Historic New England

Needle

Bone needle with a short curved shaft.

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 34152

Accession Number: 1931.1145

Ruler

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 34153

Accession Number: 1931.1146

Sewing Kit

Small purple spade-shaped sewing kit with gold decoration.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 34154

Accession Number: 1931.1147

Pail

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 34155

Accession Number: 1931.1150

Thread

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 34156

Accession Number: 1931.1151

Pen

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 34157

Accession Number: 1931.1157

Sewing Bird

Cast iron sewing bird with a small brown pincushion on the back.

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 34158

Accession Number: 1931.1159

This fontange-type (scallop-shaped) fan shows carved and pierced ivory guards and cellulose sticks, with a white silk, tapered leaf embellished with painted flowers in pinks and blues on recto, backed with gauze. Ivory washer; celluloid ring.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), cellulose, gauze, ivory (tooth component), piercing, silk (textile)

GUSN: 34159

Accession Number: 1931.1161

Nightgown

Woman's white cotton short nightgown with a collar with a crocheted edge and long sleeves with a crocheted edge.

Date: 1840-1849

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 34160

Accession Number: 1931.1163

Tassel

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 34161

Accession Number: 1931.1166A

Tassel

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 34162

Accession Number: 1931.1166B

Handkerchief

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 33905

Accession Number: 1931.322

Purse

Beaded purse in blue and white diamond design with beaded bird in foliage design at bottom; blue bead tassels; red velvet enclosure with multicolor ribbon ties.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 33906

Accession Number: 1931.324

Purse

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 33907

Accession Number: 1931.325

Stocking

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 33908

Accession Number: 1931.327A

Stocking

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 33909

Accession Number: 1931.327B

Jar with stopper

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 33910

Accession Number: 1931.328A

Chemise

Yellowed white linen; body gathered to narrow yoke; three button closure in short center placket; broad neckline and short sleeves trimmed with self ruffle.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), stitching

GUSN: 33911

Accession Number: 1931.341

Wrapper/Nightgown

Cream ribbed dimity; ruffled collar with scalloped eyelet edge gathered; pointed yoke; piping around yoke; full sleeves gathered at cuff; cuff has 2 pearl buttons and eyelet ruffle; 14 pearl buttons from neckline to hem.

Date: 1855-1860

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 33912

Accession Number: 1931.342

Needlework Picture

Light and dark green, white, and yellow floral motif embroidered in silk on tan linen.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), silk (fiber)

GUSN: 33913

Accession Number: 1931.343

Slipcover

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 33914

Accession Number: 1931.344

Thread

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 33915

Accession Number: 1931.348

Thread

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 33916

Accession Number: 1931.349

Suspender

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 33917

Accession Number: 1931.367

Fragment

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 33918

Accession Number: 1931.375

Window curtain panel

Rectangular; fine treated cotton netting; off white. Applied printed cotton shawl bordering in red and white Greek Key and floral stars along bottom and one side. Mitred corner.

Date: 1835-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), weaving, machine-made, net (textile), textiles

GUSN: 33919

Accession Number: 1931.381A

Lambrequin

No description

Date: 1850-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: brocatelle, burlap, cotton (textile), fringe, piecing, silk (textile), weaving

GUSN: 33920

Accession Number: 1931.383A

Window panel

Gray wool rep; 5" wide band of red velvet along one side and bottom. Grey cotton and purple silk heavy fringe along side and bottom. Gathered at top. Metal rings sewn in. Back of tan cotton twill.

Date: 1865-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, silk (textile), twill, velvet (fabric weave), wool (textile)

GUSN: 33921

Accession Number: 1931.384A

Bowl

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 33922

Accession Number: 1931.388A

Salad plate

Earthenware plate with transfer-printed pattern "Cambusnethan on the Clyde" depicting pastoral landscape with large Gothic house, couple walking and cows.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: Belle Vue Pottery (Maker)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 33923

Accession Number: 1931.392

Pintle

Forged. Two-piece construction. Round pin on hexagonal bar head. Square bar tapered to round at threaded end. Tagged "Gudgeon on which to hang a door hinge. Purchased by W.S.A. from Shaker Village, Alfred, Me. [?]"

Date: 1775-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 33924

Accession Number: 1931.400

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 33925

Accession Number: 1931.418

Chest

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 33926

Accession Number: 1931.439

Trunk

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 33927

Accession Number: 1931.440

Bowling Pin

Wood bowling pin with a cylindrical body, tapered neck, and a round head.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 33928

Accession Number: 1931.447.1

Bowling Pin

Wood bowling pin with a cylindrical body, tapered neck, and a round head.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 33929

Accession Number: 1931.447.2

Bowling Pin

Wood bowling pin with a cylindrical body, tapered neck, and a round head.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 33930

Accession Number: 1931.447.3

Bowling Pin

Wood bowling pin with a cylindrical body, tapered neck, and a round head.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 33931

Accession Number: 1931.447.4

Bowling Pin

Wood bowling pin with a cylindrical body, tapered neck, and a round head.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 33932

Accession Number: 1931.447.5

Bowling Pin

Wood bowling pin with a cylindrical body, tapered neck, and a round head.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 33933

Accession Number: 1931.447.6

Jug

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 33934

Accession Number: 1931.458

Vise

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 33935

Accession Number: 1931.464

Cup Plate

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 33936

Accession Number: 1931.467

Butter Paddle

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 33937

Accession Number: 1931.470

Curtain Rod

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 33938

Accession Number: 1931.478

Curtain Rod

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 33939

Accession Number: 1931.479

Curtain Rod

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 33940

Accession Number: 1931.480

Teacup

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 33941

Accession Number: 1931.481F

Curtain Rod

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 33942

Accession Number: 1931.482

Padlock and Key

Large, heart-shaped with beveled and fancifully cut keyhole cover; short, fat ornamented key (B).

Date: 1816-1851

Maker: unknown

Material: beveling, cutting (dividing), iron (metal), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 33943

Accession Number: 1931.532AB

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