Historic New England

Pillowcase

Rectangular, off white; single panel folded with narrow hemmed open ends.

Date: 1770-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: cross-stitching, stitching, hand weaving, linen (material), tabby (textile)

GUSN: 9464

Accession Number: 1934.314B

Ruffled Pillowcase

Nearly square, white, fine linen. Top and bottom sewn together with 1-1/2" wide hem at open end; four buttons to close. Applied 2-1/2" wide ruffle all around. One of a pair.

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, linen (material), machine sewing (technique), weaving, tabby (textile)

GUSN: 9465

Accession Number: 1932.409A

Ruffled Pillowcase

Nearly square, white, fine linen. Top and bottom sewn together with 1-1/2" wide hem at open end; four buttons to close. Applied 2-1/2" wide ruffle all around.

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, linen (material), machine sewing (technique), tabby (textile)

GUSN: 9466

Accession Number: 1932.409B

Bolster Cover

Long, rectangular, white, fine linen. Single piece folded with 3" wide hemmed ends each with three button holes.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 9467

Accession Number: 1932.408

Pillowcase

Rectangular, off white, fine cotton; single piece folded with hemmed end; wreath with doves and hearts.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, weaving, machine-made, tabby (textile)

GUSN: 9468

Accession Number: 1928.380

Rectangular, off white, fine cotton; single piece folded; hemmed open end with narrow line of drawnwork; band of white embroidered floral loops of bullion and French knot stitches. Line of eleven openwork crosses.

Date: 1810-1812

Maker: Teale, Betsey (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), cross-stitching, drawn thread work, embroidering, weaving, machine-made, tabby (textile)

GUSN: 9469

Accession Number: 1917.599

Curtain panel

Rectangular, single piece panel, heavy cotton; printed three toned green and yellow "cross hatching" in painterly strokes. Hemmed edges and ends.

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: Waverly (Manufacturer)

Material: cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 9494

Accession Number: 1992.136A

Curtain panel

Rectangular, single piece panel, heavy cotton; printed three toned green and yellow "cross hatching" in painterly strokes. Hemmed edges and ends.

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: Waverly (Manufacturer)

Material: cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 9495

Accession Number: 1992.136B

Curtain panel

Rectangular, single piece panel, heavy cotton; printed wavy stripes in brown with white flecks; red and white with inner column of yellow features. Hemmed edges and ends.

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: Carlton (Manufacturer)

Material: cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 9496

Accession Number: 1992.135

Window valance

Natural linen. Printed imitation of mid-18th c. French fabric of undulating columns; floral sprigs in between. A) Shaped, ogee bottom; pieced panel with applied woven tape with wide heading with narrow fringe. Hooks on back top.

Date: 1900-1935

Maker: unknown

Material: fringe, linen (material), machine sewing (technique), weaving, piecing, tabby (textile)

GUSN: 9497

Accession Number: 1990.567A

Window curtain panel

Natural linen. Printed imitation of mid-18th c. French fabric of undulating columns; floral sprigs in between. B) Rectangular panel, seamed wide hem across top, lightly gathered; applied woven tape with wide heading and narrow fringe down one side and across bottom. Seventeen brass rings at top.

Date: 1900-1935

Maker: unknown

Material: fringe, linen (material), machine sewing (technique), weaving, piecing, tabby (textile)

GUSN: 9498

Accession Number: 1990.567B

Cushion Cover

Each cushion has a coarse linen foundation embroidered with silk in a tent stitch in shades of yellow, blue, burgundy, pink and green; the pattern features "pronged" lozenges enclosing shaped diamonds on a field of diagonal yellow lines. The group includes two chair back covers and three seat cover...

Date: 1750-1850

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 11209

Accession Number: 1991.1778.1-5

Bolt of Carpet

Bolt of tweedy, deep olive-green and brownish wool carpeting. Machine woven.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: weaving, machine-made, wool (textile)

GUSN: 11210

Accession Number: 1991.1779

Bedspread

Rectangular form comprised of four panels of printed glazed cotton; patterned with a design of a pheasant under a palmlike tree among a bed of flowers; printed on a coffee-colored ground with green, blue, rose, red, and black; self-bound edges; quilted overall in a diamond pattern; has a panelled an...

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: chintz, cotton (textile), printing (process), quilting

GUSN: 11211

Accession Number: 1991.1771

Set of Curtains

It includes three pieces of red wool trimmed with floral vine patterned woven braid. All are hand sewn. 1991.1774.1 is a lozenge shaped, comprised of two wool panels with a woven trim on two sides, and two other edges frayed. 1991.1774.2 is of rectangular form, comprised of three wool panels and ...

Date: 1780-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), braiding, wool (textile), weaving

GUSN: 11212

Accession Number: 1991.1774.1-3

Cloth Sample

A rectangular panel of gauzy cotton which is hemmed on three edges (one side of which is selvedge); fabric is printed with a blue grid field with brown and blue birds perched on a tree branch; there are accent colors of green.

Date: 1825-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), printing (process)

GUSN: 11213

Accession Number: 1991.1775

Table Runner

Rectangular piece of material that is comprised of three panels of glazed cotton; the fabric is patterned with exotic "palm trees" planted in a flower patch; the ground is khaki colored with green, brown, red, blue, yellow and black on the trees and flowers; on the reverse is thin yellow and red str...

Date: 1825-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), piecing, printing (process), quilting

GUSN: 11214

Accession Number: 1991.1776

Skating Scene

Oblong rectangular format; skating scene with sleighs and skaters on ice surrouned by buildings, including a prominent church, and ships in the background.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood), oil paint (paint), panels (wood), varnishing

GUSN: 11215

Accession Number: 1992.491

Electric Lamp

Spherical, colored glass globe held within a wirework frame and vertically ribbed cylindrical tin collar; there is a conical cap and ring handles and a vertically ribbed cylindrical base with flared circular foot; the original burner is still in the base; painted with old dark green paint.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), tin (metal), wire

GUSN: 11216

Accession Number: 1992.492

Trivet

Dark-brown, circular trivet, carved from one piece of wood.

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 11217

Accession Number: 1992.759

Woodpecker and Robin Carving

Hand-carved robin and woodpecker attached to a rough base by brads; handcut nails for eyes; woodpecker has an attached head.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: Hunt, Frank (Maker)

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

GUSN: 11218

Accession Number: 1992.763

Stoneware Jug Electric Lamp

Squat, bulbous form with a thick collar and thick arched strap handle; dark brown glaze; fitted with an electric light socket at the mouth; has a burlap covered paper shade.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), stoneware (pottery), lead glaze

GUSN: 11219

Accession Number: 1992.762

Bowl

Small, turned treen ware bowl; smooth exterior and rough interior.

Date: 1750-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 11220

Accession Number: 1992.764

Queen Anne Banister-back Side Chair

Pair of black-painted Queen Anne bannister-back side chairs, with shaped crest rail with "ears"; above four square tapered rails between two square continuing stiles; the rush seats are on square legs with overhanging top corners, with three conforming stretchers and a spool-turned front stretcher.

Date: 1760-1780

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), painting (coating), turning (shaping process), weaving

GUSN: 11221

Accession Number: 1991.1214.1

Queen Anne Banister-back Side Chair

Pair of black-painted Queen Anne bannister-back side chairs, with shaped crest rail with "ears"; above four square tapered rails between two square continuing stiles; the rush seats are on square legs with overhanging top corners, with three conforming stretchers and a spool-turned front stretcher.

Date: 1760-1780

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), painting (coating), turning (shaping process), weaving

GUSN: 11222

Accession Number: 1991.1214.2

Miniature Portrait of Woman

One of a pair of miniature portraits; canary yellow oval on a green background; portrait of Marcella Pollard; 1/2 length; seated; chair back visible; book in right hand; floral collar

Date: 1828

Maker: unknown

Material: oil paint (paint), panels (wood)

GUSN: 11223

Accession Number: 1991.1221.2

Doll

The carved head and torso of a little girl, with chin length hair and two partial legs and one half arm in a natural finish. The doll wears an off-white cotton chemise with lace trim about the neck.

Date: 1800-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), pine (wood)

GUSN: 11224

Accession Number: 1991.1247

Pincushion

Wool and cotton pincushion in rounded, flower-like form; eight petal-like patchwork scalloped edges are in red, green and white against a dark, greenish-gray ground; red and white center; backed with bright green wool fabric with black edges; there is a quilt-like look.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), sewing (process), wool (textile)

GUSN: 11225

Accession Number: 1992.396

Table Mat

Blue and white checked rectangular linen; hemmed edges.

Date: 1940-1960

Maker: The Farmer's Museum (Maker)

Material: linen (material), weaving

GUSN: 11226

Accession Number: 1992.397

Dish Towel

Square, linen towel; woven with brown on an ecru/natural grid; check pattern with three borders; two hemmed and two selvage edges.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: hand weaving, linen (material)

GUSN: 11227

Accession Number: 1992.398

Dish Towel

Rectangular linen towel with blue and white grid check pattern with two hemmed edges and two selvage edges.

Date: 1850-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), weaving

GUSN: 11228

Accession Number: 1992.399

Dish Towel

Rectangular linen dish or hand towel; woven with blue and natural white grid check pattern with bolder stripes for the border; two hemmed and two selvage edges; embroidered with small initials at the top left.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, hand weaving, linen (material)

GUSN: 11229

Accession Number: 1992.400

Fireplace Tongs

Brass urn-shaped finial on shaped iron stem and rod-like arms with ball and flat round "grasps."

Date: 1780-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal)

GUSN: 11230

Accession Number: 1992.401

Hearth Broom

Turned natural wood handle with coiled wire at the apex of straw; wire woven with straw below coil neck; straw is gathered with string below.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: straw (plant material), wire, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 11231

Accession Number: 1992.402

Rug

Rectangular rug; central spray of flowers in shades of pink, yellow, green, blue and brown; variegated black/green ground; oval leaf and flowerhead border (same palette as the spray); bound with faded black coton twill tape.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: burlap, cotton (textile), hooking, wool (textile)

GUSN: 11232

Accession Number: 1992.404

"Creepers"

Identical; octagonal, flattened "disk" top on tapering shaft and arched legs with penny feet; squared spike pinned through front shaft to back.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 11233

Accession Number: 1992.405AB

Washstand Shelf

Federal corner washstand shelf; triangular with a single rounded edge with a double arched applied gallery; allover grainpainted in brown and black; the gallery is painted freehand with green and yellow leafy sprigs and stylized blossoms; the outline of the gallery edge is pinstriped in yellow.

Date: 1800-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: graining, painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 11234

Accession Number: 1992.406

Box

An oval bentwood box with three tapering "finger" laps and fitted cover with single "finger" lap; shaped arched swing handle held with turned wooden pins; secured with a polymer peg; natural finish.

Date: 1960-1980

Maker: unknown

Material: bentwood, birch (wood), maple (wood)

GUSN: 11235

Accession Number: 1992.407AB

Rug

Rectangular rug with a spray of roses on a beige field; enclosed by polychrome striped border; roses are worked in red, yellow, green and black; cotton fabrics on a burlap foundation backed with a green/beige wool blanket material and bound with a beige wool tape.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: burlap, cotton (textile), hooking, wool (textile)

GUSN: 11236

Accession Number: 1992.638

Doorstop

Of Bee Skep shape on slightly fearing straight sided base, molded in translucent aqua colored glass , with a threaded interior.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), molding (forming)

GUSN: 11238

Accession Number: 1992.403

Child's Bonnet

White muslin child's bonnet with wheat sheath design, lace border, eyelet accents.

Maker: unknown

Material: lace (needlework), muslin

GUSN: 11239

Accession Number: 1992.100

Needlework Pattern

Hooked rug pattern with sketched design of leaves.

Maker: unknown

Material: cloth

GUSN: 11240

Accession Number: 1992.183

Dress Chart

Cardboard dress chart, one for "back" and the other "neck" with manufacturered information.

Date: 1862

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, transfer printing

GUSN: 11243

Accession Number: 1992.182

Sterescope

Stereoscope with ivory plate on cover, spiral stand, chased brass binges finely finished walnut, with removeable lenses in frame.

Maker: Charles Nephew & Co (Maker)

Material: engraving (printing process), glass (material), walnut (wood), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 11248

Accession Number: 1941.378

Photograph

Print of a landscape photograph, framed picture of the Old Gardiner Homestead, with handwritten text written on top and below of picture regarding the Gardiner Family history, with crest and armorial bearings of Gardiner Oxfordshire. Photographed by A.H. Folsom, 1870.

Date: 1834-1867

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 11249

Accession Number: 1992.8

Hook

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 11250

Accession Number: 1917.852

Hatpin

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 11258

Accession Number: 1917.887

Wallet

Red Moroccan leather with green lining; leather strap closure, 5 compartments and 1 pencil holder.

Date: 1825-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 11264

Accession Number: 1917.906

Painted Trade Sign

Rectangular board embellished with borders in green stripse and blue and red dots; on the right is a stencilled figure of a horse and a man with a high-crowned hat in his hand.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: Possibly Blood, Miles (Maker)

Material: painting (coating)

GUSN: 11269

Accession Number: 1991.1065

Portrait of Prudence Waters

Rectangular format of the head and shoulders of a woman in a dark brown oval; she wears a rust rose dress with a muslin cap; the frame is ebonized with an inner gold molding.

Date: 1779

Maker: Chandler, Winthrop, 1747-1790 (Maker)

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 11270

Accession Number: 1991.1067.2

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