Historic New England

Headband

Red and white headband w/ brown cotton ties.

Date: 1930-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: sewing (process), silk (textile)

GUSN: 23330

Accession Number: 1998.1518

Skirt

Embroidered off-white skirt. Cutwork floral design, horizontally positioned. Scalloped bottom edges. Layered once. 1 hook and eye at top, 6 buttons for closure.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), cutwork, embroidering

GUSN: 23331

Accession Number: 1998.1519

Black silk dress w/ beaded net overdress. White lace on front of top, lining closure w/ 7 hook and eyes. Fabric roses placed near bottom of netting, which is cut diagonally over silk. Silk belt. Beaded decoration in white--silver and black covering top and edge of bottom.

Date: 1920-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: beading (edging pattern), beading (process), sewing (process), silk (textile)

GUSN: 23332

Accession Number: 1998.1520

Shawl

White wool shawl w/ red and blue paisley border.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), weaving

GUSN: 23333

Accession Number: 1998.1521

Haircombs

Box of asst. haircombs, barettes, hairsticks and two curling tongs.

Date: 1860-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: copper (metal), iron (metal), tortoise shell

GUSN: 23334

Accession Number: 1998.1522

Desk and Bookcase

Secretary desk and bookcase. Mahogany with white pine secondary wood. Slant-lid desk surmounted by bookcase with mirrored door and scrolled pediment with pilasters and dentiled moldings. Mirrors are framed by cyma-curved serpentine. Divides into three sections: bonnet, bookcase and desk. Rests o...

Date: 1765-1775

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), brass (alloy), Norway spruce (wood)

GUSN: 23335

Accession Number: 1976.167

Cosmetics

Box of cosmetics including 2 cases of rouge, one rabbit's foot applicator.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: fur

GUSN: 23336

Accession Number: 1998.1523

Cuffs

Box filled w/ 14 prs. of cuffs, 3 sleeves and 6 lone cuffs.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, sewing (process)

GUSN: 23337

Accession Number: 1998.1524

Collars

Box containing in 34 asst. collars.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, sewing (process)

GUSN: 23338

Accession Number: 1998.1525

Cloth pieces, netting

Box full of misc. sewing items for costumes. 6 pieces of material, lace and netting. 3 black/ 3 white.

Date: 1870-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 23339

Accession Number: 1998.1526

Lace fragments

Box full of lace and tassles. 34 pieces of off-white lace. 2 tassles, one black, one white. 1 red cloth pendant.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, lace (needlework), sewing (process), silk (textile)

GUSN: 23340

Accession Number: 1998.1527

Dickeys

Box of 8 dickeys, lace and embroidered off-white.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, lace (needlework)

GUSN: 23341

Accession Number: 1998.1528

High-heel shoes

Box of black high-heeled shoes, pointed toe.

Date: 1930-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 23342

Accession Number: 1998.1529AB

Shoe

Single off-white silk shoe w/ floral embroidery on toe, one bunch of flowers. Fabric bunched to form decorative ball on top of foot. Slight heel.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 23343

Accession Number: 1998.1530

Print

Chromolithographed fireboard of four sailing vessels and one rowing boat on an agitated sea. In the foreground three men are working the sails and rudder of one ship while in the background one sailing vessel is nearly on its side.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, hand coloring, lithography

GUSN: 23344

Accession Number: 1998.1531

Parasol

Silk parasol, off-white with small blue floral print. Curved wooden handle forms full circle. Ivory tip, tassle near top of handle.

Date: 1860-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23345

Accession Number: 1998.1532

Parasol

Silk parasol, off-white with deep red velvet circles stitched on, tip of wooden handle carved to point.

Date: 1860-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23346

Accession Number: 1998.1533

Parasol

Silk parasol, black with lace trim. Ribbon tied around black painted handle. Base of handle angled.

Date: 1860-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23347

Accession Number: 1998.1534

Parasol

Silk parasol, red with stripes. Carved handle with balled end. Lines and divets carved in.

Date: 1860-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23348

Accession Number: 1998.1535

Watercolor

Watercolor of two apples on a dark shiny surface. The left green apple is turned up on its side and the right red apple is upside down on its stem.

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 23349

Accession Number: 1998.1536

Watercolor

Watercolor of floral wreath in a 1/2 in. gold frame. Peach, blue, wine and pink flowers are painted in a figure 8 shape. The edge of the ivory paper is embossed as an octagon surrounding the flowers.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), pencils (drawing and writing equipment), watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 23350

Accession Number: 1998.1537

Print

Hand-colored lithograph in a 1 1/2 inch silver pierced frame of the Temple of Solomon. In the upper half of the print, the temple is seen from the outside. The bottom half features 5 scenes: ? altar of incense, the brazen lower?, the ark and cherubim, the brazen sea and the dedication of the Temple ...

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: Kelloggs & Comstock (Maker) Needham, D. (Maker) Edmands, Charles J. (Framer)

Material: hand coloring, lithography, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 23351

Accession Number: 1998.1538

Watercolor

Seascape watercolor painting of two rowboats along the sandy shore, a rocky point in the background, and at least 5 sailboats in the water. Frame is 1/2 in white and gilt.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 23352

Accession Number: 1998.1539

Print

Chromolithograph of nine woman seated in wicker and wood chairs w/ two older men in black seated behind a divider above the women. One younger woman closest to the viewer appears to have fallen asleep and a nearby older woman peers at her. Frame 1/2 inch white.

Date: 1886

Maker: Melchers, J. Gari (Maker)

Material: chromolithography, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 23353

Accession Number: 1998.1540

Print

In this chromolithograph, a figure is dressed in classical robes and seated on a stone. Nearby a dark, nude male figure stands waiting. All figures wear laurel wreaths. Below are a lion, eagle, deer and nude woman. Frame 3/4 in. gold and brown frame.

Date: 1880-1920 ?

Maker: The D. & M. Art Co. (Framer)

Material: chromolithography, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 23354

Accession Number: 1998.1541

Print of Pompeii Wall Painting

Chromolithograph of wall paintings at Pompeii, featuring five figures in classical dress and wearing laurel wreaths in their hair. The figures are standing between and around two columns. In the lower left corner half a man's body is seen. Frame: 1 inch plastic, white.

Date: 1880-1920 ?

Maker: unknown

Material: chromolithography, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 23355

Accession Number: 1998.1542

Portrait of John Adams (1735-1826)

Mezzotint of three-quarter length portrait of a white haired man with a long tailed, dark colored coat, light vest and a ruffled white shirt. A curtain is pulled up behind him, a sword handle rests on his left hip and the Federal constitution is in his left hand.

Date: 1830-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: engraving (printing process), hand coloring, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 23356

Accession Number: 1998.1543

Hat

Woman's white linen hat w/ velvet and ribbon trim around rim and around top of head. Inner rim for placement on head, trimmed w/ velvet. Style similar to "lampshade" hat.

Date: 1930-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 23357

Accession Number: 1998.1544

Hat

Woman's straw hat w/ pink, blue, yellow and green ribbed flowers, 9 arranged diagonally on top. Green and white trim form bow in back. Inner lining of silk. Elastic neckstrap, attached on one side.

Date: 1930-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), straw (plant material)

GUSN: 23358

Accession Number: 1998.1545

Hat

Woman's black woven 2 piece cap w/ black velvet bow attaching the 2 pieces at 90 degree angle. Top piece covered in white silk flowers and has black net veil decorated w/ white pom poms. Black elastic neckstrap attached on one side.

Date: 1920-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), straw (plant material), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 23359

Accession Number: 1998.1546

Hat

Black velvet hat, w/ black velvet ribbon on front. Black silk lining.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: sewing (process), silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 23360

Accession Number: 1998.1547

Hat

Woman's brown straw hat, shaped like a derby: domed crown, small brim. Brown faille ribbon around crown tied in bow on side w/ off-white ribbon. Leather strip lining inside.

Date: 1930-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, straw (plant material), weaving

GUSN: 23361

Accession Number: 1998.1548

Hatbox

6 sided brown hatbox w/ lid. 2 thin black ribbons on bottom. Silver trim on lid.

Date: 1930-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 23362

Accession Number: 1998.1549AB

Hat

Woman's black hat w/ ostrich feathers and black netting. Hard rim lined w/ faille ribbon.

Date: 1920-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: feather (material), ostrich

GUSN: 23363

Accession Number: 1998.1550

Purse

Large white pocket book, woven textile w/ velvet floral design on 2 sides. Orange, light brown, dark brown and tan vertical strips of 4 flowers. One hand held strap. Inside gold silk lining. 2 side pockets in lining, one zips.

Date: 1930-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 23364

Accession Number: 1998.1551

Side chair

One of four wooden side chairs, grain-painted to resemble tiger maple. Crest rail and lower slat carved in an arched and scalloped design. Five slender turned spindles. Curved stiles; caned seat. Cabriole front legs; flared back legs. Flat concave front stretcher. Two plain turned stretchers at side...

Date: 1858-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: graining, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23616

Accession Number: 1998.5557.2

Side chair

One of four wooden side chairs, grain-painted to resemble tiger maple. Crest rail and lower slat carved in an arched and scalloped design. Five slender turned spindles. Curved stiles; caned seat. Cabriole front legs; flared back legs. Flat concave front stretcher. Two plain turned stretchers at side...

Date: 1858-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: graining, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23617

Accession Number: 1998.5557.3

Side chair

One of four wooden side chairs, grain-painted to resemble tiger maple. Crest rail and lower slat carved in an arched and scalloped design. Five slender turned spindles. Curved stiles; caned seat. Cabriole front legs; flared back legs. Flat concave front stretcher. Two plain turned stretchers at side...

Date: 1858-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: graining, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23618

Accession Number: 1998.5557.4

Rocking chair

Wicker rocking chair, painted black. One continuous wicker band creates loop-back crest-rail, stiles and front skirt. No arm supports. Back caned in horizontal bands that resemble slats. Four legs connected by X-stretcher. On rockers.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), wicker

GUSN: 23619

Accession Number: 1998.5558

Cushion

Rectangular pillow cushion w/ cut-away edges, cotton w/ beige and gold leaves in triangular patterns w/ blue flowers in centers, all on a white background. Thin.

Date: 1970-1972

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 23620

Accession Number: 1998.5559

Print

Framed print of three celestial women in flowing sheer gowns, the embodiment of faith, hope and charity. Women have flowing hair, bare feet and stand huddled together. Mountains in background, Lily of the Valley in foreground. Arch in top border of image resembles a stained glass pane. White outer b...

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: National Art Company (Publisher)

Material: paper (fiber product), printing (process)

GUSN: 23621

Accession Number: 1998.5560

Print

Framed print of a young woman in nun's habit instructing a young girl w/ an open book. Woman is seated in a chair; girl leans on her lap. Table in background behind girl contains more books and a religious figurine. In a walnut frame w/ molded edges.

Date: 1853

Maker: Felon, Joseph (Artist) Goupil & Cie., Editors (Editor) Probably Knoedler, M. (Maker)

Material: paper (fiber product), printing (process)

GUSN: 23622

Accession Number: 1998.5561

Print

Framed chromolithograph entitled "Pleasure Railway, Hoboken." Features crowds of middle-class excursionists gathered around the circular track of a mechanical railway. Set in a lush green landscape. In a black wooden frame w/ molded edges.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: chromolithography, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 23623

Accession Number: 1998.5562

Dropleaf table

Drop-leaf table. Mahogany. Rectangular top with rounded leaves that extend to . Bottom of skirt cut into arch on ends, smooth on sides; unfinished where it extends out to support leaves. Visible dovetail joinery. Rests on four flattened cabriole legs that terminate in ball and claw feet.

Date: 1740-1770

Maker: Frank D. Caristi & Sons (Restorer)

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 23624

Accession Number: 1998.5563

Drawing

Framed pencil drawing of a landscape (perhaps Austria) w/ mountains in background, river in foreground and timber-framed stable at center. Interior of stable open and exposed to reveal cattle. 3 human figures visible in doorway of stable. Evergreen trees at sides of image. In a wooden frame w/ plast...

Date: 1855-1865

Maker: Armstrong, Jane Ritson (Maker)

Material: paper (fiber product), pencils (drawing and writing equipment)

GUSN: 23625

Accession Number: 1998.5564

Drawing

Framed pencil drawing of a landscape: a grassy knoll at the shore of a lake. Lake is framed at back and sides by mountains. 3 small sailboats visible. A man and woman strolling by the shore beneath 2 trees on the knoll. In a wooden frame w/ plaster and gilded front w/ molded edges.

Date: 1858-1860

Maker: Possibly Tucker, Mary Geraldine, 1841-1922 (Maker) Possibly Armstrong, Jane Ritson (Maker)

Material: paper (fiber product), pencils (drawing and writing equipment)

GUSN: 23626

Accession Number: 1998.5565

Print

Framed chromolithograph entitled "Gothic Beauties." Features a stone castle w/ castellated balustrades, a tower w/ flying buttresses and casement windows. Castle set in a lush green landscape. A woman, man and small girl at foreground. In a black wooden frame w/ molded edges.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: chromolithography, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 23627

Accession Number: 1998.5566

Braided rug

Round braided rug, cotton. Exterior border is black; innermost circle is green and magenta. Other colors include blue, red, orange and beige.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: braiding, cotton (textile), hand sewing

GUSN: 23628

Accession Number: 1998.5567

Braided rug

Oval braided rug, cotton. Exterior border is gray, innermost oval is pink, green and beige. Other colors include salmon, magenta and peach.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: braiding, cotton (textile), hand sewing

GUSN: 23629

Accession Number: 1998.5568

Braided rug

Oval braided rug, cotton. Exterior border is red and pink (badly faded). Innermost oval is eleven strips wide and red, yellow and tan. Other colors include blue, green and peach.

Date: 1890-1930

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

Material: braiding, cotton (textile), hand sewing

GUSN: 23630

Accession Number: 1998.5569

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