Historic New England

Jacket

Bright red cashmere dress or smock. Silk braid and buton trimmed with red cord and tassels, detached. This was worn by Dr. John Collins Warren in the middle of the 1840s (he was born in 1842).

Date: 1840s

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 38123

Accession Number: 1935.1118AB

Child's dress

Chid's dress, plaid silk taffeta with belt. Mostly blue tones. Trimmed with braid, buttons down front.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38124

Accession Number: 1935.1120

Child's dress

Child's dress, red and white checked cotton twill. White frill at neck and sleeves.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38125

Accession Number: 1935.1121

Heater

Heater attachment for gas lamp.

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 38126

Accession Number: 1935.1122AB

Base

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 38127

Accession Number: 1935.1125B

Square-based splint basket with slightly oval rim and overall bowl shape. The interior is lined with a sheer white "Dotted Swiss" fabric over blue satin. Cream-colored cording trims the bottom interior. Six small woven containers are sewn around the interior rim, blue bows adorning four. Blue pleat...

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), cloth, ribbon (material), piping (trimming)

GUSN: 38128

Accession Number: 1935.1128

Shirt

White/yellowed; squared flap neckline and capped sleeves trimmed w/ lace w/ diamond pattern.

Date: 1869-1870

Maker: Greene, Sarah M. Fuller (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 38129

Accession Number: 1935.1130

Pillow

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38130

Accession Number: 1935.1132

Doll Pillow

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38131

Accession Number: 1935.1133

Lamp

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 38132

Accession Number: 1935.1134

Bandbox

Oval bandbox (A) and lid (B) covered with wallpaper. Paper has large leaf and smaller flower motifs printed in tan and outlined in green on a cream ground.

Date: 1830-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 38133

Accession Number: 1935.1144AB

Wash Pitcher

Ironstone wash pitcher with flow blue pattern.

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 38134

Accession Number: 1935.1147

Ribbon

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 38135

Accession Number: 1935.1149

Hand Bag

Upholstered hooked rug swirl pattern, single strap top handle wrapped with carpet, linen lining, leather bottom, three brass feet, brass clasp with key.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38136

Accession Number: 1935.1156

Lampshade

Six sided lampshade frame [A] with six parian panels [B-G].

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 38137

Accession Number: 1935.1160A-G

Iron

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38138

Accession Number: 1935.1161

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38140

Accession Number: 1935.1164AB

Purse

Beaded purse with multicolor floral patterns; grey silk top with cream silk ties.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38141

Accession Number: 1935.1173

"Pumpkin" Hood

Green/black iridescent silk; quilted with six casings and cotton (string) drawstrings; forming five puffed, down filled bands; narrow double ruffle with self-piping around brim; small round quilted panel at center back with self-bow; four blue/green silk bows along top; neck ruffle is downfilled; tw...

Date: 1820-1845

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), down, quilting, silk (textile)

GUSN: 38142

Accession Number: 1935.1178

Sampler

Verse sampler; squarish, ivory linen ground; wide red and green floral border; worked entirely in cross stitch; silk and wool thread; flower and vase motifs on outer edges within border, and in the center; small animal motifs at the lower edge; wood frame with gold gilt molding at center; under glas...

Date: 1835-1836

Maker: Johnston, Isabella, 1828- (Embroiderer)

Material: cross stitch, embroidery (visual works), linen (material), silk (fiber), wool (textile)

GUSN: 40793

Accession Number: 1940.996

Notebook

Small ivory writing tablet with stamped days of the week (Monday-Saturday), silver colored metal clasp and un-monogrammed shield shape on front.

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 40794

Accession Number: 1940.998

Card Case

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40795

Accession Number: 1940.999AB

Caddy

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 40796

Accession Number: 1940.1005

Eyeglasses

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40797

Accession Number: 1940.1007

Landscape

Oil painting, land and seascape. At right shows an archway over a side path through which a small boy is walking. Behind the boy there is a man on horseback. A small boat sits in the water just to the left of the archway. Mountains in the background, very tall ancient building at left. Possibly Neth...

Date: 1845-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 40798

Accession Number: 1940.1010

Button

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 40799

Accession Number: 1940.1013

Seal

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 40800

Accession Number: 1940.1014

Thimble

Wooden thimble carved in the shape of an acorn.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40801

Accession Number: 1940.1015

Muff

White and brown feathered hand muff.

Maker: unknown

Material: feather (material)

GUSN: 40802

Accession Number: 1940.1016

Animal Figurine

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 40803

Accession Number: 1940.1018

Bowl

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 40804

Accession Number: 1940.1019

Watch Hoder

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 40805

Accession Number: 1940.1026

Umbrella Stand

Painted umbrella stand with a floral and foliate design.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40806

Accession Number: 1940.1027

Bowl

Earthenware bowl with gilt edge, thin gilt line around exterior mid-section, and two black transfer-printed scenes of buildings near water. One scene of two men on riverbank across from timber framed structure and second scene of same building, different view, showing waterwheel and falls beyond.j

Date: 1840-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing, gilding

GUSN: 40807

Accession Number: 1940.418.3

Lacing Tool

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 40808

Accession Number: 1931.1690

Eyeglasses

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 40809

Accession Number: 195O.157

Fork

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40810

Accession Number: 1927.2388.28

Purse

Tan and brown striped purse; gold beaded design; silver beaded tassel on the bottom.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40811

Accession Number: 1940.165

Wallpaper

Layer of wallpaper (.1) with border (.2). Removed from the second floor right rear room of the Shirley-Eustis House, Roxbury, Massachusetts. Two fragments of wallpaper (.1) with a circular swirl pattern roller-printed in yellow, blue, white on gray ground. "Wm. H. Mairs & Co. / 1836" printed in selv...

Date: 1870-1880

Maker: Mairs, William H. (Manufacturer)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 40812

Accession Number: 1968.80.6.1-.2

Snuff Box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 40813

Accession Number: 1973.203AB

Sample Book

Leather-bound book of upholstery samples.

Maker: unknown

Material: upholstery

GUSN: 40817

Accession Number: 1980.17

Eyeglass Case

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 40820

Accession Number: 1919.228

Lap Desk

Large box with dovetailed sides; hinged slant-lid; interior pigeonholes; light green paint.

Date: 1760-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 40821

Accession Number: 1975.171

Chest

Ten-paneled chest; strapwork-carved upper rail, tulip-carved panels; molded rails and front sitles.

Date: 1650-1690

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood)

GUSN: 40823

Accession Number: 1948.706

Blanket Chest

Blanket chest. Oak primary wood, pine secondary wood, paint. Three-paneled facade; two-panel sides; four-panel back; brackets; painted front panels of chest and drawer.

Date: 1700-1720

Maker: unknown

Material: graining, oak (wood), painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 40824

Accession Number: 1944.24

Sofa

Sofa. Walnut, ebonized walnut trim, burled maple panels, applied composition rosettes, gilt, velvet upholstery. Round back; rolled crest, arms; round seat frame; carved and paneled seat rail. Rests on turned legs.

Date: 1855-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: burl veneer, gilding, incising, silk (textile), plush, upholstering, walnut (wood)

GUSN: 40835

Accession Number: 1936.1196

Gentleman's Armchair

Armchair. Walnut, ebonized walnut trim, burled maple panels, and trim. Velvet upholstery. Bergere form with round seat, outwardly flared arms, and rectangular flaring back. Seat, back, and arms upholstered with tufted mustard-colored velvet with grosgrain ribbon trim at base of seat. Chair skirt...

Date: 1855-1875

Maker: Attributed to Gendrot, Felix A. (Maker)

Material: burl veneer, gilding, incising, silk (textile), plush, walnut (wood), ash (wood)

GUSN: 40839

Accession Number: 1936.1197

Joint Stool

Turned legs; molded rails; worn box stretchers.

Date: 1650-1700

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 40847

Accession Number: 1976.247

Settee

Settee. Mahogany, twentieth-century cotton and velvet upholstery. Shield-shaped upholstered back; closed arm supports; padded arms; brass nail trim. Rests on stop fluted legs.

Date: 1793-1797

Maker: Possibly Hains, Adam, 1768-1820 + (Furniture worker) Possibly Bertault, George, 1793 (Upholsterer)

Material: mahogany (wood), ash (wood), upholstery, horsehair

GUSN: 40849

Accession Number: 1966.117

Turkish Armchair

Chair with wide flaring back and arms. Cabriole legs. Green striped upholstery with fringe.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: rosewood (wood), tufting, upholstering

GUSN: 40851

Accession Number: 1980.231.2

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