Historic New England

Dress

White embroidered in white stylized leaves; open neckline w/ covered button & loop at neck. Hook & eye at waistband; short sleeves w/ piping & scalloped edge; bodice lined w/ linen under bodice w/ 2 covered buttons (1 missing). Scalloped hem; embroidered w/ white flowers & openwork w/ chevron band...

Date: 1825-1827

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, stitching, leaf (plant material), foliation (pattern), leaf (metal), super, openwork

GUSN: 36626

Accession Number: 1934.569

Mantle

White; cotton; collar embroiderd in whitework with grape bunches, leaves and flowers; gathered ruffle is embroidered with same design and has scalloped edge.

Date: 1830-1845

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 36627

Accession Number: 1934.570

Tambour Desk

Square tapered legs, two drawers and baize covered desk; tambour doors with drawers and pigeonholes.

Date: 1800-1815

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), tambour desks, pine (wood), inlay (process), veneer

GUSN: 36628

Accession Number: 1934.572

Chair seat cover fragment

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: corduroy, weaving, machine-made, textiles, upholstery

GUSN: 36629

Accession Number: 1934.574C

Bowl

Round pewter bowl and plain, deep.

Date: 1825-1850

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 36630

Accession Number: 1934.590

Bowl

Round pewter bowl with reeded lip.

Date: 1810-1830

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 36631

Accession Number: 1934.592

Bowl

Round pewter bowl with incised bands on reeded rim.

Date: 1825-1875

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 36632

Accession Number: 1934.594

Porringer

Round pewter porringer with convex well and crown handle.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 36633

Accession Number: 1934.596

Porringer

Round pewter porringer with convex well and decorative "Old English" handle.

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 36634

Accession Number: 1934.597

Porringer

Small round pewter porringer; decorative "Old English" handle; trench around convex well.

Date: 1815-1835

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 36635

Accession Number: 1934.598

Porringer

Pewter porringer with Old English handle, convex well and reeded lip.

Date: 1825-1875

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 36636

Accession Number: 1934.599

Pencil Holder

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: gold (metal)

GUSN: 36498

Accession Number: 1934.297

Pencil Holder

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: gold (metal)

GUSN: 36499

Accession Number: 1934.298

Shawl

Off white ground with rows of tilted red paisleys, cypress trees and blue and pink feather like fronds, all surrounded by 2 1/2" border in red, blue, yellow and green.

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 36521

Accession Number: 1934.305.12AB

Bedspread

White cotton; raised candlewicking-like designs of central square surrounded in floral wreath; above and below are large potted plants out of which circulate connecting, scrolling leafy vine supporting draping lattice baskets by tasseled cords along borders; corner floral vines and floral darts poin...

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), fringe, weaving, whitework

GUSN: 36530

Accession Number: 1934.308

Pillowcase

Rectangular, off white; single panel folded with narrow hemmed open ends.

Date: 1770-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: cross-stitching, stitching, hand weaving, linen (material), tabby (textile)

GUSN: 36532

Accession Number: 1934.314A

Pair of Sleeves

Plain linen sleeves.

Date: 1853-1860

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 36533

Accession Number: 1934.317AB

Vase

Squat earthenware vase with greenish brown and blue glaze with cylindrical body.

Date: 1910-1920

Maker: Marblehead Pottery (Maker)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating)

GUSN: 36534

Accession Number: 1934.329

Cape

Cream silk taffeta shoulder cape; shawl collar; embroidered with cream silk (satin stitch) and cream chenille with large floral trail with grapes; long cream silk knotted fringe.

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 36536

Accession Number: 1934.335

Purse

Blue and pink purse with silver colored beaded design and silver balls on the bottom.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 36539

Accession Number: 1934.340

Gavel Made of Wood from the U.S.S. Constitution

Gavel, trimmed with copper, made from wood of the U.S.S. Constitution. Copper plaque affixed to front of gavel.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), copper alloy

GUSN: 36541

Accession Number: 1934.348

Bandbox

Bandbox and lid. The bandbox (A) depicts the winner of a team chariot race. Since women were not able to participate nor attend the Olympic Games in Greece, they formed their own called the Heraea Games, after Hera, Queen of the gods. Printed in white, grey, brown and black on a blue ground. Lid (B)...

Date: 1825-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 36542

Accession Number: 1934.352AB

Knife

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 36545

Accession Number: 1934.366

Teapot with cover

Gold band borders, cipher "MD" in feathered oval. Teapot: drum-shaped with straight, stepped spout with gold band on mouth; ribbed, twisted handles with leafy terminals with gold highlights and gold leafage in spine; berry finial with gold highlights.

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), porcelain, underglazing

GUSN: 36546

Accession Number: 1934.370AB

Tray

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 36547

Accession Number: 1934.377

Rogers Group Sculpture - The Fugitive's Story

Sculpture of a woman and child faced by three white men, one of the men is seated at a desk.

Maker: Rogers, John (Maker)

Material: painting (coating), plaster

GUSN: 36548

Accession Number: 1934.379

Purse

Blue velvet and metal beadwork with floral design. Metal clasp and chain strap. Red leather envelope interior with metal clasps.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 36549

Accession Number: 1934.380

Doll Clothes

Small pink dress.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 36550

Accession Number: 1934.382

Doll Hat

Straw hat with white ribbon and white flowers.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 36554

Accession Number: 1934.388

Child's Suit

A child's two-piece skirt suit made of wool, discharge printed on red wool with white trilobed flowers and lined with white cotton. The bodice has a scalloped hem and is currently stitched to the skirt. It once attached with buttons at center front and back. The bodice currently closes up the center...

Date: 1865-1871

Maker: Possibly Brigham, Maria Wilson (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, wool (textile)

GUSN: 36561

Accession Number: 1934.396AB

Child's Dress

White; neckline and capped sleeves trimmed in scalloped eyelet; woven with checked pattern with stylized tree in center of each square; drawstring neckline.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, machine-made

GUSN: 36562

Accession Number: 1934.399

Dress - long

White; shirred yoke w/ bands of eyelet on front and back; long sleeves and neckline trimmed w/ scalloped eyelet; 5 bands of narrow tucks at hem; drawstring neckline.

Date: 1900-1925

Maker: Possibly Brigham, Lucy Merriam (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 36563

Accession Number: 1934.400

Chemise

White linen; plain; body gathered to narrow yoke; broad neckline with tatted trim; short front placket with buttonholes at neck; short sleeves trimmed with sheer ruffle; reinforced at slit.

Date: 1845-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), tatting (process)

GUSN: 36565

Accession Number: 1934.406

Handkerchief

White handkerchief with an embroidered "L" and a red patterned border.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 36566

Accession Number: 1934.409

Cradle

Round-arched hood and footboard; protruding bottom "molding"; painted green.

Date: 1750-1790

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), maple (wood), painting (coating), pine (wood), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 36568

Accession Number: 1934.422

Needlework Picture

Silkwork picture worked in polychrome threads of white, beige, tan, yellow, and brown. Depicts flowers, foliage, birds, and a bumble bee. Satin stitch, long and short satin stitch, and French knots. Framed under glass.

Date: 1880-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), silk (fiber), embroidery (visual works)

GUSN: 36570

Accession Number: 1934.425

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