Historic New England

Pitcher

Transfer-printed creamware pitcher. Gilt accents around the base, mouth, transfer-printed designs, and handle. Transfer-printed portrait of Tennyson and a coat of arms adorn the body. Cartouches with phrases flank the major designs. Medieval border surrounds the mouth.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: Wedgwood (Maker)

Material: creamware, glazing (coating), transfer printing, gilding

GUSN: 29907

Accession Number: 1923.393

Knobs

Three clear, pressed glass knobs from a writing desk.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressed glass

GUSN: 29909

Accession Number: 1923.396A-C

Curtain Rod Finial

Stamped brass curtain rod finial.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 29911

Accession Number: 1923.399

Cape

Shoulder cape with white cotton ground block printed with purple floral sprigs with picotage coral branch background, arranged in rows across fabric with purple (faded to brown) hatchmarks on ground; scalloped edge; self-piping; semicircular.

Date: 1835-1845

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 29913

Accession Number: 1923.403

Veil

Bright green silk gauze with supplementary satin patterning weft; inner border of large scale botehs; smaller outer border of flowers, leaves and sideways botehs; scalloped edges.

Date: 1825-1835

Maker: unknown

Material: gauze, satin, silk (textile), weaving

GUSN: 29914

Accession Number: 1923.404

Pair of Shoes

Black/bronze leather; square toe; handstitched eyes (3 pair) laced with brown silk ribbon at front; narrow waist; heel has a channel; lined with white leather; square throat.

Date: 1837

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 29915

Accession Number: 1923.406AB

Ribbon

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 29916

Accession Number: 1923.407

Slipper

Black wool w/ green swastikas and red squares; handwoven; pink and cream and green striped binding tape w/ bow and gold button; drawstring ties, lined w/ black/white wool check.

Date: 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, hand weaving, wool (textile)

GUSN: 29917

Accession Number: 1923.411

Slippers

A pair of wool slippers with black fur accents, flannel lining, leather sole, brown laces, and a floral design.

Date: 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: flannel, fur, stitching, wool (textile)

GUSN: 29918

Accession Number: 1923.412AB

Wrapper

White; high ruffled collar w/ double hem & scalloped applique. Long sleeves w/ ruffle & double hem. Drawn work at wrists; self-tie; darts. Fullness at center back between shoulders; ruffled w/ same drawn work as wrists.

Date: 1808-1812

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 29919

Accession Number: 1923.414

Child's Dress

A child's dress (A) of white linen with ruffled cap sleeves finished in a scalloped edge. There is white-work embroidery on sleeves and hem, wiht a net insert. A piece of white work is appliqued at neckline on the bodice front. There is one cloth covered button at each shoulder. The neckline is sha...

Date: 1820-1825

Maker: Cutler, Abigail, 1791- (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 29920

Accession Number: 1923.415

Sleeves

One pair of white sleeves with embroidery and scalloped trim and a single sleeve with lace and cream ribbon. All were worn by Mrs. Rachel Trefant Sewall of Bath, Maine.

Date: 1863-1874

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 29921

Accession Number: 1923.416A-C

Chemisette

Worn by Mrs. Rachel Trefant Sewall of Bath, Maine.

Date: 1870-1879

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 29922

Accession Number: 1923.416D

Headdress

Black and pink silk chenille; two braided bands across top with bunches of looped chenille at sides; chenille is wired.

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: chenille (yarn), silk (textile), wire

GUSN: 29923

Accession Number: 1923.417

Cord and Tassels

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 29924

Accession Number: 1923.419

Waistcoat

Cream waistcoat; horizontal stripes of tan and black; single breasted; shawl collar; cotton lining and cotton back; Five self-covered buttons; three crescent shaped pockets; pointed waistline; back buckle closure.

Date: 1844

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, thread, metallic (color attribute)

GUSN: 29925

Accession Number: 1923.420

Head Dress

Silver metallic lacy ribbon with white scalloped edging; ribbon looped to form head piece at top, with streamers; trimmed with silver-plated balls with silver quill.

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: handmade, thread, metallic (color attribute), ribbon (material), textiles

GUSN: 29926

Accession Number: 1923.422A

Hat

Pink and black check quilted bonnet.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 29927

Accession Number: 1923.423

Women's Tie

White silk necktie with black ribbon and an embroidered bell pattern.

Date: 1890-1899

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 29928

Accession Number: 1923.424

Pair of Sleeves

White bishop sleeves with a black ribbon and a black and white dot pattern.

Date: 1853-1863

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 29929

Accession Number: 1923.427AB

Fan and Box

FAN (A): Short ivory sticks and guards, pierced and carved with circular motifs and set with spangles; leaf of white silk petal with scattered sequins, and tipped with white marabou feathers; mother of pearl washer; carved metal ring. BOX (B): Covered with white paper with moire' pattern.

Date: 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), ivory (tooth component), feather (material), paper (fiber product), piercing, sequins (spangles), silk (textile)

GUSN: 29930

Accession Number: 1923.428 A-C

Pair of Gloves

Pink leather gloves.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 29931

Accession Number: 1923.430AB

Pair of Gloves

Blue leather gloves.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 29932

Accession Number: 1923.431AB

Cap

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 29933

Accession Number: 1923.436

Teacup

Squat bulbous cup w/ loop handle and thin black band around rim, base and sides of handle; green and yellow and reddish brown painted and enamel vine around exterior of cup.

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, enameling, glazing (coating), painting (coating), pearlware, tin (metal)

GUSN: 29935

Accession Number: 1923.441

Pair of slippers

Pair of slippers cross-stitched in a pattern of scrolling bands and flowers on a black and blue ground in shades of cream, red and blue. Construction details include a rounded square toe, pointed throat; 4-3/4" vamp; black binding; narrow waist; spring heel; white leather and linen lining.

Date: 18501859

Maker: unknown

Material: cross-stitching, leather, linen (material), wool (textile)

GUSN: 29936

Accession Number: 1923.449AB

Pincushion

Round pincushion with red flannel and pleated ribbon trim around edges; beaded white grape leaf decoration around a capital "B".

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: flannel

GUSN: 30154

Accession Number: 1924.71

Pincushion

Two flat red circle pincushions made of red flannel; one side beaded with white grape leaves; other side has white beaded "B".

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: flannel

GUSN: 30155

Accession Number: 1924.72

Tassel

Red and white tassel.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30157

Accession Number: 1924.73B

Boots

High; red satin; 6 white glass buttons at side; red satin bow at toe; brown leather sole; white cotton? lining; buttonholes reinforced w/ pink leather.

Date: 1871

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, machine-made, silk (textile), satin

GUSN: 30159

Accession Number: 1924.76AB

Boots

White & beige iridescent silk taffeta ankle boots; topstitched top higher in front; no trim; rounded square toe; round throat; 3-1/2" vamp; center front lacing with ivory silk ties; center back seam; sole has narrow waist; 1-1/2' heel covered with white kid; white linen lining.

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, linen (material), stitching, machine-made, silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 30160

Accession Number: 1924.77AB

Apron

Black silk satin; floral garland embroidered in pale gray across waistband and at sides; four short bands of embroidery below waist; floral spray in lower corner; continuous ribbon tie.

Date: 1845-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 30161

Accession Number: 1924.78

Hat

Purple velvet bonnet with purple ribbon.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30162

Accession Number: 1924.79

Parasol

Green silk with black brocade in lace-like pattern; white painted wooden shaft with carved bone handle and ivory ferrule; bone spoke tips; metal marquis folding hinge; bottom handle unscrews.

Date: 1850-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: bone (material), brocade (textile), carving (processes), metal, painting (coating), silk (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 30163

Accession Number: 1924.81

Writing Frame

Device to line paper. Writing frame or noctograph.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 30164

Accession Number: 1924.840

Parasol

Black silk twill, scalloped; collapsible carved bone handle and ferrule; heavily engraved silver slider; metal and bone shaft; metal ribs with bone tips.

Date: 1855-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: bone (material), carving (processes), engraving (printing process), silk (textile), silver (metal), twill

GUSN: 30165

Accession Number: 1924.97

Brisé Fan

Brisé fan with plain ivory sticks and guards; threaded with ivory-colored ribbon; metal rivet; ivory ring with ivory-colored silk cord and tassel.

Date: ca. 1880

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component), silk (textile)

GUSN: 30166

Accession Number: 1924.98

Brise' Fan & Box

FAN (A): Tortoise shell sticks; brise'-type, no ribbon; pierced with coral and branch patterns. BOX (B,C): Cardboard box and lid, covered with shiny white paper.

Date: ca. 1820

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, figure- and animal-derived motifs, corals (animals), coral (material), piercing, tortoise shell

GUSN: 30167

Accession Number: 1924.100 A-C

Change Purse

Soft, brown leather change purse with hinged metal clasp and short chain handle. Red leather interior.

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, metal

GUSN: 30168

Accession Number: 1924.103

Shawl

Off-white center; end border with large paisley simple repeating border in tan, brown, red with green and blue; simple repeating inner border; silk and cotton warp, silk wefts; wool patterning weft.

Date: 1815-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), silk (textile), wool (textile), weaving

GUSN: 30169

Accession Number: 1924.104

Nosegay Holder

A metal nosegay holder with a conical shape and a foliate design.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 30170

Accession Number: 1924.111

Alphabet/Verse Sampler

Alphabet/Verse Sampler. Cross stitch. Vertical rectangle, natural linen ground. Verse at top and bottom, alphabet in middle. Floral border at bottom.Polychromatic. Alphabets: #1-missing "J","U"; Numbers:"1-13"; other stitches: satin stitch, eyelet hole

Date: 1783

Maker: Minshull, Ann, 1773- (Embroiderer)

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

GUSN: 30171

Accession Number: 1924.113

Box

Small box in the form of a book. Covered with red velvet fabric and metalic paper. Brass sunflower motif in middle of attached cover. Mirror affixed to the inside of the cover. Lined with pink paper.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 30174

Accession Number: 1924.156

Pot

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 30175

Accession Number: 1924.162

Brush

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 30178

Accession Number: 1924.170

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 30179

Accession Number: 1924.171

Wallpaper

Fragment of wallpaper. This block-printed pastoral landscape paper depicts vignettes of a man and woman riding donkeys, alternating with a vignette of a shepardess and a cow. The vignettes are surrounded by arabesques and neoclassical figures. Printed in brown, white and black on a gray ground. Came...

Date: 1760-1770

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 30180

Accession Number: 1924.182

Doorbell

Bell attached to curved "bracket"; mounting bracket and spring on other end.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 30181

Accession Number: 1921.193

Miniature Pincushion

Rectangular minitaure toy pincushion with cross-stitch and yellow and blue crosses; blue and white beaded loop fringe.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 30182

Accession Number: 1924.210

Fan & Box

FAN (A): Gold lacquered wooden sticks and guards, pierced with openwork design; white satin leaf sewn with gold sequins; reverse of beige satin; carved metal ring with white silk cord and tassel. BOX (B): Cardboard, hinged, covered in white paper with gold geometric stripe.

Date: 1870-1879

Maker: unknown

Material: lacquering, paper (fiber product), piercing, satin, sequins (spangles), silk (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 30184

Accession Number: 1924.212AB

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