Historic New England

Souvenir Spoon

Souvenir tea spoon, molded sterling silver with pointed and segmented bowl. Handle molded with dot and scroll pattern culminating in center with urn finial. Part of a souvenir spoon collection that was collected by Lura Woodside Watkins (1887-1982).

Date: c. 1898

Maker: unknown

Material: sterling silver

GUSN: 321377

Accession Number: 2016.64.6.3

Souvenir Spoon

Souvenir spoon, molded sterling silver with engraved image of Old Falls, Kennebunk on the bowl. Handle depicts scroll pattern with Maine engraved in capitals down the center. End of handle molded to depict the State Seal of Maine with two figures. Part of a souvenir spoon collection that was c...

Maker: unknown

Material: sterling silver

GUSN: 321378

Accession Number: 2016.64.6.4

Souvenir Spoon

Souvenir spoon, molded sterling silver. Handle depicts a flat boat paddle with a fish layered over it. Part of a souvenir spoon collection that was collected by Lura Woodside Watkins (1887-1982).

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: sterling silver

GUSN: 321379

Accession Number: 2016.64.6.5

Souvenir Spoon

Souvenir spoon, molded sterling silver with image of cityscape divided in two by railroad tracks; upper spoon depicts Mountain Park amusements including carousel, trolley, and buildings. Handle depicts railway and cars leading up Mount Tom to the Summit House. Part of a souvenir spoon collection t...

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: sterling silver

GUSN: 321380

Accession Number: 2016.64.6.6

Souvenir Spoon

Souvenir spoon, molded sterling silver with image of City Hall molded on spoon bowl. Handle formed by figure of a man in colonial dress, culminating in profile with hat. Part of a souvenir spoon collection that was collected by Lura Woodside Watkins (1887-1982).

Date: after 1910

Maker: (Retailer)

Material: sterling silver

GUSN: 321381

Accession Number: 2016.64.6.7

Souvenir Spoon

Souvenir spoon, molded sterling silver with image of a house with a seated man playing fiddle, a woman in the house doorway, chickens in the grass, and a wagon behind the house, molded on gilt spoon bowl. Handle molded with roses and scrolls. Part of a souvenir spoon collection that was collected ...

Date: 1892

Maker: unknown

Material: sterling silver

GUSN: 321382

Accession Number: 2016.64.6.8

Souvenir Spoon

Souvenir spoon, molded sterling silver with image of Tiptop House molded on spoon handle. Scrolls surround from the neck of the handle to its finial. Part of a souvenir spoon collection that was collected by Lura Woodside Watkins (1887-1982).

Maker: unknown

Material: sterling silver

GUSN: 321384

Accession Number: 2016.64.6.9

Souvenir Spoon

Souvenir spoon, molded sterling silver with image of Plymouth pilgrim Priscilla Alden on the handle, in long skirt, cape, and cap knocking on a door. Above the door appears the phrase, Lord have mercy on us. Spoon handle depicts a diagonal banner with Priscilla molded below and bare branches dow...

Date: 1891

Maker: unknown

Material: sterling silver, gilding

GUSN: 321385

Accession Number: 2016.64.6.10

Souvenir Spoon

Souvenir spoon, molded sterling silver with image of pilgrims landing on Plymouth Rock molded on spoon bowl. Molded handle with scrolls on neck, terminating in a finial depicting an image of pilgrim couple. Part of a souvenir spoon collection that was collected by Lura Woodside Watkins (1887-1982).

Maker: unknown

Material: sterling silver

GUSN: 321386

Accession Number: 2016.64.6.11

Souvenir Spoon

Souvenir spoon, molded sterling silver with image of Notre Dame Cathedral in Montreal on spoon bowl. Handle depicts scroll pattern. Part of a souvenir spoon collection that was collected by Lura Woodside Watkins (1887-1982).

Maker: unknown

Material: sterling silver

GUSN: 321387

Accession Number: 2016.64.6.12

Souvenir Spoon

Souvenir spoon, molded sterling silver with image of The Soldier's Home on the molded spoon bowl. Handle depicts the Washington monument, terminating in an image of the Capital Dome surrounded by trees on the handle finial. Part of a souvenir spoon collection that was collected by Lura Woodside ...

Date: 1891

Maker: unknown

Material: sterling silver

GUSN: 321388

Accession Number: 2016.64.6.13

Souvenir Spoon

Souvenir spoon, molded sterling silver with image of the Portland Head Light on spoon bowl. Handle depicts pine cones, an observatory tower, and Longfellow's home. Finial depicts the face of a bearded man, a scroll, and a book. A tall pine tree, "Court House", and "Portland Headlight" are depicted o...

Maker: unknown

Material: sterling silver

GUSN: 321389

Accession Number: 2016.64.6.14

Souvenir Spoon

Souvenir spoon, molded sterling silver with image of Suspension and Catelever Bridges in St. John, New Brunswick on spoon bowl. Molded handle with small flowers in the center of flutes, culminating in blue and white enameled shield finial and crown. Part of a souvenir spoon collection that was colle...

Date: 1901

Maker: unknown

Material: sterling silver

GUSN: 321390

Accession Number: 2016.64.6.15

Souvenir Spoon

Tea spoon, molded sterling silver with columnar handle culminating in foliate scroll pattern. Part of a souvenir spoon collection that was collected by Lura Woodside Watkins (1887-1982).

Maker: unknown

Material: sterling silver

GUSN: 321391

Accession Number: 2016.64.6.16

Carved Panel

Double carved wooden panel depicting a male figure on one side and a female figure on the other. Male figure is wearing a three corner hat and long coat with ruffled cuffs. Female figure is wearing a headress, bodice with ruffled sleeves and a decorated skirt. A small bird sits on her right shoulder...

Date: 1780-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 319073

Accession Number: 2016.22.1

Carpet

Square room-sized broadloom carpet with low cut pile. Overall pattern of brown fern leaves on cream field; very tightly packed pattern. All edges bound, selvedge edged woven with Bigelow Weavers label.

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 319169

Accession Number: 1970.848

Wallpaper Sample

Sample of lincrusta wallpaper, mounted on wooden board with swag rococo pattern.

Maker: unknown

Material: Lincrusta Walton, plywood

GUSN: 319170

Accession Number: 1970.497

Nametag\n

Rectangular plastic nametag, "Miss Teklinski," in block letters. White base with black overlay, with letters cut through the black layer so they appear white. Closure is hinged pin and safety clasp attached to center back.

Date: 1950-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: plastic by composition or origin, metal

GUSN: 319172

Accession Number: 2016.23.2

Pendant

Gilded sand dollar with gold pendant loop attached at center top.

Date: 1970-1980

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding (material)

GUSN: 319178

Accession Number: 2016.24.1

Decorative Tile

Decorative tile, central rosette with sixteen petals on a geometric ground. Yellow green glaze.

Date: 1881

Maker: J. & J.G. Low Art Tile Works\n (Manufacturer)

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 319353

Accession Number: 2016.25.1

Wedding Dress

Silk, lace, sequins, and beads.

Date: 1957

Maker: House of Bianchi (Manufacturer) R. H. Stearns & Co. (Retailer)

Material: silk (fiber), lace (needlework)

GUSN: 319382

Accession Number: 2016.26.1

Necklace\n

Graduated cultured pearl necklace strung on knotted silk cord. Metal filigree clasp with hook pressure slide.

Date: ca. 1958

Maker: unknown

Material: pearl (animal material), silk (fiber)

GUSN: 319383

Accession Number: 2016.26.2

Evening Gown

Evening gown, green and gold. Fur, matelassé, and embroidered trim.

Date: ca. 1970

Maker: Webster, Natalie L. (Maker)

Material: fur, brocade (textile)

GUSN: 319384

Accession Number: 2016.26.3

Shoes

Pair of shoes. Evan-Picone. Gold leather. Spain, circa 1970

Date: c. 1970

Maker: Evan-Picone (Manufacturer)

GUSN: 319385

Accession Number: 2016.26.4AB

Wallpaper fragments

Wallpaper fragment (three pieces), floral and vine pattern in blue, green, and gray on a gray ground.

Date: 1750-1780

Maker: unknown

Material: laid paper, block printing (relief printing process)

GUSN: 319387

Accession Number: 2016.27.1A-C

Baby Ring

Wide rose gold band, engraved "Hazel." see Provenance for details.

Date: 1880

Maker: unknown

Material: gold (metal)

GUSN: 319388

Accession Number: 2016.28.1

Baby Ring

Baby ring, chased, channel-set with four square turquoise stones. Engraved geometric motif on ring shoulders flanking the stones. See Inscriptions.

Date: 1880

Maker: unknown

Material: gold (metal), turquoise (mineral), engraving (action)

GUSN: 319389

Accession Number: 2016.28.2

Jewelry Set

Set of rhinestone jewelry in shell shaped Trifari box (not original).

Date: c. 1965

Maker: Weiss Jewelry Company (Maker)

GUSN: 319404

Accession Number: 2016.29.1.1-.4

Brooch

Brooch, openwork thistle design.

Date: c. 1960

Maker: Gotshall, Abbott, 1906-1988 (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 319405

Accession Number: 2016.29.2

Brooch

Engraved brooch, "JCN." Silver

Date: c. 1980

Maker: Lillian Vernon Corporation (Retailer)

Material: sterling silver

GUSN: 319406

Accession Number: 2016.29.3

Brooch

Engraved brooch, "JCN." Gold-plated nickel.

Date: c. 1980

Maker: Lillian Vernon Corporation (Retailer)

Material: nickel (metal), plating (metal coating), gold (metal)

GUSN: 319407

Accession Number: 2016.29.4

Necklace and Brooch

Necklace and matching brooch. Jet.

Date: c. 1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 319408

Accession Number: 2016.29.5

Evening Bag

Evening bag. Silk, glass beads, and sequins.

Date: c. 1930

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 319409

Accession Number: 2016.29.6

Evening Bag

Evening bag. Metal mesh, enamel, and brass.

Date: c. 1930

Maker: Mandalian Manufacturing Company (Manufacturer)

GUSN: 319410

Accession Number: 2016.29.7

Dress with Belt

Dress with belt, paisley pattern. Printed wool crepe. Made by the donor. Known by the donor as the "wallpaper dress."

Date: 1971

Maker: Nylander, Jane C., 1938- (Maker) R. H. Stearns & Co. (Retailer)

Material: crepe (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 319411

Accession Number: 2016.29.8AB

Needlework

Needlework, "Home Sweet Home." Paint and embroidery on cotton. Probably New England

Date: 1880

Maker: unknown

Material: needleworking (process)

GUSN: 319412

Accession Number: 2016.29.9

Sewing Diary

Sewing diary of sewing projects with pasted in fabric remnants. Massachusetts and New Hampshire, 1976-2007

Date: 1976-2007

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 319413

Accession Number: 2016.29.10

Table Scarf

Rectangular table scarf with floral embroidery. Square lace insets in corners. Thick border depicts leaf, sunbursts, and floral patterns.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 319448

Accession Number: 1949.1121

Table Mat

Circular table mat with solid center. Four crown designs with heavy lace border. Alternating rows of flowers and acorns with stylized wheels. Narrow outer border has a tulip design.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 319449

Accession Number: 1949.1142

Bureau Scarf

Bureau scarf, white with embroidered vine and grape motifs on three sides.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 319450

Accession Number: 1949.1130

Bureau Scarf

Rectangular bureau scarf with woven diamond pattern and three fringed edges.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 319451

Accession Number: 1949.1131

Set of dust ruffles

Three dust ruffles with interwoven leaf and berry design.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 319452

Accession Number: 1949.1132A-C

Bureau Scarf

Square bureau scarf with scalloped edges. Outer border and one embroidered corner.

Date: 1900-1940

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 319454

Accession Number: 1949.1133

Dressing Table

Dressing table top [.1], bread board ends with rounded corners. Mounted on a pair of wall brackets (.2-.3). Brackets are black with round ends and have a c-shaped brace.

Date: 1900-1940

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 319455

Accession Number: 1949.1134.1-.3