Historic New England

Scissors

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 45701

Accession Number: 1955.62

Shovel

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 45702

Accession Number: 1955.M63

Knife

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 45705

Accession Number: 1955.65

Drill

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 45712

Accession Number: 1955.72

Flail

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 45714

Accession Number: 1955.81AB

Ash shovel

Hand-forged steel shovel joined to shaft with tongue-shaped brass plate and three rivets. Brass ball and steeple finial decorated with turned rings atop plain steel shaft.

Date: 1800-1833

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 45716

Accession Number: 1955.85

Cane

Dark brown; thin; round ivory knob handle; silver collar; brass band at tip.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), ivory (tooth component), silver (metal), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 45717

Accession Number: 1955.88

Vase

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 45718

Accession Number: 1955.89

Three sprays of green, orange, and blue enamel flowers with gilt highlights around border; border around well: orange latticework and medallions, edged in blue and orange, of orange flowers; central image: orange flowers with green leaves and blue vine with gilt highlights; blue and gold garden fenc...

Date: 1740-1750

Maker: unknown

Material: enamel paint, gilding, porcelain

GUSN: 45719

Accession Number: 1955.91

Mug

Earthenware mug. Molded chain and palmette border. Two heart shaped medallions depicting children playing.

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), molding (forming)

GUSN: 45720

Accession Number: 1955.92

Chimney

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 45721

Accession Number: 1955.98

Chimney

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 45722

Accession Number: 1955.99

Chimney

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 45723

Accession Number: 1955.100

Candle Mold

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 45724

Accession Number: 1955.103

Box

Small wooden shaker box and cover with single lap.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 45726

Accession Number: 1955.105AB

Small Box with cover

Small round paper box that contains a doll's clock.

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 45727

Accession Number: 1955.106A-C

Pincer

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 45728

Accession Number: 1955.111

Cream Pitcher

Silver lusterware cream pitcher. Square foot, fluted body, and a loop handle.

Date: 1815-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: lusterware, glazing (coating)

GUSN: 45729

Accession Number: 1955.112

Hand Held Fire Screen

Horizontal elliptical panel attached to turned ivory handle with two brass screws with wing nuts. One side embroidered in center with wreath of oak leaves and acorns in brown and two shades of green on cream silk moire; back is plain. "JTR" in center of wreath. Handle unscrews into two pieces. Edge ...

Heavy bed linen for support of feather bed

Each shoe in this pair is constructed from white kid leather without additional embellishment. The oval toe is wide and the last edges are covered with a band of white silk trim. There is a slight spring heel and a leather sole.

Date: 1805-1815

Maker: Garfield, Lyman (Maker)

Material: stitching, leather, silk (textile)

GUSN: 47464

Accession Number: 1967.97AB

Banner Weathervane

Banner and arrow weathervane. Painted yellow surface.

Date: 1700-1750

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), lead (metal), painting (coating), wrought

GUSN: 47465

Accession Number: 1967.101

Slippers

Taupe wool flannel; embroidered w/ polychrome butterflies; brown binding; rounded square toe; squared throat; 4" vamp; sole has narrow waist; 3/8" stacked wooden heel; white linen lining.

Date: 1850-1859

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, flannel, stitching, leather, linen (material), wool (textile)

GUSN: 47466

Accession Number: 1967.102AB

Child's Dress

Brown; printed brown stripes--pin-stripes alternating with dotted bands; creates ombre effect; shirred bodice; self waistband; short sleeves--shirred with two ruffles and smocking at shoulder; drawstring neckline.

Date: ca. 1830

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 47467

Accession Number: 1967.103

Pillowcase

Rectangular, off white fine cotton; single piece folded with 3-1/2" wide end panel connected by 3/4" wide insertion of netted lace. 1/2" attached lace edge.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), lace (needlework), weaving, tabby (textile)

GUSN: 47468

Accession Number: 1967.104A

Table cover

White cotton twill ground. Embroidered in white cotton with grape bunches with leaves. Trimmed all around with knotted fringe.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, twill

GUSN: 47469

Accession Number: 1967.106

Whitework Fragment

White panel; fringe on two sides; whitework undulating grape vine along two sides. Grape vine floral cluster in center.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, fringe, alteration (process and technique), weaving, whitework

GUSN: 47470

Accession Number: 1967.107

Box Lock

Surface mount wrought iron box without full inside cover plate. Cap type flange covers jamb edge of door. Iron works. Key operation from both sides. Inside cover plate over key area only. Key-operated bolt, 1 x 1 3/8 x 3/4". Also bevel-latch bolt operated by doorknob spindle. Separate auxiliar...

Date: 19th Century

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), painting (coating), wrought

GUSN: 47471

Accession Number: 1967.108AB

Trunk

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 47472

Accession Number: 1967.109

Sofa

Fragmented sofa. Note: measurements are approximate since sofa is in pieces. Mahogany, mahogany veneer, pine secondary wood, plush upholstery.

Date: 1847-1855

Maker: C. C. & J. Briggs (Manufacturer)

Material: mahogany (wood), pine (wood), upholstering

GUSN: 47473

Accession Number: 1967.110

Women's Cape

Blue wool herringbone with collar and hood; red plaid lining; one hook and eye at neck; two plaid lapped closures with buttons.

Date: 1898-1901

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 47474

Accession Number: 1967.111

Wedding Dress

Lavender floral patterned silk wedding gown; lace collar; bell-shaped sleeves with double puffed edged with wide purple and beige band; cotton undersleeve with openwork, scalloped edge; cartridge pleats all around; center left pocket; 14 covered buttons; bodice boned and lined with brown glazed cott...

Date: ca. 1853

Maker: Burnap, Harriet Trow (Maker)

Material: stitching, silk (textile)

GUSN: 47475

Accession Number: 1967.112

Card Table

Side table. Oak, ash, and probably cherry. Molded rails and top; green baize surface. Turned pillars with carved roundels. Rests on scroll legs with molded tops

Date: 1840-1855

Maker: Ellis, John A. (Cabinetmaker)

Material: ash (wood), cherry (wood), oak (wood), mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 47476

Accession Number: 1967.126

Sewing Table

Sewing table. Mahogany, tulip poplar, ash, white pine, rosewood cock beading. Two drop-leaves; two drawers with beaded edges; ring drawer pulls; tapering work basket; S-shaped stretcher; Pedestal base. Rests on foliate scroll feet.

Date: 1825-1835

Maker: unknown

Material: rosewood (wood), American tulipwood (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 47477

Accession Number: 1967.127

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