Historic New England

Portrait of Mrs. S. Leavitt.

Half-length portrait of Mrs. S. Leavitt, the first wife of S. Leavitt of South Boston, with ringlets, a brown dress, and lace shawl.

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 30010

Accession Number: 1923.600

Alphabet Verse Sampler. Squarish, cream colored linen ground. Floral border around top two thirds, surrounding Alphabets and verse. Bottom third has large scale flowers in vases and basket. 3 alphabets: #1and #2 complete, #3 missing "J"; "AEIOUWYDHRKBMIJT"; numbers "1-9"; cross stitch, satin stitch...

Date: 1821

Maker: Joy, Mary Ann, 1808- (Embroiderer)

Material: cross-stitching, embroidering, linen (material)

GUSN: 30011

Accession Number: 1923.601

Alphabet/Verse Sampler

Alphabet/ Verse Sampler. The verse is located in the lower half, surrounded by a floral border with large scale vases of flowers on either side, on a green satin stitch floor. Three complete alphabets, followed by "W", "A"; cross stitch, satin stitch

Date: 1839

Maker: Richardson, Ann Prudence, b. 1831 (Embroiderer)

Material: cross-stitching, embroidering, linen (material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 30012

Accession Number: 1923.603

Alphabet/Pictorial Sampler

Horizontal rectangle. Cream linen ground; polychromatic, but faded. Floral border enclosing, one alphabet at top ship with two flags (pink/yellow/blue horizontal stripes), at top right. Small figures, birds and large scale flowers. Alphabets: #1 "A-W", without "J"', "R", "U"; cross stitch, eyelet ...

Date: 1833

Maker: unknown

Material: cross-stitching, embroidering, linen (material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 30013

Accession Number: 1923.604

Sampler

Alphabet/Verse Sampler. Square, polychromatic on natural linen ground. Large scale floral border on top and sides. Verse in middle section with house, flowers, and trees below. Three complete alphabets; numbers: "1-9"; cross stitch, satin stitch

Date: 1830-1840

Maker: Adams, Ellen E. (Embroiderer)

Material: cross-stitching, embroidering, linen (material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 30014

Accession Number: 1923.605

Alphabet/Verse Sampler

Alphabet/Verse sampler with floral borders. Pastoral scene at bottom with trees, sheep, birds, and hills. Alphabets: #1 "A-U", missing J; #2 "A-X", missing J,X; #3 "A-X", missing J; #4 complete. Numbers:-1-7. Stitches used: eyelet hole stitch. Original cardboard and paper backing board for sampler...

Date: ca. 1785

Maker: Thomson, Isabella, 1771- (Embroiderer)

Material: cross-stitching, embroidering, linen (material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 30015

Accession Number: 1923.606

Crazy quilt

"Crazy quilt" with six rows of five blocks. Varying geometric and patchwork designs, most are floral, woven or embroidered in very bright colors. Tacked, plain edge.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, piecing, rayon, satin, silk (textile), tacking, velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 30016

Accession Number: 1923.612

Bonnet

No description

Date: 1843-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: braiding, stitching, silk (textile), straw (plant material)

GUSN: 30035

Accession Number: 1923.639

Collar

White floral embroidery.

Date: 1848-1858

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30036

Accession Number: 1923.643

Infant's Dress

Long; white; "V" panel at front and back of white work flowers and bands of feather work; same panel at sleeves; neckline and sleeves trimmed with lace; eyelet waistband and neckline; skirt gathered all around; center back edge and hem embroidered with stylized flower with net insert and narrow band...

Date: 1808-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 30037

Accession Number: 1923.648

Infant's Cap

Cream, composed of circular arrangement of bands embroidered with net circles alternating with bands of net with foliate garland with circular insert at back of net embroidered with wreath; three sets of drawstrings; two loops.

Date: ca. 1834

Maker: Possibly Webster, Charlotte (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, stitching

GUSN: 30039

Accession Number: 1923.653

Dress

Short; white; small woven checks; short puffed sleeves; collar extends over sleeves; eyelet waistband w/ chevron pattern and circles; sleeves and collar trimmed w/ lace; 2 tucks at hem; hem has piqued edge; drawstring neckline; hook and eye at waist.

Date: ca. 1834

Maker: Webster, Charlotte (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), dimity, stitching

GUSN: 30040

Accession Number: 1923.654

Infant's Shirt

Sheer white; rounded flap neckline with same on shoulder; embroidered with foliate garland; armseye trimmed with lace with open scalloped edge; open shirt.

Date: ca. 1834

Maker: Webster, Charlotte (Maker)

Material: embroidering, linen (material)

GUSN: 30041

Accession Number: 1923.655A

Dish

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 30042

Accession Number: 1923.656

Dish

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 30043

Accession Number: 1923.657

Strop

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30045

Accession Number: 1923.665

Plate

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 30046

Accession Number: 1923.669

Dish

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 30047

Accession Number: 1923.671

Dish

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 30048

Accession Number: 1923.672

Glass Panel

Painting on glass showing Faneuil hall and Quincy Market.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 30049

Accession Number: 1923.674

Bookmark

Perforated card bookmark embroidered with image of a lyre.

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30050

Accession Number: 1923.675

Sewing Kit

Brown leather rolled cylindrical sewing kit with brown pincushions on each end, a blue lining with white flaps for needles, and a hole for a thimble.

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 30051

Accession Number: 1923.676

Sewing Kit

Brown leather cylindrical sewing kit with a brown pincushion on each end, a black and brown striped lining, and a hole for a thimble.

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 30052

Accession Number: 1923.677

Thread Roll

Thread pouch made of tan floral printed cotton.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 30053

Accession Number: 1923.678

Tool

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 30055

Accession Number: 1923.683

Stock Tie

Cream satin with "x" pattern allover; attached to stiffened neckpiece with buckle and tab closure.

Date: 1830-1839

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 30119

Accession Number: 1923.819

Arrowhead

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: stone (rock)

GUSN: 30120

Accession Number: 1924.2

Pitcher

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 30121

Accession Number: 1924.5

Chain

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 30122

Accession Number: 1924.7

Chopping Tray

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 30124

Accession Number: 1924.12

Boots

Tan children's boots with mustard colored buttons at side with scalloped edge and topstitching; brown leather sole; lined with tan cotton with tan leather lining at ankle.

Date: 1870

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, stitching, machine-made

GUSN: 30125

Accession Number: 1924.19AB

Alphabet/Verse Sampler

Alphabet/Verse Sampler. Squarish, cream colored linen ground. Strawberry vine border and inner border of potted flowers, berries and birds. Verse at center surrounded by strawberry vine border. Polychromatic. One Alphabet-complete and in order. Other stitches: eyelet hole

Date: 1849

Maker: Leap, Mary Ann (Embroiderer)

Material: cross-stitching, embroidering, linen (material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 30126

Accession Number: 1924.21

Cloth Sample

Multi-colored stiff silk fragment with a floral and dotted motif and fringe edges.

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (fiber)

GUSN: 30127

Accession Number: 1924.23

Ribbon

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30128

Accession Number: 1924.24

Slag

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 30130

Accession Number: 1924.29

Slag

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 30131

Accession Number: 1924.30

Slag

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 30132

Accession Number: 1924.31

Pinking Tool

Wood handled tool with a metal wheel at one end.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30133

Accession Number: 1924.32

Whale Oil Peg Lamp Lamp

Sheffield whale oil peg lamp.

Maker: unknown

Material: Sheffield plate

GUSN: 30138

Accession Number: 1924.45

Whale Oil Peg Lamp

Sheffield whale oil peg lamp.

Maker: unknown

Material: Sheffield plate

GUSN: 30139

Accession Number: 1924.46

Cradle

Cradle. White pine . Original brass handles on foot and headboards. Nailed frame. Covered with black leather and decorated with brass nails. The sides are nailed to the foot, headboards and hood crest. The two-board hood is nailed to the top edges of the sides, headboard and crest. The black leat...

Date: 1735

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, Norway spruce (wood)

GUSN: 30140

Accession Number: 1924.47

Dress - long

White; "V" panel of 2 vertical bands of narrow tucks alternating w/ 3 rows of embroidered net; same embroidery on short sleeves, waistband and 2 bands inserted on front (waist to hem) and around hem w/ narrow tucks at hem; drawstring neckline; handmade lace.

Date: ca. 1830

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, linen (material)

GUSN: 30141

Accession Number: 1924.49

Child's Apron

White; yoke--pointed front, of vertical bands of lace and eyelet edged with border with oval openwork; sleeveless; two pockets trimmed with same; button missing; loop closure; open neckline to hem.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 30143

Accession Number: 1924.52

Infatnt's Shirt

White; square neckline trimmed with lace; capped sleeves of lace with three lace patterns--floral garland, bars of openwork, and scalloped ; gathered all around onto neckline; one thread covered button and loop.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 30144

Accession Number: 1924.54

Child's Dress

White; vertical stripes (woven); plain neckline; capped sleeves trimmed with eyelet band--same eyelet band extend from side seams to hem (one on each side seam); drawstring neckline; drawstring waist from side seam toward back.

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 30145

Accession Number: 1924.57

Doily

Oval; cream linen damask; self fringe all around. Patterns on damask. Patterned shield at center; crossed flags of USA and Great Britain flanked by Columbia and Brittania. Medallions of George Washington and U.S. Grant at either end.

Date: ca. 1876

Maker: J.N. Richardson Sons & Owden, Ltd. (Manufacturer)

Material: damask, linen (material)

GUSN: 30146

Accession Number: 1924.60

Bookmark

Blue ribbon bookmark with three white beaded crosses.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30147

Accession Number: 1924.63

Pincushion

Rectangular patchwork pincushion with multicolored diamonds and hexagons. "Eliza" is embroidered in pink thread in the center diamond. Pleated white ribbon trim; brown and white striped back.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), textiles

GUSN: 30148

Accession Number: 1924.65

Bookmark

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 30151

Accession Number: 1924.68

Wall pocket

A Niagara Falls style red wool wall pocket in the shape of a mule or shoe adorned with clear, raised beadwork, and loop for hanging at top.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), beads (pierced objects), cotton (fiber), glass (material), beading (process), beadwork

GUSN: 30152

Accession Number: 1924.69

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