Historic New England

Child's dress

Child's dress of blue wool.

Date: ca. 1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30859

Accession Number: 1926.197

Green printed check velvet; long sleeves; eight black cloth covered buttons down front and nine around waist; waist trimmed with blue cotton band; cotton lining printed with brown and cream leaves and vines.

Date: ca. 1864

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), twill, velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 30860

Accession Number: 1926.198

Hat

Black velvet hat with no brim, velvet ribbon with silver leaf pin.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30861

Accession Number: 1926.199

Album Quilt

White cotton ground; five rows of five pieced blocks entirely of red and white cotton. No two blocks alike. Quilted geometric designs using circles, stars, diamonds, etc. Each block has approximately one inch white border; mitred corners.

Date: 1852-1853

Maker: Sunday School Scholars of Bulfinch (Maker)

Material: calico, cotton (textile), fringe, piecing, quilting, transfer printing

GUSN: 30865

Accession Number: 1926.206

Lantern

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 30866

Accession Number: 1926.208

Toaster

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 30867

Accession Number: 1926.209

Serving Dish

Rectangular, molded earthenware serving dish with foot, handles and scalloped edge. Green transfer-print pattern "Cologne" featuring a central landscape scene with a castle framed by trees beside a river with mountains in the background. The scene and the foot are surrounded by a band of diamonds an...

Date: 1832-1835

Maker: Ralph Stevenson & Son (Maker)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing, molding (forming)

GUSN: 30868

Accession Number: 1926.212

ASSEMBLY, LATCH

Painted white over black. a) Latch Bar: with brass knob. Long taper to round head; riveted to rectangular pivot plate. b) Keeper: rectangular; two-piece construction.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal), painting (coating), riveting

GUSN: 30869

Accession Number: 1926.213AB

Spear

Metal spear head tapered to a point. Slender metal strips adorn the shaft.

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 30870

Accession Number: 1926.223

Spear

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 30871

Accession Number: 1926.224

Spear

Metal spear with a pointed head and barbs going down the body.

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 30872

Accession Number: 1926.225

Quilt

Diamond blocks of alternating black and other dark colored ribbed silks and satins. Buttonhole stitched appliqued velvet fleur-de-Lis and tulips on each block. Edges bound in black satin.

Date: 1875-1922

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), stitching, machine-made, piecing, satin, silk (textile), floral patterns, flowers (plants), tulipwood (Brazilian, wood), textiles, velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 30874

Accession Number: 1926.258

Holder

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30876

Accession Number: 1926.262

Fragment

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 30877

Accession Number: 1926.264

Fragment

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 30878

Accession Number: 1926.265

Alphabet/Verse Sampler

Alphabet/Verse Sampler. Long, narrow, vertical rectangle. Ivory linen ground. Lines of Alphabet and verse separated by rows of decorative neeldework; floral. Polychromatic. Alphabets: #1 missing "J","U"; #2 missing "J"."U" Numbers: "1-10"; cross stitch, eyelet hole, satin stitch.

Date: 1742

Maker: Cooper, Judith, 1730- (Embroiderer)

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

GUSN: 30879

Accession Number: 1926.280

Alphabet Sampler

Alphabet sampler on natural linen ground. Lines of alphabet are separated by lines of cross stitch. Cross stitched border, letters, and designs. Crowns and hearts at lower right. Polychromatic threads. Three complete alphabets and numbers "1-10".

Maker: Bradford, Judith Cooper (Embroiderer)

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

GUSN: 30880

Accession Number: 1926.281

Alphabet Sampler

Alphabet Sampler, unfinished. Vertical rectangle, ivory linen ground. Undulating wave border in rust. Alphabets at top.Ppolychromatic. Alphabets: #1 missing "J"; #2 "A-L"; cross stitch.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 30881

Accession Number: 1926.282

Match

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 30882

Accession Number: 1926.288

Saucer

Wavy edge; blue enamel border with gol and bue vine with three-petal florettes; blue and gold border around well; central design: blue and gold vase of flowers with ribbon.

Date: 1800-1804

Maker: unknown

Material: enameling, gilding, painting (coating), porcelain

GUSN: 30883

Accession Number: 1926.290

Plate

Chinese Imari; 3 large sprays of blue and orange flowers with gilt highlights around border; band around well of orange latticework with orange flowers and medallions edged in blue and orange; central image: orange and blue flowers and bamboo stalk with gilt highlights.

Date: 1740-1760

Maker: unknown

Material: enamel paint, gilding, porcelain

GUSN: 30884

Accession Number: 1926.291

Wallpapered box

Small, rectangular, wooden box (A) with lid (B). Wallpaper has a drapery pattern with foliage and abstract leaves or flowers. Printed in pink, two greens, and white on an off-white ground.

Date: 1811-1817

Maker: Moses Grant Jr. & Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: paper (fiber product), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 30885

Accession Number: 1926.305AB

Small Box

Small rectangular paper box with attached cover. White box with affixed red paper panels on top and sides of cover, and sides of box. White diamond shaped paper on cover has printed image of armored soldier with tufted headdress, holding a flag in front of a monument.

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 30886

Accession Number: 1926.306

Small Box with Attached Cover.

Small rectangular paper box with attached cover. Diamond-shaped paper affixed to cover with printed image of seated Cupid playing the pipes for a small animal (possibly ferret) standing on hind legs. Pink paper over white.

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 30887

Accession Number: 1926.307

Round Box with Glass Cover

Small round paper box with glass cover. Depiction of pumpkin reverse painted on glass cover with paper lace border. Orange paper on sides of cover and box. Box contained numerous metal spangles, each approximately 1/4 inch diameter.

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), glass (material)

GUSN: 30888

Accession Number: 1926.308AB

Snuff Box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: papier mâché

GUSN: 30646

Accession Number: 1925.467

Snuff Box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 30647

Accession Number: 1925.468

Purse

Pink silk purse; lower portion has embroidered scenes of a pink house and ruins on either side.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30648

Accession Number: 1925.470

Bed valance fragment

Rectangular, off white, lightly scalloped; shaped end. Polychromatic wool embroidery of undulating floral vine. Much of work outlined in contrasting color.

Date: 1760-1775

Maker: Rust, Joanna, Miss (Maker)

Material: crewelwork (technique), embroidering, linen (material), piecing, tabby (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 30651

Accession Number: 1925.473

Cap

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30653

Accession Number: 1925.483

Strap Hinge

Thick, tapering to spear point; slight bevel to long edges; white paint; six holes; closed loop.

Date: 19th Century

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), painting (coating), wrought

GUSN: 30654

Accession Number: 1925.484

Strap Hinge

Tapered strap; spear end; painted yellow over white. Barrel side only.

Date: 1800-1833

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), painting (coating)

GUSN: 30655

Accession Number: 1925.485

Strap Hinge

Tapered strap with spear end. Strap thickens at base of spearhead. Barrel side only. Head of one wrought nail remains.

Date: 1700-1750

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 30656

Accession Number: 1925.486

Strap Hinge

Tapered strap. Barrel side only. Heart head at end. Unwelded loop; traces of paint; some rust; four nail holes.

Date: 1700-1750

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), painting (coating)

GUSN: 30657

Accession Number: 1925.487A

Pintle

Forged two-piece construction; round pin in rectangular tapered bar. Tagged "Spear pt. strap w/ gudgeon From Nantucket by W.S.A."

Date: 1700-1750

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 30658

Accession Number: 1925.487B

Hinge

Closed loop tapering to spear point; seven holes.

Date: 1700-1750

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 30659

Accession Number: 1925.488A

Pintle

Forged two-piece construction. Round pin with square bar tapering to round threaded end. Tagged "Spear pt. strap w/ gudgeon. From Nantucket by W.S.A."

Date: 1700-1750

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 30660

Accession Number: 1925.488B

Hinge

Closed loop tapering to spear point; nine holes.

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 30661

Accession Number: 1925.489

Strap Hinge

Flat bar; rounded end; no taper. Barrel side only; unwelded loop; four nail holes. Some paint chips still present.

Date: 1700-1750

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), painting (coating), wrought

GUSN: 30662

Accession Number: 1925.491

Hair Sieve

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 30663

Accession Number: 1925.495

Hair Sieve

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 30664

Accession Number: 1925.496

Candle Mold

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 30665

Accession Number: 1925.497

Lantern

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 30666

Accession Number: 1925.499

Teacup

White porcelain teacup with hand painted lilacs and yellow butterfly. Teacup and saucer set.

Date: 1884

Maker: Charles Field Haviland Co. (Maker) Thaxter, Celia, 1835-1894 (Painter)

Material: hand-painted, porcelain

GUSN: 30669

Accession Number: 1925.526.1

Cup

Blue and white earthenware cup. Hand painted blue rim and floral design.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 30670

Accession Number: 1925.530.1

Spike

Small hand-wrought spike.

Date: ca. 1796

Maker: unknown

Material: wrought, handmade, iron (metal)

GUSN: 30671

Accession Number: 1925.531

Pair of Stockings

Cream-colored stockings. Made with a thick thread. Near the top on one side of each stocking is a diamond pattern in sets of three.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30672

Accession Number: 1925.534AB

Pair of Stockings

Cream-colored stockings with a ribbed pattern down the leg. Made with a thick thread. Near top on one side of each stocking is a diamond pattern in sets of three.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30673

Accession Number: 1925.535

Infant's Cap

Sheer cream; lace ruffle; two tucks alternate with embroidered bands at front; back--dotted swiss embroidery, with one tuck; circular panel at back--eyelet embroidery and scalloped edge; no ties.

Date: 1857-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, stitching

GUSN: 30674

Accession Number: 1925.537

Child's Knitted Stays

White cotton stays for a very young child, knitted in three pieces and sewn together at diagonal side seams. Breast gussets--as if made as a miniature versoin of an adult pair of stays--set into front as increases knitted in moss stitch. Small knitted straps are attached at back and front shoulders....

Date: 1830-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), knitting (process)

GUSN: 30675

Accession Number: 1925.539

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