Historic New England

Paul Gaugin Letter to Schuffnecker

Three page letter and envelope, Paul Gaugin to Mon. Emile Schuffnecker regarding Gaugin's preparations for his departure to Tahiti; mentions receiving a message from Theo Van Gogh.

Date: October 9, 1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 354337

Accession Number: 2006.44.1131.2

Memorandum of Debts

Two and a half page autograph "Memorandum of Debts" by Daniel Webster. Lists debts and monies owed to him; see draft of Webster's will (2006.44.1131.1a) for reference to debts to be paid and monies collected after his death.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 354338

Accession Number: 2006.44.1131.1B

Tennis Racket, "The Club"

Wooden tennis racket. Dark brown handle with red material band. Racket head lighter in color. Labelled "The Club" at the top of the racket head and "Wright & Ditson Boston" above handle.

Maker: Wright & Ditson

Material: wood and wood products, gut

GUSN: 354497

Accession Number: 1951.216

Souvenir Plate

Souvenir plate with Jewett House image, marked "R. B. Rideout."

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 354948

Accession Number: 2020.11.2

Souvenir Plate

Souvenir plate with Jewett House image, marked "R. B. Rideout."

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 354949

Accession Number: 2020.11.3

Child's dress

White cotton child's dress with long sleeves. Gathered front. Lace detail at collar, around the bib, and on cuffs.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), lace (needlework)

GUSN: 355027

Accession Number: 2020.18.1

Needlework

Needlework depicting Anne Boleyn consulting with Archbishop Cranmer just before her beheading. Created by Amelia Grant Schwarz .

Date: 1845

Maker: (Maker)

Material: needleworking (process)

GUSN: 355028

Accession Number: 2020.19.1

Wicker trunk

(a) Trunk with a hinged lid, (b) stand, and (c) canvas insert cover. Wicker exterior with TJE painted in black on side, beneath wicker handle. Interior lined with canvas. Wooden stand.

Maker: unknown

Material: wicker, linen (material)

GUSN: 355065

Accession Number: 2020.21.1A-C

Quincy Family Blockfront Chest of Drawers

Four drawer blockfront chest, conforming top, original brasses, old finish, central drop, ogee bracket feet.

Date: 1769

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), eastern white pine (wood), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 355066

Accession Number: 2020.22.1

Radio

Philco Highboy, Model no. 95. Exterior veneered paneling with fleur-de-lis on both sides. Double doors open up to display radio dial, contraols, speaker, and embroidered "tapestry" scene depicting trees, covering the speaker.

Date: 1929

Maker: Philco (Manufacturer)

Material: walnut (wood), bird's-eye maple, embroidering

GUSN: 355068

Accession Number: 2020.24.1

Board Game, Du-Ration

Du-Ration board game produced by The Veep Company, Inc. Label on cover reads: "The Game of Today / Learn How to Get the Most Out of Your Food Ration Coupons."

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 355100

Accession Number: 2020.25.1

T-shirt

Grey tee-shirt with a printed image of a pilgrim man wearing a medical face mask from Next Level Apparel. Printed inscription below the image reads, "Ptown 400." Size small.

Date: 2020

Maker: Next Level Apparel (Manufacturer) Hook Provincetown (Designer)

Material: cotton (textile), polyester (fiber), screen prints

GUSN: 355101

Accession Number: 2020.26.1

T-shirt

Cream-colored tee-shirt with a printed image of a pilgrim woman wearing a medical face mask. Shirt is from Next Level Apparel. Printed inscription below image reads, "Ptown 400." Size Small.

Date: 2020

Maker: Next Level Apparel (Manufacturer) Hook Provincetown (Designer)

Material: cotton (textile), polyester (fiber), screen prints

GUSN: 355102

Accession Number: 2020.26.2

Sign

Rectangular plastic yard sign reading, "We Love You Provincetown!" in red letters. Additional inscriptions below read, "sticking together while we're six feet apart" in gradient rainbow letters and "#PTownStrong / #MyHeartBelongsToPTown" in black letters. Background is alternating blue stripes in a ...

Date: 2020

Maker: unknown

Material: plastic by composition or origin, corrugating

GUSN: 355103

Accession Number: 2020.26.3

Plaque

Wooden plaque depicting a dog's face with quotation: "Blessed are those who expect nothing; for they shall not be disappointed," Hallmark, United States. Circular metal handle attached to the top.

Maker: Hallmark Cards, Inc.

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 355104

Accession Number: 2020.26.4

Bustle Support

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 355118

Accession Number: 1940.393

Parasol

Burgundy silk parasol.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 355119

Accession Number: 1990.509

Bustle

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 355120

Accession Number: 1938.407

Parasol

Black lace over white silk parasol with carved coral tip and handle.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 355121

Accession Number: 1992.7

Walking Stick

Walking stick with a gold handle.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 355122

Accession Number: 1990.548A

Piece of Wedding Cake

Piece of wedding cake wrapped in paper and a ribbon.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 355124

Accession Number: 2004.38.15

Dress with Jacket and Belt

Bright blue dress with matching jacket and belt.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 353861

Accession Number: 1993.34.1-.3

Dress with Belt

Black dress with a matching belt, both have small tassels as decoration. Label reads "R.H. Stearns".

Maker: R. H. Stearns & Co. (Retailer)

GUSN: 353862

Accession Number: 1993.35.1-.2

Print, Nickels-Sortwell House

Framed black and white print depicting the Nickels-Sortwell House by Carroll Thayer Berry.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 353870

Accession Number: 2020.7.1

Print, Nickels-Sortwell House

Framed print by Carroll Thayer Berry, depicting the Nickels-Sortwell House.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 353871

Accession Number: 2020.7.2

Pair of Sleeves

White sleeves with lace at the cuffs.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 353873

Accession Number: 1938.562AB

Collar and Piece of Fabric

Unfinished collar with pink embroidery and a strip of fabric with pencil marks.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 353874

Accession Number: 1975.257.1.1-.2

Cuff Pattern and Trim

Pattern for a pair of cuffs and a piece of cuff trim.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 353875

Accession Number: 1975.257.1AB-.2

Bundles of Embroidery Thread

Bundles of white silk embroidery thread.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 353876

Accession Number: 1975.257.3A-G

Bundle of Embroidery Thread

Bundle of pink silk embroidery thread.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 353877

Accession Number: 1975.257.4AB

Clothing Tag

Clothing tag, "Mme Pouyanne, 4. Rue de la Paix Paris"

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 353878

Accession Number: 1975.257.5

Bed Hangings

Partial set of "The Fortune Teller" copperplate-printed bed hangings original to the Ely family home in Old Lyme, Connecticut. Decorative image appears in red ink against a cream background and depicts a pastoral scene with people, animals, windmills, and cottages in a rural environment. Set include...

Date: ca. 1770

Maker: unknown

Material: copper engraving (printing process), cotton (textile), linen (material), chintz

GUSN: 353914

Accession Number: 2020.10.1A-E

Chair

Sidechair with high twined back, ball, spool and baluster stiles. Pairs of ball and spool horizontal spindles flank four upright ball, spool and thin baluster spindles. Veneered serpentine front seat rail, turned front legs. Upholstered with early, possibly original canvas stitched seat with red and...

Date: 1840-1852

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (wood)

GUSN: 353915

Accession Number: 1942.849

Print, "Well-Tempered Klavier"

Framed and matted print depicting view down upon piano keyes, sheet music, piano bench, and birdcage.

Date: 1989

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 353965

Accession Number: 2019.83.9.1

Print, "Unfinished Teahouse"

Framed and matted print depicting a downward view of a architectural construction scene. Gift of the artist, Bach, to Lucretia Giese, 1989.

Date: 1989

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 353966

Accession Number: 2019.83.9.2

Girl's Dress and Sash

White short sleeved dress (A) with stripes and a blue floral embroidered design on the collar and the center of dress; with a white striped sash (B).

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: dimity

GUSN: 353968

Accession Number: 2008.12.102AB

Christmas Stocking

Red flannel Christmas stocking made for the Nylander family dog "Pokey".

Date: 1958-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: flannel

GUSN: 353969

Accession Number: 2008.12.109

Girl's Cap

Dark green velvet bonnet with ties.

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 353970

Accession Number: 2008.12.104

Boy's Costume

"Jack of Hearts" costume worn by Russell Nylander in the play "Who Stole the Hearts".

Date: 1951

Maker: unknown

Material: polyester (fiber)

GUSN: 353971

Accession Number: 2008.12.57A-K

Boy's Costume

"Aviator" costume worn by Richard and Russell Nylander. Olive green shirt and matching hat.

Date: 1940-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 353972

Accession Number: 2008.12.59.1-.2

Changing Pad

Hand woven pink and white baby changing pad with a fringe edge.

Date: 1930-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 353973

Accession Number: 2008.12.61

Pair of Baby Diapers

Pair of woven baby diapers with a bird's eye pattern.

Date: 1930-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 353974

Accession Number: 2008.12.62.1-.2

Baby Diaper Cover

White knit diaper cover.

Date: 1930-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 353975

Accession Number: 2008.12.63

Pair of Diaper Covers

Pair of white wool hand knit diaper covers.

Date: 1930-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (hair)

GUSN: 353976

Accession Number: 2008.12.64.1-.2

Baby Blanket

Child's knit blanket; blue and white checked with pink flower design in the center of squares; satin bow in center of blanket.

Date: 1930-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (hair), rayon

GUSN: 353977

Accession Number: 2008.12.65

Pair of Stockings

Pair of infant's knit wool stockings, pink and white.

Date: 1946

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (hair), silk (fiber)

GUSN: 353978

Accession Number: 2008.12.68AB

Pair of Baby Booties

Pair of infant's crocheted wool blue and white booties. Worn by Richard, Russell, and Robert Nylander.

Date: 1940-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (hair)

GUSN: 353979

Accession Number: 2008.12.71AB

Infant's Coat

Mint green infant's overcoat with floral embroidery; ties with mint green ribbon at the collar.

Date: 1939

Maker: Jordan Marsh Company (Retailer)

Material: wool (hair), silk (fiber)

GUSN: 353980

Accession Number: 2008.12.72

Infant's Romper

Infant's blue cotton romper with a belt and white embroidery.

Date: 1940-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 353981

Accession Number: 2008.12.73AB

Infant's Sweater

Light blue wrap sweater with pearl buttons. Worn by Richard, Russell, and Robert Nylander.

Date: 1930-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (hair), pearl (animal material)

GUSN: 353982

Accession Number: 2008.12.74

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