Historic New England

Women's Neckpiece

Silk neckpiece with blue stripes.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 35909

Accession Number: 1933.944

Women's Neckpiece

Light blue silk necktie with stripes.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 35910

Accession Number: 1933.945

Jug

Stoneware jug with tan exterior glaze. The number 5 inside star figure stamped on side in black.

Maker: unknown

Material: stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 35911

Accession Number: 1933.948

Jug

Stoneware jug with loop handle, tan exterior glaze.

Maker: unknown

Material: stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 35912

Accession Number: 1933.949

Writing Tablet

Small ivory writing tablet with stamped days of the week (Tuesday-Saturday), silver colored metal clasp and un-monogrammed shield shape on front. Front cover is broken and "Monday" is missing

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 35913

Accession Number: 1933.956

Notebook

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 35914

Accession Number: 1933.957

Shuttle

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 35915

Accession Number: 1933.958

Doll's Parasol

Plain brown silk with blye, pink and tan tassels; very small; carved bone ferrule; broken wooden stick; wooden ribs with bone tips; metal spokes.

Date: 1850-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: bone (material), silk (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 35916

Accession Number: 1933.964

Pair of Gloves

Cream-colored gloves with embroidery.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 35917

Accession Number: 1933.965AB

Salt Cellar

Earthenware salt dish. Brown and orange bands. Superimposed blue and brown earthworm design.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating)

GUSN: 35918

Accession Number: 1933.966

Figurine

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 35919

Accession Number: 1933.967

Perfume Bottle

Pressed glass bottle in horn of plenty pattern.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 35920

Accession Number: 1933.968

Watch Case

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 35921

Accession Number: 1933.970B

Dressing Gown

White with vertical striped ruffle at collar, capelet and cuffs; linen tie at neck; drawstring casing at back; one tuck at hem.

Date: 1820

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), dimity

GUSN: 35922

Accession Number: 1933.971

Shawl

Cream ground; 6" border in red, green and yellow floral sprays inside scalloped edge; plain center; fringe has worn off; probably square.

Date: 1835-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: block printing (relief printing process), twill, wool (textile)

GUSN: 35923

Accession Number: 1933.974

Seal

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 35925

Accession Number: 1933.982

Seal

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 35926

Accession Number: 1933.983

Washstand

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 35927

Accession Number: 1933.987

Gauge

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 35928

Accession Number: 1933.995

Game

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 35929

Accession Number: 1933.996

Pen Holder

Writing utensil holder in black glass. Elongated octagon with large oval groove and shallow bowl.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 35930

Accession Number: 1933.997

Cheese Plate with lid

Colorless glass plate with flared rim and cut glass sunburst in center. Domed lid with cut glass decoration of alternating panels of ovals and diamond pattern.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 36032

Accession Number: 1933.1253AB

Box

A rectangular carved ivory box with a button latch.

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 36033

Accession Number: 1933.1257

Spectacles

Silver spectacles [.1] and a green leather case [.2]. Round lenses with a c bridge. Double hinge side arms with teardrop finials.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal), leather, lenses (components)

GUSN: 36034

Accession Number: 1933.1258.1-.2

Telescope

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 36035

Accession Number: 1933.1261

Jar

Cylindrical earthenware jar with dark splotches in the glaze

Date: 1820-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 36037

Accession Number: 1933.1265

Purse

Beaded purse with house and tree design.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 36038

Accession Number: 1933.1267

Pincushion

Small rectangular pincushion with white silk and metallic thread edging; text around edges: "Gerry/Mary/Catherine/1787".

Date: 1787

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), satin

GUSN: 36039

Accession Number: 1933.1269

Mug

White ironstone mug with molded panels, handle and flared rim. Copper-colored lusterware bands on interior and exterior rim, and foliate sprig on handle.

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: ironstone (pottery), lusterware, molding (forming), hand-painted

GUSN: 36040

Accession Number: 1933.1270

Flask

Glazed blue book-shaped body w/ "HISTORY OF HOLLAND" on spine.

Date: 1849-1858

Maker: unknown

Material: glaze, enamel (fused coating), stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 36041

Accession Number: 1933.1275

Hook

Plate with four mounting holes (screws missing) and small hook in center; traces of paint.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process), painting (coating)

GUSN: 36042

Accession Number: 1933.1279

Hook

Two-piece construction. Plate with four countersunk holes for mounting; ornamentally cut; hook is fat at base, tapers and flattens.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process), cutting (dividing)

GUSN: 36043

Accession Number: 1933.1280

Jar

Squat, redware jar with white body and blue glazed scroll decoration.

Date: 1900-1933

Maker: Dodge, Benjamin (Maker)

Material: glazing (coating), stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 36044

Accession Number: 1933.1294

Inkwell

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 36045

Accession Number: 1933.1295

Iron

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 36046

Accession Number: 1933.1296

Wick

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 36047

Accession Number: 1933.1301

Spherical pink and white opaque glass vase with short rounded shoulders and undulating, crimped rim. White interior. The shape is often referred to as "rose bowl" while the coloring is referred to as "peach blow."

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 36048

Accession Number: 1933.1302

Commemorative dish

Porcelain dish with scalloped and gilt edge, lobed and notched body. Scene of fish houses, Swampscott, Massachusetts.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, transfer printing, decals

GUSN: 36049

Accession Number: 1933.1303

Dinner plate

Porcelain enameled plate. Border: on gold ground, flowers, butterflies and leaves with scrolled medallions (white ground) with insects, birds and flowers; and "B" in gilt on one medallion. Main scene: six figures sit around table in courtyard areas surrounded by porticos of buildings; fences; mounta...

Date: 1870-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: enameling, painting (coating), porcelain

GUSN: 36050

Accession Number: 1933.1304