Historic New England

Alphabet Sampler

Alphabet Sampler. Vertical rectangle, ivory linen ground. Alphabets in top half, a cross surrounded by flowers below. Three alphabets: #1 missing "S","T","U", #2 missing "Y","Z", #3 missing "N-Q", "V-,Z"; cross stitch, star stitch, satin stitch

Date: 1843

Maker: Patterson, Mary, 1832- (Embroiderer)

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

GUSN: 40216

Accession Number: 1939.231

Alphabet/Pictorial Sampler

Alphabet/Pictorial Sampler. Vertical rectangle, ivory linen ground. Alphabets at top. Large scale potted flowers flanked by trees and birds below. Green and white heart in lower right corner. Alphabets: #1-complete, #2-complete, #3-missing "J", #4-"A-U"; Numbers: "1-13"; cross stitch, eyelet hole, ...

Date: 1834

Maker: Patterson, Lydia, 1823- (Embroiderer)

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

GUSN: 40217

Accession Number: 1939.232

Kettle

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 40218

Accession Number: 1939.237

Jug

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 40220

Accession Number: 1939.240

Tablespoon

Silver tablespoon with a downturned oval handle and a pointed oval bowl.

Date: 1800-1810

Maker: Possibly Fowle, John H. (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 40221

Accession Number: 1939.244

Snuff Box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: papier mâché

GUSN: 40222

Accession Number: 1939.245AB

Lorgnette

Brass lorgnette with a chain. Rectangular lenses and an x bridge. Floral design.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 40223

Accession Number: 1939.248

Tea bowl and saucer

Border: band of orange loops with tassels (inside bowl and saucer); central decoration: enamel rosebud with forget-me-not (in well of saucer and on exterior of bowl); bowl also has tiny rosette, exterior.

Date: 1780-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: enameling, painting (coating), porcelain

GUSN: 40224

Accession Number: 1939.251AB

Watercolor Painting

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 40226

Accession Number: 1939.259

Metal Pitcher

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 40228

Accession Number: 1939.274

Slipcover

Wide-wale brown corduroy.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40230

Accession Number: 1939.277

Bedspread

White ground; central medallion of expanding eight-point star; surrounded by intricate floral vine with flowers, leaves, grapes. Border of alternating eight-point stars and bullion-like shells. Vine effect produced by cotton cording; leaves, flowers, etc. by batting.

Date: 1830

Maker: Brewster, Elisha, Mrs. (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, quilting, whitework

GUSN: 40231

Accession Number: 1939.278

Bell

Brass bell-wood handle. Possibly school bell. (Handle missing).

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 40232

Accession Number: 1939.281

Plate

Cobalt blue enamel border with gold grape vine; central decoration blue and gold flower spray with smaller sprigs; cup straight-sided with ear-shaped handle with traces of gold paint on spine.

Date: 1810-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: enameling, painting (coating), porcelain, underglazing

GUSN: 40233

Accession Number: 1939.285

Saucer

Blue transfer-printed pearlware saucer. Floral and scroll border surrounds a central coastal scene featuring a gondola and a mansion.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, transfer printing

GUSN: 40234

Accession Number: 1939.295.2

Teapot

Teapot with a lozenge-shaped base; spiral body with pointed crenellated collar; flat ear-shaped handle; ribbed spout; red edges; pink lattice and flower border; pink and green rose sprays on body; missing cover.

Women's dress ensemble

A=Overskirt; B=Skirt; C=Dress Bodice; D=Day Bodice; E=Belt/Sash. Blue & gold pinstripe taffeta w/ blue taffeta ruching, ribbons & panel. A=Overskirt - blue & gold pinstripe w/ blue ruching at sides & along hem; 2 large blue bows; open at front & back w/ hook & eye closure. B=Skirt - Front panel of...

Date: ca. 1867

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, turning (shaping process), machine-made, silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 40249

Accession Number: 1939.319A-E

Framed Floral Bouquet

No description

One of four pieces (j-m), making up canopy frame

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40150

Accession Number: 1939.69M

Bed Curtain

Back bed curtain

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40151

Accession Number: 1939.69P

Fan

Black lacquered fan, broad wooden sticks and guards; painted with pink roses and gilding; glossy purple paper leaf, short; most with three lithographed medallions; figured multicolor; surrounded by gilt scrolls; plain reverse; black silk cord and tassel; held together with wire.

Date: 1850-1859

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 40152

Accession Number: 1939.71

Watercolor Painting

Sailing vessel at sea, two figures lower body of third overboard at center.

Date: 1867

Maker: Rennie, W. (Artist)

Material: paper (fiber product), watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 40153

Accession Number: 1939.102

Needlework Picture

Needlework picture of a red anchor with the words "May we meet in heaven" on Bristol board.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40154

Accession Number: 1939.107

Pincushion

Rectangular pincushion with white silk; tassles on top left and bottom right corners; inscription written with pins "Welcome little/Stranger/E S" and two intersecting hearts.

Date: 1780-1863

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 40155

Accession Number: 1939.110

Infant's Shirt

White; bodice gathered onto narrow neckband; sleeves of lace net with scalloped edge and tape; neckline trimmed with same lace net with dots; one seam; two buttonholes at neck; closed shirt.

Date: ca. 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 40156

Accession Number: 1939.111

Doll

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40157

Accession Number: 1939.112

Pair of Gloves

White leather gloves.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40158

Accession Number: 1939.113AB

Boots

Ivory silk satin (discolored); ivory silk binding; no trim; side lacing with cream silk shoe laces; rounded square toe; sole has narrow waist; 1 1/4" heel covered all around with self-fabric; linen lining.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 40159

Accession Number: 1939.114AB

Garter

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40160

Accession Number: 1939.115A

Garter

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40161

Accession Number: 1939.115B

Fan & Box

FAN (A): Mother of pearl sticks, pierced with flowers and pique'; scalloped ivory silk leaf, with steel spangles, and cream lace trim; long cream silk tassel with steel beads. BOX (B,C): Elongated oval (shape of fan) covered with tan moire paper, with gilt oval medallion with grape leaves.

Date: 1862

Maker: unknown

Material: moiré, mother of pearl, paper (fiber product), silk (textile), sequins (spangles)

GUSN: 40162

Accession Number: 1939.116 A-C

Handkerchief

Lace handkerchief.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40163

Accession Number: 1939.117

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