Historic New England

Card table

Card table. Empire style. Brilliant flame mahogany veneer; hinged top; ogee shaped skirt; open lyre-shaped support. Rests on square plinth.

Date: 1825-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), veneer

GUSN: 41819

Accession Number: 1987.101

Basket

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: reed (grass, material)

GUSN: 41827

Accession Number: 1986.1238

Throw Rug

Rectangular flat woven; coarse earth tone wool weft yarns; off-white cotton warp. Geometric pattern; beige panel with stylized star in center. Brown zig-zag-like design border; fringed ends.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), flatweaves, fringe, textiles, wool (textile)

GUSN: 41828

Accession Number: 1986.797

Pilaster Capital

Corinthian pilaster cap, now painted white and grey with the foliation picked out in gold.

Date: 1728

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 41831

Accession Number: 1935.358

Dish

Stainless steel footed dish with flared rim.

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), stainless steel

GUSN: 41846

Accession Number: 1986.1232

Bobeche

Clear glass bobeche with golf ray pattern

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 41847

Accession Number: 1986.1217

Globe

Frosted vase-shaped clear glass globe with leaf and berry motifs on sides.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 41848

Accession Number: 1986.1264

Globe

Plain clear glass tall baluster-shaped globe.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 41849

Accession Number: 1986.1265

Soap Dish

No description

Maker: Boote, Thomas & Richard, 1842-1906 (Maker)

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 41850

Accession Number: 1986.1252.2

Butter Dish

Silver-plated butter dish with honey combed patterned top with button finial, pierced inner ring.

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), piercing, silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 41851

Accession Number: 1986.1231

Knife

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 41852

Accession Number: 1986.1281

Knife

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 41853

Accession Number: 1986.1279.1

Napkin Ring

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: engraving (printing process), pewter (tin alloy), punching (surface marking technique), silver (metal), tin (metal)

GUSN: 41854

Accession Number: 1986.1223

Napkin Ring

Mauchlineware napkin ring depicting "Whirlpool Rapids"

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 41855

Accession Number: 1986.1219

Desk Set

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 41856

Accession Number: 1986.1294

Infant's Cap

Cream; bands of lace with floral pattern; ruffles at front; three embroidered appliques (one at back); drawstring at neck; two cotton ties.

Date: 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, stitching, lace (needlework)

GUSN: 41868

Accession Number: 1988.333.2

Nogging

Unevenly shaped brick with clay mortar; one eld pulled out and curled over.

Date: ca. 1687

Maker: unknown

Material: brick (clay product)

GUSN: 41872

Accession Number: 1922.835

Cornice

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 41879

Accession Number: 1969.7942

Hat

Black velvet hat with a band around the brim. Crown decorated with black and white ostrich feathers.

Date: 1913-1915

Maker: Lane Bryant (Maker)

Material: feather (material), silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 41884

Accession Number: 1988.498

Panama Hat

Light/natural woven straw hat with brown cotton band; wide brim.

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), straw (plant material)

GUSN: 41885

Accession Number: 1988.212

Hat

Naturally colored rye (by eye) straw hat made from single coil of straw handstitched together to form a domed crown, brim lined with shaped cotton twill; no trimming.

Date: ca. 1870

Maker: unknown

Material: braiding, cotton (textile), stitching, straw (plant material), twill

GUSN: 41886

Accession Number: 1988.509

Hat

Tan/dirty straw; wide black grosgrain ribbon around base of crown, with bow at back; round brim is 3 1/2" wide; inner lining of straw with narrow braiding.

Maker: unknown

Material: braiding, cloth, silk (textile), straw (plant material)

GUSN: 41887

Accession Number: 1988.501

Hat

Tan straw, 1/4" wide braid; high round crown with straw braid spiraling from center to brim; brim is approx. 4 3/4" wide; brown cotton sweatband; no trimming.

Date: 1800-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: braiding, stitching, straw (plant material)

GUSN: 41888

Accession Number: 1988.503

Bootee

Pink and cream; knitted; w/ crocheted ruffles at ankle; white ribbing at ankle; pink and cream pom-pom ties; cream heel; textured "check" pattern.

Date: ca. 1862

Maker: unknown

Material: crocheting, knitting (process), wool (textile)

GUSN: 41893

Accession Number: 1942.399AB

Hat

Navy tam with pompom, black ribbon.

Maker: Possibly Harson (Retailer)

GUSN: 41896

Accession Number: 1931.1937

Tail Coat

Black, high turnover collar with "M" notch; double breasted; trimmed with brown end; three buttons at cuffs; padded neck, shoulder and armscye; three tail pockets.

Date: 1830-1845

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 41944

Accession Number: 1988.151

Long; white; neckline with scalloped white work; white and open work along neckline; short puff sleeves; back scalloped and hem; two drawstring-- neck and bodice; open along center back-- with two buttons at shoulders, and loops to hold sleeves back attaching to thread covered button at shoulder.

Date: 1810-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 41948

Accession Number: 1988.392

Bonnet

Tan/bronze silk/wool satin; padded piping and wire around face/brim edge; trimmed with matching ribbon with looped fringe edges, with bow at each side of brim; round crown, with self-fabric pleats at edge; neck ruffle; contrasting silk ribbon ties at neck; brim lined with beige corded silk; the whol...

Date: 1843-1845

Maker: unknown

Material: buckram, stitching, satin, silk (textile), textiles, wire, wool (textile)

GUSN: 41963

Accession Number: 1988.508

Pair of Stockings

Cream; diamond lattice openwork with chevron border; stocking stitch toe and heel; top with diamond border.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), machine knitting, machine-made

GUSN: 41969

Accession Number: 1988.436AB

Shirt

White; scoop/wide neckline; capped sleeves edged w/ lace; plain; "A" shape.

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, linen (material)

GUSN: 41972

Accession Number: 1988.423

Shirt

White/yellowed; broad scoop neckline; capped sleeves and hem trimmed w/ lace; bands of lace inserted at side seams.

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 41978

Accession Number: 1988.425

Hood

No description

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: knitting (process), printing (process), silk (textile), textiles, wool (textile)

GUSN: 41979

Accession Number: 1988.472

Child's Dress

Long; off-white; open neckline with embroidered pointed panel at front and points on short puffed sleeves; eyelet waistband; hem embroidered with stylized flowers like bodice; scalloped and embroidered hem; net inserts.

Date: ca. 1829

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 41988

Accession Number: 1988.394

Shirt

Cream/discolored; open neckline; lace trims short sleeves, hem and 2 bands inserted at shoulder, and side seams.

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 41989

Accession Number: 1988.426

Pair of Gaiters

Dark brown leather; full length gaiters/spats with linen straps (under arch); hook and clasp closure; stiffened at side for support.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 42001

Accession Number: 1988.225

Slippers

Black wool broadcloth embroidered (Berlin work - in petitpoint) w/ large abstract "winged" motif at toe; drapery or garland around heel in bright blues, reds & lavender wool. Square toe; square throat w/ notches; 4-3/8" vamp; sole has waist; spring heel; white kid & linen lining w/ slip guard.

Date: 1830-1839

Maker: unknown

Material: Berlin woolwork, cloth, stitching, leather, linen (material), needlepoint (needleworking), wool (textile)

GUSN: 42004

Accession Number: 1937.222AB

Dinner Fork

Silver dinner fork with a fiddle handle, pointed shoulders, and four tines.

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 40386

Accession Number: 1940.22

Teaspoon

Silver teaspoon with a fiddle handle, pointed shoulders, and an oval bowl.

Date: 1810-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 40387

Accession Number: 1940.23

Knife

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40388

Accession Number: 1940.24

Quill - bundle

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: feather (material)

GUSN: 40389

Accession Number: 1940.27

Needlework Bookmark

Embroidery on Bristol board with "Home Sweet Home" inscription in bright colors.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40390

Accession Number: 1940.28

Vase

Slim Grecian style urn with loop handle. Urn shaped body tapers to a circular base. One of identical pair.

Maker: Samuel Alcock & Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: parian (porcelain)

GUSN: 40391

Accession Number: 1940.29.1

Vase

Slim Grecian style urn with loop handle. Urn shaped body tapers to a circular base. One of identical pair.

Maker: Samuel Alcock & Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: parian (porcelain)

GUSN: 40392

Accession Number: 1940.29.2

Calling Card Case

Wood calling card case covered in tortoise shell and mother of pearl.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), tortoise shell, mother of pearl

GUSN: 40393

Accession Number: 1940.30

Spectacles

Metal spectacles [.1] and a leather case [.2]. Round blue tinted lenses. Crank bridge. Pivot side arms.

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), leather

GUSN: 40394

Accession Number: 1940.31.1-.2

Rogers Group Sculpture - Faust and Marguerite Leaving the Garden

Man with a cape kissing the hand of a woman on stairs.

Date: ca. 1891

Maker: Rogers, John (Maker)

Material: painting (coating), plaster

GUSN: 40395

Accession Number: 1940.35

Crock

Large, No. 6 stoneware crock with ear-shaped handes on sides. Handpainted image of deer with tree and fencing in blue glaze on front. Stamped "J. & E. Norton, Bennington VT."

Date: 1850-1859

Maker: J. & E. Norton (Maker)

Material: stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 40397

Accession Number: 1940.39

Bell Crank

Round, with flattened round knob on handle.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 40398

Accession Number: 1940.40

Needlework Bookmark

Needlework bookmark with the words "Think of me" on perforated Bristol board surrounded by laurel wreath mounted on off-white silk ribbon.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40399

Accession Number: 1940.44

Commemorative medal

Framed in marble and bearing the Great seal of the Republic.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, ivory (tooth component), marble (rock), painting (coating)

GUSN: 40400

Accession Number: 1940.46

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