Historic New England

Crock

Large, No. 6 stoneware crock with ear-shaped handes on sides. Handpainted image of deer with tree and fencing in blue glaze on front. Stamped "J. & E. Norton, Bennington VT."

Date: 1850-1859

Maker: J. & E. Norton (Maker)

Material: stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 40397

Accession Number: 1940.39

Bell Crank

Round, with flattened round knob on handle.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 40398

Accession Number: 1940.40

Needlework Bookmark

Needlework bookmark with the words "Think of me" on perforated Bristol board surrounded by laurel wreath mounted on off-white silk ribbon.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40399

Accession Number: 1940.44

Commemorative medal

Framed in marble and bearing the Great seal of the Republic.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, ivory (tooth component), marble (rock), painting (coating)

GUSN: 40400

Accession Number: 1940.46

Tieback

Stoneware tieback. Green, brown and gold mottled glaze. Molded star shape.

Date: 1849-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: glaze, enamel (fused coating), stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 40401

Accession Number: 1940.47A

Bag

Small bag with tan background and blue checker stripes of different widths. Top is hemmed. On front is stitched 'K.A.'.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40404

Accession Number: 1940.51

Pair of Mittens

Cream-colored mittens.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40405

Accession Number: 1940.52AB

Pair of Mittens

Black knit mittens.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40406

Accession Number: 1940.53AB

Oak and black walnut. chest Paneled facade with two-panel sides and four-panel back. Panels feature applied ring and crosses. Triglyphs and bosses on upper rail. Applied split spindles. Missing lower portion which likely included two or four drawers.

Date: 1635-1670

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), red cedar (wood), red oak (wood), walnut (wood), Norway spruce (wood)

GUSN: 40407

Accession Number: 1940.55

Breakfront Bookcase

A large bookcase, Victorian, in two parts; cupboard below and diamond-pane glass door bookcase above. Used in Boston from 1910 to 1940.

Date: 1820-1835

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40408

Accession Number: 1940.56

Pitcher

Parian pitcher with raised floral pattern, glazed interior.

Maker: unknown

Material: parian (porcelain)

GUSN: 40410

Accession Number: 1940.60

Tea Bowl

White porcelain tea bowl. Shanked exterior and a gold gilded edge.

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, porcelain

GUSN: 40411

Accession Number: 1940.61.1

Dish

White porcelain dish with curved ridges, slightly scalloped rim with gold bands and central floral design.

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, gilding

GUSN: 40412

Accession Number: 1940.61.3

Change Purse

Small change purse with hinged metal frame and push-button clasp. Sides made of red leather covered with black lacquer plate inlaid with decorative metal scrolls, stars and a shield. Each star's center is an inlaid rhinestone. Blue fabric interior.

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, leather, cloth, gemstone

GUSN: 40413

Accession Number: 1940.62

Dress

Yellow silk gauze w/ cotton lining; bateau neckline; short, puffed sleeves. Neck, sleeves & hem trimmed w/ silk gauze lace w/ scalloped hem. Natural waist; box pleats at hook & eye closure at back.

Date: 1855-1862

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), gauze, glazing (coating), stitching, silk (textile), tin (metal)

GUSN: 40414

Accession Number: 1940.63

Picture

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: photographs

GUSN: 40415

Accession Number: 1940.67

Spoon Mold

Bronze, two-part rat-tail spoon mold.

Date: 1700-1710

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 40427

Accession Number: 1940.93AB

Alphabet Sampler

Vertical sampler on natural linen ground; divided in four by zig zag cross stitch. Numbers and geometric plants at bottom. Unfinished. Alphabets: #1 complete, some letters repeated, #2 complete, #3 complete; Numbers: "1-9", "2-7"

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 40428

Accession Number: 1940.94

Alphabet/Verse Sampler

Large vertical sampler with large scale floral border. Verse at bottom with flower baskets and bird beneath. Natural linen ground, polychromatic. Alphabets: #1 - "A-M" missing "K","L", #2 - "A-U" missing "Q", #3 - "A-W" missing "J", #4 - complete, #5 - complete; Numbers: "1-5"; cross s...

Date: 1847

Maker: McIntock, Abney, 1835- (Embroiderer)

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

GUSN: 40429

Accession Number: 1940.95

Tub

Round, green wooden tub with rectangular handles.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 40430

Accession Number: 1940.101

Small Tub

Round, green wooden tub with rectangular handles.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 40431

Accession Number: 1940.102

Curler

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 40432

Accession Number: 1940.106

Chair

"Zanzibar" type chair with a caned back and seat; scrolled arms; 4 casters; dark wood

Date: 1825-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: caning, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 40433

Accession Number: 1940.118

Wall Bracket

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40434

Accession Number: 1940.122

Lid

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 40435

Accession Number: 1940.124

Seal

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 40437

Accession Number: 1940.126

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 40499

Accession Number: 1940.238

Card Case and Original Box

Silver card case (.1ab) and manufacturer's box (.2). Four vignettes, featuring filigree bearded dragon amid swirling clouds, on front and back sides of card case. Panels are bordered by delicate floral filigree pattern, suspended by rectangular framework of case. Small flat rectangular fabric-cover...

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 40500

Accession Number: 1940.239.1AB-.2

Toilet Bottle

Glass toilet bottle with a stopper. Ribbed body.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 40501

Accession Number: 1940.240AB

Fan

Pierced ivory sticks with silver inlay; white silk leaf cut like petals, brocaded with gren leaves and red and pink flowers; shell washer, carved brass ring; white silk and metallic thread cord and tassel.

Date: 1865

Maker: unknown

Material: brocade (textile), inlay (process), ivory (tooth component), piercing, silk (textile)

GUSN: 40502

Accession Number: 1940.241

Bellows

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40503

Accession Number: 1940.243

Alphabet/Verse Sampler

Alphabet/Verses sampler on natural linen ground. Polychromatic threads. Verse is worked in a border that runs along top and sides. Two pine trees at bottom. Alphabets: #1 complete, some letters repeated; #2 complete. Stitches used: cross stitch, rococo, satin stitch, and star stitch.

Date: 1787

Maker: Peabody, Lucretia, 1779-1854 (Embroiderer)

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

GUSN: 40504

Accession Number: 1940.251

Needlework Picture

Lace needlework design on fabric with outlines.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40505

Accession Number: 1940.256

Pair of Cuffs

Pair of cotton cuffs with lace trim.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40506

Accession Number: 1940.259AB

Guimpe or Dickey

White linen and lace.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40508

Accession Number: 1940.261

Pair of Cuffs

Pair of white embroidered cuffs with lace trim.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40509

Accession Number: 1940.263AB

Pair of Cuffs

Pair of white embroidered cuffs.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40511

Accession Number: 1940.264

Pair of Sleeves

White cotton sleeves with embroidered edges.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 40512

Accession Number: 1940.268

Writing Pad

Japanned writing pad. Front cover is inlaid with mother of pearl in a floral design framed by a painted gold frame embellished with palmettes, spearheads, and beading. Pearlized button in each corner. Back cover is black with a single gold painted floral bouquet in center. Pearlized button in each c...

Date: 1860-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), mother of pearl, japanning

GUSN: 40513

Accession Number: 1940.271

Brush

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40516

Accession Number: 1940.302

Sewing Kit

Blue leather envelope-shaped sewing kit with gold decorations around the outside and scissors, comb, mirror, and needles inside.

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 40517

Accession Number: 1940.303

Banquet tablecloth

Fine, white linen damask; overall pattern of fine, delicate floral vines in rows and borders. Grape vines; ribboned floral swags. Floral medallions with swags; birds in center rows. Fringed edges.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: damask, fringe, hand weaving, jacquard, weaving, linen (material), textiles

GUSN: 40518

Accession Number: 1940.306

The Last of His Tribe Visiting the Hunting Grounds of His Forefathers

Landscape with central lake, mountains in background. Two couples, fishing, seated on bank in foreground. Frame is ornate, oil gilded compo decoration. Has net underlayment for texture and to secure ornament. Corners have stylized leaf and scroll design

Date: 1849

Maker: Fisher, Alvan, 1792-1863 (Artist)

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 40519

Accession Number: 1940.309

Child's Dress

Long; white; embroidered "V" panel (bodice front) with stylized central flower bands of buttonhole wheel; embroidered capped and turned back sleeves with ruffle; eyelet waistband; three large tucks at hem; drawstring neckline and two cloth covered buttons at waist.

Date: 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, stitching

GUSN: 40520

Accession Number: 1940.315

Carpetbag

Upholstered hooked rug with green, brown, red, and off-white paisley; metal key plate; rug-wound handle, linen interior.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40521

Accession Number: 1940.331

Infant's Cap

Fine lawn cotton infant's cap; decorated in drawnwork and whitework in series of floral vines, edged in bobbin lace; closure with draw string at center front and center back.

Date: ca. 1830

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 40522

Accession Number: 1940.336

Photograph

Portrait, 3/4 length; young man seated with arm resting on table at left.

Date: 1855-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (image-making), hand-painted, photographs

GUSN: 40523

Accession Number: 1940.33

Wallet

Brown leather wallet with leather strap closure; five pockets, three have flaps.

Date: 1834-1867

Maker: Cobb, C. A. (Maker)

Material: handmade, leather

GUSN: 40525

Accession Number: 1940.341

Scarf

Yellow silk; leno-weave; long, rectangular; yellow and green woven satin stripes, forming grid at ends; self fringe at ends.

Date: 1840-1855

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40526

Accession Number: 1940.1032

Wallet

Red leather wallet with green lining; leather strap closure; three compartments and pencil holder; with cardboard.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: embossing, leather

GUSN: 40527

Accession Number: 1940.342

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