Historic New England

Candlestand

Tripod base with pedestal surmounted by round top; legs are cut off; top is replaced with marble slab; feet are new casters.

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 5495

Accession Number: 1971.811

Circuloid bulbous body tapering slightly to squat cylindrical flat base; body indented slightly at neck then flaring out to wide circular mouth terminating in a triangular spout; simple applied C-scroll handle.

Date: 1895-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 5496

Accession Number: 1971.812

Mug

Tapered cann-shaped mug with four-tiered stepped base enclosing a recessed glass bottom; circular mouth with slightly flared lip; applied S-scroll handle rising above lip; molded circular medallion in relief on front consisting of eagle grasping arrows with crossed crew oars at bottom.

Date: 1911-1913

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 5497

Accession Number: 1971.813.1

Mug

Tapered cann-shaped mug with four-tiered stepped base enclosing a recessed glass bottom; circular mouth with slightly flared lip; applied S-scroll handle rising above lip; molded circular medallion in relief on front consisting of eagle grasping arrows with crossed crew oars at bottom.

Date: 1911-1913

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 5498

Accession Number: 1971.813.2

Mug

Tapered cann-shaped mug with four-tiered stepped base enclosing a recessed glass bottom; circular mouth with slightly flared lip; applied S-scroll handle rising above lip; molded circular medallion in relief on front consisting of eagle grasping arrows with crossed crew oars at bottom.

Date: 1911-1913

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 5499

Accession Number: 1971.813.3

Tankard

Spherical bulbous body, slightly tapered with 12 facets around top half of body, terminating in a partially rope-turned neck ring with short cylindrical neck above; three-tiered stepped base with checkered surface decoration; applied C-scroll handle; circular hinged lid with finial handle in form of...

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 5500

Accession Number: 1971.814

Mug

Tapered cylindrical form with four-tiered stepped base; circular mouth with wide bead along edge; S-scroll handle with flat spur at top; applied brass medallion centered by incised banding with blue enameled flag with "UBC" and "UNION BOAT CLUB/ORG. 1851. INC 1907."

Date: 1902-1922

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 5501

Accession Number: 1971.815A

Mug

Tapered cylindrical form with four-tiered stepped base; circular mouth with wide bead along edge; S-scroll handle with flat spur at top; applied brass medallion centered by incised banding with blue enameled flag with "UBC" and "UNION BOAT CLUB/ORG. 1851. INC 1907."

Date: 1902-1922

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 5502

Accession Number: 1971.815B

Mug

Tapered cylindrical form with four-tiered stepped base; circular mouth with wide bead along edge; S-scroll handle with flat spur at top; applied brass medallion centered by incised banding with blue enameled flag with "UBC" and "UNION BOAT CLUB/ORG. 1851. INC 1907."

Date: 1902-1922

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 5503

Accession Number: 1971.815C

Mug

Tapered cylindrical form with four-tiered stepped base; circular mouth with wide bead along edge; S-scroll handle with flat spur at top; applied brass medallion centered by incised banding with blue enameled flag with "UBC" and "UNION BOAT CLUB/ORG. 1851. INC 1907."

Date: 1902-1922

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 5504

Accession Number: 1971.815D

Demitasse Cup

A) Cup: conical white porcelain cup with gilt rim. B) Cup holder: conical body, circular shaped foot, reticulated band at top, applied rococco handle. C) Saucer: cylindrical.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: Lenox (Maker)

Material: copper (metal), porcelain, silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 5505

Accession Number: 1971.816.1A-C

Demitasse Cup

A) Cup: conical white porcelain cup with gilt rim. B) Cup holder: conical body, circular shaped foot, reticulated band at top, applied rococco handle. C) Saucer: cylindrical.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: Lenox (Maker)

Material: copper (metal), porcelain, silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 5506

Accession Number: 1971.816.2A-C

Demitasse Cup

A) Cup: conical white porcelain cup with gilt rim. B) Cup holder: conical body, circular shaped foot, reticulated band at top, applied rococco handle. C) Saucer: cylindrical.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: Lenox (Maker)

Material: copper (metal), porcelain, silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 5507

Accession Number: 1971.816.3A-C

Demitasse Cup

A) Cup: conical white porcelain cup with gilt rim. B) Cup holder: conical body, circular shaped foot, reticulated band at top, applied rococco handle. C) Saucer: cylindrical.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: Lenox (Maker)

Material: copper (metal), porcelain, silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 5508

Accession Number: 1971.816.4A-C

Demitasse Cup

A) Cup: conical white porcelain cup with gilt rim. B) Cup holder: conical body, circular shaped foot, reticulated band at top, applied rococco handle. C) Saucer: cylindrical.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: Lenox (Maker)

Material: copper (metal), porcelain, silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 5509

Accession Number: 1971.816.5A-C

Demitasse Cup

A) Cup: conical white porcelain cup with gilt rim. B) Cup holder: conical body, circular shaped foot, reticulated band at top, applied rococco handle. C) Saucer: cylindrical.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: Lenox (Maker)

Material: copper (metal), porcelain, silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 5510

Accession Number: 1971.816.6A-C

Waste Bowl

Hemispherical shaped body, flared lip, exterior decorated with applied decals of stylized landscapes, interior features decaled "canton" border.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, ironstone (pottery)

GUSN: 5511

Accession Number: 1971.817

Plate

Cylindrical, transfer print design, partly flown; Fitzhugh border encircles Willow-type interior.

Date: ca. 1830

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material), transfer printing, willow (wood)

GUSN: 5512

Accession Number: 1971.818

Mustard Pot

A) Cylindrical jar, inverted rim, applied strap handle, exterior decorated with flow blue on white transfer print chinoiserie designs. B) Domed cylindrical lid, ball-shaped knop, C-shaped cut out to allow spoon to rest in jar, flow blue and white design.

Date: ca. 1820

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material), transfer printing

GUSN: 5513

Accession Number: 1971.819AB

Lolling Chair

Brass castered feet; heavy front legs feature twist and bun turnings and pineapple carved stump arms; shaped arm rests supported by square uprights tapered at top; shaped canted rear legs, boldly serpentine front apron and crest rail.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 5514

Accession Number: 1971.820

Sugar Bowl

A) Ring foot, shaped base, cylindrical walls, applied C-shaped pierced handles, freehand painted willow-type blue and white landscape scenes; floral and scroll border encircle base. B) Domed lid with applied pierced knop, freehand painted landscape scene, Greek key border.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (image-making), hand-painted, porcelain

GUSN: 5515

Accession Number: 1971.821AB

Sugar Bowl

A) Globular shape, ring foot, applied S-shape handles, decorated with freehand willow type landscape vignettes, blue on white. B) Dome shaped lid with ball knop, decorated with blue and white landscape vignette.

Date: ca. 1820

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (image-making), hand-painted, porcelain

GUSN: 5516

Accession Number: 1971.822AB

Carpet

Rectangular; two major borders; rectangular field features linear rows of scroll and running dog forms; colors: rose, black, brown and white.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 5517

Accession Number: 1971.823

Plate

Cylindrical plate, on ring foot, blue and white freehand painted design features a rabbit border, glaze is highly crazed.

Date: ca. 1880

Maker: Dedham Pottery

Material: underglazing, ceramic (material), crazing, hand-painted

GUSN: 5518

Accession Number: 1971.824

Photograph

Three quarter length, young woman seated, torso turned to left, face turned to viewer, wearing a watered silk dress with full sleeves.

Date: 1915

Maker: Bachrach, Louis Fabian, 1881-1963 (Photographer)

Material: photographs, silk (textile)

GUSN: 5519

Accession Number: 1971.825

Hat Veil

Black net trimmed with two small black velvet bows, and small chenille dots and white rhinestones.

Date: 1955-1965

Maker: unknown

Material: machine-made, net (textile)

GUSN: 7218

Accession Number: 1990.341

Hair Bow

Large bow of dark brown and cream ribbed rayon and straw centered on a circle of coarse brown net; small clear comb.

Date: 1960-1965

Maker: unknown

Material: handmade, machine-made, rayon, straw (plant material)

GUSN: 7219

Accession Number: 1990.342

Hat Veil

Large navy blue grosgrain bow on navy blue net woven with abstract and checked pattern.

Date: 1955-1965

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), cloth, handmade, machine-made, net (textile)

GUSN: 7220

Accession Number: 1990.343

Headband

Cream grosgrain ribbon with bow attached to headband covered with same.

Date: 1960-1965

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, machine-made, rayon

GUSN: 7221

Accession Number: 1990.344.1

Hat

Navy blue straw; green grosgrain hatband; brown speckled feathers on top of crown; cream honeycomb-patterned veil; brim edged with band of blue braid; blue elastic band to hold hat in place; small size.

Date: 1940-1949

Maker: unknown

Material: feather (material), cloth, net (textile), straw (plant material)

GUSN: 7222

Accession Number: 1990.345

Hat

Panama hat of palm leaf; light color; trimmed with green velvet ribbon; straw hatband; crea net veil dotted with cream chenille; green grosgrain hatband; wide brim is narrower at back; elastic band for support.

Date: 1940-1949

Maker: unknown

Material: net (textile), palm leaf

GUSN: 7223

Accession Number: 1990.346

Hat

Natural straw braid lined with gray-blue silk; cloche shape; straw bands/crescents at sides.

Date: 1924-1927

Maker: unknown

Material: handmade, silk (textile), straw (plant material)

GUSN: 7224

Accession Number: 1990.347

Hat

Glossy white straw; trimmed with navy blue grosgrain ribbon around narrow brim and base of crown; blue veil with blue chenille dots; decorative bird made from white feathers; bandeau so hat sits at an angle; blue esastic string for support.

Date: 1950s

Maker: Brown, Jean M. (Maker)

Material: net (textile), straw (plant material)

GUSN: 7225

Accession Number: 1990.351

Hatbox

Olive green hatbox Large, round; green cotton ties; paper printed with eagles holding coat of arms.

Maker: Possibly Knox (Maker)

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

GUSN: 7226

Accession Number: 1990.354AB

Hatbox

White, square cardboard box. Top has red border. Black cotton ties.

Date: 1950s

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 7227

Accession Number: 1990.444AB

Flint arrow

Flint arrow with notched base, very sharp point and sharp edges.

Maker: unknown

Material: flint (rock)

GUSN: 7228

Accession Number: 1918.10

Hat

Black velvet; stiff black nylon net foundation; pill-box shape; four triangles of faceted black plastic jet beadwork, with jet tassels; velvet loop at top surrounded by circle of same faceted beads; two plastic combs.

Date: 1950s

Maker: Edetts (Retailer)

Material: stitching, net (textile), nylon, silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 7229

Accession Number: 1991.101

Hat

Small round pink velvet women's hat trimmed with four pink and green velvet strawberry tassels. Constructed over stiffened straw base, with a pink lace lining. Two clear plastic combs attached with elastic bands to sides; pink grosgrain interior band. Milliner's label on interior [see Inscriptions].

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: Atkins, Ethel (Milliner)

Material: handmade, silk (textile), straw (plant material), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 7230

Accession Number: 1991.102

Apron

Cream wool challis ground printed with green geometric pattern and sides and hem; small purple flowers over body; border printed with multicolor floral and foliate between black dotted swags; multicolor floral print on waistband (backed with cotton); hook and eye closure.

Maker: unknown

Material: transfer printing, wool (textile)

GUSN: 7231

Accession Number: 1934.3066

Hat

Small; pink and black velvet with black velvet crown; black net veil; with upturned brim; trimmed with a bunch of pink feathers and small pink velvet bow; lined with black nylon; two wired "v" at each side near back, with black elastic band to hold in place on head. (Possibly rayon or cotton).

Date: 1950s

Maker: Atkins, Ethel (Retailer) Charles, Bernice (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), feather (material), stitching, machine-made, rayon, velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 7232

Accession Number: 1990.56

Bonnet

Straw, braided; wide brim curves around face, and neck; rounded edges with wire support; brim is approx. 7" wide; crown is round and lined with brown paper, and is approx. 4 1/4" deep; neck ruffle, rosettes at sides, and ribbon ties of same piece of brown, coral, green and cream plaid silk ribbon; r...

Date: 1830-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: braiding, stitching, paper (fiber product), silk (textile), straw (plant material), taffeta, wire

GUSN: 7233

Accession Number: 1988.522

Hat

Black straw; trimmed with blue and pink ostrich feathers, pink flowers and black net; deep crown; brim is narrow at front and back, wider at sides; black rayon lining with drawstring; wire support around brim.

Date: 1918-1923

Maker: Kurzman (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), feather (material), handmade, machine-made, rayon, straw (plant material)

GUSN: 7234

Accession Number: 1988.526

Hat

Black felt with velvet surface; rows of topstitching on brim; brim turned up at center back; elastic neck band. "Greta Garbo" style.

Date: 1935-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: felt (textile)

GUSN: 7235

Accession Number: 1988.523

Cap

Black net cap with white lace veil and lappets with purple bows and streamers; wire foundation.

Date: 1860-1862

Maker: unknown

Material: handmade, net (textile), silk (textile)

GUSN: 7236

Accession Number: 1988.524

Cap

Black net with wire foundation; purple streamers with black and white lace with scalloped edge.

Date: 1867-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: handmade, net (textile), silk (textile)

GUSN: 7237

Accession Number: 1988.525

Handkerchief

Cream; printed with all-over pattern of red dots with line through them, at angles to each other; border printed with red "H" motif; rectangular shape.

Date: 1850-1869

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 7238

Accession Number: 1963.748

Women's Vest

Black wool broadcloth, two pieces; B is punched and marked for embroidery; A has most of the embroidery done in daisy pattern in gray and black to form front of vest.

Date: 1885-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: chenille (yarn), embroidering, wool (textile)

GUSN: 7239

Accession Number: 1966.437AB

Wrapper

Rust colored fine wool challis; white clover resist-print all-over pattern; round neck; bodice gathered to yoke; piping at neck, armscyl [?], waist; front open to below waist, no fastening; long, full sleeves shirred at shoulders, gathered to cuff with hook and eye closure; skirt gathered to waist; ...

Date: 1830s-1840s

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, resist dyeing, twill, wool (textile)

GUSN: 7240

Accession Number: 1992.255

Wrapper

Tan linen ground printed with wavy brown and red stripes and rows of red and blue geometric sprig; deep, rounded collar trimmed with piping and ruffle; hook and eye closure; bodice gathered to piped yoke; long, full sleeves with drawstring at waist; body and sleeves lined with brown linen printed wi...

Date: 1840-1849

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, linen (material), printing (process)

GUSN: 7241

Accession Number: 1992.253

Wrapper

White linen ground printed with alternating vertical bands of floral and chevron stripes in red, tan and brown; pointed collar; brown glass button at neck; open front, piping at neck and armscyl [? armsage?]; long, full sleeves gathered to one-button cuffs; gathered waist with inside drawstring, cen...

Date: 1840s-1850s

Maker: unknown

Material: chiné technique, stitching, linen (material), printing (process)

GUSN: 7242

Accession Number: 1992.277

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