Historic New England

Bottle

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 30211

Accession Number: 1924.277

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

Portrait of Miss Helen F. Kimball

Pencil drawing of Miss Helen F. Kimball as an older woman.

Date: 1921

Maker: Pollak-Ottendorff, Emil, 1863- (Artist)

Material: paper (fiber product), pencils (drawing and writing equipment)

GUSN: 30503

Accession Number: 1925.48

Stocking

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30504

Accession Number: 1925.54

Handkerchief

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30505

Accession Number: 1925.72

Bookmark

Needlework bookmark

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30506

Accession Number: 1925.73

Bust

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: stone (rock)

GUSN: 30507

Accession Number: 1925.77

Purse

Orange and yellow purse with silver-colord beading, tassels, rings, and small ball charms.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30508

Accession Number: 1925.79

Fan and Box

No description

Date: 1865-1869

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), ivory (tooth component), paper (fiber product), piercing, satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 30509

Accession Number: 1925.81AB

Collar

Black silk velvet with scalloped edge; trimmed with black beads - zig zag stripes radiate from neck to a border of bands of faceted "dot" beads, enclosing scrolling meander; black satin lining; one hook and eye at neck.

Date: 1900-1904

Maker: unknown

Material: beading (process), stitching, satin, silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 30510

Accession Number: 1925.87