Historic New England

Embroidery Pattern

Embroidery pattern; small flower and leaf pattern; light pencil outline and black chalk residue on front; three pencil lines border the pattern; inscription on front right; needle marks throughout; black chalk residue on reverse.

Date: ca. 1910

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), graphite (mineral), black chalk

GUSN: 265231

Accession Number: 2002.32.246

Embroidery Pattern

Embroidery pattern; abstracted scroll pattern; shield-shaped; black chalk residue on front sdie; needle marks throughout.

Date: ca. 1910

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), graphite (mineral), black chalk

GUSN: 265235

Accession Number: 2002.32.243

Children's Mug

Earthenware children's mug. Dark red transfer printed scene surrounding elongated octagonal shape with the words "Present for Writing well." Outdoor scene includes waterfall at right, and two houses and a windmill at left. Pink lustre band around rim, accent on handle, and line around part of bod...

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, transfer printing, lusterware

GUSN: 265236

Accession Number: 1970.1310.384

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Embroidery pattern; shamrock and leaf pattern; shield-shaped; light pencil outline on front; needle marks throughout; black chalk residue on reverse.

Date: ca. 1910

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), graphite (mineral), black chalk

GUSN: 265307

Accession Number: 2002.32.250

Embroidery Pattern

Embroidery pattern; scroll pattern; possibly part of skirt; whole pattern is two pieces of paper glued together; light pencil outline on front; neeld marks throughout; inscription.

Date: ca. 1910

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), graphite (mineral), glue

GUSN: 265308

Accession Number: 2002.32.251

Embroidery Pattern

Embroidery pattern; scroll and leaf pattern; inverted triangle-shaped; pencil outline on left front side; needle marks throughout.

Date: ca. 1910

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), graphite (mineral)

GUSN: 265309

Accession Number: 2002.32.252

Embroidery Pattern

Embroidery pattern; shamrock and scroll pattern; inverted triagle-shaped; pencil outline on front; needle marks throughout; upper left and right corners are folded; small amount of black chalk residue on reverse.

Date: ca. 1910

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), graphite (mineral)

GUSN: 265310

Accession Number: 2002.32.253

Embroidery Pattern

Embroidery pattern; scroll and leaf pattern; inverted triangle-shpaed; pencil outline on front left side; nedle marks throughout.

Date: ca. 1910

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), graphite (mineral)

GUSN: 265311

Accession Number: 2002.32.255

Embroidery Pattern

Embroidery pattern; scroll and leaf pattern; inverted triangle-shaped; light pencil outline front right side; black chalk residue front left side; pencil lines border pattern.

Date: ca. 1910

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), graphite (mineral), black chalk

GUSN: 265312

Accession Number: 2002.32.256

Embroidery Pattern

Embroidery pattern; pattern template on heavy tan paper; six scalloped edges; scalloping around entire border of template; one vertical and one horizontal pencil line bisect the paper; surface is rough (possibly from glue).

Date: ca. 1910

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), graphite (mineral), glue

GUSN: 265313

Accession Number: 2002.32.257

Embroidery Pattern

Embroidery pattern; small curly line; perhaps part of a pattern; needle marks with green ink; pattern is on heavy textured paper (similar to paper used for stencils in this collection).

Date: ca. 1910

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), ink

GUSN: 265314

Accession Number: 2002.32.254

Embroidery Pattern

Embroidery pattern; scroll and leaf pattern; light pencil outline with some white residue; needle marks throughout.

Date: ca. 1910

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), graphite (mineral)

GUSN: 265315

Accession Number: 2002.32.258

Embroidery Pattern

Embroidery pattern; abstracted scroll pattern; black chalk residue on front and reverse; needle marks throughout; small "V" cuts on left and right sides.

Date: ca. 1910

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), graphite (mineral), black chalk

GUSN: 265316

Accession Number: 2002.32.259

Embroidery Pattern

Embroidery pattern; small flower and leaf pattern; heavy black chalk residue on front; needle marks throughout; upper portion of pattern has scalloped edges.

Date: ca. 1910

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), graphite (mineral), black chalk

GUSN: 265317

Accession Number: 2002.32.260

Embroidery Pattern

Embroidery pattern; curly line "V" shaped pattern; pencil outline on front; needle marks throughout; folded crease down center.

Date: ca. 1910

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), graphite (mineral)

GUSN: 265318

Accession Number: 2002.32.261

Embroidery Pattern

Embroidery pattern; flower and leaf pattern; cut off at right side; pencil outline and black residue on front; light horizontal pencil marks below; needle marks throughout; blue ink stain reverse right side.

Date: ca. 1910

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), graphite (mineral)

GUSN: 265319

Accession Number: 2002.32.262

Embroidery Pattern

Embroidery pattern; portion of a geometric border pattern; light pencil outline on front; needle marks throughout; pin holes left and right side.

Date: ca. 1910

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), graphite (mineral)

GUSN: 265320

Accession Number: 2002.32.264

Embroidery Pattern

Embroidery patternsmall flower and leaf pattern; possible border; pencil outline on front; needle marks throughout.

Date: ca. 1910

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), graphite (mineral)

GUSN: 265321

Accession Number: 2002.32.265

Embroidery Pattern

Embroidery pattern; small flower and leaf pattern; whole pattern is two pieces of paper glued together; heavy black chalk residue on front with lighter horizontal pencil marks below; needle marks throughout; light pencil outline of pattern on reverse.

Date: ca. 1910

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), graphite (mineral), glue, black chalk

GUSN: 265323

Accession Number: 2002.32.263

Embroidery Pattern

Embroidery pattern; detailed flower and leaf pattern (single sprig); pencil outline on front with one curved pencil line below the pattern; needle marks throughout; black chalk residue on reverse.

Date: ca. 1910

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), graphite (mineral), black chalk

GUSN: 265324

Accession Number: 2002.32.266

Embroidery Pattern

Embroidery pattern; partial floral pattern; sketches of stems and leaves with sketches of circles and small lines as flowers; arranged in oval; numbers written throughout front; various flowers are mnarked "1, 2, 3, 4, 5"; puncture marks throughout.

Date: ca. 1910

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), graphite (mineral)

GUSN: 265325

Accession Number: 2002.32.267

Child's Coat

White ermine coat with collar and cuffed sleeves; large white pearl buttons down front with rope fasteners; black-tipped ermine tails throughout; cream-colored satin lining.

Date: ca. 1920

Maker: Otto J. Piehler Inc. (Manufacturer)

Material: fur, satin

GUSN: 265326

Accession Number: 2002.34.1

Child's Muff

White ermine muff with black-tipped ermine tails throughout and hanging from sides; satin interior.

Date: ca. 1920

Maker: Otto J. Piehler Inc. (Manufacturer)

Material: fur, satin

GUSN: 265327

Accession Number: 2002.34.2.1

Muff Box

Cardboard box (A) covered with white shiny paper; lid (B) has gold edging and pink label in the center with manufacturer's name; wooden frame around top of interior with wooden rod from which muff hangs.

Date: ca. 1920

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 265328

Accession Number: 2002.34.2.2AB

Child's Stole

White ermine stole; three ermine heads joined at the top from which extend four lengths of ermine bodies with black tails throughout.

Date: ca. 1920

Maker: Otto J. Piehler Inc.

Material: fur

GUSN: 265329

Accession Number: 2002.34.3.1

Stole Box

Cardboard box and lid covered in white paper; gold trim on lid; center of lid has pink paper; manufacturer's label.

Date: ca. 1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, paper (fiber product), ink

GUSN: 265330

Accession Number: 2002.34.3.2AB

Coat

Red silk damask coat with white ermine lining; ermine collar and cuffs; two large buttons on front; piping down front and along hem; bunched fabric along sleeves; damask has oriental motif with dragons and potted flowers.

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), damask, fur, machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 265331

Accession Number: 2002.34.4

Mug

Earthenware mug. Two handles with squared-off corners. Brown transfer printed hunting scenes on both sides. Over painted with brown, green, blue, and ochre. Decorative bands with oak leaves and acorns printed around inside of rim and down handles.

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, transfer printing

GUSN: 265337

Accession Number: 1932.2260

Chair

Chippendale chair with replaced rush seat.

Date: 1775-1795

Maker: Possibly Taylor, Ambrose, 1744-1831 (Furniture maker)

Material: maple (wood), birch (wood)

GUSN: 265351

Accession Number: 2012.41.1

Rocking Chair

Ladder back rocking chair with original rush seat.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: Attributed to Taylor, Thomas, 1772-1857 (Furniture maker)

Material: maple (wood), ash (wood), rush (material)

GUSN: 265352

Accession Number: 2012.41.2

Fur Coat

Three-quarter length women's fur coat (probably mink) with wide sleeves and narrow shawl collar. Lining is red and black jacquard. Closure down center front with hooks and eyes. Length cut down by original owner at unspecified later date.

Date: ca. 1940

Maker: unknown

Material: fur, musquashes, jacquard

GUSN: 305125

Accession Number: 2014.153.1

Bathing costume / Bathing suit

Three-piece bathing suit or bathing costume. (A) Long sleeved bathing top of blue wool with standing collar, front closure with metal buttons, marroon wool accents, and attached flannel "skirt" (possibily added later). (B) Pants of blue wool with red wool at bottom, marroon accents, side tie closure...

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 305126

Accession Number: 2014.154.1A-D

Brooch

Brooch shaped like a Scottie dog. Dog features have been burned into the wood base. Dog has a painted pink and yellow tartan sweater. Brass safety pin clasp.

Date: 1940-1950

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 305127

Accession Number: 2014.155.1

Linoleum

Linoleum fragment with leaf, diamond, and stripe pattern in blues, greens, and maroon.

Date: 1940-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: linoleum

GUSN: 305128

Accession Number: 2014.156.1

Clay Figure

Figure on stand. Clay, wood, and wire. Colima, Mexico.

Date: 300BC-300AD

Maker: unknown

Material: clay, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 305129

Accession Number: 2014.157.1

Clay Figure

Figure on stand. Clay, wood, and wire. Colima, Mexico.

Date: 300BC-300AD

Maker: unknown

Material: clay, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 305130

Accession Number: 2014.157.2

Clay Figure

Figure. Clay. Jalisco or Colima, Mexico.

Date: 100BC-300AD

Maker: unknown

Material: clay, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 305131

Accession Number: 2014.157.3

Skirt

Skirt made of orange satin. Lined. Handmade. Zipper with hook and eye closure at top. No tag.

Date: 1960-1980

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (fiber)

GUSN: 305135

Accession Number: 2014.157.7

Necklace

This choker-style necklace is constructed from patented elbow coaxial adapter connectors joined together.

Date: ca. 1980

Maker: Johansen, John MacLane, 1916- (Artist) Alden Products Company, Inc. (Manufacturer)

Material: metal

GUSN: 305140

Accession Number: 2014.157.12

Necklace

This necklace was constructed from a single commercially-produced silver-colored chain. The artist took cut sections of aluminum wire and passed a section through a link in the chain. He then curled each end of the wire with pliers, locking the wire in place. The chain is long enough to pass overhea...

Date: ca. 1980

Maker: Johansen, John MacLane, 1916- (Maker)

Material: aluminum alloy, wire, chains (object genres)

GUSN: 305142

Accession Number: 2014.157.14

Commemorative Bowl

Bowl with color image of the Langdon House. Molded bead and leaf pattern around edge of rim. Purple and green iridescent glaze on rim.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: George B. French Co. (Retailer)

Material: earthenware, lusterware, decals

GUSN: 305160

Accession Number: 2014.158.1

Set of Chairs

Set of four elaborately carved chairs. Chair backs feature a carved turreted tower at center.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (wood), carving (processes)

GUSN: 318542

Accession Number: 2014.160.2.1-.4

Fireset

Partial set of fire tools: tongs [.1] and shovel [.2] with brass ball shaped finials.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 318544

Accession Number: 2014.160.4.1-.2

Bookcase

Two sided wooden bookcase with eight adjustable shelves and a pierced brass gallery on top. Brass handles on either side of bookcase and bun feet with castors. Large Parlor, Eustis Estate

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 318557

Accession Number: 2014.160.14

Pair of Andirons

Pair of andirons, brass with domed stepped finials. Open scrollwork legs with four bun shaped feet.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 318559

Accession Number: 2014.160.16.1-.2

Pair of Andirons

Pair of andirons, brass ball top finials with cabriole legs.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 318577

Accession Number: 2014.160.23.1-.2

Eleazer Arnold House Ornament

Three dimensional ornament depicting the Eleazer Arnold House [2014.161.1.1]. Silver plated brass. In original gold colored paper box with cover [2014.161.1.2a-c]. Cover [b] has clear plastic center. Interior of box has a removeable black velvet insert [c] for ornament. With pamphlet [2014.161.1.3]...

Date: 2014

Maker: ChemArt Company (Manufacturer)

Material: brass (alloy), plated metal, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 305195

Accession Number: 2014.161.1.1-.3

Chest

Chest with hinged lid, large spear shaped cast iron hinges. Four square block feet. Carved panels on front and sides depict mythical animals from Norse mythology. Interior side of lid is carved to copy the shape of the exterior hinges.

Date: 1901

Maker: von Rydingsvärd, Ida, 1862- (Carver)

Material: oak (wood), carving (processes)

GUSN: 305199

Accession Number: 2014.162.1

Library Desk

Large desk with two drawers on both sides. Pull out shelf with long narrow drawer at both ends. Eight rectangular legs with foliate carving on feet.

Date: ca. 1910

Maker: A. H. Davenport Co. (American furniture manufactory, active late 19th-early 20th centuries) (Manufacturer)

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 305200

Accession Number: 2014.162.2

Bust of Abraham Lincoln

Bust of Abraham Lincoln with quill, proclamation, and broken chain. Two circular holes in back with space for a pole for mounting.

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cast iron

GUSN: 305310

Accession Number: 2014.167.1

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