Historic New England

Dinner knife

.1-.11: "Set" of pistol handled knives; .3, .4, .5, .7, .8 have matching handles but different blades; raised leaf design at end of handle. All stamped. .1, .2, .6, .10, .9= of various design, in general a shell motif at end of handle. .2= stamped .6= "I.W." .11= green dyed ivory handle w/ silve...

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 26260

Accession Number: 1966.1369.5

Dinner knife

.1-.11: "Set" of pistol handled knives; .3, .4, .5, .7, .8 have matching handles but different blades; raised leaf design at end of handle. All stamped. .1, .2, .6, .10, .9= of various design, in general a shell motif at end of handle. .2= stamped .6= "I.W." .11= green dyed ivory handle w/ silve...

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 26261

Accession Number: 1966.1369.6

Dinner knife

.1-.11: "Set" of pistol handled knives; .3, .4, .5, .7, .8 have matching handles but different blades; raised leaf design at end of handle. All stamped. .1, .2, .6, .10, .9= of various design, in general a shell motif at end of handle. .2= stamped .6= "I.W." .11= green dyed ivory handle w/ silve...

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 26262

Accession Number: 1966.1369.7

Dinner knife

.1-.11: "Set" of pistol handled knives; .3, .4, .5, .7, .8 have matching handles but different blades; raised leaf design at end of handle. All stamped. .1, .2, .6, .10, .9= of various design, in general a shell motif at end of handle. .2= stamped .6= "I.W." .11= green dyed ivory handle w/ silve...

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 26263

Accession Number: 1966.1369.8

Dinner knife

.1-.11: "Set" of pistol handled knives; .3, .4, .5, .7, .8 have matching handles but different blades; raised leaf design at end of handle. All stamped. .1, .2, .6, .10, .9= of various design, in general a shell motif at end of handle. .2= stamped .6= "I.W." .11= green dyed ivory handle w/ silve...

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 26264

Accession Number: 1966.1369.9

Dinner knife

.1-.11: "Set" of pistol handled knives; .3, .4, .5, .7, .8 have matching handles but different blades; raised leaf design at end of handle. All stamped. .1, .2, .6, .10, .9= of various design, in general a shell motif at end of handle. .2= stamped .6= "I.W." .11= green dyed ivory handle w/ silve...

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 26265

Accession Number: 1966.1369.10

Dinner knife

.1-.11: "Set" of pistol handled knives; .3, .4, .5, .7, .8 have matching handles but different blades; raised leaf design at end of handle. All stamped. .1, .2, .6, .10, .9= of various design, in general a shell motif at end of handle. .2= stamped .6= "I.W." .11= green dyed ivory handle w/ silve...

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 26266

Accession Number: 1966.1369.11

Platter

Platter: blue transfer printed design, floral border pattern with central scene of shepherd and flock. Ovoid form with canted edges.

Date: ca. 1820

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material), transfer printing

GUSN: 26267

Accession Number: 1966.1437.1

Plate

Plate: blue transfer printed design, floral border pattern with central scene of shepherd and flock. Circular.

Date: ca. 1820

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material), transfer printing

GUSN: 26268

Accession Number: 1966.1437.2

Plate

Plate: blue transfer printed design, floral border pattern with central scene of shepherd and flock. Circular. Scalloped edges.

Date: ca. 1820

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material), transfer printing

GUSN: 26269

Accession Number: 1966.1437.3

Plate

Plate: blue transfer printed design, floral border pattern with central scene of shepherd and flock. Circular. Scalloped edges.

Date: ca. 1820

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material), transfer printing

GUSN: 26270

Accession Number: 1966.1437.4

Tureen with Lid, Stand and Ladle

Blue and white transfer printed Staffordshire design of shepherd with flock, floral border design; lid(B) has lion handle and notch for ladle; (A)tureen has lion head handle on either end, tureen and lid octagonal; (C) ladle has round bowl, handle flaring and curving downward at end. (D)Octagonal p...

Date: ca. 1820

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material), transfer printing

GUSN: 26271

Accession Number: 1966.1437.5A-D

Shawl

Cashmere throw with paisley border, rust and hunter green accents wrapped in a dry cleaning

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cashmere (wool)

GUSN: 26276

Accession Number: 1986.1389

Corner chair

Corner chair. Mahogany, rust-colored modern velvet upholstery. Vase-shaped splats, shaped skirt, turned baluster shaped stretchers and supports. Rests on cabriole front leg and plain turned back and side legs, all of which have pad feet.

Date: 1740-1765

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 26278

Accession Number: 1994.116

Sewing Table

Renaissance Revival sewing table with green baize top, barrel-shaped storage compartment, and medial shelf. Turned legs and stretchers, drop finials.

Date: 1865-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (wood), burl veneer, baize

GUSN: 26279

Accession Number: 1936.323

Doily

Pink, white, green cotton; crocheted thread; center round/floral medallion in ring of eight smaller motifs.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), crocheting

GUSN: 26280

Accession Number: 1932.50

Set of Handkerchiefs

Set of twelve jhandkerchiefs. White linen; one-inch hem all around with drawnwork header; framed natural scenes embroidered in gold silk.

Maker: unknown

Material: drawn thread work, embroidering, linen (material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 26282

Accession Number: 1937.316L

Doily

White linen ground; blue and green floral sprays tied with three white and yellow bows embroidered in silk; scalloped edges embroidered in white.

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, linen (material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 26283

Accession Number: 1937.317

Music cabinet

Large rectangular cabinet with inlaid basket of fruit inset in oval molding in door; walnut and burl walnut veneer with painted black moldings and gilt incised decoration.

Date: 1860-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: burl veneer, inlay (process), walnut (wood)

GUSN: 26284

Accession Number: 1941.341

Micromosaic Table

Neo Grec stand [a] with marble scagliola top [b] with small round Roman scenes and birds in a basket. Walnut incised pedestal with acanthus leaves and gilt highlights.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (wood), scagliola, marble (rock)

GUSN: 26285

Accession Number: 1933.1254AB

Sideboard

Mahogany sideboard with brass inlay, two carved semi-circular forms in front of wells on sides; carved legs with acanthus leaves and carved paw feet. Use of tripartite molding typical of Seymour, as well as splines on through tenons on back of sideboard.

Date: 1815-1817

Maker: Seymour, Thomas, 1771-1848 (Cabinetmaker) Wightman, Thomas (Carver)

Material: brass (alloy), carving (processes), mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 26286

Accession Number: 1929.362

Center table

Center table. Mahogany. Molded circular top. Four pillar legs. Rests on shelved base with four hairy paw feet with thick knuckles.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 26287

Accession Number: 1999.25

Secretary

Aesthetic-style fall-front desk made of walnut with veneered maple panels. Pierced brass hinges and other brass hardware and carved shells applied to lower section. Secondary wood is pine.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: Chapman, Samuel (Maker)

Material: walnut (wood), maple (wood), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 26288

Accession Number: 1999.26AB

Dining table

Dining table. Oak. Rectangular top rests on four square legs; base consists of two members at narrow ends of table joined by single central stretcher.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: Chapman, Samuel (Maker)

Material: oak (wood)

GUSN: 26289

Accession Number: 1999.27

Sideboard

Sideboard. Oak. Four pillars in front of mirror; base has four drawers with glass knobs and two cabinets with brass knobs and central space with scrolled leaf brackets. Rests on spade feet.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood)

GUSN: 26290

Accession Number: 1999.28

Whale Oil Peg Lamp

Sheffield whale oil peg lamp.

Maker: unknown

Material: Sheffield plate

GUSN: 30139

Accession Number: 1924.46

Cradle

Cradle. White pine . Original brass handles on foot and headboards. Nailed frame. Covered with black leather and decorated with brass nails. The sides are nailed to the foot, headboards and hood crest. The two-board hood is nailed to the top edges of the sides, headboard and crest. The black leat...

Date: 1735

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, Norway spruce (wood)

GUSN: 30140

Accession Number: 1924.47

Dress - long

White; "V" panel of 2 vertical bands of narrow tucks alternating w/ 3 rows of embroidered net; same embroidery on short sleeves, waistband and 2 bands inserted on front (waist to hem) and around hem w/ narrow tucks at hem; drawstring neckline; handmade lace.

Date: ca. 1830

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, linen (material)

GUSN: 30141

Accession Number: 1924.49

Child's Apron

White; yoke--pointed front, of vertical bands of lace and eyelet edged with border with oval openwork; sleeveless; two pockets trimmed with same; button missing; loop closure; open neckline to hem.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 30143

Accession Number: 1924.52

Infatnt's Shirt

White; square neckline trimmed with lace; capped sleeves of lace with three lace patterns--floral garland, bars of openwork, and scalloped ; gathered all around onto neckline; one thread covered button and loop.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 30144

Accession Number: 1924.54

Child's Dress

White; vertical stripes (woven); plain neckline; capped sleeves trimmed with eyelet band--same eyelet band extend from side seams to hem (one on each side seam); drawstring neckline; drawstring waist from side seam toward back.

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 30145

Accession Number: 1924.57

Doily

Oval; cream linen damask; self fringe all around. Patterns on damask. Patterned shield at center; crossed flags of USA and Great Britain flanked by Columbia and Brittania. Medallions of George Washington and U.S. Grant at either end.

Date: ca. 1876

Maker: J.N. Richardson Sons & Owden, Ltd. (Manufacturer)

Material: damask, linen (material)

GUSN: 30146

Accession Number: 1924.60

Bookmark

Blue ribbon bookmark with three white beaded crosses.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30147

Accession Number: 1924.63

Pincushion

Rectangular patchwork pincushion with multicolored diamonds and hexagons. "Eliza" is embroidered in pink thread in the center diamond. Pleated white ribbon trim; brown and white striped back.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), textiles

GUSN: 30148

Accession Number: 1924.65

Bookmark

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 30151

Accession Number: 1924.68

Wall pocket

A Niagara Falls style red wool wall pocket in the shape of a mule or shoe adorned with clear, raised beadwork, and loop for hanging at top.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), beads (pierced objects), cotton (fiber), glass (material), beading (process), beadwork

GUSN: 30152

Accession Number: 1924.69

Pincushion

Crescent shaped pin cushion with red flannel and pleated ribbon around edges; beaded white grape leaf decoration.

Date: 1826-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: flannel, beads (pierced objects)

GUSN: 30153

Accession Number: 1924.70

Pincushion

Round pincushion with red flannel and pleated ribbon trim around edges; beaded white grape leaf decoration around a capital "B".

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: flannel

GUSN: 30154

Accession Number: 1924.71

Pincushion

Two flat red circle pincushions made of red flannel; one side beaded with white grape leaves; other side has white beaded "B".

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: flannel

GUSN: 30155

Accession Number: 1924.72

Tassel

Red and white tassel.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30157

Accession Number: 1924.73B

Boots

High; red satin; 6 white glass buttons at side; red satin bow at toe; brown leather sole; white cotton? lining; buttonholes reinforced w/ pink leather.

Date: 1871

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, machine-made, silk (textile), satin

GUSN: 30159

Accession Number: 1924.76AB

Boots

White & beige iridescent silk taffeta ankle boots; topstitched top higher in front; no trim; rounded square toe; round throat; 3-1/2" vamp; center front lacing with ivory silk ties; center back seam; sole has narrow waist; 1-1/2' heel covered with white kid; white linen lining.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 30160

Accession Number: 1924.77AB

Apron

Black silk satin; floral garland embroidered in pale gray across waistband and at sides; four short bands of embroidery below waist; floral spray in lower corner; continuous ribbon tie.

Date: 1845-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 30161

Accession Number: 1924.78

Hat

Purple velvet bonnet with purple ribbon.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30162

Accession Number: 1924.79

Parasol

Green silk with black brocade in lace-like pattern; white painted wooden shaft with carved bone handle and ivory ferrule; bone spoke tips; metal marquis folding hinge; bottom handle unscrews.

Date: 1850-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: bone (material), brocade (textile), carving (processes), metal, painting (coating), silk (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 30163

Accession Number: 1924.81

Writing Frame

Device to line paper. Writing frame or noctograph.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 30164

Accession Number: 1924.840

Parasol

Black silk twill, scalloped; collapsible carved bone handle and ferrule; heavily engraved silver slider; metal and bone shaft; metal ribs with bone tips.

Date: 1855-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: bone (material), carving (processes), engraving (printing process), silk (textile), silver (metal), twill

GUSN: 30165

Accession Number: 1924.97

Brisé Fan

Brisé fan with plain ivory sticks and guards; threaded with ivory-colored ribbon; metal rivet; ivory ring with ivory-colored silk cord and tassel.

Date: ca. 1880

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component), silk (textile)

GUSN: 30166

Accession Number: 1924.98

Brise' Fan & Box

FAN (A): Tortoise shell sticks; brise'-type, no ribbon; pierced with coral and branch patterns. BOX (B,C): Cardboard box and lid, covered with shiny white paper.

Date: ca. 1820

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, figure- and animal-derived motifs, corals (animals), coral (material), piercing, tortoise shell

GUSN: 30167

Accession Number: 1924.100 A-C

Change Purse

Soft, brown leather change purse with hinged metal clasp and short chain handle. Red leather interior.

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, metal

GUSN: 30168

Accession Number: 1924.103

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