Historic New England

Portrait of George Washington

Bust-length portrait of George Washington in black coat and ruffled shirt.

Date: 1845-1855

Maker: AFTER Stuart, Gilbert (Artist)

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 30009

Accession Number: 1923.599

Portrait of Mrs. S. Leavitt.

Half-length portrait of Mrs. S. Leavitt, the first wife of S. Leavitt of South Boston, with ringlets, a brown dress, and lace shawl.

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 30010

Accession Number: 1923.600

Alphabet Verse Sampler. Squarish, cream colored linen ground. Floral border around top two thirds, surrounding Alphabets and verse. Bottom third has large scale flowers in vases and basket. 3 alphabets: #1and #2 complete, #3 missing "J"; "AEIOUWYDHRKBMIJT"; numbers "1-9"; cross stitch, satin stitch...

Date: 1821

Maker: Joy, Mary Ann, 1808- (Embroiderer)

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

GUSN: 30011

Accession Number: 1923.601

Alphabet/Verse Sampler

Alphabet/ Verse Sampler. The verse is located in the lower half, surrounded by a floral border with large scale vases of flowers on either side, on a green satin stitch floor. Three complete alphabets, followed by "W", "A"; cross stitch, satin stitch

Date: 1839

Maker: Richardson, Ann Prudence, b. 1831 (Embroiderer)

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

GUSN: 30012

Accession Number: 1923.603

Alphabet/Pictorial Sampler

Horizontal rectangle. Cream linen ground; polychromatic, but faded. Floral border enclosing, one alphabet at top ship with two flags (pink/yellow/blue horizontal stripes), at top right. Small figures, birds and large scale flowers. Alphabets: #1 "A-W", without "J"', "R", "U"; cross stitch, eyelet ...

Date: 1833

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 30013

Accession Number: 1923.604

Sampler

Alphabet/Verse Sampler. Square, polychromatic on natural linen ground. Large scale floral border on top and sides. Verse in middle section with house, flowers, and trees below. Three complete alphabets; numbers: "1-9"; cross stitch, satin stitch

Date: 1830-1840

Maker: Adams, Ellen E. (Embroiderer)

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

GUSN: 30014

Accession Number: 1923.605

Alphabet/Verse Sampler

Alphabet/Verse sampler with floral borders. Pastoral scene at bottom with trees, sheep, birds, and hills. Alphabets: #1 "A-U", missing J; #2 "A-X", missing J,X; #3 "A-X", missing J; #4 complete. Numbers:-1-7. Stitches used: eyelet hole stitch. Original cardboard and paper backing board for sampler...

Date: ca. 1785

Maker: Thomson, Isabella, 1771- (Embroiderer)

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

GUSN: 30015

Accession Number: 1923.606

Crazy quilt

"Crazy quilt" with six rows of five blocks. Varying geometric and patchwork designs, most are floral, woven or embroidered in very bright colors. Tacked, plain edge.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, piecing, rayon, satin, silk (textile), tacking, velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 30016

Accession Number: 1923.612

Bonnet

No description

Date: 1843-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: braiding, stitching, silk (textile), straw (plant material)

GUSN: 30035

Accession Number: 1923.639

Collar

White floral embroidery.

Date: 1848-1858

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30036

Accession Number: 1923.643

Infant's Dress

Long; white; "V" panel at front and back of white work flowers and bands of feather work; same panel at sleeves; neckline and sleeves trimmed with lace; eyelet waistband and neckline; skirt gathered all around; center back edge and hem embroidered with stylized flower with net insert and narrow band...

Date: 1808-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 30037

Accession Number: 1923.648

Infant's Cap

Cream, composed of circular arrangement of bands embroidered with net circles alternating with bands of net with foliate garland with circular insert at back of net embroidered with wreath; three sets of drawstrings; two loops.

Date: ca. 1834

Maker: Possibly Webster, Charlotte (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, stitching

GUSN: 30039

Accession Number: 1923.653

Dress

Short; white; small woven checks; short puffed sleeves; collar extends over sleeves; eyelet waistband w/ chevron pattern and circles; sleeves and collar trimmed w/ lace; 2 tucks at hem; hem has piqued edge; drawstring neckline; hook and eye at waist.

Date: ca. 1834

Maker: Webster, Charlotte (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), dimity, stitching

GUSN: 30040

Accession Number: 1923.654

Infant's Shirt

Sheer white; rounded flap neckline with same on shoulder; embroidered with foliate garland; armseye trimmed with lace with open scalloped edge; open shirt.

Date: ca. 1834

Maker: Webster, Charlotte (Maker)

Material: embroidering, linen (material)

GUSN: 30041

Accession Number: 1923.655A

Dish

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 30042

Accession Number: 1923.656

Dish

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 30043

Accession Number: 1923.657

Strop

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30045

Accession Number: 1923.665

Plate

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 30046

Accession Number: 1923.669

Dish

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 30047

Accession Number: 1923.671

Dish

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 30048

Accession Number: 1923.672

Glass Panel

Painting on glass showing Faneuil hall and Quincy Market.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 30049

Accession Number: 1923.674

Bookmark

Perforated card bookmark embroidered with image of a lyre.

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30050

Accession Number: 1923.675

Sewing Kit

Brown leather rolled cylindrical sewing kit with brown pincushions on each end, a blue lining with white flaps for needles, and a hole for a thimble.

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 30051

Accession Number: 1923.676

Sewing Kit

Brown leather cylindrical sewing kit with a brown pincushion on each end, a black and brown striped lining, and a hole for a thimble.

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 30052

Accession Number: 1923.677

Thread Roll

Thread pouch made of tan floral printed cotton.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 30053

Accession Number: 1923.678

Tool

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 30055

Accession Number: 1923.683

Spoon Holder

Pressed, colorless glass spoon holder with pebble pattern and raised ovals, circular foot and flared rim. Egg in sand.

Maker: Sandwich Glass Co. (Maker)

Material: glass (material), pressed glass

GUSN: 30061

Accession Number: 1923.694

Wine Glass

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 30062

Accession Number: 1923.695

Wine Glass

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 30063

Accession Number: 1923.696

Boots

Black w/ greyish leather at top, front; brown sole w/ nails; notched last; round toe; binding= machine stitched.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, leather, machine-made

GUSN: 30064

Accession Number: 1923.697

Photograph

Full-length portrait of six young men posed with their oars, flags and trophies wearing their rowing costumes and team hats.

Date: 1857

Maker: Chase, J. Eastman (Framer) Whipple, John Adams, 1822-1891 (Maker)

Material: gelatin silver prints

GUSN: 30066

Accession Number: 1923.700

Brick

No description

Date: 1730-1750

Maker: unknown

Material: brick (clay product)

GUSN: 30067

Accession Number: 1923.702

Tool

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 30068

Accession Number: 1923.716

Teapot

Stoneware teapot with a pale yellow body. Scroll and foliate motif. Mushroom shaped finial.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: Possibly Ridgway (Maker)

Material: molding (forming), stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 30069

Accession Number: 1923.717AB

Bookmark

Bookmark embroidered with pink and red flowers.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30072

Accession Number: 1923.723

Bookmark

Perforated cardboard bookmark, embroidered with design of a carved chair

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30073

Accession Number: 1923.724

Child's Dress

Short white dress with handdrawn floral garland on sleeves and handdrawn foliate garland with acorns at hem in black; drawstring neckline, with cotton ties at side seam.

Date: 1835-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, ink

GUSN: 30074

Accession Number: 1923.725

Dress

Short; white; front has 2 bands of narrow tucks enclosing embroidered garland w/ bow; same embroidery on cap sleeves; scalloped neckline; waistband w/ open work and small circles; drawstring neckline.

Date: 1820

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 30075

Accession Number: 1923.726

Infant's Cap

Cream; sheer; white work embroidery--garland of leaves; leaves have French knots inside; leaves enclosed by two scrolling garlands of French knots with small round flowers; back--embroidered with single leaf and same scrolling garland; two sets of drawstrings; two loops.

Date: 1810-1820

Maker: Wells, Deborah Freeman H., Mrs. (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, stitching

GUSN: 30076

Accession Number: 1923.728A

150th Anniversary of the City of Pittsfield, Mass. Medal.

Engraved and stamped medal for the 150th Anniversary of the City of Pittsfield, Mass. The City Shield is stamped in the center on one side with inscriptions all around; a heart with two crossed olive tree branches are stamped on the bottom of the other side. A hook is affixed to the top of the medal...

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 29863

Accession Number: 1923.289

Saucer

Blue transfer-printed earthenware saucer. Foliate and aquatic border surround a central landscape scene.

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, transfer printing, glazing (coating)

GUSN: 29864

Accession Number: 1923.292.1

Platter

Rectangular redware platter with wavy and feathered lines of yellow slip and red-orange glaze. Impressed edge.

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, redware, slipware, impressing

GUSN: 29865

Accession Number: 1923.294

Busk

Carved maple busk with the initials "P.W."

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 29866

Accession Number: 1923.296

Wallet

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 29867

Accession Number: 1923.301

Drinking Beaker

Pewter beaker with three horizontal incised bands around the middle, a second set of three bands around base.

Date: 1800-1830

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 29868

Accession Number: 1923.303

Whale Oil Lamp

Brass whale oil lamp with a dolphin handle and a large fluted column.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 29869

Accession Number: 1923.304

Whale Oil Lamp

Brass whale oil lamp with a dolphin handle and a small fluted column.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 29870

Accession Number: 1923.305

Feather Fan

Dark faux tortoise shell sticks and guards; plain, narrow brown satin bow on one guard; brown and white ostrich plume leaf; shell ring with brown satin ribbon.

Date: 1890-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: tortoise shell, artificial, feather (material), ostrich, satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 29871

Accession Number: 1923.306

Feather Fan

Plain brown wooden sticks and guards, threaded with brown ribbon; long black feather leaf printed with birds on flowering branches in black, red, yellow, pink and green against blue background; shell washer; metal ring; brown silk cord and tassel.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: feather (material), painting (coating), silk (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 29872

Accession Number: 1923.307

Fan

Straw; sewn together; pleated; unfolds into circle; two handles; rosettes above handles on both sides; cotton loop at handle.

Maker: unknown

Material: straw (plant material), palm fiber

GUSN: 29873

Accession Number: 1923.308

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