Historic New England

Mug

Large redware mug with strap handle. Glazed dark brown on the exterior and mottled green-brown on the interior.

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, redware, glazing (coating)

GUSN: 33891

Accession Number: 1931.288

Pitcher

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 33892

Accession Number: 1931.291.1

Burgundy velvet; full cut; narrow band collar; dolman style sleeves without shoulder seam; piped cuffs with notch; two covered buttons with tassels at each cuff; hem trimmed with band of burgundy velvet and deep burgundy fringe; purple and brown striped, quilted silk lining; one pocket inside left s...

Date: 1860-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 33893

Accession Number: 1931.297

Pair of Stockings

Silk cream-colored stockings, two light pink bands at the top, embroidery on the front from mid-shin to toe in diamond and floral pattern.

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (fiber)

GUSN: 33894

Accession Number: 1931.299AB

Dickey

White lace.

Date: 1845-1855

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 33895

Accession Number: 1931.301

Pair of Sleeves

White bell lace sleeves.

Date: 1845-1853

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 33896

Accession Number: 1931.302AB

Dress

Light blue iridescent taffeta; bateau neckline edged w/ lace. Cap sleeves w/ piped arm's eye. Pointed front & back; boned & lined w/ linen. Hand-sewn eyes at center back for laced closure. Skirt has cotton waistband w/ hook & eye closure; box pleats at front. Cartridge pleats & crinoline at bac...

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 33899

Accession Number: 1931.304AB

Dress

A = overdress; B = underskirt; off-white cotton ground printed with floral trail with aubergine stems and outline; lavender flowers and berries. High neckline; bishop sleeves with smocking at armscye; gathered at wirst. Cuffs have pointed scalloped ruffle (of same dress fabric); smocking at front ...

Date: 1835-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 33900

Accession Number: 1931.307AB

Cloth Sample

Black silk fabric sample with an orange leaf pattern with small floral background. Partially finished edges with a weighted corner.

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (fiber)

GUSN: 33901

Accession Number: 1931.308

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: papier mâché

GUSN: 33902

Accession Number: 1931.312

Purse

Tan and blue purse; silver beaded design over the top of the woven design; blue, tan, and brown tassel on the bottom with pom poms .

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 33903

Accession Number: 1931.319

Purse

Brown velvet purse; silver beaded cross designs; large silver beaded tassels.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 33904

Accession Number: 1931.321

Handkerchief

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 33905

Accession Number: 1931.322

Purse

Beaded purse in blue and white diamond design with beaded bird in foliage design at bottom; blue bead tassels; red velvet enclosure with multicolor ribbon ties.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 33906

Accession Number: 1931.324

Chemise

Yellowed white linen; body gathered to narrow yoke; three button closure in short center placket; broad neckline and short sleeves trimmed with self ruffle.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), stitching

GUSN: 33911

Accession Number: 1931.341

Wrapper/Nightgown

Cream ribbed dimity; ruffled collar with scalloped eyelet edge gathered; pointed yoke; piping around yoke; full sleeves gathered at cuff; cuff has 2 pearl buttons and eyelet ruffle; 14 pearl buttons from neckline to hem.

Date: 1855-1860

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 33912

Accession Number: 1931.342

Needlework Picture

Light and dark green, white, and yellow floral motif embroidered in silk on tan linen.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), silk (fiber)

GUSN: 33913

Accession Number: 1931.343

Slipcover

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 33914

Accession Number: 1931.344

Fragment

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 33918

Accession Number: 1931.375

Window curtain panel

Rectangular; fine treated cotton netting; off white. Applied printed cotton shawl bordering in red and white Greek Key and floral stars along bottom and one side. Mitred corner.

Date: 1835-1860

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 33919

Accession Number: 1931.381A

Lambrequin

No description

Date: 1850-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: brocatelle, burlap, cotton (textile), fringe, piecing, silk (textile), weaving

GUSN: 33920

Accession Number: 1931.383A

Window panel

Gray wool rep; 5" wide band of red velvet along one side and bottom. Grey cotton and purple silk heavy fringe along side and bottom. Gathered at top. Metal rings sewn in. Back of tan cotton twill.

Date: 1865-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, silk (textile), twill, velvet (fabric weave), wool (textile)

GUSN: 33921

Accession Number: 1931.384A

Salad plate

Earthenware plate with transfer-printed pattern "Cambusnethan on the Clyde" depicting pastoral landscape with large Gothic house, couple walking and cows.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: Belle Vue Pottery (Maker)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 33923

Accession Number: 1931.392

Pintle

Forged. Two-piece construction. Round pin on hexagonal bar head. Square bar tapered to round at threaded end. Tagged "Gudgeon on which to hang a door hinge. Purchased by W.S.A. from Shaker Village, Alfred, Me. [?]"

Date: 1775-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 33924

Accession Number: 1931.400

Trunk

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 33927

Accession Number: 1931.440

Bowling Pin

Wood bowling pin with a cylindrical body, tapered neck, and a round head.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 33929

Accession Number: 1931.447.2

Hatband

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 33741

Accession Number: 1930.1632

Flock

Palm fiber spinning waste.

Maker: unknown

Material: palm fiber

GUSN: 33742

Accession Number: 1930.1648

Light Bulb

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 33743

Accession Number: 1930.1652

Sewing Machine

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 33744

Accession Number: 1930.1680.1

Needlework Kit

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 33745

Accession Number: 1930.1680.2

Child's Dress

Sheer cream; embroidered "V" panel--bodice front--of flowers, buds, and leaves with ruffle trimmed with same eyelet as on neckline and short puffed sleeves; eyelet waistband; five bands of narrow tucks on skirt; drawstring neckline.

Date: ca. 1861

Maker: Kenniston, Andrew J., Mrs. (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, super

GUSN: 33747

Accession Number: 1930.1693

Pair of Sleeves

White net sleeves with lace borders.

Date: 1855-1863

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 33748

Accession Number: 1930.1695AB

Container

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 33749

Accession Number: 1930.1696

Portable Desk

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 33750

Accession Number: 1930.1698

Stand

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 33751

Accession Number: 1930.1702

Scale

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 33752

Accession Number: 1930.1703A-C

Kerchief

Red and white floral handkerchief.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 33753

Accession Number: 1930.1721

Cap

Cotton night cap with lace trim.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 33754

Accession Number: 1930.1722

Cap

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 33755

Accession Number: 1930.1723

WALLET

Tan, shiny; stiff leather embossed with red "X" and delicate small floral garland border; scalloped flap and strap closure; lined with white kid; 6 pockets with interior flap.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: embossing, stitching, leather

GUSN: 33756

Accession Number: 1930.1724

Fork

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 33757

Accession Number: 1930.1729

Skewer

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 33758

Accession Number: 1930.1730

Bank

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 33759

Accession Number: 1930.1731

Whistle

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 33761

Accession Number: 1930.1734

Eyeglasses

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 33762

Accession Number: 1930.1735

Parallel Rule

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 33763

Accession Number: 1930.1737

Tablecloth

Nearly square, fine cotton; printed indian blue ground; 9" wide border of entwining yellow and white vines. Leaves and flowers with twisted rope-like band; encircling fern leaves running thru center. Plain center. Selvage sides; hemmed ends.

Date: 1810-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: block printing (relief printing process), cotton (textile), textiles

GUSN: 33764

Accession Number: 1930.1738

Spur

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 33765

Accession Number: 1930.1760A

Spur

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 33766

Accession Number: 1930.1760B

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