Historic New England

Quilt top, Unfinished

Seven rows of six blocks. Block design of "Maltese Cross" pattern of diamond within square within smaller geometric designs. Corner triangles in each block combine to make diamonds.

Date: 1855-1875

Maker: Probably Ladies of the Church (Maker)

Material: brocade (textile), damask, stitching, piecing, silk (textile)

GUSN: 35424

Accession Number: 1932.2755

Ribbon

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 35425

Accession Number: 1932.2758

Ribbon

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 35426

Accession Number: 1932.2759

Ribbon

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 35427

Accession Number: 1932.2760

Ribbon

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 35428

Accession Number: 1932.2761

Ribbon

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 35429

Accession Number: 1932.2763

Ribbon

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 35430

Accession Number: 1932.2764

Ribbon

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 35431

Accession Number: 1932.2765

Ribbon

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 35432

Accession Number: 1932.2766

Wallet

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 35433

Accession Number: 1932.2771

Wallet

Blue; back to front embossed with foliate motif; leather strap closure; purple leather lining; 5 compartments (2 have scalloped flap); glued.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: embossing, gluing, leather

GUSN: 35434

Accession Number: 1932.2772

Box

Birchbark box with dyed moosehair or quillwork embroidery in floral motif.

Maker: unknown

Material: palm fiber

GUSN: 35435

Accession Number: 1932.2773AB

Needle Case

Purple and gold rectangular needle case.

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 35436

Accession Number: 1932.2775

Picture

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 35438

Accession Number: 1932.2788

Lamp

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 35440

Accession Number: 1932.2987

Blouse

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 35441

Accession Number: 1932.3186

Hatpin

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 35442

Accession Number: 1932.5859

Vase

Green, rough glazed earthenware vase with cylindrical body.

Date: 1897

Maker: Merrimac Ceramic Co. (Maker)

Material: glazing (coating), earthenware

GUSN: 35443

Accession Number: 1933.1

Blouse

Glazed cotton blouse with a high collar and embroidered flowers at the cuffs and neck.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 35444

Accession Number: 1933.13

Saltcellar

Pressed glass footed saltcellar. Diamond pattern around the rim. Horizontal miter cuts along the base.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 35445

Accession Number: 1933.15

Cordial Glass

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 35446

Accession Number: 1933.16

Inkwell

Square, colorless glass travelling inkwell with cut glass decoration on top and metal hinged cover.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 35447

Accession Number: 1933.17

Nightgown

White, long-sleeved cotton nightgown with floral embroidered and small knife pleating trim extended from collar to skirt.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 35448

Accession Number: 1933.20

Needle Case

Carved wooden needle case.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 35074

Accession Number: 1932.1047

Pincushion

Hour-glass shaped pincushion with purple velvet and a pin of Julia Marlow stuck on top; plaid brown, blue, and pink silk gathered around the bottom to form pockets.

Date: 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: velvet (fabric weave), silk (textile)

GUSN: 35075

Accession Number: 1932.1049

Telescope with case

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 35076

Accession Number: 1932.1050A-C

Table mat

Square; tan canvas base with green wool cross-stitched ground. Picture of church in fine cross-stitch in white, green and brown. Deep fringe in green and brown all around. Brown linen back.

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: Berlin woolwork, linen (material), textiles, wool (textile)

GUSN: 35077

Accession Number: 1932.1051

Doll

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 35082

Accession Number: 1932.1057

Doll Clothes

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 35083

Accession Number: 1932.1059

Apron

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 35087

Accession Number: 1932.1066

Doll's Skirt

Doll skirt with floral designs.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 35091

Accession Number: 1932.1070

Apron

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 35094

Accession Number: 1932.1073

Apron

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 35095

Accession Number: 1932.1074

Apron

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 35096

Accession Number: 1932.1075

Doll's Bedding

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 35097

Accession Number: 1932.1076

Doll's Bedding

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 35099

Accession Number: 1932.1078

Apron

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 35100

Accession Number: 1932.1080

Doll

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 35101

Accession Number: 1932.1082AB

Niddy Noddy

Yellow birch, niddy noddy winder; chip carved decoration; old repair with forged nails.

Date: 1750-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), yellow birch (wood), carving (processes)

GUSN: 35102

Accession Number: 1932.1084

Dish

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 35103

Accession Number: 1932.1102

Butter Dish with lid

Scallop edged cut glass butter dish with lid. Yellow-stained rim and colorless base on dish. Cut glass lid with yellow-stained thick band around rim and yellow-stained accents. Knob missing.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), stained glass (material), cut glass

GUSN: 35104

Accession Number: 1932.1103AB

Utensil Holder

Glass utensil holder with cut glass design, colorless glass with yellow stained accents and yellow lip with undulating rim.

Maker: Portland Glass Company (Maker)

Material: glass (material), stained glass (material), cut glass, blown glass

GUSN: 35106

Accession Number: 1932.1104

Cream Pitcher

Glass cream pitcher with cut glass design, colorless glass with yellow stained accents and yellow lip with undulating rim and spout. Colorless, applied glass handle.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), stained glass (material), cut glass, blown glass

GUSN: 35107

Accession Number: 1932.1105