Historic New England

Needlework Picture

This partially completed needlework picture is laid out on what appears to be an unbleached ground, possibly linen, with raw edges. It shows a line drawing in sepia of a pastoral scene with a woman at rest under tree and a shepherd with his horn and dog at right.

Date: ca. 1750

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), wool (textile)

GUSN: 26125

Accession Number: 1966.1392

Underskirt or Petticoat

Cream linen skirt gathered into waistband with an attached border worked in crewel yarns in scrolling vines with floral motifs in shades of red, blue, green, pink, and yellow worsted yarn. The skirt is made up of selvage-width panels pleated into the waist-band. The linen is 28 1/4" selvage to selva...

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), crewelwork (technique), embroidering

GUSN: 26126

Accession Number: 1966.1393

Sampler

Square form. Finished edges, unframed. Needlework design of alternating green and red rows of letters and numbers. Wave-like aqua-blue border design.

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 26127

Accession Number: 1966.1394

Sampler

Rectangular form. Needlework design: 3 rows of blue script uppercase letters, at end of row signed "Bridget Walker". "G.W." in purple at lower left under diamond border pattern.

Date: 1785-1795

Maker: Walker, Bridget, b. 1783 (Embroiderer)

Material: linen (material), wool (textile)

GUSN: 26128

Accession Number: 1966.1395

Sampler

Rectangular form polychrome alphabet sampler with pomegranate-like design at lower right. Inscription across lower third of sampler: "Bridget Walker wrought this in the 9th/ year of her age Con/cord County Rock-/ ingham/ 1792". Framed under glass in painted black wood frame with gilt edge.

Date: 1792

Maker: Walker, Bridget, b. 1783 (Embroiderer)

Material: linen (material), wool (textile)

GUSN: 26129

Accession Number: 1966.1421

Silhouette picture

Black ink silhouette of woman w/ fancy lace collar, bust length facing right. Octagonal green and gilt eglomise surround and "Caroline Gilman/ Odlin". Molded brass frame on wood w/ board backing under glass. Reverse on glass border is modern.

Date: 1800-1833

Maker: Possibly Jones, F. T. (Maker)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 26130

Accession Number: 1966.1434

Bed Hangings

Reproduction polychrome bed hangings with crewel embroidery in a floral design. a,b) side valances with scalloped edges c) foot valance d) headcloth e,f) head curtains g) counterpane h,j) bases

Date: ca. 1960

Maker: Sterns, Foster, Mrs. (Maker)

Material: linen (material), wool (textile)

GUSN: 26131

Accession Number: 1966.1435A-J

Coat

Black, long sleeved cuffed coat with decorative glass beads and embroidery. Three buttons on each cuff; embroidery and beads along button front and across pockets, and along vents in back. Pink lining, signed.

Date: 1734-1767

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 26132

Accession Number: 1979.8

Shaving basin

Imari type shaving basin. The deep rim of the bowl is fluted. Indented bottom with circular foot ring. Rim of bowl has red, blue, brown decoration with some gold. Glaze appears irridescent over this decoration. Bottom of bowl has squat green bowl with floral arrangement. Underside has two floral mot...

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 26133

Accession Number: 1979.37

Coverlet

Coverlet or bedspread. Light weight linen. Candlewick decoration bedspread with serpentine border and central medallion. Cut-out corners with netted fringe on three sides.

Date: 1800-1833

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 26134

Accession Number: 1979.38

Stomacher

Triangular shape, with elongated tail. Embroidery polychrome vine and floral design in silk and metallic threads.

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 26135

Accession Number: 1979.43

Apron

Apron piece fron woman's dress. Elaborately embroidered polychrome floral design in silk and metallic threads. Scalloped silvered metallic border.

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 26136

Accession Number: 1979.44

Textile fragment

Rectangular fragment w/ embroidered polychrome design "in the Chinese taste"--randomly placed Chinese figures, animals and birds. Each design element independent of others.

Date: ca. 1750

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 26137

Accession Number: 1979.45

Deck of Cards

Hand-colored prints on white laid paper. 35 scenes depicting "Life and Times" (allegorical figures, ladies and gentlemen in various activities).

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), hand coloring

GUSN: 26138

Accession Number: 1979.46.1-35

Shoehorn

Curved elongated triangular shape, curved outward at tip. Hole punched in tapered end for string.

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: lip-vibrated aerophones with conical bore: with valves, horn (animal material)

GUSN: 26139

Accession Number: 1979.47

Doorstop

Cast iron alloy in shape of acorn, painted black. 3 hook-like white metal legs, painted black.

Date: 1900-1979

Maker: unknown

Material: iron alloy

GUSN: 26140

Accession Number: 1979.48

Andirons

Elongated urn-like "steeple top" form. Turned and incised neck elements. Octagonal body w/ 2 cabriole-scroll legs w/ ball feet. Iron bracket extending back.

Date: 1770-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 26141

Accession Number: 1979.49

Jamb hook

Queen Anne style. Cartouche-shaped wall mount w/ "C" scroll arm ending in steeple-top finial.

Date: 1768-1833

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 26142

Accession Number: 1979.50

Tieback

Single tieback-- circular medallion of repoussed or stamped tin. Central dome w/ concentric decorative rings (plain leaf--plain dots). Iron screw set in back.

Date: 1795-1815

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 26143

Accession Number: 1979.51

Joint stool

Rectangular top w/ thumbnail molded edge. Skirt carved quite shallowly w/ lunettes interspersed w/ floral motifs. Pegged mortise and tenon joints. Slightly canted turned legs have urns w/ incised rings topped by reels. Blocks at tops of legs. Blocks form feet. Rectangular stretchers w/ shadow moldin...

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood)

GUSN: 26144

Accession Number: 1966.1336

Chest

Rectangular carved panelled chest. Top w/ three panels framed w/ shadow molded members. Front of chest has circular geometric motifs on panels and rails. Stiles between panels also carved. Corner stiles shadow-molded. Back w/ single panel. Ends w/ carved diamond motifs. Till inside at left. Proba...

Date: 1676-1699

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, oak (wood)

GUSN: 26145

Accession Number: 1966.1337

Looking glass

Rectangular mirror w/ molded frame. Pediment is arched and has scrolls at side. Motif on pediment is carved and gilded and has 3 leaves over a pair of scrolls conjoined at base of leaves. Brass candle arms screwed onto bottom of frame.

Date: ca. 1775

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), butternut (wood), walnut (wood)

GUSN: 26146

Accession Number: 1966.1344

Side chair

Cromwellian chair w/ tapestry-like modern upholstery. Front legs are turned w/ blocks and balls. Single rectangular stretcher at front. Two rectangular stretchers each side. Square, slightly canted back posts below seat. Above seat posts have ball turnings. Crest rail is new. Upper right stretcher p...

Maker: unknown

Material: beech (wood)

GUSN: 26147

Accession Number: 1966.1346

Portrait of a Woman

Portrait of a young woman. Ochre or tan spandrel top and bottom. Deep green background. (Dark strips at side may indicate that this was once in a frame of different dimensions.) Hair is light brown and curled in a 17th cent. style. Low cut bodice w/ horizontal rows of pearls as decoration. Stomacher...

Date: 1600-1699

Maker: unknown

Material: oil paint (paint), panels (wood)

GUSN: 26148

Accession Number: 1966.1402

Mortar & pestle

Waisted shape. Mortar w/ embossed decoration of crude C-scrolls below flared rim and at midsection. Embossed rings at base. Simple club-like pestle. Circular lid w/ hole at ceter for pestle. Underside is molded to fit over mortar. Traces of old brown paint on lid.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal), pine (wood)

GUSN: 26149

Accession Number: 1966.1403A-C

Jug

Bellarmine type. Brownish-tan "orange peel" glaze extends 2/3's the way down sides. Clear glaze to base from this point. Thrown by hand, the sides flare out from base and in at the shoulders. Neck is decorated w/ an embossed "grotesque" (male face). Side has the stamps: [horseshoe shaped appearance]...

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), salt glaze, stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 26150

Accession Number: 1966.1404

Stumpwork picture

Rectangular picture of a woman surrounded by 2 Tudor roses, two trees w/ flowers and foliage. Birds, snails, and worms. Bead necklace. Molded frame may be original.

Date: ca. 1650

Maker: unknown

Material: beading (edging pattern), beading (process), cotton (textile), silk (textile)

GUSN: 26151

Accession Number: 1966.1405

Punch bowl

Pearlware punch bowl in Oriental deep circular shape. Pseudo-Chinese decoration. Interior w/ pagoda flanked w/ pine trees. Lattice border (like Chippendale fretwork). Exterior w/ two similar pagoda motifs interspersed w/ floral decoration. Underglaze cobalt decoration brushed on white body.

Date: ca. 1750

Maker: unknown

Material: pearlware

GUSN: 26152

Accession Number: 1966.1406

Charger

Circular form w/ shallow well. Plainly decorated w/ one incised ring at lip. Base is formed by the dished-out well.

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 26153

Accession Number: 1966.1407

Charger

Circular form w/ deep well. Slightly stepped and sized rim mould, stamped w/ the initials "I P A" [not sure which order]--see card for drawing.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 26154

Accession Number: 1966.1428

Wallpaper

Block print design of peacocks or birds of paradise. Yellow/white on black field.

Date: 1775-1790

Maker: Possibly Prentiss, Appleton (Maker)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 26155

Accession Number: 1979.34

Hook

Hanging central rod w/ four arms of equal length. Each arm has a spike formed by the upper end and an additional spike at center of arm. Loop at top for hanging. Irregular surface texture.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 26156

Accession Number: 1979.35

Key

"Skeleton" type form. Shaft textured. Flattened loop. Hand forged.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 26157

Accession Number: 1979.36

Side Chair

Side chair--"Carver" style. Plain circular stiles with ball finials; turned crest rail; three turned spindles; plank seat; two plain side stretchers, two front, one back. Legs tapered very slightly at ends. Painted red with black underneath. Reproduction red seat cushion and three turnings on back c...

Date: 1660-1710

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 26158

Accession Number: 1966.1314

Chest

Rectangular shape; front divided into four panels with plain double "stepped" moldings between each panel and at top and bottom; two panel sides; legs are the side boards extending past bottom of chest-no feet. Replacement top hinged with iron cotter pins; grained underneath. Iron key hole mount nai...

Date: 1668-1733

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 26159

Accession Number: 1966.1315

Brewster-style arm chair

Reproduction Brewster-style arm chair. Dark brown stain (traces of brown paint). Turned stiles with ball finials; turned crest rail and double row of three turned spindles; turned front legs with three spindles across front extending from turned seat rail to bottom stretcher; single plain stretchers...

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 26160

Accession Number: 1966.1316

Chest

William and Mary style. Rectangular shape with single plank hinged top with shaped molding around edges. Wide molding extending from bottom with turned ball feet. Iron pin-type hinges. Engraved brass key escutcheon. Dovetail construction at corners.

Date: 1715-1760

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 26161

Accession Number: 1966.1318

Side chair

Undecorated crest rail w/ plain ears, pierced urn shaped splat--back of stiles w/ bevelled edges ending at seat. Rushed bottom squared edges, straight legs, Marlborough w/ bead-molded front leg decoration. Four rectangular stretcher--no decoration. Pegged construction.

Date: 1780-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood)

GUSN: 26162

Accession Number: 1966.1340

Swan floater

Hand carved swan figure. Painted white body with pieced grey tail/rudder. Used as "floater" or buoy marker to hold diver's air line in Ebenezer Clifford's diving bell experiments.

Date: 1785-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 26163

Accession Number: 1966.1348

Textile fragment

Rectangular tan fragment w/ "E. Clifford/1798" stencilled in black. Tacked onto plain wood strips serving as frame.

Date: 1798

Maker: unknown

Material: burlap

GUSN: 26164

Accession Number: 1966.1349

Cartoon

Printed cartoon on blue paper depicting General Arthur St. Clair being chased by Indian w/ caption "He who fights and runs away/ May fight or run another day--Wabash" (St. Clair was routed in battle of Wabash). In wood frame.

Date: ca. 1790

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), printing (process), woodcut (process)

GUSN: 26165

Accession Number: 1966.1399

Duelling pistol

Hard wood stock w/ scroll motifs carved in relief at top and center bottom. Silvered white metal mounts divided by trigger; serpent or dragon motif at sides; mask or moon face at butt. White metal barrel and flint mechanism.

Date: ca. 1700

Maker: unknown

Material: hardwood, metal

GUSN: 26166

Accession Number: 1966.1400A

Duelling pistol

Hard wood stock w/ scroll motifs carved in relief at top and center bottom. Silvered white metal mounts divided by trigger; serpent or dragon motif at sides; mask or moon face at butt. White metal barrel and flint mechanism.

Date: ca. 1700

Maker: unknown

Material: hardwood, metal

GUSN: 26167

Accession Number: 1966.1400B

Candle holder and rush

Spiral twist spike set into piece of roughly hewn log. Top of spike hinged with "U" shaped arm ending in cylindrical candle socket. Socket end balances clip at top center designed to hold rush. Tallow candle display item.

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 26168

Accession Number: 1979.22

Jamb hook

C-scrolled shape with turned finial at extreme end. Cartouche-shaped mount.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 26069

Accession Number: 1979.39.2

Cloak pin

Circular gilt brass casing with ceramic medallion in center enamel bird design.

Date: ca. 1780-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), ceramic (material)

GUSN: 26070

Accession Number: 1979.40

Tavern table

Overhanging top with bread board ends. Central drawer with wooden pull with lathe cut corner aprons/ brackets on four sides. Rectangular stretchers; (stretcher base table). Modified ball feet and turned legs.

Date: 1900-1966

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood)

GUSN: 26071

Accession Number: 1966.1319

Side chair

Queen Anne side chair w/ yoke-shaped crest rail, solid vase shaped splat, spooned back, stiles chamfered on back. Squared upholstered slip seat; scalloped front seat rail. Cabriole front legs w/ pad feet. Shaped medial stretcher between turned and blocked side stretchers; shaped back stretcher and b...

Date: 1735-1770

Maker: unknown

Material: staining, maple (wood)

GUSN: 26072

Accession Number: 1966.1342

Side chair

Queen Anne side chair w/ yoke-shaped crest rail, solid vase shaped splat, spooned back, stiles chamfered on back. Squared upholstered slip seat; scalloped front seat rail. Cabriole front legs w/ pad feet. Shaped medial stretcher between turned and blocked side stretchers; shaped back stretcher and b...

Date: 1735-1765

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), staining

GUSN: 26073

Accession Number: 1966.1345

Map

Detailed map indicating resident as well as layout. "A/ Plan of the /Compact Part of the Town of/ Exeter/ at the Head of the Southerly Branch of/ Piscataqua River/ By P. Merrill/ 1802, A. Peasley Sc."

Date: 1802

Maker: Merrill, P. (Maker)

Material: paper (fiber product), printing (process)

GUSN: 26074

Accession Number: 1966.1415

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