Historic New England

Porringer

Small shallow circular porringer w/ pierced trilobed handle.

Date: 1900-1979

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 26206

Accession Number: 1979.7

Cloak pin

Circular raised beaded rim w/ floral center.

Date: 1810-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, tin (metal)

GUSN: 26207

Accession Number: 1979.9

Cane

Natural knotted wood shaft with squared handle ending in carved animal head possibly fox or dog. Traces of black paint throughout.

Date: 1834-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 26208

Accession Number: 1979.10

Cane

Natural wood shaft w/ curved handle, metal tip.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood)

GUSN: 26209

Accession Number: 1979.11

Slightly tapered form--circular bottom and upper ring supported by three leg supports w/ curved feet and tops. Overall painted black w/ gilt leaf design on legs and spear design on ring. Note: Painted decoration may be by William Dudley.

Date: 1900-1966

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 26210

Accession Number: 1979.12

Flintlock pistol

Hardwood bulbous stock w/ stylized leaf motif carved in low relief under muzzle and on back. Cast iron muzzle w/ leaf motif at end of barrel and scroll work at top inlaid w/ brass. Brass mounts at butt and trigger w/ scroll at side. Band on barrel.

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), hardwood, iron (metal)

GUSN: 26211

Accession Number: 1979.21

Stereoscopic viewer

A) Leatherette covered body w/ goggle shaped viewer w/ square lens. Thin wood cross structure at back to hold card. Turned handle extending from center of bottom. B) Double-view rectangular photographic card depicting Gilman Garrison. Unaccessioned: white metal floor stand, (modern) painted blac...

Date: ca. 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, glass (material), softwood

GUSN: 26212

Accession Number: 1979.26AB

Ball mold

Two-part rectangular body w/ center recessed and lined w/ metal to form mold. A) w/ posts set in inner edge to fit into holes of B). Carved channel at top to pour molten lead.

Date: 1695-1760

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 26213

Accession Number: 1979.27.1AB

Musket ball

Lead bullet, spherical shape with central seam.

Date: 1695-1760

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), lead (metal)

GUSN: 26214

Accession Number: 1979.27.2

Plate

"Set" of tablewares married at a later date from numerous sets of examples. All are underglaze blue decoration on white body in "blue willow" pattern w/ "Canton" border of cross hatch and scallops. .1) Plate: circular

Date: 1785-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, willow (wood)

GUSN: 26215

Accession Number: 1966.1440.1

Mug

"Set" of tablewares married at a later date from numerous sets of examples. All are underglaze blue decoration on white body in "blue willow" pattern w/ "Canton" border of cross hatch and scallops. .2) Mug: cylindrical body w/ strap handle.

Date: 1785-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, willow (wood)

GUSN: 26216

Accession Number: 1966.1440.2

Dinner plate

"Set" of tablewares married at a later date from numerous sets of examples. All are underglaze blue decoration on white body in "blue willow" pattern w/ "Canton" border of cross hatch and scallops. .3) Dinner plate.

Date: 1785-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, willow (wood)

GUSN: 26217

Accession Number: 1966.1440.3

Octagonal stand

"Set" of tablewares married at a later date from numerous sets of examples. All are underglaze blue decoration on white body in "blue willow" pattern w/ "Canton" border of cross hatch and scallops. .4) Octagonal stand.

Date: 1785-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, willow (wood)

GUSN: 26218

Accession Number: 1966.1440.4

Dinner plate

"Set" of tablewares married at a later date from numerous sets of examples. All are underglaze blue decoration on white body in "blue willow" pattern w/ "Canton" border of cross hatch and scallops. .5) Dinner plate.

Date: 1785-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, willow (wood)

GUSN: 26219

Accession Number: 1966.1440.5

Mug

"Set" of tablewares married at a later date from numerous sets of examples. All are underglaze blue decoration on white body in "blue willow" pattern w/ "Canton" border of cross hatch and scallops. .6) Mug: cylindrical body w/ strap handle.

Date: 1785-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, willow (wood)

GUSN: 26220

Accession Number: 1966.1440.6

Plate

"Set" of tablewares married at a later date from numerous sets of examples. All are underglaze blue decoration on white body in "blue willow" pattern w/ "Canton" border of cross hatch and scallops. .7) Plate.

Date: 1785-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, willow (wood)

GUSN: 26221

Accession Number: 1966.1440.7

Plate

"Set" of tablewares married at a later date from numerous sets of examples. All are underglaze blue decoration on white body in "blue willow" pattern w/ "Canton" border of cross hatch and scallops. .8) Plate.

Date: 1785-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, willow (wood)

GUSN: 26222

Accession Number: 1966.1440.8

Plate

"Set" of tablewares married at a later date from numerous sets of examples. All are underglaze blue decoration on white body in "blue willow" pattern w/ "Canton" border of cross hatch and scallops. .9) Plate.

Date: 1785-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, willow (wood)

GUSN: 26223

Accession Number: 1966.1440.9

Platter

"Set" of tablewares married at a later date from numerous sets of examples. All are underglaze blue decoration on white body in "blue willow" pattern w/ "Canton" border of cross hatch and scallops. .10) Platter. Rectangular w/ canted and invected corners. Deep cavetto.

Date: 1785-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, willow (wood)

GUSN: 26224

Accession Number: 1966.1440.10

Soup plate

"Set" of tablewares married at a later date from numerous sets of examples. All are underglaze blue decoration on white body in "blue willow" pattern w/ "Canton" border of cross hatch and scallops. .11) Soup plate. Circular w/ slightly invected corners. Deep cavetto.

Date: 1785-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, willow (wood)

GUSN: 26225

Accession Number: 1966.1440.11

Soup plate

"Set" of tablewares married at a later date from numerous sets of examples. All are underglaze blue decoration on white body in "blue willow" pattern w/ "Canton" border of cross hatch and scallops. .12) Soup plate. Circular w/ slightly invected corners. Deep cavetto.

Date: 1785-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, willow (wood)

GUSN: 26226

Accession Number: 1966.1440.12

Plate

"Set" of tablewares married at a later date from numerous sets of examples. All are underglaze blue decoration on white body in "blue willow" pattern w/ "Canton" border of cross hatch and scallops. .13) Circular plate.

Date: 1785-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, willow (wood)

GUSN: 26227

Accession Number: 1966.1440.13

Plate

"Set" of tablewares married at a later date from numerous sets of examples. All are underglaze blue decoration on white body in "blue willow" pattern w/ "Canton" border of cross hatch and scallops. .14) Circular plate.

Date: 1785-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, willow (wood)

GUSN: 26228

Accession Number: 1966.1440.14

Plate

"Set" of tablewares married at a later date from numerous sets of examples. All are underglaze blue decoration on white body in "blue willow" pattern w/ "Canton" border of cross hatch and scallops. .15) Circular plate.

Date: 1785-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, willow (wood)

GUSN: 26229

Accession Number: 1966.1440.15

Plate

"Set" of tablewares married at a later date from numerous sets of examples. All are underglaze blue decoration on white body in "blue willow" pattern w/ "Canton" border of cross hatch and scallops. .16) Circular plate.

Date: 1785-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, willow (wood)

GUSN: 26230

Accession Number: 1966.1440.16

Plate

"Set" of tablewares married at a later date from numerous sets of examples. All are underglaze blue decoration on white body in "blue willow" pattern w/ "Canton" border of cross hatch and scallops. .17) Circular plate.

Date: 1785-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, willow (wood)

GUSN: 26231

Accession Number: 1966.1440.17

Plate

"Set" of tablewares married at a later date from numerous sets of examples. All are underglaze blue decoration on white body in "blue willow" pattern w/ "Canton" border of cross hatch and scallops. .18) Circular plate.

Date: 1785-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, willow (wood)

GUSN: 26232

Accession Number: 1966.1440.18

Platter

"Set" of tablewares married at a later date from numerous sets of examples. All are underglaze blue decoration on white body in "blue willow" pattern w/ "Canton" border of cross hatch and scallops. .19) Small platter. Rectangular w/ rounded or canted corners, somewhat deep cavetto.

Date: 1785-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, willow (wood)

GUSN: 26233

Accession Number: 1966.1440.19

Platter

"Set" of tablewares married at a later date from numerous sets of examples. All are underglaze blue decoration on white body in "blue willow" pattern w/ "Canton" border of cross hatch and scallops. .20) Large platter. Deep well, rectangular w/ canted and invected corners. Cavetto border is wave-lik...

Date: 1785-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, willow (wood)

GUSN: 26234

Accession Number: 1966.1440.20

Platter

"Set" of tablewares married at a later date from numerous sets of examples. All are underglaze blue decoration on white body in "blue willow" pattern w/ "Canton" border of cross hatch and scallops. .21) Small platter w/ canted corners.

Date: 1785-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, willow (wood)

GUSN: 26235

Accession Number: 1966.1440.21

Teapot

"Set" of tablewares married at a later date from numerous sets of examples. All are underglaze blue decoration on white body in "blue willow" pattern w/ "Canton" border of cross hatch and scallops. .22) Teapot. Squat barrel-shaped body w/ elongated curved spout. C-shaped handle. Slightly domed lid ...

Date: 1785-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, willow (wood)

GUSN: 26236

Accession Number: 1966.1440.22

Girl's Bonnet

Green silk lined with green cotton inner rim of green silk ribbon; green velvet ribbon band on exterior with four embroidered red, blue, yellow and tan flowers at front; velvet ribbon snaps left to right around back.

Date: 1930-1939

Maker: unknown

Material: handmade, silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 26645

Accession Number: 1999.91.2

Girl's Coat

Light blue silk dress coat; dark blue lining; fur trim collar; mother of pearl six button front outside; metal snaps inside; tucking at neckline shoulder to shoulder.

Date: ca. 1934

Maker: unknown

Material: fur, handmade, mother of pearl, silk (textile)

GUSN: 26646

Accession Number: 1999.90.1

Chair

Lime green, vinyl on seat and back rest; 4 wood legs and rectangular back rest; spring seat. Assembly instructions underneath seat on printed paper label.

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: vinyl, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 26647

Accession Number: 1999.45

Girl's Bonnet

Blue silk bonnet with gathered silk lining; double-peaked upturned brim at front; velvet ribbon bow at front; velvet ribbon trails from right side and includes metal snap to close at left ear.

Date: ca. 1934

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 26648

Accession Number: 1999.90.2

Pair of Girl's Gloves

Leather gloves; patterned cotton (fleece?) lined; metal snap at inside wrist; whitish residue on fingers; black stains on index fingers and thumbs; linear stitching on backs.

Date: ca. 1935

Maker: unknown

Material: fleece, leather

GUSN: 26649

Accession Number: 1999.97AB

Girl's Leggings

Pair of child's leggings. Brown leather leggings with zipper extending from foot to knee of legging; foot strap at bottom and snap closure at top and bottom. Metal snaps, zipper and fastener at strap; green wool felt lining.

Date: 1931

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 26650

Accession Number: 1999.96AB

Stole

Brown plush stole. Gathered at either end with plush two-inch diameter velvet ball; five-inch slit with small embroidered purple stitches at each end approx. twenty-inch from one end; lined in brown silk.

Date: 1935-1945

Maker: unknown

Material: plush, silk (textile)

GUSN: 26651

Accession Number: 1999.63

Girl's Sweater

Off white wool knit; components sewn toggether (sleeves and bottom section in wave/scalloped design; top section in tight knit columns); white silk ribbon interlaced around collar. extending approx. 11" left and right sides.

Date: 1930-1939

Maker: unknown

Material: knitting (process), sewing (process), silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 26652

Accession Number: 1999.92

Underwear

Ladies peach silk panties with pattern of horse heads; floral applique over netting at outside leg openings; right side: two buttons; left side: one button (one button missing); one safety pin.

Date: 1930-1939

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 26653

Accession Number: 1999.104

Underwear

Ladies silk panties, peach-colored, side closure (three buttonholes), scalloped-edge bottom; floral embroidery at leg opening, fagoting stitch inside flower.

Date: 1930-1939

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 26654

Accession Number: 1999.103

Evening Dress

Woman's full length evening gown. Blue, sleeveless pleated brassiers. Bodice has two straps on each shoulder. Side closure with short zipper and hook and eye. Gathered pleats at top of skirt (back only).

Date: 1930-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: rayon

GUSN: 26655

Accession Number: 1999.62A

Evening Jacket

Short sleeved evening jacket. Blue with twenty-three covered buttons with corresponding button loops down front. Overall diamond pattern design is created by gathered fabric with stitches creating little round flowers. Ribbon at waist with bow at back.

Date: 1930-1940

Maker: Jeanne Barrie (Maker)

Material: rayon

GUSN: 26656

Accession Number: 1999.62B

Tablecloth

White woven tablecloth with large border design (blue, red/orange, yellow, blue, green, flesh, black). Printed scene includes: 1. farmer and female figure dancing (surrounded by pumpkin, haystacks) 2. Farmer in corn patch (surrounded by duck, chickens, trees, horse) 3. Female figure tending to crops...

Date: 1940-1949

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), linen (material), printing (process)

GUSN: 26657

Accession Number: 1999.59

Evening Jacket

Short evennig jacket for dinner gown. Green, blue, pink, and magenta floral pattern on off-white background. Jacket has puffed sleeves and wide lapels. Magenta lining.

Date: 1935-1945

Maker: unknown

Material: printing (process), rayon

GUSN: 26658

Accession Number: 1999.61A

Evening dress

Sleeveless, floor length floral print evening gown with green, blue, pink, and magenta floral pattern on off-white background. Magenta hem. Gown has spaghetti straps and a full skirt. A fabric belt is straight-pinned to bodice. Bodice has a back hook and eye closure.

Date: 1935-1945

Maker: unknown

Material: printing (process), rayon

GUSN: 26659

Accession Number: 1999.61B

Tablecloth

White and yellow tablecloth with a dogwood pattern in each of the four corners (white, green and brown).

Date: 1940-1949

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), linen (material), printing (process)

GUSN: 26660

Accession Number: 1999.60

Sheet

Bed sheet, flat, white (double bed). Includes original manufacturers label.

Date: ca. 1943

Maker: Pepperell Mills (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), weaving

GUSN: 26661

Accession Number: 1999.66

Infant Hairbrush

Pink marbleized celluloid brush; two acrylic painted flowers (pink, yellow, white) and the word "Baby"; off-white bristles.

Date: 1930-1939

Maker: unknown

Material: acrylic (plastic), bristle, celluloid (cellulosic)

GUSN: 26663

Accession Number: 1999.99

Infant Hairbrush

Pink marbleized celluloid brush; acrylic painted flowers (pink, white, green leaves); off-white bristles.

Date: 1930-1939

Maker: unknown

Material: acrylic (plastic), bristle, celluloid (cellulosic)

GUSN: 26664

Accession Number: 1999.100

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