Historic New England

Rigid Fan

Shaker fan; rigid; turkey feathers; gathered into black kid pocket; brown satin ribbon strings.

Date: ca. 1880

Maker: unknown

Material: feather (material), leather, satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 53546

Accession Number: 1943.502

Wentworth Coat of Arms

Three lions' faces and gold chevron on blue shield, dove above.

Date: 1825-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, ink, paper (fiber product), watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 53547

Accession Number: 1943.506

Creamer

Black; ovoid body w/ reeded band around base and swag-and-tassel chain around body; high, upturned mouth.

Maker: unknown

Material: stoneware (pottery), black basaltes, molding (forming), relief (sculpture techniques)

GUSN: 53548

Accession Number: 1943.509

Tray

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 53549

Accession Number: 1943.510

Landscape with Castle

Ruined castle at left, man carrying load to cart at center.

Date: 1845-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 53550

Accession Number: 1943.512

Ruler

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 53551

Accession Number: 1943.520

Side Chair

Lobe-shaped back; carved and molded back frame, front rail and front feet.

Date: 1845-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: rosewood (wood)

GUSN: 53552

Accession Number: 1943.523B

Toy Bed

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 53553

Accession Number: 1943.527

Chest of Drawers

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53554

Accession Number: 1943.536A

Bed Warmer

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 53555

Accession Number: 1943.538

Theorem Painting

Theorem painting of peaches, a plum, and white and purple grapes.

Date: 1825-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 53556

Accession Number: 1943.539

Magic Lantern

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 53557

Accession Number: 1943.540

Reed Bowl

Small, woven reed basket.

Maker: unknown

Material: reed (grass, material)

GUSN: 53558

Accession Number: 1943.541

Round "Nantucket Lightship" basket with swinging handle. Wide opening and without lid. Made of wood staves/ribs, rattan/cane weaves, copper alloy rivets and burs, wood handle, and turned and grooved cherry wood base.

Maker: unknown

Material: rattan, cherry (wood), reed (grass, material)

GUSN: 53559

Accession Number: 1943.542

Bootjack

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 53560

Accession Number: 1943.544

Travel Razor Hone

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 53561

Accession Number: 1943.546AB

Puzzle

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 53562

Accession Number: 1943.547

Pince-nez and Case

Bone and metal pince-nez [.1] with a chain and a leather case [.2]. C Spring style.

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), bone (material), leather

GUSN: 53563

Accession Number: 1943.548.1-.2

Eyeglasses and case

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 53564

Accession Number: 1943.549

Wallet

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 53565

Accession Number: 1943.550

Seal

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 53566

Accession Number: 1943.552

Ruffled pillowcase

Rectangular, off white, fine cotton; hemmed open end; applied ruffles all around.

Date: 1820 C-1830 C

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, weaving, machine-made, tabby (textile)

GUSN: 54306

Accession Number: 1946.295A

Pair of Gloves

Red knit gloves.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 54307

Accession Number: 1946.299AB

Sash

Red and pink paisley scarf.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 54308

Accession Number: 1946.305

Striped Bag

Very large brown and tan striped bag.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 54309

Accession Number: 1946.307

Bureau scarf

Rectangular; white cotton mull; embroidered all over with white floral sprig. Trimmed all around with 3" ruffle of rose pattern needlepoint lace.

Date: 1810-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, stitching, super, needle lace, textiles

GUSN: 54310

Accession Number: 1946.309

Sheet

Off-white woven linen bed sheet.

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 54311

Accession Number: 1946.313

Pillowcase

Rectangular, off white, fine linen; 3" wide hem at open end with applied 2-1/2" wide insert of lace along with 3" wide plain linen band connecting insert with 3" wide scalloped lace edging.

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, lace (needlework), linen (material), tabby (textile)

GUSN: 54312

Accession Number: 1946.314A

Pillowcase

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 54313

Accession Number: 1946.315A

Pillowcase

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 54314

Accession Number: 1946.315B

Cap

Cotton cap with simple trim.

Date: 1860-1875

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 54316

Accession Number: 1946.317A

Cap

White, sheer; double front lace ruffle; band of openwork inserted on top and forming round panel at back; neck ruffle trimmed w/ lace; 2 cotton ties.

Date: 1775-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 54318

Accession Number: 1946.318A

Cap

White; woven diamond pattern; ruffle at neck; lace trim around face and ruffle; front composed of 3 panels w/ band of openwork inserted between; piping around neck; 2 self ties.

Date: 1870

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, linen (material), machine-made

GUSN: 54319

Accession Number: 1946.318D

Diaper

White diaper with four buttonholes at the waist, three buttonholes at the point, and three buttons and ruffles with trim tape woven in at the legs.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 54320

Accession Number: 1946.321A

Diaper Cover

Cream diaper cover with four buttonholes at the waist, three buttons and three buttonholes at the point, and scalloped eyelet ruffles at the legs.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 54321

Accession Number: 1946.321B

Child's Petticoat

Long; cream; one piece with pleats and reinforced at front; cream silk tape binding around all edges except hem; scalloped and embroidered hem--cream silk thread.

Date: 1880

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 54322

Accession Number: 1946.324B

Dress

Long; white; front panel of bands of embroidery alternating w/ bands of embroidered net; same bands on sleeves and waist ties; scalloped and embroidered hem; 2 cloth covered buttons.

Date: 1880

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, machine-made

GUSN: 54323

Accession Number: 1946.325A

Bib

White quilted diamonds with embroidered bees in center; bottom embroidered with floral garland and floral sprays; openwork trim at edge; scalloped bottom edge; button, loop and safety pin closure.

Date: 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, quilting

GUSN: 54324

Accession Number: 1946.327

Shirt

White; plain; scooped neckline; short sleeves w/ gusset and embroidered w/ short/long stitch and featherstitching; shoulder embroidered w/ French knots and featerstitching; pullover shirt.

Date: 1820

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, stitching

GUSN: 54326

Accession Number: 1946.329A

Shirt

Plain white; boat neckline and armseye edged w/ loop/scalloped tatting; 2 side seams; shoulders--buttoned or tied in place.

Date: ca. 1855

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, tatting (process)

GUSN: 54327

Accession Number: 1946.329B

Shirt

White; plain squared flap neckline; capped sleeves of lace; lace insert at shoulder; open shirt.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, linen (material)

GUSN: 54328

Accession Number: 1946.330A

Bib

White; sleeveless; "V" front with princess seams; two pearl buttons with loop.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 54329

Accession Number: 1946.331

Child's Apron

White, sheer cotton; woven plaid; plain mull ruffle all around; self-straps; drawstring.

Date: 1820

Maker: Bright, Almira Spring (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 54330

Accession Number: 1946.332

Pincushion

Rectangular pincushion with yellow floral embroidery and lace trim.

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), lace (needlework)

GUSN: 54331

Accession Number: 1946.333

Wallhanging

Fall colored foliage and berries on a golden brown plush ground.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 54332

Accession Number: 1946.336

Waistcoat

White chamois w/ stretch knit inserts at sides; red flannel lining; single breasted w/ 8 pearl buttons; no collar.

Date: 1900-1991

Maker: unknown

Material: doeskin (leather), flannel, stitching, machine-made

GUSN: 54333

Accession Number: 1946.338

Boots

A pair of rubber boots with a brown and tan knitted vamp. Closure with three sets of brown silk satin ribbons

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: Wales-Goodyear Shoe Co. (Maker)

Material: rubber (material), knitting (process)

GUSN: 54334

Accession Number: 1946.339AB

Hood

Knit red and black hood.

Date: 1855-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: knitting (process), wool (textile)

GUSN: 54335

Accession Number: 1946.340

Pair of Socks

Pale pink plain; stocking stitch; ribbed ankle.

Date: ca. 1867

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), machine knitting, machine-made

GUSN: 54336

Accession Number: 1946.342C

Tablecloth

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 54337

Accession Number: 1946.343

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