Historic New England

Needle Case

Carved ivory knitting needle caps connected with a thick elastic band.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 36902

Accession Number: 1934.1335

Pocket

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 36903

Accession Number: 1934.1336

Darning Egg

Wooden darning egg.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 36904

Accession Number: 1934.1337

Sewing Tool

Black wooden handled tool with a metal spiked wheel at one end.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 36905

Accession Number: 1934.1338

Sewing Tool

Scissor-like tool with a black handle and a ruler on the flat side.

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 36906

Accession Number: 1934.1339

Brush

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 36908

Accession Number: 1934.1341

Thread Winder

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 36909

Accession Number: 1934.1344

Pincushion

S-shaped pincushion; pink silk sandwiched between brown silk; pink silk bow affixed to end; four pins in cushion.

Date: 19th Century

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 36910

Accession Number: 1934.1345

Man and Woman by a Well

Allegorical needlework scene with man and woman by a well.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 36911

Accession Number: 1934.1346

Doll

Small doll in overly large white dress with X-shaped black lace.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 36912

Accession Number: 1934.1350

Match Safe

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 36913

Accession Number: 1934.1352AB

Ribbon

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 36914

Accession Number: 1934.1357

Ribbon

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 36915

Accession Number: 1934.1358

Ribbon

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 36916

Accession Number: 1934.1359

Sampler made from lace, embossed and printed paper valentine, cut out and applied to a satin foundation cloth and decorated with a ribbon; depicts a dancing girl with gold bird above and cherubs on either side, a small flower wreath, larger flowers; polychromatic; faded gold embossed paper with scro...

Date: 1853

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), embossed prints, printed ephemera, glue, cloth, wood (plant material), glass (material)

GUSN: 36917

Accession Number: 1934.1361

Boot Scraper

Large, with scrolls at top and holes for fasteners in bottom; evidence of paint and some rust.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 36918

Accession Number: 1934.1363

Rim Lock

Wrought iron box with cap-type flange over jamb edge of door. Single dedbolt 1" x 2" x 1" is key-operated from both sides. Partial cover plate on back, over key area only. Iron works and key. Pattern flange (which discriminates between various keys) is missing, allowing any key to operate lock. P...

Date: 1800-1833

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), painting (coating), wrought

GUSN: 36919

Accession Number: 1934.1364AB

Key

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 36920

Accession Number: 1934.1365

Lamp

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 36921

Accession Number: 1934.1367

Paper Knife

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 36922

Accession Number: 1934.1373

Tieback

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 36923

Accession Number: 1934.1381

Doorknob

Porcelain knob (brown marbled pattern - wood grain?) with iron base painted black. Set screw attachment.

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: enameling, iron (metal), painting (coating), porcelain

GUSN: 36924

Accession Number: 1934.1386

Vase

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 36925

Accession Number: 1934.1402

Pillowcase

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 36979

Accession Number: 1934.1544B

Portrait of Joel Barlow

Engraved portrait of Joel Barlow in gilt frame.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 36980

Accession Number: 1934.1547

Suitcase and Key

Needlepoint handbag with russet burgundy, ivory, and green leaf pattern with initials CMA, leather handles leather, linen lining on the bottom and sides.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 36981

Accession Number: 1934.1548AB

Table Runner

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 36982

Accession Number: 1934.1549

Lambrequin

No description

Date: 1875-1885

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, lace (needlework), painting (coating), satin

GUSN: 36983

Accession Number: 1934.1550

Hair Piece

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 36984

Accession Number: 1934.1563

Hairpiece

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 36985

Accession Number: 1934.1564

Tablecloth

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 36986

Accession Number: 1934.1565

Carriage Parasol

Small carriage parasol. Black silk with appliqued ruffle, unlined; marquise or folding paraasol; folding wooden handle with catch marquise hinge; spiral carving on handle; metal ribs; pointed wooden ferrule.

Date: 1875-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), carving (processes), metal, silk (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 36987

Accession Number: 1934.1569

Child's Petticoat

Long; cream; top and seams embroidered with featherstitch, cream silk; skirt gathered along waist; scalloped embroidered hem with trail and grape vine.

Date: 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, wool (textile)

GUSN: 36988

Accession Number: 1934.1576

Infant's Shirt

White/yellowed; scoop neckline and armseye trimmed with lace; lace insert at shoulder and also a small square at neckline; partial gathering at front and back; sleeveless; no closure; open shirt.

Date: 1865-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 36989

Accession Number: 1934.1582