Historic New England

Rug

Shirred rug, rectangular form, patterned with a rectangular reserve enclosing two floral sprays and a basket of flowers within a leaf and flowerhead inner border and a "sharkstooth" outer border. Worked in shades of green, red, cream, peach and blue on a variegated brown ground. The foundation fabri...

Date: 1830-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), shirring, wool (textile)

GUSN: 11136

Accession Number: 1992.467

Dress

A woman's dress in brown cotton print patterned with green and white floral sprigs and leaves, with a round neckline and front center bodice closing with hook and eye (later) at the waist- slightly raised waistline with gathered skirt. Very full puffed sleeves, which are narrow at the shoulder to th...

Date: 1830-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), printing (process)

GUSN: 11137

Accession Number: 1992.468

Dress with a Cape

The dress is anbergine paisley print with green, red and white accents- a slightly high waist with gathered skirt and a cross-over front bodice closing, and a round "Peter Pan" collar. Its long sleeves are large and puffed at the top and narrow to the wrist; the bodice is lined with natural linen. I...

Date: 1835-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), printing (process)

GUSN: 11138

Accession Number: 1992.469A

Dress with a Cape

The dress is anbergine paisley print with green, red and white accents- a slightly high waist with gathered skirt and a cross-over front bodice closing, and a round "Peter Pan" collar. Its long sleeves are large and puffed at the top and narrow to the wrist; the bodice is lined with natural linen. I...

Date: 1835-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), printing (process)

GUSN: 11139

Accession Number: 1992.469B

Dressing Gown

An ankle-length dressing gown with a jewel neckline that opens center front with 13 glass buttons for a "princess" cut. it has long sleeves that are very full at the top and taper to the wrist; it is fashioned in an overall rose pattern print in red, blue, tan and brown. It is lined with red cotton ...

Date: 1835-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), printing (process)

GUSN: 11140

Accession Number: 1992.470

Skirt

An ankle-length skirt with straight 2" wide waist band and a full gathered skirt of tan cotton printed with purple and green leafy vine motif and brown, green, red and black ovals. The skirt is comprised of several pieces of fabric, the waist band is lined with brown and white check fabric.

Date: 1845-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), printing (process)

GUSN: 11141

Accession Number: 1992.471

Cape

A shoulder cape with round neckline and a center front opening; black ties at neck fashioned from printed cotton of light brown ground with red, white and black leaf and flower sprigs and all over "dash" pattern. Hand sewn.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), printing (process)

GUSN: 11142

Accession Number: 1992.472

Coverlet

Rectangular form comprised of two panels, patterned with networked squares, criss-crosses and bars composed of rectangles and squares. Madder red weft and natural linen warp.

Date: 1825-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), wool (textile), weaving

GUSN: 11143

Accession Number: 1992.473

Blanket Chest

An overhanging hinged lid with molded edge on dovetail constructed box with molded edge raised on shaped bracket feet. The surface is painted blue and grain painted in elaborate swirls in darker blue. Till without cover inside.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: graining, painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 11144

Accession Number: 1992.474

Sample Book

Paper flier with dress and gingham fabrics [-see reverse for measurements of fragments and description] Fabric Samples: "KALBURNIE" - blue and white checked "GLENKIRK" - orange and white checked

Date: 1927

Maker: Lancaster Mills (Maker) Scott, Albert L. (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), checker pattern, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 11145

Accession Number: 1992.90.2

Canopy Bed with Paper Valance

Canopy bed with paper valances. Each piece is comprised of reproduction wallpaper in blue, black, yellow, pumpkin and red- patterned with flowering vine. It is backed with yellow paper and edged in adhesive tape. A. Headcloth- comprised of two panels of paper in almost square form. B. Right side...

Date: 1950-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), tape (materials)

GUSN: 11146

Accession Number: 1992.475A-D

Spirits Bottle Electrified Lamp

Greenish-brown glass spirits bottle; electrified for lighting

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: H. Ricketts & Co. Glass Works (Maker)

Material: glassblowing, glass (material)

GUSN: 11147

Accession Number: 1992.476

Sample Book

Paper flier with upholstery and slip cover fabrics Fabric Samples: 2 1/2 x 2 1/2-Brown weave upholstery fabric with diamond stitch pattern. 2 1/2 x 2 1/2-Blue and brown woven upholsterty fabric with diamond stitch pattern. 1 3/4 x 7-Brown, maroon and navy stripped denim fabric. 1 x 15 1/2 -Dou...

Date: 1927

Maker: Lancaster Mills (Maker) Scott, Albert L. (Maker)

Material: denim, cotton (textile), paper (fiber product), upholstery

GUSN: 11148

Accession Number: 1992.90.1

Dish Towel

Hand-woven cotton dish towel, of a long rectangular shape with three hemmed edges and one salvage edge. It is in light blue and brown on a natural ecru ground with two small string loops at either end for hanging.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), weaving

GUSN: 11149

Accession Number: 1992.477

Document Box

Wooden document box decorated with brass tacks which outline the box, arch at corners and surround the oval brass plates and handle on the lid. Has a wrought iron lock and brass keyhole cover with an impressed eagle, small metal hinges at the back; the wood originally covered with black leather (tra...

Date: 1790-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal), leather, pine (wood)

GUSN: 11150

Accession Number: 1992.478

Electric lamp

An arched swing hand on a pierced cylindrical top and an oblong uncolored glass globe with a cylindrical base with pierced band and flaring foot; electrified and altered to a ceiling fixture; the resevoir for fuel is partially intact; the pierced decoration is in a diamond pattern.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), tin (metal)

GUSN: 11151

Accession Number: 1992.479

Laundry Basket?

Rectangular form with wrapped rim and two carved handles; three runners at the base; an open weave bottom.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: weaving

GUSN: 11152

Accession Number: 1992.480

Ostrich Egg and Basket

An ovoid form basket with stepped, fitted cover and conforming base; the basket is made of coiled construction and is enhanced with colored straw in red and brown in a decorative band at the top and base. A-lid b-bottom; basket contains C-ostrich egg.

Date: 1920-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: straw (plant material), weaving

GUSN: 11153

Accession Number: 1992.481A-C

Ostrich Egg and Basket

An oval woven basket with a square-shaped base, in natural colored straw; it is heightened with criss-cross patterns in green and purple; there is an ostrich egg inside with a pencil rendering of a WWI period standing sailor holding an American flag.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: straw (plant material), weaving

GUSN: 11154

Accession Number: 1992.482AB

Basket with Ostrich Egg

(A and C) Oval sided baskets with square shaped bases woven in natural colored straw heightened with criss-cross patterns in purple and green; (C) ostrich egg inside.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: straw (plant material), weaving

GUSN: 11155

Accession Number: 1992.483A-C

Basket with Emu Egg

Oval-sided baskets with square bases woven in natural straw and heightened with a criss-cross pattern in purple and green. There is an Emu egg carved with a Western scene in an oval reserve of a cowboy on horseback lassoeing a cow in front of a house with a fence.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), eggshell (animal material), straw (plant material), weaving

GUSN: 11157

Accession Number: 1992.485A-C

Walking Stick

Rough hewn stick with oblong flat top handle.

Date: 1800-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood)

GUSN: 11158

Accession Number: 1992.486

Bedkey

Rough hewn rectangular block of wood with a 'U'-shaped cut-out at one end and a crudely chamfered handle piercing the other end.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 11159

Accession Number: 1992.487

Carving

Small, rectagnular format; yellow eagle, carved in relief, affixed to a black wood panel; their are fifteen painted stars around head and the motto: "all for one" below the bird.

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), gilding, oil paint (paint), panels (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 11160

Accession Number: 1992.488

Cat Figurine

Figure of a seated cat on an oval disk-shaped base; painted brown with whiskers and collar heightened in black. Presently wearing a sateen collar in peach.

Date: 1840-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: molding (forming), painting (coating), papier mâché

GUSN: 11161

Accession Number: 1992.489

Rug

Rectangular form with central floral wreath flanked by vases of flowers within a contiguous border of striped circles; the pattern is in raised, clipped silk; the ground is worked in horizontal bands of green, yellow, red, blue, black, and beige on a beige ground; there is a black green wool fringe ...

Date: 1825-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: sewing (process), wool (textile)

GUSN: 11162

Accession Number: 1992.490

Wooden Doll

Carved wood; painted stylized head and shoulders on jointed and painted torso.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: Insam, Hier (Maker)

Material: carving (processes), painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 11163

Accession Number: 1991.1963

Pattern Drafting System

Contents of box include: Pattern scroll Drafting edge Tracing wheel Bound book of testing scales Paper patterns with markings 4 Paper patterns partially completed (?) 29 Cardboard rulers for assorted bust sizes All in red cardboard box

Date: ca. 1905

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 11164

Accession Number: 1992.181

Mustard pot with lid and handle

Straight-sided, pearlware mustard pot with lid. Lid has round knop with hand-painted, blue floret and side indentation for spoon. The lid and pot rims are painted with a blue feather edge. A thin blue band is painted around the body near the base. The handle is missing.

Date: 1800-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), pearlware, hand-painted

GUSN: 10525

Accession Number: 1934.460AB

Mustard pot with lid

Straight-sided, pearlware mustard pot with lid and angular handle. The lid has a round knop and side indentation for a spoon. The lid and pot are incised with ribbed bands hand-painted blue. Thin blue bands are also painted around the body near the base and on the handle; a blue dot is painted on to...

Date: 1800-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), pearlware, incising, hand-painted

GUSN: 10526

Accession Number: 1962.33AB

Mustard pot with lid

Straight-sided, pearlware mustard pot with flared rim, lid and handle. The lid has a button-shaped knop and side indentation for a spoon. The lid and pot rim are molded with ribbed bands, hand-painted blue. Blue bands are painted around the pot, near the base, and on the handle; a blue floret is pai...

Date: 1800-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), pearlware, hand-painted, molding (forming)

GUSN: 10527

Accession Number: 1962.34AB

Fichu

Pale lavender ribbed silk and black lace fichu, with crinkled lavender silk fringe. Boxed.

Maker: unknown

Material: fringe, lace (needlework), reeding, silk (textile)

GUSN: 10528

Accession Number: 1995.510.1

Compote Basket

Earthenware compote basket. Round bowl on footed stem with diamond-shaped piercings. Molded band around around rim and foot overpainted in blue.

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), molding (forming), hand-painted, piercing

GUSN: 10529

Accession Number: 1962.46

Fichu in a Box

Dark blue cardboard box with lid containing a lavender fichu.

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard

GUSN: 10530

Accession Number: 1995.510.2A

Mustard pot with lid

Small, pear-shaped pearlware mustard pot with lid and applied handle. Pot has a molded line and ribbing around mid-section, overpainted blue. Blue bands are painted around the lower body and down the handle. The lid has a teardrop-shaped knop and a side indentation for a spoon. A blue band is painte...

Date: 1800-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), pearlware, hand-painted, molding (forming)

GUSN: 10531

Accession Number: 1962.49AB

Fichu Box

Dark blue cardboard box with lid containing lavender fichu.

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard

GUSN: 10532

Accession Number: 1995.510.2B

Mustard pot with lid

Straight-sided, pearlware mustard pot with lid and handle. The lid has a button-shaped knop and side indentation for a spoon. The lid and pot are incised with hand-painted blue ribbed bands. Handle has finger hole and thumb rest. Lid body lighter in color than the pot.

Date: 1800-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), pearlware, hand-painted, molding (forming)

GUSN: 10533

Accession Number: 1988.544AB

Needlework Picture

Small piece of perforated cardboard with floral urn needlepoint design.

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (fiber), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 10534

Accession Number: 1995.522

Needlework Picture

Small piece of perforated cardboard with small floral bouquet.

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (fiber), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 10535

Accession Number: 1995.523

Needlework Picture

Small piece of perforated cardboard with long floral strand.

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (fiber), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 10536

Accession Number: 1995.524

Needlework Picture

Needlework on perforated paper. Design shows a cross draped with fronds and flowers; red flowers at base. Wrapped in 1995.525.2.

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (fiber), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 10537

Accession Number: 1995.525.1

Wrapper

Wrapper for needlework 1995.525.1.

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 10538

Accession Number: 1995.525.2

Needlework Bookmark

On preforated Bristol board, heart with a rose, and at bottom another rose with leaves and arabesque. Folded in a sheet of white paper.

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (fiber), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 10539

Accession Number: 1995.527

Pen Wipe

Bell-shaped, of pale blue grosgrain silk, purple silk velvet, light brown satin and pale blue satin ribbon "hanger" to which are attached three clangers, of blue, green, and burgundy felt, which are the wipers.

Maker: unknown

Material: satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 10540

Accession Number: 1995.484

Sampler

Small needlework alphabet sampler on ivory linen ground. Brown silk thread on tan fabric. Two complete alphabets with additional practice letters and numbers 1-6.

Date: 1793

Maker: Dean, Rachel, 1783-1845 (Embroiderer)

Material: linen (material), hand sewing, embroidery (visual works), silk (fiber)

GUSN: 10541

Accession Number: 1995.399

Clock

Wooden, white faced clock over reverse painting on glass; three brass urn shaped finials, side columns, hinged glass door, scrolling top and button, clock trimmed in gold and red with floral design in middle; painting is a country scene with a white house at right.

Date: 1825-1829

Maker: Neal, Elisha (Maker) Terry, Samuel (Clockmaker) Terry, Eli (Inventor)

GUSN: 10542

Accession Number: 1995.400

Miniature

No description

Date: ca. 1825

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 10543

Accession Number: 1995.401

Silhouette

Framed silhouette of Sally Pierce of Portland, ME. Silhouette is cut from green paper or fabric. The silhouette is enhanced by ink drawing surrounding it. Paper backing. Frame is made of wood. The part surrounding the picture is painted black. The rest of the frame is not painted. Brown ribbon edged...

Date: Late 18th to Early 19th C

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 10544

Accession Number: 1995.402

Lamp

Brass and marble lamp with crystal drops. Etched glass top with pattern of flowers and grapes.

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), etching (corroding), etching (printing process), glass (material), marble (rock)

GUSN: 10545

Accession Number: 1995.403.1

Lamp

Brass and marble lamp with crystal drops. Etched glass top with pattern of flowers and grapes.

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), etching (corroding), etching (printing process), glass (material), marble (rock)

GUSN: 10546

Accession Number: 1995.403.2

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