Historic New England

Apron

Cotton weave of squares and polka dots. Curved lace inset. Border of lace. No tie back ribbons.

Date: 1890-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), sewing (process)

GUSN: 23525

Accession Number: 1998.1711

Stockings

Pair of stockings. White cotton w/ embroidery near ankle.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), sewing (process)

GUSN: 23526

Accession Number: 1998.1712AB

Stockings

Pair of stockings. Pink silk w/ cotton piece at thighs.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), sewing (process), silk (textile)

GUSN: 23527

Accession Number: 1998.1713AB

Stockings

Pair of stockings. Silver net stockings.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: net (textile), sewing (process)

GUSN: 23528

Accession Number: 1998.1714AB

Socks

Pair of thick white cotton socks, one seam. Ribbed border at top.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), weaving

GUSN: 23529

Accession Number: 1998.1715AB

Socks

Pair of thick white cotton socks, one seam. Ribbed border at top.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), weaving

GUSN: 23530

Accession Number: 1998.1716AB

Bonnet

Sun bonnet. Blue and white small check w/ ruffle around front of cardboard headpiece, bow in back.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), hand sewing, machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 23531

Accession Number: 1998.1717

Bonnet

Sun bonnet. Blue and white large check w/ sectioned cardboard headpiece.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), hand sewing, machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 23532

Accession Number: 1998.1718

Bonnet

Sun bonnet. Brown and white cotton w/ white lining extended around headpiece. Back of bonnet white w/ brown circle in center.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), hand sewing, machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 23533

Accession Number: 1998.1719

Sash

Black velvet sash, 2 strips sewn together. 2 button holes on side. (Buttons missing). Cotton lining on backside.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 23534

Accession Number: 1998.1720

Headpiece

Mull headpiece w/ embroidered dots. Hemmed border.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, hand sewing

GUSN: 23535

Accession Number: 1998.1721

Bonnet

Green cotton bonnet w/ wooden stays in headpiece, ruffled around front and neckline.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23536

Accession Number: 1998.1722

Trunk

Hinged lid trunk w/ horizontal wooden bands and iron side bracing and front closures. Brass front lock. Covered in canvas. Two removable compartments make 3 interior levels.

Date: 1892-1900

Maker: Eagle Lock Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: canvas, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23537

Accession Number: 1998.1723

Nightgown

White cotton nightgown, sleeveless, w/ lace triangular neckline, asst. tucks at neckline and at bottom.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 23538

Accession Number: 1998.1724

Nightgown

White cotton nightgown w/ lace at neckline, sleeveless, lace shoulder straps. Lace border at bottom.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), hand sewing

GUSN: 23539

Accession Number: 1998.1725

Nightgown

White cotton nightgown, sleeveless w/ lace around round neckline. Ruffle at base w/ 3 tucks. Small ribbon at front of neck.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 23540

Accession Number: 1998.1726

Nightgown

Gold silk nightgown w/ cap sleeve and square neckline. Green and pink embroidery on sleeves and neckline, roses and leaves. Eyelet trim.

Date: 1920-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, machine sewing (technique), silk (textile)

GUSN: 23541

Accession Number: 1998.1727

Nightgown

Gold silk nightgown w/ cap sleeve and sqaure neckline. Eyelet trim.

Date: 1920-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: machine sewing (technique), silk (textile)

GUSN: 23542

Accession Number: 1998.1728

Nightgown

Long-sleeve cotton nightgown w/ tucks at neckline and embroidery around collar and on sleeves. 2 buttons for front closure.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 23543

Accession Number: 1998.1729

Nightgown

Long sleeve cotton nightgown w/ tucks at neckline. Ruffles around collar and sleeve. 2 buttons at neck for front closure.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 23544

Accession Number: 1998.1730

Nightgown

Long sleeve cotton nightgown w/ multiple tucks on front, V-shaped. Embroidery on front piece, collar and cuffs. 5 buttons for front closure. Cuff also has tucks.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 23545

Accession Number: 1998.1731

Shelf

Bracket shelf w/ hinges, painted yellow on front rim. 2 hinges in back, one on bracket.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23245

Accession Number: 1998.2986

String

String wrapped around wood fragment, rectangular pieces. Stored in cardboard box marked "fishing twine."

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: string (fiber product)

GUSN: 23246

Accession Number: 1998.2987

Metal plates

Asst. metal plates of various sizes, most painted red w/ 2 holes in sides. Stored in cardboard box.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 23247

Accession Number: 1998.2988

Bracket

Iron shelf bracket. Plain iron bracket w/ one curved decorative piece.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 23248

Accession Number: 1998.2989

Bracket

Iron shelf bracket. Plain iron bracket w/ one curved decorative piece.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 23249

Accession Number: 1998.2990

Bracket

Iron shelf bracket. Painted yellow and decorated w/ scrollwork.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 23250

Accession Number: 1998.2991

Shelf bracket

One in pair of angle brackets, cast iron. Plain brackets w/ 2 holes on either end.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 23251

Accession Number: 1998.2992

Shelf bracket

One in pair of angle brackets, cast iron. Plain brackets w/ 2 holes on either end.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 23252

Accession Number: 1998.2993

Bolt

Misc. iron bolts, asst. shapes and sizes. Wrapped in newspaper. Most w/ square peg ends and screw fittings on opposite ends.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 23253

Accession Number: 1998.2994

Dumbbell

One in pair of dumbbells, hand held. Central grip and 2 balls on sides. Seam in metal. Weigh approx. 5 lbs.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 23254

Accession Number: 1998.2995

Dumbbell

One in pair of dumbbells, hand held. Central grip and 2 balls on sides. Seam in metal. Weigh approx. 5 lbs.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 23255

Accession Number: 1998.2996

Glass panes

Box w/ glass panes, 3 colorless panes, no cracks.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 23256

Accession Number: 1998.2997

Glass fragment

Box w/ glass fragments, broken shards of asst. sizes and shapes. Colorless glass.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 23257

Accession Number: 1998.2998

Shutter slats

Lot of shutter slats, wooden, most painted red. Some slats used to prop up boxes.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 23258

Accession Number: 1998.2999

Column fragments

Wooden roller fragments and column fragment, most unfinished turned wood w/ peg pieces and slots on end for joining. Few pieces painted red.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: turning (shaping process), pine (wood)

GUSN: 23259

Accession Number: 1998.3000

Bell

Iron bell w/o ringer. Chipped around rim. Iron clasp on top.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 23260

Accession Number: 1998.3001

Bell

Bell w/ ringer, cup shaped bell w/ iron bracket on base. 3 ringers inside attached by chains.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 23261

Accession Number: 1998.3002

Stovepipe cover

Molded stovepipe cover. Circular cover fitted in square cover w/ flower molding at corners.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: molding (forming), tin (metal)

GUSN: 23262

Accession Number: 1998.3003

Frame

Wooden frame folded in half w/ carved central piece w/ iron lever on back. 2 iron rectangular pieces attached to frame w/ string. 2 screws sticking out of frame.

Date: 1900-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), pine (wood)

GUSN: 23263

Accession Number: 1998.3004

Banister fragment

Box of wooden banister fragments. Asst. shapes and sizes, painted white. Turned wooden pieces, broken.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: turning (shaping process), pine (wood)

GUSN: 23264

Accession Number: 1998.3005

Folding stool

Folding camp stool. X-shaped frame w/ ingrain carpet seat, green w/ red stripes and red floral sprays. Turned legs and stretchers on frame.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 23265

Accession Number: 1998.3006

Folding stool

Seat of folding camp stool made of ingrain carpet (green w/ red floral sprays) and mounted on 2 pieces of turned wood. Fragment of X-frame: 2 turned pieces of wood, joined.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood), wool (textile)

GUSN: 23266

Accession Number: 1998.3007

Folding chair

Folding chair w/ wooden frame and seat of ingrain carpet, red w/ green vines. 2 curved backslats and round finials, one finial missing. 2 turned stretchers at base.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), wool (textile)

GUSN: 23267

Accession Number: 1998.3008

Triangular wooden frame, similar to a sawhorse. 2 triangular sides attached by 2 bottom stretchers, one on each end and one higher than other. Oblong grooves cut in top of triangular pieces to form fitting for rod.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 23268

Accession Number: 1998.3009

Frame

X-shape folding frame, rough cut, unfinished wood w/ fulcrum near one end. Turned stretcher and board on other end of frame, tied w/ rope.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 23269

Accession Number: 1998.3010

Iron fragments

Asst. iron fragments, some attached to wood. Stored in crate.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23270

Accession Number: 1998.3011

Crate

Wooden crate, unfinished w/ black lettering.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23271

Accession Number: 1998.3012

Bench

Wooden bench fragment, painted green. Full size bench w/ broken armrests and backrest. 6 posts remaining in back, 3 posts remaining on one arm. Straight legged w/ stretchers running full length.

Date: 1820-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23272

Accession Number: 1998.3013

Trunk

Wooden trunk w/ curved lid, 3 wooden bands on lid. Iron banding around corners and rims. Leather covering wood below lid. 2 hinges in back, one buckle in front. Cotton holds inside lid. 2 wire handles on sides.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), leather, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23273

Accession Number: 1998.3014

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