Historic New England

Electric "Bottle" Lamp

Olive-brown color with double "collared" rim on long tapered neck and cylindrical base. Fitted as an electrical lamp with clip-on paper shade. The underside has deep "kick up" base.

Date: 1750-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, glass (material)

GUSN: 2305

Accession Number: 1991.313

Foot Warmer

Drum-like form, the pierced and punch-decorated tin panels held by wood frame with four turned spindles at sides. Metal bail handle. Wood stained red.

Date: 1800-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), maple (wood), punching (surface marking technique), tin (metal)

GUSN: 2306

Accession Number: 1991.314

Hatbox (A): A six-sided form with cotter-pin hinged lid withd applied flat molding at edges; top of box lined with newsprint dated June 10, 1795, inscribed "Sold by Benjamin Russell, State Street, Boston," the base of box lined with a 1792 Newport theatre play bill; box painted reddish-brown, of na...

Date: 1790-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: felt (textile), linen (material), paper (fiber product), pine (wood), silk (textile)

GUSN: 2307

Accession Number: 1991.315AB

Ratcheting Trammel

A trammel composed of straight shaft with hanging hole and notched shaft with hole at terminus, held together by two shaped and pierced wood bars that allow adjustment of length; painted yellow-green.

Date: 1760-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 2308

Accession Number: 1991.316

Betty Lamp

Iron hanging hook with curved end and two smaller hooks on arched arm hold covered Betty Lamp with heart-shaped cover "key" on flattened, circular form with rounded spout extension at one end. Also has short chain with pick at end hanging from arched arm.

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 2309

Accession Number: 1991.317

Bird Cage with Stuffed Parrot

Large molded ring with disc and two shaped hooks holds conical-shaped top on cylindrical body comprised of tube-like bars with molded circular base; interior of cage with hanging ring, tubular perch and tin door with hasp; cage holds a stuffed parrot.

Date: 1820-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: soldering, taxidermy, Aves (class), tin (metal)

GUSN: 2310

Accession Number: 1991.318

Trammel with Grease Lamp

The twisted iron shaft with hook terminus is connected to a notched shaft by ring and a hinged, pierced rectangular plate. The notched shaft has loop at end which holds an open square form grease lamp hanging from a twisted shaft. A chain (missing a piece) attached to lamp's shaft.

Date: 1700-1750

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 2311

Accession Number: 1991.319

Blanket

Of rectangular form, comprised of two panels with handsewn center seam. It has beige, off white and faded butternut yarns woven in a 1/2 inch overall check pattern with butternut horizontal and off white 'puckered' vertical bars on a beige ground. It has a rolled edge on three sides.

Date: 1820-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), weaving

GUSN: 2312

Accession Number: 1991.320

Blanket drying arm

The long rectangular arm supported by a conforming diagonal brace is attached to a square-shaped upright element with tapering ends fitted to chamfered pintles. Painted gray-green.

Date: 1775-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 2313

Accession Number: 1991.321

Slip

Short sleeve cotton slip w/ large lace sleeves and lace trim around scoop neck. Ribbon around neckline, 2 semi-circular lace and embroidery inserts. Fabric bunched in front at chest.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 23558

Accession Number: 1998.1744

Pantaloons

Pair of pantaloons. Ruffle and lace trim at bottom, ribbon around waist for closure. Crotch opening.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 23559

Accession Number: 1998.1745

Pantaloons

Pair of pantaloons. Eyelet trim at bottom. Ribbon around waist for closure. Tucks in front. Crotch opening.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 23560

Accession Number: 1998.1746

Corset cover

Corset cover, cotton.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), sewing (process)

GUSN: 23561

Accession Number: 1998.1747

Corset cover

Corset cover, cotton w/ buttons to attach to tail piece.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), sewing (process)

GUSN: 23562

Accession Number: 1998.1748

Corset cover

Corset cover, cotton w/ buttons to attach to tail piece.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), sewing (process)

GUSN: 23563

Accession Number: 1998.1749

Nightshirt

Cotton nightshirt gathered at neckline and shoulders. Tucks at cuffs, raised embroidery at trim. Ruffled collar w/ ribbon for closure.

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), hand sewing

GUSN: 23564

Accession Number: 1998.1750

Blouse

Long sleeve blouse w/ collar and button front. 13 buttons, ruffled loose sleeves and base. Attached paniere.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 23565

Accession Number: 1998.1751

Blouse

Long sleeve blouse w/ embroidery around collar and button front. 6 buttons, ruffled loose sleeves and base. Attached paniere.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 23566

Accession Number: 1998.1752

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