Historic New England

Bodice

Green and white checked; plain neckline; short sleeves; seven cotton gilt stamped buttons along front; six around waist; lined with tan.

Date: 1845-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), silk (textile)

GUSN: 34664

Accession Number: 1932.188

Pair of Boots

C = ten detached lavender satin lined rosettes for decoration of same.

Date: 1865-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, linen (material), moiré, silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 34665

Accession Number: 1932.189AB

Bronze leather; no binding; rounded square toe has stylized flower with cutwork backed with blue silk and outlined with white chain stitch. Round throat; split vamp (3-3/8") with single pair of eyelet and laced with wide light blue grosgrain ribbon; side seam angles around eyelet vamp. Center back ...

Date: 1870-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, leather, linen (material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 34666

Accession Number: 1932.191AB

Pair of Gloves

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 34667

Accession Number: 1932.192

Needle case

Trifold huswife/needle case or pincushion formed from a blue velvet ground lined with silk. The exterior is decorated with elaborate floral and bird designs sewn in opaque white and clear glass beads.

Date: 1830-1860

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 34668

Accession Number: 1932.194

Needle case

Trifold needle case / huswife with red fulled wool ground edged with white silk twill ribbon. The ribbon is also sewn to the top of the exterior fold to form a small handle. The interior is lined with pink, white and purple plain silk. It closes with a metal hook and eye. The exterior is decorated w...

Date: 1830-1860

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 34669

Accession Number: 1932.195

Needlecase

Book shaped needle case; red ang reen floral cross-stitch design on Bristol board; red silk piping and ties; interior lined with red silk; four felt pages.

Date: late 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: bristol board, silk (textile), felt (textile)

GUSN: 34670

Accession Number: 1932.196.1

Chemisette

Lace dickey with a bright pink ribbing design.

Date: 1860-1869

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 34671

Accession Number: 1932.196.2

Needle Case

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 34672

Accession Number: 1932.197

Needle Case

Bone needle case.

Maker: unknown

Material: bone (material)

GUSN: 34673

Accession Number: 1932.198

Neckpiece

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 34674

Accession Number: 1932.200

Bookmark

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 34675

Accession Number: 1932.201

Bookmark

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 34676

Accession Number: 1932.202

Button

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 34677

Accession Number: 1932.204

Applique

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 34678

Accession Number: 1932.208

Trim

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 34679

Accession Number: 1932.209

Applique

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 34680

Accession Number: 1932.210

Jacket

Black lace; central bouquet, with dotted ground, lace designs include repeats of peacock feathers and a border of smaller flowers; long bell shaped sleeves.

Date: 1860-1869

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), lace (needlework), feather (material)

GUSN: 34681

Accession Number: 1932.212

Shawl

Triangular; black lace; beautifully organized with scrolling large floral bouquets with liliacs.

Date: 1860-1869

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 34682

Accession Number: 1932.215

Pouch

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 34683

Accession Number: 1932.217

Fan and Box

Mother of pearl sticks and guards, carved and inlaid with gilt; white paper leaf insert with five lithograph medallions of women; background embossed with gilt; reverse printed in gilt; mother of pearl washers; metal ring; box lid covered in white embossed pattern highlighted in gilt.

Date: 1834-1867

Maker: unknown

Material: mother of pearl, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 34684

Accession Number: 1932.220

Fan

Folding fan; mother of pearl sticks and guard; leaf of white satin with painted wedding procession scene, signed; arched metal loop with white silk corded tassel; set brilliant rivets.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: Laurence, A. (Painter)

Material: mother of pearl, painting (coating), satin

GUSN: 34685

Accession Number: 1932.221A

Napkin Ring

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 34686

Accession Number: 1932.222

Napkin Ring

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 34687

Accession Number: 1932.223

Infant's Cap

Cream/sheer; embroidered--scalloped border; stylized flowers with net inserts around face; allover eyelet (small dots); large floral motif at back composed of same stylized flowers as front, enclosed in scalloped eyelet border; two loops.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, stitching

GUSN: 34688

Accession Number: 1932.228

Cap

Embroidered cap.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 34689

Accession Number: 1932.229

Dress Form

No description

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: S.N. Ufford & Son (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), iron (metal), papier mâché

GUSN: 34690

Accession Number: 1932.237

Doll

Wooden doll in white stiff dress.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 34691

Accession Number: 1932.238

Flowerpot

Molded flowerpot painted or glazed brown. Exterior molded to look like grained wood with fluer de lis strap around middle of pot and rim.

Maker: unknown

Material: stoneware (pottery), molding (forming)

GUSN: 34538

Accession Number: 1931.1897

Wallet

Tan; scalloped flap (leather strap loose - inside); 6 compartments; "X" on outside; inside flap and strap.

Date: 1834-1899

Maker: Crosby, Johnathon (Maker)

Material: hand sewing, handmade, leather

GUSN: 34539

Accession Number: 1931.1931

Bolster

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 34540

Accession Number: 1931.2949.3

Blouse

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 34541

Accession Number: 1931.9141

Compass

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 34542

Accession Number: 1932.5

Paper-doll Dresses

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 34543

Accession Number: 1932.6.2

Paper-doll Hats

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 34544

Accession Number: 1932.6.3

Paper Doll

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 34545

Accession Number: 1932.6.1

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 34546

Accession Number: 1932.7A

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 34547

Accession Number: 1932.7D

Purse

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 34548

Accession Number: 1932.9

Chemise

White cotton chemise with lace and ribbon trim.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), lace (needlework), ribbon (material)

GUSN: 34549

Accession Number: 1932.10

Cream Pitcher

Small parian cream pitcher; glazed interior.

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material), glazing (coating)

GUSN: 34550

Accession Number: 1932.14

Wine Glass

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 34551

Accession Number: 1932.15

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 34552

Accession Number: 1932.18

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 34553

Accession Number: 1932.19

Pitcher

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 34554

Accession Number: 1932.20

Pitcher

Parian pitcher, nicked near lip, handle glued in place

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 34555

Accession Number: 1932.21

Emery cushion

Emery cushion with kid and a brown ribbon loop.

Maker: unknown

Material: kidskin

GUSN: 34556

Accession Number: 1932.27

Needle Case

Red, black, and green plaid case with blue and white fabric lining.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 34557

Accession Number: 1932.28

Match Box

Cylindrical matchbox with cover. Covered in plaid paper. Base covered with textured paper for stricking matches.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 34558

Accession Number: 1932.29

Sewing Case

Round case with a painted portrait of a man on the lid.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 34559

Accession Number: 1932.30AB

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