Historic New England

Dress

Long; white; neckline and yoke, cuffs and hem trimmed with tatting; dress gathered at yoke; long sleeves; three bands of narrow tucks at hem; drawstring closure at neckline.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, tatting (process)

GUSN: 48711

Accession Number: 1972.11

Finial

Broken wood dowel in base.

Date: 1838

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 48712

Accession Number: 1972.12

Pitcher

Blue and white sponged glaze over tall pitcher with slightly tapering body; diamond-and-flower pattern in relief.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), sponging, stoneware (pottery), tin (metal)

GUSN: 48713

Accession Number: 1972.17

Pitcher

Yellow-white glaze over tall pitcher w/ slightly tapering body; diamond-and-flower pattern (partially picked out in blue glaze) in relief.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), stoneware (pottery), tin (metal)

GUSN: 48714

Accession Number: 1972.18

Teapot

Blue transfer-printed earthenware teapot. Oval finial. Floral accents on handle, spout, and finial. Diamond lattice band surrounds the cover and rim. Nature scene adorns the body.

Date: 1905-1915

Maker: Booth's Ltd. (Maker)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 48715

Accession Number: 1972.19AB

Sugar Bowl

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 48716

Accession Number: 1972.21A

Oval, silk mourning picture. Two women on either side of a memorial with an urn on top. Large tree at right, several small trees and buildings at left. Weeping willow behind memorial. Sky, heads and arms are painted. stitches: satin stitch, french knot

Date: 1804

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, painting (coating), silk (textile)

GUSN: 48717

Accession Number: 1972.22

Thermometer

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 48718

Accession Number: 1972.25

Alphabet/Verse Sampler

Alphabet/Verse sampler with bands of decorative needlework depicting an undulating wave, geometric and floral patterns. Alphabets: #1 missing "J"; #2 missing "J" and "U". Numbers: "1-8". Stitches used: satin stitch. Plain wood frame.

Date: 1770

Maker: Phillips, Hannah, 1757- (Embroiderer) J. F. Cabot & Brother (Framer)

Material: linen (material), silk (fiber), cross-stitching, embroidering

GUSN: 48719

Accession Number: 1972.28

Tray

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 48720

Accession Number: 1972.90A

Tray

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 48721

Accession Number: 1972.90B

Tray

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 48722

Accession Number: 1972.90C

Carpet fragment

Two square fragments of carpet in two frames hinged together. Frames backed with Gothic-style wallpapers. These were probably samples.

Date: 1860

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 48724

Accession Number: 1972.104

Fireboard

Fireboard covered with wallpaper depicting an outdoor scene of three early-nineteenth-century children (two boys and one girl) dressing a dog in bonnet and shawl. Attached border (1972.105b)

Maker: unknown

Material: wallpapers, block printing (relief printing process)

GUSN: 48725

Accession Number: 1972.105

Fireboard

Fireboard with wallpaper. Scene depicting two children playing outside with pet rabbits. Grays on blue ground. Attached border (1972.106b).

Maker: unknown

Material: wallpapers, block printing (relief printing process)

GUSN: 48726

Accession Number: 1972.106

Fireboard

Wallpaper from a fireboard, applied to canvas and stretched on a wooden frame. Paper depicts Napoleon on a white horse leading his army into war. Border is double wide with alternating Greek key and vine in yellow and red.

Maker: unknown

Material: wallpapers, paper (fiber product), canvas, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 48727

Accession Number: 1972.107

Painting

Bust-length, woman wearing turban style hat.

Date: 1889

Maker: Kimberly (Artist)

Material: charcoal (plant material), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 48728

Accession Number: 1972.122

Nautical Scene

Nautical scene with three-masted ship at center, house at left. Two figures center. Said to be the Battle of Louisburg (which took place in 1758 on the coast of Nova Scotia, as part of teh Seven Years' War).

Date: 1845-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: oil paint (paint), panels (wood), panel paintings (painting by form)

GUSN: 48729

Accession Number: 1972.123

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 48730

Accession Number: 1972.125

Crib Blanket

Rectangular panel of plain weave satinet (wool and cotton blend) of uneven two-tone blue stripes on an off-white ground; edges bound in a blue twill tape.

Date: 1780-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), cotton (textile), hand weaving, tabby (textile), twill, tape (materials)

GUSN: 48731

Accession Number: 1972.126

Vase

Pair of mercury glass vases with green paint coating the inside and black foliate decoration with black bands on the exterior.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), paint (coating), silvered glass

GUSN: 48581

Accession Number: 1971.431.2

Sofa

Eight legged; front legs are reeded and turned, supporting bowed apron; lateral legs with front inlay continue to reeded arm supports with inlaid risers behind; arched and shaped arm encloses bowed crest rail; back legs are squared and raked; upholstered with burgandy striped fabric. Curved back, up...

Date: 1805-1815

Maker: unknown

Material: birch (wood), mahogany (wood), maple (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 48582

Accession Number: 1971.576.1

Chair

One of a pair of easy chairs. Mahogany. Serpentine crest and front rail. Rests on inlaid Marlborough legs.

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 48583

Accession Number: 1971.673

Salad Fork

Silver salad fork with a rounded handle and four tines. Tuscan pattern.

Date: 1845-1855

Maker: Rogers Brothers (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48584

Accession Number: 1971.1087.1

Dinner Fork

One of a set of six. Silver dinner fork with a fiddle handle, rounded shoulders, and four tines.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48585

Accession Number: 1971.1088.1

Dinner Fork

One of a set of three. Silver dinner fork with a pointed oval handle and four tines. Olive pattern.

Date: 1865-1880

Maker: Rogers Bros. (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48586

Accession Number: 1971.1089.1

Pillbox

Silver hinged pillbox. Octagonal shape with an etched floral design. Applied Bakelite medallion.

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48587

Accession Number: 1971.1106

Dinner Fork

One of a set of three. Silver dinner fork with a fiddle handle, rounded shoulders, threaded edge, and four tines.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: Hall & Elton (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48588

Accession Number: 1971.1124.1

Spoon

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48589

Accession Number: 1971.1124.7

Spoon

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48590

Accession Number: 1971.1124.8

Spoon

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48591

Accession Number: 1971.1124.9

Cruet Stand

A: base B: cover C: insert Round base supported by 3 feet; egg-shaped body; 6-holed insert; egg finial. Table service form. A) Inverted egg shape, supported by three slightly curved legs with scrolled feet; legs enclose round shelf at the bottom and is meant to hold a paraffin burner. B) Egg...

Date: 1855-1887

Maker: Meriden Britannia Co. (Silversmith)

Material: engraving (printing process), silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 48592

Accession Number: 1971.1211A-C

Wallpaper Roller

Long cylinder with carved pattern of geometric shapes consisting of 32 diamond or double zig-zagged stripes centered by simple stripe borders.

Date: 1805-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: softwood, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 48593

Accession Number: 1971.1251

Napkin Ring

Silver napkin ring. Spool shaped with beading around the edge.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48594

Accession Number: 1971.1303

Napkin Ring

Silver napkin ring with dual fasteners and a scroll design.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48595

Accession Number: 1971.1304

Funnel

Silver circular funnel with a scalloped and scroll edge. Loop handle.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48596

Accession Number: 1971.1305

Tea Caddy

Oval shape. High sides with no decoration. Flat bottom.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 48597

Accession Number: 1971.1306

Caster

Octagonal base, body, and top; C-curve handle.

Date: 1720-1730

Maker: Tyler, Andrew, 1696-1741 (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48598

Accession Number: 1971.1417

Demitasse spoon

Silver demitasse spoon with a fiddle handle, squared shoulders, and a pointed oval bowl.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: Moulton, Ebeneezer, 1768-1824 (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48599

Accession Number: 1971.1418

Ladle

Downturned coffin handle, chamfered edges, and an oval bowl.

Date: 1800-1810

Maker: Hardy, Stephen, Mr. (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48600

Accession Number: 1971.1419

Punch Ladle

Silver punch ladle with a fiddle handle, pointed shoulders, and an elliptical bowl.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: Abbot(t), Jr., John W., 1790-1850 (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48601

Accession Number: 1971.1425

Tablespoon

Silver tablespoon with an oval handle and a worn oval bowl.

Date: 1785-1800

Maker: Rice, Joseph (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48602

Accession Number: 1971.1428

Salt or Pepper Shaker

No description

Date: 1890

Maker: Gorham Manufacturing Co. (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48603

Accession Number: 1971.1431.1

Mug

Slightly bulbous with flared lip; elongated C-curve handle. Border is Prince-of-Wales.

Date: 1840-1845

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48604

Accession Number: 1971.1433

Teapot

Silver footed teapot with a round bulbous body and a hinged lid. Wooden handle and finial.

Date: 1805

Maker: unknown

Material: ebony (wood), silver (metal)

GUSN: 48605

Accession Number: 1971.1435.1

Teapot

Circular base supports rounded body; mushroom finial; broad C-curve handle.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: fruitwood, gadrooning, silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 48606

Accession Number: 1971.1436

Caster

Square base; chalice-shaped body; domed top; teardrop finial. Not sure of place of origin.

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), silver (metal)

GUSN: 48607

Accession Number: 1971.1440

Shaker

Circular base; fluted octagonal body with thimble top.

Date: 1904-1909

Maker: M. F. Hamilton & Son (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48608

Accession Number: 1971.1441

Bonbon Spoon

Silver bonbon spoon. Gold washed. Vienna coffee design. Oval bowl.

Date: 1875-1885

Maker: unknown

Material: wash technique, gold (color), silver (metal)

GUSN: 48609

Accession Number: 1971.1457

Stamp Box

Silver and glass rectangular stamp box with a hinge and clasp lid.

Date: 1900-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), silver (metal)

GUSN: 48610

Accession Number: 1971.1458

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