Historic New England

Needlework Coat of Arms

Coat of arms of the Lopeaus family; silk ground, silk thread, satin stitch, split stitch.

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, silk (textile)

GUSN: 30007

Accession Number: 1923.595

Busk

Wooden busk with impressed decoration.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 30008

Accession Number: 1923.596

Portrait of George Washington

Bust-length portrait of George Washington in black coat and ruffled shirt.

Date: 1845-1855

Maker: AFTER Stuart, Gilbert (Artist)

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 30009

Accession Number: 1923.599

Portrait of Mrs. S. Leavitt.

Half-length portrait of Mrs. S. Leavitt, the first wife of S. Leavitt of South Boston, with ringlets, a brown dress, and lace shawl.

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 30010

Accession Number: 1923.600

Alphabet Verse Sampler. Squarish, cream colored linen ground. Floral border around top two thirds, surrounding Alphabets and verse. Bottom third has large scale flowers in vases and basket. 3 alphabets: #1and #2 complete, #3 missing "J"; "AEIOUWYDHRKBMIJT"; numbers "1-9"; cross stitch, satin stitch...

Date: 1821

Maker: Joy, Mary Ann, 1808- (Embroiderer)

Material: cross-stitching, embroidering, linen (material)

GUSN: 30011

Accession Number: 1923.601

Alphabet/Verse Sampler

Alphabet/ Verse Sampler. The verse is located in the lower half, surrounded by a floral border with large scale vases of flowers on either side, on a green satin stitch floor. Three complete alphabets, followed by "W", "A"; cross stitch, satin stitch

Date: 1839

Maker: Richardson, Ann Prudence, b. 1831 (Embroiderer)

Material: cross-stitching, embroidering, linen (material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 30012

Accession Number: 1923.603

Alphabet/Pictorial Sampler

Horizontal rectangle. Cream linen ground; polychromatic, but faded. Floral border enclosing, one alphabet at top ship with two flags (pink/yellow/blue horizontal stripes), at top right. Small figures, birds and large scale flowers. Alphabets: #1 "A-W", without "J"', "R", "U"; cross stitch, eyelet ...

Date: 1833

Maker: unknown

Material: cross-stitching, embroidering, linen (material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 30013

Accession Number: 1923.604

Sampler

Alphabet/Verse Sampler. Square, polychromatic on natural linen ground. Large scale floral border on top and sides. Verse in middle section with house, flowers, and trees below. Three complete alphabets; numbers: "1-9"; cross stitch, satin stitch

Date: 1830-1840

Maker: Adams, Ellen E. (Embroiderer)

Material: cross-stitching, embroidering, linen (material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 30014

Accession Number: 1923.605

Alphabet/Verse Sampler

Alphabet/Verse sampler with floral borders. Pastoral scene at bottom with trees, sheep, birds, and hills. Alphabets: #1 "A-U", missing J; #2 "A-X", missing J,X; #3 "A-X", missing J; #4 complete. Numbers:-1-7. Stitches used: eyelet hole stitch. Original cardboard and paper backing board for sampler...

Date: ca. 1785

Maker: Thomson, Isabella, 1771- (Embroiderer)

Material: cross-stitching, embroidering, linen (material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 30015

Accession Number: 1923.606

Crazy quilt

"Crazy quilt" with six rows of five blocks. Varying geometric and patchwork designs, most are floral, woven or embroidered in very bright colors. Tacked, plain edge.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, piecing, rayon, satin, silk (textile), tacking, velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 30016

Accession Number: 1923.612

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30136

Accession Number: 1924.41

Purse

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30137

Accession Number: 1924.44

Whale Oil Peg Lamp Lamp

Sheffield whale oil peg lamp.

Maker: unknown

Material: Sheffield plate

GUSN: 30138

Accession Number: 1924.45

Whale Oil Peg Lamp

Sheffield whale oil peg lamp.

Maker: unknown

Material: Sheffield plate

GUSN: 30139

Accession Number: 1924.46

Cradle

Cradle. White pine . Original brass handles on foot and headboards. Nailed frame. Covered with black leather and decorated with brass nails. The sides are nailed to the foot, headboards and hood crest. The two-board hood is nailed to the top edges of the sides, headboard and crest. The black leat...

Date: 1735

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, Norway spruce (wood)

GUSN: 30140

Accession Number: 1924.47

Dress - long

White; "V" panel of 2 vertical bands of narrow tucks alternating w/ 3 rows of embroidered net; same embroidery on short sleeves, waistband and 2 bands inserted on front (waist to hem) and around hem w/ narrow tucks at hem; drawstring neckline; handmade lace.

Date: ca. 1830

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, linen (material)

GUSN: 30141

Accession Number: 1924.49

White; vertical stripes (woven); plain neckline; capped sleeves trimmed with eyelet band--same eyelet band extend from side seams to hem (one on each side seam); drawstring neckline; drawstring waist from side seam toward back.

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 30145

Accession Number: 1924.57

Doily

Oval; cream linen damask; self fringe all around. Patterns on damask. Patterned shield at center; crossed flags of USA and Great Britain flanked by Columbia and Brittania. Medallions of George Washington and U.S. Grant at either end.

Date: ca. 1876

Maker: J.N. Richardson Sons & Owden, Ltd. (Manufacturer)

Material: damask, linen (material)

GUSN: 30146

Accession Number: 1924.60

Bookmark

Blue ribbon bookmark with three white beaded crosses.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30147

Accession Number: 1924.63

Pincushion

Rectangular patchwork pincushion with multicolored diamonds and hexagons. "Eliza" is embroidered in pink thread in the center diamond. Pleated white ribbon trim; brown and white striped back.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), textiles

GUSN: 30148

Accession Number: 1924.65

Paper Doll

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30149

Accession Number: 1924.66

Doll

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30150

Accession Number: 1924.67

Bookmark

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 30151

Red and white tassel.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30157

Accession Number: 1924.73B

Tassel

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30158

Accession Number: 1924.73D

Boots

High; red satin; 6 white glass buttons at side; red satin bow at toe; brown leather sole; white cotton? lining; buttonholes reinforced w/ pink leather.

Date: 1871

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, machine-made, silk (textile), satin

GUSN: 30159

Accession Number: 1924.76AB

Boots

White & beige iridescent silk taffeta ankle boots; topstitched top higher in front; no trim; rounded square toe; round throat; 3-1/2" vamp; center front lacing with ivory silk ties; center back seam; sole has narrow waist; 1-1/2' heel covered with white kid; white linen lining.

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, linen (material), stitching, machine-made, silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 30160

Accession Number: 1924.77AB

Apron

Black silk satin; floral garland embroidered in pale gray across waistband and at sides; four short bands of embroidery below waist; floral spray in lower corner; continuous ribbon tie.

Date: 1845-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 30161

Accession Number: 1924.78

Hat

Purple velvet bonnet with purple ribbon.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30162

Accession Number: 1924.79

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