Historic New England

Pillowcase

Initials "L & K" cross-stitched near hemmed edge. Two pairs of linen tape ties sewn to inside of each case. White linen rectangular case w/ single band of faggoting at hemmed edge.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: Coffin, Lucy (Kimball), 1776-1858 (Maker)

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 25437

Accession Number: 1985.602.2

Pillowcase

Initials "L & K" cross-stitched near hemmed edge. Two pairs of linen tape ties sewn to inside of each case. White linen rectangular case w/ single band of faggoting at hemmed edge.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: Coffin, Lucy (Kimball), 1776-1858 (Maker)

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 25438

Accession Number: 1985.602.3

Pillowcase

Initials "L & K" cross-stitched near hemmed edge. Two pairs of linen tape ties sewn to inside of each case. White linen rectangular case w/ single band of faggoting at hemmed edge.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: Coffin, Lucy (Kimball), 1776-1858 (Maker)

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 25439

Accession Number: 1985.602.4

Pillowcase

Rectangular opened linen cream colored pillow case marked "L.K." Handsewn seams.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: Coffin, Lucy (Kimball), 1776-1858 (Maker)

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 25440

Accession Number: 1985.602.5

Pillowcase

Rectangular open-ended linen cream colored pillow case w/ illegible cross stitched initials.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: Coffin, Lucy (Kimball), 1776-1858 (Maker)

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 25441

Accession Number: 1985.602.6

Trinket basket

Circular form w/ crosshatch weave.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: ashlar, splints (lighting devices)

GUSN: 25442

Accession Number: 1927.2171

Adult or Disabled Person's Cradle

Open-ended adult cradle. No hood. Extremely simple. Long sides and simple head board cant out from flat bottom. Two shaped rockers.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 25443

Accession Number: 1928.879

Modified pear-shaped body w/ flat bottom and straight sides, canting to a slanted top w/ conforming pear shape cut out opening. Painted pale green interior and brown wood grain exterior w/ brass knobbed handle at back. 7 small hooks at side.

Date: ca. 1875

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 25444

Accession Number: 1931.1377

Basket

Miniature basket; circular woven form, lid w/ slight dome and remains of projecting twisted reed design.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: splints (lighting devices), wicker

GUSN: 25445

Accession Number: 1933.661AB

Basket

Miniature basket, circular form w/ woven bottom and bulbous open diamond pattern sides.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: wicker

GUSN: 25446

Accession Number: 1933.1234

Gaming chip basket

Circular body w/ woven bottom and reeded base. Flared open hexagonal sides. Interior lined w/ quilted yellow silk.

Date: 1820-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), wicker

GUSN: 25447

Accession Number: 1933.1455

Basket

Miniature basket; circular form, woven bottom w/ open diamond pattern on flared sides.

Date: 1820-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: wicker

GUSN: 25448

Accession Number: 1934.192

Basket

Miniature basket; square crosshatch bottom w/ swollen sides and 2 horizontal green stripes around waist. Solid bail shaped wood handle.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: splints (lighting devices), wicker

GUSN: 25449

Accession Number: 1934.1354

Folding bed

Crossbar or "X" form legs w/ 2 long stretchers on red stained pine rails (trestle fashion). Nailed canvas bottom w/ identical rectangular head and foot board. Simple plank construction w/ cut nails.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, pine (wood)

GUSN: 25450

Accession Number: 1963.210

Table

Very crude form. Triangular top w/ front edge having slightly rounded corners. Square tapered legs. Nailed construction of unfinished wood.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 25451

Accession Number: 1963.211

Washstand

Corner washstand. Painted. Yellow background with brown striping. Crest rail rises to rounded arch and supports small quarter-round shelf. Top shelf has shaped apron and three round cut-outs for holding chamber ceramics. Straight sabre legs rise to shelf with central drawer with brass knob pull...

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 25452

Accession Number: 1963.212

Blanket chest

Six-board chest w/ bracket front feet and ogival arches on sides. Inside has till without top. Hinges not original. Red stain and traces of red paint. Nailed construction.

Date: 1790-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), pine (wood)

GUSN: 25453

Accession Number: 1975.178

Teapot or Coffeepot

Probably a madeup set. Different cast designs from cups and saucers. .1) Tea or coffee pot. Cast silver-colored body. Bulbous vasiform w/ swelled bottom w/ gadrooned or ribbed design. Stepped base. S-scroll handle. Shaped spout.

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 25454

Accession Number: 1985.416.1

Cream pitcher

Probably a madeup set. Different cast designs from cups and saucers. .2) Cream pitcher. Cast silver-colored body. Bulbous vasiform w/ swelled bottom w/ gadrooned or ribbed design. Stepped base. S-scroll handle. Wide flat spouted mouth.

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 25455

Accession Number: 1985.416.2

Waste bowl

Probably a madeup set. Waste bowl. Shallow circular bowl w/ rim flaring out. Cast trilobe diaper border design w/ rose branch at center of bowl.

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 25456

Accession Number: 1985.416.3

Saucer or plate

Probably a madeup set. Saucer or plate. Circular form w/ stippled rim. Well is a quatrefoil enclosing a floral sprig.

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 25457

Accession Number: 1985.416.4

Saucer or plate

Probably a madeup set. Saucer or plate. Circular form w/ stippled rim. Well is a quatrefoil enclosing a floral sprig.

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 25458

Accession Number: 1985.416.5

Saucer or plate

Probably a madeup set. Saucer or plate. Circular form w/ stippled rim. Well is a quatrefoil enclosing a floral sprig.

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 25459

Accession Number: 1985.416.6

Saucer or plate

Probably a madeup set. Saucer or plate. Circular form w/ stippled rim. Well is a quatrefoil enclosing a floral sprig.

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 25460

Accession Number: 1985.416.7

Shoehorn

Steel(?) shoehorn; rectangular w/ rounded edges and one tapered end w/ hole. Dished form.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy)

GUSN: 26316

Accession Number: 1998.6334

Shoe button fastener

Silver painted metal shoe button fastener. Flat piece w/ rounded ends. Embossed scrolled foliate decoration across entire fastener. Center is flat (w/o scrolling) w/ embossed vendor's(?) name.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: embossing, metal

GUSN: 26317

Accession Number: 1998.6333

Shoe buttonhook

Steel shoe buttonhook w/ eye-shaped hook and embossed scrolled foliate decoration on handle. Flat (w/o scrolling) section on handle w/ vendor's mark embossed.

Maker: unknown

Material: embossing, steel (alloy)

GUSN: 26318

Accession Number: 1998.6332

Shoe buttonhook

Metal shoe buttonhook w/ eye-shaped hook and rounded handle w/ flat section on handle embossed w/ vendor's mark.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 26319

Accession Number: 1998.6331

Shoe buttonhook

Steel shoe buttonhook w/ hook at one end and handle w/ embossed scrolled foliate decoration. Flat (w/o scrolling) section on handle w/ vendor embossed.

Maker: unknown

Material: embossing, steel (alloy)

GUSN: 26320

Accession Number: 1998.6330

Shoe buttonhook

Sterling silver(?) shoe buttonhook w/ eye-shaped hook and elaborate scrolled foliate decoration embossed on handle. Flat (w/o scrolling) section on handle w/ vendor embossed.

Maker: unknown

Material: embossing, sterling silver, silver (metal)

GUSN: 26321

Accession Number: 1998.6328

Shoe buttonhook

Sterling silver(?) shoe buttonhook w/ eye-shaped hook and elaborate scrolled foliate decoration embossed on handle. Flat (w/o scrolling) section on handle w/ vendor embossed.

Maker: unknown

Material: embossing, sterling silver, silver (metal)

GUSN: 26322

Accession Number: 1998.6329

Dress

White linen gauze dress; floral embroidered front and hem; back button closure; short train.

Date: 1805-1815

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, linen (material)

GUSN: 26323

Accession Number: 1998.5772

Dress

Black silk dress with black silk ribbon cuffs and sash; pleated front; long sleeves; back hook closure.

Date: 1827-1835

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 26324

Accession Number: 1998.5773

Dress

Silk floral brocade dress; front lacing bodice with pink silk satin piping trim; gathered skirt wit pleated trim; three panel piece with pink cotton lining; two fragments with scalloped edges and pink silk satin lining. Reworked circa 1890.

Date: 1750-1780

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), silk (textile)

GUSN: 26325

Accession Number: 1998.5774A-E

Pelisse

Woman's greenish brown silk pelisse with glazed cotton liner; large collar; hook front closure; felt padding (possibly wool).

Date: 1825-1830

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 26326

Accession Number: 1998.5775

Petticoat

White cotton petticoat; cartridge pleating at waist; embroidered floral sprigs and swags; faggoting; pin tucks.

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 26327

Accession Number: 1998.5776

Chemise

Woman's cotton sleeveless tyre with drawstring neckline.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), spinning (textile process), hand spinning

GUSN: 26328

Accession Number: 1998.5777

Redingote

Woman's cotton, white redingote, w/ pin tucks, faggoting, and embroidery at cuffs.

Date: 1800-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), lace (needlework)

GUSN: 26329

Accession Number: 1998.5778

Collar

Woman's cotton collar with floral embroidery.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 26330

Accession Number: 1998.5779

Tucker

Woman's cotton tucker; eyelet lace; with fall collar.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 26331

Accession Number: 1998.5780

Pair of Sleeves

Woman's point d'esprit lace sleeves.

Date: 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 26332

Accession Number: 1998.5781AB

Pair of Sleeves

Woman's cotton sleeves; plain design with a French cuff.

Date: 1855-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 26333

Accession Number: 1998.5782AB

Pair of Sleeves

Woman's cotton sleeves; eyelet embroidery on cuff.

Date: 1855-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 26334

Accession Number: 1998.5783AB

Scarf

White cotton scarf with deep hems at ends.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), weaving

GUSN: 26335

Accession Number: 1998.5784

Pair of Mitts

Women's; white lace in chevron pattern; light blue silk ribbon trimming at wrists.

Date: 1830-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: lace (needlework), silk (textile)

GUSN: 26336

Accession Number: 1998.5785AB

Men's Suit

A) Man's black silk coat; B) Man's black silk waistcoat with brown linen back and white linen lining; C) Man's breeches (brown nankeen) with button front and button closure below knee; D) Man's collar, linen, stamped "63 LONDON"; E) Linen handkerchief, blue willowpane printed border.

Date: 1795-1806

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 26337

Accession Number: 1998.5786A-E

Military Coat

Man's black wool coat; embroidered sleeves, collar and button holes with gold metallic thread; brass buttons with eagle, laurel wreath and thunderbolt; seven button closure.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 26338

Accession Number: 1998.5787