Historic New England

Tablecloth

Rectangular, white linen; woven in M's & O's weave; honeycomb pattern with applied fringe on all edges.

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: Mr. Lay's Grandmother (Maker)

Material: fringe, linen (material)

GUSN: 8919

Accession Number: 1946.93

Roughly square; raw edges. Dark brown ground; printed strapwork cartouche in center; blue ground center and polychromatic floral bouquet. Border of strapwork designs with inset blue ground. Bouquets along sides; inside corner cartouches.

Date: 1845-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: felt (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 8920

Accession Number: 1945.76

Tablecloth

Nearly square, white undyed fustian. Center seam; hemmed top and bottom; selvage sides.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: Ellis, Sarah Longley, 1814-1902 (Maker)

Material: fustian, hand weaving, piecing

GUSN: 8921

Accession Number: 1941.1604

Tablecloth

Square; gold and silver cotton damask; rounded corners. Central Chinese pagoda scene in frame. Flower-filled baskets and cornucopias around frame. Large floral motifs in corners. Border of pagodas, birds, butterflies and flowers. Fringed top and bottom; selvage sides.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), damask, jacquard, weaving

GUSN: 8922

Accession Number: 1936.237

Tablecloth

Rectangular, off white, loosely woven; false damask weave in checkerboard pattern. Hemmed edges.

Date: 1800-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 8923

Accession Number: 1936.81

Box

Red-painted wooden box; slightly domed lid scratch-decorated with fans and palmettes; leaf carvings on three sides; front panel has inscribed name; sawtooth carving border overall; delicate copper-wire hinges and latch.

Date: 1810-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: incising, painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 8924

Accession Number: 1991.241

Whaling Logbook Stamp

Carved wood (probably pine) stamp with wide flat handle above rectangular base; carved with figure of half of a whale (tail end) (see accession folder for sketch).

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 8925

Accession Number: 1991.248.2

Whaling Logbook Stamp

Carved wood (probably pine) stamp with wide flat handle above rectangular base; carved with a a snub-nosed whale with downturned mouth, with tonnage marking space (see accession folder for sketch).

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 8926

Accession Number: 1991.248.3

Whaling Logbook Stamp

Carved wood (probably pine) stamp with wide flat handle above rectangular base; carved with a sailing ship, with tonnage marking space (see accession folder for sketch).

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 8927

Accession Number: 1991.248.4

Tablecloth

Square; dark brown center; gold and blue woven oriental floral motifs along sides reaching toward center. Border of undulating dotted line with oriental-like crowns and floral 1/2 sprays. Slashed and diamond edging.

Date: 1860-1895

Maker: unknown

Material: weaving, machine-made, wool (textile)

GUSN: 8928

Accession Number: 1933.795

Tablecloth

Roughly square, fine off white linen; woven natural/brown windowpane checks. Machine hemmed edges.

Date: 1820-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: hand weaving, linen (material), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 8929

Accession Number: 1933.259

Tablecloth

Rectangular, white linen damask; overall pattern of clusters of grapes. Narrow scalloped border; ogee and floral design. Outer band of grape clusters and vines. Hemmed ends; selvage sides.

Maker: unknown

Material: damask, jacquard, linen (material)

GUSN: 8930

Accession Number: 1932.423

Tablecloth

Rectangular, seamed from two pieces of wool. Dark ground and outlines with red floral and vine design overall in arboresque pattern. Selvage sides; raw ends.

Maker: unknown

Material: weaving, machine-made, piecing, printing (process), wool (textile)

GUSN: 8931

Accession Number: 1929.353

Tablecloth

Square; white cotton twill ground of false damask-like pattern imitating overshot weave. Self fringe all around.

Date: 1825-1837

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), damask, fringe, hand weaving

GUSN: 8932

Accession Number: 1925.223

Tablecloth fragment

Nearly square, white cotton panel; geometric bar and diamonds bronson pattern. Hemmed selvage sides; frayed ends.

Date: 1845-1860

Maker: Possibly Shakers (Maker)

Material: hand weaving, cotton (textile), weaving

GUSN: 8933

Accession Number: 1922.1108A

Neckerchief

Roughly square, off white cotton yarn knit fabric. Bound in white linen. Crochet on two sides.

Date: 1800-1991

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), crocheting, knitting (process), linen (material)

GUSN: 8944

Accession Number: 1990.527

Neckerchief

Nearly square, off white cotton gauze; woven red and blue stripes around edges. Hemmed edges.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), gauze

GUSN: 8945

Accession Number: 1931.320

Neckerchief

Nearly square; even blue and white check of solid blue blocks divided by white checks and comprised of eight stripes. Selvage sides; hemmed ends.

Date: 1830-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), weaving

GUSN: 8946

Accession Number: 1929.354

Shawl

Rectangular; woven in alternating stripes of black, light blue, red, white, gold and light green/teal each with repeating small ground figure. Overlay of diagonally running paisley-like vines across entire shawl. Selvage sides; fringed ends. Style of shawl known as "Zebra".

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: fringe, hand weaving, wool (textile)

GUSN: 8947

Accession Number: 1933.6076

Shawl

Rectangular; woven in alternating stripes of white, red, gold, light blue, light green, gold and black; small scale repeating oval vine with flowers and leaves. Selvage sides; fringed ends. Known as "Zebra" style shawl.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: fringe, hand weaving, wool (textile)

GUSN: 8948

Accession Number: 1933.6075

Ingrain carpet

Rectangular with irregular edges; room-sized. Woven design of rows of floral sprays including grape clusters on woven striped and dotted ground. Colors predominately red, greens, blue and off white. Some edges bound.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: flatweaves, ingrain carpets, weaving, machine-made, piecing, wool (textile)

GUSN: 8952

Accession Number: 1930.965

Setee/couch seat cover fragment

T-shaped burlap panel embroidered with wool needlepoint; large polychromatic central floral basket; rose vine border along edges.

Date: 1860-1885

Maker: unknown

Material: burlap, embroidering, needlepoint (needleworking), upholstery, wool (textile)

GUSN: 8972

Accession Number: 1977.113

Settee seat cover fragment

Rectangular, irregular-shaped, purple cotton plush velvet. Repeating, large-scale motif of central suspended basket flanked by winged torso figures with floral scrolling tails and border.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), weaving, machine-made, piecing, upholstery, velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 8973

Accession Number: 1972.48A

Chair seat cover fragment

Trapazoidal, brown; corner cut out at back corners. Tack holes and ring marks (double rows) along edges.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 8974

Accession Number: 1971.597C

Poker

Double ended wrought iron poker.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 8601

Accession Number: 1992.693

Candle-Drying Stick

Wooden rod with six hand-dipped candles attached.

Date: 1700-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 8602

Accession Number: 1992.694

Common Pot or Dye Pot

Red earthenware common pot (type often used as dye pots) with straight sides slanting in towards base; unglazed outside, brown lead glaze inside; wide mouth, no cover.

Date: 1700-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), lead glaze, redware, throwing (pottery technique)

GUSN: 8603

Accession Number: 1992.695

Common Pot or Dye Pot

Redware, straight sides rounding in towards base, and plain, slight outflared rim, wide mouth, no cover; two incised bands at middle; unglazed outside; brownish glaze inside.

Date: 1685-1885

Maker: unknown

Material: incising, glazing (coating), lead glaze, redware, throwing (pottery technique)

GUSN: 8604

Accession Number: 1992.696

Bean Pot

Thick redware beanpot of squat globular shape with outflaring rim, uncovered, brown glaze inside, unglazed outside, incised in bold capital letters, "M. MARSHALL." above an incised band.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: incising, redware, throwing (pottery technique)

GUSN: 8605

Accession Number: 1992.697

Hanging Griddle

Flat circular iron disk with long curved handle and hanger.

Date: 1700-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 8606

Accession Number: 1992.698

Swivel Spit

Brass clock cylinder with iron wheel holding four rings; brass and iron attachment for holding meat.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal)

GUSN: 8607

Accession Number: 1992.699

Pot

Miniature pot with three feet and wire handle.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 8608

Accession Number: 1992.700

Pot

Round, three-legged pot with two handles and a wire bail.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: Sampson (ironworkers?) (Maker)

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 8609

Accession Number: 1992.701

Pot

Three-legged pot with flared lip; two handles, heavy wire bail.

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: John Savery & Son (Maker)

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 8610

Accession Number: 1992.702

"Spider" Frying Pan

Small, deep, long-handled spider on three tall (4") legs; handle has curved end.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 8611

Accession Number: 1992.703

"Spider" Frying Pan

Large, deep spider with three 7" legs and long handle ending in downward curve.

Date: 1790-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 8612

Accession Number: 1992.704

Bed Warmer

Rectangular stone with two holes for handle.

Date: 1750-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: engraving (printing process), granite (rock)

GUSN: 8613

Accession Number: 1992.705

Bed Warmer

Stone cut to form bed warmer. Iron handle.

Date: 1750-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: engraving (printing process), etching (corroding), etching (printing process), granite (rock), iron (metal)

GUSN: 8614

Accession Number: 1992.706

Foot warmer

Tin box with handles containing whale oil lamp and covered with removable soapstone piece. Decorative ridges throughout.

Date: 1750-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: perforating, soapstone (metamorphic rock), tin (metal)

GUSN: 8615

Accession Number: 1992.707

Flat iron

Flat iron with curved handle attached at both ends (one curled).

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: incising, iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 8616

Accession Number: 1992.708

Colander

Wooden bowl with perforated brass bottom. Decorative ridge on outside.

Date: 19th Century

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), turning (shaping process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 8617

Accession Number: 1992.709

Frying pan

Medium size, thin iron fry pan with long handle ending in curl.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 8618

Accession Number: 1992.710

Electric "Bridge Lamp" Floor Lamp

Rod shaft with pointed terminus with scrolled adjustable arm holding pressed-glass ball shaped lamp with burlap.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), white metal

GUSN: 8619

Accession Number: 1992.711

Napkin ring

Large, curled to form ring.

Date: 1975-1985

Maker: Little , David (Blacksmith)

Material: handmade, iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 8620

Accession Number: 1992.712

Pitcher

Black-glazed earthenware of tall baluster shape on low foot. Scrolling and ridged strap handle. Raised inscription on front.

Date: 1795

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), throwing (pottery technique), lead glaze

GUSN: 8621

Accession Number: 1992.713

Clock Shelf

Small shelf with decoratively cut edges. Top: square; quarter round molding to form edge; cutouts to accommodate clock weight ropes. Metal hangers attached for mounting to wall.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 8622

Accession Number: 1992.714

Cushion

In early patchwork done in red banding and yellow, blue and green squares with tiny patterns.

Date: 1851-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), patchwork, quilting

GUSN: 8623

Accession Number: 1992.715

Rug

Demi-lune hooked rug with house, barn and horse. Various fabrics on jute.

Date: 1876-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: cloth, jute (fiber), yarn

GUSN: 8624

Accession Number: 1992.716

Pitcher with cover

Ovoid shape in tall and slender proportions. High, outflaring collar with attached rounded handle. Fitted lid with high-rising knop. Covered overall with clear glaze and vertical dark splotches. Incised banding (four) at shoulder.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), throwing (pottery technique), incising, lead glaze

GUSN: 8625

Accession Number: 1992.717AB

Jar

Ovoid form with narow, rolled rim and conforming foot. Covered outside with green over yellow-brown glaze; inside, with clear lead glaze.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), redware, throwing (pottery technique), tin (metal)

GUSN: 8626

Accession Number: 1992.718

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