Historic New England

Bandana

Mustard plain weave tie-dyed with bands of white circles; hemmed all around.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 38826

Accession Number: 1936.906

Kerchief

Green, purple, and white design.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38828

Accession Number: 1936.911

Bureau scarf

Beige linen. Red cotton embroidered picture at center of bird flying to nest on pine branch; partially encompassed by double circle. Open work band 2" above bottom. Knotted self fringe at bottom.

Date: 1885-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, linen (material), openwork, satin, textiles

GUSN: 38831

Accession Number: 1936.922

Child's Dress

White; small woven check pattern; capped sleeves trimmed with two rows of eyelet; plain neckline; eyelet waistband of intertwining garland; drawstring neckline.

Date: ca. 1858

Maker: Washburn, Hanna L. R. (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), dimity, stitching

GUSN: 38832

Accession Number: 1936.932

Long; white; bodice has front "V" panel of bands of scalloped edged eyelet; same eyelet at waistband; double capped sleeves with scalloped edge; shirred back; cartridge pleated waist; drawstring at neckline; drawstring at waist is missing.

Date: ca. 1858

Maker: Washburn, Hanna L. R. (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 38833

Accession Number: 1936.933

Cap

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38834

Accession Number: 1936.934A

Pillowcase

Rectangular, off white; single piece folded with 5/8" wide hem at open end.

Date: 1820-1845

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 38835

Accession Number: 1936.938

Chair

Empire style chair with slat back, caned seat, and sable legs. Boldly grained.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38836

Accession Number: 1936.945

Rocking Chair

Rocking chair. Ladderback form. Oak or ash seat rails and rockers, maple posts, stretchers, and arms. Five slats, ovoid finials. Old but not original splint seat. Paired incised lines on legs and stiles.

Date: 1780-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), oak (wood), rush (material)

GUSN: 38837

Accession Number: 1936.948

Candlestick

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 38838

Accession Number: 1936.950A

Candlestick

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 38839

Accession Number: 1936.950B

Cloth Fragment

Red and green checked pattern fabric.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38841

Accession Number: 1936.955

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 38842

Accession Number: 1936.956

Photograph Portrait

Three-quarter length seated portrait of a woman w/ lace cap and collar seated w/ crossed arms.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: albumen (egg white)

GUSN: 38844

Accession Number: 1936.959

Photograph Portrait

Double portrait of husband and wife; 3/4 length, seated next to each other facing forward, hands in lap, hers holding a book.

Date: ca. 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: daguerreotypes (photographs)

GUSN: 38845

Accession Number: 1936.961

Alphabet Sampler

Alphabet sampler on natural linen ground. Black lettering with white satin stitch border. Alphabets: #1 complete; #2 complete; #3 missing "J". Numbers: "1-9". Stitches used: cross stitch and satin stitch.

Date: 1818

Maker: Spalding, Sybel, 1808- (Embroiderer)

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

GUSN: 38846

Accession Number: 1936.964

Food Chopper

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 38847

Accession Number: 1936.970

Portrait Photograph

Three-quarter length seated portrait of woman; hair parted in center; wearing severe dark dress; left arm resting on furniture.

Date: ca. 1855-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: albumen (egg white)

GUSN: 38848

Accession Number: 1936.971

Litty Fanny toy stove

Toy cast iron stove

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38850

Accession Number: 1936.978

Shaving Mirror

No description

Date: 1860-1875

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 39261

Accession Number: 1937.915

Shaving Stand

No description

Date: 1860-1875

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 39262

Accession Number: 1937.916

Scale

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 39263

Accession Number: 1937.919

Taper

Wax tapers in original box.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 39265

Accession Number: 1937.921

Taper box

Box for wax tapers, empty.

Maker: unknown

Material: wax

GUSN: 39266

Accession Number: 1937.922

Dress

Young woman's dress. Red and green shot silk . Closure hooks in center back. Shaped and lightly boned bodice front.

Date: 1850

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 39267

Accession Number: 1937.925

Child's Pantaloons

White; six buttonholes at waistband; midway-(horiz) seam; band of five tucks sewn on lower edge; open sides.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 39268

Accession Number: 1937.929

Waistcoat

Brown w/ black & white; white lining; brown back; shawl collar; single breasted w/ 7 self covered buttons; 3 pockets; fitted, lowered waist lined w/ black leather; buckle & tab closure; darts from waist to breast.

Date: 1855-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, leather, padding (process), silk (textile)

GUSN: 39269

Accession Number: 1937.933

Waistcoat

Brown and cream colored waistcoat; fabric woven with floral garland decoration on collar, front and waist; Single breasted with six self covered buttons; shawl collar; three pockets; cotton lining & back; fitted waist; curved waistline; back closure buckle and tab; one dart at each armhole.

Date: 1850-1859

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 39270

Accession Number: 1937.938

Waistcoat

Brown & white woven pattern; shawl collar; 3 pockets; cotton lining & back; heavily padded front; single breasted w/ 5 self covered buttons; 2 inner buttons; back buckle; darts on front; fancy ground.

Date: 1857-1869

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, padding (process)

GUSN: 39271

Accession Number: 1937.939

Waistcoat

Cream colored waistcoat with white lining and back. Lacing closure of linen; standing notched collar; single breasted with seven decorative brass buttons; two pockets.

Date: 1830-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 39273

Accession Number: 1937.950

Military Hat

Black; fedora style (pinched crown with round brim); military badge with embroidered intitals; gros grian ribbon; decorative blue and gold with tassel tie.

Date: 1900-1991

Maker: John B. Stetson Co. (Manufacturer) George L. Griffin & Son (Retailer)

Material: stitching, machine-made, wool (textile)

GUSN: 39274

Accession Number: 1937.947

Lamp

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 39292

Accession Number: 1937.988

Vase

Parian vase molded in the shape of hand holding a tulip. Base in form of cuff with lace and beads.

Maker: unknown

Material: parian (porcelain)

GUSN: 39293

Accession Number: 1937.994

Toaster

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 39294

Accession Number: 1937.995

Skillet

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 39295

Accession Number: 1937.996

Grill

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 39296

Accession Number: 1937.997

Crock

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 39297

Accession Number: 1937.998

Fan

Plain ivory sticks and guards; discolored ivory silk moire leaf painted with delicate spray and garland of small pink and white and yellow roses with bunches of blue flowers with green leaves, brown stems; mother of pearl washer; carved metal ring.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component), moiré, painting (coating), silk (textile)

GUSN: 39298

Accession Number: 1937.999

WALLET

Red w/ green leather lining; 5 compartments plus pencil holder; compartments made of cardboard. (outside = dark/dirty red; under flap = original bright red)

Date: 1800-1815

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 39299

Accession Number: 1937.1002

Figurine

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 39301

Accession Number: 1937.1013

Vase

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 39302

Accession Number: 1937.1014

Vase

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 39303

Accession Number: 1937.1015

Ewer

Parian pitcher with grape clusters, vines, and leaves.

Maker: unknown

Material: parian (porcelain)

GUSN: 39304

Accession Number: 1937.1016

Vase

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 39305

Accession Number: 1937.1017

Vase

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 39306

Accession Number: 1937.1018

Slipcover

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 39308

Accession Number: 1937.1021

Box

Rectangular wooden box with lid attached by four fabric ties. Box is covered with wallpaper with repeating pattern of stylized swags and rosettes above a band of diamond-shaped lozenges and a field of x-shaped motifs. Block printed in dark blue on a blue ground.

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 39309

Accession Number: 1937.1024

Lamp

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 39310

Accession Number: 1937.1027AB

Table mat

Round; green wool crochet center. Trimmed all around with fringe in three shades of green with knots of yarn like clove. Cream glazed linen back over cardboard.

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, crocheting, fringe, glazing (coating), linen (material), textiles, wool (textile), tin (metal)

GUSN: 39311

Accession Number: 1937.1035

Table mat

Crocheted circular base in shades of red. Edged all around with layers of crocheted looped fringe in pink and red.

Maker: unknown

Material: crocheting, textiles, wool (textile)

GUSN: 39312

Accession Number: 1937.1039

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