Historic New England

Feather Fan

No description

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), ivory (tooth component), feather (material)

GUSN: 29108

Accession Number: 1920.429

Rectangular white linen damask cloth; central Romanesque woman holds scepter (?) and wreath. Framed by flowers and C-scrolls; cartouche underneath with title. Cloth framed in entwining thistle vines and flowers, C-scrolls and ribbon. In corners "Wisdom" holds Bible and lamp. "Justice" holds scales a...

Date: 1800-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: damask, jacquard, weaving, linen (material), textiles

GUSN: 29109

Accession Number: 1920.430

Handbag

Cotton drawstring purse with colorful naturalistic embroidery and tassels.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 29110

Accession Number: 1920.431

Handbag

"Theorem" painted velvet drawstring purse embellished with two lozenges of birchbark embroidered with moosehair surrounded by painted floral vines. The bottom hem of the purse is decorated with three small tassels.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 29111

Accession Number: 1920.432

Pocket

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 29112

Accession Number: 1920.433

Purse

Purse with stitched green, orange, blue, and white stripes with green silk ribbon handles.

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (fiber)

GUSN: 29113

Accession Number: 1920.434

Handbag

Knitted silk drawstring purse with paisley design in yellow, green, white, and pink with white silk floss tassels.

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (fiber)

GUSN: 29114

Accession Number: 1920.435

Pair of Gloves

Pair of black silk gloves.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 29116

Accession Number: 1920.438AB

Pouch

Tan and yellow printed cotton pouch.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 29117

Accession Number: 1920.439

Pair of Gloves

Cream crocheted gloves.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 29118

Accession Number: 1920.440AB

Handbag

Cotton drawstring purse with inkwork design and string handle.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), ink

GUSN: 29119

Accession Number: 1920.441

Bootee

A pair of silk bootees with an embroidered floral design and blue ribbon ankle ties.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 29120

Accession Number: 1920.442AB

Cloth Sample

Cream silk square fragment with floral pattern throughout.

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (fiber)

GUSN: 29121

Accession Number: 1920.443

Pincushion

Round pincushion with pale pink silk and layers of ruffled trim and beaded loops; embroidered monogram in center in white "J.G"; white cotton bottom.

Date: late 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 29122

Accession Number: 1920.445

Trim

Envelope with fringe inside

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 29123

Accession Number: 1920.446

Pincushion

Square pincushion with blue silk top and moss green silk bottom with handwritten note tacked to bottom; blue side has lace overlay with pearls in each corner.

Date: 1800-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), pearl (animal material)

GUSN: 29124

Accession Number: 1920.447

Chemise

White linen; round neck; above elbow sleeves; marked.

Date: 1734-1767

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, linen (material)

GUSN: 29125

Accession Number: 1920.448

Cape

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 29126

Accession Number: 1920.450

Infant's Cap

Cream; front has applique section with scalloped edge; fullnes gathered at center back with cartridge pleats; band of lace inserted center back; fine ruffle around face and neck; one tie (other was removed at some point).

Date: 1810-1820

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 29127

Accession Number: 1920.451

Alphabet Sampler

Alphabet sampler on natural linen ground. Green and rust lettering. Bands of needlework at top including a large zig-zag and an undulating wave. Green and rust strawberry border at bottom. Two alphabets, both missing "J", "U".

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 29128

Accession Number: 1920.452

Emery Cushion

Heart shaped emery cushion with blue silk tassel fringe and cord for hanging; three-sided cushion made of pink moire and floral brocades.

Date: 1800-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: moiré, silk (textile)

GUSN: 29130

Accession Number: 1920.456

Pocket Watch

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 29131

Accession Number: 1920.457

Landscape with River

Scenic landscape painting of three figures by river. Seated woman is holding an infant, small boy is lying down on the shore, another man is standing and holding a fishing rod. Two men in a canoe in the background. Stone castle atop a hill at right, bare tree at left. Mountains and ruined buildings ...

Date: 1825-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 29132

Accession Number: 1920.459

Nail

"Fake" hand-wrought nail (according to tag) with peanut-shaped head. Tag "made at Forge at Old Iron Works, Saugus in 1916."

Maker: unknown

Material: wrought, handmade, iron (metal)

GUSN: 27328

Accession Number: 1916.33

Teapot

Round Pewter teapot with hinged lid with a black-painted wooden ornament; curved spout thicker at base. Black-painted wooden durved handle with thumb rest; round body sits on a 2.75 inch tall stand, grooved band around its belly and another band right below the lid.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 27330

Accession Number: 1916.40

Luncheon Plate

Blue transfer-printed pearlware luncheon plate. An aquatic border surrounding a central scene illustrating the Falls of Montmorency.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: Enoch Wood & Sons (Maker)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing, pearlware

GUSN: 27331

Accession Number: 1916.41

Saucer

Blue transfer-printed pearlware saucer. Floral and scroll border surround a central landscape scene featuring a gondola and a mansion.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: pearlware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 27332

Accession Number: 1916.44.1

Salad Plate

Blue transfer-printed pearlware salad plate. Foliate, floral, and scroll border surrounds a central scene featuring ruins.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: pearlware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 27333

Accession Number: 1916.45

Caster

Earthenware caster. Orange and brown bands of varying sizes. Superimposed seaweed design. Pierced top.

Date: 1790-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating)

GUSN: 27334

Accession Number: 1916.46

Alphabet Sampler

Alphabet Sampler. Vertical rectangle, natural linen ground. Border of tan triangles next to inner border of blue and cream diamonds. Alphabets above and below central register of floral embroidery. Polychromatic. Alphabets:#1-complete; #2-"A-V"; cross stitch, satin stitch.

Date: 1816-1818

Maker: Church, Abigail (Embroiderer)

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

GUSN: 27335

Accession Number: 1916.47

Barrel

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 27336

Accession Number: 1916.48

Trammel

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 27337

Accession Number: 1916.50

Slipcover

Blue-green textile fragment.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 27338

Accession Number: 1916.52

Sander

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 27339

Accession Number: 1916.55

Trinket Box

Small, round paper box [a] with cover [b]. Printed image of shepherdess in black with handpainted pink and gold accents. Covered by metal strips, embossed with stars.

Date: 1825

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), metal, glass (material)

GUSN: 27340

Accession Number: 1916.66AB

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 27341

Accession Number: 1916.67

Fan

Broad ivory sticks and guards; pierced, carved and inlaid with silver; paper leaf with handpainted lithographs with figures on both sides framed in silver scroll decorations; mother of pearl washer; carved metal ring.

Date: 1850s

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component), lithography, metal, painting (coating), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 27342

Accession Number: 1916.68

Nosegay Holder

A metal nosegay holder with a chain and a ring. Foliate and floral design.

Date: 1857

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 27343

Accession Number: 1916.69

Bowl

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 27344

Accession Number: 1916.95

Saltcellar

Pearlware saltcellar. Round bowl on stemmed foot. Blue, molded band around mid-section. The bowl is cracked with a chip missing.

Date: 1800-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), pearlware, molding (forming)

GUSN: 27345

Accession Number: 1916.96

Porringer

Tiny, round pewter porringer with Old English handle.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 27346

Accession Number: 1916.97

Tankard

Pear-shaped pewter tankard with c-shaped scroll handle. Missing lid.

Date: 1600-1700

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 27347

Accession Number: 1916.99

Tieback

Metal tieback with glass front.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), metal

GUSN: 27348

Accession Number: 1916.100

Wallet

Brown leather, opens up with two straps for holding quills or pencils (possibly) in place, ties closed.

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 27349

Accession Number: 1916.106

Lamp

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 27350

Accession Number: 1916.120

Fork

Carved ivory fork.

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 27351

Accession Number: 1916.127

DOORPLATE

Cut corners; large 49 over smaller L. Shaw; engraving has exposed brass base.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), engraving (printing process), nickel (metal)

GUSN: 27352

Accession Number: 1916.139

Men's Shirt

White; high collar (3 3/4"); ruffled front (4"); two panel buttons at collar, 1 at each cuff; reinforced shoulder and armscye; gathered and gusseted sleeves; topstitching at collar and cuffs; deep cuffs with rounded edges. Large "diamond" at base of ruffle/placket.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 27353

Accession Number: 1916.141

Cravat

White linen handkerchief with a hand-stitched hem and rounded ends.

Date: 1820

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 27354

Accession Number: 1916.142

Pair of Stockings

Gray/white; plain; toe and heel have been darned a lot.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: knitting (process), linen (material)

GUSN: 27355

Accession Number: 1916.143AB

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