Historic New England

Stationery holder

Lacquered stationery holder; front cover decorated with rose and morning glory in paint, gilding, and inlaid mother-of-pearl; interior lined with blue rose patterned paper.

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: lacquer (coating), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 296684

Accession Number: 1949.1202

Dish

Brass dish with a beaded rim and a blue iridescent butterfly wing under the glass.

Date: 1915-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), glass (material)

GUSN: 296685

Accession Number: 1949.1203

Letter Opener

Asymmetrical steel blade with a twisted brass collar and a turned wood and ivory handle.

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy), wood (plant material), ivory (tooth component), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 296686

Accession Number: 1949.1209

Yardstick

Wood with black numbering and lettering.

Date: 1900-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), stenciling

GUSN: 296687

Accession Number: 1949.1189

Bell Charm

Gilt bell charm with engraved Greek letters, also contains a note.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: gold (metal)

GUSN: 296688

Accession Number: 1949.1201

"ORB" Necklace

Copper necklace with an abstracted upside down v-shaped pendant on a copper link chain.

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: Bade, Otto R. (Manufacturer) Bade, Otto R. (Designer)

Material: copper (metal)

GUSN: 297799

Accession Number: 2014.41.1

Cuff bracelet

Cuff bracelet made of coiled copper wires.

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: Renoir of California (Manufacturer)

Material: copperwork

GUSN: 297800

Accession Number: 2014.41.2

Earrings

Pair of abstract geometirc copper earrings with a clip back closure.

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 297804

Accession Number: 2014.41.3.1ab

Bracelet

Abstract geometic copper link bracelet with a hinged tab closure with a maker's mark.

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 297805

Accession Number: 2014.41.3.2

Sampler

Framed sampler. Embroidery on linen depicting the alphabet and numbers with Bible passage and signature of Lydia Ripley Priest (1819-1899).

Date: 1831

Maker: Priest, Lydia Ripley, 1819-1899 (Embroiderer)

Material: linen (material), thread, embroidering, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 297826

Accession Number: 2014.42.1

Sampler

Framed Sampler. Embroidery on linen depicting the alphabet. Previously removed embroidery objvious in the linen. Surrounded by decorative white and blue border. Eunice Durant (1821-1872).

Date: 1835

Maker: Durant, Eunice, 1821-1872 (Embroiderer)

Material: linen (material), thread, embroidering, wood (plant material), glass (material), metal, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 297827

Accession Number: 2014.42.2

Alphabet/Verse sampler with rainbow colored embroidery depicting A to Z alphabet, numbers 1 through 0, birds with worms, and flowers. Green and yellow embroidered border. Cotton ground. Plain gilt frame.

Date: 1940

Maker: Glaser, Olive Smith (Embroiderer)

Material: cotton (textile), thread

GUSN: 297828

Accession Number: 2014.42.3

Fanny Gray Paper Doll Set

Fanny Gray Paper Doll Set in Original Box. Paper. Crosby, Nichols & Co. Publisher, S.W. Chandler & Bro. Lithographer.

Date: 1854

Maker: Crosby, Nichols & Company (Publisher) S. W. Chandler and Bro. Lith. (Lithographer)

Material: lithographs, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 297829

Accession Number: 2014.42.4

Bracelet

Cuff-style bracelet with grape cluster and grape leaf design. 10 karat gold-plated metal.

Date: c. 1940

Maker: Louis Stern & Company (Jeweler)

Material: plated metal, gold alloy

GUSN: 297836

Accession Number: 2014.43.1

Jewelry Set

Partial parure of clip back earrings and necklace with flame shaped, open work design.

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: Sperry Manufacturing Company (Manufacturer)

Material: plated metal

GUSN: 297838

Accession Number: 2014.43.3

Silhouette of Louisa Norton

Framed silhouette of a young girl, facing left. Oval frame, painted black. Louisa Norton (Mrs. W.S. Bullard)

Date: ca. 1827

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 303060

Accession Number: 1990.110

Wedding Dress

Wedding dress, ivory polyester, with short lace sleeves, lace overlap with sequins and bead accents. Lace bustle on back with two faux white roses at lower back. Fabric-covered button and loop closures down back.

Date: 1964

Maker: Jordan Marsh Company

Material: polyester (fiber), lace (needlework), sequins (spangles), beads (pierced objects), celluloid (cellulosic)

GUSN: 303134

Accession Number: 2014.63.1

Pillbox Hat

Pillbox hat from 'going away' outfit. Pleated ivory chiffon on sides, ivory net veil, top bow at back, interior ivory net lining. Two brown plastic hair combs to afix hat to head.

Date: 1964

Maker: Jordan Marsh Company (Retailer) Lemington Hat Company

Material: chiffon, plastic (organic material)

GUSN: 303135

Accession Number: 2014.63.2

Blue damask fabric sample

Blue damask silk fabric. Historical sample labeled, "Edmundson-Alston House."

Date: 1960-1980

Maker: Scalamandré

Material: damask, silk (textile)

GUSN: 303139

Accession Number: 2014.64.1

Blue and ecru damask sample

Blue and ecru damask fabric. Historic sample labeled, "Hammond and Harwood House."

Date: 1960-1980

Maker: Scalamandré

Material: silk (textile), rayon, cotton (textile), damask

GUSN: 303140

Accession Number: 2014.64.2

Ivory damask fabric sample

Ivory damask fabric. Historic sample labeled, "Juliette Gordon Law."

Date: 1960-1980

Maker: Scalamandré

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

GUSN: 303141

Accession Number: 2014.64.3

Rose colored damask fabric sample

Rose colored damask fabric. Historic sample labeled, "Chinoiserie Damask."

Date: 1960-1980

Maker: Scalamandré

Material: damask, silk (textile)

GUSN: 303142

Accession Number: 2014.64.4

Woven stripe fabric sample

Woven stripe fabric. Historic sample labeled, "Tryon Flower."

Date: 1960-1980

Maker: Scalamandré

Material: weaving, cotton (textile), rayon

GUSN: 303143

Accession Number: 2014.64.5

Brocade stripe fabric sample

Brocade stripe fabric sample with floral details.

Date: 1960-1980

Maker: Scalamandré

Material: brocade (textile), silk (textile)

GUSN: 303144

Accession Number: 2014.64.6

Red moreen fabric sample

Red moreen fabric with spring and sprays of flowers from Brunschwig & Fils. Sample labeled, "Hardwick."

Date: 1982

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 303145

Accession Number: 2014.64.7

Toile fabric sample

Toile fabric sample from Brunschwig & Fils. Labeled, "Chinese Leopard Toile."

Date: 1960-1980

Maker: unknown

Material: toile (textile material), cotton (textile)

GUSN: 303146

Accession Number: 2014.64.8

Chinoiserie fabric sample

Chinoiserie fabric sample from Brunschwig & Fils. Labeled, "China Dream Chinoiserie."

Date: 1978

Maker: unknown

Material: Chinoiserie, cotton (textile)

GUSN: 303147

Accession Number: 2014.64.9

Indigo resist fabric sample

Indigo resist fabric sample from Brunschwig & Fils. Labeled, "Bromelia Resist."

Date: 1976

Maker: unknown

Material: resist, cotton (textile)

GUSN: 303148

Accession Number: 2014.64.10

Stenciled chintz fabric sample

Stenciled chintz fabric sample from Brunschwig & Fils. Labeled, "Hannah."

Date: 1960-1980

Maker: unknown

Material: chintz, cotton (textile), Teflon (TM)

GUSN: 303149

Accession Number: 2014.64.11

Green and white chintz fabric sample

Green and white chintz fabric sample from G.P. + J Baker Ltd for Brunschwig & Fils. Labeled, "Bird and Thistle."

Date: 1960-1980

Maker: unknown

Material: chintz, cotton (textile)

GUSN: 303150

Accession Number: 2014.64.12

Chinoiserie fabric sample

Chinoiserie fabric sample from Brunschwig & Fils. Labeled, "Chinoiserie Tree."

Date: 1973

Maker: unknown

Material: Chinoiserie, cotton (textile)

GUSN: 303151

Accession Number: 2014.64.13

Green and white toile sample. "Jones Toile". Cotton.

Green and white toile fabric sample. Labeled, "Jones Toile."

Date: 1960-1980

Maker: Schumacher

Material: toile (textile material), cotton (textile)

GUSN: 303152

Accession Number: 2014.64.14

Green moreen fabric sample

Green moreen fabric sample. Labeled, "Williamsburg Wool Moreen."

Date: 1960-1980

Maker: Schumacher

Material: moreen, wool (textile), cotton (textile)

GUSN: 303153

Accession Number: 2014.64.15

Chintz fabric sample

Chintz fabric sample. Labeled, "Flower Tree."

Date: 1963

Maker: Schumacher

Material: chintz, cotton (textile)

GUSN: 303154

Accession Number: 2014.64.16

Chintz fabric sample

Chintz fabric sample. Labeled, "Calico Bird."

Date: 1960-1980

Maker: Schumacher

Material: chintz, cotton (textile)

GUSN: 303155

Accession Number: 2014.64.17

Green floral fabric sample

Green floral fabric sample. Labeled, "Fleurettes."

Date: 1960-1980

Maker: Schumacher

Material: rayon, silk (textile)

GUSN: 303156

Accession Number: 2014.64.18

Red damask fabric sample

Red damask fabric sample. Labeled, "Bruton Adaptation."

Date: 1960-1980

Maker: Schumacher

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

GUSN: 303157

Accession Number: 2014.64.19

Green damask fabric sample

Green damask fabric sample. Labeled, "Bruton Adaptation."

Date: 1960-1980

Maker: Schumacher

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

GUSN: 303158

Accession Number: 2014.64.20

Woven fabric sample, blue with gold stars

Woven fabric sample, blue with gold stars. Labeled, "Royal Stars."

Date: 1960-1980

Maker: Schumacher

Material: weaving, cotton (textile), rayon

GUSN: 303159

Accession Number: 2014.64.21

Woven fabric sample, white with gold stars

Woven fabric sample, white with gold stars. Labeled, "Oyster Stars."

Date: 1960-1980

Maker: Schumacher

Material: weaving, cotton (textile), rayon

GUSN: 303160

Accession Number: 2014.64.22

Printed fabric sample

Histoic reproduction fabric sample. Labeled, "Musical Garland."

Date: 1960-1980

Maker: Schumacher

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 303161

Accession Number: 2014.64.23

No Title

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 303170

Valance

A rounded valance painted white with green trim. A painting of leaves adorns the protruding square panel at the apex.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 303171

Accession Number: 1988.542.1

Valance

A rounded valance painted white with green trim. A painting of leaves adorns the protruding square panel at the apex.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 303172

Accession Number: 1988.542.2

Valance

A rounded valance painted white with green trim. A painting of leaves adorns the protruding square panel at the apex.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 303173

Accession Number: 1988.542.3

Valance

A rounded valance painted white with green trim. A painting of leaves adorns the protruding square panel at the apex.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 303174

Accession Number: 1988.542.4

Valance

A rounded valance painted white with green trim. A painting of leaves adorns the protruding square panel at the apex.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 303175

Accession Number: 1988.542.5

Valance

A rounded valance painted white with green trim.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 303176

Accession Number: 1988.542.6

Sign

A tavern sign that bears oil paint on wood. It displays the name of Daniel Weld and the date, 1806.

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 303179

Accession Number: 1965.156

Frieze

A frieze painted white with dentils at regular intervals

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 303182

Accession Number: 1995.386

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