Historic New England

Pincushion

Square pillow pincushion with applied blocks in a multicolored three dimensional pattern. Bottom has five widths of two tone rose and white ribbon.

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave), ribbon (material)

GUSN: 34983

Accession Number: 1932.745

Piano Throw

Textile with printed scroll and arch pattern.

Date: 1850-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: felt (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 34984

Accession Number: 1932.747

Scarf

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 34985

Accession Number: 1932.748

Pair of Women's Shoes

Pale blue faded to white silk satin; 4" vamp; toe is getting squared.

Date: ca. 1825

Maker: unknown

Material: satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 34986

Accession Number: 1932.754AB

Pair of Slippers

Pink silk satin; self-fabric rosette with faceted stone in center; long vamp; squared toe.

Date: ca. 1825

Maker: unknown

Material: satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 34987

Accession Number: 1932.755AB

Navy blue silk satin; bound with black grosgrain; small black bow; narrow black ribbon ties on (B) only; drawstring at square throat. Rounded square toe; 3-1/4" vamp; no center back seam; sole has narrow waist and no heel; lined with white leather and linen.

Date: 1845-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, linen (material), satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 34988

Accession Number: 1932.756AB

Pair of Slippers

White kid leather; bound with silk and linen or cotton tape; no trim although holes on toe indicate a bow or circular decoration was attached at one time (missing now). Narrow elastic ties; rounded square toe; square throat; 3-1/8" vamp; no drawstring; center back seam; sole has narrow waist and is...

Date: 1855-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, linen (material)

GUSN: 34989

Accession Number: 1932.757AB

Match Holder

Tin match box with two pockets - backing painted green and pockets blue at top and bottom. Pockets covered with a red substance.

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 34990

Accession Number: 1932.759

Lamp

Lampshade with five parian panels.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 34991

Accession Number: 1932.762

Swift

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 34992

Accession Number: 1932.765

Sewing Bird

This cast-iron sewing bird has a heart-shaped thumb screw on the table clamp.

Date: 1854

Maker: Bailey, A. P.

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 34993

Accession Number: 1932.769

Needle Case

Round embossed cardstock needle case.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 34994

Accession Number: 1932.770

Bee's Wax

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wax

GUSN: 34995

Accession Number: 1932.771

Bee's Wax

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wax

GUSN: 34996

Accession Number: 1932.772

Emery Cushion

Red strawberry emery cushion with green leaves set in turned wooden base.

Date: 1809-1859

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), velvet (fabric weave), silk (textile)

GUSN: 34997

Accession Number: 1932.773

Emery Cushion

Red round emery ball set in black wooden turned base with green wax at base; needle container in between wax and emery ball; undecipherable inscription on bottom.

Date: 19th century

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 34998

Accession Number: 1932.774

Needle

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 34999

Accession Number: 1932.775

Needle

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 35000

Accession Number: 1932.776

Needle

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 35001

Accession Number: 1932.777

Thread Winder

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 35002

Accession Number: 1932.778

Sewing Case

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 35003

Accession Number: 1932.779

Chess

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 35004

Accession Number: 1932.781

Globe

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 35005

Accession Number: 1932.784

Globe

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 35006

Accession Number: 1932.785B

Ribbon

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 35432

Accession Number: 1932.2766

Wallet

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 35433

Accession Number: 1932.2771

Wallet

Blue; back to front embossed with foliate motif; leather strap closure; purple leather lining; 5 compartments (2 have scalloped flap); glued.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: embossing, gluing, leather

GUSN: 35434

Accession Number: 1932.2772

Box

Birchbark box with dyed moosehair or quillwork embroidery in floral motif.

Maker: unknown

Material: palm fiber

GUSN: 35435

Accession Number: 1932.2773AB

Needle Case

Purple and gold rectangular needle case.

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 35436

Accession Number: 1932.2775

Picture

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 35438

Accession Number: 1932.2788

Lamp

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 35440

Accession Number: 1932.2987

Blouse

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 35441

Accession Number: 1932.3186

Hatpin

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 35442

Accession Number: 1932.5859

Vase

Green, rough glazed earthenware vase with cylindrical body.

Date: 1897

Maker: Merrimac Ceramic Co. (Maker)

Material: glazing (coating), earthenware

GUSN: 35443

Accession Number: 1933.1

Blouse

Glazed cotton blouse with a high collar and embroidered flowers at the cuffs and neck.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 35444

Accession Number: 1933.13

Saltcellar

Pressed glass footed saltcellar. Diamond pattern around the rim. Horizontal miter cuts along the base.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 35445

Accession Number: 1933.15

Cordial Glass

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 35446

Accession Number: 1933.16

Inkwell

Square, colorless glass travelling inkwell with cut glass decoration on top and metal hinged cover.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 35447

Accession Number: 1933.17

Nightgown

White, long-sleeved cotton nightgown with floral embroidered and small knife pleating trim extended from collar to skirt.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 35448

Accession Number: 1933.20

Creamer with lid

Porcelain pitcher with bulb-shaped body, lid with berry knop and forked handle [broken off] with leaf terminals. Molded elements, border patterns and floral figures on body painted red, orange, green, black, purple and metallic gold.

Date: 1770-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: enamel paint, hand-painted, porcelain, molding (forming)

GUSN: 35449

Accession Number: 1933.31AB

Writing Tablet

A writing tablet with a metal plaid cover, ivory writing sheets, a pencil holder, and a metal chain.

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component), metal

GUSN: 35450

Accession Number: 1933.38

Stocking

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 35451

Accession Number: 1933.40

Lamp

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 35453

Accession Number: 1933.55

Sleeve

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 35454

Accession Number: 1933.56

Hinge

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 35456

Accession Number: 1933.59

Purse

Textured, tan leather clutch with fold over cover, interior change purse and mirror. Interlocking, colored leather rings are sewn to the front. Strap on back. Interior lined with tan silk.

Date: 1928

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, silk (fiber), metal

GUSN: 35457

Accession Number: 1933.62

Match

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 35458

Accession Number: 1933.68

Ribbon

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 35459

Accession Number: 1933.70

Monocle

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: gold (metal)

GUSN: 35460

Accession Number: 1933.71

Lamp

Pewter lamp base (a) with loose glass chimney holder (b).

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 35461

Accession Number: 1933.72AB

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