Historic New England

Pincushion

Square pincushion with blue silk top and moss green silk bottom with handwritten note tacked to bottom; blue side has lace overlay with pearls in each corner.

Date: 1800-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), pearl (animal material)

GUSN: 29124

Accession Number: 1920.447

Chemise

White linen; round neck; above elbow sleeves; marked.

Date: 1734-1767

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, linen (material)

GUSN: 29125

Accession Number: 1920.448

Cape

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 29126

Accession Number: 1920.450

Cream; front has applique section with scalloped edge; fullnes gathered at center back with cartridge pleats; band of lace inserted center back; fine ruffle around face and neck; one tie (other was removed at some point).

Date: 1810-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, linen (material)

GUSN: 29127

Accession Number: 1920.451

Alphabet Sampler

Alphabet sampler on natural linen ground. Green and rust lettering. Bands of needlework at top including a large zig-zag and an undulating wave. Green and rust strawberry border at bottom. Two alphabets, both missing "J", "U".

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 29128

Accession Number: 1920.452

Emery Cushion

Heart shaped emery cushion with blue silk tassel fringe and cord for hanging; three-sided cushion made of pink moire and floral brocades.

Date: 1800-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: moiré, silk (textile)

GUSN: 29130

Accession Number: 1920.456

Pocket Watch

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 29131

Accession Number: 1920.457

Landscape with River

Scenic landscape painting of three figures by river. Seated woman is holding an infant, small boy is lying down on the shore, another man is standing and holding a fishing rod. Two men in a canoe in the background. Stone castle atop a hill at right, bare tree at left. Mountains and ruined buildings ...

Date: 1825-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 29132

Accession Number: 1920.459

Fan

White moire' silk fan; ivory sticks are carved and pierced with roses and scrolls; plain moire' leaf with gold edge; mother of pearl washer; carved metal ring.

Date: 1850s

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), ivory (tooth component), moiré, silk (textile)

GUSN: 29133

Accession Number: 1920.466

Fan

FAN (A): Carved ivory sticks with silver inlay; white silk fan; short leaf, painted floral decoration in white and pink with silver branches; mother of pearl washer, carved metal ring. BOX (B): base only.

Date: 1850s

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), inlay (process), ivory (tooth component), metal, painting (coating), silk (textile)

GUSN: 29134

Accession Number: 1920.467 A-B

View of Boston

Bird's eye view of Boston from the north--includes train stations, state house, Bunker Hill monument, Boston Common and Tens.

Date: 1877

Maker: Possibly Bachmann, J. (Lithographer) L. Prang & Co. (Maker)

Material: chromolithographs

GUSN: 29135

Accession Number: 1920.472

Wallet

Natural linen; front flap with silk braid ties; unfolds 4 times, with 5 "flap" compartments. For keeping papers in.

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: handmade, linen (material)

GUSN: 29136

Accession Number: 1920.481

Shirt

White; squared flap neckline and cap sleeves trimmed w/ lace; lace insert at shouder; 2 narrow tape ties at back.

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: Bellows, Abby Parker, 1813-1894 (Maker)

Material: stitching, linen (material)

GUSN: 29137

Accession Number: 1920.482

Corset

Corset made of cotton with lacing, made by Abby Parker Bellows in New Ipswich, New Hampshire.

Date: ca. 1820

Maker: Bellows, Abby Parker, 1813-1894 (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 29138

Accession Number: 1920.484

Pincushion

S-shaped pincushion with tasseled ends; straight pins spell out "of such is the kingdom/of heaven~" on one side; leafy vine design on the other side.

Date: 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: satin

GUSN: 29139

Accession Number: 1920.490

Pincushion

Fish-shaped pincushion.

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 29140

Accession Number: 1920.491

Sewing Kit

Blue silk work bag or sewing kit with a brown leather piece on either side for placing sewing needles.

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (fiber), leather

GUSN: 29141

Accession Number: 1920.492

Paper Mache Doll Head and Box

Paper mache doll head (a). Red paper box with cover (bc).

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 29142

Accession Number: 1920.493A-C

Needles

Bone needle with a large curved handle.

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 29143

Accession Number: 1920.498

Bootjack

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 29144

Accession Number: 1920.503

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 29145

Accession Number: 1920.507

Brise' Fan & Box

FAN (A): varnished wood sticks and guards, brise' type; carved along edges to imitate stitching; floral spray of dark red roses and brown leaves painted on one side; threaded with tan silk ribbon; one mother of pearl washer; metal ring with long, tan silk cord and tassel. BOX (B): hinged; varnish...

Date: 1870

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), painting (coating), silk (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 29146

Accession Number: 1920.512AB

Yarn

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 29147

Accession Number: 1920.515

Needlework Bookmark

Perforated cardboard bookmark.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 29148

Accession Number: 1920.516

Wafer

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wax

GUSN: 29149

Accession Number: 1920.517

Pitcher

Stoneware lekythos-shaped pitcher with brown slip-cast body, incised horses in landscape around body. Blue and green palmettes around neck and base with four bands of white and blue rosettes in relief around body and neck.

Date: 1876

Maker: Doulton Lambeth (Manufacturer)

Material: sgraffito (technique), slip casting, stoneware (pottery), relief (sculpture techniques)

GUSN: 29150

Accession Number: 1920.519

Pitcher

Creamware pitcher. Polychrome transfer-printed design. Oval medallions depicting patriotic scenes featuring a memorial to George Washington and plans for Washington D.C.. A cartoon on the front shows John Bull and Napoleon pulling a cow by the horns and tail while Jefferson milks the cow. The image...

Date: c. 1810

Maker: Akin, James, 1773-1846 (Cartoonist)

Material: creamware, gilding, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 29151

Accession Number: 1920.521

Wastebowl

Blue and white; scalloped rim with traces of brown glaze; interior: trellis, spearhead and double dot border; small design in center of rock in water with two bending pines; exterior: landscape scene of pavillions with trees and rocks, man fishing in boat; hills in distance.

Date: 1780-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: underglazing, porcelain

GUSN: 28995

Accession Number: 1920.143

Nameplate

"M. Johnson"

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 28996

Accession Number: 1920.150

Saucer

Brown glaze exterior; interior: underglaze blue flowers and butterfly border of blue band and abstract bellflowers. Batavia Ware.

Date: 1740-1760

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, underglazing

GUSN: 28997

Accession Number: 1920.161

Tea Bowl

Brown glaze (Batavia ware) exterior; interior: Chinese Imari underglaze; underglaze orange and blue flowers with gilt highlights; border of blue crosshatches and abstract orange buds. Batavia Ware.

Date: 1740-1760

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), porcelain, underglazing

GUSN: 28998

Accession Number: 1920.162

Dish

Blue and white; lobed sides; scalloped rim; border of alternating panels of 1) deer, 2) peony, 3) birds flying over building near tree, and 4) cellwork enclosing rosette; left-oriented landscape scene of rock and gnarled pine left of one-story building; rock group, foreground; second one-story build...

Date: 1750-1765

Maker: unknown

Material: underglazing, porcelain

GUSN: 28999

Accession Number: 1920.163

Tea Bowl

Underglaze blue flowers and cornucopia, exterior; footed, with sprig of flowers and two concentric bands on bottom; interior border: leafy swag and butterfly; center of bowl: sprig; ochre edge; handleless.

Date: 1730-1750

Maker: unknown

Material: underglazing, porcelain

GUSN: 29000

Accession Number: 1920.166

Teacup

Blue underglaze vase, scrolls, book, flowers exterior; interior border: band of florettes and crosshatches; center of bowl: sprig.

Date: 1740-1750

Maker: unknown

Material: underglazing, porcelain

GUSN: 29001

Accession Number: 1920.167

Tea Bowl

Handleless, hand-painted porcelain cup with slightly flared rim. Interior border: blue herringbone underglaze; center ob bowl: pink flower bud with green leaves. Exterior: polychrome enamel sprays of flowers (famille rose).

Date: 1740-1760

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 29002

Accession Number: 1920.168

Cup

Footed with ochre rim; three fern clusters and blue band ring bowl.

Date: 1750-1760

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 29003

Accession Number: 1920.169

Saki Cup

Footed with herringbone band around base; underglaze blue flowers and thin band around bowl; ochre trim.

Date: 1750-1760

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, underglazing

GUSN: 29004

Accession Number: 1920.170

Tea Bowl

Handleless, hand-painted porcelain cup. Gold band around rim; blue enamel arabesque border; orange and gold flower buds; blue enamel abstract tongue (or Ju-i Head) band around foot.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: enameling, gilding, porcelain, hand-painted, glazing (coating)

GUSN: 29005

Accession Number: 1920.171

Mallet

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 29006

Accession Number: 1920.174

Rim Lock

Surface-mounted box lock with cap flange over jamb edge of door. Wrought iron with inset on three edges. Key operation from both sides, deadbolt 1 1/4" x 1/2" x 3/4". Lift-latch bar with bevel (self-latching) operated by knob spindle from each side. Full cover on back. All painted gray.

Date: 1830

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 29007

Accession Number: 1920.175