Historic New England

Bedsheet

A white bed sheet with a band of openwork stitching and an embroidered monogram of the letters MKB.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 371290

Accession Number: 2016.188.1055

Bedsheet

A white bed sheet.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 371291

Accession Number: 2016.188.1056

Bedspread

A taupe bedspread with decorative, patterned stitching.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 371292

Accession Number: 2016.188.1057

Bedspread

A white bedspread with a decorative, patterned weave.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 371293

Accession Number: 2016.188.1058

Blue Knob

A blue wooden knob.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 371294

Accession Number: 2016.188.1059

Lock

A metal lock in the shape of an inverted keyhole.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 371295

Accession Number: 2016.188.1060

Wooden Box

A mahogany Chippendale tea caddy with a brass keyhole escutcheon and bail handle at the coffin top with banded decoration, molding below, small flaring bracket feet, and three inner compartments.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 371296

Accession Number: 2016.188.1061

Electric Fan

An electric "Frigid" brand fan on a wheeling stand.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 371297

Accession Number: 2016.188.1065

Wastepaper Basket

A white, wicker wastepaper basket.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 371298

Accession Number: 2016.188.1066

Reading Lamp

A black metal adjustable reading lamp.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 371299

Accession Number: 2016.188.1072

Bowl

A Delft tin glaze bowl with a stippled lavender colored background with blue birds and a blue bird at the interior.

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material), tin glaze

GUSN: 371300

Accession Number: 2016.188.1074

Artist's Box

A mahogany artist's box with dovetailed construction, a hook closure and a bail pull.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), metal, dovetail joints

GUSN: 371301

Accession Number: 2016.188.1075

Fire Bucket

An antique leather fire bucket with a leather handle, decorated with scrolled acanthus leaves and a banner on which is written J. Todd.

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, paint (coating), metal

GUSN: 371302

Accession Number: 2016.188.1076

Fire Bucket

An antique black leather fire bucket with an eagle and shield surrounded by a gold-colored banner on which is written "Columbia Fire Society, Edward W. Baxter." The handle is detached.

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, paint (coating), metal

GUSN: 371303

Accession Number: 2016.188.1077

Wooden Caddy

A trapezoidal wooden caddy with two horizontal compartments with scalloped edges and a central handle.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood and wood products

GUSN: 371304

Accession Number: 2016.188.1078

Bell

A globular, brass bell with a disc-shaped handle and foliate decoration in low relief.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 371305

Accession Number: 2016.188.1079

Candlestick and Candlesnuffer

A brass candlestick with a square, cupped base with a serpentine edge, a push-up at side, and a conical candle snuffer attached at the handle.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 371307

Accession Number: 2016.188.1081AB

Candlestick

A brass candlestick with a turned shaft and an overall square base with scalloped corners.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 371308

Accession Number: 2016.188.1082

Candlestick

A brass candlestick with a turned shaft and petal base.

Maker: unknown

Material: turning (shaping process), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 371309

Accession Number: 2016.188.1083

Bellows

Wood and leather fireplace bellows with a turned brass nozzle and a hand-painted body showing a horn of plenty and foliate decoration.

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, wood and wood products, brass (alloy), paint (coating)

GUSN: 371310

Accession Number: 2016.188.1084

Pair of Tiles

A square, white tile with blue decoration showing three tulips at center surrounded by a geometric border.

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic tile

GUSN: 371311

Accession Number: 2016.188.1085

Pair of Handkerchiefs

A pair of rectangular white handkerchiefs with an embroidered letter "P" and a thin border of openwork stitching.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 371312

Accession Number: 2016.188.1086AB

Handkerchief

A rectangular white handkerchief with three borders of openwork stitching and a scalloped edge.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 371313

Accession Number: 2016.188.1087

Handkerchief

A rectangular white handkerchief with a borders of openwork stitching and a scalloped edge.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 371314

Accession Number: 2016.188.1088

Handkerchief

A rectangular white handkerchief with a thin border of openwork stitching.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 371315

Accession Number: 2016.188.1089

Handkerchief

A rectangular white handkerchief with an embroidered letter "W" and a thin border of openwork stitching.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 371316

Accession Number: 2016.188.1090

Handkerchief

A rectangular white handkerchief with a thin border of openwork stitching.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 371317

Accession Number: 2016.188.1091

Box of Replacement Christmas Bulbs

Rectangular box (off-white box top with red Harvard Bazar [sic]insignia; pink marblized box bottom) containing 26 replacement Christmas bulbs (10 red, 5 shite, 1 blue, 3 pink, 4 green, 2 orange, 1 clear); tissue lining box.

Date: 20th century

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), metal, cardboard, tissue paper

GUSN: 258324

Accession Number: 1998.6351

Cafe Curtain Hanging Set

Two two-piece extendable curtain rods with detachable "acorn" decorations at each end and bronze finish; packet of five wall mounts; packet of 60 curtain rings (42 loose, 18 in wax paper bag).

Date: 1950s

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 258336

Accession Number: 1998.6352.1-4

Carpet Cover

Rectangular, taupe and brown carpet cover; all-over pattern of grid with floral spray inside each square; colors in opposite fields on each side; one frayed edge; other edges hemmed and sewn.

Date: 1900.1917

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), linen (material)

GUSN: 258340

Accession Number: 1998.6353

Hot Plate or Plaque and container

New England Tile Tale Plaque - off white face with drawing of Royall House in Medford, Massachusetts, by Jack Frost; red backing; wood body; in original container - off white cardboard with brick red face containing white; illustration of church; made by Sunsettes [Co.].

Date: 1960s

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), tile

GUSN: 258343

Accession Number: 1998.6354AB

Wedding Dress

"Laure" by Mariees de France, white silk, short-sleeved; princess seamed; armholes, neckline bound in satin; zipper in back; gown has off-white mesh overlay with satin binding at long skeeves, neckline, arms and hem; top is decorated with cutwork flowers and floral bow at neck; synthetic underskirt;...

Date: 1997

Maker: L'elite (Retailer)

Material: silk (textile), satin, ribbon (material)

GUSN: 258350

Accession Number: 1998.2AB

Bridesmaid Dress

Light purple satin dress, full length, thin strap, slip-styled dress, hook and eye closure; overlay in blue-gray organza with short sleeve and round neckline; ten pearl buttons with loop closure.

Date: 1997

Maker: L'elite (Retailer)

Material: satin, organza, pearl (animal material)

GUSN: 258352

Accession Number: 1998.4AB

Groom's Necktie

Gray silk man's tie, lined with black silk, made by Claybrooke; cotton or synthetic interfacing; stitched with black thread.

Date: 1997

Maker: Filene's (Department Store) (Retailer)

Material: silk (textile), weaving

GUSN: 258353

Accession Number: 1998.6

Bridal Bouquet Ribbon

Off white silk Georgette ribbon, tied in a bow used on bride's floral bouquet; nine floral pins - six 2-inch with "pearl" heads, three 1 1/2 inch long; back of ribbon tied with green florist wire.

Date: 1997

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 258354

Accession Number: 1998.8-.9

Cookie Wedding Favors

Four individually wrapped chocolate-covered candy reception sticks tied with silver satin ribbon bow; two with orange tips, one with green tip; one with yellow tip.

Date: 1997

Maker: unknown

Material: candy, satin

GUSN: 258355

Accession Number: 1998.10

Pair of wall sconces

Pair of wall sconces with grapevine motif. Each sconce has three s-shaped arms with foliate motifs. Each arm terminates with an electrified "candle" set into a bobeche with a grapevine motif and hanging cut crystal prisms.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: copper alloy, prisms, electric wiring

GUSN: 258492

Accession Number: 1951.203

Wall sconce

Wall sconce with grapevine motif. Sconce has one main branch with three s-shaped arms with foliate motifs. Each arm terminates with an electrified "candle" set into a bobeche with a grapevine motif and hanging cut crystal prisms.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 258493

Accession Number: 1951.203.1

Wall sconce

Wall sconce with grapevine motif. Sconce has one main branch with three s-shaped arms with foliate motifs. Each arm terminates with an electrified "candle" set into a bobeche with a grapevine motif and hanging cut crystal prisms.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 258495

Accession Number: 1951.203.2

Monitor Top Refrigerator

A) Rectangular white metal refrigerator on four, one-foot tall, sculptured white metal legs; back covered with metal sheet; door on front opens to right with horizontal metal handle; small rectangular metal freeaer compartment at top right; three wire shelves are below; instructions for use inside d...

Date: ca. 1935-1939

Maker: General Electric Company (Manufacturer)

Material: metal, enamel (fused coating), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 258569

Accession Number: 1998.12AB

Table Scarf

Table scarf. Reversible blue and white weave with seven bands of four unicorns. Striped and geometric woven border with white self-fringe.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 258571

Accession Number: 1999.590

Ginger Jar

Ginger jar with lid; white porcelain center with brown ground on top and bottom, over decorated with gold; one thin gold band at neck and midsection of jar; leaves and flowers decorate the center panel and have an overlay of gold outlining their shapes; lid is white porcelain decorated in same style...

Date: 1888-1889

Maker: New England Pottery Company (Maker)

Material: porcelain, glazing (coating), printing (process)

GUSN: 258574

Accession Number: 1998.5748AB

Ginger Jar

Ginger jar with lid; off-white/yellow porcelain; decorated with gold and highlighted with red; four panels around the circumferance of jar; each with smaller column of gold on each side; the columns for little feet which the jar stands on; inside the panels are a pattern of shrysabthemum flowers and...

Date: 1889-1895

Maker: New England Pottery Company (Maker)

Material: porcelain, glaze, overglaze (material)

GUSN: 258575

Accession Number: 1998.5749AB

Pitcher with lid

Green and gold ceramic pitcher with bracket handle; ribbed body with gold leaf and palms; gold trim on handle.

Date: 1888-1889

Maker: New England Pottery Company

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 258579

Accession Number: 1998.5751

Pitcher

Round white, gold and blue ceramic pitcher with handle; blue and gold design at bottom and top of object; gold palm trees and birds in flight on either side.

Date: 1875-1914

Maker: New England Pottery Company (Maker)

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 258580

Accession Number: 1998.5755

Coaster

Coaster is made of coiled branch like material bound with dyed grasses in brown, green, blue, and natural colors.

Date: 20th century

Maker: unknown

Material: rattan

GUSN: 258582

Accession Number: 1999.591

Teapot

A) Round white, blue, gold ceramic teapot with bracket handle and B) lid; blue and gold floral design on white body; gold trimmed bracket handle; blue and gold flower design on lid; gold acrom finial.

Date: 1875-1914

Maker: New England Pottery Company

Material: ceramic (material), glaze, overglaze (material)

GUSN: 258584

Accession Number: 1998.5757AB

Sugar Bowl

Two-piece white, blue, pink, gold cermaic bowl with uplift handle; blue and white floral design with gold, pink, and white backdrop on body and lid; gold trim on handles; blue and gold spout; scalloped rim; curved bar finial.

Date: 1854-1904

Maker: New England Pottery Company

Material: ceramic (material), glaze, overglaze (material)

GUSN: 258585

Accession Number: 1998.5758.2AB

Mug

White mug with wide red/purple stripe and thin black lines.

Date: 1887-1904

Maker: New England Pottery Company (Maker)

Material: stone china (stoneware), ceramic (material), glaze

GUSN: 258586

Accession Number: 1998.5759

Box of calling cards

Cream cardboard box, RHS monogram on cover, contains about 100 calling cards for Walter Gropius. Cards measure 3" x 1 1/2".

Date: 1937-1940

Maker: R. H. Stearns & Co.

Material: paper (fiber product), printing (process), cardboard

GUSN: 258588

Accession Number: 1984.1252

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