Historic New England

Chair

Slat back side chair wtih five slats, scrolled arms and plain round legs and stretchers. Woven rush seat.

Date: 1750-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), rush (material)

GUSN: 39693

Accession Number: 1938.381

Pillow

Tan pillow case with blue-striped pillow inside.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 39694

Accession Number: 1938.385E

Pair of Gloves

Brown leather gloves.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 39700

Accession Number: 1938.388AB

Long; white; black bunch of wheat tied with bow hand drawn in ink around hem; short, puffed sleeves gathered at armhole with insert of rick-rack and trimmed with rick-rack; rick-rack and tucks at hem; drawstring neckline and waistband; open down center back to hem.

Date: 1830

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 39701

Accession Number: 1938.399

Carriage Parasol

Ruffled black ribbed silk; marquise or folding parasol; simple black wood handle; marquise hinge; knob on handle end; pointed ferrule; black silk lining.

Date: 1875-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, silk (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 39702

Accession Number: 1938.400

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 39704

Accession Number: 1938.403

Lamp

Parian panel lampshade.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 39707

Accession Number: 1938.411

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 39710

Accession Number: 1938.415

Bowl

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 39711

Accession Number: 1938.424

Rounded arched hood with shaped sides, top; narrow bends with scroll ends.

Date: 1780-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: birch (wood), maple (wood)

GUSN: 39718

Accession Number: 1938.435

Pincushion

Rectangular pincushion on wooden stand; cream silk pillow with pink floral embroidery in the center; "E.R.J" monogram in pins; plae peach silk bows at corners.

Date: 1840-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 39719

Accession Number: 1938.438

Needle Case

Cardstock needle case with a glittered conch shell illustration.

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard

GUSN: 39720

Accession Number: 1938.441

Shawl

Striped paisley type w/ floral & paisley motifs crossing the stripes in black, red, white, green & light blue; green selvages; probably "long".

Date: 1850-1859

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), weaving

GUSN: 39721

Accession Number: 1938.447

Needlework Picture

Rectangular silk embroidery, worked on silk, depicts a shepherdess sitting on the bank of a small pond with her two sheep. The head and face, small city in the background and part of the pond are painted in watercolor but the rest is worked in silk satin stitches on a silk ground. Framed and in a re...

Date: 1800-1840

Maker: Attributed to Lyon, Elizabeth Ann, 1806-1834 (Artist)

Material: embroidering, silk (textile)

GUSN: 39722

Accession Number: 1938.448

Women's Jacket

Black velvet jacket with gold and red brocaded stylized floral trail; neck, front, cuffs and hem trimmed with chenille (red, black, and gold); vent and fullness at back for bustle; maroon silk twill lining; hook and eye closure.

Date: 1885-1888

Maker: Stern Brothers (Maker)

Material: velvet (fabric weave), silk (fiber)

GUSN: 39723

Accession Number: 1938.445

Salt Cellar

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 39724

Accession Number: 1938.475

Shoe Pegs in Typewriter Ribbon Box

Wooden shoe pegs from the Dickinson-Pillsbury house, Georgetown, Massachusetts.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 39727

Accession Number: 1938.505A-C

Teapot with cover

Drum-shaped; wide blue enamel bands with gold arch and spearhead band around neck and cover; thin blue and gold bands around base; gilt berry finial; reeded twisted handles with gilt spine and foliate terminals; straight, stepped spout with traces of gilding; blue enamel pinwheels with gold centers ...

Date: 1800-1815

Maker: unknown

Material: enameling, porcelain

GUSN: 39728

Accession Number: 1938.508AB

Coffeepot Lid

Porcelain domed lid with molded and gilded berry knop. Gilded edge with large chip. Pierced hole to release steam.

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, molding (forming), gilding

GUSN: 39729

Accession Number: 1938.516B

Pitcher

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 39730

Accession Number: 1938.522

Lamp

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 39554

Accession Number: 1938.100

Lantern

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 39555

Accession Number: 1938.101A

Lantern

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 39556

Accession Number: 1938.101B

Candlestick

Small pewter candlestick with wide concave base, thin mid section and bent lip on candle cup.

Date: 1825-1875

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 39557

Accession Number: 1938.103

Burning Fluid Chamber Lamp

Pressed glass burning fluid chamber lamp with brass collar.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 39558

Accession Number: 1938.104

Lamp

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 39559

Accession Number: 1938.106

Lantern

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 39560

Accession Number: 1938.108

Lamp

No description

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 39561

Accession Number: 1938.111

Lamp

No description

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 39562

Accession Number: 1938.113

Pitcher

Pear-shaped pewter pitcher with hinged lid, three bands around mid-section and fleur de lis on handle.

Date: 1800

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 39563

Accession Number: 1938.115

Lamp

No description

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 39564

Accession Number: 1938.116

Lamp

No description

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 39565

Accession Number: 1938.117

Lamp

No description

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 39566

Accession Number: 1938.118

Lamp, Oil

Hourglass-shaped whale oil lamp; C-shaped handle; holes in top, one with a spout.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 39567

Accession Number: 1938.119

Jar, Potpourri

Round pewter jar (a) and dome cover (b) with double flower bud knop and crenate rim. Jar and lid decorated with a combination of circular punches and linear engraving. The lid has a flower head. The Jar has Chinese writing around rim and Chinese dragons around mid-section of body.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 39568

Accession Number: 1938.120AB

Teapot

Pewter coffeepot with round body under long and wide cylindrical neck. Domed, hinged lid with knop. Angular handle with balls at each end and at top. Long, curved spout.

Date: 1862

Maker: Manning, B. B. (Maker)

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

GUSN: 39569

Accession Number: 1938.122

Cann

Small pewter cann with ring foot, loop handle with thumb rest.

Date: 1825-1875

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 39570

Accession Number: 1938.124

Tobacco Jar

Cylindrical tobacco jar with a brown and yellow mottled glaze. Molded grape and foliate design. Grape molded finial.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: glaze, enamel (fused coating), stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 39571

Accession Number: 1938.125AB

Cup

Footed, bell-shaped pewter cup with loop handle and three incised horizontal bands around the middle.

Date: 1825-1875

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 39572

Accession Number: 1938.126

Shaker, pepper

Pear-shaped pewter pepper shaker on ring foot with finial surrounded by piercing.

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 39573

Accession Number: 1938.127

Shaker, Pepper

Acorn-shaped pewter pepper shaker.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 39574

Accession Number: 1938.128

Tablespoon

Pewter tablespoon with scallop shell design under bowl and at the end of the handle. Tip of handle decorated with circles, triangles, vines, flowers, and a cross in the center.

Date: 1775-1825

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 39575

Accession Number: 1938.130