Historic New England

Strap Hinge

Bean end; three spikes.

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 51203

Accession Number: 1986.1066

Hinge

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 51204

Accession Number: 1986.1067

Latch

Latch, flat at one end, open loop at the other; 90 degree hook with small upturn at end. Rusty.

Date: 1825

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 51205

Accession Number: 1986.1068

Hasp

Hasp with four bolts (nuts and washers attached); riveted hook; hasp has one curled end and beveled edges. Rusty.

Date: 1825

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 51206

Accession Number: 1986.1069

Hasp

Hasp, beveled edges; three round head bolts with nuts; hook is riveted on; hasp curled on one end. Rusty.

Date: 1825

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 51207

Accession Number: 1986.1070

Black silk velvet bonnet on wire foundation, trimmed with black ostrich feathers, black jet beading, and scalloped brim ornamented with black moiré bow with wire support. Elastic and moiré ribbon ties, black silk lining.

Date: 1893-1896

Maker: unknown

Material: beading (process), moiré, silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave), jet (coal)

GUSN: 51208

Accession Number: 1986.1097

Jacket

Black twill; standing collar embroidered with black hearts; same black embroidery on front bands, hem and three bands on sleeves. Eleven gilt buttons with anchor (twelve buttonholes, one button missing); sleeves gathered at shoulders and elbow with five gilt anchor buttons. Scalloped peplum at bac...

Date: 1870-1884

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, twill, wool (textile)

GUSN: 51209

Accession Number: 1986.1098

Collar

This collar is constructed of purple velvet and is embellished with pearlescent beads of blue, white, red, pink and orange sewn in anthropomorphic and geometric patterns that are three-dimensional, built up with beads from the velvet's surface. The collar is edged with gold and silver metallic trim ...

Date: ca. 1880

Maker: unknown

Material: velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 51210

Accession Number: 1986.1099

Sash

This blue satin sash is composed of a long, pleated rectangle from which hang a pair of evenly spaced rectangles to form a type of apron or openwork cape. The entire garment is lined in white satin and pink and white cotton. It is embellished with gold and copper metallic tapes and fringe. The "nec...

Date: ca. 1880

Maker: unknown

Material: satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 51211

Accession Number: 1986.1100

Pillow

Small silk pillow with the monogram "AWL" embroidered on the top.

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (fiber)

GUSN: 51212

Accession Number: 1986.1109

Underskirt

An underskirt with a fully gathered waist, that is ankle-length and unlined. It has an approximately 3" wide cream-colored cotton waistband with a three button closing.

Date: 1750-1790

Maker: unknown

Material: brocade (textile), silk (textile), weaving

GUSN: 51213

Accession Number: 1986.1110A

Gown

A lady's evening dress in rasberry-gold iridescent silk brocade patterned with large sprigs of flowers. It has a square neckline, fitted bodice with a center front opening with a brass ring closure. The dress has elbow length sleeves with an asymetrical self ruching at the edge. The bodice comes to ...

Date: 1750-1790

Maker: unknown

Material: brocade (textile), silk (textile), weaving

GUSN: 51214

Accession Number: 1986.1110B

Dust Ruffle

A 10" band of white evenweave cotton with vertical seersucker stripes of varying widths. It is edged with white cotton yarn macrame border of tassled triangular point alternating with two long twisted strands with tassle ends. The top is gathered with an elastic band, then strung through a stitched ...

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique), macrame (technique), cloth, textiles, yarn

GUSN: 51215

Accession Number: 1986.1111AB

Bedspread

Rectangular, white cotton spread, brocatelle woven design with central framed panel with medallion of C-scrolls combined with pomegranate floral sprays within field of scrolling vines and an inner Greek Key border; central framed panel bordered by band of repeating diamond-diaper pattern; selvage si...

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: brocatelle, cotton (textile), weaving, whitework

GUSN: 51216

Accession Number: 1986.1112

Hand towel

Rectangular, off white linen; huck weave honeycomb pattern. Selvage sides; self fringed ends.

Date: 1775-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: fringe, hand weaving, weaving, linen (material), textiles

GUSN: 51217

Accession Number: 1986.1115

Indoor Bonnet

Of off-white fine linen. The 4" wide front brim tapers at the chin area and extends to form ties. There is a straight 2 5/8" band across the back of the neck. It has a gathered crown and is machine sewn.

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 51218

Accession Number: 1986.1116

Collar

Sheer white linen collar with leafy cut work design along edge.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 51219

Accession Number: 1986.1117

Napkin

White plain weave linen ground; oriental-type motifs embroidered in red silk at each corner (a plate, a bowl, a platter and a pair of jars). Hemmed ends. Selvage sides.

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, linen (material), tabby (textile), silk (textile), textiles

GUSN: 51220

Accession Number: 1986.1118

Bed Curtain

Of rectangular form, comprised of two copper plate printed brown on white panels. They show hunting scenes of men and dogs at rest and others shooting near fences and trees. It is hemmed at the top and bottom, the center has a hand-sewn seam.

Date: 1790-1815

Maker: unknown

Material: copper (metal), plate (material), cotton (textile), tabby (textile), printing (process)

GUSN: 51221

Accession Number: 1986.1119

Shirt

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 51222

Accession Number: 1986.1120

Reticule

Of fine white cotton in a deep "U" shape, with shirred sides. It has a drawstring top with a self ruffle edge. One side is embroidered with a vase of meandering flowers enclosed by a flowering vine, worked in a variety of stitches and french knots. The other side is embroidered with a large heart en...

Date: 1820-1835

Maker: Possibly Little, Sarah Ann, 1822-1857 (Maker) Possibly Little, Sarah, 1790-1863 (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, yarn

GUSN: 51223

Accession Number: 1986.1121

Pocket

Plain white cotton.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 51224

Accession Number: 1986.1122

Doily

A scalloped-edged round form of white linen. It is embroidered with a floral vine ring in silk threads in green, lavender, rose and bittersweet. The edge is overcast in white.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, linen (material), silk (textile), textiles

GUSN: 51225

Accession Number: 1986.1124

Table cover fragment

Rectangular, thin, plain weave; center area of field of brown and tan floral sprigs in rows. Border of repeating large scale stylized floral bunches within double lines; off white tan ground.

Maker: unknown

Material: block printing (relief printing process), cotton (textile), tabby (textile), textiles

GUSN: 51226

Accession Number: 1986.1125

Curtain, Window

Pairs of homemade curtains of bright yellow, with a plain weave. They are of rectangular shape with a machine sewn channel for the curtain rod at the top, and it is hand-hemmed at the bottom and sides.

Date: 1955

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), polyester

GUSN: 51227

Accession Number: 1986.1126.1-5

Bedspread

Of rectangular form, with a central flat panel edged in self ruching. It is joined on three sides by gathered panels of two tiers with ruching. The fabric is patterned with floral sprigs of various kinds in shades of yellow, bittersweet, mustard, orange and green on a white ground. All the edges are...

Date: 1960-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), printing (process)

GUSN: 51228

Accession Number: 1986.1127

Hand towel

Rectangular, white; honeycomb pattern huck weave; narrow bands of drawn work at each end. Hemmed ends; selvage sides.

Date: 1876-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: drawn thread work, weaving, linen (material), machine-made, textiles

GUSN: 51229

Accession Number: 1986.1128.1

Toothbrush Holder

Cylindrical earthenware toothbrush holder with brown transfer-printed pattern "Swallow." Naturalistic flowers and birds above screen with numerous geometric and floral patterns. Diamond pattern around rim interior.

Date: 1914-1915

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, transfer printing, molding (forming)

GUSN: 51334

Accession Number: 1987.43.3

Cake plate

Porcelain cake plate with gold lobed, scalloped edge and blue border with green, yellow, and pink flower bunches and gold enamel sprigs. Inner border of scrolled gold around white ground with pink and green flower in center.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: B & H (Dealer)

Material: enameling, painting (coating), porcelain

GUSN: 51335

Accession Number: 1987.44

Candelabra

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 51336

Accession Number: 1987.45.1

Candelabra

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 51337

Accession Number: 1987.45.2

Tray

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 51338

Accession Number: 1987.46.1

Tray

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 51339

Accession Number: 1987.46.2

Tray

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 51340

Accession Number: 1987.46.3

Chair

Baloon back, crvd crest & rail, serpentine seat, frnt caster

Date: 1845-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: rosewood (wood)

GUSN: 51341

Accession Number: 1987.66.1

Dining Chair

Shaped splat, crvd crst, serp seat rail, velvet upholst slip st

Date: 1845-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), mahogany (wood), veneering

GUSN: 51342

Accession Number: 1987.67

Parlor Chair

Molded rails and legs; round molded back with foliate carving; carved slat.

Date: 1845-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: rosewood (wood)

GUSN: 51343

Accession Number: 1987.69.2

Chair

Chair. Carved serpentine back with scrolled horizontal splat; black horsehair seat.

Date: 1845-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cherry (wood), horsehair, upholstering

GUSN: 51344

Accession Number: 1987.70

Parlor Side Chair

Square upholstered back; architectural crest with finials; turned front legs; splayed rear legs; casters.

Date: 1860-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: burl veneer, horsehair, upholstering, walnut (wood)

GUSN: 51345

Accession Number: 1987.71

Chair

Square back with four fluted collonettes; reeded legs, spade feet; leather

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: Possibly Hagen, Ernest (Maker)

Material: ash (wood), mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 51346

Accession Number: 1987.72.1

Umbrella Stand

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 51347

Accession Number: 1987.74

Table

Mahogany tilt-top candlestand table. Cabriole legs with heavy, foliate-carved knees, floral reserve on pillar base, ring and foliate-carved pillar, and ovolo top.

Date: 1815-1835

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 51348

Accession Number: 1987.75

Etagere

Molded scroll front legs; shelf brackets; shaped, molded shelves; pierced scroll crest; turned finials.

Date: 1855-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 51349

Accession Number: 1987.76A

Table

Low aesthetic table painted black with stylized fan and incised lines on skirt, medial shelf with gallery, turned legs terminating in delicate reverse carved tapering brass feet.

Date: 1880-1895

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), walnut (wood)

GUSN: 51350

Accession Number: 1987.79

Rotary Stool

Rotary stool. Wood, painted black, cast iron, crushed mohair plush upholstery. Serpentine rails; urn-shaped pillar. Rests on cast iron cabriole legs.

Date: 1870-1895

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 51351

Accession Number: 1987.80

Gathering Basket

Wood splint basket with round wood bottom reinforced with crossed staves screwed into base. Wicker weave pattern. Bail handle with carved sockets for attachment to body of basket.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 51352

Accession Number: 1987.81

Shaving Stand

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 51353

Accession Number: 1987.82A

Mirror

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: stone (rock)

GUSN: 51354

Accession Number: 1987.82B

Shaving Mirror

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 51355

Accession Number: 1987.82C

Chest

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 51356

Accession Number: 1987.83

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