Historic New England

Beaker

Cylindrical pewter beaker with flared rim, incised bands below rim and near base.

Date: 1825-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 38798

Accession Number: 1936.869

Hourglass

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38799

Accession Number: 1936.870

Sewing Bird

This bird-shaped sewing clamp has a round, red velvet pincushion mounted on its post. The post and table clamp were cast with a foliate motif.

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 38801

Accession Number: 1936.872

Thimble

Metal thimble.

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 38802

Accession Number: 1936.874

Thimble

Metal thimble.

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 38803

Accession Number: 1936.875

Small Scale and Weights in Case

Small scale and weights in wooden, hinged box with latch. Measurement conversions are written in pencil on a piece of paper affixed to the inside of the box cover.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), metal, string (fiber product), cloth

GUSN: 38806

Accession Number: 1936.883A-I

Napkin Ring

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38807

Accession Number: 1936.886

Sewing Kit

Gray silk needle case.

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (fiber)

GUSN: 38810

Accession Number: 1936.889

Cap

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38811

Accession Number: 1936.891

Shawl

Triangular; white cotton; embroidered on all sides with small floral motif center in scallops of edges; layer floral motif at point.

Date: 1815-1830

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38812

Accession Number: 1936.892

Fragment

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 38823

Accession Number: 1936.902

Cloth Fragment

Black felt fabric.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38825

Accession Number: 1936.905

Bandana

Mustard plain weave tie-dyed with bands of white circles; hemmed all around.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 38826

Accession Number: 1936.906

Kerchief

Green, purple, and white design.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38828

Accession Number: 1936.911

Bureau scarf

Beige linen. Red cotton embroidered picture at center of bird flying to nest on pine branch; partially encompassed by double circle. Open work band 2" above bottom. Knotted self fringe at bottom.

Date: 1885-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, linen (material), openwork, satin, textiles

GUSN: 38831

Accession Number: 1936.922

Child's Dress

White; small woven check pattern; capped sleeves trimmed with two rows of eyelet; plain neckline; eyelet waistband of intertwining garland; drawstring neckline.

Date: ca. 1858

Maker: Washburn, Hanna L. R. (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), dimity, stitching

GUSN: 38832

Accession Number: 1936.932

Long; white; bodice has front "V" panel of bands of scalloped edged eyelet; same eyelet at waistband; double capped sleeves with scalloped edge; shirred back; cartridge pleated waist; drawstring at neckline; drawstring at waist is missing.

Date: ca. 1858

Maker: Washburn, Hanna L. R. (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 38833

Accession Number: 1936.933

Cap

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38834

Accession Number: 1936.934A

Pillowcase

Rectangular, off white; single piece folded with 5/8" wide hem at open end.

Date: 1820-1845

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, linen (material), tabby (textile)

GUSN: 38835

Accession Number: 1936.938

Chair

Empire style chair with slat back, caned seat, and sable legs. Boldly grained.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38836

Accession Number: 1936.945

Rocking Chair

Rocking chair. Ladderback form. Oak or ash seat rails and rockers, maple posts, stretchers, and arms. Five slats, ovoid finials. Old but not original splint seat. Paired incised lines on legs and stiles.

Date: 1780-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), oak (wood), rush (material)

GUSN: 38837

Accession Number: 1936.948

Candlestick

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 38838

Accession Number: 1936.950A

Candlestick

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 38839

Accession Number: 1936.950B

Cloth Fragment

Red and green checked pattern fabric.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38841

Accession Number: 1936.955

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 38842

Accession Number: 1936.956

Saucer

Porcelain saucer. Black-gray floral pattern with metallic gold around rim. Metallic gold oval with landscapes and buildings in black-gray in center of plate.

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 39027

Accession Number: 1937.385A

Saucer

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 39028

Accession Number: 1937.385B

Jar

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 39030

Accession Number: 1937.389

Ginger jar

Blue hand-painted ginger jar. No cover.

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, hand-painted, glazing (coating)

GUSN: 39031

Accession Number: 1937.391

Ginger Jar

Blue hand-painted ginger jar with cover.

Date: 1890

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, hand-painted, glazing (coating)

GUSN: 39032

Accession Number: 1937.392

Bowl

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 39033

Accession Number: 1937.395

Box with Sliding Lid

Small, oblong wooden box with sliding lid. Box lid is handcarved with heart and six pointed star contained within a circle. Also various patterns composed of smaller elements, including spiralled disks and concentric squares. Box contains wound bundle of raffia straw.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 39034

Accession Number: 1937.408AB

Pen Holder

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 39035

Accession Number: 1937.412

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 39036

Accession Number: 1937.413AB

Brise' Fan

Ivory brise' fan; intricately carved, guards with chinoiserie, sticks with grape leaves and grapes; central cartouche with gilt monogram: H.L. or F.C.L.; medallion with landscape at lower front; discolored white silk ribbon; animal characters along top of each stick.

Date: 1790-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 39037

Accession Number: 1937.414

Portrait of Captain Isaiah Lewis

Portrait of a man with curly dark hair, black jacket, elaborate stock and collar.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 39039

Accession Number: 1937.420

Chair

Arm chair with green upholstery

Date: ca. 1825

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 39042

Accession Number: 1937.435

Candlestand

Cabriole legs; rounded snake feet; turned urn-and-column pillar; fixed square top with molded edges.

Date: 1780-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 39044

Accession Number: 1937.439

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 39045

Accession Number: 1937.440

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 39046

Accession Number: 1937.441

Box

Small cubical wood box with hinged cover. Mahogany with high gloss. Rounded brass corners on cover and brass trim on box.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 39047

Accession Number: 1937.442

Tea chest

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 39050

Accession Number: 1937.447

Float

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 39051

Accession Number: 1937.450

Float

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 39052

Accession Number: 1937.451

Float

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 39053

Accession Number: 1937.452

Float

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 39054

Accession Number: 1937.453

Candlestick

Square base w/ canted corners. Stepped and tapered shaft, to a large inverted triangular knop, above which is a smaller knop, and then a third, which is flat in eight places around its middle: to plain shaft (1") and a circular mouth.

Date: 1768-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 39055

Accession Number: 1937.458

Candlestick

Candlestick with square base with canted corners, surmounted by a stepped and tapered section; two large knops with a smaller one in between, then becoming a plain shaft (1 5/8"), divided by a ring and topped by a circular mouth.

Date: 1768-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 39056

Accession Number: 1937.459

Candlestick

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 39057

Accession Number: 1937.460

Candlestick

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 39058

Accession Number: 1937.461A

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