Historic New England

Socks

Cream; plain stocking stitch; ribbed top.

Date: 1772

Maker: unknown

Material: knitting (process), wool (textile)

GUSN: 32389

Accession Number: 1928.1078AB

Purse

Cotton drawstring reticule with whitework embroidery and tassels.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 32390

Accession Number: 1928.1085

Collar

White embroidered collar with large scalloped trim.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 32391

Accession Number: 1928.1086

Apron

White cotton; gathered to self waistband with graduated ties; embroidered scrolls at hem in two shades of brown with clusters of flowers above and between.

Date: 1830-1839

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 32392

Accession Number: 1928.1088

Apron

White cotton; gathered to self waistband with short ties; embroidered scroll in two shades of brown at hem with clusters of flowers above and between.

Date: 1830-1939

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 32393

Accession Number: 1928.1089

Fragment of Cloth

White sheer fabric with an embroidered floral pattern.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 32394

Accession Number: 1928.1090

Window Curtain

White cotton mull; satin stripe weave motifs. Set of pinstripes flanked by checkerboard zig-zag. Narrow drawstring at top. Deep ruffle attached at hem. Two tucks above hem.

Date: 1830-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), super, satin

GUSN: 32395

Accession Number: 1928.1091

Black center, ends of brown, yellow, red, white; 18" border of repeated paisleys with 3 1/2" inner border of tilted botchs on all four sides; quadruple pattern wefts of red, brown, blue; possibly wool warp, cotton weft.

Date: 1825-1835

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), wool (textile), weaving

GUSN: 32398

Accession Number: 1928.1095

Satinet sheet

White, fine plain weave, seamed stainet with selvage edges and hemmed ends.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: cross-stitching, hand weaving, piecing, tabby (textile)

GUSN: 32399

Accession Number: 1928.1100

Satinet sheet

White, plain weave, seamed satinet sheet with selvage edges and hemmed ends.

Date: 1775-1815

Maker: unknown

Material: cross-stitching, hand weaving, piecing, tabby (textile)

GUSN: 32400

Accession Number: 1928.1101

Trunk

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 32401

Accession Number: 1928.1103

Sugar Bowl

Glass covered sugarbowl. Hollow hexagonal pattern. Faceted finial and foot.

Maker: Portland Glass Company (Maker)

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 32402

Accession Number: 1928.1105AB

Fob

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 32403

Accession Number: 1928.1111

Pair of Sleeves

Light brown warming sleeves.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 32404

Accession Number: 1928.1116

Petticoat

White cotton; 19-1/4" corded hem (separate piece); ties with strings.

Date: 1845-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: cord (fiber product), cotton (textile)

GUSN: 32405

Accession Number: 1928.1118

Collar

Green collar with purple floral bouquets on white ground; grey lining; "V"-shaped with pointed front and back; piping.

Date: 1830

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 32406

Accession Number: 1928.1125

Scarf

Cream ground; 7" pink border with all-over coral branches with irregular circles filled with stylized branches in green, yellow, red; cnetr has same design with green ground; sparse silk thread knotted fringe.

Date: 1840-1849

Maker: unknown

Material: block printing (relief printing process), cotton (textile), silk (textile)

GUSN: 32407

Accession Number: 1928.1126

Stoneware Jug

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 32408

Accession Number: 1928.1129

Vase

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 32409

Accession Number: 1928.1130

Jar

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 32410

Accession Number: 1928.1131

Pot

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 32411

Accession Number: 1928.1132

Container

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 32412

Accession Number: 1928.1133

Cup

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 32413

Accession Number: 1928.1134

Spike

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wrought, handmade, iron (metal)

GUSN: 32414

Accession Number: 1928.1136

Picture

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 32415

Accession Number: 1928.1139

Sugar Bowl

Rectangular body supported by 4 ball feet; 2 flared handles; ball finial. Presumably A is bowl and B is lid.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 32416

Accession Number: 1928.1145AB

Sugar Tongs

Silver sugar tongs with tapered arms, pointed shoulders, and elliptical bowls. Shell design.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: Stickney, M. P. (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 32417

Accession Number: 1928.1146

Powder Horn

Roughly engraved green powder horn with short tip, raised and scalloped ring, and flat plug.

Date: 1758-1780

Maker: unknown

Material: horn (animal material), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 32418

Accession Number: 1928.1147

Coffeepot

No description

Date: 1805-1813

Maker: Churchill & Treadwell (Silversmith)

Material: fruitwood, gadrooning, silver (metal)

GUSN: 32419

Accession Number: 1928.1143

Cigar Cutter

An iron hinged cigar cutter with a rounded holder and a curved blade.

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 32420

Accession Number: 1928.1149

Ribbon

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 32421

Accession Number: 1928.1150B

Chest of Drawers

Seven graduated drawers, three upper drawers; center drawer and pilaster plinths fan carved, fluted pilasters.

Date: 1760-1790

Maker: Green, James (Cabinetmaker)

Material: maple (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 32422

Accession Number: 1928.1157

Mirror

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 32424

Accession Number: 1928.1178

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

Firkin

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 32589

Accession Number: 1929.234D

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