Historic New England

Quilt

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53653

Accession Number: 1944.40A

Quilt

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53654

Accession Number: 1944.40B

Baseball

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: palm fiber

GUSN: 53655

Accession Number: 1944.42

Decanter

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 53656

Accession Number: 1944.43

Shoe

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53657

Accession Number: 1944.44

Doll

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53658

Accession Number: 1944.46

Plate

Pearlware transfer-print plate. Molded alphabet border. Paint superimposed on a black transfer-print illustrating clowns and a dog.

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, transfer printing, pearlware, glazing (coating)

GUSN: 53659

Accession Number: 1944.48

Dish

Pressed glass serving dish depicting Independence Hall.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 53660

Accession Number: 1944.52

Photograph

Portrait of a man in horse-drawn buggy.

Date: ca. 1870

Maker: unknown

Material: tintypes (prints)

GUSN: 53661

Accession Number: 1944.57

Needlework Picture

White lacework on muslin.

Maker: unknown

Material: muslin

GUSN: 53662

Accession Number: 1944.59

Dominoes

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53663

Accession Number: 1944.61

Waste bowl

Earthenware bowl with black transfer-printing. Scenes of birds perched on flowering branches on bowl exterior and interior. Floral sprigs and sprays in interior rim and between exterior scenes.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: Enoch Wood & Sons (Maker)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 53664

Accession Number: 1944.68

Earthenware sugar bowl and lid decorated with the transfer-print pattern "Forget Me Not" depicting a girl and dog sitting beside a tree with rural landscape and cottages in background. Flower and scroll border. Oval body, scroll molded handles and knop.

Date: 1834-1854

Maker: William Ridgway & Co. (Maker)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 53665

Accession Number: 1944.72AB

Waste bowl

Earthenware bowl with brown transfer-printing. Pattern of flowers on diamond-shaped trelliswork on exterior and interior rim. Scene in interior basin of three peacocks.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing, pearlware

GUSN: 53666

Accession Number: 1944.77

Salad plate

Earthenware plate with green transfer-printed border and brown transfer-printed center scene. Border of scrolls on striped ground. Central scene of canal framed by arching trees with figures on left bank and large urn on right. Swans swim in the foreground, large building or temple and mountains in ...

Date: 1834-1859

Maker: Podmore, Walker & Co. (Maker)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), ironstone (pottery), transfer printing

GUSN: 53667

Accession Number: 1944.80

Soup plate

Earthenware soup plate with brown transfer-print pattern "Alhambra" depicting Gothic castle. Border pattern of ivy vine and floral sprays on tiny square patterned ground.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 53668

Accession Number: 1944.81

Cream Pitcher

Earthenware footed cream pitcher. Foliate molded feet. Floral motif.

Maker: unknown

Material: creamware, hand-painted

GUSN: 53669

Accession Number: 1944.83

Dinner plate

Earthenware plate with scalloped rim and brown transfer-print pattern "A View in Venice" depicting people standing beside canal in foreground with the Venice skyline behind them. Border pattern of floral sprays with vase on florette patterned ground.

Date: 1830-1854

Maker: Ridgway, William (Maker)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 53670

Accession Number: 1944.85

Paperweight

Large glass paperweight with red flower at the center and polychrome flowers on the outer edge. Made at Cambridge Glass Works by Mr. Sweeney.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 53671

Accession Number: 1944.88

Coffeepot with cover

Lighthouse shape with hat-shaped cover; scrolled ear-shaped handle with gilt thumbhold; curved spout with traces of gold on mouth; border around neck and cover of gold and blue enamel bands and gold loop chain over orange band; border around base of blue and gold husk chain; gilt cipher "GWA" on shi...

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 53672

Accession Number: 1944.96AB

Clipboard

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53673

Accession Number: 1944.98

Hat

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53674

Accession Number: 1944.99

Bonnet

Heart shaped; cream, ribbed silk; beige ribbon/bow at top, neck and back, and as neck ties; face framed by net and looped cream ribbon; wire support; net lining; neck ruffle; pointed front/neck.

Date: 1850-1863

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, silk (textile)

GUSN: 53675

Accession Number: 1944.101

Pair of Riding Boots

A pair of black and brown leather riding boots with square toes and stacked heels. Maker's name and mark at top center of shaft [see Inscriptions].

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: Dick's Patent Shank Boots & Shoes (Manufacturer) Brooks Dealer in Dick's Shoes (Retailer)

Material: leather, wood and wood products, metal

GUSN: 53676

Accession Number: 1944.104AB

Jacket

Black lace; bunches of roses on net ground; 3/4 bell shaped sleeves gathered at shoulder; neck ruffle with black gros grain ribbon tie; gathered at waist at center back with wide band of black gros grain.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53677

Accession Number: 1944.109

Bonnet Basket

Small, hinged basket used to carry and store a lady's cap. Round woven basket with conforming lid. Woven with narrow, natural colored wood splints in a radiating checker weave with accent weavers, rim pieces and handles in a dark lacquer. Two decorative handles and hook and eye closure.

Date: 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: reed (grass, material)

GUSN: 53678

Accession Number: 1944.110

Pair of Gloves

Black crocheted fingerless gloves.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53679

Accession Number: 1944.111AB

Pair of Gloves

Black crocheted fingerless gloves.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53680

Accession Number: 1944.112AB

Pair of Gloves

Cream-colored crocheted gloves.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53681

Accession Number: 1944.114AB

Handkerchief

Handkerchief with a scalloped edge and a poppy pod embroidered in each corner.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53682

Accession Number: 1944.116

Cape Collar

Single layer cape collar with zig-zagged edge and small floral embroidery.

Date: 1822-1830

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53683

Accession Number: 1944.120

Chemisette

White lace with a small floral pattern.

Date: 1825-1850

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53684

Accession Number: 1944.125

Coat, Suit

Black/green ribbed; turnover collar with revers faced with black taffeta; 3 pairs buttons - double breasted - false buttonholes; padded and quilted lining; 3 inner breast pockets; 2 tail pockets; sleeves lined with yellow satin; 3 button cuff; darts at waist.

Date: 1880-1889

Maker: Possibly Mitchell, John C. (Maker)

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

GUSN: 54492

Accession Number: 1946.810A

Waistcoat

Black; cream lining (yellowed & stained); low shawl lapel w/ piping; 4 pockets; single breasted w/ 4 buttons; buckle & strap back closure; black satin back.

Date: 1880

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 54493

Accession Number: 1946.810B

Pants

Black and green; lined with cream silk at waist; linen cambric and white cotton; button front with tab; brown piping at waist; two side welt pockets; one hip pocket; buckle and strap back closure.

Date: ca. 1880

Maker: Mitchell (Manufacturer)

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

GUSN: 54494

Accession Number: 1946.810C

Pants

Black; white lining at waist and pockets; button front; two side pockets; watch pocket; two hip pockets; buckle and strap back closure.

Date: ca. 1880

Maker: A. Shuman & Company (Manufacturer)

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, linen (material), machine-made, wool (textile)

GUSN: 54495

Accession Number: 1946.810D

Sewing Needle

Bone needle with a carved fist.

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 54496

Accession Number: 1946.811A

Sewing Needle

Bone needle.

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 54497

Accession Number: 1946.811B

Sewing Needle

Cone-shaped bone needle.

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 54498

Accession Number: 1946.811C

Spectacles and Case

Metal spectacles [.1] and a leather hinged case [.2] lined with fabric. Oval lenses. W bridge. Curl temple side arms.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal), leather

GUSN: 54499

Accession Number: 1946.814.1-.2

SKIRT

No description

Date: 1875-1878

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), linen (material), tin (metal)

GUSN: 54500

Accession Number: 1946.817B

Pair of Sleeves

White sleeves with a lace cuff.

Date: 1855-1865

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 54501

Accession Number: 1946.823AB

Pair of Sleeves

White sleeves with embroidery at the cuffs.

Date: 1855-1865

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 54502

Accession Number: 1946.824AB

Pair of Sleeves

White cotton sleeves with an embroidered cuff.

Date: 1853-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 54503

Accession Number: 1946.827AB

Pair of Gloves

Cream lace fingerless gloves with embroidery.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 54504

Accession Number: 1946.828AB

Hat

Black velvet; wire frame; trimmed with black lace and green feathers over white silk brim; padded brim; black velvet ties at sides; bunch of faceted jet beads at back.

Date: ca. 1910

Maker: unknown

Material: feather (material), lace (needlework), silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave), wire

GUSN: 54505

Accession Number: 1946.830

Hat

This large black velvet hat is embellished with two large feather elements made from partially stripped quills (creates long tipped feathers) with black chenille "ears"; broad brim is narrower at back; black rayon lining with drawstring. Retailer's label on interior. Missing decorative hatband, poss...

Date: 1917-1920

Maker: R. H. Stearns & Co. (Retailer)

Material: feather (material), felt (textile), silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 54506

Accession Number: 1946.834

Hat

Brown velvet hat with deep crown trimmed with brown satin band covered with black tulle and vermicelli-patterned taupe braid, large brown bird wings, and broad brim. Crown is lined with black velvet and rayon, black elastic chin strap.

Date: 1898-1902

Maker: R. H. Stearns & Co. (Maker)

Material: braiding, feather (material), silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 54507

Accession Number: 1946.840

Hat

Natural and grayish-brown straw hat on a wire foundation with broad peaked brim at back, faced with white chiffon, and blue velvet ribbon.

Date: 1890-1893

Maker: unknown

Material: handmade, chiffon, straw (plant material)

GUSN: 54508

Accession Number: 1946.842

Animal Figurine

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 54509

Accession Number: 1946.879A-C

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