Historic New England

Tin

Match or shot container. Elongated flattened cylinder, forming an oval mouth. Body constructed from a single sheet of tin w/ a soldered seam at one side. Applied oval bottom and corresponding oval cover w/ flat top which is fitted to the mouth. Originally a bright silver colored "white" metal, now d...

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), tinning

GUSN: 25190

Accession Number: 1985.249

Coffeepot

White clay body w/ blue pearled glaze. Bulbous body tapering to an indented base w/ molded line banding and circular foot. Cylindrical neck w/ circular mouth. Strap handle at back S-shaped spout. High domed lid w/ button knop. Small rim surmounting flange ring. Underglaze of cobalt blue painted deco...

Date: 1780-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: pearlware

GUSN: 25191

Accession Number: 1985.252

Oil lamp

Circular dished base w/ rolled under lip. Inverted cup-shaped body w/ step molding at base; side canting to a stepped top w/ threaded mouth to receive burner. C-shaped handle applied at side w/ stamped floral vine motif. Pierced burner w/ domed top w/ scalloped edge to receive a chimney. Circular bo...

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal), tinning

GUSN: 25192

Accession Number: 1985.253

Lighter

Tankard form lighter w/ slightly tapered cylindrical body and flat bottom. Rolled circular mouth. Hinged flat circular lid w/ cut-out to receive lighter. S-shaped strap handle w/ cutout to hang on wall.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: Cape Cod Shop (Maker)

Material: sheet metal, brass (alloy)

GUSN: 25193

Accession Number: 1985.255

Fichu

White netting w/ applied lace decoration. Button and loop closure. Button missing. Gently rounded in back. Front falls in two points. Scalloped edge all around. Pieced in three sections. Handsewn.

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), net (textile)

GUSN: 25394

Accession Number: 1985.565

Scarf

Triangular scarf w/ polychrome paisley motif.

Date: 1865-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 25395

Accession Number: 1985.566

Fan and box

Red-stained balsa wood stays w/ paper fan printed w/ dog's face (King Charls spaniel). Browns, black, red and white. Fan labeled on rear: "Duvelleroy/ 11 Boulevard de la Madeleine/ Anciennement Passage des Panoramas/ Paris."

Date: 1900-1940

Maker: Duvelleroy, J. (Maker)

Material: balsa (wood), metal, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25396

Accession Number: 1985.567AB

Fan

Brown-stained shaped wooden skeleton w/ plain brown chintz. Leaf forms applied on both sides.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: chintz, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 25397

Accession Number: 1985.568

Fan

Wooden stays form skeleton. One inscribed, "DESPANA" w/ paper fan printed in light colors w/ bullfighting scene.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: glitter, paper (fiber product), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 25398

Accession Number: 1985.569

Fan

Black metal ring handle w/ pressed and carved black wood stays covered w/ sheer black gauze decorated w/ a variety of shiny black sequins.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, net (textile), sequins (spangles), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 25399

Accession Number: 1985.570

Fan

Twisted metal ring handle w/ black painted wooden stays. White paper fan w/ gray, brown and gilt bird motifs and Oriental landscape scenes.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, paper (fiber product), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 25400

Accession Number: 1985.571

Fan

Wood w/ painted 18th-century pastoral scene. Plain metal ring handle w/ blue painted wood stays and printed pastoral scene of ladies and gentlemen in 18th centruy garb, multi-colored. Buckram bound outer edges.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: balsa (wood), linen (material), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25401

Accession Number: 1985.572

Fan

Black metal ring handle w/ shaped black painted stays enclosed in black fabric w/ hand-painted pink, green and white floral motif.

Date: ca. 1925

Maker: unknown

Material: cloth, metal, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 25402

Accession Number: 1985.573

Fan

Black painted bamboo stays enclosed on both sides w/ heavy black paper painted in silver and gold w/ birds and Oriental motifs.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: bamboo (material), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25403

Accession Number: 1985.574

Fan

Silk cord and tassel attached to metal ring handle. Pierced and shaped ivory or celluloid stays have creamy white silk applied leaf forms w/ applied silver sequin decorations.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component), metal, sequins (spangles), silk (textile)

GUSN: 25404

Accession Number: 1985.575

Fan

Shaped bamboo stays encased in thick red paper w/ painted and gilt orientalized decoration. Pencil inscription on stays reads, "M.E. Colman/ 121 Portland Street/ Boston."

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: bamboo (material), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25405

Accession Number: 1985.576

Fan

White w/ silver painted stays; applied white gauze fabric w/ painted floral decoration and applied silver sequin embellishment. Metal loop handle.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cloth, painting (coating), sequins (spangles), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 25406

Accession Number: 1985.577

Sleeves

Handsewn white sleeves. White linen band at top sewn to length of gauze which is gathered and sewn to lace cuffs. Button and loop closure (buttons missing).

Date: 1825-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), linen (material)

GUSN: 25407

Accession Number: 1985.578AB

Bonnet

Handsewn white cotton bonnet w/ ruffled front and botom edges. Two applied silk bows at top and 2 applied silk ties at front. Tightly gathered by hand throughout to form textured effect.

Date: 1815-1830

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 25408

Accession Number: 1985.579

Chemise

White linen handsewn chemise with applied lace at arms and shoulders. Drawnwork at shoulders and across neck.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), linen (material)

GUSN: 25409

Accession Number: 1985.580

Chemise

Handsewn white linen chemise w/ applied lace at arms and shoulders and drawn work at shoulders; gussets.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), linen (material)

GUSN: 25410

Accession Number: 1985.581

Chemise

Handsewn white linen chemise w/ applied lace at arms, shoulders, gussets.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), linen (material)

GUSN: 25411

Accession Number: 1985.582

Cuff fragments

"Old thread lace." Two lengths of white lace w/ scalloped edge and diamond pattern. Probably once attached to cuffs.

Date: 1800-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 25412

Accession Number: 1985.583AB

Chemise

White linen handsewn chemise w/ applied lace trim at the arms, gussets. White work at shoulders.

Date: 1810-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), linen (material)

GUSN: 25413

Accession Number: 1985.584

Set of Buttons

Round button with raised top; gold colored."MIT" surrounded by circle of tiny stars on finely ribbed background. Stamped on reverse, "Waterbury Button Co./ Waterbury CON."

Date: 1860-1865

Maker: Waterbury Button Co. (Maker)

Material: metal

GUSN: 25414

Accession Number: 1985.585.1-11

Bracelet

Bracelet of coarse braided fiber; engraved metal clasp w/ central glass-topped ornament containing braided hair. "ELC COLMAN" engraved on rear.

Date: ca. 1875

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), hair, metal

GUSN: 25415

Accession Number: 1985.586

Pincushion

Cylindrical pin cushion; rounded ends are covered in brown velvet. One end swings open to reveal hollow interior. Central shaft is covered in brown leather with silk and felt interior for holding needles. Handmade.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 25416

Accession Number: 1985.587

Collar

White linen collar gathered at neck and sewn to linen tape. Outer edges hemmed w/ single band of faggoting.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 25417

Accession Number: 1985.588

Doily

White oval handknitted doily w/ shaped edges. Floral forms inside cartouche.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 25418

Accession Number: 1985.589

Needlework cross set

Perforated paper embroidered w/ white beads. Various cross shapes in Berlinwork.

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: beading (edging pattern), beading (process), Berlin woolwork, paper (fiber product), thread

GUSN: 25419

Accession Number: 1985.590A-E

Scarf

Hand-hemmed triangular scarf w/ a wood-grain print in brown and outlined in red.

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 25420

Accession Number: 1985.591

Scarf

Red silk scarf w/ fringed ends and elaborate woven floral and geometric forms.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 25421

Accession Number: 1985.592

Corset

Handsewn corset w/ shaped top and bottom edges and laced sides w/ 7 holes on each side for laces. Bone or wood stays. Cotton fabric on exterior. Cotton/linen blend on interior. Leather binding on lower edge.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), leather, linen (material), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 25422

Accession Number: 1985.593

Picture frames

Berlinwork on blue perforated paper. Elaborate scalloped interior and exterior borders w/ handsewn applied stand on back. Incomplete yellow and white embroidered floral forms.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: Berlin woolwork, cotton (textile), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25423

Accession Number: 1985.594AB

Trunk

Rectangular boards comprise top, bottom, front, and back. Hinged domed lid covered with leather and decorated with brass tacks. Wrought iron handles with kidney-shaped backplates. Interior lined w/ wallpaper and printed label reads, "FOSTER AND BARTON/ SADDLE CAP AND TRUNK/ MANUFACTURERS/ NO. 15,/...

Date: 1815-1840

Maker: Foster and Barton (Maker)

Material: iron (metal), leather, paper (fiber product), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 25424

Accession Number: 1985.595

Pillowcase

"E.L. Coffin/ No. 1" in ink on open end of case. Attached note reads, "E.L. Coffin/ bride/ of Moses Colman/ 1839." Rectangular pillowcase w/ two rows of faggoting at hemmed edge.

Date: ca. 1839

Maker: Coleman, Elizabeth Low (Coffin), 1813- (Maker)

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 25425

Accession Number: 1985.598.1

Pillowcase

"E.L. Coffin/ No. 1" in ink on open end of case. Attached note reads, "E.L. Coffin/ bride/ of Moses Colman/ 1839." Rectangular pillowcase w/ two rows of faggoting at hemmed edge.

Date: ca. 1839

Maker: Coleman, Elizabeth Low (Coffin), 1813- (Maker)

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 25426

Accession Number: 1985.598.2

Pillowcase

Ink inscription "E.L. Coffin/ No. 2." Handhemmed linen, open-ended case w/ single row of faggoting near hem.

Date: ca. 1839

Maker: Coleman, Elizabeth Low (Coffin), 1813- (Maker)

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 25427

Accession Number: 1985.598.3

Pillowcase

Ink inscription "E.L. Coffin/ No. 2." Handhemmed linen, open-ended case w/ single row of faggoting near hem.

Date: ca. 1839

Maker: Coleman, Elizabeth Low (Coffin), 1813- (Maker)

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 25428

Accession Number: 1985.598.4

Pillowcase

"ELC COLMAN No. 4" written on each case. Rectangular white linen cases w/ band of faggoting at hem.

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: Coleman, Elizabeth Low (Coffin), 1813- (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), linen (material)

GUSN: 25429

Accession Number: 1985.599.1

Pillowcase

"ELC COLMAN No. 4" written on each case. Rectangular white linen cases w/ band of faggoting at hem.

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: Coleman, Elizabeth Low (Coffin), 1813- (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), linen (material)

GUSN: 25430

Accession Number: 1985.599.2

Pillowcase

"ELC COLMAN No. 4" in ink. Plain weave linen case w/ single row of faggoting at hem.

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: Coleman, Elizabeth Low (Coffin), 1813- (Maker)

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 25431

Accession Number: 1985.600.1

Pillowcase

"EL COLMAN No. 3" in ink on hem. Plain weave linen case w/ single row of faggoting at hem.

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: Coleman, Elizabeth Low (Coffin), 1813- (Maker)

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 25432

Accession Number: 1985.600.2

Pillowcase

Ink inscription at hemmed edge reads "S.B. Coffin." White linen rectangular case w/ band of faggoting at hemmed edge. Tag w/ a red embroidered "C" on inside.

Date: ca. 1825

Maker: Coffin, Susan Boyd (Maker)

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 25433

Accession Number: 1985.601.1

Pillowcase

Ink inscription at hemmed edge reads "S.B. Coffin." White linen rectangular case w/ band of faggoting at hemmed edge. Tag w/ a red embroidered "C" on inside.

Date: ca. 1825

Maker: Coffin, Susan Boyd (Maker)

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 25434

Accession Number: 1985.601.2

Pillowcase

Ink inscription "Susan B. Coffin" at hemmed edge. White cotton rectangular case w/ band of lace inserted at hemmed edge. Attached note reads, "S.B. Coffin/ bride/ of W. Adams."

Date: ca. 1825

Maker: Coffin, Susan Boyd (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 25435

Accession Number: 1985.601.3

Pillowcase

Initials "L & K" cross-stitched near hemmed edge. Two pairs of linen tape ties sewn to inside of each case. White linen rectangular case w/ single band of faggoting at hemmed edge.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: Coffin, Lucy (Kimball), 1776-1858 (Maker)

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 25436

Accession Number: 1985.602.1

Pillowcase

Initials "L & K" cross-stitched near hemmed edge. Two pairs of linen tape ties sewn to inside of each case. White linen rectangular case w/ single band of faggoting at hemmed edge.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: Coffin, Lucy (Kimball), 1776-1858 (Maker)

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 25437

Accession Number: 1985.602.2

Pillowcase

Initials "L & K" cross-stitched near hemmed edge. Two pairs of linen tape ties sewn to inside of each case. White linen rectangular case w/ single band of faggoting at hemmed edge.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: Coffin, Lucy (Kimball), 1776-1858 (Maker)

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 25438

Accession Number: 1985.602.3

Pillowcase

Initials "L & K" cross-stitched near hemmed edge. Two pairs of linen tape ties sewn to inside of each case. White linen rectangular case w/ single band of faggoting at hemmed edge.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: Coffin, Lucy (Kimball), 1776-1858 (Maker)

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 25439

Accession Number: 1985.602.4

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