Historic New England

Portrait of Elijah Edson

Portrait of Elijah Edson, a gray haired man seated in a chair with his hands clasped on his lap. Lived in Dorchester, MA. Oil on wood. Husband of Martha Edson (1930.229).

Date: 1845-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: oil paint (paint), panels (wood), panel paintings (painting by form)

GUSN: 33188

Accession Number: 1930.228

Portrait Martha Edson

Half-length portrait of a woman in black dress, holding hankercheif and glasses. Wife of Elijah Edson (1930.228)..

Date: 1845-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: oil paint (paint), panels (wood), panel paintings (painting by form)

GUSN: 33189

Accession Number: 1930.229

Portrait of a Woman

Half-length portrait of a woman in elaborate green dress, holding a fan.

Date: 1845-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 33190

Accession Number: 1930.230

Thread Winder

Pearl-colored thread winder carved in the shape of a man.

Maker: unknown

Material: bone (material)

GUSN: 33191

Accession Number: 1930.234

Tapered strap hinge, broken about 4" from barrel. Attached portion is horseshoe-shaped strap with ends turned out and tapered. Spear head at each end. Pin is separate piece from barrel. Bar thickens at base of heads.

Date: 1700-1750

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 33192

Accession Number: 1930.236

Child's Hat

Child's straw hat constructed from single braid of straw handsewn in coiled construction. Trim and lining removed (loose threads), raw edge turned inside brim.

Date: 1878-1879

Maker: unknown

Material: straw (plant material)

GUSN: 33199

Accession Number: 1930.243

Child's Bodice and Skirt

White bodice with horizontal ribbing; pique; princess lines on bodice; long sleeves and hems trimmed with scalloped eyelet of floral and leaf pattern; pearl buttons down center back. White skirt with horizontal ribbing; pique; hems trimmed wth scalloped eyelet of floral and leaf pattern; pearl butt...

Date: ca. 1876

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), piqué

GUSN: 33200

Accession Number: 1930.244AB

Child's Petticoat

White; plain top; skirt gathered around waist; hem has several narrow tucks with delicate scalloped hem embroidered with flowers and branches.

Date: ca. 1873

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 33201

Accession Number: 1930.245

Infant's Cap

Cream; sheer ruffle around face; fullness at back; front composed of two sections; drawnwork, featherstitching around seams; drawnwork center back; drawstring at neck.

Date: 1820

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 33202

Accession Number: 1930.247

Accordion

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 33203

Accession Number: 1930.253

Baptismal Gown

Long; white; "V" front panel with white work embroidery of central four petaled flower; scalloped neckline; turned cuffs on capped sleeves with ruffle; ruffle at back neckline; eyelet waistband; eyelet band of floral meander inserted at hem; scalloped and embroidered hem; drawstring neckline.

Date: ca. 1858

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, stitching

GUSN: 33204

Accession Number: 1930.254

Pair of Boots

Blue/grey ribbed wool ankle boots with black patent leather toe and heel; beige silk binding. Shoes have a scalloped edge side closure. There are six botton holes, but no buttons. The shoes have square toes, 2 1/4 inch vamp, center front and back seams and linen lining. The sole has a narrow waist...

Date: 1850-1859

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 33205

Accession Number: 1930.255AB

Bag

Plain tan bag.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 33207

Accession Number: 1930.260

Shawl

Cream ground; 6 1/2" border in red, green, mustard yellow with meandering floral trail inside scalloped edge, natural twisted fringe on warp ends; twisted tied on fringe at weft ends; plain center.

Date: 1835-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: block printing (relief printing process), twill, wool (textile)

GUSN: 33208

Accession Number: 1930.261

Pencil Holder

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 33209

Accession Number: 1930.269

Handkerchief

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 33212

Accession Number: 1930.274

Needlework Bookmark

Needlework bookmark of pink roses with the words "Forget me not" embroidered in pink on perforated Bristol board mounted to cream ribbon.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 33213

Accession Number: 1930.275

Eyeglasses

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 33214

Accession Number: 1930.277A

Eyeglass Case

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 33215

Accession Number: 1930.277B

Sewing Kit

Book-shaped sewing kit with pencil, scissors, and needles.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 33216

Accession Number: 1930.279

Glove Box

Brown leather glove box.

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 33218

Accession Number: 1930.281

Wedge

Flat wooden latch bar. Possibly drilled at one end; tapered at other. Hole possibly for pivot or cord. Painted gray.

Date: 1600-1733

Maker: unknown

Material: hardwood, painting (coating)

GUSN: 33219

Accession Number: 1930.282

Rim Lock

Brass box lock set. Brass box with iron works. Surface mounted; back cover plate for key area only. Knob-operated bevel bolt, and key-operated deadbolt, each from both sides. Lever-operated deadbolt operated from inside only. Knob set: pivoting D-type handles (brass) with one brass escutcheon o...

Date: ca. 1737

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal)

GUSN: 33220

Accession Number: 1930.288A-D

Calendar Tile

Small, vertically rectangular decorative ceramic tile; hole drilled in the top middle; brown transfer print of the Cathedral Church of St. Paul (front), and 1922 calendar (back)

Date: 1922

Maker: Jones, McDuffee, & Stratton (Vendor) Wedgwood (Maker)

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 33221

Accession Number: 1930.295

Stamp

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 33222

Accession Number: 1930.300

Stamp

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 33223

Accession Number: 1930.301

Hook

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 32980

Accession Number: 1929.1629

Bellows

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 32981

Accession Number: 1929.1632

Bandbox

Oval bandbox and lid. Bandbox (A) and lid (B) are covered with paper featuring all-over arabesque-type motifs in rust, blue and green on a beige ground. Interior of bandbox is lined with unidentified newspaper dated 1847. Interior of lid is lined with "Youth's Penny Gazette" dated August 14, 1850.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 32982

Accession Number: 1929.1637AB

Charger

Round pewter charger with shallow well.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 32983

Accession Number: 1929.1639

Charger

Large pewter charger with no ornamentation.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 32984

Accession Number: 1929.1640

Cap

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 32985

Accession Number: 1929.1642

Tidy

Whole large knotted fillet mesh. Floral motif at center. Greek Key border. Scalloped border.

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, linen (material), net (textile), textiles

GUSN: 32986

Accession Number: 1929.1643

Needlebook

Bell shaped needlebook with blue silk plaid covers; inside lining of light green silk; two red wool pages; one off white wool page; red silk around perimeter containing five pins.

Date: 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 32987

Accession Number: 1929.1645

Men's Evening Coat

Navy blue with black velvet "m" notched collar; padded and quilted neck, chest, armscye; full sleeves with one small button; three tail pockets.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 32989

Accession Number: 1929.1652

Piano Throw

No description

Date: 1845-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: damask, jacquard, weaving, machine-made, shell (animal material), textiles, wool (textile)

GUSN: 32990

Accession Number: 1929.1653

Window Curtain Panel

Rectangular, fine twill weave wool; gathered across top with band at back. Glazed brown cotton backing. Naturalistic floral jungle-like scene on brown ground.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 32991

Accession Number: 1929.1656

Cloth Fragment

Long, rectangular; arborescent morning glory design in blues, greens and reds with picotage outlining on green ground.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), piecing, tabby (textile)

GUSN: 32992

Accession Number: 1929.1658

Dress

Green and black plaid dress with irridescent stripes. Boned bodice [A] has nine green covered buttons; long bell-shaped sleeves with green fringe (fringe has white scalloped edge); Bodice lined with raw cotton. Skirt [B] is unlined; One pocket on right side; waistband is cotton-lined. Hem edged with...

Date: 1858-1863

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 32993

Accession Number: 1929.1659AB

Petticoat

White cotton; two button closure; short; horizontal rows of lace and machine embroidery.

Date: 1914-1922

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, Valenciennes

GUSN: 32994

Accession Number: 1929.1666

Shawl

Brownish-red ground; border of tan and cream, tilted paisleys and flowers; cotton warp and wool wefts.

Date: 1825-1835

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 32995

Accession Number: 1929.1667

Chair Seat Cover Fragment

Brown seat cover with a pattern of red roses.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: transfer printing, weaving, upholstery, wool (textile)

GUSN: 32996

Accession Number: 1929.1669

Chair Seat Cover Fragment

Trapezoidal; printed central polychromatic floral medallion. Frame of rococo-like scrolling lines; flowers inside and around medallion in arborescent-like pattern. Royal blue ground.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: piecing, transfer printing, weaving, upholstery, wool (textile)

GUSN: 32997

Accession Number: 1929.1670

Cape

Reddish brown printed cotton shoulder cape; resist & block printed with floral sprays in cream & blue; wide; double collar with self-trim; unlined; lappet front; no closure.

Date: 1828-1833

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 32999

Accession Number: 1929.1673

Pair of Sleeves

Protective sleeves, white with blue and yellow flowes.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 33000

Accession Number: 1929.1674AB

Potholder

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: block printing (relief printing process), cotton (textile), stitching, resist dyeing, textiles

GUSN: 33001

Accession Number: 1929.1675

Potholder

No description

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: block printing (relief printing process), cotton (textile), stitching, padding (process), quilting, textiles

GUSN: 33002

Accession Number: 1929.1676

Potholder

Square, slightly irregular shape. Cream background; light and dark pink small leaf and branch pattern. Coffee background with alternating rows of brown dots and red and brown paisley and geometric shapes. Trim of same coffee colored material.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, padding (process), printing (process), rolling up, textiles

GUSN: 33003

Accession Number: 1929.1677

Storage Basket

Round wood splint basket with tall, straight sides. Cover, except for rim fragment, is missing. Checker weave of wide splints alternating with bands of three narrow splints. Center weaver swabbed yellow. Cover standards swabbed blue or black. Basket rim reinforced by carved wood hoop attached to bas...

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), weaving, carving (processes)

GUSN: 33004

Accession Number: 1929.1678AB

Sleeve

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 33005

Accession Number: 1929.1685

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