Historic New England

Dress

Short; white; white work embroidery w/ net inserts of circles and fan shape from neckline down to and around hem; ruffle at shoulder, extends to back; dress gathered by waistband at sides and back.

Date: 1830

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, stitching, linen (material)

GUSN: 34509

Accession Number: 1931.1858

Shot; white; geometric flower with leaves and bouquets embroidered in white work on front bodice; neckline and cuffs with scalloped edge; eyelet waistband with yellow silk ribbon inserted at waist; garland embroidered at hem; drawstring neckline; short puffed sleeves with drawstring.

Date: 1830

Maker: Brewer, Mary Weld, Mrs., 1804 (Sewer (textile worker))

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, stitching

GUSN: 34510

Accession Number: 1931.1861

Cap

Cream, sheer; 2 side sections embroidered w/ stylized flowers and scrolling branches; center panel embroidered w/ stylized heart-shaped flowers; featherstitched seams w/ borders of white work "V"-like shapes; front extends to points.

Date: 1831

Maker: Brewer, Gardner, Mrs. (Maker)

Material: embroidering, stitching, linen (material)

GUSN: 34511

Accession Number: 1931.1864

Plate

Shallow, amber glass plate. Tree of life pressed pattern.

Maker: Portland Glass Company (Maker)

Material: glass (material), pressed glass

GUSN: 34512

Accession Number: 1931.1866

Dish

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 34513

Accession Number: 1931.1868

Dish

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 34514

Accession Number: 1931.1869

Relish Dish

Pressed, colorless glass pickle dish with radiating flutes and scalloped edge.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 34515

Accession Number: 1931.1870

Goblet

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 34516

Accession Number: 1931.1871

Goblet

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 34517

Accession Number: 1931.1873

Goblet

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 34518

Accession Number: 1931.1874

Goblet

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 34519

Accession Number: 1931.1875

Goblet

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 34520

Accession Number: 1931.1878

Spoon Holder

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 34521

Accession Number: 1931.1879

Goblet

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 34522

Accession Number: 1931.1880

Saltcellar

Pressed glass footed saltcellar. Dual handles. Etched religious design.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 34523

Accession Number: 1931.1882.1

Saltcellar

Pressed glass footed saltcellar. Dual handles. Etched religious design.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 34524

Accession Number: 1931.1882.2

Pitcher

Pressed glass pitcher. Applied handle. Frosted foliate and floral design.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 34525

Accession Number: 1931.1883

Vase

Dark pink to light pink ombre opaque glass vase with cylindrical body and tapered foot. Sharp shoulder tapering to a wide neck with triangular flaring lip.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 34526

Accession Number: 1931.1884

Vase

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 34527

Accession Number: 1931.1886

Pair of Vases

Pair of Parian vases with dancing girl on blue ground.

Maker: unknown

Material: parian (porcelain)

GUSN: 34528

Accession Number: 1931.1887.1-.2

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 34529

Accession Number: 1931.1888

Canister

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 34530

Accession Number: 1931.1890

Tieback

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 34531

Accession Number: 1931.1891A

Vase

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 34533

Accession Number: 1931.1892

Vase

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 34534

Accession Number: 1931.1893

Goblet

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 34535

Accession Number: 1931.1894

Sewing Needle

Paper needle case.

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 34587

Accession Number: 1932.71

Sewing Kit

Paper needle box.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 34588

Accession Number: 1932.72

Sewing Kit

Paper needle case.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 34589

Accession Number: 1932.73

Sewing Tool

Curved wooden handled tool with a metal spiked wheel at one end.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 34590

Accession Number: 1932.74

Cap

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 34591

Accession Number: 1932.75

Cap

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 34592

Accession Number: 1932.76

Calling Card Case

Wood calling card case. Green and red checkerboard pattern with a central floral medallion.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 34593

Accession Number: 1932.78

Shuttle

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: plastic (organic material)

GUSN: 34594

Accession Number: 1932.79

Game Counter

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 34595

Accession Number: 1932.83

Game Counter

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 34596

Accession Number: 1932.84

Purse

Silk velvet drawstring purse with chiffon flowers and chenile embroidery and ice blue silk ribbon ties.

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (fiber), velvet (fabric weave), chiffon, embroidering

GUSN: 34597

Accession Number: 1932.87

Cap

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 34598

Accession Number: 1932.88

Scissors

Small metal scissors.

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 34599

Accession Number: 1932.89

Sled

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 34600

Accession Number: 1932.95

Wedding Gown

Ivory silk satin with pearls and lace; bodice-standing band collar and yoke of cream shirred silk gauze with shirred ruffle and row of pearls around yoke; lace rosette with wire support at back of collar; front panel with epaulettes, lace and pearl trim, and 2 large circles of pearls, has hook and e...

Date: 1896-1897

Maker: unknown

Material: beads (pierced objects), stitching, machine-made, satin, silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 34601

Accession Number: 1932.96A-C