Historic New England

Wallpaper Border

Fragment of c-scroll and flower Rococo Revival wallpaper border. C-scrolls in brown with flowers in blue. Block-printed in ochre, two browns, two blues and white on white polished ground.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), block printing (relief printing process)

GUSN: 289303

Accession Number: 2001.281.644

Birch bark wastebasket scraped or etched with design of stylized ferns, feather, trees, circles, hunter with feathered headdress and bow and arrow, and moose or elk. Attributed to Tomah Joseph by donor but may be the work of fellow Passamaquoddy birch bark artist John Snow based on similar examples ...

Date: 1915-1920

Maker: Possibly Snow, John (Maker) Attributed to Tomah, Joseph (Maker)

Material: birch (wood)

GUSN: 289309

Accession Number: 1990.159.2

Watercolor painting

Watercolor rendering of a birch bark canoe back. Brown and beige, bird and elk on top, J-R in center, and deer with antlers in profile on bottom. Original work depicted is attributed to Tomah Joseph by donor but may be the work of fellow Passamaquoddy birch bark artist John Snow based on similar exa...

Date: August 22, 1919

Maker: Norton, Susan, 1902-1989 (Artist) After Tomah, Joseph (Architect)

Material: paper (fiber product), watercolors (paintings)

GUSN: 289310

Accession Number: 1990.159.3

Scarf

Large, rectangular, dark gray, linen scarf. Hemmed with dark gray thread in large-scale scalloped motif.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 289311

Accession Number: 1993.156.2

Visor

Shield-shaped decorative brim/visor with oval hole in the center. Brim is supported on head by two black silk ribbons that cross in x-shape. Oval hole is surrounded by border of dark gray linen. Brim is held rigid with cardboard. Main body is covered with off-white linen. Small circles of dark gray ...

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 289312

Accession Number: 1993.156.3

Paper Crown

Gold-coated paper crown with six points. White cotton thread holds crown together at back.

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 289313

Accession Number: 1993.156.4

"Emblem of America"

Watercolor painting of a woman personifying America. A Native American woman is holding an American flag and leaning on the grave of George Washington. Niagara Falls appears in the background. Watercolor matted with reverse painting on glass. Gold beaded frame.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 289314

Accession Number: 1993.643.2

"Emblem of Asia"

Watercolor painting of a woman personifying Asia. Woman is dressed in fine silk clothing and is wearing a turban. In the background are ancient ruins and temples, and a man (European?) being chased by a (large) crocodile. Watercolor matted with reverse painting on glass. Gold beaded frame.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 289315

Accession Number: 1993.643.3

"Emblem of Africa"

Watercolor painting of a woman personifying Africa. A black woman, with breasts bared, holds a bow and arrow and gestures at an animal that she has killed. Watercolor matted with reverse painting on glass. Gold beaded frame.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 289316

Accession Number: 1993.643.4

Curtain panel

Glazed chintz curtain panel with red backing. Sewn-on border on proper left edge. Hem has floral design in a line. Curtain has eight hooks sewn into the top edge.

Date: 1920-1930

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 289317

Accession Number: 2006.9.1.1

Curtain panel

Glazed chintz curtain panel with red backing. Curtain has eight hooks sewn into the top edge.

Date: 1920-1930

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 289326

Accession Number: 2006.9.1.2

Pair of Curtains

Pair of printed cotton curtain panels [.1 and .2] with a floral pattern in pink, teal, and brown on a beige ground. Solid yellow backing. Curtain has five hooks sewn into the top edge.

Date: 1920-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 289328

Accession Number: 2006.9.2

Curtain panel

Printed cotton curtain panel with a floral pattern in pink, teal, and brown on a beige ground. Solid yellow backing. Curtain has five hooks sewn into the top edge and a dime sized brass (?) hoop sewn onto the corner edge on the back.

Date: 1920-1930

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 289329

Accession Number: 2006.9.2.1

Curtain panel

Printed cotton curtain panel with a floral pattern in pink, teal, and brown on a beige ground. Solid yellow backing. Curtain has five hooks sewn into the top edge.

Date: 1920-1930

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 289334

Accession Number: 2006.9.2.2

Cushion cover

Cushion cover with large white and green floral and leaf pattern on a red ground. Rectangular shape with zipper closure on one side.

Date: 1920-1930

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 289335

Accession Number: 2006.9.3

Curtain panel

Printed cotton curtain panel with cream-colored ground and vertically oriented alternating rows of green trees and classical architecture in ruins in gray and black tones. Background of a green hillside and blue sky. "Dorian" pattern.

Date: 1945-1950

Maker: Decorative Fabrics, Inc. (Manufacturer)

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 289336

Accession Number: 2006.9.4

Wallpaper

Small wallpaper fragment. Blue floral and peacock motif printed in green, black, yellow, and pink on a cream ground. Paper was later reproduced by A. L. Diament.

Date: 1925-1935

Maker: Zuber Et Cie (Manufacturer)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 289338

Accession Number: 2006.9.5

Reproduction Wallpaper

Unused sample of reproduction wallpaper in the "Brewster" pattern by Katzenbach & Warren. Pattern is part of the Colonial Williamsburg reproduction series. Wallpaper is a floral stripe with three different vertical stripes including foliage, palmette foliage, and floral vines. These three stripes al...

Date: 1960-1970

Maker: Katzenbach and Warren (Manufacturer)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 289418

Accession Number: 2001.281.725

Plate

Plate with molded lattice and floral design with pink lusterware accents.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 289419

Accession Number: 1958.310.1

Plate

Plate with molded lattice and floral design with pink lusterware accents.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 289421

Accession Number: 1958.310.2

Creamer

Creamer with molded lattice and floral design with pink lusterware accents.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 289428

Accession Number: 1958.310.3

Teapot

Teapot [a] with lid [b]. Oval form with domed finial. Molded lattice and floral design with pink lusterware accents.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 289430

Accession Number: 1958.310.4ab

Scarf

Loosely knit cream colored wool scarf.

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 289433

Accession Number: 1984.1445

Fan

Fan [.1] in original box [.2ab].

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 289456

Accession Number: 1984.1683

Colonial costume

Green silk damask dress with exposed petticoat. The ankle length dress has a square cut neckline with lace edging. The sleeves are elbow length with scalloped edges and lace decoration around the cuffs. The bodice has ten hook and loop closures up the front center panel. The dress has the appearance...

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), lace (needlework)

GUSN: 189902

Accession Number: 2006.44.1258

Chest on frame

Black lacquered chest on frame with large red chrysanthemums and green scrolls of foliage. Two large brass pulls in the shape bird baths decorated with an engraved scrolling foliate pattern are on the front and back.

Date: 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), lacquer (coating)

GUSN: 189903

Accession Number: 2006.44.1474AB

Tall case clock

Tall case clock. Upper case features a scrolled pediment terminating in brass foliate roundels and a brass orb finial at center. Open wood reed columns on either side of clock face with brass Corinthian capitals. Clock face has painted black Roman numerals for the hours and Arabic numerals for the m...

Date: 1780-1800

Maker: Sykes, William (Clockmaker)

Material: oak (wood), brass (alloy), gilt bronze

GUSN: 189904

Accession Number: 2006.44.1472

Evening Gown

Two piece pink satin gown with ivory lace and bead decoration. The bodice has elbow length satin sleeves with lace cuffs. The center section of the bodice panel has pink organdy and lace overlays. There is decorative multi-colored beading around the waist. There are multi-colored beaded rosettes acr...

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: Gale Gaylard (Maker)

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

GUSN: 189905

Accession Number: 2006.44.1259AB

Biscuit cutter

Two piece circular biscuit cutter. Top piece [a] has a double cutting option. Large circle with fluted sides on the bottom or a smaller circle with fluted sides on the top. Top piece fits over circular base with straight sides. Base piece [b] has center spout with two small holes on either side.

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 189906

Accession Number: 2006.44.1789AB

Petticoat

White cotton petticoat with drawstring waist. The bottom of the petticoat is double tiered. The top layer is embroidered with circles, leaves, ribbons, and flowers. Both layers of the bottom hem have scalloped edges. There are several stains and the bottom edge of the petticoat has been repaired sev...

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 189907

Accession Number: 2006.44.1260

Petticoat

White cotton petticoat with drawstring waist and two tired ruffled hem. Embroidered in the front center, near the waist band is the monogram "APW" the top tier of the skirt has a scalloped edge with eyelet and polka dot designs. The bottom tier has a plain ruffle with lace edging.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), lace (needlework)

GUSN: 189908

Accession Number: 2006.44.1261

Petticoat

White cotton petticoat with drawstring waist and front pocket. The petticoat has a two tiered skirt with floral embroidery along the bottom half. Petticoat (about the height of the right knee) is a square pocket. The petticoat has a single button closure at the back of the waist below the drawstring...

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 189909

Accession Number: 2006.44.1262

Women's jacket

Short green velvet women's jacket with long tails. The jacket has a scoop neckline and elbow length sleeves. The cuffs of the sleeves are lined with cream colored satin. The interior of the jacket and tails are lined with cream colored satin. There are weights sewn into the bottom of each tail so th...

Maker: unknown

Material: velvet (fabric weave), satin

GUSN: 189911

Accession Number: 2006.44.1263

Baking dish

Circular ceramic baking dish with straight green glazed sides. Rim has inset interior edge for a cover [cover missing]. Interior has plain white glaze. "HALL" stamped and scratched on bottom of dish.

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material), clay

GUSN: 189912

Accession Number: 2006.44.1776

Dropleaf dining table

Mahogany dropleaf dining table in two parts. Each section has one drawer on the end with a round brass pull and four tapered legs.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 189913

Accession Number: 2006.44.1470.1

Women's jacket

Silk women's jacket with wrist length kimono syle sleeves. The hip length magenta jacket is embroidered with pale pink flowers and hearts. The jacket opens down the front with no closures. The jacket has a simple stand up collar that flows into the wide lapels. There is a sewn in label at the neck: ...

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: Nozawaya Department Store (Retailer)

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 189914

Accession Number: 2006.44.1264

Tablespoons

Set of six silver tablespoons with downturned oval handles and long oval bowls. Stamped shell design on the back of the bowls.

Date: 1775

Maker: Burt, Benjamin, 1729-1805 (Silversmith)

Material: silverware, silver (metal)

GUSN: 189915

Accession Number: 1937.740.2.1-.6

Women's dress

Two piece Swiss cotton women's dress with detachable petticoat. The bodice has a simple stand up collar and full length puffed sleeves. The front of the bodice has a rounded overlay that drapes over the chest. The back of the bodice has three hook and loop closures at the neck, three cloth covered b...

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 189916

Accession Number: 2006.44.1265AB

Dropleaf dining table

Mahogany dropleaf dining table in two parts. Each section has one drawer on the end with a round brass pull and four tapered legs.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 189917

Accession Number: 2006.44.1470.2

Muffin stand

Mahogany muffin stand with three tiers ascending in size from top to bottom. Three curved square legs that continue up the shelves and terminate in a round wood sphere.

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 189918

Accession Number: 2006.44.1473

Underdress

Yellow silk underdress, partially unstitched. The entire neck and shoulder area has been undone. Both sleeves have also been removed. The material for the right sleeve is stored with the underdress. The underdress appears to have had three quarter length sleeves. The material for the left sleeve is ...

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 189920

Accession Number: 2006.44.1266

Sideboard

Sideboard with inlay and marquetry decoration. The upper section of the sideboard has cupboards with glass doors set over two small drawers. The front of the drawers and cupboards are inlaid with Greek key and floral patterns. The drawers have fancy openwork brass escutcheons. The center section of ...

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), inlay (process)

GUSN: 189922

Accession Number: 2006.44.1466

Women's cape

Satin peach colored women's cape with a curly white fur collar. The cape closes at the neck with three hook and loop closures. The exterior satin is patterned with 'fleur de lis' like flowers. The cape falls to the hip. The interior of the cape is quilted and there are two inner pockets with ruffled...

Maker: Au Bon Marche (Retailer)

Material: satin, fur

GUSN: 189924

Accession Number: 2006.44.1267

Baking dish

Shallow ceramic baking dish with flat bottom and sloped sides. Black and red lines painted around rim for decoration. Decorative floral and arrow band molded into dish under lip of rim. Bottom stamped "Oven Serve Made in U.S.A."

Maker: unknown

Material: clay, ceramic (material)

GUSN: 189925

Accession Number: 2006.44.1777

Nursing Nipple

Silver nursing nipple with a circular body and guard. Screw stem attached to the body.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 189926

Accession Number: 1930.31

Women's coat

Knee length women's coat with kimono style sleeves. The coat is made from a heavy cotton material and has a silk lining. There are dragons and stylized clouds embroidered on the front, back, and sleeves of the coat. The dragons and clouds are scroll, sun, and triangle design. The coat closes up the ...

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), cotton (textile)

GUSN: 189927

Accession Number: 2006.44.1268

Shawl

Large triangular shaped black lace shawl with scalloped edges. The lace has a floral and leaf pattern of roses and ferns.

Maker: unknown

Material: lace (needlework)

GUSN: 189928

Accession Number: 2006.44.1269

Cutting board

Circular wooden cutting board with decorative floral and leaf vine pattern cut into rim. Small footed base.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 189929

Accession Number: 2006.44.1778

China cabinet

China cabinet in two sections. Upper section has glazed front doors and sides with rectangular wood mullions with inlay decoration. Case is surmounted by a triangle pediment with floral inlay decoration. Lower section has two cabinets with doors each featuring panels with wood inlay picture of an ur...

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 189930

Accession Number: 2006.44.1467

Veil

Small rectangular black lace veil with narrow velvet ribbon along top edge. The upper half of the veil has a small floral pattern. The bottom half of the veil has a repeating flowing plant pattern. The sides and bottom edge of the veil have a repeating flowing plant pattern. The sides and bottom edg...

Maker: unknown

Material: lace (needlework), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 189932

Accession Number: 2006.44.1270

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