Historic New England

Portrait of a Minister's Wife

Large, rectangular format picture of a woman, shown half-length, facing left. She is wearing a close-fitting cap with a ribbon tied under her chin. She has gray eyes, wears a black dress with elbow sleeves that have a cuff and ruffle and kerchief. She holds a white fabric that suggests sewing. On a ...

Date: September 4, 1789

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, paper (fiber product), oil pastels, pine (wood)

GUSN: 11470

Accession Number: 1991.510.2

Undershirt

White linen lawn; scoop neck; sleeveless; embroidered scalloped edges at neck, armholes and hem; 2 button shoulder straps; embroidered medallions at center front neck and hem of flowers, scrolls and openwork; pinned in original folds.

Date: 1910-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, stitching, lawn (textile), linen (material), openwork

GUSN: 11471

Accession Number: 1993.172

Undershirt

White linen; scoop neck; sleeveless; embroidered scalloped edges at neck, armholes and hem; 2 button shoulder straps; embroidered French knots amd floral scrolls center front neck and hem; in original folds.

Date: 1910-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, stitching, linen (material)

GUSN: 11472

Accession Number: 1993.173

Undershirt

White linen; scoop neck; sleeveless; embroidered scalloped edges at neck, armholes, and hem; 1 button in left shoulder strap.

Date: 1910-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, stitching, linen (material)

GUSN: 11473

Accession Number: 1993.174

Infant's Cap

Cream silk crochet; alternating dense and open work areas; bonnet shape; band attached around brim; scalloped edges; cream satin ribbon flowers pinned at either side of brim.

Date: 1900-1991

Maker: unknown

Material: crocheting, stitching, silk (textile)

GUSN: 11474

Accession Number: 1993.175

Infant's Cap

Pale blue silk; double layer; bonnet shape; white quilting on crown and body; no strings.

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: quilting, silk (textile)

GUSN: 11475

Accession Number: 1993.176

Infant's Cap

Pale blue silk or rayon; double layer with interfacing in between; white quilting on crown and body; no string.

Date: 1900-1991

Maker: unknown

Material: quilting, rayon, silk (textile)

GUSN: 11476

Accession Number: 1993.177

Kimono

Light pink silk crepe kimono; embroidered all over with yellow, black, and lavender flowers with centers of gold French knots; lapels, cuffs and lining of pale pink silk; open front; no fastenings; silk loop inside neck.

Date: 1910-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: crepe (textile), embroidering, silk (textile)

GUSN: 11477

Accession Number: 1993.178

Child's Dress

White cotton muslin; broad, drawstring neckline trimmed with eyelet; embroidered yoke trimmed with eyelet; short sleeves trimmed with eyelet and openwork; center back pocket; waistband of openwork and eyelet; long body gathered to waistband; insert of eyelet and openwork above eyelet edged hem.

Date: 1830-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, muslin, openwork

GUSN: 11478

Accession Number: 1993.179

Child's Petticoat

White cotton muslin; self waistband with center back placket, five buttonholes; long; deep hem with narrow openwork header.

Date: 1890-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), muslin, openwork

GUSN: 11479

Accession Number: 1993.180

Child's Petticoat

Cream wool flannel; cotton waistband with five buttonholes; short; silk featherstitch down placket and side seam; silk embroidery and openwork above hem.

Date: 1890 ?-1900 ?

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, flannel, silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 11481

Accession Number: 1993.182

Child's Dress

White sheer cotton; round neck edged with lace; five covered buttons in center placket with loops; three vertical embroidered bands of floral trail front and back with tucks, openwork and feather stitching in between; piped armseyes; long sleeves gathered to embroidered cuff edged with lace; full sk...

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, lace (needlework), openwork

GUSN: 11482

Accession Number: 1993.183

Child's Romper

Pale blue and white cotton gingham; pointed collar; square front ykoe; full, 3/4 length sleeve gathered to cuff; center back button placket; drop seat buttoned to waist; back waist fastening expands into buttoned belt in front; elasticized legs.

Date: 1920-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 11484

Accession Number: 1993.186

Child's Two Piece Suit

A child's two piece jacket and pants suit of white cotton printed with brown diamond -motif diagonal stripes; round piped neck; eight shell buttons in center front placket; white braid on either side of placket; braid appliqued above hem; button at center back and side seams for belt; matching belt ...

Date: ca. 1862

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), braiding, cotton (textile)

GUSN: 11485

Accession Number: 1993.187

Portrait of Charlotte Augusta Lane

Miniature rectangular portrait of Charlotte Augusta Lane, half length, sitting in a wood side chair. She wears a black dress, pronounced white lace collar, gold locket and earrings. In an elaborate gilded frame with glass.

Date: 1850

Maker: Chow-Kwa (Maker)

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

GUSN: 11486

Accession Number: 1991.535.2

Portrait of Ann Eliza Lane

Miniature rectangular portrait of Ann Eliza Lane, half length, sitting in a wood side chair. She wears a black dress, pronounced white lace collar and long earrings. In an elaborate gilded frame with glass.

Date: 1850

Maker: Chow-Kwa (Maker)

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

GUSN: 11487

Accession Number: 1991.535.3

Billet Head

Billet head with deeply carved scroll and leaf enclosing a cornucopia with fruit. It is painted yellow.

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 11488

Accession Number: 1991.890

Carving

A small oval plaque carved in relief. A woman with cap and three feathers. Original paint in yellow, blue, red and black. There are also crude floral sprays carved on the back.

Date: 1780-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: oil paint (paint), pine (wood)

GUSN: 11489

Accession Number: 1991.893.2

Rug

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 11490

Accession Number: 1991.894

Wig Stand

Wig stand in the form of a large pestle.

Date: 1750-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 11131

Accession Number: 1992.462

Watercolor

Rectangular, vertical format. A large heart outlined in blue contains half-circles of yellow (topped with blue and bottomed with yellow) on which are written in pen the names, birth and death dates of the Stanwood family. An old frame, ebonized and under glass. Watercolor on laid paper. Subject: Jo...

Date: June 7, 1816

Maker: Stanwood, Atkinson, Mr. (Maker)

Material: ink, laid paper, watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 11132

Accession Number: 1992.464

Chair Cushion

Of trapezoidal form, solidly worked in crewel yarns. A basket of flowers and a butterfly are in shades of rose, yellow, blue, green, brown and beige on a aquamarine ground. Various stitches are used, including couching, whip-stitch, and french knots on a linen foundation backed with green wool and e...

Date: 1740-1780

Maker: unknown

Material: crewelwork (technique), embroidering, wool (textile)

GUSN: 11133

Accession Number: 1992.465

One of a Pair of Chair Cushions

Of a square form, with a dark brown ground, embroidered at the top and sides with a floral spray enclosed by flowering vines. worked in wool yarns in shades of green, pink, red, pale blue, yellow and tan in a chain stitch. The back of the pillow is a segment of patchwork linsey woolsey in shades of ...

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), embroidering, piecing, wool (textile)

GUSN: 11134

Accession Number: 1992.466.1

One of a Pair of Chair Cushions

One of a pair. Of a square form, in dark green wool with appliqued flower blossoms worked in chain stitch and embroidered vines on top and sides patterned like the other pillow (1992.466.1). Worked in a similar palette and backed with a length of quilted linsey woolsey in butternut color.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), embroidering, piecing, wool (textile)

GUSN: 11135

Accession Number: 1992.466.2

Rug

Shirred rug, rectangular form, patterned with a rectangular reserve enclosing two floral sprays and a basket of flowers within a leaf and flowerhead inner border and a "sharkstooth" outer border. Worked in shades of green, red, cream, peach and blue on a variegated brown ground. The foundation fabri...

Date: 1830-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), shirring, wool (textile)

GUSN: 11136

Accession Number: 1992.467

Dress

A woman's dress in brown cotton print patterned with green and white floral sprigs and leaves, with a round neckline and front center bodice closing with hook and eye (later) at the waist- slightly raised waistline with gathered skirt. Very full puffed sleeves, which are narrow at the shoulder to th...

Date: 1830-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), printing (process)

GUSN: 11137

Accession Number: 1992.468

Dress with a Cape

The dress is anbergine paisley print with green, red and white accents- a slightly high waist with gathered skirt and a cross-over front bodice closing, and a round "Peter Pan" collar. Its long sleeves are large and puffed at the top and narrow to the wrist; the bodice is lined with natural linen. I...

Date: 1835-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), printing (process)

GUSN: 11138

Accession Number: 1992.469A

Dress with a Cape

The dress is anbergine paisley print with green, red and white accents- a slightly high waist with gathered skirt and a cross-over front bodice closing, and a round "Peter Pan" collar. Its long sleeves are large and puffed at the top and narrow to the wrist; the bodice is lined with natural linen. I...

Date: 1835-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), printing (process)

GUSN: 11139

Accession Number: 1992.469B

Dressing Gown

An ankle-length dressing gown with a jewel neckline that opens center front with 13 glass buttons for a "princess" cut. it has long sleeves that are very full at the top and taper to the wrist; it is fashioned in an overall rose pattern print in red, blue, tan and brown. It is lined with red cotton ...

Date: 1835-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), printing (process)

GUSN: 11140

Accession Number: 1992.470

Skirt

An ankle-length skirt with straight 2" wide waist band and a full gathered skirt of tan cotton printed with purple and green leafy vine motif and brown, green, red and black ovals. The skirt is comprised of several pieces of fabric, the waist band is lined with brown and white check fabric.

Date: 1845-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), printing (process)

GUSN: 11141

Accession Number: 1992.471

Cape

A shoulder cape with round neckline and a center front opening; black ties at neck fashioned from printed cotton of light brown ground with red, white and black leaf and flower sprigs and all over "dash" pattern. Hand sewn.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), printing (process)

GUSN: 11142

Accession Number: 1992.472

Coverlet

Rectangular form comprised of two panels, patterned with networked squares, criss-crosses and bars composed of rectangles and squares. Madder red weft and natural linen warp.

Date: 1825-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), wool (textile), weaving

GUSN: 11143

Accession Number: 1992.473

Blanket Chest

An overhanging hinged lid with molded edge on dovetail constructed box with molded edge raised on shaped bracket feet. The surface is painted blue and grain painted in elaborate swirls in darker blue. Till without cover inside.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: graining, painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 11144

Accession Number: 1992.474

Sample Book

Paper flier with dress and gingham fabrics [-see reverse for measurements of fragments and description] Fabric Samples: "KALBURNIE" - blue and white checked "GLENKIRK" - orange and white checked

Date: 1927

Maker: Lancaster Mills (Maker) Scott, Albert L. (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), checker pattern, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 11145

Accession Number: 1992.90.2

Canopy Bed with Paper Valance

Canopy bed with paper valances. Each piece is comprised of reproduction wallpaper in blue, black, yellow, pumpkin and red- patterned with flowering vine. It is backed with yellow paper and edged in adhesive tape. A. Headcloth- comprised of two panels of paper in almost square form. B. Right side...

Date: 1950-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), tape (materials)

GUSN: 11146

Accession Number: 1992.475A-D

Spirits Bottle Electrified Lamp

Greenish-brown glass spirits bottle; electrified for lighting

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: H. Ricketts & Co. Glass Works (Maker)

Material: glassblowing, glass (material)

GUSN: 11147

Accession Number: 1992.476

Sample Book

Paper flier with upholstery and slip cover fabrics Fabric Samples: 2 1/2 x 2 1/2-Brown weave upholstery fabric with diamond stitch pattern. 2 1/2 x 2 1/2-Blue and brown woven upholsterty fabric with diamond stitch pattern. 1 3/4 x 7-Brown, maroon and navy stripped denim fabric. 1 x 15 1/2 -Dou...

Date: 1927

Maker: Lancaster Mills (Maker) Scott, Albert L. (Maker)

Material: denim, cotton (textile), paper (fiber product), upholstery

GUSN: 11148

Accession Number: 1992.90.1

Dish Towel

Hand-woven cotton dish towel, of a long rectangular shape with three hemmed edges and one salvage edge. It is in light blue and brown on a natural ecru ground with two small string loops at either end for hanging.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), weaving

GUSN: 11149

Accession Number: 1992.477

Document Box

Wooden document box decorated with brass tacks which outline the box, arch at corners and surround the oval brass plates and handle on the lid. Has a wrought iron lock and brass keyhole cover with an impressed eagle, small metal hinges at the back; the wood originally covered with black leather (tra...

Date: 1790-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal), leather, pine (wood)

GUSN: 11150

Accession Number: 1992.478

Electric lamp

An arched swing hand on a pierced cylindrical top and an oblong uncolored glass globe with a cylindrical base with pierced band and flaring foot; electrified and altered to a ceiling fixture; the resevoir for fuel is partially intact; the pierced decoration is in a diamond pattern.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), tin (metal)

GUSN: 11151

Accession Number: 1992.479

Laundry Basket?

Rectangular form with wrapped rim and two carved handles; three runners at the base; an open weave bottom.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: weaving

GUSN: 11152

Accession Number: 1992.480

Ostrich Egg and Basket

An ovoid form basket with stepped, fitted cover and conforming base; the basket is made of coiled construction and is enhanced with colored straw in red and brown in a decorative band at the top and base. A-lid b-bottom; basket contains C-ostrich egg.

Date: 1920-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: straw (plant material), weaving

GUSN: 11153

Accession Number: 1992.481A-C

Ostrich Egg and Basket

An oval woven basket with a square-shaped base, in natural colored straw; it is heightened with criss-cross patterns in green and purple; there is an ostrich egg inside with a pencil rendering of a WWI period standing sailor holding an American flag.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: straw (plant material), weaving

GUSN: 11154

Accession Number: 1992.482AB

Basket with Ostrich Egg

(A and C) Oval sided baskets with square shaped bases woven in natural colored straw heightened with criss-cross patterns in purple and green; (C) ostrich egg inside.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: straw (plant material), weaving

GUSN: 11155

Accession Number: 1992.483A-C

Basket with Emu Egg

Oval-sided baskets with square bases woven in natural straw and heightened with a criss-cross pattern in purple and green. There is an Emu egg carved with a Western scene in an oval reserve of a cowboy on horseback lassoeing a cow in front of a house with a fence.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), eggshell (animal material), straw (plant material), weaving

GUSN: 11157

Accession Number: 1992.485A-C

Walking Stick

Rough hewn stick with oblong flat top handle.

Date: 1800-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood)

GUSN: 11158

Accession Number: 1992.486

Bedkey

Rough hewn rectangular block of wood with a 'U'-shaped cut-out at one end and a crudely chamfered handle piercing the other end.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 11159

Accession Number: 1992.487

Carving

Small, rectagnular format; yellow eagle, carved in relief, affixed to a black wood panel; their are fifteen painted stars around head and the motto: "all for one" below the bird.

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), gilding, oil paint (paint), panels (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 11160

Accession Number: 1992.488

Cat Figurine

Figure of a seated cat on an oval disk-shaped base; painted brown with whiskers and collar heightened in black. Presently wearing a sateen collar in peach.

Date: 1840-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: molding (forming), painting (coating), papier mâché

GUSN: 11161

Accession Number: 1992.489

Rug

Rectangular form with central floral wreath flanked by vases of flowers within a contiguous border of striped circles; the pattern is in raised, clipped silk; the ground is worked in horizontal bands of green, yellow, red, blue, black, and beige on a beige ground; there is a black green wool fringe ...

Date: 1825-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: sewing (process), wool (textile)

GUSN: 11162

Accession Number: 1992.490

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