Historic New England

Bottle

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 30212

Accession Number: 1924.278

Folding Fan

Folding fan; pierced ivory sticks and guard; leaf of tarnished silver-embossed paper; mother of pearl rivets.

Date: 1840s

Maker: unknown

Material: embossing, ivory (tooth component), paper (fiber product), piercing

GUSN: 30213

Accession Number: 1924.279

Carpet Sample

Narrow strip with one selvage side; other raw. One bound end in black wool. Polychromatic wool and dark hemp weft create narrow venetian stripes.

Date: 1800-1840

Maker: Kittredge, Grandmother (Maker)

Material: flatweaves, linen (material), wool (textile)

GUSN: 30214

Accession Number: 1924.280

Beadwork

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30215

Accession Number: 1924.282

Thread

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 30216

Accession Number: 1924.283

Carpetbag

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30217

Accession Number: 1924.285

Pocket

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30218

Accession Number: 1924.286

Waistcoat

Black waistcoat; white lining; brown back; shawl collar; Five self-covered buttons; three pockets; darts at waist with leather lining at waist; buckle and tab back closure; single breasted.

Date: 1847

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, leather, padding (process), silk (textile), twill

GUSN: 30219

Accession Number: 1924.287

Pair of Stockings

Pale rose; ribbed bands; short.

Date: 1847

Maker: unknown

Material: machine knitting, silk (textile)

GUSN: 30220

Accession Number: 1924.288AB

Cap

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30222

Accession Number: 1924.290

Shirt

White; plain, broad neckline; short sleeves trimmed w/ lace; lace insert at shoulder; open shirt.

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: Lanza, Mary Ann Paddock (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, lace (needlework)

GUSN: 30223

Accession Number: 1924.292

Cap

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30224

Accession Number: 1924.293

Cap

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30225

Accession Number: 1924.294

Cap

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30226

Accession Number: 1924.298

Pair of Sleeves

Pair of embroidered cotton sleeves.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30227

Accession Number: 1924.310

This fan is constructed from an ivory-colored silk moiré leaf decorated with painted floral sprays in pastel colors on recto, single gilt floral spray on verso. Carved ivory sticks and guards set with silver and mirrors, mother-of-pearl washer, with brass ring and ivory-colored silk cord and tassel.

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), ivory (tooth component), moiré, painting (coating), silk (textile), silver (metal)

GUSN: 30228

Accession Number: 1924.323

Calling Card Case

Wood calling card case with a lift top. Inlaid ivory.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 30229

Accession Number: 1924.324

Needlecase and Pincushion

Berlin-work needlebook with floral motif; interior green and yellow striped silk lining; flannel needle pages; red pin and silk loop serve as book closure.

Date: 1847

Maker: Hatch, Mary Tappan (Maker)

Material: silk (textile), flannel

GUSN: 30230

Accession Number: 1924.325

Scarf

Pink wool twill; rectangular; copper embroidered border; large floral motif embroidered in copper silk with satin stitch and French knots at both ends; tied-on and knotted copper silk fringe at both ends.

Date: 1845-1860

Maker: Hatch, Mary Tappan (Maker)

GUSN: 30231

Accession Number: 1924.329

Flour Bag

Small light tan bag with unhemmed opening. Bottom corners are rounded. Both sides are stammped with green ink. Back side is various recipies for wheat groats. The front is a large G with writing inside 'G.B. &Co./ best/wheats/groats/ 10/ Pounds.'.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30232

Accession Number: 1924.331

Boots

Bronze leather ankle boots with elastic inserts at sides; slip-on style boot; top-stitched; V-shaped leather panel at ankle front; rounded square toe; center back seam; sole is 1/8" thick, has narrow waist; linen lining.

Date: 1850s

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles, elasticity, stitching, leather, linen (material), machine-made

GUSN: 30233

Accession Number: 1924.332AB

Waistcoat

Black & yellow horizontal stripes; white twill lining & back; low shawl collar; 4 buttons; cut away at waist; 2 pockets; buckle & tab back closure. Buttons embossed with animal paw/claw. Single-breasted.

Date: 1870-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, machine-made, twill, wool (textile)

GUSN: 30234

Accession Number: 1924.334

Fan Box

Chinese fan box, cardboard, hinged lid; covered in brocade of red, yellow and black; geometric pattern; two ivory toggle & silk loop fasteners.

Maker: unknown

Material: brocade (textile), ivory (tooth component), paper (fiber product), silk (textile)

GUSN: 30235

Accession Number: 1924.337

Dress

Cream/tan; short scalloped sleeves; false jacket; attached sash; red embroidered front and sleeves.

Date: ca. 1857

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, stitching, spinning (textile process), hand spinning, linen (material)

GUSN: 30236

Accession Number: 1924.340

Box

Small rectangular wood box with hinged cover. Handpainted purple and white violets, red berries, and green ferns. Lined with cedar. Brass hinges and latch.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 30237

Accession Number: 1924.344

Set of Six Nesting Boxes

Set of six straw marquetry nesting boxes with covers. Boxes are cardboard, veneered with colored and natural straw. Each box cover depicts a different image. All boxes and covers lined with colored papers.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 30238

Accession Number: 1924.345.1AB-.6AB

Slippers

Black silk satin; large black rosette w/ black bow; black lace & (rusting) steel buckle in center; bound w/ black grosgrain. Square throat; narrow waisted sole w/ flat heel; lined w/ leather & linen; split vamp is 3 1/2"; no center back seam.

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, leather, linen (material), satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 30239

Accession Number: 1924.351AB

Ankle boots

Black; ankle high; one pair metal eyes for lacing (laces missing); stacked heel; brown tape trim; white lining; brown sole w/ wooden pegs.

Date: 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), leather, stitching, machine-made

GUSN: 30240

Accession Number: 1924.354AB

Latch Assembly

Patterned escutcheons (differing) top and bottom, profiled handle. Straight iron lever with concave head. Tagged "Grasp, lift, from Essex Co. towns, Dole estate."

Date: 1795-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal)

GUSN: 30345

Accession Number: 1924.642

ASSEMBLY, LATCH

Patterned escutcheons (differing) top and bottom, profiled handle. Straight brass lever with concave head. Tagged "From Essex Co. towns, Dole estate."

Date: 1800-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 30346

Accession Number: 1924.643

Doorknob

Brass pair with set screw to steel spindle. Escutcheons included; round.

Date: 1800-1833

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 30347

Accession Number: 1924.645

Doorknob

Brass pair with set screw to steel spindle. Escutcheons included; cast decoration; round.

Date: 1800-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 30348

Accession Number: 1924.647

Lock

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 30349

Accession Number: 1924.648

Handle

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 30350

Accession Number: 1924.650

Bar

Flat stock; strong taper; headless. White paint on face. Tagged "From Essex Co. towns."

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), painting (coating)

GUSN: 30351

Accession Number: 1924.651

Bar

Flat bar with round head riveted to rectangular fastening plate. Brass knob on face of bar. Tagged "From Essex Co. Towns"

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal)

GUSN: 30352

Accession Number: 1924.652

Bar

Hand-wrought iron bar; slow taper to round head; thickens at base of head. Brass knob.

Date: 1800-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), wrought, handmade, iron (metal)

GUSN: 30353

Accession Number: 1924.653

Wallpaper

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 30354

Accession Number: 1924.662

Cap

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30355

Accession Number: 1924.669

Dress

Printed cream woven stripe; leg o' mutton sleeve w/ scalloped & piped cuff. Broad neckline w/ self piping. Pleated & v-pointed bodice; high waistband w/ 2 plaid squares at sides. Hook & eye closure at neckline & waist; 2 ruffles at hem. Linen bodice lining w/ hook & eye closure. Dress was enlar...

Date: 1825-1827

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, silk (textile)

GUSN: 30356

Accession Number: 1924.670

Collar

Three-layer lace collar with floral patterns.

Date: 1819-1827

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30357

Accession Number: 1924.673

Ribbon

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30358

Accession Number: 1924.675

Petticoat Lamp

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 30359

Accession Number: 1924.677

Bottle

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 30360

Accession Number: 1924.680

Child's

Child's dress, blue damask with 'x' pattern; wide neckline; short sleeves with two bands of light blue ruching; Skirt gathered all around at waist band with two tucks at hem; Hook and eye closure; Bodice lined with white cotton.

Date: ca. 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, silk (textile)

GUSN: 30361

Accession Number: 1924.683