Historic New England

Burlington Pennant

Bluish-purple triangular felt pennant, with the name 'BURLINGTON' in gold felt letters on the front. There are five bluish-purple ribbons hanging from the left edge of the pennant. It is unclear if this pennant is associated with a school, a city, or something else.

Date: ca. 1930s-1940s

Maker: unknown

Material: felt (textile), ribbon (material)

GUSN: 246932

Accession Number: 2002.15

Profile House Pennant

Forest green, triangular felt pennant, depicting the Old Man of the Mountain (formerly in Franconia, New Hampshire). 'Profile House' - the name of a nearby hotel - is printed in white on the left side of the pennant. The reverse side of the pennant is beige in color.

Date: ca. 1930s-1940s

Maker: unknown

Material: felt (textile)

GUSN: 246933

Accession Number: 2002.16

Camp Wabasso Pennant

Green triangular felt pennant, with "CAMP WABASSO' in white felt letters across the front. There are four green ribbons hanging from the left edge of the pennant. Camp Wabasso is a Girl Scout camp in Bradford, New Hampshire.

Date: ca. 1930s-1940s

Maker: unknown

Material: felt (textile), ribbon (material)

GUSN: 246934

Accession Number: 2002.17

College of the Holy Cross Pennant

Purple triangular felt pennant, with 'Holy Cross' printed in white across the front. The official seal of the College of the Holy Cross is printed in white on the left side of the pennant. There is a white border along the left edge of the pennant, with four white ribbons hanging from it.

Date: ca. 1930s-1940s

Maker: unknown

Material: felt (textile), ribbon (material)

GUSN: 246935

Accession Number: 2002.18

Purdue University Pennant

Black triangular felt pennant, with the name 'PURDUE' across the front in gold felt letters. There is a gold ribbon along the left edge of the pennant, with three black and three gold ribbons hanging from it. On the left side of the pennant, there is a picture of a man with surveying equipment.

Date: ca. 1930s-1940s

Maker: unknown

Material: felt (textile), ribbon (material)

GUSN: 246936

Accession Number: 2002.19

Men's Coveralls

Black-and-white checkered men's coveralls with many pockets. The buttons are silver in color. There is a picture of a barrel on each button, along with the name 'DUBBLE / WARE' .Worn by a milkman as part of his regular work uniform.

Date: ca. 1950s

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 246945

Accession Number: 2002.33

Men's Dress Shirt

Men's white, long sleeve, button-down dress shirt. Features decorative embroidery of flowers, leaves, and scrolls. There is a slit on each side of the shirt near the waist. The collar has no flaps.

Date: ca. 1873

Maker: Bowen, Ellen (Holt), 1834-1903 (Sewer (textile worker))

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 246947

Accession Number: 2002.29.1

Men's Waistcoat

Men's silk waistcoat. Features a red brocaded paisley design on the front; the back side is brown. The waistcoat has six black buttons and three pockets, and a white lining inside.

Date: ca. late 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), buttons (fasteners)

GUSN: 246948

Accession Number: 2002.29.2

Silk Handkerchief

Maroon and black silk handkerchief, with black edging. One side of the handkerchief features a red vine embroidered on a black background; the other side has a black vine on a red background. There are also pink and red coral motifs on each side.

Date: ca. late 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), embroidery (visual works)

GUSN: 246949

Accession Number: 2002.29.3

Silk Handkerchief

Pink, blue, purple, brown, and white plaid silk handkerchief.

Date: ca. late 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 246950

Accession Number: 2002.29.4

Silver cup

Footed Tiffany silver cup with beaded rim. Both the foot and handle of the cup incorporate a C-scroll motif. The engraved legend on the exterior, directly opposite the handle, states that the cup was a gift to Henry C. Bowen from Daniel Austin, in 1863.

Date: 1863

Maker: Tiffany & Co. (Silversmith)

Material: silverwork, sterling silver, engraving (action), silver (metal)

GUSN: 246951

Accession Number: 2002.29.5

Napkin Ring

Circular silver napkin ring, with a rounded, ornately decorated, edge; engraved with a leaf and grape design.

Date: ca. 1853

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal), engraving (action)

GUSN: 246952

Accession Number: 2002.29.6

Napkin Ring

Octagonal silver napkin ring. Engraved with an ivy motif and the dedication, "Merry Christmas / 1853".

Date: ca. 1853

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal), engraving (action)

GUSN: 246953

Accession Number: 2002.29.7

Silver Spoons

Set of 11 large silver spoons. Each spoon has a floral scroll motif, and a "B" engraved on the handle.

Date: ca. mid 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal), engraving (action)

GUSN: 246955

Accession Number: 2002.29.8

Silver Spoons

Large silver spoon, with a floral scroll motif, and a "B" engraved on the handle.

Date: ca. mid 19th century

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 246956

Accession Number: 2002.29.8.1

Silver Spoons

Large silver spoon, with a floral scroll motif, and a "B" engraved on the handle.

Date: ca. mid 19th century

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 246957

Accession Number: 2002.29.8.2

Silver Spoons

Large silver spoon, with a floral scroll motif, and a "B" engraved on the handle.

Date: ca. mid 19th century

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 246958

Accession Number: 2002.29.8.3

Silver Spoons

Large silver spoon, with a floral scroll motif, and a "B" engraved on the handle.

Date: ca. mid 19th century

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 246959

Accession Number: 2002.29.8.4

Silver Spoons

Large silver spoon, with a floral scroll motif, and a "B" engraved on the handle.

Date: ca. mid 19th century

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 246960

Accession Number: 2002.29.8.5

Silver Spoons

Large silver spoon, with a floral scroll motif, and a "B" engraved on the handle.

Date: ca. mid 19th century

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 246961

Accession Number: 2002.29.8.6

Silver Spoons

Large silver spoon, with a floral scroll motif, and a "B" engraved on the handle.

Date: ca. mid 19th century

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 246962

Accession Number: 2002.29.8.7

Silver Spoons

Large silver spoon, with a floral scroll motif, and a "B" engraved on the handle.

Date: ca. mid 19th century

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 246963

Accession Number: 2002.29.8.8

Silver Spoons

Large silver spoon, with a floral scroll motif, and a "B" engraved on the handle.

Date: ca. mid 19th century

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 246964

Accession Number: 2002.29.8.9

Silver Spoons

Large silver spoon, with a floral scroll motif, and a "B" engraved on the handle.

Date: ca. mid 19th century

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 246965

Accession Number: 2002.29.8.10

Silver Spoons

Large silver spoon, with a floral scroll motif, and a "B" engraved on the handle.

Date: ca. mid 19th century

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 246966

Accession Number: 2002.29.8.11

Original fabric fragments

Original upholstery fragments removed from 1969.1201.1. Blue and white toile pattern of Rococo vines and swags, crest supporting rural farm scene of a rooster, rabbit, and a woman on a swing. 1890s reprint of a 1780 Jean Baptiste Huet design "L'escarpolette" (The Swing).A-seat cover; B-back cover; C...

Date: 1930s

Maker: Reproduction of Huet, Jean Baptiste (Designer)

GUSN: 246997

Accession Number: 1969.1201.1A-G

Original fabric fragments

Original upholstery fragments removed from 1969.1201.2. Blue and white toile pattern of Rococo vines and swags, crest supporting rural farm scene of a rooster, rabbit, and a woman on a swing. 1890s reprint of a 1780 Jean Baptiste Huet design "L'escarpolette" (The Swing).A-seat cover; B-back cover; C...

Date: 1930s

Maker: Reproduction of Huet, Jean Baptiste (Designer)

GUSN: 247005

Accession Number: 1969.1201.2A-F

Set of 12 Soup Spoons

Set of 12 silver soup spoons, each with a scrolled floral decoration. Each spoon has the initial "B" engraved on the handle.

Date: ca. middle 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal), engraving (action)

GUSN: 247022

Accession Number: 2002.29.9

Soup Spoon

Silver soup spoon, with a scrolled floral decoration, and the initial "B" engraved on the handle.

Date: ca. middle 19th century

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 247025

Accession Number: 2002.29.9.1

Soup Spoon

Silver soup spoon, with a scrolled floral decoration, and the initial "B" engraved on the handle.

Date: ca. middle 19th century

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 247026

Accession Number: 2002.29.9.2

Soup Spoon

Silver soup spoon, with a scrolled floral decoration, and the initial "B" engraved on the handle.

Date: ca. middle 19th century

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 247027

Accession Number: 2002.29.9.3

Soup Spoon

Silver soup spoon, with a scrolled floral decoration, and the initial "B" engraved on the handle.

Date: ca. middle 19th century

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 247028

Accession Number: 2002.29.9.4

Soup Spoon

Silver soup spoon, with a scrolled floral decoration, and the initial "B" engraved on the handle.

Date: ca. middle 19th century

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 247029

Accession Number: 2002.29.9.5

Soup Spoon

Silver soup spoon, with a scrolled floral decoration, and the initial "B" engraved on the handle.

Date: ca. middle 19th century

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 247030

Accession Number: 2002.29.9.6

Soup Spoon

Silver soup spoon, with a scrolled floral decoration, and the initial "B" engraved on the handle.

Date: ca. middle 19th century

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 247031

Accession Number: 2002.29.9.7

Phonograph Record

Bach Concerto in D minor for two violins and orchestra; front cover white, black, purple design and lettering; back cover summarizes Bach's life and pieces involved.

Maker: Columbia Records Inc.

Material: vinyl, cardboard, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 256967

Accession Number: 1998.36

Phonograph Record

Prades Festival/Pablo Casals, director; square cover for long playing record; front cover with green tone photo of mountains overlooking several towns; light blue tinted squared off center with penciled bust-length drawing of Bach (man with white wig); record inside plastic sleeve inside cover.

Date: 1950

Maker: Columbia Records Inc.

Material: vinyl, cardboard, plastic (organic material)

GUSN: 257908

Accession Number: 1998.37

Phonograph Record

MUSIC FROM MARLBORO, MOZART, CONCERTO IN E FLAT FOR TWO PIANOS K. 365; BACH, CONCERTO IN C MAJOR FOR THREE PINOA; front cover photo depicts concert hall interior; orchestra bottom center; lettering in white and gold; back cover lists pieces and summarizes concerti; record inside cover.

Date: 1940-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: vinyl, paper (fiber product), cardboard

GUSN: 257911

Accession Number: 1998.38

Phonograph Record

CORELLI, CONCERTO GROSSO NO. 8 IN G MINOR; CONCERTO GROSS NO. 3 IN C MINOR; PERGOLESI, CONCERTINO NO. 2 IN G MAJOR; VIVALDI, CONCERTO ALLA RUSTICA; square cover for 33 1/3 RPM long playing record; front cover with dark green vinyl-like ground; inscription impressin gilt; back cover with white ground...

Date: 1950

Maker: Vox Productions, Inc.

Material: vinyl, cardboard

GUSN: 257912

Accession Number: 1998.39

Phonograph Record

WIR MUSSEN/ CURCH VIEL TRUBSAL/ in das Reich Gottes ein gehen/ 9Through bitter tribulation/ we enter into God's Kingdom)/ CANTATA NO. 146; front cover pink and black background with all over cross decoration; title and artists on blue backgroud, white lettering; image of a church bottom right corner...

Date: 1953

Maker: Vanguard Recording Society Inc.

Material: vinyl, paper (fiber product), cardboard

GUSN: 257913

Accession Number: 1998.40

Phonograph Record

HANDEL DIXIT DOMINUS; square cover for 33 1/3 RPM record; front cover with white background and photo of painting "The Archangel Michael Fighting Satan"; scene in the clouds with angels, Michael with long spear jousting at beasts coming from below; god in upper right; Mary and baby Jesus in upper le...

Date: 1966

Maker: Angel Records

Material: vinyl, cardboard, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 257914

Accession Number: 1998.41

Phonograph Record

BOCCHERINI CHAMBER MUSIC, VOLUME II; front cover depict Parliament right, twin towers of Westminster Abby behind; label of company top center in white lettering on brown background; gold sticker with black lettering; title and pieces listed center left edge; back cver similar to front; more buidings...

Date: 1940-1970

Maker: Westminster Recording Sales Corp.

Material: vinyl, paper (fiber product), cardboard

GUSN: 257915

Accession Number: 1998.42

Phonograph Record

Carl Stamitz (1746-1801) Concerto in D Major for Flute and Orchestra; square paper cover for 33 1/3 RPM long playing record; front cover with blue background and white drawing of bird with long tail feathers; back cover with white background and black inscriptions; record inside.

Date: ca. 1950

Maker: London

Material: vinyl, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 257916

Accession Number: 1998.43

Needlework Coat of Arms

Framed needlework coat of arms on silk satin with silk and metallic threads. Foliate forms in cream, gold, green and red silk threads surround a central shield rendered in black silk and metallic threads. Shield surmounted by helmet and lion. Shield depicts March family coat of arms on the left, a g...

Maker: Possibly March, Dorcas, 1746-1820 (Embroiderer)

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 257918

Accession Number: 2006.44.3596

Pair of Andirons

Pair of brass andirons with tapered and stepped spire over a ridged ball; faceted shaft; conforming stepped log log stops; pad feet; curved log supports.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: Molineux, John (active ca. 1800-1820) (Founder)

Material: brass (alloy), wrought iron (iron alloy)

GUSN: 257921

Accession Number: 2012.1.1

Phonograph Record

Handel, THE ROYAL FIREWORKS; Purcell, TRUMPET VOLUNTARY; Berlioz, FAUST, and other shorter pieces; front cover black background; yellow, red and gray; black, white, red lettering; red, yellow, white firecracker design top right corner; left center, image of a man waving baton in right hand, pointing...

Maker: London

Material: vinyl, paper (fiber product), cardboard

GUSN: 257922

Accession Number: 1998.44

Phonograph Record

The Complete String Quartets of Ludwig Von Beethoven: Quartet No. 10 in E-Flat Major ("harp"), Op. 74; square cover for 33 1/3 RPM LP record; front cover with faded blue background and bust-length drawing of Beethoven; drawing shaded in blue with white crumpled border around it; record inside.

Date: ca. 1950

Maker: Columbia Records Inc.

Material: vinyl, cardboard

GUSN: 257923

Accession Number: 1998.45

Phonograph Record

BEETHOVEN, String Quartet in A Minor, Op. 132; front cover green background; image of portion of a sun, covered by a butterfly's wing; lettering white and yellow; back cover, lettering in black; image left center depicts four men with string instruments in a doorway; inside cover summarizes informat...

Date: 1973

Maker: BASF Systems

Material: vinyl, paper (fiber product), cardboard

GUSN: 257926

Accession Number: 1998.46

Phonograph Record

Artur Schnabe Plays Beethoven; square cover for 33 1/3 RPM LP record; front cover top half blue background with white and gray inscription; back cover white with black printing; record inside.

Date: ca. 1950

Maker: (RCA) Radio Corporation of America

Material: vinyl, cardboard

GUSN: 257933

Accession Number: 1998.47

Phonograph Record

MOZART, SINFONIA CONCERTANTE IN E FLAT MAJOR, K. 364; 33 1/3 RPM long play record; cover is square with orange, yellow, black, white and gray; back cover lists pieces and other information about instrumentalists.

Date: 1940-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: vinyl, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 257939

Accession Number: 1998.16

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