Historic New England

Hinge

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 51204

Accession Number: 1986.1067

Latch

Latch, flat at one end, open loop at the other; 90 degree hook with small upturn at end. Rusty.

Date: 1825

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 51205

Accession Number: 1986.1068

Hasp

Hasp with four bolts (nuts and washers attached); riveted hook; hasp has one curled end and beveled edges. Rusty.

Date: 1825

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 51206

Accession Number: 1986.1069

Hasp

Hasp, beveled edges; three round head bolts with nuts; hook is riveted on; hasp curled on one end. Rusty.

Date: 1825

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 51207

Accession Number: 1986.1070

Black silk velvet bonnet on wire foundation, trimmed with black ostrich feathers, black jet beading, and scalloped brim ornamented with black moiré bow with wire support. Elastic and moiré ribbon ties, black silk lining.

Date: 1893-1896

Maker: unknown

Material: beading (process), moiré, silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave), jet (coal)

GUSN: 51208

Accession Number: 1986.1097

Jacket

Black twill; standing collar embroidered with black hearts; same black embroidery on front bands, hem and three bands on sleeves. Eleven gilt buttons with anchor (twelve buttonholes, one button missing); sleeves gathered at shoulders and elbow with five gilt anchor buttons. Scalloped peplum at bac...

Date: 1870-1884

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, twill, wool (textile)

GUSN: 51209

Accession Number: 1986.1098

Collar

This collar is constructed of purple velvet and is embellished with pearlescent beads of blue, white, red, pink and orange sewn in anthropomorphic and geometric patterns that are three-dimensional, built up with beads from the velvet's surface. The collar is edged with gold and silver metallic trim ...

Date: ca. 1880

Maker: unknown

Material: velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 51210

Accession Number: 1986.1099

Sash

This blue satin sash is composed of a long, pleated rectangle from which hang a pair of evenly spaced rectangles to form a type of apron or openwork cape. The entire garment is lined in white satin and pink and white cotton. It is embellished with gold and copper metallic tapes and fringe. The "nec...

Date: ca. 1880

Maker: unknown

Material: satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 51211

Accession Number: 1986.1100

Pillow

Small silk pillow with the monogram "AWL" embroidered on the top.

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (fiber)

GUSN: 51212

Accession Number: 1986.1109

Underskirt

An underskirt with a fully gathered waist, that is ankle-length and unlined. It has an approximately 3" wide cream-colored cotton waistband with a three button closing.

Date: 1750-1790

Maker: unknown

Material: brocade (textile), silk (textile), weaving

GUSN: 51213

Accession Number: 1986.1110A

Gown

A lady's evening dress in rasberry-gold iridescent silk brocade patterned with large sprigs of flowers. It has a square neckline, fitted bodice with a center front opening with a brass ring closure. The dress has elbow length sleeves with an asymetrical self ruching at the edge. The bodice comes to ...

Date: 1750-1790

Maker: unknown

Material: brocade (textile), silk (textile), weaving

GUSN: 51214

Accession Number: 1986.1110B

Dust Ruffle

A 10" band of white evenweave cotton with vertical seersucker stripes of varying widths. It is edged with white cotton yarn macrame border of tassled triangular point alternating with two long twisted strands with tassle ends. The top is gathered with an elastic band, then strung through a stitched ...

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique), macrame (technique), cloth, textiles, yarn

GUSN: 51215

Accession Number: 1986.1111AB

Bedspread

Rectangular, white cotton spread, brocatelle woven design with central framed panel with medallion of C-scrolls combined with pomegranate floral sprays within field of scrolling vines and an inner Greek Key border; central framed panel bordered by band of repeating diamond-diaper pattern; selvage si...

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: brocatelle, cotton (textile), weaving, whitework

GUSN: 51216

Accession Number: 1986.1112

Hand towel

Rectangular, off white linen; huck weave honeycomb pattern. Selvage sides; self fringed ends.

Date: 1775-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: fringe, hand weaving, weaving, linen (material), textiles

GUSN: 51217

Accession Number: 1986.1115

Indoor Bonnet

Of off-white fine linen. The 4" wide front brim tapers at the chin area and extends to form ties. There is a straight 2 5/8" band across the back of the neck. It has a gathered crown and is machine sewn.

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 51218

Accession Number: 1986.1116

Collar

Sheer white linen collar with leafy cut work design along edge.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 51219

Accession Number: 1986.1117

Napkin

White plain weave linen ground; oriental-type motifs embroidered in red silk at each corner (a plate, a bowl, a platter and a pair of jars). Hemmed ends. Selvage sides.

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, linen (material), tabby (textile), silk (textile), textiles

GUSN: 51220

Accession Number: 1986.1118

Bed Curtain

Of rectangular form, comprised of two copper plate printed brown on white panels. They show hunting scenes of men and dogs at rest and others shooting near fences and trees. It is hemmed at the top and bottom, the center has a hand-sewn seam.

Date: 1790-1815

Maker: unknown

Material: copper (metal), plate (material), cotton (textile), tabby (textile), printing (process)

GUSN: 51221

Accession Number: 1986.1119

Shirt

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 51222

Accession Number: 1986.1120

Reticule

Of fine white cotton in a deep "U" shape, with shirred sides. It has a drawstring top with a self ruffle edge. One side is embroidered with a vase of meandering flowers enclosed by a flowering vine, worked in a variety of stitches and french knots. The other side is embroidered with a large heart en...

Date: 1820-1835

Maker: Possibly Little, Sarah Ann, 1822-1857 (Maker) Possibly Little, Sarah, 1790-1863 (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, yarn

GUSN: 51223

Accession Number: 1986.1121

Pocket

Plain white cotton.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 51224

Accession Number: 1986.1122

Doily

A scalloped-edged round form of white linen. It is embroidered with a floral vine ring in silk threads in green, lavender, rose and bittersweet. The edge is overcast in white.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, linen (material), silk (textile), textiles

GUSN: 51225

Accession Number: 1986.1124

Table cover fragment

Rectangular, thin, plain weave; center area of field of brown and tan floral sprigs in rows. Border of repeating large scale stylized floral bunches within double lines; off white tan ground.

Maker: unknown

Material: block printing (relief printing process), cotton (textile), tabby (textile), textiles

GUSN: 51226

Accession Number: 1986.1125

Curtain, Window

Pairs of homemade curtains of bright yellow, with a plain weave. They are of rectangular shape with a machine sewn channel for the curtain rod at the top, and it is hand-hemmed at the bottom and sides.

Date: 1955

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), polyester

GUSN: 51227

Accession Number: 1986.1126.1-5

Plate

Blue transfer-printed pearlware plate with a scalloped edge. Floral and fruit border surrounding a central scene depicting Transylvania University.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: Enoch Wood & Sons (Maker)

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

GUSN: 29196

Accession Number: 1920.653

Soup Plate

Blue transfer-printed pearlware soup plate. Vine and floral spray border surrounds a central scene depicting Yale College in New Haven

Date: 1835-1849

Maker: Meigh, Charles (Maker)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 29197

Accession Number: 1920.656

Dinner Plate

Blue transfer-printed pearlware dinner plate. Floral and fruit border surrounds a central landscape scene featuring a woman with a donkey and buildings in the distance.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: pearlware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 29198

Accession Number: 1920.659

Plate

A blue transfer print pearlware plate with a scalloped edge. The central design depicts Commodore MacDonnough's Victory, which is bordered by an aquatic motif.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: Enoch Wood & Sons (Maker)

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

GUSN: 29199

Accession Number: 1920.661

Plate

A blue transfer print pearlware plate. It has a border of flowers and fruit that surrounds a central scene of the dam and waterworks in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 29200

Accession Number: 1920.664

Platter

A blue transfer print pearlware platter.The central design depicts the Coat of Arms of Massachusetts. The design is encircled by an inner border of palmettes and an outer border of trumpets, flowers, and vines.

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 29201

Accession Number: 1920.668

Platter

Blue transfer-printed pearlware platter. Aquatic border surrounding a central scene illustrating the Tappan Zee Bridge from Greenburgh, New York.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: Enoch Wood & Sons (Maker)

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

GUSN: 29202

Accession Number: 1920.669

Platter

Blue transfer-printed rectangular platter. Floral border surrounds a central scene depicting the Boston Court House.

Date: 1825

Maker: Ridgway, John and William, 1814 F-1830 (Maker)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 29203

Accession Number: 1920.670

Dish

Blue transfer-printed pearlware dish with a molded bead pattern around the edge. A foliate and scorn border surround a central scene depicting Park Theatre in New York.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: Ralph Stevenson & Williams (Maker)

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

GUSN: 29204

Accession Number: 1920.671

Bowl

Blue transfer-printed footed bowl with a scalloped edge and ear shaped handles. Interior floral border around the rim surrounds a central scene of the Octagon Church in Boston. Exterior vignettes of the Bank of Savannah and the Charleston Exchange. Floral border around the base.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: Ridgway, John and William, 1814 F-1830 (Maker)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 29205

Accession Number: 1920.673

Tureen

Dark blue oval with Prince-of-Wales handles with open loop. Transfer-printed scene of sheep grazing on lawn of estate with turrets flying flags.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: Enoch Wood & Sons (Maker)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing, tin (metal)

GUSN: 29206

Accession Number: 1920.674

Dinner plate

A blue transfer print pearlware plate with a scalloped edge. The central scene depicts the Pilgrims landing at Plymouth which is surrounded by a border of ship medallions, eagles, and scrollwork.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: Enoch Wood & Sons (Maker)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing, tin (metal)

GUSN: 29207

Accession Number: 1920.676

Dinner Plate

Blue transfer-printed dinner plate with a scalloped edge. Stylized geometric design surrounds a central scene depicting William Penn presenting a treaty to a Native American tribe.

Date: 1847-1859

Maker: Green, Thomas (Maker)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 29208

Accession Number: 1920.679

Plate

Blue transfer-printed pearlware plate with a scalloped edge. Scroll and floral border surrounds a central scene depicting Trenton Falls.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: Enoch Wood & Sons (Maker)

Material: pearlware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 29209

Accession Number: 1920.680

Plate

Blue transfer-printed pearlware plate. Floral border surrounding a central scene illustrating the Philadelphia Library.

Date: 1814-1830

Maker: Ridgway, John and William, 1814 F-1830 (Maker)

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

GUSN: 29210

Accession Number: 1920.682

Plate

This plate contains harmful imagery and language including the use of the term insane. Historic New England acknowledges historical records / objects may contain harmful imagery and language reflecting attitudes and biases of their creators and time in which they were made. Historic New England d...

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: Ridgway, John and William, 1814 F-1830 (Maker)

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

GUSN: 29211

Accession Number: 1920.685

Dessert plate

Dark blue with border of trees and heavy foliage; figures in street in front of monumnental pedimented building (London Inst.).

Date: 1827-1831

Maker: William Adams & Sons (Maker)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing, tin (metal)

GUSN: 29212

Accession Number: 1920.687

Plate

Blue transfer printed pearlware plate with a scalloped edge. Central design depicts a rural fishing scene, flanked by figures representing America and Independence. Inner border has a floral motif. The outer border has a scroll motif with state names inscribed on the scrolls.

Date: 1819-1836

Maker: Clews, James & Ralph (Maker)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 29213

Accession Number: 1920.690

Platter

Blue transfer-printed rectangular platter. Floral border surrounds a central scene depicting the Capitol Building in Washington D.C.

Date: 1830

Maker: Ridgway, John and William, 1814 F-1830 (Maker)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 29214

Accession Number: 1920.692

Platter

Blue transfer-printed rectangular platter. Floral border surrounds a central scene depicting the Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia.

Date: 1820

Maker: Ridgway, John and William, 1814 F-1830 (Maker)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 29215

Accession Number: 1920.693

Platter

Blue transfer-printed rectangular platter. Floral border surrounds a central scene depicting the Alms House in New York.

Date: 1820 -1830

Maker: Ridgway, John and William, 1814 F-1830 (Maker)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 29216

Accession Number: 1920.694

Platter

A blue transfer print pearlware. The central design depicts the "Texian" campaign, which is bordered by Ceres medallions and war trophies.

Date: 1845-1860

Maker: Shaw, Anthony (Maker)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 29217

Accession Number: 1920.695

Platter

Blue transfer-printed rectangular platter with a scalloped edge. Floral border surrounds a central scene depicting the State House in Boston.

Date: 1820

Maker: Stubbs, Joseph (Designer) Dale Hall Works (Maker)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 29218

Accession Number: 1920.696

Bowl

Blue transfer-printed pearlware bowl. Floral border around the interior and exterior of the rim. Central scene depicting the Capitol Building in Washington.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: Ridgway, John and William, 1814 F-1830 (Maker)

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

GUSN: 29219

Accession Number: 1920.698

Pitcher

Blue transfer-printed pearlware pitcher. Floral and scroll border around the interior and exterior of the spout and rim. Landscape scenes of Denton Park adorn the exterior body.

Date: 1802-1828

Maker: Riley, John and Richard (Maker)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 29220

Accession Number: 1920.702

Dish

Blue transfer-printed pearlware covered dish. The cover has a floral and foliate border surrounding central landscape scenes with a rose molded finial. The dish has an interior foliate border around the rim with a central scene depicting Dorney court. The exterior body is adorned by four different r...

Date: 1825-1835

Maker: Ralph Stevenson & Williams (Manufacturer) Probably Enoch Wood & Sons (Manufacturer)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 29221

Accession Number: 1920.703AB

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