Historic New England

Child's Bodice

Blue with white pinstripes; self ruffled collar; long sleeves pleated at wrist and shoulder; button at shoulder; box pleats around bodice; six pearl buttons along front; seven buttons around wrist; lined with cotton.

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, wool (textile)

GUSN: 29457

Accession Number: 1922.301

Folding Fan

Ivory sticks pierced and inlaid with silver bands; glossy black paper leaf with three printed and painted medallions, central one with scene of man on knees before woman (on bench with maid behind), and two other scenes of two women; reverse has moire' ground and is plain black; black silk tassel.

Date: 1834-1867

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component), lithography, painting (coating), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 29458

Accession Number: 1922.303

Fan & Box

FAN (A): Carved and pierced ivory sticks with silver/gilt inlay; ivory-colored silk moiré leaf with scalloped edge, set with gilt spangles and feathers; ivory-colored silk tassel with metallic thread. BOX (B,C): Elongated, round box covered with white moiré paper.

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), ivory (tooth component), feather (material), moiré, paper (fiber product), silk (textile), sequins (spangles)

GUSN: 29459

Accession Number: 1922.304 A-C

Men's Evening Coat

Navy blue; high turnover velvet, padded collar with notched rever; double breasted; plain gilt buttons; sleeves lined with silk and gathered at shoulders; one breast pocket. Two tail pockets.

Date: 1815-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave), wool (textile)

GUSN: 29460

Accession Number: 1922.305

Piece of a Blanket

Rectangular fragment of plain weave, cream-colored wool with narrow brown stripe across end; remains of red binding stitch and half circle of wool embroidery wheel.

Date: 1800-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, tabby (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 29461

Accession Number: 1922.307

Bookmark

Embroidered bookmark made from perforated cardboard, "Eliza Winthrop".

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 29462

Accession Number: 1922.308

Infant's Cap

White; embroidery--triangular section on top embroidered with small eyelet flowers enclosed by band of eyelet leaves; back--same eyelet flowers but enclosed by more realistic leaves and vine; center back--circle of net embroidered with wreath; two drawstrings; two loops with silk ties (cream).

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, stitching

GUSN: 29464

Accession Number: 1922.312

Dress

Long white dress; "V" panel on bodice front; double capped sleeves; scalloped neckline; white work flower with net insert on bodice front and sleeves; waistband with embroidery and net inserts; scalloped and embroidered hem with net inserts in flowers; two bands of eyelet from waistband to hem; draw...

Date: 1815-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 29465

Accession Number: 1922.323

Waistcoat

Black satin waistcoat; waistline is almost straight; shawl collar; double breasted; Four pairs self-covered buttons; three pockets; white cotton lining; brown cotton back; tie and buckle and tab back closure; wool lining at waist.

Date: 1840-1854

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, padding (process), polishing, satin, silk (textile), twill, wool (textile)

GUSN: 29466

Accession Number: 1922.333

Waistcoat

Brocaded silk satin waistcoat; black with blue floral spray; single breasted; white lining; brown cotton back with buckle and tab and tie closure; notched collar; Three crescent pockets; gussets at waist; brown leather lining at waist.

Date: 1845-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: brocade (textile), cotton (textile), stitching, padding (process), polishing, satin, silk (textile), twill

GUSN: 29467

Accession Number: 1922.335

Waist-cincher belt

Black ribbed silk with broad woven satin stripes placed vertically; boned; slightly pointed; laced closure front and back. Black lacing in front (missing other laces); lined with white linen.

Date: 1885-1895

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, linen (material), reeding, satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 29468

Accession Number: 1922.336

Lard Oil Lamp

Brass lard oil lamp, fluted column, marble base and glass chimney

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), glass (material)

GUSN: 29470

Accession Number: 1922.339AB

Whale Oil Lantern

Whale oil railroad lantern with glass chimney and pierced tin collar with star motif.

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal), glass (material)

GUSN: 29472

Accession Number: 1922.340

Ladle

Pewter ladle bowl without handle.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 29474

Accession Number: 1922.342

Jamb Hook Socket

Almost certainly jamb hook sockets with decoratively cut plate; two countersunk mounting holes.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process)

GUSN: 29475

Accession Number: 1922.344ABD

Possibly a mount

Angled mount for doorbell assemblage, with screw and nut at one end, socket in middle, and bean end with two holes at the other.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 29476

Accession Number: 1922.344C

Lampshade

Fabric lampshade without frame. White fabric with embroidered figures in black thread.

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 29477

Accession Number: 1922.345

Bandbox

Oval bandbox and lid. Bandbox (A) and lid (B) are covered with paper printed with Persian-style geometric motifs. Printed in blues, white and browns on beige ground. interior of bandbox is lined with plain beige paper. Rim of lid is reinforced with strip of paper with green, rust and gold stylized m...

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 29478

Accession Number: 1922.346AB

Bonnet

Tan straw; wide plaited bands trimmed with narrow straw bands arranged in scalloped pattern; brim extends to rounded tips; green, red and black striped silk taffeta v-neck ruffle; silk covered wire band around brim and neck; neck ruffle has wire band; bonnet fully lined with paper.

Date: 1836-1847

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, paper (fiber product), silk (textile), straw (plant material)

GUSN: 29479

Accession Number: 1922.348

Thread

Box of thread.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 29481

Accession Number: 1922.351

Berlinwork Sampler

Berlinwork, darning sampler. Horizontal rectangle, natural linen ground edged in red binding. Sporadically placed sections of decorative needlework in red, green, yellow and blue. Small section of greek key design in purple at lower left. Practice work of various geometric and floral designs.

Maker: unknown

Material: cross-stitching, embroidering, linen (material), wool (textile)

GUSN: 29482

Accession Number: 1922.355

Medicine Bottle

Small, twelve-sided glass medicine bottle with paper label.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 29483

Accession Number: 1922.356.1

Cement Fragment

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: stone (rock)

GUSN: 29485

Accession Number: 1922.360

PLASTER

Half-inch-thick layer of plaster with probable impression of brick in back. Surface darkened.

Date: 1676-1679

Maker: unknown

Material: plaster

GUSN: 29486

Accession Number: 1922.363

Hook

Flat bar turned up and tapered at one end; split in two at other end with these respective legs turned out.

Date: 1676-1679

Maker: unknown

Material: wrought, handmade, iron (metal)

GUSN: 29487

Accession Number: 1922.366.1-2

Spike

Wrought; rosehead; traces of mortar.

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), mortar (filler), wrought

GUSN: 29488

Accession Number: 1922.367

Nail

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wrought, handmade, iron (metal)

GUSN: 29350

Accession Number: 1921.201A-C

PAINT SAMPLE

Spatter painting sample on back of beaded siding; red and white on black background.

Date: 1921

Maker: unknown

Material: beading (edging pattern), beading (process), painting (coating), softwood

GUSN: 29351

Accession Number: 1921.205

PAINT SAMPLE

Spatter painting sample on back of beaded siding - black and white on dark green background.

Date: 1921

Maker: unknown

Material: beading (edging pattern), beading (process), painting (coating), softwood

GUSN: 29352

Accession Number: 1921.208

PAINT SAMPLE

Spatter painting sample on back of beaded siding - black and blue spatter on brown background.

Date: 1921

Maker: unknown

Material: beading (edging pattern), beading (process), painting (coating), softwood

GUSN: 29353

Accession Number: 1921.209

PAINT SAMPLE

Spatter painting sample on back of beaded siding - orange and white on black background.

Date: 1921

Maker: unknown

Material: beading (edging pattern), beading (process), painting (coating), softwood

GUSN: 29354

Accession Number: 1921.210

Crock

Stoneware crock with tan glazed exterior, brown glazed interior and ear-shaped handles. Missing lid.

Maker: unknown

Material: stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 29356

Accession Number: 1921.230

Crock

Stoneware crock with ear-shaped handles, tan exterior glaze and brown interior glaze. Exterior stamped "CHARLESTOWN 2." Lid has botton knop.

Maker: unknown

Material: stoneware (pottery), glazing (coating)

GUSN: 29357

Accession Number: 1921.231AB

Container with lid

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 29358

Accession Number: 1921.232AB

File/Bill Organizer

Red; flap and tongue closure; fan-style file - monthly - each labeled January - December; lined with green paper.

Date: 1817

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 29360

Accession Number: 1921.235

Eyeglasses

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 29361

Accession Number: 1921.239A

Eyeglass Case

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 29362

Accession Number: 1921.239B

Curtain Rod

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 29363

Accession Number: 1921.241D

Lace Fragment

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 29365

Accession Number: 1921.252

Writing Pad

Japanned writing pad. Front cover is decorated with a multi colored floral bouquet of roses, tulips, and bluebells on a gold ground. Scrolling foliate leaf pattern frames the central design. One pearlized button in each corner. Back cover is black with a single floral bouquet painted in gold in the...

Date: 1850-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), japanning

GUSN: 29366

Accession Number: 1921.253

Rogers Group Sculpture - Coming to the Parson

Young couple approaching seated man holidng a newspaper.

Maker: Rogers, John (Maker)

Material: painting (coating), plaster

GUSN: 29367

Accession Number: 1921.273

Rogers Group Sculpture - The School Examination

Seated man with glasses on slate held by girl, woman behind.

Maker: Rogers, John (Maker)

Material: painting (coating), plaster

GUSN: 29368

Accession Number: 1921.275

Rogers Group Sculpture - Going for the Cows

Horse grazing, boy and dog in foreground.

Maker: Rogers, John (Maker)

Material: painting (coating), plaster

GUSN: 29369

Accession Number: 1921.277

Rogers Group Sculpture - Rip VanWinkle at Home

Man seated cross-legged on fence, two children playing with his hair and gun.

Maker: Rogers, John (Maker)

Material: painting (coating), plaster

GUSN: 29370

Accession Number: 1921.278

Shoe

Dark brown shoe; laced with two pairs of eyes (punched leather); leather sole; flat heel/no heel; leather inner sole; tied with laces; wooden pegs in heel.

Date: 1835-1845

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 29371

Accession Number: 1921.279

Tool

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 29372

Accession Number: 1921.281

Apple Corer

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 29373

Accession Number: 1921.282

Hook

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 29374

Accession Number: 1921.283

Seal

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wax

GUSN: 29375

Accession Number: 1921.297

Seal

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wax

GUSN: 29376

Accession Number: 1921.298

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