Historic New England

Knitting Tools

Collection of knitting needles, yarn calculator, yarn samples, and other knitting accoutrements.

Date: 1978-2013

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 316989

Accession Number: 2016.3.22

Two award ribbons from the Middleboro and Barnstable County Fairs. Pink County of Barnstable Massachusetts Wool Show, sixth place award ribbon [.1]. Blue Middleboro Fair first place ribbon with sheep in center [.2]

Date: 1986

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 316990

Accession Number: 2016.3.23.1-.2

Knitting Notebooks

Three 'Knitter's Handbooks' Volume I / III, Volume II, and Volume IV containing Phyllis' notes on knitting projects with attached yarn samples and photographs of various knitting projects.

Date: 1978-2013

Maker: Rodgers, Phyllis Weidman, 1926-2014 (Author)

GUSN: 316991

Accession Number: 2016.3.24.1-.3

Binder

Binder of knitting articles and patterns, assembled by Phyllis Rodgers.

Date: 1978-2013

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 316992

Accession Number: 2016.3.25

Binder

Binder of weaving and spinning notes assembled by Phyllis Rodgers.

Date: 1983-1995

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 316993

Accession Number: 2016.3.26

Binder

Binder of knitting patterns, thoughts on creative discipline, and designing. Photograph of Phyllis W. Rodgers inside.

Date: 1978-2013

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 316994

Accession Number: 2016.3.27

Binder

Binder with notes and samples from a six week course in transparency technique. Weavers Guild of Boston.

Date: 1991-1992

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 316995

Accession Number: 2016.3.28

Book

Book, Homespun Handknit: Caps, Socks, Mittens, and Gloves. Includes pattern created by Phyllis Rodgers (page 96). Interweave Press.

Date: 1987

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 316996

Accession Number: 2016.3.29

Instruction Book

Book, Hands on Spinning by Lee Raven. Interweave Press.

Date: 1987

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 316997

Accession Number: 2016.3.30

Globe

White glass lamp globe.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 317002

Accession Number: 1932.2587

Wash Basin

Large porcelain wash bowl. White body with dark blue scrolling edge around top of each piece. Yellow foliate scrolls and flowers.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 317004

Accession Number: 1933.7098.7

Tea set

Six-piece whiteware tea service with black transfer flowers and fruit, polychrome hand-painted green, red, pink and blue. Teapot and sugar with scalloped edges. Two cups and two saucers

Date: 1790-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, hand-painted

GUSN: 317007

Accession Number: 1958.348.1-.6

Soap Dish

Soap dish with lid.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 317008

Accession Number: 1990.242AB

Dish

Glass footed dish with scalloped edge and star design.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 317010

Accession Number: 1931.1876

Sauceboat

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 317112

Accession Number: 1922.933

Tureen

White tureen with a green floral design and gilt accents.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 317140

Accession Number: 1927.2548AB

Dress

Two piece dress, chartreuse silk. Bodice [b] has sheer sleeves, beaded hem and cuffs. Knee length chartreuse silk dress [a] has been shortened. Matching belt [c]. Part of the mother of the bride outfit worn by Nanda Matera to her daughter's wedding on June 1, 1963.

Date: 1963

Maker: Cyreld (Maker)

Material: silk (fiber)

GUSN: 317151

Accession Number: 2015.145.8.1A-C

Hat

Chartreuse hat with silk flowers, green velvet leaves, and green net overlay. Part of the mother of the bride outfit worn by Nanda Matera to her daughter's wedding on June 1, 1963.

Date: 1963

Maker: Ursula Hammil (Milliner) Cyreld (Retailer)

Material: silk (fiber)

GUSN: 317152

Accession Number: 2015.145.8.2

Hatbox

Hatbox for green silk hat. [a] Cream colored cardboard with three metal holes on either side. [b] Gold script in center on creme ground. Part of the mother of the bride outfit worn by Nanda Matera to her daughter's wedding on June 1, 1963.

Date: 1963

Maker: Cyreld (Retailer)

GUSN: 317153

Accession Number: 2015.145.8.3ab

Compote

Glass compote with frosted base of three lion heads.

Date: 1855

Maker: Sandwich Glass Co. (Maker)

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 317154

Accession Number: 1931.600

Goblet

Glass goblet with square base docorated with an etched eagle and marked H.D.H.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 317158

Accession Number: 1933.6306

Plate

Plate in a box.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 317159

Accession Number: 1984.915.1-.2

Plate

Two plates in a box

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 317160

Accession Number: 1984.916.1-.3

Cake Stand

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 317161

Accession Number: 1927.1173

Tumbler

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 317162

Accession Number: 1931.311

Fish Poacher

Whimsical eathenware fish poacher with a blue glaze. The fish poacher is in two pieces with the lid representing the side of a fish.

Date: 1966

Maker: Environmental Ceramics (Manufacturer)

Material: earthenware, glaze

GUSN: 320077

Accession Number: 2016.36.6AB

Kettle

Kettle. Copper, chrome, and bakelite. Revere Ware. Copper tea kettle with plastic hand hold on handle and on cover.

Date: 1940-1950

Maker: Revere Copper and Brass Corporation (Manufacturer)

Material: copper alloy, Bakelite (TM)

GUSN: 320078

Accession Number: 2016.36.7AB

Pair of Andirons

Pair of brass andirons with ball tops, turned shafts, cabriole legs, and ball and claw feet.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 320531

Accession Number: 2014.160.86.1-.2

Windsor Rocking Chair

Comb-back continuous arm Windsor rocking chair.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: Hayward, Thomas Cotton, 1774-1845 (Furniture maker)

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 320569

Accession Number: 1976.308

Secretary Bookcase

Secretary bookcase. Bottom section (a) has a hinged pull-down front with two drawers below. Bands of inlay on front. Claw and ball feet. Upper section (b) has two glazed doors, interior shelves. Cornice (c) has a scroll and pierced pediment.

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 320636

Accession Number: 1969.200.1A-C

Gentleman's Secretary

Federal secretary desk and bookcase. Top half comprised of three sections with a projecting center section. All three sections have glazed doors. Simple molded cornice with flat veneered frieze below. Base has cupboards flanking a center section of three drawers. Drawers have circular wooden pulls. ...

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), pine (wood), birch (wood)

GUSN: 320729

Accession Number: 1966.299

Pair of Boxes

Pair of covered, hinged lid boxes, green on the outside and silver on the inside.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 320754

Accession Number: 1969.2739.1-.2

Box

Yellow cardboard box with a red plastic cover. Printed with cows.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 320755

Accession Number: 1984.1339AB

Doll-shaped Charm

Doll-shaped charm.

Date: ca. 1860

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 320756

Accession Number: 1986.1568

Belt Buckle

Belt buckle made from bullets as a souvenir from World War I.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 320757

Accession Number: 1969.1764.3

Souvenir

World War I souvenir made from bullets.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 320758

Accession Number: 1969.1764.6

Necklace

Necklace comprised of hammered silver circles. Part of a set with matching earrings and hair clip.

Date: 1960-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 320759

Accession Number: 2008.12.33.1

Pair of Earrings

Pair of earrings comprised of hammered silver circles. Part of a set with matching necklace and hair clip.

Date: 1960-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 320760

Accession Number: 2008.12.33.2AB

Hair Clip

Hair clip of hammered silver. Part of a set with matching necklace and earrings.

Date: 1960-1970

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 320761

Accession Number: 2008.12.33.3

Brooch

Part of a set. Brooch of gold on an opalescent base.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 320762

Accession Number: 1925.217

Pair of Earrings

Part of a set. Pair of earrings.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 320763

Accession Number: 1925.218AB

Thimble

Thimble with a pineapple design.

Date: 1890-1907

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 320764

Accession Number: 1986.1605

Wall Mirror

Rectangular wall mirror has gilded Chinese Chippendale wood frame wtih ornate scrolling elements and is surmounted by a gilded phoenix with outstretched wings.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), wood (plant material), gilding

GUSN: 320772

Accession Number: 1942.3079

Wood Box

Wood storage box for firewood. Incised front and carved lid with oversized scrolling brass hinges.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 320800

Accession Number: 2014.160.161

Wallpaper

Wallpaper border fragment, beige foliate medallions on blue ground.

Date: 1880-1887

Maker: American Wall Paper Manufacturers Association (1880-1887) (Manufacturer)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 320906

Accession Number: 2016.54.1

"Along the Maine Coast"

Painting of a small boat approaching the harbor. Oil on canvas. Carved gilt frame.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: Webber, Elbridge Wesley (American painter, 1839-1914) (Artist)

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas

GUSN: 320910

Accession Number: 2016.55.1

"The Shaded Stream"

Landscape painting of a small stream flanked by several large trees. Carved gilt frame with three tiered border of a flowering vine, acanthus leaf arch, and rosettes.

Date: ca. 1880

Maker: Hills, Laura Coombs (American painter and miniaturist, 1859-1952) (Artist)

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas

GUSN: 320913

Accession Number: 2016.56.1

"Twilight Seascape"

Painting of several sailing vessels illuminated by the setting sun. Oil on canvas, carved gilt frame.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: Bricher, Alfred Thompson (American painter, 1837-1908) (Artist)

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas

GUSN: 320917

Accession Number: 2016.57.1

Wallpaper Shipping Box

Original cardboard shipping box containing four vinyl coated fabric wallpaper murals.

Date: 1970-1975

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard

GUSN: 320923

Accession Number: 2015.57.2

Wallpaper

Colonial scene with figures, ship and houses illustrated in red, yellow, and blue on white ground. Part of a collection of wallpaper samples and fragments used at the Boutell-Hathorn farm house, 280 Woburn Street, Wilmington, MA, United States

Date: 1940-1999

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 320965

Accession Number: 2011.80.75.2.1

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