Historic New England

Pair of Stockings

Black silk stockings. From ankle down is an alternating pattern of netting and ribs. Stitched initials at the top "M.C".

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 54625

Accession Number: 1947.312AB

Fan

Ebonized wooden sticks and guards; leaf of black chiffon painted with white and purple flowers, with spangles, extending over sticks and guards; brass rivet and ring.

Date: 1890s

Maker: unknown

Material: chiffon, staining, ebony (color), painting (coating), sequins (spangles), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 54626

Accession Number: 1947.313

Butter Mold

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 54627

Accession Number: 1947.315D

Light blue and cream striped shoulder wool flannel twill cape; cream stripe printed with red and black stylized flowers with black cross hatching scalloped collar, cuffs and hem embroidered with blue thread; V-neck with three large panel buttons; cuffs formed by buttons at wrist.

Date: 1870-1879

Maker: unknown

Material: flannel, twill, wool (textile)

GUSN: 54628

Accession Number: 1947.316

Collar

White; diamond patterned; seven buttonholes; curved with angled tips; underlay; attaches to vest.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), piqué

GUSN: 54629

Accession Number: 1947.317A

Necktie

White; fine ribs; narrow straight shape; straight edged tips.

Date: 1870-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 54632

Accession Number: 1947.321C

Necktie

White; bird's eye pattern in front; ribbed in back; wide and pointed tips with angled and curved side.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, piqué

GUSN: 54633

Accession Number: 1947.322A

Necktie

White collar band with one buttonhole tab; blue and white striped ties with straight tips.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), hand spinning

GUSN: 54634

Accession Number: 1947.322C

Necktie

White stiffened collar band with one buttonhole; with blue and white checked ties with straight tips; ties wider than near neck.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 54635

Accession Number: 1947.322D

Cuff

Plain cotton cuff.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 54638

Accession Number: 1947.334E

Cuff

Plain white cuff.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 54639

Accession Number: 1947.334P

Necktie

Cream; stiffened collar band lined with silk twill; ties are narrow near collar and widen; square tips.

Date: 1851-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), moiré

GUSN: 54640

Accession Number: 1947.335

Women's Necktie

White; plain collar band with pleated, long ties with pointed tips; pleats are narrow.

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 54641

Accession Number: 1947.336

Pith Helmet

White, painted felt pith helmet with white chin strap. Small "dome" over ventilation hole on top. Brim has tan leather trim. Linen and red satin and leather linings. The white color is shoe polish.

Date: 1920-1930

Maker: M. C. Lilley & Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: leather, wool (textile)

GUSN: 54642

Accession Number: 1947.352A

Topee

White; pleated linen band, with brown leather chin strap across brim front; brim trimmed with light tan leather; underside of brim is green; leather and cork lining with ventilation hole at dome.

Date: ca. 1920

Maker: Sports, The (Recipient) Possibly Tropical Helmet (Manufacturer)

Material: cork (bark), cotton (textile), leather

GUSN: 54643

Accession Number: 1947.354

Coachman's Hat in Hatbox

Black silk coachman's hat with black gros grain ribbon. Plastic (?) cocade attached. Brim flips up at sides. Lined with brown moire striped silk.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: A.J. White - Hat & Cap Maker (Maker) Collins & Fairbanks Co. (Retailer)

Material: silk (textile), moiré

GUSN: 54644

Accession Number: 1947.356A-C

Purse

Black silk beaded purse with gold bead design; black bead tassels.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 54645

Accession Number: 1947.358

Purse

Blue velvet with a metal clasp and a floral design.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 54646

Accession Number: 1947.359

Card Case

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 54647

Accession Number: 1947.361AB

Callling Card Case

Mother of pearl calling card case with a hinged lid. Diamond pattern with a carved floral design featuring a centrally located bird.

Maker: unknown

Material: mother of pearl

GUSN: 54648

Accession Number: 1947.363

Flip Glass

Colorless glass flip glass with hand-painted polychrome decoration likely of Scandinavian origin.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), blown glass

GUSN: 54650

Accession Number: 1947.366

Teapot

No description

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: turning (shaping process), glazing (coating), salt glaze, stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 54651

Accession Number: 1947.368AB

Dish

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 54652

Accession Number: 1947.369

Chair

Broad horizon. splat; trned crest, legs; green with gold floral stencils

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 55314

Accession Number: 1955.153

Side Chair

3 slats; rush seat; yellow with green; diamond stretchers; balloon seat

Date: 1810-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 55315

Accession Number: 1961.80B

Side Chair

3 slats; rush seat; yellow with green; diamond stretchrs; balloon seat

Date: 1810-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 55316

Accession Number: 1961.80D

Side Chair

3 slats; rush seat; yellow with green; diamond stretchrs; balloon seat

Date: 1810-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 55317

Accession Number: 1961.80F

Armchair

Arm chair with three slats; rush seat; yellow with green; diamond stretchrs; balloon seat.

Date: 1810-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 55318

Accession Number: 1961.80E

Windsor Chair

One of a pair of fanback Windsor chairs with tapered spindles, upturned ears, and turned stiles.

Date: 1765-1790

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), maple (wood), American tulipwood (wood)

GUSN: 55319

Accession Number: 1952.211B

State House Chair

Bergere chair. Mahogany, ash, leather. Back curves into arms. Columnar turned arms; leather-upholsetered seat cushion, back, and arms. Columnar front legs; flared rear legs. All legs terminate into casters.

Date: 1797

Maker: Bright, George, 1726-1805 (Maker)

Material: ash (wood), leather, mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 55320

Accession Number: 1969.777.1

State House Chair

Bergere chair with back that curves into arms; columnar turned arms; leather-upholsetered seat cushion, back, and arms.columnar front legs; flared rear legs; all legs terminate into casters.

Date: 1810-1830

Maker: Attributed to Bright, George, 1726-1805 (Maker)

Material: ash (wood), leather, mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 55321

Accession Number: 1969.777.2

Pitcher

White pearlware pitcher with a pink luster splatter design. Black transfer-printed nautical medallions and poems with superimposed hand painted accents.

Maker: unknown

Material: pearlware, glazing (coating), luster (optical property), transfer printing, underglazing

GUSN: 55322

Accession Number: 1989.35

Mug

Opaque white glass mug with cylindrical body, flared base, and scroll-shaped applied handle. Hand-painted floral motifs and scrolls surrounding a cartouche with an image of a man blue coat and black and yellow hat.

Date: 1775-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: blown glass, glass (material), painting (coating)

GUSN: 55323

Accession Number: 1989.36.1

Mug

Opaque white glass mug with cylindrical body, flared base, and scroll-shaped applied handle. Hand-painted floral motifs and scrolls surrounding a cartouche with an image of a man with a bird in front of a building.

Date: 1775-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: blown glass, glass (material), painting (coating)

GUSN: 55324

Accession Number: 1989.36.2

Mug

Colorless cylindrical body with base, handle & domed lid

Date: 1775-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: etching (corroding), glassblowing, glass (material)

GUSN: 55325

Accession Number: 1989.37

Charger

Three polychrome enamel sprays of flowers on border; gilt spearhead band around well; polychrome enamel scene of chrysanthemums, right, and two curly haired goats, left.

Date: 1760-1775

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 55326

Accession Number: 1989.38

Portrait of Commodore Edward Preble

Three-quarter length portrait of Commodore Edward Preble (1760-1807) of Maine, wearing a gold vest and a maroon coat.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: Sawyer, Hosea (Maker) Drew, John, 1781-1823 (Maker)

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 55327

Accession Number: 1989.39

Cup & Saucer

Yellow, white, gilded, 4-lobed body with 2 handles

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 55328

Accession Number: 1969.1979

Powder Box

Brass mounts with hinged lid, opaque pink & white glass top

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, glass (material)

GUSN: 55329

Accession Number: 1969.2067

Cushion

Chintz covered, knife edged, matches upholstered furniture

Maker: unknown

Material: down

GUSN: 55330

Accession Number: 1969.2115.1-2

Cushion

Knife-edged self-piped cushions, chintz matches upholstery

Maker: unknown

Material: down

GUSN: 55331

Accession Number: 1969.2116.1-2

Marble Plinth

White, fluted, square base, round top, medial leafy carving

Date: 1875-1990

Maker: unknown

Material: marble (rock)

GUSN: 55332

Accession Number: 1969.2128

Carpet Smelds

Colorless glass, embossed in block letters

Date: 1875

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 55333

Accession Number: 1969.2192.1-2

Lamp

Sk green, cast with threaded opening; green tin shade, iron stan

Date: 1904

Maker: Hubbell (Manufacturer)

GUSN: 55334

Accession Number: 1969.2105

Shawl

Self-fringed woven plaid of dark turquoise, olive green, and red.

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 55335

Accession Number: 1969.2132

Teaspoon

One of a set of five. Silver teaspoon with a pointed handle and an oval bowl.

Date: 1770-1780

Maker: Moulton, Joseph, 1744-1816 (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 55336

Accession Number: 1919.259.1

Teaspoon

One of a set of five. Silver teaspoon with a pointed handle and an oval bowl.

Date: 1770-1780

Maker: Moulton, Joseph, 1744-1816 (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 55337

Accession Number: 1919.259.2

Teaspoon

One of a set of five. Silver teaspoon with a pointed handle and an oval bowl.

Date: 1770-1780

Maker: Moulton, Joseph, 1744-1816 (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 55338

Accession Number: 1919.259.3

Teaspoon

One of a set of five. Silver teaspoon with a pointed handle and an oval bowl.

Date: 1770-1780

Maker: Moulton, Joseph, 1744-1816 (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 55339

Accession Number: 1919.259.4

Teaspoon

One of a set of five. Silver teaspoon with a pointed handle and an oval bowl.

Date: 1770-1780

Maker: Moulton, Joseph, 1744-1816 (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 55340

Accession Number: 1919.259.5

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