Historic New England

Pair of Gloves

White plain gloves with three "overcast stitched" bands; gilt clip/closure at wrist.

Date: 1866

Maker: John Shulito & Co. (Retailer)

Material: stitching, leather

GUSN: 35888

Accession Number: 1933.913EF

Coat A: Black with turnover collar, wide revers; double breasted - 5 buttonholes; 4 pairs self buttons; padded front; green lining; sleeves lined with blue and red striped sateen; 2 tail pockets; 1 inside breast pocket; raw edges of tails; darts at waist front. Pants B: Black; 4 button front; 2 f...

Date: 1866

Maker: Ely--Tailor & Gents Furnisher, Edward (Maker)

Material: cloth, stitching, wool (textile), linen (material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 35889

Accession Number: 1933.913AB

Salad plate

Earthenware plate with red transfer-print "Willow" pattern. Pattern includes Chinese-style screens, bridges, pagodas, willow trees and two flying birds. Border is made up of several diaper patterns and abstract geometric figures.

Date: 1891-1897

Maker: John Meir & Son (Maker)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 35890

Accession Number: 1933.915

Pincushion

White rectangular silk pincushion with red/pink/white edging; painted roses in the center.

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 35891

Accession Number: 1933.916

Print

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 35892

Accession Number: 1933.917

Snuff Box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 35893

Accession Number: 1933.918AB

Carafe

Carafe, part of a cup and bottle set in which the cup forms a cover for the bottle. Crackle texture exterior.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 35895

Accession Number: 1933.924.1

Bottle

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 35896

Accession Number: 1933.925

Decanter

Glass decanter with a stopper. Etched floral and deer design.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), etching (corroding)

GUSN: 35897

Accession Number: 1933.927AB

Decanter

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 35898

Accession Number: 1933.928

Lamp

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 35899

Accession Number: 1933.929

Creamer

White body; round w/ faceted siudes bearing the relief-molded images of 8 of the Apostles wihtin gothic niches; gothic handle w/ mask in relief; scroll in relief under mouth.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, molding (forming), relief (sculpture techniques)

GUSN: 35900

Accession Number: 1933.931

Hook

Plate with scrolls and foliate designs; off-center hook with leaf and seeds (grapes?).

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), pressing, tin (metal)

GUSN: 35901

Accession Number: 1933.932

Match Holder

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 35902

Accession Number: 1933.933

Shawl

Pink silk; long and rectangular with angled ends trimmed with deep pink silk fringe with woven pattern.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 35903

Accession Number: 1933.937

Scarf

Purple floral scarf.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 35904

Accession Number: 1933.939

Ribbon

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 35905

Accession Number: 1933.940A-C

Necktie

Black ribbed silk tie; 5-1/2" wide; pointed tips; plain Windsor tie.

Date: 1890-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 35906

Accession Number: 1933.942

Ribbon

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 35907

Accession Number: 1933.943

Fishhook

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 35908

Accession Number: 1933.844

Women's Neckpiece

Silk neckpiece with blue stripes.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 35909

Accession Number: 1933.944

Women's Neckpiece

Light blue silk necktie with stripes.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 35910

Accession Number: 1933.945

Jug

Stoneware jug with tan exterior glaze. The number 5 inside star figure stamped on side in black.

Maker: unknown

Material: stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 35911

Accession Number: 1933.948

Jug

Stoneware jug with loop handle, tan exterior glaze.

Maker: unknown

Material: stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 35912

Accession Number: 1933.949

Writing Tablet

Small ivory writing tablet with stamped days of the week (Tuesday-Saturday), silver colored metal clasp and un-monogrammed shield shape on front. Front cover is broken and "Monday" is missing

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 35913

Accession Number: 1933.956

Fishing Tool

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 36171

Accession Number: 1933.1584

Fishing Tool

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 36172

Accession Number: 1933.1585

Fishing Tool

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 36173

Accession Number: 1933.1586

Fabric Bag

Red fabric bag open at one end with button closure.

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 36174

Accession Number: 1933.1588

Medicine Bottle

Glass medicine bottle molded with an image of a man and text that includes "R.H. Hurd, North Berwick, Maine"

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 36175

Accession Number: 1933.1592

Glass Cane

Glass rod with octagonal sides, blue, red, and pink twisting stripes with white lines winding around exterior.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), glassworking

GUSN: 36176

Accession Number: 1933.1594

Rogers Group Sculpture - George Washington

Sculpture of George Washington in blue and yellow uniform, tri-corner hat on hip.

Maker: Rogers, John (Maker)

Material: painting (coating), plaster

GUSN: 36177

Accession Number: 1933.1596

Berlinwork Darning Sampler

Darning sampler worked in polychrome threads. Various types of Berlin woolwork practice stitches. Depicts a house with trees and flowers. Letter "M" cross-stitched in the lower left corner.

Date: ca. 1830

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 36178

Accession Number: 1933.1608

Collar

White embroidery.

Date: 1848-1858

Maker: Beeler, Andrew, Mrs. (Maker)

GUSN: 36179

Accession Number: 1933.1609

Shirt

White/yellowed; sleeveless; open neckline and armscye and center opening trimmed w/ scalloped edged lace; open shirt. See object file and curator's notes for family details.

Date: 1860

Maker: Beeler, Andrew, Mrs. (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, lace (needlework)

GUSN: 36180

Accession Number: 1933.1610

Needlework Bookmark

Length of Berlinwork in various colors with steel beads.

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 36181

Accession Number: 1933.1612

Ribbon

Black silk ribbon embroidered with five groups of polychrome flowers. "Either a bookmark or a neckband".

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 36182

Accession Number: 1933.1614

Ribbon

A red brocade ribbon decorated with flowers on a light background.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 36183

Accession Number: 1933.1616

Window valance

Shaped; shallow center drop flanked by cascades. Bottom edge finished with pleat ruffles; pinked edges. Pleated ruffle at top. Floral bouquets in pink, creams, olive green; dark olive green ground. Backed with brown glazed cotton.

Date: 1870-1885

Maker: unknown

Material: chintz, cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique), piecing

GUSN: 36186

Accession Number: 1933.1627A

Window valance

Shaped; shallow center drop flanked by cascades. Bottom edge with applied ruffles; pinked edges. Pleated ruffle at top. Vertical stripes of gold, red and green with imitation berlin work embroidery floral columns. Backed with calico and brown cotton.

Date: 1870-1885

Maker: unknown

Material: calico, cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique), piecing, tabby (textile)

GUSN: 36187

Accession Number: 1933.1628A

Commemorative demitasse cup

Small porcelain cup with gilt-banded handle and rim and black scene of the First Parish Meeting House, Groton, Massachusetts.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, transfer printing, decals

GUSN: 36188

Accession Number: 1933.1630.2

Commemorative Cup and Saucer

Porcelian cup and saucer with scalloped and gilt rims and molded lobed bodies. Each piece decorated with oval-shaped scene of the Groton School, Groton, Massachusetts in black.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, transfer printing, decals

GUSN: 36189

Accession Number: 1933.1633.1-.2