Historic New England

Dressing Table

Dressing table. Black walnut with white pine secondary wood. Four turned maple legs, flat crossed stretchers. Black walnut veneered top, skirt, stiles, and drawer fronts. Case sides composed of black walnut. Original brass hardware. Locks never made.

Date: 1720-1730

Maker: unknown

Material: black walnut (wood), eastern white pine (wood)

GUSN: 221227

Accession Number: 1980.379

High Chest

William and Mary high chest. Walnut veneer, maple and white pine. In two sections, the upper with molded cornice above a bolection-molded frieze drawer over a case with two short over three graduated long drawers, each with herringbone-pattern edging within a double bead-molded surround; the lower s...

Date: ca. 1730

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 221228

Accession Number: 1984.20

Hand Card

Maple hand card for carding wool;

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood)

GUSN: 221340

Accession Number: 1930.1350AB

Clock Reel

Table and legs, boxed works

Date: 1750-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood)

GUSN: 221357

Accession Number: 1993.1754

Ball of Yarn

Ball of yarn; dyed dark blue.

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 221376

Accession Number: 1964.384

Clock Reel

Clock reel with table. Has riven oak legs, and a block made of white pine. The arm and the counter are made from either maple or birch. This object was used to measure yarn, as it was wound off of the bobbin of a spinning wheel, and made into a skein.

Date: 1750-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood), pine (wood), maple (wood), birch (wood)

GUSN: 221395

Accession Number: 1958.M3

Squirrel Cage Swift

Squirrel cage swift; made of white pine and white oak, with a joined frame, and a log-section base.

Date: 1800-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: white oak (wood), eastern white pine (wood)

GUSN: 221399

Accession Number: 1958.M4

"Of Architects" Banner

Two lengths of dark purple colored silk banners/sash. One inscribed with "of architects" has taper ends; second fragment (same length) has rough uneven ends. Both have creases which indicate that they were once tied.

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 221520

Accession Number: 2001.72AB

Whiskey Bottle

Rectangular, clear-glass bottle with narrow, slightly tapered neck. Deteriorated cork remnants in neck. Paper label on verso with whiskey name surround a circular engraved printed image of a town set at the base of hills with river, bridge and boats in foreground.

Maker: unknown

Material: pressed glass, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 221522

Accession Number: 2001.74

Iron nail

Hand-wrought iron nail with irregular, somewhat flat heads and tapered shafts.

Maker: unknown

Material: wrought iron (iron alloy)

GUSN: 221561

Accession Number: 2001.75

Iron nail

Hand-wrought iron nail with irregular, somewhat flat heads and tapered shafts.

Maker: unknown

Material: wrought iron (iron alloy)

GUSN: 221562

Accession Number: 2001.76

Iron nail

Hand-wrought iron nail with irregular, somewhat flat heads and tapered shafts.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 221563

Accession Number: 2001.77

Painting

Peach-colored paper glued to a rectangular board; paper is partially painted with a design of buds and flowers in the colors red, green, brown and yellow; some of the design is only drawn in pencil, on verso is glued unpainted white paper.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 221564

Accession Number: 2001.78

Thimble

Tan-colored carved bone thimble, tip of thimble carved with flower at center, encircled with seven rings

Maker: unknown

Material: bone (material), carving (processes)

GUSN: 221565

Accession Number: 2001.79

Cap

Triangular-shaped flat, beige lace caps; hand-sewn layers of lace; it has a pink satin ribbon in the center.

Date: 1876-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: lace (needlework), satin, hand sewing, ribbon (material)

GUSN: 221566

Accession Number: 2001.148

Cap

Triangular-shaped flat, beige lace caps; hand-sewn layers of lace; it has a light blue satin ribbon.

Date: 1876-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: lace (needlework), satin, hand sewing, ribbon (material)

GUSN: 221567

Accession Number: 2001.149

Child's Shift

Plain beige shift; short sleeves, wide scoop neckline with crocheted edging and back v-slit that ties.

Date: 1800-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), hand sewing, crocheting

GUSN: 221568

Accession Number: 2001.150

Combination

Ivory-colored pantaloons; sleeveless; scoopneck; crocheting around neckline, arm holes and pant cuffs, seam along waistline; button down back to waistline.

Date: 19th Century

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique), crocheting

GUSN: 221569

Accession Number: 2001.151

Knitted Cap

Beige knit cap with pom-pom on top; the top and bottom are knit into a pattern while around the middle is knit a solid band of fabric; the bottom is cuffed about three inches.

Date: 19th Century

Maker: unknown

Material: knitting (process), cotton (textile), pompons

GUSN: 221570

Accession Number: 2001.152

Hood

Brown silk quilted hood with green interior ribbon on one side for tying under the chin

Date: 19th Century

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), quilting, ribbon (material)

GUSN: 221571

Accession Number: 2001.153

Wedding Gown

Two piece wedding gown made of ecru-colored satin and lace; bodice (a) has satin criss-cross front, satin cumberbund and satin leg-o-mutton sleeves cuffed at elbow; lace surrounds satin in front; lace sleeves from elbow to wrist; lace v-neck. Skirt (b): satin a-line skirt iwth double piping down fro...

Date: ca. 1905

Maker: L.P. Hollander & Co.

Material: satin, lace (needlework), silk (textile), hand sewing

GUSN: 221572

Accession Number: 2001.259AB

Stephen H. Phillips

Black and white photograph of Stephen H. Phillips. He is sitting in his office in front of the fireplace reading a large book. He is in his sixties. The office features a large oriental rug, a desk, three chairs and a cabinet. Simple black wood frame.

Date: 1896-1897

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 221599

Accession Number: 2006.44.764

Plate

Ceramic plate with scalloped edge. Transfer printed floral and leaf border in pink, blue, yellow, and green. Four floral medallions evenly spaced around edge. Gilt band decoration around outer edge.

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 221600

Accession Number: 2006.44.1683

Set of bowls

Four porcelain bowls with yellow rose garland border. Gilt band and spearhead pattern around outer edge.

Date: 1893-1930

Maker: Haviland & Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 221601

Accession Number: 2006.44.1679

Bowl

Porcelain bowl with yellow rose garland border. Gilt band and spearhead pattern around outer edge.

Date: 1893-1930

Maker: Haviland & Co. (Manufacturer)

GUSN: 221607

Accession Number: 2006.44.1679.1

Bowl

Porcelain bowl with yellow rose garland border. Gilt band and spearhead pattern around outer edge.

Date: 1893-1930

Maker: Haviland & Co. (Manufacturer)

GUSN: 221609

Accession Number: 2006.44.1679.2

Food chopper

Food chopper with crescent shaped carbon steel blade, bulbous wooden handle.

Maker: unknown

Material: carbon steel, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 199988

Accession Number: 2006.44.1715

Demitasse saucer

White demitasse saucer with gold trim and tiny pink roses with green stems and leaves.

Date: 1941-1953

Maker: Gerard, Dufraisseix & Abbot (Manufacturer)

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 199989

Accession Number: 2006.44.3037.7

Demitasse saucer

White demitasse saucer with gold trim and tiny pink roses with green stems and leaves.

Date: 1941-1953

Maker: Gerard, Dufraisseix & Abbot (Manufacturer)

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 199990

Accession Number: 2006.44.3037.9

Demitasse cup

White demitasse cup with gold trim and tiny pink roses with green stems and leaves. Handle is painted gold.

Date: 1941-1953

Maker: Gerard, Dufraisseix & Abbot (Manufacturer)

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 199991

Accession Number: 2006.44.3037.5

Demitasse cup

White demitasse cup with gold trim and tiny pink roses with green stems and leaves. Handle is painted gold.

Date: 1941-1953

Maker: Gerard, Dufraisseix & Abbot (Manufacturer)

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 199992

Accession Number: 2006.44.3037.6

Demitasse cup

White demitasse cup with gold trim and tiny pink roses with green stems and leaves. Handle is painted gold.

Date: 1941-1953

Maker: Gerard, Dufraisseix & Abbot (Manufacturer)

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 199993

Accession Number: 2006.44.3037.4

Food chopper

Food chopper with u-shaped steel blade and wooden cylinder shaped handle.

Maker: unknown

Material: carbon steel, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 199994

Accession Number: 2006.44.1716

Demitasse cup

White demitasse cup with gold trim and tiny pink roses with green stems and leaves. Handle is painted gold.

Date: 1941-1953

Maker: Gerard, Dufraisseix & Abbot (Manufacturer)

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 199995

Accession Number: 2006.44.3037.1

Tile

Square glazed earthenware ceramic tile with central flower (manganese purple).

Date: ca. 1750

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, ceramic tile, glaze

GUSN: 199996

Accession Number: 1932.316.81

Demitasse cup

White demitasse cup with gold trim and tiny pink roses with green stems and leaves. Handle is painted gold.

Date: 1941-1953

Maker: Gerard, Dufraisseix & Abbot (Manufacturer)

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 199997

Accession Number: 2006.44.3037.2

Food chopper

Food chopper with trapezoid shaped steel blade and cylinder shaped wooden handle.

Maker: unknown

Material: carbon steel, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 199998

Accession Number: 2006.44.1721

Demitasse cup

White demitasse cup with gold trim and tiny pink roses with green stems and leaves. Handle is painted gold.

Date: 1941-1953

Maker: Gerard, Dufraisseix & Abbot (Manufacturer)

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 200001

Accession Number: 2006.44.3037.3

Tile

Square glazed earthenware ceramic tile depicting central abstract floral design (blue, purple, yellow) and four abstract tendrils in corners.

Date: ca. 1625

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, ceramic tile, glaze

GUSN: 200003

Accession Number: 1932.316.82

Pitcher

Tall cylindrical blue and white porcelain pitcher with loop handle. Slighty tapered sides with curved spout. Painted scenes of Chinese pagodas, boats on a river, mountains, bridge, and trees. Line and cloud border decoration. Fern and flower decoration on back of handle.

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 200004

Accession Number: 2006.44.1612

Teacup

White teacup decorated with flowers in many colors and highlights in gilt.

Date: 1891-1914

Maker: Karl Richard Klemm (Manufacturer)

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 200005

Accession Number: 2006.44.3036.6

Teacup

White teacup decorated with flowers in many colors and highlights in gilt.

Date: 1891-1914

Maker: Karl Richard Klemm (Manufacturer)

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 200006

Accession Number: 2006.44.3036.5

Teacup

White teacup decorated with flowers in many colors and highlights in gilt.

Date: 1891-1914

Maker: Karl Richard Klemm (Manufacturer)

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 200007

Accession Number: 2006.44.3036.2

Teacup

White teacup decorated with flowers in many colors and highlights in gilt.

Date: 1891-1914

Maker: Karl Richard Klemm (Manufacturer)

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 200008

Accession Number: 2006.44.3036.3

Pitcher

Bulbous blue and white porcelain pitcher with handle. Painted decoration of Chinese pagoda, birds flying in a 'v', boats on a river, island with large houses. Blue diamond band and spearhead border around rim. Painted fern and flower decoration on back of handle.

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 200009

Accession Number: 2006.44.1722