Historic New England

Jug

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 33889

Accession Number: 1931.286

Shaving Mug

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 33890

Accession Number: 1931.287

Mug

Large redware mug with strap handle. Glazed dark brown on the exterior and mottled green-brown on the interior.

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, redware, glazing (coating)

GUSN: 33891

Accession Number: 1931.288

Pitcher

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 33892

Accession Number: 1931.291.1

Burgundy velvet; full cut; narrow band collar; dolman style sleeves without shoulder seam; piped cuffs with notch; two covered buttons with tassels at each cuff; hem trimmed with band of burgundy velvet and deep burgundy fringe; purple and brown striped, quilted silk lining; one pocket inside left s...

Date: 1860-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 33893

Accession Number: 1931.297

Pair of Stockings

Silk cream-colored stockings, two light pink bands at the top, embroidery on the front from mid-shin to toe in diamond and floral pattern.

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (fiber)

GUSN: 33894

Accession Number: 1931.299AB

Dickey

White lace.

Date: 1845-1855

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 33895

Accession Number: 1931.301

Pair of Sleeves

White bell lace sleeves.

Date: 1845-1853

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 33896

Accession Number: 1931.302AB

Dress

Light blue iridescent taffeta; bateau neckline edged w/ lace. Cap sleeves w/ piped arm's eye. Pointed front & back; boned & lined w/ linen. Hand-sewn eyes at center back for laced closure. Skirt has cotton waistband w/ hook & eye closure; box pleats at front. Cartridge pleats & crinoline at bac...

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 33899

Accession Number: 1931.304AB

Dress

A = overdress; B = underskirt; off-white cotton ground printed with floral trail with aubergine stems and outline; lavender flowers and berries. High neckline; bishop sleeves with smocking at armscye; gathered at wirst. Cuffs have pointed scalloped ruffle (of same dress fabric); smocking at front ...

Date: 1835-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 33900

Accession Number: 1931.307AB

Cloth Sample

Black silk fabric sample with an orange leaf pattern with small floral background. Partially finished edges with a weighted corner.

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (fiber)

GUSN: 33901

Accession Number: 1931.308

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: papier mâché

GUSN: 33902

Accession Number: 1931.312

Purse

Tan and blue purse; silver beaded design over the top of the woven design; blue, tan, and brown tassel on the bottom with pom poms .

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 33903

Accession Number: 1931.319

Purse

Brown velvet purse; silver beaded cross designs; large silver beaded tassels.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 33904

Accession Number: 1931.321

Handkerchief

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 33905

Accession Number: 1931.322

Purse

Beaded purse in blue and white diamond design with beaded bird in foliage design at bottom; blue bead tassels; red velvet enclosure with multicolor ribbon ties.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 33906

Accession Number: 1931.324

Chemise

Yellowed white linen; body gathered to narrow yoke; three button closure in short center placket; broad neckline and short sleeves trimmed with self ruffle.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), stitching

GUSN: 33911

Accession Number: 1931.341

Wrapper/Nightgown

Cream ribbed dimity; ruffled collar with scalloped eyelet edge gathered; pointed yoke; piping around yoke; full sleeves gathered at cuff; cuff has 2 pearl buttons and eyelet ruffle; 14 pearl buttons from neckline to hem.

Date: 1855-1860

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 33912

Accession Number: 1931.342

Needlework Picture

Light and dark green, white, and yellow floral motif embroidered in silk on tan linen.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), silk (fiber)

GUSN: 33913

Accession Number: 1931.343

Slipcover

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 33914

Accession Number: 1931.344

Fragment

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 33918

Accession Number: 1931.375

Window curtain panel

Rectangular; fine treated cotton netting; off white. Applied printed cotton shawl bordering in red and white Greek Key and floral stars along bottom and one side. Mitred corner.

Date: 1835-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), weaving, machine-made, net (textile), textiles

GUSN: 33919

Accession Number: 1931.381A

Lambrequin

No description

Date: 1850-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: brocatelle, burlap, cotton (textile), fringe, piecing, silk (textile), weaving

GUSN: 33920

Accession Number: 1931.383A

Window panel

Gray wool rep; 5" wide band of red velvet along one side and bottom. Grey cotton and purple silk heavy fringe along side and bottom. Gathered at top. Metal rings sewn in. Back of tan cotton twill.

Date: 1865-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, silk (textile), twill, velvet (fabric weave), wool (textile)

GUSN: 33921

Accession Number: 1931.384A

Salad plate

Earthenware plate with transfer-printed pattern "Cambusnethan on the Clyde" depicting pastoral landscape with large Gothic house, couple walking and cows.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: Belle Vue Pottery (Maker)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 33923

Accession Number: 1931.392

Pintle

Forged. Two-piece construction. Round pin on hexagonal bar head. Square bar tapered to round at threaded end. Tagged "Gudgeon on which to hang a door hinge. Purchased by W.S.A. from Shaker Village, Alfred, Me. [?]"

Date: 1775-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 33924

Accession Number: 1931.400

Trunk

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 33927

Accession Number: 1931.440

Bowling Pin

Wood bowling pin with a cylindrical body, tapered neck, and a round head.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 33929

Accession Number: 1931.447.2

Bowling Pin

Wood bowling pin with a cylindrical body, tapered neck, and a round head.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 33931

Accession Number: 1931.447.4

Bowling Pin

Wood bowling pin with a cylindrical body, tapered neck, and a round head.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 33932

Accession Number: 1931.447.5

Bowling Pin

Wood bowling pin with a cylindrical body, tapered neck, and a round head.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 33933

Accession Number: 1931.447.6

Portrait Picture

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38001

Accession Number: 1935.851

Pitcher

Delftware pitcher with globular body on flared foot and long neck. Underglaze blue decorations of large flower sprays with bird under mouth. S-scroll chain in underglaze blue on handle. Handle attached to body in pointed taper.

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, painting (coating), glazing (coating), tin glaze

GUSN: 38002

Accession Number: 1935.863

Mirror

Framed engraving by I. GOldar after Pugh. Done from an original picture in the collection of the Right Hon. Earl of Granard.

Date: 1771

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38003

Accession Number: 1935.864

Print

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38004

Accession Number: 1935.867

Print

Map of seige of Yorktown with legend in cartouche at bottom center.

Date: 1782

Maker: Photo-Electrotype Engraving Co. (Printer) Bauman, Sebastian (Surveyor) Reproduction of Scot, R. (Engraver)

Material: engraving (printing process)

GUSN: 38006

Accession Number: 1935.873

Cornice

Cornice with plain frieze. Greek key pattern uses decorative hole technique in top and bottom horizontals. Painted white.

Date: 1805-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), softwood

GUSN: 38007

Accession Number: 1935.875

Cornice

Cornice section with Greek key pattern. Cut from face and underside. Painted white.

Date: 1745-1775

Maker: unknown

Material: cutting (dividing), painting (coating), softwood

GUSN: 38008

Accession Number: 1935.878

STAIR END

Apparently applied for display to black background. Molded stair end with scrolled pieces attached below. Paint was probably cream originally.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: molding (forming), painting (coating), softwood

GUSN: 38009

Accession Number: 1935.879

Boots

Cream silk satin ankle boots; topstitched; scalloped top is higher in front; no trim; scalloped edged side button closure w/ 11 small white buttons. Rounded square toe; round throat; 3-1/4" vamp; center front & center back seams; sole has narrow waist shaped for left & right foot; 1-1/2" self-cove...

Date: 1870-1879

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 38010

Accession Number: 1935.883AB

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 38011

Accession Number: 1935.885

Pincushion

Square green pincushion set on wood base with brass ball feet; evidence of red silk corded fabric underneath green plush.

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 38012

Accession Number: 1935.886

Paperweight

Small polychrome glass paperweight of millefiori canes.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), millefiori glass

GUSN: 38013

Accession Number: 1935.889

Pincushion

Square pincushion with bead and thread embroidered decoration of a horse and dog on red ground. Pink pleated ribbon trim around edges, blue silk bottom.

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), textiles

GUSN: 38014

Accession Number: 1935.892

Wallet

Brown leather/suede; envelope style flap w/ leather string tie; 2 compartments.

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, leather

GUSN: 38015

Accession Number: 1935.903

Purse

Cream-colored silk drawstring purse with faded floral embroidery and silk green ribbon ties.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38016

Accession Number: 1935.905

Dress

One piece; grey cashmere; slight V-neckline (front and back) with chiffon collar; elbow length sleeves with chiffon oversleeve; pleated at front; gathered at hips in polonnaise style; back has pleats from shoulder to waist (stitched in place), with box pleats below; grey braid trims center front; fr...

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 38017

Accession Number: 1935.907

Bowl

Black transfer-printed earthenware bowl. Interior border of medallions depicting implements of the sea and war surrounds a central scene depicting a ship at sail. Exterior medallions depict Greek figures and a ship at sail.

Date: 1800-1810

Maker: Wedgwood (Maker)

Material: creamware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 38018

Accession Number: 1935.909