scrolled handle at side and beaded molding around rim. Molded base.

Date: ca. 1861

Maker: Haddock, Lincoln & Foss (Maker)

Material: coin silver, silver (metal)

GUSN: 24630

Accession Number: 1998.5490

Baptismal cup

Silver baptismal cup w/ scrolled side handle and engraved scrolled foliate detail. Foliated rim at botom that includes 4 scrolled feet.

Date: 1856-1857

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 24631

Accession Number: 1998.5491

Baptismal cup

Silver baptismal cup w/ scrolled loop handle at side. Raised beaded molding around rim. Molded base.

Date: 1856

Maker: Haddock, Lincoln & Foss (Maker)

Material: coin silver, silver (metal)

GUSN: 24632

Accession Number: 1998.5492

Wine bottle coaster

Silver wine bottle coaster w/ looped and scrolled handles at sides and beading around rims. Engraved foliate band and swags around side. Pressed and frosted glass liner w/ radiating flower spikes on bottom.

Date: 1830-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: frosting, glass (material), pressing, silver (metal)

GUSN: 24633

Accession Number: 1998.5493AB

Wine coaster

Footed silver wine coaster w/ openwork banded sides and glass liner. Sides have geometric trefoil decoration. Bun feet. Pressed glass on liner bottom in decoration of flower w/ pointed radiating petals.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing, silver (metal)

GUSN: 24634

Accession Number: 1998.5494AB

Candlesnuffer and stand

Silver candlesnuffer w/ stylized oval stand. Stand has molded shell motif around inner edge and molded floral shell motif around outer edge. Engraved foliage at center; scrolled feet. Engraved and molded foliate design on snuffer.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 24635

Accession Number: 1998.5495.1-2

Candlesnuffer and stand

Silver candle snuffer w/ oval stand. Stand has an openwork band of acanthus leaves. Flares outward and has rounded rim. Snuffer has pointed tip. Raised shell motif near tip; floral medallion at top of screw. Striated handles.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 24636

Accession Number: 1998.5496.1-2

Sugar bowl

Part of silver tea service, including sugar bowl, teapot and creamer. Sugar bowl and teapot are urn-shaped, creamer has urn-shaped base. Beaded molding around all edges, acanthus leaf decoration on handles. Bone finials on bowl and teapot.

Date: 1854-1857

Maker: Jones, Shreve, Brown & Co. (Maker)

Material: coin silver, silver (metal)

GUSN: 24637

Accession Number: 1998.5497.1AB

Creamer

Part of silver tea service, including sugar bowl, teapot and creamer. Sugar bowl and teapot are urn-shaped, creamer has urn-shaped base. Beaded molding around all edges, acanthus leaf decoration on handles. Bone finials on bowl and teapot.

Date: 1854-1857

Maker: Jones, Shreve, Brown & Co. (Maker)

Material: coin silver, silver (metal)

GUSN: 24638

Accession Number: 1998.5497.2

Teapot

Part of silver tea service, including sugar bowl, teapot and creamer. Sugar bowl and teapot are urn-shaped, creamer has urn-shaped base. Beaded molding around all edges, acanthus leaf decoration on handles. Bone finials on bowl and teapot.

Date: 1854-1857

Maker: Jones, Shreve, Brown & Co. (Maker)

Material: coin silver, silver (metal)

GUSN: 24639

Accession Number: 1998.5497.3

Collapsible cup

A: Bottom; B: Middle; C: Top section Collapsible silver cup. Consists of 3 circular sections that fold down, the lower 2 into the top. Dense diamond design pressed as a band around each section. Scalloped medallion at center of top section, inscribed. Wide raised rim.

Date: 1859-1862

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 24640

Accession Number: 1998.5498A-C

Napkin ring

Silver napkin ring w/ raised banded edges and swirled chevron-like patterning as band at center. Raised leaf w/ inscription.

Date: 1861-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 24641

Accession Number: 1998.5499

Napkin ring

Silver napkin ring w/ raised banded edges and sides engraved in a swirl pattern. Raised leaf at center w/ inscription.

Date: 1860-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 24642

Accession Number: 1998.5500

Napkin ring

Silver napkin ring w/ raised banded edges and sides engraved in a swirl pattern. Raised leaf at center w/ inscription.

Date: 1860-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 24643

Accession Number: 1998.5501

Napkin ring

Silver napkin ring w/ raised beaded molding around edges. Plain central band w/ inscription at center.

Date: 1861-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 24644

Accession Number: 1998.5502

Napkin ring

Silver napkin ring w/ thin foliate engraving arranged in an oval around inscription. Two recessed bands flank center, surrounded by raised band and edges w/ dense pattern of lines.

Date: 1866-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 24645

Accession Number: 1998.5503

Teaspoon

Silver teaspoon w/ handle wider near tip. Squared edges (side), rounded tip.

Date: 1847-1853

Maker: Rogers Brothers (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 24646

Accession Number: 1998.5504

Napkin ring

Silver napkin ring w/ raised rounded band near edges, diamond pattern. Name engraved at center, surrounded by scrolled foliate design, including serrated paisleys.

Date: 1865-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 24647

Accession Number: 1998.5505

Napkin ring

Silver napkin ring w/ raised edges w/ tiny band of incised lines. Band at center engraved in a chevron-like pattern. Diamond pattern surrounds central band.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 24648

Accession Number: 1998.5506

Napkin ring

Silver napkin ring w/ raised molded edges and center engraved in a swirled diamond pattern. Medallion at center w/ inscription; medallion on opposite side has scene of dwelling in the mountains: domed cupolas prominent.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 24649

Accession Number: 1998.5507

Napkin ring

Silver napkin ring w/ a pressed foliate band around convex center. Oval medallion between band, inscribed. Wider raised edges of band of incised lines.

Date: 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 24650

Accession Number: 1998.5508

Napkin ring

Silver napkin ring w/ raised banded edges including a band of small beading. Inscription at one side; raised Classical Greek male silhouette at other.

Date: 1858-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 24651

Accession Number: 1998.5509

Napkin ring

Silver pleated napkin ring w/ leaf and berry foliage stamped at front center. Letter inscribed at center of foliage.

Date: 1830-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 24652

Accession Number: 1998.5510

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