Historic New England

Veil

Black silk twist net; black silk needlerun; scalloped border with trilobed motif; five large floral spray motifs across; sprigged ground; narrow silk drawstring.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 39354

Accession Number: 1937.1113

Neckpiece

Ruffled black silk neckpiece.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 39355

Accession Number: 1937.1114

Shawl

White center; 6-1/2" border of tilted paisleys; patterning wefts of paired groups - purple-gray, yellowish-brown, & black w/ touches of blue & red; silk warps; wool wefts; square shawl.

Date: 1825-1835

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 39356

Accession Number: 1937.1119

Shawl

Black center w/ 20" border in shades of brown, red & light blue; cotton warp; wool weft; jacquard weave border has confused design; center square has star-like medallion.

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 39357

Accession Number: 1937.1121

Shawl

Black wool twill; rectangular; with self fringe knotted at warp ends.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (hair)

GUSN: 39358

Accession Number: 1937.1122

Men's Coat

Light tan cut-in tail; double breasted; turnover collar with six pairs buttons; two inside breast pockets; two flap pockets; cuffs with two buttonholes.

Date: 1820-1829

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), twill, wool (textile)

GUSN: 39359

Accession Number: 1937.1123

CANE

Golden brown; wooden; carved/turned in sections in imitation of bamboo; knob handle; silver collar; brass pointed tip.

Date: ca. 1824

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), silver (metal), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 39360

Accession Number: 1937.1124

A=Dressing gown; B=Matching belt. A=Dressing gown - Blue striped silk with cream lining; wide quilted collar; center front, hem, and cuffs of long sleeves are also quilted. Full length; gathered at back between shoulders with drawstring on inside of blue silk. B=Belt - has bow; hook & eye closure...

Date: 1823-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 39361

Accession Number: 1937.1127AB

Curling Iron

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 39362

Accession Number: 1937.1129

Crochet Hook

Metal hook with a wooden handle.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 39363

Accession Number: 1937.1130

Wallet

Brown; scalloped flap w/ leather strap closure; lined w/ white kid; 6 compartments (2 have flaps).

Date: ca. 1895

Maker: Hopkins, W. O. (Maker)

Material: stitching, leather

GUSN: 39364

Accession Number: 1937.1135

Spoon

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 39365

Accession Number: 1937.1137

Spoon

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 39366

Accession Number: 1937.1138

Butter Paddle

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 39367

Accession Number: 1937.1139

Spatula

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 39368

Accession Number: 1937.1141

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

Night Light

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 39689

Accession Number: 1938.368AB

Saucer

One of a set of twenty five. Pink transfer-printed porcelain saucer. Lustre border with a hand painted floral design. Centrally located transfer-printed flower with superimposed paint.

Date: 1830-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, transfer printing, hand-painted, lusterware

GUSN: 39690

Accession Number: 1938.370.1

Block

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 39692

Accession Number: 1938.380

Chair

Slat back side chair wtih five slats, scrolled arms and plain round legs and stretchers. Woven rush seat.

Date: 1750-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), rush (material)

GUSN: 39693

Accession Number: 1938.381

Pillow

Tan pillow case with blue-striped pillow inside.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 39694

Accession Number: 1938.385E

Toy Bed

Doll's bed of maple (four posts) with mattress, blanket, two sheets, two pillows and matchwork quilt-also two pillow cases and sheets. Pillow cases are ruffled.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 39695

Accession Number: 1938.385A

Doll Mattress

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 39696

Accession Number: 1938.385B

Doll Pillow

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 39698

Accession Number: 1938.385G

Doll Carriage

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 39699

Accession Number: 1938.386

Pair of Gloves

Brown leather gloves.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 39700

Accession Number: 1938.388AB

Child's Dress

Long; white; black bunch of wheat tied with bow hand drawn in ink around hem; short, puffed sleeves gathered at armhole with insert of rick-rack and trimmed with rick-rack; rick-rack and tucks at hem; drawstring neckline and waistband; open down center back to hem.

Date: 1830

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 39701

Accession Number: 1938.399

Carriage Parasol

Ruffled black ribbed silk; marquise or folding parasol; simple black wood handle; marquise hinge; knob on handle end; pointed ferrule; black silk lining.

Date: 1875-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, silk (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 39702

Accession Number: 1938.400

Writing Case

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 39703

Accession Number: 1938.402

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 39704

Accession Number: 1938.403

Pen

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 39705

Accession Number: 1938.1404

Comb

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 39706

Accession Number: 1938.410

Lamp

Parian panel lampshade.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 39707

Accession Number: 1938.411

Harness

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 39708

Accession Number: 1938.412

Harness

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 39709

Accession Number: 1938.413

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 39710

Accession Number: 1938.415

Bowl

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 39711

Accession Number: 1938.424

Pen

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 39712

Accession Number: 1938.425

Knitting Needle

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 39713

Accession Number: 1938.427

Toilet Bottle

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 39714

Accession Number: 1938.428

Seal

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 39715

Accession Number: 1938.429

Seal

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 39716

Accession Number: 1938.430

Seal

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 39717

Accession Number: 1938.431

Cradle

Rounded arched hood with shaped sides, top; narrow bends with scroll ends.

Date: 1780-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: birch (wood), maple (wood)

GUSN: 39718

Accession Number: 1938.435

Pincushion

Rectangular pincushion on wooden stand; cream silk pillow with pink floral embroidery in the center; "E.R.J" monogram in pins; plae peach silk bows at corners.

Date: 1840-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 39719

Accession Number: 1938.438

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