Historic New England

Stamp Box

Wooden stamp box with hinged lid. A pink floral pattern on the cover. Three interior compartments.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 33837

Accession Number: 1931.1530

Platter

Blue transfer-printed pearlware platter with a pierced loop edge. Central landscape scene featuring cows and a mansion in the distance.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 33839

Accession Number: 1931.157

Tureen

This tureen is decorated with a transferprinted design in dark blue with border of mixed flowers and goats in medallions. The scene printed on the tureen depicts Trinity Hall, Cambridge.

Date: 1814-1830

Maker: Ridgway, John and William, 1814 F-1830 (Maker)

Material: pearlware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 33840

Accession Number: 1931.158.1

Earthenware plate with blue-gray transfer-printed pattern "Venus" with select elements overglazed in red and green. Border of scrolls on horizontal striped ground. Central scene of canal framed by green arching trees with figures on left bank and large urn on right. Swans swim in the foreground, lar...

Date: 1834-1859

Maker: Podmore, Walker & Co. (Maker)

Material: earthenware, ironstone (pottery), overglazing, transfer printing, underglazing

GUSN: 33842

Accession Number: 1931.165

Butter Plate

Blue transfer-printed earthenware butter plate. Floral and vine design surrounds a central landscape scene featuring a castle and a waterfall.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 33843

Accession Number: 1931.167

Cup with handle

Bell-shaped earthenware cup with brown transfer-print pattern of flowers and fruit on a background of stripes, diamonds and scrolls.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 33844

Accession Number: 1931.168

Tureen

Blue transfer printed tureen. Floral border surrounds cover and rim. Landscape scenes adorn body and cover. Scroll molded handles. Foliate molded finial.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, transfer printing

GUSN: 33846

Accession Number: 1931.175AB

Ribbon

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 33850

Accession Number: 1931.182B

Ladle

White glazed porcelain ladle with gold trim on handle and bowl.

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, gilding

GUSN: 33851

Accession Number: 1931.189

Knife Rest

Pearlware knife rest with blue and yellow diamond-shaped pattern on triangular body with two triangular ends.

Date: 1850-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: pearlware, glazing (coating)

GUSN: 33853

Accession Number: 1931.193

Vase

Tall, red glass vase with circular foot, heavy bulbous body that tapers to neck and flares to lip. Five frosted glass bands with two painted white floral bands and remnants of gilt bands at rim, bracketing the frosted glass bands, and Greek key pattern around shoulder decorate the vase.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), gilding, frosting

GUSN: 33854

Accession Number: 1931.194

Goblet

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 33855

Accession Number: 1931.195

Goblet

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 33856

Accession Number: 1931.196

Card Case

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 33857

Accession Number: 1931.197AB

Napkin Ring

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 33858

Accession Number: 1931.198

Paperweight

Pressed glass paperweight. Molded to mimic Cinderella's slipper.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 33859

Accession Number: 1931.199

Figurine

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 33861

Accession Number: 1931.222

Nightgown

Three-quarter length sleeve cotton nightgown with lace bib and trimmed sleeves, and pink ribbons on collar and sleeves.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 33862

Accession Number: 1931.223

Photograph

View of a large leafy tree in a park-like setting, its trunk circled by a wrought iron fence which is surrounded by people.

Date: 1858

Maker: unknown

Material: albumen (egg white)

GUSN: 33863

Accession Number: 1931.235

Purse

Blue purse with metal beaded pattern, two silver-colored rings surrounding the purse, with six beaded tassles on the bottom.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 33864

Accession Number: 1931.238

Purse

Tan and blue woven purse; silver beaded design; white lining; silver tassels on the bottom and sides; metal clasp and chain handle.

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 33865

Accession Number: 1931.240

Cruet Stand

Silver cruet stand with wooden base, molded decoration of branches and grape vines.

Date: 1849

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 33867

Accession Number: 1931.250.1

Pitcher

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 33869

Accession Number: 1931.252

Print

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 33872

Accession Number: 1931.264

Portrait of Samuel Wells

Half-length portrait of Samuel Wells, governor of Maine, in black coat with white collar.

Date: 1883

Maker: Butler, George B. Jr. (Artist)

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 33873

Accession Number: 1931.268

Container

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 33874

Accession Number: 1931.269AB

Alphabet Sampler

Alphabet Sampler. Small rectangle, cream colored linen ground. Polychromatic; brown, red, green; alphabets with rows separated by lines of brown cross stitch. Alphabets: #1 missing "J","U"; #2 "AYQWMWAWGVC"

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 34094

Accession Number: 1931.1047

Alphabet Sampler

Alphabet sampler on ivory linen ground. Upper two-thirds worked in pale pink silk thread. Lower third worked in blue and green silk threads. Rows separated by lines of cross stitch. Alphabets: #1 missing "J", most letters repeated (AA,BB,...); #2 missing "J"; #3 complete. Numbers: "1-16".

Maker: Jackson, Mary W. (Embroiderer)

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

GUSN: 34095

Accession Number: 1931.1048

Potholder

Wool, Berlinwork face. Diamond motifs in shades of blue, red, brown and green outlined in black. Square. Back of glazed tan linen.

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: Berlin woolwork, glazing (coating), stitching, linen (material), textiles, wool (textile), tin (metal)

GUSN: 34096

Accession Number: 1931.1049

Women's Wallet

Flamestitch (even widths) - blue, pink, brown silk; pointed flap with beige tape tie; pink silk lining with two pockets.

Date: 1751-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: Bargello work, handmade, silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 34097

Accession Number: 1931.1050

Purse

White, green, blue, and brass beadwork of floral design with cream silk lining.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 34098

Accession Number: 1931.1051

Purse

Heavily beaded blue and white purse.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 34099

Accession Number: 1931.1052

Clothing Sample

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 34100

Accession Number: 1931.1053

Cap

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 34101

Accession Number: 1931.1055

Bonnet

No description

Date: 1845-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, silk (textile), weaving

GUSN: 34102

Accession Number: 1931.1056

Women's Tie

White linen neckpiece with small pleats.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 34105

Accession Number: 1931.1058

Coat

Green; leg o' mutton sleeves w/ 2 piped ruffles at wrist; collar has double ruffle w/ piping; waistband w/ self belt & hook & eye closure; fullness at back; shirt open at front from waist to hem; double piped ruffles near hem; pink irridescent lining; entire garment padded w/ wool.

Date: 1828-1832

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 34107

Accession Number: 1931.1064

Dressing gown

Dressing gown with printed paisley pattern, red, green and gold; red cotton lining; sleeves lined with red silk; shawl collar, double breasted; 2 welt pockets; 3/4 length; self cuffs. Interlined with wool batting.

Date: 1865-1889

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 34108

Accession Number: 1931.1065

Dress

Printed cotton; pink rosebuds on medallion w/ multicolored geometric background. A = dress; bateau neckline shirred at bust & shoulders; long leg o' mutton sleeves w/ shirred cuffs. Shaped waistband; pleats at front w/ cartridge pleats at back. B = Capelet; matching cape w/ ruffled edge. Bodice...

Date: 1837-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: block printing (relief printing process), cotton (textile), stitching, printing (process), rolling up

GUSN: 34109

Accession Number: 1931.1066AB

Underskirt or Petticoat

Brown silk, plain weave; quilted with vertical bands with border of diamond pattern; smooth front; pleats at back; cotton waist and tape ties; dark brown cotton lining and linen lining; brown piped hem.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), linen (material), tabby (textile), quilting, silk (textile)

GUSN: 34110

Accession Number: 1931.1070

Wedding Dress

Ivory silk damask wedding dress with silk satin stripes and bands of floral sprays; twill ground; v-shaped neck with lace trim; pleats at shoulder extend toward center front piped shoulder seams at front, waist and armscye; pointed waist; dropped shoulder; short sleeves are shirred and puffed; satin...

Date: 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: damask, silk (textile)

GUSN: 34111

Accession Number: 1931.1072

Pair of Gloves

Off-white gloves with three vertical bands of overcast stitching.

Date: 1834-1867

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 34112

Accession Number: 1931.1075

Waistcoat

Burgundy corded velvet waistcoat; horizontal ribs; single breasted; shawl collar; darts; leather lined waistband; white lining; black back; buckle and tab closure; six self covered buttons.

Date: 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: corduroy, cotton (textile), stitching, leather, padding (process), silk (textile)

GUSN: 34113

Accession Number: 1931.1076

Waistcoat

Black with purple motif; white lining; brown back; shawl collar; 5 self covered buttons; 3 pockets; gusset at waist; black leather waist lining; single breasted.

Date: 1855

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, lampas (textile material), leather, padding (process), piping (process), tabby (textile), silk (textile), twill

GUSN: 34114

Accession Number: 1931.1077

Waistcoat

Taupe waistcoat; tan silk piping; cream cotton lining and back; single breasted; darts at waist; shawl collar; Three pockets; buckle and tab back closure.

Date: 1845-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), faille, stitching, leather, padding (process), piping (process), silk (textile)

GUSN: 34115

Accession Number: 1931.1078

Shirtfront

Starched front; standing collar with one buttonhole (front); front panel of three wide pleats with ruffle in center; ties at neck and waist.

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 34116

Accession Number: 1931.1079

Pair of Stockings

Silk stocking bottom with attached knit upper. Bottom has embroidered diamond pattern above the scok seam; upper has two bands of bright pink and hand embroidered initials possibly "MJ 4".

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 34117

Accession Number: 1931.1083AB

Pair of Stockings

Stockings with two red lines at top. The top is cream, the middle is a smokey blue-cream thread, and the bottom is a silky grey-cream color. The toes and heels are silky cream thread. On one side of each sock is stitched with dark grey thread 'J.J./4'.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 34118

Accession Number: 1931.1084AB