Historic New England

Pillowcase

Red and white stripe pillow ticking, cotton, hand sewn.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: Possibly Tucker, Jane Armstrong, 1866-1964 (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), hand sewing

GUSN: 21596

Accession Number: 1998.3175

Carpet fragment

Room size ingrain carpet in floral and scroll pattern, green and maroon on off-white background.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), weaving

GUSN: 21597

Accession Number: 1998.3176

Cushion

One in pair of chair cushions covered in glazed chintz of yellow roses on red ground, green leaves. Ties in corners to fit on chair.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: Possibly Tucker, Jane Armstrong, 1866-1964 (Maker)

Material: chintz, hand sewing

GUSN: 21598

Accession Number: 1998.3177

Cushion

One in pair of chair cushions covered in glazed chintz of yellow roses on red ground, green leaves. Ties in corners to fit on chair.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: Possibly Tucker, Jane Armstrong, 1866-1964 (Maker)

Material: chintz, hand sewing

GUSN: 21599

Accession Number: 1998.3178

Cushion

Thin chair pad covered in red cotton print w/ small yellow flowers throughout (calico).

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: Possibly Tucker, Jane Armstrong, 1866-1964 (Maker)

Material: calico, hand sewing

GUSN: 21600

Accession Number: 1998.3179

Cushion

Pad for chair, back in floral printed cretonne (cotton). Lavender background w/ pink roses and mums in bunches surrounded by tan scroll leaf work.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: Possibly Tucker, Jane Armstrong, 1866-1964 (Maker)

Material: broderie perse, hand sewing

GUSN: 21601

Accession Number: 1998.3180

Trunk w/ paper label #34 w/ initials "S.F.B." on side; tag on side "Sarah F. Blaglay (?) Woolwich, Maine"; rectangular painted brown and green w/ raised wooden panels on top and sides; black metal frame at corners and along edges; 2 leather handles on sides; front w/ key hole lock and 2 pairs of lat...

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 21602

Accession Number: 1998.3181

Quilt

Silk patchwork quilt, asst. colors including blues, reds, off-white. Fuschia border. Red tufts between each diamond shaped piece.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: machine sewing (technique), silk (textile)

GUSN: 21603

Accession Number: 1998.3182

Trunk

Trunk with paper label #31; rectangular painted green with raised wooden panels on top and sides; black metal frame at corners and along edges; front with 2 black metal closures and keyhole lock; leather handles on sides are broken.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 21503

Accession Number: 1998.3103

Collar

Red striped dickey, white background. 4 buttonholes in front for cufflinks. 2 ribbons off bottom of back to tie around waist.

Date: 1800-1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 21504

Accession Number: 1998.3104

Collar

White youth collar w/ buttonholes for cufflinks on ends and 1 hole in center.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 21505

Accession Number: 1998.3105

Collar

White youth collar w/ buttonholes for cufflinks on ends and 1 hole in center.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 21506

Accession Number: 1998.3106

Legging

Pair of canvas leggings w/ leather trim. Hook and eyelet w/ cotton strip for lacing up legging. 2 tucks up length of legging.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, leather, machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 21507

Accession Number: 1998.3107

Military jacket

Blue wool military jacket w/ high collar and long bottom. 9 button holes on front of chest for closure. 9 gold buttons w/ image of 2 men standing by medallion. 3 buttons on cuffs. Gold ribbon on shoulders. Dark blue satin lining. Slit in tail.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 21508

Accession Number: 1998.3108

Vest

Green satin brocade vest w/ design of vines w/ leaves throughout. 2 pockets on front. 7 buttons and buttonholes in front. White cotton lining inside. Blue lining on back and 2 flaps w/ eyeholes each in center of back.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: satin

GUSN: 21509

Accession Number: 1998.3109

Jacket

Man's black jacket of ribbed wool w/ dark brown satin trim and black satin lining. Long jacket w/ slit in tail. Trim around cuffs. Cotton white lining (w/ blue stripes). 3 fabric buttons on breast, slight collar. 2 buttons in black above tail.

Date: 1870-1880

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 21510

Accession Number: 1998.3110

Money belt

Leather belt w/ pocket, 2 buckles in front for closure. One purse on side w/ brass clasp.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), leather

GUSN: 21511

Accession Number: 1998.3111

Jacket

Formal man's jacket w/ 2 tails. Black wool? w/ satin lining and white cotton lining w/ blue stripes in sleeves. Double-breasted w/ 4 buttons on each side.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 21512

Accession Number: 1998.3112

Jacket

Formal man's jacket w/ 2 tails. Black wool w/ satin lining and white cotton lining in arms. Double breasted w/ 3 buttons each. Large collar w/ 2 buttonholes on each side.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: Possibly Gaze, James W. (Maker)

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

GUSN: 21513

Accession Number: 1998.3113

Vest

Tan cotton vest w/ 3 pocket marks in front (one breast pocketmark). 5 copper buttons in front. White cotton back w/ 2 ties at waistline. Seam down center of back.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: copper (metal), cotton (textile), hand sewing

GUSN: 21514

Accession Number: 1998.3114

Vest

White linen vest. Ribbed linen on front w/ 3 pockets (incl. 1 breast pocket). White buttons on front, 4. Brass clasp on back.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 21515

Accession Number: 1998.3115

Vest

White linen vest. Ribbed linen on front w/ 3 pockets (incl. 1 breast pocket). White buttons on front, 4. Brass clasp on back.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 21516

Accession Number: 1998.3116

Vest

White linen vest. Ribbed linen on front w/ 3 pockets (incl. 1 breast pocket). White buttons on front, 5 missing. Brass clasp on back.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 21517

Accession Number: 1998.3117

Vest

Woven cotton vest w/ building (cottages) pattern in blue on white quilted background. Long collar, 3 pockets (incl. breast pocket). 5-fabric-covered buttons. Plain white cotton back w/ brass clasp. Youth-size.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 21518

Accession Number: 1998.3118

Dress shirt

White cotton dress shirt. Button up back of neck. Tucks; front has center piece w/ buttonhole to attach to over blouse.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: Moon & Co. (Maker)

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

GUSN: 21519

Accession Number: 1998.3119

Dress shirt

White cotton dress shirt. Button up back of neck. Front has center piece w/ buttonhole to attach to over blouse.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 21520

Accession Number: 1998.3120

Pants

Pair of white linen trousers (used for mending). One leg cut shorter. 3 buttons at fly. 2 inside waistline. 2 side pockets, one rear pocket.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 21521

Accession Number: 1998.3121

Cap

Navy blue wool cap w/ braidwork around rim, leather tip of cap painted black. 2 black buttons on sides. Stamp of (British?) insignia on underside of cap.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, wool (textile)

GUSN: 21522

Accession Number: 1998.3122

Jacket

White linen jacket w/ 3 pockets on front (incl. breast pocket) and 3 buttons.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 21523

Accession Number: 1998.3123

Jacket

White linen jacket w/ 3 pockets on front (incl. breast pocket) and 3 buttons missing. Large collar.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 21524

Accession Number: 1998.3124

Trunk

Trunk w/ paper label #32; w/ initials "G.A." on sides; tag on side reads "Miss G. Avigliana"; rectangular painted green w/ raised wooden panels on top and sides; black metal frame at corners and along edges; front w/ small black metal handle; 2 black metal closures and key hole lock; leather handles...

Date: 1870-1884

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 21525

Accession Number: 1998.3125

Pillow

Feather pillow; white cotton.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), feather (material), hand sewing

GUSN: 21526

Accession Number: 1998.3126

Pillow

Feather pillow; white cotton w/ blue stripes (ticking).

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), feather (material), hand sewing

GUSN: 21527

Accession Number: 1998.3127

Pillow

Feather pillow; white cotton w/ blue stripes (ticking).

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), feather (material), hand sewing

GUSN: 21528

Accession Number: 1998.3128

Pillow

Feather pillow; white cotton w/ blue stripes (ticking); white cotton cover over ticking.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), feather (material), hand sewing

GUSN: 21529

Accession Number: 1998.3129

Pillow

Feather pillow; white cotton w/ blue stripes (ticking).

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), feather (material), hand sewing

GUSN: 21530

Accession Number: 1998.3130

Pillow

Feather pillow; white cotton w/ blue stripes (ticking).

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), feather (material), hand sewing

GUSN: 21531

Accession Number: 1998.3131

Trunk

Trunk w/ paper label #33; rectangular w/ rounded top of cover; wood w/ metal plating and canvas covering; 2 leather handles on sides; front w/ 2 metal closures and key hole lock in middle; leather patches surrounding closures and lock on front.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, metal, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 21532

Accession Number: 1998.3132

Bag

Printed cotton drawstring bag. Pink background w/ blue and red polka dots.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: Possibly Tucker, Jane Armstrong, 1866-1964 (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), hand sewing

GUSN: 21533

Accession Number: 1998.3133

Print

Steel engraving of Roman domestic interior with women and children; at center 1 woman reclining on couch embracing a child, other women and children sit or stand nearby; beyond is atrium; matted and framed in wide gold frame,

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: After Coumans, J. (Maker) Ballin (Engraver)

Material: engraving (printing process)

GUSN: 21534

Accession Number: 1998.5921

A Capital Joke

Painted plaster sculpture in the style of John Rogers of two laughing men in clerical robes seated by a table and laughing at a joke. Likely made by Caspar Hennecke & Co. or J.J. West.

Date: 1870-1879

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), plaster

GUSN: 21536

Accession Number: 1998.5923

Bag

Printed cotton drawstring bag. Red and green paisley-like decoration.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: Possibly Tucker, Jane Armstrong, 1866-1964 (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), hand sewing

GUSN: 21537

Accession Number: 1998.3134

Bag

Printed cotton drawstring bag. Solid blue w/ pink embroidery.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: Possibly Tucker, Jane Armstrong, 1866-1964 (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), hand sewing

GUSN: 21538

Accession Number: 1998.3135

Bag

Printed cotton drawstring bag. Faded grey and white paisley-like decoration w/ center medallion.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: Possibly Tucker, Jane Armstrong, 1866-1964 (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), hand sewing

GUSN: 21539

Accession Number: 1998.3136

Curtain

Green gauze curtain panel w/ approx. 7 plastic rings on top for hanging.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), gauze

GUSN: 21540

Accession Number: 1998.3137.1

Curtain

Green gauze curtain panel (faded to yellow) w/ approx. 7 plastic rings on top for hanging.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), gauze

GUSN: 21541

Accession Number: 1998.3137.2

Curtain

Green gauze curtain panel w/ approx. 7 plastic rings on top for hanging.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), gauze

GUSN: 21542

Accession Number: 1998.3137.3

Curtain

Green gauze curtain panel w/ approx. 7 plastic rings on top for hanging.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), gauze

GUSN: 21543

Accession Number: 1998.3137.4

Curtain

Green gauze curtain panel w/ approx. 7 plastic rings on top for hanging.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), gauze

GUSN: 21544

Accession Number: 1998.3137.5

Curtain

Remnant of yellow gauze curtains w/ woven striped design throughout.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: gauze

GUSN: 21545

Accession Number: 1998.3138.1

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