Historic New England

Needle Case

Carved ivory knitting needle caps.

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 45009

Accession Number: 1950.44AB

White cotton ground; central motif handled urn; four stemmed flowering plant. Flowers blue, red and white chintz; leaves green and white cotton; eight-pointed stars and birds. Framing flowering urn two borders: inside rectangle extending to edges of applied flowery cotton; outside appliqued undulat...

Date: 1815

Maker: Garrison, Frances Maria Lloyd, 1776-1823 (Maker)

Material: appliqué (technique), calico, chintz, cotton (textile), linen (material), toile (textile material)

GUSN: 45010

Accession Number: 1950.45

Top hat

Fawn and grey; molded felt; black grosgrain ribbon band; leather sweat band.

Date: 1830-1855

Maker: Cook & Aldrich (Manufacturer)

Material: felt (textile), molding (forming), wool (textile)

GUSN: 45012

Accession Number: 1950.47

Dressing Gown

Tan paisley on red ground; band of floral garland on brown ground at collar, along center front, shoulders, cuffs, pocket and hem; pink buttons from neck to hem. Piped armscye; long sleeves gathered below shoulder band and at cuff; two pockets; drawstring waist at back. Ties at side seams; fully l...

Date: 1855-1858

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 45013

Accession Number: 1950.49

Robe

Dark brown dressing gown, printed with beige and small red scrolling acanthus leaves; which connect forming circular "C" pattern; shawl collar; double breasted; 3/4 length; One breast pocket (outside); red lining with small scall geometric pattern.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, printing (process), rolling up

GUSN: 45014

Accession Number: 1950.50

Dress

A=Bodice; B=Skirt; C=Sleeve; D=Sleeve. Purple moired & pleated silk printed w/ white dashes. A=Bodice - standing band collar; blouson front placket covers hook & eye closure; self-bow below each shoulder w/ 2 at waist. Each bow has silver plated buckle w/ pin closure; boned & lined w/ black cotto...

Date: 1895-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, machine-made, moiré, printing (process), satin, silk (textile), taffeta, twill

GUSN: 45015

Accession Number: 1950.52A-D

Dress

Women's dress in two pieces made from green and black pinstriped silk. A=Bodice - bell shaped sleeves with capped and ruffled shoulder and ruffled edge; hook and eye closure center back; boned and padded; lined with glazed cotton. B=Skirt - cotton waistband; pocket on right side; triple flounce; c...

Date: 1848-1852

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 45016

Accession Number: 1950.53A-C

Boston Rocker

No description

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: caning, painting (coating), stenciling, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 45017

Accession Number: 1950.545

Girl's coat

Girl's coat, fawn colored flannel with wide collar trimmed with silk braid. Tabbed buttonholes with mother of pearl buttons. Cotton lined interior. "Buster Brown" type coat.

Date: ca. 1890

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 45018

Accession Number: 1950.56

Dress

Dress is made from natural linen woven with a brown check patternl; drawstring neckline at front only; high waistband; long sleeves. Fullness at back between shoulders at waist; 6 pearl buttons at back; 1 tuck at hem. Panels inserted at side seams; sleeves gathered at shoulder back; back of bodice...

Date: 1808-1814

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, linen (material)

GUSN: 45020

Accession Number: 1950.59

Ball

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 45021

Accession Number: 1950.60

Chair

Bannister back side chair. Painted black with a rush seat and turned legs.

Date: 1710-1740

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 45022

Accession Number: 1950.61

Slat-back Chair

Chair. Maple with ash slats, stretchers, and seat rail.

Date: 1730-1760

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), maple (wood)

GUSN: 45025

Accession Number: 1956.70

Syringe

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 45026

Accession Number: 1950.72

Child's Dress

Dress made from white cotton printed in brown with small repeating pattern (roller printed). The dress is made with a straight bodice gathered above and below into a square neckline and wide waistband. Short sleeves are set into the top of the neckband and gathered tightly so that the form almost a ...

Date: 1856-1858

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 45027

Accession Number: 1950.74A

Child's Dress

Dress made from white cotton printed in blue dots with small repeating pattern (roller printed). The dress is made with a straight bodice gathered above and below into a square neckline and wide waistband. Short sleeves are set into the top of the neckband and gathered tightly so that the form almos...

Date: 1856-1858

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 45028

Accession Number: 1950.74B

Child's Pants

White linen ; buttonholes at waistband; side pocket and side closure at right seam; crotch opening; darts at waist.

Date: 1858-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), twill

GUSN: 45029

Accession Number: 1950.74D

Shoes

Purple/black; black tape trim; 3 pairs punched eyes w/ pink ribbon laces; white sole; white cloth lining.

Date: 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, leather

GUSN: 45030

Accession Number: 1950.74F

Child's Pantaloons

Cream; six buttonholes at waist; open sides; one tuck at hem; ribbed dimity ruffle with whitework embroidery and scalloped edge.

Date: 1856-1858

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 45031

Accession Number: 1950.74G

Bib

White ground printed with small blue stylized flowers allover; drawstring neckline; plain; sleeveless; open to hem at back; back and hem edged with white binding.

Date: 1856-1858

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 45032

Accession Number: 1950.74H

Mold

Cream-color glazed earthenware mold of a rabbit.

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 45033

Accession Number: 1950.76

Saltcellar

Hour-glass shaped pewter saltcellar. Cup-shaped base is larger than the cup-shaped top.

Date: 1740-1750

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 45034

Accession Number: 1950.80

Scrimshaw

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 45046

Accession Number: 1950.101

Scrimshaw

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 45047

Accession Number: 1950.102

Toy Pail

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 45051

Accession Number: 1950.103F

Doll's Bedding

Small rug with red tassles.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 45086

Accession Number: 1950.118

Lamp

No description

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 45213

Accession Number: 1950.476

Coffeepot

Large pewter coffeepot with flower-shaped or scalloped top echoed by molded scallop pattern on body. Hinged lid with black-painted wooden knop. C-shaped black-painted wooden handle. S-shaped spout.

Date: 1830-1833

Maker: James Dixon & Sons (Pewterer)

Material: pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal), wood (plant material), paint (coating)

GUSN: 45214

Accession Number: 1950.478

Pitcher, Cream

Ribbed, pumpkin-shaped pewter cream pitcher with ribbed, foliate scroll handle and braided rim.

Date: 1830

Maker: James Dixon & Sons (Pewterer)

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

GUSN: 45215

Accession Number: 1950.479

Sugar Bowl

Urn-shaped pewter sugar bowl (B) with scalloped body, domed lid (A) with ball finial, crenate rim; and pair of opposing S-shaped scroll handles.

Date: 1850-1890

Maker: James Dixon & Sons (Pewterer)

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

GUSN: 45216

Accession Number: 1950.480AB

Tankard

Delftware tankard with hand-painted green, red, and yellow hunting scene of man with dogs crossing river. Pewter base (flared) and cover with ball thumb hold.

Date: 1750-1780

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, pewter (tin alloy), glazing (coating), tin glaze

GUSN: 45217

Accession Number: 1950.482

Teapot

Oval pewter teapot, engraved with flower and leaf design; hinged lid with oval ornament; long, straight spout; sun design engraved on the bottom.

Date: 1815-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 45218

Accession Number: 1950.488

Photograph Portrait

Bust-length portrait of old woman with spectacles and ruffled cap.

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: albumen (egg white)

GUSN: 45219

Accession Number: 1950.489

Coffee Canister

Large metal canister, with slanting shoulders and round, fitted cover. Canister is painted black with gold trim and gold and red stenciled image and "COFFEE" on the front.

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 45220

Accession Number: 1950.490

Pitcher

Silver lusterware pitcher. Rounded body with a loop handle and molded thumb rest.

Date: 1815-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), lusterware

GUSN: 45221

Accession Number: 1950.495

Cup Plate

Pressed glass cup plate, eight-pointed geometric design with heart border motif. Attributed to Boston and Sandwich Glass Company.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 45222

Accession Number: 1950.501

Platter

Rectangular earthenware platter with deaply incised, blue-painted feather edge.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: William Adams & Sons (Maker)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), molding (forming), hand-painted

GUSN: 45223

Accession Number: 1950.505

Plate

A blue transfer print pearlware plate. The central design depicts the Old North Church, which is bordered by a floral motif.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: Wedgwood (Maker) Jones, McDuffee, & Stratton (Vendor)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 45224

Accession Number: 1950.509

Luncheon Plate

Blue transfer-printed pearlware luncheon plate. Border of alternating medallions featuring castles and floral sprays. Central scene depicts Florentine.

Date: 1843-1855

Maker: Mayer, Thomas, John, Jos (Maker)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 45225

Accession Number: 1950.511

Alphabet/Verse Sampler

Alphabet/Verse sampler with floral border. Rows divided by decorative bands of needlework. Verse in lower section with floral embroidery below. Natural linen ground. Polychromatic threads. Alphabets: #1 missing "J"; #2 missing "J". Numbers: "1-21". Stitches used: large and small cross stitch.

Date: 1800

Maker: Sargeant, Martha Willis, 1788- (Embroiderer)

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

GUSN: 45233

Accession Number: 1950.530

Bellows

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 45234

Accession Number: 1950.532

Cup

Small pewter footed cup. Loop handle with scrolling ends and thumb rest. Two rows of incised bands around the body.

Date: 1825-1850

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 45235

Accession Number: 1950.534

Candlesnuffer

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 45236

Accession Number: 1950.536

Tile

Square, blue painted, decorative ceramic tile mounted in a wooden frame with metal corners with legs and brown paper backing; painted scene of figures next to a tree inside a circle (Mary Magdelen washing the feet of Christ).

Date: 1825-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 45237

Accession Number: 1950.538