Historic New England

Pincushion

Square green pincushion set on wood base with brass ball feet; evidence of red silk corded fabric underneath green plush.

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 38012

Accession Number: 1935.886

Paperweight

Small polychrome glass paperweight of millefiori canes.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), millefiori glass

GUSN: 38013

Accession Number: 1935.889

Pincushion

Square pincushion with bead and thread embroidered decoration of a horse and dog on red ground. Pink pleated ribbon trim around edges, blue silk bottom.

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), textiles

GUSN: 38014

Accession Number: 1935.892

Wallet

Brown leather/suede; envelope style flap w/ leather string tie; 2 compartments.

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, leather

GUSN: 38015

Accession Number: 1935.903

Purse

Cream-colored silk drawstring purse with faded floral embroidery and silk green ribbon ties.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38016

Accession Number: 1935.905

One piece; grey cashmere; slight V-neckline (front and back) with chiffon collar; elbow length sleeves with chiffon oversleeve; pleated at front; gathered at hips in polonnaise style; back has pleats from shoulder to waist (stitched in place), with box pleats below; grey braid trims center front; fr...

Maker: unknown

Material: cashmere (wool), cotton (textile), stitching, machine-made, wool (textile)

GUSN: 38017

Accession Number: 1935.907

Bowl

Black transfer-printed earthenware bowl. Interior border of medallions depicting implements of the sea and war surrounds a central scene depicting a ship at sail. Exterior medallions depict Greek figures and a ship at sail.

Date: 1800-1810

Maker: Wedgwood (Maker)

Material: creamware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 38018

Accession Number: 1935.909

Genealogical Sampler

Alphabet/Genealogical sampler on green ground. Cross stitch border. Stitches used: cross stitch and eyelet hole.

Date: 1820-1821

Maker: Page, Miriam, b. 1796 (Embroiderer)

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

GUSN: 38019

Accession Number: 1935.910

Sock

Cream-colored sock. Pattern is a drop stitch in alternating rows.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38020

Accession Number: 1935.911

Bottle

Colorless glass bottle with three neck openings possibly used by a chemist or apothecary.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 38021

Accession Number: 1935.912

Pitcher

Black transfer-printed pitcher. Two nautical scenes adorn the body.

Date: 1815-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 38022

Accession Number: 1935.913

Pitcher

Orange transfer-printed pitcher. Cream colored body. Two scenes on the body of the pitcher. One scene depicts Napoleon and John Bull standing over Europe. The other is a quote surrounded by a foliate and grape border.

Date: 1800-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 38023

Accession Number: 1935.914

Pitcher

An earthenware pitcher. Cream body with pink lustre bands around base, neck, rim, and handle. Decorated with two black transfer prints depicting military battles.

Date: 1815-1823

Maker: Bentley, Wear & Bourne (Engraver) Bentley, Wear & Bourne (Printer)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 38024

Accession Number: 1935.915

Pitcher

Earthenware transfer-printed pitcher. Purple gilt accents around the handle, mouth, and base. Transfer-printed naval scene of the Enterprize and Boxer doing battle.

Date: 1815-1823

Maker: Bentley, Wear & Bourne (Printer) Bentley, Wear & Bourne (Engraver)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 38025

Accession Number: 1935.916

Platter

Earthenware platter with brown transfer-print pattern "Neptune." Swirling fern border and central scene of ships in choppy seas; most prominent ship flies British flag.

Date: 1839-1846

Maker: Alcock, John & George (Maker)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 38026

Accession Number: 1935.923

Dinner Plate

Earthenware plate. Black band around the rim. Transfer-printed ship with superimposed paint.

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: creamware, glazing (coating), hand-painted, transfer printing

GUSN: 38027

Accession Number: 1935.925.2

Bottle

Molded blue glass bottle.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 38028

Accession Number: 1935.926

Bottle

Greenish-tinted rectangular glass bottle with molded scroll designs.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), blown glass

GUSN: 38029

Accession Number: 1935.927

Perfume bottle

Colorless glass perfume bottle with gothic style arches and a molded figure with spear on front of bottle.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), blown glass

GUSN: 38030

Accession Number: 1935.928

Pictorial/Alphabet Sampler

Pictorial Sampler. Ivory linen ground, vertical rectangle, polychromatic. 2 1/4 inch bands of decorative needlework separated by 1 inch borders. Birds and flowers. Alphabet at bottom. Satin stitch, eyelet hole, other. Alphabet: #1 missing "J","U", #2 "A-S", missing "J"

Date: 1729

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 38032

Accession Number: 1935.932

Collapsable Folding Fan and Box

FAN (A): Collapsable folding fan (center hinge folds fan in half); carved ivory sticks and guards with gilt inlay; paper leaf with both sides painted with scenes of men and woman; printed garland border in gold on both sides; ornate arched metal loop with tassel of green silk and metallic thread. ...

Date: 1850-1859

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), gilding, inlay (process), ivory (tooth component), painting (coating), paper (fiber product), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 38033

Accession Number: 1934.934AB

Fan and Box

Folding; carved ivory sticks and guards with gilt inlay; paper leaf with both sides painted with scenes of men and women; printed garland border in gold on both sides; ornate arched metal loop with tassel of green silk and metallic thread; center hinged folding fan in half. Box: wooden covered with...

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), gilding, inlay (process), ivory (tooth component), painting (coating), paper (fiber product), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 38034

Accession Number: 1935.934 A-C

Milk Pan

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 38035

Accession Number: 1935.943

Figurine

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 38036

Accession Number: 1935.944

Pitcher

Parian ware pitcher with white bulbous body. Cattails (blooms and leaves) in low relief around body and on handle. Scalloped rim. Unglazed exterior with clear glazed interior.

Date: 1848

Maker: Ridgway & Abington (Maker)

Material: parian (porcelain), molding (forming), relief (sculpture techniques)

GUSN: 38037

Accession Number: 1935.947

Ribbon

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38441

Accession Number: 1936.188

Painted Cloth

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 38442

Accession Number: 1936.189

Painted Cloth

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 38443

Accession Number: 1936.190

Change Purse

Small change purse with silver filigree sides over cream-colored velvet, metal frame and hinge, metal push-button clasp and red fabric interior.

Date: ca. 1820

Maker: unknown

Material: sterling silver, cloth, metal

GUSN: 38445

Accession Number: 1936.192

Sculpture of dog

Parian sculpture of long-haired dog.

Maker: unknown

Material: parian (porcelain)

GUSN: 38448

Accession Number: 1936.196

Boots

Tan ribbed silk ankle boot; top stitching- no binding; trimmed buttons; outside button closure with scalloped edge and 7 panel buttons; rounded square toe; toe has scalloped tip ( 1 1/8") with topstitching; sole has narrow waist shaped for left and right; 1 1/4" heel covered all around with white sa...

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), leather, reeding, silk (textile)

GUSN: 38450

Accession Number: 1936.203

Pair of Gloves

Black lace gloves with tassels.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38451

Accession Number: 1936.207AB

Collar

White linen kerchief with a floral pattern embroidered along the bottom edge.

Date: 1800-1815

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38452

Accession Number: 1936.210

Collar

White lace embroidered muslin double cape collar with a floral pattern and scalloped edges.

Date: 1830-1833

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38453

Accession Number: 1936.211

Tea cozy

Dark green wool Berlinwork ground. Large multicolor floral pattern in wool, silk and glass beads. Body fomed by two half-ovals. Black, gold, red and green silk cord trim body, forming loop at top. Emerald green silk quilted lining.

Date: 1873

Maker: unknown

Material: beads (pierced objects), Berlin woolwork, canvas, cotton (textile), stitching, quilting, silk (textile), stuffing (upholstering technique), textiles, wool (textile)

GUSN: 38454

Accession Number: 1936.213

Shell Obelisk

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38455

Accession Number: 1936.224

Box

Sandlewood box with elaborate enlay exterior and interior compartments. Metal feet.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 38456

Accession Number: 1936.225

Carriage Parasol

Black handmade Chantilly lace over gold and white embossed silk linings with scalloped edges; ivory stick with onion handle with carved flowers; marquise hinge; discolored tassels at top.

Date: 1870-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), embossing, stitching, ivory (tooth component), lace (needlework), silk (textile)

GUSN: 38457

Accession Number: 1936.226

Brise' Fan & Box

Fan (A): Plain tortoise shell sticks and guards; brise' type, threaded with brown grosgrain ribbon; metal rivet and shell ring with loop at end. BOX (B): Hinged cardboard covered with white paper with embossed fan and floral medallions.

Date: 1880-1889

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), silk (textile), tortoise shell

GUSN: 38458

Accession Number: 1936.227AB

Shawl

Black net of finely crocheted silk; tied on fringe on all sides; light; stretchy.

Date: 1830-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (fiber)

GUSN: 38459

Accession Number: 1936.231

Quilt Square

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38460

Accession Number: 1936.233

Floral Bouquet

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38461

Accession Number: 1936.234

Vase

Earthenware vase with chocolate brown matte glaze and square base. Fern band around vase base, face of a man inside molded medallion within Greek key border. On opposite side, floret medallion. Applied double scrolled handles. Egg and dart border around rim.

Date: 1790-1820

Maker: Isleworth Porcelain Factory

Material: earthenware, relief (sculpture techniques)

GUSN: 38462

Accession Number: 1936.236

Portrait of Captain Samuel H. Howes

Portrait of Captain Samuel H. Howes, in black jacket and white shirt, holding a spyglass in his left hand.

Date: 1828

Maker: Williams, M. (Artist)

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 38463

Accession Number: 1936.238

Carriage Parasol

Tucked black silk cover; marquise or folding parasol; folding black lacquered wooden hook handle; marquise hinge; bulbous ferrule; black silk lining; button and loop tab closure.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: lacquering, metal, silk (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 38464

Accession Number: 1936.242

Globe

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 38465

Accession Number: 1936.244B

Box Lid

Wooden lid with a straw inlay in a geometric pattern.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), straw (plant material)

GUSN: 38467

Accession Number: 1936.255

Berlinwork Sampler

Crewelwork sampler on Bristol board; polychrome; wool yarn; satin stitch, stem stitch.

Maker: unknown

Material: bristol board, wool (textile), embroidery (visual works)

GUSN: 38468

Accession Number: 1936.261

Needlework Bookmark

Large needlework bookmark of a chalice with the words "Drink ye all of it." embroidered with beads on Bristol board mounted to a large off-white ribbon.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38469

Accession Number: 1936.262

Needlework Bookmark

Needlework bookmark of a chalice with the words "Drink ye all of it." embroidered with beads on Bristol board mounted to white ribbon.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38470

Accession Number: 1936.264

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