Historic New England

Engraving

Hand colored engraving of two children with a hen in wicker cage and chicks in foreground; background has Tudor-style home, trees and a dirt road leading to a village; matted in black and gilt; the carved molded frame has gilt decoration over reddish background, beaded outer edge, horeshoe-like carv...

Date: 1900-1991

Maker: Fredk. B. Daniell & Son (Framer)

Material: engraving (printing process), paper (fiber product), wicker

GUSN: 5433

Accession Number: 1971.752

Watercolor

Polychrome watercolor of an outdoor rural scene with a house on a hill surrounded by shrubbery and trees; molded wooden frame with applied gesso and gilt; beaded outer border.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: Possibly Langerfeldt, Theodore O., 1841-1906 (Painter)

Material: gesso, glass (material), paper (fiber product), watercolor (paint), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 5434

Accession Number: 1971.753

Landscape

Country scene of trees and rail fence lining a dirt road with two figures off to the right of the road; polychrome; simple gilt painted frame, no glass.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: Possibly Morrison, Elizabeth W., 1842-1920 (Maker)

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 5435

Accession Number: 1971.754

Watercolor Landscape

Polychrome landscape of rolling hills with grasses in foreground, tree in left background; white matting with thin molded frame painted white with an interior row of gilt beading.

Date: 1885-1920

Maker: Possibly Morrison, Elizabeth W., 1842-1920 (Maker)

Material: paper (fiber product), watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 5436

Accession Number: 1971.755

Engraving

Black and white engraving of goddess Aurore in a garden standing on a leaf as she smells a flower.

Date: 1867

Maker: Levasseur, J. (Engraver)

Material: engraving (printing process), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 5437

Accession Number: 1971.756

Watercolor Landscape

Polychrome landscape of marshlands with grass in foreground with meandering stream and field of stacks of salt hay; off-white matting; textured gilt on white painted frame.

Date: 1889

Maker: Morrison, Elizabeth W., 1842-1920 (Maker)

Material: gilding, paper (fiber product), watercolor (paint), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 5438

Accession Number: 1971.757

Watercolor

Polychrome watercolor of a pond at right with group of birch trees at left foreground; birch and evergreen trees at background; white clouds above trees, blue sky at top; rectangular gilt oak frame; under glass with white mat; backed with pine boards.

Date: 1900-1991

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), oak (wood), paper (fiber product), pine (wood), watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 5439

Accession Number: 1971.758

Looking Glass

Rectangular two-part looking glass with gilt and gesso frame and upper eglomise panel; fluted vertical columns enclose the mirrored glass, rising from a block base and terminating in a flat molded pediment; the decorative eglomise scene has a landscape flanked by ovoid floral medallions.

Date: ca. 1810

Maker: unknown

Material: verre églomisé, gesso, gilding, mirrors, wood (plant material), glass (material)

GUSN: 5440

Accession Number: 1971.759

Looking Glass

Two piece simple molded wood frame decorated with gilt; possibly an over-mantel mirror.

Date: ca. 1830

Maker: unknown

Material: gesso, gilding, mirrors, wood (plant material), glass (material)

GUSN: 5441

Accession Number: 1971.760

Painting

Ovoid view, reserve; river scene with single sailboat; two houses on shore to right of sailboat; mountains in background; wooden frame with applied gesso and gilt; scrolled border and elaborate foliate decoration.

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: Goupil & Co (Manufacturer)

Material: canvas, gesso, gilding, oil paint (paint), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 5442

Accession Number: 1971.761

Hooked Rug

Rectangular machine-hooked rug with a brown field. Scattered floral elements are surrounded by a scrolling border. Decorated with white, green, black and brown tones predominating.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 5443

Accession Number: 1971.762

Hooked Rug

Machine-hooked unshirred rectangular rug with floral central medallion of green, yellow, blue, red on white field; surrounded by scroll and floral boarder with similar tones on tan field; green wool binding.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: hooking, machine-made, wool (textile)

GUSN: 5444

Accession Number: 1971.763

Hooked Rug

Rectangular machine-hooked unshirred yarn rug with central floral pattern surrounded by scrolled border in black, brown and green on beige field; bound in green.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: hooking, machine-made, wool (textile)

GUSN: 5445

Accession Number: 1971.764

Rug

Hand-hooked rectangular rug has white background; leaf border; central floral motif is ovoid, having ten flowers surrounded by leaves; very colorful polychrome; bound with brown twill (?).

Date: 1900-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: handmade, hooking, wool (textile)

GUSN: 5446

Accession Number: 1971.765

Rug

Hand-hooked rectangular rug; pattern of square blocks of alternating dark and ligh backgrounds; dark blocks have geometric pattern; light blocks have floral sprig; multi-colored.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), handmade, hooking

GUSN: 5447

Accession Number: 1971.766

Engraving

Black and white engraving of a stag with mountain vista behind; molded wooden frame painted black on sides, covered with gesso and gilt on front. On back of frame, under mylar there appears to be another engraving or print, the back of which is inscribed.

Date: 1834-1867

Maker: Landseer, Edwin Henry, Sir, 1802-1873 (Painter)

Material: paper (fiber product), steel engraving (printing process)

GUSN: 5448

Accession Number: 1971.767

Painting

Molded wood frame has applied gesso floral corners with scrolled gesso floral motif on sides; scene of Hudson River (?); foreground shows hill overlooking a river; on hill are man, woman and young boy (?); middle ground shows river flowing from horizon to right side of picture plane; numerous sailin...

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 5449

Accession Number: 1971.768

Permit

Permit for Nathan Lord, Commander of the Brig. "Hitty" to carry his shipment of "Lumber, Beef, and Corn" to Tobago; written in four languages (French, Spanish, English and Dutch); signed and sealed by President John Adams (US seal) and countersigned by Secretary of State Timothy Pickering; under gla...

Date: 1799

Maker: Adams, John, 1735-1826 (Maker)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 5450

Accession Number: 1971.769

Permit

Permit to allow the Sloop Abigail to pass the Fort William and Mary at Newcastle; under glass; set in thin dark wood frame.

Date: 1772

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 5451

Accession Number: 1971.770

Textile Fragment

Fragment of brown copperplate print, hung by metal rings and backed with cream-colored satin; pieced together scene of spectators at "The Turf Inn" watching a horse race; spectators are also gathered along the track and in a stand; 18th century dress.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 5452

Accession Number: 1971.771

Bed Warmer

Circular straight sided pan with engraved foliage on the overhanging perforated lid attached by a copper hinge to the brass socket into which the turned wood handle inserts.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), copper (metal), engraving (printing process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 5453

Accession Number: 1971.772

Settee

Ten-legged Windsor sette with bamboo turned spindles, arm supports, arms, legs, and stretchers; slightly dished bench surmounted by plain turned stiles and simple rectangular crest rail.

Date: ca. 1810

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), maple (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 5454

Accession Number: 1971.773

Flax Wheel

Small foot-powered wheel fashioned in four sections of oak, with sixteen spokes, attached to slanted rectangular base by simple turned stiles; three simple turned legs support the whole; missing a distaff and spindle.

Date: 1768-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), oak (wood)

GUSN: 5455

Accession Number: 1971.774

Side Chair

Pedimented and scrolled crest rail with carved trefoil ornamentation and molded cornice; straight back with two flat pilasters and applied ears under cornice; rectangular central panel with pierced ornamentation consisting of a solid oval panel with carved acanthus and scrolling leaves at both ends;...

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), piercing, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 5456

Accession Number: 1971.775.1

Side Chair

Pedimented and scrolled crest rail with carved trefoil ornamentation and molded cornice; straight back with two flat pilasters and applied ears under cornice; rectangular central panel with pierced ornamentation consisting of a solid oval panel with carved acanthus and scrolling leaves at both ends;...

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), piercing, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 5457

Accession Number: 1971.775.2

Bookcase

Carved bookcase fitted with two basal drawers and surmounted by two glazed paneled doors; carved pedimental arch rests upon carved rectangular back with incised line decoration; five carved trefoil finials across back; flat corniced top with carved trefoil frieze; rectangular doors with carving; car...

Date: ca. 1880

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), carving (processes), glass (material), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 5458

Accession Number: 1971.776

Bookcase

Bookcase sits on four bulbous feet; rectangular basal case, divided in half on front by two rectangular drawers; each has central brass keyhole, and two round brasses, with circular drop handles; above base, lowest shelf is scrolled at base with curvilinear sides; five remaining upper shelves, decre...

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 5459

Accession Number: 1971.777

Sofa

Carved late Empire sofa covered with tufted dark green leather; three-lobed serpentine crest rail above covered leather back; broadly curving arms and sides; carved mahogany swan-shaped arm supports applied to front ends of sofa; serpentine front seat rail with ribbed borders; curved side seat rails...

Date: 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, mahogany (wood), veneering

GUSN: 5460

Accession Number: 1971.778

Bookcase

Two leaded glass doors; short rectangular panel at top back with molded edge; flat cornice top with molded and beaded frieze; sliding rectangular wooden and leaded glass doors with brass keyholes; leaded glass creates a series of rectangles with a torch in center of each glass panel; molded base wit...

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), lead (metal), glazing (coating), oak (wood), tin (metal)

GUSN: 5461

Accession Number: 1971.779

Box

Unpainted long pine box with hinged lid, set on six casters.

Date: 1800-1833

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 5462

Accession Number: 1971.780

Chest of Drawers

Plank constructed side feet support straight case with three beaded drawers; straight top; painted white; simple form.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 5463

Accession Number: 1971.781

Chest of Drawers

Straight bracket feet support simple plank constructed case with three equal drawers and overhanging top; painted white.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 5464

Accession Number: 1971.782

Quilt

Pieced quilt; squares on diamonds set on lattice; diamonds of small-scale prints, predominantly pink, yellow or light blue; lattice is pink print-rows of circles on chintz ground; bound all around with lattice fabric; backing print with brown checkerboard placed on tan, white and brown plain (?); ve...

Maker: unknown

Material: quilts by pattern or motif, cotton (textile), hand sewing

GUSN: 7262

Accession Number: 1993.794

Dress

Brown ombre striped linen; broad neckline; long sleeves gathered at shoulder; piping at neck, armseye, center and side seams; hook and eye closure center back; bodice and sleeves lined with white linen; skirt gathered to self waistband; two tucks above hem, with piping.

Date: 1840-1849

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 7263

Accession Number: 1992.274

Dress

White linen ground printed withd brown pin dots and large floral spray in brown, red and green; wide piped neckline; white sheer overlay on bodice (modern?); slight gathering center front neck and waist; self waistband; full, elbow-length sleeves with two rows of pleating at shoulder; piping at arms...

Date: 1840-1849

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, linen (material), printing (process)

GUSN: 7264

Accession Number: 1992.254

Dress

Cream wool challis printed with brown chine stripe with alternating patterns of green leaves and red and blue floral bunches; broad neckline trimmed with ecru crocheted lace; yoke effect created by attached pleating; piping at armseye and waist; short, wide pointed sleeves; boned darts in front, pri...

Date: 1830-1839

Maker: unknown

Material: chiné technique, crocheting, glazing (coating), stitching, linen (material), printing (process), wool (textile), tin (metal)

GUSN: 7265

Accession Number: 1992.279

Dress

Brown (faded plum) linen ground printed with criss-crossing medallion stripes in red, blue, green and yellow; large rounded collar; bodice gathered at yoke and waistband; yoke lined with linen printed with brown and red floral; piping at armscye, yoke and waist; center front opening, no fastening; c...

Date: 1840-1849

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, linen (material), printing (process)

GUSN: 7266

Accession Number: 1992.257

Dress

Brown glazed linen printed with scrolling floral vine in pink and yellow; bodice has scoop neck, yoke, front placket with no fastening; bodice lined with natural linen; piping at back yoke, side seams and waist; long, plain sleeves; skirt gathered all around at waist.

Date: 1830s-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: block printing (relief printing process), stitching, linen (material), resist dyeing

GUSN: 7267

Accession Number: 1992.275

Sample Jumpsuit

Brown knitted wool; blanket stitching in light brown floss around neck and arm holes; brown plastic buttons on shoulders; wide legs; sample is pinned to piece of paper.

Date: 1st half 20th C

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, knitting (process), stitching, machine-made, wool (textile)

GUSN: 7268

Accession Number: 1992.308

Overskirt

Navy blue wool, stiffened, printed with small floral spray in red, yellow and brown; self waistband buttoning at left, lined with brown linen; skirt pleated to waistband at placket, gathered in back; ruched at knee level; brown twill tape ties inside.

Date: 1880-1889

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), printing (process), wool (textile)

GUSN: 7269

Accession Number: 1992.267

Skirt

Green glazed cotton ground printed with floral sprigs of white, tan and red; attached to tan twill waistband with gray twill extensions; no fastening; brown tape loops inside; gathered in back; body has three tiers of attached flounce with headers of floral and berry pattern in white, tan and red.

Date: 1880s-1900s

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), linen (material), printing (process), twill

GUSN: 7270

Accession Number: 1992.281

Two-Piece Dress

A: BODICE: pale yellow wool challis printed with scrolls and small floral sprays in olive, orange and yellow; broad, stiffened band collar with black lace ribbon and bow applique, hook and eye at back of neck concealed by two black velvet bows; yoke trimmed all around with vertical bands of lace; po...

Date: 1880-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: lace (needlework), silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave), wool (textile)

GUSN: 7271

Accession Number: 1992.260AB

Two-Piece Dress

A: BODICE: Glazed linen printed with pattern imitating patchwork with geometric and floral figures in red, tan, brown and light blue on white ground; ruffles of light blue linen at neck, cuffs and waist; seven covered buttons at center front (three silk, four linen); long leg-o'-mutton sleeves; wais...

Date: 1890-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), linen (material), stitching, machine-made, patchwork, printing (process), tin (metal)

GUSN: 7272

Accession Number: 1992.276AB

Two-Piece Dress

White linen printed with small pattern of flowers, dots and swirls in black and blue; BODICE (A) has band collar with attached self-tie, front placket with three white shell buttons; two vertical tucks at shoulder on either side of placket; pointed waist gathered center front and back; long sleeves ...

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), printing (process)

GUSN: 7273

Accession Number: 1992.266AB

Commemorative Plate

A blue transfer printed whiteware commemorative plate. A central design depicts the Sabba-Day building bordered by an inner scroll and floral motif and an outer bar and bead design.

Date: 1903-1905

Maker: Minton (Maker)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing, whiteware

GUSN: 7274

Accession Number: 1920.220

Commemorative Plate

A blue transfer printed whiteware commemorative plate. The central design depicts the Billerica Soldiers Monument bordered by an inner scroll and floral motif and an outer bar and bead design.

Date: 1903-1905

Maker: Minton (Maker)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), whiteware, transfer printing

GUSN: 7275

Accession Number: 1920.221

Commemorative Plate

A blue transfer printed whiteware commemorative plate. A central design depicts the First Parish Meeting House bordered by an inner scroll and floral motif and an outer bar and bead design.

Date: 1903-1905

Maker: Minton (Maker)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing, whiteware

GUSN: 7276

Accession Number: 1920.222

Commemorative Plate

Scenes of Billerica; Aqueduct of the Middlesex Canal; dark blue; scrolls, shells, and acanthus leaves border.

Date: 1903-1905

Maker: Minton (Maker)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), whiteware, transfer printing

GUSN: 7278

Accession Number: 1920.224

Quilt

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 7279

Accession Number: 1969.1323

Commemorative Plate

A blue transfer printed whiteware commemorative plate. The central design depicts the Old Oak bordered by an inner scroll and floral motif and an outer bar and bead design.

Date: 1903-1905

Maker: Minton (Maker)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing, whiteware

GUSN: 7280

Accession Number: 1920.223

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