Historic New England

Boy's Two-Piece Suit

White cotton twill sailor suit; rounded collar with piping around edge; attached ties; hook and eye closure in center front placket; long sleeves with two-button cuff; straight hem; chest pocket; matching shorts-- button closure at side plackets; side seam pockets; inner waistband with eight buttonh...

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), twill

GUSN: 11491

Accession Number: 1993.188

Boy's Two-Piece Suit

White linen; band collar; double-breasted flap front with four pairs of buttons and hook and eye close on left shoulder; slash chest pocket at left; hip length self belt with loop and button close; long sleeves pleated at shoulders and cuff; two-button cuffs with loops; embroidered insignia on left ...

Date: 1920-1929

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, linen (material)

GUSN: 11492

Accession Number: 1993.189

Child's Two-Piece Suit

White linen jacket; sailor collar with embroidered scalloped edges and openwork leaves; four buttons in center front placket; band collar dickey, button closure in back, fastened to jacket with two buttons; self belt with loops and two button tab; long sleeves gathered at shoulders and pleated to cu...

Date: ca. 1910

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, linen (material), openwork, scalloping

GUSN: 11493

Accession Number: 1993.190

Boy's Two-Piece Suit

White ribbed linen; collarless; concealed button closure; right side closes over left at an angle; embroidered band of flowers in blue, white, and red (faded) around placket with red piping on edges; long sleeves gathered at shoulder; cuffs piped in red, and embroidered with red and blue knots; broa...

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, linen (material)

GUSN: 11494

Accession Number: 1993.191

Wine Cooler

Cylindrical form with high straight sides, red-orange paint wiht gold stencilled floral pattern below rim. Paired narrow orange stripes near base and rim. Interior of tins are painted in lemon yellow. On either side are handles of lion's heads with circular rings through mouths.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 11495

Accession Number: 1918.849A

Portrait of George Washington

Three-quarter pose portrait of George Washington wearing a dark outer garment and a white ruffled shirt with a high neck. A reverse-glass copy of the painting by Gilbert Stuart.

Maker: After Stuart, Gilbert, 1755-1828

Material: glass (material), reverse painting on glass (image-making)

GUSN: 11496

Accession Number: 1918.1003

Child's Bonnet

Pink silk bonnet; attached ruffled apron, silk drawstring at brim; white linen lining with three drawstrings between crown and brim.

Date: 1815-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 11497

Accession Number: 1993.192

Child's Bonnet

Cream ribbed silk; silk braid around crown and outer edge; bonnet shape; lace ruffle around edge; silk bows at either side joined by knotted ribbon; long, broad linen ties; white linen lining; padded.

Date: 1915-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: lace (needlework), linen (material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 11498

Accession Number: 1993.193

Bonnet

Black velvet corduroy bonnet. Brimless, dark red grosgrain flat bow center front, white lace band inside front. Blade silk twill lining and blade velvet streamers.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: corduroy, cloth, stitching, lace (needlework), silk (textile), twill, velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 11499

Accession Number: 1993.194

Waybills

Two printed waybills with inked-in handwritten lists of passenger names, places of departure, destination and record of payment.

Date: 1820-1832

Maker: unknown

Material: ink, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 11500

Accession Number: 1991.936.2

Child's Shirt

White cotton; round, piped neck; doubled layer yoke; one button at neck with center front placket; long sleeves gathered at shoulder and at 1-button cuff; tuck at elbow; shirt tail hem.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 11501

Accession Number: 1993.195

Bib

WHite cotton muslin; top layer embroidered in middle with floral trail; embroidered scalloped edges; under-layer padded and quilted at center; edged all around with lace ruffle; 1-button closure.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, stitching, lace (needlework), muslin, quilting, scalloping

GUSN: 11502

Accession Number: 1993.196

Bib

White linen; embroidered scalloped edges; bottom layer embroidered with flowers and leaves; smaller top layer embroidered with medallion of flowers and openwork; no fastening; layers tacked together.

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, stitching, leaf (plant material), foliation (pattern), leaf (metal), linen (material), openwork, scalloping

GUSN: 11503

Accession Number: 1993.197

Bib

White cotton msulin; triangular; lace with ruffles edging top and bottom layer; doubled middle layer; top layer embroidered with feather stitching around edge and berries of French knots; no fastening.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 11504

Accession Number: 1993.198

Dress

Black satin overlaid with black lace; band collar and bodice insert of 2 layers of black net with white lace between the layers; Lace folds back over net to form lapels; collar is boned; snap closure at collar and left side of bodice; beads embroidered on collar; silk lining and hook and eye closure...

Date: 1903-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: beading (process), embroidering, lace (needlework), net (textile), satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 11506

Accession Number: 1993.206

Dress

Two-piece navy blue silk grosgrain and wool crepe dress; crepe on silk in jacket effect; high band collar embroidered with cream and navy edged with cream silk; hook and eye closure concealed under tiny bows; all-over stitched down vertical tucks on silk; French knots embroidered on bloused front an...

Date: ca. 1902

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), crepe (textile), embroidering, cloth, stitching, linen (material), machine-made, silk (textile), taffeta, wool (textile)

GUSN: 11509

Accession Number: 1993.209A-C

Ostrich Egg

A cream colored ostrich egg with bands of incised carving, suggesting Egyptian influence. The carving is in three bands: the top suggests hieroglyphics; the middle shows figures in action hunting, boating, etc. as well as one motif showing three peaks- possibly the pyramids; the bottom band shows a ...

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, carving (processes), eggshell (animal material), glass (material)

GUSN: 11510

Accession Number: 1991.960

Paint-Decorated Ostrich Egg

A cream colored ostrich egg with painted patriotic designs in red, white, blue and gold. It has two major motifs: one is a massed flag design; the other is an eagle on a flag design with a blue banner. A swag, tassel and star band encircles the top. Some green and brown branches with leaves complete...

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, eggshell (animal material), painting (coating), glass (material)

GUSN: 11511

Accession Number: 1991.961

Ostrich Egg

A cream colored ostrich egg with an ostrich motif. The front of the egg shows two ostriches sitting in the sand with grass and two palm trees in the background. The back of the egg has three motifs suggesting Aboriginal war instruments. This is the reason for placing this egg in Australia.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, eggshell (animal material), painting (coating), glass (material)

GUSN: 11512

Accession Number: 1991.962

Ostrich Egg

A very white ostrich egg with an incised decoration of three major motifs, suggesting that this was a wedding present. The first motif has: initials, a date, and hearts with arrows surrounded by olive branches, drapes and a ribbon. The second motif has a pastorial scene with a couple sitting on a ri...

Date: dated 1802

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, eggshell (animal material), incising, painting (coating), glass (material)

GUSN: 11513

Accession Number: 1991.963

Women's Cape

Iridescent teal satin; deep quilted border all around bosy and sleeves of floral trail with grape bunches and five green silk covered buttons with loops; round neck with concealed hook and eye closure; piping around neck, body and sleeves; dropped kimono sleeves extend into cape at upper half of bac...

Date: 1835-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: quilting, satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 11514

Accession Number: 1993.211

Emu Egg

A dark colored emu egg incised with two motifs in Australian style. One motif shows two Aborignial figures, the other shows two kangaroos. There is one blow hole.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, eggshell (animal material), incising, glass (material)

GUSN: 11516

Accession Number: 1991.964

Duster

Light brown linen; nine pairs of buttons down center front, self covered with dark brown rims; edges of pointed collar, placket and pocket flaps, and cuffs trimmed with dark brown linen; self-piping at armscye; four button and sham buttonholes at sleeve cuff; dark brown linen edging and hem at back ...

Date: 1872-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 11517

Accession Number: 1993.213

Duster

Linen duster with buttons at the neck and long sleeves.

Date: 1901-1912

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 11518

Accession Number: 1993.214

Coat

Gray heavy wool felt; high turned over collar faced with velvet and topstitched felt appliqued arabesques; small shoulder cape trimmed with appliques; wide labels trimmed like collar; three large mother of pearl buttons at center front; appliqued bands down either side of front placket forming four ...

Date: 1900-1903

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), brocade (textile), flannel, mother of pearl, silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave), wool (textile)

GUSN: 11519

Accession Number: 1993.215

Thrasher Carving

Carved and painted wooden bird representing a brown thrasher. It has a white underbelly and a gold-brown body, carved feathers and a long thinly carved tail. It has black eyes and a brown bill. There is some incising to create a feathery textured surface, more on the left side than the right).

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 11521

Accession Number: 1991.966

Cape

Faded gray-green wool flannel; 3/4 length; pointed hood with silk tassels at forehead and point; drawstring at neck with silk cord threaded through hood lined with gray silk; broken silk loop above label.

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: flannel, silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 11522

Accession Number: 1993.217

Cape

Light taupe wove flannel; hood, shoulder cape; two hooks and eyes at throat; two long iridescent beige satin ribbons with fringed ends at either side of front placket at neck; hood and front panels lined with same satin as ribbon; two deep patch pockets on the lining of front panels; full length.

Date: 1895-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: flannel, satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 11523

Accession Number: 1993.218

Bed Tick

An oblong form comprised of three linen panels with an opened seam at the back for stuffing. It is all hand-sewn and of natural linen color.

Date: 1780-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), weaving

GUSN: 11526

Accession Number: 1991.1727

2-Piece Dress

Bodice- Brown silk faille; band collar covered in velvet; edged with white lace ruffle with pale green satin rosette concealing hooks and eye; wide collar of cream lace and brown velvet and green satin rosettes at shoulder; lace collar and waist appliqued with cream roses with green leaves; brown ve...

Date: 1887-1893

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), faille, horsehair, lace (needlework), stitching, machine-made, satin, silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 11527

Accession Number: 1993.221AB

Firebag

A rectangular sack of woven off white cotton with a hanging cord loop at the back. It is embroidered in brown silk threads and hand sewn.

Date: 1780-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, silk (textile), weaving

GUSN: 11528

Accession Number: 1991.1728

Tablecloth

No description

Date: 1835-1850

Maker: Hobbs, Olive Curtis (Maker)

Material: hand weaving, linen (material)

GUSN: 11529

Accession Number: 1991.1729

Tablecloth

Hand-woven linen tablecloth, of rectangular form, comprised of two off white pieces sewn together at the center. It is woven with a small diamond pattern overall. It has two salvage ends and two hand-hemmed ends bearing initials in golden-brown cross-stitch at one end.

Date: 1835-1850

Maker: Hobbs, Olive Curtis (Maker)

Material: embroidering, hand weaving, linen (material)

GUSN: 11531

Accession Number: 1991.1730

Pillow Cover

Of rectangular form, woven in white linen and embroidered with initials in brown silk at the center of one end.

Date: 1750-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), weaving

GUSN: 11533

Accession Number: 1991.1731

Towel

Of rectangular form, woven white linen in an overall "Birdseye" pattern within diamond shaped grid. There is a self loop at the center of each hemmed end.

Date: 1825-1845

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), weaving

GUSN: 11534

Accession Number: 1991.1732

Pillowcase

Pair of white cotton pillowcases with hand-crocheted lace edges and button closures.

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 11535

Accession Number: 1991.1733.1-2

Pillowcase

Of rectangular form, of finely woven white linen, with hand-sewn seams and hem.

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), weaving

GUSN: 11536

Accession Number: 1991.1734

Hand Towel Set

Each of rectangular form, hand-woven in white linen in a fancy weave. Including: double long bars, squares, diagonal lines and squares of circles and "sheaf" form.

Date: 1820-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), weaving

GUSN: 11537

Accession Number: 1991.1735

Bath Towel

Of rectangular form, woven in white linen in an overall pattern of twill squares within even weave borders and quatrafoil devices at the corners connected by long bars. It has hand-hemmed ends and is hand-loomed.

Date: 1820-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), weaving

GUSN: 11538

Accession Number: 1991.1736

Bedspread

The bedspread is made of white cotton sheeting, and candlewicked with a floral wreath enclosing a floral spray with scrolling tendrils. The ends are hand and machine hemmed.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: candlewicking (embroidering), cotton (textile), embroidering, yarn

GUSN: 11806

Accession Number: 1983.164B

Feather Pillow

Of rectangular form, stuffed with blue and white ticking.

Date: 1900-1991

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), feather (material), ticking

GUSN: 11807

Accession Number: 1983.165.1

Cloth Fragment

An unused yardage of Quixote twill. The fabric is printed red on white with many figural vignettes showing Don Quioxote, dancing girls, wild boars, fountains, fences and trees.

Date: 1900-1950

Maker: John M. Chandler & Co. (Maker)

Material: copper (metal), plate (material), cotton (textile), printing (process)

GUSN: 11808

Accession Number: 1983.166.2

Slipcover

A printed chintz of pale green background with sprays of large blossoms in shades of pink, blue, green, magenta and tan. The cover is for a footstool with a rectangular top, with piping at the top, side and bottom of the seat rail. It has a long ruffle all around.

Date: 1925-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: chintz, cotton (textile), glazing (coating), printing (process)

GUSN: 11809

Accession Number: 1983.167.2

Cloth Fragment

An unused extra piece of yardage, of a printed chintz of pale green background with sprays of large blossoms in shades of pink, blue, green, magenta and tan.

Date: 1925-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: chintz, cotton (textile), glazing (coating), printing (process), tin (metal)

GUSN: 11810

Accession Number: 1983.167.3

Looking Glass

It has a projecting molded cornice with spherules, reel-turned pilasters, block corners, gilt and a two part glass.

Date: 1810-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 11811

Accession Number: 1986.7

Italian Landscape

Framed painting of a classical landscape. Scene dominated by ruined columns with a partial arch and frieze. A man and a woman recline in front of the ruins. A hunter with two dogs passes by. Oil on canvas. Elaborate gilt frame.

Date: 1750-1780

Maker: Probably Zuccarelli, Giacomo Francesco, 1702-1788 (Artist)

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas

GUSN: 11812

Accession Number: 1966.1814

Photograph

No description

Date: 1900-1991

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), photographs

GUSN: 11813

Accession Number: 1986.17

Side Chair

Side chair. Mahogany, maple/birch, leather upholstery. Molded shield-shaped back with three shaped uncarved ribs radiating from the lunette. Molded stiles, leather covered seats with double row of brass tacks, and tapered and molded front legs with "H" shaped stretchers. Legs have a pronounced t...

Date: 1795-1805

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), maple (wood), birch (wood), leather

GUSN: 11814

Accession Number: 1986.19.2

Table Scarf

In a pale yellow square form with two fringed ends printed with an outerborder of alternating flower filled medallions. It is edged by scroll devices and an inner floral vine border with floral sprays at the two corners. It is printed in pink, red, brown, green and mustard.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: printing (process), silk (textile), weaving

GUSN: 11815

Accession Number: 1986.21

Bow Back Windsor Armchair

Windsor armchair. Nine bamboo turned spindles, two bamboo turned supports at each arm, a wide shaped and incised seat, splayed bamboo turned legs and stretchers. Dark brown stain finish.

Date: 1795-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), poplar (wood)

GUSN: 11816

Accession Number: 1986.24

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