Historic New England

Candlesnuffer

Pair of candlesnuffers. 3 knobs on one side for standing, (2 at handle, one at base). One flat piece clasps w/ box piece when scissors are closed.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 17780

Accession Number: 1998.1922

Pencil

Metal pencil w/ wave design engraved throughout. Ribbed cap at end removed to reveal white eraser. Clasp in center.

Date: 1900-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: aluminum (metal)

GUSN: 17781

Accession Number: 1998.1923

Corkscrew

Corkscrew, wooden handle w/ brush on side of handle. Ring at top. Metal screw below handle.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 17782

Accession Number: 1998.1924

Stencil

Tin stencil "Atalanta" w/ hole in corner. Angled corners. Red/pink paint leftover on stencil face.

Date: 1860-1862

Maker: Debarry, Jas. J. (Maker)

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 17783

Accession Number: 1998.1925

Ball

Marble ball. Brown and asymmetrical.

Date: 1860-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: cutting (dividing), marble (rock)

GUSN: 17784

Accession Number: 1998.1926

Ball

Marble ball. White and spherical.

Date: 1860-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: cutting (dividing), marble (rock)

GUSN: 17785

Accession Number: 1998.1927

Red leather covered measure, marked "500" in gilt on top. Top removed reveals brass cylinder w/ vertical slit and 2 markings: "1" and "200". Bottom removed reveals brass cylinder w/ vertical slit marked: "1", "2" and "300". 2 small trays fit in brass sections, which screw together.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), leather

GUSN: 17786

Accession Number: 1998.1928

Scissors

Scissors in leather case. Curved point on scissors. Case lined w/ metal.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, steel (alloy)

GUSN: 17787

Accession Number: 1998.1929AB

Hook

Metal hook w/ flat handle and finial piece on end.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: Alexander, A. (Maker)

Material: steel (alloy)

GUSN: 17788

Accession Number: 1998.1930

Whistle

Metal whistle on chain. Cylindrical whistle w/ wooden ball inside, hook at end of chain.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 17789

Accession Number: 1998.1931

Corkscrew

Small metal corkscrew w/ circular top for handle.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy)

GUSN: 17790

Accession Number: 1998.1932

Tablecloth

Large linen tablecloth, brown printed foliate design on cream color background. Design on border--leaves; in center--scrolled. Unfinished edges.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), printing (process)

GUSN: 17691

Accession Number: 1998.1851

Table cover

Round embroidered table scarf w/ gold brown border and long linen fringe, linen beige background w/ brown and black daisies embroidered along edge.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, linen (material)

GUSN: 17692

Accession Number: 1998.1852

Tieback

One of three curtain tiebacks, claret and ivory. One tassle w/o roping (.2). Wooden pieces at top of tassle. Roping is twisted, two strands claret and one strand ivory. Green thread visible under claret strands.

Date: 1850-1858

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), wool (textile)

GUSN: 17693

Accession Number: 1998.1853.1

Tieback

One of three curtain tiebacks, claret and ivory. One tassle w/o roping (.2). Wooden pieces at top of tassle. Roping is twisted, two strands claret and one strand ivory. Green thread visible under claret strands.

Date: 1850-1858

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), wool (textile)

GUSN: 17694

Accession Number: 1998.1853.2

Tieback

One of three curtain tiebacks, claret and ivory. One tassle w/o roping (.2). Wooden pieces at top of tassle. Roping is twisted, two strands claret and one strand ivory. Green thread visible under claret strands.

Date: 1850-1858

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), wool (textile)

GUSN: 17695

Accession Number: 1998.1853.3

Commemorative ribbon

Commemorative ribbon, red w/ gold coiled tassles on bottom. Applied American flag over inscription. Pin at top has gilt metal frame scrolled w/ 2 flowers. White inside frame w/ black letters.

Date: 1884

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), printing (process)

GUSN: 17696

Accession Number: 1998.1854

Table mat

Red, pink and black crocheted round table mat w/ ruffled edges.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: Possibly Tucker, Jane Armstrong, 1866-1964 (Maker)

Material: crocheting, yarn

GUSN: 17697

Accession Number: 1998.1855.1

Table mat

Red, pink and black crocheted round table mat w/ ruffled edges.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: Possibly Tucker, Jane Armstrong, 1866-1964 (Maker)

Material: crocheting, yarn

GUSN: 17698

Accession Number: 1998.1855.2

Table mat

Round crocheted table mat, red w/ double ruffle on edges.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: Possibly Tucker, Jane Armstrong, 1866-1964 (Maker)

Material: crocheting, yarn

GUSN: 17699

Accession Number: 1998.1856.1

Table mat

Round crocheted table mat, red w/ double ruffle on edges.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: Possibly Tucker, Jane Armstrong, 1866-1964 (Maker)

Material: crocheting, yarn

GUSN: 17700

Accession Number: 1998.1856.2

Table mat

White, purple and yellow crocheted table mat; white center; purple, yellow and black large ruffles on edge.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: Possibly Tucker, Jane Armstrong, 1866-1964 (Maker)

Material: crocheting, yarn

GUSN: 17701

Accession Number: 1998.1857

Table scarf

Embroidered woolen table runner. Chenille brightly colored embroidery. Maple leaves on cream color background. Fringed on 2 ends, cream w/ red tips.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, wool (textile)

GUSN: 17702

Accession Number: 1998.1858

Carpet fragment

Wool woven fragments in floral design of green, red, light brown and yellow on beige and ivory background. Edge of carpeting shows border of bleeding heart desgn. Triangular shapes.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), weaving

GUSN: 17703

Accession Number: 1998.1859A-C

Carpet fragment

Wool woven fragments in floral design of brown, pink, red, orange and blue on beige background. Small floral sprays w/ green leaves. Triangular shaped fragments.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), weaving

GUSN: 17704

Accession Number: 1998.1860AB

Carpet fragment

Wool woven fragment w/ floral design in red, black, white, brown and green on beige background. White and red flowers w/ green leaves.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), weaving

GUSN: 17705

Accession Number: 1998.1861

Carpet fragment

Wool woven fragment in Brussels pattern in brown, black, yellow, red, blue, and green. Abstract floral w/ geometric design.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), weaving

GUSN: 17706

Accession Number: 1998.1862

Carpet fragment

Chenille woven rug fragment in floral pattern of pink, ivory, green on black/green? background. Oval shaped fragment. Small and large pink and ivory flowers.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), weaving

GUSN: 17707

Accession Number: 1998.1863

Table cover

Heavy brown table cover. Light brown border w/ red daisies, central leaf, lily border. Center image of daisies w/ leaves on brown background.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: printing (process), wool (textile), weaving

GUSN: 17708

Accession Number: 1998.1864

Tablecloth

Striped table cover w/ crocheted fringe on three sides. Woven wool, primarily teal, peach, orange and yellow w/ geometric design on border.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), weaving

GUSN: 17709

Accession Number: 1998.1865

Tablecloth

Woven woolen paisley-type tablecloth; red, green and black w/ gilt thread paisley. Black (primarily) fringe. Back side unfinished.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), weaving

GUSN: 17710

Accession Number: 1998.1866

Flag fragment

Red and white fabric fragments--flag fragments. Cotton weave w/ white threaded hems. Wrapped in bundle, assorted sizes.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 17711

Accession Number: 1998.1867

American flag

American flag, mended. 32 stars. Rope on right proper side.

Date: 1858-1859

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), hand sewing

GUSN: 17712

Accession Number: 1998.1868

Carpet bag

Carpet bag, ivory w/ green and red leaves. 2 leather handles. White cotton lining and iron hinge for opening. Cardboard base w/ five iron footstands.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), iron (metal), leather, wool (textile)

GUSN: 17713

Accession Number: 1998.1869

Carpet bag

Carpet bag. Striped vertical and multi-colored. Primarily red, brown, green and blue. One leather handle at top. Brass clasp. Painted cotton lining and iron hinge for opening. Leather base and seams.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), cotton (textile), iron (metal), leather, wool (textile)

GUSN: 17714

Accession Number: 1998.1870

Cloth fragment

Woven wool fragments. Off-white background w/ navy and black floral pattern--roses and stems. Yellow stripes at edge of pattern strip. Backside--inverted colors.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), weaving

GUSN: 17715

Accession Number: 1998.1871A-C

Trunk

Canvas cover trunk w/ paper label #16. White canvas. Front central buckle and side front leather straps. Side leather handles.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 17716

Accession Number: 1998.1872

Table cover

Neo-Grec stamped wool table cover. Red background w/ black design on border and in center. Medallion images surrounded by leaves w/ enclosing flowers, roses. Larger medallions in center. Unfinished edges.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: stamping (forming), wool (textile)

GUSN: 17717

Accession Number: 1998.1873

Crazy Quilt

"Crazy quilt," multi-colored, gold plush border, two commemorative ribbons sewn in. Various embroidery. Red wool lining on back.

Date: 1885-1895

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, hand sewing, plush, silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave), wool (textile)

GUSN: 17718

Accession Number: 1998.1874

Tablecloth

Woven wool tablecloth in green, gold and red striped design. Geometric shapes in stripes, similar to southwestern design.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), weaving

GUSN: 17719

Accession Number: 1998.1875

Tablecloth

Red wool embroidered tablecloth, gold silk embroidery around all edges. Leaf and ribbon design. Unfinished edges.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, leaf (plant material), foliation (pattern), leaf (metal), wool (textile)

GUSN: 17720

Accession Number: 1998.1876

Curtain fragment

Three fragments. Magenta and black striped curtain fragments woven wool.

Date: 1850-1858

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), weaving

GUSN: 17721

Accession Number: 1998.1877A-C

Tablecloth

Printed wool tablecloth, red background w/ black maple leaves and grape design throughout. 3 leaf motif along border. Unfinished edges.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: stamping (forming), wool (textile)

GUSN: 17722

Accession Number: 1998.1878

Tablecloth

Stamped wool tablecloth, gold background w/ black design--images of vases, flowers, birds and butterflies at border and in center. Unfinished edges.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: stamping (forming), wool (textile)

GUSN: 17723

Accession Number: 1998.1879

Table scarf

Purple satin table runner w/ gold, ivory, pink and green chenille floral embroidery on 2 egdes. Image of tiger lilies on one edge. Lily pads on other. 5 brass rings on each edge w/ red satin tassle hanging of. 4 tassles missing from one side.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: chenille (yarn), embroidering, satin

GUSN: 17724

Accession Number: 1998.1880

Table scarf

Green woolen table runner w/ appliqued "crazy quilt" decoration at each end in diamond shapes. 4, w/ ball tassles hanging off; scalloped cut edges on wool.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, hand sewing, silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave), wool (textile)

GUSN: 17725

Accession Number: 1998.1881

Curtain

Part of set of red wool curtains, 6 panels. Woven pattern in vertical stripes of abstract flower and scroll design. Top of curtain folded down and 5 brass rings attached.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), weaving

GUSN: 17726

Accession Number: 1998.1882.1

Curtain

Part of set of red wool curtains, 6 panels. Woven pattern in vertical stripes of abstract flower and scroll design. Top of curtain folded down and 5 brass rings attached.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), weaving

GUSN: 17727

Accession Number: 1998.1882.2

Curtain

Part of set of red wool curtains, 6 panels. Woven pattern in vertical stripes of abstract flower and scroll design. Top of curtain folded down and 5 brass rings attached.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), weaving

GUSN: 17728

Accession Number: 1998.1882.3

Curtain

Part of set of red wool curtains, 6 panels. Woven pattern in vertical stripes of abstract flower and scroll design. Top of curtain folded down and 5 brass rings attached.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), weaving

GUSN: 17729

Accession Number: 1998.1882.4

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