Historic New England

Hooked Rug

Hooked rug; diamond and block pattern.

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 252646

Accession Number: 1949.1050

Hooked Rug

Oval hooked rug; floral design.

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 252647

Accession Number: 1949.1052

Hooked Rug

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 252648

Accession Number: 1949.1053

Chintz Cloth

Sample of glazed chintz; brown and rust floral.

Date: ca. 1825

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 252650

Accession Number: 1949.1055

Chintz Cloth

Glazed chintz cloth sample; meandering floral on beige.

Date: ca. 1825

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 252652

Accession Number: 1949.1056

Printed Cotton Cloth

Printed cotton cloth sample; brown, rust, blue.

Date: ca. 1865

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 252653

Accession Number: 1949.1057

Linen Pillowcase

Linen pillowcase; printed with "S.A. Tyson."

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 252656

Accession Number: 1949.1058

Pewter Inkwell

Pewter inkwell.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 252658

Accession Number: 1949.1063

Glass Candlestick

Opaque glass candlestick with gilding.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 252660

Accession Number: 1949.1064

Garniture Vases

Pair of ceramic, paint-decorated garniture vases.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 252663

Accession Number: 1949.1065.1-2

George Washington Portrait Print

Small oval print of George Washington; framed.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 252664

Accession Number: 1949.1066

Decorated Redware Vase

Redware vase; polychrome floral decoration; Southwestern U.S.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 252669

Accession Number: 1949.1069

Kerosene Lamp

Glass kerosene lamp with etched glass shade; metal fittings.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 252682

Accession Number: 1949.1070

Paperweight

Heart-shaped; red Morocco leather paperweight.

Date: 1800-1830

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 252686

Accession Number: 1949.1071

Traveling Mirror with Case

Chinese traveling mirror with printed paper case.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 252690

Accession Number: 1949.1072

Curling Iron Burner

Traveling curling iron burner.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 252691

Accession Number: 1949.1073

School Bell

Brass "school" beel with wooden handle.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 252693

Accession Number: 1949.1074

Commemorative Medal from the World's Columbian Exposition

Brown metal commemorative medal from the World's Columbian Exposition of Chicago. Representation of Christopher Columbus on the heads side and text box with writing on the tails side. Two female figures, a ship, and two torches surround the text box.

Date: 1892-1893

Maker: unknown

Material: alloy

GUSN: 252695

Accession Number: 1949.1103

Tinsel Picture

Tinsel picture; depicts bird carrying Mexican; framed.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 252952

Accession Number: 1966.658

Portrait of William Hogarth

Engraved copy of William Hogarth self portrait.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 252953

Accession Number: 1961.269

Colored Print

Print depicting school entrance; framed

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 252954

Accession Number: 1966.649.1

Colored Print

Colored print depicting school.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 252955

Accession Number: 1966.649.2

Photograph

Photographic print of woman and dog; grained and gilt oval frame.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 252956

Accession Number: 1966.742

Woodcut Print

Woodcut print; depicts gingerbread cottage, Oak Bluffs; signed by maker, Petronie Ortiz.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 252957

Accession Number: 1966.880.1

Woodcut Print

Wodcut print; depicts "West Chop"; signed by maker, Petronie Ortiz.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 252958

Accession Number: 1966.880.2

Print

Print; depicts New Hampshire scene, by C. L Fox.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 252959

Accession Number: 1953.445

Lithographic Print

Lithograph; depicts Minot's Ledge Light House.

Date: ca. 1860

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 252961

Accession Number: 1966.877

Picture Frame

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 252966

Accession Number: 1993.514

Picture Frame

Framed daguerreotypeportrait of Ralph Waldo Emerson made by J.J. Hawes, 19 Tremont Row.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 252968

Accession Number: 1920.321

Colored Lithographic Print

Colored lithograph depicting a breezy day.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 252970

Accession Number: 1966.711

Wall sconce

Wall sconce with brass fern shaped back plate and two curved arms extending out from a winged cherub face. Each arm terminates in a pierced bobeche with hanging crystals and beaded chains. Candelabra bulbs; electric wiring.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 259307

Accession Number: 1951.204.1

Wall sconce

Wall sconce with brass fern shaped back plate and two curved arms extending out from a winged cherub face. Each arm terminates in a pierced bobeche with hanging crystals and beaded chains. Candelabra bulbs; electric wiring.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 259308

Accession Number: 1951.204.2

Pair of wall sconces

Pair of wall sconces, oval back plate with scrolled escutcheon at top and floral medalloin in center. Twelve faceted crystal prisms radiate out from the center medallion. Two brass arms extend out from either side of the oval back, each arm terminates with a candle light fixture. Additional crystal ...

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), prisms, electric wiring

GUSN: 259309

Accession Number: 1951.205

Wall sconce

Wall sconce, oval back plate with scrolled escutcheon at top and floral medalloin in center. Twelve faceted crystal prisms radiate out from the center medallion. Two brass arms extend out from either side of the oval back, each arm terminates with a candle light fixture. Additional crystal prisms ha...

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 259310

Accession Number: 1951.205.1

Wall sconce

Wall sconce, oval back plate with scrolled escutcheon at top and floral medalloin in center. Twelve faceted crystal prisms radiate out from the center medallion. Two brass arms extend out from either side of the oval back, each arm terminates with a candle light fixture. Additional crystal prisms ha...

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 259311

Accession Number: 1951.205.2

Annunciator Box

Annunciator box with center panel of reverse painted glass and painted wood frame [A]. Separate back with attached electric wiring [B]. Rectangular box has a center glass panel with sixteen indicators. Each indicator is labeled with a Lyman room name painted in gold above a circular indicator slot.

Date: 1830-1900

Maker: Fuller, Seth W. (Manufacturer)

Material: glass (material), electric wiring

GUSN: 259312

Accession Number: 1951.206AB

Children's Mug

Earthenware children's mug. Blue transfer printed image of woman walking in a rural landscape, with a basket on her arm and a dog at her feet. A large house is in the distance at right.

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, transfer printing

GUSN: 259320

Accession Number: 1970.1310.1166

Baby's Robe

Yellow gauzy wool, fine weave baby's robe; ankle-length; ribbon tie on jewl neck; open front; pink thread embroidered edges; floral and volute embroidery on front near lower hem; hemmed seams; hand-sewn; machine woven fabric.

Date: 1915-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), cotton (textile), thread, ribbon (material), weaving, hand sewing, embroidery (visual works)

GUSN: 259333

Accession Number: 2001.230

Baby's Robe

Light blue woven wool baby's robe; white satin trim; ribbon tie front; open gown; A-line; manufacturer's label on inside nape; hand-woven; machine sewn.

Date: 1915-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), satin, synthetic, hand weaving, machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 259334

Accession Number: 2001.231

Baby's Robe

Light blue, fine-weave wool baby's robe; ankle length; ribbon tie at neck; open front; A-line; white satin trim along lower hem, armholes and neck; pink and white flowers with green leaves embroidered on front near waist and leg region; hand-sewn seams.

Date: 1915-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), satin, cotton (textile), thread, weaving, hand sewing, embroidery (visual works)

GUSN: 259335

Accession Number: 2001.232

Baby's Sweater

Pale pink wool baby's cardigan with fire mother-of-pearl buttons; ribbed edge along waist and wrist of sleeves; edge along neckline and down front of buttons.

Date: 1915-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), knitting (needlework), sewing (process), mother of pearl

GUSN: 259336

Accession Number: 2001.233

Baby's Sweater

Pale pink baby's knit, pullover sweater with four mother-of-pearl buttons along shoulder neck line; single white knit rows; horizontal along breast and waist; ribbed edge on waist and wrist of sleeve; some on neck; hand-sewn seams on inside.

Date: 1915-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), knitting (needlework), sewing (process), mother of pearl

GUSN: 259337

Accession Number: 2001.234

Baby's Cap

White and pink knit baby's cap with pink satin robbon ties; scalloped edge; knit pink row border; brim folds back; satin bows on front corners.

Date: 1915-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), ribbon (material), knitting (needlework), hand sewing

GUSN: 259338

Accession Number: 2001.235

Carpet Bag

Carpet bag with red rose, orange persimmon and assorted flower pattern; leather pad on bottom; round leather handles; leather rim with leather drawstring that snakes rim shut and locks on side; heart-shaped brass lock; separate, tin-alloy key on fancy ribbon; cotton-linen lined interior.

Date: ca. 1845

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), leather, brass (alloy), weaving, molding (forming)

GUSN: 259346

Accession Number: 2001.236

Carpet Bag with Key

Wool, tapestry bag in green, brown, red floral pattern; alligator mouth, hinges above leather reinforcement on sides; leather handles and wrap-around base with brass escutcheon plate and brass feet; manufacturer name on plate, above and below keyhole; small skeleton key attached; hand-sewn muslin li...

Date: ca. 1855

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), linen (material), leather, brass (alloy), paper (fiber product), weaving, stitching, hand sewing, molding (forming)

GUSN: 259347

Accession Number: 2001.237AB

Drawstring Pouch

Olive-brown round leather pouch with drawstrings; patterned white cotton lining; wood plate in bottom; leather tassel drawstrings; round arch pattern embossing on leather rim; manufacturer mark on bottom.

Date: 1850-1859

Maker: W.W. Winship

Material: leather, cotton (textile), wood (plant material), stitching, lining (material)

GUSN: 259348

Accession Number: 2001.238

Embroidered Denim Purse

Embroidered denim purse with adjustable strap; machine sewn, satchel-style with flap; white, blue, lavender and gray; concentric wavy line pattern embroidery on flap; white interior with small denium pocket; manufacturer's label on interior.

Date: 1970-1979

Maker: Toni Totes of Vermont, Inc.

Material: denim, wool (textile), cotton (textile), thread, metal, embroidery (visual works), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 259349

Accession Number: 2001.239

Wallet

Rectangular black, leather wallet with four main interior pockets; gold embossed lettering on interior pocket flap; flap on inside missing loop that secures it; leather is textured.

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, tanning, embossing, stitching

GUSN: 259352

Accession Number: 2001.240

Knitting Needles and Case

Burgundy knitting needle case with grosgrain ribbon tie and pocket; fourteen needle sleeves of varying size; ribbon strap with numbers 1-6 above each sleeve; top flap covers needles; manufacturer's label on pocket; fifty-eight knitting needles made from plastic, bone and wood in various sizes.

Date: 20th century

Maker: Sara Hadley (Manufacturer)

Material: ribbon (material), cotton (textile), silk (textile), plastic (organic material), metal, wood (plant material), bone (material), sewing (process), molding (forming)

GUSN: 259353

Accession Number: 2001.241

Wedding Photograph

Framed photograph of a man and woman standing on bridge; woman dressing in wedding gown and veil; man dressed in white suit with tie; paper backing; wood frame.

Date: 07-01-1950

Maker: Sanford, Eric (Photographer)

Material: paper (fiber product), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 259354

Accession Number: 2001.280

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