Historic New England

Quilt Square

Quilt square in a "crazy quilt" design, made of various pieces of silk and velvet stitched together; polychromatic; embroidered swan, fan, rings, flowers, and other symbols.

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (fiber), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 54771

Accession Number: 1947.611O

Sugar Bowl

Pearlware sugar bowl with a faceted body. Dual square handles. Luster band around rim and cover. Floral motif with luster accents. Floral molded finial.

Maker: unknown

Material: pearlware, luster (optical property), glazing (coating)

GUSN: 54772

Accession Number: 1948.3.2AB

Cream Pitcher

Pearlware cream pitcher with a faceted body. Pink luster rim. Floral motif with pink luster accents.

Maker: unknown

Material: pearlware, luster (optical property), glazing (coating), hand-painted

GUSN: 54773

Accession Number: 1948.3.1

Teacup

Pearlware teacup with a pink luster rim. Floral motif with pink luster accents.

Maker: unknown

Material: pearlware, luster (optical property), glazing (coating)

GUSN: 54774

Accession Number: 1948.3.3

Saucer

Pearlware saucer with a pink luster rim. Floral motif with pink accents.

Maker: unknown

Material: pearlware, luster (optical property), glazing (coating)

GUSN: 54775

Accession Number: 1948.3.9

Saucer

Pearlware saucer with a pink luster rim. Floral motif with pink accents.

Maker: unknown

Material: pearlware, glazing (coating), luster (optical property)

GUSN: 54776

Accession Number: 1948.3.13

Teacup

Pearlware teacup with a pink luster rim. Floral motif with pink luster accents.

Maker: unknown

Material: pearlware, luster (optical property), glazing (coating)

GUSN: 54777

Accession Number: 1948.3.4

Saucer

Pearlware saucer with a pink luster rim. Floral motif with pink accents.

Maker: unknown

Material: pearlware, luster (optical property), glazing (coating)

GUSN: 54778

Accession Number: 1948.3.11

Teacup

Pearlware teacup with a pink luster rim. Floral motif with pink luster accents.

Maker: unknown

Material: pearlware, luster (optical property), glazing (coating)

GUSN: 54779

Accession Number: 1948.3.6

Saucer

Pearlware saucer with a pink luster rim. Floral motif with pink accents.

Maker: unknown

Material: pearlware, luster (optical property), glazing (coating)

GUSN: 54780

Accession Number: 1948.3.10

Teacup

Pearlware teacup with a pink luster rim. Floral motif with pink luster accents.

Maker: unknown

Material: pearlware, luster (optical property), glazing (coating)

GUSN: 54781

Accession Number: 1948.3.5

Saucer

Pearlware saucer with a pink luster rim. Floral motif with pink accents.

Maker: unknown

Material: pearlware, luster (optical property), glazing (coating)

GUSN: 54782

Accession Number: 1948.3.14

Teacup

Pearlware teacup with a pink luster rim. Floral motif with pink luster accents.

Maker: unknown

Material: pearlware, luster (optical property), glazing (coating)

GUSN: 54783

Accession Number: 1948.3.8

Saucer

Pearlware saucer with a pink luster rim. Floral motif with pink accents.

Maker: unknown

Material: pearlware, glazing (coating), luster (optical property)

GUSN: 54784

Accession Number: 1948.3.12

Saucer

Pearlware saucer with a pink luster rim. Floral motif with pink luster accents.

Maker: unknown

Material: pearlware, luster (optical property), glazing (coating)

GUSN: 54785

Accession Number: 1948.3.15

Saucer

Pearlware saucer with a pink luster rim. Floral motif with pink accents.

Maker: unknown

Material: pearlware, luster (optical property), glazing (coating)

GUSN: 54786

Accession Number: 1948.3.16

Porcelain footed teapot with a lobed body. Rococo handle and spout. Bell shaped cover with a pointed finial. Pink lustre floral design with superimposed paint on the cover and body. Lustre accents on finial, spout, handle and rim.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, luster (optical property), hand-painted, overglazing

GUSN: 54787

Accession Number: 1948.4AB

Saucer

One of a set of thirteen. Porcelain saucer with pink lustre on a white body. Floral and foliate motif. Orange enameled flowers with superimposed paint. Centrally adorned lustre leaf.

Date: 1830-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: overglazing, porcelain, hand-painted, luster (optical property), lusterware

GUSN: 54788

Accession Number: 1948.12.1

Dessert Plate

Earthenware dessert plate. Pink lustre rim and foliate design.

Date: 1800 -1899

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), luster (optical property)

GUSN: 54789

Accession Number: 1948.13.1

Saucer

Porcelain saucer with a scalloped edge. Pink lustre rim and foliate design.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, glazing (coating), luster (optical property)

GUSN: 54790

Accession Number: 1948.13.5

Child's Petticoat

Long; cream; one piece with pleats and reinforced at front; cream silk tape binding around all edges except hem; scalloped and embroidered hem--cream silk thread.

Date: 1880

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 54322

Accession Number: 1946.324B

Dress

Long; white; front panel of bands of embroidery alternating w/ bands of embroidered net; same bands on sleeves and waist ties; scalloped and embroidered hem; 2 cloth covered buttons.

Date: 1880

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 54323

Accession Number: 1946.325A

Bib

White quilted diamonds with embroidered bees in center; bottom embroidered with floral garland and floral sprays; openwork trim at edge; scalloped bottom edge; button, loop and safety pin closure.

Date: 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, quilting

GUSN: 54324

Accession Number: 1946.327

Shirt

White; plain; scooped neckline; short sleeves w/ gusset and embroidered w/ short/long stitch and featherstitching; shoulder embroidered w/ French knots and featerstitching; pullover shirt.

Date: 1820

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, stitching

GUSN: 54326

Accession Number: 1946.329A

Shirt

Plain white; boat neckline and armseye edged w/ loop/scalloped tatting; 2 side seams; shoulders--buttoned or tied in place.

Date: ca. 1855

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, tatting (process)

GUSN: 54327

Accession Number: 1946.329B

Shirt

White; plain squared flap neckline; capped sleeves of lace; lace insert at shoulder; open shirt.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, linen (material)

GUSN: 54328

Accession Number: 1946.330A

Bib

White; sleeveless; "V" front with princess seams; two pearl buttons with loop.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 54329

Accession Number: 1946.331

Child's Apron

White, sheer cotton; woven plaid; plain mull ruffle all around; self-straps; drawstring.

Date: 1820

Maker: Bright, Almira Spring (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 54330

Accession Number: 1946.332

Pincushion

Rectangular pincushion with yellow floral embroidery and lace trim.

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), lace (needlework)

GUSN: 54331

Accession Number: 1946.333

Wallhanging

Fall colored foliage and berries on a golden brown plush ground.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 54332

Accession Number: 1946.336

Waistcoat

White chamois w/ stretch knit inserts at sides; red flannel lining; single breasted w/ 8 pearl buttons; no collar.

Date: 1900-1991

Maker: unknown

Material: doeskin (leather), flannel, stitching, machine-made

GUSN: 54333

Accession Number: 1946.338

Boots

A pair of rubber boots with a brown and tan knitted vamp. Closure with three sets of brown silk satin ribbons

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: Whales Goodyear Shoe Co. (Maker)

Material: rubber (material), knitting (process)

GUSN: 54334

Accession Number: 1946.339

Hood

Knit red and black hood.

Date: 1855-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: knitting (process), wool (textile)

GUSN: 54335

Accession Number: 1946.340

Pair of Socks

Pale pink plain; stocking stitch; ribbed ankle.

Date: ca. 1867

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), machine knitting, machine-made

GUSN: 54336

Accession Number: 1946.342C

Tablecloth

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 54337

Accession Number: 1946.343

Brush

A small brush with an ivory handle and horsehair bristles.

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component), horsehair

GUSN: 54338

Accession Number: 1946.346.3

Toilet Kit Case

A cylindrical leather case holding personal hygiene items.

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 54339

Accession Number: 1946.346.1

Brush

A wooden hairbrush with horsehair bristles.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), horsehair

GUSN: 54340

Accession Number: 1946.346.5

Wallet

Red leather wallet with strap closure. Brown leather lining embossed with floral stamp rows. Interior with two compartments, section for note paper, four bills in compartments and pencil holder.

Date: 1795-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: embossing, leather, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 54341

Accession Number: 1946.350

Box with Cover

Small straw marquetry box with cover. Decorative straw veneer on top of the cover features an outline of a turtle and seven assorted geometric patterns, in green, and light to dark natural shades. Sides of the cover are veneered in dark brown straw.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), straw (plant material)

GUSN: 54342

Accession Number: 1946.351AB

Sewing Case

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 54343

Accession Number: 1946.352

Jug

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 54344

Accession Number: 1946.354

Printing Plate

Engraving plate for Edgar Rollins.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 54345

Accession Number: 1946.359B

Printing Plate

Engraving plate for John Rollins

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 54346

Accession Number: 1946.359C

Camera

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 54347

Accession Number: 1946.360

Stamp Box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: sterling silver

GUSN: 54348

Accession Number: 1946.361

Lure

Metal fishing lure with a barbed hook and a body shaped like a fish.

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 54349

Accession Number: 1946.362

Pen

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 54350

Accession Number: 1946.364

Sewing Kit

Small red silk sewing kit with gold silk lining; includes thimble, scissors, and needles; beading on outside says "Lydia [illegible] 82" and "To Susan [illegible] 93".

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (fiber)

GUSN: 54351

Accession Number: 1946.366

Child's Bonnet

Cream wool; crocheted; ruffles trimmed with silk thread; top--seven circles with silk thread trim; two ties attached to rosettes.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: crocheting, wool (textile)

GUSN: 54352

Accession Number: 1946.367B

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