Historic New England

Vase

Gold luster glass vase with green and ivory luster peacock feather pattern on sides and bottom. Kew Blas maker's inscription and original label on bottom. Gold inside, wide circular mouth with scalloped edges.

Date: 1893-1910

Maker: Union Glass Company (Somerville, Mass.) (Maker)

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 53403

Accession Number: 1943.25

Vase

Glass vase, iridescent gold mouth interior. Ivory, gold and green ear-of-corn pattern on the exterior.

Date: 1893-1910

Maker: Union Glass Company (Somerville, Mass.) (Maker)

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 53404

Accession Number: 1943.28

Vase

Round glass vase with three mulit-colored iridescent feet. Gold luster glass iridescent interior. Silver and green warm glass and swirls on exterior. Wide mouth.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: Possibly Union Glass Company (Somerville, Mass.) (Maker)

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 53405

Accession Number: 1943.29

Vase

Unfinished glass vase in "waterlily pattern." Ivory and gold abstract pattern on exterior, iridescent pearl luster interior. Slightly scalloped rim.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 53406

Accession Number: 1943.34

Vase

Ivory luster glass vase with green, gold and ivory luster peacock feather decoration. Gold luster on inside of mouth. Original tag on bottom side.

Date: 1893-1910

Maker: Union Glass Company (Somerville, Mass.) (Maker)

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 53407

Accession Number: 1943.35

Pitcher

Earthenware pitcher with brown transfer-printed polychrome scene of Roger Williams landing and Betsy Williams Cottage. Printed and polychrome feather border around rim. Motif under spout contains an anchor, teepees, brooms and "Wha-cheer, Ne-top." Printed inside mouth "Landing of Roger Williams" and...

Date: 1907

Maker: Buffalo Pottery (Maker)

Material: earthenware, transfer printing, underglazing

GUSN: 53409

Accession Number: 1943.46

Pitcher

Earthenware pitcher with yellow-white body, green ear-shaped handle, band around base, and rim. Transfer-printed polychrome scene of sailboats.

Date: 1910-1920

Maker: Royal Doulton (Maker)

Material: earthenware, transfer printing, glazing (coating)

GUSN: 53410

Accession Number: 1943.51

Child's Petticoat

Cream wool with white band/top; gathered around waist; hem--grapes and grape vine embroidery with cream silk; featherstitching; straight hem.

Date: 1880

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, linen (material), wool (textile)

GUSN: 53411

Accession Number: 1943.54

Calash

Tan linen; brim has ruched edge with self-piping and one wire and one cane hoop; eight cane hoops; neck ruffle with self-piping; center back panel insert has stiff interlining, with tan silk lining; no ties at neck or cord.

Date: 1800-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: cane (plant material), linen (material), silk (textile), wire

GUSN: 53413

Accession Number: 1943.67

Pair of Sleeves

Lace sleeves with a floral design.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53414

Accession Number: 1943.68

Veil

White; tiny sprigged ground; cotton net; border of floral bunches; floral meander on sides.

Date: 1815-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), lace (needlework), linen (material), net (textile)

GUSN: 53415

Accession Number: 1943.69

Pair of Stockings

Red stockings with white dots.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53416

Accession Number: 1943.74AB

Trunk

No description

Date: 1792

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), hide (collagenous material), iron (metal), leather, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 53417

Accession Number: 1943.76

Matchmaking

Parian figures of two owls nuzzling on a branch.

Maker: French, Daniel Chester, 1850-1931

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 53418

Accession Number: 1943.80

Needlework Bookmark

Needlework bookmark of a house on Bristol board with a tan ribbon.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53419

Accession Number: 1943.81

Purse

Very small tan purse with silver beaded design; small silver beaded tassel on the bottom.

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 53420

Accession Number: 1943.84

Lamp shade

Ivory luster glass lampshade with gold leaf pattern outlined in green. Maker's mark on inside of rim.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 53421

Accession Number: 1943.89

Portrait of Alfred Little

Lithograph portrait of Alfred Little, seated with a lap organ. Two crutches stand in background. Framed in combination dark wood and gilt frame.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53423

Accession Number: 1943.102

Busk

Carved baleen busk with red and black decoration.

Maker: unknown

Material: baleen

GUSN: 53427

Accession Number: 1943.119

Fruit Press

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 53432

Accession Number: 1943.130

Slate

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: stone (rock)

GUSN: 53433

Accession Number: 1943.131

Wick Trimmer

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 53434

Accession Number: 1943.132

Candlesnuffer

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 53435

Accession Number: 1943.133

Shawl

Black silk; crepe; square sheer with denser border with abstract form in twill weave; knotted fringe.

Date: 1850-1859

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (fiber)

GUSN: 53437

Accession Number: 1943.138

Shawl

Black silk with woven plaid formed by stripes of denser satin weave; tied-on, knotted black silk fringe.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (fiber)

GUSN: 53438

Accession Number: 1943.141

Bib

White bird's eye linen dimity; rectangular shape; shaped around neck and chin with long cotton ties; turnover hem at neck.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: dimity, linen (material)

GUSN: 53691

Accession Number: 1944.137

Child's Nightgown

White/discolored; woven check pattern; plain drawstring neckline; capped sleeves trimmed with eyelet embroidery.

Date: 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), dimity, stitching

GUSN: 53692

Accession Number: 1944.139

Child's Nightgown

White/discolored; drawstring neckline; neck and capped sleeves trimmed with lace; band embroidered with hearts inserted at shoulder.

Date: 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 53693

Accession Number: 1944.140

Child's Nightgown

White/discolored; drawstring neckline and capped sleeves trimmed with lace; woven diamond pattern.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), dimity, stitching

GUSN: 53694

Accession Number: 1944.141

Shawl

White silk; tied warp fringe; weft end fringe; plain weave; sheer w/ denser border stripe; square.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: tabby (textile), silk (textile)

GUSN: 53696

Accession Number: 1944.146

Hat

Blue velvet hat with elaborate beaded flowers and leaves with starburst medallion on crown. Each beaded element worked over a paper pattern and applied to velvet surface.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: beading (edging pattern)

GUSN: 53697

Accession Number: 1944.149

Writing Case

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 53698

Accession Number: 1944.154

Cape Collar

White cape collar with a scalloped edge and vine embroidery.

Date: 1822-1830

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53699

Accession Number: 1944.159

Pair of Cuffs

Pair of lace cuffs.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53700

Accession Number: 1944.162B

Pair of Sleeves

White sleeves with lace and scalloped trim at the cuffs.

Date: 1853-1860

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53701

Accession Number: 1944.165AB

Handkerchief

Handkerchief with flowers embroidered at the edge.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53702

Accession Number: 1944.167

Collar

Black tambour net lace collar with floral trim.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53703

Accession Number: 1944.170

Bonnet

Burgundy silk velvet; pleated velvet band and crown with rosette at right side; pointed panel attached to crown; purple taffeta ribbon attached at back; self neck ruffle stiffened with black net; white tulle attached to lining of brim; white canvas and black silk lining; wire support.

Date: ca. 1864

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, stitching, net (textile), silk (textile), taffeta, tulle (meshed textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 53704

Accession Number: 1944.180

Cap

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53705

Accession Number: 1944.182

Bonnet

Dark brown silk over stiffened net and wire frame; silk net face ruffle; peaked brim; three bands at crown; short neck ruffle; wide brown ribbon ties; lined with cream silk.

Date: 1860-1866

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, silk (textile), taffeta, wire

GUSN: 53706

Accession Number: 1944.183