Historic New England

Folding Fan

Abalone sticks and guards; leaf of white satin backed with white silk; metal loop with abalone rivets.

Date: 1890-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: abalone shell, satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 53576

Accession Number: 1943.568

Rattle

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 53577

Accession Number: 1943.571

Finger Bowl

Red-stained glass bowls with circular colorless base. Etched grapevine design around body.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), stained glass (material), blown glass

GUSN: 53580

Accession Number: 1943.576.1

Finger Bowl

Red-stained glass bowls with circular colorless base. Etched grapevine design around body.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), stained glass (material), blown glass

GUSN: 53581

Accession Number: 1943.576.2

Jar

Brown covered stoneware jar. Foliate pattern featuring ferns and bellflowers. Round finial.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 53582

Accession Number: 1943.607AB

Cap

Cotton cap with lace trim, cap strings and a second set of strings in the middle back.

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53583

Accession Number: 1943.636

Black leather; beaded trim; criss-crossing black leather straps which button at sides with diamond rhinestone buttons; pointed toe; round throat trimmed with scalloped leather applique' and small black grosgrain rosette.

Date: ca. 1890

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), leather, stitching, machine-made, satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 53584

Accession Number: 1943.637AB

Ornament

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53585

Accession Number: 1943.645

Shoulder Cape

Black corded silk with black beadwork; standing band collar; floral beadwork; black grosgrain ruching at shoulders extending to waist at front and back; beadwork in rows with scalloped design; fitted over shoulders with elastic at sides; lappets at front; trimmed all around with strands of beads; li...

Date: 1887-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (fiber), taffeta

GUSN: 53586

Accession Number: 1943.647

Fan

Long, gilded wooden sticks and guards; taupe satin leaf painted with flowering branches and with birds in white, pink, blue and brown; brass ring and rivet.

Date: 1880-1889

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), satin, silk (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 53587

Accession Number: 1943.651

Eyeglasses

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 53588

Accession Number: 1943.655

Rolling Pin

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 53589

Accession Number: 1943.659

Pestle

Wooden pestle or masher.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 53590

Accession Number: 1943.660

Paddle

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 53591

Accession Number: 1943.661

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 53606

Accession Number: 1943.686

Necktie

White, diamond pattern with red dots; narrow tie with pointed tip; even shape.

Date: 1890

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 53607

Accession Number: 1943.690

String Tie

Small brown & white checks; straight, narrow, even shape; straight edged tips.

Date: 1870-1879

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 53608

Accession Number: 1943.691

Necktie

Cream ribbed silk printed with black dots arranged geometrically; four-in-hand knot sewn in place; metal tab in narrower end; narrow tie with pointed tip.

Date: 1880-1899

Maker: Fisk, Clark & Flagg Makers (Maker) Jordan Marsh Company (Retailer)

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 53609

Accession Number: 1943.692

Necktie

Cream with small brick red dots; plain weave; cream satin lining; one piece; narrow collar section with wider ties; straight edged tips.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: Virgoe, Middleton & Co. (Maker) Richardson & Gerts, Men's Outfitter (Retailer)

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 53610

Accession Number: 1943.693

Necktie

Cream; straight, narrow, even shape with pointed tip; selvage visible.

Date: 1870-1879

Maker: Peyser's (Maker)

Material: silk (textile), satin

GUSN: 53611

Accession Number: 1943.694

Bed

Narrow; tubular steel rods & black wood rails; head&footboards

Date: 1925

Maker: Breuer, Marcel, 1902-1981 (Designer) Bauhaus Furniture Workshop (Manufacturer)

Material: chromium, plating (metal coating), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 55262

Accession Number: 1984.291.2

Throw Blanket

Red and white horizontal stripe; varied pattern with black highlights; three vertical panels.

Date: 1939-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 55263

Accession Number: 1984.332.2

Pillow

Square feather pillow with white striped chenille cover; metal zipper is machine stitched into one side

Date: 1960-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 55264

Accession Number: 1984.395.2

Comforter

Black and white checkered cover, cotton with bumps; machine. quilted in squares

Date: 1939

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), feather (material), quilting

GUSN: 55265

Accession Number: 1984.295.2

Comforter

Dove grey; rectangular; brushed cotton with down fill; square grid machn. qult

Date: 1930-1980

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), feather (material), quilting

GUSN: 55266

Accession Number: 1984.297.2

Bed

2 invrtd. l-shape pieces with strips & coils; 4 legs; horshair cover

Date: 1925

Maker: Breuer, Marcel, 1902-1981 (Designer) Bauhaus Furniture Workshop (Manufacturer)

Material: chromium, horsehair, plating (metal coating), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 55267

Accession Number: 1984.381.2

Night Table

Rectangular; gray; 3 sections; black & orng. front; hinged door; chamber pot

Date: 1925

Maker: Breuer, Marcel, 1902-1981 (Designer) Bauhaus Furniture Workshop (Manufacturer)

Material: chromium, glass (material), laminating, plating (metal coating), steel (alloy), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 55268

Accession Number: 1984.382.2

Painting

Scroll paintings of abstract figs; black with orange faces

Date: 1980

Maker: Chen, Chi (Artist)

Material: paper (fiber product), paintings (visual works)

GUSN: 55283

Accession Number: 1984.428.2

Pillow

Rectangular thick feather bed pillow; blue and white ticking stripe; handstitch

Date: 1940-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), feather (material)

GUSN: 55284

Accession Number: 1984.2387.2

Winter Floral Arrangement Bowl

Straight sided, cream-colored bowl used to hold winter or holiday floral arrangement. Bowl sides have ribbed texture except for area where a decal depicting a holly sprig is applied. Bottom of bowl is marked FTD / FTDA for Florist's Transworld Delivery.

Date: 1980

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 55285

Accession Number: 1984.771.2

Chair

Continuous-arm back; urn-shaped splat; sabre legs; upholstered slip seat.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), veneering

GUSN: 55286

Accession Number: 1964.23B

DEACCESSIONED: Chair

DEACCESSIONED: Continuous-arm back; urn-shaped splat; sabre legs; upholstered slip seat.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), veneering

GUSN: 55287

Accession Number: 1964.23D

Side Chair

Side chair with serpentine crest, volute ears, and pierced splat. H-shaped stretcher. Round legs. Square seat with corduroy and leather upholstery.

Date: 1760-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 55288

Accession Number: 1987.1442.2

Parlor Chair

Molded rails and legs; round molded back with foliate carving; carved slat.

Date: 1845-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: rosewood (wood)

GUSN: 55289

Accession Number: 1987.69.3

Fan-back Windsor

Black, painted, fan-back; gold highlights

Date: 1785-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 55290

Accession Number: 1977.50.2

Chair

Balloon back; round seat with velvet upholstery; "S"-shaped round legs; casters.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: chestnut (wood), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 55291

Accession Number: 1987.69.1

Side Chair

Side Chair. Part of a Set. Wood, leather, brass tacks. Carved back with turned stay rail rail and pendant; leather seat and back decorated with brass nail heads; turned double front stretchers; plain double side stretchers. Rests on turned front legs and straight stiles.

Date: 1865-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 55292

Accession Number: 1987.428.2

Side Chair

Side Chair. Part of a Set. Wood, leather, brass tacks. Carved back with turned stay rail rail and pendant; leather seat and back decorated with brass nail heads; turned double front stretchers; plain double side stretchers. Rests on turned front legs and straight stiles.

Date: 1865-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 55293

Accession Number: 1987.428.3

Armchair

Armchair. Part of a Set. Wood, leather, brass tacks. Carved back with turned stay rail rail and pendant; scrolled arms with carved arm supports; leather seat and back decorated with brass nail heads; turned double front stretchers; plain double side stretchers. Rests on turned front legs and strai...

Date: 1865-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 55294

Accession Number: 1987.428.4

Chair

Spindle back; serpentine crest; caned seat; green with gold lines

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: Heywood Chair Mfg. Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: caning, painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 55295

Accession Number: 1978.21.6

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