Historic New England

Highchair

Spindle back; continuous back and arm; cane back and seat; front legs hinged.

Date: 1860-1885

Maker: unknown

Material: caning, oak (wood)

GUSN: 54580

Accession Number: 1947.155

Boxed Blocks

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 54581

Accession Number: 1947.156

Drumstick

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 54582

Accession Number: 1947.157

Nameplate

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 54583

Accession Number: 1947.158

Spence's Positive and Negative Powders Box

Small paper box containing two interior boxes. Box is covered with black glossy paper printed with gold text.

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 54584

Accession Number: 1947.159A-C

Child's Apron

White (dirty and stained) cotton; short; drawstring neckline; cap sleeves and hem have scalloped edge and embroidered with eyelet flowers and geometric floral motif; whitework embroidery.

Date: 1850

Maker: Bartlett, Miss (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 54585

Accession Number: 1947.160

Olive; long cape lined with purple; detachable cape has diamonds of pink velvet outlined with pink soutache; lined with pink ribbed silk; hook and eye closure; armholes in long cape. A= Detachable cape B= Long cape

Date: 1870

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 54586

Accession Number: 1947.161AB

Windsor Rocking Chair

Windsor rocking chair. Maple and pine. Arrow-back with scroll arms; shaped and scooped seat; painted yellow and red.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 54587

Accession Number: 1947.169

Seal

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 54588

Accession Number: 1947.175

Button

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 54589

Accession Number: 1947.181

Button

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 54590

Accession Number: 1947.183

Key Chain

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 54591

Accession Number: 1947.184

Rocking Chair

Shaped crest; bent arms, back and seat, legs; 2 turned stretchers.

Date: 1865-1885

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), birch (wood), caning, graining, maple (wood), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 54592

Accession Number: 1947.190

Nameplate

A glass rectangular nameplate. Painted gold background with the name superimposed in black.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 54593

Accession Number: 1947.191

Purse

Tan woven purse; silver colored beaded design; silver beaded tassel on the bottom.

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 54594

Accession Number: 1947.192

Coat of Arms Snelling

Snelling Coat of Arms shield with helmet and three griffins head and star, arm wielding sword above motto: MA FORCE D'EN HAUT and SNELLING underneath.

Date: 20th Century

Maker: unknown

Material: watercolor (paint), watercolors (paintings)

GUSN: 54595

Accession Number: 1947.198

Button

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: plastic (organic material)

GUSN: 54596

Accession Number: 1947.217

Wedding Dress

Women's dress made from cream-colored silk, leno weave; bodice a) has collar with wire for stiffening; v-shaped decolletage trimmed with lace ruffle; sharply pointed at front and back, boned darts; 3/4 sleeves with lace ruffle and cream satin rosette, eleven covered ball buttons and buttonsholes at ...

Date: 1885

Maker: Darlington Runk & Co. (Maker)

Material: gauze, silk (textile)

GUSN: 54597

Accession Number: 1947.232

Cross Garnet

Tapered strap. Oval or bean head at end. Attached to trapezoidal plate. Remnants of brown paint over white.

Date: 1700-1750

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), painting (coating)

GUSN: 54598

Accession Number: 1947.236B

Strap Hinge

Tapered strap. Round head at end. Attached to pin/plate. Flaring out from barrel to opposite end. Plate has pronounced convex curve.

Date: 1700-1750

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 54599

Accession Number: 1947.236A

Pan

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 54600

Accession Number: 1947.237

Lantern

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), metal

GUSN: 54601

Accession Number: 1947.239.1

Figurine

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 54602

Accession Number: 1947.256

Eyeglasses

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 54603

Accession Number: 1947.264

Gameboard

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 54604

Accession Number: 1947.271

Dress

Long; white; front panel w/ 8 narrow tucks; neckline, panel, long sleeves and hem trimmed w/ white knitted lace; lace extends from panel to hem at center; drawstring neckline and 6 narrow tucks at back.

Date: 1870

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, knitting (process), lace (needlework), machine-made

GUSN: 54605

Accession Number: 1947.273B

Child's Dress

Short; white; square yoke with knitted lace with geometric pattern; same lace trims leg of mutton sleeves and three bands inserted in skirt; narrow waistband with featherstitching; seven pearl buttons.

Date: 1880

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 54606

Accession Number: 1947.274

Stock Lock

Wood surface mount box with iron works mortised in. Single recessed dovetail-shaped iron coverplate on back conceals all the works. Plate secured with wrought nails. Iron strapping (E-type) applied to face of wood box at either end. Assembly was bolted to door with three square shank bolts (round...

Date: 1725-1775

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), oak (wood)

GUSN: 54767

Accession Number: 1947.785AB

Scarf

Cream; knitted cotton lace; long, rectangular; diamond pattern; fringed ends.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 54770

Accession Number: 1947.277A

Quilt Square

Quilt square in a "crazy quilt" design, made of various pieces of silk and velvet stitched together; polychromatic; embroidered swan, fan, rings, flowers, and other symbols.

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (fiber), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 54771

Accession Number: 1947.611O

Sugar Bowl

Pearlware sugar bowl with a faceted body. Dual square handles. Luster band around rim and cover. Floral motif with luster accents. Floral molded finial.

Maker: unknown

Material: pearlware, luster (optical property), glazing (coating)

GUSN: 54772

Accession Number: 1948.3.2AB

Cream Pitcher

Pearlware cream pitcher with a faceted body. Pink luster rim. Floral motif with pink luster accents.

Maker: unknown

Material: pearlware, luster (optical property), glazing (coating), hand-painted

GUSN: 54773

Accession Number: 1948.3.1

Teacup

Pearlware teacup with a pink luster rim. Floral motif with pink luster accents.

Maker: unknown

Material: pearlware, luster (optical property), glazing (coating)

GUSN: 54774

Accession Number: 1948.3.3

Saucer

Pearlware saucer with a pink luster rim. Floral motif with pink accents.

Maker: unknown

Material: pearlware, luster (optical property), glazing (coating)

GUSN: 54775

Accession Number: 1948.3.9

Saucer

Pearlware saucer with a pink luster rim. Floral motif with pink accents.

Maker: unknown

Material: pearlware, glazing (coating), luster (optical property)

GUSN: 54776

Accession Number: 1948.3.13

Teacup

Pearlware teacup with a pink luster rim. Floral motif with pink luster accents.

Maker: unknown

Material: pearlware, luster (optical property), glazing (coating)

GUSN: 54777

Accession Number: 1948.3.4

Saucer

Pearlware saucer with a pink luster rim. Floral motif with pink accents.

Maker: unknown

Material: pearlware, luster (optical property), glazing (coating)

GUSN: 54778

Accession Number: 1948.3.11

Teacup

Pearlware teacup with a pink luster rim. Floral motif with pink luster accents.

Maker: unknown

Material: pearlware, luster (optical property), glazing (coating)

GUSN: 54779

Accession Number: 1948.3.6

Saucer

Pearlware saucer with a pink luster rim. Floral motif with pink accents.

Maker: unknown

Material: pearlware, luster (optical property), glazing (coating)

GUSN: 54780

Accession Number: 1948.3.10

Teacup

Pearlware teacup with a pink luster rim. Floral motif with pink luster accents.

Maker: unknown

Material: pearlware, luster (optical property), glazing (coating)

GUSN: 54781

Accession Number: 1948.3.5

Saucer

Pearlware saucer with a pink luster rim. Floral motif with pink accents.

Maker: unknown

Material: pearlware, luster (optical property), glazing (coating)

GUSN: 54782

Accession Number: 1948.3.14

Teacup

Pearlware teacup with a pink luster rim. Floral motif with pink luster accents.

Maker: unknown

Material: pearlware, luster (optical property), glazing (coating)

GUSN: 54783

Accession Number: 1948.3.8

Saucer

Pearlware saucer with a pink luster rim. Floral motif with pink accents.

Maker: unknown

Material: pearlware, glazing (coating), luster (optical property)

GUSN: 54784

Accession Number: 1948.3.12

Saucer

Pearlware saucer with a pink luster rim. Floral motif with pink luster accents.

Maker: unknown

Material: pearlware, luster (optical property), glazing (coating)

GUSN: 54785

Accession Number: 1948.3.15

Saucer

Pearlware saucer with a pink luster rim. Floral motif with pink accents.

Maker: unknown

Material: pearlware, luster (optical property), glazing (coating)

GUSN: 54786

Accession Number: 1948.3.16

Teapot

Porcelain footed teapot with a lobed body. Rococo handle and spout. Bell shaped cover with a pointed finial. Pink lustre floral design with superimposed paint on the cover and body. Lustre accents on finial, spout, handle and rim.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, luster (optical property), hand-painted, overglazing

GUSN: 54787

Accession Number: 1948.4AB

Saucer

One of a set of thirteen. Porcelain saucer with pink lustre on a white body. Floral and foliate motif. Orange enameled flowers with superimposed paint. Centrally adorned lustre leaf.

Date: 1830-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: overglazing, porcelain, hand-painted, luster (optical property), lusterware

GUSN: 54788

Accession Number: 1948.12.1