Historic New England

Soup Spoon

Silver soup spoon, with a scrolled floral decoration, and the initial "B" engraved on the handle.

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 247030

Accession Number: 2002.29.9.6

Soup Spoon

Silver soup spoon, with a scrolled floral decoration, and the initial "B" engraved on the handle.

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 247031

Accession Number: 2002.29.9.7

Soup Spoon

Silver soup spoon, with a scrolled floral decoration, and the initial "B" engraved on the handle.

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 247033

Accession Number: 2002.29.9.8

Soup Spoon

Silver soup spoon, with a scrolled floral decoration, and the initial "B" engraved on the handle.

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 247034

Accession Number: 2002.29.9.9

Soup Spoon

Silver soup spoon, with a scrolled floral decoration, and the initial "B" engraved on the handle.

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 247035

Accession Number: 2002.29.9.10

Soup Spoon

Silver soup spoon, with a scrolled floral decoration, and the initial "B" engraved on the handle.

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 247036

Accession Number: 2002.29.9.11

Soup Spoon

Silver soup spoon, with a scrolled floral decoration, and the initial "B" engraved on the handle.

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 247037

Accession Number: 2002.29.9.12

Pickle Fork

Three-pronged silver pickle fork, with two scrolls atop the handle. The initial "B" is engraved on the handle.

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal), engraving (action)

GUSN: 247038

Accession Number: 2002.29.10

Pair of Salt Spoons

Two silver salt spoons, with rounded bowls. Both spoons have the initial "B" , and a shell motif, on their respective handles.

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: sterling silver, engraving (action)

GUSN: 247041

Accession Number: 2002.29.11

Salt Spoon

Silver salt spoon with a rounded bowl. The handle features both an initial "B" and a shell motif.

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 247044

Accession Number: 2002.29.11.1

Salt Spoon

Silver salt spoon with a rounded bowl. The handle features both an initial "B" and a shell motif.

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 247045

Accession Number: 2002.29.11.2

Silver bell, with a spindly handle. The exterior of the bell is engraved with several scenes and motifs, including a house, a tree, a yard, a fence, and a group of birds. Alongside there decorations, there is the inscription "Wife / from / Husband / June 6, 1860". Both the aforementioned pictures an...

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal), engraving (action)

GUSN: 247047

Accession Number: 2002.29.12

Veil from Wedding Ensemble

White lace wedding veil with a crown of yellow flowers, and a brown hair comb attached. The fabric of the veil is accented with floral and leaf designs. The veil was worn by Lucy Maria Tappan when she married Henry Chandler Bowen on June 6, 1844.

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: lace (needlework)

GUSN: 247050

Accession Number: 2002.29.14

Wedding Dress Fragment

White silk fragment of the wedding dress worn by Lucy Maria Tappan at her wedding to Henry Chandler Bowen on June 6, 1844. The silk fabric is decorated with a floral and foliate pattern or design.

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 247053

Accession Number: 2002.29.16

Bertha

White lace bertha, with a floral and foliate pattern or design.--see curators notes and object file for full details.

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: lace (needlework)

GUSN: 247058

Accession Number: 2002.29.17

Black Lace Veil

Black lace veil, decorated with floral, circular, and wave designs or patterns. The veil belonged to Lucy Maria Tappan (Bowen).

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: lace (needlework)

GUSN: 247059

Accession Number: 2002.29.18

Lady's Companion Needlework Kit

Dark green, embossed and gilded paperboard box, with the name "Lady's Companion" written on the box in gold lettering. Inside the box, there are several compartments lined with green velvet. These compartments contain a thimble; a pair of scissors; a divider card; a needle; and a pick with an ivory ...

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), metal, gilding, embossing, ivory (tooth component), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 247063

Accession Number: 2002.29.22

Handkerchief

White silk handkerchief with an embroidered floral and dotted design. Originally belonged to Mrs. Thomas Aspinwall.

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), embroidery (visual works)

GUSN: 247075

Accession Number: 2002.29.23

Set of 3 Sashes

Set of three white silk sashes [a-c]. There are three stripes across the length of each sash. The two shorter sashes have a 'V' on each end, while the longer sash has only one 'V' at one end. One of the sashes was worn by Lucy Maria Tappan for her wedding, and another was worn by her son, John Elio...

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 247076

Accession Number: 2002.29.24A-C

Women's Collar

Collar; white, with a floral, dotted pattern or design. Probably made from cotton and lace.

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), lace (needlework)

GUSN: 247077

Accession Number: 2002.29.25

Women's Collar

Collar; white lace, with a floral and vine pattern or design. Originally owned by Lucy Maria Tappan.

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: lace (needlework)

GUSN: 247078

Accession Number: 2002.29.26

Plaid Ribbons

Set of three green and white plaid silk ribbons. As a 14- year old schoolgirl, Lucy Maria Tappan wore these ribbons on her hat.

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: ribbon (material), silk (fiber)

GUSN: 247079

Accession Number: 2002.29.27A-C

Multicolored Ribbon

Multicolored cotton ribbon, with a floral pattern reminiscent of a watercolor. The pattern consists of pink, red, yellow, and purple flowers, with green leaves, on a teal background. The ribbon was owned by Lucy Maria Tappan.

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), ribbon (material)

GUSN: 247080

Accession Number: 2002.29.28

Purse

Woven purse with multicolored stripes. The purse has two dark green handles, and two green and brown tassels. The stripes are yellow, light and dark green; black, teal, tan, and grass green. There is an intertwined circular motif on the bottom of the purse.

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 247081

Accession Number: 2002.29.29

Purse

Ivory purse, with red leather edging and interior, and a grapevine design on the front. The purse has three interior storage compartments, and a metal clasp to open and close it. Belonged to Lucy Maria Tappan (Bowen).

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, ivory (tooth component), metal

GUSN: 247082

Accession Number: 2002.29.30

Ceiling board

Sponge painted board with white stripe and wave design on pink ground. Visible joist marks.

Date: 1676-1700

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 243785

Accession Number: 2008.25.1.6

Ceiling board

Sponge painted board split into two halves with white stripe and wave design on pink ground. Visible joist marks.

Date: 1676-1700

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 243786

Accession Number: 2008.25.1.7AB

Ceiling board

Sponge painted board with white stripe and wave design on pink ground. Visible joist marks. Board A has on oval slot cut out of one end. Board B has an oval tab at one end. Both pieces fit together to form one length of board.

Date: 1676-1700

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 243787

Accession Number: 2008.25.1.8AB

Ceiling board

Sponge painted board with white stripe and wave design on pink ground. Visible joist marks.

Date: 1676-1700

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 243788

Accession Number: 2008.25.1.9

Ceiling board

Sponge painted board with white stripe and wave design on pink ground. Visible joist marks.

Date: 1676-1700

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 243789

Accession Number: 2008.25.1.10

Ceiling boards

Eight painted boards with white scroll and fleur-de-lis pattern on salmon colored ground. Visible joist marks on some boards.

Date: 17th century

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), paint (coating)

GUSN: 243790

Accession Number: 2008.25.2

Ceiling board

Painted board with white scroll and fleur-de-lis pattern on salmon colored ground. Visible joist marks. Tongue edge and groove edge.

Date: 17th century

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 243791

Accession Number: 2008.25.2.1

Ceiling board

Painted board with white scroll and fleur-de-lis pattern on salmon colored ground. Four visible joist marks. Tongue edge and straight edge.

Date: 17th century

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 243792

Accession Number: 2008.25.2.2

Ceiling board

Painted board with white scroll and fleur-de-lis pattern on salmon colored ground. Three visible joist marks. Tongue edge and groove edge.

Date: 17th century

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 243793

Accession Number: 2008.25.2.3

Ceiling board

Painted board with white scroll and fleur-de-lis pattern on salmon colored ground. Tongue edge and groove edge.

Date: 17th century

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 243794

Accession Number: 2008.25.2.4

Ceiling board

Painted board with white scroll and fleur-de-lis pattern on salmon colored ground. Four visible joist marks. Tongue edge and groove edge.

Date: 17th century

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 243795

Accession Number: 2008.25.2.5

Ceiling board

Painted board with white scroll and fleur-de-lis pattern on salmon colored ground. Six visible joist marks. Tongue edge and groove edge.

Date: 17th century

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 243796

Accession Number: 2008.25.2.6

Ceiling board

Painted board with white scroll and fleur-de-lis pattern on salmon colored ground. Tongue edge and groove edge.

Date: 17th century

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 243797

Accession Number: 2008.25.2.7

Ceiling board

Painted board with white scroll and fleur-de-lis pattern on salmon colored ground at one end. Tongue edge and groove edge.

Date: 17th century

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 243798

Accession Number: 2008.25.2.8

S.S. Pierce Marmalade jar

Glass marmalade jar [a] with metal lid [b]. Paper label glued to front of jar "S.S. Pierce Orange Marmalade". Printed floral decoration on top of lid.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), metal, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 243831

Accession Number: 2006.44.3544AB

Toilet paper holder

Rectangular metal toilet paper holder with scalloped front and back edge. Notched at back center to attach holder to wall. Used for flat sheet toilet paper.

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 243836

Accession Number: 2006.44.3545

Soap dish

Nickel plated soap dish, rectangular shaped dish with beaded edge and pierced bottom. Large curved handle attached to dish to hang over curved rim of tub.

Maker: unknown

Material: nickel silver, metal

GUSN: 243837

Accession Number: 2006.44.3546

Toilet paper holder

Tin toilet paper holder, decorative pierced lattice design on front and sides, beaded top edge. Curved back with circular hole at center to attach to wall. Front, sides, and a portion of the interior have been painted silver. Used for flat sheet toilet paper.

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 243838

Accession Number: 2006.44.3547

Soap dish

Nickel plated soap dish, rectangular dish with rounded corners, pierced bottom. Two curved prongs extend from the back of the dish to hang over the curved ege of the tub.

Maker: unknown

Material: nickel silver

GUSN: 243839

Accession Number: 2006.44.3548

Bed warming pan

Brass bed warming pan etched with fern and scroll motif; wooden handle

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 243842

Accession Number: 1929.513

Mantel Clock

Round dial with white face and gilded bronze case that rests on a marble base with ormolu decoration. Six gilt bronze pillars, three on each side, support a white marble pediment with bronze finial draped with metal ropes and tassels. The entire clock sits on a gray marble base with four brass feet.

Date: 1780-1790

Maker: DuTertre, Jean-Baptiste, II (Maker)

GUSN: 243844

Accession Number: 1966.130

Stamp dispenser

Brass stamp holder, cylindrical shape with narrow slot to pull stamps through. Concave top. Green felt bottom.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 243846

Accession Number: 2006.44.3549

Ship Model

Three-masted ship model; hull painted white, green and black with miniature shields along the sides; white canvas sails with red crosses painted on a few of the sails; a two-headed black pheonix painted on the center sail. Cannons above and below deck.

Date: 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, wood (plant material), string (fiber product)

GUSN: 243847

Accession Number: 1949.969

Letter Holder

Porcelain three slot letter holder, rectangular with scalloped edged dividers. Painted floral bouquet motif in blue, yellow, purple, and orange with gilt accents. Unglazed bottom.

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 243848

Accession Number: 2006.44.3550

Box

Circular blue leather box [a] with cover [b]. Black velvet interior. Contains two buttons, four metal cuff studs, and four wooden cuff studs.

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 243851

Accession Number: 2006.44.3551AB

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