Historic New England

Box of calling cards

Cream cardboard box, RHS monogram on cover, contains about 100 calling cards for Walter Gropius. Cards measure 3" x 1 1/2".

Date: 1937-1940

Maker: R. H. Stearns & Co.

Material: paper (fiber product), printing (process), cardboard

GUSN: 258588

Accession Number: 1984.1252

Coaster

Coaster is made of coiled branch-like material bound with naturla colored grass. Some green and brown dyed grasses are also used.

Date: 20th century

Maker: unknown

Material: rattan

GUSN: 258592

Accession Number: 1999.592

Place mat

Place mat is made of white warp with yellow weft. Geometric borders with white stripes and four diamonds formed by French knots.

Date: 1920-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 258595

Accession Number: 1999.593

Shaving Mug

White mug with round handle; pink and green floral motif on both sides.

Date: 1883-1886

Maker: New England Pottery Company (Maker)

Material: stone china (stoneware), ceramic (material), glaze, painting (image-making)

GUSN: 258598

Accession Number: 1998.5760

"Souvenir of the Last Govenor of Plymouth County" pamphlet

Pamphlet is a two-fold handwritten memento titled "Souvenir of the Last Govenor of Plymouth County". Includes a copy of the memorial stone inscription of Thomas Hinckley (died 1076) in Barnstable. On opposite page, there is a description of the Hinckley family cradle.

Date: January 11, 1899

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard

GUSN: 258599

Accession Number: 1999.594

Shaving Mug

White shaving mug; crackled glaze; gold trim on base and rim; "5" in gold on side.

Date: 1883-1886

Maker: New England Pottery Company (Maker)

Material: stone china (stoneware), ceramic (material), glaze, overglaze (material)

GUSN: 258600

Accession Number: 1998.5761

Water Pitcher

Small pitcher with a white base and blue top half; there is a floral design around the circumference; white handle; gold lines between the white and blue area at the base of the neck and on the rim.

Date: 1883-1886

Maker: New England Pottery Company (Maker)

Material: ceramic (material), glaze, overglaze (material)

GUSN: 258601

Accession Number: 1998.5764

Table scarf

Table scarf has two narrow panels of linen with embroidered diamonds and cut work decoration attached at ends. Featureds a crocheted piece with grapevine decoration.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 258603

Accession Number: 1999.595

Pair of Stockings

Pair of brown, orange, and cream striped stockings.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 258606

Accession Number: 1998.5843AB

Table scarf

Table scarf is double woven, four color geometric pattern. Natural linen warp with wool weft. Red strips alternating with blue and green blocks. Four inch long fringe on both ends.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), wool (textile)

GUSN: 258607

Accession Number: 1999.596

Pair of Stockings

Pair of green stockings embroidered on front of ankle and foot.

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 258608

Accession Number: 1998.5844AB

Window Frame

Rough wood window frame and sash with leaded diamond-shaped glass panes; three sashes; center sash is hinged with large metal hinges; two outer sashes have wood rails behind them and a metal latch with a ring.

Date: possibly 1940s

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), glass (material), lead (metal)

GUSN: 258609

Accession Number: 1998.5845

Table scarf

Table scarf has plain weave with coarser brown thread woven in geometric band on both ends.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 258610

Accession Number: 1999.597

Bouncing Chair

Metal frame and supports; painted gray with suspended striped canvas seat in maroon, olive, yellow and brown; collapsible; spring-activated; painted wooden beads threaded onto horizontal support; large painted metal safety pin affixed to front of canvas seat; pin has "32" embossed on it.

Date: 1930-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, canvas, paint (coating)

GUSN: 258611

Accession Number: 1998.5854

Towel

Towel is made of all white damask with large lattice pattern that forms diamonds. Initials "MT" embroidered on one end.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 258612

Accession Number: 1999.598

Stencilled Wall Fragment

Section of stencilled wall; yellow ground with motifs in red and green; bottom of panel is a serpentine-shaped strwberry vine of leaf and berry; two alternating panels show a poppy plant and oak leaf group; on top is a frieze of broken lines with abstracted floral motif; between these two vertical p...

Date: ca. 1829

Maker: Eaton, Moses (American stencil artist, 1796-1886) (Artist)

Material: plaster, horsehair, lathing (process), paint (coating)

GUSN: 258613

Accession Number: 1998.5873

Table scarf

Table scarf is made of gauze-like white fabric with openwork. Inner border includes butterflies in each corner and heavy white floral embroidery.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), cotton (textile)

GUSN: 258614

Accession Number: 1999.599

Seat cover

Seat cover is a braided coil of red, green and blue wool.

Date: 1930-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 258617

Accession Number: 1999.600

Lantern

Lantern with large hanging loop from conical top and star punched collar. Complete with spherical shade and cylindrical base.

Date: 1930-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 258628

Accession Number: 1999.601

Table Scarf

Table scarf is a rectangular piece with serpentine ends and narrow crocheted border.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 258630

Accession Number: 1999.602

Pot hook

"S" shaped double ended, flat sided hook with small scrolls on ends.

Date: 1750-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: wrought iron (iron alloy)

GUSN: 258631

Accession Number: 1999.603

Children's Mug

Porcelain children's mug. Reddish-orange transfer printed image of the White House in Washington, DC. Shown with fountain in front. Traces of a gold lustre stripe around rim.

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, transfer printing, lusterware

GUSN: 258632

Accession Number: 1970.1310.935

Pot hook

"S" shaped double ended hook made of rod stock with small scroll ends.

Date: 1750-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: wrought iron (iron alloy)

GUSN: 258638

Accession Number: 1999.604

Sewing Machine

Sewing machine inset into sewing table, mounted with butterfly screw; wooden table; drop leaf,left side; three small utility drawers right; beveled top; wooden, locking box cover hinged to the table; machine is semi-circular; cast iron; painted black;gold floral and leaf pattern; silvered metal need...

Date: 1857-1871

Maker: unknown

Material: cast iron, wood (plant material), walnut (wood), leather, wire

GUSN: 258639

Accession Number: 1998.5878

Paperweight

Glass dome paperweight with enclosed vegetation. Green felt bottom with maker's label sticker attached.

Date: 1925-1950

Maker: Willumsen, Norah (Maker)

Material: blown glass

GUSN: 258641

Accession Number: 1999.605

Hand towel

White cotton terry cloth hand towel with fringed edges.

Date: 1937-1983

Maker: Fieldcrest Mills Inc. (Manufacturer)

Material: cotton (textile), terry

GUSN: 258646

Accession Number: 1984.1200

Spectacle frames

Spectacle frames made of very thin steel with oval lens openings.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy)

GUSN: 258649

Accession Number: 1999.606

Inkwell

Inkwell with square base, chamfered edges and circular well at center. Embossed leather cap with brass neck hinged to brass collar on well opening.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), brass (alloy), leather

GUSN: 258653

Accession Number: 1999.607

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

Pin Ball and Pearl Pin

Orange silk and tin alloy pin ball and pearl studded sewing pin; two padded silk pin cushions cinched in the middle by a metal band with loop for chain. Metal sewing pin with pearl head; machine-woven fabric; molded metal grame

Date: 1800-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), tin alloy, pearl (animal material), weaving, molding (forming)

GUSN: 259079

Accession Number: 2001.197

Tablecloth

Heavy natural white linen; machine fine-woven; finished edges; hand-sewn seans in ecru thread; embroidered monogram in brown thread.

Date: 1800-1830

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 259080

Accession Number: 2001.198

Tablecloth

White linen table square; thin brown, reeded line border that intersects at corners; embroidered monogram cross-stitched in brown thread; machine woven; finished edges.

Date: 1800-1830

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 259081

Accession Number: 2001.199

Handkerchief

Natural colored woven linen lady's handkerchief; simple brown-line border, intersects at corners; cross-stitched monogram in proper left, upper corner; decorative foliate border underneath monogram.

Date: 1800-1830

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 259090

Accession Number: 2001.200

Handkerchief

Woven linen handkerchief in brown and white check with border of two blue bands; cross-stitched white thread monogram, lower, proper-left corner.

Date: 1800-1830

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 259091

Accession Number: 2001.201

Handkerchief

Natural-colored woven linen handkerchief; simple brown-line border; intersects at corners; faint [handwritten ink?] monogram in proper right, upper corner.

Date: 1800-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), weaving

GUSN: 259093

Accession Number: 2001.202

Pincushion

Rectangular white pincushion with yarn embroidery and green leaves and multicolored flowers. Red silk ribbon trim with lace overlay around edges.

Date: 1873

Maker: Ide, Maria Arnold (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 259094

Accession Number: 1932.2601

Petticoat

Red and brown calico petticoat; red dots with white center and double-diamond all-over pattern; hand-sewn seams; drawstring waistband; paper label with inscription hand-sen to lower edge of skirt.

Date: 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: weaving, hand sewing, printed textile materials

GUSN: 259226

Accession Number: 2001.203

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