Historic New England

Child's Dress

Short; white; "V" panel of cutwork and pattern of small and large circles; cap sleeves with same pattern as front with double ruffle; eyelet waistband; six tucks at hem; hem embroidered with cutwork following scalloped edge; drawstring neckline with covered button; drawstring waistband with two cove...

Date: ca. 1855

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, NO-MATERIAL-TERM, stitching

GUSN: 40761

Accession Number: 1940.893

Slippers

Black silk satin; bound w/ black grosgrain; no trim; narrow black grosgrain ribbon ties; square toe; square throat; 3-1/2" vamp; no center back seam; sole has narrow waist w/ no heel; white leather & linen lining.

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 40762

Accession Number: 1940.894AB

Pair of Stockings

White knit stockings.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40763

Accession Number: 1940.895AB

Slipper

This black silk satin slipper is undecorated, with a white satin lining, square toe and leather sole. It attaches to the foot with narrow black silk ribbons. There is a blue paper label pasted to the interior instep (See inscriptions)

Date: 1830-1840

Maker: Connochie, John M. (Maker)

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 40764

Accession Number: 1940.896

Cap

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40765

Accession Number: 1940.897

Fan

Short, broad sandalwood sticks, perced, carved and set with spangles; brown taffeta leaf cut like petals, sewn with sequins; brown silk tassel and cord; mother of pearl washer, carved brass ring.

Date: 1860s

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), piercing, sandalwood (wood), sequins (spangles), silk (textile)

GUSN: 40766

Accession Number: 1940.901

Infant's Shirt

White; square neckline trimmed with lace and topstitching; capped sleeves of lace net with geometric-diamond pattern; bodice gathered around neckline; one copper/brass button at neckline.

Date: 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 40767

Accession Number: 1940.906

Sun bonnet

White cotton; ribbed; stiffened brim; crown and neck ruffle of sheer embroidered muslin; crown embroidered w/ dots; neck ruffle (probably a border to a dress) embroidered w/ paisley motif (curving branches); plain cotton ties.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, stitching, reeding

GUSN: 40768

Accession Number: 1940.907

Dress

White; allover eyelet embroidery of small sprigs; squared neckline; 2 bands of eyelet at shoulder. Short, full sleeves trimmed w/ scalloped embroidery w/ net inserts; embroidered band & darts at front & waistband; 5 tucks at hem. Lower edge w/ same trim at sleeves; skirt gathered at back w/ drawst...

Date: 1825-1828

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, stitching, machine-made

GUSN: 40769

Accession Number: 1940.909

Boots

Black; toe cap trimmed with punched and scalloped edge; vamp is cut with a "tongue; " white kid lining; bootstraps of brown, beige, green, purple and pink striped cotton.

Date: 1834-1867

Maker: Possibly Farnsworth, N. L. (Maker)

Material: leather, stitching, machine-made

GUSN: 40770

Accession Number: 1940.918AB

Figure Pair, Man and Woman

Pair of miniature statuettes of Quacker man and woman, creamy colored clay. Woman 2 3/4" tall. Man 3" tall.

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 40771

Accession Number: 1940.917AB

Academic Gown

Black silk academic gown, corded and tucked.

Maker: unknown

Material: taffeta

GUSN: 40772

Accession Number: 1940.920

Pipe

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40773

Accession Number: 1940.921

Wedding Dress

Cream ribbed corded silk. Bodice (a) has high standing band collar with tulle ruching; lace jabot attached around neck; cream silk cape draped from shoulders to front; same pleated cape and lace attached at cuffs; elbow length sleeves, scalloped and weighted peplum at back; pleated silk crepe belt ...

Date: 1884-1886

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), crepe (textile), crinolines, hand sewing, silk (textile)

GUSN: 40774

Accession Number: 1940.922

Pair of Stockings

Silk cream-colored stockings with embroidery on front ankle area with vertical ribs and interspersed sprig pattern.

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (fiber)

GUSN: 40775

Accession Number: 1940.923AB

Corset

Ice blue silk satin boned corset trimmed with lace; white silk lacing.

Date: 1875-1882

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (fiber), lace (needlework)

GUSN: 40776

Accession Number: 1940.927

Sauce Ladle

Silver sauce ladle with a fiddle handle, rounded shoulders, and an elliptical bowl.

Date: 1847-1867

Maker: Bigelow, Brothers & Kennard (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 40777

Accession Number: 1940.939

Teaspoon

Silver teaspoon with a spatulate handle, rounded shoulders, and a pointed oval bowl.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: Holden, John Jr., 1830-1850 (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 40778

Accession Number: 1940.941.3

Mustard Spoon

Silver mustard spoon. Fiddle handle with rounded shoulders and an oval bowl.

Date: 1830-1840

Maker: Holden, John Jr., 1830-1850 (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 40779

Accession Number: 1940.942

Nightgown

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40780

Accession Number: 1940.947

Alphabet Sampler

Alphabet Sampler. Vertical rectangle. Rows separated by cross stitch. Cross stitch border. Small trees at lower right. Natural linen ground. Polychromatic. Alphabets: #1 - complete, #2 - complete, #3 - missing "J"; Numbers: "1-12"; cross stitch, satin stitch

Date: 1814

Maker: Hall, Lydia, 1802- (Embroiderer)

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

GUSN: 40781

Accession Number: 1940.952

Figurine

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 40782

Accession Number: 1940.969A

Figurine

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 40783

Accession Number: 1940.969B

Rogers Group Sculpture - The Favored Scholar

Reproduction of the John Rogers sculpture.

Maker: Rogers, John (Artist)

Material: plaster

GUSN: 40784

Accession Number: 1940.970

Infant's Cap

Cream sheer (mull); embroidered--at front with band of starburst flowers and leaves; band of lace with heart shape motif; back has small crosses allover with second band of lace; back is circular section embroidered with small crosses; two silk loops.

Date: ca. 1845

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, stitching

GUSN: 40785

Accession Number: 1940.971

Small Bookcase

This square wooden box has three hinged drop-down drawers. Each individual drawer is labeled and has a circular pull. Invented and patented by R.L. Dodge.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), metal

GUSN: 40786

Accession Number: 1940.972

Nightgown

White long-sleeved cotton nightgown with geometric lace and knife pleating bands extending from lace trim collar to trim of skirt. Front full button opening.

Date: 1875-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 40787

Accession Number: 1940.974

Trunk

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40788

Accession Number: 1940.983

Map

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40789

Accession Number: 1940.987

Political Pin

Red, white, and blue pin stating, "No Fourth Term Either", written in blue capital letters. A small piece of paper is attached to the back of the pin.

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 40790

Accession Number: 1940.990

Petticoat

White cotton; 1850's hand embroidered eyelet hem gathered to 5" yoke.

Date: 1893-1908

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 40791

Accession Number: 1940.994

Teapot

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 40792

Accession Number: 1940.995AB

Sampler

Verse sampler; squarish, ivory linen ground; wide red and green floral border; worked entirely in cross stitch; silk and wool thread; flower and vase motifs on outer edges within border, and in the center; small animal motifs at the lower edge; wood frame with gold gilt molding at center; under glas...

Date: 1835-1836

Maker: Johnston, Isabella, 1828- (Embroiderer)

Material: cross stitch, embroidery (visual works), linen (material), silk (fiber), wool (textile)

GUSN: 40793

Accession Number: 1940.996

Notebook

Small ivory writing tablet with stamped days of the week (Monday-Saturday), silver colored metal clasp and un-monogrammed shield shape on front.

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 40794

Accession Number: 1940.998

Card Case

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40795

Accession Number: 1940.999AB

Caddy

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 40796

Accession Number: 1940.1005

Eyeglasses

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40797

Accession Number: 1940.1007

Landscape

Oil painting, land and seascape. At right shows an archway over a side path through which a small boy is walking. Behind the boy there is a man on horseback. A small boat sits in the water just to the left of the archway. Mountains in the background, very tall ancient building at left. Possibly Neth...

Date: 1845-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 40798

Accession Number: 1940.1010

Button

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 40799

Accession Number: 1940.1013

Seal

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 40800

Accession Number: 1940.1014

Thimble

Wooden thimble carved in the shape of an acorn.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40801

Accession Number: 1940.1015

Muff

White and brown feathered hand muff.

Maker: unknown

Material: feather (material)

GUSN: 40802

Accession Number: 1940.1016

Slant-top Desk

Slant-top desk. Cherry. Four drawers, elaborate bracket feet, two- tiered interior with shell carved on upper drawers.

Date: 1770-1800

Maker: Stickney, John

Material: mahogany (wood), Norway spruce (wood)

GUSN: 41540

Accession Number: 1954.162

Secretary

Desk with mahogany veneers. Two cases; lower case with four drawers above French bracket feet; flip writing surface with two side pulls. Upper case has three doors concealing drawers and pigeon holes. Middle door has a label "Clark Morss / Cabinet Maker / Middle Street / Newburyport".

Date: 1805-1810

Maker: Morse, Clark (Cabinetmaker)

GUSN: 41542

Accession Number: 1975.191

Davenport Desk

Rectangular base with drawers, molding, applied carving and veneer panels; overhanging desk on carved brackets, carved and incised gallery top.

Date: 1860-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (wood), maple (wood), birch (wood), ash (wood)

GUSN: 41545

Accession Number: 1933.6780

Kitchen Safe

Board construction kitchen safe; wire mesh screens; inner shelves.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood)

GUSN: 41549

Accession Number: 1981.68

Washstand

Highly figured black marble top; two overhanging drawers with doors below; carved scrolls on plinths on front.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), veneer, marble (rock), Norway spruce (wood)

GUSN: 41550

Accession Number: 1933.7083

Serving Table

English Jacobean style walnut serving table

Date: 17th Century

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 41555

Accession Number: 1964.71

Sideboard

Empire style sideboard with spiral reeded columns, tripartite front, and brass spool-turned drawer pulls.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 41556

Accession Number: 1939.349

Sideboard

Sideboard with half-circle sunburst in contrasting satinwood and dark exotic woods on cabinet; bowfront drawers with crotch veneer fronts; Reeded columns at sides topped by long acanthus leaves against roughened ground; brass circular backplates embossed with acorns; brass pulls; reeded legs; bulb f...

Date: 1808-1809

Maker: Possibly Hook, William, 1777-1867 (Maker)

Material: birch (wood), inlay (process), mahogany (wood), veneer, pine (wood)

GUSN: 41559

Accession Number: 1933.6049

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