Historic New England

Photograph

Simple oak frame with a white mat. Sepia-toned photo of classical ruins, probably Pompeii or Herculeaneum. Backed with brown paper.

Date: 1900-1991

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood), paper (fiber product), photographs

GUSN: 12710

Accession Number: 1971.1815

Photograph

Pair of black and white views of a catherdral, one interior and one exterior. Mounted together under glass with an off-white mat in a thin black molded frame.

Date: 1900-1971

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), paper (fiber product), photographs, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12711

Accession Number: 1971.1816

Photograph of a Steamship

Black and white photograph of a steamboat in stormy seas. Under glass in a simple black frame.

Date: 1900-1991

Maker: Muller, E., Jr. (Maker)

Material: glass (material), paper (fiber product), photographs, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12712

Accession Number: 1971.1817

Opera Glasses

Opera glasses with red leather casing around frontal lenses. Painted black with brass-colored rims enclosing the lower lenses.

Date: 1900-1999

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), leather, metal, painting (coating)

GUSN: 12727

Accession Number: 1971.1831

Tan leather case formed in two parts. Top sides over bottom. Rectanguloid with rounded corners. Top front has tooled and painted bust of a Native American chief, in profile, wearing a feathered headdress and his hair in pigtails at the front.

Date: 1900-1999

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, painting (coating), tooling

GUSN: 12728

Accession Number: 1971.1832

Pouch

Circular body. The top has a burnished shield design held closed by a leather strap (broken) and snaps. Buckle loop at the top.

Date: 1900-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 12731

Accession Number: 1971.1835

Match Safe or Holder

Molded in the form of a seated frog. The head is hinged on as a lid.

Date: 1900-1999

Maker: Gorham Co. (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 12734

Accession Number: 1971.1838

Ashtray

Irregular edged circular shape with hatch cuts forming a sand dollar-like design.

Date: 1900-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: cutting (dividing), stone (rock)

GUSN: 12735

Accession Number: 1971.1839

Saucer

Red on a black ground with gilt decoration of two flowers and a flying bird. Circular shallow body.

Date: 1868-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, lacquering

GUSN: 12739

Accession Number: 1971.1843

Desk Tray

Molded edged rectangular tray sits on four knopped feet. Top has two outer oblong grooves, two square cut-outs with applied scalloped brass around edge and red velvet in the bottom. Central "C" handle surmounts a knopped inkwell cover. Bottom of gray covered with brown leather.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), brass (alloy), burl veneer, leather, velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 12741

Accession Number: 1971.1845AB

Pocket Knife

Pocket knife with a red and white striped motif at the top with a white star on a blue ground at the base.

Date: 1900-1991

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, plastic (organic material)

GUSN: 12747

Accession Number: 1971.1850

Hatbands

Hatbands of various colors and stripes - for Harvard reunions, etc.

Date: 1904+

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), cloth

GUSN: 12748

Accession Number: 1971.1851.1-10

Painting

Large oak tree in yard of schoolhouse at center right.

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: graphite (mineral), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 12749

Accession Number: 1933.658.1

Desk

Tambour ladies writing desk. Mahogany and mahogany veneer primary wood; eastern white pine; curly-maple-veneer crossbanding, cherry sliding-lid supports and soft maple (one drawer bottom)secondary wood; ivory or bone keyhole inlay behind the rear edge of the writing flap; original brass handles on ...

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: Attributed to Seymour, John (Maker) Possibly Seymour, Thomas (American cabinetmaker, 1771-1848)

GUSN: 12750

Accession Number: 1993.863

Men's Jacket

Men's blue and white seersucker jacket with rounded collar and four button (three buttons missing) closure. Three pockets.

Maker: unknown

Material: hand sewing

GUSN: 12751

Accession Number: 1992.192

Cap

Net house cap with striped pink ribbon ties and ribbon bow at nape.

Maker: unknown

Material: net (textile), ribbon (material)

GUSN: 12752

Accession Number: 1992.194

Cap

Net house cap with ribbon ties and ribbon bows attached. Silk cord interwoven.

Maker: unknown

Material: net (textile), ribbon (material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 12753

Accession Number: 1992.193

Shawl

Creme wool cashmere shawl embroidered with silk folral sprays.

Maker: unknown

Material: cashmere (wool), embroidering, hand sewing, silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 12754

Accession Number: 1992.196

Pair of Sleeves

White linen sleeves with embroidered cuffs. Cuffs are scalloped and edged with lace.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 12755

Accession Number: 1992.197AB

Child's Sunbonnet

Child's sun bonnet made of white waffle weave cotton. Pleated visor. Drawstring cord at nape of neck.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), hand sewing

GUSN: 12756

Accession Number: 1992.198

Sunbonnet

Cotton print sunbonnet with red trellis and leaf design.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), hand sewing

GUSN: 12757

Accession Number: 1992.199

Nightshirt

Short sleeved linen nightshirt. Short in length. Rounded neckline. Patches at armscythes.

Maker: unknown

Material: hand sewing, linen (material)

GUSN: 12758

Accession Number: 1992.200

Water Wings

Inflatable cotton child and/or adult recreational floatation device. Printed with directions and manufacturer's logo. Metal air intake valve at point of junction between the two kidney-shaped bags.

Date: 1896-1904

Maker: Ayvad Manufacturing Co. (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 12759

Accession Number: 1992.201

Sunbonnet

Printed cotton bonnet. Small brown print outerlayer, linen lined; corded brim and decorative cording throughout. Decorative bow on back, functional ties at front for fastening.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 12760

Accession Number: 1992.203

Capelet

Brown printed cotton capelet with piped seams. Multi-print with floral and leaf design.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), hand sewing

GUSN: 12761

Accession Number: 1992.204

Sleeve

One leg-o-mutton sleeve printed on light brown printed silk and wool. Over-painted with red and green floral design. Trimmed with dark brown silk. Two mother-of-pearl buttons at cuff.

Date: ca. 1830

Maker: unknown

Material: hand sewing, transfer printing, silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 12762

Accession Number: 1992.205

Nightgown

Short sleeved linen nightgown with rounded neck. Purple "Batik" style print along bottom of skirt, at sleeves and around neckline. Open work at neckline.

Maker: unknown

Material: transfer printing

GUSN: 12763

Accession Number: 1992.206

Shawl

Triangular floral and geometric printed cotton shawl; fringed on two edges.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), hand sewing

GUSN: 12764

Accession Number: 1992.207

Apron

Apron with pleated skirt and ties. Brown printed cotton fabric has blue, red, and multi-print.

Date: 1843-1848

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), hand sewing, transfer printing

GUSN: 12765

Accession Number: 1992.208

Sleeve

One leg-o-mutton sleeve. Brown printed cotton fabric with c-scroll and floral motifs.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), hand sewing, transfer printing

GUSN: 12766

Accession Number: 1992.209

Cape

Brown moire print cape, glazed cotton.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), glazing (coating), machine sewing (technique), moiré

GUSN: 12767

Accession Number: 1992.210

Capelet

Capelet with rounded hem and short front ties made from cotton printed in floral and striated design on brown ground.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), transfer printing

GUSN: 12768

Accession Number: 1992.211

Child's Apron

White cotton apron with ties at waist. Bib front, no ties (missing?). Two pockets in front. Linen edging around sides and pockets. Brown floral border.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), linen (material), transfer printing

GUSN: 12769

Accession Number: 1992.212

Capelet

Capelet with ruffled border and piping made from cream-colored cotton printed with a floral pattern in shades of red, pink, blue, and brown.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), transfer printing

GUSN: 12770

Accession Number: 1992.213

Pocket

Cotton pocket with slanted opening at top. Approx. 1 1/2" border is printed with alternating brown vine motif.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), hand sewing, transfer printing

GUSN: 12771

Accession Number: 1992.214

Sleeve

One sleeve gathered at wrist. Brown cotton printed fabric has club and diamond multiprint.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), hand sewing

GUSN: 12772

Accession Number: 1992.216

Capelet

Capelet with ruffled border and piping made from brown and cream -colored cotton printed with a floral design in shades of pink.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), transfer printing, hand sewing

GUSN: 12773

Accession Number: 1992.217

Sleeve

One women's sleeve. Cuff fastens with hook and eye (eye missing). Lined with cotton print material. Brown cotton multiprint with blue and aqua floral sprays.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), hand sewing

GUSN: 12774

Accession Number: 1992.218

Collar

Bib-shaped collar made of brown floral brocade over-printed with pink roses.

Maker: unknown

Material: brocade (textile), hand sewing, satin

GUSN: 12775

Accession Number: 1992.219

Collar

Attachable v-shaped collar with high neck. Hook and eye closure, snaps on font. Four- bone stays in neck. Made of brown floral brocade over-printed with pink roses. Edged with lace and pink satin.

Maker: unknown

Material: bone (material), brocade (textile), hand sewing, lace (needlework), transfer printing, satin

GUSN: 12776

Accession Number: 1992.220

Sleeve

One sleeve. Approx. 1 1/2" cuff with two mother-of-pearl buttons. Brown printed lawn with ameoba design.

Maker: unknown

Material: hand sewing, lawn (textile), transfer printing

GUSN: 12777

Accession Number: 1992.221

Bodice

Waistcoat-style with yellow and maroon stripes and a floral pattern.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 12778

Accession Number: 1992.222

Bodice Fragments

Four fragments of cotton printed fabric with alternating pattern of flower and dot. Fragments a) & b) are lined with blue and orange fabric. Fragment a) has button holes and seams. Fragment b) shows evidence of seams.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), hand sewing, transfer printing

GUSN: 12779

Accession Number: 1992.223A-D

Bodice

Long sleeved bodice with thirteen button closure. Buttons of blue glass. Bodice has possibly been detatched from skirt of dress. Lined with brown cotton. Front stays. Blue, white, and brown printed striped and plaid cotton fabric. Sleeves edged with blue satin.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), hand sewing, transfer printing

GUSN: 12780

Accession Number: 1992.224

Bodice

Black/ brown long sleeved bodice with rounded neck. Arc-shaped darts. Smocking at sleeves. Piping at seams. Printed cotton sprig fabric. Four hook and eye closure at back. Lined.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 12781

Accession Number: 1992.225

Child's Shift and Short Gown

This child's shift and short gown were both made from the same undyed linen printed with a small red dot vermiculate and undulating "vermicelli" pattern. The shift is made for a very young child, opening up the center back, shaped with drawstrings high at the waist and neckline, with holes set cente...

Date: 1780-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: block printing (relief printing process), stitching, linen (material)

GUSN: 12782

Accession Number: 1963.15AB

Jacket

Beige or brown woven stripe with damask pattern of serpentine stem with leaves in between. Sleeveless; collar with piping. Waistband with hook & eye closure at front. Lined with brown glazed cotton.

Date: 1821-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: damask, stitching, silk (textile), weaving

GUSN: 12784

Accession Number: 1918.1641

Bodice

Printed windowpane gauze. Cream ground printed with multicolored floral bunches. Bodice has a high piped neck. Square yoke of green and red plaid printed ruching (same windowpane fabric). Long bell-shaped sleeves trimmed with same plaid rutching. Bodice is fitted through waist and has peplum wi...

Date: 1855-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), gauze, transfer printing, silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 12785

Accession Number: 1915.36

Dress

Cream w/ pink & green floral stripes alternating w/ white. Pinstripe; v-shaped bateau neckline w/ shirred and pointed waist. Long sleeves shirred & gathered midway and at cuffs. Hook & eye closure at back & cuffs. Bodice lined w/cotton. Skirt has cotton waistband w/ hook & eye closure at side. ...

Date: 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 12786

Accession Number: 1918.1643AB

Dress

White cotton embroidered (whitework) w/ allover pattern of chevrons & dots. Small scale; scoop neckline w/ pearl button closure. Short puffed sleeves gathered & piped at cuff. High waist; no waistband; watch pocked at right front inseam. 2 pearl buttons on seam; double drawstring back; plain hem...

Date: 1815

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 12787

Accession Number: 1920.414

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