Historic New England

Decorative Bowl

Whitish opaque glass bowl with pressed corn cob pattern and yellow husk.

Date: 1878-1888

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 35822

Accession Number: 1933.779

Bud Vase

Amethyst-tinted glass hyacinth vase. Cylindrical shape tapered at neck. Deep dished rim. Pontil mark on bottom.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), blown glass

GUSN: 35823

Accession Number: 1933.781

Bud Vase

Amethyst-colored glass hyacinth vase. Cylindrical shape tapered at neck. Deep dished rim. Pontil mark on bottom.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), dye

GUSN: 35824

Accession Number: 1933.782

Bud Vase

Green glass hyacinth vase. Cylindrical shape tapered at neck. Deep dished rim. Pontil mark on bottom.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), dye

GUSN: 35825

Accession Number: 1933.784

Bud Vase

Blueish-green tinted glass hyacinth vase. Cylindrical shape tapered at neck. Deep dished rim. Pontil mark on bottom.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 35826

Accession Number: 1933.785

Bud Vase

Blue-tinted glass hyacinth vase. Cylindrical shape tapered at neck. Deep dished rim. Pontil mark on bottom.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 35827

Accession Number: 1933.786

Bud Vase

Blue-tinted glass hyacinth vase. Cylindrical shape tapered at neck. Deep dished rim. Pontil mark on bottom.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), dye

GUSN: 35828

Accession Number: 1933.787

Bud Vase

Orange-tinted glass hyacinth vase. Cylindrical shape tapered at neck. Deep dished rim.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 35829

Accession Number: 1933.788

Dish

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 35830

Accession Number: 1933.789

Parasol

Black handmade Chantilly lace over two layers of white silk with scalloped edges; carved bone handle, ferrule, and stick.

Date: 1870-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: bone (material), carving (processes), Chantilly lace, stitching, silk (textile)

GUSN: 35301

Accession Number: 1932.2454

Cream silk damask dress woven with geometric pattern of squares with diamonds in center; cream silk used on the bodice and also draped diagonally across front and attached at back of skirt. Bodice has squared neckline with blue taffeta collar with organdie. Fitted, elbow length sleeves with lace r...

Date: 1879-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: crinolines, damask, embroidering, stitching, machine-made, silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 35305

Accession Number: 1932.2459

Sash

Black checked sash.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 35306

Accession Number: 1932.2460

Cap

Morning cap, crocheted? With ribbon woven throughout and red satin ribbon trim.

Date: 1875-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 35307

Accession Number: 1932.2461

Cap

Morning cap, crocheted? With blue satin ribbon woven throughout

Date: 1875-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 35308

Accession Number: 1932.2462

Collar

Collar embroidered with blue and red squares.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 35309

Accession Number: 1932.2467

Pair of Sleeves

Plain white cotton sleeves.

Date: 1853-1860

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 35310

Accession Number: 1932.2468AB

Pair of Stockings

Silk cream-colored stocking with many vertical runs, the top has four bright pink lines, ankle area has floral embroidery on front.

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 35311

Accession Number: 1932.2469AB

Collar

White embroidery in a wheat design.

Date: 1848-1858

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 35312

Accession Number: 1932.2473

Tassel

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 35314

Accession Number: 1932.2479

Shoe Leather

Roll of blue shoe leather.

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 35315

Accession Number: 1932.2480

Ribbon

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 35316

Accession Number: 1932.2481

Ribbon

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 35317

Accession Number: 1932.2482

Purse or pouch

A small Native American made purse or pouch of black velvet and edged with red fabric tape and white beads. beaded motifs in shades of white, brown, clearn, red, green, pink, including abstract insect on back,and mail flap style closure.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles, solid velvet, cotton (textile), cotton (fiber), glass (material), beadwork, beading (process)

GUSN: 35318

Accession Number: 1932.2483

CAPE

Black trimmed w/ black crepe for mourning; full, 3/4 length cape; hook & eye at neck.

Date: 1855-1865

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 35319

Accession Number: 1932.2484B

Shawl

Large black center w/ red paisley border of 5-1/2"; square "turnover" style.

Date: 1865-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 35320

Accession Number: 1932.2485

Piano throw

Square, lightweight plain weave. Red; light napped with printed round black center motif; floral stems spinnig off tan circle. Geometric designs in middle. Border of undulating floral vine; crysanthemums, peonies and other flowers; veined leafy shells. Raw edges.

Maker: unknown

Material: felt (textile), weaving, machine-made, tabby (textile), printing (process), textiles, wool (textile)

GUSN: 35321

Accession Number: 1932.2486

Pin

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 35322

Accession Number: 1932.2487

Printing Plate

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 35323

Accession Number: 1932.2488

Stool

Cabriole legs, shaped rails, floral and foliate carving; black horsehair seat with red and green floral embroidery.

Date: 1835-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, horsehair, mahogany (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 35325

Accession Number: 1932.2491.2

Hat

Straw fascinator with feathers, flowers, and lace.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 35326

Accession Number: 1932.2496

Sewing Kit

Small green sewing kit with a carved bone design.

Maker: unknown

Material: bone (material)

GUSN: 35327

Accession Number: 1932.2497

Eraser

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 35328

Accession Number: 1932.2512

Bust of William Shakespeare

Bust of William Shakespeare.

Maker: unknown

Material: parian (porcelain)

GUSN: 35329

Accession Number: 1932.2515

Bust of Artemis

Parian bust of Artemis.

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 35330

Accession Number: 1932.2517

Infant's Cap

White; double lace ruffle; front appliqued panel has scrolling edge; fullness gathered at back; lace inserted center back (neck); two linen loops.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), stitching, linen (material)

GUSN: 35331

Accession Number: 1932.2520

Veil

Black thick crepe; silk drawstring; deep hem.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: crepe (textile), silk (textile)

GUSN: 35335

Accession Number: 1932.2524

Veil

Black coarse net veil with four tucks at the plain border with a drawstring.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: net (textile), silk (textile)

GUSN: 35336

Accession Number: 1932.2525

Shawl

Cream ground with black windowpane crossbar with 8 1/2" purple and black border; self knotted fringe on all sides.

Date: 1863-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), twill, weaving

GUSN: 35337

Accession Number: 1932.2528

Emery Cushion

Three strawberry shaped emery cushions connected by silk braided thread.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), cotton (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 35338

Accession Number: 1932.2539

Sewing Kit

Red and gold needle case shaped like a book.

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 35339

Accession Number: 1932.2541

Medicine Bottle

Pear-shaped colorless glass medicine bottle with paper stopper and blue and yellow beads inside.

Date: 1764

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 35340

Accession Number: 1932.2543

Seal

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 35348

Accession Number: 1932.2557

Child's Windsor Chair

Child-sized low back, spindle supports, green ground with flowers

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 35349

Accession Number: 1932.2558

Bust of child

Parian bust of weaping child with veil and wavy hair.

Maker: unknown

Material: parian (porcelain)

GUSN: 35350

Accession Number: 1932.2559

Portrait of Dr. John T. Kirkland

Portrait of Dr. John T. Kirkland. Subject is seated in front of a column, holding a book in his left hand. Framed.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 35351

Accession Number: 1932.2564

Print

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 35352

Accession Number: 1932.2572

Eyeglass Case

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 35353

Accession Number: 1932.2575B

Eyeglasses

Metal frames with circular lenses and martin's margins. C bridge design and double hinged side arms. Teardrop loop finials.

Date: 1760-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), lenses (components)

GUSN: 35354

Accession Number: 1932.2575A

Mortar & Pestle

Turned wooden mortar and pestle.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 35355

Accession Number: 1932.2576AB

Needlework on bristol board

Berlin woolwork motto on bristol board; polychromatic, dark red, red, pink, blue; satin stitch; wool yarn.

Maker: unknown

Material: bristol board, crewelwork (technique), yarn, crewel wool

GUSN: 35356

Accession Number: 1932.2577

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