Historic New England

Glass Doorknob

Blue glass doorknob.

Maker: John Tein Company (Maker)

GUSN: 330016

Accession Number: 1942.5213

Leather Purse with Three Grange Pins

Small blue leather folding purse with a snap closure. Three pins are attached to the inside flap. Two pins are labeled "Past Master" of the "Juvenile Grange" and one is labeled "Past Matron" of the "Juvenile Grange". The purse has "Fuller Regalia & Costume Co. / Worcester, Mass" printed on the insi...

Date: 20th century

Maker: Fuller Regalia & Costume Co.

Material: leather, alloy

GUSN: 330044

Accession Number: 2018.7.1

Wallpaper Sample - Green Stripe and Medallion

Sample of wallpaper with a foliate scroll medallion pattern printed over an overall stripe pattern. Printed in cream, olive green, light green, black, gold, and dark green on a light green ground.

Date: c. 1878

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 330107

Accession Number: 2018.8.1

Wallpaper Sample - Border with Green and Gold

Wallpaper border sample with foliate scrolls printed in cream, black, dark green, and gold on an ungrounded paper. Printed "JANEWAY & CO." in the selvedge.

Date: c. 1878

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 330108

Accession Number: 2018.8.2

Wallpaper Sample - Cream and Green Scrolls

Wallpaper sample with dark green, cream, black, gold, and light green foliate scrolls on a cream ground.

Date: c. 1878

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 330109

Accession Number: 2018.8.3

Upholstery Fabric - Orange and Gold Scrolls

Sample of a chair seat upholstery fabric woven with gold foliate scrolls on an orange ground.

Date: c. 1878

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 330110

Accession Number: 2018.8.4

Upholstery Fabric - Gold and Red

Sample of a chair seat upholstery fabric woven with floral baskets and scrolls in gold with red accents.

Date: c. 1878

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 330111

Accession Number: 2018.8.5

Wallpaper Roll - Gray, Pink, and Blue Floral

Unused roll of wallpaper with an all over floral pattern printed in white, yellow, two grays, pink, and blue on an ungrounded paper. Printed in the selvedge "Made in U.S.A Great Lakes W.P. Mills 1207".

Date: ca. 1878

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 330112

Accession Number: 2018.8.6

Wallpaper Roll - Gray Monochrome Floral

Unused roll of wallpaper with an all over floral printed in gray on gray ground.

Date: c. 1878

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 330113

Accession Number: 2018.8.7

Serving tray

Wooden oval serving tray with a brass filigree border. Tray has brass handles with a floral motif in center. Wood is a dark rich color, possibly mahogany.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood by composition or origin, brass (alloy)

GUSN: 330157

Accession Number: 2018.9.7

Model of the Gilman Garrison

Wooden model of the Gilman Garrison House in Exeter, New Hampshire. Rectangular with cut-outs for the windows and door with two chimneys. Made by M. Darling.

Date: 1879

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 330678

Accession Number: 2018.13.1

Model of the Gilman Garrison

Wooden model of the Gilman Garrison House in Exeter, New Hampshire. Rectangular with cut-outs for the windows and door. The windows are filled with glass. The roof is removable to show the interior of the model with wooden walls, fireplaces, and furniture. Made by M. Darling.

Date: 1879

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), glass (material)

GUSN: 330679

Accession Number: 2018.13.2

Veil with ornaments

Lace veil (A): is formed of lace and tulle netting, with a shaped crown and ruched band at forehead with locations for the ornaments B and C. The lace ground is dotted, while the edges are decorated with applied bobbin lace flowers and leafy vines. The scalloped hem has a 1/2" wide applied bobbin la...

Date: ca. 1928

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), wax

GUSN: 331316

Accession Number: 2013.50.5A-C

Silk handkerchief

A single square of silk crepe embellished with a deep edge of applied lace.

Date: ca. 1928

Maker: unknown

Material: crepe (textile), silk (textile), lace (needlework)

GUSN: 331317

Accession Number: 2013.50.6

Venetian Blind Cornice

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 331334

Accession Number: 1964.302

Tazza

A shallow serving dish on a stand, known as a tazza, part of the Paris porcelain dinner set. Tazza is hand-painted with gold, cream, and floral designs.

Date: Late 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, hand-painted

GUSN: 331493

Accession Number: 2017.147.3.1

Undertray

Undertray, part of the Paris porcelain dinner set. Hand-painted floral design in gold and cream.

Date: late 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, hand-painted

GUSN: 331504

Accession Number: 2017.147.3.2

Ladle

Soup ladle, part of the Paris porcelain dinner set. Hand-painted floral design in gold and cream.

Date: Late 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, hand-painted

GUSN: 331506

Accession Number: 2017.147.3.3

Sauce tureen and cover

Sauce tureen and cover, part of the Paris porcelain dinner service set. Hand painted floral design in gold and cream.

Date: Late 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, hand-painted

GUSN: 331509

Accession Number: 2017.147.3.4AB

Soup bowl

Shallow soup bowl, part of the Paris porcelain dinner service set. Hand-painted floral design in red/orange and pink flower motif.

Date: Late 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, hand-painted

GUSN: 331510

Accession Number: 2017.147.3.5

Soup bowl

Shallow bowl (2 of 8), part of the Paris porcelain dinner set. Hnad painted flower motig in blue and pink.

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, hand-painted

GUSN: 331558

Accession Number: 2017.147.3.6

Soup bowl

Shallow soup bowl; part of the Paris porcelain dinner service set. Hand-painted floral deisgn of a pink and white flower.

Date: Late 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, hand-painted

GUSN: 331571

Accession Number: 2017.147.3.7

Soup bowl

Shallow soup bowl; part of the Paris porcelain dinner service set. Hand-painted floral design with a red/orange, blue, and purple flower motif.

Date: Late 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, hand-painted

GUSN: 331593

Accession Number: 2017.147.3.8

Soup bowl

Shallow soup bowl (5 of 8); part of the Paris procelain dinner service set. Hand-painted with a floral design in a pink and magenta flower motif.

Date: Late 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, hand-painted

GUSN: 331594

Accession Number: 2017.147.3.9

Soup bowl

Shallow soup bowl (6 of 8); part of the Paris porcelain dinner service set. Hand-painted floral design with a purple flower motif.

Date: Late 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, hand-painted

GUSN: 331599

Accession Number: 2017.147.3.10

Soup bowl

Shallow soup bowl (7 of 8); part of the Paris porcelain dinner service set. Hand-painted floral design with a red/orange flower motif.

Date: Late 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, hand-painted

GUSN: 331601

Accession Number: 2017.147.3.11

Soup bowl

Shallow soup bowl (8 of 8); part of the Paris porcelain dinner service set. Hand-painted in a floral design with a pink and purple flower motif.

Date: Late 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, hand-painted

GUSN: 331603

Accession Number: 2017.147.3.12

Sleeve

Black and white gingham sleeve.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 331657

Accession Number: 1984.12.1

Children's Gloves

White mesh gloves.

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: nylon

GUSN: 331658

Accession Number: 2008.12.98AB

Gauge

Mortising gauge for woodworking

Date: 1880-1919

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 368471

Accession Number: 2023.37.11

Gauge

Wooden cutting gauge with insides ruler along length.

Date: 1880-1919

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 368472

Accession Number: 2023.37.12

Myers "Stayon" Barn Door Hanger

Cast iron barn door hanger with two pulleys. Cast embossed label reads, "Myers Stayon Adjustable, Ashland U.S.A."

Date: 1888

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 368741

Accession Number: 2025.2.1

Shawl

Shawl - orange textile with fringe

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 368794

Accession Number: 1941.1940

Beyoncé Custom "Outwest 100" Boots

A pair of bespoke "Outwest 100" knee high, cowboy-style boots of white leather with a stacked wooden stiletto heel. Hand painted in red, silver, and blue in tradtional western motives and adorned with matching rhinestones. Each boot also features the Olympic ring logo comprised entirely of rhineston...

Date: 2024

Maker: Stuart Weitzman A-Morir Studio

Material: leather, wood (plant material), rhinestone, glue, acrylic paint, acrylic (plastic)

GUSN: 369292

Accession Number: 2025.4.1A-D

Dainty Made Platform Peep-Toe Pumps

A pair of dark green, faux reptile skin platform peep-toe pumps with "knot bow" on top of toe and sling-back strap with gold colored buckle with original box.

Date: ca. 1948

Maker: Dainty Maid Shoe Company

Material: leather, metal, acrylic (plastic), wood (plant material), cardboard

GUSN: 369298

Accession Number: 2025.5.1A-D

"Cinderella" Shoes

A pair of "Cinderella" style clear vinyl, almond toe pumps with silver leather insole and heel seam, and conicle, clear rhinestone encrusted heel with plastic cap.

Date: ca. 1985

Maker: Stuart Weitzman for Mr. Seymour Shoes

Material: rhinestone, vinyl, leather, glue, acrylic (plastic)

GUSN: 369308

Accession Number: 2025.6.1AB

Cabbage Patch Doll

Limited edition Porcelain Cabbage Patch Doll, "Timothy David," with original certificate of authenticity, original (blank) registration certificate, tag, and cardboard box. Doll is comprised of a porcelain head and arms / hands from elbow forward and needle molded cloth upper arms, body, and legs...

Date: 1985

Maker: Original Appalachian Artworks, Inc.

Material: paper by composition or origin, porcelain, cotton (textile), cardboard, acrylic (plastic), velvet (fabric weave), leather

GUSN: 369343

Accession Number: 2025.8.1

Hannah Duston Novelty Jim Beam Liquor Bottle

A novelty ceramic Jim Beam liquor bottle in the shape of Hannah Duston (1657-1736).

Date: 1973

Maker: Royal China

Material: ceramic glaze, ceramic (material), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 369344

Accession Number: 2025.8.2

Box

Paper box decoupaged with various rewards of merit, belonging to Sally Hubbard Hall (1801-1880). There are four rewards of merits on the top, front, and sides of a paper box bordered with blue paper given to Sally by her teachers: S. Miller, L. Fairchild, and Parnel Fairchild. The reward of merit on...

Date: 1810-1814

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), glass (material), wood (plant material), découpage (image making technique)

GUSN: 369472

Accession Number: 2025.10.1A-D

Reproduction wallpaper sample

Reproduction wallpaper sample of Historic New England's 1948.738. "Campbell House - Chamber 10" pattern of floral spray of poppies, daisies, and cat-o-nine tail set within foliated frame; surrounded by wheat tied with a pink bow; edged with continuous floral vine and leaf in two pinks, yellow, brown...

Date: 2023

Maker: Trustworth Studio

GUSN: 369532

Accession Number: 2025.11.1

Reproduction wallpaper sample

Reproduction wallpaper sample of Historic New England's 1978.140A-F. Floral-trail pattern with meandering green vine spouting different flowers: carnations, clematis, and peony blossoms. Printed in orange, red, pink, white, and green on a light blue ground. (Double scale)

Date: 2016

Maker: Trustworth Studio

GUSN: 369533

Accession Number: 2025.11.2

Reproduction wallpaper sample

Reproduction wallpaper sample of Historic New England's 1959.130. "Oyster and Seaweed" wallpaper with amorphous design alternating with stylized foliate vine on striped paper. Printed in black, white, and green on blue ground.

Date: 2016

Maker: Trustworth Studio

GUSN: 369534

Accession Number: 2025.11.3

Reproduction wallpaper sample

Reproduction wallpaper sample of Historic New England'S 1966.462 A, Star and Ribbon wallpaper with black wavy lines framing orange circles and black dots ona blue ground.

Date: 2016

Maker: Trustworth Studio

GUSN: 369535

Accession Number: 2025.11.4