Historic New England

Wallpaper

Unused sample of Japanese leather paper- possibly embossed only. Large floral pattern with pomegranates, pine cones, butterflies and fruit. Embossed design on stenciled ecru background. Relief design lacquered on ivory.

Date: ca. 1890

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), embossed wall coverings, machine-made

GUSN: 49962

Accession Number: 1981.152

Wallpaper

Unused wallpaper sample of Japanese leather paper. Baroque style pattern with large flowers and foliate c-scrolls and openwork. Pebble embossed background. Relief detail in gold wash and background is stenciled in green on a gilt ground.

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), embossed wall coverings, lacquer (coating), gilding

GUSN: 49963

Accession Number: 1981.166

Sheet

No description

Date: 1830-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), hand sewing, weaving, muslin, piecing

GUSN: 49964

Accession Number: 1981.175

Sheet

Rectangular, white cotton sheet, seamed, hemmed top and bottom with selvage sides.

Date: 1825-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: hand sewing, cotton (textile), cross-stitching, weaving, piecing

GUSN: 49965

Accession Number: 1981.176

Wool Blanket

White, rough twill weave, single piece wool blanket or throw; seamed on top and bottom, selvage sides.

Date: 1825-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (hair)

GUSN: 49966

Accession Number: 1981.177

Sheet

Rectangular, off-white linen panel, hemmed top and bottom with selvage sides.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: hand sewing, hand weaving, linen (material), piecing

GUSN: 49967

Accession Number: 1981.178

Sheet

Rectangular, fine white linen sheet, seamed, hemmed top and botton with selvage sides.

Date: 1834-1867

Maker: unknown

Material: hand sewing, linen (material), piecing

GUSN: 49968

Accession Number: 1981.198

Window curtain fragments

Rectangular, two toned red silk damask. A) Pieced top corner with fragment of edge cording and four brass rings. Felt interfacing; cotton lining.

Date: 1875-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: damask, felt (textile), silk (textile)

GUSN: 49969

Accession Number: 1981.204A

Pair of Sleeves

White net sleeves with black velvet stripes.

Date: 1855-1863

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 49970

Accession Number: 1981.207AB

Pair of Sleeves

Pair of white sleeves with crocheted cuffs.

Date: 1853-1860

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 49971

Accession Number: 1981.208AB

Shawl

White linen fichu with floral embroidery pattern along edge.

Date: 1845-1865

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 49972

Accession Number: 1981.210

Lace Fragment

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 49973

Accession Number: 1981.211

Veil

Black; semi-circular; handmade lace border and ground; dotted ground; floral scalloped border; discolored band at top for drawstring.

Date: 1855-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: handmade, lace (needlework)

GUSN: 49974

Accession Number: 1981.212

Splasher

Rectangular, white, linen panel with brown outline embroidery scene of boat load of children landing; two children on shore watching. Selvage sides; wide hemmed ends.

Date: 1885-1895

Maker: Allen, Catherine Parker, 1873-1964 (Maker)

Material: embroidering, linen (material)

GUSN: 49975

Accession Number: 1981.213

Table Mat

Rectangular, white linen panel with brown outline embroidery scene of "Little Miss Muffet" recoiling in fright from spider dangling from web. Knotted fringe at ends. Selvage ends.

Date: 1885-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, fringe, linen (material)

GUSN: 49976

Accession Number: 1981.214

Shawl

White lace neckpiece with elaborate tassels.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 49977

Accession Number: 1981.215

Scarf

White linen with a floral pattern embroidered along the edge.

Date: 1845-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 49978

Accession Number: 1981.217

Sheet

Rectangular, cream muslin sheet, seamed, hemmed on top and bottom, selvage edges.

Date: 1840-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), hand sewing, weaving, muslin, piecing

GUSN: 49979

Accession Number: 1981.221

Sheet

Rectangular, cream color muslin sheet, seamed, hemmed top and bottom with selvage sides.

Date: 1840-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), cross-stitching, hand sewing, muslin, piecing

GUSN: 49980

Accession Number: 1981.223

Sheet

Rectangular, cream muslin sheet, seamed, hemmed top and bottom with selvages.

Date: 1840-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), cross-stitching, hand sewing, weaving, muslin, piecing

GUSN: 49981

Accession Number: 1981.224

Sheet

Rectangular, cream-colored muslin sheet, seamed, hemmed top and bottom with selvage sides.

Date: 1840-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), hand sewing, weaving, muslin

GUSN: 49982

Accession Number: 1981.227

Sheet

Rectangular, cream-colored muslin sheet, seamed, hemmed top and bottom with selvage edges.

Date: 1840-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), hand sewing, weaving, muslin

GUSN: 49983

Accession Number: 1981.228

Sheet

Rectangular, cream-colored muslin sheet, seamed, hemmed top and bottom with selvage sides.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), weaving, hand sewing, muslin

GUSN: 49984

Accession Number: 1981.229

Sheet

Rectangular, off-white fustian sheet, seamed, hemmed on top and bottom with selvage sides.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: fustian, hand sewing, hand weaving, piecing

GUSN: 49985

Accession Number: 1981.230

Sheet

Rectangular white linen sheet, seamed, hemmed on top and bottom, selvage sides.

Date: 1810-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: weaving, hand sewing, linen (material), piecing

GUSN: 49986

Accession Number: 1981.231

Sheet

Rectangular, off-white fustian sheet, seamed, hemmed on top and bottom with selvage sides.

Date: 1800-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: fustian, hand sewing

GUSN: 49987

Accession Number: 1981.232

Sheet

Rectangular, off-white fustian sheet, seamed, hemmed on top and bottom with selvage edges.

Date: 1810-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: fustian, hand sewing, hand weaving, piecing

GUSN: 49988

Accession Number: 1981.233

Sheet

Rectangular, white linen sheet, seamed, hemmed on top and bottom, selvage edges.

Date: 1800-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: hand sewing, hand weaving, linen (material), piecing

GUSN: 49989

Accession Number: 1981.234

Pitcher

Bacchalian scene on high relief: drinking, dancing and general revelry beneath a grape vine bower; rustic handle wound by grape vine; grape vine border around base.

Date: 1844

Maker: Charles Meigh & Son (Maker)

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

GUSN: 49991

Accession Number: 1981.237

Desk

Slant-lid desk. Mahogany and cherry with white pine and other secondary wood. Serpentine drawer fronts, three drawers. Fall-front opens to reveal central door with ogee paneling. Four pigeonholes with shaped ogee cornices flank each side of central door. Two tiers of drawers with brass pulls sur...

Date: 1780-1803

Maker: Austin, Thomas (Maker)

Material: mahogany (wood), eastern white pine (wood), cherry (wood)

GUSN: 50053

Accession Number: 1982.7

Teaspoon

One of a set of eight. Silver teaspoon with a rounded handle, pointed shoulders, and a pointed oval bowl.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: Wolcott & Gelston (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 50054

Accession Number: 1982.9.1

Tablespoon

Silver tablespoon with a fiddle handle, rounded shoulders, and a pointed oval bowl.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: Libby, J. G. L., 1820-1849 (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 50055

Accession Number: 1982.11

Tablespoon

Silver tablespoon with a rounded handle and an oval bowl. Engraved geometric pattern.

Date: 1795-1805

Maker: Farnam, Rufus, 1796-1806 (Silversmith)

Material: bright cutting, silver (metal)

GUSN: 50056

Accession Number: 1982.10

Teaspoon

One of a set of twelve. Silver teaspoon with a fiddle handle, pointed shoulders, and an oval bowl.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 50057

Accession Number: 1982.13.1

Teaspoon

One of a set of six. Rounded handle with a pointed oval bowl. Engraved floral design.

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: Pons, Thomas, 1757-1827 (Silversmith)

Material: bright cutting, silver (metal)

GUSN: 50058

Accession Number: 1982.14.1

Serving Spoon

Silver serving spoon with a fiddle handle, pointed shoulders, and an oval bowl.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 50059

Accession Number: 1982.15.1

Serving Spoon

Silver serving spoon with a fiddle handle, pointed shoulders, and an oval bowl.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 50060

Accession Number: 1982.15.2

Porringer

Geometric, squarish keyhold handle.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 50061

Accession Number: 1982.16

Mustard Spoon

Silver mustard spoon. Fiddle handle with pointed shoulders and an oval bowl.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 50062

Accession Number: 1982.17

Sugar Tongs

Silver sugar tongs with tapered arms and pointed oval bowls.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 50063

Accession Number: 1982.18

Strainer

Silver strainer spoon. Floral design. Pierced bowl.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 50064

Accession Number: 1982.19

Chalice

Round base with oval body.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: Bigelow, Brothers & Kennard (Silversmith)

Material: beading (edging pattern), beading (process), casting (process), coin silver, silver (metal)

GUSN: 50065

Accession Number: 1982.20

Pitcher

Silver pitcher with straight sides, removable lid, pointed spout with a hinged flap, and a dragon handle.

Date: 1870-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 50066

Accession Number: 1982.22AB

Coffeepot

Circular base supporting urn body with sweeping S-curve handles. Finial is floral.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: Harris, Stanwood & Co. (Silversmith)

Material: coin silver, silver (metal)

GUSN: 50067

Accession Number: 1982.23.1

Napkin Ring

Silver napkin ring with beaded edges and an engraved floral design.

Date: 1860-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 50068

Accession Number: 1982.25

Carpet

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 50069

Accession Number: 1982.26

Child's Windsor Chair

Ten turned and striped spindles; front legs and front stretcher; plank seaqt; continuous arm; floral painted crest.

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), painting (coating), pine (wood), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 50070

Accession Number: 1982.27

Card Table

Card table. Mahogany; mahogany veneer; tulip poplar; cherry swing; white pine. Bowed front and serpentine side rails; tapered legs with inlaid cuffs; veneered oval and tablet on front.

Date: 1795-1815

Maker: unknown

Material: cherry (wood), inlay (process), mahogany (wood), veneer, rosewood (wood), Norway spruce (wood)

GUSN: 50071

Accession Number: 1982.28