Historic New England

Window Frame

Top and two sides of a casement window.

Date: ca. 1690

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 187

Accession Number: 1915.3

Shingle

Shingle, now in two pieces.

Date: ca. 1700

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 188

Accession Number: 1931.393

Brick

No description

Date: 1698

Maker: unknown

Material: brick (clay product)

GUSN: 189

Accession Number: 1967.98

Brick

Date: 1825

Maker: unknown

Material: brick (clay product)

GUSN: 190

Accession Number: 1964.274

Section of wood balustrade with two types of balusters: iron rods alternate between the balusters; top rail is too narrow for all baluster tops; stained or varnished. Original to the John Hancock House, Boston, Massachusetts.

Date: ca. 1737

Maker: unknown

Material: hardwood, staining, mortise-and-tenon joints, varnishing

GUSN: 191

Accession Number: 1978.167

Hatbox

Top hat shape; light brown leather in fragile condition; band of leather missing; brass lock; padded interior lined with blue and white striped chintz; leather handle and strap are missing.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: Seabrook (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, leather

GUSN: 192

Accession Number: 1942.65AB

Top hat

Grey; molded; beige and cream grosgrain ribbon around base of crown and around lip of brim; lined with leather.

Date: 1900-1915

Maker: Ryan's (Milliner)

Material: felt (textile), leather, wool (textile)

GUSN: 193

Accession Number: 1944.103A

Smoking Cap

Black velvet w/ jet & glass beads in floral arrangement; designs are large for hat - one on top, 5 around side; lined w/ azure silk; crown has support/lining.

Date: 1880-1904

Maker: Kilgore & Graham (Maker)

Material: beading (edging pattern), beading (process), stitching, satin, silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 194

Accession Number: 1946.225

Pith Helmet Hatbox with Cover

White box and cover; paper circular hat support inside.

Date: 1920-1930

Maker: Collins & Fairbanks Co. (Importer)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 195

Accession Number: 1947.352BC

Top hat

Gray; with beige and cream colored grosgrain ribbon around brim and base of crown with knot at base of crown; leather and paper lining; holes at top for ventilation.

Date: 1900-1991

Maker: Cook & Aldrich (Manufacturer)

Material: felt (textile), stitching, leather, molding (forming), wool (textile)

GUSN: 196

Accession Number: 1950.67

DERBY

Dark brown straw; brown/green ribbon (1-1/2" w.) at base of crown & on edge of brim; leather band liner.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: McElroy & Cushman (Milliner)

Material: leather, straw (plant material)

GUSN: 197

Accession Number: 1950.69

HAT

Straw; soft brim w/ brown ribbon around brim/base of crown; walking hat.

Date: 1880-1925

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, straw (plant material)

GUSN: 198

Accession Number: 1953.340

Smoking Cap

Brown beaver with felted top; one large round fur button on top; probably a "smoking" cap.

Date: 1870-1885

Maker: unknown

Material: beaver (animal), skin (collagenous material), stitching, silk (textile)

GUSN: 199

Accession Number: 1969.390

Door Enframement

White. Six panels: two large, two small in the middle, two medium below. Glass knob. Metal keyhole. Darker panels with lighter rails and stiles on opposite side with frame. Panels fielded on both sides.

Date: ca. 1774

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 200

Accession Number: 1912.148

Mantel

Panelled pilasters and pilaster caps are decorated with composition bellflowers and urns respectively. Within the broad frieze there is a central raised panel. Green paint.

Date: ca. 1725

Maker: unknown

Material: composition (material), painting (coating), paneling, softwood

GUSN: 201

Accession Number: 1941.1585

Brick

No description

Date: ca. 1697

Maker: unknown

Material: brick (clay product)

GUSN: 202

Accession Number: 1931.1447

Board

No description

Date: ca. 1765

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 204

Accession Number: 1920.288

Board

Piece of pine board.

Date: ca. 1765

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 205

Accession Number: 1920.290

Tree

Piece of the pear tree which stood near Gen. Putnam's Hotel.

Date: ca. 1765

Maker: unknown

Material: softwood

GUSN: 206

Accession Number: 1920.289

Tree

Piece of the pear tree which stood near Gen. Putnam's Hotel.

Date: ca. 1765

Maker: unknown

Material: softwood

GUSN: 207

Accession Number: 1920.291

Relic, Ship

Rectangular piece of oak with cut out; cylindrical copper bolt is wired to one end to show its location in peg hole.

Date: ca. 1794

Maker: unknown

Material: copper (metal), oak (wood)

GUSN: 208

Accession Number: 1937.518AB

Relic, Tree

Fragment of tree trunk.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: elm (wood)

GUSN: 209

Accession Number: 1944.365

Board

Souvenir piece of wood with postcard of house attached to one side.

Date: 1900-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: hardwood

GUSN: 210

Accession Number: 1914.14

Threshold

Granite chip. "Gen. Putnam's door stone."

Date: ca. 1765

Maker: unknown

Material: granite (rock)

GUSN: 212

Accession Number: 1920.294

STONE

Chip of granite.

Date: ca. 1765

Maker: unknown

Material: granite (rock)

GUSN: 213

Accession Number: 1920.293

Relic, Tree

Fragment of a tree trunk. Illegible inscription.

Date: ca. 1876

Maker: unknown

Material: softwood

GUSN: 214

Accession Number: 1918.556

TREE

Section of tree trunk.

Date: 1876

Maker: unknown

Material: elm (wood)

GUSN: 215

Accession Number: 1931.920

Goblet made from wood from the Hancock House

Wooden goblet with short stem, circular base.

Date: ca. 1863

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood)

GUSN: 216

Accession Number: 1932.702

Relic, Tree

Accession Book "Chip from Lonbardy poplar planted by Eldon Wm. Brewster and cut down when dead in 1921."

Date: ca. 1921

Maker: unknown

Material: poplar (wood)

GUSN: 217

Accession Number: 1921.269

Beam

No description

Date: ca. 1737

Maker: unknown

Material: chestnut (wood)

GUSN: 218

Accession Number: 1911.3

Brick

C: exposed surface painted red D: exposed edge painted reddish maroon E: half-length brick F: fragment, half broken, red paint on one enda

Date: 1711-1715

Maker: unknown

Material: brick (clay product), painting (coating)

GUSN: 219

Accession Number: 1961.82C-F

Brick

Brick.

Date: 1825-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: brick (clay product)

GUSN: 220

Accession Number: 1959.519A

Brick

Slightly irregular shape.

Date: 1750-1752

Maker: unknown

Material: brick (clay product)

GUSN: 221

Accession Number: 1959.473

Brick

Brick with clay mortar attached.

Date: ca. 1687

Maker: unknown

Material: brick (clay product), mortar (filler)

GUSN: 222

Accession Number: 1959.220.1

Brick

No description

Date: 1639

Maker: unknown

Material: brick (clay product), painting (coating)

GUSN: 223

Accession Number: 1914.273

Panel

Featheredge panel with red paint.

Date: 1700-1750

Maker: unknown

Material: hardwood, painting (coating)

GUSN: 224

Accession Number: 1959.124B

Muntin

No description

Date: ca. 1750

Maker: unknown

Material: softwood

GUSN: 225

Accession Number: 1959.169

Sheathing

Shadow molded sheathing; yellow paint except at one end; evidence of whitewash.

Date: 1600-1699

Maker: unknown

Material: hardwood, painting (coating), whitewashing (coating)

GUSN: 226

Accession Number: 1959.86

Muntin

A: traces of red paint B: some olive green paint

Date: 1756

Maker: unknown

Material: molding (forming), painting (coating), softwood

GUSN: 227

Accession Number: 1959.168AC

Pair of Ankle Boots

Tan linen or cotton ankle boots (A & B); blue silk and braid trim around ankle, and scalloped edge of button closure; two blue tassels at ankle; two-toned blue bow at toe; seven covered buttons; brown leather sole; brown stacked heel with notch on inside; navy blue topstitching; white linen lining;...

Date: 1865-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), cotton (textile)

GUSN: 925

Accession Number: 1969.5479AB

Ankle boots

White corded silk ankle boots (A = right. B = left); side lacing with handstitched eyes and original cream silk laces; white satin covered heel; heel has 6 brass nails; toe is squared; tan leather sole with one pin hole at toe; lined with linen.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: cord (fiber product), stitching, leather, linen (material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 926

Accession Number: 1969.5481AB

Pumps Shoes

Ivory silk satin pumps; long; square toe; no heel; brown leather sole; white kid lining; toe lined with white linen; matching rosette; 4 pin holes on sole - toe heel, and 2 at "arch" stitched with brown silk thread.

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (fiber)

GUSN: 927

Accession Number: 1969.5547AB

Ankle boots

Black satin with black bow trimmed with black lace; side lacing with original silk shoe laces; faded pink silk lining; white kid inner sole; silk tape binding; black wooden heel 1 1/8" high; heel is notched on inside; tan leather sole with rounded square toe; one wooden peg on sole at toe; A = left ...

Date: 1865-1875

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 928

Accession Number: 1969.5480AB

Shoes

Yellow silk damask, platform shoes; toe trimmed with black velvet embroidered with scrolling and scalloped pattern; black satin trim at heel & around opening - also scrolling motif; platform = 1 1/8" sponge; with leather sole, inner sole & cotton lining.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 929

Accession Number: 1969.6166AB

Manchu Women's Shoes

Black satin shoes with raised soles; gold wrapped thread and spangles are couched in place in floral trail pattern with looped border; pink silk thread (around opening) is woven in basketweave; platform is of layers of felt painted white; leather sole and inner sole with cotton lining. These were sp...

Date: 1800-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (fiber), leather, gold alloy, felt (textile)

GUSN: 930

Accession Number: 1969.6167

Shoes

Red wood/felt; toe is pointed & curled - embroidered with heart & flower motif in gold metallic thread; red & green faceted glass stones; brown leather sole with rounded heel trimmed with light green leather; heels are flattened - intended to be worn as slippers - "A" has felt liner at heel; very st...

Date: ca. 1860

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 931

Accession Number: 1969.6187AB

Ankle boots

Brown leather ankle boot with turned down cuff; cuff has scalloped, punched edge; white topstitching; brown sole; 1" heel; suede lining.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 932

Accession Number: 1969.6342AB

Pumps Shoes

Pink silk satin pumps; small matching bow near toe; long pointed toe (not sharp point); bound with pink silk tape which forms elastic for drawstring; brown leather sole; heel covered in matching satin; toe lined with white cotton twill; heel lined with white kid leather & innersole; 9 metal nails on...

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 933

Accession Number: 1969.6343AB

Pumps Shoes

White kid leather pumps; small cream silk bow; bound with cream silk tape; long pointed toe (not sharp) ; heel covered with white leather; leather sole; heels have 10 brass nails; toe lined with linen; heel lined with white leather; white leather inner sole; A = left, B = right.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 934

Accession Number: 1969.6346AB

Pumps Shoes

White kid leather pumps; pale peach/cream silk bow; bound with crfeam silk tape; long pointed toe (not a sharp point); leather sole; heel covered with white leather, & topstitching; toe lined with white linen; heel lined with white leather; white leather inner sole.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 935

Accession Number: 1969.6348AB

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