Historic New England

Window Curtain Panel

Rectangular; polychromatic design of baskets with fruit and bouquets on tan ground; wide white voids along printed outlines. Pleated top edges gathered on brass hooks.

Date: 1830-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: chintz, cotton (textile), tabby (textile)

GUSN: 53747

Accession Number: 1944.286A

Slipcover

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53748

Accession Number: 1944.296

Green; white lining; brown back; shawl collar; single breasted w/ 5 self covered buttons; 3 pockets; darts from waist to breast; fitted & slightly lowered waist lined w/ black leather; buckle & tab back closure.

Date: 1857

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), polish (coating), stitching, leather, padding (process), silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 53749

Accession Number: 1944.298

Wedding Ensemble

Three piece wedding ensemble. Bodice [a]: Brown and black plaid; long bell shaped sleeves; eight black and gilt fancy buttons; bodice boned and lined with linen. Skirt [b]: lined with glazed cotton and brown woolen tape at hem edge; matching cape and bell sleeves trimmed with wide brown ribbon. C...

Date: 1857

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, linen (material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 53750

Accession Number: 1944.299A-C

Desk Set

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53751

Accession Number: 1944.302

Brick

Small; irregular; yellowish; one corner chipped.

Date: 1600-1699

Maker: unknown

Material: brick (clay product), clay, sand

GUSN: 53752

Accession Number: 1944.303

Pan

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 53753

Accession Number: 1944.311

Saucer

Saucer part of a children's set of dishes. Black transfer-print scene of a young woman in Empire-style dress with a goat on a leash. Looping chain border around rim.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 53754

Accession Number: 1944.313.1

Cradle

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53755

Accession Number: 1944.316

Child's Dress

White cotton and lace dress.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 53756

Accession Number: 1944.326

Fan & Box

Fan (A): Mother of pearl sticks and guards w/ gold and silver inlay of floral spray; set w/ silver spangles; white chiffon leaf w/ gold and silver sequins all over; brass rivet and ring w/ white silk cord and tassel. Box (B) is hinged cardboard covered w/ white paper w/ embossed diamond pattern.

Date: 1885-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: abalone shell, chiffon, inlay (process), paper (fiber product), sequins (spangles), silk (textile)

GUSN: 53757

Accession Number: 1944.328 AB

Parasol

Small; black and tan striped silk with scalloped edge and appliqued ruffle; carved bone handle; brass shaft and ferrule; metal ribs.

Date: 1869-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: bone (material), brass (alloy), carving (processes), metal, silk (textile)

GUSN: 53758

Accession Number: 1944.329

Women's Tie

Black lace neckpiece.

Date: 1860-1869

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53759

Accession Number: 1944.330

Lorgnette

Tortoise shell lorgnette with oval lenses. Foliate design.

Maker: unknown

Material: tortoise shell

GUSN: 53760

Accession Number: 1944.331

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: papier mâché

GUSN: 53761

Accession Number: 1944.333AB

Basket

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 53762

Accession Number: 1944.336

Spectacles

Metal spectacles. Oval lenses and a c bridge. Double hinged side arms with teardrop finials.

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), lenses (components)

GUSN: 53763

Accession Number: 1944.339

Eyeglasses

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 53764

Accession Number: 1944.341

Eyeglasses

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 53765

Accession Number: 1944.342

Robe-kimono

Dressing gown with diaper pattern and printed with scalloped bands of paisley (vertical) - red, blue, black and green; quilted turned shawl collar (no revers); lined with printed paisley strip in blue & black; no closure; printed "a la disposition" - border at hem, cuffs and front opening printed fo...

Date: 1870-1879

Maker: unknown

Material: block printing (relief printing process), cotton (textile), weaving, diaper patterns, stitching

GUSN: 53766

Accession Number: 1944.343

Reception Chair

C- and foliate-scroll pierced back, cabriole legs with plain feet, shaped seat rails.

Date: 1845-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: upholstering, walnut (wood)

GUSN: 53767

Accession Number: 1944.344

Platter

Blue and white; network and scallp outer border; network inner border; right-oriented landscape scene of gbridge and trees, foreground; 2-story pavillions with figure in window and tree, right; 3 boats in water; at rear, two outcroppings with buildings and trees.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, underglazing

GUSN: 53768

Accession Number: 1944.347

Platter

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 53769

Accession Number: 1944.349

"The Sailor Boy's Return from a Prosperous Voyage"

Painting on glass; shows a mother seated in front of a thatched roof cottage wearing a kerchief and mob cap; an older sister is standing and a younger sister is kneeling near a child's armchair with a bird in her left hand. Red pollparrot on back of chair, cat on the stand of a spinning wool. Sea vi...

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53770

Accession Number: 1944.353

Center Table

Center table. Circular top. Five columnar legs with brass bases and capitals; applied brass ornaments; five-lobed base.

Date: 1820-1835

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), tulipwood (Brazilian, wood), brass (alloy), veneering

GUSN: 53771

Accession Number: 1944.354

Cigar Case

Cigar case of black water-wave grosgrain silk with blue satin stripes.

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 53772

Accession Number: 1944.359

Cigar Case

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 53773

Accession Number: 1944.360

Cigar Case

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 53774

Accession Number: 1944.361

CASE, CIGARETTE

Tan pigskin; hinged or flip cover; kid lining w/ pocket; hard case.

Date: 1900-1991

Maker: Dunhill, Alfred, Mr. (Maker)

Material: leather, pigskin

GUSN: 53775

Accession Number: 1944.362

Cigarette Case

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 53776

Accession Number: 1944.363

Cigar Case

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 53777

Accession Number: 1944.364

Cosmetic Container

Small, cylindrical wood container with screw-on cover. Lathed, light natural wood with high gloss finish.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 53778

Accession Number: 1944.368AB

Box Mirror

Small box mirror decorated with patterned paper. Paper sleeve cover.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 53779

Accession Number: 1944.369

Sealing Wax

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53780

Accession Number: 1944.371

Purse

A black velvet drawstring purse / bag with dark purple cord for closure, cross stitched grapes on front, and outlined in fur.

Date: 1876-1925

Maker: unknown

Material: fur, solid velvet, cotton (fiber), cord (fiber product), cross stitch

GUSN: 53781

Accession Number: 1944.379

Tankard

Delftware pitcher with blue, yellow, and light green castle scene with sponged manganese trees. Pewter base and cover with trefoil border. Cover has turned thumb hold.

Date: 1700-1720

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, pewter (tin alloy), glazing (coating), tin glaze

GUSN: 53782

Accession Number: 1944.392

Bird Display Dome

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), wood (plant material), taxidermy

GUSN: 53783

Accession Number: 1944.396

Jacquard coverlet

Central, large round floral medallion; four federal eagles in corners; square feather frame. Border of scrolling commas and large leaves in corners; white design on ground of blue, brown, green and pink stripes. Blue and white fringe sides; selvage top and bottom.

Date: 1850-1876

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), fringe, hand weaving, jacquard, weaving, textiles, wool (textile)

GUSN: 53784

Accession Number: 1944.427

Tripod

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 53785

Accession Number: 1944.442

Match

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 53786

Accession Number: 1944.444

Oil Lamp

Pair of lamps 25inches high, brass with prisms and glass ornament

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), glass (material)

GUSN: 53787

Accession Number: 1944.448A

Oil Lamp

Pair of lamps 25inches high, brass with prisms and glass ornament

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 53788

Accession Number: 1944.448B

Tuxedo?

Black; wide, notched lapel; single breasted w/ 4 self covered buttons; 3 pockets; 2 darts at waist; cut away opening at waist; buckle & tab back closure; loop of elastic inside on right; altered.

Date: 1915-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, machine-made, silk (textile), jacquard, satin

GUSN: 53789

Accession Number: 1944.453

Dressing Gown

Green paisley dressing gown, quilted with center panel of scrolling pattern in polychrome and black silk; purple and red changeable quilted lining and cuffs; green and red cording and frog at collar, cuffs and pockets, hem and as belt (belt & loops); floor length.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, machine-made, quilting, silk (textile)

GUSN: 53790

Accession Number: 1944.455

Pocket

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53791

Accession Number: 1944.458

Picture

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53792

Accession Number: 1944.462

Dress

Black silk dress with purple and red horizontal stripes; long sleeves with pleats at cuff and shoulder; black velvet trim at cuff; Twelve purple buttons at front bodice; bodice is boned and lined with brown cotton; high neckline with standing collar. Princess seams; cartridge pleats at back; skirt l...

Date: 1867-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), cotton (textile)

GUSN: 53793

Accession Number: 1944.463