Historic New England

Skirt

White cotton ground printed with lattice geometric stripe pattern in light and dark blue; self waistband, no fastening; 2 rows of dark blue silk ribbon above hem; pocket at right side; smooth front, cartridge pleat at back, slight train; hem lined with white cotton and bound with blue wool tape.

Date: 1840-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, printing (process), silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 46255

Accession Number: 1959.1220A

Pair of Stockings

Pair of brown stockings; plain; ribbed top.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), knitting (process)

GUSN: 46256

Accession Number: 1959.1221AB

Bedspread

White cotton candlewock bedspread.

Date: 1820-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: candlewicking (embroidering), cotton (textile), ruffle, whitework

GUSN: 46257

Accession Number: 1959.1222

Bedspread

White spread, woven raised candlewicking-like designs of sawtooth edged [symbols]; rococco-like scrolling flowers, above; points in field of dot-line diamonds, below; stars, center. Sides and bottom flaps: large scrolling rococco leaves with rows of leaves along edge with zig-zag border; drawstring ...

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), fringe, weaving, machine-made, whitework

GUSN: 46258

Accession Number: 1959.1223

Shawl

Black and red striped paisley-type with white; ice blue and orange; botehs diagonally across stripes.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 46259

Accession Number: 1959.1224

Shawl

White center; 21" end border in purple, pink, pale blue, green; Harlequin; tendrils extending to form circular medallion; dyed warps; jacquard weave; wool warp.

Date: 1845-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 46260

Accession Number: 1959.1225

Cape or Fichu

Cream-colored cotton; embroidered around neck and center edge with whitework of floral sprays with leaf-like shape in between sprays; hemstitched edge.

Date: 1840-1849

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 46261

Accession Number: 1959.1227

Sleeve

White bell sleeve with floral embroidery and a scalloped cuff.

Date: 1845-1853

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 46262

Accession Number: 1959.1228

Sleeve

White sleeve with floral embroidery and a scalloped cuff.

Date: 1845-1853

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 46263

Accession Number: 1959.1229

Dress

Printed white calico dress with allover pattern of purple leaves and berries; broad neckline with self ruffle. Armholes also trimmed with ruffle; no sleeves; bodice lined with white cotton, hook and eye closure down center front. Skirt gathered all around at waist with overlapping hook and eye closu...

Date: 1855-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 46265

Accession Number: 1959.1231

Bustle

Bustle woven of reeds.

Maker: unknown

Material: reed (grass, material)

GUSN: 46266

Accession Number: 1959.1232

Tieback with tassels

White cotton tassel

Date: 1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), machine-made

GUSN: 46267

Accession Number: 1959.1247.2

Sampler Album Cradle Quilt

Comprised of four rows of three blocks; each block of white cotton ground with different floral or geometric appliqued design. Bound edges in red cotton; machine stitched.

Date: 1854-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), calico, linen (material), machine sewing (technique), quilting

GUSN: 46268

Accession Number: 1959.1350

Tassel

Cotton tassel; intricate woven top.

Date: 1870-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), weaving, machine-made

GUSN: 46270

Accession Number: 1959.1501

Bed Canopy

White dimity canopy, plain top with applied ruffled valances with applied bars of woven leno twist and fringed edges; cascaded corners; ruffled foot; plain head cloth; drawstring tassel remaining on one side ruffle, other one missing (B).

Date: 1810-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), dimity, drawn thread work, fringe

GUSN: 46271

Accession Number: 1959.1502.1AB

Tieback with Tassel

Tieback with four-ply braided cord and tassel.

Date: 1870-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), machine-made

GUSN: 46272

Accession Number: 1959.1502.2

Mat

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: reed (grass, material)

GUSN: 46274

Accession Number: 1959.1505B

Mat

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: reed (grass, material)

GUSN: 46275

Accession Number: 1959.1511

Embroidery Picture

Needlework picture of a child and dog under a tree.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 46277

Accession Number: 1959.1526

Window curtain

No description

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, linen (material), embroidering, machine-made, super, alteration (process and technique), whitework

GUSN: 46278

Accession Number: 1959.1528.1

Cap

Cream; double ruffle, scalloped and embroidered w/ 11 stylized flowers; piping band around neck; fullness gathered at neck; one tie (other is missing).

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, stitching

GUSN: 46279

Accession Number: 1960.75N

Nail

A box of cut nails.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: cutting (dividing), iron (metal)

GUSN: 46280

Accession Number: 1960.2A-H

Nail

Some number (16?) of nails or fragments of nails; soem cut, some hand-wrought.

Date: 1795-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: wrought, handmade, iron (metal)

GUSN: 46281

Accession Number: 1960.3ABD

Photograph

Raking view of facade of large wood house with gabled windows in balustraded roof, projecting entrance and dark shutters; carriage.

Date: 1845-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: crystalotypes

GUSN: 46282

Accession Number: 1960.5

Nail

Finish nail.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 46283

Accession Number: 1960.7.2D

Hook and Eye

Wrought hook. Flat on backside and half-round on face of shank. Loop retained with screw or nail. Traces of white paint.

Date: 1835-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), painting (coating), wrought

GUSN: 46284

Accession Number: 1960.9C

Screw

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 46285

Accession Number: 1960.9E

Screw

Small screw, non-tapered with flat head = groove. Others found in same envelope. Envelope says "Screws for exhibit."

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 46286

Accession Number: 1960.10D

Nail

Four cut finish nails.

Maker: unknown

Material: cutting (dividing), iron (metal)

GUSN: 46287

Accession Number: 1960.13

Screw

Small screw, non-tapered with flat head = groove. Others found in same envelope. Envelope says "Screws for exhibit."

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 46288

Accession Number: 1960.17C

Screw

Small screw, non-tapered with flat head = groove. Others found in same envelope. Envelope says "Screws for exhibit."

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 46289

Accession Number: 1960.18A

Toothpick

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 45865

Accession Number: 1956.M10

Teaspoon

Silver teaspoon with a coffin handle, squared shoulders, and a pointed oval bowl.

Date: 1780-1800

Maker: Loving, Joseph, 1743-1815 (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 45866

Accession Number: 1956.10

Teaspoon

Silver teaspoon with a fiddle handle, squared shoulders, and a pointed oval bowl.

Date: 1820-1850

Maker: Hempstead, Daniel Booth, 1784-1852 (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 45867

Accession Number: 1956.11

Mustard Spoon

Silver mustard spoon. Downturned oval handle with square shoulders and an oval bowl.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: Thaxter, Joseph Blake, 1791-1863 (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 45868

Accession Number: 1956.M13

"Old Elm" Cane

Brown wood; rounded shape of stick; curved boned handle with silver collar; metal tip.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: bone (material), silver (metal), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 45869

Accession Number: 1956.14

Portrait of Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790)

Bust-length portrait of a man with long gray hair, in blue coat, white shirt.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 45870

Accession Number: 1956.M16

Desk

Square legs, H-stretcher, one long drawer, slant top with low gallery; two sliding "headboards".

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 45871

Accession Number: 1956.24

FIREBOARD

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 45872

Accession Number: 1956.25

Medal of Membership in Delta Upsilon Fraternity at Harvard

Geometrical shield of the Harvard Chapter of Delta Upsilon Fraternity on one side of the bronze medal. Two palms with the Harvard University shield on the other side with inscriptions on both sides. Yellow and blue ribbons are attached to the medal.

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal)

GUSN: 45873

Accession Number: 1956.27

Portrait of a Man

Half-length portrait of a balding man seated in a red upholstered chair.

Date: 1825-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: oil paint (paint), panels (wood), panel paintings (painting by form)

GUSN: 45874

Accession Number: 1956.M28

School Medal

A silver medal showing the left profile bust of Benjamin Franklin. The other side has ribbons and a rose with its branches on the other side of the medal. The medal has a ring and two necklace style silk ribbons; one blue, one yellow, attached at the top

Maker: unknown

Material: silver alloy, silk (textile)

GUSN: 45875

Accession Number: 1956.28

Medal

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 45876

Accession Number: 1956.30

Writing Case

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 45877

Accession Number: 1956.31

Pait of Stockings

Dark cream-color stockings with an embroidered red floral and leaf pattern on the front of the foot and shin.

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering

GUSN: 45878

Accession Number: 1956.33

Small Scale in Wooden Case

Small scale in wood case. Wooden case is carved "A.M 1764" on hinged lid. Interior of box is carved out of a single pice of wood. Weights are missing.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), metal, string (fiber product)

GUSN: 45879

Accession Number: 1956.36

Purse or pouch

A small red wool pouch or purse with blue fabric tape edges, geometric beading in shades of white, green, blue, brown, and clear, and flap style closure with two points.

Date: 19th / 20th century

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), cotton (textile), cotton (fiber), beading (process), beadwork, glass (material)

GUSN: 45880

Accession Number: 1956.37