Historic New England

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

Curtain Bracket

Curtain bracket, scroll shaped with attached beads and finials; black accents with gilded body; brass mounting plates screwed on.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 1383

Accession Number: 1991.35AB

Strap Hinge

Bean end; three holes.

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 1384

Accession Number: 1986.1060

Strap Hinge

Arrow end; eight holes.

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 1385

Accession Number: 1986.1062

CAPITAL, PILASTER

Fluted pilaster section with corinthian capital attached; simple design; brown paint over light tan/ vertical .

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 1386

Accession Number: 1986.1758

Chemise

White linen; plain; body gathered to narrow yoke; ruffled broad square neckline, folding back on shoulders and fastened with a button; short puffed sleeves with ruffled cuffs.

Date: 1825-1835

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, linen (material)

GUSN: 1387

Accession Number: 1922.774

CHEMISE

White linen; plain; body gathered to narrow yoke; broad square neckline; short puffed sleeves w/ ruffled cuffs.

Date: 1820-1835

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, linen (material)

GUSN: 1388

Accession Number: 1943.149

Chemise

Beige linen; plain; broad square neckline; short sleeves.

Date: 1800-1815

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, hand weaving, linen (material)

GUSN: 1389

Accession Number: 1949.25

Chemise

White cotton gathered to yoke made of knitted heavy lace with circular motifs; feather stitched to body and sleeves; drawstring with tassels.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), knitting (process), lace (needlework)

GUSN: 1390

Accession Number: 1967.23

Chemise

White cotton; embroidered around neck and shoulders.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 1391

Accession Number: 1929.990

Slippers

One pair of yellow brocade slippers

Date: 1830s / 1785

Maker: unknown

Material: brocade (textile), stitching, leather, linen (material), silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 1392

Accession Number: 1928.31AB

Side Chair

Crooked-back chair with molded stiles and carved crest. Cabriole legs with volutes. Cyma-curved skirt and turned stretchers.

Date: 1725-1735

Maker: unknown

Material: beech (wood), caning

GUSN: 1393

Accession Number: 1976.168.2

Stool

Cabriole legs with claw and ball feet; foliate-carved knees; carved and shaped rails; green voided velvet upholstery.

Date: 1885-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), carving (processes), cherry (wood), staining, ebony (color), upholstering, velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 1394

Accession Number: 1987.417.1

Stool

Cabriole legs, shaped rails, floral and foliate carving; black horsehair seat with red and green floral embroidery.

Date: 1845-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), embroidering, horsehair, mahogany (wood), upholstering

GUSN: 1395

Accession Number: 1932.2491.1

Portico

Paired fluted columns flank entrance and support rectangular flat roof with central semi-circular projection; some composition ornament remains; doorway has ellyptical fanlight and sidelights; door is 6 panel with applied moldings.

Date: ca. 1804

Maker: Attributed to Parris, Alexander, 1780-1852 (Architect)

Material: composition (material), glass (material), painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 1396

Accession Number: 1922.1092

Staircase

Three flight staircase with turned balusters; square-topped newel; stair and dado painted green, handrail stained; risers have raised field panels.

Date: ca. 1773

Maker: unknown

Material: molding (forming), painting (coating), paneling, staining, turning (shaping process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 1397

Accession Number: 1925.886

Doorframe

Two panelled pilasters with molded bases and fluted caps surmounted by a plain frieze.

Date: 1771-1800

Maker: After Pain, William (Maker)

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

GUSN: 1398

Accession Number: 1940.1030A

Window

Round headed window, five lights across, four lights high, plus semi-circular portion; painted white. Built into Browne Barn.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 1399

Accession Number: 1986.1649

Pair of Pantalettes

White with five horizontal tucks. Button holes in top edge

Date: 1842-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 1290

Accession Number: 1969.6880AB

Pair of Child's Pantelettes

White with six tucks horizontal. Button holes at top edge.

Date: 1842-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 1291

Accession Number: 1969.6881AB

doll's napkin

White with fringe

Date: 1840-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 1292

Accession Number: 1969.6882

doll's kerchief

Pink and black pattern with black stripe

Date: 1845-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 1293

Accession Number: 1969.6883

dolls' (?) collar/wrist buttons

Two pairs (one is missing a button)

Date: 1860-1869

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), mother of pearl

GUSN: 1294

Accession Number: 1969.6886

rag doll arms

Stuffed with cotton batting

Date: 1860-1869

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 1295

Accession Number: 1969.6887

cloth doll

Faceless, fully clothed in dark green patterned ensemble with fringe

Date: 1860-1869

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 1296

Accession Number: 1969.6891

Strap Hinge

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 1297

Accession Number: 1986.1730

Pilaster capital

Pilaster capital.

Maker: Gilman & Bryant (Architect)

GUSN: 1298

Accession Number: 1969.7941A-F

Pilaster Capital

No description

Maker: Gilman & Bryant (Architect)

GUSN: 1299

Accession Number: 1969.8094

HINGE

Tip of spear point hinge (strap hinge probably).

Date: 1700-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 1300

Accession Number: 1911.48B

Underskirt or Petticoat

Ivory silk satin; quilted with large-scale pattern of swags, flowers and leaves, deepening toward hem; pleated to tan linen waistband; cream glazed wool lining.

Date: 1775-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: quilting, satin, silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 1301

Accession Number: 1964.55A

Underskirt or Petticoat

Ivory silk; large scale scalloped quilting on body; scrolling branch quilting at hem; gathered to cotton twill waistband; cream glazed wool lining.

Date: 1780-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), quilting, silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 1302

Accession Number: 1964.55B

Veil

White cotton diamond twist net; cotton tambour; scalloped edge with sprigged sprays; plain ground.

Date: 1835-1845

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 1303

Accession Number: 1925.465

Veil

White/cream silk net with border of needle run tambour floral sprays with branches extending inside; ground above with dots and stylized sprigs; casing for drawstring (drawstring missing).

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: lace (needlework), net (textile), silk (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 1304

Accession Number: 1931.1691

Veil

Cream silk gauze with supplementary warp pattern; casing, but no drawstring; field of small grapes and leaves; six large floral sprays across bottom; scalloped edges with more leaves.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: gauze, silk (textile)

GUSN: 1305

Accession Number: 1933.462

Veil

Black silk twist net; chain stitch (tambour); 5 floral motifs beginning to connect; sprigged ground; heavier look.

Date: 1825-1835

Maker: unknown

Material: net (textile), silk (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 1306

Accession Number: 1933.2135

Veil

White cotton twist net; chain stitch fillings with silky cordonnay; floral spray border; star motifs at sides; dotted ground.

Date: 1815-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), linen (material), net (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 1307

Accession Number: 1934.1792

Veil

Black patterned warp knit silk lace; no cordonnay; straight ends; bilaterally symmetrical motifs in border; four floral motifs across end; plain ground.

Date: 18th c. or 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: lace (needlework), silk (textile)

GUSN: 1308

Accession Number: 1935.1193

Scarf

Blue silk chiffon; sheer blue lace center; drawnwork along borders; for carriage/auto.

Date: 1900-1915

Maker: unknown

Material: chiffon, drawn thread work, lace (needlework), silk (textile)

GUSN: 1309

Accession Number: 1947.337D

Veil

Black silk warp knit patterned lace; bilaterally symmetrical organization; some strapwork; large branching sprays; border of scrolling motifs; scalloped edge.

Date: 1845-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: lace (needlework), silk (textile)

GUSN: 1310

Accession Number: 1988.355

Pair of Nightgowns

Ivory cotton nightgown with square, crocheted neckline, interwoven with golden thread along top edge; Short sleeves with white thread embroidery along opening. White long sleeve cotton nightgown with lace collar and trim of front button opening, lace and knife pelating on yoke.

Date: 1915-1925

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 1311

Accession Number: 1953.246.1-.2

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