Historic New England

Tin

Match or shot container. Elongated flattened cylinder, forming an oval mouth. Body constructed from a single sheet of tin w/ a soldered seam at one side. Applied oval bottom and corresponding oval cover w/ flat top which is fitted to the mouth. Originally a bright silver colored "white" metal, now d...

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), tinning

GUSN: 25190

Accession Number: 1985.249

Coffeepot

White clay body w/ blue pearled glaze. Bulbous body tapering to an indented base w/ molded line banding and circular foot. Cylindrical neck w/ circular mouth. Strap handle at back S-shaped spout. High domed lid w/ button knop. Small rim surmounting flange ring. Underglaze of cobalt blue painted deco...

Date: 1780-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: pearlware

GUSN: 25191

Accession Number: 1985.252

Oil lamp

Circular dished base w/ rolled under lip. Inverted cup-shaped body w/ step molding at base; side canting to a stepped top w/ threaded mouth to receive burner. C-shaped handle applied at side w/ stamped floral vine motif. Pierced burner w/ domed top w/ scalloped edge to receive a chimney. Circular bo...

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 25192

Accession Number: 1985.253

Lighter

Tankard form lighter w/ slightly tapered cylindrical body and flat bottom. Rolled circular mouth. Hinged flat circular lid w/ cut-out to receive lighter. S-shaped strap handle w/ cutout to hang on wall.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: Cape Cod Shop (Maker)

Material: sheet metal, brass (alloy)

GUSN: 25193

Accession Number: 1985.255

Wine glass

Molded colorless body. Shallow, trumpet shaped bowl w/ elongated stem w/ swelled knop at top. Stepped at base w/ an applied circular foot.

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 25194

Accession Number: 1985.260

Wine glass

Molded colorless body w/ elongated trumpet shaped bowl tapering to a very thin round stem. Circular foot wheel engraved "T" or "C" monogram.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 25195

Accession Number: 1985.261

Coffeepot

Hinged and shaped lid w/ acorn finial on conical body w/ molded band at neck and base. S-shaped spout and floral C-shaped handle. Seam at handle.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 25196

Accession Number: 1985.263

Cup

Beaker form cup w/ two incised lines at foot and lip. Tapered S-shaped handle w/ spur at top.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 25197

Accession Number: 1985.264

Fireplace tile set

Partial set of fireplace tiles featuring the life of Christ and other Biblical scenes; in cobalt blue. .1-.7) Dislodged from fireplace .1) Baptism of Christ by St. John .2)-.3) Christ bearing the Cross .4) Christ in the Temple .5) Fragment featuring slaughtered man .6) Fragment w/ boat hull .7...

Date: 1725-1775

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), tin glaze, tin (metal)

GUSN: 25198

Accession Number: 1985.265

Creamer

Colorless blown and worked glass body. Bulbous vasiform w/ swelled body and recessed bottom, indented at neck and terminating in a slightly flared, shaped and spouted mouth. Applied colorless ribs overall. Applied elongated C-shaped handle w/ crimped terminus.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 25199

Accession Number: 1985.266

Hand card

Pair of wooden wool cards; metal spines on leather backing tacked to cards w/ metal tacks. Initials "F.W." lightly carved on face of one card.

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, metal, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 25200

Accession Number: 1985.267

Hair ornament

High crown w/ carved grape and leaf motif. Stars in the lower background above comb. All teeth intact.

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: tortoise shell

GUSN: 25502

Accession Number: 1985.440

Hair ornament

Crown w/ carved circle and star motif. Bordered by stylized leaf pattern. Comb below carving has only three teeth remaining.

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: tortoise shell

GUSN: 25503

Accession Number: 1985.441

Watch

Pocket watch form. Circular body w/ entwined border. Interior divided into two parts. One encloses a pink paper flower. Other side holds clock face painted on paper. Both sides covered w/ domed piece of glass. Blue beaded string attached to form watch chain.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: beading (edging pattern), beading (process), glass (material), tin (metal)

GUSN: 25504

Accession Number: 1985.443

Shoe

Pale blue leather slipper w/ cnavas lining and cream colored bow in front. Leather sole.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, leather, ribbon (material)

GUSN: 25505

Accession Number: 1985.444

Thimble case

Miniature square box w/ hinged lid. Berlinwork decoration of flag, diamond and crosses on pierced paper. Stuffed and lined w/ green satin. Presumably for a silver thimble.

Date: 1835-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: Berlin woolwork, canvas, thread

GUSN: 25506

Accession Number: 1985.446

Sealing wax

Box marked "Jenny Lind's Own Tinted Sealing Wax." Picture of woman in center w/ double cymas forming border of box design.

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, wax

GUSN: 25507

Accession Number: 1985.447

Pincushion

Cushion in shape of a book with velvet cover painted with pink and blue flowers and leaves. Silver paper trim. Green stuffed satin center.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 25508

Accession Number: 1985.448

Pastille box

Circular box w/ gilt base and turquoise colored sides. Top marked w/ maker's name and "Pastilles fumountes/ Rue Bourg-l'abbe, No. 22 a Paris." Center shows picture of a woman reclining on a couch w/ red coffee table nearby.

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: De La Salle & Chaulin Parfumeurs (Maker)

Material: cardboard

GUSN: 25509

Accession Number: 1985.449

Commorative coin

Coin marked, "United States of America 1853" w/ central star and unidentified badge inside. Other side has thirteen star border and "C" and "III" inside of it.

Date: 1853

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 25510

Accession Number: 1985.450

Purse

Reed, leaf and bead motif on frame. Blue and white beaded bag marked "1836" and "GWA". Diamond motifs w/ "V" pattern at bottom and bronze colored beaded tassles.

Date: 1836

Maker: unknown

Material: beading (edging pattern), beading (process), cloth, gilding, metal

GUSN: 25511

Accession Number: 1985.451

Needle case

Polychrome book form w/ beaded floral motifs. Interior unfinished.

Date: ca. 1830

Maker: unknown

Material: beading (edging pattern), beading (process), cardboard, cloth

GUSN: 25512

Accession Number: 1985.452

Religious relic

Berlinwork cross outline w/ interior linear patterns.

Date: 1825-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: beading (edging pattern), beading (process), Berlin woolwork, cardboard

GUSN: 25513

Accession Number: 1985.453

Belt

Marked "MC 1833." Multiple black and white designs throughout.

Date: 1833

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 25514

Accession Number: 1985.454

Seals box

Oval form w/ large flattened base w/ leaf motif cutout around periphery of oval. Small box w/ circular cutout holes outside of leaf border. Large flat lid has picture of hummingbird in center.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25515

Accession Number: 1985.455AB

Trinket box

Octagonal cream-colored box of cardboard covered w/ satin fabric and ribbon. Bow at top.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, satin

GUSN: 25516

Accession Number: 1985.456

Pillow

Down filled pillow. Cotton cover w/ blue and white stripes.

Date: 1870-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), down

GUSN: 25517

Accession Number: 1985.457

Shoes

Pair of black leather child's shoes w/ scalloped uppers, button side closing w/ six buttons; interior stamped "5M/8377."

Date: 1820-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 25518

Accession Number: 1985.458

Parasol

Black silk parasol with metal tip, shaft and spokes. Carved wooden handle.

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, silk (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 25519

Accession Number: 1985.459

Portable desk

Rectangular leatherette case; embossed and gilt decoration on top. Labeled, "Writing case." Brass fittings. Interior lined w/ deep blue paper and has calendar for 1855 pasted on lid.

Date: ca. 1855

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 25520

Accession Number: 1985.460

Quilt

Pieced and quilted top. Squares of various multi-colored cotton prints. Back pieced in brown and white prints. Bound edges.

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 25521

Accession Number: 1985.461

Arm chair

Band of latticework on curved chair rail, stiles and flared hand rails. Snowshoe-shaped splat w/ open caned circular motif. Arms supported by three bent reeds which form arcade. Oval wooden seat frame w/ caned seat. Slightly flared legs w/ bracket supports enclosing circular insert of wickerwork.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: wicker, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 25522

Accession Number: 1985.462

Cradle

Extremely crude doll's cradle w/ no hood. Plain rockers, slightly rounded footboard and headboard. Evidence of red stain. Paper and textile fragments still on frame. Nailed construction throughout.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 25523

Accession Number: 1985.463

Arm chair

Bamboo-turned child's "Windsor" potty chair. Four splayed legs w/ single stretchers on all sides which support a slightly shaped rectangular seat w/ central round cutout. Plain dowel arm supports and arms. Two rear stiles enclose 4 dowels which support rectangular crest rail. Crest rail has stencile...

Date: 1825-1860

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 25524

Accession Number: 1985.464

Purse

Plaid silk bag w/ drawstring containing letter to Miss Elizabeth L. Coffin (1813-?), daughter of Edmund Coffin (1764-1825) and Lucy Kimball (?-1858). See file for transcription of letter.

Date: ca. 1827

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 25525

Accession Number: 1985.465

Chamber pot

White clay body. Circular form w/ bulbous body w/ tripartite motif. Stylized floral and scrolled reserves. Pronounced lip w/ cyma relief handle broken off. Blue transfer printed decoration.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, transfer printing

GUSN: 25526

Accession Number: 1985.466

Coverlet

Woven overshot design in blue, red and white. White linen warp w/ red and blue wool weft. Pattern consists of red and white, and blue and white horizontal stripes w/ checkered and diaper patterns. .1 and .2 meant to be sewn together to form a single coverlet.

Date: ca. 1820

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), wool (textile)

GUSN: 25527

Accession Number: 1985.467.1

Coverlet

Woven overshot design in blue, red and white. White linen warp w/ red and blue wool weft. Pattern consists of red and white, and blue and white horizontal stripes w/ checkered and diaper patterns. .1 and .2 meant to be sewn together to form a single coverlet.

Date: ca. 1820

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), wool (textile)

GUSN: 25528

Accession Number: 1985.467.2

Desk/ Chest

Rectangular form remnant of 17th century panelled chest. Panelled sides and back. Probably originally had handles and a hinged top. Front panel missing. Probably made into a desk in the 18th century.

Date: 1650-1700

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood)

GUSN: 25529

Accession Number: 1963.207

Four-poster bed

Faceted head posts w/ lamb's tongues; straight legs w/ applied mitred feet at footboard only. Top of headboard rounded.

Date: 1785-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 25530

Accession Number: 1977.68

Trunk

Rectangular form black lacquer foot locker w/ flat top and straight sides. 2 "C" shaped brass handles on ends and circular plate w/ pointed trifoil hasp w/ cutout circular hole. Covered w/ fitted white canvas cover.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas

GUSN: 25531

Accession Number: 1985.44

Steamer trunk

Rectangular wooden carcass covered w/ tooled leather. Flat hinged lid. Iron and wooden strapping labeled: "Moses Colman Byfield Mass."

Date: 1825-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 25532

Accession Number: 1985.45

Sewing machine

Cast iron sewing machine on rectangular wood table top w/ cast iron treadle base w/ elaborate decorative scroll work.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal), metal, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 25533

Accession Number: 1985.46

Trunk

Trunk. Leather, wood, metal. "MC" in brass studs on leather covered; metal bound corners; black and white polka dot paper lining. Label "AMOS TAPPAN...NEWBURYPORT." Moses Colman, m. Elizabeth L. Coffin in 1839.

Date: 1825-1850

Maker: Possibly Tappan, Amos (Maker)

Material: leather, metal, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 25534

Accession Number: 1985.47

Bed

Large round ball finials surmount ornately turned posts ending in small round turned feet. Headboard has shaped shoulders w/ large round crest rail w/ large knob turnings at each end. Rails stained red w/ iron fittings.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 25535

Accession Number: 1985.48

Spice box

Circular form w/ straight overlapping nailed sides. Box and lid married at a later date. Lid has single finger overlapping nailed joint.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 25537

Accession Number: 1985.51

Spice box

Circular form band box w/ straight overlapping nailed joints. Flat circular conforming top.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 25538

Accession Number: 1985.52

Photographic print

Photographically reproduced sepia tone print of a portrait. Features waist-length view of woman in religious habit w/ cloak drawn around front. Pasted onto oval paper backing w/ oval line borders.

Date: ca. 1890

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25539

Accession Number: 1985.53

Lithographic print

Lithograph of medieval port and ships gilt trim on white matting. Brown tape and white cardboard backing (passe' partout frame).

Date: 1820-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25540

Accession Number: 1985.54

Pincushion

Colorless body. Originally oil lamp base. Squared serpentine base with three basal steps. Molded tapering shaft ending in circular knop in cushion with red and maroon oak pattern and maroon fringe. Center hollow with pressed fluted pattern.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), wool (textile)

GUSN: 25541

Accession Number: 1985.55

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