Historic New England

Bowl

Brown and gold glaze w/ molded abstract leaves in relief around exterior.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 33963

Accession Number: 1931.574

Earthenware cup(.1) and saucer (.2) with brown transfer-print pattern. Border pattern of floral sprays and eagle in cartouches. Cup interior: scene of a cottage. Saucer interior and cup exterior: scene of seated young woman with two sheep, water and cottage in background.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 33964

Accession Number: 1931.577.1-.2

Folding Fan

Folding fan; pierced ivory sticks and guards; small oval mirror on one guard; paper leaf with scene of three women and one man; stylized flowers and geometrical border along top and sides of leaf; mother of pearl rivet.

Date: 1840-1849

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component), mirrors, paper (fiber product), piercing, glass (material)

GUSN: 33965

Accession Number: 1931.580

Spectacles

Metal spectacles [.1] and a metal case [.2]. Oblong glasses with a crank bridge. Straight side arms with teardrop finials.

Date: 1835-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), lenses (components)

GUSN: 33966

Accession Number: 1931.584.1-.2

Dress

Green satin brocaded with palm trees in brown & gold with embroidered green velvet trim. Bodice (A) - green velvet standing band collar w/ feathers; metallic braid & green glass beads. Blouson front, placket hooks at left shoulder & green taffeta "vest" with hook & eye front closure; boned, pointed...

Date: 1889-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: brocade (textile), embroidering, stitching, machine-made, thread, metallic (color attribute), satin, silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 33967

Accession Number: 1931.586AB

Decanter

Glass decanter. Circular faceted body.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 33969

Accession Number: 1931.589

Inkwell set

Porcelain desk set in the shape of a branches and leaf (a) with two attached apple-shaped fruit covered in small white flowers. Each apple has a cover (d,e). One apple hold inkwell (b) and the other a powder shaker (c).

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 33970

Accession Number: 1931.591A-E

HL Hinge

Flat strapping. Countersunk holes. Painted yellow.

Date: ca. 1796

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), painting (coating)

GUSN: 33971

Accession Number: 1931.593

Needlework Picture

Small stitched image of a cat sitting on a pillow.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 33972

Accession Number: 1931.607

Needlework Picture

Embroidery on bristol board of a house.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 33973

Accession Number: 1931.608

Fan Box

Two-piece cardboard box covered with white paper with pink paper around sides of lid; triangular.

Date: ca. 1865

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 33974

Accession Number: 1920.487

Eyeglasses

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 33975

Accession Number: 1931.611

Ribbon

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 33976

Accession Number: 1931.623

Lace Fragment

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 33977

Accession Number: 1931.625

Lace Fragment

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 33978

Accession Number: 1931.626

Neckpiece

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 33979

Accession Number: 1931.630

Purse

Magenta knit purse with silver-colored checkerboard beading, two rings, and tassels with small ball charms.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 33987

Accession Number: 1931.646

Book Cover?

Tan; embossed with flowers/floral sprig, on one side; on other side - central flower with scrolling leaves; an border; opens side by side - 2 pockets.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: embossing, leather, stitching, machine-made

GUSN: 33988

Accession Number: 1931.647

Pen in case

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 33989

Accession Number: 1931.649AB

Fan

Narrow pierced ivory sticks with silver inlay; paper leaf, painted central medallion with scene of men and women sitting at table with wine and fruit, near trees; medallion surrounded by flowers, feathers and adamesque style motifs; blue border with silver dots; nothing on reverse.

Date: ca. 1820

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component), painting (coating), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 33653

Accession Number: 1930.1304

Busk

Carved baleen busk with hearts, circles and the initials "L.A.A."

Maker: unknown

Material: baleen

GUSN: 33654

Accession Number: 1930.1305

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 33655

Accession Number: 1930.1307

Snuff Box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: papier mâché

GUSN: 33656

Accession Number: 1930.1317AB

Snuff Box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: papier mâché

GUSN: 33657

Accession Number: 1930.1318

Small Oval Tin with Hinged Lid

Small, oval-shaped tin with hinge-topped lid. The tin exterior is painted dark green. An orange band overpainted with black and yellow stripes runs around the top. An eight-sided figure or sticker is missing from the center of the top.

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal), hand-painted

GUSN: 33658

Accession Number: 1930.1319

Container

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 33659

Accession Number: 1930.1321

Nipple Shield

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 33660

Accession Number: 1930.1322

Awl

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 33661

Accession Number: 1930.1331

Needle

Metal needle with a flat head.

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 33662

Accession Number: 1930.1333

Needle

Needle with a large hole.

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 33663

Accession Number: 1930.1334

Needle

Flat metal needle.

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 33664

Accession Number: 1930.1335

Bee's Wax

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wax

GUSN: 33665

Accession Number: 1930.1336

Alphabet Sampler

Alphabet Sampler on green linen ground. Polychromatic; silk thread. Cross stitch border at top and bottom. Alphabets: #1 complete plus an extra "A" & "B" #2 missing J&U, plus an extra "R"; cross stitch.

Maker: unknown

Material: cross-stitching, embroidering, linen (material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 33666

Accession Number: 1930.1339

Pocket

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 33667

Accession Number: 1930.1343

Album quilt

Seven rows of eight pieced blocks of various types and colors of wool each with appliqued figure, name, date or design on it.

Date: 1879-1885

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), embroidering, piecing, textiles, wool (textile)

GUSN: 33669

Accession Number: 1930.1356

Quilt

Eight rows of eight pieced wool blocks each with an appliqued wool design. Three blocks dated 1854. Motifs include pinwheels, stars, animals, sprigs, etc.

Date: ca. 1854

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), stitching, piecing, textiles, wool (textile)

GUSN: 33670

Accession Number: 1930.1357

Chair

Ladder back with arms; red; rush seat.

Date: 1820-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: rush (material), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 33679

Accession Number: 1930.1414

Bathtub

Round tin bathtub with a seat and drain spout. Marked Waterman 85 Cornhill. Buff outside; white upper side.

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal), paint (coating)

GUSN: 33680

Accession Number: 1930.1416

Butter Paddle

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 33684

Accession Number: 1930.1429

Fireboard

Fireboard with wallpaper. Scenic view of a castle and small boats surrounded by a scrollwork medallion, pasted on canvas. Border of green vine.

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 33687

Accession Number: 1930.1445A

Pot

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 33688

Accession Number: 1930.1451

Mold

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 33689

Accession Number: 1930.1453

Bootjack

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 33690

Accession Number: 1930.1454

Rim Lock

Surface mount wrought iron box without full inside cover plate (plate over key area only). Cap-type flange covers jamb edge of door. Iron works. Key operation from both sides. Key-operated bolt, 3/4" x 1" x 5/8". Also bevel latch bolt operated by door knob spindle. Auxilliary latching bolt and ...

Date: 1780-1829

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal), painting (coating)

GUSN: 33691

Accession Number: 1930.1455

Animal Yoke Pin

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 33694

Accession Number: 1930.1474

Pipe Holder

A carved bone pipe holder.

Maker: unknown

Material: bone (material)

GUSN: 33695

Accession Number: 1930.1476

File

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 33696

Accession Number: 1930.1482

Sewing Machine

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 33701

Accession Number: 1930.1501

Medicine Bottle

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 33709

Accession Number: 1930.1519

Dress

Ivory satin with silver and pearl/clear sequins, tulle and mousseline de soie trim; Bodice "B" open neckline trimmed with tulle; sleeveless; winged bird/feather motif of sequins, tulle and chenille at center front with more sequins around shoulder, below bust, and around waist; bodice has "V" shape ...

Date: 1900-1902

Maker: unknown

Material: beads (pierced objects), feather (material), hand sewing, satin, silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 33710

Accession Number: 1930.1520AB

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