Historic New England

Chest on frame

Black lacquered chest on frame with large red chrysanthemums and green scrolls of foliage. Two large brass pulls in the shape bird baths decorated with an engraved scrolling foliate pattern are on the front and back.

Date: 19th century

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 189903

Accession Number: 2006.44.1474AB

Tall case clock

Tall case clock. Upper case features a scrolled pediment terminating in brass foliate roundels and a brass orb finial at center. Open wood reed columns on either side of clock face with brass Corinthian capitals. Clock face has painted black Roman numerals for the hours and Arabic numerals for the m...

Date: 1780-1800

Maker: Sykes, William (Clockmaker)

Material: oak (wood), brass (alloy), gilt bronze

GUSN: 189904

Accession Number: 2006.44.1472

Evening Gown

Two piece pink satin gown with ivory lace and bead decoration. The bodice has elbow length satin sleeves with lace cuffs. The center section of the bodice panel has pink organdy and lace overlays. There is decorative multi-colored beading around the waist. There are multi-colored beaded rosettes acr...

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: Gale Gaylard (Maker)

Material: satin, lace (needlework), cotton (textile)

GUSN: 189905

Accession Number: 2006.44.1259AB

Biscuit cutter

Two piece circular biscuit cutter. Top piece [a] has a double cutting option. Large circle with fluted sides on the bottom or a smaller circle with fluted sides on the top. Top piece fits over circular base with straight sides. Base piece [b] has center spout with two small holes on either side.

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 189906

Accession Number: 2006.44.1789AB

Petticoat

White cotton petticoat with drawstring waist. The bottom of the petticoat is double tiered. The top layer is embroidered with circles, leaves, ribbons, and flowers. Both layers of the bottom hem have scalloped edges. There are several stains and the bottom edge of the petticoat has been repaired sev...

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 189907

Accession Number: 2006.44.1260

Petticoat

White cotton petticoat with drawstring waist and two tired ruffled hem. Embroidered in the front center, near the waist band is the monogram "APW" the top tier of the skirt has a scalloped edge with eyelet and polka dot designs. The bottom tier has a plain ruffle with lace edging.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), lace (needlework)

GUSN: 189908

Accession Number: 2006.44.1261

Petticoat

White cotton petticoat with drawstring waist and front pocket. The petticoat has a two tiered skirt with floral embroidery along the bottom half. Petticoat (about the height of the right knee) is a square pocket. The petticoat has a single button closure at the back of the waist below the drawstring...

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 189909

Accession Number: 2006.44.1262

Women's jacket

Short green velvet women's jacket with long tails. The jacket has a scoop neckline and elbow length sleeves. The cuffs of the sleeves are lined with cream colored satin. The interior of the jacket and tails are lined with cream colored satin. There are weights sewn into the bottom of each tail so th...

Maker: unknown

Material: velvet (fabric weave), satin

GUSN: 189911

Accession Number: 2006.44.1263

Baking dish

Circular ceramic baking dish with straight green glazed sides. Rim has inset interior edge for a cover [cover missing]. Interior has plain white glaze. "HALL" stamped and scratched on bottom of dish.

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material), clay

GUSN: 189912

Accession Number: 2006.44.1776

Dropleaf dining table

Mahogany dropleaf dining table in two parts. Each section has one drawer on the end with a round brass pull and four tapered legs.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 189913

Accession Number: 2006.44.1470.1

Women's jacket

Silk women's jacket with wrist length kimono syle sleeves. The hip length magenta jacket is embroidered with pale pink flowers and hearts. The jacket opens down the front with no closures. The jacket has a simple stand up collar that flows into the wide lapels. There is a sewn in label at the neck: ...

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: Nozawaya Department Store (Retailer)

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 189914

Accession Number: 2006.44.1264

Tablespoons

Set of six silver tablespoons with downturned oval handles and long oval bowls. Stamped shell design on the back of the bowls.

Date: 1775

Maker: Burt, Benjamin, 1729-1805 (Silversmith)

Material: silverware, silver (metal)

GUSN: 189915

Accession Number: 1937.740.2.1-.6

Women's dress

Two piece Swiss cotton women's dress with detachable petticoat. The bodice has a simple stand up collar and full length puffed sleeves. The front of the bodice has a rounded overlay that drapes over the chest. The back of the bodice has three hook and loop closures at the neck, three cloth covered b...

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 189916

Accession Number: 2006.44.1265AB

Dropleaf dining table

Mahogany dropleaf dining table in two parts. Each section has one drawer on the end with a round brass pull and four tapered legs.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 189917

Accession Number: 2006.44.1470.2

Muffin stand

Mahogany muffin stand with three tiers ascending in size from top to bottom. Three curved square legs that continue up the shelves and terminate in a round wood sphere.

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 189918

Accession Number: 2006.44.1473

Underdress

Yellow silk underdress, partially unstitched. The entire neck and shoulder area has been undone. Both sleeves have also been removed. The material for the right sleeve is stored with the underdress. The underdress appears to have had three quarter length sleeves. The material for the left sleeve is ...

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 189920

Accession Number: 2006.44.1266

Sideboard

Sideboard with inlay and marquetry decoration. The upper section of the sideboard has cupboards with glass doors set over two small drawers. The front of the drawers and cupboards are inlaid with Greek key and floral patterns. The drawers have fancy openwork brass escutcheons. The center section of ...

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), inlay (process)

GUSN: 189922

Accession Number: 2006.44.1466

Women's cape

Satin peach colored women's cape with a curly white fur collar. The cape closes at the neck with three hook and loop closures. The exterior satin is patterned with 'fleur de lis' like flowers. The cape falls to the hip. The interior of the cape is quilted and there are two inner pockets with ruffled...

Maker: Au Bon Marche (Retailer)

Material: satin, fur

GUSN: 189924

Accession Number: 2006.44.1267

Baking dish

Shallow ceramic baking dish with flat bottom and sloped sides. Black and red lines painted around rim for decoration. Decorative floral and arrow band molded into dish under lip of rim. Bottom stamped "Oven Serve Made in U.S.A."

Maker: unknown

Material: clay, ceramic (material)

GUSN: 189925

Accession Number: 2006.44.1777

Nursing Nipple

Silver nursing nipple with a circular body and guard. Screw stem attached to the body.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 189926

Accession Number: 1930.31

Women's coat

Knee length women's coat with kimono style sleeves. The coat is made from a heavy cotton material and has a silk lining. There are dragons and stylized clouds embroidered on the front, back, and sleeves of the coat. The dragons and clouds are scroll, sun, and triangle design. The coat closes up the ...

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), cotton (textile)

GUSN: 189927

Accession Number: 2006.44.1268

Shawl

Large triangular shaped black lace shawl with scalloped edges. The lace has a floral and leaf pattern of roses and ferns.

Maker: unknown

Material: lace (needlework)

GUSN: 189928

Accession Number: 2006.44.1269

Cutting board

Circular wooden cutting board with decorative floral and leaf vine pattern cut into rim. Small footed base.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 189929

Accession Number: 2006.44.1778

Tablespoon

Silver tablespoon with rounded upturned handle, oval bowl, and a midrib.

Date: 1715-1746

Maker: Edwards, John, 1671-1746 (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 190843

Accession Number: 1956.M2

Ladle

Silver and wood serving ladle. Round deep bowl with a flat bottom made of a Charles II coin dated 1668. Wood turned handle with metal findings.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 190844

Accession Number: 1957.142

Teaspoon

Silver teaspoon with a fiddle handle, rounded shoulders, and a pointed oval bowl.

Date: 1820

Maker: Libby, J. G. L., 1820-1849 (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 190846

Accession Number: 1965.58

Teaspoon

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

Date: 1826-1840

Maker: Harding, Newell, 1796-1862 (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 190848

Accession Number: 1975.85.1

Teaspoon

A pair of silver teaspoons. Fiddle handles, rounded shoulders, and a pointed oval bowl.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: Whiton, Ezra, 1797-1858 (Silversmith)

Material: silverware, silver (metal)

GUSN: 190851

Accession Number: 1975.86AB

Teaspoon

Silver teaspoon with a downturned rounded handle and an oval bowl.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 190852

Accession Number: 1975.88

Teaspoon

Silver teaspoon with a fiddle handle, rounded shoulders, and a pointed oval bowl.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 190854

Accession Number: 1975.89.1

Teaspoon

Silver teaspoon with a fiddle handle, rounded shoulders, and a pointed oval bowl.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 190858

Accession Number: 1975.89.2

Teaspoon

Silver teaspoon with upturned rounded handle and a pointed oval bowl. Grape and vine pattern.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: Bacon & Smith (Silversmith)

Material: silverware, silver (metal)

GUSN: 190859

Accession Number: 1975.91

Teaspoon

Two matching silver teaspoons with downturned fiddle-shaped handles, narrow stem, rounded shoulders, and pointed oval bowls.

Date: 1840

Maker: Gooding, Josiah (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 190860

Accession Number: 1975.92AB

Teaspoon

A pair of silver teaspoons. Fiddle handles, pointed shoulders, and a pointed oval bowl.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: N & T Foster (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 190861

Accession Number: 1975.93AB

Teaspoon

Silver teaspoon with a fiddle handle, rounded shoulders, and a pointed oval bowl.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: John Ridgway & Co. (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 190862

Accession Number: 1975.95

Teaspoon

Silver teaspoon with a fiddle handle, rounded shoulders, and a pointed oval bowl.

Date: 1860

Maker: Rogers & Brothers (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 190863

Accession Number: 1975.97

Lounge

Caned lounge.

Date: 1680-1690

Maker: unknown

Material: beech (wood)

GUSN: 190864

Accession Number: 1971.345

Settee

Settee. Cast iron. Back, arms, and seat made in the form of rustic intertwined tree branches and leaves. Rests on four legs that also resemble tree branches. Legs joined by stretchers composed in the form of intertwined snakes.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: cast iron

GUSN: 190866

Accession Number: 1948.758

Library Table

Library table. Marble inset, walnut, ebonized walnut, and Circassian walnut trim outlined in gilt. Rectangular table top has varicolored Italian marble inlay in patterns such as rectangle with cavetto corners, a black marble oval outlined by a varicolored sunburst and patterns of varicolored marbl...

Date: 1865-1875

Maker: Gendrot, Felix A. (Maker)

Material: walnut (wood), marble (rock)

GUSN: 190867

Accession Number: 1936.302

Teddy Bear

Teddy bear.

Date: 1906

Maker: unknown

Material: angora wool, plush, sawdust, stuffing (upholstering technique)

GUSN: 190908

Accession Number: 1990.143

Bowl

Large porcelain bowl with blue painted birds, fruit and floral elements.

Date: 1573-1619

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, hand-painted

GUSN: 190915

Accession Number: 1990.63

Toy Decanter

Blown glass toy decanter. Diamond and star pattern. Stopper.

Date: 1825-1840

Maker: Boston & Sandwich Glass Co. (Maker)

Material: mold-blown glass, glass (material)

GUSN: 190931

Accession Number: 1993.591AB

Relic Box

Date: 1835

Maker: Clapp, John, 1764 (Maker)

Material: mahogany (wood), birch (wood)

GUSN: 190954

Accession Number: 1968.182

Wax Figure

Wax Figure, female, in a dark gold colored gown with lace trim. With original turned wooden stand and glass bell jar cover.

Date: 1720-1725

Maker: Gardner, Sarah, 1709-1794 (Maker)

Material: wax, linen (material), silk (textile), shell (animal material)

GUSN: 190959

Accession Number: 1924.918

Wax Figure

Wax Figure, male, wearing a red coat and trousers. With original turned wooden stand and glass bell jar cover.

Date: 1720-1725

Maker: Gardner, Sarah, 1709-1794 (Maker)

Material: wax, silk (textile), linen (material), shell (animal material)

GUSN: 190963

Accession Number: 1924.919

Dressing gown

Quilted ivory dressing gown with an ivory silk sash. The ankle length dressing gown has double sleeves: full length lace with silk fitted sleeves underneath with three quarter length quilted bell sleeves over the top. The dressing gown closes from the neck to the waist with five hook and loop closur...

Maker: unknown

Material: batting, silk (fiber), lace (needlework)

GUSN: 190989

Accession Number: 2006.44.1289

Women's cape

Wool red riding hood cape with an attached hood and a separate matching hood. The circular cape has a double line of white stitching on the bottom hem. Near the front opening, extra fabric was sewn on to complete the curved edge. Both edges of the opening are trimmed with fine red cord. There are tw...

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), lace (needlework), silk (textile)

GUSN: 190990

Accession Number: 2006.44.1293AB

Tea gown

One piece black silk dress with double sleeves. The ankle length dress has fitted elbow length ivory silk under-sleeves with pleated black chiffon at the cuffs. The black silk over-sleeves are free flowing triangles with diagonal pleated pattern. The stand up collar and center bodice panel are a bla...

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (fiber), chiffon, lace (needlework), net (textile)

GUSN: 190991

Accession Number: 2006.44.1290

Shawl

Rectangular rust colored loose knit plaid shawl with fringe at both ends. Rust colored thread comprises most of the weft and the warp is mostly comprised of a purple thread. Two plaid stripes run vertically on each end and are yellow, black and purple. Two plaid stripes run horizontally across the s...

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 190992

Accession Number: 2006.44.1288

Shawl

Long sheer black shawl. There is a machine stitched hem on both ends and at the bottom edge. Across the top is a selvage edge. Across the middle third of the top the selvage is folded over and tightly sewn to create a gathered area across the shoulders. Long sheer black shawl. There is a machine st...

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 190993

Accession Number: 2006.44.1297

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