Historic New England

Ice skate

One wooden ice skate. Oak, w/ metal blade and leather strap at front. Large heel spike in wood; small spikes in wood beneath strap.

Date: 1863-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood)

GUSN: 17675

Accession Number: 1998.1835

Ice skate

Pair of metal ice skates. Blade and foot support intact. Strap missing.

Date: 1873-1900

Maker: Barney & Berry's (Maker)

Material: metal

GUSN: 17676

Accession Number: 1998.1836AB

Ice skate

Pair of metal ice skates. Blade and foot support intact. Straps missing. Quatrefoil cut-out design near toe.

Date: 1871-1900

Maker: Possibly Peck & Snyders (Maker)

Material: metal

GUSN: 17677

Accession Number: 1998.1837AB

Oak watch box. Prominent architectural elements. Wide rectangular base w/ beveled top edges. Front is a door w/ an arched glass center and foliate applique. Opens to reveal pink silk interior. Wide cornice on top.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood)

GUSN: 17678

Accession Number: 1998.1838

Vial

Small barrel-shaped wooden container. Ring turnings on both ends. One end opens to reveal hollow interior. Plain mid-section.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: turning (shaping process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 17679

Accession Number: 1998.1839

Trunk

Wooden and canvas trunk, paper label #15. Wood painted black w/ horizontal wooden bands and metal sides. Metal front clasp and side front buckles. Leather side handles.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: Possibly Beaver Trunk Company (Maker)

Material: canvas, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 17680

Accession Number: 1998.1840

Table cover

Chenille table scarf w/ red and gold predominantly. Burgundy fringe. Image of roses in gold bordereing on front side. Rose in 4 corners and 2 in center w/ blue flowers.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: chenille (yarn), weaving

GUSN: 17681

Accession Number: 1998.1841

Carpet fragment

Ingrain carpet fragments; ivory, green. Green leaves on ivory background w/ ivory daisies in leaves. 4 pieces.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), weaving

GUSN: 17682

Accession Number: 1998.1842A-D

Carpet fragment

Ingrain carpet fragment, red and green predominantly. Green background, red and ivory flowers.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), weaving

GUSN: 17683

Accession Number: 1998.1843

Table mat

Embroidered table mat, red and green embroidery on off-white linen scalloped edges, reversible. Central floral design surrounded by dots.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, linen (material)

GUSN: 17684

Accession Number: 1998.1844

Table mat

Embroidered table mat, on brown cotton w/ applied blue silk ribbons as borders. Yellow, red and blue embroidery, yellow around borders. Brown fringe.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: Possibly Tucker, Jane Armstrong, 1866-1964 (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 17685

Accession Number: 1998.1845

Table cover

Embroidered table runner w/ cotton yarn embroidery on border and center. Butterflies at corners. Red and black outer border w/ pink and green inner detail. Straw center and fringe. Burgundy cotton backside.

Date: 1858-1870

Maker: Possibly Tucker, Mary Geraldine, 1841-1922 (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, straw (plant material)

GUSN: 17686

Accession Number: 1998.1846

Table mat

Green and white woolen table mat of woolen balls w/ fringed sides. Backside of printed cotton.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: Possibly Tucker, Jane Armstrong, 1866-1964 (Maker)

Material: sewing (process), wool (textile)

GUSN: 17687

Accession Number: 1998.1847

Table mat

Crocheted table scarf; ivory, red and green. Center hexagonal shape is ivory. 3 hexagonal green and 3 hexagonal red shapes surrounding. White scalloped edge.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: Possibly Tucker, Jane Armstrong, 1866-1964 (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), crocheting

GUSN: 17688

Accession Number: 1998.1848

Table mat

Embroidered table scarf, gold and purple on gold ground. Center design shaped like "R". Edges fringed.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 17689

Accession Number: 1998.1849

Table cover

Linen table cloth w/ brown printed design, birds in medallions on cream-colored ground. 8 medallions surrounding central square. Cream fringe on edges.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), printing (process)

GUSN: 17690

Accession Number: 1998.1850

Tablecloth

Large linen tablecloth, brown printed foliate design on cream color background. Design on border--leaves; in center--scrolled. Unfinished edges.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), printing (process)

GUSN: 17691

Accession Number: 1998.1851

Table cover

Round embroidered table scarf w/ gold brown border and long linen fringe, linen beige background w/ brown and black daisies embroidered along edge.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, linen (material)

GUSN: 17692

Accession Number: 1998.1852

Tieback

One of three curtain tiebacks, claret and ivory. One tassle w/o roping (.2). Wooden pieces at top of tassle. Roping is twisted, two strands claret and one strand ivory. Green thread visible under claret strands.

Date: 1850-1858

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 17693

Accession Number: 1998.1853.1

Tieback

One of three curtain tiebacks, claret and ivory. One tassle w/o roping (.2). Wooden pieces at top of tassle. Roping is twisted, two strands claret and one strand ivory. Green thread visible under claret strands.

Date: 1850-1858

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 17694

Accession Number: 1998.1853.2

Tieback

One of three curtain tiebacks, claret and ivory. One tassle w/o roping (.2). Wooden pieces at top of tassle. Roping is twisted, two strands claret and one strand ivory. Green thread visible under claret strands.

Date: 1850-1858

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 17695

Accession Number: 1998.1853.3

Commemorative ribbon

Commemorative ribbon, red w/ gold coiled tassles on bottom. Applied American flag over inscription. Pin at top has gilt metal frame scrolled w/ 2 flowers. White inside frame w/ black letters.

Date: 1884

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), printing (process)

GUSN: 17696

Accession Number: 1998.1854

Table mat

Red, pink and black crocheted round table mat w/ ruffled edges.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: Possibly Tucker, Jane Armstrong, 1866-1964 (Maker)

Material: crocheting, yarn

GUSN: 17697

Accession Number: 1998.1855.1

Table mat

Red, pink and black crocheted round table mat w/ ruffled edges.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: Possibly Tucker, Jane Armstrong, 1866-1964 (Maker)

Material: crocheting, yarn

GUSN: 17698

Accession Number: 1998.1855.2

Table mat

Round crocheted table mat, red w/ double ruffle on edges.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: Possibly Tucker, Jane Armstrong, 1866-1964 (Maker)

Material: crocheting, yarn

GUSN: 17699

Accession Number: 1998.1856.1

Table mat

Round crocheted table mat, red w/ double ruffle on edges.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: Possibly Tucker, Jane Armstrong, 1866-1964 (Maker)

Material: crocheting, yarn

GUSN: 17700

Accession Number: 1998.1856.2

Table mat

White, purple and yellow crocheted table mat; white center; purple, yellow and black large ruffles on edge.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: Possibly Tucker, Jane Armstrong, 1866-1964 (Maker)

Material: crocheting, yarn

GUSN: 17701

Accession Number: 1998.1857

Table scarf

Embroidered woolen table runner. Chenille brightly colored embroidery. Maple leaves on cream color background. Fringed on 2 ends, cream w/ red tips.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, wool (textile)

GUSN: 17702

Accession Number: 1998.1858

Carpet fragment

Wool woven fragments in floral design of green, red, light brown and yellow on beige and ivory background. Edge of carpeting shows border of bleeding heart desgn. Triangular shapes.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), weaving

GUSN: 17703

Accession Number: 1998.1859A-C

Carpet fragment

Wool woven fragments in floral design of brown, pink, red, orange and blue on beige background. Small floral sprays w/ green leaves. Triangular shaped fragments.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), weaving

GUSN: 17704

Accession Number: 1998.1860AB

Carpet fragment

Wool woven fragment w/ floral design in red, black, white, brown and green on beige background. White and red flowers w/ green leaves.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), weaving

GUSN: 17705

Accession Number: 1998.1861

Carpet fragment

Wool woven fragment in Brussels pattern in brown, black, yellow, red, blue, and green. Abstract floral w/ geometric design.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), weaving

GUSN: 17706

Accession Number: 1998.1862

Carpet fragment

Chenille woven rug fragment in floral pattern of pink, ivory, green on black/green? background. Oval shaped fragment. Small and large pink and ivory flowers.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), weaving

GUSN: 17707

Accession Number: 1998.1863

Table cover

Heavy brown table cover. Light brown border w/ red daisies, central leaf, lily border. Center image of daisies w/ leaves on brown background.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: printing (process), wool (textile), weaving

GUSN: 17708

Accession Number: 1998.1864

Tablecloth

Striped table cover w/ crocheted fringe on three sides. Woven wool, primarily teal, peach, orange and yellow w/ geometric design on border.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), weaving

GUSN: 17709

Accession Number: 1998.1865

Tablecloth

Woven woolen paisley-type tablecloth; red, green and black w/ gilt thread paisley. Black (primarily) fringe. Back side unfinished.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), weaving

GUSN: 17710

Accession Number: 1998.1866

Flag fragment

Red and white fabric fragments--flag fragments. Cotton weave w/ white threaded hems. Wrapped in bundle, assorted sizes.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 17711

Accession Number: 1998.1867

American flag

American flag, mended. 32 stars. Rope on right proper side.

Date: 1858-1859

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), hand sewing

GUSN: 17712

Accession Number: 1998.1868

Carpet bag

Carpet bag, ivory w/ green and red leaves. 2 leather handles. White cotton lining and iron hinge for opening. Cardboard base w/ five iron footstands.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), iron (metal), leather, wool (textile)

GUSN: 17713

Accession Number: 1998.1869

Carpet bag

Carpet bag. Striped vertical and multi-colored. Primarily red, brown, green and blue. One leather handle at top. Brass clasp. Painted cotton lining and iron hinge for opening. Leather base and seams.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), cotton (textile), iron (metal), leather, wool (textile)

GUSN: 17714

Accession Number: 1998.1870

Cloth fragment

Woven wool fragments. Off-white background w/ navy and black floral pattern--roses and stems. Yellow stripes at edge of pattern strip. Backside--inverted colors.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), weaving

GUSN: 17715

Accession Number: 1998.1871A-C

Trunk

Canvas cover trunk w/ paper label #16. White canvas. Front central buckle and side front leather straps. Side leather handles.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 17716

Accession Number: 1998.1872

Table cover

Neo-Grec stamped wool table cover. Red background w/ black design on border and in center. Medallion images surrounded by leaves w/ enclosing flowers, roses. Larger medallions in center. Unfinished edges.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: stamping (forming), wool (textile)

GUSN: 17717

Accession Number: 1998.1873

Crazy Quilt

"Crazy quilt," multi-colored, gold plush border, two commemorative ribbons sewn in. Various embroidery. Red wool lining on back.

Date: 1885-1895

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, hand sewing, plush, silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave), wool (textile)

GUSN: 17718

Accession Number: 1998.1874

Tablecloth

Woven wool tablecloth in green, gold and red striped design. Geometric shapes in stripes, similar to southwestern design.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), weaving

GUSN: 17719

Accession Number: 1998.1875

Tablecloth

Red wool embroidered tablecloth, gold silk embroidery around all edges. Leaf and ribbon design. Unfinished edges.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, leaf (plant material), foliation (pattern), leaf (metal), wool (textile)

GUSN: 17720

Accession Number: 1998.1876

Curtain fragment

Three fragments. Magenta and black striped curtain fragments woven wool.

Date: 1850-1858

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), weaving

GUSN: 17721

Accession Number: 1998.1877A-C

Tablecloth

Printed wool tablecloth, red background w/ black maple leaves and grape design throughout. 3 leaf motif along border. Unfinished edges.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: stamping (forming), wool (textile)

GUSN: 17722

Accession Number: 1998.1878

Tablecloth

Stamped wool tablecloth, gold background w/ black design--images of vases, flowers, birds and butterflies at border and in center. Unfinished edges.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: stamping (forming), wool (textile)

GUSN: 17723

Accession Number: 1998.1879

Table scarf

Purple satin table runner w/ gold, ivory, pink and green chenille floral embroidery on 2 egdes. Image of tiger lilies on one edge. Lily pads on other. 5 brass rings on each edge w/ red satin tassle hanging of. 4 tassles missing from one side.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: chenille (yarn), embroidering, satin

GUSN: 17724

Accession Number: 1998.1880

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