Historic New England

Commemorative Plate

A blue transfer printed whiteware commemorative plate. A central design depicts the Billerica Town Hall building which is bordered by an inner scroll and floral motif and an outer bar and bead design.

Date: 1903-1905

Maker: Minton (Maker)

Material: glazing (coating), shell (animal material), transfer printing, earthenware, whiteware

GUSN: 29032

Accession Number: 1920.219

Scale

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 29033

Accession Number: 1920.233

ANGLE IRON

Iron bar with right-angle turn in center. Five very large headed spikes are still in place, with a hole for a sixth.

Date: ca. 1695

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 29034

Accession Number: 1920.234

Sifter

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: reed (grass, material)

GUSN: 29035

Accession Number: 1920.235

Pillowcase

Rectangular, off white, fine linen; single piece folded with 1-1/4" wide hem at open end; drawnwork line at base of hem.

Date: ca. 1829

Maker: unknown

Material: drawn thread work, stitching, linen (material), weaving, machine-made, tabby (textile)

GUSN: 29036

Accession Number: 1920.237

Figurine

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 29037

Accession Number: 1920.238

Embroidery Hoop

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 29038

Accession Number: 1920.240

Pitcher

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 29039

Accession Number: 1920.244

"Pumpkin" Hood

Brown, tan and cream silk plaid, with black chine stripe; quilted with six casings, with piping at back, forming six puffed bands, lined with batting; narrow self-ruffle around brim; wide neck ruffle lined with thin layer of batting; center back horseshoe shaped panel trimmed with bow of same silk; ...

Date: 1850s

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 29041

Accession Number: 1920.248

Bonnet

Small, gray/green straw braid; trimmed with gray grosgrain ribbon and red cloth flowers; brim lined and trimmed with gray silk gauze; brim has wire support.

Date: 1875-1884

Maker: unknown

Material: braiding, gauze, cloth, stitching, silk (textile), straw (plant material)

GUSN: 29042

Accession Number: 1920.250

Small Scale with Weights in Case

Small balancing scale with weights in wooden case. Case bottom is lined with green wool. A corner of the interior is sectioned off to contain the weights. The case lid is hinged with staples and has a hook latch.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), metal, wool (textile), string (fiber product)

GUSN: 29043

Accession Number: 1920.253

Barrel

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 29044

Accession Number: 1920.255

Strap Hinge

Tapered strap with oval head at end. Barrel side only. Slightly twisted. Three nail holes and closed loop.

Date: 1730-1770

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 29045

Accession Number: 1920.256.9

Strap Hinge

Tapered strap. Spear head at end. Strap thickens at base of head. One wrought nail clinched, one riveted. Barrel side only. Bent out of plane of attachment at midpoint.

Date: 1700-1733

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 29046

Accession Number: 1920.256.10

Pintle

Forged two-piece construction. a) Tapered square bar, mortised clear through (from side) at far end. Round pin with blunted conical shape. b) Rectangular-shaped bar with round pin in circular head. Bar nicked with bites - for positive clinching. c+e) Round pin on square bar; turned under at end....

Date: 1734-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 29047

Accession Number: 1920.257A-E

Bag

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 29048

Accession Number: 1920.258

Pillowcase fragment

No description

Date: 1780-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: cross-stitching, stitching, hand weaving, linen (material), tabby (textile)

GUSN: 29049

Accession Number: 1920.259

Cloth Fragment

Irregular shaped section of natural ribbed linen; plain weave with two thread ribs.

Date: 1790-1840

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 29050

Accession Number: 1920.263

Inkwell

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 29051

Accession Number: 1920.264

Inkwell

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 29052

Accession Number: 1920.265

Case

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 29053

Accession Number: 1920.266

Game Board

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 29054

Accession Number: 1920.267

Portrait of Rev. Lemuel Willis

Portrait of Rev. Lemuel Willis, minister at Portsmouth NH 1852-1855.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 29055

Accession Number: 1920.270

Paper Dolls

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 29056

Accession Number: 1920.275

Picture

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 29057

Accession Number: 1920.276

Plate

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 29058

Accession Number: 1920.277

Cradle

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 29059

Accession Number: 1920.278A

Doll's Bedding

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 29060

Accession Number: 1920.278B

Chest of Drawers

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 29061

Accession Number: 1920.279

Picture

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: photographs

GUSN: 29062

Accession Number: 1920.280

Theorem Painting with figure of Lafayette

Theorem painting on ivory velvet; decorative lettering, floral wreath, surrounds a sunburst, eight stars, and a portrait og Lafayette.

Date: 1825

Maker: unknown

Material: velvet (fabric weave), watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 29063

Accession Number: 1920.281

Needlework Picture

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 35171

Accession Number: 1932.2096A

Sewing Bag

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 35172

Accession Number: 1932.2098

Smelling Bottle

Cut glass smelling bottle with silver top. Vertical decoration flanked by sunbursts.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), cut glass, silver (metal)

GUSN: 35173

Accession Number: 1932.2099

Smelling Bottle

Small, square colorless glass smelling bottle with hinged metal cap. Salts inside bottle.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), copper alloy

GUSN: 35174

Accession Number: 1932.2100

Coffeepot

Cylindrical pewter coffeepot that flares slightly at base. Domed, hinged lid with flower knop. S-shaped spout; black s-shaped handle and triple fillet around center of body.

Date: 1840-1849

Maker: Smith & Co. (Maker)

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

GUSN: 35175

Accession Number: 1932.2104

Print

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 35176

Accession Number: 1932.2113

Animal Figurine

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 35177

Accession Number: 1932.2115

Animal Figurine

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 35178

Accession Number: 1932.2116A

Base

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 35179

Accession Number: 1932.2116B

Kerosene Chamber Lamp

Brass kerosene chamber lamp with tray and glass font.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 35180

Accession Number: 1932.2118

Chair

Side chair. One of a set of five. Mahogany, maple or birch slip seat. Modern damask upholstery. Pierced splat, rounded shoulders, slip seat. Rests on sraight legs and stretchers.

Date: 1770-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: tabby (textile), birch (wood), mahogany (wood), maple (wood), textiles, upholstering

GUSN: 35181

Accession Number: 1932.2135A

Toy Bureau

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 35182

Accession Number: 1932.2141

Jacket

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 35183

Accession Number: 1932.2142

Sofa

Heavily carved scrolled arms; hairy paw feet; "ple" crest; on casters.

Date: 1825-1840

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 35184

Accession Number: 1932.2148

Flatware Tray

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 35185

Accession Number: 1932.2149

Music Stand

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 35186

Accession Number: 1932.2153

Bust of Albert W. Ladd (1817-1864)

Large marble bust of Albert W. Ladd (1817-1864). Bust has curled hair, high receding forehead, and neatly trimmed short beard. Shoulders are draped in a toga with lyre clasp on the shoulder.

Date: 1858

Maker: Stephenson, Peter, 1823-c.1860 (Sculptor)

Material: marble (rock)

GUSN: 35187

Accession Number: 1932.2170A

Wallet

Dark brown; notched flap with leather strap closure; "X" on front and back; tan leather lining; with 3 compartments.

Date: 1826-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, leather

GUSN: 35188

Accession Number: 1932.2173

Chest

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 35189

Accession Number: 1932.2174

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