Historic New England

Doily

An off-white bobbin lace rectangular doily with a shaped edge.

Maker: unknown

Material: lace (needlework)

GUSN: 11837

Accession Number: 1986.68

Fire Bucket

Of cylindrical form with leather handles. It is painted with a green ground, red rim and black reserves with an inscription.

Date: 1805-1815

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, painting (coating)

GUSN: 11838

Accession Number: 1986.70.2

White linen; eyelet wristband threaded with pink satin ties; pink satin ribbon threaded through body in V-shape, ending in bow above hem; square shape with rounded corners; knee-length; edged all around with narrow lace band; floral sprays embroidered at sides above hem.

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, lace (needlework), linen (material), satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 11839

Accession Number: 1993.245

Apron

White linen lawn; gathered to self waistband with long broad ties; full-length; band of ivory crocheted lace attached at hem.

Maker: unknown

Material: crocheting, lace (needlework), lawn (textile), linen (material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 11840

Accession Number: 1993.243

Smock

White linen; round neck; long loose sleeves; divided patch pocket center front; narrow band of openwork at neck, cuff and pocket; knee length; center back button placket with four buttons (one missing); self-belt attached at placket with front button closure.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), openwork

GUSN: 11841

Accession Number: 1993.246

Petticoat

Black ribbed taffeta; drawstring waist with twill tape ties; deep pleated ruffle over hem with double row of satin-edged chiffon ruffles; celluloid bar below center back placket with interior ties for bustle.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: celluloid (cellulosic), chiffon, silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 11843

Accession Number: 1993.248

Nightgown

Off-white short sleeve 3/4 length nightgown. Three button placket. Square yoke with applique and embroidery (also on sleeves). Neckline and sleeves are scalloped.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), cotton (textile), embroidering, scalloping

GUSN: 11844

Accession Number: 1993.249

Nightgown

Off-white cotton full-length nightgown. Twelve button front closure. Long sleeves, meant to be turned back. V-shaped yoke with embroidery or applique. Neck and sleeves are scalloped.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), cotton (textile), embroidering, scalloping

GUSN: 11845

Accession Number: 1993.250

Woman's Two-Piece Suit

Jacket has dark brown wool serge; band collar with white silk; fur trim at collar and cuffs; eight imitation wood buttons from collar to waist, with black tape loops (buttons missing at collar). Attached belt with two button close, snap under belt; skirt pleated in back with two rows of five button...

Date: 1915-1917

Maker: G. W. Foster Co. (Maker)

Material: fur, linen (material), stitching, machine-made, satin, serge, silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 11849

Accession Number: 1993.253.1-.2

2-Piece Dress

Light blue cotton/ linen; collarless; white crocheted lace lapels; insert panel, tucked at top with concealed hook and eye closure at left; tucks at shoulder; white topstitching; 3/4 length sleeves, gathered at shoulder; tucked at elbow, crocheted lace cuff trimmed with lace ruffle; hem bound with w...

Date: 1900-1915

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), crocheting, lace (needlework), linen (material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 11850

Accession Number: 1993.254

Skirt

Tan linen; narrow waistband with hook and eye closure center back; gored; smooth front gathered at back; band below knees attaching bias-cut ruffle to skirt; slight train.

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), stitching, machine-made

GUSN: 11852

Accession Number: 1993.256

Ball Gown

Pale and mid-blue leaf pattern silk jacquard at bodice center front and back; bodice side and sleeves of mid-blue heavy ribbed silk; neckline- square in front, V in back; collar and cuffs of cream net edged with pleated chiffon; center front closure of hooks and eyes and covered button; piping at ar...

Date: 1874-1876

Maker: unknown

Material: chiffon, cotton (textile), crinolines, glazing (coating), cloth, stitching, jacquard, leaf (plant material), foliation (pattern), leaf (metal), linen (material), machine-made, net (textile), silk (textile), twill, weaving, tin (metal)

GUSN: 11854

Accession Number: 1993.261

Salt Dish

Of colorless glass in cubic form, with a circular dish at the center.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 11856

Accession Number: 1986.77.2

Salt Dish

Of colorless glass in cubic form, with a circular dish at the center.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 11857

Accession Number: 1986.77.3

Salt Dish

Of colorless glass in cubic form, with a circular dish at the center.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 11858

Accession Number: 1986.77.4

Salt Dish

Of colorless glass in cubic form, with a circular dish at the center.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 11859

Accession Number: 1986.77.5

Salt Dish

Of colorless glass in cubic form, with a circular dish at the center.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 11860

Accession Number: 1986.77.6

Salt Dish

Of colorless glass in cubic form, with a circular dish at the center.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 11861

Accession Number: 1986.77.7

Salt Dish

Of colorless glass in cubic form, with a circular dish at the center.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 11862

Accession Number: 1986.77.8

Salt Dish

Of colorless glass in cubic form, with a circular dish at the center.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 11863

Accession Number: 1986.77.10

Salt Dish

Of colorless glass in cubic form, with a circular dish at the center.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 11864

Accession Number: 1986.77.11

Salt Dish

Of colorless glass in cubic form, with a circular dish at the center.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 11865

Accession Number: 1986.77.9

Salt Dish

Colorless glass in rectangular form, with ogee-shaped sides and a thick flat lip.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), molding (forming)

GUSN: 11866

Accession Number: 1986.80.2

Tieback

Of circular form in opalescent glass pressed, with six petaled stylized flowerheads on a shaped pewter stem with a threaded end.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pewter (tin alloy), pressing, tin (metal)

GUSN: 11867

Accession Number: 1986.811.2

Feather Pillow

Of rectangular form, stuffed with blue and white ticking.

Date: 1900-1991

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), feather (material), ticking

GUSN: 11868

Accession Number: 1983.165.2

Sauce Dish

A shallow dish with a flat lip and a thumb print design, an "Ashburton" like pattern.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 11869

Accession Number: 1986.81.2

Sauce Dish

A shallow dish with a flat lip and a thumb print design, an "Ashburton" like pattern.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 11870

Accession Number: 1986.81.3

Sauce Dish

A shallow dish with a flat lip and a thumb print design, an "Ashburton" like pattern.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 11871

Accession Number: 1986.81.4

Sauce Dish

A shallow dish with a flat lip and a thumb print design, an "Ashburton" like pattern.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 11872

Accession Number: 1986.81.5

Sauce Dish

A shallow dish with a flat lip and a thumb print design, an "Ashburton" like pattern.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 11873

Accession Number: 1986.81.6

Sauce Dish

A shallow dish with a flat lip and a thumb print design, an "Ashburton" like pattern.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 11874

Accession Number: 1986.81.7

Sauce Dish

A shallow dish with a flat lip and a thumb print design, an "Ashburton" like pattern.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 11875

Accession Number: 1986.81.8

Sauce Dish

A shallow dish with a flat lip and a thumb print design, an "Ashburton" like pattern.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 11876

Accession Number: 1986.81.9

Sauce Dish

A shallow dish with a flat lip and a thumb print design, an "Ashburton" like pattern.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 11877

Accession Number: 1986.81.10

Cordial Glass

Of a three part, colorless glass, goblet form with a tulip shaped cup. It has a plain band at the trim over a diagonal bead and raised stripe pattern. There is a twisting reeded stem and flat circular foot.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), molding (forming), pressing

GUSN: 11878

Accession Number: 1986.590.2

Plate

A three part molded colorless glass plate, with a modified strawberry pattern and diamond diaper on a flat wide rim. It has circular wells with a sunburst pattern on the bottom.

Date: After 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 11879

Accession Number: 1986.598.2

Andiron

Cast brass belted ball finial on a cast iron C-scroll that tapers to the shaft and base.

Date: 1820-1860

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 11880

Accession Number: 1986.618.2

Rug

Of oval form and worked in varegated coils of black; orange and brown; brown; orange; pea green; and white, pea green and orange. The concentric ovals alternate in bands from dark to medium light.

Date: 1930-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: braiding, cotton (textile)

GUSN: 11881

Accession Number: 1986.648.2

Photograph

A brown-tone souvenir photograph of England. A river with a English village and church view (probably Stratford-on-Avon). On a brown mat, in a molded and pressed frame.

Date: 1915-1935

Maker: unknown

Material: albumen (egg white), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 11882

Accession Number: 1986.677.2

Andiron

It has a ball finial on a tapering shaft and cabriole legs with spade feet.

Date: 1700-1750

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 11883

Accession Number: 1986.740.2

Potpourri Jar Lid

A slightly domed fitted lid, in rust, blue and green.

Date: 1930-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), underglazing, ceramic glaze

GUSN: 11884

Accession Number: 1986.697B

Andirons

It has an upright horseshoe (draft horse size) soldered to an inverted horseshoe on iron rod arms.

Date: 1910-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 11885

Accession Number: 1986.766.2

Box Cover

A miniature oval pine box with a conforming lid, that is covered with wallpaper patterned with gray scrolls and pink, green and red flowers on a white ground.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: block printing (relief printing process), pine (wood)

GUSN: 11886

Accession Number: 1986.710B

Bottle

Of colorless glass in square form, with pinched corners connecting in the center forming a waist and then flaring to a rounded square top with a short necked lip.

Date: 1875-1925

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, glass (material)

GUSN: 11887

Accession Number: 1986.83

Candy Dish

A small porcelain candy dish, molded with a scalloped rim and with a gilded edge. It has a central design in black depicting the Coffin House in Newbury, MA.

Date: 1915-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, gilding, molding (forming), transfer printing

GUSN: 11888

Accession Number: 1986.95.2

Commemorative Candy Dish

Small porcelain candy dish, molded with a scalloped rim and a gilded edge. Central design in black depicting the Garrison House (Spencer-Peirce-Little) in Newbury, MA.

Date: 1915-1940

Maker: Osgood, Edward (Retailer)

Material: porcelain, transfer printing

GUSN: 11889

Accession Number: 1986.96

Plate

A small porcelain plate, molded with a scalloped rim and with a gilded edge. It has a central design in black depicting the Garrison House in Newbury, MA.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, gilding, molding (forming), transfer printing

GUSN: 11890

Accession Number: 1986.99

Commemorative Cup Plate

Small porcelain plate, molded with a scalloped rim and with a gilded edge. It has a central design in black depicting the Garrison House (Spencer-Peirce-Little) in Newbury, MA.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: Osgood, Edward (Retailer)

Material: porcelain, transfer printing

GUSN: 11891

Accession Number: 1986.100.1

Commemorative Cup Plate

Small porcelain plate, molded with a scalloped rim and a gilded edge. It has a central design in black depicting the Garrison House (Spencer-Peirce-Little) in Newbury, MA.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: Osgood, Edward (Retailer)

Material: porcelain, transfer printing

GUSN: 11892

Accession Number: 1986.100.2

Saucer

A porcelain saucer molded with six scalloped sides and trimmed in gilding. It has a scene of Peabody Square.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, molding (forming), porcelain, transfer printing

GUSN: 11893

Accession Number: 1986.101B

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