Historic New England

Iced tea spoon

Iced tea spoon, silver. Slightly fluted edge molding on lower portion of handle. Top section of handle has raised floral detail and monogram "MMB". Floral detail on underside of handle as well.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 19815

Accession Number: 1998.650.4

Iced tea spoon

Iced tea spoon, silver. Slightly fluted edge molding on lower portion of handle. Top section of handle has raised floral detail and monogram "MMB". Floral detail on underside of handle as well.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 19816

Accession Number: 1998.650.5

Oil painting of the ship Othello on the open sea. A ship is seen in the background behind the Othello. In this painting, the Othello has eleven sails open and the American flag flies at its stern. The hull is black and brown. A man in red sits on the prow. There are three masts and a man in red is a...

Date: 1831

Maker: Bourdon (Painter) Bradley, Morton C. (Restorer)

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas

GUSN: 19817

Accession Number: 1998.670

The Apothecary

Chromolithograph of an Apothecary. The apothecary wears a long black robe, a black hat, and small spectacles. In his right hand he holds a dropper and is withdrawing liquid from a small wine glass. A large wooden cask is near the man's feet and light shines in from a window above. Frame: 1 1/2 in. g...

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: Possibly L. Prang & Co. (Maker)

Material: canvas, chromolithography

GUSN: 19818

Accession Number: 1998.671

Characters from Canterbury Tales

Etching of the characters that make up Chaucer's Canterbury Tales. At the front of the pilgrimage, the miller leads while playing the bagpipes. Behind him the host is talking to several men. The nineteenth person in the etching is Chaucer who regards the viewers. Each character is numbered below. Th...

Date: ca. 1820

Maker: Stothard, Thomas (Printer) Schiavonetti, Lewis (Etcher) Heath, James (Engraver) Farmhouse Framers (Framer)

Material: etching (corroding), etching (printing process), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 19819

Accession Number: 1998.672

Water cooler

Liverpool cooler on stand; unglazed earthenware over painted with fern decoration; Greek key border around plate and neck of cooler; green and gold circular band also around neck of cooler.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, painting (coating)

GUSN: 19820

Accession Number: 1998.673A-C

Coffeepot

Brass coffee pot from Saudi Arabia; hammered body; hinged lid w/ incised band and tall finial; large handle and long beak-shaped spout; heart shaped Arabic symbol on side.

Date: 1940-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), hammering

GUSN: 19821

Accession Number: 1998.674

Candlestick

Pair of brass candlesticks; square bases w/ cut corners; banded stem w/ bee-hive shape in middle; sphere shaped portion w/ cut diamond decoration above beehive.

Date: 1900-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process)

GUSN: 19822

Accession Number: 1998.675AB

Clock

Mantel clock with mahogany case. Arched glass on dial door; flanked by side columns. Top consists of wide cornice below narrow piece of differing layers with ogee molding at center. Set on a wide base with thin turned feet. Small brass key beside clock.

Date: 1910-1913

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 19823

Accession Number: 1998.676

Candlestick

Pair of brass candlesticks, slightly smaller than others on same shelf; square base with cut corners; banded stem with beehive shape in middle; sphere-shaped portion with cut diamond decoration above beehive.

Date: 1900-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process)

GUSN: 19824

Accession Number: 1998.677AB

Water cooler

Liverpool cooler on stand, Neo-Grec decoration black on orange; Greek key band around rim of stand, lid and body of cooler; black banded decoration with griffins and faces; raised rope-like bands around neck.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, painting (coating)

GUSN: 19825

Accession Number: 1998.678A-C

Hanging shelf

Marble shelf with three cast iron brackets. Spans the length between two dining room door surrounds in a way that resembles a mantel. Marble is curved at edges, brackets have bird and leaf openwork.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal), marble (rock)

GUSN: 19826

Accession Number: 1998.679

Stove

Small parlor stove, Jotul brand. Cast iron, painted in a glossy green. Flat top w/ two burner holes and molded sides. Flat front w/ central door and skirt below. Smooth, curved legs. Fluted sides w/ a lion in cast relief.

Date: 1972-1974

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 19827

Accession Number: 1998.680

Hanging shelf

Walnut hanging shelf w/ stylized carved sides and acorns creating drop pendants. High crest w/ carved edges attached to back of top shelf. The 4 shelves have slightly rounded edges, widest shelf at the bottom.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (wood)

GUSN: 19828

Accession Number: 1998.682

Eggcup

One in pair of porcelain egg cups; orange and gilt floral decoration; bird perched on floral branch; gilt band around base and rim.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: W. Davenport & Company (Maker)

Material: glazing (coating), painting (coating), porcelain, tin (metal)

GUSN: 19829

Accession Number: 1998.683.1

Eggcup

One in pair of porcelain egg cups; orange and gilt floral decoration; bird perched on floral branch; gilt band around base and rim.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: W. Davenport & Company (Maker)

Material: glazing (coating), painting (coating), porcelain, tin (metal)

GUSN: 19830

Accession Number: 1998.683.2

Eggcup

Pewter egg cup; incised band around base; raised ring around rim.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 19831

Accession Number: 1998.684

Demitasse cup and saucer

Demitasse white porcelain cup and saucer w/ gilt decoration; scalloped edges on saucer and bottom of cup; criss-cross gilt decoration around rim; raised scrolled design on each.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), molding (forming), porcelain, tin (metal)

GUSN: 19832

Accession Number: 1998.685AB

Figurine of Monkeys

Ceramic group consisting of 5 monkeys holding a fish; monkeys tan with textured hair; all wearing multi-colored vests; fish is a salmon and rests on lap of middle monkey; monkeys on sides facing middle monkey and have linked arms.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material), handmade

GUSN: 19833

Accession Number: 1998.686

Salt shaker

Porcelain salt shaker; globular-shaped w/ silver top; decoration w/ white background, pink pussywillows and brown and gilt grass.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), painting (coating), porcelain, silver (metal), tin (metal)

GUSN: 19834

Accession Number: 1998.687

Cup and saucer

Porcelain cup and saucer, fluted w/ pink and blue rosebud decoration; faded gilt band around edge of saucer and top rim of cup; foliated scroll handle w/ gilt on cup; waist of cup bulges out.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), painting (coating), porcelain, tin (metal)

GUSN: 19835

Accession Number: 1998.688AB

Sewing table

Mahogany sewing table, federal, w/ bobbin turned and twisted legs. Two drawers w/ wooden pulls; one brass key surround. Wooden pulls on bottom pull-out sewing bag.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 19836

Accession Number: 1998.689

Kerosene lamp

Brass kerosene lamp, milk glass shade, electrified; goblet shaped w/ turned stem; dome shaped shade w/ tapered and turned top; clear glass chimney.

Date: 1900-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), glass (material)

GUSN: 19837

Accession Number: 1998.690A-C

Sewing machine

Sewing machine on wood frame w/ cast iron legs. Oak frame w/ drop leaf on left side. Four side drawers w/ gilt tin pulls. Carved detail on central drawer. Iron legs and pedal decorated w/ openwork. Machine fixed to center of table top--painted black w/ gilt trim. Removable carved oak case over machi...

Date: 1887-1894

Maker: The Singer Manufacturing Co. (Maker)

Material: iron (metal), oak (wood)

GUSN: 19838

Accession Number: 1998.691

City of Vera Cruz

Hand-colored lithograph of the beach near Vera Cruz. A long line of pack mules is being led along the beach by two ot three people. In the background the city is seen and ships are harbored along the coast's shore. Frame: 1 1/2 in. gilt.

Date: 1847

Maker: Currier, Nathaniel (Maker)

Material: hand coloring, lithography, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 19839

Accession Number: 1998.681

Crate

Wooden crate painted green w/ pinch clasp in front, double hinge in back, 2 compartments inside.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23295

Accession Number: 1998.3036

Crate

Unfinished wooden crate w/ double hinged and front pinch clasp. Paper label on side.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: Haskellimp & Seed Co. (Maker)

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23296

Accession Number: 1998.3037

Wooden fragments

Multiple wooden fragments and boards, most unfinished. Some painted white or black. Asst. sizes. Pieces stored in wooden box.

Date: 1850-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23297

Accession Number: 1998.3038

Wooden fragments

Multiple wooden fragments and boards, most unfinished. Some painted white or black. Asst. sizes. Pieces stored in wooden box.

Date: 1850-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23298

Accession Number: 1998.3039

Wooden fragments

Multiple wooden fragments and boards, most unfinished. Some painted white or black. Asst. sizes. Pieces stored in wooden box.

Date: 1850-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23299

Accession Number: 1998.3040

Wooden fragments

Multiple wooden fragments and boards, most unfinished. Some painted white or black. Asst. sizes. Pieces stored in wooden box.

Date: 1850-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23300

Accession Number: 1998.3041

Wooden fragments

Multiple wooden fragments and boards, most unfinished. Some painted white or black. Asst. sizes. Pieces stored in wooden box.

Date: 1850-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23301

Accession Number: 1998.3042

Side chair

Side chair. Painted red. Curved crest rail above four spindles and stiles with slender turnings. Caned seat. Turned front legs and front stretcher. Tapered and flared back legs.

Date: 1840-1858

Maker: Heywood Chair Mfg. Co. (Maker)

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

GUSN: 23302

Accession Number: 1998.1471.4

Bodice

Black bodice w/ black lace trim and leg of mutton sleeves. Corset lining w/ 19 hook and eye attachments in front. Outer layer joins w/ 2 snaps and 1 hook and eye. Waistband attached in back. Large collar w/ floral lace trim. Neckline edged w/ sheer, ribbed trim. Geometric lace trim on sleeves.

Date: 1885-1895

Maker: unknown

Material: sewing (process), taffeta

GUSN: 23303

Accession Number: 1998.1492A

Skirt

Black skirt w/ 2 ruffles on bottom. Geometrical lace trim above ruffles. Overlapping flap w/ 2 hook and eye clasps in back. 2 hooks in back for attachment to bodice.

Date: 1885-1895

Maker: unknown

Material: sewing (process), taffeta

GUSN: 23304

Accession Number: 1998.1492B

Bodice

Black bodice w/ half sleeve trimmed in lace. Square neckline covered in lace up to neck. Front is ribbed. Back closure w/ 12 hook and eyes (one prob. missing from neckline). Square neckline in back, also.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: lace (needlework), sewing (process), taffeta

GUSN: 23305

Accession Number: 1998.1493

Dress

Grey silk dress, styled to look like jacket and dress. Geometric pattern on outer piece which attaches to front plain grey piece. Sewn together and 4 snaps in upper corner. Grey collar covered in off-white collar. Sequinned and cloisonne belt clasp on grey sewn-on belt.

Date: 1920-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: machine sewing (technique), silk (textile)

GUSN: 23306

Accession Number: 1998.1494

Bodice

Tan taffeta bodice w/ 3/4 sleeve and button front. V line neck and sleeve's edges lined w/ off-white silk. 12 buttons. Inner lining has corset stays and cotton waistband. Sleeve widens at base. Bottom of back extends (to go over bustle).

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: sewing (process), silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 23307

Accession Number: 1998.1495

Dress

Iridescent lavender taffeta long-sleeved dress w/ sheer sleeves and embroidered floral sprays. Front bottom is scalloped. Back hangs longer (for bustle?) taffeta and embroidery around wrists. Floral sprays on upper and lower left and middle right. Dropped waistline and bunched skirt.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: Possibly Tucker, Jane Armstrong, 1866-1964 (Maker)

Material: embroidering, hand sewing, taffeta

GUSN: 23308

Accession Number: 1998.1496

Bodice

Purple polka-dot silk bodice, full-length, w/ front tie closure. Puffed half sleeves w/ triangular off-white lace banding. 8 hooks on either side of front. Black cotton rope for lacing. Inner bodice has corset stays. 3 ballooned panels hang (for over crinoline).

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: lace (needlework), sewing (process), silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 23309

Accession Number: 1998.1498

Skirt

Floor length purple silk skirt w/ black rope trim on bottom. Faille weave. Black trim at waistline. 2 hook and eyes in back for closure. Backside bunched at top.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: sewing (process), silk (textile)

GUSN: 23310

Accession Number: 1998.1499

Robe

Sheer black silk robe w/ front tie around neck. Blue and red silk covered balls at end of tie string. 3 snaps dispersed down front of robe. Small pleats at shoulders. 2 black buttons at back of neck.

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 23311

Accession Number: 1998.1500

Dress

Floral rayon print dress w/ black silk stomacher and banding around 1/2 sleeves. Print-black background, white and red floral sprays. V neck, dress connects w/ 2 hook and eyes and one snap at stomacher. Front of skirt remains open for petticoat.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: Tucker, Jane Armstrong, 1866-1964 (Maker)

Material: rayon, sewing (process), silk (textile)

GUSN: 23312

Accession Number: 1998.1501

Bodice

Off-white silk brocade bodice w/ leaf and grape motif. Corset stay inside front lining. Closure in back w/ 15 hooks and eyes. V shaped ribbing on front, bottom point. Pleated sleeves above elbow and at wrist.

Date: 1830-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: sewing (process), silk (textile)

GUSN: 23313

Accession Number: 1998.1502

Belt

Metallic thread belt w/ beaded tassle. Belt tied at both ends. Tassle attached and white iridescent beads.

Date: 1920-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: beading (process), beading (edging pattern), thread

GUSN: 23314

Accession Number: 1998.1503

Dress

Purple silk and velvet dress w/ lace trim. Velvet collar, side panels and cuffs. Off-white lace around velvet. Full length button front w/ 1" buttons, iridescent w/ leaf design. White silk lining inside, cotton lining around neckline. Small purple ruffles at bottom w/ large white ruffles underneath.

Date: 1905-1915

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 23315

Accession Number: 1998.1504

Costume dress

Brown bodice and skirt w/ muslin insert at neck. White lining on cuffs and neck of bodice. Square neckline, puffed shoulders. Skirt gathered and ballooned for petticoat.

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: sewing (process), wool (textile)

GUSN: 23316

Accession Number: 1998.1505AB

Dress

Yellow muslin dress, black trim and matching black printed flounces. Empire waist. Large collar/bib of 2 triangular pieces. Similar pieces on sleeves. 1/2 sleeve. One hook and eye at back of neck.

Date: 1810-1815

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), sewing (process)

GUSN: 23317

Accession Number: 1998.1506

Suit

2 pc. beige faille(?) suit, jacket(A) and skirt(B). Collared jacket w/ 3 front-side buttons, plastic tan. Skirt w/ 2 diagonal front pockets, closure at side w/ 3 hook and eyes and 6 snaps. White lining around waist.

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), sewing (process)

GUSN: 23318

Accession Number: 1998.1507AB

Dress

Brown striped day dress w/ blue trim on collar and cuffs, running down front-sides and around bottom edge. White plastic buttons hidden under panel. Large blue buttons. Visible, full-length button down. Collar scalloped. Small tail (for over bustle) w/ blue trim and 2 blue buttons. 2 pockets on side...

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), sewing (process)

GUSN: 23319

Accession Number: 1998.1508

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