Historic New England

Fireplace Tongs

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 28640

Accession Number: 1919.95

Skillet

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 28641

Accession Number: 1919.97

Tool

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 28642

Accession Number: 1919.100

Small tin pitcher with tapered cylindrical body, applied handle and pointed spout. The pitcher has a hinged cover (hinge is broken) and loop for a missing ring pull. The exterior of the pitcher is painted black with stylized yellow and green leaves and orange fruit.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal), painting (image-making)

GUSN: 28643

Accession Number: 1919.104

Cloth Fragment

Multiple cloth fragments.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 28644

Accession Number: 1919.126

Round Collar Box with Cover

Round paper box with cover. White paper with wood grain texture. Printed label affixed to side of box.

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 28646

Accession Number: 1919.133.1AB

Log Cabin Quilt

No description

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: brocade (textile), cotton (textile), damask, stitching, piecing, satin, silk (textile), textiles, velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 28647

Accession Number: 1919.135

Dress

White cotton; open neckline w/ scalloped eyelet trim. Off-shoulder double sleeves w/ shirt puffed over sleeve. Cuffs of both sleeves trimmed w/ scalloped and floral eyelet bands. V-shaped bodice created by vertical bands of eyelets alternating w/ bands of shirred cotton. No waistband. Hook & eye ...

Date: 1820-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, stitching

GUSN: 28649

Accession Number: 1919.143

Overbodice

Pink silk taffeta with inserted bands of white tape lace, trimmed with narrow bands of black velvet ribbon; black velvet ribbon tie at neck; open at sides; pointed panels at front and back; back panels are separated.

Date: 1866-1868

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), taffeta, velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 28650

Accession Number: 1919.144

Kerchief

Red, black, and yellow kerchief.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 28652

Accession Number: 1919.175

Purse

Black velvet purse; silver beaded cross designs with a silver beaded border; silver beaded tassels on the bottom.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 28653

Accession Number: 1919.176

Tool

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: stone (rock)

GUSN: 28654

Accession Number: 1919.178

Cloth Fragment

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 28656

Accession Number: 1919.191A

Cloth Fragment

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 28657

Accession Number: 1919.191B

Cloth Sample

Lavender ground with abstract white print.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 28658

Accession Number: 1919.193A

Cloth Sample

Lavender and white striped ground with floral print.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 28659

Accession Number: 1919.193B

Kerchief

Cotton kerchief with a stencil pointed decoration.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 28660

Accession Number: 1919.196

Pair of Cuffs

White lace cuffs.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 28661

Accession Number: 1919.201

Handkerchief

Yellow, red, and black with a floral pattern.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 28662

Accession Number: 1919.204

Handkerchief

White handkerchief with a lace border.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 28663

Accession Number: 1919.205

Cape Collar

Double-layered white cape collar with ruffle trim.

Date: 1822-1830

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 28664

Accession Number: 1919.206

Women's Tie

Plain white linen necktie.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 28665

Accession Number: 1919.207

Collar

White ruffled collar.

Date: 1828-1836

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 28666

Accession Number: 1919.208

Collar

White ruffled collar.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 28667

Accession Number: 1919.209

Cap

Cotton cap with simple embroidery and lace trim.

Date: 1855-1860

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 28668

Accession Number: 1919.210

Women's Cap

Plainweave linen, probably homespun; square construction with attached self-ruffle along front edge; tape ties; whipstitched at chin; additional drawstring for fitting run through center back self channel.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 28669

Accession Number: 1919.211

Thimble

Gold decorative thimble with a green box.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 33080

Accession Number: 1930.35

Handkerchief

Pink silk handkerchief.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 33081

Accession Number: 1930.36

Hook

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 33083

Accession Number: 1930.44A

Chest

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 33084

Accession Number: 1930.45

Plate

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 33094

Accession Number: 1930.68

Compote

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 33106

Accession Number: 1930.70N

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 33112

Accession Number: 1930.71

Quilt

T-shaped; green and red pieced block; checkerboard pattern. Blocks 7-1/2" x 7-1/2". Green twill tape binding across top. Loosely applied green cotton band 3" wide; applied green soutach around sides and bottom. Quilted in chevron pattern.

Date: 1820-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, linen (material), piecing, quilting, wool (textile)

GUSN: 33121

Accession Number: 1930.77

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 33126

Accession Number: 1930.84AB

Toothbrush

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 33128

Accession Number: 1930.98

Pair of Gloves

White gloves with three bands on the top; elasticized wrist. Knitted with large needles.

Date: 1834-1867

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), knitting (process)

GUSN: 33148

Accession Number: 1930.143AB

Teapot

Oval body with squared loop handle. Finial probably not original.

Date: 1803-1804

Maker: unknown

Material: chasing, fluting, fruitwood, silver (metal)

GUSN: 33149

Accession Number: 1930.146

Tablespoon

Silver tablespoon with a fiddle handle, squared shoulders, and a pointed oval bowl.

Date: 1810-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 33150

Accession Number: 1930.147

Salt Spoon

Silver salt spoon. Coffin handle with a circular bowl.

Date: 1780-1790

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 33151

Accession Number: 1930.148

Porringer

Keyhold handle.

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: Evans, Robert, 1768-1812 (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 33152

Accession Number: 1930.150

Christening Gown

A christening gown of white linen, the front bodice formed by a "V"-shaped panel. It, the front panel of skirt and the hem are embroidered with stylized flowers and leaves with net inserts in flowers. The neck is trimmed with lace. The skirt has lace inserts from waistband to hem and around hem. The...

Date: 1815-1830

Maker: Dodge, Asenath Orne, 1800- (Sewer (textile worker))

Material: embroidering, linen (material)

GUSN: 33153

Accession Number: 1930.151

Infant's Christening Cap

Tan and discolored; sheer; embroidered with floral border, weeping willows, eyelet dots; two sets of drawstrings; net inserts.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: Dodge, Asenath Orne, 1800-

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, stitching

GUSN: 33154

Accession Number: 1930.152

Fan

FAN (A): Mother of pearl sticks, pierced, carved and gilded; lacquered paper leaf; front of leaf is dark blue with five panels in multicolor with cherubs, pastoral and garden scenes with figures; back is black with trees and flowers in gold; metal rivet and ring. BOX: (B), LID (C)

Date: 1770-1849

Maker: unknown

Material: lacquering, lithography, mother of pearl, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 33155

Accession Number: 1930.154 A-C

Fan

Mother of pearl sticks, carved and pierced with scrolls and flowers, with center medallion with man and woman in 18th Century dress; paper leaf painted with scene of shepherd and shepherdess, sheep, men and women in 18th C. costume; on other side, scene of two men and three women in 18th C. costume ...

Date: 1850-1869

Maker: Possibly Voisin-Vanier, A. (Maker)

Material: carving (processes), hand coloring, lithography, mother of pearl, paper (fiber product), piercing

GUSN: 33156

Accession Number: 1930.156 A-C

Fan Box

Blue velvet over paper; interior has quilted lining of light blue silk.

Date: 1850-1869

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), silk (textile), textiles, velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 33157

Accession Number: 1930.157

Fan Box

Long, wide, black lacquered box; wooden, hinged cover; ormolu decoration; divided inside for large and small fan; lined with pale blue satin; push button closure; green felt on bottom.

Maker: unknown

Material: felt (textile), lacquering, gilt bronze, satin, silk (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 33158

Accession Number: 1930.159

Eyeglasses

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 33159

Accession Number: 1930.167

Pair of Women's Boots

Black silk satin; black binding; inside lacing - no shoe laces; rounded square toe; center front seam with (perpendicular) toe seam 1-3/4" from toe. Center back seam; sole has narrow waist and is shaped for left and right foot; spring heel; linen lining.

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 33160

Accession Number: 1930.181AB

Boots

Black silk velvet ankle boots; black grosgrain binding; trimmed w/ black lace rosette w/ velvet ribbon loops. Center front lacing w/ black silk shoe laces; rounded square toe; approx. 2-1/2" vamp; center front & center back seam; sole has narrow waist w/ spring heel stained black; cream silk taffet...

Date: ca. 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, leather, silk (textile), taffeta, velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 33161

Accession Number: 1930.182AB

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