Historic New England

Slippers

A pair of wool slippers with black fur accents, flannel lining, leather sole, brown laces, and a floral design.

Date: 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: flannel, fur, stitching, wool (textile)

GUSN: 29918

Accession Number: 1923.412AB

White; high ruffled collar w/ double hem & scalloped applique. Long sleeves w/ ruffle & double hem. Drawn work at wrists; self-tie; darts. Fullness at center back between shoulders; ruffled w/ same drawn work as wrists.

Date: 1808-1812

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 29919

Accession Number: 1923.414

Child's Dress

A child's dress (A) of white linen with ruffled cap sleeves finished in a scalloped edge. There is white-work embroidery on sleeves and hem, wiht a net insert. A piece of white work is appliqued at neckline on the bodice front. There is one cloth covered button at each shoulder. The neckline is sha...

Date: 1820-1825

Maker: Cutler, Abigail, 1791- (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 29920

Accession Number: 1923.415

Sleeves

One pair of white sleeves with embroidery and scalloped trim and a single sleeve with lace and cream ribbon. All were worn by Mrs. Rachel Trefant Sewall of Bath, Maine.

Date: 1863-1874

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 29921

Accession Number: 1923.416A-C

Chemisette

Worn by Mrs. Rachel Trefant Sewall of Bath, Maine.

Date: 1870-1879

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 29922

Accession Number: 1923.416D

Headdress

Black and pink silk chenille; two braided bands across top with bunches of looped chenille at sides; chenille is wired.

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: chenille (yarn), silk (textile), wire

GUSN: 29923

Accession Number: 1923.417

Cord and Tassels

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 29924

Accession Number: 1923.419

Waistcoat

Cream waistcoat; horizontal stripes of tan and black; single breasted; shawl collar; cotton lining and cotton back; Five self-covered buttons; three crescent shaped pockets; pointed waistline; back buckle closure.

Date: 1844

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, thread, metallic (color attribute)

GUSN: 29925

Accession Number: 1923.420

Head Dress

Silver metallic lacy ribbon with white scalloped edging; ribbon looped to form head piece at top, with streamers; trimmed with silver-plated balls with silver quill.

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: handmade, thread, metallic (color attribute), ribbon (material), textiles

GUSN: 29926

Accession Number: 1923.422A

Hat

Pink and black check quilted bonnet.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 29927

Accession Number: 1923.423

Women's Tie

White silk necktie with black ribbon and an embroidered bell pattern.

Date: 1890-1899

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 29928

Accession Number: 1923.424

Pair of Sleeves

White bishop sleeves with a black ribbon and a black and white dot pattern.

Date: 1853-1863

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 29929

Accession Number: 1923.427AB

Fan and Box

FAN (A): Short ivory sticks and guards, pierced and carved with circular motifs and set with spangles; leaf of white silk petal with scattered sequins, and tipped with white marabou feathers; mother of pearl washer; carved metal ring. BOX (B): Covered with white paper with moire' pattern.

Date: 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), ivory (tooth component), feather (material), paper (fiber product), piercing, sequins (spangles), silk (textile)

GUSN: 29930

Accession Number: 1923.428 A-C

Pair of Gloves

Pink leather gloves.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 29931

Accession Number: 1923.430AB

Pair of Gloves

Blue leather gloves.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 29932

Accession Number: 1923.431AB

Cap

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 29933

Accession Number: 1923.436

Teacup

Squat bulbous cup w/ loop handle and thin black band around rim, base and sides of handle; green and yellow and reddish brown painted and enamel vine around exterior of cup.

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, enameling, glazing (coating), painting (coating), pearlware, tin (metal)

GUSN: 29935

Accession Number: 1923.441

Pair of slippers

Pair of slippers cross-stitched in a pattern of scrolling bands and flowers on a black and blue ground in shades of cream, red and blue. Construction details include a rounded square toe, pointed throat; 4-3/4" vamp; black binding; narrow waist; spring heel; white leather and linen lining.

Date: 1850s

Maker: unknown

Material: cross-stitching, leather, linen (material), wool (textile)

GUSN: 29936

Accession Number: 1923.449AB

Cap

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 29937

Accession Number: 1923.453

Cloth Fragment

Piece of cream and green striped fabric.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 29938

Accession Number: 1923.457

Bust

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: plaster

GUSN: 29939

Accession Number: 1923.459

Sculpture of George Washington

Model for an statue of George Washington on a rearing horse.

Maker: Hughes, Robert Ball (Artist)

Material: plaster

GUSN: 29940

Accession Number: 1923.462

Uniform

A= hat: Red wool with blue padded band, blue tassel and letter "A" at front; lined with leather. B= trousers: Blue wool pleated at front; five buttonfly front; two side pockets; gold soutache braid at sides; matching jacket. C= shirt: Red wool shirt with blue piping at collar and front panel; ...

Date: ca. 1862

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 29941

Accession Number: 1923.463A-D

Cider Mug

Pearlware cider mug. Folate molded handle. Lava pattern with superimposed metal plates.

Date: 1780-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, silver (metal)

GUSN: 29942

Accession Number: 1923.465

Teapot

Porcelain teapot with gold gilt accents. Pointed finial.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, gilt paint

GUSN: 29943

Accession Number: 1923.468.1AB

Pitcher

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 29944

Accession Number: 1923.468C

Teacup

Porcelain teacup with gold gilt accents around the rim and handle.

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, gilt paint, glazing (coating)

GUSN: 29945

Accession Number: 1923.468.3

Teacup

Porcelain teacup with gold gilt accents around the rim and handle.

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, gilt paint

GUSN: 29946

Accession Number: 1923.468.4

Teacup

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 29947

Accession Number: 1923.468F

Teacup

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 29948

Accession Number: 1923.468G

Teacup

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 29949

Accession Number: 1923.468H

Teacup

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 29950

Accession Number: 1923.468I

Plate

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 29951

Accession Number: 1923.468J

Plate

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 29952

Accession Number: 1923.468K

Dish

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 29953

Accession Number: 1923.468L

Plate

Porcelain saucer with gold gilt accents around the rim.

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, gilt paint, glazing (coating)

GUSN: 29954

Accession Number: 1923.468.12

Plate

Porcelain saucer with gold gilt accents around the rim.

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, gilt paint, glazing (coating)

GUSN: 29955

Accession Number: 1923.468.13

Plate

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 29956

Accession Number: 1923.468O

Writing Frame

Device to line paper. Writing frame or noctograph.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 30164

Accession Number: 1924.840

Parasol

Black silk twill, scalloped; collapsible carved bone handle and ferrule; heavily engraved silver slider; metal and bone shaft; metal ribs with bone tips.

Date: 1855-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: bone (material), carving (processes), engraving (printing process), silk (textile), silver (metal), twill

GUSN: 30165

Accession Number: 1924.97

Brisé Fan

Brisé fan with plain ivory sticks and guards; threaded with ivory-colored ribbon; metal rivet; ivory ring with ivory-colored silk cord and tassel.

Date: ca. 1880

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component), silk (textile)

GUSN: 30166

Accession Number: 1924.98

Brise' Fan & Box

FAN (A): Tortoise shell sticks; brise'-type, no ribbon; pierced with coral and branch patterns. BOX (B,C): Cardboard box and lid, covered with shiny white paper.

Date: ca. 1820

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, figure- and animal-derived motifs, corals (animals), coral (material), piercing, tortoise shell

GUSN: 30167

Accession Number: 1924.100 A-C

Change Purse

Soft, brown leather change purse with hinged metal clasp and short chain handle. Red leather interior.

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, metal

GUSN: 30168

Accession Number: 1924.103

Shawl

Off-white center; end border with large paisley simple repeating border in tan, brown, red with green and blue; simple repeating inner border; silk and cotton warp, silk wefts; wool patterning weft.

Date: 1815-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), silk (textile), wool (textile), weaving

GUSN: 30169

Accession Number: 1924.104

Nosegay Holder

A metal nosegay holder with a conical shape and a foliate design.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 30170

Accession Number: 1924.111

Alphabet/Verse Sampler

Alphabet/Verse Sampler. Cross stitch. Vertical rectangle, natural linen ground. Verse at top and bottom, alphabet in middle. Floral border at bottom.Polychromatic. Alphabets: #1-missing "J","U"; Numbers:"1-13"; other stitches: satin stitch, eyelet hole

Date: 1783

Maker: Minshull, Ann, 1773- (Embroiderer)

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

GUSN: 30171

Accession Number: 1924.113

Teapot

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 30172

Accession Number: 1924.139

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30173

Accession Number: 1924.152

Box

Small box in the form of a book. Covered with red velvet fabric and metalic paper. Brass sunflower motif in middle of attached cover. Mirror affixed to the inside of the cover. Lined with pink paper.

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), velvet (fabric weave), metal

GUSN: 30174

Accession Number: 1924.156

Pot

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 30175

Accession Number: 1924.162

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