Historic New England

Coaster

Coaster is made of coiled branch-like material bound with naturla colored grass. Some green and brown dyed grasses are also used.

Date: 20th century

Maker: unknown

Material: rattan

GUSN: 258592

Accession Number: 1999.592

Place mat

Place mat is made of white warp with yellow weft. Geometric borders with white stripes and four diamonds formed by French knots.

Date: 1920-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 258595

Accession Number: 1999.593

Shaving Mug

White mug with round handle; pink and green floral motif on both sides.

Date: 1883-1886

Maker: New England Pottery Company (Maker)

Material: stone china (stoneware), ceramic (material), glaze, painting (image-making)

GUSN: 258598

Accession Number: 1998.5760

"Souvenir of the Last Govenor of Plymouth County" pamphlet

Pamphlet is a two-fold handwritten memento titled "Souvenir of the Last Govenor of Plymouth County". Includes a copy of the memorial stone inscription of Thomas Hinckley (died 1076) in Barnstable. On opposite page, there is a description of the Hinckley family cradle.

Date: January 11, 1899

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard

GUSN: 258599

Accession Number: 1999.594

Shaving Mug

White shaving mug; crackled glaze; gold trim on base and rim; "5" in gold on side.

Date: 1883-1886

Maker: New England Pottery Company (Maker)

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

GUSN: 258600

Accession Number: 1998.5761

Water Pitcher

Small pitcher with a white base and blue top half; there is a floral design around the circumference; white handle; gold lines between the white and blue area at the base of the neck and on the rim.

Date: 1883-1886

Maker: New England Pottery Company (Maker)

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

GUSN: 258601

Accession Number: 1998.5764

Table scarf

Table scarf has two narrow panels of linen with embroidered diamonds and cut work decoration attached at ends. Featureds a crocheted piece with grapevine decoration.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 258603

Accession Number: 1999.595

Pair of Stockings

Pair of brown, orange, and cream striped stockings.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 258606

Accession Number: 1998.5843AB

Table scarf

Table scarf is double woven, four color geometric pattern. Natural linen warp with wool weft. Red strips alternating with blue and green blocks. Four inch long fringe on both ends.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), wool (textile)

GUSN: 258607

Accession Number: 1999.596

Pair of Stockings

Pair of green stockings embroidered on front of ankle and foot.

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 258608

Accession Number: 1998.5844AB

Window Frame

Rough wood window frame and sash with leaded diamond-shaped glass panes; three sashes; center sash is hinged with large metal hinges; two outer sashes have wood rails behind them and a metal latch with a ring.

Date: possibly 1940s

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), glass (material), lead (metal)

GUSN: 258609

Accession Number: 1998.5845

Table scarf

Table scarf has plain weave with coarser brown thread woven in geometric band on both ends.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 258610

Accession Number: 1999.597

Bouncing Chair

Metal frame and supports; painted gray with suspended striped canvas seat in maroon, olive, yellow and brown; collapsible; spring-activated; painted wooden beads threaded onto horizontal support; large painted metal safety pin affixed to front of canvas seat; pin has "32" embossed on it.

Date: 1930-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, canvas, paint (coating)

GUSN: 258611

Accession Number: 1998.5854

Towel

Towel is made of all white damask with large lattice pattern that forms diamonds. Initials "MT" embroidered on one end.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 258612

Accession Number: 1999.598

Stencilled Wall Fragment

Section of stencilled wall; yellow ground with motifs in red and green; bottom of panel is a serpentine-shaped strwberry vine of leaf and berry; two alternating panels show a poppy plant and oak leaf group; on top is a frieze of broken lines with abstracted floral motif; between these two vertical p...

Date: ca. 1829

Maker: Eaton, Moses (American stencil artist, 1796-1886) (Artist)

Material: plaster, horsehair, lathing (process), paint (coating)

GUSN: 258613

Accession Number: 1998.5873

Table scarf

Table scarf is made of gauze-like white fabric with openwork. Inner border includes butterflies in each corner and heavy white floral embroidery.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), cotton (textile)

GUSN: 258614

Accession Number: 1999.599

Seat cover

Seat cover is a braided coil of red, green and blue wool.

Date: 1930-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 258617

Accession Number: 1999.600

Lantern

Lantern with large hanging loop from conical top and star punched collar. Complete with spherical shade and cylindrical base.

Date: 1930-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 258628

Accession Number: 1999.601

Table Scarf

Table scarf is a rectangular piece with serpentine ends and narrow crocheted border.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 258630

Accession Number: 1999.602

Pot hook

"S" shaped double ended, flat sided hook with small scrolls on ends.

Date: 1750-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: wrought iron (iron alloy)

GUSN: 258631

Accession Number: 1999.603

Children's Mug

Porcelain children's mug. Reddish-orange transfer printed image of the White House in Washington, DC. Shown with fountain in front. Traces of a gold lustre stripe around rim.

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, transfer printing, lusterware

GUSN: 258632

Accession Number: 1970.1310.935

Pot hook

"S" shaped double ended hook made of rod stock with small scroll ends.

Date: 1750-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: wrought iron (iron alloy)

GUSN: 258638

Accession Number: 1999.604

Sewing Machine

Sewing machine inset into sewing table, mounted with butterfly screw; wooden table; drop leaf,left side; three small utility drawers right; beveled top; wooden, locking box cover hinged to the table; machine is semi-circular; cast iron; painted black;gold floral and leaf pattern; silvered metal need...

Date: 1857-1871

Maker: unknown

Material: cast iron, wood (plant material), walnut (wood), leather, wire

GUSN: 258639

Accession Number: 1998.5878

Paperweight

Glass dome paperweight with enclosed vegetation. Green felt bottom with maker's label sticker attached.

Date: 1925-1950

Maker: Willumsen, Norah (Maker)

Material: blown glass

GUSN: 258641

Accession Number: 1999.605

Hand towel

White cotton terry cloth hand towel with fringed edges.

Date: 1937-1983

Maker: Fieldcrest Mills Inc. (Manufacturer)

Material: cotton (textile), terry

GUSN: 258646

Accession Number: 1984.1200

Spectacle frames

Spectacle frames made of very thin steel with oval lens openings.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy)

GUSN: 258649

Accession Number: 1999.606

Inkwell

Inkwell with square base, chamfered edges and circular well at center. Embossed leather cap with brass neck hinged to brass collar on well opening.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), brass (alloy), leather

GUSN: 258653

Accession Number: 1999.607

Miniature Native American Basket

Tightly woven basket with stripe design.

Maker: unknown

Material: reed (grass, material), weaving

GUSN: 251674

Accession Number: 1949.946

"Halma" Game

Square box; printed lid with inscription and picture of knights on horseback.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 251675

Accession Number: 1949.947

Wooden Stirrer

Carved wooden tool.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), carving (processes)

GUSN: 251676

Accession Number: 1949.948

Purse

Bag-shaped; strap; geometric design.

Maker: unknown

Material: cloth

GUSN: 251677

Accession Number: 1949.950

Decorative Fan

Hand-held paper fan; design with peacock, flowers and butterflies; lacquered and gilt decorated; tourist trade.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), paint (coating), Japanese lacquer styles

GUSN: 251678

Accession Number: 1949.951

Pen Wiper

This doll contains harmful and stereotypical imagery. Historic New England acknowledges historical records / objects may contain harmful imagery and language reflecting attitudes and biases of their creators and time in which they were made. Historic New England does not alter or edit objects and ...

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 251679

Accession Number: 1949.952

Dipper

Coconut shell dipper with incised decoration on the exterior of the shell. Decorations consist of circles, half circles, and scalloping. Turned wooden handle.

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: coconut (fruit), wood (plant material), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 251680

Accession Number: 1949.953

Chest of Drawers

Chest of twenty two drawers. Painted white, has a rectangular base with no feet, and pearled molding around the edges leading to the drawers. The bottom segment has two rows of drawers, three drawers per row. The top segment has eight rows of drawers, two drawers per row. The drawers in the top segm...

Date: 1785-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood), paint (coating), metal

GUSN: 251768

Accession Number: 1949.954

"Apple Gathering"

Framed Print "Apple Gathering." The print depicts men and women in an apple orchard picking apples and lounging on the grass. There is a house is in the background. The print is under glass in a molded frame with inside gilt edge.

Date: 1866

Maker: Pate, W. (Printer) Ritchie, A. H. (Engraver)

Material: printing (process), paper (fiber product), steel engraving (printing process)

GUSN: 251769

Accession Number: 1949.955

Painted Box

Rectangular box with dovetailed corners. Painted blue with black corners and decorated with white and yellow flowers. The sides of the base are ribbed. A black escutcheon is on the center front portion of the lid. The lid of the box is domed, hinged to the base, and has a c-shaped metal handle. The ...

Date: 1700-1730

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood), paint (coating), metal

GUSN: 251770

Accession Number: 1949.956

Miniature Blanket Chest

A rectangular chest that rests on four straight bracket feet. Ogee molding on inner edge and a rectangular skirt has a centered lobed drop. Long rectangular drawers at base is surmounted by two larger drawers, side by side. Each drawer has a turned handle. The top row has false drawers and has two c...

Date: 1760-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 251771

Accession Number: 1949.962

Wagon Bench

A two seated wagon bench that has three rounded and tapered stiles held by two sets of shaped slats. Outer stiles have turned arms and supports. Six round legs and six sets of round dowel stretchers, with two medial stretchers joining the center, front, and rear legs. The bench is stained brown and ...

Date: 1800 -1830

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), pine (wood), weaving, turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 251772

Accession Number: 1949.963

Andirons

Gooseneck-shaped andirons; iron; stirrup feet; flat front; ball top.

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 251773

Accession Number: 1949.964

Landscape

Oil painting on canvas; Midday scene of hunter and dog retreating from pasture enclosing startled long horn cattle. Signed H. Coleman/ Rome, Italy. Molded wooden frame with applied gilt gesso decoration of a border of fleur-de-lis set within painted arches alternating with bells; beaded edge; gadroo...

Date: 1869

Maker: (Artist)

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas

GUSN: 251774

Accession Number: 1949.968

Carriage Lantern

tin carriage lantern; Trapezoid lantern has rectangular door on front side. Door has centered mica window panel. Flat top has centered mushroom shaped final with ring handle above. Interior has cylindrical candle socket.

Date: 1801-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal), mica (mineral)

GUSN: 251776

Accession Number: 1949.970

Hanging Lantern

Lantern; wrought iron; hanging; globe-shaped glass; electrified.

Maker: unknown

Material: wrought iron (iron alloy), glass (material), electric fixtures (light fixtures)

GUSN: 251777

Accession Number: 1949.971

Victrola

Victrola, four leg mahogany cabinet with hinged lid. Green felt covered turntable. Speed regualtor dial in bottom right corner. Winding handle on right side. Manufacuter's label affixed to side of cabinet, inside left cupboard. Victor Talking Machine Company, December 14, 1921. Model Number VV 280 ...

Date: 1921

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 251812

Accession Number: 2011.16.1

Woman Reading to Child

Charcoal drawing of seated woman reading to a child. Framed.

Maker: unknown

Material: drawing (image-making)

GUSN: 251844

Accession Number: 1953.363

Portrait of William M. Rogers

Portrait of Rev. William M. Rogers, pastor of the Central Church, Boston. Figure is seated with a book in his lap. Framed.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 251849

Accession Number: 1918.119

Portrait of Reverend Joshua Gee (1698-1748)

Portrait of Reverend Joshua Gee (1698-1748), who succeeded Cotton Mather as pastor of the Second Church of Boston. Sitter has shoulder-length wavy brown hair and brown eyes. He is wearing a white clerical collar and black robes. Black painted wood frame.

Date: 1734-1736

Maker: Smibert, John (American painter, 1688-1751) (Artist)

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas, Masonite (TM)

GUSN: 251906

Accession Number: 2011.17.1

Windsor Chair with Writing Arm

Bow back enclosing nine bamboo turned spindles. Curved left arm with scrolled hand hold and three bamboo turned arm supports. Writing arm supported by five bamboo turned arm supports. A sliding drawer with keyhole is attached to underside of writing arm. Broad saddle seat with straight front edge....

Date: 1800-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: poplar (wood), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 252008

Accession Number: 1949.972