Historic New England

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

Pair of Cuffs

White cotton cuffs with lace trim.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 28670

Accession Number: 1919.212AB

Cuff

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 28671

Accession Number: 1919.212E

Handkerchief

Plain handkerchief.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 28672

Accession Number: 1919.213

Desk Set

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 28673

Accession Number: 1919.216

Curling Iron

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 28674

Accession Number: 1919.219

Fan Box

Painted and lacquered wooden tube-shaped box; one end slides out; painted with medallions of women, birds and flowers in white, red and green, framed in black and gilt on tan ground; red base; black lacquered interior.

Date: 1825-1850

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 28675

Accession Number: 1919.227

Hair

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: hair

GUSN: 28676

Accession Number: 1919.244

Hair

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: hair

GUSN: 28677

Accession Number: 1919.245

Box

Small paper box with cover containing small silver glass seed beads.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 28678

Accession Number: 1919.248B

Box

Small paper box with cover containing small glass seed beads.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 28679

Accession Number: 1919.248C

Box

Small paper box with cover containing small glass seed beads.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 28680

Accession Number: 1919.248G

Box

Small paper box with cover containing small glass seed beads.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 28681

Accession Number: 1919.248H

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 28682

Accession Number: 1919.248I

Wick

Bundle of wicks.

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 28683

Accession Number: 1919.249

Button

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 28684

Accession Number: 1919.251

Flag

Service flag with red outline, white field, and tan star.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 28685

Accession Number: 1919.253

Platter

Eight-sided platter painted with blue feather edge. Rim is impressed with unscalloped, ribbed pattern.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, hand-painted, molding (forming), glaze

GUSN: 28686

Accession Number: 1919.254

Nail

Two hand-wrought nails, different sizes. The large one still has a leather washer attached. In box labelled "hinge nails."

Date: ca. 1774

Maker: unknown

Material: wrought, handmade, iron (metal)

GUSN: 28687

Accession Number: 1919.255

Portrait of a Man

Bust-length portrait of a man in black coat, white shirt, gold and ruby pin. Possibly a member of the Spofford Family of Haverhill, MA.

Date: 1825-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 28688

Accession Number: 1919.258

Tablespoon

Silver tablespoon with a pointed downturned oval handle and a pointed oval bowl. Etched geometric pattern.

Date: 1790-1800

Maker: Moulton, William, 1772-1861 (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 28689

Accession Number: 1919.260

Purse

Small green wool knitted purse with white beading design; closes like envelope with small mother-of-pearl button.

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (hair)

GUSN: 28690

Accession Number: 1919.261

Pin

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 28692

Accession Number: 1919.320D

Underskirt or Petticoat

Light green silk with damask pattern of satin stripe enclosing c-scrolling band with floral sprays; quilted chevron and scalloped bands; smooth front with cartridge pleats at back; brown cotton waistband with hook and eye; white cotton printed with aubergine stripe with coral branch alternating with...

Date: 1840-1849

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), quilting, silk (textile)

GUSN: 28693

Accession Number: 1919.359

Hook

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 28694

Accession Number: 1919.369

Arrowhead

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 28695

Accession Number: 1919.377

Spike

No description

Date: ca. 1698

Maker: unknown

Material: wrought, handmade, iron (metal)

GUSN: 28696

Accession Number: 1919.383

Plaister

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: palm fiber

GUSN: 28697

Accession Number: 1919.387

Knitting Needles

Pair of bone knitting needles.

Maker: unknown

Material: bone (material)

GUSN: 28698

Accession Number: 1919.392AB

Pair of Stockings

Plain; natural linen; subtle clock = diamond in pearl stitch; has been darned a lot at heel and toe.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: knitting (process), linen (material)

GUSN: 28700

Accession Number: 1919.398AB

Slippers

Pale blue silk satin, bound with cream grosgrain; no trim; round, narrow toe; square throat with drawstring; 4" vamp; no center back seam; sole has narrow waist; no heel; white leather & linen lining; no ribbon ties.

Date: 1845-1855

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 28701

Accession Number: 1919.399AB

Pocketbook

Red/dirty (original bright red = under flap) flap and leather strap closure; green leather lining; 4 pockets plus pencil holder; paper dividers; one pocket has flap and tongue closure. Repaired with handstitching - black thread.

Date: Late 18th Century to Early 19th Century

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 28702

Accession Number: 1919.401

Wallet

Red with leather strap closure, tan lining, embossed garland border inside, 2 compartments, pencil holder, lined with blue and white marbled paper.

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: embossing, leather, marbling, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 28703

Accession Number: 1919.402

Wallet

Red with flap and etched metal clasp; lined with mottled green leather (embossed with floral border); 3 compartments lined with green marbled paper.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: embossing, leather, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 28704

Accession Number: 1919.403

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 28705

Accession Number: 1919.409

Beaker

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 28706

Accession Number: 1919.410

Tea bowl

Handleless, hand-painted porcelain cup. Exterior border: red and pink stylized vine; large beribboned spray of pink an dgreen flowers and small flower bud (pink and green). Interior border: band of red half circles from which hand blue stylized florettes with three leaves; red stylized leaf, center ...

Date: 1750-1775

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 28707

Accession Number: 1919.412

Pitcher

All-over copper lustre w/ flat-iron handle, straight neck, and bulbous body tapering to base.

Date: 1810-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: lusterware, copper (metal), earthenware, glazing (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 28708

Accession Number: 1919.413

Glass

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 28709

Accession Number: 1919.414

Paddle

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 28710

Accession Number: 1919.436

Folding Fan

Folding fan; carved and combed ivory sticks and guards; leaf of white satin painted with two pale roses in oil; white satin leaf back; arched metal loop; mother of pearl rivets.

Date: 1880s

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), combing (yarn-making), ivory (tooth component), painting (coating), satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 28711

Accession Number: 1919.438

Napkin Ring

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 28712

Accession Number: 1919.443A

Napkin Ring

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 28713

Accession Number: 1919.443B

Napkin Ring

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 28714

Accession Number: 1919.443C

Telescope

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 28715

Accession Number: 1919.449

Set of Nine Buttons

Set of nine round metal buttons. Six are stamped with a geometrical sun and basket motif. Two buttons are plain and one button is showing a stylized flower motif.

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 28716

Accession Number: 1919.452