Historic New England

Bowl

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 28779

Accession Number: 1919.661.11

Tray

Black lacquer tray with gold leaf and vine pattern around interior rim.

Date: 1838-1842

Maker: unknown

Material: tin alloy, lacquer (coating), painting (image-making)

GUSN: 28780

Accession Number: 1919.662

Chain Link

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 28781

Accession Number: 1919.665

Picture

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 28782

Accession Number: 1919.666

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 28784

Accession Number: 1919.671

Parasol

Green moire taffeta; fan-shaped; green long crimped fringe; green flat bow above handle; metal shaft; ivory or celluloid turned handle with geometric carving.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), celluloid (cellulosic), ivory (tooth component), metal, moiré, silk (textile), taffeta, turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 28788

Accession Number: 1919.685

Border: band of gold arches terminating in pink spearheads, which alternate with green florettes; green garland festooned with gold and pink florettes; purple husk chain band around well; pink and green enamel flower sprigs surround central decoration: enamel floral spray within gold fringed circle.

Date: 1770-1790

Maker: unknown

Material: enamel paint, gilding, painting (coating), porcelain

GUSN: 28789

Accession Number: 1919.686

Snuffbox

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 28790

Accession Number: 1919.687

Pocketbook

Dark brown, embossed with gold leaf border, envelope style with bronze clasp; interior of tan leather with 4 compartments and lined with marbled paper.

Date: 1780-1790

Maker: unknown

Material: embossing, stitching, leather

GUSN: 28791

Accession Number: 1919.688

Infant's Shirt

White/sheer; neckline and armscye trimmed with lace; narrow yoke with fabric gathered; open shirt.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, linen (material)

GUSN: 28792

Accession Number: 1919.689

Sewing Kit

Light green leather needle case and pincushion.

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 28793

Accession Number: 1919.692

Snuff Box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 28794

Accession Number: 1919.694

Pot

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 28797

Accession Number: 1919.700

Linen Fluter

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 28798

Accession Number: 1919.702

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 28803

Accession Number: 1919.712AB

Slipcover

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 28808

Accession Number: 1919.719

Trencher

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 28809

Accession Number: 1919.723

Chair Table

Square legs; open base and arms; plank seat. White pine top and seat; painted red.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 28811

Accession Number: 1919.725C

Cauldron

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 28813

Accession Number: 1919.729

Cranberry Rake

Wooden cranberry rake with shaped wooden handle and metal tines.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 28814

Accession Number: 1919.735

Grater

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 28819

Accession Number: 1919.752

Becket

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: palm fiber

GUSN: 28820

Accession Number: 1919.753

Dudgeons

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 28821

Accession Number: 1919.755

Drill

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 28822

Accession Number: 1919.762

Pick Axe

Large, w/ upward curve on the t? end.

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 28823

Accession Number: 1919.764

Scale

Large balancing scale (.1) with wooden plates (.2-.3).

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 28827

Accession Number: 1919.778.1-.3

Ribbon

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 32546

Accession Number: 1929.142

Shoes

A pair of leather children's shoes with square toes, holes for laces, and brown soles.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, leather

GUSN: 32549

Accession Number: 1929.145AB

WALLET

Light brown; rounded flap with string closure; embossed with linear border - front, back and flap; 2 compartments lined with faded red and green marble paper. Glued together - no stitching.

Date: 1774

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 32550

Accession Number: 1929.147

Pair of Shoes

Ivory silk taffeta; bound w/ cream silk & cotton tape; trimmed w/ large cream rosette; originally had 1/4" wide cream ribbon ties (only fragments remain). Rounded square toe; square throat; 3" vamp; no center back seam; sole has narrow waist & darkened channel; 1-1/4" heel covered w/ ivory satin; w...

Date: 1855-1865

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 32551

Accession Number: 1929.148AB

Slippers

Brown silk taffeta; bound w/ brown grosgrain; trimmed w/ brown velvet bow w/ cut steel buckle (bows are loose - not attached to toe). No center back seam; sole has narrow waist; no heel; square throat; 3-1/4" wide vamp; white leather & linen lining; rounded square toe.

Date: 1855-1865

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 32552

Accession Number: 1929.149AB

Slippers

Bronze leather; bound w/ purple grosgrain; scalloped throat trimmed w/ purple ribbon ruching; rounded square toe; no ties; 4" vamp. No center back seam; sole has narrow waist; no heel; white leather & linen lining; toe embroidered w/ white chain stitch w/ cutwork backed w/ purple; floral medallion.

Date: 1855-1865

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 32553

Accession Number: 1929.150AB

Carriage Parasol

White silk crepe; pagoda shape; ivory handle and ferrule; very short handle; telescoping brass shaft; white silk lining; deep, thick fringe. For use in a carriage.

Date: 1870-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), crepe (textile), ivory (tooth component), silk (textile)

GUSN: 32554

Accession Number: 1929.151

Parasol

Black handmade Chantilly lace over ivory taffeta with pink silk lining; short handle and long ferrule of ivory; telescoping metal shaft.

Date: 1870-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), Chantilly lace, ivory (tooth component), silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 32555

Accession Number: 1929.152

Waistcoat

Pale green; Serpentine floral with dotted ground outlined with black thread; shawl collar; single breasted; 8 buttons; 3 pockets; piping, padded; buckle and tab back closure; leather lined waist.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, leather, linen (material), thread, metallic (color attribute), weaving, padding (process), silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 32556

Accession Number: 1929.153

Windsor Chair

Chair. Step down crest; bamboo turnings; incised lines around seat; brown with floral decoration on crest and seat front. Slat back with pierced ends and tablet on top.

Date: 1810-1820

Maker: Abbott, Susanna (Jaquith), 1797-1896 (Painter) Fraser, Esther Stevens (Restorer)

Material: painting (coating)

GUSN: 32559

Accession Number: 1929.172

Bowl

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 32565

Accession Number: 1929.178

Parasol

Iridescent brown taffeta, ruffled, edged with dyed brown grass fringe; ivory stick and ferrule with knobbed ends; telescoping metal shaft; cream silk lining.

Date: 1870-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), grass (plant material), ivory (tooth component), silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 32566

Accession Number: 1929.186

Storage Box

Rectangular wooden box with laps. Box once contained wooden toy train.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 32569

Accession Number: 1929.195

Floral Bouquet

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 32582

Accession Number: 1929.212

Lock

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 32583

Accession Number: 1929.227

Padlock

Square at bottom; brass decoratively cut and stamped keyhole cover; key (missing) is slim; black paint.

Date: 1865-1910

Maker: Mallory, Wheeler and Co. (Maker)

Material: brass (alloy), cutting (dividing), iron (metal), painting (coating), stamping (forming)

GUSN: 32584

Accession Number: 1929.229

Lock

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 32585

Accession Number: 1929.230

Lock

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 32586

Accession Number: 1929.231

Parasol and Box

Parasol (A) is off-white silk moire with scalloped ruffle; white lining with crimped fringe; ivory stick with ball end; Cazal spring; carved, collapsible handle; engraved silver slider; ivory tips on ribs; ivory silk cord and tassels on ferrule. Box (B and C) is two-piece cardboard, covered with w...

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: engraving (printing process), ivory (tooth component), moiré, silk (textile), silver (metal)

GUSN: 32587

Accession Number: 1929.232A-C

Portrait of Catharine Brewster

Half-length portrait of Catharine Brewster (1784-1831), with patterned shawl in green chair. Copy of portrait by Gilbert Stuart (artist's father).

Date: 1825-1850

Maker: Stuart, Jane (Artist) AFTER Stuart, Gilbert (Maker)

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 32588

Accession Number: 1929.233

Animal Figurine

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 32590

Accession Number: 1929.238

Animal Figurine

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 32591

Accession Number: 1929.240

"Rachel" Figurine

Classical female figure with crown. "Rachel" embossed on base.

Date: 1847

Maker: Barre, Jean Auguste, 1811-1896 (Sculptor)

Material: plaster

GUSN: 32592

Accession Number: 1929.241

Feeding vessal

Feeding device created for a caretaker to assist those unable to consume food independently, vessal with a straight-sided, egg-shaped body, the sides and top of which are covered in an incised pattern of rows of concentric circles. There is a dog's head handle and a human head mask under the spout. ...

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: Possibly Hall, Ralph (Maker)

Material: creamware, earthenware, glazing (coating), incising

GUSN: 32593

Accession Number: 1929.242

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