Historic New England

Tablespoon

Silver tablespoon with a coffin handle and a pointed oval bowl.

Date: 1780-1800

Maker: Brasher, Ephraim, 1744-1810 (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 50213

Accession Number: 1982.237

Stein

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 50214

Accession Number: 1982.238

Alphabet/Verse Sampler with large floral border. Birds at top, tree, dogs, and birds at bottom. Alphabets: #1 complete Numbers: "1-7"; other stitches:eyelet hole, satin stitch. Backing board comprised of several sheets of paper stitched together. Paper marked with sections of old letters. Plain p...

Date: 1795

Maker: Norton, Hannah (Embroiderer)

Material: crewel wool, cross-stitching, embroidering, wool (textile)

GUSN: 50215

Accession Number: 1982.239

Alphabet Sampler

Unfinished. Vertical rectangle, cream colored linen ground. Large scale strawberry and vine border on top and sides. One alphabet at top. Polychromatic. Other stitches: satin stitch. Framed, under glass.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 50216

Accession Number: 1982.240

Alphabet Sampler

Alphabet sampler on natural linen ground, polychromatic threads. Alphabets: #1 missing "J"; #2 "A-L" followed by a partial "M". Alphabets separated by lines of cross stitch. Stitches used: cross stitch and eyelet stitch. Plain wood frame.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 50217

Accession Number: 1982.241

Alphabet Sampler

Alphabet sampler on ivory linen ground. Monochromatic silk threads. Alphabets: #1 missing "I", "U, N, O, P, Q" out of order; #2 complete, with extra "r", "s", "y" at the end; #3 complete. Numbers 1-10. Stitches used: cross stitch. Black painted wood frame.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 50218

Accession Number: 1982.242

Alphabet/Verse Sampler

Alphabet/verse sampler; vertical rectangle, natural linen ground, polychromatic; simple cross stitch border; two lines of variations of Greek key at the top; various other needlework lines divide the rows of alphabet and verse; two alphabets, one at the top and one at the bottom with the verse inb...

Date: ca. 1780

Maker: Tufts, Martha, 1773- (Embroiderer)

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

GUSN: 50219

Accession Number: 1982.243

Alphabet/Verse Sampler

Alphabet/verse sampler; vertical rectangle, ivory linen ground; rows of alphabet and verse each separated by one line of cross stitching; one row of flowers at bottom; one aphabet, missing "J", "U"; cross stitch, whip stitch, star, stem, long and short satin, satin stitch.

Date: 1784

Maker: Tufts, Martha, 1773- (Embroiderer)

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

GUSN: 50220

Accession Number: 1982.244

Pitcher

Blue transfer-printed pearlware pitcher. Floral motif adorns the rim, spout, and handle. Pastoral scene on the body features herders and ruins.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: W. T. Copeland & Sons (Maker)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 50221

Accession Number: 1982.245.1

Chocolate pot

Underglaze blue decoration as borders: diamond-shaped swags w/ petal-shaped "tassels" and dots; border around rim of body and edge of cover, which has button finial w/ underglaze blue "flower."

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), pearlware, underglazing, tin (metal)

GUSN: 50222

Accession Number: 1982.246.1AB

Wallpaper

Unused sample. Burl-grained paper with a glossy finish.

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 50435

Accession Number: 1985.26.585

Paddle

Wooden paddle with roughened surface. Handle has drilled hole strung with a loop of ribbon.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 50436

Accession Number: 1985.33B

Chair

Unfinished model of turned 18th century slat back chair. One demo leg, one demo slat, two demo wood nails, frame (A-D).

Date: 1985

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood)

GUSN: 50437

Accession Number: 1985.35 A-D

Blanket Chest

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 50438

Accession Number: 1985.37

Chest of Drawers

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 50439

Accession Number: 1985.38

Nutmeg grater

Gray colored metal, originally painted an iridescent black. Flat elongated rectangular back w/ an arched top pierced w/ a hole for hanging. Back supports a demilune body w/ hinged lid at top of till for holding whole nutmeg or spice nuts. The lower portion is pierced forming grating surface.

Date: ca. 1875

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal), white metal

GUSN: 50440

Accession Number: 1985.295

Purse or pouch

A Native American beaded pouch or purse of white, blue, and red glass beads in a horizontal zig-zag pattern on plain linen or cotton cloth with beaded fringe at the bottom, plain textile at top edged with printed cotton and beading and doubled strand beaded strap.

Date: 19th / 20th century

Maker: unknown

Material: beading (process), cotton (fiber), cotton (textile), linen (material), glass (material)

GUSN: 50441

Accession Number: 1985.381

Purse

Green and white beaded purse / pouch on string. Pouch of dark green with white top, swastika motif, and bottom band. Additionally adorned with uneven, pony style, glass beads. Twisted cord / handle of white and dark green beads.

Date: possibly 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: beads (pierced objects), cotton (fiber)

GUSN: 50442

Accession Number: 1985.382

Purse or pouch

A small Native American made Niagara Falls style pouch or purse of red wool with white silk tape edges and white linen or cotton at top. Adorned with thick, three dimensional floral beadwork on front.

Date: 19th / 20th century

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), silk (textile), beadwork, beading (process), cotton (fiber)

GUSN: 50443

Accession Number: 1985.383

Moccasin

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 50444

Accession Number: 1985.384

Purse

Bead decorated small purse or reticule closed by a gold-colored hinged metal clasp at top. Each side of the purse is covered by clear and opaque gold and blue glass beads sewn to a plain-woven cotton backing. The design formed is a clear ground with dotted blue abstract flowers with a gold bead cen...

Date: 1834

Maker: unknown

Material: beads (pierced objects), cotton (textile), metal, glass (material)

GUSN: 50446

Accession Number: 1985.474

Shirt

White cotton infant shirt with lace trimmed sleeves.

Date: 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 50447

Accession Number: 1985.475

Nightgown

Baby night shirt with cap sleeves edged in lace and with small embroidery. Visible repairs.

Date: 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 50448

Accession Number: 1985.476

Yoke

Elaborate white linen yoke / collar with embroidered scalloped edge and detailed white work flora throughout.

Date: 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 50450

Accession Number: 1985.478

Handkerchief

White linen handerchief with bound, scalloped edges, looping line ebroidery along border, ebroidered flowers in each corner.

Date: 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 50451

Accession Number: 1985.479

Front

White cotton mull collar or dickie with five pleates on either side of six button closure and embroidered whitework leaves.

Date: 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering

GUSN: 50452

Accession Number: 1985.480

Waist-cincher belt

Lavender taffeta (faded in front) self-ruching around top; laced center front and back closure (bronze silk lacing at front; missing other lacing); boned darts & seams. Sharply pointed; lined with white glazed linen; top hem backed with velvet.

Date: ca. 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, linen (material), machine-made, silk (textile)

GUSN: 50453

Accession Number: 1985.482

Cap

White cotton mull baby or child's cap with bound scalloped edges witha embroidered circle at each scallop. Cap is adorned with whitework embroidered tulips. Long cotton mull ties.

Date: early 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 50455

Accession Number: 1985.484

Pincushion

Octangonal pincushion made of white silk with cord trim and tassels; top has painted leaves that frame the inscription: "With/devout wishes/for the consumation/of thine"; beaded initials "L.C." and "T.M.(?)"; back has painted floral decoration around border.

Date: ca. 1810

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 50456

Accession Number: 1985.485

Pincushion

Pincushion made of white cotton mull; ruffled border; top embroidered with yellow wool thread.

Date: ca. 1810

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), cotton (textile)

GUSN: 50457

Accession Number: 1985.486

Nightgown

Infant nightshirt with short collar, long sleeves, ruffled cuff, and button hole.

Date: Late 18th / early 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 50458

Accession Number: 1985.487

Shirt

Long sleeve infant shirt with drawstring ties at the cuffs.

Date: late 18th / early 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 50459

Accession Number: 1985.488

Pin

Mourning or memorial hairwork pin / brooch. Cresecent or fan shaped glass dome covering braied hairwork. Hairwork is surrounded by graduated, facted black stone.

Date: 1838

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 50460

Accession Number: 1985.514A

Ring

Memorial mourning ring having a detailed band with chased, split, feather or leaves supporting a cresecent or fan shaped glass dome covering braied hairwork. Hairwork is surrounded by graduated, facted black stone.

Date: 1838

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 50461

Accession Number: 1985.514B

Spoon

Christoper Columbus souvenier spoon. Sterling with gold wash, hand has cloisonne enamel flowers in blues, green, and red. Bowl has chased portrait of Columbus and reads: "CHRISTOV COLON"

Date: 19the century

Maker: unknown

Material: sterling silver

GUSN: 50462

Accession Number: 1985.515

Doll

Small porcelain doll (hard head, body, arms, and legs) in ealry twentieth century style clothing--pink and cream silk and lace dress with crepe paper.

Date: 20th century

Maker: unknown

Material: soft paste porcelain

GUSN: 50463

Accession Number: 1985.516.1

Doll

Small porcelain doll (hard head, body, arms, and legs) in ealry twentieth century style clothing--green and tan / cream dress comprised of silk and crepe paper. With had and parasol.

Date: 20th century

Maker: unknown

Material: soft paste porcelain

GUSN: 50464

Accession Number: 1985.516.2

Doll

Small porcelain doll (hard head, body, arms, and legs) in ealry twentieth century style clothing--peach and black Edwardian style dress with black and cream polk-a-dot hat.

Date: 20th century

Maker: unknown

Material: soft paste porcelain

GUSN: 50465

Accession Number: 1985.516.3

Doll

Small porcelain doll (hard head, body, arms, and legs) in ealry twentieth century style clothing--light pink / mauve silk, with crochet on top, and light pink and white crepe paper.

Date: 20th century

Maker: unknown

Material: soft paste porcelain

GUSN: 50466

Accession Number: 1985.516.5

Brise' Fan

Pierced wooden sticks; three central medallions; green silk ribbon; mother of pearl rivets.

Date: 1876-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: sandalwood (wood), silk (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 50467

Accession Number: 1985.517

Folding Fan

Narrow black lacquered wooden sticks painted with gilt flowers; guard sticks carved with female figure; cream silk leaf painted with scene of woman playing guitar, man seated with book, with large potted plant in between; birds on sides; gold edge and c-scrolls; pink floral spray painted on reverse.

Date: 1780-1789

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), lacquering, painting (coating), silk (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 50468

Accession Number: 1985.518

Folding Fan

Carved ivory sticks and guards; white satin leaf with tiny flowers of purple, blue, pink and white; arched metal loop.

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), ivory (tooth component), satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 50469

Accession Number: 1985.519

Box

Theodore Metcalf & Co. small, round, green paper apothecary box.

Date: 1837-1895

Maker: unknown

Material: paper by composition or origin

GUSN: 50470

Accession Number: 1985.520

Needle Keeper

A miniature toy wheelbarrow made of silk over paper and wire.

Date: 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (fiber)

GUSN: 50471

Accession Number: 1985.521

Wallet

Flamestitch - bargello - pink, red, blue, gold, cream; scalloped flap; opens "fan" style with 3 pockets; lined with green wool.

Date: ca. 1765

Maker: Coffin Webster, Jane (Maker)

Material: Bargello work, canvas, embroidering, handmade, wool (textile)

GUSN: 50472

Accession Number: 1985.522

Wallet

Embroidered - red ground with floral trail - scrolling leaves; green tape border; lined with red silk; interior pocket; rounded flap - stiffened or cardboard interlining.

Date: 1740-1760

Maker: unknown

Material: crewelwork (technique), embroidering, silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 50473

Accession Number: 1985.523

Bracelet

A bracelet comprised of small silver (possibly mercury glass) bead and thin blown glass beads meant to look like Tonna shells in semi-opaque white with dark brown strips, and ribbed texture. All on a cotton string.

Date: 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 50474

Accession Number: 1985.524

Card Case

Wooden card case adorned with etched mother of pearl pieces in diamond shapes with a chased silver metal diamond shape at the front center. Patterns etched into mother pearl pieces are coral / vermicelli pattern, scrolls and leaves, and a bird with flowers. Interior lined with blue paper with an acc...

Date: 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: mother of pearl

GUSN: 50475

Accession Number: 1985.525