Historic New England

Handkerchief

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30610

Accession Number: 1925.353

Flax

Spun tow tied with a red ribbon.

Maker: unknown

Material: flax (fiber)

GUSN: 30611

Accession Number: 1925.356

Thread

Knot of thread with the label "Ancient linen spun ready to use".

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 30612

Accession Number: 1925.357

Paint Brush

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30615

Accession Number: 1925.371A

Paint Brush

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 30616

Accession Number: 1925.371B

Snuff Box

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30617

Accession Number: 1925.379

Toothbrush

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 30618

Accession Number: 1925.380

Collar

Cream milkweed sewn on in rows over linen foundation.

Date: 1825-1830

Maker: Thompson, Lucia C. (Maker)

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 30620

Accession Number: 1925.388

1) Lock: iron box and works. Rising latch bolt (partial bevel) is knob-operated from both sides via square spindle. Deadbolt (1" x 1/2" x ?" long) is key-operated both sides. 2) Striker: brass strike plate. Two bolts. Fastened with two countersunk screws. Yellow paint.

Date: 1830-1837

Maker: Young and Company (Patent holder)

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal), painting (coating), stamping (forming)

GUSN: 30621

Accession Number: 1925.389.1-2

Doorknob

White porcelain knob with iron base set-screwed on square iron spindle.

Date: 1830-1837

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), porcelain

GUSN: 30622

Accession Number: 1925.389.3

Inkwell

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 30623

Accession Number: 1925.391

Inkwell

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 30624

Accession Number: 1925.392

Clasp

Metal clasps and chain used to hold skirts from the ground.

Date: 1875

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 30625

Accession Number: 1925.398

Coverlet

Reversible coverlet of blue wool and white cotton. Overall geometric pattern of repeating large scale wheels with crosses in center. Overlay pattern of diamond gridwork and blocks with crosses inside at intersection. Hemmed top. Applied border at sides and bottom, double round leno twist with fringe...

Date: 1780-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), drawn thread work, fringe, gauze, weaving, piecing, wool (textile)

GUSN: 30626

Accession Number: 1925.401

Hood

Gray silk strie'; five drawstring casings: brim has ruffle and blue silk ribbon drawstring; the others are linen drawstrings; quilted with thin batting; crown is a round insert, gathered all around, and quilted with star pattern; neck ruffle is rectangular shape, not gathered, and has thin batting; ...

Date: 1800-1815

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), quilting, silk (textile)

GUSN: 30627

Accession Number: 1925.402

Candlesnuffer

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 30630

Accession Number: 1925.404

Pot

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 30631

Accession Number: 1925.409

Child's Dress

Plain white; narrow woven stripes (vertical); long sleeves with lined cuffs; plain neckline; dress gathered at neckband; one pearl button at back.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 30632

Accession Number: 1925.433

Child's Dress

White; woven diamond pattern; neckline trimmed with lace; long sleeves trimmed with same lace as neckline; gathered at neckline; drawstring neckline; plain skirt.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), piqué

GUSN: 30633

Accession Number: 1925.435

Dress - short

White; plain--plain drawstring neckline; capped sleeves w/ ruffle and drawstring; waistband; scalloped and embroidered hem has 3 bands of narrow tucks; tab at waistband where dress was pinned in place.

Date: 1820-1835

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 30634

Accession Number: 1925.437

Veil

Black cotton and/or silk twist net; four large floral motifs; crudely designed; sprigged ground; needlerun; black grosgrain ribbon drawstring.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), needle lace, net (textile), silk (textile)

GUSN: 30635

Accession Number: 1925.439

Shirt

White; boat neckline and capped sleeves trimmed w/ lace w/ scalloped pattern; open shirt.

Date: 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, linen (material)

GUSN: 30636

Accession Number: 1925.446

Infant's Cap

White; striped (woven) with lace (openwork) ruffle; two tape ties; drawstring at neck.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), dimity, stitching

GUSN: 30637

Accession Number: 1925.451

Bonnet

Brown and tan woven straw, trimmed with brown silk ribbon with woven geometric border; brown windowpane cotton neck ruffle; crown lined with paper; striped brown silk ribbon ties.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, machine-made, paper (fiber product), silk (textile), straw (plant material), weaving

GUSN: 30638

Accession Number: 1925.453

Bonnet

Black mourning crepe on buckram frame with shoulder length mourning veil attached; wire support; black grosgrain ribbon ties.

Date: 1865 C-1866 C

Maker: unknown

Material: buckram, crepe (textile), silk (textile), wire

GUSN: 30639

Accession Number: 1925.454

Cap

Black cotton net trimmed with two bands of black lace around brim and black lace neck ruffle; also trimmed with black silk ribbon and bows; black and brown bows attached at sides of face; wire support/structure.

Date: 1845-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, lace (needlework), net (textile), silk (textile)

GUSN: 30640

Accession Number: 1925.455

Vase

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 31001

Accession Number: 1926.579

Vase

Unglazed amphora shaped vase

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 31002

Accession Number: 1926.580

Vase

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 31003

Accession Number: 1926.581

Bean Pot and Lid

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: redware

GUSN: 31004

Accession Number: 1926.583AB

Flowerpot with saucer

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 31005

Accession Number: 1926.584AB

Vase

Unglazed redware vase with black painted handles and painted black Greek-inspired decoration.

Date: 1865-1875

Maker: Millville Pottery (Maker)

Material: earthenware, painting (coating), redware

GUSN: 31006

Accession Number: 1926.585

Coffeepot

Earthenware coffee pot with red-brown glaze over red body, pear-shaped with scrolled spout, loop handle, and wavy incised lines around body.

Date: 1800-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), incising, redware

GUSN: 31007

Accession Number: 1926.586

Vase

Cylindrical redware vase with black matte surface and gold painted bands.

Date: 1865-1875

Maker: Millville Pottery (Maker)

Material: earthenware, painting (coating), redware

GUSN: 31008

Accession Number: 1926.587

Jug

Mid-sized ovoid jug with applied loop handle with ribbed exterior. Exterior is glazed dark brown.

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, redware, glazing (coating)

GUSN: 31009

Accession Number: 1926.588

Jug

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 31010

Accession Number: 1926.589

Pitcher

Unglazed redware pitcher with single loop handle, Greek-inspired black foliate painted decoration and decorative bands.

Date: 1865-1875

Maker: Millville Pottery (Maker)

Material: earthenware, painting (coating), redware

GUSN: 31011

Accession Number: 1926.590

Jar

Small glazed earthenware jar with handle. Cork in spout. Inscribed "Bay Rum. / N. F. C. / Nov. 8th 1876"

Date: 1876

Maker: Millville Pottery

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 31012

Accession Number: 1926.591

Lamp

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 31013

Accession Number: 1926.592

Mantle Ornament

Yellow glazed ceramic house.

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 31014

Accession Number: 1926.593

Candlestick

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 31017

Accession Number: 1926.596

Jar

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 31018

Accession Number: 1926.597

Container

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 31019

Accession Number: 1926.598

Container

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 31020

Accession Number: 1926.600

Wallet

Red with leather strap and flap closure; 3 compartments, one with red flap; pencil & pencil holder; memo paper with green marbled cover; tan and embossed lining.

Date: 1824-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: embossing, stitching, leather

GUSN: 31021

Accession Number: 1926.601

Wallet

Red, lined with paper with columns for records, embossed with gold flowers and leaves border.

Maker: unknown

Material: embossing, leather, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 31022

Accession Number: 1926.602

Cloth Sample

Blue and brown checked fabric sample.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 31023

Accession Number: 1926.610

Kerchief

Beige silk with a red floral border.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 31024

Accession Number: 1926.611

Kerchief

Cream silk with blue and orange pattern.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 31025

Accession Number: 1926.612

Bed valance

Rectangular fragment of fine plain weave cotton with arboresque morning glory vines on brown striped and honeycomb ground; glazed; raw edges with top gathered on string and band with a honeycomb tape binding.

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), glazing (coating), weaving

GUSN: 31027

Accession Number: 1926.616

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