Historic New England

Saucer

Small earthenware plate with red transfer-print pattern "Gothic Beauties." Pattern depicts landscape with woman and girl in Victorian dress in the foreground, trees and shrubbery, and a castle in the background. Flower and scroll border.

Date: 1834-1835

Maker: Thomas Ingleby & Co. (Maker)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 37633

Accession Number: 1935.92

Platter

Earthenware platter with brown transfer-printed pattern "Geneva." Border pattern of scrolls and flowers. Central scene of women washing clothes from crude, covered dock with city visible in distance.

Date: 1828-1843

Maker: Wood & Challinor (Maker)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 37634

Accession Number: 1935.94

Serving bowl

Large earthenware bowl with molded bead edge and brown transfer-print pattern. Central scene of landcape with trees arching over river, a small sailboat, house with tiled roof on far bank, and hills in distance. Flower and scroll border.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 37635

Accession Number: 1935.95

Dinner plate

Earthenware plate with molded scallop rim and black transfer-printed pattern depicting fox hunt with riders on horses, dogs and a fox. Floral border.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 37636

Accession Number: 1935.96

Salad plate

Earthenware plate with brown transfer-printed pattern "Peruvian Horse Hunt." Border of oblong medallions framing horse roping scenes and round medallions of rose swags. Center scene of man with wild white horse held with a rope at left and two other men with tamed horses and a dog.

Date: 1853

Maker: Shaw, Anthony (Maker)

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

GUSN: 37637

Accession Number: 1935.98

Platter

Blue transfer-printed earthenware platter. Floral and scroll border with alternating medallions depicting an urn. Central scene depicts Warwick.

Date: 1830-1840

Maker: Enoch Wood & Sons (Maker)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 37638

Accession Number: 1935.100

Small Pefume Bottle with Floral Decal

Small Pefume Bottle with Floral Decal and small "Heliotrope" label. Bottle is molded with a diamond pattern, rounded shoulders and narrow neck.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 37639

Accession Number: 1935.1022

Saucer

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 37640

Accession Number: 1935.103B

Sugar Bowl

Blue transfer-printed pearlware cover. Floral motif and rectangular finial.

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, transfer printing

GUSN: 37641

Accession Number: 1935.104B

Children's Mug

White earthenware mug. Decoration is a transfer-printed floral arbor, the Holy Bible and a scroll of proverbs lay on the ground emitting light.

Date: 1847

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, transfer printing

GUSN: 37642

Accession Number: 1935.105

Syrup pitcher

Green glazed body w/ relief molded vines crawling over "bark"; handle has same relief molded decoration; holes in rim for pewter lid (missing).

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), molding (forming), relief (sculpture techniques), stoneware (pottery), tin (metal)

GUSN: 37643

Accession Number: 1935.106

Decorative Mug

White milk glass mug with handle and brown border with blue, pink and yellow flowers with frame and cherub.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), paint (coating)

GUSN: 37644

Accession Number: 1935.107

Glass

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 37645

Accession Number: 1935.109

Glass

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 37646

Accession Number: 1935.110

Cordial Glass

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 37647

Accession Number: 1935.112

Doorknob

Large, clear molded glass knob missing anchor screw.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 37648

Accession Number: 1935.114

Decanter

Blown glass decanter. Applied rings around the neck.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 37649

Accession Number: 1935.115

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 37650

Accession Number: 1935.117

Fruit Basket

"Kitten head"-shaped ash splint fruit basket with single carved wooden handle, dyed pink.

Date: 1930-1940

Maker: Attributed to Penobscot people (Maker)

Material: ash (wood)

GUSN: 37651

Accession Number: 1935.125

Coffeepot

Round, pewter coffeepot; strawberry leaf ornament top of cover; S-shaped handle with swirled ends; four-sided curved spout; protruding bands near base, by handle and spout, under lid, on lid.

Date: 1837-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 37652

Accession Number: 1935.127

Lace Fragment

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37755

Accession Number: 1935.376C

Lace Fragment

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37756

Accession Number: 1935.376D

Summer Day Dress

Sheer brown and cream plaid, bell shaped sleeve puckered at shoulder lined with crepeline; V shaped neckline, shirred at waistline, cartridge pleats around waist, neckline and cuffs trimmed with brown fringe and black/white geometric pattern, bodice lined with linen with hook and eye closure.

Date: 1858-1862

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 37760

Accession Number: 1935.386

Pair of Gloves

Cream crocheted gloves.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37761

Accession Number: 1935.387AB

Chemise

White linen; plain; broad drawstring neckline; short banded sleeves.

Date: 1815-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, linen (material)

GUSN: 37762

Accession Number: 1935.389

Chemise

White linen; plain; drawstring neckline; short sleeves gathered at shoulder; mended front opening; drawstring at sleeve.

Date: 1815-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, linen (material)

GUSN: 37763

Accession Number: 1935.390

Pair of Stockings

Cream silk stockings with a lacy pattern from ankle down. Stamped near top in blue ink is a laurel wreath and crown.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37764

Accession Number: 1935.391AB

Handkerchief

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 37765

Accession Number: 1935.393

Notebook

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37766

Accession Number: 1935.395

Printing Plate

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 37767

Accession Number: 1935.396

Evening Head Dress

Off-white bunches of roses with waxed buds; attached to narrow wire support.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: organic, wax, wire

GUSN: 37768

Accession Number: 1935.399A

Cloth Fragments

Group of glazed linen cloth fragments.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37769

Accession Number: 1935.400

Tool

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: stone (rock)

GUSN: 37770

Accession Number: 1935.401

Hat

Tan straw spiraling from crown trimmed with blue artificial flowers and black lace on and inside brim; also trimmed with blue taffeta ribbon and black ruching; brim lined with blue taffeta and white tulle; wide black taffeta ribbon ties; canvas and glazed canvas lining; wire support.

Date: 1860-1866

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), straw (plant material), taffeta, wire

GUSN: 37771

Accession Number: 1935.413

Bonnet

Peach-orange wool bonnet woven with cream silk threads in herringbone pattern. High, curved brim has two cane and one wire ribs, with four additional cane ribs. Fabric is gathered along the ribs. Crown is high and angled with six circular cane ribs. Fabric is gathered around these as on brim. Self n...

Date: 1833-1835

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), straw (plant material), wire, wool (textile)

GUSN: 37772

Accession Number: 1935.414

Dress

Black barege dress with high neckline; piped neckline and armsceyes; bodice pleated and smocked to form "V" shape at waist; bodice is boned at front, back and sides, and lined with tan cotton twill; sleeves lined with tan glazed cotton; waistband with cartridge pleats all around; long sleeves with d...

Date: 1853-1857

Maker: unknown

Material: ikat, silk (textile), twill, wool (textile)

GUSN: 37773

Accession Number: 1935.415

Maternity Dress

Plum cotton printed with medallions of multi-color bouquets and brown and white geometric medallions. Thirteen buttonholes down center front to hem with nine self-covered buttons. Bands of contrasting fabric applied down center front from neck to hem. Second band of same from waist to hem. High n...

Date: ca. 1865

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 37774

Accession Number: 1935.417

Dress

Black with allover pattern of stylized branches of leaves; long leg of mutton sleeves with stiffening at shoulders; satin cuffs with 2 black bows at wrist. Neckline trimmed with satin V-at front of bodice. Bands of satin with 3 buttons at each side. High waist band, hook and eye closure at back. ...

Date: ca. 1825

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, leaf (plant material), foliation (pattern), leaf (metal), silk (textile)

GUSN: 37775

Accession Number: 1935.419

Cloak

Purple taffeta, full length; rounded collar & capelet tying at throat with ribbon; slits for hands concealed under pointed edge flap; triangular quilting down center front and at collar and capelet; piping around same and flaps; border piping above hem; fully lined with yellow silk; lining under col...

Date: 1829-1833

Maker: unknown

Material: padding (process), quilting, silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 37776

Accession Number: 1935.421

Dress

Purple leg o'mutton sleeves with cuffs trimmed with piping and 3 self-covered buttons on scalloped edgess. V-pointed front with pleated bands attached from shoulder to waist. Rosette at shoulder. Fullness all around. Waistband with hook and eye closure with self belt. Deep ruffle of lighter purpl...

Date: 1829

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), glazing (coating), stitching, padding (process), silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 37777

Accession Number: 1935.422

Underskirt or Petticoat

Black silk taffeta; wool batting; quilted with large scallops above hip, smaller below; gathered all around; lined with purple plaid cotton; tape tie closure.

Date: 1840-1849

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), quilting, silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 37778

Accession Number: 1935.423

Underskirt or Petticoat

Plum/aubergine silk satin; quilted with large diamonds above hip and smaller double outlined diamonds below; gathered all around on grosgrain waistband; button closure; lined with brown cotton twill.

Date: 1835-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), quilting, satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 37779

Accession Number: 1935.424

Dress

Pink; broad neckline; short puff sleeves with pink ruffle over lay; shirred "v" front; high waistband; front panel; white (tape) work decoration. Buttonhole back closure.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), hand sewing

GUSN: 37780

Accession Number: 1935.425A

Bootee

Cream; cream silk appliqued circles and scalloped trim around ankle, laces and sides; edged w/ chain stitch embroidery; cream silk lining; 3 pairs eyes w/ silk cord laces.

Date: ca. 1852

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), embroidering, stitching, silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 37782

Accession Number: 1935.428AB

Pair of Booties

Cream; knit with lace patterned ankle with drawstring tie with red and cream pom-pom (drawstring for A is missing); toe embroidered with red rose.

Date: ca. 1852

Maker: unknown

Material: knitting (process), wool (textile)

GUSN: 37783

Accession Number: 1935.430AB

Parasol

Iridescent green and black silk; carved ivory L-shaped handle; decorative brass slider with floral pattern; carved ivory ferrule; brass shaft; ivory tipped whalebone spokes with painted black metal fork stretchers; marquis folding hinge; hook and elastic closure with ivory onion bulb.

Date: 1830-1845

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 37784

Accession Number: 1935.431

Child's Corset

White (cotton) sateen; armholes with shoulder straps which tie in front; piped seams; boned; busk tied in place center front; stitched with silk thread; laced closure (laces missing).

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 37785

Accession Number: 1935.433

SKIRT

White sheer cotton; gathered to narrow waistband with long ties; embroidered with allover sprig pattern; 6 pleated ruffles at hem.

Date: 1815-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, stitching

GUSN: 37786

Accession Number: 1935.434

Fanchon

Mesh and lace fanchon with woven pink ribbon trim

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37787

Accession Number: 1935.435

Needle Case

Black felt and yellow silk trim with yellow stiched design. Suede and linen interior flaps.

Maker: unknown

Material: felt (textile), silk (fiber), suede, linen (material)

GUSN: 37788

Accession Number: 1935.436

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