Historic New England

Ribbon

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 36016

Accession Number: 1933.1217

Paperweight

Frosted glass paperweight. Molded to mimic Cinderella's slipper.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 36017

Accession Number: 1933.1224

Eyeglass Case

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 36018

Accession Number: 1933.1225

Plate

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 36019

Accession Number: 1933.1226

Dish

Opaque white glass dish.

Maker: unknown

Material: opaque white glass

GUSN: 36020

Accession Number: 1933.1227

Drinking Glass

Pressed, colorless glass drinking glass with strawberries and leaves painted red and green, remnants of gilt decoration.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressed glass

GUSN: 36021

Accession Number: 1933.1228

Eyeglasses

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 36022

Accession Number: 1933.1232

Rubber Overboot

Black rubber; ribbed knit tops attached; homemade "Arctics".

Date: 1875-1885

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 36023

Accession Number: 1933.1236AB

Doll's Chamber Pot

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 36024

Accession Number: 1933.1238

Dish

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 36025

Accession Number: 1933.1239

Decanter

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 36026

Accession Number: 1933.1240

Cloth Fragment

Starched white fabric with raised white stripes.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 36027

Accession Number: 1933.1241

Cloth Sample

Cream silk fabric sample.

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (fiber)

GUSN: 36028

Accession Number: 1933.1242

Handkerchief

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 36029

Accession Number: 1933.1243A

Curling Iron

A metal curling iron with rectangular handles and a rounded point.

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 36030

Accession Number: 1933.1248

Black silk velvet ankle boots trimmed w/ black fur; 2 pairs of black grosgrain ribbon ties at center front; round toe. Elastic band across throat; black rubber sole w/ treading; white linen quilted lining.

Date: 1915-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: fur, linen (material), stitching, machine-made, quilting, rubber (material), silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 36031

Accession Number: 1933.1249AB

Cheese Plate with lid

Colorless glass plate with flared rim and cut glass sunburst in center. Domed lid with cut glass decoration of alternating panels of ovals and diamond pattern.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 36032

Accession Number: 1933.1253AB

Box

A rectangular carved ivory box with a button latch.

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 36033

Accession Number: 1933.1257

Spectacles

Silver spectacles [.1] and a green leather case [.2]. Round lenses with a c bridge. Double hinge side arms with teardrop finials.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal), leather, lenses (components)

GUSN: 36034

Accession Number: 1933.1258.1-.2

Telescope

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 36035

Accession Number: 1933.1261

Jar

Cylindrical earthenware jar with dark splotches in the glaze

Date: 1820-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 36037

Accession Number: 1933.1265

Purse

Beaded purse with house and tree design.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 36038

Accession Number: 1933.1267

Pincushion

Small rectangular pincushion with white silk and metallic thread edging; text around edges: "Gerry/Mary/Catherine/1787".

Date: 1787

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), satin

GUSN: 36039

Accession Number: 1933.1269

Mug

White ironstone mug with molded panels, handle and flared rim. Copper-colored lusterware bands on interior and exterior rim, and foliate sprig on handle.

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: ironstone (pottery), lusterware, molding (forming), hand-painted

GUSN: 36040

Accession Number: 1933.1270

Portrait of a Woman

Half-length, woman in black dress, red chair, drapery left. Believed to be a member of the Allen family of Providence, RI. Pair to 1933.522.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 35886

Accession Number: 1933.911

Portrait of Miss Apthorp

Portrait of Miss Apthorp with gray hair/wig, in dress embellished with ruffles and bows, pearl jewelry. Holding bird.

Date: 1775-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 35887

Accession Number: 1933.912

Pair of Gloves

White plain gloves with three "overcast stitched" bands; gilt clip/closure at wrist.

Date: 1866

Maker: John Shulito & Co. (Retailer)

Material: stitching, leather

GUSN: 35888

Accession Number: 1933.913EF

Coat (swallowtail) & pants

Coat A: Black with turnover collar, wide revers; double breasted - 5 buttonholes; 4 pairs self buttons; padded front; green lining; sleeves lined with blue and red striped sateen; 2 tail pockets; 1 inside breast pocket; raw edges of tails; darts at waist front. Pants B: Black; 4 button front; 2 f...

Date: 1866

Maker: Ely--Tailor & Gents Furnisher, Edward (Maker)

Material: cloth, stitching, wool (textile), linen (material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 35889

Accession Number: 1933.913AB

Salad plate

Earthenware plate with red transfer-print "Willow" pattern. Pattern includes Chinese-style screens, bridges, pagodas, willow trees and two flying birds. Border is made up of several diaper patterns and abstract geometric figures.

Date: 1891-1897

Maker: John Meir & Son (Maker)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 35890

Accession Number: 1933.915

Pincushion

White rectangular silk pincushion with red/pink/white edging; painted roses in the center.

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 35891

Accession Number: 1933.916

Print

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 35892

Accession Number: 1933.917

Snuff Box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 35893

Accession Number: 1933.918AB

Carafe

Carafe, part of a cup and bottle set in which the cup forms a cover for the bottle. Crackle texture exterior.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 35895

Accession Number: 1933.924.1

Bottle

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 35896

Accession Number: 1933.925

Decanter

Glass decanter with a stopper. Etched floral and deer design.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), etching (corroding)

GUSN: 35897

Accession Number: 1933.927AB

Decanter

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 35898

Accession Number: 1933.928

Lamp

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 35899

Accession Number: 1933.929

Creamer

White body; round w/ faceted siudes bearing the relief-molded images of 8 of the Apostles wihtin gothic niches; gothic handle w/ mask in relief; scroll in relief under mouth.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, molding (forming), relief (sculpture techniques)

GUSN: 35900

Accession Number: 1933.931