Historic New England

Nightgown

Long sleeve cotton nightgown w/ tucks on neckline, embroidery on cuffs and collar and inserted between tucks. 2 buttons for front closure.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 23546

Accession Number: 1998.1732

Nightgown

Long sleeve cotton nightgown w/ multiple tucks on front. Large collar w/ embroidery, also on cuff. Tucks on cuff. Embroidery on front piece. 6 buttons for front closure.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 23547

Accession Number: 1998.1733

Cotton slip decorated w/ pink ribbon around neck and shoulder straps and around waist. Scalloped embroidery at bottom of legs and polka dots on front, chest. 6 buttons for front closure, eyelet trim. Open crotch. Tucks on back.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 23548

Accession Number: 1998.1734

Slip

Cotton slip, sleeveless w/ embroidered trim on neckline and shoulder straps and at base on ruffle. Embroidery design--leaf and daisy. 4 buttons for closure. Embroidery around waistline.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), sewing (process)

GUSN: 23549

Accession Number: 1998.1735

Slip

Short sleeve cotton slip w/ embroidery around V-shaped neckline and on sleeve.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 23550

Accession Number: 1998.1736

Slip

Sleeveless cotton slip w/ small lace trim around neckline. Scalloped bottom w/ crotchpiece--3 button closure. One strap broken at top, one strap missing. Embroidered ribbon on front.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, sewing (process)

GUSN: 23551

Accession Number: 1998.1737

Slip

Sleeveless cotton slip w/ lace trim on neckline and as shoulder straps. 4 buttons and one ribbon for front closure. Embroidery at waistline and inset in necklace. Bottom of slip has crotch closure.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 23552

Accession Number: 1998.1738

Slip

Cotton slip w/ straps and eyelet trim around straight neckline.

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 23553

Accession Number: 1998.1739

Slip

Cotton sleeveless slip w/ lace and embroidery around rounded neckline and lace shoulder straps. Lace trim on base.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 23554

Accession Number: 1998.1740

Slip

Sleeveless cotton slip w/ eyelet trim and embroidery around scallop trimmed neck.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 23555

Accession Number: 1998.1741

Slip

Sleeveless cotton slip w/ embroidered flowers and pink ribbon trim around neckline. Scalloped trim around base and neck.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 23556

Accession Number: 1998.1742

Slip

Sleeveless cotton slip w/ lace trim around neckline. Cotton straps.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), hand sewing

GUSN: 23557

Accession Number: 1998.1743

Slip

Short sleeve cotton slip w/ large lace sleeves and lace trim around scoop neck. Ribbon around neckline, 2 semi-circular lace and embroidery inserts. Fabric bunched in front at chest.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 23558

Accession Number: 1998.1744

Pantaloons

Pair of pantaloons. Ruffle and lace trim at bottom, ribbon around waist for closure. Crotch opening.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 23559

Accession Number: 1998.1745

Pantaloons

Pair of pantaloons. Eyelet trim at bottom. Ribbon around waist for closure. Tucks in front. Crotch opening.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 23560

Accession Number: 1998.1746

Corset cover

Corset cover, cotton.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), sewing (process)

GUSN: 23561

Accession Number: 1998.1747

Corset cover

Corset cover, cotton w/ buttons to attach to tail piece.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), sewing (process)

GUSN: 23562

Accession Number: 1998.1748

Corset cover

Corset cover, cotton w/ buttons to attach to tail piece.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), sewing (process)

GUSN: 23563

Accession Number: 1998.1749

Nightshirt

Cotton nightshirt gathered at neckline and shoulders. Tucks at cuffs, raised embroidery at trim. Ruffled collar w/ ribbon for closure.

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), hand sewing

GUSN: 23564

Accession Number: 1998.1750

Blouse

Long sleeve blouse w/ collar and button front. 13 buttons, ruffled loose sleeves and base. Attached paniere.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 23565

Accession Number: 1998.1751

Blouse

Long sleeve blouse w/ embroidery around collar and button front. 6 buttons, ruffled loose sleeves and base. Attached paniere.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 23566

Accession Number: 1998.1752

Shawl

White wool shawl, fan shaped weave, scalloped edges.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), weaving

GUSN: 23567

Accession Number: 1998.1753

Mantilla

Black lace mantilla, embroidery on netting, scalloped edges.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 23568

Accession Number: 1998.1754

Shawl

No description

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), weaving

GUSN: 23569

Accession Number: 1998.1755

Shawl

White mull shawl w/ lace border, netting and embroidery, scalloped edges.

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), net (textile)

GUSN: 23570

Accession Number: 1998.1756

Plate

Simple; beaded edge to slightly angled rim engraved "MK" leading to sharp cavetto and sloping dished center.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: Townsend & Compton (Maker) MK (Maker)

Material: beading (edging pattern), beading (process), pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 7539

Accession Number: 1949.705.6

Bust of Washington

Black body with matte finish. Classically posed, undraped bust bolted to circular pedestal. Wooden stand (not original): square with four Spanish feet.

Date: 1885-1910

Maker: Wedgwood (Maker)

Material: stoneware (pottery), black basaltes

GUSN: 7540

Accession Number: 1949.888

Valance

Rectangular frontal board with ogee cut ends; shaped lower edge in form of tassels and swags. White painted background with overall trellis or cross-hatched effect in light green. Sea green or aqua border trim and tassels; central urn motif flanked by two polychrome floral springs in swagged draper...

Date: 1895-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 7541

Accession Number: 1949.894.1

Valance

Rectangular frontal board with ogee cut ends; shaped lower edge in form of tassels and swags. White painted background with overall trellis or cross-hatched effect in light green. Sea green or aqua border trim and tassels; central urn motif flanked by two polychrome floral springs in swagged draper...

Date: 1895-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 7542

Accession Number: 1949.894.2

Valance

Rectangular frontal board with ogee cut ends; shaped lower edge in form of tassels and swags. White painted background with overall trellis or cross-hatched effect in light green. Sea green or aqua border trim and tassels; central urn motif flanked by two polychrome floral springs in swagged draper...

Date: 1895-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 7543

Accession Number: 1949.894.3

Valance

Rectangular frontal board with ogee cut ends; shaped lower edge in form of tassels and swags. White painted background with overall trellis or cross-hatched effect in light green. Sea green or aqua border trim and tassels; central urn motif flanked by two polychrome floral springs in swagged draper...

Date: 1895-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 7544

Accession Number: 1949.894.4

Candlestand

Tripod base with cabriole legs with pad feet. Baluster support with vase and ring turning at bottom; top tapers to junction with circular top. Single rectangular supporting bar. Painted black. Gilt floral and scroll decoration imitating earlier jappaning.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, painting (coating), pine (wood), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 7545

Accession Number: 1949.976

Wallpaper

Hand painted over scenic wallpaper (original probably French). Scene on a canal lined with views of various houses and churches of the Piscataqua region such as Hamilton House, Gov. Wentworth House, Old North Church, Pierce House, Langdon House, and Jewett House. Overall blue-green tone.

Date: 1907

Maker: Fernald, George Porter (Maker)

Material: painting (coating), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 7546

Accession Number: 1949.1005

Oriental rug

Field of deep red with motifs in cream, beige, brown. Overall pattern of diamond guls edged in white; wide Chodor-type border at ends. Wide borders at sides with hexagonal guls; narrower ones at ends. Checkered red and brown selveges. Plain brown tapestry- wovern skirts at ends with plain fringe.

Date: 1875-1925

Maker: unknown

Material: goat hair, knotted pile, wool (textile), fringe, tapestry (process)

GUSN: 7547

Accession Number: 1949.1015

Basin stand

Consists of stand, cup lid and two drawers. Open ring top with molded edge supported by turned stiles that scroll under ring and terminate in tripod base. Stiles support medial two-drawer case surmounted by turned spherical cup; removable cover. Case stiles serpentined with voluted ends and termin...

Date: 1740-1760

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 7549

Accession Number: 1954.127A-D

Tea caddy (Covered box)

Wooden carcass with lacquer decoration. Octagon shape with straight sides. Copper metallic powder finish with decorative Oriental scenic panels in black. Conforming cover with interior lid and rim painted red.

Date: 1825-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: lacquering, paper (fiber product), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 7550

Accession Number: 1963.338AB

Hurricane shade

Cylindrical colorless glass shade has flaring circular base and lip. Bulbous swelling at center.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, glass (material)

GUSN: 7551

Accession Number: 1949.315

Candlestick

Rectangular stepped base. Round, flaring bobeche on cylindrical socket.

Date: 1734-1767

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 7552

Accession Number: 1949.316

Footed salver

Round plate-like tray with shallow well. Molded and gadrooned border. Applied molded and stepped base with gadrooning.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: Joir, A. (Maker)

Material: gadrooning, molding (forming), pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 7553

Accession Number: 1949.325

Pembroke table

Straight tapered legs with blond string inlay. Legs extend through straight apron enclosing a simple drawer. Straight overhanging top with two drop leaves held up by scrolled supports.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: birch (wood), inlay (process), mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 7554

Accession Number: 1949.370

Candlesticks

Octagonal stepped base surmounted by faceted baluster stem terminating in cupped socket. Removeable circular bobeche has scalloped edge.

Date: 1868-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), plate (material), white metal

GUSN: 7555

Accession Number: 1949.385.1

Candlesticks

Octagonal stepped base surmounted by faceted baluster stem terminating in cupped socket. Removeable circular bobeche has scalloped edge.

Date: 1868-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), plate (material), white metal

GUSN: 7556

Accession Number: 1949.385.2

Pickle jar

Transparent aquamarine colored body. Square base with high kick-up. Gothic-style window motif on each side of body.

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: blow molding, soda lime glass, glass (material)

GUSN: 7557

Accession Number: 1949.589

Joint stool

Straight apron surmounted by fitted square top (original probably round).

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: birch (wood), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 7558

Accession Number: 1949.814

Ship model

Double masted sailing vessel with ten different types of sails resting on platform support. Painted black with white band around upper section. Flying American flag.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), wood (plant material), yarn

GUSN: 7559

Accession Number: 1949.874

Braided rug

Oval with multi-colored braids; grey and blues predominating.

Date: 1868-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: braiding, wool (textile)

GUSN: 7560

Accession Number: 1949.1013

Braided rug

Polychrome circular braided rug has light colored border of four braids. Medial area: white and dark strands with center all light colored.

Date: 1868-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: braiding, wool (textile)

GUSN: 7561

Accession Number: 1949.1014

"Winter in the Country. A Cold Morning"

Color lithograph of winter scene.Depicts a yellow house at right with sleigh in front. Barns and sheds at left. Man in foreground walking toward house. Molded gilt and gesso wood frame.

Date: ca. 1864

Maker: Currier & Ives (Lithographer) Durrie, G. H. (Artist)

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

GUSN: 7562

Accession Number: 1949.450

Print

Colored lithograph "THE FARMERS HOME - WINTER." Farm scene with yellow house at back center. To left is barn with chicks and cows in yard. Farmer with corn stalk bundle on his back walks toward barn from two haystacks of right foreground. Snow covered, cloudy sky. Molded wood frame painted gold. Und...

Date: ca. 1863

Maker: Durrie, G. H. (Artist) Currier & Ives (Lithographer) Currier & Ives (Publisher)

Material: glass (material), lithography, paper (fiber product), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 7563

Accession Number: 1949.451

Print

Coloredd lithograph "THE FARM-YARD IN WINTER." Large barn in background with open door with men and animals inside. Bulls, cows, ducks and chickens in yard. Large haystack at right; water trough at center with wooden fence and house at right. Snow-covered ground. Molded wood frame, gilded. Under gla...

Date: ca. 1861

Maker: Durrie, G. H. (Artist) Currier & Ives (Lithographer) Currier & Ives (Publisher)

Material: glass (material), lithography, paper (fiber product), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 7564

Accession Number: 1949.452

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