Historic New England

Pair of Gloves

White gloves.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 33532

Accession Number: 1930.1004AB

Small wooden box with colored print, possible chromolithograph, of "Earl of Ashburnham's House" affixed to exterior of hinged cover. Two small white nobs on either side of box, possibly ivory. Handwritten poem on interior of cover and note on base. Box contains two handwritten notes, a piar of silve...

Date: 1838

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 33533

Accession Number: 1930.1009

Bonnet

Tan lacy straw; serpentine pattern bands alternating with scalloped and meander bands; neck edged with straw chevron pattern bands; wire support; paper lining; retailer's tag stitched to brim at left.

Date: 1843-1852

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, paper (fiber product), straw (plant material), wire

GUSN: 33534

Accession Number: 1930.1018

Pot

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 33535

Accession Number: 1930.1043

Plate

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 33536

Accession Number: 1930.1044

Cann

Pewter beer mug with glass bottom; S-shaped handle; multiple incised bands at the base.

Date: Prior to 1880

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal), glass (material)

GUSN: 33537

Accession Number: 1930.1046

Wallet

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 33538

Accession Number: 1930.1050

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 33539

Accession Number: 1930.1051AB

Spice Box

Round, wooden spice box with cover.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 33540

Accession Number: 1930.1052AB

Curler

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 33541

Accession Number: 1930.1056

Bottle

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 33542

Accession Number: 1930.1057AB

Firkin

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 33543

Accession Number: 1930.1059

Portrait Picture

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 33544

Accession Number: 1930.1068A

Portrait Picture

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 33545

Accession Number: 1930.1068B

Pair of Sleeves

White cotton sleeves with embroidered cuffs.

Date: 1855-1865

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 33547

Accession Number: 1930.1071AB

Hat

Cream corded uncut silk velvet; trimmed with black beads in all-over pattern with border of scrolling jetp; sides trimmed with red silk velvet and faceted black dangling beads; white feathers around edge; wide cream silk moire' ribbons with white lace and black velvet hangs loosely as is; ribbon tie...

Date: 1861-1868

Maker: unknown

Material: feather (material), stitching, lace (needlework), moiré, silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave), wire

GUSN: 33548

Accession Number: 1930.1073

Chemisette

White with black ribbon stripes.

Date: 1860-1869

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 33549

Accession Number: 1930.1075

Child's dress

Child's dress, white woolen material with small green, red, and purple design. Trimmed with red and white braid around neck, sleeves, and bottom of dress.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 33550

Accession Number: 1930.1076

Child's coat

Child's tan coat trimmed with dark brown silk and pearl button down front. Belonged to Miss Neale's sister, Mary H.

Date: 1870-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 33551

Accession Number: 1930.1077

Wedding

Black; turnover collar with wide lapel, self facing; double breasted; 4 pairs buttons; 5 buttonholes; black lining; padded and quilted shoulders, and front; raw edge of tails; 1 inside breast pocket; 2 tail pockets; sleeves lined with white silk/wool. 2 buttons on cuffs.

Date: 1866

Maker: unknown

Material: cloth, quilting, machine-made, silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 33552

Accession Number: 1930.1079

Coverlet

Green and natural, reversible; overall geometric design of rows of large wheels with concentric overlapping lines, connected by bars with interpsaces filled with diamond and dot design. Top and bottom edges hemmed; sides on selvage edge. "Pine bloom" pattern variation.

Date: 1800-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), weaving, piecing, wool (textile)

GUSN: 33553

Accession Number: 1930.1082

Chest

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 33554

Accession Number: 1930.1085

Cape

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 33555

Accession Number: 1930.1086A

Hat

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 33556

Accession Number: 1930.1086B

Doll's Washtub

Doll's wood and metal washtub.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 33198

Accession Number: 1930.242

Child's Hat

Child's straw hat constructed from single braid of straw handsewn in coiled construction. Trim and lining removed (loose threads), raw edge turned inside brim.

Date: 1878-1879

Maker: unknown

Material: straw (plant material)

GUSN: 33199

Accession Number: 1930.243

Child's Bodice and Skirt

White bodice with horizontal ribbing; pique; princess lines on bodice; long sleeves and hems trimmed with scalloped eyelet of floral and leaf pattern; pearl buttons down center back. White skirt with horizontal ribbing; pique; hems trimmed wth scalloped eyelet of floral and leaf pattern; pearl butt...

Date: ca. 1876

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), piqué

GUSN: 33200

Accession Number: 1930.244AB

Child's Petticoat

White; plain top; skirt gathered around waist; hem has several narrow tucks with delicate scalloped hem embroidered with flowers and branches.

Date: ca. 1873

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 33201

Accession Number: 1930.245

Infant's Cap

Cream; sheer ruffle around face; fullness at back; front composed of two sections; drawnwork, featherstitching around seams; drawnwork center back; drawstring at neck.

Date: 1820

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 33202

Accession Number: 1930.247

Accordion

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 33203

Accession Number: 1930.253

Baptismal Gown

Long; white; "V" front panel with white work embroidery of central four petaled flower; scalloped neckline; turned cuffs on capped sleeves with ruffle; ruffle at back neckline; eyelet waistband; eyelet band of floral meander inserted at hem; scalloped and embroidered hem; drawstring neckline.

Date: ca. 1858

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, stitching

GUSN: 33204

Accession Number: 1930.254

Pair of Boots

Blue/grey ribbed wool ankle boots with black patent leather toe and heel; beige silk binding. Shoes have a scalloped edge side closure. There are six botton holes, but no buttons. The shoes have square toes, 2 1/4 inch vamp, center front and back seams and linen lining. The sole has a narrow waist...

Date: 1850-1859

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, leather, linen (material), wool (textile)

GUSN: 33205

Accession Number: 1930.255AB

Paper Doll

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 33206

Accession Number: 1930.256

Bag

Plain tan bag.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 33207

Accession Number: 1930.260

Shawl

Cream ground; 6 1/2" border in red, green, mustard yellow with meandering floral trail inside scalloped edge, natural twisted fringe on warp ends; twisted tied on fringe at weft ends; plain center.

Date: 1835-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: block printing (relief printing process), twill, wool (textile)

GUSN: 33208

Accession Number: 1930.261

Pencil Holder

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 33209

Accession Number: 1930.269

Candle Mold

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 33210

Accession Number: 1930.271

Screw

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 33211

Accession Number: 1930.272

Handkerchief

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 33212

Accession Number: 1930.274

Needlework Bookmark

Needlework bookmark of pink roses with the words "Forget me not" embroidered in pink on perforated Bristol board mounted to cream ribbon.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 33213

Accession Number: 1930.275

Eyeglasses

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 33214

Accession Number: 1930.277A

Eyeglass Case

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 33215

Accession Number: 1930.277B

Sewing Kit

Book-shaped sewing kit with pencil, scissors, and needles.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 33216

Accession Number: 1930.279

Key

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 33217

Accession Number: 1930.280

Glove Box

Brown leather glove box.

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 33218

Accession Number: 1930.281

Wedge

Flat wooden latch bar. Possibly drilled at one end; tapered at other. Hole possibly for pivot or cord. Painted gray.

Date: 1600-1733

Maker: unknown

Material: hardwood, painting (coating)

GUSN: 33219

Accession Number: 1930.282

Rim Lock

Brass box lock set. Brass box with iron works. Surface mounted; back cover plate for key area only. Knob-operated bevel bolt, and key-operated deadbolt, each from both sides. Lever-operated deadbolt operated from inside only. Knob set: pivoting D-type handles (brass) with one brass escutcheon o...

Date: ca. 1737

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal)

GUSN: 33220

Accession Number: 1930.288A-D

Calendar Tile

Small, vertically rectangular decorative ceramic tile; hole drilled in the top middle; brown transfer print of the Cathedral Church of St. Paul (front), and 1922 calendar (back)

Date: 1922

Maker: Jones, McDuffee, & Stratton (Vendor) Wedgwood (Maker)

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 33221

Accession Number: 1930.295

Stamp

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 33222

Accession Number: 1930.300

Stamp

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 33223

Accession Number: 1930.301

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