Historic New England

Mosaic or Hexagon Quilt

Comprised of silk hexagon mosaic design of six block florets. Light blue satin border on sides; very bright colors.

Date: 1855-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: brocade (textile), damask, moiré, piecing, rayon, satin, silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 47457

Accession Number: 1967.81

Plum wool challis. Bodice printed with stylized floral medallion. Skirt is printed at border print of bands of pink ribbon edged with green foliate garland alternating same medallions of bodice. Border is of larger multi-color medallions with red ground enclosed by larger green leaves. Bodice has hi...

Date: 1858-1863

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 47458

Accession Number: 1967.82

Dress

Cream cotton with silk pinstripe; printed with bands of ogee and diamond medallions in green, blue and pinks; bodice has gathered and padded front; waist has wide piping and narrow piping at armscye and seams at front and back; long straight sleeves trimmed with lace; bodice lined with cream cotton ...

Date: 1845-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: block printing (relief printing process), cotton (textile), stitching, silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 47459

Accession Number: 1967.83

Purse

A beaded purse or reticule in black and white glass beads over a cream fabric sack.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles, beads (pierced objects), glass (material), beadwork, beading (process)

GUSN: 47460

Accession Number: 1967.84

Alphabet/Verse Sampler

Alphabet/verse sampler. Square, ivory linen. Medium scale floral border at top, wave border at sides, small scale floral at bottom. Alphabets: #1-missing "J"; #2-complete; #3-"A-X"; #4 - "A,E,I,O,U,W,Y"; Numbers:"1-10". Cross stitch, eyelet hole, satin stitch.

Date: 1820

Maker: Tower, Mary, 1810- (Embroiderer)

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

GUSN: 47461

Accession Number: 1967.85

Cloth Fragment

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 47462

Accession Number: 1967.91

Collar

White embroidery.

Date: 1848-1858

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 47463

Accession Number: 1967.94

Pair of shoes

Each shoe in this pair is constructed from white kid leather without additional embellishment. The oval toe is wide and the last edges are covered with a band of white silk trim. There is a slight spring heel and a leather sole.

Date: 1805-1815

Maker: Garfield, Lyman (Maker)

Material: stitching, leather, silk (textile)

GUSN: 47464

Accession Number: 1967.97AB

Banner Weathervane

Banner and arrow weathervane. Painted yellow surface.

Date: 1700-1750

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), lead (metal), painting (coating), wrought

GUSN: 47465

Accession Number: 1967.101

Slippers

Taupe wool flannel; embroidered w/ polychrome butterflies; brown binding; rounded square toe; squared throat; 4" vamp; sole has narrow waist; 3/8" stacked wooden heel; white linen lining.

Date: 1850-1859

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 47466

Accession Number: 1967.102AB

Child's Dress

Brown; printed brown stripes--pin-stripes alternating with dotted bands; creates ombre effect; shirred bodice; self waistband; short sleeves--shirred with two ruffles and smocking at shoulder; drawstring neckline.

Date: ca. 1830

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 47467

Accession Number: 1967.103

Child's Bodice

Cream cotton; wide neckline with self piping; yoke also piped; 3/4 length straight sleeves; piping at shoulder; "V"-shaped shirring center front; curved waistline with piping; shirring at center back; hook and eye closure; cotton lining throughout; lining of sleeves has lace trim at cuff; exterior s...

Date: 1843-1844

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 49286

Accession Number: 1975.229A

Cloth Fragment

Samples of a cream-colored sheer fabric with embroidered flowers.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 49287

Accession Number: 1975.229C-H

Wedding Gown

Pieces of a wedding gown.

Date: ca. 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (fiber)

GUSN: 49292

Accession Number: 1975.230A-E

Pair of Cuffs

White cuffs with embroidery.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 49293

Accession Number: 1975.231AB

Pair of Sleeves

White cotton sleeves with embroidery at the cuffs.

Date: 1853-1860

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 49295

Accession Number: 1975.232AB

SLEEVE

No description

Date: 1845-1853

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 49296

Accession Number: 1975.259

Shawl

Lightweight white with 5" embroidered border and corner motifs in blue with red and pink; self fringe; probably "square".

Date: 1875-1925

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 49299

Accession Number: 1975.264

Wallpaper

Wallpaper fragment from Providence, Rhode Island. The paper is printed with a violet and yellow floral sprig pattern with floating scrolls. Printed in three violets, three greens, blue, and yellow on a cream (or peach) ground.

Date: 1880-1925

Maker: W. Campbell & Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 49300

Accession Number: 1975.244

Andiron

One of a pair of andirons.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 49301

Accession Number: 1975.143A

Andiron

One of a pair of andirons.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 49302

Accession Number: 1975.143B

Box

No description

Date: 1800-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), hide (collagenous material), iron (metal), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 49303

Accession Number: 1976.4

Box

Box with fabric lining.

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 49305

Accession Number: 1976.6

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 49306

Accession Number: 1976.7

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 49307

Accession Number: 1976.8

Platter

Blue transfer-printed pearlware platter with molded edges. Floral border surrounding a central scene illustrating Harvard Hall.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: Enoch Wood & Sons (Maker)

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

GUSN: 49309

Accession Number: 1976.10

Tablespoon

Silver tablespoon with a coffin shaped handle, squared shoulders, and a pointed oval bowl.

Date: 1810-1830

Maker: Jones, John B. (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 49311

Accession Number: 1976.27

Cann

Tulip-shaped pewter cann with band foot and S-shaped handle.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 49315

Accession Number: 1976.96.1

Basin

Pewter communion basin with flattened, reeded rim and incised bands around brim and well.

Date: 1825-1875

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 49318

Accession Number: 1976.97

Plate, Communion

Large, round pewter communion plate. Part of a set from Rocky Hill Meeting House, Amesbury, Massachusetts.

Date: 1775-1825

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 49319

Accession Number: 1976.98

Communion Plate

Round, pewter communion plate. Part of a set from Rocky Hill Meeting House, Amesbury, Massachusetts.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 49320

Accession Number: 1976.99

Cup

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 49321

Accession Number: 1976.100

Porringer

Round, pewter porringer with convex well and flower handle.

Date: 1825-1875

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 49322

Accession Number: 1976.114

Tablespoon

Silver tablespoon with a downturned spatulate handle and a pointed oval. Floral design.

Date: 1770-1790

Maker: Beal, Caleb, 1746-1810 (Silversmith)

Material: bright cutting, silver (metal)

GUSN: 49323

Accession Number: 1976.116

Sauce Ladle

Silver sauce ladle with a fiddle handle, pointed shoulders, and an elliptical bowl.

Date: 1816-1821

Maker: Welles & Gelston (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 49324

Accession Number: 1976.117

Souvenir Spoon

Silver souvenir spoon from Salem, Massachusetts.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 49325

Accession Number: 1976.119

Luncheon Knife

Silver luncheon knife with an oval handle and a rounded blade. Beaded pattern.

Date: 1850-1855

Maker: Jones, Ball & Co. (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 49326

Accession Number: 1976.120

Teaspoon

Silver teaspoon with a rounded handle and a pointed oval bowl. Threaded edge and a floral design.

Date: 1920-1935

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 49327

Accession Number: 1976.121.1

Teaspoon

Silver teaspoon with a fiddle handle, rounded shoulders, and pointed oval bowl.

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: Possibly Dodge, Nehemiah (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 49328

Accession Number: 1976.122

Teaspoon

Silver teaspoon with a fiddle handle, rounded shoulders, and a pointed oval bowl.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: E.E. Bailey & Co. (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 49329

Accession Number: 1976.123

Teaspoon

Silver teaspoon with a fiddle handle, squared shoulders, and a pointed oval bowl.

Date: 1790-1820

Maker: Theophilus Bradbury & Son (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 49330

Accession Number: 1976.124

Teaspoon

Silver teaspoon with a coffin shaped handle, squared shoulders, and a pointed oval bowl.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 49331

Accession Number: 1976.125

Demitasse Spoon

Silver demitasse spoon with a twist handle and pointed oval bowl. Queen Bess design.

Date: 1885

Maker: Gorham Manufacturing Co. (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 49332

Accession Number: 1976.126

Easy Chair

Easy chair frame. Mahogany front legs and side and medial stretchers; hard maple rear legs and rear stretcher; ash arms; white pine cone-shaped arm supports; soft maple and other secondary wood. Straight crest. Stiles and rear legs of one piece. scrolled arms, block-and-vase-turned side stretc...

Date: 1760-1775

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), ash (wood), maple (wood), pine (wood), silver maple (wood)

GUSN: 49333

Accession Number: 1976.129

Sugar Tongs

Silver sugar tongs with tapered square arms, pointed shoulders, and oval bowls.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: Williams, Deodat, 1794 C-1857 (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 49334

Accession Number: 1976.130

Teaspoon

Silver teaspoon with a fiddle handle, rounded shoulders, and a pointed oval bowl.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 49335

Accession Number: 1976.131

Mustard Spoon

Silver mustard spoon. Fiddle handle with rounded shoulders and an oval bowl.

Date: 1830-1840

Maker: Keyes, W. (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 49336

Accession Number: 1976.132

Wallpaper

Unused fragment of wallpaper. Meandering floral pattern block printed in bright hues of green, blue, yellow, pink, red, gray and purple on light peach satin ground. Laid paper sheets.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 49337

Accession Number: 1976.133.1

Ingrain Carpet

Rectangular strip; selvage sides. Rows of cartouches, each negative of last. Foliate cartouche with corner blocks and floral motif inside alternating with cartouche in negative with large scale floral motif; border of stringy branches. Ground of alternating stripes of reds and greens. Patched with s...

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: flatweaves, jacquard, machine-made, wool (textile)

GUSN: 49339

Accession Number: 1976.140AB

Ingrain carpet fragment

Rectangular strip with selvage sides. Woven in overall floral pattern of clusters of red and yellow tri-partite leaves, vines and sprigs on cellular patterned ground of mottled red, yellow and green.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: flatweaves, ingrain carpets, jacquard, weaving, machine-made, wool (textile)

GUSN: 49341

Accession Number: 1976.141AB

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