Historic New England

Wallpaper

Fragments of rainbow wallpaper. Printed in ochre and yellow on blended red, yellow, blue satin ground on olive-green ground. Straight repeat.

Date: 1825-1840

Maker: Zuber Et Cie (Manufacturer)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 29405

Accession Number: 1922.17

Nail

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 29406

Accession Number: 1922.49A-C

Glass decanter and stopper with bulbous body tapering to a narrow neck with flaring mouth and circular foot. Etched design with circles, stars, three-dimensional blue and white dots, and gold bands over the entire surface.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), blown glass, enamel (fused coating)

GUSN: 29407

Accession Number: 1922.1104AB

Cordial Glass

Trumpet-shaped cordial glasses with circular foot. Etched design with circles, stars, three-dimensional blue and white dots, and gold bands over the entire surface.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), ceramic glaze

GUSN: 29408

Accession Number: 1922.1105.1-.2

Gloves

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 29409

Accession Number: 1922.30

Straw Plitter

Wood and metal straw splitting tool.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 29411

Accession Number: 1922.35

HOOK

One-piece construction; round pin and tapered square bar; several layers of paint.

Date: ca. 1671

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), painting (coating), wrought

GUSN: 29412

Accession Number: 1922.39

HOOK

Wrought from square section stock. Tang (unpainted) at one end. Other turned 90 degrees and curled to form barrel. Possibly hinge piece, or pintle missing pin. Fragments of white paint extant.

Date: 1687-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), painting (coating), wrought

GUSN: 29413

Accession Number: 1922.40

Small Bottle

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 29414

Accession Number: 1922.41

Ribbon

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 29415

Accession Number: 1922.48

Cane

No description

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 29416

Accession Number: 1922.52

Teacup

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 29417

Accession Number: 1922.103Q

Tray

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 29418

Accession Number: 1922.154

Shield

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: gold (metal)

GUSN: 29419

Accession Number: 1922.161

Banner

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 29420

Accession Number: 1922.162

Notebook

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 29421

Accession Number: 1922.168

Feather Brise' Fan

Gray enamelled wood sticks and guards, carved, painted with gold and silver; gray feather leaf with painted central scene of a woman kneeling in prayer at a chapel prie-dieu, in pink, brown, white and green; mother of pearl washers, metal ring with silver cord and gold tassel.

Date: 1880s

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), feather (material), painting (coating), silk (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 29422

Accession Number: 1922.172

Fan

Plain ivory sticks and guards; narrow green satin leaf; white lace border all around, applique'd white lace butterflies; white silk reverse; mother of pearl washers, green silk ribbon.

Date: 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), ivory (tooth component), lace (needlework), satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 29423

Accession Number: 1922.173

Folding Fan

Folding fan; wooden guards and sticks; guards and leaf covered with paisley printed velvet; leaf backed with dark red silk; metal loop; mother of pearl rivets.

Date: 1890s

Maker: unknown

Material: printing (process), silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 29424

Accession Number: 1922.174

Souvenir Brise' Fan

Natural wooden sticks and varnished guards; broad, brise' type; marked "Mary"; coats of arms of German states pasted on reverse; pen and ink figures at top of sticks; threaded with white grosgrain ribbon; mother of pearl washer.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), paper (fiber product), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 29425

Accession Number: 1922.175

Fan

Long, varnished wooden sticks and guards; large linen leaf painted with green leaves, blue birds and blue and green bug; guard tied to stick at one side with two dark blue grosgrain bows; metal rivet; ivory washer; metal ring.

Date: 1880s

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), painting (coating), silk (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 29426

Accession Number: 1922.177

Folding Fan

Fan made from an ivory-colored silk leaf painted with figures on recto and flowers on verso, with bamboo sticks and painted ivory guards; brass ring.

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: bamboo (material), ivory (tooth component), painting (coating), silk (textile)

GUSN: 29427

Accession Number: 1922.178

Brise' Fan

Plain dark tortoise-shell sticks and guards with rounded ends and pointed centers; brise' type; threaded with rose ribbon; metal rivet; shell ring with thick brown cord and tassel.

Date: 1880s

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), tortoise shell

GUSN: 29428

Accession Number: 1922.179

Folding Fan

Very long ebonized sandalwood carved sticks and guards; black chiffon leaf with deep lace borders and scroll and silver colored spangles; metal ring.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), chiffon, staining, ebony (color), lace (needlework), sandalwood (wood), silk (textile), sequins (spangles)

GUSN: 29429

Accession Number: 1922.180

Folding Fan

Black painted wooden sticks and guards with carved designs of birds, flowers and spider webs in silver paint; leaf of black gauze with handpainted pansies; metal handle with black satin ribbon.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), gauze, painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 29430

Accession Number: 1922.181

Paper Knife

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: bone (material)

GUSN: 29431

Accession Number: 1922.184

Pouch

Tan and yellow printed cotton pouch.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 29117

Accession Number: 1920.439

Pair of Gloves

Cream crocheted gloves.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 29118

Accession Number: 1920.440AB

Handbag

Cotton drawstring purse with inkwork design and string handle.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), ink

GUSN: 29119

Accession Number: 1920.441

Bootee

A pair of silk bootees with an embroidered floral design and blue ribbon ankle ties.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 29120

Accession Number: 1920.442AB

Cloth Sample

Cream silk square fragment with floral pattern throughout.

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (fiber)

GUSN: 29121

Accession Number: 1920.443

Pincushion

Round pincushion with pale pink silk and layers of ruffled trim and beaded loops; embroidered monogram in center in white "J.G"; white cotton bottom.

Date: late 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 29122

Accession Number: 1920.445

Trim

Envelope with fringe inside

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 29123

Accession Number: 1920.446

Pincushion

Square pincushion with blue silk top and moss green silk bottom with handwritten note tacked to bottom; blue side has lace overlay with pearls in each corner.

Date: 1800-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), pearl (animal material)

GUSN: 29124

Accession Number: 1920.447

Chemise

White linen; round neck; above elbow sleeves; marked.

Date: 1734-1767

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, linen (material)

GUSN: 29125

Accession Number: 1920.448

Cape

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 29126

Accession Number: 1920.450

Infant's Cap

Cream; front has applique section with scalloped edge; fullnes gathered at center back with cartridge pleats; band of lace inserted center back; fine ruffle around face and neck; one tie (other was removed at some point).

Date: 1810-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, linen (material)

GUSN: 29127

Accession Number: 1920.451

Alphabet Sampler

Alphabet sampler on natural linen ground. Green and rust lettering. Bands of needlework at top including a large zig-zag and an undulating wave. Green and rust strawberry border at bottom. Two alphabets, both missing "J", "U".

Maker: unknown

Material: cross-stitching, embroidering, linen (material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 29128

Accession Number: 1920.452

Emery Cushion

Heart shaped emery cushion with blue silk tassel fringe and cord for hanging; three-sided cushion made of pink moire and floral brocades.

Date: 1800-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: moiré, silk (textile)

GUSN: 29130

Accession Number: 1920.456

Pocket Watch

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 29131

Accession Number: 1920.457

Landscape with River

Scenic landscape painting of three figures by river. Seated woman is holding an infant, small boy is lying down on the shore, another man is standing and holding a fishing rod. Two men in a canoe in the background. Stone castle atop a hill at right, bare tree at left. Mountains and ruined buildings ...

Date: 1825-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 29132

Accession Number: 1920.459

Fan

White moire' silk fan; ivory sticks are carved and pierced with roses and scrolls; plain moire' leaf with gold edge; mother of pearl washer; carved metal ring.

Date: 1850s

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), ivory (tooth component), moiré, silk (textile)

GUSN: 29133

Accession Number: 1920.466

Fan

Carved ivory sticks with silver inlay; white silk fan; short leaf, painted floral decoration in white and pink with silver branches; mother of pearl washer, carved metal ring.

Date: 1850s

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), inlay (process), ivory (tooth component), metal, painting (coating), silk (textile)

GUSN: 29134

Accession Number: 1920.467