Historic New England

Infant's Cap

White cap with embroidered net/lace ruffle around the face; two bands of diamond lattice; large star motif at back; (yellowed) cream silk ties are stitched together.

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), knitting (process), lace (needlework)

GUSN: 48821

Accession Number: 1973.137

White; "V" panel front with flowers and branches and ruffle; capped sleeves with eyelet; scalloped neckline; eyelet waistband of intertwining garland; skirt has wide and narrow tucks; scalloped hem; drawstring neckline.

Date: 1858-1864

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 48822

Accession Number: 1973.138

Child's Dress

White; "V" panel embroidered with flowers and leaves, with ruffle; capped sleeves with embroidery and three ruffles; eyelet waistband; skirt has groups of narrow tucks; drawstring neckline.

Date: 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 48823

Accession Number: 1973.139

Baptismal gown

Long; white; eyelet collar and cuffs of same pattern; eyelet yoke front and back w/ scalloped edge; hem has eyelet w/ same scalloped edge as yoke; dress gathered at yoke front and back; 10 narrow tucks at hem; drawstring neckline; buttonhole closure (buttons missing).

Date: ca. 1889

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 48824

Accession Number: 1973.140

Dress

Long; white; small, simple yoke w/ 2 bands of eyelet w/ scalloped eyelet ruffle at neckline, yoke and long sleeves; plain dress; drawstring neckline.

Date: ca. 1889

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 48825

Accession Number: 1973.141

Certificate

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 48826

Accession Number: 1973.142

Bootee

Cream w/ blue scalloped trim at ankle; blue and cream tassel ties.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: crocheting, wool (textile)

GUSN: 48827

Accession Number: 1973.144

Shoes

Black; leather bow w/ round silver buckle; ankle straps w/ one black button; brown leather sole; white cotton lining.

Date: 1870-1885

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 48828

Accession Number: 1973.145AB

Sash

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 48829

Accession Number: 1973.146

Shawl

Black with 4 3/4" paisley border set in 2 1/2" from edges in repeating motif in red, blue, yellow, green; "square"

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 48830

Accession Number: 1973.147

Sash

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 48831

Accession Number: 1973.148

Photograph

Group portrait of five older women and a man, three standing and three seated, posed before a painted backdrop of bookcases and drapery.

Date: 1860 C-1880 C

Maker: unknown

Material: albumen (egg white)

GUSN: 48832

Accession Number: 1973.151

Photograph

Full-length group portrait of six family members, seated and standing in front of a painted backdrop.

Date: 1855-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: albumen (egg white)

GUSN: 48833

Accession Number: 1973.152B

Printing Plate

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 48834

Accession Number: 1973.165

Pen

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 48835

Accession Number: 1973.166AB

Bell

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 48836

Accession Number: 1973.167

Snuff Box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 48837

Accession Number: 1973.168AB

Seal

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 48838

Accession Number: 1973.170

Pen

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 48839

Accession Number: 1973.171

Pen

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 48840

Accession Number: 1973.172

Photograph

View of a three-story wood house, with projecting pedimented entrance. Dark shutters and large central chimney.

Date: 1885-1915

Maker: unknown

Material: gelatin silver prints, silver (metal)

GUSN: 48841

Accession Number: 1973.185

ASSEMBLY, LATCH

C: Fragment of latch bar keeper. D: Opposite end of broken keeper. C & D total 2 1/2" long. E: Broken end of thumb lever? Straight tapered bar with arrowhead end. F: Flat tapered bar with oval/bean type head. Heavy layers of yellow paint.

Date: ca. 1711

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 48842

Accession Number: 1973.187C-F

H-Hinge

Flat; four holes each side; squared ends; traces of paint on back side.

Date: 1706-1715

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), painting (coating), wrought

GUSN: 48843

Accession Number: 1973.187A

SHUTTER FASTENER

Two-piece construction; flat, bean one end and scrolled on the other; blue paint; spike's end is curled.

Date: 1768-1833

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), painting (coating)

GUSN: 48844

Accession Number: 1973.188A

PINTLE

White paint; possibly cast, with arrow on spike end.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal), painting (coating)

GUSN: 48845

Accession Number: 1973.188B

Nail

Four cut finish nails of the triangular variety.

Maker: unknown

Material: cutting (dividing), iron (metal)

GUSN: 48846

Accession Number: 1973.188E

Bowl

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 48847

Accession Number: 1973.189.1

Bowl

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 48848

Accession Number: 1973.189.2

Bowl

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 48849

Accession Number: 1973.189.3

Bowl

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 48850

Accession Number: 1973.189.4

Veil

No description

Date: 1870-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: gauze, satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 48851

Accession Number: 1973.191

Purse

Finely knitted purse with heavy beading featuring town buildings at bottom and floral design on top; silk plaid top with ribbon ties.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 48852

Accession Number: 1973.192

Pitcher

Porcelain pitcher with a blue body. Gilt painted accents. Foliate molded border around the rim. Hunting scene adorns the body.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, gilt paint

GUSN: 48853

Accession Number: 1973.193

Mustard Pot with Lid and Attached Saucer

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 48854

Accession Number: 1973.194AB

Snuff Box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 48855

Accession Number: 1973.196AB

Button

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 48858

Accession Number: 1973.200

Calling Card Case

Case (A) and cards (B).

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 48859

Accession Number: 1973.201AB

Needle Case

American flag needle case.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 48860

Accession Number: 1973.202

Needle Case

Round leather needle case.

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 48861

Accession Number: 1973.205

Scissors

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 48862

Accession Number: 1973.207

Jewelry Box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 48865

Accession Number: 1973.211

Snuff Box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 48866

Accession Number: 1973.212

Drop-leaf Table

Drop-leaf Dining Table. Maple, white pine. Circular top with two drop leaves, shaped skirts, cabriole legs with two swing legs. Rests on pad feet.

Date: 1740-1780

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), painting (coating), Norway spruce (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 48869

Accession Number: 1973.303

Card Table

Card table. Mahogany with light and darkwood inlay. Circular rails and top; side circular rail features unidentified wood inlay in checkered stringing, with crossed branches at center; inlaid composs ros inlay of unidentified wood. Rests on tapered legs that display inlaid stringing.

Date: 1790-1805

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), inlay (process)

GUSN: 48870

Accession Number: 1973.304

Card Table

Card table with tapered legs and inlay. Straight rails wtih round corners with inlaide oval in tablet; moded and shaped top.

Date: 1800-1815

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), pine (wood), black cherry (wood), inlay (process), veneer

GUSN: 48871

Accession Number: 1973.305

Sewing Table

Rope-twist and ring-turned legs; ball feet; two drawers with beaded edges and wooden knobs.

Date: 1820-1835

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), veneering, Norway spruce (wood)

GUSN: 48872

Accession Number: 1973.306

Table

Cabriole legs, snake feet; urn and column pillar, circular top, replaced latch

Date: 1775-1805

Maker: unknown

Material: black cherry (wood), graining

GUSN: 48875

Accession Number: 1973.331

Rocking Chair

Tall, ladderback, scrolled arms, balloon-shaped, rush seat, painted inlay design.

Date: 1810-1840

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 48876

Accession Number: 1973.337

Sofa

Sofa. Carved eagle heads flank each side of rectangular back: scrolled arms with palmette carving; black haircloth upholstery with decorative brass nailhead border. Rests on wing-carved supports above paw feet.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: horsehair, mahogany (wood), veneering

GUSN: 48878

Accession Number: 1973.339

Commode

Upper "sink" with lid, one drawer; lower cupboard with door, applied split spindles, shaped skirt. Painted brown.

Date: 1845-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 48880

Accession Number: 1973.371.1

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