Historic New England

Shawl

Off white ground with rows of tilted red paisleys, cypress trees and blue and pink feather like fronds, all surrounded by 2 1/2" border in red, blue, yellow and green.

Date: 1835-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: block printing (relief printing process), wool (textile)

GUSN: 36500

Accession Number: 1934.300

Bracket

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 36501

Accession Number: 1934.301

Plate

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 36502

Accession Number: 1934.303A

Plate

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 36503

Accession Number: 1934.303B

Plate

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 36504

Accession Number: 1934.303C

Plate

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 36505

Accession Number: 1934.303D

Plate

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 36506

Accession Number: 1934.303E

Plate

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 36507

Accession Number: 1934.303F

Plate

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 36508

Accession Number: 1934.303G

Miniature Dish

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 36509

Accession Number: 1934.303H

Miniature Dish

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 36510

Accession Number: 1934.303I

Plate

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 36511

Accession Number: 1934.305.1

Plate

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 36512

Accession Number: 1934.305.2

Plate

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 36513

Accession Number: 1934.305.4

Plate

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 36514

Accession Number: 1934.305.5

Plate

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 36515

Accession Number: 1934.305.6

Teacup

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 36516

Accession Number: 1934.305.7

Teacup

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 36517

Accession Number: 1934.305.8

Teacup

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 36518

Accession Number: 1934.305.9

Pitcher

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 36519

Accession Number: 1934.305.10

Sugar bowl

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 36520

Accession Number: 1934.305.11AB

Miniature Teapot

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 36521

Accession Number: 1934.305.12AB

Knife

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 36523

Accession Number: 1934.306A

Knife

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 36524

Accession Number: 1934.306B

Fork

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 36525

Accession Number: 1934.306D

Fork

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 36526

Accession Number: 1934.306F

Spoon

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 36527

Accession Number: 1934.306G

Spoon

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 36528

Accession Number: 1934.306H

Spoon

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 36529

Accession Number: 1934.306I

White cotton; raised candlewicking-like designs of central square surrounded in floral wreath; above and below are large potted plants out of which circulate connecting, scrolling leafy vine supporting draping lattice baskets by tasseled cords along borders; corner floral vines and floral darts poin...

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), fringe, weaving, whitework

GUSN: 36530

Accession Number: 1934.308

Pillowcase

Rectangular, off white; single panel folded with narrow hemmed open ends.

Date: 1770-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: cross-stitching, stitching, hand weaving, linen (material), tabby (textile)

GUSN: 36532

Accession Number: 1934.314A

Pair of Sleeves

Plain linen sleeves.

Date: 1853-1860

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 36533

Accession Number: 1934.317AB

Hat

No description

Date: 1868 -1871

Maker: unknown

Material: cloth, stitching, lace (needlework), satin, silk (textile), wire

GUSN: 41277

Accession Number: 1988.476

Plaster

Charred remains of plaster chimney lining; one large, one medium and two small pieces.

Date: ca. 1710

Maker: unknown

Material: brick (clay product), clay, hair, straw (plant material)

GUSN: 41279

Accession Number: 1921.204

Bed Mosquito Frame with Netting

Central metal disk with six tapered pine arms connected by pins which when extended with attached off white glass netting forms oval canopy with cascades; disk has screw to attach to bed framing.

Date: 1866-1900

Maker: Palmer, I.E. (Patent holder)

Material: cotton (textile), metal, net (textile), pine (wood)

GUSN: 41285

Accession Number: 1935.1542

Painted sheathing board

Board with three square edges; split on the fourth edge. Stenciled with large foliate stripe with dotted borders. White on green ground, painted directly onto board (no wallpaper). Some whitewash between joist or stud marks.

Date: 1766

Maker: unknown

Material: softwood, paint (coating), painting (coating), stenciling

GUSN: 41287

Accession Number: 1970.1324

Tassels

Red and white large tassels with small white flowers.

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 41311

Accession Number: A4043

Pillowcase

Rectangular, off white, fine linen; single piece folded; 3" wide hem at open end.

Date: ca. 1852

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), weaving

GUSN: 41321

Accession Number: 1924.874

Sampler

Sampler on bristol board with wool thread. Depicts a seventeenth century oak chair.

Maker: unknown

Material: bristol board, Berlin woolwork, wool (textile)

GUSN: 41335

Accession Number: 1969.356

Theorem Picture

Theorem painting of flowers - roses, tuplips, blue morning glories; framed in gilt frame.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 41336

Accession Number: 1970.215

Sampler

Alphabet/Verse Sampler. Square, natural linen ground. Floral border, alphabets at top and middle. Verse below within its own floral border. Pastoral scene at bottom. 3 complete alphabets numbers: 1-9 Other stitches: satin stitch

Date: 1800-1835

Maker: Lincoln, Mariah (Embroiderer)

Material: silk (textile), linen (material), cross-stitching, embroidery (visual works)

GUSN: 41337

Accession Number: 1969.355

Mourning Picture

Framed watercolor, weeping willows and pine trees surround a footed casket inscribed "Martin Robbins, died Octoer 9, 1792, ae 4 years, 3 months, 3 days".

Maker: Abigail Robbins Miss Rowson's Academy for Young Ladies

Material: watercolors (paintings), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 41338

Accession Number: 1931.1454

Dressing Gown

Exaggerated leg o' mutton sleeves w/ turned-back cuffs lined w/ silk; capelet collar lined w/ silk; drawstring waist at back; 3 silk ribbon ties along front.

Date: 1830-1833

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 41345

Accession Number: 1977.153

Military Coat

Navy blue; single breasted; padded; high standing collar; cut-in tails; straight waistline; sleeves gathered at shoulder; brass buttons; gilt embroidery at collar and cuffs; silk lining; two pockets at side; two tail pockets. Collar lined with velvet.

Date: 1851-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (hair), silk (fiber)

GUSN: 41347

Accession Number: 1988.153

Women's Cloak

Green velvet embroidered with cream silk french knots arranged into small diamond pattern; double collar; both collars, center front and hem embroidered with french knots in diamond pattern; slits for arm opening; fully lined with white china silk; quilted lining (diamond pattern); green and cream b...

Date: 1840-1845

Maker: unknown

Material: velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 41350

Accession Number: 1930.1238

Women's dress

This cream (discolored); cotton mull dress has a "v" shaped neckline, short sleeves trimmed with lace inserts, shirred shoulders and a shirred bodice front. The bodice has smocking at the waist, and piping at the waist and shoulders. The center front of the waist comes to a sharp point. The skirt i...

Date: 1843-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, whitework

GUSN: 41352

Accession Number: 1955.M4

Dress

Woman's dress made from brown and beige shot taffeta with floral trailing. The bodice is V-shaped, boned, and pointed at center front. Double bell-shaped sleeves with epaulets. Center front panels, epaulets and cuffs trimmed with narrow pink, blue, and white trim. Cartridge pleats around waist. Bodi...

Date: 1850-1852

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, printing (process), silk (textile)

GUSN: 41354

Accession Number: 1928.1117

Wedding Dress

Ivory satin wedding dress with short, puffed sleeves with piped cuff. Van Dyke collar extending off shoulders with scalloped and piped edge, trimmed with lace. Shirred front and back; hook and eye closure. Wide waistband. Bodice lined with linen. Sleeves lined with glazed cotton. Hem is stiffen...

Date: 1831

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 41356

Accession Number: 1928.622

Cloak

Red wool unlined round cape with scalloped collar/shoulder capelet and standing band collar. Collars and center front edges trimmed with wide band of linen and silk chenille tape.

Date: 1790-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), silk (fiber), chenille (yarn)

GUSN: 41359

Accession Number: 1988.500

Dress

Two piece dress made from blue and green wool check; A=Bodice shows a standing band collar with black velvet & black ruffle; hook & eye at closure at collar back. Blouson front with placket covering "vest" with hook & eye closure; jabot of black lace. Epaulets and front trimmed with black braid; l...

Date: 1892

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), silk (textile), taffeta, tweed

GUSN: 41370

Accession Number: 1933.2041AB

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