Historic New England

Morion

Cut from sheet of hammered tin or iron alloy. Dome shaped helmet w/ circular crown and circular rim extending into points at front and back. Crimped edge on crown and brim. Small brass medallions around edge.

Date: 1668-1699

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 26186

Accession Number: 1966.1396

Bandolier

8 shaped cylindrical containers w/ slip-on covers strung onto a wide leather band by leather tongs. Central kidskin pouch w/ 11 lead balls. Worn over shoulder by musketeers--each cylinder contained 1 measure of powder or charge for musket.

Date: 1935-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 26187

Accession Number: 1966.1397

Powder horn

Powder horn with brass mounting at top and bottom. Top mounting has scalloped edge. Bottom has spring clip. Flat wooden screw stopper at top. Replacement leather strap.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: horn (animal material), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 26188

Accession Number: 1966.1401

Fowling piece

Hardwood stock w/ carved accanthus-like leaf motif at extreme top. Brass mounts w/ incised floral designs at butt, trigger casing and medallion at top. Iron barrel, lower half w/ 5 faceted sides w/ mussell end round. Iron flint holder w/ stamped floral design, marked "WARRANTEED". Iron ram rod held ...

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 26189

Accession Number: 1966.1410

Model

Model of the facade of portcullis door of the Garrison. Hinged door mounted on wooden pedestal showing the pulley construction of the portcullis. Scale: 3/4"= 1'

Date: 1934-1967

Maker: Possibly Dudley, William Perry (Maker)

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 26190

Accession Number: 1979.13

Print

Repro print w/ caption: "Indians Attacking a Garrison House/ from an old wood engraving." Modern curly maple frame; under glass.

Date: ca. 1950

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 26191

Accession Number: 1979.16

Tomahawk

Original brass single-blade head on reproduction shaped wooden handle; leather tong at end of handle. Probably made for or by Dudley for display in museum rooms.

Date: 1900-1966

Maker: Possibly Dudley, William Perry (Maker)

Material: brass (alloy), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 26192

Accession Number: 1979.17

Tomahawk

Pointed elongated ovoid stone head, waisted for mounting to handle; reproduction leather tong binding and whittled handle. Probably made by or for Dudley's display rooms.

Date: 1900-1966

Maker: Possibly Dudley, William Perry (Maker)

Material: stone (rock), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 26193

Accession Number: 1979.18

War arrow

Short wide flint arrowhead w/ reproduction hand-whittled shaft; 3 brown and white feathers at end. Probably original arrowhead w/ reproduction handle made by or for Dudley's museum rooms.

Date: 1900-1966

Maker: Possibly Dudley, William Perry (Maker)

Material: stone (rock), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 26194

Accession Number: 1979.19

Hunting arrow

Elongated flint arrowhead on reproduction hand-whittled shaft w/ 2 brown and white feathers at end. Display piece made by or for Dudley's museum rooms.

Date: 1900-1966

Maker: Possibly Dudley, William Perry (Maker)

Material: feather (material), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 26195

Accession Number: 1979.20

Print

Reproduction black and white print divided into four quarters depicting various stages of soldier filling musket with charge. Typed legend (Dudley?) "from a drill book of 1637". Plain wood molding frame with hand colored French mat; under glass.

Date: 1900-1966

Maker: unknown

Material: lithography, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 26196

Accession Number: 1979.29

Print

Reproduction black and white print w/ rear view of musketeer, captioned "Musketeer wearing a bandolier. Note how he pours the charge from one cylinder/ down the muzzle. From De Gheyn." Plain wood molding frame painted black.

Date: 1900-1966

Maker: After De Gheyn (Artist)

Material: lithography, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 26197

Accession Number: 1979.30

Lantern clock

Square shaped body surmounted by stamped pierced floral filigree fretwork w/ baluster finials at four-corners w/ dome shaped bell at tip w/ baluster finial. Brass panel sides. Cut-out dial mounted on etched brass paneled front w/ floral design. White metal pierced hand and ball feet--columnared side...

Date: 1725-1750

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 26198

Accession Number: 1966.1408.1

Hanging shelf

Lath cut cartouche shaped backboard w/ shelf supported by two scroll brackets underneath. Hole cut in shelf to accomodate clock weights. (see 1966.1408.1)

Date: 1900-1966

Maker: Possibly Dudley, William Perry (Maker)

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 26199

Accession Number: 1966.1408.2

Coverlet

Rectangular shape w/ red, yellow, pink and green floral border design w/ red edging. Central design of randomly patterned circuloid floral elements, in polychrome embroidery. Printed backing. Front piece in 6 vertical sections. Printed blue mark stamped at top right--cannot decipher. Probably middle...

Date: 1768-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), wool (textile)

GUSN: 26200

Accession Number: 1966.1411

Cane

Shaft sections from bone cylinder forming a spiral reticulated design. Silver tip and silver crown engraved "presented to Dr. William Perry".

Date: 1815-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: bone (material), silver (metal)

GUSN: 26201

Accession Number: 1966.1417

Cane

Natural knotted wood staff with hexagonal knob head.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 26202

Accession Number: 1966.1418

Yardstick

Thin elongated form--measures inches and 1/8's of a yd.

Date: 1800-1833

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 26203

Accession Number: 1966.1419

Yardstick

Elongated rectangular shape w/ one edge bevelled--metal edge--measures inches and gives mathematical tables and formulas.

Date: 1834-1899

Maker: Merrifield & Co. (Maker)

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 26204

Accession Number: 1966.1420

Silhouette

Oval white cut-out silhouette surround of young man facing left w/ string tie, over black grossgrain silk. Oval tin repousse beaded frame w/ wood support and backing. Under glass.

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: cloth, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 26205

Accession Number: 1966.1433

Porringer

Small shallow circular porringer w/ pierced trilobed handle.

Date: 1900-1979

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 26206

Accession Number: 1979.7

Cloak pin

Circular raised beaded rim w/ floral center.

Date: 1810-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, tin (metal)

GUSN: 26207

Accession Number: 1979.9

Cane

Natural knotted wood shaft with squared handle ending in carved animal head possibly fox or dog. Traces of black paint throughout.

Date: 1834-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 26208

Accession Number: 1979.10

Cane

Natural wood shaft w/ curved handle, metal tip.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood)

GUSN: 26209

Accession Number: 1979.11

Umbrella stand

Slightly tapered form--circular bottom and upper ring supported by three leg supports w/ curved feet and tops. Overall painted black w/ gilt leaf design on legs and spear design on ring. Note: Painted decoration may be by William Dudley.

Date: 1900-1966

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 26210

Accession Number: 1979.12

Flintlock pistol

Hardwood bulbous stock w/ stylized leaf motif carved in low relief under muzzle and on back. Cast iron muzzle w/ leaf motif at end of barrel and scroll work at top inlaid w/ brass. Brass mounts at butt and trigger w/ scroll at side. Band on barrel.

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), hardwood, iron (metal)

GUSN: 26211

Accession Number: 1979.21

Stereoscopic viewer

A) Leatherette covered body w/ goggle shaped viewer w/ square lens. Thin wood cross structure at back to hold card. Turned handle extending from center of bottom. B) Double-view rectangular photographic card depicting Gilman Garrison. Unaccessioned: white metal floor stand, (modern) painted blac...

Date: ca. 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, glass (material), softwood

GUSN: 26212

Accession Number: 1979.26AB

Ball mold

Two-part rectangular body w/ center recessed and lined w/ metal to form mold. A) w/ posts set in inner edge to fit into holes of B). Carved channel at top to pour molten lead.

Date: 1695-1760

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 26213

Accession Number: 1979.27.1AB

Musket ball

Lead bullet, spherical shape with central seam.

Date: 1695-1760

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), lead (metal)

GUSN: 26214

Accession Number: 1979.27.2

Platter

"Set" of tablewares married at a later date from numerous sets of examples. All are underglaze blue decoration on white body in "blue willow" pattern w/ "Canton" border of cross hatch and scallops. .10) Platter. Rectangular w/ canted and invected corners. Deep cavetto.

Date: 1785-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, willow (wood)

GUSN: 26224

Accession Number: 1966.1440.10

Soup plate

"Set" of tablewares married at a later date from numerous sets of examples. All are underglaze blue decoration on white body in "blue willow" pattern w/ "Canton" border of cross hatch and scallops. .11) Soup plate. Circular w/ slightly invected corners. Deep cavetto.

Date: 1785-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, willow (wood)

GUSN: 26225

Accession Number: 1966.1440.11

Soup plate

"Set" of tablewares married at a later date from numerous sets of examples. All are underglaze blue decoration on white body in "blue willow" pattern w/ "Canton" border of cross hatch and scallops. .12) Soup plate. Circular w/ slightly invected corners. Deep cavetto.

Date: 1785-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, willow (wood)

GUSN: 26226

Accession Number: 1966.1440.12

Plate

"Set" of tablewares married at a later date from numerous sets of examples. All are underglaze blue decoration on white body in "blue willow" pattern w/ "Canton" border of cross hatch and scallops. .13) Circular plate.

Date: 1785-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, willow (wood)

GUSN: 26227

Accession Number: 1966.1440.13

Plate

"Set" of tablewares married at a later date from numerous sets of examples. All are underglaze blue decoration on white body in "blue willow" pattern w/ "Canton" border of cross hatch and scallops. .14) Circular plate.

Date: 1785-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, willow (wood)

GUSN: 26228

Accession Number: 1966.1440.14

Plate

"Set" of tablewares married at a later date from numerous sets of examples. All are underglaze blue decoration on white body in "blue willow" pattern w/ "Canton" border of cross hatch and scallops. .15) Circular plate.

Date: 1785-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, willow (wood)

GUSN: 26229

Accession Number: 1966.1440.15

Plate

"Set" of tablewares married at a later date from numerous sets of examples. All are underglaze blue decoration on white body in "blue willow" pattern w/ "Canton" border of cross hatch and scallops. .16) Circular plate.

Date: 1785-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, willow (wood)

GUSN: 26230

Accession Number: 1966.1440.16

Plate

"Set" of tablewares married at a later date from numerous sets of examples. All are underglaze blue decoration on white body in "blue willow" pattern w/ "Canton" border of cross hatch and scallops. .17) Circular plate.

Date: 1785-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, willow (wood)

GUSN: 26231

Accession Number: 1966.1440.17

Plate

"Set" of tablewares married at a later date from numerous sets of examples. All are underglaze blue decoration on white body in "blue willow" pattern w/ "Canton" border of cross hatch and scallops. .18) Circular plate.

Date: 1785-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, willow (wood)

GUSN: 26232

Accession Number: 1966.1440.18

Platter

"Set" of tablewares married at a later date from numerous sets of examples. All are underglaze blue decoration on white body in "blue willow" pattern w/ "Canton" border of cross hatch and scallops. .19) Small platter. Rectangular w/ rounded or canted corners, somewhat deep cavetto.

Date: 1785-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, willow (wood)

GUSN: 26233

Accession Number: 1966.1440.19

Crock

Glazed stoneware crock w/ overall bluish tint. Cylindrical body w/ 2 molded handles on side and slightly overhanging rim. Cobalt-blue decoration of a bird on a leaf on front under glaze. Interior painted dark brown. Stamped w/ manufacturer on side. 3 gallon size.

Date: 1858-1876

Maker: F.B. Norton and Company (Maker)

Material: leaf (plant material), foliation (pattern), leaf (metal), molding (forming), stoneware (pottery), throwing (pottery technique)

GUSN: 26395

Accession Number: 1993.627

Mug

Small silver beaker-shaped mug with C-shaped handle and reinforced foot ring. Foot ring and handle have ribbed decoration. Base of handle curls upward. Engraved beaver with fish in mouth appears opposite handle. Impressed maker's mark appears between engraving and handle. Mark is shield-shaped with ...

Date: 1725-1735

Maker: Burt, John, 1692-1745-46 (Silversmith)

Material: engraving (printing process), hammering, impressing, silver (metal), soldering

GUSN: 26396

Accession Number: 1993.650

Crock

Glazed stoneware crock w/ overall bluish tint. Cylindrical body has 2 molded handles on sides and slightly overhanging rim. Cobalt-blue abstract floral decoration on side, underglaze. Interior painted dark brown.

Date: 1855-1868

Maker: F.T. Wright & Son (Maker)

Material: molding (forming), stoneware (pottery), throwing (pottery technique)

GUSN: 26397

Accession Number: 1993.817

Apron

Floral print in: red, green, yellow and purple with white background; apron hangs around neck, ric-rac border sewn around strap for neck, bodice area and pocket center left; two pieces cut in arch shapes and sewn together like an "M" for bodice area.

Date: 1930-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 26398

Accession Number: 1998.5855

Apron

Hangs around waist; white background with blue and red floral design; bottom scalloped in red with printed stitch at edge of scallop; in each scallop are three paper doll-like silhouettes of women with long dresses, outer two are in red, middle blue. The point where scallop goes up are red tulips wi...

Date: 1930-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 26399

Accession Number: 1998.5856

Apron

Possibly a smockwith three snaps down back; teal border around: neck, arm openings and bottom edge; teal tie around waist; teal pockets right left sides; ric-rac border arond neck and on pockets; mustard colored fabric with drum and drumstick designs in vertical pattern; drums alternate green and ma...

Date: 1930-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 26400

Accession Number: 1998.5857

Apron

Apron hangs around neck and ties in back around waist; red border around entire edge and pocket, center left; background in white; floral design in: red, pink, light and dark blue, yellow, light and dark green throughout apron; stronger concentration of flowers with same colors across lower bottom.

Date: 1930-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 26401

Accession Number: 1998.5859

Apron

Crocheted white apron with coral satin ribbon woven in; one ribbon woven to tie around waist and five pieces vertically and ending in bows; crocheted scalloped ends.

Date: 1930-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), crocheting, satin

GUSN: 26402

Accession Number: 1998.5860

Apron

white and green apron; with three pockets across bottom. Three mushrooms embroidered on each pocket; colors of mushrooms are: blue, purple, red, yellow, green, brown (left pocket); pink, red, yellow, brown, green (center); purple, blue, yellow, pink, green, brown (right).

Date: 1930-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, handmade

GUSN: 26403

Accession Number: 1998.5861

Apron

Pink apron with pocket center left. thre items in black printed process; ric-rac border around pocket and bottom right saying.

Date: 1930-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), transfer printing

GUSN: 26404

Accession Number: 1998.5862

Apron

Apron. Worn like a vest. Five snaps down center front, pocket bottom left; orange border, green background, bright colored flowers all over. Dark and light orange, yellow, pink, white; 7 1/2" slits on both bottom sides; ric-rac border sewn across top of pocket.

Date: 1930-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 26405

Accession Number: 1998.5864

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