Historic New England

Cloth Fragment

Rectangular; image in brown on off white ground of classical Venus on chariot with shell throne being drawn by cherubs with one placing laurel on her head; other women along side. Chariot passing wall with statuary pillar; grapes along wall.

Maker: unknown

Material: copper engraving (printing process), cotton (textile)

GUSN: 39369

Accession Number: 1937.1142

Basin

Earthenware basin with mulberry colored "Abbey Ruin" pattern depicting rural landscape with Gothic ruins and grazing cows. Border of floral sprays alternating with and trophy grouping of flowers, fruit, a framed picture and coffee pot on solid background.

Maker: Mayer, Thomas, John

Material: earthenware, transfer printing, glazing (coating)

GUSN: 39370

Accession Number: 1937.1145

Change Purse

Small red leather wallet with black lacquered side panels inlaid with mother-of-pearl and metal. The purse has a metal frame, hinge and clasp. Interior of red leather with coin purse.

Date: ca. 1854

Maker: unknown

Material: papier mâché, leather, metal, mother of pearl, lacquer (coating)

GUSN: 39371

Accession Number: 1937.1146

Syringe

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 39372

Accession Number: 1937.1147

Mustard Pot

Cut glass mustard pot with hinged silver lid.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 39373

Accession Number: 1937.1149AB

Bottle

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 39374

Accession Number: 1937.1150

Bottle

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 39375

Accession Number: 1937.1151

Cruet

Blown glass cruet bottle with fluted narrow body and flared shoulder that tapers to neck.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 39376

Accession Number: 1937.1152

Doorstop

Clear, molded glass doorstop lacking anchor screw.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 39377

Accession Number: 1937.1153

Doorstop

Clear glass doorstop with embedded metal anchor screw.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), metal

GUSN: 39378

Accession Number: 1937.1154

Doorstop

Brass doorstop with rosette formed by scrolls, shells and acorns. Attached screw and escutcheon plate.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 39379

Accession Number: 1937.1155

Padlock

Heart-shaped, with simple keyhole cover; brass key.

Date: 1700-1750

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal)

GUSN: 39380

Accession Number: 1937.1159

Wall sconce

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 39381

Accession Number: 1937.1160

Darning Egg

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 39382

Accession Number: 1937.1162

Butter Print

Wooden, cup-shaped, butter print with carved acorn motif.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 39383

Accession Number: 1937.1166

Watch Case

Small wooden watch case with hinged cover. Carved dark wood. Branch with three ivy leaves, and cluster of three berries in high-relief on background of carved woodgrain texture. Woodgrain texture on sides and interior lip of box. Wooden hinge. Interior recessed circular space for watch is lined in ...

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 39384

Accession Number: 1937.1171

Candle Mold

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 39385

Accession Number: 1937.1172.1

Snuff Box

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 39386

Accession Number: 1937.1173B

Small Bottle

Small glass bottle without base and with threaded rim, cap missing. Possibly toilet or perfume bottle.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 39387

Accession Number: 1937.1174

Mortar & Pestle

Turned wooden mortar and pestle.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 39388

Accession Number: 1937.1175AB

Container

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 39390

Accession Number: 1937.1177

Jar

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 39391

Accession Number: 1937.1178A

Canister

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 39392

Accession Number: 1937.1179A

Bustle

Long skirt bustle of cream horsehair with waist ties and ruffles at the rear and hem.

Date: c. 1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 39493

Accession Number: 1937.1328

Dress

Teal blue taffeta dress with faded pink silk taffeta trim. Bodice [A] v-shaped neckline with applied box pleat around neck and three pleats at center "v"; Front button closure from neck to waist with seven dark iridescent buttons with etched floral motif; 3/4 length sleeves with turned back ruffled...

Date: 1875-1876

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 39494

Accession Number: 1937.1330AB

Bodice

Navy blue velvet; low "v" shaped decolletage trimmed with white pleated ruffles and black lace; same ruffle and lace at cuffs. Black satin ruching at neck and cuffs; fitted over hips with fullness at back for bustle. Boned throughout; inner waistband with hook and eye; seven black buttons and butto...

Date: 1875-1876

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave), taffeta

GUSN: 39495

Accession Number: 1937.1333

Bodice

This evening bodice is constructed from black silk. It is boned and shaped with long points at center front and back. It closes with lacing in front and back (lacing holes are hand-finished in black thread). Top edge of bodice and straps are covered with a decorative strip of pinked & scalloped blac...

Date: 1860-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (fiber), linen (material)

GUSN: 39496

Accession Number: 1937.1334

Pair of shoes

Ivory silk satin shoes bound with ivory tape; Trimmed with large ivory rosette with cut steel center ornament; Large rosette at toe covers small ivory bow of earlier date. 1/2" wide elastic strap trimmed with same style rosette with same steel ornament; Square toe; square throat with drawstring; 3-3...

Date: 1867-1874

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 39497

Accession Number: 1937.1340AB

Jacket, Waiter's

Waiter's jacket, white with red piping and lettering; short with pointed front and center back at hem. two patch pockets; standing collar; single breasted - studs missing; open cuffs.

Date: 1900-1991

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, machine-made, twill

GUSN: 39498

Accession Number: 1937.1341

Satinet blanket/sheet

White, plain weave, seamed satinet sheet with selvage edges and hemmed top and bottom.

Date: 1810-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: cross-stitching, hand weaving, piecing, tabby (textile), silk (textile)

GUSN: 39500

Accession Number: 1937.1349

Spinning Wheel

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 39501

Accession Number: 1937.1350

Yarn Winder

Wooden; German type; horizontal wheel.

Date: 1750-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), maple (wood), birch (wood)

GUSN: 39502

Accession Number: 1937.1359AB

Collar

White cotton cape collar with small lace panels and large ruffled trim.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 39510

Accession Number: 1938.4

Toile Fragment

Square; brown on tan; "Horse Racing at the Turf Inn" with scenes of country folk, stage with horses and viewing stand. Floral borders. Backed and hemmed in blue cotton.

Date: 1780-1790

Maker: unknown

Material: chintz, copper engraving (printing process), cotton (textile), toile (textile material), textiles, copper (metal)

GUSN: 39512

Accession Number: 1938.7

Cloth Sample

Brocade fabric sample.

Maker: unknown

Material: brocade (textile)

GUSN: 39513

Accession Number: 1938.8A

Sash

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 39514

Accession Number: 1938.9A

Sauceboat

Blue and white; oval with scalloped rim and loop handle; outer border: blurred network adn scallop; single thin band around base; blue squiggle on spine of handle; inner border: blurred network; landscaped scene of trees on land, left foreground; bridge right foreground; boat, right, infront of thre...

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, underglazing

GUSN: 39515

Accession Number: 1938.12

Saucer

Blue transfer-printed pearlware saucer. Palmette border surrounds a central scene featuring ruins and horses.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: Wood and Sons, Enoch (Maker)

Material: pearlware, transfer printing

GUSN: 39516

Accession Number: 1938.14

Pot-du-creme with cover

White body with twisted handle terminating in leaves with traces of gilt highlights; round, slightly swelle dbody; cover with berry finial; gold wreath possibly originally surrounded monogram.

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, painting (coating), porcelain

GUSN: 39517

Accession Number: 1938.15AB

Cordial Glass

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 39518

Accession Number: 1938.16B

Wrench

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 39519

Accession Number: 1938.23

Straight Razor

A hinged straight razor with a shell handle. [.1] A red leather case. [.2]

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy), shell (animal material), leather

GUSN: 39520

Accession Number: 1938.26.1-.2

Cruet Set

Cruet set with two glass bottles, cruet and mustard pot, and silver plated stand with openings for three additional bottles.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), silver (metal), blown glass

GUSN: 39522

Accession Number: 1938.28.1-.3

Landscape Picture

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 39523

Accession Number: 1938.29

Fan and Box

FAN (A): Small; plain ivory sticks; punched paper leaf, white with gilt flowers and scrolls; edged with marabou feathers; cream silk tassel. BOX (B,C): Elongated oval; plain white paper and cardboard.

Date: 1860s

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component), feather (material), paper (fiber product), punching (surface marking technique)

GUSN: 39524

Accession Number: 1938.34 A-C