Historic New England

Lamp

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 39943

Accession Number: 1938.1134

Taupe/olive silk twill; plain; wide crown, gathered onto brim (with piping) for fullness; neck ruffle gathered around base of crown and extends to edge of brim; neck ruffle has tucked edge; tan silk taffeta ribbon ties; brim lined with cream silk; wire band around edge of brim; the whole lined with ...

Date: ca. 1845

Maker: unknown

Material: buckram, stitching, silk (textile), twill

GUSN: 39944

Accession Number: 1938.1139

Shawl

Dark tan silk with applied knotted silk fringe; light weight.

Date: 1840-1849

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), weaving

GUSN: 39945

Accession Number: 1938.1140

Portrait of Woman and Child

Portrait of woman and child with rabbits, one in child's arms, one at woman's feet, one at lower right.

Date: 1820

Maker: Hubbard, C. (Artist) Foster Brothers (Framer)

Material: oil paint (paint), panels (wood), panel paintings (painting by form)

GUSN: 39946

Accession Number: 1938.1141

Dusting Powder Case with Cover

A faux ivory cylindrical box with a round finial on cover.

Maker: unknown

Material: plastic (organic material)

GUSN: 39947

Accession Number: 1938.1142AB

Straight Razor

A steel straight razor with a shell handle [.1]. A red cardboard and leather case [.2].

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy), acrylic (plastic), leather, cardboard

GUSN: 39948

Accession Number: 1938.1143.1-.2

Pencil

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: plastic (organic material)

GUSN: 39950

Accession Number: 1938.1147

Night Lamp

Pink opaque glass shade with open circular bottom with four grooves tapering at the neck which flares out with undulating scalloped edge. Circular colorless glass base to hold candle.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), dye

GUSN: 39951

Accession Number: 1938.1148A-D

Platter

Blue and white; trellis and spearhead outer border with fish roe outline and scrolled scale reserves; scrolled spearhead inner border; landscape scene of bridge with two figures, foreground; two one-story and one two-story pavillions on successive juts of land, left; one-story pavillion on jut of la...

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, underglazing

GUSN: 39952

Accession Number: 1938.1150

Mustard Spoon

Silver mustard spoon. Downturned fiddle handle with pointed shoulders and an oval bowl.

Date: 1860-1865

Maker: Gale & Willis (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 39953

Accession Number: 1938.1157

Tablespoon

Silver tablespoon with a fiddle handle, pointed shoulders, and a pointed oval bowl.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: Baker, George, 1824-1867 (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 39954

Accession Number: 1938.1159

Tablespoon

Silver tablespoon with a spatulate handle, rounded shoulders, and a pointed oval bowl.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 39955

Accession Number: 1938.1160

Purse

A small Native American made purse or pouch of black velvet and edged with red fabric tape and white beads. beaded motifs in shades of white, clearn, red, green, pink, including abstract sun on back,and mail flap style closure.

Date: 19th / 20th century

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles, beadwork, beading (process), glass (material), solid velvet, cotton (textile), cotton (fiber)

GUSN: 39956

Accession Number: 1938.1162

Handbag

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 39957

Accession Number: 1938.1164

Child's Dress

Short; white; "V" panel front, embroidered with small flowers, central flower with lace insert, two small ruffles inside, two enclosing panel; capped sleeves with embroidery and turned back cuffs; eyelet waistband; eyelet band at hem; scalloped hem; drawstring neck and waist.

Date: 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 39958

Accession Number: 1938.1165

Sleeves

Sheer linen (?); cuffs w/ drawnwork and embroidered (w/ whitework) w/ floral garland; small pearl button and loop closure.

Date: 1840-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, linen (material)

GUSN: 39959

Accession Number: 1938.1171AB

lamp

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 39961

Accession Number: 1938.1177

Lamp

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 39962

Accession Number: 1938.1178

Purse

Fur purse with decorative brass clasps and blue leather envelope interior.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 39963

Accession Number: 1938.1179

Shawl

White center; 12" border of sprigged compartments, red w/ blue & yellow; woven in one piece.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), weaving

GUSN: 39964

Accession Number: 1938.1181

Jug

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 39965

Accession Number: 1938.1186

Baton

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 39966

Accession Number: 1938.1200

Sampler

Crewel work sampler on Bristol board. Embroidered with brown and burgundy wool yarns. Fern print background.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 39967

Accession Number: 1938.1202

Vase

Squat body with three or four incised bands just before it tapers into neck, the rim of which flares out.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: Grueby Faience Company (Maker)

Material: glazing (coating), porcelain, stoneware (pottery), tin (metal)

GUSN: 39968

Accession Number: 1938.1207

Vase

Dark green glazed earthenware vase. Five vertical ribs and darker green "drip" on body.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: Grueby Faience Company (Maker)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating)

GUSN: 39969

Accession Number: 1938.1208

Tile

Dark green glazed earthenware square tile with felt covered base.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: Grueby Faience Company (Maker)

Material: glazing (coating), earthenware

GUSN: 39970

Accession Number: 1938.1212

Tile

Dark green glazed earthenware square tile with felt covered base.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: Grueby Faience Company (Maker)

Material: glazing (coating), earthenware

GUSN: 39971

Accession Number: 1938.1213

Picture

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: ink

GUSN: 39972

Accession Number: 1938.1214

Painting

Small painting of a seascape with a rocky coast at right, with two small figures looking out from the cliff to the sea. White paper mat. Gilt frame.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 39973

Accession Number: 1938.1215

Curtain

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 39974

Accession Number: 1938.1216

Quilt Fragment

Plain cotton weave upper with green yellow and red bird and leaf pattern, backing is plain cotton weave in beige, batting present between layers. Stitched together with long running stitch in white thread.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 39975

Accession Number: 1938.1220

Cloth Fragment

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 39976

Accession Number: 1938.1222

Cloth Fragment

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 39977

Accession Number: 1938.1225

Cloth Fragment

No description

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: chintz, cotton (textile), tabby (textile), printing (process), rolling up, textiles

GUSN: 39978

Accession Number: 1938.1231

Cloth Fragment

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 39979

Accession Number: 1938.1232

Cloth Fragment

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 39980

Accession Number: 1938.1233

Cloth Fragment

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 39981

Accession Number: 1938.1236

Collar

Brown cotton collar.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 39982

Accession Number: 1938.1237

Fragment

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 39983

Accession Number: 1938.1240

Cloth Fragment

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 39984

Accession Number: 1938.1241

Cloth Fragment

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 39985

Accession Number: 1938.1242

Cloth Sample

Cream silk floral fabric sample.

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (fiber)

GUSN: 39763

Accession Number: 1938.601

Needlework Bookmark

Needlework bookmark of a chalice with the words "Drink ye all" embroidered on Bristol board mounted to a fancy white ribbon.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 39764

Accession Number: 1938.602

Child's dress

Child's dress, teal with wide neck and blue silk ribbon trim. Short scalloped sleeves and scalloped hem. Shirred and piped waist. Six dark blue buttons at back.

Date: 1865-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, stitching, machine-made, wool (textile)

GUSN: 39766

Accession Number: 1938.605

Girl's coat and cape

Girl's coat [A] with detached cape [B]. Black, pink and green plaid pattern. Coat is cotton lined, cape is lined with pink silk.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 39767

Accession Number: 1938.606AB

Child's dress

Child's dress, blue and white striped taffeta; rounded neckline; short sleeves with blue fringe; Shirred front at waist; cartridge pleats around waist; one pocket (right); Skirt lined with brown print; bodice lined with white muslin; hook and eye closure.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 39769

Accession Number: 1938.607

Shoes

Navy blue w/ blue silk trim; 3 pairs of punched eyes w/ navy blue ribbon laces; white cloth lining w/ blue inner sole; brown sole.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, leather, linen (material)

GUSN: 39770

Accession Number: 1938.612AB

Child's Dress

Short; white; small woven checks; plain, capped sleeves with darts; piped waistband; drawstring neckline with one covered button; hook at waistband.

Date: 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), dimity

GUSN: 39771

Accession Number: 1938.613

Child's Dress

White; "V" panel front embroidered with bands of garland with central flower and scrolling leaves; cap sleeves also embroidered; scalloped edge along neckline and sleeves and "V" panel; net inserted at waist and hem with pink silk ribbon waistband and drawstring neckline; three buttons at back.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 39772

Accession Number: 1938.616

Child's Petticoat

White; skirt gathered around waistband; two wide tucks; scalloped hem with cutwork embroidery of foliate garland with large circular flowers at edge; one white glass button at waist.

Date: 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), cutwork, embroidering

GUSN: 39773

Accession Number: 1938.617

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