Historic New England

Jug

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 33888

Accession Number: 1931.285

Jug

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 33889

Accession Number: 1931.286

Shaving Mug

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 33890

Accession Number: 1931.287

Mug

Large redware mug with strap handle. Glazed dark brown on the exterior and mottled green-brown on the interior.

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, redware, glazing (coating)

GUSN: 33891

Accession Number: 1931.288

Pitcher

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 33892

Accession Number: 1931.291.1

Burgundy velvet; full cut; narrow band collar; dolman style sleeves without shoulder seam; piped cuffs with notch; two covered buttons with tassels at each cuff; hem trimmed with band of burgundy velvet and deep burgundy fringe; purple and brown striped, quilted silk lining; one pocket inside left s...

Date: 1860-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 33893

Accession Number: 1931.297

Pair of Stockings

Silk cream-colored stockings, two light pink bands at the top, embroidery on the front from mid-shin to toe in diamond and floral pattern.

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (fiber)

GUSN: 33894

Accession Number: 1931.299AB

Dickey

White lace.

Date: 1845-1855

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 33895

Accession Number: 1931.301

Pair of Sleeves

White bell lace sleeves.

Date: 1845-1853

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 33896

Accession Number: 1931.302AB

Handkerchief

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 33897

Accession Number: 1931.303

Dress

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 33898

Accession Number: 1931.304

Dress

Light blue iridescent taffeta; bateau neckline edged w/ lace. Cap sleeves w/ piped arm's eye. Pointed front & back; boned & lined w/ linen. Hand-sewn eyes at center back for laced closure. Skirt has cotton waistband w/ hook & eye closure; box pleats at front. Cartridge pleats & crinoline at bac...

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 33899

Accession Number: 1931.304AB

Dress

A = overdress; B = underskirt; off-white cotton ground printed with floral trail with aubergine stems and outline; lavender flowers and berries. High neckline; bishop sleeves with smocking at armscye; gathered at wirst. Cuffs have pointed scalloped ruffle (of same dress fabric); smocking at front ...

Date: 1835-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 33900

Accession Number: 1931.307AB

Cloth Sample

Black silk fabric sample with an orange leaf pattern with small floral background. Partially finished edges with a weighted corner.

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (fiber)

GUSN: 33901

Accession Number: 1931.308

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: papier mâché

GUSN: 33902

Accession Number: 1931.312

Purse

Tan and blue purse; silver beaded design over the top of the woven design; blue, tan, and brown tassel on the bottom with pom poms .

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 33903

Accession Number: 1931.319

Purse

Brown velvet purse; silver beaded cross designs; large silver beaded tassels.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 33904

Accession Number: 1931.321

Handkerchief

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 33905

Accession Number: 1931.322

Purse

Beaded purse in blue and white diamond design with beaded bird in foliage design at bottom; blue bead tassels; red velvet enclosure with multicolor ribbon ties.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 33906

Accession Number: 1931.324

Purse

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 33907

Accession Number: 1931.325

Stocking

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 33908

Accession Number: 1931.327A

Stocking

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 33909

Accession Number: 1931.327B

Jar with stopper

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 33910

Accession Number: 1931.328A

Chemise

Yellowed white linen; body gathered to narrow yoke; three button closure in short center placket; broad neckline and short sleeves trimmed with self ruffle.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), stitching

GUSN: 33911

Accession Number: 1931.341

Wrapper/Nightgown

Cream ribbed dimity; ruffled collar with scalloped eyelet edge gathered; pointed yoke; piping around yoke; full sleeves gathered at cuff; cuff has 2 pearl buttons and eyelet ruffle; 14 pearl buttons from neckline to hem.

Date: 1855-1860

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 33912

Accession Number: 1931.342

Needlework Picture

Light and dark green, white, and yellow floral motif embroidered in silk on tan linen.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), silk (fiber)

GUSN: 33913

Accession Number: 1931.343

Slipcover

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 33914

Accession Number: 1931.344

Thread

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 33915

Accession Number: 1931.348

Thread

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 33916

Accession Number: 1931.349

Suspender

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 33917

Accession Number: 1931.367

Fragment

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 33918

Accession Number: 1931.375

Window curtain panel

Rectangular; fine treated cotton netting; off white. Applied printed cotton shawl bordering in red and white Greek Key and floral stars along bottom and one side. Mitred corner.

Date: 1835-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), weaving, machine-made, net (textile), textiles

GUSN: 33919

Accession Number: 1931.381A

Lambrequin

No description

Date: 1850-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: brocatelle, burlap, cotton (textile), fringe, piecing, silk (textile), weaving

GUSN: 33920

Accession Number: 1931.383A

Portrait Photograph

Three-quarter length seated portrait of woman; hair parted in center; wearing severe dark dress; left arm resting on furniture.

Date: ca. 1855-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: albumen (egg white)

GUSN: 38848

Accession Number: 1936.971

Table

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 38849

Accession Number: 1936.976

Litty Fanny toy stove

Toy cast iron stove

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38850

Accession Number: 1936.978

Firkin

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 38851

Accession Number: 1936.979

Pincushion

U-shaped pincushion with green tasseled cord, embroidered with red, white, purple flowers on a pale orange ground. Teal silk cord around the edge that extends to form a strap for hanging.

Date: 1840-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), silk (textile)

GUSN: 38852

Accession Number: 1936.981

Cap

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38853

Accession Number: 1936.982

Cap

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38854

Accession Number: 1936.983

Collar

White lace collar.

Date: 1819-1827

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38855

Accession Number: 1936.986

Handkerchief

White handkerchief with a printed brown dot and flower pattern.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38856

Accession Number: 1936.989

Kerchief

White and blue checked pattern kerchief.

Maker: Perry, Lydia (Maker)

GUSN: 38857

Accession Number: 1936.992

Potholder

White linen ground. Wool cross-stitch of two figures. Women in orange; man in red; black faces, hands and feet; whole bead eyes. Bound with blue and white checked silk; edged with blue cord; silk loop center top. Back dark blue and black satin striped silk.

Date: 1862-1870

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 38858

Accession Number: 1936.993

Alphabet Sampler

Alphabet sampler, rectangular; ivory linen ground, silk thread; polychrome; two complete alphabets; numbers "1-10"; cross stitch, star stitch.

Date: 1805

Maker: Perry, Lydia (Embroiderer)

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

GUSN: 38859

Accession Number: 1936.995

Alphabet/Verse Sampler

Alphabet and verse, bordered by leaves; ivory linen ground; polychrome: white, green, yellow; three complete alphabets; cross stitch, satin stitch, other.

Date: 1816

Maker: Perry, Lydia (Embroiderer)

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

GUSN: 38860

Accession Number: 1936.997

Dress

Cream; center front peplum and short sleeves trimmed w/ white soutache; center front has hook and eye closure w/ filigree buttons covering hook and eye; tassle tie at waist.

Date: 1855-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, wool (textile)

GUSN: 38861

Accession Number: 1936.998

Child's dress

Child's dress, peach with black soutache on front and neckline of bodice, sleeves and hem; Piping at armseye, neckline and waist; Pleated skirt; Inlaid and gilt buttons; Bodice lined w/ white cotton. Ensemble with coat (B).

Date: ca. 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, wool (textile)

GUSN: 38862

Accession Number: 1936.999A

Waistcoat

Cream waistcoat with silk front, cotton lining and back; Single breasted; Four self covered buttons; straight waistline; three pockets; back closure; Four pairs of brass eyes with lacing; notched lapel.

Date: 1825-1835

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), damask, stitching, silk (textile)

GUSN: 38863

Accession Number: 1936.1000

Portrait of Samuel Thwing

Bust-length portrait of Samuel Thwing (1788-1810) in brown coat, hair brushed forward. Son of James and Martha Clapp Thwing of Boston.

Date: 1804

Maker: Johnston, John, 1753-1818 (Artist) Attributed to Doggett, John (American mirror manufacturer, active 1809) (Framer)

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 38865

Accession Number: 1936.1003

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