Historic New England

Purse

A Native American beaded purse of black velvet and pink fabric tape adorned with glass beads in geometirc rows and abstract floral motifs having a mail flap closure and double strang pink cord handle.

Date: 20th century

Maker: unknown

Material: solid velvet, beading (process), beadwork, cord (fiber product)

GUSN: 38955

Accession Number: 1937.223

Veil

Black twisted silk net; needle run; silk tambour; border of paisley with branches in between; trilobed sprigged scalloped ground.

Date: 1835-1845

Maker: unknown

Material: needle lace, net (textile), silk (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 38956

Accession Number: 1937.224

Infant's Cap

Cream net lace bands of leaves with dots interspersed; blue ribbon border and trim; bow at back and ties.

Date: 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, lace (needlework)

GUSN: 38957

Accession Number: 1937.225

Coffee Cup

Straight-sided with ear-shape dhandle with gold spine; gold borders around rim and base; gold spray of flowers.

Date: 1800-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, porcelain

GUSN: 38958

Accession Number: 1937.227

Nail

Cut finsh nail.

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 38959

Accession Number: 1937.229A

Mold

Earthenware mold with cream-colored glaze and basket with fruit impressed on interior.

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 38960

Accession Number: 1937.234

Lamp

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 38961

Accession Number: 1937.235

Mold

Earthenware mold with cream-colored glaze and cluster of grapes impressed on interior.

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 38962

Accession Number: 1937.236

Platter

Oval pearlware platter with molded feather and fish scale rim. Edge is painted blue. Two areas where glaze did not completely cover earthenware body. Two chips on rim.

Date: 1800-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), pearlware, hand-painted, molding (forming)

GUSN: 38963

Accession Number: 1937.237

Serving Dish

Deep, oval serving dish. Earthenware withmolded feather and sprig edge painted blue.

Date: 1800-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, molding (forming), hand-painted

GUSN: 38964

Accession Number: 1937.238

Small Box without Lid

Oval, parian box with molded scrolls with painted pink accents.

Maker: unknown

Material: parian (porcelain)

GUSN: 38965

Accession Number: 1937.239

Drinking Glass

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 38966

Accession Number: 1937.240

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 38967

Accession Number: 1937.241

Table mat

Oval table mat of woven wicker.

Maker: unknown

Material: palm fiber, wicker, weaving

GUSN: 38968

Accession Number: 1937.247A

Commemorative Plate

Earthenware plate with brown transfer-printed image of the John Quincy Adams birthplace in Quincy, Massachusetts. Border pattern of band of stylized floral wreath.

Date: 1876

Maker: Josiah Wedgwood & Sons (Maker)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 38969

Accession Number: 1937.249

Dish

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 38970

Accession Number: 1937.253

Bottle

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 38971

Accession Number: 1937.256

Perfume Bottle and Stand

Colorless, square, cut glass bottle with square, stepped metal stand with gothic panels, lion and unicorn crest.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), cut glass, metal

GUSN: 38972

Accession Number: 1937.257A-C

Sander

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 38974

Accession Number: 1937.258

Preserving Jar

Colorless glass preserving jar with fluted body and lid with s-shaped indentation where clamp would have been secured.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 38975

Accession Number: 1937.259AB

Bottle

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 38976

Accession Number: 1937.260

Crock Cover

Stoneware crock cover with "4" molded in center of large button knop. Glazed light tan with unglazed stripe around circumference.

Maker: unknown

Material: stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 38978

Accession Number: 1937.262B

Mill

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 38979

Accession Number: 1937.264

Jug

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 38980

Accession Number: 1937.266

Jug

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 38981

Accession Number: 1937.267

Jug

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 38982

Accession Number: 1937.268

Barrel

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 38983

Accession Number: 1937.269

Chopping Tray

Wooden chopping bowl, rectangular with rounded edges.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 38984

Accession Number: 1937.270

Basket

Oval reed and wicker basket. The basket is constructed of reeds wrapped with wicker in a twining weave pattern with three rows of an open-weave pattern of circular loops on the sides.

Maker: unknown

Material: reed (grass, material), wickerwork, weaving

GUSN: 38985

Accession Number: 1937.277

Rack

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 38986

Accession Number: 1937.286

Copy of the Self-portrait of Elisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun (1755-1842)

Portrait of a painting woman with curly hair, black dress, white bonnet and ruff. Copy of a self-portrait by Mme. Vigee LeBrun.

Date: 1865-1874

Maker: Adams, Elizabeth (Artist)

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 38987

Accession Number: 1937.287

Candle Mold

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 39161

Accession Number: 1937.679

Alphabet/Verse Sampler

Alphabet verse sampler, cross stitch border. The lower half is embroidered with a house, trees, fence, flowers, birds and people. Alphabets: #1-missing "J","U", #2-"A-W", with some letters repeated. Numbers: "1-9"; cross stitch and satin stitch.

Maker: unknown

Material: cross-stitching, embroidering, linen (material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 39162

Accession Number: 1937.680

Candlestand

Tripod base wtih spade feet; urn and column-turned pillar; oval top

Date: 1790-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 39163

Accession Number: 1937.683

Tomb of Cecelia Metella

Ruined and ivy-covered tower and wall, several figures, one horse. Italian School.

Date: 1845-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 39164

Accession Number: 1937.684

Bed

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 39166

Accession Number: 1937.686

Nail

Clapboard nail; head is smaller than most.

Maker: unknown

Material: wrought, handmade, iron (metal)

GUSN: 39167

Accession Number: 1937.688

Book-shaped Box

Small book-shaped box with attached cover. Exterior of box covered with brown velvet. Embossed and die-cut paper chromolithograph of hand holding roses and card with text: " My heart / is thine." affixed to cover. Green velvet ribbon overlays gilt paper on sides of box. Glossy printed color image o...

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 39168

Accession Number: 1937.693

Eyeglasses

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 39169

Accession Number: 1937.695

Eyeglasses

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 39170

Accession Number: 1937.696

Doll

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 39171

Accession Number: 1937.698

Print

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 39172

Accession Number: 1937.699

Game

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 39173

Accession Number: 1937.701

Pincushion

Pincushion made with a rattan egg-shaped basket; red cushion decorated with two green ribbons; two small silver balls; white beads surround cushion.

Date: 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), rattan

GUSN: 39174

Accession Number: 1937.702

Child's Toy Basket

Very small open-weave basket with yellow paper lining the inside and the remains of a hand-painted fabric cover. The basket opening is trimmed with a string of green chenille and two green ribbon bows. The base of the basket is wood.

Maker: unknown

Material: reed (grass, material), cloth, chenille (yarn), paper (fiber product), wood (plant material), hand-painted

GUSN: 39175

Accession Number: 1937.703