Historic New England

Tablecloth

Roughly square, white linen; woven in bronson weave in geometric diamonds and bar pattern. Hemmed ends; selvage sides.

Date: 1825-1835

Maker: Ordway, Mrs. (Maker)

Material: weaving, cross-stitching, hand weaving, linen (material), piecing

GUSN: 45005

Accession Number: 1950.42

Teacup

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 45006

Accession Number: 1950.420A

Saucer

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 45007

Accession Number: 1950.420B

Sheet

Off-white woven linen bed sheet.

Maker: unknown

Material: hand weaving, linen (material), piecing

GUSN: 45008

Accession Number: 1950.43

Needle Case

Carved ivory knitting needle caps.

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 45009

Accession Number: 1950.44AB

White cotton ground; central motif handled urn; four stemmed flowering plant. Flowers blue, red and white chintz; leaves green and white cotton; eight-pointed stars and birds. Framing flowering urn two borders: inside rectangle extending to edges of applied flowery cotton; outside appliqued undulat...

Date: 1815

Maker: Garrison, Frances Maria Lloyd, 1776-1823 (Maker)

Material: appliqué (technique), calico, chintz, cotton (textile), linen (material), toile (textile material)

GUSN: 45010

Accession Number: 1950.45

Top hat

Fawn and grey; molded felt; black grosgrain ribbon band; leather sweat band.

Date: 1830-1855

Maker: Cook & Aldrich (Manufacturer)

Material: felt (textile), molding (forming), wool (textile)

GUSN: 45012

Accession Number: 1950.47

Dressing Gown

Tan paisley on red ground; band of floral garland on brown ground at collar, along center front, shoulders, cuffs, pocket and hem; pink buttons from neck to hem. Piped armscye; long sleeves gathered below shoulder band and at cuff; two pockets; drawstring waist at back. Ties at side seams; fully l...

Date: 1855-1858

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 45013

Accession Number: 1950.49

Robe

Dark brown dressing gown, printed with beige and small red scrolling acanthus leaves; which connect forming circular "C" pattern; shawl collar; double breasted; 3/4 length; One breast pocket (outside); red lining with small scall geometric pattern.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, printing (process), rolling up

GUSN: 45014

Accession Number: 1950.50

Dress

A=Bodice; B=Skirt; C=Sleeve; D=Sleeve. Purple moired & pleated silk printed w/ white dashes. A=Bodice - standing band collar; blouson front placket covers hook & eye closure; self-bow below each shoulder w/ 2 at waist. Each bow has silver plated buckle w/ pin closure; boned & lined w/ black cotto...

Date: 1895-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, machine-made, moiré, printing (process), satin, silk (textile), taffeta, twill

GUSN: 45015

Accession Number: 1950.52A-D

Dress

Women's dress in two pieces made from green and black pinstriped silk. A=Bodice - bell shaped sleeves with capped and ruffled shoulder and ruffled edge; hook and eye closure center back; boned and padded; lined with glazed cotton. B=Skirt - cotton waistband; pocket on right side; triple flounce; c...

Date: 1848-1852

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 45016

Accession Number: 1950.53A-C

Boston Rocker

No description

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: caning, painting (coating), stenciling, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 45017

Accession Number: 1950.545

Girl's coat

Girl's coat, fawn colored flannel with wide collar trimmed with silk braid. Tabbed buttonholes with mother of pearl buttons. Cotton lined interior. "Buster Brown" type coat.

Date: ca. 1890

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 45018

Accession Number: 1950.56

Carpetbag

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 45019

Accession Number: 1950.57

Dress

Dress is made from natural linen woven with a brown check patternl; drawstring neckline at front only; high waistband; long sleeves. Fullness at back between shoulders at waist; 6 pearl buttons at back; 1 tuck at hem. Panels inserted at side seams; sleeves gathered at shoulder back; back of bodice...

Date: 1808-1814

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, linen (material)

GUSN: 45020

Accession Number: 1950.59

Ball

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 45021

Accession Number: 1950.60

Chair

Bannister back side chair. Painted black with a rush seat and turned legs.

Date: 1710-1740

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 45022

Accession Number: 1950.61

Bowling Set

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 45023

Accession Number: 1950.63

Bellows

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 45024

Accession Number: 1950.66

Slat-back Chair

Chair. Maple with ash slats, stretchers, and seat rail.

Date: 1730-1760

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), maple (wood)

GUSN: 45025

Accession Number: 1956.70

Syringe

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 45026

Accession Number: 1950.72

Child's Dress

Dress made from white cotton printed in brown with small repeating pattern (roller printed). The dress is made with a straight bodice gathered above and below into a square neckline and wide waistband. Short sleeves are set into the top of the neckband and gathered tightly so that the form almost a ...

Date: 1856-1858

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 45027

Accession Number: 1950.74A

Child's Dress

Dress made from white cotton printed in blue dots with small repeating pattern (roller printed). The dress is made with a straight bodice gathered above and below into a square neckline and wide waistband. Short sleeves are set into the top of the neckband and gathered tightly so that the form almos...

Date: 1856-1858

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 45028

Accession Number: 1950.74B

Child's Pants

White linen ; buttonholes at waistband; side pocket and side closure at right seam; crotch opening; darts at waist.

Date: 1858-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), twill

GUSN: 45029

Accession Number: 1950.74D

Shoes

Purple/black; black tape trim; 3 pairs punched eyes w/ pink ribbon laces; white sole; white cloth lining.

Date: 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, leather

GUSN: 45030

Accession Number: 1950.74F

Child's Pantaloons

Cream; six buttonholes at waist; open sides; one tuck at hem; ribbed dimity ruffle with whitework embroidery and scalloped edge.

Date: 1856-1858

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 45031

Accession Number: 1950.74G

Pants

Black pants with white lining; narrow legs; 3/4 fall front with three button holes; four self covered buttons at waist; three pockets; gathered at back along waistband with one pair of laces; bird's eye weave.

Date: ca. 1810

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), silk (textile)

GUSN: 45291

Accession Number: 1951.M1

Purse

Purple knit purse with silver-colored beading, rings, and tassels.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 45292

Accession Number: 1951.2

Grater

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 45293

Accession Number: 1951.M3

Purse

Stitched, blue and red silk thread with geopmetric design three tassels and drawstring.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 45294

Accession Number: 1951.3

Eyeglass Case

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 45296

Accession Number: 1951.M8

Miniature

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 45297

Accession Number: 1951.9

Chemise

Chemise; trimmed with tatting; puffed sleeves.

Date: 1875-1885

Maker: Fifield, Martha Russell, d. 1894 (Maker)

Material: stitching, tatting (process)

GUSN: 45298

Accession Number: 1951.11

Pen

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 45299

Accession Number: 1951.M14

Pair of Shoes

White kid; bound w/ cream silk & cotton tape; trimmed w/ large, elongated silk grosgrain rosette; no ties; rounded square toe. Round throat; 3-1/4" vamp; center back seam; sole has narrow waist w/ darkened channel; low 1-1/4" heel covered w/ white kid; white linen lining.

Date: 1869-1874

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 45300

Accession Number: 1951.14AB

Pair of Stockings

Fine weave cotton cream-colored stockings with a narrow vertical open netting pattern from the ankle to the toe. Handwritten near the top "F. H. Chapin 8".

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 45301

Accession Number: 1951.16AB

Straight Razor

A hinged straight razor with a steel blade and a shell handle. [.1] Hinged wooden red case. [.2]

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy), shell (animal material), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 45303

Accession Number: 1951.M19

Stole

Red ground with branching side borders, large paisley motif at each end; end borders have compartments; pattern in blue, green, yellow; self fringe.

Date: 1865-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 45304

Accession Number: 1951.20

Alphabet Sampler

Alphabet sampler with geometric border. Floral pattern at bottom. Alphabets: #1 missing "J"; #2 missing "J"; #3 missing "J". Numbers: "1-4". Stitches used: cross stitch, eyelet hole, and chain stitch.

Date: 1799

Maker: Oliver, Ruth (Embroiderer)

Material: cross-stitching, embroidering, linen (material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 45305

Accession Number: 1951.M21

Shawl

Rectangular fine tan-beige-grey twilled wool. Self-fringed ends; selvage edges.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: cross-stitching, fringe, weaving, textiles, wool (textile)

GUSN: 45306

Accession Number: 1951.22

Camisole

Starched white camisole with a square neckline and lace at the neck and arms.

Date: ca. 1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 45307

Accession Number: 1951.26

Pair of Drawers

Long cotton drawers with mother-of-pearl buttons and trimmed hems including whitework embroidery and lace.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), lace (needlework), mother of pearl

GUSN: 45308

Accession Number: 1951.27

Milk Pan

Deep grey-glazed pan with wide rim

Date: 1825-1849

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 45309

Accession Number: 1951.M29

Girl's jacket

Girl's light blue cashmere jacket with pleated front and cuff ends. Bit of lace and neck bow about neck.

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 45310

Accession Number: 1951.29

Wedding Dress?

White and beige changable taffeta dress. Neckline trimmed with net, sleeves trimmed with cream chenille fringe. Bodice is pointed and boned. Fifteen cream covered buttons down back and a hook and eye tab at waist. Lined with linen. Matching skirt with train has a hook and eye closure and a pocket on...

Date: 1867-1868

Maker: unknown

Material: taffeta, stitching, chenille (yarn), silk (textile)

GUSN: 45311

Accession Number: 1951.36

Wedding Dress

Cream two-piece dress with bodice and skirt made of China silk crepe. Elbow length sleeves with cream satin ribbon trim. 1 pink grosgrain ribbon at each elbow. Pleats at front and back. 10 self-covered buttons and buttonholes. Bodice boned and lined with glazed cotton. Skirt has button holes on...

Date: 1875-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: crepe (textile), silk (textile), stitching

GUSN: 45312

Accession Number: 1951.39AB

Bellows

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 45313

Accession Number: 1951.45

Oil Lamp

Oil lamp with a molded metal base on four feet and a glass globe. One of a pair.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 45314

Accession Number: 1951.48

Waistcoat

Cream colored waistcoat with white lining and back; High collar; no lapels; single breasted with eight self covered buttons; two hook and eye; Two ties at back.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 45315

Accession Number: 1951.54

Needlework Picture

White patterns stitched on white cotton and linen ground.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), linen (material)

GUSN: 45316

Accession Number: 1951.58

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