Historic New England

Lamp

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 51362

Accession Number: 1987.88

Lamp

No description

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 51363

Accession Number: 1987.89

Lamp

No description

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 51364

Accession Number: 1987.90

Lamp

No description

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 51365

Accession Number: 1987.91

Lamp

No description

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 51366

Accession Number: 1987.92AB

Vase

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 51367

Accession Number: 1987.93.2

Tavern Table

Turned legs, square stretchers; molded drawer rail; beaded side rails; one-board top.

Date: 1740-1770

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), Norway spruce (wood), maple (wood)

GUSN: 51369

Accession Number: 1987.96

Drop-Leaf Sewing Table

Scroll feet base, lyre-shaped pedestal, 2 ogee-front drawers, 2 drop-leaved top

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 51370

Accession Number: 1987.98

Figurine

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 51372

Accession Number: 1987.102

Charger

Round, shallow pewter charger.

Date: 1775-1825

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 51373

Accession Number: 1987.103

Charger

Round pewter charger with incised bands on edge of brim; monogram "M B" on brim.

Date: 1725-1775

Maker: Ellis, Samuel (Pewterer)

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

GUSN: 51374

Accession Number: 1987.104

Candelabra

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 51376

Accession Number: 1987.106.1

Candelabra

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 51377

Accession Number: 1987.106.2

Compote

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 51379

Accession Number: 1987.108

Figurine

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 51380

Accession Number: 1987.109

Figurine

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 51382

Accession Number: 1987.111.2

Telephone

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 51383

Accession Number: 1987.118

Plaster fragment

Painted in muted greens, browns and greys, blues and red, somewhat stylized; some pink and gold.

Date: 1870

Maker: unknown

Material: gold leaf, painting (coating), plaster, silver leaf, silver (metal)

GUSN: 51384

Accession Number: 1987.143.1

CORNICE

White paint; design.

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), painting (coating), plaster

GUSN: 51385

Accession Number: 1987.146.1-2

Cresting

The three pieces form a curved, molded drop; small holes for attaching pieces together.

Date: 1872-1877

Maker: Richardson, H. H. (Henry Hobson), 1838-1886 (Architect)

Material: casting (process), terracotta (clay material)

GUSN: 51386

Accession Number: 1987.149.1

Purple silk satin empire waisted evening gown with gray chiffon ruched sleeves. Bobbin lace applied around the neck and shoulders. Purple satin sash gathered at the left side ending in gilt tassles and decorated with a pair of applied cast-brass rondels, set with amethyst pastes.

Date: 1909-1912

Maker: O'Brien, Mary (Maker)

Material: stitching, machine-made, satin, silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 51387

Accession Number: 1987.150

Child's Dress

Long; white; shirred bodice with capped sleeves; wreath and leaf patterned eyelet at waist, sleeves and inserted at hem; drawstring neckline.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 51388

Accession Number: 1987.151

Dress

Apricot/gold satin w/ net & lace overdress; squared neck at front; slight V at back. Drawstring neckline trimmed w/ tulle; cap satin undersleeve w/ longer lace oversleeves w/ scalloped edge & point. Lace lappets at each shoulder; pleated satin waistband w/ bow & sash at back; pink velvet flowers a...

Date: ca. 1915

Maker: O'Brien, Mary (Maker)

Material: stitching, lace (needlework), machine-made, satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 51389

Accession Number: 1987.152

Dress

White cotton; piped V-neckline at front; shirred & smocked at shoulders & waist front & back. Long sleeves are banded at shoulder w/ eyelet ruffle & piping; gathered onto piped cuff w/ hook & eye closure. Straight waistband; cartridge pleats all around; hook & eye closure at center back; plain skir...

Date: 1832-1841

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, smocking (process)

GUSN: 51390

Accession Number: 1987.153

Child's cape

Child's cape, yellow wool with three buttons at top center, embroidery at edges.

Date: 1870-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), cotton (textile), embroidering, machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 51391

Accession Number: 1987.154

Quilt

No description

Date: 1855-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: calico, cotton (textile), piecing, quilting

GUSN: 51149

Accession Number: 1986.819

Bedspread

No description

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), double weave, marseilles, quilting, whitework

GUSN: 51150

Accession Number: 1986.820

Quilt

Comprised of alternating columns of pieced diamond blocks. Five columns of nine-patch blocks, each of two types printed cottons. Four columns of whole blocks widely spaced yellow sprig flowers; [diagram] dot motifs on white ground. Same for sawtooth frame and 6" wide side borders; edges bound in sa...

Date: 1845-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: calico, chintz, cotton (textile), glazing (coating), piecing, quilting

GUSN: 51151

Accession Number: 1986.821

Coverlet

Red and white overshot coverlet with summer and winter pattern of geometric panels. Red and white plaid border.

Date: 1800-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), wool (textile), hand weaving

GUSN: 51152

Accession Number: 1977.120

Log Cabin Quilt

Comprised of six rows of four pieced blocks; blocks pieced of various calico prints and shirtings; one-half dark, one-half light producing "Sunshine and Shadow" effect. Center blocks of either printed portraits of President Garfield, Federal Shields, Navy Anchor or printed patchwork pattern; edges b...

Date: ca. 1881

Maker: Cocheco Mills (Manufacturer)

Material: calico, piecing

GUSN: 51153

Accession Number: 1986.824

Checkered Blanket

White ground with woven red stripes outlined in blue; wool body woven in twill weave; self- fringe at bottom; hemmed top; selvage edges.

Date: 1810-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: fringe, hand weaving, piecing, wool (textile)

GUSN: 51154

Accession Number: 1986.825

Quilt

Four rows of four blocks; within each row alternating pieced blocks of printed children's story scenes; white and black scroll border; plain red cotton blocks; decorative yarn feather stitched together. White cotton binding edges. Illustrations of childhood activities typical of mid-to-late 19th c.

Date: 1860-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), piecing

GUSN: 51155

Accession Number: 1986.826

Bedspread

Tan glazed cotton bedspread with a red and green rose design.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 51156

Accession Number: 1986.827

Pieced Quilt

Comprised of three calico columns; saw tooth edges. In between predominantly filled with brown and red floral calico on white ground; other calicos. Edges bound in striped cotton.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: calico, cotton (textile), piecing, tacking

GUSN: 51157

Accession Number: 1986.829

Whole Cloth Quilt

T-shaped; gussets at top. Brown print on white depicting storming of Bastille; robed female France putting finishing touches to Louis XVI's monument while standing on male oppressor. Female characters "Liberty, Fraternity and Justice" accepting Louis XVI's sword of surrender. Ribbons, wheat shocks a...

Date: 1789-1791

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), quilting, toile (textile material)

GUSN: 51158

Accession Number: 1986.830

Dress

White; boat neckline w/ piping; long leg o' mutton sleeves w/ hook & eye at wrist; piping along seam. Bodice gathered into V in front & back; skirt gathered all around into waistband.

Date: ca. 1830

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, super

GUSN: 51159

Accession Number: 1986.831

Dress

White; open neckline; bunched & held in place by loop & button; short, full sleeves; sleeves & neckline trimmed w/ lace. Piping at seams; fullness gathered into V at front & back; skirt gathered onto waistband at front & back; hook & eye closure; 4 wide tucks at hem.

Date: 1825-1827

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, super

GUSN: 51160

Accession Number: 1986.832

Blanket

White, plain weave, heavily napt wool with 6- 1/4" wide candy striped bands at each end; repeating blue, white, red, orange, white, red. Side edges selvage; top and bottom edges bound.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: weaving, piecing, tabby (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 51161

Accession Number: 1986.833.1

Bridesmaid's Dress

Powder blue floor length rayon dress (Rayon has stubs); broad neckline with low neck at back; short sleeves with cream lace and blue velvet ribbon trim; darts at front; empire waist; blue velvet bow with streamers extending to hem; bodice liend with blue polyester; skirt lined with interfacing; zipp...

Date: 1965-1980

Maker: Priscilla of Boston (Maker)

Material: stitching, machine-made, polyester, rayon

GUSN: 51162

Accession Number: 1986.834

Women's Bridesmaid Headdress

Blue velvet ribbon headdress.

Date: 1967

Maker: Priscilla of Boston (Maker)

Material: handmade, linen (material), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 51163

Accession Number: 1986.835

Shoes

Pair of light blue dyed taffeta shoes. Topstitching, bended edge, no trim, square toe, and a round throat. Center back seam, narrow sole, and a two and a half inch heel.

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, stitching, taffeta

GUSN: 51164

Accession Number: 1986.836

Handkerchief

Red kerchief with red, white, and black floral design.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 51165

Accession Number: 1986.837

Chair

"Gondola" type chair with rounded upholstered. back; slip seat; flaring front. legs

Date: 1805-1820

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 51166

Accession Number: 1986.858.1

Basket

Round open basket with turned wooden base (with concentric turning circles visible) and rattan/cane weavers, a so-called "Nantucket Lightship" basket. The rim hoops are pinned in place and secured with a double lashing of cane. Donor's history indicates that the basket was woven by Captain Thomas Ja...

Date: 1856-1900

Maker: Attributed to James, Thomas (Basket maker)

Material: rattan, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 51167

Accession Number: 1986.1019

Hand towel

Rectangular, off white linen; bronson weave pattern of crosses and dots. Selvage sides; hemmed ends.

Date: 1800-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: weaving, hand weaving, linen (material)

GUSN: 51168

Accession Number: 1986.1021

Mantel

Fluted columns support mantelshelf; above shelf smaller fluted columns support top; beveled mirror with applied decoration on eash side; under mantelshelf is more applied decoration - foliate and ribbons; egg-and-dart run along top edges of columns and top of mantel.

Date: 1897

Maker: S. B. and Company (Maker)

Material: beveling, fluting, mirrors, varnishing, wood (plant material), glass (material)

GUSN: 51170

Accession Number: 1986.1024