Historic New England

Commemorative Plate

A blue transfer printed whiteware commemorative plate. A central design depicts the Billerica Town Hall building which is bordered by an inner scroll and floral motif and an outer bar and bead design.

Date: 1903-1905

Maker: Minton (Maker)

Material: glazing (coating), shell (animal material), transfer printing, earthenware, whiteware

GUSN: 29032

Accession Number: 1920.219

Scale

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 29033

Accession Number: 1920.233

ANGLE IRON

Iron bar with right-angle turn in center. Five very large headed spikes are still in place, with a hole for a sixth.

Date: ca. 1695

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 29034

Accession Number: 1920.234

Sifter

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: reed (grass, material)

GUSN: 29035

Accession Number: 1920.235

Pillowcase

Rectangular, off white, fine linen; single piece folded with 1-1/4" wide hem at open end; drawnwork line at base of hem.

Date: ca. 1829

Maker: unknown

Material: drawn thread work, stitching, linen (material), weaving, machine-made, tabby (textile)

GUSN: 29036

Accession Number: 1920.237

Figurine

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 29037

Accession Number: 1920.238

Embroidery Hoop

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 29038

Accession Number: 1920.240

Pitcher

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 29039

Accession Number: 1920.244

Wallhanging

Damaged wallhanging depicted a scene between a family and a possibile member of the military.

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 29040

Accession Number: 1920.246

"Pumpkin" Hood

Brown, tan and cream silk plaid, with black chine stripe; quilted with six casings, with piping at back, forming six puffed bands, lined with batting; narrow self-ruffle around brim; wide neck ruffle lined with thin layer of batting; center back horseshoe shaped panel trimmed with bow of same silk; ...

Date: 1850s

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), quilting, silk (textile)

GUSN: 29041

Accession Number: 1920.248

Bonnet

Small, gray/green straw braid; trimmed with gray grosgrain ribbon and red cloth flowers; brim lined and trimmed with gray silk gauze; brim has wire support.

Date: 1875-1884

Maker: unknown

Material: braiding, gauze, cloth, stitching, silk (textile), straw (plant material)

GUSN: 29042

Accession Number: 1920.250

Small Scale with Weights in Case

Small balancing scale with weights in wooden case. Case bottom is lined with green wool. A corner of the interior is sectioned off to contain the weights. The case lid is hinged with staples and has a hook latch.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), metal, wool (textile), string (fiber product)

GUSN: 29043

Accession Number: 1920.253

Barrel

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 29044

Accession Number: 1920.255

Strap Hinge

Tapered strap with oval head at end. Barrel side only. Slightly twisted. Three nail holes and closed loop.

Date: 1730-1770

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 29045

Accession Number: 1920.256.9

Strap Hinge

Tapered strap. Spear head at end. Strap thickens at base of head. One wrought nail clinched, one riveted. Barrel side only. Bent out of plane of attachment at midpoint.

Date: 1700-1733

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 29046

Accession Number: 1920.256.10

Pintle

Forged two-piece construction. a) Tapered square bar, mortised clear through (from side) at far end. Round pin with blunted conical shape. b) Rectangular-shaped bar with round pin in circular head. Bar nicked with bites - for positive clinching. c+e) Round pin on square bar; turned under at end....

Date: 1734-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 29047

Accession Number: 1920.257A-E

Bag

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 29048

Accession Number: 1920.258

Pillowcase fragment

No description

Date: 1780-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: cross-stitching, stitching, hand weaving, linen (material), tabby (textile)

GUSN: 29049

Accession Number: 1920.259

Cloth Fragment

Irregular shaped section of natural ribbed linen; plain weave with two thread ribs.

Date: 1790-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: hand weaving, linen (material), tabby (textile)

GUSN: 29050

Accession Number: 1920.263

Inkwell

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 29051

Accession Number: 1920.264

Inkwell

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 29052

Accession Number: 1920.265

Case

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 29053

Accession Number: 1920.266

Game Board

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 29054

Accession Number: 1920.267

Portrait of Rev. Lemuel Willis

Portrait of Rev. Lemuel Willis, minister at Portsmouth NH 1852-1855.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 29055

Accession Number: 1920.270

Paper Dolls

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 29056

Accession Number: 1920.275

Picture

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 29057

Accession Number: 1920.276

Plate

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 29058

Accession Number: 1920.277

Cradle

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 29059

Accession Number: 1920.278A

Doll's Bedding

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 29060

Accession Number: 1920.278B

Chest of Drawers

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 29061

Accession Number: 1920.279

Picture

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: photographs

GUSN: 29062

Accession Number: 1920.280

Theorem Painting with figure of Lafayette

Theorem painting on ivory velvet; decorative lettering, floral wreath, surrounds a sunburst, eight stars, and a portrait og Lafayette.

Date: 1825

Maker: unknown

Material: velvet (fabric weave), watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 29063

Accession Number: 1920.281

Wine Glass

Small wine glass with ovoid bowl, plain stem, plain circular foot. Gilding pattern around top edge of glass bowl. Note affixed to bottom of foot.

Date: 1780-1790

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 29064

Accession Number: 1920.282

Eyeglasses

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 29065

Accession Number: 1920.283

Eyeglasses

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 29066

Accession Number: 1920.284

Cauldron

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 28813

Accession Number: 1919.729

Cranberry Rake

Wooden cranberry rake with shaped wooden handle and metal tines.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 28814

Accession Number: 1919.735

Vise

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 28815

Accession Number: 1919.738

Shuttle

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 28816

Accession Number: 1919.741

Bed Wrench

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 28817

Accession Number: 1919.745

Bed Wrench

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 28818

Accession Number: 1919.746

Grater

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 28819

Accession Number: 1919.752

Becket

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: palm fiber

GUSN: 28820

Accession Number: 1919.753

Dudgeons

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 28821

Accession Number: 1919.755

Drill

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 28822

Accession Number: 1919.762

Pick Axe

Large, w/ upward curve on the t? end.

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 28823

Accession Number: 1919.764

Hoe

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 28824

Accession Number: 1919.768

Clock

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 28825

Accession Number: 1919.773

Toaster

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 28826

Accession Number: 1919.774

Scale

Large balancing scale (.1) with wooden plates (.2-.3).

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 28827

Accession Number: 1919.778.1-.3

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