Historic New England

Nail

Two hand-wrought nails, different sizes. The large one still has a leather washer attached. In box labelled "hinge nails."

Date: ca. 1774

Maker: unknown

Material: wrought, handmade, iron (metal)

GUSN: 28687

Accession Number: 1919.255

Portrait of a Man

Bust-length portrait of a man in black coat, white shirt, gold and ruby pin. Possibly a member of the Spofford Family of Haverhill, MA.

Date: 1825-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 28688

Accession Number: 1919.258

Tablespoon

Silver tablespoon with a pointed downturned oval handle and a pointed oval bowl. Etched geometric pattern.

Date: 1790-1800

Maker: Moulton, William, 1772-1861 (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 28689

Accession Number: 1919.260

Purse

Small green wool knitted purse with white beading design; closes like envelope with small mother-of-pearl button.

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (hair)

GUSN: 28690

Accession Number: 1919.261

Light green silk with damask pattern of satin stripe enclosing c-scrolling band with floral sprays; quilted chevron and scalloped bands; smooth front with cartridge pleats at back; brown cotton waistband with hook and eye; white cotton printed with aubergine stripe with coral branch alternating with...

Date: 1840-1849

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), quilting, silk (textile)

GUSN: 28693

Accession Number: 1919.359

Hook

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 28694

Accession Number: 1919.369

Spike

No description

Date: ca. 1698

Maker: unknown

Material: wrought, handmade, iron (metal)

GUSN: 28696

Accession Number: 1919.383

Plaister

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: palm fiber

GUSN: 28697

Accession Number: 1919.387

Knitting Needles

Pair of bone knitting needles.

Maker: unknown

Material: bone (material)

GUSN: 28698

Accession Number: 1919.392AB

Pair of Stockings

Plain; natural linen; subtle clock = diamond in pearl stitch; has been darned a lot at heel and toe.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: knitting (process), linen (material)

GUSN: 28700

Accession Number: 1919.398AB

Slippers

Pale blue silk satin, bound with cream grosgrain; no trim; round, narrow toe; square throat with drawstring; 4" vamp; no center back seam; sole has narrow waist; no heel; white leather & linen lining; no ribbon ties.

Date: 1845-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, leather, linen (material), satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 28701

Accession Number: 1919.399AB

Pocketbook

Red/dirty (original bright red = under flap) flap and leather strap closure; green leather lining; 4 pockets plus pencil holder; paper dividers; one pocket has flap and tongue closure. Repaired with handstitching - black thread.

Date: Late 18th Century to Early 19th Century

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 28702

Accession Number: 1919.401

Wallet

Red with leather strap closure, tan lining, embossed garland border inside, 2 compartments, pencil holder, lined with blue and white marbled paper.

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: embossing, leather, marbling, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 28703

Accession Number: 1919.402

Wallet

Red with flap and etched metal clasp; lined with mottled green leather (embossed with floral border); 3 compartments lined with green marbled paper.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: embossing, leather, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 28704

Accession Number: 1919.403

Beaker

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 28706

Accession Number: 1919.410

Tea bowl

Handleless, hand-painted porcelain cup. Exterior border: red and pink stylized vine; large beribboned spray of pink an dgreen flowers and small flower bud (pink and green). Interior border: band of red half circles from which hand blue stylized florettes with three leaves; red stylized leaf, center ...

Date: 1750-1775

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, hand-painted, glazing (coating)

GUSN: 28707

Accession Number: 1919.412

Pitcher

All-over copper lustre w/ flat-iron handle, straight neck, and bulbous body tapering to base.

Date: 1810-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: lusterware, copper (metal), earthenware, glazing (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 28708

Accession Number: 1919.413

Glass

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 28709

Accession Number: 1919.414

Folding Fan

Folding fan; carved and combed ivory sticks and guards; leaf of white satin painted with two pale roses in oil; white satin leaf back; arched metal loop; mother of pearl rivets.

Date: 1880-1889

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), combing (yarn-making), ivory (tooth component), painting (coating), satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 28711

Accession Number: 1919.438

Napkin Ring

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 28712

Accession Number: 1919.443A

Napkin Ring

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 28713

Accession Number: 1919.443B

Napkin Ring

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 28714

Accession Number: 1919.443C

Telescope

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 28715

Accession Number: 1919.449

Set of Nine Buttons

Set of nine round metal buttons. Six are stamped with a geometrical sun and basket motif. Two buttons are plain and one button is showing a stylized flower motif.

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 28716

Accession Number: 1919.452

Thread Roll

Red and white striped thread roll with needles and pins.

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 28717

Accession Number: 1919.458

Butter Paddle

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 28150

Accession Number: 1918.455

Hook

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 28151

Accession Number: 1918.460

Stays

Pair of stays made from fine linen and leather in interior lining; plain design with possible silk thread.

Date: 1745-1775

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), leather, silk (fiber)

GUSN: 28153

Accession Number: 1918.465

Navigational Instrument

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 28154

Accession Number: 1918.468

Butterfly Hinge

Two-part hinge. Four nail holes in each plate.

Date: ca. 1695

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 28155

Accession Number: 1918.470

Strap Hinge

Tapered strap with arrowhead (spear) end. Attached to pin and rectangular plate (one end missing).

Date: ca. 1695

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 28156

Accession Number: 1918.471

Strap Hinge

Tapered strap. Spear head at end. Punched rectangular holes.

Date: ca. 1695

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 28157

Accession Number: 1918.472C

Strap Hinge

Barrel side; tapered strap; oval head at end. Tagged "Perkins Farm - Lynnfield."

Date: ca. 1695

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 28158

Accession Number: 1918.472D

Strap Hinge

Tapered strap. Heart head on end; round holes with square countersink. Barrel side only.

Date: ca. 1695

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 28159

Accession Number: 1918.474B

Strap Hinge

Pintle. One-piece construction. Flat strap with bean head at end, curved 90 degrees in attaching plane and out slightly at base of round pin.

Date: ca. 1695

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 28160

Accession Number: 1918.474D

Catch

Wooden catch. Traces of gray paint, and fragments of two wrought nails. Beveled top on catch.

Date: ca. 1695

Maker: unknown

Material: beveling, hardwood, painting (coating)

GUSN: 28161

Accession Number: 1918.478

ASSEMBLY, LATCH

Oak door latch set. a) Bar has leather cord fragment for lifting attached near latch end. b) Keeper: bevel top and bottom with two wrought nails. c) Catch: vertical surface mount type; beveled top, with three wrought nails. d) Handle (opposite side): semi-rounded profile between bevel top and bo...

Date: ca. 1695

Maker: unknown

Material: beveling, carving (processes), iron (metal), oak (wood), wrought

GUSN: 28162

Accession Number: 1918.479A-D