Historic New England

Nail

Hand-wrought finish nail with peanut-shaped head.

Date: 1600-1699

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 31199

Accession Number: 1927.10

Wallet

Wallet made from light brown-colored leather, with scalloped flap and strap closure. 6 file compartments, one with same scalloped flap and strap, large "X" on front and back.

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 31200

Accession Number: 1927.12

Knife

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 31201

Accession Number: 1927.13

Box Containing Candy

Oval shaker box containing rock candy.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), sugar

GUSN: 31202

Accession Number: 1927.14

Toilet Kit

A toilet kit with a leather cardboard box and metal implements.

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, leather, metal

GUSN: 31203

Accession Number: 1927.16

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 31204

Accession Number: 1927.19

Small Box with Cover

Small rectangular paper box with cover. Velvet panel on cover hand-painted with roses. Dark brown paper border embossed with floral pattern on cover and sides of box. Interior of box is pink.

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 31205

Accession Number: 1927.20AB

Doll Clothes

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 31206

Accession Number: 1927.22

Child's Pantaloons

White; waistband has pink stripes (woven), with six buttonholes; gusset center seam; scalloped eyelet hem; open at sides.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), stitching

GUSN: 31046

Accession Number: 1926.650B

Bodice and Skirt

White, sheer bodice with vertical stripes; capped sleeves, neckline and waistband of eyelet embroidery; hook and eye closure. Plain skirt with hook and eye closure.

Date: 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, muslin

GUSN: 31047

Accession Number: 1926.651AB

Cap

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 31048

Accession Number: 1926.654

Shoe

Fawn; scalloped edge and tongue w/ 2 rows topstitching; self leather bow w/ "C" scroll brass buckle; kid lining; brown sole.

Date: 1880

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, stitching, machine-made

GUSN: 31049

Accession Number: 1926.655B

Bookmark

Embroidered bookmark

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 31051

Accession Number: 1926.662

Bookmark

Embroidered bookmark

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 31052

Accession Number: 1926.663

Bookmark

Embroidered bookmark, black and white cat on a red cushion.

Date: ca. 1866

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 31053

Accession Number: 1926.664

Portrait of Nathanial William Curtis

Half-length portrait of Nathanial William Curtis (1825-1897) with long auburn hair, red curtain at left.

Date: 1840-1845

Maker: Attributed to Alexander, Francis, 1800-1880 (Artist)

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 31054

Accession Number: 1926.672

Portrait of Hannah Leavitt Burr

Half-length portrait of Hannah Leavitt Burr in a black dress, lace collar and bonnet.

Date: 1845-1855

Decanter

Miniature glass decanter.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 31071

Accession Number: 1926.692

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 31078

Accession Number: 1926.703

Small paper box with rounded corners, handle, and cover. Floral medallion on cover printed on glossy paper with embossed gilt highlights and filgree in corners. Glossy paper printed with color floral swag on silver background on sides of box. Handle and sides of cover and box trimmed with paper pr...

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), metal

GUSN: 31079

Accession Number: 1926.705AB

Game

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 31080

Accession Number: 1926.706

Game

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 31081

Accession Number: 1926.707

Sleeve Garters

Gray-green silk over metal coils; ruffled edges; flower-shaped metal hook closure w/ floral pattern on metal.

Date: 1870-1879

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, silk (textile)

GUSN: 31082

Accession Number: 1926.708

Needle

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 31083

Accession Number: 1926.715

Stocking

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 31084

Accession Number: 1926.717

Game

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 31085

Accession Number: 1926.723

Book

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 31086

Accession Number: 1926.730

Wedding Dress

Cream silk satin wedding dress; bateau neck trimmed with cream fringe; attached capelet extends over shoulders with twisted silk satin braid and same silk fringe; bodice has satin lattice amd twisted satin braid to waist; silk fringe at slightly pointed waist; piping at armseye; pleats at drop shoul...

Date: 1839-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: fringe, stitching, satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 31087

Accession Number: 1926.734

Pair of Stockings

Pair of silk cream-colored stockings with two light pink bands at the top and a lacey floral zigzag diamond pattern at the ankle.

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (fiber)

GUSN: 31088

Accession Number: 1926.736AB

Women's dress ensemble

a) Brown silk satin lined and padded with wool; high neck; front hook and eye closure; darts; welted seams at back; natural waist; pleated skirt with 8 brown silk satin rosettes; hook and eye closure at right (waistband); gathered at center back; leg-o-mutton sleeves with piping and pleats at should...

Date: 1833-1837

Maker: unknown

Material: satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 31089

Accession Number: 1926.737A-C

Blouse

White cotton bolero-style blouse with large bell sleeves.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 31090

Accession Number: 1926.740

Child's dress

Child's dress, blue plaid with short gathered sleeves and scalloped hem; Six button closure (blue glass buttons); Skirt gathered into waistband; white lining with pocket; cotton cambric.

Date: ca. 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), glazing (coating), stitching, silk (textile)

GUSN: 31091

Accession Number: 1926.741

Children's Bodice

Brown check with red and greed plad with blue stripes; pleated bodice-plaid band (horizontal) across chest and waistband and on short puffed sleeves.

Date: 1850

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 31092

Accession Number: 1926.746A

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