Historic New England

Vase

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 37977

Accession Number: 1935.791

This two-piece dress consists of a dress (A) and pelerine (B)made from matching striped silk. The textile is a cream-colored ground with pink and blue woven stripes alternating with two foliate bands and a band of red and green-colored floral sprays. The dress is cut on grain with a bateau neckline ...

Date: 1848-1852

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 37978

Accession Number: 1935.792AB

Cloth Sample

Bundle of striped silk fabric, multiple patterns and colors.

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (fiber)

GUSN: 37979

Accession Number: 1935.792C

Cloth Fragment

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 37980

Accession Number: 1935.793C

Waistcoat liner

Blue waistcoat; small notch in shawl collar; single breasted with five self covered buttons; Collar and lapel made of taffeta, back and sides of white cotton; Two pairs of linen ties at back.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 37981

Accession Number: 1935.799

Waistcoat

Pink waistcoat with shawl collar; Back and front panels of white cotton; Single breasted with six self covered (cotton) buttons; Two pairs linen ties at back collar is padded; allover pattern of small oval leaves.

Date: 1826-1850

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 37982

Accession Number: 1935.800

Waistcoat

Pale green waistcoat; shawl collar; three pockets; Cotton back; buckle and tab back closure; six self covered buttons; fabric inserts at waist; cream satin on inside at waistline; single breasted.

Date: 1845-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, lampas (textile material), padding (process), silk (textile)

GUSN: 37983

Accession Number: 1935.802

Breeches

Black; ribbed twill; 3/4 fall front with placket; lined with brown cotton; four buttons at waist; two flap pockets; watch pocket; gusset and one pair of handsewn eyes with string for lacing; four small buttons and ribbon closure at leg.

Date: ca. 1790

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), silk (textile), twill

GUSN: 37984

Accession Number: 1935.803

Kerosene Burner with Chimney

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 37987

Accession Number: 1935.809AB

Lamp

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 37988

Accession Number: 1935.810

Doorknob

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 37989

Accession Number: 1935.811

Miniature Sugar Bowl with Lid

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 38371

Accession Number: 1936.41DE

Teacup

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 38372

Accession Number: 1936.41F

Teacup

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 38373

Accession Number: 1936.41G

Teacup

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 38374

Accession Number: 1936.41H

Teacup

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 38375

Accession Number: 1936.41I

Teacup

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 38376

Accession Number: 1936.41J

Teacup

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 38377

Accession Number: 1936.41K

Pitcher

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 38384

Accession Number: 1936.41R

Teaspoon

Silver teaspoon with a fiddle handle and a pointe oval bowl.

Date: 1810-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 38386

Accession Number: 1936.57

Teaspoon

Silver teaspoon with a fiddle handle, rounded shoulders, and a pointed oval bowl.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 38387

Accession Number: 1936.58

Portrait of Andrew Croswell

Portrait of Andrew Croswell in white wig, black robe, and white collar.

Date: 1750-1775

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 38389

Accession Number: 1936.60

Table mat

Oblong; red with white rings and diamonds in middle. Maple leaves around outside. Trimmed with red scallops. Edged in white.

Maker: unknown

Material: crocheting, wool (textile)

GUSN: 38394

Accession Number: 1936.70A

Table cover

Plum Berlinwork ground. Borders of appliqued black velvet ribbon featherstitched in multicolor silk. Geometric motifs in corners. Roses along edges and arabesques in inner corners. All in pale green wool cross-stitch. Edged all around with multicolor silk and wool pom-pom fringe. Brown cotton twill...

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), Berlin woolwork, cotton (textile), cross-stitching, embroidering, silk (textile), twill, velvet (fabric weave), wool (textile)

GUSN: 38395

Accession Number: 1936.71

Pair of Gloves

Beige silk fingerless gloves.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38396

Accession Number: 1936.73AB

Pillowcase

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38397

Accession Number: 1936.74A

Table Scarf

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 38398

Accession Number: 1936.74B

Pillowcase

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38399

Accession Number: 1936.75

Dressing Gown

Wrapper - white printed with small black geometric shapes. Collar, yoke, cuffs, pockets, center front and hem trimmed with red band with printed ikat pattern. Long sleeves. Yoke pointed in front and back. Twelve pearl buttons from neck to hem. Two patch pockets on left side.

Date: 1880-1885

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 38400

Accession Number: 1936.76

Bustle Cover

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38401

Accession Number: 1936.77

Footstool

Circular footstool with wooden base and red and pink velvet top with zig-zag pattern. Four brass castors.

Date: 1845-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (wood), poplar (wood), needlepoint (needleworking), chenille (yarn)

GUSN: 38403

Accession Number: 1936.84

Pillowcase

Rectangular, off white; single piece folded; narrow hemmed end with applied scalloped needle lace edging.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: crocheting, cross-stitching, stitching, lace (needlework), linen (material), needle lace, tabby (textile), textiles

GUSN: 38404

Accession Number: 1936.88A

Tablecloth

Rectangular, off white linen cloth; seamed. Geometric twill pattern simulating an overshot-like design. Hemmed ends; selvage sides.

Date: 1800-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: hand weaving, linen (material), piecing, weaving

GUSN: 38405

Accession Number: 1936.89

Awl

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 38406

Accession Number: 1936.92

Chemise

White linen; round neck; elbow-length puffed sleeves; marked; string ties at sleeves, later; probably used buttons or cuff links.

Date: 1726-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, linen (material)

GUSN: 38407

Accession Number: 1936.94

Calling Card Case

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38417

Accession Number: 1936.130

Huswife or Sewing Kit

Black oilcloth envelope-shaped case with linen tape button closure and black enameled metal button, lined with cotton rollerprinted in design of US flags and cannons. Sewn to the front interior rim are several wool needle "pages" containing needles and attached thread. Inside the envelope is a piece...

Date: ca. 1860

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 38418

Accession Number: 1936.131

Sewing Needle

Bone needle.

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 38419

Accession Number: 1936.135

Writing Tablet

"Small bone shopping book, ivory leaves, silver finish, marked 'H.T. Chace"

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 38421

Accession Number: 1936.138

Plate

Pearlware transfer-print plate. Molded rope twist rim and alphabet border. Paint superimposed on a black transfer-print illustrating a domestic scene.

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, transfer printing, pearlware, glazing (coating)

GUSN: 38422

Accession Number: 1936.141