Historic New England

Cloth Fragment

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 46031

Accession Number: 1959.23

Bed Curtain Fragment

Rectangular; even blue and white check pattern. Hemmed ends and one side; one selvage side.

Date: 1770-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: hand weaving, linen (material)

GUSN: 46032

Accession Number: 1959.25

Bag

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 46033

Accession Number: 1959.27

Pillowcase

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

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), cross-stitching, tabby (textile)

GUSN: 46034

Accession Number: 1959.28

Kerchief

Blue and white checkered kerchief.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 46035

Accession Number: 1959.29

Pillowcase

White linen pillowcase with lace at the edge and an embroidered "D".

Maker: unknown

Material: drawn thread work, embroidering, lace (needlework), linen (material), tabby (textile)

GUSN: 46036

Accession Number: 1959.30

Bedspread

White cotton; five rows of four large cross-stitched flower sprigs with diamonds interspaced. Remains of netted fringe on all edges; knotted cotton cording on sides. Gathered along sides.

Date: 1830-1860

Maker: Possibly Bidwell, Jemima (Maker) Possibly Bidwell, Theodora (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), cross-stitching, fringe

GUSN: 46037

Accession Number: 1959.31

Blanket

Cream ground with woven dark blue checker pattern.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: Titus, Sarah Post (Maker)

Material: hand weaving, piecing, wool (textile)

GUSN: 46038

Accession Number: 1959.32

T-shaped; central pieced block of block-printed and painted Chinese arched bridge; swans; floral collage. Border repeating pattern of Chinese boats and musicians under palm tree. Body alternating rows of white cotton panels of corded and stuffed floral sprig and vine with running balls border; panel...

Date: 1800-1815

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), fringe, linen (material), piecing, whitework

GUSN: 46039

Accession Number: 1959.33

Pillowcase

Rectangular, off white; single piece folded; 7/8" wide hem at open end.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), tabby (textile)

GUSN: 46040

Accession Number: 1959.34

Nail

Hand-wrought, rosehead nail.

Date: ca. 1684

Maker: unknown

Material: wrought, handmade, metal

GUSN: 46041

Accession Number: 1959.51A

Spike

Four hand-wrought nails with "tongued" ends. In box labeled "exterior planking spikes."

Maker: unknown

Material: wrought, handmade, iron (metal)

GUSN: 46042

Accession Number: 1959.51B-E

Spike

Hand-wrought spike with end curiously split and curled over.

Maker: unknown

Material: wrought, handmade, iron (metal)

GUSN: 46043

Accession Number: 1959.53

Nail

Small hand-wrought nail with rosehead.

Date: 1702-1714

Maker: unknown

Material: wrought, handmade, iron (metal)

GUSN: 46044

Accession Number: 1959.54

Nail

Hand-wrought nail with flat rose head.

Date: 1702-1714

Maker: unknown

Material: wrought, handmade, iron (metal)

GUSN: 46045

Accession Number: 1959.55

Nail

Rounded on the shaft, flattened on the tip.

Maker: unknown

Material: wrought, handmade, iron (metal)

GUSN: 46046

Accession Number: 1959.56

Strap Hinge

Tapered strap to round head on end. Barrel side only.

Date: 1650-1700

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 46047

Accession Number: 1959.58

Strap Hinge

Tapered strap; round head at end. Bar thickens at base of head. Attached to butterfly-type pin/plate. Traces of white paint.

Date: 1700-1725

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), painting (coating)

GUSN: 46048

Accession Number: 1959.59

Plaster

Three fragments.

Date: 1714-1718

Maker: unknown

Material: plaster

GUSN: 46049

Accession Number: 1959.62BC

PLASTER

Pieces of 1/4" thick layer of plaster with outline of bricks on the inside.

Date: 1714-1718

Maker: unknown

Material: plaster

GUSN: 46050

Accession Number: 1959.62A

Plaster

Plaster; tannish; lath impressions on back; traces of white paint or whitewash on front.

Date: ca. 1714

Maker: unknown

Material: hair, painting (coating), plaster, whitewashing (coating)

GUSN: 46051

Accession Number: 1959.63B

PLASTER

Lath and key impressions on one side.

Date: 1600-1699

Maker: unknown

Material: plaster, sand

GUSN: 46052

Accession Number: 1959.64A

PLASTER

Clay plaster with floral wallpaper attached to front; C has later plaster, then the wallpaper.

Date: 1714-1718

Maker: unknown

Material: clay, hair, plaster, straw (plant material), wallpapers

GUSN: 46053

Accession Number: 1959.66A-C

PLASTER

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: plaster, straw (plant material)

GUSN: 46054

Accession Number: 1959.66D

Plaster

No description

Date: 1714-1718

Maker: unknown

Material: hair, plaster, straw (plant material)

GUSN: 46055

Accession Number: 1959.68

Dish

Blue transfer-printed earthenware dish. Rosette and quatrefoil border surrounds a centralized coastal landscape scene featuring fishermen.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 45950

Accession Number: 1957.282

Plate

Delftware plate with polychrome decoration of pineapple and flower border in three large clusters surrounding large bird perched on branch with flowers.

Date: 1720-1750

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), tin glaze

GUSN: 45951

Accession Number: 1957.285

Plate

Delftware plate with polychrome decoration of pineapple and flower border in three large clusters surrounding large bird perched on branch with flowers.

Date: 1720-1750

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), tin glaze

GUSN: 45952

Accession Number: 1957.286

Bowl

Interior: mustard yellow band and orange and mustard leaf chain; orange and green sprig in center (which is raised); exterior has pineapple plant in pot and sprigs, all in orange and green.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, enameling, glazing (coating), leaf (plant material), foliation (pattern), leaf (metal), pearlware, tin (metal)

GUSN: 45953

Accession Number: 1957.289

Teacup

Brown and yellow bands, interior; orange, green and brown sprig in center of bowl; basket w/ pineapple plant, and small sprigs as interior, exterior.

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, enameling, glazing (coating), pearlware, tin (metal)

GUSN: 45954

Accession Number: 1957.290

Coffeepot

Pearlware coffeepot with brown bands surround the base, rim, and cover. Foliate and pineapple design adorn body. Foliate accents and pointed finial on the cover.

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), hand-painted, pearlware

GUSN: 45955

Accession Number: 1957.293AB

Bowl

Interior border: vine of yellow and blue fruit(?) w/ green leaves; central decoration yellow, blue, green, and brown leaves and ivy; exterior: yellow, blue and brown sprigs.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: underglazing, glazing (coating), earthenware, tin (metal)

GUSN: 45956

Accession Number: 1957.295

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 45957

Accession Number: 1957.483

Jar

Porcelain jar with teak stand and cover.

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 45958

Accession Number: 1958.1A-C

Platter

Blue transfer-printed pearlware platter with a bead-and-bar molded edge. Floral border surrounding a central scene illustrating the Alms House in Boston.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: Stevenson, Ralph (Maker)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 45959

Accession Number: 1958.M1

Jar with stand

Porcelain jar with teak stand.

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 45962

Accession Number: 1958.2AB

Container

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 45964

Accession Number: 1958.5

Vase

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 45965

Accession Number: 1958.11

Dress

A=Bodice; B=Skirt. Cream silk crepe w/ polka dots. A=Bodice - shirred collar w/ 2 drawstrings; blouson & pointed front & back yoke w/ lace ruffle extending over shoulders. Stitched pleats at center front & pointed back; bishop's sleeves w/ drawstring at cuff; trimmed w/ cream satin ribbon. Boned;...

Date: ca. 1891

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), crepe (textile), stitching, machine-made, silk (textile)

GUSN: 45966

Accession Number: 1958.22AB

Folding Fan

Carved bone sticks; white lace leaf with floral center medallion; celluloid ring.

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: bone (material), carving (processes), lace (needlework)

GUSN: 45967

Accession Number: 1958.23

Folding Fan

Narrow bone sticks and guards, pierced and carved; narrow white chiffon leaf sewn with silver sequins and three medallions painted with figures; plain reverse; celluloid washer and ring.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: bone (material), carving (processes), celluloid (cellulosic), chiffon, painting (coating), piercing, sequins (spangles), silk (textile)

GUSN: 45968

Accession Number: 1958.24

Pot

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 45969

Accession Number: 1958.26

Picture Frame

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 45970

Accession Number: 1958.28

Print

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 45971

Accession Number: 1958.29

Print

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 45972

Accession Number: 1958.31

Print

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 45973

Accession Number: 1958.32

Print

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 45974

Accession Number: 1958.35

Print

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 45975

Accession Number: 1958.36

Doll

Plaster doll with wooden arms and legs. Dark hair arranged high in back. Dressed in high waisted white silk dress with short sleeves.

Date: ca. 1830

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 45976

Accession Number: 1958.39

Charger

Blue and white charger. Outer border has panels of chrysanthemums alternating with scrolled medallions containinga landscape scene of a house with trees near stream and scrolls and vases. Inner border has a band of scrolls in cavetto and double band of blue around central scene of large chrysanthem...

Date: 1740-1760

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, cobalt blue (pigment)

GUSN: 45977

Accession Number: 1958.47

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