Historic New England

Veil

Black lace; silk warp and weft; warp knit net; needlerun; narrow ribbon at top, possibly an addition in the 1860's.

Date: 1800-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: lace (needlework), needle lace, net (textile), silk (textile)

GUSN: 35588

Accession Number: 1933.290

Saucer

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 35589

Accession Number: 1933.295

Rectangular, white linen damask; concentric rings of floral sprig/bunches in center; bands at each end; same floral sprigs in between. Twilled weave selvage edges and ends. Knotted self fringe at each end.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: damask, fringe, jacquard, weaving, linen (material), machine-made, textiles

GUSN: 35590

Accession Number: 1933.297

Painting

Memorial watercolor

Date: 1820

Maker: Stimpson, Charlotte Wiley (Artist)

Material: paper (fiber product), watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 35591

Accession Number: 1933.298

Cup Plate

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 35593

Accession Number: 1933.313

Cup Plate

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 35594

Accession Number: 1933.314

Cup Plate

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 35595

Accession Number: 1933.319

Cup Plate

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 35596

Accession Number: 1933.320

Cup Plate

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 35597

Accession Number: 1933.322

Cup Plate

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 35598

Accession Number: 1933.323

Cup Plate

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 35599

Accession Number: 1933.324

Cup Plate

Pressed glass cup plate with a scalloped edge. Centralized geometric pattern surrounded by a chain of hearts.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 35600

Accession Number: 1933.325

Cup Plate

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 35601

Accession Number: 1933.327

Cup Plate

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 35602

Accession Number: 1933.328

Cup Plate

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 35603

Accession Number: 1933.329

Cup Plate

Pressed glass cup plate with a scalloped edge. Centralized geometric pattern surrounded by a chain of hearts.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 35604

Accession Number: 1933.331

Cup Plate

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 35605

Accession Number: 1933.332

Cup Plate

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 35606

Accession Number: 1933.333

Cup Plate

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 35607

Accession Number: 1933.334

Cup Plate

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 35608

Accession Number: 1933.335

Cup Plate

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 35609

Accession Number: 1933.336

Cup Plate

Pressed glass cup plate with a scalloped edge. Henry clay pattern.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 35611

Accession Number: 1933.340

Cup Plate

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 35612

Accession Number: 1933.342

Cup Plate

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 35613

Accession Number: 1933.344

Cup Plate

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 35614

Accession Number: 1933.345

Cup Plate

Pressed glass cup plate with a scalloped edge. Henry clay pattern.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 35615

Accession Number: 1933.346

Cup Plate

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 35616

Accession Number: 1933.347

Cup Plate

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 35617

Accession Number: 1933.348

Cup Plate

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 35618

Accession Number: 1933.350

Thimble and Holder

Wooden thimble with a carved case in the shape of an acorn.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 35620

Accession Number: 1933.357

Tieback

Cotton tieback w/ tassels. One tie near 2 tassles; top of tassles is bunched.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: braiding, cotton (textile)

GUSN: 18558

Accession Number: 1998.1248.6

Tieback

Cotton tieback w/ tassels. One tie near 2 tassels which are gathered w/ one band.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: braiding, cotton (textile)

GUSN: 18559

Accession Number: 1998.1248.3

Tieback

Cotton tieback w/ tassels. 2 ties on top strings--one tie near 2 tassels, top of tassel is gathered twice.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: braiding, cotton (textile)

GUSN: 18560

Accession Number: 1998.1248.4

Tieback

Cotton tieback w/ tassels. 2 ties on top strings--one tie near 2 tassels, top of tassel is gathered twice.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: braiding, cotton (textile)

GUSN: 18561

Accession Number: 1998.1248.5

Table mat

Square lace table mat w/ attached lace border. Inner geometric design embroidered w/ yarn. Scalloped edges.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 18562

Accession Number: 1998.1249

Basket

Wicker and braided grass basket w/ linen lining added. Lining uses red thread in decorative pattern.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: hand sewing, linen (material), straw (plant material), weaving

GUSN: 18563

Accession Number: 1998.1250

Tieback

Yellow and orange silk cords w/ silk-covered wooden balls at each end.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 18564

Accession Number: 1998.1251.1

Tieback

Yellow and orange silk cords w/ silk-covered wooden balls at each end.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 18565

Accession Number: 1998.1251.2

Tieback

Yellow and orange silk cords w/ silk-covered wooden balls at each end.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 18566

Accession Number: 1998.1251.3

Table mat

Table mat w/ fringe embroidered w/ red, yellow and green woolen yarn border.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, hand weaving, wool (textile)

GUSN: 18567

Accession Number: 1998.1252

Print

In the engraving of a family scene on July 4th, 1776, two men are leaving their American family (families) to fight for independence. An older man and woman, probably the parents, are on both sides of the young men. Mounted in a 3 in. gilt frame.

Date: 1847

Maker: Mattyson, T. H., Esq. (Painter) Sadd, Henry S., 1835-1884 (Engraver) Neale, John (Publisher)

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

GUSN: 18568

Accession Number: 1998.1253

Photograph

The photo is mounted in a white painted frame w/ gilt highlights. In this photograph, 3 horse-drawn carriages are captured while paused along a road that was probably blasted from the cliff. There is a drop off into a valley & Mt. Abram looms in the background.

Date: ca. 1890

Maker: unknown

Material: albumen (egg white), photographs

GUSN: 18569

Accession Number: 1998.1254

Photograph

Photograph of a painting. In carved rustic, brown frame. Eleven figures are in rowboat on a lake depicting the journey of life. To one side of rower, 3 children are looking out apparently excited about the future. In front of the rower, a couple is courting, another young couple has a young child in...

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: albumen (egg white), photographs

GUSN: 18570

Accession Number: 1998.1255

Painting

In this nighttime scene, the moon reflects on the river and two large trees are seen in the foreground. A row of trees is seen on both banks of the river and a large hill rises up in the background. The painting is mounted in a gilt frame.

Date: 1852-1856

Maker: Tucker, Mary Geraldine, 1841-1922 (Maker)

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas, painting (coating)

GUSN: 18571

Accession Number: 1998.1256

Candlestick

Pair of brass candlesticks; rectangular base with turned stick.

Date: 1830

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), molding (forming)

GUSN: 18572

Accession Number: 1998.1257.1-2

Vase

Ceramic vase of a woman holding a cornucopia; gilded edges; woman in floral dress with floral wreath on her head; cornucopia has bluish tint.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic glaze, gilding, underpainting

GUSN: 18573

Accession Number: 1998.1258

Mantel clock

Mantel clock with cast iron painted and gilded case. Edges elaborately detailed with leaves and drops. Paw feet. [A small sticker on each round glass face piece]

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal), painting (coating), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 18574

Accession Number: 1998.1259

Franklin stove

Franklin stove with Gothic decoration; black cast iron with gothic arches, relief molding, pendants; front loading door with handle; reliefs of stars and castles as well.

Date: 1859

Maker: A.C. Barstow & Co. (Maker)

Material: casting (process), iron (metal), molding (forming), relief (sculpture techniques)

GUSN: 18575

Accession Number: 1998.1260

Bootjack

Bootjack w/ platform for boot and gripping tong; screwed on plate where maker's mark may have been but is now completely worn off.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 18576

Accession Number: 1998.1261

Pot holder

Yellow crocheted pot holder w/ tufts on each side. Small hole for hanging.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: crocheting, yarn

GUSN: 18577

Accession Number: 1998.1262

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