Historic New England

Chandler Farm

Landscape scene of Chandler Farm, Pomfret, Connecticut. White farmhouse is distance with scattered gray and red outbuildings. Cows in foreground, rolling green hills in distance. Wood, gesso, and gilt frame.

Date: 1858

Maker: Sawyer, James J., 1813-1888 (Artist)

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas

GUSN: 26310

Accession Number: 1990.193

Woodstock Hill

Landscape painting of Woodstock Hill in Woodstock, Connecticut. Painted by James J. Sawyer in 1859.

Date: 1859

Maker: Sawyer, James J., 1813-1888 (Artist)

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas

GUSN: 26311

Accession Number: 1993.858

BOTTLE

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 26312

Accession Number: 1919.896

Sideboard

Sheraton sideboard.

Date: 1800-1833

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 26314

Accession Number: 1951.151

Hanging shelf

Hanging shelf w/ 2 shelves and decorative cornice at top. Pine. 4 metal brackets at back side of shelves to attach to wall. Decorative carving at sides. Angled inward at front of base. Pedimented top.

Date: 1700-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 26315

Accession Number: 1999.68

Shoehorn

Steel(?) shoehorn; rectangular w/ rounded edges and one tapered end w/ hole. Dished form.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy)

GUSN: 26316

Accession Number: 1998.6334

Shoe button fastener

Silver painted metal shoe button fastener. Flat piece w/ rounded ends. Embossed scrolled foliate decoration across entire fastener. Center is flat (w/o scrolling) w/ embossed vendor's(?) name.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: embossing, metal

GUSN: 26317

Accession Number: 1998.6333

Shoe buttonhook

Steel shoe buttonhook w/ eye-shaped hook and embossed scrolled foliate decoration on handle. Flat (w/o scrolling) section on handle w/ vendor's mark embossed.

Maker: unknown

Material: embossing, steel (alloy)

GUSN: 26318

Accession Number: 1998.6332

Shoe buttonhook

Metal shoe buttonhook w/ eye-shaped hook and rounded handle w/ flat section on handle embossed w/ vendor's mark.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 26319

Accession Number: 1998.6331

Shoe buttonhook

Steel shoe buttonhook w/ hook at one end and handle w/ embossed scrolled foliate decoration. Flat (w/o scrolling) section on handle w/ vendor embossed.

Maker: unknown

Material: embossing, steel (alloy)

GUSN: 26320

Accession Number: 1998.6330

Shoe buttonhook

Sterling silver(?) shoe buttonhook w/ eye-shaped hook and elaborate scrolled foliate decoration embossed on handle. Flat (w/o scrolling) section on handle w/ vendor embossed.

Maker: unknown

Material: embossing, sterling silver, silver (metal)

GUSN: 26321

Accession Number: 1998.6328

Shoe buttonhook

Sterling silver(?) shoe buttonhook w/ eye-shaped hook and elaborate scrolled foliate decoration embossed on handle. Flat (w/o scrolling) section on handle w/ vendor embossed.

Maker: unknown

Material: embossing, sterling silver, silver (metal)

GUSN: 26322

Accession Number: 1998.6329

Dress

White linen gauze dress; floral embroidered front and hem; back button closure; short train.

Date: 1805-1815

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, linen (material)

GUSN: 26323

Accession Number: 1998.5772

Dress

Black silk dress with black silk ribbon cuffs and sash; pleated front; long sleeves; back hook closure.

Date: 1827-1835

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 26324

Accession Number: 1998.5773

Dress

Silk floral brocade dress; front lacing bodice with pink silk satin piping trim; gathered skirt wit pleated trim; three panel piece with pink cotton lining; two fragments with scalloped edges and pink silk satin lining. Reworked circa 1890.

Date: 1750-1780

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), silk (textile)

GUSN: 26325

Accession Number: 1998.5774A-E

Pelisse

Woman's greenish brown silk pelisse with glazed cotton liner; large collar; hook front closure; felt padding (possibly wool).

Date: 1825-1830

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 26326

Accession Number: 1998.5775

Petticoat

White cotton petticoat; cartridge pleating at waist; embroidered floral sprigs and swags; faggoting; pin tucks.

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 26327

Accession Number: 1998.5776

Chemise

Woman's cotton sleeveless tyre with drawstring neckline.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), spinning (textile process), hand spinning

GUSN: 26328

Accession Number: 1998.5777

Redingote

Woman's cotton, white redingote, w/ pin tucks, faggoting, and embroidery at cuffs.

Date: 1800-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), lace (needlework)

GUSN: 26329

Accession Number: 1998.5778

Collar

Woman's cotton collar with floral embroidery.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 26330

Accession Number: 1998.5779

Tucker

Woman's cotton tucker; eyelet lace; with fall collar.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 26331

Accession Number: 1998.5780

Pair of Sleeves

Woman's point d'esprit lace sleeves.

Date: 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 26332

Accession Number: 1998.5781AB

Pair of Sleeves

Woman's cotton sleeves; plain design with a French cuff.

Date: 1855-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 26333

Accession Number: 1998.5782AB

Pair of Sleeves

Woman's cotton sleeves; eyelet embroidery on cuff.

Date: 1855-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 26334

Accession Number: 1998.5783AB

Scarf

White cotton scarf with deep hems at ends.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), weaving

GUSN: 26335

Accession Number: 1998.5784

Pair of Mitts

Women's; white lace in chevron pattern; light blue silk ribbon trimming at wrists.

Date: 1830-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: lace (needlework), silk (textile)

GUSN: 26336

Accession Number: 1998.5785AB

Men's Suit

A) Man's black silk coat; B) Man's black silk waistcoat with brown linen back and white linen lining; C) Man's breeches (brown nankeen) with button front and button closure below knee; D) Man's collar, linen, stamped "63 LONDON"; E) Linen handkerchief, blue willowpane printed border.

Date: 1795-1806

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 26337

Accession Number: 1998.5786A-E

Military Coat

Man's black wool coat; embroidered sleeves, collar and button holes with gold metallic thread; brass buttons with eagle, laurel wreath and thunderbolt; seven button closure.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 26338

Accession Number: 1998.5787

Suit

Pongee silk, tanned-colored man's jacket and waistcoat. A) Jacket w/ mandarin collar; B) Vest is silk pongee w/ cotton back.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), cotton (textile), silk (textile)

GUSN: 26339

Accession Number: 1998.5788AB

Sword Sash

Sword sash, knitted purple silk with tassels.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 26340

Accession Number: 1998.5789

Epaulets and Insignia

(A,B) Two epaulets, black with gold and silver embroidery. (C,D) Two insignia, black wool with gold embroidery bugles.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: gold (metal), horsehair, silk (textile), silver (metal), velvet (fabric weave), wool (textile)

GUSN: 26341

Accession Number: 1998.5790A-D

Crock

Glazed stoneware crock. Overall yellowish-beige color. Cylindrical body with two molded handles on sides and slightly overhanging rim. Cobalt blue abstract "watchspring" decoration on front, underglaze. Two incised lines near top. Interior painted dark brown. Stamped with manufacturer on side. Two g...

Date: 1858-1876

Maker: F.B. Norton and Company (Maker)

Material: molding (forming), stoneware (pottery), throwing (pottery technique)

GUSN: 26394

Accession Number: 1993.626

Crock

Glazed stoneware crock w/ overall bluish tint. Cylindrical body w/ 2 molded handles on side and slightly overhanging rim. Cobalt-blue decoration of a bird on a leaf on front under glaze. Interior painted dark brown. Stamped w/ manufacturer on side. 3 gallon size.

Date: 1858-1876

Maker: F.B. Norton and Company (Maker)

Material: leaf (plant material), foliation (pattern), leaf (metal), molding (forming), stoneware (pottery), throwing (pottery technique)

GUSN: 26395

Accession Number: 1993.627

Mug

Small silver beaker-shaped mug with C-shaped handle and reinforced foot ring. Foot ring and handle have ribbed decoration. Base of handle curls upward. Engraved beaver with fish in mouth appears opposite handle. Impressed maker's mark appears between engraving and handle. Mark is shield-shaped with ...

Date: 1725-1735

Maker: Burt, John, 1692-1745-46 (Silversmith)

Material: engraving (printing process), hammering, impressing, silver (metal), soldering

GUSN: 26396

Accession Number: 1993.650

Crock

Glazed stoneware crock w/ overall bluish tint. Cylindrical body has 2 molded handles on sides and slightly overhanging rim. Cobalt-blue abstract floral decoration on side, underglaze. Interior painted dark brown.

Date: 1855-1868

Maker: F.T. Wright & Son (Maker)

Material: molding (forming), stoneware (pottery), throwing (pottery technique)

GUSN: 26397

Accession Number: 1993.817

Apron

Floral print in: red, green, yellow and purple with white background; apron hangs around neck, ric-rac border sewn around strap for neck, bodice area and pocket center left; two pieces cut in arch shapes and sewn together like an "M" for bodice area.

Date: 1930-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 26398

Accession Number: 1998.5855

Apron

Hangs around waist; white background with blue and red floral design; bottom scalloped in red with printed stitch at edge of scallop; in each scallop are three paper doll-like silhouettes of women with long dresses, outer two are in red, middle blue. The point where scallop goes up are red tulips wi...

Date: 1930-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 26399

Accession Number: 1998.5856

Apron

Possibly a smockwith three snaps down back; teal border around: neck, arm openings and bottom edge; teal tie around waist; teal pockets right left sides; ric-rac border arond neck and on pockets; mustard colored fabric with drum and drumstick designs in vertical pattern; drums alternate green and ma...

Date: 1930-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 26400

Accession Number: 1998.5857

Apron

Apron hangs around neck and ties in back around waist; red border around entire edge and pocket, center left; background in white; floral design in: red, pink, light and dark blue, yellow, light and dark green throughout apron; stronger concentration of flowers with same colors across lower bottom.

Date: 1930-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 26401

Accession Number: 1998.5859

Apron

Crocheted white apron with coral satin ribbon woven in; one ribbon woven to tie around waist and five pieces vertically and ending in bows; crocheted scalloped ends.

Date: 1930-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), crocheting, satin

GUSN: 26402

Accession Number: 1998.5860

Apron

white and green apron; with three pockets across bottom. Three mushrooms embroidered on each pocket; colors of mushrooms are: blue, purple, red, yellow, green, brown (left pocket); pink, red, yellow, brown, green (center); purple, blue, yellow, pink, green, brown (right).

Date: 1930-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, handmade

GUSN: 26403

Accession Number: 1998.5861

Apron

Pink apron with pocket center left. thre items in black printed process; ric-rac border around pocket and bottom right saying.

Date: 1930-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), transfer printing

GUSN: 26404

Accession Number: 1998.5862

Apron

Apron. Worn like a vest. Five snaps down center front, pocket bottom left; orange border, green background, bright colored flowers all over. Dark and light orange, yellow, pink, white; 7 1/2" slits on both bottom sides; ric-rac border sewn across top of pocket.

Date: 1930-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 26405

Accession Number: 1998.5864

Apron

Navy apron of synthetic material, possibly polyester; ties around waist; floral motif border in pink, blue, and green and black on white background with two black lines on top and bottom; border sewn around waist and repeated three times from center to edge.

Date: 1930-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: handmade, polyester

GUSN: 26406

Accession Number: 1998.5865