Historic New England

Cap

White sheer stiff cotton; wide band of narrow tucks across crown followed by appliqued ruffle with embroidered scalloped edges; double ruffle at brim, with third ruffle halfway down; ruffle with two tucks at neck; inside self drawstring at nape; broad self ties.

Date: 1855-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, stitching

GUSN: 950

Accession Number: 1969.5427

CAP

White sheer cotton; alternating bands of drawnwork, scalloped tucks & floral whitework across crown; crown edged with lace ruffle; brim trimmed with 3 rows of lace; 2 lace-edged ruffles at neck; inside self-drawstring at nape; broad lace-edged self ties.

Date: 1860-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), drawn thread work, embroidering, stitching, lace (needlework)

GUSN: 951

Accession Number: 1969.5428

CAP

White sheer cotton; back of crown has alternating bands of drawnwork, white floral embroidery, & shirring; crown edged with embroidered band; double ruffle brim edged with lace; lace-edged ruffle at neck; broad self ties.

Date: 1855-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), drawn thread work, embroidering, stitching, lace (needlework), shirring

GUSN: 952

Accession Number: 1969.5430

CAP

White sheer cotton; alternating bands of drawnwork, scalloped tucks, & whitework across crown; crown edged with lace ruffle; brim trimmed with 3 rows of lace; 2 lace-edged ruffles at neck; inside self drawstring at nape; broad lace-edged self ties.

Date: 1855-1865

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 953

Accession Number: 1969.5432

CAP

Ivory silk embroidered net; floral pattern; round crown gathered to scalloped brim. Short side pieces.

Date: 1810-1825

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 954

Accession Number: 1969.5493

CAP

White lace, unshaped, circular; scalloped edge; seam around body.

Date: 1875-1880

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 955

Accession Number: 1969.5500

CAP

White sheer cotton; diamond-shaped crown divided into 4 smaller diamonds with lace inserts; left & right diamonds are tucked; front & back diamonds are drawnwork making a checkerboard, with backing on alternate squares inside crown; crown edged all around with eyelet band & trimmed with lace ruffle;...

Date: 1855-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), drawn thread work, eyelets (components), textiles, stitching, lace (needlework)

GUSN: 957

Accession Number: 1969.6002

CAP

White cotton crown; white floral lace brim extending to side-pieces; heavily starched.

Date: late 19th c.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, lace (needlework), machine-made

GUSN: 958

Accession Number: 1969.6283

Cap

White cotton; center French seam; drawstring at front of crown; band at neck with drawnwork in pattern of squares, & broad ties of sheer, stiff cotton.

Date: ca. 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), drawn thread work, stitching

GUSN: 959

Accession Number: 1969.6284

CAP

White linen; piping around crown; broad brim joined to crown with band of eyelet; brim edged with double row of eyelet; bottom edged with eyelet; cotton ties with scalloped edges.

Date: 1840-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), eyelets (components), textiles, stitching, linen (material)

GUSN: 960

Accession Number: 1969.6330

CAP

White sheer starched cotton; embroidered allover with V-shape sprig motif; (Indian?); edged all around with scalloped lace; sheer cotton ties; drawstring at nape.

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, stitching

GUSN: 961

Accession Number: 1969.6331

CAP

White sheer stiff cotton; ruffled briom with embroidered scalloped edges; double ruffle (like brim) around crown, followed by 2 sections of tucks, followed by pleated ruffle; broad self ties with pointed ends.

Date: 1860-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, stitching

GUSN: 962

Accession Number: 1969.6332

NIGHTCAP

White linen; center French seam; edged all around with crocheted lace; drawstring at nape (string missing); self ties.

Date: 1860-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, lace (needlework), linen (material)

GUSN: 963

Accession Number: 1969.6333

CAP

White sheer stiff cotton bonnet; 3 tucks & zig-zag band around crown; piping around brim above ruffle with embroidered scalloped edges; 2 tucks in ruffle in back; drawstring at nape; self ties.

Date: 1855-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, stitching

GUSN: 964

Accession Number: 1969.6334

CAP

White sheer starched cotton, embroidered all over with V-shape sprig motif; (Indian?); edged all around with scalloped lace ruffle; gathered into band in back, edged with pipingl; broad sheer ties.

Date: 1840-1855

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 965

Accession Number: 1969.6337

CAP

Sunbonnet of white stiff cotton ground printed with allover floral in pink , purple, green & brown; stiffened brim edged with ruffle; drawstring inside at nape; 2 sets self ties.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, machine-made, printing (process)

GUSN: 966

Accession Number: 1969.6452

CAP

Buckram sunbonnet with turned back brim; gathered at crown, no ties; very crude.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: buckram, stitching

GUSN: 967

Accession Number: 1969.7224

Sheathing

Sheathing with paint or whitewash; grooves in front and along one edge; nails.

Date: 1673

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 968

Accession Number: 1918.1533

Door

Six panels, raised and painted white on one side, applied and painted green on other; tall, short, medium panels from top to bottom.

Date: 1785-1811

Maker: McIntire, Samuel, 1757-1811 (Maker)

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

GUSN: 969

Accession Number: 1959.41

Half-door hinged to sideboard

Door with two hinges attaching side board; grained like oak; one panel with molding; small metal knob.

Date: 1820-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: graining, molding (forming), painting (coating), softwood

GUSN: 970

Accession Number: 1959.253A

Wall Panel with Commemorative Plaque

Painted, with raised field panels surrounded by molded trim. Metal plaque on front refers to the panel's removal from the Hancock House.

Date: 1739

Maker: unknown

Material: molding (forming), painting (coating), wood (plant material), metal

GUSN: 971

Accession Number: 1978.166

Wall board

Shadow-molded board with traces of red and white paint; dentil shadows in red paint of face.

Date: 1675-1700

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 972

Accession Number: 1959.463B

Leaded Window

A window frame with two wrought iron hinges. Diamond shaped window panes set in lead.

Date: 1695

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 974

Accession Number: 1918.386

Panel

Panel with beveled quoins; rectangular; carved from two large pieces of wood; white paint.

Date: ca. 1770

Maker: unknown

Material: beveling, carving (processes), painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 975

Accession Number: 1959.95C

DOOR

Profiled one side, flat on reverse. Panel only, without nails or stiles.

Date: 1734-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: softwood

GUSN: 976

Accession Number: 1959.252

GLASS, WINDOW

Bull's Eye light fragment.

Date: 1900-1991

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 1218

Accession Number: 1986.1777

GLASS, WINDOW

Bull's eye pane.

Date: 1900-1991

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 1219

Accession Number: 1986.1778

Window Glass

Bull's eye pane of glass.

Date: 1750

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 1220

Accession Number: 1986.1781

Window glass

Glass, bull's eye panes (5) from Hanquoit, Falmouth, MA (formerly temp # 831a-e).

Date: 1700-1750

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 1221

Accession Number: 1986.1926.1-5

GLASS, WINDOW

10 full diamond panes and 7 half diamond panes, modern glass.

Date: 1900-1991

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 1222

Accession Number: 1986.1783

Door

Six panels; two small above, two small below with large in between. Carved rosette in the center of each large panel. Metal knob and keyhole. Butt hinges.

Date: ca. 1827

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 1223

Accession Number: 1918.90.1

SCREEN

No description

Date: ca. 1774

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 1224

Accession Number: 1912.149W

Child's cloak

Child's cloak, checked blue and white silk, lined with striped beige and white silk.

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 1225

Accession Number: 1991.9

Dress

A=Bodice; B=Skirt. Blue, brown & cream pinstriped silk twill. Bodice (A) standing band collar w/ cream silk liner; false lapels; brown silk twill pleated placket covers center button closure (18 buttons). Peplum pointed front & back w/ pleats lined w/ brown silk; long fitted sleeves w/ turned back...

Date: 1885-1887

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), glazing (coating), stitching, machine-made, silk (textile), twill, tin (metal)

GUSN: 1226

Accession Number: 1991.10AB

Dressing Gown

Brown silk twill with pink floral silk trim; one piece; standing band collar of brown silk with white liner (woven with diamond pattern). Pink silk (printed with gold/brown flowers) inserted from neck to hem at center front and woven around cuffs; brown silk covered buttons from neck to thigh. Lon...

Date: 1885-1889

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), twill

GUSN: 1227

Accession Number: 1991.11

Infant's Cap

Cream; net; overcast seam around crown; very plain; no ties.

Date: 1800-1833

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, net (textile)

GUSN: 1228

Accession Number: 1991.12

Infant's Cap

White; ruffle all around; four pairs of drawstrings along top of head; ties at neck.

Date: 1800-1833

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, linen (material)

GUSN: 1229

Accession Number: 1991.13

Cap

White; neck ruffle; ruffle around face trimmed w/ lace; fullness at back; 2 scalloped edged bands appliqued; 8 bands of piping; ties at neck and ties at back.

Date: 1830-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 1230

Accession Number: 1991.14

Short Dress

White short dress with double capped sleeves with scalloped edge; drawstring neckline; high waist gathered at sides and back; two thread covered buttons at back; six narrow tucks at hem.

Date: 1800-1833

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 1231

Accession Number: 1991.15

Cape

Cream with cream silk lining; double collar; trimmed with looped fringe; two tassle ties at neck; same fringe along front and hem.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: Cross & Wilson Manufacturers (Maker)

Material: kidskin

GUSN: 1232

Accession Number: 1991.16

Dress

White; empire waist; rounded neckline w/ silk cord piping; short, full sleeves trimmed w/ silk cord. Fullness at front & back between shoulders; 2 hooks & eyes at back; slight train; no ornamentation.

Date: 1820-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: cord (fiber product), cotton (textile), stitching, super, muslin, satin

GUSN: 1233

Accession Number: 1991.17

Dress

A=Dress; B=Bodice. Teal/Green silk taffeta. Dress (A) w/ high neckline; long train; 8 cream covered buttons embroidered w/ stars; long sleeves, waist & skirt trimmed w/ applied bands of teal fabric w/ white satin piping. Rosettes made of same & w/ one cream covered (star) button applied at should...

Date: 1866

Maker: unknown

Material: crinolines, stitching, silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 1234

Accession Number: 1991.18AB

Bonnet

Black silk taffeta; hoops and shirring at brim; pleated neck ruffle stiffened with black net; black silk fringe tulle around face; lined with black silk, stiffened with canvas; wire support; narrow black ribbon ties with wider set of black taffeta ties.

Date: ca. 1857

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, stitching, silk (textile), taffeta, tulle (meshed textile)

GUSN: 1236

Accession Number: 1991.20

Bonnet

Dark blue velvet bonnet on wire frame; trimmed with blue maribou feathers and blue grosgrain ties; neck ruffle of blue velvet.

Date: 1874-1877

Maker: unknown

Material: feather (material), cloth, stitching, silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 1237

Accession Number: 1991.21.1

Bonnet

Fancy white straw; circular pattern; on stiff net frame; trimmed with blue silk and velvet ribbons; blue tipped flowers; wire frame; one comb is attached to buckram lining; cream silk lining.

Date: 1866-1867

Maker: Brémont, Mlle. (Maker)

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

GUSN: 1238

Accession Number: 1991.22.1

Hat

Brown felt hat with plush brim; brim is narrow and upturned; deep crown has asymmetrical pleat; trimmed with appliqued rectangles of layered brown grosgrain ribbon; orange iridescent rayon lining.

Date: 1924-1926

Maker: unknown

Material: felt (textile), stitching, molding (forming), rayon, wool (textile)

GUSN: 1239

Accession Number: 1991.23.1

Hat

Small; burgundy and black novelty weave of straw and cotton (?); trimmed with black silk bows; small black veil; domed crown, fitted to top of head; elastic to hold on head at back; black pleated bow; black rayon lining; hat has triangular shape.

Date: 1931-1933

Maker: Patten, Karl W. (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, weaving, straw (plant material)

GUSN: 1240

Accession Number: 1991.24

Tea Gown

Royal blue velvet; V-neckline; 3/4 length sleeves; gathered at front shoulder seam; front wrap waist w/ snap closure at right inside side seam; covered button & buttonhole closure at left front. At pocket & right hip are alternating rows of rhinestones & blue sequins fanning out from pocket top; fl...

Date: 1930-1945

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, machine-made, polyester, rhinestone, velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 1241

Accession Number: 1991.26

Dress

Pink/plum polyester; full length dress w/ scoop neckline trimmed w/ pink rhinestones; long sleeves. Darts form square yoke; no waistline; long zipper at center back; kick pleat at front hem; fully lined w/ matching rayon.

Date: 1966-1967

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, machine-made, polyester, rayon, rhinestone, silk (textile)

GUSN: 1242

Accession Number: 1991.27

Flower girl dress

Flower girl dress of pale blue chiffon with separate darker blue slip and pink and blue velvet belts.

Date: ca. 1938

Maker: unknown

Material: chiffon, velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 1243

Accession Number: 1991.28A-D

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