Historic New England

Dress

Brown and black silk cape. Brown ground with black vermicelli pattern. Bodice a) neckline placket is cream satin with floral applique. standing band collar with blue velvet placed around squared neckline of bodice. Placket at front covers "vest" of brown cotton with hooka nd eye clsoure; black se...

Maker: Hurlburt, Lena, Miss (Maker)

Material: appliqué (technique), crepe (textile), stitching, machine-made, cloth, silk (textile)

GUSN: 52368

Accession Number: 1941.718AB

Spoon

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 52369

Accession Number: 1941.720

Spoon

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 52370

Accession Number: 1941.721

Snuff Box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: papier mâché

GUSN: 52371

Accession Number: 1941.722AB

Snuffbox

Black snuffbox with green printed image of a man helping a woman with her shoe.

Maker: unknown

Material: papier mâché

GUSN: 52372

Accession Number: 1941.723

Card Case

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 52373

Accession Number: 1941.724

Quilt

Collection of quilt samples.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 52374

Accession Number: 1941.730

Alphabet/Verse Sampler

Alphabet Sampler. Vertical rectangle, natural linen ground, silk thread; polychromatic. Name and verse at bottom in dark green thread. Alphabets: #1 missing "J", "U",#2 missing "J", "U", #3 missing "J", "U"; Numbers: "1-12"

Date: 1783

Maker: Frye, Patty, 1772- (Embroiderer)

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

GUSN: 52375

Accession Number: 1941.734

Alphabet Sampler

Alphabet Sampler with floral border. Vertical rectangle. Natural linen ground. Silk thread. Alphabets occupy top two-thirds of space. Blue lettering. Flower border, polychromatic. Alphabets: #1 complete, #2 missing "J", #3 missing "J" Numbers: "1-9,0"; cross stitch, satin stitch, French knots.

Date: 1809

Maker: Abbot, Martha Frye, 1800- (Embroiderer)

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

GUSN: 52376

Accession Number: 1941.735

Purse

A round needlework purse with floral motif and yellow metal frame closure with dangling wreath, push button closure, and metalchain.

Date: 19th / 20th century

Maker: unknown

Material: needleworking (process), cotton (fiber), metal

GUSN: 52377

Accession Number: 1941.736

Purse

Black velvet purse; silver colored bead design with tassels on the bottom; metal clasp and chain handle.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 52378

Accession Number: 1941.737

Needlework Picture

Needlework picture of the American flag.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 52379

Accession Number: 1941.739

Hand towel

Rectangular, off white linen; birdseye twill weave pattern. Selvage sides; hemmed top and bottom. Hanging tab at top.

Date: 1800-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: twill, cross-stitching, hand weaving, linen (material), textiles

GUSN: 52380

Accession Number: 1941.742

Tablecloth

Rectangular, white; overall overshot-like twill weave. Geometric pattern of blocks. Hemmed ends; selvage sides.

Date: 1810-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: fustian, hand weaving, piecing, weaving

GUSN: 52381

Accession Number: 1941.743

Pillowcase

Rectangular, off white fine cotton; single piece folded. Narrow hemmed open end.

Date: 1830 C-1840 C

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), cross-stitching, stitching, weaving, machine-made, tabby (textile)

GUSN: 52382

Accession Number: 1941.744A

Corset

This white cotton corset is largely unboned. It has a pocket for a busk at the center front. The corset laces up the center back through ivory grommets.

Date: 1815-1830

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 52383

Accession Number: 1941.745

Men's Shirt

Yellowed cotton; white linen panel - plain with center tuck; three small holes for studs; front seamed at waist, with tab with buttonhole at center front; button hole at collar and cuff; short standing collar; two button holes at neck - back closure; sleeves gathered at cuffs only with placket.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), linen (material)

GUSN: 52384

Accession Number: 1941.747

Men's Shirt

Yellowed cotton; front panel of white linen with three wide box pleats; buttonholes in center pleat and collar and cuffs for studs; three pearl buttons at back closure.

Date: 1880

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), linen (material)

GUSN: 52385

Accession Number: 1941.749

Bureau Scarf

Tan cotton table scarf with a red stitched floral pattern and macrome tassels.

Date: 1840-1886

Maker: Goodrich, Abigail Lewis (Embroiderer)

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, fringe, hand weaving

GUSN: 52386

Accession Number: 1941.750

Pillowcase

Rectangular, off white; single piece folded with 1-1/8" wide hems at open end; applied 1/2" wide lace.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, lace (needlework), weaving, machine-made, tabby (textile)

GUSN: 52387

Accession Number: 1941.752A

Pillowcase

Rectangular, off white; single piece folded with narrow hemmed open end.

Maker: unknown

Material: cross-stitching, stitching, hand weaving, linen (material), tabby (textile)

GUSN: 52388

Accession Number: 1941.757

Walking Stick

Golden wood; carved hexagonal top w/ scalloped ornament below; the rest of stick is round in shape; plain wooden tip.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 52032

Accession Number: 1941.206

Shawl

Primarily reds w/ black center w/ organizing motifs in black & red w/ blue, green & yellow; square.

Date: 1865-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, wool (textile)

GUSN: 52033

Accession Number: 1941.216

Shawl

Red ground w/ small black center; black scalloping effect outlining motifs w/ white & icy blue; compartmented edges; repeating leafy border; large paisley.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), weaving

GUSN: 52034

Accession Number: 1941.217

Cap

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 52035

Accession Number: 1941.218

Shawl

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 52036

Accession Number: 1941.219

Doily

Round lace doily.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 52037

Accession Number: 1941.224

Handkerchief

Lace handkerchief.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 52038

Accession Number: 1941.225

Sash

Black sash.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 52039

Accession Number: 1941.227

Pair of Gloves

Black silk lace gloves.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 52040

Accession Number: 1941.228AB

Pair of Gloves

Black lace gloves.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 52041

Accession Number: 1941.231AB

Handkerchief

White handkerchief with a red and cgray cross pattern at the edges.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 52042

Accession Number: 1941.232

VEIL

Black silk net; tambour/needle run; sprig & dot ground; dense floral & leaf border; scalloped edge.

Date: 1835-1845

Maker: unknown

Material: leaf (plant material), foliation (pattern), leaf (metal), net (textile), silk (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 52043

Accession Number: 1941.237

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 52044

Accession Number: 1941.240

Card Case

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 52045

Accession Number: 1941.241

Pocket Knife

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 52046

Accession Number: 1941.245

Plate

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 52047

Accession Number: 1941.251

Rogers Group Sculpture - Fighting Bob

Man holding two pistols, one in the air and one at his hip.

Date: 1889

Maker: Rogers, John (Maker)

Material: painting (coating), plaster

GUSN: 52048

Accession Number: 1941.252

Rogers Group Sculpture - Frolic at the Old Homestead

Old woman in chair surrounded by three young adults frolicking.

Maker: Rogers, John (Maker)

Material: painting (coating), plaster

GUSN: 52049

Accession Number: 1941.253

Rogers Group Sculpture - Football

Man carrying football, being tackled by three others.

Date: 1891

Maker: Rogers, John (Maker)

Material: painting (coating), plaster

GUSN: 52050

Accession Number: 1941.255

Rogers Group Sculpture - Faust and Marguerite, Their First Meeting

Man with long hair and beard at right, lady with two long braids at left.

Date: 1890

Maker: Rogers, John (Maker)

Material: painting (coating), plaster

GUSN: 52051

Accession Number: 1941.256

Rogers Group Sculpture - The Foundling

Man w/ lamp, holding baby, separated from young woman by a wall.

Maker: Rogers, John (Maker)

Material: painting (coating), plaster

GUSN: 52052

Accession Number: 1941.258

Rogers Group Sculpture - "Uncle Ned's School"

This sculpture contains harmful imagery, including stereotypical representations. Historic New England acknowledges historical records / objects may contain harmful imagery and language reflecting attitudes and biases of their creators and time in which they were made. Historic New England does n...

Date: July 3, 1866

Maker: Rogers, John (Sculptor)

Material: painting (coating), plaster

GUSN: 52053

Accession Number: 1941.259

Rogers Group Sculpture - "You are a Spirit, I Know, When Did You Die?"

Sculpture of a scene from the play King Lear. A bearded man on a bed with a young woman before him and two bearded men behind.

Date: 1885

Maker: Rogers, John (Maker)

Material: painting (coating), plaster

GUSN: 52054

Accession Number: 1941.260

Rogers Group Sculpture - Phrenology at the Fancy Ball

Man wearing a phrenology cap puts his hand on head of man in oriental costume.

Maker: Rogers, John (Maker)

Material: painting (coating), plaster

GUSN: 52055

Accession Number: 1941.263

Bonnet

Ivory silk; elaborate shirring at back; pleated ruffles at front w/ cream ribbon and 5 rosettes around face; bows at back; 2 cream ties; cream lining.

Date: 1890-1915

Maker: R. H. Stearns & Co. (Maker)

Material: stitching, silk (textile)

GUSN: 52056

Accession Number: 1941.267

Tablecloth

Rectangular, white linen damask; central portion covered in floral sprigs. Bordered by double scrolling floral vines; stylized fleur-de-lis border around edges. Hemmed ends; selvage sides.

Date: 1821-1845

Maker: unknown

Material: damask, jacquard, weaving, linen (material), textiles

GUSN: 52057

Accession Number: 1941.272

Tablecloth

Rectangular, white linen damask; central floral grouping with birds in corner. Twin urns; bouquets of flowers on each end; floral groupings; birds in corners and center ends. Narrow Greek Key border. Outer border: wide band of flowers with Greek Key border at edge.

Date: 1821-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: damask, jacquard, weaving, linen (material), textiles

GUSN: 52058

Accession Number: 1941.273

Tablecloth

Rectangular, white damask linen; body of trailing grape vines interspersed with small floral spot motifs. Double scrolling vine border; narrow floral inner border.

Date: ca. 1821

Maker: unknown

Material: damask, jacquard, weaving, linen (material), textiles

GUSN: 52059

Accession Number: 1941.274

Hand towel

Rectangular, fine white linen; plain weave body; central panel of bronson weave diamonds; three bands along sides; five bands of diamonds and figure eights across ends. Self fringed; selvage sides.

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: weaving, fringe, hand weaving, linen (material), tabby (textile), textiles

GUSN: 52060

Accession Number: 1941.277

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