Historic New England

Fan

Black wood and satin folding fan w/ 15 remaining slats. Fan is trimmed w/ black feathers at edge.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: dyeing, feather (material), painting (coating), silk (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 24575

Accession Number: 1998.5395

Wood, silk and feather folding fan w/ 16 gold edged slats held w/ brass pin and loop for holding tassel. Fan polychrome hand painted w/ spray of flowers and a bird on cream background, and edged w/ cream feathers.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), carving (processes), feather (material), painting (coating), silk (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 24576

Accession Number: 1998.5396

Box

White rectangular fan box w/ raised design of flowers and diamonds picked out in gold.

Date: 1860-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, printing (process), stamping (forming)

GUSN: 24577

Accession Number: 1998.5397AB

Box

White cardboard fan box w/ gold edging around opening.

Date: 1860-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 24578

Accession Number: 1998.5398

Towel

Hand-woven linen towel pattern of blue and white plaid. Hemmed at edges.

Date: 1820-1880

Maker: Probably Waite, Martha (Weaver)

Material: linen (material), weaving

GUSN: 24579

Accession Number: 1998.5401

Lamp

Four piece electric lamp w/ polychrome enameled square brass base, cobalt glass cup-shaped body w/ enameled rim, enameled brass lid supporting light bulb and harp, and white satin shade trimmed w/ blue. A= Lamp B= Shade

Date: 1860-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), enameling, glass (material), molding (forming), satin

GUSN: 24580

Accession Number: 1998.5402AB

Fan

Fan made of long black feathers fastened together and secured to an ivory handle. Handle is smooth and round and has a loop at tip to which a ring hook is attached.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: feather (material), ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 24581

Accession Number: 1998.5403

Dress

Lime yellow linen dress, sleeveless. Pleats running down sides under arm holes. Bowed sash at waist. White chain stitched and beaded floral detail on right side of skirt. Straight hemmed botom. Back zipper.

Date: 1950-1955

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 24582

Accession Number: 1998.5404

Straw matting

Piece of straw matting, purple and brown checked pattern where undyed straw woven w/ purple straw. Fringed ends.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: straw (plant material), weaving

GUSN: 24583

Accession Number: 1998.5405

Straw matting

Piece of straw matting, purple and brown checked pattern where undyed straw woven w/ purple straw. Fringed ends.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: straw (plant material), weaving

GUSN: 24584

Accession Number: 1998.5406

Evening gown

Silk evening gown, cream-colored w/ diagonal lines of leaves and berries embroidered throughout. Sleeveless w/ high tucked waist and tucked bodice w/ white lace and black net decoration. Back hook and eye clasps. Bustle and train w/ silver net trim.

Date: 1885-1895

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, silk (textile)

GUSN: 24585

Accession Number: 1998.5407

Evening gown

Ivory colored evening gown w/ brocaded metallic leaf decoration; applique trim running length of gown, both sides of front. White lace neckline and sleeve cuffs. Train at back.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: brocading, silk (textile)

GUSN: 24586

Accession Number: 1998.5408

Shift

White cotton shift for a baby. Drawstring neckline gathered in tucks. Embroidered cutwork sleeve hems and Empire waist band. Horizontal pleats at bottom; hem w/ embroidered cutwork and scalloped edges.

Date: 1859-1867

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), cutwork, embroidering

GUSN: 24587

Accession Number: 1998.5409

Christening gown

White cotton baby christening gown. Short sleeves and triangular piece at bodice laced in circular pattern. Similar panels at back central closure. Embroidered band w/ inner drawstring at Empire waist. Two floral cutwork embroidered bands at hem separated by 3 wider bands of pleated tucks. Bottom he...

Date: 1858

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 24588

Accession Number: 1998.5410

Waistcoat

Silk waist coat, ivory, w/ brown satin back and interior lining. Front side pockets cut in a semi-circular shape. Similar pocket on right side breast. 6 round buttons, silk embroidered.

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 24589

Accession Number: 1998.5411

Waistcoat

Silk embroidered waistcoat, ivory colored linen. Straight cut side pockets at front and diagonal pocket at right breast. Embroidered button holes w/ circular holes for removable buttons. Silk embroidery is floral, on lapels and front. White linen lining.

Date: 1810-1840

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 24590

Accession Number: 1998.5412

Baby blanket

Brushed cotton baby blanket, light green w/ embroidered floral detail in silk at one end. Embroidered scalloped edges. Corners square except for the rounded head cover w/ two drawstring ribbons for securing around baby's head.

Date: 1859-1866

Maker: unknown

Material: napping, brushwork, cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 24591

Accession Number: 1998.5413

Baby blanket

Soft brushed cotton baby blanket, rectangular w/ scalloped edges embroidered w/ open circles. Circles embroidered into a tree at one corner.

Date: 1859-1867

Maker: unknown

Material: napping, brushwork, cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 24592

Accession Number: 1998.5414

Bodice

Ivory colored silk bodice w/ embroidered yellow and green flowers throughout. Collar, mutton sleeves, pleated front w/ hook and eye central closure. Looped fringe on bottom. White linen lining w/ sewn stays.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 24593

Accession Number: 1998.5415

Bodice

Blue and white striped taffeta bodice. Collar flap has blue embroidered applique and white lace fringe. Vertical pleats down front of bodice. Sleeves long and sewn in half (or double) sleeve style. Blue lining w/ sewn stays. Hook and eye closure at front cneter. Pleated bottom hem.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: hand sewing, machine sewing (technique), taffeta

GUSN: 24594

Accession Number: 1998.5416

Skirt

Gray silk brocaded skirt. Brocaded in double floral wreath. Skirt pleated to create double hem at bottom.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: Possibly Tucker, Jane Armstrong, 1866-1964 (Maker)

Material: brocading, silk (textile)

GUSN: 24595

Accession Number: 1998.5417A

Bodice

Gray silk brocaded bodice. Brocaded in double floral wreath. Bodice has 3/4 mutton sleeves and pleats up front and back. Hook and eye closure at center; pleated bottom hem.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: Possibly Tucker, Jane Armstrong, 1866-1964 (Maker)

Material: brocading, silk (textile)

GUSN: 24596

Accession Number: 1998.5417B

Bodice

Ivory colored satin bodice w/ blue ribboning at neckline and down front at opening, including floral and circular pattern w/ laced linen surround. Pleats at chest secured by horizontal stitching. Ribboning at sleeve cuffs matching neckline.

Date: 1895-1905

Maker: unknown

Material: satin

GUSN: 24597

Accession Number: 1998.5418

Bodice

Gray silk bodice w/ dense checkered pattern in white and circular brocading throughout. White lace inset w/ scrolled design at neck. Hook and eye closure up front. Stays sewn to lining. Pleated bottom--straight pleats on back, diagonal at front.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: hand sewing, silk (textile)

GUSN: 24598

Accession Number: 1998.5419

Corset

Pink silk corset w/ dark pink border at top and white floral lace at bottom. 4 metal hooks at back; white silk ties at front. V-shaped white silk embroidered decorative detail. [MT note 4/4/01: Above description is upside down]

Date: 1885-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 24599

Accession Number: 1998.5420

Spoon

Silver souvenir spoon w/ floral decoration on handle, marked "Columbine."

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 24700

Accession Number: 1998.5547

Spoon

A small souvenir spoon w/ a gold plated bowl and a twisted silver stem w/ a donkey figurine at tip, loaded w/ equipment to settle the mountains.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: plate (material), gold (metal), silver (metal)

GUSN: 24701

Accession Number: 1998.5548

Teaspoon

Miniature gold plated teaspoon w/ leaf decoration on bowl and applied to twisted stem handle. Twist creates loop at handle tip. Butterfly on reverse of bowl.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal), gilding

GUSN: 24702

Accession Number: 1998.5549

Teaspoon

One of six teaspoons w/ curved handle edges. Rounded tip. No ornamentation other than inscription.

Date: 1820-1838

Maker: Davis, Elias (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 24703

Accession Number: 1998.5550.1

Teaspoon

One of six teaspoons w/ curved handle edges. Rounded tip. No ornamentation other than inscription.

Date: 1820-1838

Maker: Davis, Elias (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 24704

Accession Number: 1998.5550.2

Teaspoon

One of six teaspoons w/ curved handle edges. Rounded tip. No ornamentation other than inscription.

Date: 1820-1838

Maker: Davis, Elias (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 24705

Accession Number: 1998.5550.3

Teaspoon

One of six teaspoons w/ curved handle edges. Rounded tip. No ornamentation other than inscription.

Date: 1820-1838

Maker: Davis, Elias (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 24706

Accession Number: 1998.5550.4

Teaspoon

One of six teaspoons w/ curved handle edges. Rounded tip. No ornamentation other than inscription.

Date: 1820-1838

Maker: Davis, Elias (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 24707

Accession Number: 1998.5550.5

Teaspoon

One of six teaspoons w/ curved handle edges. Rounded tip. No ornamentation other than inscription.

Date: 1820-1838

Maker: Davis, Elias (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 24708

Accession Number: 1998.5550.6

Teaspoon

One of two silver teaspoons w/ curved edges on handle and rounded tip.

Date: 1800-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 24709

Accession Number: 1998.5551.1

Teaspoon

One of two silver teaspoons w/ curved edges on handle and rounded tip.

Date: 1800-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 24710

Accession Number: 1998.5551.2

Teaspoon

Silver teaspoon w/ handle wider near tip. Curved side edges, rounded tip.

Date: 1841-1858

Maker: Davis, Elias (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 24711

Accession Number: 1998.5552

Fork

Part of silver flatware set including knife, fork and spoon. Beaded molding around edges w/ sunburst motif at tip of handle, on both sides.

Date: 1866-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 24712

Accession Number: 1998.5553.1

Knife

Part of silver flatware set including knife, fork and spoon. Beaded molding around edges w/ sunburst motif at tip of handle, on both sides.

Date: 1866-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 24713

Accession Number: 1998.5553.2

Spoon

Part of silver flatware set including knife, fork and spoon. Beaded molding around edges w/ sunburst motif at tip of handle, on both sides.

Date: 1866-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 24714

Accession Number: 1998.5553.3

Sugar tongs

Silver sugar tongs w/ round bowls at tips and twisted arms w/ apostles at top. Incised lines around outer edge of rounded arched top.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 24715

Accession Number: 1998.5554

Compass survey map

Framed compass survey map by RHT Jr. (III); overhead drawing and watercolor of area w/ trees, water, roads, and sectioned off land; lower left corner w/ 4 pointed compass symbol and inscription "AREA-91 A. 1R. 34P." In right lower corner, "SCALE--5CH. TO 1 IN." Mounted in 1 1/2" wood and gilt frame.

Date: 1879

Maker: Tucker, R. H. (Richard Hawley), 1859-1952 (Maker)

Material: paper (fiber product), watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 24716

Accession Number: 1998.636

Case

Tube-shaped green cardboard case and lid covered at closure w/ maroon chintz and on the outside w/ brown morocco. Case and lid w/ embossed and gilt horizontal stripes.

Date: 1860-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, chintz, embossing, gilding, leather, painting (coating), rolling (leather process), tanning

GUSN: 24717

Accession Number: 1998.5082AB

Grain sack

Grain sack. Catalogued as a group w/ 1998.3531-3541,.4662,.4404, and .5701. Many of the sacks are hand-made from larger sacks. Rectangular in shape and marked w/ product information.

Date: 1880-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: burlap

GUSN: 24718

Accession Number: 1998.3531

Grain sack

Grain sack. Catalogued as a group w/ 1998.3531-3541,.4662,.4404, and .5701. Many of the sacks are hand-made from larger sacks. Rectangular in shape and marked w/ product information.

Date: 1880-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: burlap

GUSN: 24719

Accession Number: 1998.3532

Grain sack

Grain sack. Catalogued as a group w/ 1998.3531-3541,.4662,.4404, and .5701. Many of the sacks are hand-made from larger sacks. Rectangular in shape and marked w/ product information.

Date: 1880-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: burlap

GUSN: 24720

Accession Number: 1998.3533

Grain sack

Grain sack. Catalogued as a group w/ 1998.3531-3541,.4662,.4404, and .5701. Many of the sacks are hand-made from larger sacks. Rectangular in shape and marked w/ product information.

Date: 1880-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: burlap

GUSN: 24721

Accession Number: 1998.3534

Grain sack

Grain sack. Catalogued as a group w/ 1998.3531-3541,.4662,.4404, and .5701. Many of the sacks are hand-made from larger sacks. Rectangular in shape and marked w/ product information.

Date: 1880-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: burlap

GUSN: 24722

Accession Number: 1998.3535

Grain sack

Grain sack. Catalogued as a group w/ 1998.3531-3541,.4662,.4404, and .5701. Many of the sacks are hand-made from larger sacks. Rectangular in shape and marked w/ product information.

Date: 1880-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: burlap

GUSN: 24723

Accession Number: 1998.3536

Grain sack

Grain sack. Catalogued as a group w/ 1998.3531-3541,.4662,.4404, and .5701. Many of the sacks are hand-made from larger sacks. Rectangular in shape and marked w/ product information.

Date: 1880-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: burlap

GUSN: 24724

Accession Number: 1998.3537

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