Historic New England

Lamp

Reproduction of an eighteenth century candle lamp. "T" style arm with brass candle sockets on both ends that were fitted with lightbulbs. Shaft of piece has brass finial and decorative collar. Arched crossed legs end with padded feet, and there is a brass plate between the shaft and legs.

Maker: unknown

Material: alloy steel, cast iron, brass (alloy)

GUSN: 258849

Accession Number: 1999.624

Pillowcase

Six plain pillowcases; faggoted stitch 2 3/4 inches from opening; in hope chest (acc. no. 1998.6174).

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), weaving, stitching

GUSN: 258853

Accession Number: 1998.6240.1-6

Bowl

Bowl is white with deep blue decorations of a palm tree and hut at the bottom. Flared blue convex rim with foliate edge decoartion and half-round molded foot ring.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: tin glaze, earthenware

GUSN: 258854

Accession Number: 1999.625

Shaker

Castor has a molded white clay body with a domed top and irregular punched holes with filling hole in the center of the bottom.

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 258855

Accession Number: 1999.626

Tablecloth

Linen damask; 9 1/2 inch border around perimeter with foliate trail inside border and stylized fleur de lis decoration at edges of border; center with allover dotted pattern; in hope chest (acc. no. 1998.6174).

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), damask, weaving

GUSN: 258856

Accession Number: 1998.6242

Tablecloth

Linen damask tablecloth; simple foliate trail at edge around perimeter; more dense foliate trail border 9 1/2 inches from edge; scrolled arabesque border within trail border; lily border within scrolled border; small foliate trail around center with two lilies in center; in hope chest (acc. no. 1998...

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: Johns. Brown & Sons

Material: linen (material), damask, weaving

GUSN: 258857

Accession Number: 1998.6243

Pitcher

Pitcher has flared cylindrical neck with deep pinched spout, spherical base, and 'C' shaped handle. Body is white with laternating bands of puink and blue flowers around the base.

Date: 1900-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 258858

Accession Number: 1999.627

Pitcher

Pitcher with bulbous body that tapers inward at base, 'C' shaped handle and ribbed sides. Blue on white transfer print decoration of village scene with turreted tower on bridge.

Date: 1825-1850

Maker: Spode Pottery (Manufacturer) Copeland, Robert

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 258860

Accession Number: 1999.628

Tablecloth

Damask linen; white; border pattern on both edges include a swirl of 3-leaf clover intertwined ; encircled with a leafy vine (pattern block approximately 6 inches by 8 inches; center panels are 3-leaf clover (1 large and 8 small) set against wavy lines; Linen damask tablecloth; simple foliate trail ...

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), damask, weaving

GUSN: 258862

Accession Number: 1998.6244

Plate

White circular plate with ogee shaped edge. Blue bird, trees, and hills painted in the center.

Date: 1900-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: tin glaze, earthenware

GUSN: 258865

Accession Number: 1999.630

Standing Lamp

Lamp is a reproduction of a candlestick painted black and converted to electricity. Arm has two branches with brass candle sockets, drip pans, and three arched legs with penny feet. Shaft is adjustable with a brass urn and finial steel rod design. Includes two paper shade with scenes of the Engli...

Date: 1920-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: alloy steel, brass (alloy)

GUSN: 258866

Accession Number: 1999.631

Pillowcases

Cotton pillowcases; rectangular with sscalloped edges at opening; openwork floral wprig decoration below scalloping on one side; sother side with four small openwork flowers abelow scalloping; Linen damask tablecloth; simple foliate trail at edge around perimeter; more dense foliate trail border 9 1...

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), openwork

GUSN: 258870

Accession Number: 1998.6246.1-2

Bowl

Circular bowl with slight foot ring and dark blue transfer print decoration of scrolled leaf border and stylized blossoms. Large single blossom at bottom center of bowl.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 258871

Accession Number: 1999.633

Pillowcases

Rectangular pillowcases with fagoted edge at top 2 1/4 inches from opening; embroidered "F" in floral reserve; also at top edge center; Linen damask tablecloth; simple foliate trail at edge around perimeter; more dense foliate trail border 9 1/2 inches from edge; scrolled arabesque border within tra...

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), weaving, embroidery (visual works)

GUSN: 258872

Accession Number: 1998.6247.1-2

Framed postcard

Framed black and white photo post card of the Winslow-Crocker House as it stood in West Barnstable before the move in 1935. Post card depicts the last resident of the house, George Fenelon Crocker, posed with a neighbor boy and a dog. The Atwood Family House is on the left with a Model T (?) parke...

Date: ca. 1915-1935

Maker: unknown

Material: photographic paper

GUSN: 258873

Accession Number: 1999.634

Bread Basket Napkin

Square linen table mat with fringe around edges; indent at center of all four sides; border around perimeter with openwork; ear of corn embroidered at apposite corners and inscription at other two opposing corners; in hope chest (acc. no. 1998.6174).

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), weaving, embroidering

GUSN: 258874

Accession Number: 1998.6283

Plate

Circular plate with bracket scroll edge. White base color with black, blue, and yellow accent colors with four colored springs on plate rim and a peacock fighting another bird depicted in the center.

Date: 1900-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: tin glaze, earthenware

GUSN: 258875

Accession Number: 1999.635

Table Mat

Linen table mat with elaborate floral openwork around edges; scalloped edges around interior and small degree of scalloping around outer edges; openwork with 5-petal flowers and web-like weave; in hope chest (acc. no. 1998.6174).

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), openwork, weaving

GUSN: 258876

Accession Number: 1998.6284

Table Mats

Nine small round table mats with scalloped edges and embroidered circle in center with single floral and eyelet foliate design around circle; in hope chest (acc. no. 1998.6174).

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 258877

Accession Number: 1998.6301.1-9

Plate

Circular plate with bracket scroll edges and deep well. Plate has white base color with border of stripes with alternating blue and yellow blossoms and a scene depicting a bird on a perch and another on a tree stump at the bottom of the plate's well.

Date: 1900-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: tin glaze, earthenware

GUSN: 258878

Accession Number: 1999.636

Doilies

Six round doilies with looped fringe around edges and star motif in center; in hope chest (acc. no. 1998.6174).

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: thread, handmade

GUSN: 258879

Accession Number: 1998.6302.1-6

Doilies

Pair of openwork, eight-pointed star doilies; antique white; in hope chest (acc. no. 1998.6174).

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: thread

GUSN: 258880

Accession Number: 1998.6303.1-2

Jar

Jar (A) has an inverted pear shaped body with blue on white cracked ice pattern and blossoms. Cover (B) is flat and cylindrical with interior cap (C).

Date: 1930-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 258881

Accession Number: 1999.632A-C

Table Mats

Pair of round silk/linen table mats with fringe around edges; no decoration; in hope chest (acc. no. 1998.6174).

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), linen (material)

GUSN: 258882

Accession Number: 1998.6304.1-2

Tureen with cover

Tureen (A) has an octagonal body with, vertical molded shell finial, cut out at spout for the ladle. Body tapers inward toward bass and foot flares out, handles are ribbed scrolls on the narrow ends of the base. Cover (B) is faceted and domed at its center. Transfer printed scene with Venetian sty...

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: Phillips, G. (Manufacturer)

Material: ironstone (pottery)

GUSN: 258884

Accession Number: 1999.629AB

Table Napkin

Square linen damask napkin with fringe around edges; ivy border around inside edge and small flowers in center; in hope chest (acc. no. 1998.6174).

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), damask

GUSN: 258885

Accession Number: 1998.6315

Picture

Picture is a plaster board-like roundel with a possibly lithographed scene of the Madonna and Child. She is depicted signing a ledger held by one of five young males also depicted.

Date: 1900-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: gesso, paper by production method

GUSN: 258886

Accession Number: 1999.637

Fitted bottom sheet

White fitted bottom sheet with elastic at ends.

Date: 1937-1983

Maker: Dan River Inc. (Manufacturer)

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 258887

Accession Number: 1984.1211

Portable Clothesline Bag

Small fabric bag containing a portable clothesline, United States,

Date: 1940-1990

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 256018

Accession Number: 2011.80.24

Typewriter

Avona portable typewriter in case with original instruction booklet. Tan plastic case with brown handle and metal clasps.

Date: 1940-1980

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 256019

Accession Number: 2011.80.25

Hair Dryer

Dazey hair dryer, "Natural Wonder", in original box [.4] with instruction booklet [.3]. [.1] White plastic freestanding hairdryer with enclosed storage for hair cap [.2] and attached hose.

Date: 1950-1990

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 256020

Accession Number: 2011.80.26

Dominoes Game

Dominoes in original box, "HAL SAM 610-W", stamped with image of the Woolworth Building, United States, 1913

Date: 1913

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 256021

Accession Number: 2011.80.27

Bottle

Colorless glass bottle, "Connor Bros., Belmont", United States, 1850s-1900s

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 256022

Accession Number: 2011.80.28

Bottle

Glass bottle, "C.H. Graves & Son, Boston, Massachusetts", 1840s-1940s

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 256023

Accession Number: 2011.80.29

Greasepaint Tin

Greasepaint tin, "Miner's Theatrical Grease Paint, No. 17 INDIAN, H.C. Miner, New York"

Date: 1930-1990

Maker: unknown

Material: grease, paint (coating)

GUSN: 256024

Accession Number: 2011.80.30

Hair Rollers

Two bags of hair rollers, United States

Date: 1930-1990

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 256025

Accession Number: 2011.80.31

Electric Razor

Electric razor in original case, "Remington Princess" model with crown and scrolls on front, separate electric cord, and lined velveet case with gold edges. Cover of case depicts flour and vine motif while bottom is solid cream ground.

Date: 1950-1970

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 256026

Accession Number: 2011.80.32

Pendant

Silver pendant necklace with scroll and feather quill, "1776" below attached within the pendant to the frame.

Date: 1976

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 256027

Accession Number: 2011.80.33

Floor lamp

Floor lamp made out of a cylindrical wooden sewing box with handle. Three turned legs, tan paper shade outlined with dark brown stripes, electrified. Interior of sewing box has an attached blue pincushion and four wooden pegs to store spools of thread. Lamp has a 100W Sylvania light bulb in the sock...

Date: 1940-1990

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 256028

Accession Number: 2011.80.34

Sun Catchers

Four stained glass bird sun catchers and two suction cups [.1] Cardinal [.2] Blue Jay [.3] Black bird with white belly [.4] Chickadee

Date: 1950-1990

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 256029

Accession Number: 2011.80.35

Painting

Oil painting of a Kansas sod dugout, by William Hood Calvert (1833-1910). Landscape painting depicting a sod dugout building on a flat grassy plain. Pile of black coal and wooden barrel in foreground, smaller outbuilding behind the dugout. Upper half depicts a partly cloudy sky with suggestions ...

Date: 1850-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: oil paintings (visual works), canvas, gilding

GUSN: 256030

Accession Number: 2011.80.36