Historic New England

Latch Assembly

A: Cast pull/handle bolted through rectangular plate; bolts included; turned-down thumb lever with concave head. Plate has beveled edges. B: Flat, tapering latch bar riveted to rectangular pivot plate; round head on bar.

Date: 1795-1840

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 37997

Accession Number: 1935.825AB

Sewing Kit

Sewing kit in the shape of a shoe.

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 37998

Accession Number: 1935.829

Stand

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37999

Accession Number: 1935.842A

Portrait of the Honorable Mr. Justice Blackstone

Framed engraving of the "Honorable Mr. Justice Blackstone."

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38000

Accession Number: 1935.843

Portrait Picture

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38001

Accession Number: 1935.851

Pitcher

Delftware pitcher with globular body on flared foot and long neck. Underglaze blue decorations of large flower sprays with bird under mouth. S-scroll chain in underglaze blue on handle. Handle attached to body in pointed taper.

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, painting (coating), glazing (coating), tin glaze

GUSN: 38002

Accession Number: 1935.863

Mirror

Framed engraving by I. GOldar after Pugh. Done from an original picture in the collection of the Right Hon. Earl of Granard.

Date: 1771

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38003

Accession Number: 1935.864

Print

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38004

Accession Number: 1935.867

Print

Map of seige of Yorktown with legend in cartouche at bottom center.

Date: 1782

Maker: Photo-Electrotype Engraving Co. (Printer) Bauman, Sebastian (Surveyor) Reproduction of Scot, R. (Engraver)

Material: engraving (printing process)

GUSN: 38006

Accession Number: 1935.873

Cornice

Cornice with plain frieze. Greek key pattern uses decorative hole technique in top and bottom horizontals. Painted white.

Date: 1805-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), softwood

GUSN: 38007

Accession Number: 1935.875

Cornice

Cornice section with Greek key pattern. Cut from face and underside. Painted white.

Date: 1745-1775

Maker: unknown

Material: cutting (dividing), painting (coating), softwood

GUSN: 38008

Accession Number: 1935.878

STAIR END

Apparently applied for display to black background. Molded stair end with scrolled pieces attached below. Paint was probably cream originally.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: molding (forming), painting (coating), softwood

GUSN: 38009

Accession Number: 1935.879

Boots

Cream silk satin ankle boots; topstitched; scalloped top is higher in front; no trim; scalloped edged side button closure w/ 11 small white buttons. Rounded square toe; round throat; 3-1/4" vamp; center front & center back seams; sole has narrow waist shaped for left & right foot; 1-1/2" self-cove...

Date: 1870-1879

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, linen (material), stitching, machine-made, satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 38010

Accession Number: 1935.883AB

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 38011

Accession Number: 1935.885

Pincushion

Square green pincushion set on wood base with brass ball feet; evidence of red silk corded fabric underneath green plush.

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 38012

Accession Number: 1935.886

Paperweight

Small polychrome glass paperweight of millefiori canes.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), millefiori glass

GUSN: 38013

Accession Number: 1935.889

Pincushion

Square pincushion with bead and thread embroidered decoration of a horse and dog on red ground. Pink pleated ribbon trim around edges, blue silk bottom.

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), textiles

GUSN: 38014

Accession Number: 1935.892

Wallet

Brown leather/suede; envelope style flap w/ leather string tie; 2 compartments.

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, leather

GUSN: 38015

Accession Number: 1935.903

Purse

Cream-colored silk drawstring purse with faded floral embroidery and silk green ribbon ties.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38016

Accession Number: 1935.905

Dress

One piece; grey cashmere; slight V-neckline (front and back) with chiffon collar; elbow length sleeves with chiffon oversleeve; pleated at front; gathered at hips in polonnaise style; back has pleats from shoulder to waist (stitched in place), with box pleats below; grey braid trims center front; fr...

Maker: unknown

Material: cashmere (wool), cotton (textile), stitching, machine-made, wool (textile)

GUSN: 38017

Accession Number: 1935.907

Bowl

Black transfer-printed earthenware bowl. Interior border of medallions depicting implements of the sea and war surrounds a central scene depicting a ship at sail. Exterior medallions depict Greek figures and a ship at sail.

Date: 1800-1810

Maker: Wedgwood (Maker)

Material: creamware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 38018

Accession Number: 1935.909

Genealogical Sampler

Alphabet/Genealogical sampler on green ground. Cross stitch border. Stitches used: cross stitch and eyelet hole.

Date: 1820-1821

Maker: Page, Miriam, b. 1796 (Embroiderer)

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

GUSN: 38019

Accession Number: 1935.910

Sock

Cream-colored sock. Pattern is a drop stitch in alternating rows.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38020

Accession Number: 1935.911

Bottle

Colorless glass bottle with three neck openings possibly used by a chemist or apothecary.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 38021

Accession Number: 1935.912

Pair of Gloves

White mesh gloves.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37708

Accession Number: 1935.224AB

Feather Fan

Ivory sticks and guards, narrow; graduated yellow feather leaf picot edge yellow moire ribbon and bow on metal ring; mother of pearl washer.

Date: 1890s

Maker: unknown

Material: feather (material), ivory (tooth component), moiré, silk (textile)

GUSN: 37709

Accession Number: 1935.235

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37710

Accession Number: 1935.241AB

Toilet Kit

Tan canvas with red cotton trim and red stitched lettering.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 37711

Accession Number: 1935.245

Sweing Tool

Brass tool with a ruler and a small spiked metal wheel.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 37712

Accession Number: 1935.255

Nail File

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37713

Accession Number: 1935.257

Sandbox

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 37715

Accession Number: 1935.271

Needlework Bookmark

Needlework bookmark on Bristol board reading "A present from Liverpool" with flowers, mounted on a blue ribbon.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37716

Accession Number: 1935.272

Table cover

Square; cream cotton lace (net embroidered with floral motifs) over pale blue glazed linen. Scalloped edges. Lace ruffle all around.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, glazing (coating), stitching, lace (needlework), linen (material), machine-made, tin (metal)

GUSN: 37717

Accession Number: 1935.274

UNDERSKIRT

White medium weight cotton, gathered in back; trimmed with scalloped bands of machine Valenciennes lace; deep apron-like effect with same trim.

Date: 1870-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), Valenciennes

GUSN: 37718

Accession Number: 1935.277

Trunk

Fur trunk. Hide and fur over unpainted wood, locks composed of various metals, brass nailheads. Interior lined with paper. Trunk lid embellished with brass nailheads on left and right side and cental oval that frames the initials "S.F.M." for Samuel Foster McLeary. Rows of brass nailheads form a...

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: Siders, Josiah (Maker)

Material: brass (alloy), hide (collagenous material), iron (metal), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 37719

Accession Number: 1935.288

Bed Warmer

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 37720

Accession Number: 1935.290

Trunk

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 37721

Accession Number: 1935.292

Picture

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37722

Accession Number: 1935.301

Pillowcase

Rectangular, white, fine cotton; single piece folded; 7/8" wide hemmed open end; seven button holes. Whitework embroidery; double scalloped border. Inner border backed with eyelet holes; outer various cutwork grids. White embroidered floral sprigs and urns at each corner; flowers.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), cross-stitching, drawn thread work, embroidering, weaving, machine-made, tabby (textile), whitework

GUSN: 37723

Accession Number: 1935.303

Brace

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37724

Accession Number: 1935.305

Game

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37725

Accession Number: 1935.307

Wallpaper Printing Block

A wooden printing block with cut design.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 37726

Accession Number: 1935.319

Tile

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 37727

Accession Number: 1935.320

Purse

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37728

Accession Number: 1935.322

Table mat

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, embroidering, glazing (coating), textiles, wool (textile), tin (metal)

GUSN: 37729

Accession Number: 1935.323B

Cloth Sample

Striped brown and black silk fabric sample.

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (fiber)

GUSN: 37730

Accession Number: 1935.326

Pair of Gloves

Black lace gloves.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37731

Accession Number: 1935.328AB

Card Case

Card case with hinged metal frame and push-button clasp. Frame and sides covered with red leather. Over leather on either side are blue plastic or resin plates with inlaid silver scrolls and flowers. The front plate is molded with an image of a cherub. Interior lined with red fabric.

Maker: unknown

Material: plastic (organic material), leather, metal, cloth

GUSN: 37732

Accession Number: 1935.329

Portrait Painting

Half length, seated woman in profile, long ringlets, double necklace.

Date: 1825-1850

Maker: Crowley, N. J. (Artist)

Material: bristle, graphite (mineral), paper (fiber product), pencils (drawing and writing equipment)

GUSN: 37733

Accession Number: 1935.330

Purse

Tan purse with two metal rings around the middle, silver-colored tassels and beading on the ends.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37734

Accession Number: 1935.331

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