Historic New England

Teaspoon

Silver teaspoon with a downturned fiddle handle, pointed shoulders, and a pointed oval bowl.

Date: 1825-1840

Maker: Harding, Newell, 1796-1862 (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 52002

Accession Number: 1941.154.1

Needlework Bookmark

Needlework bookmark with embroidered image of a harp on Bristol board mounted on red and green striped ribbon.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 52003

Accession Number: 1941.155

Needlework Bookmark

Needlework bookmark with embroidered name "Abigail" on Bristol board mountained on red ribbon.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 52004

Accession Number: 1941.156

Plate

Round pewter plate with plain, reeded rim. "M E A" monogram on back.

Date: 1826-1902

Maker: Ellis, Samuel (Pewterer)

Material: pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 52005

Accession Number: 1941.157

Alphabet Sampler

Horizontal sampler. Natural linen ground, blue and brown lettering, unfinished. Alphabets: #1 complete, #2 missing "J", #3 complete.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 52006

Accession Number: 1941.158

Collar

Narrow white lace collar.

Date: 1853-1865

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 52007

Accession Number: 1941.159

Apron

White sheer stiff cotton, full-length; gathered to extended self waistband with attached long, broad ties with wide floral lace band at tip; same lace at hem & inserted just above hem.

Date: 1890-1908

Maker: Josselyn, Marietta Brown, 1849-1912 (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), lace (needlework)

GUSN: 52008

Accession Number: 1941.161

Flag

American flag with thirteen stars.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 52009

Accession Number: 1941.162

Photograph Portrait

Half waist-length portrait of young woman with sausage curl in hair, gold brooch and buttons down front of dress.

Date: 1855-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: tinting, tintypes (prints)

GUSN: 52010

Accession Number: 1941.163

Spoon

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 52011

Accession Number: 1941.166B

Plaque

"Major Adam Brown"

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 52012

Accession Number: 1941.167

Game

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 52013

Accession Number: 1941.168A

Mustard Spoon

Silver mustard spoon. Fiddle handle with rounded shoulders and a circular bowl.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 52014

Accession Number: 1941.171

Tablespoon

Silver tablespoon with a fiddle handle, rounded shoulders, and a worn oval bowl. Flower basket stamped on the handle.

Date: 1825-1840

Maker: Bond, Charles (Maker)

Material: bright cutting, silver (metal)

GUSN: 52015

Accession Number: 1941.172.1

Cream Pitcher

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 52016

Accession Number: 1941.182

Teaspoon

Silver teaspoon with fiddle handles, pointed shoulders, and an oval bowl.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 52017

Accession Number: 1941.183.2

Teaspoon

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

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 52018

Accession Number: 1941.184.1

Teaspoon

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

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 52019

Accession Number: 1941.184.3

Bottle

Colorless glass bottle with molded ring around neck, pewter cover.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pewter (tin alloy)

GUSN: 52021

Accession Number: 1941.188.1AB

Decanter

Glass decanter with a stopper.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 52022

Accession Number: 1941.189AB

Jar with lid

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 52023

Accession Number: 1941.191AB

Goblet

No description

Windosr Chair

One of a set of nine Windsor chairs with a raking rod back, bamboo-turned legs, and stretchers; stained black.

Date: 1800-1815

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 51925

Accession Number: 1982.46.3

Spoon

Pewter serving spoon with long handle ending in hourglass-shape. Molded anthemion or shell figure on handle terminus and on bottom of bowl.

Date: 1830-1837

Maker: Ashberry, P. (Pewterer)

Material: pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 51926

Accession Number: 1950.81

Picture

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: photographs

GUSN: 51927

Accession Number: 1941.

Handbag

Tan and green striped woven purse; silver beaded design with tassels on the bottom and sides; metal clasp with missing handle.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 51928

Accession Number: 1941.2

Purse

Beaded opalescent purse with gold beaded design; black velvet clasps with embroidered gold flowers; clasps have pleated purple silk finish; purple tie handle; leather lining.

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 51929

Accession Number: 1941.3

Infant's Cap

White; net--floral applique; double ruffle around face and neck; two lappet ties.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 51930

Accession Number: 1941.5

Pincushion

Square pincushion with pointed edges; metallic thread embroidery; white tassels; white silk body; "WELCOME/LITTLE./STRANGER" on front, a series of initials and dates on the back.

Date: late 18th Century

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 51931

Accession Number: 1941.8

Pincushion

S-shaped pincushion with tassled ends; white silk body with cord edging; "OF SUCH IS THE KINGDOM/OF HEAVEN" spelled out in pins.

Date: 1857

Maker: White, A. E. (Maker)

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 51932

Accession Number: 1941.9A

Mat

Oblong satin mat with silk fringe edge; made for pincushion to rest on.

Date: 1867

Maker: unknown

Material: satin

GUSN: 51933

Accession Number: 1941.9B

Waistcoat

Cream w/ sprays of purple, green, white & pink flowers; shawl collar; single breasted w/ 6 buttons; 2 pockets; cream lining & back w/ linen tie & lacing closure at back; padded.

Date: 1854-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, padding (process), piping (process), silk (textile), brocade (textile), twill

GUSN: 51934

Accession Number: 1941.11

Purse

Tan purse with red cross-stiched pattern and red button on the front.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 51935

Accession Number: 1941.12

Bootee

Cream; cream floral embroidery w/ floral bands; cream chenille fringe; hook and eyes at side; cotton lining.

Date: ca. 1857

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, stitching, wool (textile)

GUSN: 51936

Accession Number: 1941.14AB

Pair of Gloves

Pale pink; thick 1-1/2" hem; three bands/clocks of openwork "arrows" on front with small openwork diamonds on paten and near thumb.

Date: 1854

Maker: unknown

Material: knitting (process), silk (textile)

GUSN: 51937

Accession Number: 1941.15AB

Pair of Gloves

Plain white gloves.

Date: 1854-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: knitting (process), silk (textile)

GUSN: 51938

Accession Number: 1941.16AB

A beaded reticule with large, horizontal floral motifs (blue, yellow, and red daisies with large green leaves ona dark red background, blue leaves and red berries on a white background, and small white flowers with long green leaves on a dark red background) with plain yellow metal closure frame, cl...

Date: 19th / 20th century

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles, metal, beading (process), beadwork, glass (material), cotton (fiber)

GUSN: 51939

Accession Number: 1941.17