Historic New England

Needlework Bookmark

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 32192

Accession Number: 1928.581

Needlework Bookmark

Needlework bookmark with embroidered name "Jane R. Libby" on Bristol board mounted on ribbon.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 32193

Accession Number: 1928.582

Yoke

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 32194

Accession Number: 1928.583

Pantry box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 32195

Accession Number: 1928.586

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 32196

Accession Number: 1928.587

Pantry box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 32197

Accession Number: 1928.588

Neckpiece

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 32198

Accession Number: 1928.592C

Pair of Gloves

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 32199

Accession Number: 1928.598AB

Ribbon

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 32200

Accession Number: 1928.599

Two pieces, both missing buttonhole extension. Front with needlepoint (wool) of golden acorns and oak leaves on plum background; dark rust red velvet edging. Back of cream colored grain ribbon with light colored leather ends.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: needlepoint (needleworking), silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 32201

Accession Number: 1928.600AB

Hatpin

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 32202

Accession Number: 1928.604

Hatpin

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 32203

Accession Number: 1928.609

Fan and Box

FAN (A): Folding fan; plain ivory sticks and guards; white satin leaf painted with yellow and purple irises; leaf back of white satin; metal loop; mother of pearl rivet; white silk tassel. BOX & LID (B,C): Pasteboard covered with white textured paper of diamonds with flower centers; separate lid.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 32204

Accession Number: 1928.613 A-C

Purse

Teal double purse with metal beaded tassels, connected by multiple threads and a metal ring.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 32205

Accession Number: 1928.615

Pin Holder

White satin pin holder with seed pearl decoration.

Maker: unknown

Material: satin

GUSN: 32206

Accession Number: 1928.616

Wedding Dress

This wedding gown is made from cream-colored silk moire taffeta, shaped with a bateau neckline. The sleeves are short with scalloped hems edged with cream silk fringe. The boned bodice has sharp points front and back. The skirt pleats are embellished with lace at the center back. The skirt is lined...

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: moiré, silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 32207

Accession Number: 1928.617

Tray

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 32208

Accession Number: 1928.629

Cup

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 32209

Accession Number: 1928.630

Bottle

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 32210

Accession Number: 1928.631

Chest

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 35189

Accession Number: 1932.2174

Button

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 35190

Accession Number: 1932.2176

Dress

A=dress, B=matching belt. Plum wool printed with diamond shaped floral boquets in reds & green; boquets are arranged in rows. Standing collar; squared yoke front & "v"-shaped at back formed by applied two bands of dress fabric with red twill tape on top. Same bands at cuffs, front (left and right)...

Date: 1866-1870

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 35191

Accession Number: 1932.2180AB

Dress

Irridescent blue; sprays of blue & beige flowers; 8 blue glass buttons at front. Bell-shaped leaves w/ piping midway; cartridge pleats all around skirt; entire dress lined w/ glazed cotton. Tan wool binding tape at hem; pocket on right side.

Date: 1850-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), glazing (coating), stitching, silk (textile), tin (metal)

GUSN: 35192

Accession Number: 1932.2183

Sun bonnet

White checked dimity sunbonnet; Brim lined with plain cotton and trimmed with plain ruffle; brim buttons onto crown and neck ruffle which are cut in on piece; ties at back; neck and at inside (face); cross bar muslin.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 35193

Accession Number: 1932.2187

Cap

Cotton night cap with diagonal seam.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 35194

Accession Number: 1932.2189

Cap

Cotton night cap with simple trim.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 35195

Accession Number: 1932.2193

Parasol

Black and green iridescent silk with fringe; painted, false-grained wood handle, imitating bamboo; carved bone handle and lyre-shaped ferrule; hook and elastic closure with bone onion bulb; black painted metal slider; two marquis folding hinges, at center and at top.

Date: 1850-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: bone (material), carving (processes), textiles, elasticity, metal, painting (coating), silk (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 35196

Accession Number: 1932.2194

Pair of Slippers

Pair of unfinished needlework slippers.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 35197

Accession Number: 1932.2196 AB

Sewing Kit

Brown leather cylindrical sewing set with red velvet pincushions on each end; rolled up with blue lining.

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 35198

Accession Number: 1932.2197

Sewing Kit

Brown and green floral pincushion and needle case.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 35199

Accession Number: 1932.2199

Plate

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 35200

Accession Number: 1932.2205

Stool

Stool, four rounded legs, circular footrest.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 35201

Accession Number: 1932.2209

Coffeepot

Tall, round, pewter coffeepot; domed, hinged lid with ornamnet on top; S-shaped wooden, black-painted handle; long curved spout; base thicker than top.

Date: 1825-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 35202

Accession Number: 1932.2212

Portrait of Peter Allen

Bust-length portrait of a man with sideburns, black coat, and white vest.

Date: 1814

Maker: Greenwood (Artist)

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 35203

Accession Number: 1932.2216

Portrait of Peter Allen

Half-length portrait of Peter Allen with arms folded, wearing high white cravat.

Date: 1810-1820

Maker: Possibly Greenwood (Artist)

Material: oil paint (paint), panels (wood), panel paintings (painting by form)

GUSN: 35204

Accession Number: 1932.2217

Toothpick

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 35205

Accession Number: 1932.2218

Toothpick

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 35206

Accession Number: 1932.2219

Women's Bathing Suit

Black wool bathing suit with a low scoop neck, straps cross at the back, holes at each side, skirted.

Date: ca. 1931

Maker: Jazz Sea (Maker)

Material: wool (textile), worsted

GUSN: 35207

Accession Number: 1932.2220

Toy House

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 35208

Accession Number: 1932.2221

Leather Box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 35209

Accession Number: 1932.2222

Basket

Oblong, rectangular basket lined with yellow wallpaper (see 1932.2223B).

Maker: unknown

Material: reed (grass, material)

GUSN: 35210

Accession Number: 1932.2223A

Doorplate

Shield-shaped plate with wood template in back; one bolt with nut for mounting.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: engraving (printing process), nickel (metal), oak (wood), painting (coating)

GUSN: 35211

Accession Number: 1932.2226

Dish

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 35212

Accession Number: 1932.2235

Plate

Earthenware plate with blue painted rim. Rim edge is smooth n(not shell molded) but rim face is lightly molded with symmetrical feather pattern.

Date: 1854-1900

Maker: New England Pottery Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), molding (forming), hand-painted

GUSN: 35213

Accession Number: 1932.2236

Sauceboat

Earthenware sauceboat with green, transfer-print "Oriental" pattern. Interior border of small flowers with a small "Oriental" landscape on interior of the spout. Each side of the exterior is printed with a landscape with buildings beside a river and figures and a pack camel in the foreground. Maker'...

Date: 1891-1920

Maker: William Ridgway & Co. (Maker)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 35214

Accession Number: 1932.2237

Teapot

Blue transfer-printed pearlware teapot. Rectangular molded finial. Dragons superimposed on a vermiculate base.

Date: 1825-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: pearlware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 35215

Accession Number: 1932.2238AB

Bowl

Medium blue with border of roses in sprays and beaded band in relief with white edge; scene of cows and sheep on hillside above village with many two- and three-story buildings; boy rests under tree at far right; sailing vessels below cliff of Newburgh, NY.

Date: 1831-1835

Maker: Messrs. Job & John Jackson (Maker)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 35216

Accession Number: 1932.2239

Bowl

Pearlware bowl with a cream body. Yellow and brown bands. Superimposed earthworm design.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating)

GUSN: 35217

Accession Number: 1932.2240

Teacup

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 35218

Accession Number: 1932.2244

Saucer

Two thin red bands split by band of dots around rim; below them, a wave dot line with small floral sprays; wavy border around well; central design: floral spray.

Date: 1790-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), porcelain

GUSN: 35219

Accession Number: 1932.2245

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