Historic New England

Cookie cutter

One in set of four heart-shaped cookie cutters w/ straight sides w/ folded-over lip and conforming overhanging top. Undecorated gray sheet metal.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), tin (metal)

GUSN: 25046

Accession Number: 1985.302.1

Cookie cutter

One in set of four heart-shaped cookie cutters w/ straight sides w/ folded-over lip and conforming overhanging top. Undecorated gray sheet metal.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), tin (metal)

GUSN: 25047

Accession Number: 1985.302.2

Cookie cutter

One in set of four heart-shaped cookie cutters w/ straight sides w/ folded-over lip and conforming overhanging top. Undecorated gray sheet metal.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), tin (metal)

GUSN: 25048

Accession Number: 1985.302.3

Cookie cutter

One in set of four heart-shaped cookie cutters w/ straight sides w/ folded-over lip and conforming overhanging top. Undecorated gray sheet metal.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), tin (metal)

GUSN: 25049

Accession Number: 1985.302.4

Black cast iron body. Shallow rectangular form composed of 12 small oblong molds joined together in a 4 vertical-4 horizontal- 4 vertical configuration. Cast mark on each side: "Waterman, Boston" and "Patent Apr 14, 1858."

Maker: Waterman (Maker)

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 25050

Accession Number: 1985.303

Coffeepot

Unpainted sheet tin w/ overlapping joints or seams. Conical form w/ flat bottom. Straight tapered spout. C-shaped handle at back w/ a secondary squared handle below. Domed hinged lid w/ wooden knop finial. Bale handle w/ wooden grip.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 25051

Accession Number: 1985.304

Food-storage canister

Cylindrical form w/ overlapping seams. Circular bottom is slightly recessed and has a stamped mark in Oriental characters. Conforming lid w/ flat top. Painted brown overall w/ painted motif of cherry blossoms w/ a full moon in black and gilt.

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 25052

Accession Number: 1985.305

Spice box

Circular bandbox w/ overlapping straight nailed seams. Flat circular top. Contents: cinnamon.

Date: 1790-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 25053

Accession Number: 1985.306

Spice box

Circular bandbox w/ straight overlapping nailed seams. Flat circular top. Top and box probably married at a later date. Contents: bark.

Date: 1790-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 25054

Accession Number: 1985.307

Spice box

Circular bandbox w/ straight overlapping nailed seams. Flat circular top. Contents: bag of cassia.

Date: 1790-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 25055

Accession Number: 1985.308

Spice box

Oval bandbox w/ single overlapping finger seams on lid and base. Branded "MC" on top. Contains bags of cloves and cinnamon.

Date: 1790-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 25056

Accession Number: 1985.309

Lacemaking equipment

Cardboard box containing lacemaker's pillow made of cotton print stuffed w/ straw. Cotton print bag of bobbins (mostly bamboo). Paper lace patterns.

Date: 1830-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, cloth, straw (plant material)

GUSN: 25357

Accession Number: 1985.490

Scrapbook

Handmade booklet of child's exercises in crafts and art. Colorwheels, sewing blocks, woven paper, etc. Mounted on sheets of black construction paper.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25358

Accession Number: 1985.491

Table easel

Thick, machine-stamped metal wire, shaped to form a standing frame for display of pictures or objects.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), metal

GUSN: 25359

Accession Number: 1985.492

Padlock

C-shaped brass padlock w/ hinged clasp. Lock stamped "Womer & Co. 1/2". Key in lock.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: Womer & Co. (Maker)

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 25360

Accession Number: 1985.493A-C

Cinderella in the Kitchen

"Cinderella in the kitchen" stamped at top of decorated metal plaque depicting young girl in the kitchen, surrounded by birds and cooking utensils.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 25361

Accession Number: 1985.494

Jewelry box

Three-tiered wooden box w/ hinged lid that opens to interior lined in purple silk w/ white trim. Two tiers of drawers swing open on each side. Third tier on drawers is a stationary compartment. Box is footed w/ metal decoration, and applied stamped metal leaf motifs on top and front.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, silk (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 25362

Accession Number: 1985.495

Bonnet

Coiled brown straw bonnet w/ pink silk rim and neck trimmed w/ white lace. Applied fake flowers and leaves at top.

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: lace (needlework), silk (textile), straw (plant material)

GUSN: 25363

Accession Number: 1985.496

Bonnet

Wide, woven straw brim w/ applied lace lining and border. Layered lace body gathered to circular back. Off-white color. Two attached net and lace ties, one w/ pink silk trim. Interior label reads, "Pullastic Adjustable Hat Lining" w/ directions for use.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: lace (needlework), net (textile), silk (textile), straw (plant material)

GUSN: 25364

Accession Number: 1985.497

Purse

Drawstring leather purse w/ brown scalloped and pinked border trim. Body printed w/ multi-colored foliate and geometric forms.

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), leather

GUSN: 25365

Accession Number: 1985.498

Embroidery floss and bag

Brown checkered cotton print drawstring bag full of bits of threads.

Date: 1815-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 25366

Accession Number: 1985.499

Jacket

Black velvet woman's jacket w/ black lace cuffs, black trim, and black jet buttons down front. Brown chintz lining. Handsewn and machine sewn. Plain standup collar. In three pieces.

Date: ca. 1870

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), jet (coal), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 25367

Accession Number: 1985.500A-C

Petticoat

Gathered underskirt of white mull w/ drawstring waist. Handsewn.

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 25368

Accession Number: 1985.501

Trunk

Trunk. Black, leather-covered rectangular trunk with brass studs and wrought iron handles. Interior lined with blue polkadot paper and has printed label: "M. Lord and Son...Newburyport, MA."

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: M. Lord & Son (Maker)

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal), leather, paper (fiber product), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 25369

Accession Number: 1985.502

Basin

Staffordshire basin w/ pearl glaze over brown and white decoration. Lightly scalloped edge w/ floral diaper pattern. In well of basin are depicted Oriental buildings in background w/ shepherd, shepherdess and antelopes in foreground. Similar diaper on exterior, labeled "G. Phillips/ Parisian" on bot...

Date: 1834-1848

Maker: Phillips, George (Maker)

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 25370

Accession Number: 1985.503.1

Pitcher

Pitcher: Large shaped mouth w/ applied shaped, spurred handle, footed base. Pearl glaze over brown and white decoration. Depicted: Oriental buildings in background w/ shepherd, shepherdess and antelopes in foreground. Labeled "G. Phillips/ Parisian" on bottom.

Date: 1834-1848

Maker: Phillips, George (Maker)

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 25371

Accession Number: 1985.503.2

Fan

Plain ivory stays with silvered paper fan. Pierced in intricate geometric and floral forms.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25372

Accession Number: 1985.504

Chemise

Handsewn white cotton sleeveless chemise. Gathered at neck to standup linen collar w/ button closure (missing button). Bottom edge is hemmed and gathered w/ a linen drawstring. Open on sides.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), linen (material)

GUSN: 25373

Accession Number: 1985.505

Teapot

Multi-colored cloissone teapot w/ floral and butterfly motifs. Applied C-shaped handle and spout.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cloisonné, enamel paint

GUSN: 25374

Accession Number: 1985.506

Towel

"SB" cross-stitched on linen, twill, basket-weave towel. Hand-hemmed and selvedged.

Date: 1825-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 25375

Accession Number: 1985.507

Chamber pot

Bottom labeled "C.C.T.P. Co./ Semi-granite." White ironstone. Applied, spurred strap handle. Flaring lip. Gothic border decoration. Footed base.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: C.C. Thompson Pottery Co. (Maker)

Material: ironstone (pottery)

GUSN: 25376

Accession Number: 1985.508

Chamber pot cover

White ironstone. Shaped applied C-shaped handle. Round body w/ faceted top. Interior label, "James Edwards, Dalehall."

Date: 1870-1882

Maker: Edwards, James, 1842-1882 (Maker)

Material: ironstone (pottery)

GUSN: 25377

Accession Number: 1985.509

Reproduction letter

Black molded frame enclosing print under glass. Photoreproduction of handwritten letter dated April 29, 1765 from Jane Coffin Webster to her son John.

Date: 1765

Maker: Coffin Webster, Jane (Maker)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25378

Accession Number: 1985.510

Purse

Hand-crocheted finger purse in blue, green and red-orange w/ scalloped border, tassel and drawstring ties. Brown initials "FFACA" crocheted into body.

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 25379

Accession Number: 1985.511

Lithographic print

A)Print of landscape scene w/ figures engaging in various farming activities. Some handcoloring. Mounted on cardboard w/ smaller print on reverse.

Date: 1825-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, hand coloring, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25380

Accession Number: 1985.512A

Lithographic print

Threshing scene in barn w/ 4 human figures. Some handcolored and mounted on cardboard w/ smaller print on reverse.

Date: 1825-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, hand coloring, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25381

Accession Number: 1985.512B

Balance set

Pine box w/ cotterpin hinges. Felt lined bottom. Contains small set of scales and a brush. Two sets of balances.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: felt (textile), metal, pine (wood)

GUSN: 25382

Accession Number: 1985.513

Textile sample set

Two knitted panels w/ central diamond in garter stitch and side columns of cablestitch. One triangular piece; one knitted border piece. Possibly parts of a pin cushion or purse, never assembled.

Date: 1850-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 25383

Accession Number: 1985.557A-D

Handkerchief

White background w/ printed mulberry purple floral and foliate border. Corner motifs.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 25384

Accession Number: 1985.558

Handkerchief

Triangular hand-hemmed w/ red and white floral sprig border and light brown interior.

Date: 1810-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 25385

Accession Number: 1985.559A

Handkerchief

Thin white cotton, hand sewn.

Date: 1810-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 25386

Accession Number: 1985.559B

Handkerchief

Thin white cotton, hand sewn.

Date: 1810-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 25387

Accession Number: 1985.559C

Handkerchief

Thin white cotton w/ woven striped border in white, hand sewn.

Date: 1810-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 25388

Accession Number: 1985.559D

Chemise

White linen child's chemise w/ lace applied at sleeve and shoulders. Drawnwork at sleeves, shoulders and neck.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), linen (material)

GUSN: 25389

Accession Number: 1985.560

Sleeve fragments

Scalloped whitework sleeve fragments. Complex foliate forms embroidered on cotton lawn. Handsewn throughout.

Date: 1830-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 25390

Accession Number: 1985.561

Pantaloons

Cotton top sewn to net leg w/ two-tiered ruffled net cuff w/ applied lace decoration. Hand sewn. Two pieces, not joined.

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), lace (needlework), net (textile)

GUSN: 25391

Accession Number: 1985.562AB

Trinket box

Hinged, round trinket box w/ fine ribbed carving throughout.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, tortoise shell

GUSN: 25392

Accession Number: 1985.563

Watch guard

Brown silk ribbon w/ gold colored engraved metal fittings and hook at end. Attached note reads, "Old Time Watch Guard."

Date: 1875-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, silk (textile)

GUSN: 25393

Accession Number: 1985.564

Fichu

White netting w/ applied lace decoration. Button and loop closure. Button missing. Gently rounded in back. Front falls in two points. Scalloped edge all around. Pieced in three sections. Handsewn.

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), net (textile)

GUSN: 25394

Accession Number: 1985.565

Scarf

Triangular scarf w/ polychrome paisley motif.

Date: 1865-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 25395

Accession Number: 1985.566

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