Historic New England

Hearth Brush

A broad brush attached to a wooden base that is encased in brass. The wrought iron shaft is painted black and the brass finial has a hook.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), hair, iron (metal), painting (coating), wood (plant material), wrought

GUSN: 11976

Accession Number: 1971.1684

Elongated rail with cream colored back board with gilt step molding along top and single square molding along bottom. Back board with gilt line borders with canted corners; ends are cylindrical with horizontal reeding and conforming moldings. Central keystone shaped panel on front with painted reser...

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, mahogany (wood), veneer, painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 11977

Accession Number: 1971.2037.1

Window Cornice

Elongated rail with cream colored back board with gilt step molding along top and single square molding along bottom. Back board with gilt line borders with canted corners; ends are cylindrical with horizontal reeding and conforming moldings. Central keystone shaped panel on front with painted reser...

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, mahogany (wood), veneer, painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 11978

Accession Number: 1971.2037.2

Window Cornice

Elongated rail with cream colored back board with gilt step molding along top and single square molding along bottom. Back board with gilt line borders with canted corners; ends are cylindrical with horizontal reeding and conforming moldings. Central keystone shaped panel on front with painted reser...

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, mahogany (wood), veneer, painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 11979

Accession Number: 1971.2037.3

Window Cornice

Elongated rail with cream colored back board with gilt step molding along top and single square molding along bottom. Back board with gilt line borders with canted corners; ends are cylindrical with horizontal reeding and conforming moldings. Central keystone shaped panel on front with painted reser...

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, mahogany (wood), veneer, painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 11980

Accession Number: 1971.2037.4

Shoes

Pair of pale blue satin T-strap evening shoes. Knock-on heels covered in blue satin, heels and sock lined with pink satin. Adujstable ankle strap with silver-colored buckle.

Date: 1930-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, stitching, satin

GUSN: 11981

Accession Number: 1993.287

Shoes

White satin; pumps; rounded toe; covered heel; chiffon rosette with satin rosebud center at toe; canvas and suede lining; kid sock; leather sole.

Date: 1913

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, chiffon, kidskin, leather, stitching, machine-made, satin, silk (textile), suede

GUSN: 11982

Accession Number: 1993.288

Gym Shoes

Women's. Red leather; oxford-type; rounded square toes; silk braid laces; low heels; leather soles; leather and canvas lining; leather sock.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 11983

Accession Number: 1993.289AB

Boots

A pair of black leather boots with laces, rounded toes, low covered heels, rubber base, and canvas lining.

Date: 1915-1916

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, cotton (textile), leather, stitching, rubber (material)

GUSN: 11984

Accession Number: 1993.290

Shoes

Light olive green suede; pointed toes; long tongue; 2 pair of eyelets with grey satin bow ties; low, curved, covered heels; kid and canvas lining; kid sock; leather sole.

Date: 1898-1905

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 11985

Accession Number: 1993.291

Hat

Yellow crinkled silk hat with low, depressed crown decorated with a silk flower at center and beige fuzzy spider legs. Large yellow petals over crown and brim. Wide brim is stiffened and a portion is upturned. Crown is lined with white silk.

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, rayon, silk (textile), wire

GUSN: 11986

Accession Number: 1993.292

Bedspread

Four poster coverlet with candlewicked embroidered design on top and gathered, with ribbed cotton. It drops to the floor on three sides. On an overshot white cotton background is a large spread-winged eagle over a stylized urn, surrounded by a floral vine and at the foot of the bed. At the base of t...

Date: 1814

Maker: Morison, Mary Ann Hopkins (Maker)

Material: candlewicking (embroidering), cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 11987

Accession Number: 1971.1674

Hat

Pale pink organdy; mushroom-shape; shirred crown; self band around crown with bow at right; 3 large organdy flowers embroidered in silk and appliqued to brim; wires in brim for shaping; crown shaped with canvas; drawstring lining of horsehair.

Date: ca. 1905

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), canvas, cotton (textile), embroidering, stitching, horsehair, organdy, silk (textile), wire

GUSN: 11988

Accession Number: 1993.293

Bonnet

Brown straw bonnet with alternating narrow braided bands of brown straw and black horsehair. Large spray of white forget-me nots over crown from brim to nape held in place with three grosgrain bows. Brim faced with brown velvet, brown velvet ties, and brown chiffon lining with drawstring at crown.

Date: 1886-1889

Maker: unknown

Material: braiding, chiffon, cotton (textile), horsehair, silk (textile), straw (plant material), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 11989

Accession Number: 1993.294

Curtain Hold-back

Round molded brass terminus with a concave center in a stylized flower motif of petals and hearts. Tin convex back attached to a tapered brass stem that terminates in a molded foot with a screw.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 11990

Accession Number: 1971.1673.1

Hat

Dark green velvet; deep crown; gathered at center top; tarnished gold ribbon around base; elliptical brim; 4 flowers of light and dark green feathers at right on brim; black rayon ? linen.

Date: 1920-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: feather (material), stitching, machine-made, rayon, silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 11991

Accession Number: 1993.295

Bonnet

Tan straw; poke bonnet, large; fringed black grosgrain around crown and brim; pleated faille apron; edges bound in black silk twill; long black grosgrain ties; brim faced with white horsehair; paper, cotton and silk roses in pink, red, and yellow clustered at back of brim and along inside of brim.

Date: 1812

Maker: unknown

Material: braiding, cotton (textile), faille, fringe, cloth, stitching, horsehair, paper (fiber product), silk (textile), straw (plant material), twill

GUSN: 11992

Accession Number: 1993.296

Curtain Hold-back

Round molded brass terminus with a concave center in a stylized flower motif of petals and hearts. Tin convex back attached to a tapered brass stem that terminates in a molded foot with a screw.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 11993

Accession Number: 1971.1673.2

Curtain Hold-back

Round molded brass terminus with a concave center in a stylized flower motif of petals and hearts. Tin convex back attached to a tapered brass stem that terminates in a molded foot with a screw.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 11994

Accession Number: 1971.1673.3

Curtain Hold-back

Round molded brass terminus with a concave center in a stylized flower motif of petals and hearts. Tin convex back attached to a tapered brass stem that terminates in a molded foot with a screw.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 11995

Accession Number: 1971.1673.4

Bonnet

Black silk tulle body and curtain; bonnet shape; floating panel of lace-edged tulle over body; lace ruffle around crown and above curtain; wire frame brim pointed center front; tulle overlaced with lace with double ruffle around front; faded lilac satin ribbon tied in bow center front, extending int...

Date: 1880-1889

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, lace (needlework), satin, silk (textile), tulle (meshed textile), wire

GUSN: 11996

Accession Number: 1993.297

Curtain Hold-back

Round molded brass terminus with a concave center in a stylized flower motif of petals and hearts. Tin convex back attached to a tapered brass stem that terminates in a molded foot with a screw.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 11997

Accession Number: 1971.1673.5

Bonnet

Black velvet fascinator with black lace, black ostrich feathers, and pink flowers.

Maker: unknown

Material: velvet (fabric weave), feather (material), lace (needlework)

GUSN: 11998

Accession Number: 1993.298

Hat

White, pleated solk chiffon; flat crown, wide brim; wooden sequins around brim; more heavily on underside; pale pink roses on leafy stem at right; flattened bonnet effect; shaped with wire and canvas; white silk and linen drawstring lining.

Date: ca. 1905

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, chiffon, stitching, linen (material), machine-made, sequins (spangles), silk (textile), wire, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 11999

Accession Number: 1993.299

Curtain Hold-back

Round molded brass terminus (smaller than the others). A stylized 5-petal floral motif. Stepped convex brass back attached to a cone-shaped base with a screw.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 12000

Accession Number: 1971.1673.6

Engraving

An engraving on paper depicting three dogs in a grassy area. It is in the original gilt frame and the black mat has reverse painting on glass.

Maker: Shepheard, G. (Maker)

Material: engraving (printing process), gilding, paper (fiber product), reverse painting on glass (image-making), glass (material)

GUSN: 12053

Accession Number: 1971.464.1

Purse

Black plush bag with simple cord drawstring lined with black silk taffeta.

Maker: unknown

Material: cord (fiber product), plush, taffeta

GUSN: 12054

Accession Number: 1993.343

Handbag

Copper silk damask woven with abstract cloud pattern; square; covered metal frame; double self handles; damask tab with satin buttonhole (button missing); copper satin lining with pocket on one side.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: damask, satin, silk (textile), weaving

GUSN: 12055

Accession Number: 1993.344

Handbag

White glazed linen ground printed with 18th century pastoral scene with figures in blue, pink, and brown; large square with rounded lower corners; cevered metal frame; double self handles; self buttonhole tab (button missing); lined with bright blue polished cotton with pocket on side.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), glazing (coating), linen (material)

GUSN: 12056

Accession Number: 1993.345

Purse

Pale blue and pink checked silk; pouch formed by four diagonal panels, each forming a point above the pink silk ribbon drawstring; pink silk bow on bottom threaded with blue beads.

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), weaving

GUSN: 12057

Accession Number: 1993.346

Shawl

Black cashmere; herringbone weave; large square; self fringe all around.

Date: 1834-1867

Maker: unknown

Material: cashmere (wool), weaving

GUSN: 12058

Accession Number: 1993.347

Engraving

An engraving on paper depicting three sheep, two men and a dog inside a barn. It is in the original gilt frame and the black mat has reverse painting on glass.

Date: 6/7/1796

Maker: Shepheard, G. (Maker)

Material: engraving (printing process), gilding, paper (fiber product), reverse painting on glass (image-making), glass (material)

GUSN: 12059

Accession Number: 1971.464.2

Ribbon-Back Side Chair

Side chair, straight molded front legs; plain stretchers; reeded stiles; three pierced slats with conforming crest rail, carved rounded ears; all painted black, rush seat.

Date: 1785-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: birch (wood), maple (wood)

GUSN: 12060

Accession Number: 1971.597A

Ribbon-Back Side Chair

Side chair, straight molded front legs; plain stretchers; reeded stiles; three pierced slats with conforming crest rail, carved rounded ears; all painted black, rush seat.

Date: 1785-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: birch (wood), maple (wood)

GUSN: 12061

Accession Number: 1971.597B

Tablecloth

Coarse white crocheted net with a wide geometric floral border and center medallion. Could be machine or handmade.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: crocheting, handmade, machine-made, net (textile)

GUSN: 12062

Accession Number: 1971.950

Water Goblet

Molded colorless glass; six thumbprint facets at bottom of bowl; six-sided stem; flat base.

Date: 1868-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), molding (forming)

GUSN: 12063

Accession Number: 1971.1081.12

Sundial

Circular dial with an inscribed or stamped decoration consisting of Roman numbers, scrolled pointer and a decorated hourglass flanked by wings over an inscription.

Date: 1900-1991

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 12064

Accession Number: 1971.1235

Dresser Dish

Body in the shape of fleur-des-lys; royal blue overglaze enamel field with gilt dragon motif and gilt edges.

Date: 1900-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: creamware, enameling, gilding, overglazing

GUSN: 12065

Accession Number: 1971.1371

Fireplace Poker

Crozier type V-scrolled hand hold and square shaft. Double pointed S-shaped poker end joins at right angle to shaft. Coated with "stove black" or painted.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 12066

Accession Number: 1971.1415

Sofa

Eight legged; front legs are reeded and turned, supporting bowed apron; lateral legs with front inlay continue to reeded arm supports with inlaid risers behind; arched and shaped arm encloses bowed crest rail; back legs are squared and raked; upholstered with burgandy striped fabric. Curved back, up...

Date: 1805-1815

Maker: unknown

Material: birch (wood), mahogany (wood), maple (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 12068

Accession Number: 1971.576.2

Footed Waiter

Dished circular form with floral repousse border. Outermost border with water leaf motifs. Engraved diaper pattern surrounding circular cartouche edged in leafage. Four hairy claw and ball feet.

Date: ca. 1870

Maker: Warner, Andrew E., Jr. (Maker)

Material: leaf (plant material), foliation (pattern), leaf (metal), silver (metal)

GUSN: 12069

Accession Number: 1971.1421

Cheese Scoop

Metal cheese scoop with a bone handle.

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy)

GUSN: 12070

Accession Number: 1971.1422

Tea Strainer

Bail handle with double pronged hook. Strainer is a scalloped octagonal form with a deep dished body. Molded rim with shells at each point. Ribbed sides and stick figure piercings.

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), shell (animal material), silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 12071

Accession Number: 1971.1423

Salt Dish

Oval salts, boat shaped. Threaded border on rim, four ball feet soldered to base.

Date: ca. 1890

Maker: Towle Silversmiths (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 12072

Accession Number: 1971.1424.1-2

Footed Trophy Bowl

Paul Revere reproduction footed trophy bowl. Molded footed base. Bowl has flared sides and a plain rim. It is hand hammered.

Date: 8/13/1929

Maker: N.G. Wood & Sons (Maker)

Material: engraving (printing process), hammering, silver (metal)

GUSN: 12073

Accession Number: 1971.1426

Porringer

Circular form with an everted rim and curved sides. It has a stepped and dished bottom with a center point on the bottom base.

Date: ca. 1813

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 12074

Accession Number: 1971.1427

Sugar Tongs

Teardrop shaped finger holes extended to circular pivot hinges with repousse rondelle. Double hinge used to conceal joint. Long, straight narrow shanks. Leaf shaped tips.

Date: 1863

Maker: Gorham & Co. (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 12075

Accession Number: 1971.1430

Covered Vegetable Dish

An oval or elliptical dish with geometric machine stamped border on a flat rim.

Date: 1854-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: impressing, stamping (forming), sterling silver, silver (metal)

GUSN: 12076

Accession Number: 1971.1432A

Vegetable Dish Lid

Conforming domed lid is beaded around the upper edge.

Date: 1854-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: beading (edging pattern), beading (process), sterling silver, silver (metal)

GUSN: 12077

Accession Number: 1971.1432B

Vegetable Dish Finial

Removable finial has the same geometric border and a handle that is of artichoke form composed of ivy leaves.

Date: 1854-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: stamping (forming), sterling silver, silver (metal)

GUSN: 12078

Accession Number: 1971.1432C

Search Collections

Displaying: 178251 - 178300 of 226,948