Historic New England

"Pumpkin" Hood

Brown, tan and cream silk plaid, with black chine stripe; quilted with six casings, with piping at back, forming six puffed bands, lined with batting; narrow self-ruffle around brim; wide neck ruffle lined with thin layer of batting; center back horseshoe shaped panel trimmed with bow of same silk; ...

Date: 1850-1859

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 29041

Accession Number: 1920.248

Bonnet

Small, gray/green straw braid; trimmed with gray grosgrain ribbon and red cloth flowers; brim lined and trimmed with gray silk gauze; brim has wire support.

Date: 1875-1884

Maker: unknown

Material: braiding, gauze, cloth, stitching, silk (textile), straw (plant material)

GUSN: 29042

Accession Number: 1920.250

Small Scale with Weights in Case

Small balancing scale with weights in wooden case. Case bottom is lined with green wool. A corner of the interior is sectioned off to contain the weights. The case lid is hinged with staples and has a hook latch.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), metal, wool (textile), string (fiber product)

GUSN: 29043

Accession Number: 1920.253

Barrel

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 29044

Accession Number: 1920.255

Strap Hinge

Tapered strap with oval head at end. Barrel side only. Slightly twisted. Three nail holes and closed loop.

Date: 1730-1770

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 29045

Accession Number: 1920.256.9

Strap Hinge

Tapered strap. Spear head at end. Strap thickens at base of head. One wrought nail clinched, one riveted. Barrel side only. Bent out of plane of attachment at midpoint.

Date: 1700-1733

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 29046

Accession Number: 1920.256.10

Pintle

Forged two-piece construction. a) Tapered square bar, mortised clear through (from side) at far end. Round pin with blunted conical shape. b) Rectangular-shaped bar with round pin in circular head. Bar nicked with bites - for positive clinching. c+e) Round pin on square bar; turned under at end....

Date: 1734-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 29047

Accession Number: 1920.257A-E

Pillowcase fragment

No description

Date: 1780-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: cross-stitching, stitching, hand weaving, linen (material), tabby (textile)

GUSN: 29049

Accession Number: 1920.259

Cloth Fragment

Irregular shaped section of natural ribbed linen; plain weave with two thread ribs.

Date: 1790-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: hand weaving, linen (material), tabby (textile)

GUSN: 29050

Accession Number: 1920.263

Inkwell

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 29051

Accession Number: 1920.264

Inkwell

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 29052

Accession Number: 1920.265

Compote

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 33106

Accession Number: 1930.70N

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 33112

Accession Number: 1930.71

Quilt

T-shaped; green and red pieced block; checkerboard pattern. Blocks 7-1/2" x 7-1/2". Green twill tape binding across top. Loosely applied green cotton band 3" wide; applied green soutach around sides and bottom. Quilted in chevron pattern.

Date: 1820-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, linen (material), piecing, quilting, wool (textile)

GUSN: 33121

Accession Number: 1930.77

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 33126

Accession Number: 1930.84AB

Toothbrush

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 33128

Accession Number: 1930.98

Pair of Gloves

White gloves with three bands on the top; elasticized wrist. Knitted with large needles.

Date: 1834-1867

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), knitting (process)

GUSN: 33148

Accession Number: 1930.143AB

Teapot

Oval body with squared loop handle. Finial probably not original.

Date: 1803-1804

Maker: unknown

Material: chasing, fluting, fruitwood, silver (metal)

GUSN: 33149

Accession Number: 1930.146

Tablespoon

Silver tablespoon with a fiddle handle, squared shoulders, and a pointed oval bowl.

Date: 1810-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 33150

Accession Number: 1930.147

Salt Spoon

Silver salt spoon. Coffin handle with a circular bowl.

Date: 1780-1790

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 33151

Accession Number: 1930.148

Porringer

Keyhold handle.

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: Evans, Robert, 1768-1812 (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 33152

Accession Number: 1930.150

Christening Gown

A christening gown of white linen, the front bodice formed by a "V"-shaped panel. It, the front panel of skirt and the hem are embroidered with stylized flowers and leaves with net inserts in flowers. The neck is trimmed with lace. The skirt has lace inserts from waistband to hem and around hem. The...

Date: 1815-1830

Maker: Dodge, Asenath Orne, 1800- (Sewer (textile worker))

Material: embroidering, linen (material)

GUSN: 33153

Accession Number: 1930.151

Infant's Christening Cap

Tan and discolored; sheer; embroidered with floral border, weeping willows, eyelet dots; two sets of drawstrings; net inserts.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: Dodge, Asenath Orne, 1800-

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, stitching

GUSN: 33154

Accession Number: 1930.152

Fan

FAN (A): Mother of pearl sticks, pierced, carved and gilded; lacquered paper leaf; front of leaf is dark blue with five panels in multicolor with cherubs, pastoral and garden scenes with figures; back is black with trees and flowers in gold; metal rivet and ring. BOX: (B), LID (C)

Date: 1770-1849

Maker: unknown

Material: lacquering, lithography, mother of pearl, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 33155

Accession Number: 1930.154 A-C

Fan

Mother of pearl sticks, carved and pierced with scrolls and flowers, with center medallion with man and woman in 18th Century dress; paper leaf painted with scene of shepherd and shepherdess, sheep, men and women in 18th C. costume; on other side, scene of two men and three women in 18th C. costume ...

Date: 1850-1869

Maker: Possibly Voisin-Vanier, A. (Maker)

Material: carving (processes), hand coloring, lithography, mother of pearl, paper (fiber product), piercing

GUSN: 33156

Accession Number: 1930.156 A-C

Fan Box

Blue velvet over paper; interior has quilted lining of light blue silk.

Date: 1850-1869

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), silk (textile), textiles, velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 33157

Accession Number: 1930.157

Fan Box

Long, wide, black lacquered box; wooden, hinged cover; ormolu decoration; divided inside for large and small fan; lined with pale blue satin; push button closure; green felt on bottom.

Maker: unknown

Material: felt (textile), lacquering, gilt bronze, satin, silk (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 33158

Accession Number: 1930.159

Eyeglasses

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 33159

Accession Number: 1930.167

Pair of Women's Boots

Black silk satin; black binding; inside lacing - no shoe laces; rounded square toe; center front seam with (perpendicular) toe seam 1-3/4" from toe. Center back seam; sole has narrow waist and is shaped for left and right foot; spring heel; linen lining.

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 33160

Accession Number: 1930.181AB

Boots

Black silk velvet ankle boots; black grosgrain binding; trimmed w/ black lace rosette w/ velvet ribbon loops. Center front lacing w/ black silk shoe laces; rounded square toe; approx. 2-1/2" vamp; center front & center back seam; sole has narrow waist w/ spring heel stained black; cream silk taffet...

Date: ca. 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, leather, silk (textile), taffeta, velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 33161

Accession Number: 1930.182AB

Slippers

White silk satin slippers; bound with white grosgrain; trimmed with small white bow of same material as ribbon ties (no longer extant, fragments remain attached). Square toe; square throat with drawstring; 3-1/4" vamp; no center back seam; sole has narrow waist; spring heel; white leather and linen...

Date: 1845-1855

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 33162

Accession Number: 1930.184AB

Slippers

Each slipper in this pair is covered in pink silk woven in a pattern of small checks. The throat closes with a drawstring.. Lined in linen.

Date: 1805-1815

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 33163

Accession Number: 1930.186AB

Boots

Blue/gray iridescent silk taffeta ankle boot w/ black leather toe; blue/gray silk binding; no trim. Inside lacing w/ light blue silk shoe laces; rounded square toe; center front & center back seam; sole has narrow waist; spring heel; white linen lining.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 33164

Accession Number: 1930.187AB

Plate

Chinese Imari; three sprays of blue and orange poppies with gilt highlights on border; band around well of orange latticework and medallions, edged in blue and orange, of orange poppies; central image: orange poppies on blue vine w/gilt highlights around fence.

Date: 1740-1760

Maker: unknown

Material: enamel paint, gilding, porcelain

GUSN: 33167

Accession Number: 1930.194

Shoes

Green silk damask shoes with a floral and foliate pattern. Cream colored silk crossover straps. White silk covered heel. Pointed toe and tongue. Straight side seam.

Date: 1775-1790

Maker: unknown

Material: damask, stitching, silk (textile)

GUSN: 33168

Accession Number: 1930.197AB

Pair of Shoes

Faded purple silk; embroidered toe; thin 2-1/2" high white kid heel; pointed toe & tongue; straight side seam.

Date: 1775-1790

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, stitching, leather, silk (textile)

GUSN: 33169

Accession Number: 1930.198AB

Bowl

Black transfer-printed earthenware bowl. Interior border of medallions depicting implements of the sea and war surrounds a central scene depicting a naval battle. Exterior medallions depict Greek figures and a couple of portraits.

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: Probably Wedgwood (Manufacturer)

Material: creamware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 33170

Accession Number: 1930.201

Quilt Pattern

A piece of white cotton cloth with blue and white paper strips attached to it as a pattern for a log cabin quilt.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 33172

Accession Number: 1930.204

Needlework Picture

Unfinished pink and green flower embroidery pattern on a square of cream-colored silk.

Maker: unknown

Material: satin

GUSN: 33173

Accession Number: 1930.205

Cloth Sample

Bundle of silk fabric samples.

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (fiber)

GUSN: 33174

Accession Number: 1930.207

Cloth Fragment

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 33181

Accession Number: 1930.218

Handle

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 33183

Accession Number: 1930.220

Potholder

Round. Side one: quilted with cream and green stripes; silk and silk satin. Side two: cream cotton. Green silk binding. Lavender silk ribbon loop.

Date: ca. 1858

Maker: Croswell, Ruth Pierce, 1764- (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, quilting, satin, silk (textile), textiles

GUSN: 33185

Accession Number: 1930.222

Seal

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 33187

Accession Number: 1930.227

Portrait of Elijah Edson

Portrait of Elijah Edson, a gray haired man seated in a chair with his hands clasped on his lap. Lived in Dorchester, MA. Oil on wood. Husband of Martha Edson (1930.229).

Date: 1845-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: oil paint (paint), panels (wood), panel paintings (painting by form)

GUSN: 33188

Accession Number: 1930.228

Portrait Martha Edson

Half-length portrait of a woman in black dress, holding hankercheif and glasses. Wife of Elijah Edson (1930.228)..

Date: 1845-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: oil paint (paint), panels (wood), panel paintings (painting by form)

GUSN: 33189

Accession Number: 1930.229

Thread Winder

Pearl-colored thread winder carved in the shape of a man.

Maker: unknown

Material: bone (material)

GUSN: 33191

Accession Number: 1930.234

Strap Hinge

Tapered strap hinge, broken about 4" from barrel. Attached portion is horseshoe-shaped strap with ends turned out and tapered. Spear head at each end. Pin is separate piece from barrel. Bar thickens at base of heads.

Date: 1700-1750

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 33192

Accession Number: 1930.236

Child's Hat

Child's straw hat constructed from single braid of straw handsewn in coiled construction. Trim and lining removed (loose threads), raw edge turned inside brim.

Date: 1878-1879

Maker: unknown

Material: straw (plant material)

GUSN: 33199

Accession Number: 1930.243

Child's Bodice and Skirt

White bodice with horizontal ribbing; pique; princess lines on bodice; long sleeves and hems trimmed with scalloped eyelet of floral and leaf pattern; pearl buttons down center back. White skirt with horizontal ribbing; pique; hems trimmed wth scalloped eyelet of floral and leaf pattern; pearl butt...

Date: ca. 1876

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), piqué

GUSN: 33200

Accession Number: 1930.244AB

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