Historic New England

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No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 31467

Accession Number: 1927.731

Bookmark

Embroidered perforated card bookmark

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 31468

Accession Number: 1927.735

Bookmark

Embroidered perforated card bookmark

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 31469

Accession Number: 1927.736

Seal

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 31470

Accession Number: 1927.741

Small Box

Small box of cedar with straw decoration in checkered pattern on sliding lid. Contents of box: Small paper note with writing in ink: "Mama's old watch and little bit of chain."

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 31471

Accession Number: 1927.742

Mantel Hook

Small, with faceted knob on one end; band and flare on the other; screw attached for mounting.

Date: 1750-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal)

GUSN: 31472

Accession Number: 1927.743

Sleeve

Off-white silk bell sleeve with floral embroidery and a scalloped cuff.

Date: 1845-1853

Maker: unknown

Material: lace (needlework)

GUSN: 31473

Accession Number: 1927.745

Game

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 31474

Accession Number: 1927.748

Boot Scraper

No description

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 31475

Accession Number: 1927.749

Nail

Hand-wrought clapboard nail.

Maker: unknown

Material: wrought, handmade, iron (metal)

GUSN: 31476

Accession Number: 1927.753

Nosegay Holder

A metal nosegay holder with a basket designed to depict a village of people.

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 31477

Accession Number: 1927.758

Collar

White plain cotton cape collar with a scalloped edge.

Date: 1830-1833

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 31478

Accession Number: 1927.763

Nail

Reproduction copper nails. Method of manufacture unknown.

Maker: unknown

Material: copper (metal)

GUSN: 31479

Accession Number: 1927.770

Chess

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 31480

Accession Number: 1927.772

White; fine handkerchief linen; high collar (4 1/2"); front placket with two buttonholes, 1 buttonhole at collar; front placket decorated with stylized floral embroidery; gathered and gusseted sleeves; rounded cuffs with one buttonhole.

Date: 1815-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, linen (material)

GUSN: 31481

Accession Number: 1927.773

Miniature Portrait

Bust length, young bearded man wearing spectacles.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component), oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 31482

Accession Number: 1927.776

Boots

Ivory silk satin with ivory silk satin toe (2"); no trim; center front & center back seam; side lacing with ivory silk laces; bound with cream tape; square toe; sole has narrow waist; flat - no heel; linen lining.

Date: 1850-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, leather, linen (material), satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 31483

Accession Number: 1929.779AB

Coat of Arms Painting

Three lions on ornate shield, knight's helmet and dove above.

Date: 1796-1809

Maker: Coles, John, Sr. (American painter, ca. 1749-1809) (Artist)

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

GUSN: 31484

Accession Number: 1927.780

Painting

Three sheafs of wheat on ornate shield, helmet and US flag above.

Date: 1796-1809

Maker: Coles, John, Sr. (American painter, ca. 1749-1809) (Artist)

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

GUSN: 31485

Accession Number: 1927.781

Pair of Shoes

White kid leather; bound with cream silk & cotton tape; trimmed with white kid bow; narrow elastic ties; rounded square toe; square throat; 3" vamp; center back seam; narrow waist; low 1-3/4" heel covered with white kid; lined with cream leather & linen.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles, elasticity, leather, linen (material), stitching, machine-made

GUSN: 31487

Accession Number: 1927.783AB

Wallet

Black, flap and strap closure; tan leather lining, 3 compartments with one flap and tongue; compartments have paper dividers.

Date: 1768-1833

Maker: Williams, John E., Mr. (Maker)

Material: stitching, leather

GUSN: 31488

Accession Number: 1927.784

Syringe

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 31489

Accession Number: 1927.788

Slag

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 31490

Accession Number: 1927.799

Pair of Cuffs

Pair of white embroidered cuffs.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 31334

Accession Number: 1927.390

Infant's Cap

White/sheer; embroidered--all over--with garland enclosing large stylized flowers and branches; circular section at back--eyelet floral embroidery; neck panel of same eyelet pattern as circular section; drawstring at top and neck; two loops.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, stitching

GUSN: 31335

Accession Number: 1927.391

Purse

Cream lace with brass beads, cream silk lining and yellow silk ribbon drawstrings.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 31336

Accession Number: 1927.394

Game

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 31337

Accession Number: 1927.410

Decanter

Cut glass decanter [a] with a stopper [b]. Fluted shoulder. Geometric design.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 31338

Accession Number: 1927.412AB

Decanter

Glass decanter. Fluted neck and broad rim. Cut geometric pattern.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 31339

Accession Number: 1927.413AB

Dessert Plate

A blue transfer printed pearlware dessert plate. It has a pierced and scalloped edge with a central circular floral medallion. The medallion is surrounded by an inner floral border and an outer basketweave border.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 31340

Accession Number: 1927.414.1

Jug

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 31341

Accession Number: 1927.421

Mug

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 31342

Accession Number: 1927.422

Jar

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 31343

Accession Number: 1927.423

Jar

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 31344

Accession Number: 1927.424

Sugar bowl

Earthenware sugar bowl with chocolate brown matte glaze on red body with relief-molded floral clusters, floral medallions, and satyr heads on band around neck; squat, lobed body with scroll-shaped handles.

Date: 1790-1820

Maker: Isleworth Porcelain Factory

Material: glazing (coating), earthenware

GUSN: 31345

Accession Number: 1927.426

Hair Wreath

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 31346

Accession Number: 1927.427

Liberty Tree, 1764

Large tree in central courtyard surrounded by gray buildings. Labeled "Liberty Tree, 1764."

Date: 1826

Maker: Rea, D. (Artist)

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

GUSN: 31347

Accession Number: 1927.431

Picture Frame

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 31348

Accession Number: 1927.437

Bed

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 31349

Accession Number: 1927.444A

Doll Clothes

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 31350

Accession Number: 1927.444Q

Doll's Bedding

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 31351

Accession Number: 1927.444I

Doll's Bedding

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 31352

Accession Number: 1927.444L

Calash

This calash is constructed of dark-colored (black/brown) silk with a ruffled brim and lined bavolet. The calash is supported on both interior and exterior with cane hoops stitched to the silk, two sets on the exterior and one set on the interior. Interior hoops lined with black silk. The flat center...

Date: 1839

Maker: unknown

Material: cane (plant material), cotton (textile), silk (textile)

GUSN: 31354

Accession Number: 1927.445

Doll

Porcelain doll in yellow flower-print silk dress.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 31355

Accession Number: 1927.447

Bonnet

Medium size; blue silk; blue self-fabric pleated (bands) applied trim crosses at top; round crown with piping; self-fabric neck ruffle with bow at center back; piping around brim edge; brim lined with ivory silk pleated to fit; the whole is stiffened with white buckram; brown satin ribbon ties with ...

Date: 1840-1845

Maker: unknown

Material: buckram, silk (textile)

GUSN: 31356

Accession Number: 1927.449

Bonnet

Bonnet made of cream silk gauze, leno weave, with floral garland pattern; floral garland alternates with bands of straw which are woven into the gauze with chevron pattern covering; brim and crown are slightly angled; neck ruffle and trim around brim and crown of cream/ivory silk satin brim lined wi...

Date: 1836-1838

Maker: unknown

Material: buckram, cotton (textile), gauze, silk (textile), straw (plant material)

GUSN: 31357

Accession Number: 1927.450

Boots

Ivory silk satin; ankle boots; side lacing (on inside) with original cream silk shoelaces; rounded square toe; scalloped throat; 3-3/4" vamp; center back seam; sole has narrow waist & is shaped for left & right feet; low 7/8" heel covered with self-fabric; white linen lining.

Date: 1865-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, linen (material), satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 31358

Accession Number: 1927.453AB

Cobbler's Tool

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 31359

Accession Number: 1927.456

Cobbler's Tool

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 31360

Accession Number: 1927.457

Container

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 31361

Accession Number: 1927.459

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