Historic New England

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

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

Alphabet Sampler

Alphabet Sampler. Square ivory linen ground. Blue and tan alphabets separated by rows of cross stitch. Name and date at bottom in black. Alphabets: #1-complete, #2-missing "J", #3-missing "J"; Numbers: "1-14"; cross stitch

Date: 1814

Maker: Lyon, Elizabeth Ann, 1806-1834 (Embroiderer)

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

GUSN: 27356

Accession Number: 1916.144

Hardware

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 27357

Accession Number: 1916.150

Tool

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 27358

Accession Number: 1916.151

Teapot

White, molded, eight-sided porcelain teapot (a) with lid (b). Molded grape vine figures around middle of pot body, under neck, interior rim and lid. Figures are glazed light purple.

Maker: unknown

Material: soft paste porcelain

GUSN: 27359

Accession Number: 1916.155AB

Hand Bag

Hooked rug blue, brown, red, green, cream handbag; two leather handles; leather bottom and sides; two brass feet; brass clasp latch; missing brass key lock plate; small key attached.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 27361

Accession Number: 1916.156

Scale

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 27362

Accession Number: 1916.219

Ring Box

This fitted box is covered in red leather. It is the original box for memorial ring 1916.223.

Date: 1832

Maker: unknown

Material: paper by composition or origin, leather

GUSN: 27363

Accession Number: 1916.224

Alphabet/Verse Sampler

Alphabet/Verse Sampler. Vertical rectangle, natural linen ground. 2 1/2 inch floral border at top and sides. Alphabet at top, verse in center. Adam and Eve on green ground, on either side of the tree of knowledge at bottom. Alphabets: #1-missing "J","U"; Numbers: "1-8" Cross stitch, eyelet hole, ...

Maker: Haskell, Ruth (Embroiderer)

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

GUSN: 27364

Accession Number: 1916.230

Plaque

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 27365

Accession Number: 1916.231

Tea bowl

Handleless, hand-painted porcelain cup. Interior border: black husk chain and black leaf. Exterior border: bands of thin black line and band of dots; wavy band of dots and flower buds; one large and several small sprays of flowers on body.

Date: 1750-1775

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, hand-painted, overglazing, glazing (coating)

GUSN: 27366

Accession Number: 1916.324

Waste bowl

Small earthenware bowl with black transfer-printed pattern commemorating Major General William Henry Harrison, the "log cabin and hard cider" candidate" and the ninth United States president. Interior border of medallions framing urns and a depiction of Harrison on diaper ground. On interior basin a...

Date: 1840

Maker: William Adams & Sons (Maker)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 27367

Accession Number: 1916.325

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

Fan

White moire' silk fan; ivory sticks are carved and pierced with roses and scrolls; plain moire' leaf with gold edge; mother of pearl washer; carved metal ring.

Date: 1850s

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 29133

Accession Number: 1920.466

Fan

FAN (A): Carved ivory sticks with silver inlay; white silk fan; short leaf, painted floral decoration in white and pink with silver branches; mother of pearl washer, carved metal ring. BOX (B): base only.

Date: 1850s

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), inlay (process), ivory (tooth component), metal, painting (coating), silk (textile)

GUSN: 29134

Accession Number: 1920.467 A-B

View of Boston

Bird's eye view of Boston from the north--includes train stations, state house, Bunker Hill monument, Boston Common and Tens.

Date: 1877

Maker: Possibly Bachmann, J. (Lithographer) L. Prang & Co. (Maker)

Material: chromolithographs

GUSN: 29135

Accession Number: 1920.472

Wallet

Natural linen; front flap with silk braid ties; unfolds 4 times, with 5 "flap" compartments. For keeping papers in.

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: handmade, linen (material)

GUSN: 29136

Accession Number: 1920.481

Shirt

White; squared flap neckline and cap sleeves trimmed w/ lace; lace insert at shouder; 2 narrow tape ties at back.

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: Bellows, Abby Parker, 1813-1894 (Maker)

Material: stitching, linen (material)

GUSN: 29137

Accession Number: 1920.482

Corset

Corset made of cotton with lacing, made by Abby Parker Bellows in New Ipswich, New Hampshire.

Date: ca. 1820

Maker: Bellows, Abby Parker, 1813-1894 (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 29138

Accession Number: 1920.484

Pincushion

S-shaped pincushion with tasseled ends; straight pins spell out "of such is the kingdom/of heaven~" on one side; leafy vine design on the other side.

Date: 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: satin

GUSN: 29139

Accession Number: 1920.490

Pincushion

Fish-shaped pincushion.

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 29140

Accession Number: 1920.491

Sewing Kit

Blue silk work bag or sewing kit with a brown leather piece on either side for placing sewing needles.

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (fiber), leather

GUSN: 29141

Accession Number: 1920.492

Paper Mache Doll Head and Box

Paper mache doll head (a). Red paper box with cover (bc).

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 29142

Accession Number: 1920.493A-C

Needles

Bone needle with a large curved handle.

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 29143

Accession Number: 1920.498

Bootjack

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 29144

Accession Number: 1920.503

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 29145

Accession Number: 1920.507

Brise' Fan & Box

FAN (A): varnished wood sticks and guards, brise' type; carved along edges to imitate stitching; floral spray of dark red roses and brown leaves painted on one side; threaded with tan silk ribbon; one mother of pearl washer; metal ring with long, tan silk cord and tassel. BOX (B): hinged; varnish...

Date: 1870

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), painting (coating), silk (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 29146

Accession Number: 1920.512AB

Yarn

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 29147

Accession Number: 1920.515

Needlework Bookmark

Perforated cardboard bookmark.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 29148

Accession Number: 1920.516

Wafer

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wax

GUSN: 29149

Accession Number: 1920.517

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