Historic New England

Valance

Two valances (.1ab) gathered at top and bound with striped cotton tape; glazed chintz- white and brown vertical-striped background wiht red, black, green, yellow and white flowers and vine pattern throughout.

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: chintz, block printing (relief printing process)

GUSN: 223083

Accession Number: 2003.21.2.1AB

Valance

One valance fragment gathered at top and boudn with striped cotton tape; glazed chintz- white and brown vertical striped background with red, black, green, yellow and white flowers and vine pattern throughout.

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: chintz, block printing (relief printing process)

GUSN: 223084

Accession Number: 2003.21.2.2

Bed Curtain Fragment

Fragment of a bed curtain made from three pieces sewn together vertically; glazed chintz with brown and white vertically-striped background, red, green, dark brown, yellow and white flroal and vine pattern; bound at top edge with striped cotton tape.

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: chintz, block printing (relief printing process)

GUSN: 223085

Accession Number: 2003.21.2.3

Fragment of Floor Cloth

Floorcloth block-printed on canvas; beige ground with repeating floral and foliate pattern consisting of fanned clusters of beige and brown leaves between clusters of red, orange, blue, green and brown smaller flowers and leaves; floorcloth is oddly shaped (had been cut to fit floor dimensions).

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, block printing (relief printing process)

GUSN: 223087

Accession Number: 2003.27.1

Christening Gown

Off-white cotton christening gown with back opening and seam down center of back. Has decorative embroidered eylet collar, bib and cuffs. Has three strips at bib. Has four stirps of thick crocheted lace at bottom, as well as at bottom edge.

Date: 1903

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 223090

Accession Number: 2006.2.1

Photograph

Small circular, framed black and white photograph of a baby in christening gwon. Frame is circular, possibly brass, with a fish-tail shaped stand.

Date: 1903

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 223091

Accession Number: 2006.2.2

Shutter hook

Iron shutter hook has 'nail'-like spike with top that has a flat circle at one end and along leave like shape at other end.

Date: 1800-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 223092

Accession Number: 2006.2.3

Bust of George Williams Lyman (1786-1880)

Bronze bust of George Williams Lyman with high collar and bow-tie cravat with draped shoulder cloak. The man is looking to his left.

Date: 1886

Maker: Greenough, Richard S. , 1819-1904 (Sculptor)

Material: bronze (metal), casts (sculpture)

GUSN: 223095

Accession Number: 2007.21.1

Pedestal

Wooden, column pedestal with square base and square swivel top. Painted black with twelve brass rosette tack decoration (six around top of column, six around base of column).

Date: Late 19th Century

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 223097

Accession Number: 2007.21.2AB

Bedcover

Machine-printed cotton; pillar print design; blue background color with red and peach flowers; pillars have creams, blues, and reds in pattern; rectangular piece of fabric with two corners having a square shape cut out.

Date: 1825-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 223113

Accession Number: 2007.7.1

Coverlet

Wool and cotton coverlet; "orange peel" pattern, dark blue and white/cream, large rectangular coverlet, geometric circlesand square shapes all over.

Date: 1820-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 223118

Accession Number: 2007.7.2

Shawl

Brown paisley shawl made of wool; solid square shaped brown-colored center; woolen fringe on both ends; reds and greens used among browns and white in paisley pattern; rectangle-shaped shawl.

Date: 1840-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 223124

Accession Number: 2007.7.3

Shawl

Red paisley patterned shawl with solid green colored center in square shape; made of wool, shawl is square shape; blue and pink floral border separating red paisley and solid green square center; yarn on both ends.

Date: 1850-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 223130

Accession Number: 2007.7.4

Men's Wedding Suit

Men's wedding suit, black wool suit coat (A), striped vest (B), and pants (C).

Date: May 13, 1908

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), cotton (textile)

GUSN: 223135

Accession Number: 2008.12.1A-C

Serving Tray

Two tiered serving tray of hammered aluminum with central motif of a branch of berries and blossoms in relief. Strap handle and edge of trays have impressed edges.

Date: 1938

Maker: Abraham & Straus (Retailer)

Material: aluminum (metal), hammering

GUSN: 223149

Accession Number: 2008.12.10

Demitasse Set

Set of six demitasse cups (.1-.6) and saucers (.7-.12). Cups have white porcelain bodies with black band at rim. Cup rim, handle and body accented with narrow gold bands. Matching saucers have a black band at rim accented with three concentric gold circles on inner edge.

Date: 1938

Maker: Noritake (Manufacturer) Jordan Marsh Company (Retailer)

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 223156

Accession Number: 2008.12.12.1-.12

Tablespoon

Silver tablespoon with bright cut engraving on down-turned handle, engraved initials in script on handle, and Rococo leaf drop on the back of the bowl.

Date: 1780-1800

Maker: Revere, Paul, 1735-1818 (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal), bright cutting

GUSN: 223441

Accession Number: 2006.44.1125.2

Salver

Silver salver with round plate, molded rim and trumpet shaped foot. Engraved coat of arms in the center of plate with a Latin inscription.

Date: 1730

Maker: Potwine, John, 1698-1792 (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 223442

Accession Number: 2006.44.1126

Cann

Silver cann with a bulbous body, molded foot, double scroll handle with acanthus leaf cresting, and engraved with the Ward-Burrill coat of arms.

Date: ca. 1744

Maker: Burt, Samuel, 1724-1754 (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 223444

Accession Number: 2006.44.1127

Cup

Round silver cup with straight sides and flared lip, molded base, and scrolled strap handle.

Date: 1700-1725

Maker: Dixwell, John, 1680-1725 (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 223446

Accession Number: 2006.44.1128

Cream pitcher

Silver cream pitcher with a pear-shaped body, scalloped rim and elongated lip, double scroll handle, and three trefoil feet.

Date: 1760

Maker: Hurd, Nathaniel, 1729-1777 (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 223449

Accession Number: 2006.44.1129

Sugar tongs

Silver sugar tongs with bright cut decorative border and engraved monogram.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal), bright cutting

GUSN: 223453

Accession Number: 2006.44.1130

Drum

Tall cylindrical wood drum with a single membrane head. The membrane is secured to the top of the drum by a wooden ring and six ropes. The ropes are attached to the ring and run through six arched shaped openings in the base of the drum. Each rope has a carved wooden peg. There is one long peg entwi...

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), membrane, rope

GUSN: 223454

Accession Number: 2006.44.1132

Chest

Rectangular oak chest with gothic style tracery. The gothic style arches are in three separate panels across the front of the chest, in one panel on each end and in one panel on the lid. The back side of the chest has three blank panels. The front side of the chest also has two carved bow shaped med...

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood), metal

GUSN: 223455

Accession Number: 2006.44.1133

Secretary

Serpentine front mahogany butler's secretary with cabinet top and four drawer bottom. The upper cabinet has a central urn finial, flanked by two floral headed figures on its pediment. There are three interior shelves. The bottom section has four serpentine front drawers. The top drawer has a fold do...

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), brass (alloy), veneering

GUSN: 223456

Accession Number: 2006.44.1134

Children's Mug

Earthenware mug. Brown transfer-printed images on each side of a "G" and a "H" about the height of the mug. A young woman and her grandmother folding a large sheet represent the letter "G". The letter "H" is represented by an older woman in poor health; her family are tearful holidng onto her bed. T...

Date: 1825

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, transfer printing, overpainting (technique)

GUSN: 223462

Accession Number: 1970.1310.194

Sports Strap

Pair of leather straps with four inch metal chain on one end with attached leather and metal buckle; imprint of manufacturer on inside of leather; decorative stitching on each end of out erside of strap; five holes for buckle.

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, iron (metal)

GUSN: 223473

Accession Number: 1931.446AB

Golf Bag

Canvas and leather golf bag, which includes six clubs and one cane (with top missing). Broken piece of leather strap inside and detached buckle with paper label: "Name: Greenough, M.S./ Locker No. 251/ Golf Shop./ Paul Scott, Professional/ MONTECITO COUNTRY CLUB- Santa Barbara, Calif." Seven inch ou...

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, canvas, brass (alloy), iron (metal), cotton (textile)

GUSN: 223474

Accession Number: 1932.958A

Golf Club

Wooden golf club with graining; steel foot; leather-wrapped grip with cotton thread wrapped and glued at top and bottom.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), leather, steel (alloy), cotton (textile)

GUSN: 223476

Accession Number: 1932.958B

Golf Club

Wooden golf club with graining; steel foot; leather wrapped grip with cotton thread wrapped and glued at top and bottom.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), leather, steel (alloy), cotton (textile)

GUSN: 223479

Accession Number: 1932.958C

Golf Club

Wooden golf club with graining; steel foot; leather wrapped grip with cotton thread wrapped and possibly glued at top and bottom.

Maker: Wright & Ditson (Manufacturer)

Material: wood (plant material), leather, steel (alloy), cotton (textile)

GUSN: 223486

Accession Number: 1932.958D

Golf club

Wooden golf club wtih graining; wooden foot wtih metal plates on side and bottom; leather grip with cotton thread wrapped at bottom; thread wrapped just above foot on wood; inside edge of foot slightly grooved.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), leather, steel (alloy), cotton (textile)

GUSN: 223487

Accession Number: 1932.958E

Golf Club

Wooden golf club with graining; wooden foot with metal plate and six screws on bottom and possibly metal plate on side, foot slightly grooved on inside edge; leather wrapped grip with thread wrapped at top and base of club above foot.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), leather, cotton (textile)

GUSN: 223488

Accession Number: 1932.958F

Golf Club

Wooden golf club with graining; metal foot, possibly brass; leather wrapped grip with cord wrapped at top and bottom and glued.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), leather, brass (alloy)

GUSN: 223489

Accession Number: 1932.958G

Cane

Wooden cane wiht dark-stained birch-like veneer; silver elbow joint at handle; metal tip, possibly copper.

Maker: Brigg (Manufacturer)

Material: wood (plant material), silver (metal), copper (metal)

GUSN: 223490

Accession Number: 1932.958H

Child's Bow

Metal bow painted red with decorated double circle motif at top; wire is attached and wrapped at each end of bow and then attached to two inch metal piece in middle.

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wire

GUSN: 223492

Accession Number: 1932.2566

Fencing Mask

Mesh wire scree face shield; black leather at edges; single leather-covered wire arching back over crown of head, terminating in a circle; leather chin pad.

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), leather

GUSN: 223493

Accession Number: 1933.362

Tennis Racket

Wooden tennis racket with wood grip; area with strings is oblong and slightly curved to one side; three-fourths inch band of leather above grip is attached with small nails/tacks; one screw at top neck of racket; wood is stained.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), leather, gut

GUSN: 223494

Accession Number: 1933.363

Fencing Rapier

Pair of metal fencing sabres; metal ovoid tips above hand grips; grips wrapped in string/twine; four-sided blades end in flat head and are wrapped in leather; double oval design in metal below hand grips.

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), leather, cotton (textile)

GUSN: 223495

Accession Number: 1933.364

Fencing Rapier

One of a pair of metal fencing sabres; metal ovoid tips above hand grips; grips wrapped in string/twine; four-sided blades end in flat head and wrapped in leather; double oval design in metal below hand grips.

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), leather, cotton (textile)

GUSN: 223503

Accession Number: 1933.365

"Automobile Skate"

Roller skates with metal frames. Five inch wheels placed behind heel and in front of toe. Metal bracket for heel of shoe is lined with leather which buckles in front of ankle. Frame has screw to adjust length (nine to twelve inches).

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, leather

GUSN: 223531

Accession Number: 1941.1301AB

Indian Club

Turned wooden club with a bulbous body tapered at bottom and a long narrow "neck" capped off by a turned sphere. Parallel lines around neck with double lines near base.

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 223534

Accession Number: 1933.631A

Hood

Quilted black silk hood, with tan fur trim and black taffeta ribbons, lined with brown fabric.

Date: 19th Century

Maker: unknown

Material: fur, silk (textile), taffeta, quilting

GUSN: 223535

Accession Number: 1933.991

Glass bottle

Small rectangular glass ginger bottle with molded lettering. Glass has green tint.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 223536

Accession Number: 2006.44.1580

Tennis Racket

Wooden tennis racket; front and back of hand grip comprised of three types of inlaid wood creating vertical stripes of dark, medium, and light brown; 1 1/8" leather band with cloth ribbon overlay, which is above grip and attached with small nails/tacks; v-shaped inlay of darker toned wood on neck; o...

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), leather

GUSN: 223537

Accession Number: 1933.1400

Polo Ball

Wooden polo ball painted white.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 223538

Accession Number: 1934.95BC

Tennis Racket, "Champion"

Wooden tennis racket; slightly grooved wooden grip; two-toned wood inlay at top of neck; lower section of both sides of frame is painted/taped in light gold color (2 3/4" sections); small nails/tacks around bottom of handle (missing piece of leather)

Maker: Wright & Ditson (Maker)

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

GUSN: 223539

Accession Number: 1934.150

Fencing Foil

Pair of metal foils; silver tips above grips; grips are ridged and wrapped in narrow cloth band; metal cups/ hand protectors below grips; iron blades are grooved on one side and ridge on the other endin in tips that are wrapped in tape/leather.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver alloy

GUSN: 223540

Accession Number: 1934.151AB

Tea Bowl

Handleless, hand-painted porcelain cup. Cup interior: large, loosely painted and enameled polychrome swag; trellis with floral garlands; flower bud center of bowl. Cup exterior: enameled polychrome sprays of flowers of various sizes, colors.

Date: 1750-1775

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 223541

Accession Number: 1934.455

Foot Muff and Box

A) Fur foot muff, looks like a fur pillow with a leather bottom. Made of an auburn fur with tan/black fur at foot hole opening-inside lined iwth shorter brown fur. B & C) Box base and cover- card board box covered in a blue-green paper. Cover has a red border. A blue label in the middle of the cov...

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: fur, cardboard

GUSN: 223542

Accession Number: 1934.899ABC

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