Historic New England

Scissors

Small metal scissors.

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 30320

Accession Number: 1924.531

Sewing Kit

Tan, squash-shaped needle case with light blue threads in a geometric pattern.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30321

Accession Number: 1924.532

Pencil

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 30322

Accession Number: 1924.533

Pincushion

Pocket disc pincushion with pink and white striped silk ties for hanging; gilded brass foliate and spiral motif with pink velvet center pincushion.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), brass (alloy), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 30323

Accession Number: 1924.536

Wafer

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30324

Accession Number: 1924.545

Sewing Kit

Small brown box with "Needles" printed in gold on the front.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30325

Accession Number: 1924.550

Wreath

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: feather (material)

GUSN: 30326

Accession Number: 1924.551

Caddy

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30328

Accession Number: 1924.557

Chemise

White linen; gathered to yoke; eyelet embroidery on yoke and short sleeves.

Date: 1860-1869

Maker: Little, Mary E. (Maker)

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 30329

Accession Number: 1924.570

Potholder

Squarish, with rounded corners. Green and pink irregular floral embroidery; leaves and flowers. Embroidered side pieced together.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, stitching, piecing, textiles, wool (textile)

GUSN: 30330

Accession Number: 1924.571

Cowbell

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 30331

Accession Number: 1924.574

Platter

Oval creamware platter with a looped basket weave border.

Date: 1780-1820

Maker: Wedgwood (Maker)

Material: creamware, glazing (coating)

GUSN: 30332

Accession Number: 1924.590

Wine Coaster

No description

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 30333

Accession Number: 1924.591

Fireplace Tongs

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 30334

Accession Number: 1924.592

Bonnet

White satin bonnet with white ribbons.

Date: ca. 1838

Maker: unknown

Material: buckram, stitching, silk (textile), smocking (process), wire

GUSN: 30335

Accession Number: 1924.608

Shutter Fastener

No description

Date: 1825-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 30336

Accession Number: 1924.612

Quill Box

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30337

Accession Number: 1924.613

Slippers/Boots

Brown & yellow striped tapestry weave; trimmed with black, red & green wool fringe; black ribbon tie with slit vamp; thick, molded leather sole; white wool flannel lining.

Date: 1835-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: flannel, handmade, leather, tapestry (process), wool (textile)

GUSN: 30339

Accession Number: 1924.619AB

Basket

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 30342

Accession Number: 1924.637

Handle

Flame-style escutcheons; nearly flat handle; strongly tapered. Straight thumb lever with flat head. Tagged "From Essex Co. towns, Dole estate."

Date: 1795-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 30343

Accession Number: 1924.640

Handle

Fully patterned plate. Profited handle fastened with iron bolts and nuts through plate and through door. Straight lever with concave head. Tagged "From Essex Co. towns, Dole estate."

Date: 1800-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 30344

Accession Number: 1924.641

Latch Assembly

Patterned escutcheons (differing) top and bottom, profiled handle. Straight iron lever with concave head. Tagged "Grasp, lift, from Essex Co. towns, Dole estate."

Date: 1795-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal)

GUSN: 30345

Accession Number: 1924.642

ASSEMBLY, LATCH

Patterned escutcheons (differing) top and bottom, profiled handle. Straight brass lever with concave head. Tagged "From Essex Co. towns, Dole estate."

Date: 1800-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 30346

Accession Number: 1924.643

Doorknob

Brass pair with set screw to steel spindle. Escutcheons included; round.

Date: 1800-1833

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 30347

Accession Number: 1924.645

Doorknob

Brass pair with set screw to steel spindle. Escutcheons included; cast decoration; round.

Date: 1800-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 30348

Accession Number: 1924.647

Lock

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 30349

Accession Number: 1924.648

Handle

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 30350

Accession Number: 1924.650

Bar

Flat stock; strong taper; headless. White paint on face. Tagged "From Essex Co. towns."

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), painting (coating)

GUSN: 30351

Accession Number: 1924.651

Bar

Flat bar with round head riveted to rectangular fastening plate. Brass knob on face of bar. Tagged "From Essex Co. Towns"

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal)

GUSN: 30352

Accession Number: 1924.652

Bar

Hand-wrought iron bar; slow taper to round head; thickens at base of head. Brass knob.

Date: 1800-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), wrought, handmade, iron (metal)

GUSN: 30353

Accession Number: 1924.653

Wallpaper

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 30354

Accession Number: 1924.662

Cap

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30355

Accession Number: 1924.669

Printed cream woven stripe; leg o' mutton sleeve w/ scalloped & piped cuff. Broad neckline w/ self piping. Pleated & v-pointed bodice; high waistband w/ 2 plaid squares at sides. Hook & eye closure at neckline & waist; 2 ruffles at hem. Linen bodice lining w/ hook & eye closure. Dress was enlar...

Date: 1825-1827

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, silk (textile)

GUSN: 30356

Accession Number: 1924.670

Collar

Three-layer lace collar with floral patterns.

Date: 1819-1827

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30357

Accession Number: 1924.673

Ribbon

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30358

Accession Number: 1924.675

Petticoat Lamp

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 30359

Accession Number: 1924.677

Bottle

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 30360

Accession Number: 1924.680

Cup Plate

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 35778

Accession Number: 1933.630

Lantern

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 35779

Accession Number: 1933.632

Needle Case

Wooden knitting needle caps connected and decorated with yellow and black ribbons.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 35781

Accession Number: 1933.666

Embroidery Hoop

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 35782

Accession Number: 1933.667

Busk

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 35784

Accession Number: 1933.669

Pinking Tool

Metal pinking tool.

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 35786

Accession Number: 1933.671

Lorgnette

Turtle shell lorgnette with oval lenses. Floral and foliate design.

Maker: unknown

Material: tortoise shell

GUSN: 35787

Accession Number: 1933.692

Thimble Holder

Thimble holder with plaid exterior and purple velvet interior.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 35788

Accession Number: 1933.697

Teapot

Child-sized whiteware teapot squat-shaped with rectangular knop, scrolled spout and tall, pointy, scrolled handle with brown transfer-printed scene of two figures on a boat approaching a pavilion with trees, flowers, and building in the distance, scrollwork and flower spray border around the lid and...

Date: 1845-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 35789

Accession Number: 1933.699.1AB