Historic New England

Hoop Skirt

Child's hoop skirt.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), wire

GUSN: 40554

Accession Number: 1940.392

Two part cylindrical ice bucket or cooler. Long, cylindrical cover (A) fits over the shorter bodied bucket base (B). Interior of both cover and base is pewter or lead covered by cardboard and an exterior layer of red fabric. The Cover has a small metal ring-pull handle. Interior glass liner (C) is...

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy), lead (metal), cardboard, cloth

GUSN: 40555

Accession Number: 1940.395A-C

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 40556

Accession Number: 1940.396

Game

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40557

Accession Number: 1940.397

Toy

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40558

Accession Number: 1940.398

Boxed Letters

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 40559

Accession Number: 1940.403

Decanter

Blown glass decanter with a stopper. Square shape. Etched floral design.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 40560

Accession Number: 1940.406AB

Oil Lamp

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 40561

Accession Number: 1940.407A

Oil Lamp

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 40562

Accession Number: 1940.407B

Handkerchief

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 40563

Accession Number: 1940.409

Doll's Bedding

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40564

Accession Number: 1940.411C

Porcupine Quill Box

Oval porcupine quill box with cover.

Maker: unknown

Material: palm fiber

GUSN: 40565

Accession Number: 1940.414

Handbill

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40566

Accession Number: 1940.415

Teapot

White body with gold banding and black transfer printed scenes. Rectangular lobed body with lobed foot; high, scrolled handle; scrolled spout with scenes of sod roofed cottages; gold bands on edges.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, porcelain, transfer printing

GUSN: 40567

Accession Number: 1940.418.1AB

Teapot

Serpentine reeding in relief on diamond-shaped bodies w/ scalloped collar w/ impressed palmette border; swan knobs; teapot has pulled ear-shaped handle w/ palmette thumbhold and scrolled spout w/ squiggly decoration in relief; traces of gilt decoration remain on body of teapot.

Date: 1800-1815

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, gilding, glazing (coating), painting (coating), pearlware, tin (metal)

GUSN: 40568

Accession Number: 1940.421AB

Pitcher

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40569

Accession Number: 1940.423

Cup and saucer

Handleless footed cup w/ underglaze blue band around middle exterior of body; underglaze maroon and blue bands around inside edge of cup and saucer; maroon flower w/ blue leaves in center of both.

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, enameling, glazing (coating), pearlware, underglazing, tin (metal)

GUSN: 40570

Accession Number: 1940.424AB

Pitcher

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40571

Accession Number: 1940.428C

Pitcher

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40572

Accession Number: 1940.428A

Dish

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40573

Accession Number: 1940.428D

Pitcher

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40574

Accession Number: 1940.428B

Teacup

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40575

Accession Number: 1940.428E

Dish

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40576

Accession Number: 1940.428F

Dish

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40577

Accession Number: 1940.428H

Pen

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40578

Accession Number: 1940.432AB

Pencil Case

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40579

Accession Number: 1940.434AB

Shoes

A pair of white cotton twill and leather shoes with scalloped trim, red silk tape, cork heels, and rounded toes.

Date: 1804-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: cork (bark), cotton (textile), stitching, leather, silk (textile), twill

GUSN: 40580

Accession Number: 1940.435AB

Women's Tie

Green silk neckpiece with three paisleys and unfinished ends.

Date: 1850-1859

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40581

Accession Number: 1940.438

Fan and Box

FAN (A): Carved and pierced broad ivory sticks; narrow white silk ribbon top with spangles; mother of pearl washers; carved metal ring. BOX (B): Two-piece box covered with shiny white paper lined with tissue.

Date: 1860s

Maker: Jordan Marsh Company (Retailer)

Material: carving (processes), ivory (tooth component), piercing, sequins (spangles), silk (textile)

GUSN: 40582

Accession Number: 1940.439AB

Portable Desk

Wooden portable desk with a hinged top. Interior contains a hinged writing surface with a felt inlay and four storage compartments. Exterior turnkey lock.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), metal, felt (textile)

GUSN: 40583

Accession Number: 1940.440

Cradle

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 40584

Accession Number: 1940.441A

Doll Pillow

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40585

Accession Number: 1940.441B

Doll Mattress

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40586

Accession Number: 1940.441D

Toy Bed

Doll's four-post bed (A) with headboard and footboard, painted buff; and strung together with "rope" or cord. Has full-length flat pad over cord and mattress of blue and white ticking over that- also a bolster, two sheets and a patchwork quilt.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 40589

Accession Number: 1940.442A

Doll Mattress

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40590

Accession Number: 1940.442B

Doll Mattress

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40591

Accession Number: 1940.442C

Doll Pillow

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40592

Accession Number: 1940.442D

Doll's Bedding

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40593

Accession Number: 1940.442F

Dress

A=Bodice; B=Skirt. Taupe changeable silk. A=Bodice - high piped neckline; piped armscye, peplum & cuffs; box-pleated ruffle around neckline to hem of bodice at front. Long, full sleeves w/ wide ruched band at cuffs; 9 silk covered buttons at center front. Lined w/ tan cotton twill; sleeves lined...

Date: 1872-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, silk (textile), twill

GUSN: 40594

Accession Number: 1940.444AB

Pair of Gloves

Yellow gloves with three rows of chain stitch on top and feather stitching around thumb.

Date: 1834-1867

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, silk (textile), crepe (textile)

GUSN: 40596

Accession Number: 1940.457AB

Children's Dress

White; long sleeves - shirred and ruffled at shoulder; blouson front with pointed waist fits loosely over "under" bodice; gathered at waist; hem has two bads of small triangles (like pinking, pinking also at cuffs) and band of small (twenty-three) tucks.

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, cotton (textile)

GUSN: 40597

Accession Number: 1940.458