Historic New England

Saucer

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 50382

Accession Number: 1983.147.7B

Teacup

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 50383

Accession Number: 1983.147.8A

Saucer

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 50384

Accession Number: 1983.147.8B

Teacup

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 50385

Accession Number: 1983.147.9A

Saucer

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 50386

Accession Number: 1983.147.9B

Chair. Mahogany with cotton upholstery. Pierced crestrail with carved leafage at the center, projecting ears, conforming slats and molded front legs. Hollowed upholstered seat covered with yellow and black woven cotton in a shaped diamond and flowerhead diaper pattern.

Date: 1770-1790

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), mahogany (wood), molding (forming), piercing, upholstering

GUSN: 50387

Accession Number: 1983.148

Slant Top Desk

Slant top desk with fitted interior, serpentine four drawer case, molded base, and ball and claw feet. The interior consists of a central section with a fan carved door flanked by pilastered document drawers and four pigeonholes, as well as a tier of five drawers set below.

Date: 1915-1935

Maker: Mattox Table Co. (Maker)

Material: mahogany (wood), American tulipwood (wood)

GUSN: 50388

Accession Number: 1983.150

Footrest

A rectangular upholstered lift top with Renaissance style incised seat rails; which are enclosed by stepped molding over two "X" shaped leaf and floriform carved, pierced, incised, burled walnut veneered sides. They are joined by three square molded stretchers upholstered in an evenweave floral pat...

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: incising, piercing, upholstering, veneering, walnut (wood)

GUSN: 50389

Accession Number: 1983.152

Upholstered Platform Rocker

It is upholstered in crushed red velvet, it has stiles incised with lines and patterns centering to the arms/frame/platform base, and casters at the front. There is a cotton floral print slipcover.

Date: 1880-1895

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), incising, upholstering, velvet (fabric weave), walnut (wood)

GUSN: 50390

Accession Number: 1983.153

Chiffonier

It has a shaped top, four short drawers with a flanking door and a carved panel over four long drawers, a reeded columnar supports and paneled sides.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cherry (wood), brass (alloy), mahogany (wood), maple (wood)

GUSN: 50391

Accession Number: 1983.154

Chest of Drawers

Overhanging rectangular top w/ chamfered edge over 2 side by side short drawers and 2 long drawers. Each drawer facade w/ horizontal grooves. Circular copper-tone metal lock plate and two patterned cast shaped bail handles on double "arrowhead" shaped plates. The drawers are flanked by carved corner...

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 50392

Accession Number: 1983.155.1A

Bed

It has a double headboard with a molded cornice over a recessed frieze edged in rope molding. There is also three recessed panels with vertical "grooves" enclosed by molded edge stiles and vertically grooved end posts with vine carved corner blocks. The lower footboard conforms to the headboard and...

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: cherry (wood), molding (forming)

GUSN: 50393

Accession Number: 1983.156

Side chair

Side chairs: Rectangular crest w/ horizontal grooves enclosing 3 incised shaped panels and a drop w/ an incised repeated arch motif--over 3 turned spindles w/ knop ends extending through second slat. A third slat below. Grooved stiles; half arms over trapezoidal caned seat w/ a molded front and side...

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 50394

Accession Number: 1983.157.1

Candlestick

Elongated ceramic chamber stick form with deep green glaze.

Date: 1900-1901

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), ceramic (material)

GUSN: 50395

Accession Number: 1983.159

Chaise Lounge

It has an asymetrical two tiered back and a shaped crest enclosing a spindle gallery. It has a shallow scallop carving and rounded side brackets and conforming head rest and rail. There are four turned legs with carved brackets, tufted blue and gold woven wool and cotton upholstery and it is on cast...

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), upholstery, veneering, walnut (wood)

GUSN: 50396

Accession Number: 1983.162

Pillow Sham

A rectangular piece of white sheeting candlewicked with white cotton yarn at the center with a spray of flowers and scrolling tendrils. The edges multiply by the border of candlewicked dots.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: candlewicking (embroidering), cotton (textile), embroidering, yarn

GUSN: 50397

Accession Number: 1983.164A

Slipcover

The fabric is printed red on white with many figural vignettes showing Don Quioxote, dancing girls, wild boars, fountains, fences and trees, and is formed to fit a square backed arm chair with a ruffle about the entire skirt. It is machine sewn, but homemade.

Maker: John M. Chandler & Co. (Maker)

Material: copper (metal), plate (material), cotton (textile), printing (process)

GUSN: 50398

Accession Number: 1983.166.1

Slipcover

A printed chintz of pale green background with sprays of large blossoms in shades of pink, blue, green, magenta and tan. The cover is for a rocking arm chair, with a straight seat rail and ruffled skirt.

Date: 1925-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: chintz, cotton (textile), glazing (coating), printing (process), textiles, tin (metal)

GUSN: 50399

Accession Number: 1983.167.1

GLASS, WINDOW

Diamond panes.

Date: ca. 1700

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 50400

Accession Number: 1983.170.1-51

Dress

Cream challis w/ woven stripes & printed w/ red & green flowers & rosebuds. Bateau neckline; tucked at neckline to middle of bodice. Trapezoidal applique on front; long sleeves shirred & ruffled w/ 5 covered buttons. Fullness below w/ fitted cuffs; gathered all around. Skirt shirred to bodice; b...

Date: 1837-1841

Maker: unknown

Material: block printing (relief printing process), stitching, silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 29452

Accession Number: 1922.288

Wallet

Flamestitch - center diamond with oblong flamestitch shape on left and right side of diamond; green ground, motifs in red, blues, beige outlined in black. Scalloped flap with handle; one pocket and inner flap lined with green.

Date: 1751-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, canvas, handmade, wool (textile), Bargello work, cardboard

GUSN: 29453

Accession Number: 1922.293

Kerchief

White; vertical ribs; triangle.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: dimity

GUSN: 29454

Accession Number: 1922.297

Shawl

Solid green 2" border, 5 1/2" red sprigged inner border; cream center with grey and black dots; cotton warp, wool weft; tied-on wool fringe.

Date: 1835-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: block printing (relief printing process), cotton (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 29455

Accession Number: 1922.298

Child's Bodice

Blue bodice with a collar and yoke trimmed with blue cord; box pleats along bodice; long sleeves pleated at wrist and shoulder with two buttons at each shoulder; seven gilt stamped buttons along front with hook and eye beneath; seven buttons around waist; lined with cotton.

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), taffeta, wool (textile)

GUSN: 29456

Accession Number: 1922.300

Child's Bodice

Blue with white pinstripes; self ruffled collar; long sleeves pleated at wrist and shoulder; button at shoulder; box pleats around bodice; six pearl buttons along front; seven buttons around wrist; lined with cotton.

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, wool (textile)

GUSN: 29457

Accession Number: 1922.301

Folding Fan

Ivory sticks pierced and inlaid with silver bands; glossy black paper leaf with three printed and painted medallions, central one with scene of man on knees before woman (on bench with maid behind), and two other scenes of two women; reverse has moire' ground and is plain black; black silk tassel.

Date: 1834-1867

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component), lithography, painting (coating), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 29458

Accession Number: 1922.303

Fan & Box

FAN (A): Carved and pierced ivory sticks with silver/gilt inlay; ivory-colored silk moiré leaf with scalloped edge, set with gilt spangles and feathers; ivory-colored silk tassel with metallic thread. BOX (B,C): Elongated, round box covered with white moiré paper.

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), ivory (tooth component), feather (material), moiré, paper (fiber product), silk (textile), sequins (spangles)

GUSN: 29459

Accession Number: 1922.304 A-C

Men's Evening Coat

Navy blue; high turnover velvet, padded collar with notched rever; double breasted; plain gilt buttons; sleeves lined with silk and gathered at shoulders; one breast pocket. Two tail pockets.

Date: 1815-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave), wool (textile)

GUSN: 29460

Accession Number: 1922.305

Piece of a Blanket

Rectangular fragment of plain weave, cream-colored wool with narrow brown stripe across end; remains of red binding stitch and half circle of wool embroidery wheel.

Date: 1800-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, tabby (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 29461

Accession Number: 1922.307

Bookmark

Embroidered bookmark made from perforated cardboard, "Eliza Winthrop".

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 29462

Accession Number: 1922.308

Cap

Cream; lace/net ruffle around face and neck; embroidered eyelet bands alternate w/ lace/net bands w/ star motif; circular net insert at back embroidered w/ floral spray; drawstrings at front, middle and neck.

Date: 1850

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 29463

Accession Number: 1922.1110

Infant's Cap

White; embroidery--triangular section on top embroidered with small eyelet flowers enclosed by band of eyelet leaves; back--same eyelet flowers but enclosed by more realistic leaves and vine; center back--circle of net embroidered with wreath; two drawstrings; two loops with silk ties (cream).

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, stitching

GUSN: 29464

Accession Number: 1922.312

Dress

Long white dress; "V" panel on bodice front; double capped sleeves; scalloped neckline; white work flower with net insert on bodice front and sleeves; waistband with embroidery and net inserts; scalloped and embroidered hem with net inserts in flowers; two bands of eyelet from waistband to hem; draw...

Date: 1815-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 29465

Accession Number: 1922.323

Waistcoat

Black satin waistcoat; waistline is almost straight; shawl collar; double breasted; Four pairs self-covered buttons; three pockets; white cotton lining; brown cotton back; tie and buckle and tab back closure; wool lining at waist.

Date: 1840-1854

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, padding (process), polishing, satin, silk (textile), twill, wool (textile)

GUSN: 29466

Accession Number: 1922.333

Waistcoat

Brocaded silk satin waistcoat; black with blue floral spray; single breasted; white lining; brown cotton back with buckle and tab and tie closure; notched collar; Three crescent pockets; gussets at waist; brown leather lining at waist.

Date: 1845-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: brocade (textile), cotton (textile), stitching, padding (process), polishing, satin, silk (textile), twill

GUSN: 29467

Accession Number: 1922.335

Waist-cincher belt

Black ribbed silk with broad woven satin stripes placed vertically; boned; slightly pointed; laced closure front and back. Black lacing in front (missing other laces); lined with white linen.

Date: 1885-1895

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 29468

Accession Number: 1922.336

Finial

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 29469

Accession Number: 1922.338

Lard Oil Lamp

Brass lard oil lamp, fluted column, marble base and glass chimney

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), glass (material)

GUSN: 29470

Accession Number: 1922.339AB

Whale Oil Lantern

Whale oil railroad lantern with glass chimney and pierced tin collar with star motif.

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal), glass (material)

GUSN: 29472

Accession Number: 1922.340

Iron

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 29473

Accession Number: 1922.341

Ladle

Pewter ladle bowl without handle.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 29474

Accession Number: 1922.342

Jamb Hook Socket

Almost certainly jamb hook sockets with decoratively cut plate; two countersunk mounting holes.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process)

GUSN: 29475

Accession Number: 1922.344ABD

Possibly a mount

Angled mount for doorbell assemblage, with screw and nut at one end, socket in middle, and bean end with two holes at the other.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 29476

Accession Number: 1922.344C

Lampshade

Fabric lampshade without frame. White fabric with embroidered figures in black thread.

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 29477

Accession Number: 1922.345

Bandbox

Oval bandbox and lid. Bandbox (A) and lid (B) are covered with paper printed with Persian-style geometric motifs. Printed in blues, white and browns on beige ground. interior of bandbox is lined with plain beige paper. Rim of lid is reinforced with strip of paper with green, rust and gold stylized m...

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 29478

Accession Number: 1922.346AB

Bonnet

Tan straw; wide plaited bands trimmed with narrow straw bands arranged in scalloped pattern; brim extends to rounded tips; green, red and black striped silk taffeta v-neck ruffle; silk covered wire band around brim and neck; neck ruffle has wire band; bonnet fully lined with paper.

Date: 1836-1847

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, paper (fiber product), silk (textile), straw (plant material)

GUSN: 29479

Accession Number: 1922.348

Cord

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: palm fiber

GUSN: 29480

Accession Number: 1922.350

Thread

Box of thread.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 29481

Accession Number: 1922.351

Berlinwork Sampler

Berlinwork, darning sampler. Horizontal rectangle, natural linen ground edged in red binding. Sporadically placed sections of decorative needlework in red, green, yellow and blue. Small section of greek key design in purple at lower left. Practice work of various geometric and floral designs.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 29482

Accession Number: 1922.355

Medicine Bottle

Small, twelve-sided glass medicine bottle with paper label.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 29483

Accession Number: 1922.356.1

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