Historic New England

GLOVES

A=right; B=left. Cream kidskin wrist length; black metal button; 3 topstitched seams on back.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, leather

GUSN: 13010

Accession Number: 1969.6126AB

GLOVES

A=right; B=left. Cream wool knitted armlength; ribbing at wrist & cuff.

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, knitting (process), wool (textile)

GUSN: 13011

Accession Number: 1969.6671AB

Dust Ruffle

White cotton; drawstring top with cotton tape tie; two horizontal tucks above hem. Hem overlaid with four rows of ruffles with embroidered scalloped edge.

Date: ca. 1880

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 13012

Accession Number: 1969.6105

Handkerchief

Yellow/orange background with purple and white stripes along edges creating plaid at each corner; inside black and white satin stripe around four sides.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 13013

Accession Number: 1969.5293

Handkerchief

White with light blue edging; white satin stripes and twenty-two rib stripe along four sides; edges turned back with drawn work.

Date: 1895-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 13014

Accession Number: 1969.5294

Handkerchief

Dark blue; border of six ribs runs along each edge, crossing at corners.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, silk (textile)

GUSN: 13015

Accession Number: 1969.5295

Handkerchief

Brown background; large center square of marble pattern of blue and yellow dots with a red double line grid on top; black band around center square; wide brown border.

Date: 1900 ?-1930 ?

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, silk (textile)

GUSN: 13016

Accession Number: 1969.5296

Handkerchief

White and pale green; beige and white stripes along four sides; edges turned back with drawn work; monogram in one corner.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, stitching, linen (material)

GUSN: 13017

Accession Number: 1969.5297

Handkerchief

White with monogram; edges turned back with drawn work.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, stitching, linen (material)

GUSN: 13018

Accession Number: 1969.5298

Handkerchief

White with monogram; edges turned back with drawn work.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, stitching, linen (material)

GUSN: 13019

Accession Number: 1969.5299

Handkerchief

White with monogram; edges turned back with drawn work.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, stitching, linen (material)

GUSN: 13020

Accession Number: 1969.5300

Handkerchief

White with monogram; edges turned back with drawn work.

Date: 1860-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, stitching, linen (material)

GUSN: 13021

Accession Number: 1969.5301

Handkerchief

White with monogram; edges turned back with drawn work.

Date: 1885-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, stitching, linen (material)

GUSN: 13022

Accession Number: 1969.5303

Handkerchief

Chartreuse; 6 ribbed band along all 4 edges; 2 hand rolled edges; small stretcher marks from loom spaced evenly along selvages.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, silk (textile)

GUSN: 13023

Accession Number: 1969.5441

Handkerchief

Black, blue, and white twill; black and white center; blue and black border at selvage; white and blue along edges; blue and blue at each corner; edges turned back and stitched.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, silk (textile), twill

GUSN: 13024

Accession Number: 1969.6411

Handkerchief

Discolored white; band of five stripes along four sides; hand rolled edges; blue and white cotton twist thread stitched in corner.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, linen (material)

GUSN: 13025

Accession Number: 1969.6425

Handkerchief

Discolored white; band of five stripes along four sides; edges hand rolled.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, linen (material)

GUSN: 13026

Accession Number: 1969.6427

Handkerchief

Discolored white; band of eight stripes; edges hand rolled.

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 13027

Accession Number: 1969.6434

Handkerchief

White with monogram; faded blue border all around; edges turned back with drawn work.

Date: 1890-1905

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, stitching, linen (material)

GUSN: 13028

Accession Number: 1969.6435

Handkerchief

Discolored white silk; five ribbed band along all edges; edges hand rolled.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, silk (textile)

GUSN: 13029

Accession Number: 1969.6436

Handkerchief

Discolored white; band of thirteen stripes along three sides; edges hand rolled.

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, linen (material)

GUSN: 13030

Accession Number: 1969.6443

Handkercheif

Discolored white; drawn work hem on four sides; monogrammed; pink cotton thread on edge adjacent to monogram.

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, linen (material)

GUSN: 13031

Accession Number: 1969.6444

Handkerchief

Pink center panel with ivory border; center panel inset in border; border turned back and stitched; illegible writing along edge of center panel on one side.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, silk (textile)

GUSN: 13032

Accession Number: 1969.6445

Discolored white; discolored white band along four sides; band of red characters along border; hand rolled edges; monogrammed; red cotton thread in opposite corner from monogram. Faded red cotton thread of rectangular shape adjacent to other mark and monogram; both possible dry cleaner marks.

Date: ca. 1890

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, linen (material), stitching

GUSN: 13033

Accession Number: 1969.6446

Handkerchief

Discolored white; two bands of four stripes each along four sides; hand rolled edges.

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, linen (material)

GUSN: 13034

Accession Number: 1969.6447

Handkerchief

Black; all four edges turned back with drawn work.

Date: ca. 1890

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, silk (textile)

GUSN: 13035

Accession Number: 1969.6909

Handkerchief

White with monogram; edges turned back with drawn work.

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, stitching, linen (material)

GUSN: 13036

Accession Number: 1969.6967

Handkerchief

White with faded purple monogram; faded purple borders on four sides with white squares in each corner; edges turned back with drawn work.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, stitching, linen (material)

GUSN: 13037

Accession Number: 1969.6970

Handkerchief

White with faded purple monogram; faded purple borders on four sides with white squares at corners.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, stitching, linen (material)

GUSN: 13038

Accession Number: 1969.7019

Purse

White linen pocketbook with cutwork medallion on front trimmed around edges with scalloped edged crochet trim; black silk satin lining; possibly stiffened with cardboard.

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, linen (material), satin, silk (textile), cardboard

GUSN: 13039

Accession Number: 1969.5326

Shoe Bag

Cream cotton printed with aubergine berries on tan pinstriped ground; berries arranged geometrically; large outer pocket with drawstring; inner pocket; stitched in center forming two pockets. Outer flap with linen loop and ties; gathered at bottom; self-fabric binding.

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 13040

Accession Number: 1969.5329

Shoe Bag

White linen damask; squares with foliate pattern of oak leaf alternating with branch; outer pouch gathered at top and bottom with loop tab button closure. Inner pocket stitched in center to form two pockets; outer flap has loop in center and tape ties; bound with tape.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: damask, linen (material)

GUSN: 13041

Accession Number: 1969.5330

Purse

Small white silk taffeta with woven blue pinstripe drawstring bag; embroidered with white and pink rosebuds with green leaves. Edges trimmed with white silk braid; blue satin ribbon drawstring; rectangular shape.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 13042

Accession Number: 1969.5331

Purse

Cream silk lampas drawstring bag; alternating horizontal rows of dog-like figure in Asian costume in blue, brown and black; dog-like figure in black and black houses. Cream silk cord drawstring with ebonized wood bars; square stiffened base; fully lined with beige silk.

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: lampas (textile material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 13043

Accession Number: 1969.5332

Purse

White cotton ground embroidered in cross-stitch; central motif in pale orange and brick red with pale green leaves; bordered by potted plant with small blue flowers, pale green branches, beige pot and larger flower. Geometric border at top; blue cotton cord handles.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 13044

Accession Number: 1969.5333

Print

Hand-colored Currier lithograph of the Steam Ship Great Britain w/ 6 masts, 15 sails, and one smoke structure in a 3/4 in. gilt frame. Seven flags including 3 British fly from the steamship and two life boats hang over the boat's side.

Date: 1845

Maker: Currier, Nathaniel (Maker)

Material: hand coloring, lithography, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 18290

Accession Number: 1998.338

Print

Currier hand colored lithograph of a 3 masted ship w/ 14 sails. A United States flag from the back of the ship, a light blue flag from the highest point, one life boat, and one large anchor are along the ship's side. Frame: 3/4 in. gilt frame.

Date: ca. 1845

Maker: Currier, Nathaniel (Maker)

Material: hand coloring, lithography, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 18291

Accession Number: 1998.339.1

Print

Hand colored Currier lithograph of the Post Office. In the streets and sidewalks surrounding the post office are people walking and socializing as well as horses, wagons and carriage. A black iron fence surrounds the post office which is a 3-story building w/ a steeple and a clock and large arched w...

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: Currier, Nathaniel (Maker)

Material: lithography, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 18292

Accession Number: 1998.340

Oil lamp

Electrified brass oil lamp(A) and milk glass shade(B); goblet shaped w/ reticulated base; embossed foliate scroll decoration on body; 3 spider-like arms to hold domed shade.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), embossing, glass (material)

GUSN: 18293

Accession Number: 1998.341AB

Armadillo shell

Armadillo shell--head and ears intact.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: shell (animal material), armadillo

GUSN: 18294

Accession Number: 1998.342

Ship model

Ship model of the steam ship South Carolina. Hull painted black and green. Smoke stack and three masts; three buildings on deck. No sails up. Fitted into the ends of a black stand. Black stretcher running between two ends.

Date: 1852

Maker: Youngs & Cutter (Maker)

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 18295

Accession Number: 1998.343AB

Hanging shelf

Long and wide hanging shelf w/ beveled edges. Stained dark and finished to resemble walnut. Mounted to two large iron brackets w/ fox and acorn detail.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: poplar (wood)

GUSN: 18296

Accession Number: 1998.344

Ship model

Half-hull ship model. Nailed to wooden board painted red. Constructed of horizontal bands of alternating woods.

Date: 1865-1869

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 18297

Accession Number: 1998.345

Sofa

Rococo Revival sofa, walnut with tufted green upholstery. Tri-part oval back with minimal scrolled and foliated carving. Upholstered arms with carved hand rests; carved skirt and front cabriole legs on casters.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (wood)

GUSN: 18298

Accession Number: 1998.346.1

Parlor side chair

Rococo Revival parlor chair with recessed arms, sometimes called a "lady's chair," made from walnut with tufted green plush upholstery. Oval back with minimal scrolled and foliated carving. Curved skirt and front cabriole legs on casters.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (wood)

GUSN: 18299

Accession Number: 1998.346.2

Parlor side chair

Rococo Revival parlor chair, walnut with tufted green velvet upholstery. Oval back with minimal scrolled and foliated carving. Curved skirt and front cabriole legs on casters.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (wood)

GUSN: 18300

Accession Number: 1998.346.3

Parlor side chair

Rococo Revival parlor chair, walnut with tufted green upholstery. Oval back with minimal scrolled and foliated carving. Curved skirt and front cabriole legs on casters.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (wood)

GUSN: 18301

Accession Number: 1998.346.4

Parlor side chair

Rococo Revival parlor chair, walnut with tufted green upholstery. Oval back with minimal scrolled and foliated carving. Curved skirt and front cabriole legs on casters.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (wood)

GUSN: 18302

Accession Number: 1998.346.5

Parlor arm chair

Rococo Revival parlor arm chair, sometimes called a "gentleman's parlor chair," made from walnut with tufted green plush upholstery. Oval back with minimal scrolled and foliated carving. Upholstered arms with carved handrests. Curved skirt and front cabriole legs on casters.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (wood)

GUSN: 18303

Accession Number: 1998.346.6

Parlor side chair

Rococo Revival parlor side chair, sometimes called a "lady's parlor chair" due to the lack of arms, made from walnut with tufted plush green upholstery. Oval back with minimal scrolled and foliated carving. Short, sloping carved arms. Carved skirt and cabriole legs on casters.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (wood)

GUSN: 18304

Accession Number: 1998.346.7

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