Historic New England

Inkstand

Four-footed, box-shaped pewter inkstand (c) with lids that hinge down middle revealing two interior compartments. One compartment is undivided and used for storing pens. The other side is divided into 3 square boxes: one with removeable shaker for pounce (a); the middle open; and the third with a pl...

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 47583

Accession Number: 1969.60A-C

Goblet

Colorless glass spooner/goblet with eight panels separated by blue vertical stripes, short stem with flat knob, and circular foot.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 47584

Accession Number: 1969.62

Tumbler

Round colorless glass tumbler with cranberry glass overlay, cut flower on base, pillar and circle pattern on body.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 47585

Accession Number: 1969.63

Inkwell

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 47586

Accession Number: 1969.64

Decanter

Glass decanter. Rings around the neck.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 47587

Accession Number: 1969.65

Decanter

Glass decanter with a stopper. Round body. Diamond pattern. Ribbed rings around the neck.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), blown glass

GUSN: 47588

Accession Number: 1969.66AB

Decanter

Glass decanter with a stopper. Round body. Cut glass with a spiral design.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 47590

Accession Number: 1969.68.1AB

Pocket Knife

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48086

Accession Number: 1969.2645

The American Fund for the French Wounded Medal

On the front side is a red, white, and blue enameled gold medal in a cross form. The crossed American and French flags are represented in a white circle, in the center, with a red rooster upon them. On the back side is an inscribed red enameled circle in the middle of the cross. The medal has a hang...

Maker: unknown

Material: gold (metal), porcelain enamel

GUSN: 48088

Accession Number: 1969.3037

Medallion

A gold embossed medal commemorating World War I with the saying, "Do right and fear no man", all around a shield with an image of an eagle. The shield is divided in two parts by a sword. A sheep, rooster, and cross on the left hand side; a bear, a heraldic lion and a sun on the right hand side. The ...

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 48089

Accession Number: 1969.3038

Pen

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48091

Accession Number: 1969.3215

Spool

Ivory and metal spool.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 48092

Accession Number: 1969.3327

Cake Basket

Round, supported by 4 feet; handle.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: James Dixon & Sons (Silversmith)

Material: piercing, silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 48093

Accession Number: 1969.3589

Caddy

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48094

Accession Number: 1969.3590

Smelling Salt Case

Silver smelling bottle. Conical shape with a screw top.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48095

Accession Number: 1969.3593

Paperweight

Silver paperweight. Long and thin with rounded edges.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48096

Accession Number: 1969.3594

Teaspoon

Silver teaspoon with a fiddle handle and a pointed oval bowl.

Date: 1790

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48098

Accession Number: 1969.3597

Case

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 48100

Accession Number: 1969.3602

Wallpaper

Wallpaper, yellow damask pattern.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: H. Scott Richmond & Co. (Manufacturer) Mott, Henry H. (Designer)

Material: wallpapers

GUSN: 48101

Accession Number: 1969.3623T

Snuff Bottle

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48102

Accession Number: 1969.6705

Waistcoat

Black w/ small bouquets of pink, green & white flowers; shawl collar; single breasted w/ 6 buttonholes (5 buttons missing); 3 pockets; white lining; black leather lining; brown back; buckle & tab back closure; red & black piping.

Date: 1855-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: brocading, cotton (textile), polish (coating), stitching, leather, padding (process), piping (process), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 48103

Accession Number: 1970.1

Waistcoat

Navy blue w/ black & white motif; cream lining; brown back; single breasted w/ 5 shank buttons; 3 pockets; fitted & lowered waist; darts from waist to breast; buckle & tab back closure.

Date: 1850-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, leather, padding (process), twill, velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 48104

Accession Number: 1970.2

Slippers

Cream (with pale blue tinge?) silk satin; bound with cream grosgrain; trimmed with small cream bow; cream moire ribbon ties (1/4" wide); square toe; square throat with drawstring; 3 1/2" ramp; no center back seam; sole has narrow waist; no heel; white leather and linen lining.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 48105

Accession Number: 1970.3AB

Pelerine

Pelerine made from blue and green-colored shot silk taffeta decorated with two bands of self-piping along front, three bands at back; long blue and green knotted silk fringe; piping along shoulder seam; cut for arm movement; front panels are angled at tips.

Date: 1854

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 48106

Accession Number: 1970.4

Pair of Gloves

Pair of black lace gloves.

Maker: unknown

Material: lace (needlework)

GUSN: 48107

Accession Number: 1970.5A-C

Pair of Gloves

Pair of black lace gloves.

Maker: unknown

Material: lace (needlework)

GUSN: 48108

Accession Number: 1970.5B

Pair of Gloves

Pair of black lace gloves.

Maker: unknown

Material: lace (needlework)

GUSN: 48109

Accession Number: 1970.5C

Notebook

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 48110

Accession Number: 1970.6A

Print

Bird's eye view of Boston

Date: 1870

Maker: Possibly Fuchs, F (Maker) New England Lithography Company (Printer)

Material: chromolithographs

GUSN: 48112

Accession Number: 1970.20

Shoe

Beige silk satin (was white); thin 2-3/4" high heel; pointed toe.

Date: 1785-1795

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 48115

Accession Number: 1970.24

Crane

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 48116

Accession Number: 1970.28

Photographs

Three photographs framed side by side--on the left is Wayside, at center is the Minute Man statue, and at the right is the Old Manse.

Date: 1865-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: albumen (egg white)

GUSN: 48118

Accession Number: 1970.30

Pair of Stockings

White stockings with a laced top with defined swoop from shin to calf.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 48119

Accession Number: 1970.32CD

Pair of Stockings

White knit stockings with a cable knit detail on the instep.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 48120

Accession Number: 1970.32AB

Child's Dress

Short white dress; bands of lace inserted in bodice and sleeves to make scalloped "collar"; lace waistband; two bands of lace at hem; hem and sleeves with lace trim; short sleeves; drawstring neckline and waist.

Date: ca. 1824

Maker: Austin, Anne (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), super

GUSN: 48121

Accession Number: 1970.33

Shirt

White; squared flap neckline and capped sleeves trimmed w/ lace w/ scalloped edge and dotted net; rick rack in zig-zag pattern at shoulder.

Date: 1824-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, linen (material)

GUSN: 48122

Accession Number: 1970.34A

Sewing Bag

Cream silk with diamond pattern and two needle books attached to the sides. Cream silk ribbon drawstrings.

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (fiber)

GUSN: 48123

Accession Number: 1970.35

Shoe

Greyish brown leather shoe; stained; pointed toe; tongue; straps with leather tie; bootlike; leather sole and stacked (2 layers) heel.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, leather

GUSN: 48124

Accession Number: 1970.37

Handrail

Small, with flattened oval shape; two dowel holes underneath; traces of white paint along long fillet underneath.

Date: 1789

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), painting (coating), varnishing

GUSN: 48127

Accession Number: 1970.41

Collection Box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 48128

Accession Number: 1970.42

WOOD

Brown paint; cut nail; small tag on front says "22."

Date: 1869

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), drawing (image-making), pencils (drawing and writing equipment), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 48129

Accession Number: 1970.43

Hat Stand

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 48130

Accession Number: 1970.44B

Umbrella

Green silk cover with white woven border; wood shaft and ribs; brass slider, ferrule and rib caps; slider and ferrule are bulbous at base and engraved with rings; ivory handle with engraved rings & knob end; button and tie closure.

Date: ca. 1810

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), engraving (printing process), ivory (tooth component), silk (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 48131

Accession Number: 1970.48

Windsor Writing Chair

Spindle back, wide crest, small arm with writing surface, bamboo-turned legs and stretchers.

Date: 1840-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 48132

Accession Number: 1970.52

Easy Chair

Easy/wing chair. Walnut; maple seat rail, modern "natty tweed" upholstery. Block and turned H and rear stretcher; swelled front stretcher. Rests on cabriole legs with pad feet.

Date: 1750-1770

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood)

GUSN: 48134

Accession Number: 1970.59