Historic New England

Quilt

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 37591

Accession Number: 1934.3069

Rifle

No description

Date: 1770-1780

Maker: unknown

Material: copper alloy, flint (rock), iron (metal), leather, wood (plant material), copper (metal)

GUSN: 37592

Accession Number: 1934.3072

Rifle

No description

Date: ca. 1830

Maker: W.H. Barnes (Maker)

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

GUSN: 37593

Accession Number: 1934.3073

Boots

A pair of black silk satin ankle boots lined with red satin. Boots are topstitched and embroidered at the toe with a floral design. They have a side-button closure, a rounded toe, and 1 ½ inch heels.

Date: 1870-1879

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 37596

Accession Number: 1935.1AB

Hook

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 37597

Accession Number: 1935.2

Spoon

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37598

Accession Number: 1935.4

Spoon

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37599

Accession Number: 1935.5

Tool

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 37601

Accession Number: 1935.8

Tool

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 37602

Accession Number: 1935.9

Kettle

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 37603

Accession Number: 1935.10

Pot

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 37604

Accession Number: 1935.11AB

Kettle

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 37605

Accession Number: 1935.13

Toilet

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 37608

Accession Number: 1935.20

Central square of dark green cotton corded velour/chenille set in narrow frame of olive wool twill. Deep inner border. Beige satin weave wool ground; cream wool satin weave overlay embroidered with flowers in white and brown wool and yellow and pink silk. Appliqued and embroidered leaves of olive wo...

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), chenille (yarn), cotton (textile), embroidering, stitching, satin, silk (textile), twill, velvet (fabric weave), wool (textile)

GUSN: 37609

Accession Number: 1935.29

Fan

No description

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), carving (processes), chiffon, painting (coating), satin, sequins (spangles), silk (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 37611

Accession Number: 1936.47

Bag

Tan drawstring bag with an "L" cross-stitched near the opening; tag in the middle of the bag.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37612

Accession Number: 1935.49

Bustle

Cream-colored muslin bustle with a metal lining.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37613

Accession Number: 1935.51

Undersleeve

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37614

Accession Number: 1935.53A

Undersleeve

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37615

Accession Number: 1935.53B

Needlework Picture

Pink and green floral motif.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37616

Accession Number: 1935.56

Tablecloth

Rectangular; overall zig-zag and running diamond woven pattern of white cotton and brown fabrics with gold metal threads. Applied woven border of brown diamond gridwork on white ground. Red tape edges; brown fringe.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), fringe, hand weaving, hemp (fiber), thread, metallic (color attribute), sisal (fiber), textiles

GUSN: 37617

Accession Number: 1935.57

Valance

Brown valance with embroidered flowers and vines and fringe.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37618

Accession Number: 1935.59

Window valance

Rectangular; face of natural off white linen. 7" wide pieced green/brown velvet top border; similar 3" wide border at bottom. Applied polychromatic wool yarn fringe at bottom. Face decorated with polychromatic wool floral embroidered daisies; appliqued wool leaves; two painted in leaves. Backed with...

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), cotton (textile), embroidering, linen (material), painting (coating), piecing, tabby (textile), velvet (fabric weave), wool (textile)

GUSN: 37619

Accession Number: 1935.61A

Window tieback

Elongated; fronts off white linen with edges bound in brown velvet; embroidered wool long stemmed daisy and greens. Backed with yellowish cotton. Brass rings at each end.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, linen (material), tabby (textile), velvet (fabric weave), wool (textile)

GUSN: 37620

Accession Number: 1935.62A

Table cover

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), embroidering, felt (textile), stitching, jacquard, weaving, satin, silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 37621

Accession Number: 1935.63

Doily

Square, off-white silk doily with a leaf pattern.

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (fiber)

GUSN: 37622

Accession Number: 1935.66

Luncheon plate

Earthenware plate with scalloped rim and red transfer-print pattern "Millenium." Fruit, flower and bundles of wheat surround central image of angel with animals [peaceable kingdom] and the words "PEACE ON EARTH." Above the scene is the tearing eye of God and Bible opened TO Isaiah, Ch.XIVI. A prayi...

Date: 1832-1835

Maker: Stevenson, Ralph, Ralph Stevenson & Son (Maker)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 37199

Accession Number: 1934.2210

Pair of shoes

Upper of white silk ground, polychrome damask of pink and green; oval toe; square tongue; thick 2-1/4" heel

Date: ca. 1770

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, silk (textile)

GUSN: 37200

Accession Number: 1934.2213AB

Shelf

Corner shelf with attached brackets. Upholstered in blue silk with applied lace and blue silk tassel trim.

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 37201

Accession Number: 1934.2223

Boot-lace Tool

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37203

Accession Number: 1934.2228

Pocket Knife

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37204

Accession Number: 1934.2229

Dinner Plate

Blue transfer-printed pearlware dinner plate with a scalloped edge. Floral border surrounds a central scene depicting an Asian palace.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: Ridgway, John and William, 1814 F-1830 (Maker)

Material: pearlware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 37205

Accession Number: 1934.2231

Platter

Eight-sided Ironstone platter with black transfer-printed "Corean" pattern. Border pattern of diamond-patterned, scroll-edged panels. Scene of pagoda across water from seated woman with parasol.

Date: 1834-1859

Maker: Podmore, Walker & Co. (Maker)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), ironstone (pottery), transfer printing

GUSN: 37206

Accession Number: 1934.2232

Toilet Bottle

Glass toilet or perfume bottle with silver cap.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 37207

Accession Number: 1934.2233

Eyeglasses

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 37208

Accession Number: 1934.2234

Scissors

Small metal scissors.

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 37209

Accession Number: 1934.2235

Pincushion

Metal shoe-shaped pincushion.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 37210

Accession Number: 1934.2237

Bottle

Cut glass perfume bottle with screw-on silver cap. Engraved letter on cap.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 37211

Accession Number: 1934.2238

Sewing Case

Wooden box with thread winder arms mounted on top. Top of winder (B) is missing. Box has a drawer containing a spool of thread and a needle case.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 37212

Accession Number: 1934.2241AB

Needle Case

Paper and metal needle case. Small Christmas card depicting birds on a log affixed to the outside. (Inside drawer of 1934.2241ab Sewing Winder).

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37214

Accession Number: 1934.2241C

Decanter

Blue glass decanter with a stopper. Spherical body, elongated neck, and a broad lip. Round stopper.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), dye

GUSN: 37215

Accession Number: 1934.2253AB

Toilet Bottle

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 37216

Accession Number: 1934.2269

Match Holder

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 37217

Accession Number: 1934.2286

Cracker Jar

Barrel-shaped colorless glass jar and lid with frosted vertical stripes, cut star on base, and flared rim.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), frosting

GUSN: 37218

Accession Number: 1934.2288.1AB

Cracker Tray

Colorless glass cracker tray with frosted stripes, cut sunburst in center, and sloping rim.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), frosting

GUSN: 37219

Accession Number: 1934.2288.2

Pen wipe

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 37220

Accession Number: 1934.2291

Flannel Pen Wiper

Red and brown flannel pen wiper with cloth figure of a dog on top. Oval flannel base has pinked edges. Dog is made of striped cream and black wool. Black bead eyes and nose, red felt tongue.

Maker: unknown

Material: flannel

GUSN: 37221

Accession Number: 1934.2292

Pen wiper

Red and black flannel pen wiper with silk pear on top.

Maker: unknown

Material: flannel

GUSN: 37222

Accession Number: 1934.2293

Candlesticks

Pair of porcelain candle holders resembling ribbon. Ruffled painted blue edges, gold and red painted.

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 37223

Accession Number: 1934.2311AB

Collar

Point de Gaze, or Belgian lace, collar.

Date: 1870-1879

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37224

Accession Number: 1934.2335

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