Historic New England

Capital

Column captial with leaf decoration.

Date: 1862

Maker: Gilman & Bryant (Architect)

Material: plaster

GUSN: 1351

Accession Number: 1969.7946.1-2

Parasol

Marquise/folding parasol; black silk with chiffon ruffles; black folding handle crudely carved; marquise hinge.

Date: 1895-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), chiffon, metal, silk (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 1352

Accession Number: 1918.254

Women's Parasol

Brown silk with pierced ruching; very small; wood shaft, bone ferrule; collapsible wood handle, hooked end, metal slider; metal ribs with bone tips.

Date: 1860-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: bone (material), carving (processes), metal, silk (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 1353

Accession Number: 1922.550

Parasol

Black machine Chantilly lace over gold and white silk lining with scalloped edges. The stick is carved ivory in a floral design. The ferrule and slider are also carved ivory.

Date: 1870-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), Chantilly lace, ivory (tooth component), lace (needlework), stitching, machine-made, silk (textile)

GUSN: 1354

Accession Number: 1925.225

Natural linen with pinked edge; cream silk twill lining; root-like stick handle with bone fittings (would have had bow or tassel through hole); no hinge = probably walking; wooden ferrule with knob at end; grosgrain ribbon pinned to handle (originally tied at ferrule).

Date: ca. 1880

Maker: unknown

Material: bone (material), linen (material), metal, silk (textile), twill, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 1356

Accession Number: 1927.2030

Parasol

Black taffeta twill with white lining, scalloped edges on both layers; short metal stick with wooden handle (imitates ivory); knobs and handle and ferrule; black grosgrain bow around ferrule.

Date: 1870-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, silk (textile), taffeta, twill, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 1357

Accession Number: 1930.432

Parasol

Black and white silk gingham; ruffled edge lined with green silk; very small; carved bone handle; metal shaft, ferrule and ribs.

Date: 1870-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: bone (material), carving (processes), cotton (textile), checker pattern, metal, silk (textile)

GUSN: 1358

Accession Number: 1930.1751

Parasol

Natural silk lined and trimmed with bright green silk and fringe; bamboo handle with hook; green bow with fringed ends around bamboo ferrule.

Date: 1865-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: bamboo (material), stitching, silk (textile)

GUSN: 1359

Accession Number: 1931.1308

Parasol Cover

Black handmade Chantilly lace parasol cover.

Date: 1870-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: Chantilly lace, silk (textile)

GUSN: 1360

Accession Number: 1933.732

Parasol

Beaded black silk with white lining; brass shaft; carved wooden handle; long pointed brass ferrule.

Date: 1868-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), carving (processes), silk (textile), wood (plant material), beads (pierced objects)

GUSN: 1361

Accession Number: 1934.1521

Parasol

Black machine Chantilly lace over white silk lining; wooden shaft with curled wooden handle; painted white metal spokes.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: Chantilly lace, lace (needlework), stitching, metal, painting (coating), silk (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 1362

Accession Number: 1934.1570.1

Parasol Frame

No cover; metal frame; carved bone handle and ferrule.

Date: 1870-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: bone (material), carving (processes), metal

GUSN: 1363

Accession Number: 1934.1570.2

Parasol

This parasol consists of a show cover of black handmade Chantilly lace over gold taffeta with a white silk lining. The handle, slider, and ferrule are all carved ivory, decorated with two white silk tassels at top of ferrule.

Date: ca. 1875

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), Chantilly lace, ivory (tooth component), lace (needlework), silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 1364

Accession Number: 1939.630

Carriage Parasol

Tan-green silk with white lining; carved wooden handle and ferrule; metal stick and ribs.

Date: 1870-1877

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), metal, silk (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 1365

Accession Number: 1942.197

Carriage Parasol

Small parasol with gray ruffled silk show fabric, lined with pink. The carved wooden handle has a ring for suspension at far end. Wooden shaft and carved wooden ferrule with ring at top, from which hangs a white silk tassel.

Date: 1870-1877

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 1366

Accession Number: 1942.227

Parasol

White embroidered linen; thin handle; wood shaft and tip; mteal ribs, celluloid caps on ribs; tab closure with mother of pearl button.

Date: 1905-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: celluloid (cellulosic), embroidering, linen (material), metal, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 1367

Accession Number: 1943.658

Parasol & Cover

Parasol (A) of cream lace over white silk with chiffon underruffle; thorn wood handle and shaft with gilded crook end carvewd with scroll and shell pattern; gold cap on tip; cream grosgrain ribbon loop through handle; metal ribs. Cover (B) of white linen (dirty); tape drawstring.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), chiffon, gilding, lace (needlework), linen (material), silk (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 1368

Accession Number: 1948.48AB

Parasol

Black satin and white taffeta woven striped silk; deep flounce of black machine made Chantilly lace - cabbage roses; silver floral handle; wooden shaft and tip; metal ribs covered in black silk; silver cap on tip.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), Chantilly lace, satin, silk (textile), silver (metal), taffeta, wood (plant material), weaving

GUSN: 1369

Accession Number: 1948.49

Parasol

Black ribbed silk with black fringe, black silk lining; telescoping metal shaft; metal handle; knobs on handle and ferrule; gold band on handle, engraved with leaves.

Date: 1865-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), celluloid (cellulosic), engraving (printing process), gold (metal), silk (textile)

GUSN: 1370

Accession Number: 1948.94

Parasol

Black machine-made Chantilly lace laid over two layers of white silk, scalloped edge; white silk tassel at top; brass stick; ivory finial and handle carved with gothic-style trefoils and bas relief designs.

Date: 1870-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), carving (processes), Chantilly lace, silk (textile)

GUSN: 1371

Accession Number: 1970.316

Parasol

Iridescent purple taffeta woven with multicolor floral brocade; ruffle of same material on wooden handle set with purple shell and brass-plated copper; metal shaft, tip & ribs; fabric tab with silver filigree fastener.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: brocade (textile), copper (metal), silk (textile), taffeta, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 1372

Accession Number: 1972.165

Parasol and Box

Parasol (A) of black Chantilly lace over two layers of ivory taffeta with scalloped edges; ivory folding shaft, handle and tip; handle carved with cherubs and flowers; knob at tip carved with flowers; metal hardware; black silk cord and tassel around knob. Box (B) is hinged, covered in dark red le...

Date: ca. 1865

Maker: unknown

Material: Chantilly lace, ivory (tooth component), leather, satin, silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 1373

Accession Number: 1991.76AB

Stair Drop?

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 1374

Accession Number: 1969.7949

PLASTER

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 1375

Accession Number: 1986.1931

PLASTER

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 1381

Accession Number: 1986.1937

Pair of Ankle Boots

Tan linen or cotton ankle boots (A & B); blue silk and braid trim around ankle, and scalloped edge of button closure; two blue tassels at ankle; two-toned blue bow at toe; seven covered buttons; brown leather sole; brown stacked heel with notch on inside; navy blue topstitching; white linen lining;...

Date: 1865-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), cotton (textile)

GUSN: 925

Accession Number: 1969.5479AB

Ankle boots

White corded silk ankle boots (A = right. B = left); side lacing with handstitched eyes and original cream silk laces; white satin covered heel; heel has 6 brass nails; toe is squared; tan leather sole with one pin hole at toe; lined with linen.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: cord (fiber product), stitching, leather, linen (material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 926

Accession Number: 1969.5481AB

Pumps Shoes

Ivory silk satin pumps; long; square toe; no heel; brown leather sole; white kid lining; toe lined with white linen; matching rosette; 4 pin holes on sole - toe heel, and 2 at "arch" stitched with brown silk thread.

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (fiber)

GUSN: 927

Accession Number: 1969.5547AB

Ankle boots

Black satin with black bow trimmed with black lace; side lacing with original silk shoe laces; faded pink silk lining; white kid inner sole; silk tape binding; black wooden heel 1 1/8" high; heel is notched on inside; tan leather sole with rounded square toe; one wooden peg on sole at toe; A = left ...

Date: 1865-1875

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 928

Accession Number: 1969.5480AB

Shoes

Yellow silk damask, platform shoes; toe trimmed with black velvet embroidered with scrolling and scalloped pattern; black satin trim at heel & around opening - also scrolling motif; platform = 1 1/8" sponge; with leather sole, inner sole & cotton lining.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 929

Accession Number: 1969.6166AB

Manchu Women's Shoes

Black satin shoes with raised soles; gold wrapped thread and spangles are couched in place in floral trail pattern with looped border; pink silk thread (around opening) is woven in basketweave; platform is of layers of felt painted white; leather sole and inner sole with cotton lining. These were sp...

Date: 1800-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (fiber), leather, gold alloy, felt (textile)

GUSN: 930

Accession Number: 1969.6167

Shoes

Red wood/felt; toe is pointed & curled - embroidered with heart & flower motif in gold metallic thread; red & green faceted glass stones; brown leather sole with rounded heel trimmed with light green leather; heels are flattened - intended to be worn as slippers - "A" has felt liner at heel; very st...

Date: ca. 1860

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 931

Accession Number: 1969.6187AB

Ankle boots

Brown leather ankle boot with turned down cuff; cuff has scalloped, punched edge; white topstitching; brown sole; 1" heel; suede lining.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 932

Accession Number: 1969.6342AB

Pumps Shoes

Pink silk satin pumps; small matching bow near toe; long pointed toe (not sharp point); bound with pink silk tape which forms elastic for drawstring; brown leather sole; heel covered in matching satin; toe lined with white cotton twill; heel lined with white kid leather & innersole; 9 metal nails on...

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 933

Accession Number: 1969.6343AB

Pumps Shoes

White kid leather pumps; small cream silk bow; bound with cream silk tape; long pointed toe (not sharp) ; heel covered with white leather; leather sole; heels have 10 brass nails; toe lined with linen; heel lined with white leather; white leather inner sole; A = left, B = right.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 934

Accession Number: 1969.6346AB

Pumps Shoes

White kid leather pumps; pale peach/cream silk bow; bound with crfeam silk tape; long pointed toe (not a sharp point); leather sole; heel covered with white leather, & topstitching; toe lined with white linen; heel lined with white leather; white leather inner sole.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 935

Accession Number: 1969.6348AB

Pair of Ladies Shoes

White kid leather pumps; toe trimmed with small bow & triangular medallion of clear glass beads and iridescent sequins; bound with white silk tape; pointed toe (not sharp); brown leather sole; heel covered with white kid; toe lined with white linen; heel lined with white kid; white kid inner sole; h...

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, sequins (spangles)

GUSN: 936

Accession Number: 1969.6350AB

Pumps Shoes

Grey (lavender color faded to gray) silk satin pumps; small matching bow; pointed toe (not sharp); 2 1/2" heel covered with grey satin; brown leather sole; 8 meatal nails in heel; bound with grey silk tape; toe lined with white linen; heel lined with white kid leather & suede (Suede to prevent heel ...

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 937

Accession Number: 1969.6352AB

Ballet Slipper

Black leather with white twill lining; black twill tape around opening with black drawstring; brown leather sole; black grosgrain ribbon ties (the ties are separate).

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 938

Accession Number: 1969.6355AB

Pumps Shoes

Black leather pumps; narrow pointed toe; shaped, pointed tongue; strap across foot, with 1 black button; Louis XVI heel covered with black leather & white topstitching; leather sole; heel has metal nails; black leather lining; toe is lined with black cotton.

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 939

Accession Number: 1969.6356AB

Pair of Pumps

Pumps of silver metallic fabric (tarnished); small matching silver bow, bound with white silk; long pointed toe (not sharp point); brown leather sole; heel covered with silver metallic fabric; 8 metal nails in heel; toe lined with white linen; heel lined with white kid leather; white leather inner s...

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 940

Accession Number: 1969.6358AB

Walking Shoes

White cotton canvas; remains of white paint; pointed toe (not sharp); leather sole & heel covered with sponge/rubber layer; 2" heel painted white; covered toe lace closure with original white cotton laces; metal eyes; white leather lining; 5 nails with rings around holes.

Date: ca. 1920

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 941

Accession Number: 1969.6360

Pumps Shoes

Cream/yellowed kid leather pumps with cream silk rosette at toe; linen lining; narrow, long slightly rounded toe; leather covered heel; 6 nails in heel; brown leather sole has dark ridge all around; A = left, B = right.

Date: ca. 1870

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 942

Accession Number: 1969.7250AB

Platform Shoes

Slip-on; hand whittled wooden sole with black rubberized leather foot straps; heel-less; leather straps have cotton ties with metal eyes for lacing.

Date: 1930-1940

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 943

Accession Number: 1969.6298.1AB

Shoes

White paper embroidered with silver metallic flowers at toe; silver wrapped orange thread & spangles at sides in chevron pattern; pointed & slightly curled toe has light green leather trim; green velvet & plum leather lining; flattened heel has velvet & red wool twill trim; brown leather sole with s...

Date: ca. 1860

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 944

Accession Number: 1969.6188AB

Shoes

Tan leather; toe pointed & curled slightly; heel is flattened from wear - worn as slipper; topstitched; leather sole with stacked heel - held in place with wide band of leather "thread".

Date: ca. 1860

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 945

Accession Number: 1969.6189AB

Cap

White sheer stiff cotton; shirred crown; brim of double ruffles with embroidered scalloped edges & third ruffle half-way down; ruffle at neck; self drawstring inside at nape; broad self ties with pointed ends.

Date: 1860-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, stitching, shirring

GUSN: 946

Accession Number: 1969.5097

CAP

White sheer stiff cotton; narrow crown with alternating bands of scalloped tucks, drawnwork & whitework edged with lace ruffle; brim edged with 3 rows of lace ruffles; double ruffle at neck edged with lace; self drawstring inside at nape; broad self ties with rounded ends; edged with lace.

Date: 1860-1865

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 947

Accession Number: 1969.5362

Cap

White sheer stiff cotton; padded tucks across front of crown followed by ruffle with embroidered scalloped edges; eyelet band around front of crown; double ruffle at brim with embroidered scalloped edges with third ruffle half-way down; ruffle at neck; self drawstring at nape; broad self ties.

Date: 1860-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, stitching

GUSN: 948

Accession Number: 1969.5363

Cap

White sheer stiff cotton; shirred crown; brim of double ruffles with embroidered scalloped edges and third ruffle half-way down; ruffle at neck; self drawstring inside at nape; broad self ties with pointed ends.

Date: 1860-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, stitching, shirring

GUSN: 949

Accession Number: 1969.5423

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