Historic New England

Fan

Ivory and chiffon folding fan w/ 13 remaining slats held at base w/ iron pin and brass loop for tassel. Chiffon, cream in color polychrome hand-painted w/ flowers and embroidered w/ silver sequins.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), carving (processes), chiffon, embroidering, iron (metal), ivory (tooth component), painting (coating), sequins (spangles)

GUSN: 24558

Accession Number: 1998.5378

Wood and paper folding fan w/ 20 white painted slats held at base w/ iron pin and brass loop holding white cotton tassel. Outside slats printed w/ green leaves. Fan w/ polychrome hand-painted flowers and gold curls.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), carving (processes), cotton (textile), iron (metal), leaf (plant material), foliation (pattern), leaf (metal), painting (coating), paper (fiber product), stamping (forming), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 24559

Accession Number: 1998.5379

Fan

White painted wood and white satin folding fan w/ slats. Outside slats split to form "Y" w/ a wood backing held by iron pins. Slats held by iron pin and loop for holding tassel. Undecorated.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), iron (metal), painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 24560

Accession Number: 1998.5380

Fan

Unfinished folding fan w/ slats only. There are 18 wooden slats w/ carved flowers held at base w/ brass pin and loop for holding tassel.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), carving (processes), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 24561

Accession Number: 1998.5381

Fan

Wood and paper folding fan w/ 18 slats held at base w/ iron pin and aluminum loop for holding tassel. Outside slats painted w/ silver and gold floral design. Fan w/ hand-painted polychrome flowers on pink and yellow background.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: aluminum (metal), carving (processes), iron (metal), painting (coating), paper (fiber product), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 24562

Accession Number: 1998.5382

Fan

Ivory and silk folding fan w/ 14 remaining slats held at base w/ copper pin and brass loop for holding tassel. Polychrome hand-painted and embroidered w/ spray of flowers and grasses on cream background.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), carving (processes), copper (metal), embroidering, ivory (tooth component), painting (coating), silk (textile)

GUSN: 24563

Accession Number: 1998.5383

Fan

Silk and ivory folding fan w/ 14 remaining slats w/ carved circles held at base w/ brass pin and loop for tassel. Fan hand-painted polychrome w/ flower garland and bird on cream background.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 24564

Accession Number: 1998.5384

Fan

Cream celluloid folding fan w/ 16 gold and silver painted slats, outside slats w/ filigree flowers and circles. Slats held w/ brass pin and celluloid loop to hold tassel. Silk hand-painted design w/ two men and a woman in 18th c. dress in a garden on cream background.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), celluloid (cellulosic), painting (coating), silk (textile)

GUSN: 24565

Accession Number: 1998.5385

Fan

Wood and paper folding fan w/ 16 white painted slats held at base w/ iron pin and copper wire. Fan w/ painted white lace and polychrome flowers on cream field.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), copper (metal), iron (metal), painting (coating), paper (fiber product), printing (process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 24566

Accession Number: 1998.5386

Fan

Ivory and pink silk folding fan w/ 16 slats w/ carved filigree design held at base w/ iron pin and loop holding pink silk tassel. Only a small portion of the silk remains on one of the slats.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 24567

Accession Number: 1998.5387

Fan

Wood and chiffon folding fan w/ 18 slats held at base w/ brass pin and loop holding brown cord. Wood painted black and decorated w/ steel circles and carved flowers. Fan w/ polychrome hand-painted violets and embroidered w/ silver sequins.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), chiffon, embroidering, painting (coating), sequins (spangles), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 24568

Accession Number: 1998.5388

Fan

Wood and red lace folding fan w/ 17 slats carved w/ dots and leaves and held at base w/ brass pin and loop for tassel. Lace polychrome hand-painted w/ flowers and a butterfly.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), carving (processes), lace (needlework), painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 24569

Accession Number: 1998.5389

Fan

Mother-of-pearl and black satin folding fan w/ 16 slats held at base w/ iron pin and loop for holding tassel. Fan polychrome hand-painted w/ flowers.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), iron (metal), mother of pearl, painting (coating), satin

GUSN: 24570

Accession Number: 1998.5390

Fan

Wood and glazed cloth circular folding fan. Two handles covered w/ white cloth and capped w/ iron. Handles articulate around from central white painted disc and are held w/ an iron loop. White cloth is undecorated.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 24571

Accession Number: 1998.5391

Fan

Wood folding fan w/ 16 slats held w/ brass pin. Slats pierced in an oriental design and strung together w/ a blue silk ribbon.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), carving (processes), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 24572

Accession Number: 1998.5392

Fan

Wood and satin folding fan w/ 16 black painted slats held at base w/ iron pin and loop for tassel. Fan is hand-painted polychrome w/ flowers on black background.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), iron (metal), painting (coating), satin, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 24573

Accession Number: 1998.5393

Fan

Wood and silk folding fan, w/ 14 slats pierced w/ stars alternating w/ steel circles held at base w/ steel pin and white metal loop for tassel. Fan covered w/ gold edged maroon satin w/ polychrome hand-painted flowers.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), painting (coating), satin, steel (alloy), white metal, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 24574

Accession Number: 1998.5394

Fan

Black wood and satin folding fan w/ 15 remaining slats. Fan is trimmed w/ black feathers at edge.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: dyeing, feather (material), painting (coating), silk (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 24575

Accession Number: 1998.5395

Fan

Wood, silk and feather folding fan w/ 16 gold edged slats held w/ brass pin and loop for holding tassel. Fan polychrome hand painted w/ spray of flowers and a bird on cream background, and edged w/ cream feathers.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 24576

Accession Number: 1998.5396

Box

White rectangular fan box w/ raised design of flowers and diamonds picked out in gold.

Date: 1860-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, printing (process), stamping (forming)

GUSN: 24577

Accession Number: 1998.5397AB

Box

White cardboard fan box w/ gold edging around opening.

Date: 1860-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 24578

Accession Number: 1998.5398

Towel

Hand-woven linen towel pattern of blue and white plaid. Hemmed at edges.

Date: 1820-1880

Maker: Probably Waite, Martha (Weaver)

Material: linen (material), weaving

GUSN: 24579

Accession Number: 1998.5401

Lamp

Four piece electric lamp w/ polychrome enameled square brass base, cobalt glass cup-shaped body w/ enameled rim, enameled brass lid supporting light bulb and harp, and white satin shade trimmed w/ blue. A= Lamp B= Shade

Date: 1860-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), enameling, glass (material), molding (forming), satin

GUSN: 24580

Accession Number: 1998.5402AB

Fan

Fan made of long black feathers fastened together and secured to an ivory handle. Handle is smooth and round and has a loop at tip to which a ring hook is attached.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 24581

Accession Number: 1998.5403

Dress

Lime yellow linen dress, sleeveless. Pleats running down sides under arm holes. Bowed sash at waist. White chain stitched and beaded floral detail on right side of skirt. Straight hemmed botom. Back zipper.

Date: 1950-1955

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 24582

Accession Number: 1998.5404

Straw matting

Piece of straw matting, purple and brown checked pattern where undyed straw woven w/ purple straw. Fringed ends.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: straw (plant material), weaving

GUSN: 24583

Accession Number: 1998.5405

Straw matting

Piece of straw matting, purple and brown checked pattern where undyed straw woven w/ purple straw. Fringed ends.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: straw (plant material), weaving

GUSN: 24584

Accession Number: 1998.5406

Evening gown

Silk evening gown, cream-colored w/ diagonal lines of leaves and berries embroidered throughout. Sleeveless w/ high tucked waist and tucked bodice w/ white lace and black net decoration. Back hook and eye clasps. Bustle and train w/ silver net trim.

Date: 1885-1895

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, silk (textile)

GUSN: 24585

Accession Number: 1998.5407

Evening gown

Ivory colored evening gown w/ brocaded metallic leaf decoration; applique trim running length of gown, both sides of front. White lace neckline and sleeve cuffs. Train at back.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: brocading, silk (textile)

GUSN: 24586

Accession Number: 1998.5408

Shift

White cotton shift for a baby. Drawstring neckline gathered in tucks. Embroidered cutwork sleeve hems and Empire waist band. Horizontal pleats at bottom; hem w/ embroidered cutwork and scalloped edges.

Date: 1859-1867

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), cutwork, embroidering

GUSN: 24587

Accession Number: 1998.5409

Christening gown

White cotton baby christening gown. Short sleeves and triangular piece at bodice laced in circular pattern. Similar panels at back central closure. Embroidered band w/ inner drawstring at Empire waist. Two floral cutwork embroidered bands at hem separated by 3 wider bands of pleated tucks. Bottom he...

Date: 1858

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 24588

Accession Number: 1998.5410

Waistcoat

Silk waist coat, ivory, w/ brown satin back and interior lining. Front side pockets cut in a semi-circular shape. Similar pocket on right side breast. 6 round buttons, silk embroidered.

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 24589

Accession Number: 1998.5411

Waistcoat

Silk embroidered waistcoat, ivory colored linen. Straight cut side pockets at front and diagonal pocket at right breast. Embroidered button holes w/ circular holes for removable buttons. Silk embroidery is floral, on lapels and front. White linen lining.

Date: 1810-1840

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 24590

Accession Number: 1998.5412

Baby blanket

Brushed cotton baby blanket, light green w/ embroidered floral detail in silk at one end. Embroidered scalloped edges. Corners square except for the rounded head cover w/ two drawstring ribbons for securing around baby's head.

Date: 1859-1866

Maker: unknown

Material: napping, brushwork, cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 24591

Accession Number: 1998.5413

Baby blanket

Soft brushed cotton baby blanket, rectangular w/ scalloped edges embroidered w/ open circles. Circles embroidered into a tree at one corner.

Date: 1859-1867

Maker: unknown

Material: napping, brushwork, cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 24592

Accession Number: 1998.5414

Rug

Rectangular w/ two fringed edges. Blues, red, cream and brown. Series of thin line borders flanking the three-part primary border of a diamond-like spearhead border enclosing a stylized floral border. The central design consists of geometric medallions w/ star centers enclosed by hexagonal medallion...

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: hemp (fiber), wool (textile)

GUSN: 24793

Accession Number: 1985.399

Prayer rug

Rectangular form w/ two fringed ends. Cream colored border w/ brown, red and blue geometric devices, primarily cartouche-like medallions and hat shapes. Enclosed by thin "barber-pole" line borders. Center area is assymetrical w/ a deep blue ground w/ saw-tooth diamond border defining the prayer area...

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: hemp (fiber), wool (textile)

GUSN: 24794

Accession Number: 1985.400

Rug

Rectangular, machine-made, wool-pile carpet. Brown background w/ rectangular border of red and blue bands containing floral and geometric forms. White cotton fringe.

Date: 1930-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 24795

Accession Number: 1985.603

Work table

Work table. Mahogany. Veneered overall. Brass fittings. Case contains two drawers with bowed fronts and plain rectangular top with two rectangular leaves on sides supported by swing brackets. Four scroll feet support molded vasiform pedestal.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 24796

Accession Number: 1963.105

Oil lamp

Marble base surmounted by columnar support w/ turned elements; surmounted by molded, gilt, brass. Squat circular front w/ stylized leaf motif. Electrified at a later date. Tan paper shade (prob. early 20th c.).

Date: 1835-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, marble (rock), metal

GUSN: 24797

Accession Number: 1963.122

Stereoviewer

Mahogany hinged handle and base; shaped, embossed viewing lenses (goggle-like) w/ yellow velvet rim. Inscribed on underside: "MAN'F'D BY UNDERWOOD & UNDERWOOD/ NEW YORK/ PATENTED JUNE 11, 1901/ FOREIGN PATENTS APPLIED FOR."

Maker: Underwood & Underwood (Maker)

Material: mahogany (wood), metal, velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 24798

Accession Number: 1927.487

Side chair

Side chair. Soft maple. Serpentine crest with upturned ears. Precisely beveled pierced splat tenoned into rail above rush seat. Ball-turned front stretcher. Side and rear stretchers bulge slightly in center. Rests on turned front legs with Spanish feet.

Date: 1770-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: graining, silver maple (wood), silver (metal)

GUSN: 24799

Accession Number: 1936.230

Sampler

Multi-colored silk embroidery on linen background; various renditions of the alphabet; lower third portrays Adam & Eve looking towards a central, stylized apple tree. Flanking parrots and hearts. Signed: "Elizabeth Coffin...September the 3 1789." Attributed to school of Ann Warters (or Waters), Newb...

Date: 1789

Maker: Coffin, Elizabeth, b. 1772 (Maker)

Material: linen (material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 24800

Accession Number: 1942.814

Sampler

Multi-colored silk embroidery on linen background; various renderings of the alphabet at top; signed "Sarah Coffin Born April the 16 1774 (?)...Finished May 15, 1786 Ann Warters." Lower third is a rich depiction of Adam & Eve and the apple tree flanked by parrots and hearts. Partial transcription on...

Date: 1786

Maker: Coffin, Sarah, b. 1779 (Maker)

Material: linen (material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 24801

Accession Number: 1942.815

Square piano

Compass of FF to f3 (five octaves). English double action without checks. Two pedals (missing) for dampers and lid swell. Double-strung throughout. Short soundboard. Case veneered with mahogany and decorative stringing. Nameboard decorated with painted flowers. Two nameboard vents with foliate fretw...

Date: 1800-1805

Maker: Astor & Company (Maker)

Material: brass (alloy), ebony (wood), felt (textile), ivory (tooth component), mahogany (wood), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 24802

Accession Number: 1963.95

Side chair

Side chair. Soft maple; ash rear stretcher and side and rear seat rails. Pierced vasiform splat with central heart-shaped cut-out. Bowed crest rail features a dip in center. Original rush seat now upholstered. Ring-and-vase front stretcher. Single dowel rear stretcher. Rests on Spanish fee...

Date: 1770-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), ash (wood)

GUSN: 24803

Accession Number: 1963.96

Side chair

Straight legs, plain front, rear and side stretchers, rush seat, 3 cyma curved slats, cyma curved crest rail.

Date: 1785-1805

Maker: unknown

Material: birch (wood), maple (wood)

GUSN: 24804

Accession Number: 1963.97A

Side chair

Side chair. One of a pair. Birch; soft maple side and rear seat rails. , Plain front. Rush seat. Cyma curve slats. Cyma curved crest rail with rounded ears. Tapered stiles. Rear and side stretchers. Straight legs. Traces of original red stain visible.

Date: 1770-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: birch (wood), maple (wood)

GUSN: 24805

Accession Number: 1963.97B

Side chair

Straight legs w/ beaded edge, plain front, rear and side stretchers, rush seat, 2 cyma slats and cyma curved crest rail.

Date: 1770-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: birch (wood), white oak (wood)

GUSN: 24806

Accession Number: 1963.97C

Side chair

One of a pair of side chairs. Birch; white oak side and seat rails. Rush seat, two cyma curved slats. Cyma curved crest rail with upturned ears. Plain front, rear and side stretchers. Rests on Marlborough front legs with beaded edge and flared rear legs.

Date: 1770-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: birch (wood), white oak (wood)

GUSN: 24807

Accession Number: 1963.97D

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