Historic New England

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38643

Accession Number: 1936.542AB

Sheet

Rectangular, fine white linen sheet, seamed and hemmed on all edges.

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), piecing

GUSN: 38644

Accession Number: 1936.549

Teapot

Oval pewter teapot on shell feet with domed, hinged lid topped with black-painted wooden knop; curved spout; and curved, black-painted wooden handle.

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: James Dixon & Sons (Pewterer)

Material: pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 38645

Accession Number: 1936.551

Collar

White embroidered collar with a floral pattern.

Date: 1848-1858

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38646

Accession Number: 1936.554

Veil

Black; handmade changilly; semicircular with a floral border with garland; dotted ground; scalloped edge; band at top for drawstring.

Date: 1860s

Maker: unknown

Material: Chantilly lace, handmade, lace (needlework), silk (textile)

GUSN: 38647

Accession Number: 1936.556

Purse

Black and white beaded purse with a large white beaded tassel on the bottom.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38648

Accession Number: 1936.557

Collar

White lace collar.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38649

Accession Number: 1936.560

Cuff

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38650

Accession Number: 1936.562A

Veil

Cream wool; machine knitted.

Date: 1870

Maker: unknown

Material: knitting (process), wool (textile)

GUSN: 38652

Accession Number: 1936.569

Shawl

Black silk; finely crocheted; tied on fringe on all sides; very stretchy; light net.

Date: 1830-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (fiber)

GUSN: 38653

Accession Number: 1936.570

Fan

Ivory sticks and guards, pierced and carved; white satin leaf painted with floral spray and two butterflies in pastel colors; mother of pearl washer; carved metal ring.

Date: 1870s

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), ivory (tooth component), painting (coating), piercing, satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 38654

Accession Number: 1937.572

Shoes

A pair of ankle high children's shoes with single clasp closures, brown taped trims, white cloth lining, and brown leather soles.

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, leather, wool (textile)

GUSN: 38655

Accession Number: 1936.576AB

Needlecase and pincushion

Needlecase and pincushion combination; white silk covers of perforated cardboard; worked in vari-colored worsteds initials "A.A.R".

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 38656

Accession Number: 1936.578

A=Coat: Black; bright gilt embroidery - elaborate foliate garland at high standing collar; deep cuffs, front, waist pockets, arms, back; heavily padded; white silk lining; gilt buttons; hook and eye closure - single breasted. B=Pants: Black with gilt trim (foliate garland) and braid along pant le...

Date: 1895-1911

Maker: unknown

Material: braid, embroidering, silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 38657

Accession Number: 1936.582A-C

Uniform Coat & Waistcoat

Coat A: Blue; blue velvet collar with wide revers; false double breasted; gilt "military" buttons with eagle; darts at front; pointed pocket flaps (false); two breast pockets (inside); padded shoulders; quilted armscye; black silk lining; no raw edges. Waistcoat B: blue; black satin back with buc...

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 38658

Accession Number: 1936.583AB

Waistcoat

Red; white lining & back; low shawl collar (open at back); single breasted; 4 self covered buttons; buckle & tab back closure; gussets at back waistline; cut away, pointed waist; 2 darts at waist.

Date: 1894-1904

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 38659

Accession Number: 1936.585

Portrait of Governor Edward Winslow

Steel engraved portrait of Governor Edward Winslow of Plymouth Colony. Framed.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38660

Accession Number: 1936.587

Tablecloth

Square spread; vibrant royal blue ground. Printed tan and beige Rococo Revival strapwork border; corner and central cartouches; floral bouquets within each as well as within plaques set within strapwork. Raw edges.

Date: 1845-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: felt (textile), printing (process), textiles, wool (textile)

GUSN: 38661

Accession Number: 1936.590

Stocking

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38662

Accession Number: 1936.595

Sewing Kit

Pink and brown striped pincushion and needle case.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38663

Accession Number: 1936.598

Needle Case and Pincushion

Shell shaped needlecase; purple silk with feather stitching and floral embroidery; interior lined with yellow silk; two interior wool pages.

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 38664

Accession Number: 1936.600

Bandbox

Oval bandbox with lid. Bandbox (A) is covered with paper with white, pink and blue flowers with yellow and red leaves on a turquoise ground. Horizontal floral bands are separated by yellow, red and white stripes. Lid (B) is covered with same paper. Rim of lid has another layer of paper with blue and...

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 38665

Accession Number: 1936.602AB

Bonnet

No description

Date: 1860-1866

Maker: unknown

Material: flower (plant material), artificial, stitching, silk (textile), straw (plant material), taffeta, tulle (meshed textile), wire

GUSN: 38666

Accession Number: 1936.603

Notebook

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 38667

Accession Number: 1936.605

Bonnet

Cream chevron bands (resemble passementerie), with overlay of straw meander; brim has round edges, and extends to form neck band; round crown, with sprial pattern of straw; fully lined with black silk; wire band along brim and neck is covered with cream silk; no trimming or neck ties.

Date: ca. 1846

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, horsehair, silk (textile), straw (plant material), taffeta, wire

GUSN: 38668

Accession Number: 1936.607

Waistcoat

Printed; serpentine stem of medium scale pink roses & green leaves w/ fancy foliate ground (brown) on cream; tan lining & back; shawl collar; 4 pairs of self covered buttons; back waist curves from center down.

Date: 1860-1869

Maker: unknown

Material: chintz, cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 38670

Accession Number: 1936.612

Cap

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38247

Accession Number: 1935.1397

Cap

Cotton night cap

Date: 1860-1875

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38248

Accession Number: 1935.1398

Bed Covering

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 38249

Accession Number: 1935.1401

Bag

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 38250

Accession Number: 1935.1403

Doll

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38252

Accession Number: 1935.1410

Ribbon

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38256

Accession Number: 1935.1418

Doll Hat

Green bonnet with flowers and lace ribbons.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38257

Accession Number: 1935.1419

Doll Clothes

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38258

Accession Number: 1935.1422

Alphabet Sampler

Alphabet Sampler. Square, natural linen ground. Strawberry vine border. Alphabets in cream and black lettering. Name at bottom in green thread with two trees flanking a geometric design below. Alphabets: #1-incomplete; #2-"A-Q"; #3-incomplete

Date: ca. 1808

Maker: Hill, Lydia, 1797- (Embroiderer)

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

GUSN: 38259

Accession Number: 1935.1428

Button

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38260

Accession Number: 1935.1431

Button

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 38261

Accession Number: 1935.1432

Button

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 38262

Accession Number: 1935.1433

Button

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 38263

Accession Number: 1935.1434

Rogers Group Sculpture - The Village Schoolmaster

Three men, two seated on bench, one standing behind w/ one foot on bench.

Maker: Rogers, John (Maker)

Material: painting (coating), plaster

GUSN: 38264

Accession Number: 1935.1436

Pitcher

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 38265

Accession Number: 1935.1437

Viewer

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 38266

Accession Number: 1935.1438

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 38267

Accession Number: 1935.1440AB

Shoes

Pink/tan (dirty pink?); ankle strap; 3 pairs of punched eyes; white laces; white lining; brown sole.

Date: 1830

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, leather

GUSN: 38268

Accession Number: 1935.1441AB

Needlework Bookmark

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38269

Accession Number: 1935.1443

Needle Case

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38270

Accession Number: 1935.1445

Cross

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38271

Accession Number: 1935.1446

Brise' Fan

Black lacquered wooden sticks and guards; brise' type threaded with black ribbon; sticks pierced in oval motif above and below ribbon; metal rivet and washer.

Date: 1870s

Maker: unknown

Material: lacquering, carving (processes), machine-made, piercing, silk (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 38273

Accession Number: 1935.1450

Cape

Brown velvet with embroidered swirl and leaf pattern; band collar trimmed with brown silk floss, ostrich feathers and large satin bow; hook & eye closure; lappets and front of sleeve openings trimmed with ball fringe; back of waist trimmed with fringe; slit at back for bustle. Collar and lappets li...

Date: 1888-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: velvet (fabric weave), silk (fiber)

GUSN: 38275

Accession Number: 1935.1453

Bonnet

Small; black velvet on buckram foundation; trimmed with black ostrich feathers; self ruching and self-fabric draped on brim; black grosgrain ties; black lining.

Date: 1879-1885

Maker: unknown

Material: buckram, stitching, feather (material), ostrich, silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 38276

Accession Number: 1935.1455

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