Historic New England

Wax Floral Display Under Glass Dome

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 318427

Accession Number: 1921.152

Double Fount Oil Lamp

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 318452

Accession Number: 1914.109

Coverlet

Red and white overshot coverlet with a summer and winter pattern featuring geometric panels in a red and white plaid border.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 318482

Accession Number: 1986.822

Gorget-style necklace made from central enamel pendant set in a silver frame with gold embellishments. Gorget is suspended on a Japanese silk braided cord with a silver and gold handmade hook and eye clasp. Enamel plaque marked on back by Matsukata with year (numbers reversed). Silver frame stamped ...

Date: 1976

Maker: Matsukata, Miye, 1922-1981 Watkins, Alexandra, 1933-

Material: enamel (fused coating), gold (metal), sterling silver, silk (fiber)

GUSN: 318509

Accession Number: 2016.13.1

Silk Gown Remnant

Remnant of silk gown worn by Sarah Parker of Portsmouth, New Hampshire at the time of her wedding in 1786.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 318584

Accession Number: 1991.175

Woman's Gown Remnant

Remnant of silk gown worn by Sarah Parker of Portsmouth, New Hampshire at the time of her wedding in 1786.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 318585

Accession Number: 1991.75

Men's Cap

Black gros-grain silk man's cap.

Date: 19th century

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 318664

Accession Number: 1970.17

Bird's Eye View Map

Map of South Berwick, Maine. Artist's depiction of an aerial view showing a hay harvest in the foreground. Street layout with buildings and trees and Piscataqua River in middle ground. Names of numbered buildings centered in border at bottom. Molded gilt frame.

Date: 1877

Maker: Ruger & Stoner (Publisher) Jos. A. Richards & Co. (Lithographer)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 318665

Accession Number: 1966.381

Trunk

Square trunk with domed top, hinged lid, and two hinged clasps. Wooden exterior has an embossed leather veneer covering the top, back, and sides. A sheet of metal protects the bottom exterior of the trunk. Leather handles are affixed to each side. Each edge is protected by a black painted metal stra...

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: Nathan Neat & Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: wood (plant material), leather

GUSN: 318700

Accession Number: 2006.44.3733

Window Seat

Window seat with damask upholstry. Carved ornate triangle pattern back with upholstered rail and seat with carving in front rail and recessed clover on corners at legs

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 318840

Accession Number: 1970.437

Alphabet Sampler

Framed needlework, alphabet sampler. Linen and embroidery thread. Wrought by Lucy Maria Tappan (1825-1863); great, great, grandmother to W.H. Eaton.

Date: 1834

Maker: Bowen, Lucy Maria (Tappan), 1825-1863 (Embroiderer)

Material: thread, linen (material)

GUSN: 319002

Accession Number: 2016.16.1

Candlestick

Inverted vase and ring turned baluster with round base on square footed pedestal base. Baluster attached to base by screw. Screw thread machine-turned.

Date: 1920-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 319011

Accession Number: 1970.475.1

Straw bonnet earrings

Earrings with clip backs, straw bonnet design with green florist tape and plastic fruit. Made in Western Germany. Worn by donor's mother.

Date: 1950-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: straw (plant material), acrylic (plastic), metal, tape (materials)

GUSN: 319013

Accession Number: 2016.18.1AB

Charm bracelet with ten charms

Charm bracelet with ten charms by various makers: Mt. Ranier; Prince Edward Island; Sun Valley; Xavier Concord' "Motif #1",;Helicopter; Maple Leaf; Deutschand; Candy Cane.

Date: 1967

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, enamel (fused coating)

GUSN: 319014

Accession Number: 2016.18.2

Candlestick

Inverted vase and ring turned baluster with round base on square footed pedestal base. Baluster attached to base by screw. Screw thread machine-turned.

Date: 1920-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 319015

Accession Number: 1970.475.2

Earrings

Earrings with post backs, snowflake design.

Date: 1972-1976

Maker: Gotshall, Abbott, 1906-1988 (Designer)

Material: sterling silver

GUSN: 319016

Accession Number: 2016.19.1

Half-Slip

Women's half-slip, patterned with circles and diamonds in brown, black, and blue, on a cream ground.

Date: 1960-1970

Maker: Pucci, Emilio (Italian fashion designer, 1914-1992) (Designer) Formfit Rogers Inc. (Manufacturer)

Material: nylon

GUSN: 319017

Accession Number: 2016.19.2

Kitchen Tin

Aluminium coffee can with copper-colored lid and black plastic handle. Embossed "COFEE" on the lid.

Date: 1950-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: aluminum (metal), metal, plastic by composition or origin, embossing

GUSN: 319020

Accession Number: 2016.20.1AB

Pencil

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 319052

Accession Number: 1973.465

Tongs

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 319053

Accession Number: 1986.1606

Berry Spoon

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 319054

Accession Number: 1986.1604

Bottle

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 319055

Accession Number: 1973.463

Carved Panel

Double carved wooden panel depicting a male figure on one side and a female figure on the other. Male figure is wearing a three corner hat and long coat with ruffled cuffs. Female figure is wearing a headress, bodice with ruffled sleeves and a decorated skirt. A small bird sits on her right shoulder...

Date: 1780-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 319073

Accession Number: 2016.22.1

Carpet

Square room-sized broadloom carpet with low cut pile. Overall pattern of brown fern leaves on cream field; very tightly packed pattern. All edges bound, selvedge edged woven with Bigelow Weavers label.

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 319169

Accession Number: 1970.848

Wallpaper Sample

Sample of lincrusta wallpaper, mounted on wooden board with swag rococo pattern.

Maker: unknown

Material: Lincrusta Walton, plywood

GUSN: 319170

Accession Number: 1970.497

Nametag\n

Rectangular plastic nametag, "Miss Teklinski," in block letters. White base with black overlay, with letters cut through the black layer so they appear white. Closure is hinged pin and safety clasp attached to center back.

Date: 1950-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: plastic by composition or origin, metal

GUSN: 319172

Accession Number: 2016.23.2

Pendant

Gilded sand dollar with gold pendant loop attached at center top.

Date: 1970-1980

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding (material)

GUSN: 319178

Accession Number: 2016.24.1

Decorative Tile

Decorative tile, central rosette with sixteen petals on a geometric ground. Yellow green glaze.

Date: 1881

Maker: J. & J.G. Low (Manufacturer)

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 319353

Accession Number: 2016.25.1

Wedding Dress

Silk, lace, sequins, and beads.

Date: 1957

Maker: House of Bianchi (Manufacturer) R. H. Stearns & Co. (Retailer)

Material: silk (fiber), lace (needlework)

GUSN: 319382

Accession Number: 2016.26.1

Necklace\n

Graduated cultured pearl necklace strung on knotted silk cord. Metal filigree clasp with hook pressure slide.

Date: ca. 1958

Maker: unknown

Material: pearl (animal material), silk (fiber)

GUSN: 319383

Accession Number: 2016.26.2

Evening Gown

Evening gown, green and gold. Fur, matelassé, and embroidered trim.

Date: ca. 1970

Maker: Webster, Natalie L. (Maker)

Material: fur, brocade (textile)

GUSN: 319384

Accession Number: 2016.26.3

Shoes

Pair of shoes. Evan-Picone. Gold leather. Spain, circa 1970

Date: c. 1970

Maker: Evan-Picone (Manufacturer)

GUSN: 319385

Accession Number: 2016.26.4AB

Wallpaper fragments

Wallpaper fragment (three pieces), floral and vine pattern in blue, green, and gray on a gray ground.

Date: 1750-1780

Maker: unknown

Material: laid paper, block printing (relief printing process)

GUSN: 319387

Accession Number: 2016.27.1A-C

Baby Ring

Wide rose gold band, engraved "Hazel." see Provenance for details.

Date: 1880

Maker: unknown

Material: gold (metal)

GUSN: 319388

Accession Number: 2016.28.1

Baby Ring

Baby ring, chased, channel-set with four square turquoise stones. Engraved geometric motif on ring shoulders flanking the stones. See Inscriptions.

Date: 1880

Maker: unknown

Material: gold (metal), turquoise (mineral), engraving (action)

GUSN: 319389

Accession Number: 2016.28.2

Pair of Boxes

Pair of covered, hinged lid boxes, green on the outside and silver on the inside.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 320754

Accession Number: 1969.2739.1-.2

Box

Yellow cardboard box with a red plastic cover. Printed with cows.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 320755

Accession Number: 1984.1339AB

Doll-shaped Charm

Doll-shaped charm.

Date: ca. 1860

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 320756

Accession Number: 1986.1568

Belt Buckle

Belt buckle made from bullets as a souvenir from World War I.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 320757

Accession Number: 1969.1764.3

Souvenir

World War I souvenir made from bullets.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 320758

Accession Number: 1969.1764.6

Necklace

Necklace comprised of hammered silver circles. Part of a set with matching earrings and hair clip.

Date: 1960-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 320759

Accession Number: 2008.12.33.1

Pair of Earrings

Pair of earrings comprised of hammered silver circles. Part of a set with matching necklace and hair clip.

Date: 1960-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 320760

Accession Number: 2008.12.33.2AB

Hair Clip

Hair clip of hammered silver. Part of a set with matching necklace and earrings.

Date: 1960-1970

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 320761

Accession Number: 2008.12.33.3

Brooch

Part of a set. Brooch of gold on an opalescent base.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 320762

Accession Number: 1925.217

Pair of Earrings

Part of a set. Pair of earrings.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 320763

Accession Number: 1925.218AB

Thimble

Thimble with a pineapple design.

Date: 1890-1907

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 320764

Accession Number: 1986.1605

Reward of Merit Medal

Engraved "Reward of Merit" on a circular disk of silver.

Date: 1825

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 320766

Accession Number: 1926.216

Medal

Award for Satin Ode.

Date: 1835

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 320768

Accession Number: 1932.475

Medal

Red, white, and blue fringed ribbon with "Rowing Regatta Committee, July 4, 1883"

Date: 1883

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 320769

Accession Number: 1933.1218

Medal

"Franklin Medal" on a blue ribbon.

Date: 1866

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 320770

Accession Number: 1937.228

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