Historic New England

Conch shell

Conch shell is white with a pink interior and spiral form. Once used as a planter.

Maker: unknown

Material: shell (animal material)

GUSN: 258994

Accession Number: 1999.650

Tablecloth

Tablecloth made of flax thread; possibly hand spun, woven into linen; geometric border with large floral design around edges; large floral design in center; ends are hemmed.

Date: ca. 1870

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), weaving

GUSN: 258995

Accession Number: 1998.6363

Sheet

Rectangular sheet; made of plain-woven linen cloth; top and bottom hemmed with very fine stitches.

Date: 1800-1815

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), weaving

GUSN: 258996

Accession Number: 1998.6364

Hand Towels

Three matching large linen towels; off-white; embroidered initial; woven floral design around edges with faggoted border at ends; woven geometric pattern.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), weaving, embroidery (visual works)

GUSN: 258997

Accession Number: 1998.6365 - .6367

Table scarf is patterned with a Jacquard-type weave and natural linen and long diamond knotted fringe. It is decorated with five wide bands of a diamond pattern alternating with four bands of green, blue and red.

Date: 1900-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), cotton (fiber)

GUSN: 258998

Accession Number: 1999.651

Hand Towel

Rectangular, off-white linen towel with embroidered black-letter initial in off-white thread; ends of towel are hemmed and fagotting; cloth woven in stippled pattern; three one-inch bands are plain-woven near hems for decoration.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: weaving, linen (material), embroidery (visual works)

GUSN: 258999

Accession Number: 1998.6368

Laundry Bag

Rectangular drawstring laundry bag made of plain-woven white cotton cloth; opening lined with twill-woven red cotton; initials embroidered on center of bag in red cotton chain stitch.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), weaving, string (fiber product), embroidery (visual works)

GUSN: 259000

Accession Number: 1998.6369

Plate

Plate is white with a shallow well and a dark blue rim with gilt stars and a red inner border with brushstroke points. Center of plate depicts a vase with flowers. Paper label on the base marked "$30.00".

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 259001

Accession Number: 1999.652

Bureau Scarf

White cotton bureau scarf; hemmed on ends; embroidered initials in white thread.

Date: ca. 1880

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), weaving, embroidery (visual works)

GUSN: 259003

Accession Number: 1998.6370

Bedspread

Rectangular off-white cotton bedspread with two rounded cut-out corners and knotted fringe on all sides; central motif is woven oval composition of flowers (probably tulips); borders composed of woven field of flowers (possibly violets) enclosed by straight lines and rows of crossed tulips; informal...

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), weaving

GUSN: 259006

Accession Number: 1998.6371

Trunk

Wooden trunk covered in treated pitch-covered burlap; four vertical leather straps encircle trunk, fastened by metal nails; one-inch leather apron around lid scalloped, fastened by metal nails; lock mechanism, front face, center, covering hole through wood; iron handles on left and right sides; five...

Date: 1760-1780

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), leather, brass (alloy), iron (metal), paper (fiber product), printing (process)

GUSN: 259007

Accession Number: 1998.6373

Pincushion

Square beaded pincushion with iridescent white beads that surround embroidered pink and red roses. There are embroidered flowers in the center and in each corner. The back is made of pink silk with fleur de lis and medallions along with hanging beaded loop fringe. There is a paper tag attached: "...

Date: 1865-1868

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 259041

Accession Number: 1935.443

Dish Towel

Blue and white checked linen dish towel; finished edges, hemmed top and bottom; machine woven; hand-sewn and embroidered monograms in brown thread cater-corners.

Date: 1800-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), cotton (textile), thread, machine composition, weaving, hand sewing, embroidery (visual works)

GUSN: 259046

Accession Number: 2001.187

Dish Towel

Natural white linen dish towel with two braided loops at the top and bottom; diaper pattern weave with monogram cross-stitched in dark brown thread; machine woven; hand sewn; embroidered.

Date: 1800-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), cotton (textile), thread, weaving, hand sewing, embroidery (visual works)

GUSN: 259056

Accession Number: 2001.188

Dish Towel

Natural linen, white dish towel in checked weave; two tape loops at top and bottom; monogram in brown thread; finished edges; hemmed seams at top and bottom; machine-woven; hand sewn and embroidered.

Date: 1800-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), cotton (textile), thread, weaving, hand sewing, embroidery (visual works)

GUSN: 259057

Accession Number: 2001.189

Dish Towel

Natural white linen dish twoel in a checked weave; two tape loops hand-sewn to top and bottom edges; monogram in dark brown thread; finished edges; hemmed at top and bottom; machine woven; hand-sewn; embroidered.

Date: 1800-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), cotton (textile), thread, weaving, hand sewing, embroidery (visual works)

GUSN: 259059

Accession Number: 2001.190

Tablecloth

Natural white linen tablecloth; machine fine-woven with tan straight lines; light-greenish blue, cross-stitched monogram; finished edges; hemmed on top and botto; machine woven; machine sewn; hand embroidered.

Date: 1800-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), cotton (textile), thread, cross stitch, embroidery (visual works)

GUSN: 259060

Accession Number: 2001.191

Pillowcase

Natural white linen pillowcase; machine fine-woven; hand sewn seams and monogram in blue-gray cross stitching.

Date: 1800-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), cotton (textile), thread, weaving, hand sewing, cross stitch, embroidery (visual works)

GUSN: 259061

Accession Number: 2001.192

Tablecloth

Natural white linen tablecloth in birdseye diaper pattern weave; 1/2 fringe' monogram cross-stitched in light-blue thread; machine woven; finished edges on vertical sides.

Date: 1800-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), cotton (textile), thread, cross stitch, embroidery (visual works), weaving

GUSN: 259062

Accession Number: 2001.193

Kerchief

Natural white linen kerchief with single, brown line border 1/2 inch deep; border intersects at the corners; monogram embroidered in light brown thread; machine-woven; finished edges.

Date: 1800-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), cotton (textile), thread, weaving, embroidery (visual works)

GUSN: 259063

Accession Number: 2001.194

Pincushion

Rectangular box pincushion with embroidered top and sides. There are embroidered corsses and flowers in red, blue, white, and faded green; Brass tack decoration around the top and bottom edges of the piece.

Date: 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 259064

Accession Number: 1974.428

Pincushion

Square pincushion with embroidered top of geometric shapes. There are needlepoint stars in red, blue, and pink and squares in green, blue, and yellow with an eight-pointed star in the center; Red and yellow cord trim.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), silk (textile)

GUSN: 259065

Accession Number: 2008.14.10

Kerchief

Brown and white check kerchief; plaid border that intersects at corners; machine-woven fabric; hand-sewn, hemmed edges; embroidered monogram.

Date: 1800-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), cotton (textile), thread, weaving, embroidery (visual works), hand sewing

GUSN: 259069

Accession Number: 2001.195

Stockings

Pair of knee-length white cotton stockings; braided knit pattern runs along arch of foot to ankle, inside is a birdseye diaper pattern; brown cross-stitched monograms on leg; padded heels; modern repairs on toes.

Date: 1800-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), thread, cross stitch, embroidery (visual works), sewing (visual works)

GUSN: 259078

Accession Number: 2001.196AB

Embroidered Denim Purse

Embroidered denim purse with adjustable strap; machine sewn, satchel-style with flap; white, blue, lavender and gray; concentric wavy line pattern embroidery on flap; white interior with small denium pocket; manufacturer's label on interior.

Date: 1970s

Maker: Toni Totes of Vermont, Inc.

Material: denim, wool (textile), cotton (textile), thread, metal, embroidery (visual works), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 259349

Accession Number: 2001.239

Wallet

Rectangular black, leather wallet with four main interior pockets; gold embossed lettering on interior pocket flap; flap on inside missing loop that secures it; leather is textured.

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, tanning, embossing, stitching

GUSN: 259352

Accession Number: 2001.240

Knitting Needles and Case

Burgundy knitting needle case with grosgrain ribbon tie and pocket; fourteen needle sleeves of varying size; ribbon strap with numbers 1-6 above each sleeve; top flap covers needles; manufacturer's label on pocket; fifty-eight knitting needles made from plastic, bone and wood in various sizes.

Date: 20th century

Maker: Sara Hadley (Manufacturer)

Material: ribbon (material), cotton (textile), silk (textile), plastic (organic material), metal, wood (plant material), bone (material), sewing (process), molding (forming)

GUSN: 259353

Accession Number: 2001.241

Wedding Photograph

Framed photograph of a man and woman standing on bridge; woman dressing in wedding gown and veil; man dressed in white suit with tie; paper backing; wood frame.

Date: July 1, 1950

Maker: Sanford, Eric (Photographer)

Material: paper (fiber product), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 259354

Accession Number: 2001.280

Armchair

Armchair with shield-shaped upholstered back; arm supports and legs have stop-fluted decoration. Stripped to original under-upholstery.

Date: 1793-1797

Maker: Hains, Adam, 1768-1820 + (Furniture maker) Probably Bertault, George, 1793 (Upholsterer)

Material: mahogany (wood), ash (wood), upholstery

GUSN: 259355

Accession Number: 1966.123

Washcloth

Pink cotton terry cloth washcloth with frayed edges

Date: 1937-1983

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 259397

Accession Number: 1984.1202

Washcloth

White and blue stripes, terry cloth cotton washcloth

Date: 1937-1983

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 259398

Accession Number: 1984.1203

Cross Stitch Embroidery Kit

White cardboard box with light green lid; dark green imitation cross stitch lettering; contains instructions, two linen patterns, black yarn, frame and advertisement for other designs; patterns are Colonial Revival.

Date: ca. 1935

Maker: Kalikow, Irving (Vendor) F.W. Woolworth Company (Vendor)

Material: cardboard, linen (material), paper (fiber product), wood (plant material), glass (material)

GUSN: 259403

Accession Number: 2002.20

Tea Paper

Fragment of tea paper. Paper is printed in blue with potted flowers in block design. Orange and gold foil ground.

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), gold (metal), foil (metal), block printing (relief printing process)

GUSN: 259406

Accession Number: 2002.24

Tea Paper

Two sheets of tea paper. Gold foil printed with maze pattern.

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), gold (metal), foil (metal)

GUSN: 259435

Accession Number: 2002.25AB

Tea Paper

Two rolls of tea paper. Orange, green and white paint on a gold foil ground; floral and bird motif.

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), gold (metal), foil (metal), paint (coating)

GUSN: 259436

Accession Number: 2002.26AB

Tea Paper

Roll of tea paper with orange, green and white paint on silver foil ground; floral and bird motif.

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), silver (metal), foil (metal), paint (coating)

GUSN: 259438

Accession Number: 2002.28

Newel Post

Turned newel post with cork crew and spiral design and squared base.

Date: 18th century

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 259444

Accession Number: 2002.31.1

Stair Spindles

Turned spindles with corkscrew and spiral design and squared bases.

Date: 18th century

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 259446

Accession Number: 2002.31.2-17

Cloth Fragment

Two samples of toile with red and blue colonial scene on cream background; scene depicts colonial men and women outdoors; the men are on horseback or walking while conversing; the women are washing clothes; .1B has a finished lower edge and the top edge is cut in a jagged pattern.

Date: ca. 1950

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), toile (textile material), weaving

GUSN: 259448

Accession Number: 2002.32.1AB

Garden statue

Marble garden statue of a woman wearing draped robes. Her left arm is crossed at the waist, her right arm is holding an object by her right shoulder.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 259491

Accession Number: 1949.995

Curtains

Pair of curtains; plum, rose, beige, green floral stripe pattern; black border along outer edge; finished edges.

Date: ca. 1925

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 259504

Accession Number: 2002.32.2AB

Cloth Bolt

Roll of tan fabric with blue, brown, red, and aqua floral print.

Date: ca. 1960

Maker: Berkeley, James Lane, Mr., Ye Green Tea Kettle

Material: cotton (textile), weaving, printing (process)

GUSN: 259505

Accession Number: 2002.32.3

Stencils

Fragments of paper rose stencils for furniture and wall decoration; A) red and green paint marks; B) green leaves; C) full rose with two leaves; D) small rose

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), paint (coating), stencil paper

GUSN: 259507

Accession Number: 2002.32.4A-D