Historic New England

Sewing Kit

Tan, squash-shaped needle case with light blue threads in a geometric pattern.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30321

Accession Number: 1924.532

Pencil

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 30322

Accession Number: 1924.533

Pincushion

Pocket disc pincushion with pink and white striped silk ties for hanging; gilded brass foliate and spiral motif with pink velvet center pincushion.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 30323

Accession Number: 1924.536

Wafer

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30324

Accession Number: 1924.545

Sewing Kit

Small brown box with "Needles" printed in gold on the front.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30325

Accession Number: 1924.550

Wreath

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: feather (material)

GUSN: 30326

Accession Number: 1924.551

Caddy

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30328

Accession Number: 1924.557

Chemise

White linen; gathered to yoke; eyelet embroidery on yoke and short sleeves.

Date: 1860-1869

Maker: Little, Mary E. (Maker)

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 30329

Accession Number: 1924.570

Potholder

Squarish, with rounded corners. Green and pink irregular floral embroidery; leaves and flowers. Embroidered side pieced together.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, stitching, piecing, textiles, wool (textile)

GUSN: 30330

Accession Number: 1924.571

Cowbell

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 30331

Accession Number: 1924.574

Platter

Oval creamware platter with a looped basket weave border.

Date: 1780-1820

Maker: Wedgwood (Maker)

Material: creamware, glazing (coating)

GUSN: 30332

Accession Number: 1924.590

Wine Coaster

No description

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 30333

Accession Number: 1924.591

Fireplace Tongs

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 30334

Accession Number: 1924.592

Bonnet

White satin bonnet with white ribbons.

Date: ca. 1838

Maker: unknown

Material: buckram, stitching, silk (textile), smocking (process), wire

GUSN: 30335

Accession Number: 1924.608

Shutter Fastener

No description

Date: 1825-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 30336

Accession Number: 1924.612

Quill Box

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30337

Accession Number: 1924.613

Slippers/Boots

Brown & yellow striped tapestry weave; trimmed with black, red & green wool fringe; black ribbon tie with slit vamp; thick, molded leather sole; white wool flannel lining.

Date: 1835-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: flannel, handmade, leather, tapestry (process), wool (textile)

GUSN: 30339

Accession Number: 1924.619AB

Basket

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 30342

Accession Number: 1924.637

Handle

Flame-style escutcheons; nearly flat handle; strongly tapered. Straight thumb lever with flat head. Tagged "From Essex Co. towns, Dole estate."

Date: 1795-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 30343

Accession Number: 1924.640

Handle

Fully patterned plate. Profited handle fastened with iron bolts and nuts through plate and through door. Straight lever with concave head. Tagged "From Essex Co. towns, Dole estate."

Date: 1800-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 30344

Accession Number: 1924.641

Latch Assembly

Patterned escutcheons (differing) top and bottom, profiled handle. Straight iron lever with concave head. Tagged "Grasp, lift, from Essex Co. towns, Dole estate."

Date: 1795-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal)

GUSN: 30345

Accession Number: 1924.642

ASSEMBLY, LATCH

Patterned escutcheons (differing) top and bottom, profiled handle. Straight brass lever with concave head. Tagged "From Essex Co. towns, Dole estate."

Date: 1800-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 30346

Accession Number: 1924.643

Doorknob

Brass pair with set screw to steel spindle. Escutcheons included; round.

Date: 1800-1833

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 30347

Accession Number: 1924.645

Doorknob

Brass pair with set screw to steel spindle. Escutcheons included; cast decoration; round.

Date: 1800-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 30348

Accession Number: 1924.647

Lock

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 30349

Accession Number: 1924.648

Handle

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 30350

Accession Number: 1924.650

Bar

Flat stock; strong taper; headless. White paint on face. Tagged "From Essex Co. towns."

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), painting (coating)

GUSN: 30351

Accession Number: 1924.651

Bar

Flat bar with round head riveted to rectangular fastening plate. Brass knob on face of bar. Tagged "From Essex Co. Towns"

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal)

GUSN: 30352

Accession Number: 1924.652

Bar

Hand-wrought iron bar; slow taper to round head; thickens at base of head. Brass knob.

Date: 1800-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), wrought, handmade, iron (metal)

GUSN: 30353

Accession Number: 1924.653

Wallpaper

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 30354

Accession Number: 1924.662

Cap

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30355

Accession Number: 1924.669

Printed cream woven stripe; leg o' mutton sleeve w/ scalloped & piped cuff. Broad neckline w/ self piping. Pleated & v-pointed bodice; high waistband w/ 2 plaid squares at sides. Hook & eye closure at neckline & waist; 2 ruffles at hem. Linen bodice lining w/ hook & eye closure. Dress was enlar...

Date: 1825-1827

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, silk (textile)

GUSN: 30356

Accession Number: 1924.670

Collar

Three-layer lace collar with floral patterns.

Date: 1819-1827

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30357

Accession Number: 1924.673

Ribbon

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30358

Accession Number: 1924.675

Petticoat Lamp

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 30359

Accession Number: 1924.677

Bottle

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 30360

Accession Number: 1924.680

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 33112

Accession Number: 1930.71

Quilt

T-shaped; green and red pieced block; checkerboard pattern. Blocks 7-1/2" x 7-1/2". Green twill tape binding across top. Loosely applied green cotton band 3" wide; applied green soutach around sides and bottom. Quilted in chevron pattern.

Date: 1820-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, linen (material), piecing, quilting, wool (textile)

GUSN: 33121

Accession Number: 1930.77

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 33126

Accession Number: 1930.84AB

Toothbrush

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 33128

Accession Number: 1930.98

Pair of Gloves

White gloves with three bands on the top; elasticized wrist. Knitted with large needles.

Date: 1834-1867

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), knitting (process)

GUSN: 33148

Accession Number: 1930.143AB

Teapot

Oval body with squared loop handle. Finial probably not original.

Date: 1803-1804

Maker: unknown

Material: chasing, fluting, fruitwood, silver (metal)

GUSN: 33149

Accession Number: 1930.146

Tablespoon

Silver tablespoon with a fiddle handle, squared shoulders, and a pointed oval bowl.

Date: 1810-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 33150

Accession Number: 1930.147

Salt Spoon

Silver salt spoon. Coffin handle with a circular bowl.

Date: 1780-1790

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 33151

Accession Number: 1930.148

Porringer

Keyhold handle.

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: Evans, Robert, 1768-1812 (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 33152

Accession Number: 1930.150

Christening Gown

A christening gown of white linen, the front bodice formed by a "V"-shaped panel. It, the front panel of skirt and the hem are embroidered with stylized flowers and leaves with net inserts in flowers. The neck is trimmed with lace. The skirt has lace inserts from waistband to hem and around hem. The...

Date: 1815-1830

Maker: Dodge, Asenath Orne, 1800- (Sewer (textile worker))

Material: embroidering, linen (material)

GUSN: 33153

Accession Number: 1930.151

Infant's Christening Cap

Tan and discolored; sheer; embroidered with floral border, weeping willows, eyelet dots; two sets of drawstrings; net inserts.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: Dodge, Asenath Orne, 1800-

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, stitching

GUSN: 33154

Accession Number: 1930.152

Fan

FAN (A): Mother of pearl sticks, pierced, carved and gilded; lacquered paper leaf; front of leaf is dark blue with five panels in multicolor with cherubs, pastoral and garden scenes with figures; back is black with trees and flowers in gold; metal rivet and ring. BOX: (B), LID (C)

Date: 1770-1849

Maker: unknown

Material: lacquering, lithography, mother of pearl, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 33155

Accession Number: 1930.154A-C

Fan

Mother of pearl sticks, carved and pierced with scrolls and flowers, with center medallion with man and woman in 18th Century dress; paper leaf painted with scene of shepherd and shepherdess, sheep, men and women in 18th C. costume; on other side, scene of two men and three women in 18th C. costume ...

Date: 1850-1869

Maker: Possibly Voisin-Vanier, A. (Maker)

Material: carving (processes), hand coloring, lithography, mother of pearl, paper (fiber product), piercing

GUSN: 33156

Accession Number: 1930.156A-C

Fan Box

Blue velvet over paper; interior has quilted lining of light blue silk.

Date: 1850-1869

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), silk (textile), textiles, velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 33157

Accession Number: 1930.157

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