Historic New England

Mustard Spoon

Silver mustard spoon. Downturned fiddle handle with pointed shoulders and an oval bowl.

Date: 1860-1865

Maker: Gale & Willis (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 39953

Accession Number: 1938.1157

Tablespoon

Silver tablespoon with a fiddle handle, pointed shoulders, and a pointed oval bowl.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: Baker, George, 1824-1867 (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 39954

Accession Number: 1938.1159

Tablespoon

Silver tablespoon with a spatulate handle, rounded shoulders, and a pointed oval bowl.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 39955

Accession Number: 1938.1160

Purse

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 39956

Accession Number: 1938.1162

Handbag

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 39957

Accession Number: 1938.1164

Short; white; "V" panel front, embroidered with small flowers, central flower with lace insert, two small ruffles inside, two enclosing panel; capped sleeves with embroidery and turned back cuffs; eyelet waistband; eyelet band at hem; scalloped hem; drawstring neck and waist.

Date: 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 39958

Accession Number: 1938.1165

Sleeves

Sheer linen (?); cuffs w/ drawnwork and embroidered (w/ whitework) w/ floral garland; small pearl button and loop closure.

Date: 1840-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, linen (material)

GUSN: 39959

Accession Number: 1938.1171AB

lamp

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 39961

Accession Number: 1938.1177

Lamp

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 39962

Accession Number: 1938.1178

Purse

Fur purse with decorative brass clasps and blue leather envelope interior.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 39963

Accession Number: 1938.1179

Shawl

White center; 12" border of sprigged compartments, red w/ blue & yellow; woven in one piece.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), weaving

GUSN: 39964

Accession Number: 1938.1181

Jug

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 39965

Accession Number: 1938.1186

Baton

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 39966

Accession Number: 1938.1200

Sampler

Crewel work sampler on Bristol board. Embroidered with brown and burgundy wool yarns. Fern print background.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 39967

Accession Number: 1938.1202

Vase

Squat body with three or four incised bands just before it tapers into neck, the rim of which flares out.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: Grueby Faience Company (Maker)

Material: glazing (coating), porcelain, stoneware (pottery), tin (metal)

GUSN: 39968

Accession Number: 1938.1207

Vase

Dark green glazed earthenware vase. Five vertical ribs and darker green "drip" on body.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: Grueby Faience Company (Maker)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating)

GUSN: 39969

Accession Number: 1938.1208

Tile

Dark green glazed earthenware square tile with felt covered base.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: Grueby Faience Company (Maker)

Material: glazing (coating), earthenware

GUSN: 39970

Accession Number: 1938.1212

Tile

Dark green glazed earthenware square tile with felt covered base.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: Grueby Faience Company (Maker)

Material: glazing (coating), earthenware

GUSN: 39971

Accession Number: 1938.1213

Picture

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: ink

GUSN: 39972

Accession Number: 1938.1214

Painting

Small painting of a seascape with a rocky coast at right, with two small figures looking out from the cliff to the sea. White paper mat. Gilt frame.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 39973

Accession Number: 1938.1215

Curtain

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 39974

Accession Number: 1938.1216

Quilt Fragment

Plain cotton weave upper with green yellow and red bird and leaf pattern, backing is plain cotton weave in beige, batting present between layers. Stitched together with long running stitch in white thread.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 39975

Accession Number: 1938.1220

Busk

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 39759

Accession Number: 1938.594

Ribbon

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 39760

Accession Number: 1938.598

Ribbon

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 39761

Accession Number: 1938.599

Ribbon

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 39762

Accession Number: 1938.600

Cloth Sample

Cream silk floral fabric sample.

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (fiber)

GUSN: 39763

Accession Number: 1938.601

Needlework Bookmark

Needlework bookmark of a chalice with the words "Drink ye all" embroidered on Bristol board mounted to a fancy white ribbon.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 39764

Accession Number: 1938.602

Child's dress

Child's dress, teal with wide neck and blue silk ribbon trim. Short scalloped sleeves and scalloped hem. Shirred and piped waist. Six dark blue buttons at back.

Date: 1865-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, stitching, machine-made, wool (textile)

GUSN: 39766

Accession Number: 1938.605

Girl's coat and cape

Girl's coat [A] with detached cape [B]. Black, pink and green plaid pattern. Coat is cotton lined, cape is lined with pink silk.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 39767

Accession Number: 1938.606AB

Child's dress

Child's dress, blue and white striped taffeta; rounded neckline; short sleeves with blue fringe; Shirred front at waist; cartridge pleats around waist; one pocket (right); Skirt lined with brown print; bodice lined with white muslin; hook and eye closure.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 39769

Accession Number: 1938.607

Shoes

Navy blue w/ blue silk trim; 3 pairs of punched eyes w/ navy blue ribbon laces; white cloth lining w/ blue inner sole; brown sole.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 39770

Accession Number: 1938.612AB

Child's Dress

Short; white; small woven checks; plain, capped sleeves with darts; piped waistband; drawstring neckline with one covered button; hook at waistband.

Date: 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), dimity

GUSN: 39771

Accession Number: 1938.613

Child's Dress

White; "V" panel front embroidered with bands of garland with central flower and scrolling leaves; cap sleeves also embroidered; scalloped edge along neckline and sleeves and "V" panel; net inserted at waist and hem with pink silk ribbon waistband and drawstring neckline; three buttons at back.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 39772

Accession Number: 1938.616

Child's Petticoat

White; skirt gathered around waistband; two wide tucks; scalloped hem with cutwork embroidery of foliate garland with large circular flowers at edge; one white glass button at waist.

Date: 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), cutwork, embroidering

GUSN: 39773

Accession Number: 1938.617

Child's Petticoat

White; waistband has one white glass button; gathered around waist, fullness at back; front has embroidered panel--meander of openwork, leaves, flowers, hearts arranged in pyramid; hem has two bands of same meander of openwork, with checked openwork bands.

Date: 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 39774

Accession Number: 1938.618

Plate

Round pewter plate and flat brim. Three, evenly spaced, holes drilled through rim.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: Austin, Nathaniel (Pewterer)

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

GUSN: 39775

Accession Number: 1934.622

Shirt

White; squared flap neckline; capped sleeves and one flap trimmed w/ very fine net/lace; flaps embroidered w/ floral meander; openwork at shoulders; open shirt.

Date: ca. 1863

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, stitching

GUSN: 39776

Accession Number: 1938.623

Teaspoon

One of a set of three. Silver teaspoon with a downturned spatulate handle, pointed shoulders, and an oval bowl.

Date: 1860-1865

Maker: Gale & Willis (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 39778

Accession Number: 1938.626.1

Teaspoon

One of a set of three. Silver teaspoon with a downturned spatulate handle, rounded shoulders, and a pointed oval bowl.

Date: 1841-1849

Maker: J. Gorham & Son (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 39779

Accession Number: 1938.627.1

Ladle

Silver ladle. Fiddle handle with pointed shoulders and an oval bowl.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 39780

Accession Number: 1938.628

Tablespoon

One of a set of three. Silver tablespoon with a fiddle handle, pointed shoulders, and a pointed oval bowl.

Date: 1831-1837

Maker: Gorham & Webster (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 39781

Accession Number: 1938.629.1

Tablespoon

Silver tablespoon with a fiddle handle, pointed shoulders, and a pointed oval bowl.

Date: 1831-1837

Maker: Gorham & Webster (Maker)

Material: bright cutting, silver (metal)

GUSN: 39782

Accession Number: 1938.630

Pocket Knife

Silver pocket knife with an oval knife and a pointed blade. Threaded design with a foliate pattern.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 39783

Accession Number: 1938.631

Pocket Knife

Silver pocket knife with an oval case, pointed blade, and a tooth pick. Etched scrollwork.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 39784

Accession Number: 1938.632

Bonnet

Dark green silk velvet bonnet with ruffled brim trimmed in yellow velvet ribbon with black beadwork, yellow and green satin rosettes with green velvet bow and ties. The crown of green velvet is embroidered with yellow stars over a stiffened foundation.

Date: 1893-1896

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, stitching, silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 39785

Accession Number: 1938.635

Celestial Globe

Celestial Globe, mate to Terrestrial Globe. Belonged to William Gerry (b. 1816), a Charleston grocer who moved to Boston in 1870.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 39786

Accession Number: 1938.636

Lamp

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 39787

Accession Number: 1938.643

Jar

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 39788

Accession Number: 1938.644

Jar

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 39789

Accession Number: 1938.646

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