Historic New England

Pincushion

Rectangular pincushion with white silk; tassles on top left and bottom right corners; inscription written with pins "Welcome little/Stranger/E S" and two intersecting hearts.

Date: 1780-1863

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 40155

Accession Number: 1939.110

Infant's Shirt

White; bodice gathered onto narrow neckband; sleeves of lace net with scalloped edge and tape; neckline trimmed with same lace net with dots; one seam; two buttonholes at neck; closed shirt.

Date: ca. 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 40156

Accession Number: 1939.111

Pair of Gloves

White leather gloves.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40158

Accession Number: 1939.113AB

Ivory silk satin (discolored); ivory silk binding; no trim; side lacing with cream silk shoe laces; rounded square toe; sole has narrow waist; 1 1/4" heel covered all around with self-fabric; linen lining.

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, leather, linen (material), satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 40159

Accession Number: 1939.114AB

Fan & Box

FAN (A): Mother of pearl sticks, pierced with flowers and pique'; scalloped ivory silk leaf, with steel spangles, and cream lace trim; long cream silk tassel with steel beads. BOX (B,C): Elongated oval (shape of fan) covered with tan moire paper, with gilt oval medallion with grape leaves.

Date: 1862

Maker: unknown

Material: moiré, mother of pearl, paper (fiber product), silk (textile), sequins (spangles)

GUSN: 40162

Accession Number: 1939.116 A-C

Handkerchief

Lace handkerchief.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40163

Accession Number: 1939.117

Handkerchief

Lace and net handkerchief.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40164

Accession Number: 1939.121

Chemisette

Lace chemisette with a floral design and pleated ruffles

Date: 1860-1869

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40165

Accession Number: 1939.125

Needlework Picture

Floral embroidery with intitials "CT" written in pencil in middle.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40166

Accession Number: 1939.138

Bedspread

White; primarily purling stitches; overall and overlaying shell or fan pattern. Scalloped edges.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: knitting (process), cotton (textile)

GUSN: 40167

Accession Number: 1939.140

Writing Tablet

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40168

Accession Number: 1939.145

Writing Tablet

A writing tablet with a mother of pearl cover and ivory writing sheets.

Maker: unknown

Material: mother of pearl, ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 40169

Accession Number: 1939.146

Pincushion

Barrell-shaped pincushion; printed red tartan plaid with purple velvet ends.

Date: 1840-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 40170

Accession Number: 1939.147

Needle Case

Black and red checkered needle case in a trapaziodal shape.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40171

Accession Number: 1939.148

Needle Case

Cylindrical red and green plaid needle case.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40172

Accession Number: 1939.149

Pincushion

Diamond shaped silk pincushion.

Date: 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 40173

Accession Number: 1939.150

Pincushion

Small pincushion made of red velvet; set in wired basket.

Date: 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 40174

Accession Number: 1939.151

Handkerchief

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40176

Accession Number: 1939.154

Fish Knife

No description

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 40177

Accession Number: 1939.160

Student Lamp with globe

Brass lamp stand (A) with circular base, cylindrical oil cannister on one side of thin central pole and lamp mechanism on the other. Large circular lamp shade above mechanism. White glass shade (B)detaches.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), porcelain

GUSN: 40179

Accession Number: 1939.166AB

Lamp

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 40181

Accession Number: 1939.167AB

Globe

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 40182

Accession Number: 1939.168C

Lamp

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 40183

Accession Number: 1939.169A

Food Warmer Stand

Base of chafing dish with handles

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 40184

Accession Number: 1939.173A

Food Warmer Part

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 40185

Accession Number: 1939.173B

Food Warmer Part

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 40186

Accession Number: 1939.173C

Food Warmer Part

Dipper or cup with handle for use with chaping dish/food warmer

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 40188

Accession Number: 1939.173E

Magic Lantern

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 40189

Accession Number: 1939.179

Portrait of Mary Brandt

Small oval portrait of a girl, Mary Brandt of Baltimore (1850-1860), with ringlets and a white dress.

Date: 1855-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: oil paint (paint), paper (fiber product), photographs

GUSN: 40190

Accession Number: 1939.183

Medal

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 40191

Accession Number: 1939.192

Portrait of Edward P. Merriam

Half-length portrait of Edward P. Merriam (1800-1866) of Boston, with eyeglasses, holding gold chain with thumb.

Date: 1830-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 40192

Accession Number: 1939.194

Goblet

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 40193

Accession Number: 1939.195.1

Goblet

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 40194

Accession Number: 1939.195.2

Goblet

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 40195

Accession Number: 1939.195.3

Goblet

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 40196

Accession Number: 1939.195.4

Goblet

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 40197

Accession Number: 1939.195.6

Stock Lock

Wood surface mounted box with iron lock works and cover plate mortised in; key operation from both sides. Deadbolt. 1" x 1/2" x ?" long. Cover plate fastened with wrought nails.

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), oak (wood)

GUSN: 39640

Accession Number: 1938.286B