Historic New England

Pocket Watch

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40703

Accession Number: 1940.730

Small oval paper box with cover. Top of cover covered with brown paper and small embossed bronze paper medallion with floral bouquet. Paper printed with bronze-colored fretwork pattern on white background covers sides of box.

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 40704

Accession Number: 1940.731AB

Purse

Tan knit purse with silver-colored rings and long tassels.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40705

Accession Number: 1940.733

Purse

Brown leather pleated purse with two thread handles and a green and white tassel on the bottom.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40706

Accession Number: 1940.734

Purse

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40707

Accession Number: 1940.735

Headboard

Headboard is decorated with five star-like decorations across the top over two panels.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40708

Accession Number: 1940.737A

Footboard

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40709

Accession Number: 1940.737B

Bed side rails

Side rails

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40710

Accession Number: 1940.737C

Bed Side Rails

Side rails

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40711

Accession Number: 1940.737D

Washstand

Eastlake style washstand painted white w/ blue and white delft tile top; rectangular form w/ single drawer w/ original brasses; towel racks at both ends, divided cabinet below; on casters.

Date: 1870-1885

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 40712

Accession Number: 1940.741

Stand

Scrolled cabriole legs, tured pillar and supports, round top wtih marquetry checkerboard

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: birch (wood), ebony (wood), inlays (decorations), walnut (wood)

GUSN: 40713

Accession Number: 1940.748

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 40556

Accession Number: 1940.396

Game

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40557

Accession Number: 1940.397

Toy

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40558

Accession Number: 1940.398

Boxed Letters

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 40559

Accession Number: 1940.403

Decanter

Blown glass decanter with a stopper. Square shape. Etched floral design.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 40560

Accession Number: 1940.406AB

Oil Lamp

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 40561

Accession Number: 1940.407A

Oil Lamp

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 40562

Accession Number: 1940.407B

Handkerchief

"Sunday Lessons. No. 1." Handkerchief.

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 40563

Accession Number: 1940.409

Doll's Bedding

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40564

Accession Number: 1940.411C

Porcupine Quill Box

Oval porcupine quill box with cover.

Maker: unknown

Material: palm fiber

GUSN: 40565

Accession Number: 1940.414

Handbill

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40566

Accession Number: 1940.415

Teapot

White body with gold banding and black transfer printed scenes. Rectangular lobed body with lobed foot; high, scrolled handle; scrolled spout with scenes of sod roofed cottages; gold bands on edges.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, porcelain, transfer printing

GUSN: 40567

Accession Number: 1940.418.1AB

Teapot

Serpentine reeding in relief on diamond-shaped bodies w/ scalloped collar w/ impressed palmette border; swan knobs; teapot has pulled ear-shaped handle w/ palmette thumbhold and scrolled spout w/ squiggly decoration in relief; traces of gilt decoration remain on body of teapot.

Date: 1800-1815

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, gilding, glazing (coating), painting (coating), pearlware, tin (metal)

GUSN: 40568

Accession Number: 1940.421AB

Pitcher

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40569

Accession Number: 1940.423

Cup and saucer

Handleless footed cup w/ underglaze blue band around middle exterior of body; underglaze maroon and blue bands around inside edge of cup and saucer; maroon flower w/ blue leaves in center of both.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 40570

Accession Number: 1940.424AB

Pitcher

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40571

Accession Number: 1940.428C

Pitcher

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40572

Accession Number: 1940.428A

Dish

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40573

Accession Number: 1940.428D

Pitcher

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40574

Accession Number: 1940.428B

Teacup

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40575

Accession Number: 1940.428E

Dish

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40576

Accession Number: 1940.428F

Dish

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40577

Accession Number: 1940.428H

Pen

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40578

Accession Number: 1940.432AB

Pencil Case

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40579

Accession Number: 1940.434AB

Shoes

A pair of white cotton twill and leather shoes with scalloped trim, red silk tape, cork heels, and rounded toes.

Date: 1804-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: cork (bark), cotton (textile), stitching, leather, silk (textile), twill

GUSN: 40580

Accession Number: 1940.435AB

Women's Tie

Green silk neckpiece with three paisleys and unfinished ends.

Date: 1850-1859

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40581

Accession Number: 1940.438

Fan and Box

FAN (A): Carved and pierced broad ivory sticks; narrow white silk ribbon top with spangles; mother of pearl washers; carved metal ring. BOX (B): Two-piece box covered with shiny white paper lined with tissue.

Date: 1860s

Maker: Jordan Marsh Company (Retailer)

Material: carving (processes), ivory (tooth component), piercing, sequins (spangles), silk (textile)

GUSN: 40582

Accession Number: 1940.439AB

Portable Desk

Wooden portable desk with a hinged top. Interior contains a hinged writing surface with a felt inlay and four storage compartments. Exterior turnkey lock.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), metal, felt (textile)

GUSN: 40583

Accession Number: 1940.440

Cradle

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 40584

Accession Number: 1940.441A

Doll Pillow

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40585

Accession Number: 1940.441B

Doll Mattress

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40586

Accession Number: 1940.441D

Toy Bed

Doll's four-post bed (A) with headboard and footboard, painted buff; and strung together with "rope" or cord. Has full-length flat pad over cord and mattress of blue and white ticking over that- also a bolster, two sheets and a patchwork quilt.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 40589

Accession Number: 1940.442A

Doll Mattress

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40590

Accession Number: 1940.442B

Doll Mattress

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40591

Accession Number: 1940.442C

Doll Pillow

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40592

Accession Number: 1940.442D

Doll's Bedding

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40593

Accession Number: 1940.442F

Dress

A=Bodice; B=Skirt. Taupe changeable silk. A=Bodice - high piped neckline; piped armscye, peplum & cuffs; box-pleated ruffle around neckline to hem of bodice at front. Long, full sleeves w/ wide ruched band at cuffs; 9 silk covered buttons at center front. Lined w/ tan cotton twill; sleeves lined...

Date: 1872-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, silk (textile), twill

GUSN: 40594

Accession Number: 1940.444AB

Pair of Gloves

Yellow gloves with three rows of chain stitch on top and feather stitching around thumb.

Date: 1834-1867

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, silk (textile), crepe (textile)

GUSN: 40596

Accession Number: 1940.457AB

Children's Dress

White; long sleeves - shirred and ruffled at shoulder; blouson front with pointed waist fits loosely over "under" bodice; gathered at waist; hem has two bads of small triangles (like pinking, pinking also at cuffs) and band of small (twenty-three) tucks.

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, cotton (textile)

GUSN: 40597

Accession Number: 1940.458

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