Historic New England

Bedspread

Of rectangular form, with a central flat panel edged in self ruching. It is joined on three sides by gathered panels of two tiers with ruching. The fabric is patterned with floral sprigs of various kinds in shades of yellow, bittersweet, mustard, orange and green on a white ground. All the edges are...

Date: 1960-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), printing (process)

GUSN: 51228

Accession Number: 1986.1127

Hand towel

Rectangular, white; honeycomb pattern huck weave; narrow bands of drawn work at each end. Hemmed ends; selvage sides.

Date: 1876-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: drawn thread work, weaving, linen (material), machine-made, textiles

GUSN: 51229

Accession Number: 1986.1128.1

Shirt

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 51230

Accession Number: 1986.1129

Collar

White sheet linen in diamond form, with scalloped serrated edge embroidered on white cotton with floral sprays, dots along the entire edge, and overcast edges. The top point of the collar folds over to form triangle when worn.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, linen (material)

GUSN: 51231

Accession Number: 1986.1130

Fichu

A rectangular scalloped double collar with ties. The sheer white linen was embroidered with zig-zag edge with openworn border, bell flower inner border and floral sprigs (in white thread).

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, linen (material)

GUSN: 51232

Accession Number: 1986.1131

Pillowcase

Of rectangular form with a 2 3/4" hem at the open end.

Date: 1845-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 51233

Accession Number: 1986.1132.1-6

Shoe

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 51234

Accession Number: 1986.1133

Pillowcase

Of rectangular form, off-white color with machine sewn seams and an open end hem.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 51235

Accession Number: 1986.1133.1-2

Pillowcase

Of rectangular form with hand sewn seams and a 5/8" wide hem at the open end.

Date: 1845-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), hand sewing

GUSN: 51236

Accession Number: 1986.1134

Pillowcase

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

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 51237

Accession Number: 1986.1135

Pillowcase

Of rectangular form, white, with machine sewn seams and hand sewn 3" wide hem at the open end.

Date: 1845-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), hand sewing, machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 51238

Accession Number: 1986.1136

Parlor Chair

Molded rails and legs; round molded back with foliate carving; carved slat.

Date: 1845-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: rosewood (wood)

GUSN: 51343

Accession Number: 1987.69.2

Chair

Chair. Carved serpentine back with scrolled horizontal splat; black horsehair seat.

Date: 1845-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cherry (wood), horsehair, upholstering

GUSN: 51344

Accession Number: 1987.70

Parlor Side Chair

Square upholstered back; architectural crest with finials; turned front legs; splayed rear legs; casters.

Date: 1860-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: burl veneer, horsehair, upholstering, walnut (wood)

GUSN: 51345

Accession Number: 1987.71

Chair

Square back with four fluted collonettes; reeded legs, spade feet; leather

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: Possibly Hagen, Ernest (Maker)

Material: ash (wood), mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 51346

Accession Number: 1987.72.1

Umbrella Stand

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 51347

Accession Number: 1987.74

Table

Mahogany tilt-top candlestand table. Cabriole legs with heavy, foliate-carved knees, floral reserve on pillar base, ring and foliate-carved pillar, and ovolo top.

Date: 1815-1835

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 51348

Accession Number: 1987.75

Etagere

Molded scroll front legs; shelf brackets; shaped, molded shelves; pierced scroll crest; turned finials.

Date: 1855-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 51349

Accession Number: 1987.76A

Table

Low aesthetic table painted black with stylized fan and incised lines on skirt, medial shelf with gallery, turned legs terminating in delicate reverse carved tapering brass feet.

Date: 1880-1895

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), walnut (wood)

GUSN: 51350

Accession Number: 1987.79

Rotary Stool

Rotary stool. Wood, painted black, cast iron, crushed mohair plush upholstery. Serpentine rails; urn-shaped pillar. Rests on cast iron cabriole legs.

Date: 1870-1895

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 51351

Accession Number: 1987.80

Gathering Basket

Wood splint basket with round wood bottom reinforced with crossed staves screwed into base. Wicker weave pattern. Bail handle with carved sockets for attachment to body of basket.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), weaving, carving (processes)

GUSN: 51352

Accession Number: 1987.81