Historic New England

Chamber pot

Chamber pot w/ lid. Part of ironstone wash set w/ blue transfer printed floral branch design w/ butterfly; molded floral trail around neck.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: ironstone (pottery), transfer printing

GUSN: 23766

Accession Number: 1998.5683.1AB

Wash basin

Wash basin. Part of ironstone wash set w/ blue transfer printed floral branch design w/ butterfly.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: ironstone (pottery), transfer printing

GUSN: 23767

Accession Number: 1998.5683.2

Soap dish

Round 2-part soap dish. Part of ironstone wash set w/ blue transfer printed floral branch design w/ butterfly.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: ironstone (pottery), transfer printing

GUSN: 23768

Accession Number: 1998.5683.3AB

Toothbrush holder

Toothbrush holder. Part of ironstone wash set w/ blue transfer printed floral branch design w/ butterfly.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: ironstone (pottery), transfer printing

GUSN: 23769

Accession Number: 1998.5683.4

Soap dish

Oval ironstone soap dish; no decoration.

Date: 1840-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: ironstone (pottery)

GUSN: 23770

Accession Number: 1998.5684

White granite 3-part soap dish; pink and gold floral branches around body and cover; teal band around neck of dish; gilded band around rims and base; cover w/ foliated square handle. A= dish B= flat strainer inside C= cover

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: Mercer Pottery Co. (Maker)

Material: glazing (coating), ironstone (pottery), painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 23771

Accession Number: 1998.5685A-C

Soap dish

Large 2-part soap dish w/ 2 handles at sides and scrolled foliate design around center dish and red, green, pink, and gold floral branches around body.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: W. Davenport & Company (Maker)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 23772

Accession Number: 1998.5686.1AB

Soap dish

Small 2-part soap dish w/ scrolled foliate design around center dish and red, green, pink, and gold floral branches around body.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: W. Davenport & Company (Maker)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 23773

Accession Number: 1998.5686.2AB

Hairpin box

Hairpin box w/ scrolled foliate design around center dish and red, green, pink, and gold floral branches around body.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: W. Davenport & Company (Maker)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 23774

Accession Number: 1998.5686.3

Toothbrush holder

Ironstone toothbrush cup; cylindrical shape with round platformed base and overhanging lip on top rim; hole on side of base for drainage of water.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: Possibly T. & R. Boote, LTD. (Manufacturer)

Material: ironstone (pottery)

GUSN: 23775

Accession Number: 1998.5687

Toaster

Wrought iron toasting rack; long handle w/ cross-piece at end; rectangular rack w/ open slots rotates around on top of cross piece.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 23776

Accession Number: 1998.5688

Mug

Ironstone mug w/ inscription; plain white w/ ringed handle on side and raised ring around base.

Date: 1882-1898

Maker: Anthony Shaw & Son (Maker)

Material: ironstone (pottery)

GUSN: 23777

Accession Number: 1998.5586

Rug

Oval braided rug; multi-colored w/ dominant colors being red, green and brown; braided in ring formation w/ rings decreasing in size towards center.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: braiding, cotton (textile), hand sewing

GUSN: 23778

Accession Number: 1998.5689

Mirror

Mirror in a walnut frame w/ raised molded edges. Bottom corners curve but maintain a rectangular shape. Top of frame is rounded in an arched shape.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (wood)

GUSN: 23779

Accession Number: 1998.5690

Washstand

Wooden washstand, painted white, w/ spool-turned legs and towel racks at sides. Consists of a top counter w/ a low curved splashboard flanked by racks. Lower shelf at mid-section w/ one central drawer w/ a turned wooden pull.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), turning (shaping process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23780

Accession Number: 1998.5691.1

Washstand

Wooden washstand, painted white, w/ spool-turned legs and towel rack at right side. Consists of a top counter w/ a low curved splashboard w/ rack at right. Lower shelf at mid-section w/ one central drawer w/ a turned wooden pull.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), turning (shaping process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23781

Accession Number: 1998.5691.2

Rocking chair

Short wooden rocking chair w/ low caned seat and ladder back: consists of four slightly crested slats flanked by round stiles w/ finial tops. Round legs and front and side stretchers. On short rockers.

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23782

Accession Number: 1998.5692

Cushion

Chair cushion, rectangular w/ cut-away corners, yellow and white gingham. Seam visible across mid-section. White ties at back.

Date: 1970-1972

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), checker pattern

GUSN: 23783

Accession Number: 1998.5703

Window curtain

One single yellow and white gingham curtain; simple curtain w/ hem at bottom and overlapping piece at top to form slot for pole.

Date: 1970-1980

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), checker pattern

GUSN: 23784

Accession Number: 1998.5693

Window curtain

Pair of yellow and white gingham curtains; simple curtains w/ hem at bottoms and overlapping piece at top to form slot for pole.

Date: 1970-1980

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), checker pattern

GUSN: 23785

Accession Number: 1998.5694AB

Towel rack

Mounted wooden towel rack; 7 wooden arms which are positioned on top of one another but horizontally move and spread out like a fan; arms attached to black painted metal bracket on wall; bracket w/ foliate shape.

Date: 1870-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (wood)

GUSN: 23786

Accession Number: 1998.5695

Mirror

Oval mirror w/ gold frame; molded band around.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, mirrors, wood (plant material), glass (material)

GUSN: 23787

Accession Number: 1998.5696

Watercolor

Framed watercolor of ship "Samoset"; 3 tall masts each w/ different number of sails; separate sail in front and in back; 4 flags atop masts including American flag; ship pictured in open ocean w/ people on board; frame gilded w/ scrolled foliate design at corners.

Date: 1847

Maker: Roux, Frederic (Maker)

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

GUSN: 23788

Accession Number: 1998.5697

Side chair

Thumb-back windsor chair, painted brown w/ green and black grapevine motif painted on crest rail. Stiles curve backward and flatten into thumbs at back. Slightly arched crest rail above 5 spindles, tapered at top and w/ small ring turnings 3/4 from bottom. Solid plank seat w/ incised line as border....

Date: 1830-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23789

Accession Number: 1998.5698.1

Side chair

Thumb-back windsor chair, painted brown w/ green and black grapevine motif painted on crest rail. Stiles curve backward and flatten into thumbs at back. Slightly arched crest rail above 5 spindles, tapered at top and w/ small ring turnings 3/4 from bottom. Solid plank seat w/ incised line as border....

Date: 1830-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23790

Accession Number: 1998.5698.2

Match holder

Miniature turned wooden barrel--used as match holder; 4 raised rings at top and 4 raised rings at bottom.

Date: 1900-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23791

Accession Number: 1998.5699

Petticoat

White cotton petticoat. One tuck at bottom--hook and eye closure at waist.

Date: 1850-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 23492

Accession Number: 1998.1678

Petticoat

White cotton petticoat. Embroidered trim at bottom, 5 tucks above. Pleats at waist. One button for waist closure.

Date: 1850-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 23493

Accession Number: 1998.1679

Petticoat

White cotton petticoat. Large lace flounce, diamond shapes, asst. tucks and ruffles above. One button for waist closure.

Date: 1850-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 23494

Accession Number: 1998.1680

Petticoat

White cotton petticoat. Embroidered/eyelet trim w/ asst. horizontal tucks above. Missing closure. Sewn in label "T."

Date: 1850-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 23495

Accession Number: 1998.1681

Petticoat

White cotton petticoat. Lace flounce (worn), asst. small horizontal tucks and ruffle. One button for waist closure.

Date: 1850-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 23496

Accession Number: 1998.1682

Petticoat

White cotton petticoat. Lace flounce and 2 ribbons near base. Hook and eye front waist closure.

Date: 1850-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 23497

Accession Number: 1998.1683

Petticoat

White cotton petticoat. Ruffle border at base. 36 brass eyelets in lining for bustle attachment. Large hook and eye for closure at waist. 3 brass buckles on back.

Date: 1850-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 23498

Accession Number: 1998.1684

Slip

Cotton slip w/ lace trim at bottom, asst. horizontal tucks above, and crocheted neckline and shoulder straps.

Date: 1870-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), crocheting, sewing (process)

GUSN: 23499

Accession Number: 1998.1685

Petticoat

Yellow silk petticoat w/ white cotton lining and side closure. Pocket on opposite side.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: Possibly Tucker, Jane Armstrong, 1866-1964 (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), hand sewing, silk (textile)

GUSN: 23500

Accession Number: 1998.1686

Skirt

Brown linen skirt w/ lace flounce at bottom. 2 hook and eyes for waist closure.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 23501

Accession Number: 1998.1687

Petticoat

Black cotton petticoat w/ ruffle flounce and assorted horizontal tucks. Hook and eye closure at waistline.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 23502

Accession Number: 1998.1688

Slip

Full length white cotton slip w/ embroidered trim on bottom and 9 groups of 3 horizontal tucks. Large button closure at waistline in back, opening runs from mid-back to mid-thigh, Sleeveless w/ thick straps. Scoop neck.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), hand sewing

GUSN: 23503

Accession Number: 1998.1689

Skirt

White cotton ribbed skirt w/ lace inset panels in horizontal and vertical positions. 2 hook and eye for waist closure.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 23504

Accession Number: 1998.1690

Skirt

White linen skirt, pleated at waistline. 8 white buttons for side closure at waistline.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 23505

Accession Number: 1998.1691

Blouse

Net overshirt w/ embroidery and lace on front, arranged vertically w/ 5 vertical tucks on either side. Large collar and cuffs w/ crocheted trim. 3 wooden snaps at cuffs for closure. 3 snaps at bottom, side.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), crocheting, embroidering, machine sewing (technique), net (textile)

GUSN: 23506

Accession Number: 1998.1692

Blouse

Blouse w/ blue silk lining and white net overshirt embroidered w/ polka dots. High collar, blue velvet ribbons at front of collar (4), base of shirt (2), and on cuff (2 each). Embroidered floral pattern on netting at neckline and as loose cuffs, long. 18 hook and eye for closure of front.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), cotton (textile), embroidering, hand sewing, silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 23507

Accession Number: 1998.1693

Blouse

Embroidered net overshirt w/ sheer lining. 5 snaps and one hook and eye for front closure. Triangular edging of collar and front sides. Ruffled netting at cuffs. Rose motif embroidered on most netting. Cotton border at bottom.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, machine sewing (technique), net (textile)

GUSN: 23508

Accession Number: 1998.1694

Blouse

White cotton blouse w/ embroidered inserted pieces at cuffs and vertical on front. Scalloped edge embroidered collar and cuffs and waistline. 4 buttons for front closure. Asst. tucks arranged vertically on front.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 23509

Accession Number: 1998.1695

Blouse

White muslin blouse w/ polka dot and vertical stripes. Lace border on cuffs and on large collar. Ribbon of embroidery around waistband. 6 buttons on front for closure.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), hand sewing, lace (needlework), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 23510

Accession Number: 1998.1696

Blouse

White muslin blouse w/ assorted lace and embroidery insets. Lace cuffs and high collar, vertical and horizontal pieces. Embroidery at neckline, back. Tucks on sleeve and front neckline. Ruffled base. 8 buttons for closure.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), lace (needlework), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 23511

Accession Number: 1998.1697

Blouse

White muslin blouse w/ large collar, embroidered border, loose cuffs w/ embroidery border and 3 buttons. 4 buttons on front (no button holes?), 4 tucks at shoulder. Eyelet trim. Ribbon at base, back, to tie to skirt.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), hand sewing

GUSN: 23512

Accession Number: 1998.1698

Blouse

White muslin blouse w/ lace inserts on chest, back and sleeves. Lace border on collar, cuffs and on front edges. 3 buttons on cuffs, 6 on frontpiece. Hook and eye on waist ribbon. Thick embroidered floral design near lace insets.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, hand sewing

GUSN: 23513

Accession Number: 1998.1699

Blouse

White muslin blouse w/ small pink floral(?) sprays. Thin lace border around sleeves, collar, base and front piece. Front closure (?). Wide sleeves.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: lace (needlework), cotton (textile), hand sewing

GUSN: 23514

Accession Number: 1998.1700

Shawl

Fawn-colored shawl of stamped velvet. Design of flowers and leaves, styled. Each end of shawl is joined together. One side has button and button hole (and is sewn, alteration). Other side has button. Inner lining--grey silk.

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 23515

Accession Number: 1998.1701

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