Historic New England

Pillowcase

Rectangular, off white; single piece folded with selvage edge on open end; three sets of tape ties.

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, hand weaving, linen (material), tabby (textile), textiles

GUSN: 37816

Accession Number: 1935.488A

Waistcoat

Cream silk damask waistcoat; single breasted; four buttons; lapel has rounded notch; back closure with three pairs of linen ties; waistline slightly curved.

Date: 1841

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), damask, stitching, silk (textile)

GUSN: 37817

Accession Number: 1935.499

Cream; white lining & back; yellow flowers & leaves embroidered on collar & front; shawl collar; 6 buttons; front placket; 3 pockets; 2 buttons inside at shoulder; leather waist; buckle & tab closure; single breasted.

Date: 1855-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), cotton (textile), doeskin (leather), embroidering, stitching, leather, padding (process), silk (textile)

GUSN: 37818

Accession Number: 1935.500

Fruit Basket

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 37819

Accession Number: 1935.502

Fluting Iron

A pair of rollers mounted on a metal frame with a hand crank attached to the side.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 37821

Accession Number: 1935.504

Needlework Picture

Needlework picture of three angels with beadwork on a tan mesh ground.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37823

Accession Number: 1935.515

Needlework Picture

Light and dark green squares with checked square design in center.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37824

Accession Number: 1935.518

Needlework Picture

Pattern of light and dark green squares.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37825

Accession Number: 1935.519

Needlework Picture

Ducks in a pond.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37826

Accession Number: 1935.521

Needlework Picture

Needlework and beadwork white and grey flowers on maroon base.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37827

Accession Number: 1935.522

Jacket

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37828

Accession Number: 1935.533A

Collar

Black ribbed silk lined with ivory satin; collar has two pleats at neck with wide, pointed tips; drapes around neck.

Date: 1870-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: satin

GUSN: 37829

Accession Number: 1935.538

Frock Coat

Black; fine wool; turnover collar with wide, pointed revers with self facing; double breasted - three pairs buttons, five buttonholes; raw edge (hem); lined with black silk and wool twill; padded shoulder and front; two breast and two tail pockets; sleeves lined with blue and white sateen.

Date: 1870-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 37830

Accession Number: 1935.545A

Waistcoat

Black; blue and red and white striped lining; black silk and wool back (same as coat lining); notched low collar; four pockets; buckle and strap back closure; six buttons; one hole for watch fob.

Date: 1870-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 37831

Accession Number: 1935.545B

Change Purse

Small, brown leather and metal wallet with blue silk interior.

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, metal, silk (fiber)

GUSN: 37832

Accession Number: 1935.549

Bookmark

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37833

Accession Number: 1935.550

Ribbon

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37834

Accession Number: 1935.551

Pitcher

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 37835

Accession Number: 1935.552AB

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 37836

Accession Number: 1935.556

Container

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 37837

Accession Number: 1935.557

Fan

Short, broad sticks and guards covered in dark red leather; red satin leaf; sticks overlaid on leaf; mother of pearl washer, brass ring; dark red cord and tassel.

Date: 1851-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 37838

Accession Number: 1935.558

Game

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37839

Accession Number: 1935.560

Brise' Fan & Box

FAN (A): Dark brown wooden brise' style fan, painted with white violets and leaves; brown tassel with braided ring. BOX (B,C): Cardboard covered with glossy white paper.

Date: 1860s

Maker: Klein, Auguste (Maker)

Material: painting (coating), silk (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 37840

Accession Number: 1935.568A-C

Veil

Black cotton lace; handmade; mechanical; small, almost a square, but curved at top and bottom; dotted ground; geometric fret border with scalloped edge.

Date: 1865-1875

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 37841

Accession Number: 1935.569

Pair of Gloves

Black lace gloves.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37842

Accession Number: 1935.570AB

Pair of Gloves

Black lace gloves.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37843

Accession Number: 1935.571AB

Spoon

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37896

Accession Number: 1935.637T

Spoon

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37897

Accession Number: 1935.637U

Spoon

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37898

Accession Number: 1935.637V

Spoon

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37899

Accession Number: 1935.637W

Spoon

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37900

Accession Number: 1935.637X

Spoon

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37901

Accession Number: 1935.637Y

Kerchief

Cream with a purple border and diamond design.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37902

Accession Number: 1935.639

Shoe

Cream kid leather; bound w/ cream silk & linen grosgrain; trimmed w/ large, long leather rosette; 1/4" wide elastic ties; rounded square toe. Rounded throat; 3" vamp; center back seam; sole has narrow waist w/ dark channel; no heel; white (discolored) linen lining.

Date: 1855-1870

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 37903

Accession Number: 1935.640AB

Chemise

Cotton; machine embroidered border.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 37904

Accession Number: 1935.643

Mug

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 37905

Accession Number: 1935.645

Vase

Tall multi-colored iridescent glass vase with three deep depressions on the sides. Original sticker tag on bottom from Tiffany.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 37906

Accession Number: 1935.647

Vase

Glass vase with a round base, slender stem, a flower-like body with a pinched petal-like mouth, and petal or leaf luster glass decorations on the sides. Original Tiffany sticker on the bottom. Gold with red and white decoration.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: Tiffany & Co. (Maker)

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 37907

Accession Number: 1935.648

Pitcher

Eartheware pitcher. Red body glazed in dark green, brown, blue; incised strapwork and prince of wales feather decoration, bulbous body with tapered neck and scrolled, c-curve handle.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating)

GUSN: 37908

Accession Number: 1935.653

Decanter

Glass decanter with silver overlay. Molded pastoral scene. Child molded finial adorns the stopper.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), silver (metal)

GUSN: 37909

Accession Number: 1935.657AB

Loving cup

Large glass loving cup with gilt floral design with ribbon and bow border. Gilt band on lip and foot. Three twisted glass handles with gilt accents.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), gilding

GUSN: 37910

Accession Number: 1935.658

Tool

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 37911

Accession Number: 1935.659

Parasol

Black machine made (leaver's) chantilly over white silk with fringe possibly of bleached curled grass; large ivory handle, stick and ferrule; marquise.

Date: 1870-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: Chantilly lace, ivory (tooth component), lace (needlework), silk (textile)

GUSN: 37912

Accession Number: 1935.662

Dress

A=Bodice; B=Skirt. Shirred sheer cream cotton (discolored) bands alternate w/ vertical bands of (inserted) lace. A=Bodice - square decolletage trimmed w/ lace ruffle; 3/4 length sleeves w/ ruffle & beige silk grosgrain bow; basque style bodice w/ uneven pointed hemline trimmed w/ matching bows; bus...

Date: 1874-1880

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 37913

Accession Number: 1935.663AB

Print

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37914

Accession Number: 1935.665

Children's Mug

Asian-inspired landscape with English Style background (church and steeple). Mother and daughter walking on path. Blue lines on inside lip of mug and bamboo-like stripes on handle.

Date: ca. 1820

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, transfer printing

GUSN: 37915

Accession Number: 1935.666

Doll's Bench

Doll-size painted tin bench,

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37916

Accession Number: 1935.670

Toy

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 37917

Accession Number: 1935.671

Bag of Pieces

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37918

Accession Number: 1935.675

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37919

Accession Number: 1935.679B

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