Historic New England

Handkerchief

Handkerchief, white cotton with simple 1/8" hemmed border. Plain "P" embroidered in bottom right corner.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 225358

Accession Number: 2006.44.3464

Handkerchief

Handkerchief, white lace, triangular shape.

Maker: unknown

Material: lace (needlework)

GUSN: 225359

Accession Number: 2006.44.3465

Handkerchiefs

Set of three handkerchiefs, white cotton edged with triangular shaped lace. "P" monogram in bottom right corner.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 225360

Accession Number: 2006.44.3466

Handkerchief

Handkerchief, white cotton edged with triangular shaped lace. "P" monogram in bottom right corner.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 225361

Accession Number: 2006.44.3466.1

Handkerchief

Handkerchief, white cotton edged with triangular shaped lace. "P" monogram in bottom right corner.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 225362

Accession Number: 2006.44.3466.2

Handkerchiefs

Handkerchief, white cotton edged with triangular shaped lace. "P" monogram in bottom right corner.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 225363

Accession Number: 2006.44.3466.3

Bag

Bag, navy blue and dark pink patterned silk with drawstring top. Pink silk lining. Pink, blue, and white tassel hangs from button on bottom of bag.

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 225364

Accession Number: 2006.44.3467

Change Purse

Change purse, silver mesh body with arched floral filagree clasp top. Seven silver ball tassels.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 225365

Accession Number: 2006.44.3468

Opera glasses [A] in original case [B]. Abalone opera glasses with black metal struts. Soft blue velvet case has hinged lid with circular brass button closure. Closure stamped with a bee. Velvet covered carrying handle, cream silk lining.

Maker: LeMaire Fi (Manufacturer) Bigelow, Kennard & Co. (Boston, Mass.) (Retailer)

Material: abalone shell, velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 225366

Accession Number: 2006.44.3469AB

Sachet

Sachet, muslin with scalloped edged flap embroidered "A.P.P." Front of sachet embroidered with a yellow basket of pink tulips. Single mother of pearl button closure.

Maker: unknown

Material: muslin

GUSN: 225375

Accession Number: 2006.44.3470

Sachet

Sachet, muslin with purple embroidered dots and band on scalloped edged flap. Stylized purple floral embroidery on front of sachet.

Maker: unknown

Material: muslin

GUSN: 225381

Accession Number: 2006.44.3471

Sachet with cover

Sachet [A] with embroidered muslin cover [B]. Square sachet of pale blue silk with rope edge binding. Muslin cover with four-petaled flower in center, openwork lace edge.

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), muslin

GUSN: 225385

Accession Number: 2006.44.3472AB

Sachet

Pair of rectangular sachets, purple muslin stitched with green thread. Sachets are filled with lavender.

Maker: unknown

Material: muslin

GUSN: 225388

Accession Number: 2006.44.3473

Sachet

Sachet, purple muslin stitched with green thread. Sachet is filled with lavender.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 225390

Accession Number: 2006.44.3473.1

Sachet

Sachet, purple muslin stitched with green thread. Sachet is filled with lavender.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 225391

Accession Number: 2006.44.3473.2

Sachet

Sachet, rectangular with open top. Bunch of stemmed violets tied with yellow ribbon embroidered on front, "APW." monogram on back.

Maker: Phillips, Anna Pingree Wheatland, 1870-1938 (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 225392

Accession Number: 2006.44.3474

Sachet

Sachet, square with open sides [partially completed]. "APW." monogram embroidered in purple on one side, double yellow basket of flowers embroidered on the other.

Maker: Phillips, Anna Pingree Wheatland, 1870-1938 (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 225394

Accession Number: 2006.44.3475

Vase

Gold luster glass vase with feather pattern on sides and bottom. Red luster inside mouth and red-gold ring around neck.

Date: 1893-1910

Maker: Union Glass Company (Somerville, Mass.) (Maker)

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 225404

Accession Number: 1943.31

Hand Towel

Irish linen hand towel. Dyed pastel green, machine-woven fabric. Short-sides bound with white thread. One white flower sewn over green fabric near border on short-side. Embroidered flower outline as well as small decorative flowers and dots.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), cotton (textile)

GUSN: 225422

Accession Number: 2001.158

Hand Towel

White, Irish linen hand towel. Machine-woven fabric. Three-fourths inch border on short-side; one and a half inch border opposite. Embroidered band near one and a half inch border. Bird motif in black stitching; blue cross-hatching fill; two outer undulating lines.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), cotton (textile)

GUSN: 225425

Accession Number: 2001.159

Early 20th Century, irish linen roller towel with end seams hand-sewn together. White, cotton simple weave, no adornment or bordering.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), linen (material)

GUSN: 225444

Accession Number: 2001.165

Window Curtain

Beige, chenille curtain panel. Chenille pattern is two sets of repeating concentric, arched lines that meet at peaked point in center. On back, three-inch binding at top and bottom edges; fabric folded over and hand-sewn. At top-edge, six brass hooks hand-sewn onto fabric; space for eight hooks acro...

Date: 1940-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: chenille (yarn), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 225447

Accession Number: 2001.166

Wallpaper

Two partial rolls and one fragment of Japanese Leather wallpaper from Boston retailer A.H. Davenport. "Peacocks and Amorini" pattern designed by Walter Crane features arabasque motifs with putti, peacocks, comedy tragedy masks, trophy, floral garland and scrolling flora. Stenciled in green on gold ...

Date: 1887

Maker: A.H. Davenport (Retailer) Probably Rottman & Co. (Importer) Crane, Walter, 1845-1915 (Designer)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 273406

Accession Number: 2001.281.123A-C

Wallpaper

Wallpaper fragment once part of the stock of Boston retailer A. H. Davenport. "Sunflower" pattern designed by William Morris. Lush pattern of sunflowers, meandering vines and grape clusters. Block-printed in burnt sienna on a metallic gold ground. Paper is embossed with a pebble texture and varnish...

Date: 1879

Maker: Morris, William (Designer) Jeffrey & Co. (Manufacturer)

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

GUSN: 273407

Accession Number: 2001.281.124

Portrait of Abigail May Brewer (1769-1849)

Portrait of an older woman wearing a sheer white cap tied under her chin, white lace shawl, and black dress. Sitter has dark brown hair and dark brown eyes. Signed lower left corner "H.C. Pratt 1841." Plain gilt frame.

Date: 1841

Maker: Pratt, Henry Cheever (American painter, 1803-1880) (Artist)

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas

GUSN: 273410

Accession Number: 2013.21.1

Wallpaper

Partial roll of embossed wallpaper from Boston retailer A. H. Davenport. Pattern has central rose medallion flanked by winged female figures reaching for grape clusters. Also includes pheonix, floral garlands and ribbon. Paper ground is dark copper with pattern stenciled in gold.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: A. H. Davenport Co. (American furniture manufactory, active late 19th-early 20th centuries) (Retailer) (Manufacturer)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 273413

Accession Number: 2001.281.125

Wallpaper

Partial roll of embossed wallpaper from Boston retailer A. H. Davenport. Central shield medallion flanked by griffin. Design also includes pod-like floral garland, acanthus leaves and scrolls. Paper has a dark copper ground. Pattern is either printed or stenciled in light copper and silver.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: A.H. Davenport (Retailer) (Manufacturer)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 273414

Accession Number: 2001.281.126.1

Wallpaper

Partial roll of embossed wallpaper from Boston retailer A. H. Davenport. Central shield medallion flanked by griffin. Design also includes pod-like floral garland, acanthus leaves and scrolls. Paper is printed or stenciled in red, orange, two tans, dark brown, and two greens on a brown ground and...

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: A.H. Davenport (Manufacturer) (Manufacturer)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 273416

Accession Number: 2001.281.126.2AB

Wallpaper

Partial roll of embossed wallpaper from Boston retailer A. H. Davenport. Large scale floral and foliate pattern. Pattern is iridenscent silver on mauve ground with background stenciled in green.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: A.H. Davenport (Retailer) (Manufacturer)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 273418

Accession Number: 2001.281.127

Wallpaper

Partial roll of embossed wallpaper from Boston retailer A. H. Davenport. Large scale stylized palmette and floral pattern. Roller-printed in brown, orange, and green on yellow ground. Embossed with numberous small geometric patterns.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: A.H. Davenport (Retailer)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 273419

Accession Number: 2001.281.128

Wallpaper

Partial roll of embossed wallpaper from Boston retailer A. H. Davenport. Large scale ogee fretwork with stylized acanthus leaf. Gold ground with design elements stenciled in copper, red, and dark brown.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: A.H. Davenport (Retailer)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 273421

Accession Number: 2001.281.129

Rocking Chair

Arrow back rocking chair with arms. Rocker has replaced crest rail and added comb back. Comb is pointed and stencilled with five spindles. Crest rail is grain painted and stenciled with fruit. Green wash painted over red graining. Rockers appear to be original. Arms have been stripped.

Date: 1800-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood), graining, stenciling

GUSN: 273422

Accession Number: 1959.312

Corner Chair

Corner chair with ring vase, and turned front stretchers, double stretchers on all sides. Ring vase and turned stiles. Front legs terminate with spanish feet, rear legs have simple turned feet. Painted rush seat. Simple arm rest with ogee crest.

Date: 1700-1730

Maker: unknown

Material: cherry (wood)

GUSN: 273424

Accession Number: 1959.394

Bookcase

Enclosed bookcase with ogee bracket feet on wooden casters. Thumb molded top and beaded molding. Two doors with glass inserts. Rococo Revial gilt metal escutcheon and handle.

Date: 1880-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), veneer

GUSN: 273425

Accession Number: 1959.395

Card Table

Sheraton swing leg card table with serpentine front. Front veneered with book matched crotch maple. Four reeded and turned legs, diamond and stripe inlay along bottom of apron and edges of top. Ovolo corners.

Date: ca. 1810

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), maple (wood), veneer, inlay (process)

GUSN: 273426

Accession Number: 1959.396

Candlestand

Oval tilt top candlestand, ring turned pedestal on tripod base, spade feet.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: cherry (wood)

GUSN: 273427

Accession Number: 1959.402

Mug

Earthenware mug. Cylindrical with loop handle. Heavy dark blue ground with repeated scene of seated man and woman standing with parasol. Dark blue border (1 1/8" wide) with flowers on inside of rim, and outside of handle painted solid dark blue.

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 273429

Accession Number: 1970.1310.633

Mug

Earthenware mug. Shaped base and squared handle with pointed tip. Blue transfer printed landscape scene flanked by two large urns. Landscape includes water, mountains, boat, and a building with two towers. Blue decorative border on inside of rim, and floral design on handle.

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, transfer printing

GUSN: 273443

Accession Number: 1970.409

Mug

Earthenware mug. Shaped base, flared rim, and loop handle. Blue transfer printed landscape scene, partially repeated, with water, trees, and a picturesque gabled building with elaborate cornices and finials. Blue floral border on inside of rim, and matching floral design on handle.

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, transfer printing

GUSN: 273445

Accession Number: 1970.354

Fragment of embossed wallpaper from the stock of Boston retailer A. H. Davenport. Rose bouquet block-printed in cream, two shades of tan, brown and metallic gold on a dark red ground with light red stripe.

Date: 1880-1906

Maker: A.H. Davenport (Retailer)

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

GUSN: 273456

Accession Number: 2001.281.134

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