Historic New England

Waistcoat

Ivory colored waistcoat; white lining and back; shawl collar; single breasted with five self covered buttons; three pockets; two darts; leather lined waist; buckle and tab back closure; whitework embroidery; satin stitch and french knots.

Date: 1834-1867

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, leather, padding (process), satin, whitework

GUSN: 54538

Accession Number: 1947.31

Pair of Boots

Beige & white iridescent silk taffeta ankle boots; cream silk binding; no trim; side lacing w/ brown silk laces; rounded square toe; center front & back seams. Sole has narrow waist & has been spliced to widen it; 1-1/4" heel covered w/ self-fabric; linen lining; sole has darkened channel all aroun...

Date: 1865-1875

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 54539

Accession Number: 1947.32AB

Pair of Gloves

White fingerless gloves with a brown stitched twig pattern and ties at the opening.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 54541

Accession Number: 1947.35

Fabric Flower Wreath

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 54542

Accession Number: 1947.36

Basket

Square wood splint storage basket with straight sides. Rim reinforced with interior and exterior wood carved hoops bound with single splint to body of basket. Alternating red and natural-colored standards. Alternating black and natural-colored weavers of varying widths.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), weaving

GUSN: 54543

Accession Number: 1947.38

Sampler

Verse/Pictorial sampler on natural linen ground. Worked in polychromatic threads. Verse at top, Georgian house flanked by two pine trees on light and dark green grass at bottom. Stitches used: cross stitch and satin stitch.

Date: 1828

Maker: Percival, Abigail, 1814-1895 (Embroiderer)

Material: cross-stitching, embroidering, linen (material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 54544

Accession Number: 1947.42

Dress

A=Bodice; B=Skirt. Pale green satin w/ pale green taffeta chine w/ small pink rosebuds. A=Bodice - standing band collar of taffeta; pleated w/ taffeta bow at center back; yoke & exaggerated puff of sleeves of taffeta. Yoke gathered at neck & back; green satin draped across front at bust; body & l...

Date: 1889-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: chiné technique, stitching, machine-made, satin, silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 54545

Accession Number: 1947.58AB

Pair of Shoes

Pale green silk satin; bound w/ green grosgrain; no trim; strap w/ one small white opalescent button; pointed toe; round throat; 2-3/4" vamp. No center back seam; sole has narrow waist; shaped for left & right foot; sole spliced onto heel; 1-1/2" heel is covered 3/4 of way w/ self-fabric (no topsti...

Date: 1893-1895

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, stitching, machine-made, satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 54546

Accession Number: 1947.59AB

Teapot

One of a set of twenty five. Porcelain teapot. Pink lustre on white body. Foliate, grape, and vine motif adorns the body and cover. Cover has a rectangular button finial.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: overglazing, porcelain, luster (optical property), lusterware

GUSN: 54547

Accession Number: 1947.60AB

Cream Pitcher

Helmet-shaped porcelain pitcher with molded handle resembling a tree branch. Hand-painted, black and red geometric band around rim. Green and purple enameled sprig under spout.

Date: 1780-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: enamel paint, hand-painted, porcelain

GUSN: 54549

Accession Number: 1947.66

Cup and saucer

Deep sided saucer; brown and yellow bands around rim; 4 sprigs of flowers around sides (saucer interior, cup exterior); central decoration: yellow basket of orange, yellow and blue flowers; cup handleless.

Date: 1800-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, enameling, glazing (coating), pearlware, tin (metal)

GUSN: 54550

Accession Number: 1947.69AB

Coat, Waistcoat & Pants

Coat A: Olive green and cream twill; turnover collar, narrow lapel; single breasted; 3 buttons; 1 inside pocket; 3 outer flap pockets; lined with green silk; cut away style; with back pleat. Waistcoat B: Olive and cream twill; brown and cream lining; brown silk back with buckle and strap closure; n...

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: Rogers Peet & Co. (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, machine-made, silk (textile), twill, wool (textile)

GUSN: 54615

Accession Number: 1947.290A-C

Men's Overcoat

Navy blue overcoat with green wool lining; turnover collar; Double breasted; Six pairs of silver plated round buttons; topstitching.

Date: 1890-1905

Maker: Possibly Rogers Peet & Co. (Maker) Hackett, Carhart & Co. (Maker)

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 54616

Accession Number: 1947.298

Jacket

Tan linen jacket; standing band collar; long sleeves; three patch pockets, one breast pocket (right side); five self-fabric frogs at center front; two vents at back; one button hole center front.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), stitching, machine-made

GUSN: 54617

Accession Number: 1947.301

Pair of Gloves

Brown leather gloves with green fabric.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 54618

Accession Number: 1947.305AB

Pair of Gaiters

Taupe/brown; eight tortoise shell buttons; inner seams reinforced with leather; felted.

Date: 1900-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 54620

Accession Number: 1947.307AB

Collar

White; diamond pattern; five buttonholes; standing band with round ends (attaches to vest).

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), piqué

GUSN: 54621

Accession Number: 1947.308C

Purse

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 54622

Accession Number: 1947.309

Pair of Stockings

Red stockings with a deeper red along the tops and the feet.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 54624

Accession Number: 1947.311AB

Pair of Stockings

Black silk stockings. From ankle down is an alternating pattern of netting and ribs. Stitched initials at the top "M.C".

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 54625

Accession Number: 1947.312AB

Fan

Ebonized wooden sticks and guards; leaf of black chiffon painted with white and purple flowers, with spangles, extending over sticks and guards; brass rivet and ring.

Date: 1890-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: chiffon, staining, ebony (color), painting (coating), sequins (spangles), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 54626

Accession Number: 1947.313

Bed Jacket

Light blue and cream striped shoulder wool flannel twill cape; cream stripe printed with red and black stylized flowers with black cross hatching scalloped collar, cuffs and hem embroidered with blue thread; V-neck with three large panel buttons; cuffs formed by buttons at wrist.

Date: 1870-1879

Maker: unknown

Material: flannel, twill, wool (textile)

GUSN: 54628

Accession Number: 1947.316

Collar

White; diamond patterned; seven buttonholes; curved with angled tips; underlay; attaches to vest.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), piqué

GUSN: 54629

Accession Number: 1947.317A

Necktie

White; fine ribs; narrow straight shape; straight edged tips.

Date: 1870-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 54632

Accession Number: 1947.321C

Necktie

White; bird's eye pattern in front; ribbed in back; wide and pointed tips with angled and curved side.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, piqué

GUSN: 54633

Accession Number: 1947.322A

Necktie

White collar band with one buttonhole tab; blue and white striped ties with straight tips.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), hand spinning

GUSN: 54634

Accession Number: 1947.322C

Necktie

White stiffened collar band with one buttonhole; with blue and white checked ties with straight tips; ties wider than near neck.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 54635

Accession Number: 1947.322D

Cuff

Plain cotton cuff.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 54638

Accession Number: 1947.334E

Cuff

Plain white cuff.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 54639

Accession Number: 1947.334P

Necktie

Cream; stiffened collar band lined with silk twill; ties are narrow near collar and widen; square tips.

Date: 1851-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), moiré

GUSN: 54640

Accession Number: 1947.335

Women's Necktie

White; plain collar band with pleated, long ties with pointed tips; pleats are narrow.

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 54641

Accession Number: 1947.336

Pith Helmet

White, painted felt pith helmet with white chin strap. Small "dome" over ventilation hole on top. Brim has tan leather trim. Linen and red satin and leather linings. The white color is shoe polish.

Date: 1920-1930

Maker: M. C. Lilley & Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: leather, wool (textile)

GUSN: 54642

Accession Number: 1947.352A

Topee

White; pleated linen band, with brown leather chin strap across brim front; brim trimmed with light tan leather; underside of brim is green; leather and cork lining with ventilation hole at dome.

Date: ca. 1920

Maker: Sports, The (Recipient) Possibly Tropical Helmet (Manufacturer)

Material: cork (bark), cotton (textile), leather

GUSN: 54643

Accession Number: 1947.354

Coachman's Hat in Hatbox

Black silk coachman's hat with black gros grain ribbon. Plastic (?) cocade attached. Brim flips up at sides. Lined with brown moire striped silk.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: A.J. White - Hat & Cap Maker (Maker) Collins & Fairbanks Co. (Retailer)

Material: silk (textile), moiré

GUSN: 54644

Accession Number: 1947.356A-C

Purse

Black silk beaded purse with gold bead design; black bead tassels.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 54645

Accession Number: 1947.358

Purse

Blue velvet with a metal clasp and a floral design.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 54646

Accession Number: 1947.359

Card Case

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 54647

Accession Number: 1947.361AB

Callling Card Case

Mother of pearl calling card case with a hinged lid. Diamond pattern with a carved floral design featuring a centrally located bird.

Maker: unknown

Material: mother of pearl

GUSN: 54648

Accession Number: 1947.363

Flip Glass

Colorless glass flip glass with hand-painted polychrome decoration likely of Scandinavian origin.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), blown glass

GUSN: 54650

Accession Number: 1947.366

Teapot

No description

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: turning (shaping process), glazing (coating), salt glaze, stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 54651

Accession Number: 1947.368AB

Dish

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 54652

Accession Number: 1947.369

Wardrobe

Heavily carved base and cornice; floral carved stiles with caryatid figures at top; needlework door panel.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: needlepoint (needleworking), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 54653

Accession Number: 1947.370

Covered Dish

Blue transfer-printed pearlware dish. Cover has a rope edge and a foliate border surrounding central landscape scenes with a rose molded finial. The dish has an interior floral border surrounding a central rural scene. Two scroll molded handles. Exterior body is decorated with a floral design.

Date: 1802-1828

Maker: Riley, John and Richard (Maker)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 54654

Accession Number: 1947.373AB

Cover for vegetable dish

Dark blue with rope edge, grapevine border and rosette finial; two country house scenes (each shown twice) radiating from finial.

Date: 1825-1835

Maker: Enoch Wood & Sons (Maker)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing, tin (metal)

GUSN: 54655

Accession Number: 1947.373C

Tea bowl

Blue and white; handleless; footed; interior border abstract floral band with reserves, scallop and dot; sprig in center of bowl; exterior scene of bamboo stalk, flowers growing from ground; vase of flowers; pyramidal (tent?) structure.

Date: 1750

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, underglazing

GUSN: 54656

Accession Number: 1947.381.1