Historic New England

Spoon

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 52370

Accession Number: 1941.721

Snuff Box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: papier mâché

GUSN: 52371

Accession Number: 1941.722AB

Snuffbox

Black snuffbox with green printed image of a man helping a woman with her shoe.

Maker: unknown

Material: papier mâché

GUSN: 52372

Accession Number: 1941.723

Card Case

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 52373

Accession Number: 1941.724

Quilt

Collection of quilt samples.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 52374

Accession Number: 1941.730

Alphabet Sampler. Vertical rectangle, natural linen ground, silk thread; polychromatic. Name and verse at bottom in dark green thread. Alphabets: #1 missing "J", "U",#2 missing "J", "U", #3 missing "J", "U"; Numbers: "1-12"

Date: 1783

Maker: Frye, Patty, 1772- (Embroiderer)

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

GUSN: 52375

Accession Number: 1941.734

Alphabet Sampler

Alphabet Sampler with floral border. Vertical rectangle. Natural linen ground. Silk thread. Alphabets occupy top two-thirds of space. Blue lettering. Flower border, polychromatic. Alphabets: #1 complete, #2 missing "J", #3 missing "J" Numbers: "1-9,0"; cross stitch, satin stitch, French knots.

Date: 1809

Maker: Abbot, Martha Frye, 1800- (Embroiderer)

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

GUSN: 52376

Accession Number: 1941.735

Purse

A round needlework purse with floral motif and yellow metal frame closure with dangling wreath, push button closure, and metalchain.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: needleworking (process), cotton (fiber), metal

GUSN: 52377

Accession Number: 1941.736

Purse

Black velvet purse; silver colored bead design with tassels on the bottom; metal clasp and chain handle.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 52378

Accession Number: 1941.737

Needlework Picture

Needlework picture of the American flag.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 52379

Accession Number: 1941.739

Hand towel

Rectangular, off white linen; birdseye twill weave pattern. Selvage sides; hemmed top and bottom. Hanging tab at top.

Date: 1800-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: twill, cross-stitching, hand weaving, linen (material), textiles

GUSN: 52380

Accession Number: 1941.742

Tablecloth

Rectangular, white; overall overshot-like twill weave. Geometric pattern of blocks. Hemmed ends; selvage sides.

Date: 1810-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: fustian, hand weaving, piecing, weaving

GUSN: 52381

Accession Number: 1941.743

Pillowcase

Rectangular, off white fine cotton; single piece folded. Narrow hemmed open end.

Date: 1830-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), cross-stitching, stitching, weaving, machine-made, tabby (textile)

GUSN: 52382

Accession Number: 1941.744A

Corset

This white cotton corset is largely unboned. It has a pocket for a busk at the center front. The corset laces up the center back through ivory grommets.

Date: 1815-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 52383

Accession Number: 1941.745

Men's Shirt

Yellowed cotton; white linen panel - plain with center tuck; three small holes for studs; front seamed at waist, with tab with buttonhole at center front; button hole at collar and cuff; short standing collar; two button holes at neck - back closure; sleeves gathered at cuffs only with placket.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), linen (material)

GUSN: 52384

Accession Number: 1941.747

Men's Shirt

Yellowed cotton; front panel of white linen with three wide box pleats; buttonholes in center pleat and collar and cuffs for studs; three pearl buttons at back closure.

Date: 1880

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), linen (material)

GUSN: 52385

Accession Number: 1941.749

Bureau Scarf

Tan cotton table scarf with a red stitched floral pattern and macrome tassels.

Date: 1840-1886

Maker: Goodrich, Abigail Lewis (Embroiderer)

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, fringe, hand weaving

GUSN: 52386

Accession Number: 1941.750

Pillowcase

Rectangular, off white; single piece folded with 1-1/8" wide hems at open end; applied 1/2" wide lace.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, lace (needlework), weaving, machine-made, tabby (textile)

GUSN: 52387

Accession Number: 1941.752A

Pillowcase

Rectangular, off white; single piece folded with narrow hemmed open end.

Maker: unknown

Material: cross-stitching, stitching, hand weaving, linen (material), tabby (textile)

GUSN: 52388

Accession Number: 1941.757

Pillowcase

White cotton pillowcase with embroidered red vines.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 52389

Accession Number: 1941.759

Curtain

Cream curtain fragment with a red pattern.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 52390

Accession Number: 1941.760

Pair of Drawers

Long cotton drawers with ruffle trim.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 52391

Accession Number: 1941.761

Pair of Drawers

Cotton with simplel trim.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 52392

Accession Number: 1941.763

Bonnet Liner

Quilted iridescent purple silk with ties.

Date: 1840-1849

Maker: unknown

Material: quilting, silk (textile)

GUSN: 52393

Accession Number: 1941.765

Compote Cover

Pressed, colorless glass cover in tree of life pattern.

Maker: Portland Glass Company (Maker)

Material: glass (material), pressed glass

GUSN: 52113

Accession Number: 1941.301

Needlework Picture

Unframed perforated cardboard picture "Elder Brewster's chair brought over in the Mayflower 1620". Embroidered in two tone brown wool

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 52115

Accession Number: 1941.312

Folding Fan

Plain ivory sticks, paper leaf; printed and embossed to imitate lace, blue background with several medallions with brown ground (larger ones with flowers, smaller ones are cupids, animals and butterflies); reverse is printed plaid paper in black, orange and white.

Date: 1835-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: embossing, ivory (tooth component), lace (needlework), paper (fiber product), printing (process)

GUSN: 52119

Accession Number: 1941.322

Folding Fan

Carved and pierced ivory sticks; guards carved with spriral; paper leaf printed and painted with landscape with two men and two women in eighteenth century dress, leaf has printed silver garland border; reverse is white paper embossed with floral trail.

Date: 1840-1849

Maker: unknown

Material: embossing, ivory (tooth component), painting (coating), paper (fiber product), transfer printing

GUSN: 52120

Accession Number: 1941.323

Thread

Box of thread.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 52121

Accession Number: 1941.327

Container

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 52122

Accession Number: 1941.328

Eyeglasses

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 52124

Accession Number: 1941.333

Cup

Small redware bowl or cup. Interior glazed light brown, exterior unglazed and darkened to black from use. Flat bottom with slightly flared, straight sides.

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, redware, glazing (coating)

GUSN: 52125

Accession Number: 1941.335

Etagere

Five-shelf corner etagere; the tope of the cabinet section has a marble top and the pieces is made up of two-sections, upper and lower.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 52126

Accession Number: 1941.339B

Chair

Balloon back with carved crest, serpentine legs, centered bouquet of appliqué and chenille needlework on silk plush ground on seat and back.

Date: 1845-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), silk (textile), plush, upholstering

GUSN: 52127

Accession Number: 1941.340

Bell Jar Containing Vase and Wax Floral Bouquet

Floral boquet of wax, fabric and wire (a) inside glass dome (b) with wood base (c).

Maker: unknown

Material: wax

GUSN: 52128

Accession Number: 1941.347A-C

Child's Dress

White; bodice front has bands of linen braid alternating with lace inserts--same on capped sleeves; two bands of lace and narrow tucks at sides from waist to hem and extending around hem; drawstring neckline.

Date: ca. 1830

Maker: Kelly, Caroline (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 52130

Accession Number: 1941.348

Portrait of Sarah Homes Tappan

Framed lithograph of Mrs. Sarah Homes Tappan of Northampton, Massachusetts, wife of Benjamin Tappan. From a portrait taken in Boston when she was 65 years old. In plain gilt frame.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 52131

Accession Number: 1941.352

Portrait of Benjamin Tappan

Framed lithograph of Mr. Benjamin Tappan of Northampton, Massachusetts, husband of Sarah Homes Tappan. From a portrait taken in Boston when he was 65 years old. In plain gilt frame.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 52132

Accession Number: 1941.353

Compote

Glass compote. Fluting and foliate motif. Beading around the rim.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 52133

Accession Number: 1941.354

Compote

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 52134

Accession Number: 1941.355

Bookmark

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 52135

Accession Number: 1941.356

Ribbon

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 52136

Accession Number: 1941.357

Portrait of Hubbard Oliver

Portrait of Hubbard Oliver (1771-1847), a balding man in a black suit, with folded arms. Son of Hubbard and Rebecca (Wallis) Oliver. Worked as a tailor in Boston.

Date: 1848

Maker: Nutting, B. F. (Artist)

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 52137

Accession Number: 1941.359

Armchair

Round back with carved and molded frame and crest rail; cabriole legs; upholstered front and back.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: black walnut (wood), upholstering

GUSN: 52138

Accession Number: 1941.360G

Reception Chair

Square back with vertical slats; turned columnar stiles and legs; shaped seat rails.

Date: 1855-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: rosewood (wood)

GUSN: 52139

Accession Number: 1941.361.1

Reception Chair

Pierced scroll slat and crest; turned stretchers, front legs and stiles; round seat.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), black walnut (wood)

GUSN: 52140

Accession Number: 1941.361.2

Card Table

Molded cabriole legs, foliate knees; shell and volute-carved rails, round cornered top; interior well; baize surface.

Date: 1845-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), baize

GUSN: 52141

Accession Number: 1941.362

Table

Heavily carved plinth base; C-scroll trestle; hexagonal marble top; carved frame.

Date: 1835-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: ebony (wood), marble (rock)

GUSN: 52142

Accession Number: 1941.364

Dressing Table

Two-tiered bureau, marble top; tall mirror with carved and incised brackets. Possibly salesman's sample.

Date: 1865-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), marble (rock), walnut (wood)

GUSN: 52144

Accession Number: 1941.372

Ice Bucket

Two part cylindrical ice bucket or cooler. Long, cylindrical cover (A) fits over the shorter bodied bucket base (B). Interior of both cover and base is pewter or lead, lined with a soft woody material (bamboo or cork?), a layer of paper and, lastly, an exterior layer of red fabric. The cover has a ...

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal), glass (material), cloth

GUSN: 52145

Accession Number: 1941.374AB

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