Historic New England

Tool

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 28216

Accession Number: 1918.669

Tool

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 28217

Accession Number: 1918.673

Stool

Tall work stool; square legs, 8 stretchers, footrest; leather seat.

Date: 1790-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), leather, ash (wood), chestnut (wood), birch (wood), painting (coating)

GUSN: 28218

Accession Number: 1918.714

Shovel

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 28219

Accession Number: 1918.718

Mirror

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 28221

Accession Number: 1918.721

Vase

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 28223

Accession Number: 1918.732

Venetian Carpet Fragment

Rectangular strip; twill weave in uneven polychromatic stripes. Center one of green and yellow zig-zag pattern flanked by mirrowing twill diagonal lines. Selvage sides; one hemmed and raw end.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: Pierce, Amasa (Maker)

Material: flatweaves, hand weaving, jute (fiber), wool (textile)

GUSN: 28224

Accession Number: 1918.733

Shoe Form

Berlin work shoe pattern.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 28225

Accession Number: 1918.738

Ring

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 28226

Accession Number: 1918.747

Small Round Box with Cover

Round paper box with cover. Tan paper with white paper lace trim. Octagonal paper affixed to cover with image of Cupid with bow and arrow. "Coral" handwritten in ink on cover.

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 28227

Accession Number: 1918.748AB

Ribbon

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 28228

Accession Number: 1918.752

Pearlware blue transfer-printed urn with molded handles. Bands of alternating dendritic and diaper pattern around rim, neck, and handles. Body of urn is decorated with a landscape scene of four individuals in the foreground overlooking a body of water with several sailboats and a large building on...

Maker: unknown

Material: pearlware, transfer printing, glazing (coating), earthenware

GUSN: 28230

Accession Number: 1918.759

Shawl

Black silk crepe with damask border 5" wide of meandering design of sparse sprig of diamonds in center; tied-on fringe of silk thread all around.

Date: ca. 1824

Maker: unknown

Material: crepe (textile), damask, silk (textile), weaving

GUSN: 28231

Accession Number: 1918.763

Veil

Bright green silk gauze; satin striped fringed edge; large scale floral pattern on body; five large connecting floral motifs at border; drawstring.

Date: 1830-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: gauze, stripes, silk (textile), weaving

GUSN: 28232

Accession Number: 1918.766

ASSEMBLY, LATCH

Norfolk-type pull with broken thumb lever attached. Plate ends are rounded. Tagged "Found in Otis house during repairs of 1917 with key of 1918.777."

Date: ca. 1796

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 28233

Accession Number: 1918.776

Ankle Boot

Black/brown boot; three pairs of eyes--no laces; tongue; sole and heel--very worn; white twill lining.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, leather

GUSN: 28236

Accession Number: 1918.792

Candle Mold

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 28238

Accession Number: 1918.798

Nail

A nail with rounded brass head. Method of manufacture uncertain. Round shaft, pointed tip. Tag "Pin, Otis House. Found near one of windows."

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal)

GUSN: 28239

Accession Number: 1918.805

Nail

Nail with crockery head set in brass; round shaft; pointed tip. Method of manufacture uncertain.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal)

GUSN: 28240

Accession Number: 1918.806

Handkerchief

Plain handkerchief.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 28672

Accession Number: 1919.213

Desk Set

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 28673

Accession Number: 1919.216

Fan Box

Painted and lacquered wooden tube-shaped box; one end slides out; painted with medallions of women, birds and flowers in white, red and green, framed in black and gilt on tan ground; red base; black lacquered interior.

Date: 1825-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: lacquering, painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 28675

Accession Number: 1919.227

Hair

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: hair

GUSN: 28676

Accession Number: 1919.244

Hair

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: hair

GUSN: 28677

Accession Number: 1919.245

Box

Small paper box with cover containing small silver glass seed beads.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 28678

Accession Number: 1919.248B

Box

Small paper box with cover containing small glass seed beads.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 28679

Accession Number: 1919.248C

Box

Small paper box with cover containing small glass seed beads.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 28680

Accession Number: 1919.248G

Box

Small paper box with cover containing small glass seed beads.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 28681

Accession Number: 1919.248H

Wick

Bundle of wicks.

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 28683

Accession Number: 1919.249

Flag

Service flag with red outline, white field, and tan star.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 28685

Accession Number: 1919.253

Platter

Eight-sided platter painted with blue feather edge. Rim is impressed with unscalloped, ribbed pattern.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, hand-painted, molding (forming), glaze

GUSN: 28686

Accession Number: 1919.254

Nail

Two hand-wrought nails, different sizes. The large one still has a leather washer attached. In box labelled "hinge nails."

Date: ca. 1774

Maker: unknown

Material: wrought, handmade, iron (metal)

GUSN: 28687

Accession Number: 1919.255

Portrait of a Man

Bust-length portrait of a man in black coat, white shirt, gold and ruby pin. Possibly a member of the Spofford Family of Haverhill, MA.

Date: 1825-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 28688

Accession Number: 1919.258

Tablespoon

Silver tablespoon with a pointed downturned oval handle and a pointed oval bowl. Etched geometric pattern.

Date: 1790-1800

Maker: Moulton, William, 1772-1861 (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 28689

Accession Number: 1919.260

Purse

Small green wool knitted purse with white beading design; closes like envelope with small mother-of-pearl button.

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (hair)

GUSN: 28690

Accession Number: 1919.261

Underskirt or Petticoat

Light green silk with damask pattern of satin stripe enclosing c-scrolling band with floral sprays; quilted chevron and scalloped bands; smooth front with cartridge pleats at back; brown cotton waistband with hook and eye; white cotton printed with aubergine stripe with coral branch alternating with...

Date: 1840-1849

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), quilting, silk (textile)

GUSN: 28693

Accession Number: 1919.359

Hook

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 28694

Accession Number: 1919.369

Spike

No description

Date: ca. 1698

Maker: unknown

Material: wrought, handmade, iron (metal)

GUSN: 28696

Accession Number: 1919.383

Plaister

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: palm fiber

GUSN: 28697

Accession Number: 1919.387

Knitting Needles

Pair of bone knitting needles.

Maker: unknown

Material: bone (material)

GUSN: 28698

Accession Number: 1919.392AB

Pair of Stockings

Plain; natural linen; subtle clock = diamond in pearl stitch; has been darned a lot at heel and toe.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: knitting (process), linen (material)

GUSN: 28700

Accession Number: 1919.398AB

Slippers

Pale blue silk satin, bound with cream grosgrain; no trim; round, narrow toe; square throat with drawstring; 4" vamp; no center back seam; sole has narrow waist; no heel; white leather & linen lining; no ribbon ties.

Date: 1845-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, leather, linen (material), satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 28701

Accession Number: 1919.399AB

Pocketbook

Red/dirty (original bright red = under flap) flap and leather strap closure; green leather lining; 4 pockets plus pencil holder; paper dividers; one pocket has flap and tongue closure. Repaired with handstitching - black thread.

Date: Late 18th Century to Early 19th Century

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 28702

Accession Number: 1919.401

Wallet

Red with leather strap closure, tan lining, embossed garland border inside, 2 compartments, pencil holder, lined with blue and white marbled paper.

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: embossing, leather, marbling, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 28703

Accession Number: 1919.402

Wallet

Red with flap and etched metal clasp; lined with mottled green leather (embossed with floral border); 3 compartments lined with green marbled paper.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: embossing, leather, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 28704

Accession Number: 1919.403

Beaker

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 28706

Accession Number: 1919.410

Tea bowl

Handleless, hand-painted porcelain cup. Exterior border: red and pink stylized vine; large beribboned spray of pink an dgreen flowers and small flower bud (pink and green). Interior border: band of red half circles from which hand blue stylized florettes with three leaves; red stylized leaf, center ...

Date: 1750-1775

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 28707

Accession Number: 1919.412

Pitcher

All-over copper lustre w/ flat-iron handle, straight neck, and bulbous body tapering to base.

Date: 1810-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: lusterware, copper (metal), earthenware, glazing (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 28708

Accession Number: 1919.413

Glass

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 28709

Accession Number: 1919.414

Folding Fan

Folding fan; carved and combed ivory sticks and guards; leaf of white satin painted with two pale roses in oil; white satin leaf back; arched metal loop; mother of pearl rivets.

Date: 1880-1889

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), combing (yarn-making), ivory (tooth component), painting (coating), satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 28711

Accession Number: 1919.438

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