Historic New England

Waistcoat

Ivory colored waistcoat; white lining and back; shawl collar; single breasted with five self covered buttons; three pockets; two darts; leather lined waist; buckle and tab back closure; whitework embroidery; satin stitch and french knots.

Date: 1834-1867

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, leather, padding (process), satin, whitework

GUSN: 54538

Accession Number: 1947.31

Pair of Boots

Beige & white iridescent silk taffeta ankle boots; cream silk binding; no trim; side lacing w/ brown silk laces; rounded square toe; center front & back seams. Sole has narrow waist & has been spliced to widen it; 1-1/4" heel covered w/ self-fabric; linen lining; sole has darkened channel all aroun...

Date: 1865-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, leather, linen (material), silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 54539

Accession Number: 1947.32AB

Pair of Gloves

White fingerless gloves with a brown stitched twig pattern and ties at the opening.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 54541

Accession Number: 1947.35

Fabric Flower Wreath

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 54542

Accession Number: 1947.36

Basket

Square wood splint storage basket with straight sides. Rim reinforced with interior and exterior wood carved hoops bound with single splint to body of basket. Alternating red and natural-colored standards. Alternating black and natural-colored weavers of varying widths.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), weaving

GUSN: 54543

Accession Number: 1947.38

Sampler

Verse/Pictorial sampler on natural linen ground. Worked in polychromatic threads. Verse at top, Georgian house flanked by two pine trees on light and dark green grass at bottom. Stitches used: cross stitch and satin stitch.

Date: 1828

Maker: Percival, Abigail, 1814-1895 (Embroiderer)

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

GUSN: 54544

Accession Number: 1947.42

Dress

A=Bodice; B=Skirt. Pale green satin w/ pale green taffeta chine w/ small pink rosebuds. A=Bodice - standing band collar of taffeta; pleated w/ taffeta bow at center back; yoke & exaggerated puff of sleeves of taffeta. Yoke gathered at neck & back; green satin draped across front at bust; body & l...

Date: 1889-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: chiné technique, stitching, machine-made, satin, silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 54545

Accession Number: 1947.58AB

Pair of Shoes

Pale green silk satin; bound w/ green grosgrain; no trim; strap w/ one small white opalescent button; pointed toe; round throat; 2-3/4" vamp. No center back seam; sole has narrow waist; shaped for left & right foot; sole spliced onto heel; 1-1/2" heel is covered 3/4 of way w/ self-fabric (no topsti...

Date: 1893-1895

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 54546

Accession Number: 1947.59AB

Teapot

One of a set of twenty five. Porcelain teapot. Pink lustre on white body. Foliate, grape, and vine motif adorns the body and cover. Cover has a rectangular button finial.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: overglazing, porcelain, luster (optical property), lusterware

GUSN: 54547

Accession Number: 1947.60AB

Cream Pitcher

Helmet-shaped porcelain pitcher with molded handle resembling a tree branch. Hand-painted, black and red geometric band around rim. Green and purple enameled sprig under spout.

Date: 1780-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: enamel paint, hand-painted, porcelain

GUSN: 54549

Accession Number: 1947.66

Cup and saucer

Deep sided saucer; brown and yellow bands around rim; 4 sprigs of flowers around sides (saucer interior, cup exterior); central decoration: yellow basket of orange, yellow and blue flowers; cup handleless.

Date: 1800-1810

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 54550

Accession Number: 1947.69AB

Cup Plate

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 54551

Accession Number: 1947.71E

Vase

One of a pair of blue and white Wedgewood vases. Blue body with a cameo of cupid and trees.

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 54552

Accession Number: 1947.74A

Vase

One of a pair of blue and white Wedgewood vases. Blue body with a cameo of cupid and trees.

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 54553

Accession Number: 1947.74B

Calling Card Case

Mother of pearl calling card case with a hinged lid. Nature scene featuring a buck in relief.

Maker: unknown

Material: mother of pearl

GUSN: 54554

Accession Number: 1947.78

Sugar Spoon

Silver sugar spoon. Double-swell spatulate handle with sugarloaf shoulders. Fluted bowl.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: Cushman & Fernald (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 54555

Accession Number: 1947.86

Mustard Spoon

Silver mustard spoon. Oval up-turned handle with a floral molded bowl and design.

Maker: Clark, Sawyer & Co. (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 54556

Accession Number: 1947.87

Alphabet/Verse Sampler

Alphabet/Verse sampler on natural linen ground. Polychromatic threads. Large scale floral border. Verse located in lower half. Alphabets: #1 complete; #2 "A-J", the rest of the stitches are damaged. Numbers: "1-9". Stitches used: satin stitch.

Date: 1824

Maker: Beaman, Calista, 1812- (Embroiderer)

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

GUSN: 54557

Accession Number: 1947.94

Portrait of Lemuel Hastings Arnold

Bust-length profile portrait of a young man in green coat, sideburns, hair brushed forward.

Date: 1939

Maker: Edgar, Carmen (Artist) After Rossiter (Artist)

Material: paper (fiber product), watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 54558

Accession Number: 1947.96

Alphabet Sampler

Alphabet Sampler. Vertical rectangle, cream colored linen ground. Monochromatic, green thread. Cross stitch. Hearts and crowns at very bottom. Five alphabets complete and correct, three of them with double letters; Numbers: 1-12, doubled; one set of vowels "AEIOUY"; gilt wooden frame. Made by He...

Date: 1828

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 54559

Accession Number: 1947.122

Folding Fan

Folding fan, carved and combed ivory sticks and guards; white satin leaf with silk embroidered roses and forget-me-nots; plain reverse; metal loop; mother of pearl rivet.

Date: 1880s

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), combing (yarn-making), embroidering, ivory (tooth component), satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 54560

Accession Number: 1947.127

Fan

Pierced and carved ivory sticks with silver inlay; white moire silk leaf with open work at edge; silk cord and tassel; mother of pearl washer; carved metal ring.

Date: 1850s

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), inlay (process), ivory (tooth component), moiré, openwork, piercing, silk (textile)

GUSN: 54561

Accession Number: 1947.128

Butter Print

Wooden, cup shaped, butter print with carved thistle motif.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 54562

Accession Number: 1947.135.1AB

Butter Print

Wooden, cup shaped, butter print with carved thistle motif.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 54563

Accession Number: 1947.135.2AB

Butter Print

Wooden, cup shaped, butter print carved berry or flower motif.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 54564

Accession Number: 1947.135.4

Butter Print

Wooden, cup-shaped, butter print.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 54565

Accession Number: 1947.135.3

Lampshade

Six-sided lampshade frame with six parian panels [two panels are missing].

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 54566

Accession Number: 1947.136

Scoop

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 54567

Accession Number: 1947.138

Cane

Brown wood w/ ebony hand holding hoof of deer as handle; engraved w/ names of places in Switzerland spiraling metal pointed tip.

Date: 1884

Maker: unknown

Material: ebony (wood), metal, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 54568

Accession Number: 1947.139

Seal

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 54569

Accession Number: 1947.140

Purse

A black velvet sack style chatelaine or belt purse with scalloped edge, white metal frame with figural, animal, and scroll motifs, round metal connector and metal belt clip with scrolling cartouch and a standing figure holding a sword in one hand and scales in the other.

Date: Late 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: solid velvet, metal

GUSN: 54570

Accession Number: 1947.142

Nail

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wrought, handmade, iron (metal)

GUSN: 54571

Accession Number: 1947.143

Button

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 54572

Accession Number: 1947.144A

Button

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 54573

Accession Number: 1947.144B

Eagle

Eagle clutching flag; head turned to left.

Date: 1900-1991

Maker: Thomas, Lloyd H., Mr. (Carver)

Material: painting (coating), carving (processes), gilding, pine (wood)

GUSN: 54574

Accession Number: 1947.146

Stay

Four packs of plastic collar stays in original cardboard. All in paper envelope.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 54576

Accession Number: 1947.149 A-D

Pocket Knife

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 54577

Accession Number: 1947.151

Hobbyhorse

Horse head, dappled white with gray, mounted on a wood stick.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 54578

Accession Number: 1947.153

Doll Carriage

No description

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: cloth, leather, metal, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 54579

Accession Number: 1947.154

Highchair

Spindle back; continuous back and arm; cane back and seat; front legs hinged.

Date: 1860-1885

Maker: unknown

Material: caning, oak (wood)

GUSN: 54580

Accession Number: 1947.155

Boxed Blocks

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 54581

Accession Number: 1947.156

Drumstick

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 54582

Accession Number: 1947.157

Child's Apron

Brown glazed linen; triangular bib; rounded skirt; two semi-circle patch pockets; black floral and swag medallions on bib and pockets; same motif around edge of skirt; no ties or shoulder straps.

Date: 1855-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 53158

Accession Number: 1942.788

Bud Vase

Molded earthenware bud vase with uneven blue glaze. Yellow flowers and green leaves in relief arching across the front of the vase. Lip has pinched shape. Scroll-shaped foot.

Date: 1872-1889

Maker: Chelsea Keramic Art Works (Maker)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating)

GUSN: 53159

Accession Number: 1942.795

Bottle

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 53160

Accession Number: 1942.796

Jug

Stoneware jug. Molded to depict an eighteenth century woman. Footed base with molded floral accents. Cover is molded to mimic a hat.

Maker: unknown

Material: stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 53161

Accession Number: 1942.797AB

Decanter

Cut glass, red-flashed decanter bottle with frosted foliate design. Stopper in cone shape with deep red flashing with same pattern as on decanter of vine and grape pattern and four colorless cut petal shapes. Base of bottle has large star design cut into the flashing.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), cut glass, flashing (glassworking)

GUSN: 53163

Accession Number: 1942.798AB

Bonnet

Cream ruffled lace attached to wired frame with lace neck ruffle; net lining and cotton batting and white silk lining; face of brim trimmed with tulle and blue velvet ribbon rosette; cream silk ribbon ties (very fragile).

Date: 1861-1868

Maker: unknown

Material: lace (needlework), net (textile), silk (textile), tulle (meshed textile), wire, velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 53164

Accession Number: 1942.802

Bonnet

Black straw bonnet edged with black velvet and trimmed with purple poppies, and black horsehair lace ribbon.

Date: 1895-1903

Maker: Howard, Mme. (Maker)

Material: flower (plant material), artificial, stitching, horsehair, lace (needlework), silk (textile), straw (plant material), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 53165

Accession Number: 1942.804

Boots

A pair of blue silk sateen ankle boots with side lacing, black laces, square toes, one inch heels, and plaid silk lining.

Date: 1852

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, linen (material), silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 53166

Accession Number: 1942.806

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