Historic New England

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 34529

Accession Number: 1931.1888

Canister

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 34530

Accession Number: 1931.1890

Vase

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 34533

Accession Number: 1931.1892

Vase

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 34534

Accession Number: 1931.1893

Saucer

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 34537

Accession Number: 1931.1896

Flowerpot

Molded flowerpot painted or glazed brown. Exterior molded to look like grained wood with fluer de lis strap around middle of pot and rim.

Maker: unknown

Material: stoneware (pottery), molding (forming)

GUSN: 34538

Accession Number: 1931.1897

Wallet

Tan; scalloped flap (leather strap loose - inside); 6 compartments; "X" on outside; inside flap and strap.

Date: 1834-1899

Maker: Crosby, Johnathon (Maker)

Material: hand sewing, handmade, leather

GUSN: 34539

Accession Number: 1931.1931

Compass

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 34542

Accession Number: 1932.5

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 34546

Accession Number: 1932.7A

A chatelaine or belt style purse covered in steel cut beads and with looped beaded fringe at bottom. Top has white metal closure with scrolling foliate motif, thick chain, and belt clasp with plain cartouche surrounded with foliage pattern.

Date: 1876-1925

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, cut steel, beads (pierced objects), beadwork, beading (process)

GUSN: 34548

Accession Number: 1932.9

Chemise

White cotton chemise with lace and ribbon trim.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), lace (needlework), ribbon (material)

GUSN: 34549

Accession Number: 1932.10

Cream Pitcher

Small parian cream pitcher; glazed interior.

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material), glazing (coating)

GUSN: 34550

Accession Number: 1932.14

Wine Glass

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 34551

Accession Number: 1932.15

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 34552

Accession Number: 1932.18

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 34553

Accession Number: 1932.19

Pitcher

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 34554

Accession Number: 1932.20

Pitcher

Parian pitcher, nicked near lip, handle glued in place

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 34555

Accession Number: 1932.21

Needle Case

Red, black, and green plaid case with blue and white fabric lining.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 34557

Accession Number: 1932.28

Match Box

Cylindrical matchbox with cover. Covered in plaid paper. Base covered with textured paper for stricking matches.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 34558

Accession Number: 1932.29

Sewing Case

Round case with a painted portrait of a man on the lid.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 34559

Accession Number: 1932.30AB

Scrimshaw

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 34560

Accession Number: 1932.33

Scrimshaw

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 34561

Accession Number: 1932.34

Grater

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 34562

Accession Number: 1932.35

Fishing Tool

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 34563

Accession Number: 1932.36

Oil Lamp

Tin oil lamp.

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 34564

Accession Number: 1932.37

Snuff Box

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 39406

Accession Number: 1937.1211AB

Box with lid

Small wooden straw-marquetry box with sliding lid. Floral motif in dark brown, orange and natural colored straw on lid. Lined writing paper affixed to interior side of lid.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 39407

Accession Number: 1937.1216AB

Pantry Box

Round wooden box painted green with one finger lap, tack and peg construction.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 39408

Accession Number: 1937.1222AB

Pantry Box

Round wooden box with tack and peg construction.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 39409

Accession Number: 1937.1223AB

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 39410

Accession Number: 1937.1224AB

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 39411

Accession Number: 1937.1226AB

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 39412

Accession Number: 1937.1227AB

Shuttle

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 39413

Accession Number: 1937.1228

Light Bulb

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 39414

Accession Number: 1937.1229

Light Bulb

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 39415

Accession Number: 1937.1230

Light Bulb

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 39416

Accession Number: 1937.1231

Bottle

Small, colorless pressed glass bottle with crosshatched pattern and clear circle on body.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 39417

Accession Number: 1937.1233

Eyeglasses

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: gold (metal)

GUSN: 39421

Accession Number: 1937.1241

Women's dress ensemble

A=Dress; B=Capelet. Block printed cotton in light brown & cream geometric patterned ground w/ picotage; shapes outlined w/ aubergine; with stylized flowers & leaves in bright green & brown with a yellow center. A=Dress - broad neckline; princess seam; bodice pointed at front only; long sleeves with...

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: block printing (relief printing process), cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 39424

Accession Number: 1937.1247AB

Mourning Jacket

No description

Date: 1870-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 39426

Accession Number: 1937.1248

SKIRT

Sheer white cotton gauged to waistband; side opening; border of alternating tucks & puffs.

Date: 1865-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), lace (needlework)

GUSN: 39428

Accession Number: 1937.1250

SKIRT

White sheer cotton; self waistband with ties; deep flounce edged with lace.

Date: 1865-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), lace (needlework), organdy

GUSN: 39429

Accession Number: 1937.1251

Crazy Quilt

"Crazy quilt" with border of purple velvet 5-1/2" wide around frame of squares of varying geometric, abstract and representational designs stitched in silks and velvets; corners highlighted by green grosgrain ribbon. Central, rectangular block of tan silk; vine-like stemmed flowering plants; paisle...

Date: 1883-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: damask, embroidering, machine sewing (technique), satin, silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 39431

Accession Number: 1937.1269

Afghan

Wool yarn crocheted to imitate Berlinwork canvas. Seven panels arranged vertically. Green sides flanked by brown; purple, peach and red at center. Panels linked and edged in shades of orange. Multicolor floral motifs cross-stitched on brown and peach panels. Self fringe all around.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: crocheting, cross-stitching, wool (textile)

GUSN: 39432

Accession Number: 1937.1270

Doll Clothes

Small white pants.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 39434

Accession Number: 1937.1272A

Figurine

An ivory figurine with a cylindrical base. Figurine depicts an angel holding a child.

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 39473

Accession Number: 1937.1306

Lorgnette

Tortoise shell lorgnette with oval lenses. Foliate and scroll design.

Maker: unknown

Material: tortoise shell

GUSN: 39474

Accession Number: 1937.1307

Fan & Box

FAN (A): Broad sandalwood sticks, lacquered black with gilt; Oriental figures and motifs; white silk leaf set between silks with multicolor silk embroidery of oriental flowers, birds and leaves; mother of pearl washers, metal ring with magenta, blue and ivory silk tassel. BOX (B): Lacquered woo...

Date: ca. 1912

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, painting (coating), paper (fiber product), silk (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 39475

Accession Number: 1937.1309AB

Fan and Box

FAN (A): Long, pink abalone sticks and guards with pierced ivory sticks under leaf; sheer ivory silk leaf with lace applique and painted withs female figure, two cherubs and small flowers in pastel colors; metal ring. BOX (B): Cardboard, hinged, covered in black and gold embossed paper.

Date: 1895-1900

Maker: Possibly Retel, C., Mon. (Maker)

Material: abalone shell, ivory (tooth component), lace (needlework), painting (coating), paper (fiber product), piercing, silk (textile)

GUSN: 39477

Accession Number: 1937.1311 AB

Fan

Abalone sticks with cream satin leaf with floral lace appliqued around edges and forming medallions around painted pink flowers and brown and white birds; rivet set with rhinestone; metal ring.

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: abalone shell, appliqué (technique), lace (needlework), painting (coating), satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 39478

Accession Number: 1937.1312

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