Historic New England

Doll Dress

Dress. Wool. Pink with black velvet trim at short sleeves. Dalmation-like black spotted decoration. Hidden pocket with miniature jack knife (2000.452).

Date: ca. 1862

Maker: Proctor, Edna Dean, 1829-1923 (Maker)

Material: velvet (fabric weave), wool (textile)

GUSN: 26587

Accession Number: 2000.451

Doll Jackknife

Miniature jack knife. Mother-of-pearl and metal.

Date: ca. 1862

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, mother of pearl

GUSN: 26588

Accession Number: 2000.452

Doll Dress

Cotton. Light green with pink rose and floral trim; gathered at waist; one sleeve has no trim; brown dotted decoration all-over.

Date: ca. 1862

Maker: Proctor, Edna Dean, 1829-1923 (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 26589

Accession Number: 2000.453

Doll Dress

Cotton. All-over pink square decoration; lace trim; silk weave ties at back.

Date: ca. 1862

Maker: Proctor, Edna Dean, 1829-1923 (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 26590

Accession Number: 2000.454

Doll Dress

Cotton. Short sleeve; octagonal decoration in red all-over.

Date: ca. 1862

Maker: Proctor, Edna Dean, 1829-1923 (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 26591

Accession Number: 2000.455

Doll Dress

Wool. Red with black velvet trim at short sleeves and across front; silk weave ties at back; lace inner sleeves.

Date: ca. 1862

Maker: Proctor, Edna Dean, 1829-1923 (Maker)

Material: velvet (fabric weave), wool (textile)

GUSN: 26592

Accession Number: 2000.456

Doll Hat

Silk hat. Olive green and pink. Gathered around edge. Bow. Remnants of red feather. 2 brown silk ties.

Date: ca. 1862

Maker: Proctor, Edna Dean, 1829-1923 (Maker)

Material: feather (material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 26593

Accession Number: 2000.457

Doll Blanket

Linen blanket with embroidered "R".

Date: ca. 1862

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, linen (material)

GUSN: 26594

Accession Number: 2000.458

Doll Blanket

Linen blanket with embroidered "R". Striped decoration.

Date: ca. 1862

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, linen (material)

GUSN: 26595

Accession Number: 2000.459

Doll Blanket

Silk and cotton? blanket.

Date: ca. 1862

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), silk (textile)

GUSN: 26596

Accession Number: 2000.460

Stockings

Pair of stockings; white; openwork.

Date: ca. 1862

Maker: Proctor, Edna Dean, 1829-1923 (Maker)

GUSN: 26597

Accession Number: 2000.461AB

Stocking

Single stocking; white; openwork.

Date: ca. 1862

Maker: Proctor, Edna Dean, 1829-1923 (Maker)

GUSN: 26598

Accession Number: 2000.462

Doll Trunk

Rectangular. Black leather? with brass hardware and leather handle. Interior pocket of blue scrolled decoration and pink tie.

Date: ca. 1862

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), leather

GUSN: 26599

Accession Number: 2000.463

Doll Bodice

Cotton long sleeve bodice with button down front; pink rose trim around edges and on belt.

Date: ca. 1862

Maker: Proctor, Edna Dean, 1829-1923 (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 26600

Accession Number: 2000.501

Doll Skirt

Cotton skirt with lace band close to bottom. Two lace bands on front of skirt. Blue, yellow, pink floral bunches all-over. Single button.

Date: ca. 1862

Maker: Proctor, Edna Dean, 1829-1923 (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), lace (needlework)

GUSN: 26601

Accession Number: 2000.502

Doll Petticoat

Linen petticoat. No decoration. Single button.

Date: ca. 1862

Maker: Proctor, Edna Dean, 1829-1923 (Maker)

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 26602

Accession Number: 2000.503

Doll Petticoat

Linen petticoat with eyelet floral decoration at scalloped bottom edge. Tucking at bottom. Single button.

Date: ca. 1862

Maker: Proctor, Edna Dean, 1829-1923 (Maker)

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 26603

Accession Number: 2000.504

Doll Petticoat

Linen petticoat with tucking at bottom. Single button.

Date: ca. 1862

Maker: Proctor, Edna Dean, 1829-1923 (Maker)

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 26604

Accession Number: 2000.505

Doll Petticoat

Linen petticoat w/ Van Dyking at bottom edge.

Date: ca. 1862

Maker: Proctor, Edna Dean, 1829-1923 (Maker)

Material: linen (material), vandykes

GUSN: 26605

Accession Number: 2000.506

Doll Pantaloons

Linen pantaloons; lace trim at bottom of legs. Buttons at both sides.

Date: ca. 1862

Maker: Proctor, Edna Dean, 1829-1923 (Maker)

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 26606

Accession Number: 2000.507

Doll Stockings

Pair of black stockings; wool?

Date: ca. 1862

Maker: Proctor, Edna Dean, 1829-1923 (Maker)

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 26607

Accession Number: 2000.508AB

Pearlware plate with molded scallop edge. Rim is molded with a feather and sprig pattern and painted green. Plate interior is transfer-printed with an image of the ship "SALLY OF BOSTON" in black. Parts of the image are over-painted in green, red and blue. The American clipper ship Sally was constr...

Date: 1803-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: pearlware, transfer printing, hand-painted, molding (forming), earthenware

GUSN: 26608

Accession Number: 1935.924

Sheet

Dimity sheet. Heavily stained. Ribbed stripes.

Date: 1834 -1867

Maker: unknown

Material: dimity

GUSN: 26609

Accession Number: 2000.500.6

Quilt

Square printed cotton doll's quilt with patterned triangular pieces. Various patterns: floral, plaid, stripes, diaper. Predominant colors of pink, green, blue and brown. Trim of pink diaper pattern.

Date: 1834-1867

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), printing (process)

GUSN: 26610

Accession Number: 2000.500.7

Handkerchief

Rectangular linen handkerchief. Eyelet decoration bordering 1/8" from edge. Embroidered initials.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 26611

Accession Number: 2000.497

Handkerchief

Square linen handkerchief with eyelet decoration bordering 3/4" from edge. Embroidered initials.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 26612

Accession Number: 2000.496

Handkerchief

Square linen handkerchief with eyelet decoration bordering 1" from edge.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 26613

Accession Number: 2000.495

Sewing Kit

Black leather sewing kit with two snaps for closure. Interior with blue cotton lining, two pockets inside and leather slot for steel scissors. Kit includes five black buttons, steel scissors, Woolco needles, Gilette blade, wool thread and other thread, and clothing labels with "MICHAEL CURTIS".

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, steel (alloy)

GUSN: 26614

Accession Number: 2000.487

Vanity set

Vanity/toilet/dresser set. Black cardboard case w/ pink satin interior. Silver paper covering exterior sides. Inside tools, made of plastic or Pyralin, all black w/ gilt stripe and rectangular decoration of simple 5-petaled flowers in gilt w/ red enameled? ground.

Date: 1935-1939

Maker: The Dupont Company (Maker)

Material: aluminum (metal), cardboard, glass (material), plastic (organic material)

GUSN: 26615

Accession Number: 2000.475.1-.20

Box

Wooden box with overlapping cover.

Date: 1878-1900

Maker: Crane Bros. (Manufacturer)

Material: stenciling, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 26616

Accession Number: 2000.664AB

Stereoviewer

No description

Date: 1860-1910

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 26617

Accession Number: 1999.47

Stereoviewer

No description

Date: 1860-1910

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 26618

Accession Number: 1999.48

Stereoscope

No description

Date: 1860-1915

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 26619

Accession Number: 1999.49AB

Figurine

Plaster Chinoiserie figurine.

Date: 1955-1959

Maker: unknown

Material: plaster

GUSN: 26621

Accession Number: 2000.567.1

Figurine

Plaster Chinoiserie figurine.

Date: 1955-1959

Maker: unknown

Material: plaster

GUSN: 26622

Accession Number: 2000.567.2

Pair of Gloves

White cotton gloves with black stitching. Knit cotton. Strap with plastic buckle at wrist of each.

Date: 1950-1959

Maker: Grandoe (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 26623

Accession Number: 2000.488AB

Rolling pin

Cylindrical wooden rolling pin. Missing handles.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 26624

Accession Number: 2000.588

Miniature iron

No description

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: Possibly Boston & Sandwich Glass Co. (Maker) Possibly New England Glass Co. (Maker)

Material: glass (material), molding (forming)

GUSN: 26625

Accession Number: 1993.756

Pocket

Plain white cotton.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 29824

Accession Number: 1923.174

Shoes

Pair of pale blue silk shoes with a ground of small satin dots. The toe is embroidered with padded rosettes. The heel is thin, 2 3/4 inches high and covered with white silk.

Date: 1785-1790

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 29825

Accession Number: 1923.178AB

Cosmetic Jar

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 29826

Accession Number: 1923.179

Rim Lock

Brass box lock with iron works; surface- mounted. Back cover plate is iron, as is key. Key-operated deadbolt from one side only. Lever-operated deadbolt (brass lever) from opposite side. Also knob-operated spring-bevel bolt, operated from both sides. Strike is brass with blind fastening, built u...

Date: ca. 1739

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal)

GUSN: 29827

Accession Number: 1923.183A-C

Pair of Breeches

Tan; front closure with three large self-covered buttons, and two smaller with placket; two turned down pockets with white lining; watch pocket hidden in waistband; back is open, with two pairs of eyes and leather laces; four buttons and tab at leg opening; gathered at back.

Date: ca. 1775

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 29830

Accession Number: 1923.189

Pait of Stockings

Black; ribbed knit; plain.

Maker: unknown

Material: knitting (process), wool (textile)

GUSN: 29831

Accession Number: 1923.192AB

Collar

White; one piece collar with three buttonholes; detachable; tabbed ends at neck with pointed "wings"; topstitching.

Date: 1825-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 29832

Accession Number: 1923.193

Waistcoat

White linen waistcoat; plain weave; single breasted; Fourteen buttons made with metal ring and thread; french seams; vents at side and back; cut away at waist front.

Date: 1750-1775

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, linen (material)

GUSN: 29833

Accession Number: 1923.196

Coat

Light brown coat; plain; turnover collar, no revers; Ten buttons, Two button holes (of eleven) are open; deep plain cuffs; pleated skirt; Two pointed pocket flaps; buckram lining along buttons.

Date: 1750-1760

Maker: unknown

Material: buckram, stitching, silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 29834

Accession Number: 1923.198

Strap Hinge

Tapered strap with round head at end; on pin and plate (pin-plate is three-part construction). Four wrought nails.

Date: 1745-1800

Maker: Possibly Bulfinch, Charles, 1763-1844 (Architect)

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 29836

Accession Number: 1923.201

Clay

No description

Date: 1668-1733

Maker: unknown

Material: clay, hair, straw (plant material)

GUSN: 29837

Accession Number: 1923.209

Foy Reform Corset

Light brown corset with patented skirt supporter

Date: 1869-1974

Maker: Harmon, Baldwin, & Foy Foy, Lavina, 1813-1906

Material: metal, canvas, cotton (textile)

GUSN: 29838

Accession Number: 1923.212

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