Historic New England

Pitcher

Pitcher has flared cylindrical neck with deep pinched spout, spherical base, and 'C' shaped handle. Body is white with laternating bands of puink and blue flowers around the base.

Date: 1900-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 258858

Accession Number: 1999.627

Pitcher

Pitcher with bulbous body that tapers inward at base, 'C' shaped handle and ribbed sides. Blue on white transfer print decoration of village scene with turreted tower on bridge.

Date: 1825-1850

Maker: Spode Pottery (Manufacturer) Copeland, Robert

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 258860

Accession Number: 1999.628

Damask linen; white; border pattern on both edges include a swirl of 3-leaf clover intertwined ; encircled with a leafy vine (pattern block approximately 6 inches by 8 inches; center panels are 3-leaf clover (1 large and 8 small) set against wavy lines; Linen damask tablecloth; simple foliate trail ...

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), damask, weaving

GUSN: 258862

Accession Number: 1998.6244

Plate

White circular plate with ogee shaped edge. Blue bird, trees, and hills painted in the center.

Date: 1900-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: tin glaze, earthenware

GUSN: 258865

Accession Number: 1999.630

Standing Lamp

Lamp is a reproduction of a candlestick painted black and converted to electricity. Arm has two branches with brass candle sockets, drip pans, and three arched legs with penny feet. Shaft is adjustable with a brass urn and finial steel rod design. Includes two paper shade with scenes of the Engli...

Date: 1920-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: alloy steel, brass (alloy)

GUSN: 258866

Accession Number: 1999.631

Pillowcases

Cotton pillowcases; rectangular with sscalloped edges at opening; openwork floral wprig decoration below scalloping on one side; sother side with four small openwork flowers abelow scalloping; Linen damask tablecloth; simple foliate trail at edge around perimeter; more dense foliate trail border 9 1...

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), openwork

GUSN: 258870

Accession Number: 1998.6246.1-2

Bowl

Circular bowl with slight foot ring and dark blue transfer print decoration of scrolled leaf border and stylized blossoms. Large single blossom at bottom center of bowl.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 258871

Accession Number: 1999.633

Pillowcases

Rectangular pillowcases with fagoted edge at top 2 1/4 inches from opening; embroidered "F" in floral reserve; also at top edge center; Linen damask tablecloth; simple foliate trail at edge around perimeter; more dense foliate trail border 9 1/2 inches from edge; scrolled arabesque border within tra...

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), weaving, embroidery (visual works)

GUSN: 258872

Accession Number: 1998.6247.1-2

Framed postcard

Framed black and white photo post card of the Winslow-Crocker House as it stood in West Barnstable before the move in 1935. Post card depicts the last resident of the house, George Fenelon Crocker, posed with a neighbor boy and a dog. The Atwood Family House is on the left with a Model T (?) parke...

Date: ca. 1915-1935

Maker: unknown

Material: photographic paper

GUSN: 258873

Accession Number: 1999.634

Bread Basket Napkin

Square linen table mat with fringe around edges; indent at center of all four sides; border around perimeter with openwork; ear of corn embroidered at apposite corners and inscription at other two opposing corners; in hope chest (acc. no. 1998.6174).

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), weaving, embroidering

GUSN: 258874

Accession Number: 1998.6283

Plate

Circular plate with bracket scroll edge. White base color with black, blue, and yellow accent colors with four colored springs on plate rim and a peacock fighting another bird depicted in the center.

Date: 1900-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: tin glaze, earthenware

GUSN: 258875

Accession Number: 1999.635

Table Mat

Linen table mat with elaborate floral openwork around edges; scalloped edges around interior and small degree of scalloping around outer edges; openwork with 5-petal flowers and web-like weave; in hope chest (acc. no. 1998.6174).

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), openwork, weaving

GUSN: 258876

Accession Number: 1998.6284

Table Mats

Nine small round table mats with scalloped edges and embroidered circle in center with single floral and eyelet foliate design around circle; in hope chest (acc. no. 1998.6174).

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), weaving, embroidery (visual works)

GUSN: 258877

Accession Number: 1998.6301.1-9

Plate

Circular plate with bracket scroll edges and deep well. Plate has white base color with border of stripes with alternating blue and yellow blossoms and a scene depicting a bird on a perch and another on a tree stump at the bottom of the plate's well.

Date: 1900-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: tin glaze, earthenware

GUSN: 258878

Accession Number: 1999.636

Doilies

Six round doilies with looped fringe around edges and star motif in center; in hope chest (acc. no. 1998.6174).

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: thread, handmade

GUSN: 258879

Accession Number: 1998.6302.1-6

Doilies

Pair of openwork, eight-pointed star doilies; antique white; in hope chest (acc. no. 1998.6174).

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: thread

GUSN: 258880

Accession Number: 1998.6303.1-2

Jar

Jar (A) has an inverted pear shaped body with blue on white cracked ice pattern and blossoms. Cover (B) is flat and cylindrical with interior cap (C).

Date: 1930-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 258881

Accession Number: 1999.632A-C

Table Mats

Pair of round silk/linen table mats with fringe around edges; no decoration; in hope chest (acc. no. 1998.6174).

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), linen (material)

GUSN: 258882

Accession Number: 1998.6304.1-2

Tureen with cover

Tureen (A) has an octagonal body with, vertical molded shell finial, cut out at spout for the ladle. Body tapers inward toward bass and foot flares out, handles are ribbed scrolls on the narrow ends of the base. Cover (B) is faceted and domed at its center. Transfer printed scene with Venetian sty...

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: Phillips, G. (Manufacturer)

Material: ironstone (pottery)

GUSN: 258884

Accession Number: 1999.629AB

Table Napkin

Square linen damask napkin with fringe around edges; ivy border around inside edge and small flowers in center; in hope chest (acc. no. 1998.6174).

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), damask

GUSN: 258885

Accession Number: 1998.6315

Picture

Picture is a plaster board-like roundel with a possibly lithographed scene of the Madonna and Child. She is depicted signing a ledger held by one of five young males also depicted.

Date: 1900-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: gesso, paper by production method

GUSN: 258886

Accession Number: 1999.637

Fitted bottom sheet

White fitted bottom sheet with elastic at ends.

Date: 1937-1983

Maker: Dan River Inc. (Manufacturer)

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 258887

Accession Number: 1984.1211

Pedestal

Round wooden pedestal with square base.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 258898

Accession Number: 1932.2170B

Bust of a woman

White marble bust of a woman, signed: "R.S. Greenough, Newport, RI, 1869".

Date: 1869

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

Material: marble (rock)

GUSN: 258899

Accession Number: 1966.132

Children's Mug

Earthenware children's mug. Red transfer printed image of a shaggy dog with mountains in the background.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 258900

Accession Number: 1970.1310.810

Portrait of William Reed (1776-1837)

Portrait of William Reed seated in an armchair holding a quill in his right hand and a collection of documents in his left. Sitter is wearing a black coat with high collar, white waistcoat and neck tie.

Date: 1815-1825

Maker: Attributed to Stuart, Gilbert (American painter, 1755-1828) (Artist) Attributed to Frothingham, James (American painter, 1786-1864) (Artist)

Material: oil paint (paint), panel paintings (painting by form)

GUSN: 258901

Accession Number: 1954.169

Portrait of Hannah Hooper Reed (1778-1855)

Portrait of Mrs. William Reed. Sitter is seated and resting her left arm on a rose colored table. She is wearing a black gown with white lace collar and cuffs and a white turban.

Date: 1815-1825

Maker: Attributed to Stuart, Gilbert (American painter, 1755-1828) (Artist) Attributed to Frothingham, James (American painter, 1786-1864) (Artist)

Material: oil paint (paint), panel paintings (painting by form)

GUSN: 258902

Accession Number: 1954.170

Bath towel

White terry cloth towel with many blue stains. "FB" in marker in one corner.

Date: 1937-1983

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), terry, machine-made

GUSN: 258951

Accession Number: 1984.1214

Hand towel

White cotton terry hand towel with fringe.

Date: 1937-1983

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (fiber), terry, machine-made

GUSN: 258952

Accession Number: 1984.1215

Pair shoe covers

Pair of cotton shoe covers; cream with red flowers, red nylon cord.

Date: 1937-1983

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (fiber), nylon, handmade

GUSN: 258953

Accession Number: 1984.1216AB

Doily

One white linen doily; embroidered with green, white, red, yellow thread; strawberried and leaves in a circle; 16 scallop-like points around edge; in hope chest (acc. no. 1998.6174).

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), embroidery (visual works), thread

GUSN: 258958

Accession Number: 1998.6308

Doily

Round linen doily with white embroidery around scalloped edges; center embroidered; green foliate vine with small pink flowers; matted with small stitches to square piece of paper; in hope chest (acc. no. 1998.6174).

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), embroidery (visual works), thread

GUSN: 258959

Accession Number: 1998.6309

Table Scarf

White table scarf with finely textured weave and four strips on each end. There is a "T" embroidered in red on one end that was probably sewn by a member of the Thacher family after the piece's purchase.

Date: 1925-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 258961

Accession Number: 1999.638

Doily

Small round linen doily with white embroidery around scalloped edges; vine forms circle in center with green boliate embroidery and embroidered light pink flowers; in hope chest (acc. no. 1998.6174).

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), embroidery (visual works), thread

GUSN: 258962

Accession Number: 1998.6310

Carpet Bag with Key

Wool, tapestry bag in green, brown, red floral pattern; alligator mouth, hinges above leather reinforcement on sides; leather handles and wrap-around base with brass escutcheon plate and brass feet; manufacturer name on plate, above and below keyhole; small skeleton key attached; hand-sewn muslin li...

Date: ca. 1855

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), linen (material), leather, brass (alloy), paper (fiber product), weaving, stitching, hand sewing, molding (forming)

GUSN: 259347

Accession Number: 2001.237AB

Drawstring Pouch

Olive-brown round leather pouch with drawstrings; patterned white cotton lining; wood plate in bottom; leather tassel drawstrings; round arch pattern embossing on leather rim; manufacturer mark on bottom.

Date: 1850s

Maker: W.W. Winship

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

GUSN: 259348

Accession Number: 2001.238

Embroidered Denim Purse

Embroidered denim purse with adjustable strap; machine sewn, satchel-style with flap; white, blue, lavender and gray; concentric wavy line pattern embroidery on flap; white interior with small denium pocket; manufacturer's label on interior.

Date: 1970s

Maker: Toni Totes of Vermont, Inc.

Material: denim, wool (textile), cotton (textile), thread, metal, embroidery (visual works), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 259349

Accession Number: 2001.239

Wallet

Rectangular black, leather wallet with four main interior pockets; gold embossed lettering on interior pocket flap; flap on inside missing loop that secures it; leather is textured.

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, tanning, embossing, stitching

GUSN: 259352

Accession Number: 2001.240

Knitting Needles and Case

Burgundy knitting needle case with grosgrain ribbon tie and pocket; fourteen needle sleeves of varying size; ribbon strap with numbers 1-6 above each sleeve; top flap covers needles; manufacturer's label on pocket; fifty-eight knitting needles made from plastic, bone and wood in various sizes.

Date: 20th century

Maker: Sara Hadley (Manufacturer)

Material: ribbon (material), cotton (textile), silk (textile), plastic (organic material), metal, wood (plant material), bone (material), sewing (process), molding (forming)

GUSN: 259353

Accession Number: 2001.241

Wedding Photograph

Framed photograph of a man and woman standing on bridge; woman dressing in wedding gown and veil; man dressed in white suit with tie; paper backing; wood frame.

Date: July 1, 1950

Maker: Sanford, Eric (Photographer)

Material: paper (fiber product), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 259354

Accession Number: 2001.280

Armchair

Armchair with shield-shaped upholstered back; arm supports and legs have stop-fluted decoration. Stripped to original under-upholstery.

Date: 1793-1797

Maker: Hains, Adam, 1768-1820 + (Furniture maker) Probably Bertault, George, 1793 (Upholsterer)

Material: mahogany (wood), ash (wood), upholstery

GUSN: 259355

Accession Number: 1966.123

Washcloth

Pink cotton terry cloth washcloth with frayed edges

Date: 1937-1983

Maker: unknown

Material: terry, cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 259397

Accession Number: 1984.1202

Washcloth

White and blue stripes, terry cloth cotton washcloth

Date: 1937-1983

Maker: unknown

Material: terry, cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 259398

Accession Number: 1984.1203

Cross Stitch Embroidery Kit

White cardboard box with light green lid; dark green imitation cross stitch lettering; contains instructions, two linen patterns, black yarn, frame and advertisement for other designs; patterns are Colonial Revival.

Date: ca. 1935

Maker: Kalikow, Irving (Vendor) F.W. Woolworth Company (Vendor)

Material: cardboard, linen (material), paper (fiber product), wood (plant material), glass (material)

GUSN: 259403

Accession Number: 2002.20

Tea Paper

Fragment of tea paper. Paper is printed in blue with potted flowers in block design. Orange and gold foil ground.

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 259406

Accession Number: 2002.24

Tea Paper

Two sheets of tea paper. Gold foil printed with maze pattern.

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), gold (metal), foil (metal)

GUSN: 259435

Accession Number: 2002.25AB

Tea Paper

Two rolls of tea paper. Orange, green and white paint on a gold foil ground; floral and bird motif.

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), gold (metal), foil (metal), paint (coating)

GUSN: 259436

Accession Number: 2002.26AB

Tea Paper

Roll of tea paper with orange, green and white paint on silver foil ground; floral and bird motif.

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), silver (metal), foil (metal), paint (coating)

GUSN: 259438

Accession Number: 2002.28

Newel Post

Turned newel post with cork crew and spiral design and squared base.

Date: 18th century

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 259444

Accession Number: 2002.31.1

Stair Spindles

Turned spindles with corkscrew and spiral design and squared bases.

Date: 18th century

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 259446

Accession Number: 2002.31.2-17

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