Historic New England

Handbag

Cotton drawstring purse with inkwork design and string handle.

Maker: Wheeler, Mary Howe Thaxter, 1793-1874 (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), ink

GUSN: 47268

Accession Number: 1966.3

Alphabet/Verse Sampler. Horizontal rectangle, natural linen ground. Black cross stitched border. Alphabets at top, verse below. Two flowers in lower right hand corner. Alphabets: #1-some letters repeated #2-missing J #3-complete Numbers: "1-9,0"

Date: 1801

Maker: Thaxter, Fanny L., 1791-1853 (Embroiderer)

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

GUSN: 47269

Accession Number: 1966.4

Alphabet Sampler

Alphabet Sampler. Horizontal rectangle, natural linen ground. Red cross stitched border on sides, green cross stitched border at top and bottom. Polychromatic. Alphabets: #1 complete, some letters repeated; #2 missing "J"; #3 incomplete; #4 complete; Numbers: "1-9".

Date: 1796

Maker: Thaxter, Sarah, 1786-1873 (Embroiderer)

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

GUSN: 47270

Accession Number: 1966.5

Handkerchief

Yellow cotton handkerchief printed with a geometric design in black, red, and green. "Henry Wheeler" is inscribed in one corner.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 47271

Accession Number: 1966.6

Child's Apron

Cream sheer cotton; gathered to self waistband; self ties; two decorative shield-shaped patch pockets; printed with band of foliate garland, musical instruments, globes and nautical symbols across waistband and around edges; medallion of female figure with harp in foliate garland frame on pockets an...

Date: 1830

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), hand-painted, stitching

GUSN: 47272

Accession Number: 1966.7

Cloth Fragment

Textile fragment from a skirt; shot silk taffeta, plain weave white ground; floral brocade in pink and shades of blue; paper handwritten tag reads "silk of a dress worn in the year 1680"; stitched tag "Wheeler / Worcester".

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (fiber), taffeta, brocading

GUSN: 47273

Accession Number: 1966.9

Decanter

Glass decanter with a stopper. Fluted body. Paper label.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), labels (identifying artifacts)

GUSN: 47274

Accession Number: 1966.10AB

Bandbox

Small oval pasteboard bandbox (A) and lid (B) covered with two layers of wallpaper. Bottom layer is visible at edge of rim and is light blue. Top layer has a geometric stripe patterns with stripes of diamond shapes alternating with stripes of random dots and stripes of twig-like lines and dots. Bloc...

Date: 1790-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 47276

Accession Number: 1966.14AB

Needlework Picture

This needlework picture depicts the story of Roman matron Cornelia. A standing woman, Cornelia, opens her arms to indicate her three children to a sitting woman with a necklace in her hands. Cornelia was allegedly asked to display her own treasures to compare with her visitor's fine jewelry. Corneli...

Date: 1804-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, paintings (visual works), silk (textile)

GUSN: 47277

Accession Number: 1966.15

CANE

Wood with bone handle; silver collar and brass tip; varnished/tan; handle has ring embedded at tip; knots in wood; hole for tassel.

Date: 1854

Maker: unknown

Material: bone (material), silver (metal), wood (plant material), varnishing

GUSN: 47278

Accession Number: 1966.17

Decanter

Red glass decanter with a stopper. Faceted body.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 47279

Accession Number: 1966.18AB

Perfume Bottle

Cranberry-colored glass perfume bottle with round base, bulbous body and long, skinny neck with flaring, flat lip.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 47280

Accession Number: 1966.19

Pitcher

Urn shaped pitcher with narrow neck and ruffled rim, applied s-shaped handle. colorless glass cased in blue with circle pattern on body

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), flashing (glassworking)

GUSN: 47281

Accession Number: 1966.20

Lamp

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 47282

Accession Number: 1966.21

Coffee Cup

Black pencilled dot wavy border with flower buds and larger spray of flowers on body; interior black huskchain border; ear-shaped handle.

Date: 1750-1775

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), drawing (image-making), pencils (drawing and writing equipment), porcelain

GUSN: 47283

Accession Number: 1966.22

Purse

Purpe plaid cotton drawstring purse with fringed tassels.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 47284

Accession Number: 1966.27

Stole

Sheer white cotton embroidered with cotton; narrow side borders; end borders with paisley motif; sprigged ground.

Date: ca. 1820

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 47285

Accession Number: 1966.29

Purse

Green purse with silver-colored rings and tassels.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 47286

Accession Number: 1966.30

Waistcoat

Embroidered waistcoat. Brown wool embroidered with white roses with green leaves. Standing collar, holes for eleven removable buttons, two pockets at waist, one each side. Lining has a pieced section in front and back laces.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, stitching, linen (material), wool (textile)

GUSN: 47288

Accession Number: 1966.37

Pair of Stays

Pair of stays made from fine linen; string from lace still intact; inscription in ink on interior: "Mary Jones Colman grandmother to the de Chappotins" and in pencil: "Grandmamma's stays".

Date: ca. 1790

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), lace (needlework)

GUSN: 47289

Accession Number: 1966.39

Infant's Cap

Cream sheer; two bands of embroidery or drawnwork; drawstring at neck and around face; third band at center back is more elaborate.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, stitching, super

GUSN: 47290

Accession Number: 1966.40

Cloth Samples

Various small silk and cotton green fabric samples with floral motifs.

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (fiber), cotton (textile)

GUSN: 47291

Accession Number: 1966.41A-E

Slippers

Brown silk satin w/ brown silk bow & tape edging; leather sole has highly decorative marks of embossed circles.

Date: 1825-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 47292

Accession Number: 1966.42AB

Pair of Gloves

Pair of white, cotton, fignerless full-length gloves.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 47293

Accession Number: 1966.44

Waistcoat

White waistcoat; standing band collar; linen back; Two pockets; double breasted; cut away waistline; Twelve pairs of thread covered buttons; woven; raised design of fabric; French seams.

Date: 1775-1790

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, linen (material)

GUSN: 47294

Accession Number: 1966.45

Serving Tray

Oval with 4 cast leaf feet; flat with beading on edge of molded rim.

Date: 1850-1865

Maker: Bailey & Co. (Silversmith)

Material: casting (process), gadrooning, silver (metal)

GUSN: 47993

Accession Number: 1969.721

Mug

Round, slightly flared up to lip. S-curve handle. Older worksheet in museum file mentions B: white bag marked "Mug A. B. B".

Date: 1838-1848

Maker: Lincoln & Reed (Silversmith)

Material: coin silver, silver (metal)

GUSN: 47994

Accession Number: 1969.722

Mug

Round with applied banding; loopy C-curve handle.

Date: 1830-1835

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 47995

Accession Number: 1969.723

Mug

12-sided; flat, angular handle.

Date: 1840-1846

Maker: Lows, Ball & Co. (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 47996

Accession Number: 1969.724

Cream Pitcher

No description

Date: ca. 1750

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 47997

Accession Number: 1969.725A

Caudle Cup

Bulbous body with 2 flared C-curve handles; round foot.

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 47998

Accession Number: 1969.726

Saltcellar

Silver saltcellar with six ball feet, a circular body, and a Greek key design.

Date: 1830-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 47999

Accession Number: 1969.727.1

Salt or Pepper Shaker

Square base; urn-shaped body. See also older worksheet in museum file.

Date: 1896

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48000

Accession Number: 1969.729.1

Mug

Round body with simple C-curve handle.

Date: 1873

Maker: Gorham Manufacturing Co. (Silversmith)

Material: bright cutting, silver (metal)

GUSN: 48001

Accession Number: 1969.730

Cup

Raised ovoid body with cast hollow C handle. Applied hammered splayed foot.

Date: 1838-1845

Maker: Davis, Palmer & Co. (Silversmith)

Material: coin silver, silver (metal)

GUSN: 48002

Accession Number: 1969.731

Chalice

Silver chalice with circular foot. Plain cup with hammered gilt interior.

Date: 1797-1798

Maker: Hennell, Robert, I, 1741-1811 (Silversmith) Hennell, David, II, 1767-1829 (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48003

Accession Number: 1969.732.1

Chalice

Silver footed chalice with a conical bowl and a thin stem. Foliate, grape, and vine motif.

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: Ball, Tompkins & Black (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48004

Accession Number: 1969.733.1

Basket

Crossed bottom; 4 ball feet; pierced sides, handle; oval.

Date: 1910-1920

Maker: George A. Henckel & Co. (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48005

Accession Number: 1969.734

Coffeepot

Straight tapering sides, flat bottom, band on bottom forming foot. Scrolled wooden handle with scroll handle sockets. Top, hinged to handle socket, domed with incised lines and acorn-like finial. Curved spout with incised lines and leaf at spout opening.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 48006

Accession Number: 1969.735

Cup and Saucer

No description

Date: 1852-1865

Maker: Gorham & Co. (Silversmith)

Material: banding, coin silver, silver (metal)

GUSN: 48008

Accession Number: 1969.736AB

Pickle Fork

Silver pickle fork. Upturned spatulate handle with three tines.

Date: 1830-1831

Maker: Welch, William (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48009

Accession Number: 1969.737

Dish

Round with scalloped edges. Older worksheet in museum file calls it silver plate over copper. Not sure of national origin.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: copper (metal), plate (material), silver (metal)

GUSN: 48010

Accession Number: 1969.738

Tea Strainer

Silver tea strainer with a hinged lid and a wood handle. A broad lip with a fluted design and a conical finial.

Date: 1908

Maker: Gorham Manufacturing Co. (Silversmith)

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

GUSN: 48011

Accession Number: 1969.739

Butter Dish

Round, supported by three feet; removable, pierced insert. A: insert B: dish

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: Moore, John Chandler (Silversmith) Tiffany & Co. (Retailer)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48012

Accession Number: 1969.741AB

Toast Rack

Rectangular, supported by 4 squat feet; 7 slots; loop finial.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 48013

Accession Number: 1969.742

Funnel

Silver round finial with a double banded cup and a straight spout.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48014

Accession Number: 1969.744

Funnel

Silver circular funnel with a pierced shallow bowl and a bent spout. White flannel bag.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48015

Accession Number: 1969.745

Candlestick

Circular with 6 spokes radiating from center; petal candleholder.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: filigree enameling, silver (metal)

GUSN: 48016

Accession Number: 1969.746.1

Mug

Bulbous body with C-curve handle, flaring lip. Two bands of stamped ornament on body. Straight vertical foot. Interior is gold-washed.

Date: 1870-1885

Maker: Gorham Manufacturing Co. (Silversmith)

Material: wash technique, gold (color), silver (metal)

GUSN: 48017

Accession Number: 1969.746.2

Chocolate Pot

No description

Date: 1910-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: copper (metal), silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 48018

Accession Number: 1969.747

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