Historic New England

Flour Bag

Small light tan bag with unhemmed opening. Bottom corners are rounded. Both sides are stammped with green ink. Back side is various recipies for wheat groats. The front is a large G with writing inside 'G.B. &Co./ best/wheats/groats/ 10/ Pounds.'.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30232

Accession Number: 1924.331

Boots

Bronze leather ankle boots with elastic inserts at sides; slip-on style boot; top-stitched; V-shaped leather panel at ankle front; rounded square toe; center back seam; sole is 1/8" thick, has narrow waist; linen lining.

Date: 1850s

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles, elasticity, stitching, leather, linen (material), machine-made

GUSN: 30233

Accession Number: 1924.332AB

Waistcoat

Black & yellow horizontal stripes; white twill lining & back; low shawl collar; 4 buttons; cut away at waist; 2 pockets; buckle & tab back closure. Buttons embossed with animal paw/claw. Single-breasted.

Date: 1870-1880

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 30234

Accession Number: 1924.334

Fan Box

Chinese fan box, cardboard, hinged lid; covered in brocade of red, yellow and black; geometric pattern; two ivory toggle & silk loop fasteners.

Maker: unknown

Material: brocade (textile), ivory (tooth component), paper (fiber product), silk (textile)

GUSN: 30235

Accession Number: 1924.337

Dress

Cream/tan; short scalloped sleeves; false jacket; attached sash; red embroidered front and sleeves.

Date: ca. 1857

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, stitching, spinning (textile process), hand spinning, linen (material)

GUSN: 30236

Accession Number: 1924.340

Box

Small rectangular wood box with hinged cover. Handpainted purple and white violets, red berries, and green ferns. Lined with cedar. Brass hinges and latch.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), brass (alloy), paint (coating)

GUSN: 30237

Accession Number: 1924.344

Set of Six Nesting Boxes

Set of six straw marquetry nesting boxes with covers. Boxes are cardboard, veneered with colored and natural straw. Each box cover depicts a different image. All boxes and covers lined with colored papers.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 30238

Accession Number: 1924.345.1AB-.6AB

Slippers

Black silk satin; large black rosette w/ black bow; black lace & (rusting) steel buckle in center; bound w/ black grosgrain. Square throat; narrow waisted sole w/ flat heel; lined w/ leather & linen; split vamp is 3 1/2"; no center back seam.

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, leather, linen (material), satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 30239

Accession Number: 1924.351AB

Ankle boots

Black; ankle high; one pair metal eyes for lacing (laces missing); stacked heel; brown tape trim; white lining; brown sole w/ wooden pegs.

Date: 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), leather, stitching, machine-made

GUSN: 30240

Accession Number: 1924.354AB

Boots

2 toned--black patent leather lower, brown/bronzed upper w/ laces; hand punched eyes; edges bound w/ brown tape; lined w/ white linen; leather sole.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, leather, linen (material), machine-made

GUSN: 30241

Accession Number: 1924.355AB

Chair seat cover

Roughly oblong; red cotton ground printed with flowering vine in brown and blue on white. Pieced in three sections. 5" drop; drawstring hem pieced from two prints: one is flowering vine as above; other is red floral on white.

Date: 1805-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: block printing (relief printing process), chintz, cotton (textile), stitching, piecing, textiles, upholstery

GUSN: 30243

Accession Number: 1924.357

Child's Pants

Brown beige; buttonholes at waistband; one side pocket; side closure; pleats at front and back; embroidered and scalloped hem; wool and cotton satinette.

Date: 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, wool (textile)

GUSN: 30244

Accession Number: 1924.360

Hat

Navy blue cap with plaid ribbon, embroidery, and fringe.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30246

Accession Number: 1924.371C

Pair of slippers

Navy blue silk velvet; bound with black grosgrain ribbon; large self rosette; toe embroidered with floral bouquet in green, cream and purple; no ties; square toe and throat; 3-1/4" vamp; no center back seam; sole has narrow waist; no heel; white leather and linen lining.

Date: 1855-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: velvet (fabric weave), silk (textile), linen (material), leather, embroidering

GUSN: 30247

Accession Number: 1924.374AB

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30248

Accession Number: 1924.376

Change Purse

Small, black leather change purse with hinged brass clasp. The leather is stamped "S. C. W." The clasp is molded with flowers and leaves with affixed silver gems. Soft brown leather interior.

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, brass (alloy)

GUSN: 30249

Accession Number: 1924.377

Cradle

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30250

Accession Number: 1924.381

Chest

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 30251

Accession Number: 1924.387

Calling Card Case

Carved wooden calling card case [a] with a hinged box [b].

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), glass (material), cardboard

GUSN: 30252

Accession Number: 1924.388AB

Tool

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 30253

Accession Number: 1924.393

Spinning Wheel

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30254

Accession Number: 1924.394

Trunk

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 30255

Accession Number: 1924.398

Oven

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 30256

Accession Number: 1924.401A

Spit

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 30257

Accession Number: 1924.401B

Reel Click

Riven oak table and legs; cherry/maple turned uprights with pressure decoration; four arms.

Date: 1750-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), oak (wood), maple (wood), cherry (wood), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 30258

Accession Number: 1924.402

Doll Pillow

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30259

Accession Number: 1924.403

Sled

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 30260

Accession Number: 1924.404

Sled

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 30261

Accession Number: 1924.405

Sled

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 30262

Accession Number: 1924.407

Hatchel

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 30263

Accession Number: 1924.409

Cheese Press

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 30264

Accession Number: 1924.419

Bed

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30265

Accession Number: 1924.425

Sausage Stuffer

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 30266

Accession Number: 1924.427

Cup

A blue transfer-printed pearlware footed cup with a handle. The outer body is decorated with a foliate design, a portrait of George Washington, and a landscape scene. The inner rim has a scroll design which has various state names printed on the body.

Date: 1820-1835

Maker: Clews, James & Ralph (Maker)

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

GUSN: 30532

Accession Number: 1925.138

Pouch

Dark blue cotton with tan floral printed pattern.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 30533

Accession Number: 1925.139

Painting

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 30534

Accession Number: 1925.142

Grill

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 30535

Accession Number: 1925.147

Saucer

Blue transfer-printed pearlware saucer. Floral and foliate border surround a central nature scene featuring a bird perched on a branch.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 30536

Accession Number: 1925.151.1

Cup

Blue transfer-printed pearlware cup. Floral motif surrounds medallions featuring birds. Swan medallion adorns the interior base.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: pearlware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 30537

Accession Number: 1925.152

Table scarf

Ivory plain weave linen ground embroidered with cream silk circular motifs. 1-1/2" hem all around; drawn work above hem.

Date: 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: drawn thread work, embroidering, stitching, linen (material), tabby (textile), silk (textile), textiles

GUSN: 30538

Accession Number: 1925.153

Plate

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 30539

Accession Number: 1925.154

Cigar

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30540

Accession Number: 1925.158

Iron

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 30541

Accession Number: 1925.163

Iron

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 30542

Accession Number: 1925.164

Nail

Nail with rounded brass/copper head, iron shaft with chop marks in the side.

Maker: unknown

Material: copper (metal), iron (metal)

GUSN: 30543

Accession Number: 1925.168

Goblet

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 30544

Accession Number: 1925.169

Wine Glass

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 30545

Accession Number: 1925.170

Pitcher

Creamware pitcher. Polychrome transfer-printed design. Nautical scenes adorn the body. Image of a compass below the spout.

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: creamware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 30546

Accession Number: 1925.172

Dress

Pink w/ black soutache braid at waist and hem; wide neckline and capped sleeves edged w/ pink tafetta; shirred bodice; pleated skirt; jet bead and hook and eye closure.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, wool (textile)

GUSN: 30547

Accession Number: 1925.175

Hand towel

Rectangular, brown linen; twilled birdseye lozenge weave pattern. Selvage sides; hemmed ends; tape hanging tab at top.

Date: 1780-1790

Maker: Almy, Katherine (Maker)

Material: twill, cross-stitching, hand weaving, linen (material), textiles

GUSN: 30548

Accession Number: 1925.176

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