Historic New England

Pillowcase

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38399

Accession Number: 1936.75

Wrapper - white printed with small black geometric shapes. Collar, yoke, cuffs, pockets, center front and hem trimmed with red band with printed ikat pattern. Long sleeves. Yoke pointed in front and back. Twelve pearl buttons from neck to hem. Two patch pockets on left side.

Date: 1880-1885

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 38400

Accession Number: 1936.76

Bustle Cover

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38401

Accession Number: 1936.77

Footstool

Circular footstool with wooden base and red and pink velvet top with zig-zag pattern. Four brass castors.

Date: 1845-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (wood), poplar (wood), needlepoint (needleworking), chenille (yarn)

GUSN: 38403

Accession Number: 1936.84

Pillowcase

Rectangular, off white; single piece folded; narrow hemmed end with applied scalloped needle lace edging.

Date: 1860 C-1870 C

Maker: unknown

Material: crocheting, cross-stitching, stitching, lace (needlework), linen (material), needle lace, tabby (textile), textiles

GUSN: 38404

Accession Number: 1936.88A

Tablecloth

Rectangular, off white linen cloth; seamed. Geometric twill pattern simulating an overshot-like design. Hemmed ends; selvage sides.

Date: 1800-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: hand weaving, linen (material), piecing, weaving

GUSN: 38405

Accession Number: 1936.89

Awl

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 38406

Accession Number: 1936.92

Chemise

White linen; round neck; elbow-length puffed sleeves; marked; string ties at sleeves, later; probably used buttons or cuff links.

Date: Mid-late 18th c

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, linen (material)

GUSN: 38407

Accession Number: 1936.94

Panopticon Viewer

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 38408

Accession Number: 1936.95A

Pip

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38409

Accession Number: 1936.103AB

Salt Cellar

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 38410

Accession Number: 1936.106

Lamp

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38411

Accession Number: 1936.113

Portrait of a Man

Bust-length portrait of a man with long white hair and beard.

Date: 1845-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 38413

Accession Number: 1936.124

Portrait of a Man

Bust-length portrait of a man with hooked nose, wearing striped turban.

Date: 1800-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 38414

Accession Number: 1936.125

Game

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38415

Accession Number: 1936.128

Calling Card Case

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38417

Accession Number: 1936.130

Huswife or Sewing Kit

Black oilcloth envelope-shaped case with linen tape button closure and black enameled metal button, lined with cotton rollerprinted in design of US flags and cannons. Sewn to the front interior rim are several wool needle "pages" containing needles and attached thread. Inside the envelope is a piece...

Date: ca. 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: oilcloth, wool (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 38418

Accession Number: 1936.131

Sewing Needle

Bone needle.

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 38419

Accession Number: 1936.135

Sewing Needle

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 38420

Accession Number: 1936.136

Writing Tablet

"Small bone shopping book, ivory leaves, silver finish, marked 'H.T. Chace"

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 38421

Accession Number: 1936.138

Plate

Pearlware transfer-print plate. Molded rope twist rim and alphabet border. Paint superimposed on a black transfer-print illustrating a domestic scene.

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, transfer printing, pearlware, glazing (coating)

GUSN: 38422

Accession Number: 1936.141

Infant's Cap

White; eyelet embroidery--scrolling leaves around face; small flowers at back; with central round motif at back; two loops; two drawstrings.

Date: 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, eyelets (components), linen (material)

GUSN: 38423

Accession Number: 1936.142

Fork

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38424

Accession Number: 1936.144A

Knife

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38425

Accession Number: 1936.144B

Plate

Pearlware transfer-print plate. Molded alphabet border. Black transfer print illustrating a man riding a horse.

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, transfer printing, pearlware, glazing (coating)

GUSN: 38426

Accession Number: 1936.146

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 38427

Accession Number: 1936.149

Button

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 38428

Accession Number: 1936.153

Soap Dish

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 38429

Accession Number: 1936.157

Scoop

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 38430

Accession Number: 1936.159

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38431

Accession Number: 1936.161

Pincushion

Dark green rectangular velvet pincushion with cross stitched stripes of roses in green, light green, and white.

Date: 1870

Maker: Buffinton, Georgia Dove (Maker)

Material: velvet (fabric weave), textiles

GUSN: 38432

Accession Number: 1936.166

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 38433

Accession Number: 1936.167A-D

Change purse

Light tan; "X" on front & back; folds closed - no strap closure; 6 compartments; 3 white kid flaps; one flap has leather tongue.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: Cobb & Johnson (Maker)

Material: leather, machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 38434

Accession Number: 1936.168

Scarf

Black lace scarf.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38435

Accession Number: 1936.176

Veil

Black twisted silk net; needle run; tambour; border of grape leaves and tendrils; sprigged ground; black satin drawstring.

Date: 1835-1845

Maker: unknown

Material: needle lace, net (textile), satin, silk (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 38436

Accession Number: 1936.180

Veil

Black silk twist net; needle run; four large floral motifs across; snowflakes on ground; scalloped sides.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: needle lace, net (textile), silk (textile)

GUSN: 38437

Accession Number: 1936.182

Wallhanging

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38438

Accession Number: 1936.185

Ribbon

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 38439

Accession Number: 1936.186

Ribbon

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38440

Accession Number: 1936.187

Ribbon

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38441

Accession Number: 1936.188

Painted Cloth

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 38442

Accession Number: 1936.189

Painted Cloth

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 38443

Accession Number: 1936.190

Tablecloth

Rectangular, white linen damask; two floral wreaths side by side in center; loose border of floral sprigs and sprays. Floral swags tied with bow ribbons around edges. Hemmed edges; fringe at ends.

Maker: unknown

Material: damask, fringe, jacquard, weaving, linen (material)

GUSN: 38287

Accession Number: 1935.1487

Balance Weight

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 38288

Accession Number: 1935.1491A-F

Ribbon

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38289

Accession Number: 1935.1492

Tablespoon

Brass tablespoon with a fiddle handle, rounded shoulders, and a pointed oval bowl.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 38290

Accession Number: 1935.1494

Feather Fan & Box

Fan (A): black lacquered wooden sticks and guards painted with gold branches; leaf of black feathers; brass rivet, mother of pearl washers. Box (B) is black lacquered and hinged. Chinoiserie scene painted on lid in gold. Pink floral paper lining with bud and floral spray painted inside lid; hook cla...

Date: 1834-1867

Maker: unknown

Material: feather (material), lacquering, painting (coating), paper (fiber product), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 38291

Accession Number: 1935.1495AB

Reed organ (lap melodeon)

Compass of F to a2 (three octaves +). Cylindrical ivory buttons in two rows; buttons for accidental notes incised with black rings on upper surface. Pine case veneered with rosewood. Two removable reed covers of maple, each with four circular sound holes edged with horn ferrules. Metal knob at left ...

Date: 1841

Maker: Prescott, Abraham (Maker)

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 38292

Accession Number: 1935.1496AB