Historic New England

Sash

One flannel sash with a metal clasp. Detached label reads: "Au Petit Ecossais / P. Delaveau / Tailleur pour enfants / 91 Rue de Richelieu 91 Paris." Part of a boy's Scottish Highland costume ensemble in eight pieces.

Date: 1870s

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 358037

Accession Number: 2021.40.15

Cap

One flannel cap with one bird feathers and an attached gold-colored brooch. Part of a boy's Scottish Highland costume ensemble in eight pieces.

Date: 1890s

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), feather (material)

GUSN: 358038

Accession Number: 2021.40.16

Velvet Evening Coat

Floor length velvet evening coat in burgundy with folded lapel, three-button enclosure, and pink corded trim.

Date: 1940s

Maker: unknown

Material: velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 358244

Accession Number: 2022.8.1

Two-Piece Velvet Outfit

Two-piece velvet outfit in burgundy with a floor-length skirt and matching top. Button-up blouse has long sleeves, capped with a ruffle detail, and high neckline.

Date: 1940s

Maker: unknown

Material: velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 358245

Accession Number: 2022.8.2AB

Painting, "Fishing Fleet"

This painting depicting ten sailing vessels, three in the foreground and seven farther out in Narragansett Bay.

Date: 1902

Maker: Whitaker, George William, 1841-1916

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas

GUSN: 358266

Accession Number: 2022.9.1

Business Sign for Carl Fisher

Plaster sign for Carl Fisher, musical instrument dealer; by John Hayes, 1920s, Revere, Massachusetts

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 358323

Accession Number: 2022.13.1

Portrait of Daniel Robinson Sortwell

One of three oval pastel portraits of the Sortwells. Framed in elaborately gilded rectangular wood and gesso frames, now glassed over. Portrait depicts man with brown, short hair and full beard. Sitter wears a dark suit jacket over white button down, collared shirt and black ribbon tie. Ornate chair...

Date: c. 1866-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: drawings (visual works), pastels (visual works), paper by composition or origin

GUSN: 358348

Accession Number: 1958.328.3

Kettle stand

Chippendale style reproduction. Four-legged, galleried square topped stand. Paper label on skirt inside reads: W.J. Sloan, CARPETS, RUGS, + UPHOLSTERY - 3536 - Interior Decorations, Broadway + 19th St, New York. Fret work gallery with scroll work at corners and pointed arches with diamonds above a...

Date: 1920-50

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 358407

Accession Number: 1966.379

Interior Scene of a Kitchen

Interior scene depicting an unknown Colonial Revival style kitchen.

Date: 20th century

Maker: unknown

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas board, images (object genre)

GUSN: 358450

Accession Number: 2022.16.1

Watercolor, "Jackson House"

Watercolor landscape image depicting Jackson House looking eastward, including dirt road leading to the left of the house and clothesline with white sheets. Cream colored matting; framed.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: Attributed to Brown, Mathes (Artist)

Material: watercolor (paint), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 358599

Accession Number: 2022.19.1

Handless Cup

Handless porcelain cups with gilded rims. Four gilded dots on exterior of cup.

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, gilding

GUSN: 358841

Accession Number: 1995.413.2

Handless Cup

Porcelain handless cups with gilded rims. Four gilded dots on exterior of cup.

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, gilding

GUSN: 358842

Accession Number: 1995.413.3

Saucer

Porcelain saucer with gilt rim.

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, gilding

GUSN: 358843

Accession Number: 1995.413.5

Saucer

Porcelain saucer with gilt rim.

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, gilding

GUSN: 358844

Accession Number: 1995.413.6

Saucer

Porcelain saucer with gilt rim.

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, gilding

GUSN: 358845

Accession Number: 1995.413.7

SERVICE: Curtains

SERVICE: Pair of yellow polyester curtains with horizontal stripe pattern UV protective lining approximately 24 x 51 inches to hang on original curtain rod/rings in rectangular windows in the China Trade Room Balcony (side facing front of house/street) Material for curtains purchased at Exeter Ha...

Maker: Exeter Handkerchief Company (Vendor)

GUSN: 358851

Accession Number: S2022.23.1

Fan

Black fan with painted flowers and a detachable handle.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 358854

Accession Number: 1920.356

Sewing Case

Red leather sewing case with a rose painted on the inside flap. Includes needles, pins, a thimble, and a pincushion.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 358855

Accession Number: 1924.493

Portrait of Loyal Lovejoy

Portrait of a brown-haired man wearing a dark coat and a high white collared shirt, seated with one arm over the pack of a painted chair. Gold colored frame.

Date: ca. 1825-1830

Maker: Attributed to Parks, Lyman (Artist)

Material: oil paint (paint), panels (wood)

GUSN: 358932

Accession Number: 2022.26.1

Shepherdess of the Alps

Needlework picture Shepherdess of the Alps by Mary Baldwin, Boston, c. 1800, linen and silk.

Date: c. 1800

Maker: Baldwin, Mary

Material: silk (fiber), linen (material)

GUSN: 358990

Accession Number: 2022.27.1

Sampler \n Susan Lamson Hunnewell (1793-1860) \n Middlesex County, Massachusetts, c. 1800 \n Linen, silk

Linen and silk embroidery sampler created by Susan Lamson Hunnewell (1793-1860).

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (fiber), linen (material)

GUSN: 358991

Accession Number: 2022.27.2

Architectural Element\n Massachusetts State House and First Church, Charlestown \n Wood \n 1783 and possibly 1798

Carved wood ceiling ornament, painted gold, in the shape of a star. "J.S. 1787" is carved on the back along with the following inscription from donor's great-grandfather: "Star from the ceiling of the First Church in Charlestown built 1783, through which hung the sounding board. Taken from the churc...

Date: c. 1783

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 358992

Accession Number: 2022.27.3

Box\n Charlestown, Massachusetts, 1833 \n Wood

Rectangular painted wood box with hinged cover and four bun feet. The box depicts a white meeting house and red house on the cover, a landscape scene on the front face and floral designs on the sides. The box was made from Charleston Meeting House fragments and contains multiple notes and a key insi...

Date: 1833

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 358993

Accession Number: 2022.27.4

Coffeepot Strainer

Strainer with wire screen, raised edge, hollow center post, three feet

Date: 1875-1949

Maker: unknown

Material: mesh

GUSN: 359004

Accession Number: 1969.19143

"Mille Fleur" Sling-Back Peep-Toe Pumps

A pair of "Mille Fleur" yellow faux snake skin open toe sling-back pumps with leather, faux snake skin flower on the vamp.

Date: ca. 1955-1964

Maker: Mr. Seymour Shoes

Material: leather, wood by composition or origin

GUSN: 368371

Accession Number: 2025.1.42AB

"Ace Power Vegas" Pumps

A pair of black "Ace Power Vegas" pointed toe, suede sling back pumps with thin steel heel encrusted with rhinestones.

Date: ca. 1994

Maker: Stuart Weitzman

Material: suede, leather, steel (alloy), rhinestone, cotton (textile)

GUSN: 368372

Accession Number: 2025.1.43AB

"Spangled" Sandals

A pair of "Spangled" kitten heel slides in red, white, and blue leather. Vamp is of a stylized flag adorned with white colored metal stars.

Date: ca. 1990

Maker: Stuart Weitzman

Material: leather, wood and wood products, metal

GUSN: 368373

Accession Number: 2025.1.44AB

Pumps

A pair of black satin pumps with rounded toe and block heal adorned with clear rhinestones.

Date: ca. 1985

Maker: Ferantino

Material: suede, leather, rhinestone, cotton (textile), wood and wood products, acrylic (plastic)

GUSN: 368374

Accession Number: 2025.1.45AB

"Glamour" Pumps

A pair of "Glamour" peep-toe, high heels in silver metallic fabric with blade shaped steel heel encrusted with rhinestones.

Date: ca. 1994

Maker: Stuart Weitzman

Material: satin, leather, alloy steel, rhinestone, cotton (textile)

GUSN: 368375

Accession Number: 2025.1.46AB

Aurora Borealis Rhinestone Pumps

A pair of almond toe stiletto pumps encrusted with aurora borealis rhinestones.

Date: ca. 1955-1964

Maker: Mr. Seymour Shoes

Material: rhinestone, leather, acrylic (plastic), cotton (textile)

GUSN: 368376

Accession Number: 2025.1.47AB

"Glow Dawn" Pumps

A pair of "Glow Dawn" high heels with "Summit" heel. Black suede, sling-back pump with pointed toe, back strap with rectangular, rhinestone encrusticed buckle, and triangular, open steel heel with rhinestone encrusted back.

Date: ca. 1994

Maker: Stuart Weitzman

Material: suede, leather, alloy steel, rhinestone, cotton (textile)

GUSN: 368377

Accession Number: 2025.1.48AB

Pumps

A pair of cream / beige sling-back pumps with pointed toe. Toe is covered with glued on iridescent white sequins.

Date: ca. 1955-1964

Maker: Mr. Seymour Shoes

Material: leather, sequins (spangles), glue, metal, cotton (textile), acrylic (plastic)

GUSN: 368378

Accession Number: 2025.1.49AB

"Be My Bow" Pumps

A pair of blue "Be My Bow" suede pumps with pointed toe and suede and faux snakeskin bow on the heel / counter.

Date: ca. 1988

Maker: Stuart Weitzman for Mr. Seymour Shoes

Material: suede, leather, snakeskin, acrylic (plastic), cotton (textile)

GUSN: 368379

Accession Number: 2025.1.50AB

Pumps

A pair of silver leather pumps with stiletto heel, pointed toe, and white metal and rhinestone buckle on vamp.

Date: ca. 1955-1964

Maker: Mr. Seymour Shoes

Material: leather, metal, wood and wood products, cotton (textile), rhinestone

GUSN: 368380

Accession Number: 2025.1.51AB

Pumps

A pair of black suede, pointed toe pumps with machined steel heel.

Date: ca. 1994

Maker: Stuart Weitzman

Material: suede, leather, cotton (textile), alloy steel, acrylic (plastic)

GUSN: 368381

Accession Number: 2025.1.52AB

"Falcon Crest" Pumps

A pair of "Falcon Crest" black brocase pumps with rounded, pointed toe, and black lace / embroidery adorned with rhinestones above center top line of vamp.

Date: ca. 1985

Maker: Stuart Weitzman for Mr. Seymour Shoes

Material: silk (textile), brocade (textile), leather, cotton (textile), rhinestone, acrylic (plastic)

GUSN: 368382

Accession Number: 2025.1.53AB

Pumps

A pair of "Museum Glow" / "Hope Victoriana" black suede pumps in a turn of the twentieth century style with rounded, pointed toe, and four straps over the instep closing with clear glass "gems."

Date: ca. 1991

Maker: Stuart Weitzman

Material: suede, glass (material), leather, cotton (textile), acrylic (plastic)

GUSN: 368383

Accession Number: 2025.1.54AB

Pump

A single black, sling-back stiletto heel with pointed toe and toe box comprised of woven or knotted thread (swiss lace) adorned with black rhinestones.

Date: ca. 1955-1964

Maker: Mr. Seymour Shoes

Material: leather, rhinestone, silk (fiber), cotton (textile), acrylic (plastic)

GUSN: 368384

Accession Number: 2025.1.55

Pump

A single black, open work, floral lace with pointed toe, and black fabric counter.

Date: ca. 1955-1964

Maker: Mr. Seymour Shoes

Material: lace (needlework), leather, metal, acrylic (plastic), cotton (textile)

GUSN: 368385

Accession Number: 2025.1.56

"Willow Cupid" Shoes

A pair of "Willow Cupid" pink vinyl sling backs, with low block heel, rounded, square toe, and pink vinyl bow on vamp.

Date: ca. 1955-1964

Maker: Mr. Seymour Shoes

Material: vinyl, leather, cotton (textile), wood and wood products

GUSN: 368386

Accession Number: 2025.1.57AB

"All the Glitters" Pumps

A pair of "All the Glitters" clear vinyl pumps with rounded, pointed toe, and seashell shaped heels encrusted in clear rhinestones.

Date: ca. 1970

Maker: Stuart Weitzman for Mr. Seymour Shoes

Material: vinyl, leather, cotton (textile), wood and wood products, rhinestone

GUSN: 368387

Accession Number: 2025.1.58AB

"Barely" Shoe

A single "Barely" lucite wedge heel with clear vinyl sling-back and open-toe vamp.

Date: ca. 1990

Maker: Stuart Weitzman

Material: Lucite (TM), vinyl, leather, acrylic (plastic), cotton (textile)

GUSN: 368388

Accession Number: 2025.1.59

"Cindy" Pump

A single "Cindy" pointed toe, clear vinyl sling-back pump with silver fabric covered toe and stiletto heel encrusted in clear rhinestones.

Date: ca. 1990

Maker: Stuart Weitzman

Material: cloth, vinyl, rhinestone, leather

GUSN: 368389

Accession Number: 2025.1.60

Pumps

A pair of brown satin pumps with ballon toe, chunky heels, and thick, satin band with faux / non-functional gold and clear rhinestone buckle.

Date: ca. 1955-1964

Maker: Mr. Seymour Shoes

Material: satin, leather, metal, rhinestone, glass (material), acrylic (plastic), wood and wood products, cotton (textile)

GUSN: 368390

Accession Number: 2025.1.61AB

"Sonata 52" Pumps

A pair of black "Sonata 52" heels comprised of a black suede body, wing cut topline, and stiletto heel. Adorned with black satin band along topline and top, center of vamp.

Date: ca. 1955-1964

Maker: Mr. Seymour Shoes

Material: satin, suede, leather, cotton (textile), acrylic (plastic)

GUSN: 368391

Accession Number: 2025.1.62AB

"The Fur Long" Boots

A pair of "The Fur Long" over the knee black suede boots with narrow rounded toes, stiletto heel, fur lined top, faux self covered button running down back, center seam, and black metal zippers on interior side, running half-way up the boot.

Date: ca. 2000

Maker: Stuart Weitzman

Material: suede, leather, fur, acrylic (plastic), metal

GUSN: 368393

Accession Number: 2025.1.64AB

Pumps

A pair of gold leather pointed toe, sling back pumps with stiletto spool heel, adorned with net or mesh-like punched out vamp and inset aurora borealis rhinestones.

Date: ca. 1955-1964

Maker: Mr. Seymour Shoes

Material: leather, rhinestone, metal, acrylic (plastic), wood and wood products

GUSN: 368394

Accession Number: 2025.1.65AB

"Streamlines" Sandals

A pair of "Streamlines" multistrap, stiletto heel silver leather sandals with metal and rhinestone "waterfall" like "fringe" at center of ankle strap, and semi-oblique toe.

Date: ca. 2002

Maker: Stuart Weitzman

Material: leather, rhinestone, metal, acrylic (plastic), wood and wood products, cotton (textile), glue

GUSN: 368395

Accession Number: 2025.1.66AB

Pumps

A pair of pumps with block heel and squared, rounded toe painted (1) green and (1) blue and adorned with decoupaged pieces of paper. These were made by a middle school student for a design competition held by Stuart Weitzman.

Date: ca. 1995

Maker: Stuart Weitzman

Material: leather, vinyl, paint (coating), paper (fiber product), glue

GUSN: 368396

Accession Number: 2025.1.67AB

Pumps

A pair of black satin pumps with ballon shaped toe and Spanish heel covered with aurora borealis rhinestones.

Date: ca. 1955-1964

Maker: Mr. Seymour Shoes

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

GUSN: 368397

Accession Number: 2025.1.68AB

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