Historic New England

Textile Fragment

Circular fragment of a wedding dress with two handwritten notes on paper mentioning Ann Kirk Taylor, Robert Goulet, and Archfield Taylor, Commander of the Paul Jones in the War of 1812; the textile fragment is a green and white silk damask ground with brocade in shades of pink.

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (fiber), damask, brocading

GUSN: 50518

Accession Number: 1985.671

Dress

Tunic dress; white mull w/ whitework & bands of lace; ankle length; princess neckline w/ lace trim. Yoke of whitework flowers (large & small) w/ lace medallions; 2 bands of lace inserted in chevron pattern; several narrow tucks beneath lace band in front & back. Elbow length sleeves w/ scalloped e...

Date: ca. 1915

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), whitework

GUSN: 50519

Accession Number: 1985.672

Shawl

Tambour net lace shawl with a floral pattern.

Date: 1845-1850

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 50520

Accession Number: 1985.673

Calash

A large collapsible bonnet with a pale green silk exterior, lined with sheer plainweave cotton. The hood is supported by four baleen hoops. Each hoop passes through a stitched channel. The back is oval and gathered at the center. Front ruffle appears to have gathered about the face using green silk ...

Date: 1770-1785

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, silk (textile), baleen, cotton (textile), bobbin lace

GUSN: 50521

Accession Number: 1985.682

Vase

Parian vase with green outlines painted over raised floral motifs, unglazed interior.

Maker: unknown

Material: parian (porcelain)

GUSN: 50522

Accession Number: 1985.687

Side Chair

Fancy side chair with mahogany grain-painting and a rush seat.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: graining, pine (wood), rush (material)

GUSN: 50523

Accession Number: 1985.712.1

Gate-leg Table

Dining table. Drop leaf form. Mahogany. Rectangular top with two rectangular drop-leaves and two square corners. Rectangular apron with four turned, spiral and leaf-carved legs; two swing legs. Rests on casters.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: birch (wood), mahogany (wood), maple (wood), Norway spruce (wood)

GUSN: 50524

Accession Number: 1985.713

Windsor Rocking Chair

Rocking chair. Windsor form. Pine, walnut arms. Yoke crest with stencilled fruit basket; seven-spindle back; shaped seat; scroll arms; turned front legs and stretcher; rockers appear original.

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood), walnut (wood)

GUSN: 50525

Accession Number: 1985.714

Desk

Four graduated drawers, bracket feet and central drop, Five desk drawers beneath pigeonholes.

Date: 1750-1780

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 50530

Accession Number: 1985.716

Chest of Drawers

Chest of drawers. Ash. Bow-front facade with four drawers with string inlay and cock beading; bail handles; inlaid on case; applied beading. Rests on French feet.

Date: 1795-1815

Maker: unknown

Material: inlay (process), mahogany (wood), veneer, Norway spruce (wood)

GUSN: 50532

Accession Number: 1985.718

Chair

Side chair. Mahogany. Serpentine crest; ears of crest have beaded edges; slightly shaped stiles chamfered on rear edges; vasiform splat with stepped shoe; H-stretchers; turned rear stretcher. Rests on beaded square legs,

Date: 1760-1790

Maker: unknown

Material: molding (forming), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 50533

Accession Number: 1985.720

Portrait of Thomas Hendee Hickey

Portrait of Thomas Hendee Hickey (1824 Portsmouth -1858 Boston) with brown hair, in black coat and cravat. Oval.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), oil pastels

GUSN: 50426

Accession Number: 1984.489

Bottle

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 50427

Accession Number: 1984.491

Pincushion

Rectangular pincushion with scalloped edges, beaded fringe and top; purple velvet center; blue glazed cotton back.

Date: 1873

Maker: unknown

Material: velvet (fabric weave), beads (pierced objects), cotton (textile)

GUSN: 50428

Accession Number: 1984.497

Bed

Wooden cot made by Pettingill & Pear.

Date: ca. 1870

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 50429

Accession Number: 1984.834

Sewing Basket with Cover

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: reed (grass, material)

GUSN: 50430

Accession Number: 1984.836AB

Wallpaper

Partial roll of wallpaper. Renaissance Revival strapwork printed in grey, tan and brown on white polished ground. Straight repeat.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 50431

Accession Number: 1985.2A

Wallpaper

Wallpaper fragment. Renaissance Revival strapwork printed in grey, tan and brown on white polished ground. Straight repeat.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 50432

Accession Number: 1985.2B

Wallpaper

Unused sample. Burl-grained paper with a glossy finish.

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 50435

Accession Number: 1985.26.585

Paddle

Wooden paddle with roughened surface. Handle has drilled hole strung with a loop of ribbon.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 50436

Accession Number: 1985.33B

Chair

Unfinished model of turned 18th century slat back chair.

Date: 1985

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood)

GUSN: 50437

Accession Number: 1985.35

Blanket Chest

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 50438

Accession Number: 1985.37

Chest of Drawers

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 50439

Accession Number: 1985.38

Nutmeg grater

Gray colored metal, originally painted an iridescent black. Flat elongated rectangular back w/ an arched top pierced w/ a hole for hanging. Back supports a demilune body w/ hinged lid at top of till for holding whole nutmeg or spice nuts. The lower portion is pierced forming grating surface.

Date: ca. 1875

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal), white metal

GUSN: 50440

Accession Number: 1985.295

Purse

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 50441

Accession Number: 1985.381

Purse

Green and white beaded purse / pouch on string. Pouch of dark green with white top, swastika motif, and bottom band. Additionally adorned with uneven, pony style, glass beads. Twisted cord / handle of white and dark green beads.

Date: possibly 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: beads (pierced objects)

GUSN: 50442

Accession Number: 1985.382

Purse

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 50443

Accession Number: 1985.383

Moccasin

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 50444

Accession Number: 1985.384

Pouch

Drawstring cotton pouch with ink decoration. Obverese: script surrounded by a row of small circles and floral garland. Reverse: garland of leaves tied at center bottom with a bow and beehive with flora of the pouch.

Date: 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 50445

Accession Number: 1985.445

Purse

Bead decorated small purse closed by a gold-colored hinged metal clasp at top. Each side of the purse is covered by clear and opaque gold and blue glass beads sewn to a plain-woven cotton backing. The design formed is a clear ground with dotted blue abstract flowers with a gold bead center. The top ...

Date: 1834

Maker: unknown

Material: beads (pierced objects), cotton (textile), metal

GUSN: 50446

Accession Number: 1985.474

Shirt

White cotton infant shirt with lace trimmed sleeves.

Date: 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 50447

Accession Number: 1985.475

Nightgown

Baby night shirt with cap sleeves edged in lace and with small embroidery. Visible repairs.

Date: 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 50448

Accession Number: 1985.476

Yoke

Sheer, white linen yoke / collar with embroidered, scalloped edge.

Date: 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 50449

Accession Number: 1985.477

Yoke

Elaborate white linen yoke / collar with embroidered scalloped edge and detailed white work flora throughout.

Date: 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 50450

Accession Number: 1985.478

Handkerchief

White linen handerchief with bound, scalloped edges, looping line ebroidery along border, ebroidered flowers in each corner.

Date: 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 50451

Accession Number: 1985.479

Front

White cotton mull collar or dickie with five pleates on either side of six button closure and embroidered whitework leaves.

Date: 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering

GUSN: 50452

Accession Number: 1985.480

Waist-cincher belt

Lavender taffeta (faded in front) self-ruching around top; laced center front and back closure (bronze silk lacing at front; missing other lacing); boned darts & seams. Sharply pointed; lined with white glazed linen; top hem backed with velvet.

Date: ca. 1860

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 50453

Accession Number: 1985.482

Cap

Fine and elaborate white cotton mull and lace embroidered baby cap.

Date: early 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 50454

Accession Number: 1985.483

Cap

White cotton mull baby or child's cap with bound scalloped edges witha embroidered circle at each scallop. Cap is adorned with whitework embroidered tulips. Long cotton mull ties.

Date: early 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 50455

Accession Number: 1985.484

Pincushion

Octangonal pincushion made of white silk with cord trim and tassels; top has painted leaves that frame the inscription: "With/devout wishes/for the consumation/of thine"; beaded initials "L.C." and "T.M.(?)"; back has painted floral decoration around border.

Date: ca. 1810

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 50456

Accession Number: 1985.485

Pincushion

Pincushion made of white cotton mull; ruffled border; top embroidered with yellow wool thread.

Date: ca. 1810

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), cotton (textile)

GUSN: 50457

Accession Number: 1985.486

Nightgown

Infant nightshirt with short collar, long sleeves, ruffled cuff, and button hole.

Date: Late 18th / early 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 50458

Accession Number: 1985.487

Shirt

Long sleeve infant shirt with drawstring ties at the cuffs.

Date: late 18th / early 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 50459

Accession Number: 1985.488

Pin

Mourning or memorial hairwork pin / brooch. Cresecent or fan shaped glass dome covering braied hairwork. Hairwork is surrounded by graduated, facted black stone.

Date: 1838

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 50460

Accession Number: 1985.514A

Ring

Memorial mourning ring having a detailed band with chased, split, feather or leaves supporting a cresecent or fan shaped glass dome covering braied hairwork. Hairwork is surrounded by graduated, facted black stone.

Date: 1838

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 50461

Accession Number: 1985.514B

Spoon

Christoper Columbus souvenier spoon. Sterling with gold wash, hand has cloisonne enamel flowers in blues, green, and red. Bowl has chased portrait of Columbus and reads: "CHRISTOV COLON"

Date: 19the century

Maker: unknown

Material: sterling silver

GUSN: 50462

Accession Number: 1985.515

Doll

Small porcelain doll (hard head, body, arms, and legs) in ealry twentieth century style clothing--pink and cream silk and lace dress with crepe paper.

Date: 20th century

Maker: unknown

Material: soft paste porcelain

GUSN: 50463

Accession Number: 1985.516.1

Doll

Small porcelain doll (hard head, body, arms, and legs) in ealry twentieth century style clothing--green and tan / cream dress comprised of silk and crepe paper. With had and parasol.

Date: 20th century

Maker: unknown

Material: soft paste porcelain

GUSN: 50464

Accession Number: 1985.516.2

Doll

Small porcelain doll (hard head, body, arms, and legs) in ealry twentieth century style clothing--peach and black Edwardian style dress with black and cream polk-a-dot hat.

Date: 20th century

Maker: unknown

Material: soft paste porcelain

GUSN: 50465

Accession Number: 1985.516.3

Doll

Small porcelain doll (hard head, body, arms, and legs) in ealry twentieth century style clothing--light pink / mauve silk, with crochet on top, and light pink and white crepe paper.

Date: 20th century

Maker: unknown

Material: soft paste porcelain

GUSN: 50466

Accession Number: 1985.516.5

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