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2008.1
Pipe, Water
circa 1700 – 1900

18.5 inch section of wood water pipe (possibly oak). Cylindrical with hole bored in the middle. Found in Point section of Newport on 2nd Street between 1979-1980 and saved by the donor. One area of...

01.139
Sampler (embroidery)
1785 – 1875

Two alphabet sequences, one number sequence, no decorations, monochrome, done all in cross stitch.

23.3.1 AB
Salt Spoons
1785 – 1871

Two Salt Spoons with engraved initials: "EBJ" in script, handle end is an elongated rectangle. "Nichols" enclosed in a rectangle. Belonged to Edward and Bathsheba Tayer, married October 7, 1798.

2003.4.2 AB
Eyeglasses
1790 – 1900

A=eyeglasses with tarnished metal frames and green-tinted lenses. Lenses are oval with a "C" bridge, turnpin temple bars end in a circle. Black eyeglass case made of leather and cardboard.

73.1.6
Silhouette
1791 – 1875

Silhouette of Sylvester Robinson Hazard (1791-1875), black paper on tan, facing left; has a high collar with tie; gold painted frame. Makers mark: on back: "Sylvester Robinson Hazard/b. March 3, 1...

73.1.5
Silhouette
1792 – 1874

Silhouette of Dr. Rowland Robinson Hazard (1792-1874), black paper on tan, facing right; appears to have a thick, high collar; gold painted frame. Marked on back: "Dr. Rowland Robinson Hazard/b. F...

01.337
Fid
1800 – 1870

Turned rod, tapered to a point. Made from sperm whale panbone. Stuart Frank 11/04/2009: Identified as a fid by Stuart Frank; removed "bodkin" from objname; has a lot of stain and wear; made of sper...

01.338
Rubber
1800 – 1870

Carved from a solid piece of ivory, elliptical-shaped handle, inscribed with seven bands, short, flat blade. Stuart Frank 11/04/2009: Identified as panbone, not ivory as originally cataloged. Se...

01.342
Opener, Letter
1800 – 1870

Scrimshaw letter opener entire piece is done in open work, blade is attached to handle with a brass stud.

01.360
Cane
1800 – 1875

Head of cane is a carved knot. Four carved columns form a "cage" around a spiral-carved column. The next section is fluted above a brass-tipped carved spiral. Several inlays of wood and metal. Made...

01.361
Cane
1800 – 1875

Ivory knob at top, inlaid with mother of pearl, star surrounded with tortoise shell. Four ivory spool-shaped sections, inlaid with stripes of red, gold, and black wax. This section is attached to...

01.934
Lamp
19th century

Brass fire engine lamp has 4 glass windows: 2 are blue glass and have frosted letters "rough & ready" over the numeral "2"; 1 is clear glass with diamond and floral design; 1 is red glass with ...

01.935
Lamp
19th century

Brass fire engine lamp has 6 glass panels: 1 plain red glass; 1 red, 2 blue, and 2 clear glass. All with the same design. Two plain "coverings" above lamp. Bar under base.

01.972
Furniture, Doll
19th century

Wooden armchair, baluster-turned back, stretchers and legs, rush woven eat, white (ivory?). Knob in top middle of back.

13.1.1
Cane (walking stick)
1800 – 1875

Cane made from the backbone of a shark. Head of cane and two inserts are tortoise shell. Made by a sailor on a United States warship.

21.7
Sketch
19th century

Ink sketch of windmill. Very precise lines and details. Grassy surroundings with flowers, a mushroom and a toad.

Inscribed, "Sisson, Pentunan"

22.12
Brisé Fan
19th century

Honey colored fan. Silt and Salmon pink decoration with pink ribbon. Brise, pierced sticks (horn or other translucent material). Gilt ornament of roses.

24.11.1
Dress (garment)
19th century

White cotton top of infants dress. Fine embroidery, floral motif.

31.14.1 A-E
Medicine Bottles
19th century

Leather-covered wooden box w/ two brass hook fasteners, velvet lined, partitioned into six sections; contents: four bottles from Taylor's Pharmacy, labeled as follows (b) Hoffman's Anodyne; (c) Cho...

35.4
Medicine Bottle
19th century

Small square glass medicine bottled labeled 'Essence of Spearmint'; cork stopper. R.J. Taylor's Pharmacy, 104 Thames St. appears in Newport directories from 1858 through 1872. Succeeded William Hun...

35.5.001
Skirt (garments)
19th century

Burnt orange silk faille skirt. Asymmetrical front pleats form "L" shape down PL side across hem. PL side closes with series of small metal hooks and eyes. 5 in. of pleated and gathered dust ruffle...

38.7.001
Shawl
19th century

Gray shawl identified as Quaker shawl belonging to Rebecca Collins of Philadelphia (Mrs. Jonathon Knight). Shawl has green tint and 1 1/4 in. fringe on all sides. Two edges are selvage and two are ...

40.3.1
Sewing Needle
1800 – 1875

Flat, tapered, shaft with an eye, a notch, and two grooves. Eskimo origins, not whaling.

40.3.2
Stiletto (piercing tool)
1800 – 1875

Turned, tapered, cylinder; hole through piece, seal end.

40.3.3 AB
Wick Pick
1800 – 1875

Pick wick is made in two sections: a - a turned rod mounted on a steel "pick". B - turned with a bulbous base, used to hold the pick. Item was made by Timothy Brooks.

40.7.1
Shawl
19th century

An ivory shawl, most likely wool, with a woven border. Border is comprised of a Paisley design (repeating boteh shapes in red, green, and gray).

40.7.8
Shawl
19th century

White china crepe shawl, possibly Quaker, Chinese netted fringe.

40.7.9
Shawl
19th century

Ribbed, olive gray colored silk shawl with fringe. Possibly Quaker.

40.7.10
Shawl
19th century

Scarlet wool shawl with persian border. Evidently a shawl cut from a scarf about 19 inches wide. Part fo border appliqued.

40.7.11
Petticoat (underskirt)
19th century

Brown silk quilted petticoat. Lined with a purple checked fabric. Waist is a crude casing sewn with multiple, different colored threads. Black 1/4 in. woven trim used to gather waist. Main body of ...

40.7.17
Petticoat (underskirt)
19th century

Quilted petticoat in rose beige light wool, fancy weave. Lined in India calico, small palonette pattern in borwn on white.

41.2.1 AB
Card Case
19th century

Wooden calling card case & lid decorated with ivory floral designs on both sides. Red fabric beneath ivory. Silver borders and green and red decorative elements.

43.1.1 A-D
Cup
19th century

Four covered cups with saucers with polychromatic floral decorations; edges and handles of all pieces are decorated in gilt patterns; each cup has two handles, a round cover with a ring-shaped fini...

43.1.2 AB
Plate
19th century

Two soft-paste porcelain plates with white with gold notched around rim; flower arrangement in center; orange, purple, yellow, blue and pink flowers with green leaves; other flower sprigs scattered...

55.4
Furniture, Doll
19th century

Miniature rectangular drop-leaf table, plain, legs have some carving.

59.3.3
Skirt (garments)
19th century

Black silk skirt. Moire and unfinished silk alternate in pleats on front of skirt. Moire on back of skirt unhemmed and ravelled to create knotted fringe. Back closure of 2 large metal hooks and eye...

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