Historic New England

Writing Table

Mahogany writing table with curved back and inset rear legs. Two pairs of narrow drawers flanking single longer central drawer with carved face. Carved tapering legs.

Date: 1890-1905

Maker: Davenport, Albert H., 1845-1906 (Maker) Bacon, Francis H. (Francis Henry), 1856-1940 (Designer)

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 328466

Accession Number: 2017.89.1

This pale peach/ivory silk faille dress is made in a single piece with a fitted basque bodice that falls into a full skirt with train and applied box-pleated flounce at center back. The bodice is decorated with self-fabric ribbons forming a V-shape extending from the shoulders to the center front bu...

Date: ca. 1875

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (fiber), faille, tulle (meshed textile)

GUSN: 328531

Accession Number: 2017.118.1

Print of Henry Ward Beecher

Signed by Henry Ward Beecher. Framed.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 328571

Accession Number: 2017.141.1

Wallpaper Roll

One roll of 1880s Aesthetic Movement wallpaper. Colors include blue, red, green, black, and copper. Various scenes and designs.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 328573

Accession Number: 2017.143.1

Framed Engraving

Engraving of the landing of the pilgrim fathers in America on the 15th of November, 1620. After the painting by Charles Lucy. Oak frame.

Maker: Simmons, W. H. (Engraver)

Material: paper (fiber product), oak (wood)

GUSN: 328617

Accession Number: 1940.755

Sculpture of Benjamin Franklin

Full-length sculpture of Benjamin Franklin. Plaster painted to look like bronze.

Maker: unknown

Material: plaster, bronze paint

GUSN: 328642

Accession Number: 1932.1021

Oil Painting by Julian Scott

Framed oil on canvas landscape painting of a Native American Hopi woman, wearing the traditional clothing called Mantas, while attending sheep. Painting is signed Julian Scott on the lower right hand corner.

Date: 1892

Maker: unknown

Material: oil painting (technique), canvas

GUSN: 328736

Accession Number: 2017.147.1

Set of late-nineteenth century dinnerware

Paris porcelain partial dinner service all with unique hand-painted floral designs. Lacking factory marks. Set includes one tazza, eight shallow bowls, one covered sauce tureen, undertray and ladle.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 328738

Accession Number: 2017.147.3

Portrait of James Otis (1725-1783)

(A) Half length portrait of James Otis wearing a white waistcoat, blue coat, white lace collar and powdered wig; painted against a dark ground in a painted trompe l'oeil oval frame. Signed and dated by the artist on the lower left of the oval. (B) Original gilt frame for the portrait of James Otis.

Date: 1755

Maker: Blackburn, Joseph, ca. 1730-ca. 1778 (Painter)

Material: oil painting (technique), canvas

GUSN: 328739

Accession Number: 2017.148.1AB

Portrait of Ruth Cunningham Otis (d. 1789)

(A) Half length portrait of Ruth Cunningham Otis wearing a white dress embellished with lace cuffs. She is wearing pearl beads and decorative cuff buttons with a blue shaw draped over her shoulder. The portrait is painted in a trompe l'oeil frame. Signed and dated by the artist on the lower left of ...

Date: 1755

Maker: Blackburn, Joseph, ca. 1730-ca. 1778 (Painter)

Material: oil painting (technique), canvas

GUSN: 328740

Accession Number: 2017.148.2AB

Men's Shirt

White cotton collared shirt with a red clenched fist in the center of the back and buttons down the front.

Date: 1960-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), screen printing

GUSN: 328741

Accession Number: 2017.149.1

Chair

Balloon back armchair. Carved floral motif on crest and seat rail, Broad seat over cabriole legs. Embroidered upholstery on seat, arms, and back.

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), needlepoint (visual works)

GUSN: 328744

Accession Number: 2017.152.1

Armchairs

Set of two armchairs with white painted shield backs and yellow upholstered seats.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 329382

Accession Number: 1971.1003.1-.2

Ring Sizer

Ring size measurer.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 329476

Accession Number: 1943.667

Box with Lid

Original box for 1984.1350.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 329477

Accession Number: 1984.1349AB

Utensil Set

Fork, spoon, and kinfe set. The fork has a wooden handle, the knife has a handle of bone or antler.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 329492

Accession Number: 2017.65.6

Pair of Stockings

Pair of hand-knitted cream-colored stockings with the initials MDL stitched at the top.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 329515

Accession Number: 2017.65.29

Bonnet

Knit bonnet with lace trim and fabric tie.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 329516

Accession Number: 2017.65.30

Bonnet

Knit lace bonnet with fabric tie and lace trim.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 329517

Accession Number: 2017.65.31

Linoleum

Linoleum remnant, floral medallion rug pattern. United States, 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: linoleum

GUSN: 329628

Accession Number: 2018.2.1

Hook

Metal hook.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 329886

Accession Number: 1912.1

Slat-back Side Chair

Tall slat-back side chair with four graduated slats, ring-turned stiles with acorn finials, and a modern rush seat. The front stiles are ring-turned with flattened tops, the front stretchers have urns and double ball-turning with plain side stretchers and a single rear stretcher. Painted black.

Date: 1760-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), rush (material)

GUSN: 329967

Accession Number: 2014.22.3

Drop-leaf Table

Drop-leaf table with a round top and pad feet.

Date: 1735-1770

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), pine (wood), oak (wood)

GUSN: 330014

Accession Number: 2014.22.6

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

Dress

Women's orange checked mini dress.

Date: 1965-1970

Maker: Ankone, Karen Nylander, 1946- (Maker)

GUSN: 323551

Accession Number: 2008.12.24.1

Dress Pattern

Dress pattern for orange checked mini dress, 2008.12.24.1. Part of McCall's New York Designers' Collection Plus series.

Date: 1965-1970

Maker: McCall Pattern Company, Inc. (Manufacturer)

GUSN: 323552

Accession Number: 2008.12.24.2

Dress

Women's dress, gold and orange 'bonded' mini dress.

Date: 1965-1970

Maker: Ankone, Karen Nylander, 1946- (Maker)

GUSN: 323553

Accession Number: 2008.12.25

Dress

Women's dress, blue silk with lace collar. Cuffs trimmed with blue velvet bows.

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 323554

Accession Number: 2008.12.26

Women's Stockings

Four pairs of women's stockings in original packaging. Continental Look Hunter Green [.1]; Continental Look Bermuda [.2]; Bell Diamond Look Black Nite [.3]; and Bell Diamond Look Coffee Bean [.4].

Date: 1950-1970

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 323555

Accession Number: 2008.12.28.1-.4

Blouse

Women's blouse, white short sleeved satin blouse with metal side zipper.

Date: 1941

Maker: Nylander, Barbara Gould, 1912-2003 (Maker)

GUSN: 323556

Accession Number: 2008.12.29

Handkerchief

Women's printed handkerchief depicting a map of New England.

Date: 1950-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 323557

Accession Number: 2008.12.30

Handkerchief

Women's printed handkerchief depicting buildings at Harvard University.

Date: 1950-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 323558

Accession Number: 2008.12.31

Handkerchiefs in Presentation Box

Three lace trimmed Irish linen handkerchiefs [.1] in original presentation box [.2ab].

Date: 1950-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 323559

Accession Number: 2008.12.32.1-.2AB

Necklace

Necklace of gold colored glass beads arranged in a diamond pattern.

Date: 1920-1930

Maker: Nylander, Barbara Gould, 1912-2003 (Maker)

GUSN: 323560

Accession Number: 2008.12.34

Purse Holder Hook

Purse holder hook monogrammed "ERE", Edith Rebecca Ervin.

Date: 1950-1965

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 323561

Accession Number: 2008.12.35

Apron

Women's apron.

Date: 1915-1916

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 323562

Accession Number: 2008.12.36

Men's Drawers

Men's white flannel underdrawers embroidered "K.N." for Olaf Konrad Nylander.

Date: 1895-1905

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 323563

Accession Number: 2008.12.38

Men's Suit

Men's two-piece tan suit, jacket (A) and pants (B).

Date: 1930-1940

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 323564

Accession Number: 2008.12.39AB

Men's Suit

Men's two-piece blue and white seersucker suit, jacket (a) and pants (b).

Date: 1940-1960

Maker: Haspel (Manufacturer)

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 323565

Accession Number: 2008.12.40.1AB

Women's Suit

Women's two-piece blue and white seersucker suit, blouse (a) and skirt (b).

Date: 1940-1960

Maker: Nylander, Barbara Gould, 1912-2003 (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 323567

Accession Number: 2008.12.40.2AB

Ski Pants

Pair of women's ski pants, dark green corduroy with flannel lining.

Date: 1930-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: corduroy, cotton (textile)

GUSN: 323568

Accession Number: 2008.12.41

Gym Suit

Women's one piece white cotton gym suit.

Date: 1930-1934

Maker: Best & Co. (New York, N.Y.) (Retailer)

GUSN: 323569

Accession Number: 2008.12.42

Sweater

Women's sweater, black wool with long sleeves and v-neck.

Date: 1930-1934

Maker: Wright & Ditson (Manufacturer)

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 323570

Accession Number: 2008.12.43

Gym Bloomers

Women's black wool gym bloomers.

Date: 1930-1934

Maker: Wright & Ditson (Manufacturer)

GUSN: 323571

Accession Number: 2008.12.44

Gym Shirt

Women's white cotton gym shirt.

Date: 1930-1934

Maker: Wright & Ditson (Manufacturer)

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 323572

Accession Number: 2008.12.45.1

Gym Shirt

Women's white cotton gym shirt.

Date: 1930-1934

Maker: Wright & Ditson (Manufacturer)

GUSN: 323573

Accession Number: 2008.12.45.2

Evening Coat

Women's black velvet short coat with satin lining. Long sleeves and hood.

Date: 1930-1934

Maker: unknown

Material: velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 323574

Accession Number: 2008.12.47

Tote Bag

Red corduroy tote bag.

Date: 1979

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 323575

Accession Number: 2008.12.48.1

Pinney

Pinney, 1934 Reunion, Mt. Holyoke College.

Date: 1934-2000

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 323576

Accession Number: 2008.12.49

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