Historic New England

Cap

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30744

Accession Number: 1925.758

Corset

White cotton corset is largely unboned; no ornamentation.

Date: 1820-1835

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 30745

Accession Number: 1925.759

Hand Towel

No description

Date: 1826-1850

Maker: Kilham, Louise Bridge (Weaver)

Material: cotton (textile), hand weaving, textiles

GUSN: 30746

Accession Number: 1925.764

Picture

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30747

Accession Number: 1925.770

Pitcher

Parian pitcher in the shape of an ear of corn with husk, unglazed interior.

Maker: unknown

Material: parian (porcelain)

GUSN: 30748

Accession Number: 1925.715

Portrait of Frederick Howard Thacher

Three quarter length portrait of a boy, Frederick Howard Thacher (1834-1838), holding a small clover flower in his right hand and a rabbit by the paw in his left.

Date: 1835-1840

Maker: Probably Conant, Edwin A. (Artist)

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 30749

Accession Number: 1925.786

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 30750

Accession Number: 1925.787

Needle Case

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 30753

Accession Number: 1925.804

Mug

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 30754

Accession Number: 1925.806

Animal Figurine

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 30755

Accession Number: 1925.807

Animal Figurine

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 30756

Accession Number: 1925.808

Parian Sculpture

Parian sculpture of a woman carrying a basket on her head.

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 30757

Accession Number: 1925.809

Animal Figurine

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 30758

Accession Number: 1925.810

Tackle Box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 30760

Accession Number: 1925.816

Spectacles and Case

Metal spectacles [.1] and a leather case [.2]. Blue tinted oblong lenses. Scroll bridge. Straight side arms with teardrop finials.

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 30763

Accession Number: 1925.832.1-.2

Pip

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30764

Accession Number: 1925.838

Box of Seals

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wax

GUSN: 30765

Accession Number: 1925.839A-E

Lantern

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 30766

Accession Number: 1925.842

Sander

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30767

Accession Number: 1925.844

Commemorative Medal

Wooden medal to celebrate the National Peace Jubilee by the Association of Boston. "The Great Coliseum" carved on one side and inscriptions on both sides.

Date: 1869

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 30768

Accession Number: 1925.854

Portrait of Mrs. Rufus Cook

Half-length portrait of Mrs. Rufus (Mason) Cook, with lace shawl and hair comb. Wife of Rufus Cook (1925.863).

Date: 1835-1845

Maker: Howes, Samuel P. (Artist)

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 30769

Accession Number: 1925.862

Eight kaolin clay pipes in wooden shipping box (see1925.865). Accession book notes that the pipes had been in the box since 1835. Seven of the pipes appear unused. All seven are stamped with "W. Southorn & Co./ Broseley 9". For of the seven have green glaze at the mouth end of the stem, the other ...

Maker: unknown

Material: kaolin, molding (forming)

GUSN: 30770

Accession Number: 1925.864A-H

Chimney

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 30771

Accession Number: 1925.866

Band Iron

Rectangular, flat and slightly curved fragment with three bolts (one missing, only a hole).

Date: ca. 1826

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 30772

Accession Number: 1925.872

Handkerchief

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30774

Accession Number: 1925.875B

Nail

Three hand-wrought nails.

Maker: unknown

Material: wrought, handmade, iron (metal)

GUSN: 30404

Accession Number: 1924.761A-C

Bookmark

Bookmark embroidered with lettering in human hair of Miss Anna Barnard, who married Norman White of Albany, NY. She was the sunday school teacher of the donor.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30406

Accession Number: 1924.777

Child's Dress

White; shirred bodice; plain neckline; capped sleeves trimmed with eyelet; eyelet waistband with oval pattern; plain skirt; drawstring neckline and waist.

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 30408

Accession Number: 1924.780

Dress

White woven w/ bands of printed multi color flowers at neckline, sleeves (short), along front and at hem; front bodice w/ peplum; skirt is gathered all around; button closure at back; all buttons are missing.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), dimity, stitching, machine-made, printing (process)

GUSN: 30409

Accession Number: 1924.782

Sewing Case

Black sewing kit with a multi-color scrolling design on the cover and "Lady's Companion" in gold.

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 30410

Accession Number: 1924.783

Compote

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 30412

Accession Number: 1924.787

Rule

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 30413

Accession Number: 1924.790

Picture

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30414

Accession Number: 1924.792

Picture

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30415

Accession Number: 1924.793

Pocket

Printed cotton with a green background and floral pattern.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 30416

Accession Number: 1924.794

Pot

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 30426

Accession Number: 1924.816

Lorgnette

Brass scissor lorgnette with oval lenses. Scroll and floral design.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), lenses (components)

GUSN: 30428

Accession Number: 1924.823

Eyeglasses

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: gold (metal)

GUSN: 30429

Accession Number: 1924.824

Cloth Fragment

US Centennial Commemorative cloth fragment

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 30430

Accession Number: 1924.826

Rogers Group Sculpture - "Is it so Nominated in the Bond?"

Sculpture depicting a scene from "The Merchant of Venice". Portia (dressed as a man) stands on a stair at the center with Shylock on the right and Antonio and Bassanio on the left.

Maker: Rogers, John (Maker)

Material: painting (coating), plaster

GUSN: 30431

Accession Number: 1924.828

Spur

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 30432

Accession Number: 1924.836

Kerchief

White kerchief with a blue border and a flag design.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30433

Accession Number: 1924.838

Coverlet

Blue, red and light green wool, white cotton, reversible; overall geometric pattern of gridwork; plain blocks. Gridwork of blocks, bars and pattern that looks like repeating crowns. White cotton warp fringe at bottom. Red, blue and green pattern weft fringe on sides; top edge hemmed.

Date: 1830-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), fringe, weaving, piecing, wool (textile)

GUSN: 30434

Accession Number: 1924.844

Kerchief

Cream silk with a brown and yellow floral border.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30435

Accession Number: 1924.846

Ladle

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 30436

Accession Number: 1924.847

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30437

Accession Number: 1924.848

Pocket/Memo book

Yellowed vellum; embossed with simple linear border; envelope flap and brass clasp; 2 compartments; lined with white, and red & blue marbled papers. Probably had memo paper.

Date: 1700-1833

Maker: unknown

Material: embossing

GUSN: 30438

Accession Number: 1924.849

Bookmark

Needlework bookmark

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30439

Accession Number: 1924.850

Tack

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 30440

Accession Number: 1924.852

Eyeglasses

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 30441

Accession Number: 1924.853

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