Historic New England

Belt Buckle

Turquoise and silver belt buckle with channel inlay. Zuni or Navajo design, possibly by B. Cayaditto.

Date: 1980-1990

Maker: unknown

Material: turquoise (mineral), silver (metal)

GUSN: 310803

Accession Number: 2015.62.98

Belt

Brown leather belt, no buckle.

Date: ca. 1980

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 310804

Accession Number: 2015.62.99

Necklace

Silver necklace [.1] with moonstone cabochons. Designed by Georg Jensen. Box [.2] with hinged lid stamped "Georg Jensen Handmade Silver 169 W 57th St. New York".

Date: 1917-1925

Maker: Georg Jensen Silversmithy (Maker)

Material: silver (metal), moonstone

GUSN: 310805

Accession Number: 2015.62.100.1-.2

Cuff Bracelet

Silver cuff bracelet with lines engraved across width. Possibly Leroy Sandoval, Navajo Hand Made Sterling Silver.

Date: 1980-2000

Maker: unknown

Material: sterling silver

GUSN: 310806

Accession Number: 2015.62.101

Cuff Bracelet

Silver cuff bracelet with three pieces of inlaid turquoise. Probably Navajo.

Date: 1930-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: turquoise (mineral), silver (metal)

GUSN: 310807

Accession Number: 2015.62.102

Ring

Zuni inlaid stone and silver ring. Marked "LE Zuni." Possibly made by Lee Edaakie.

Date: 1970-1990

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 310808

Accession Number: 2015.62.103

Ring, set of twenty pieces of rectangular turquoise set into a single plaque of silver, split wire shoulder with rope edges. Zuni or Navajo, United States, 1970-1990

Ring, twenty pieces of rectangular turquoise set into a single plaque of silver. Split wire shoulder with rope edges. Zuni or Navajo.

Date: 1970-1990

Maker: unknown

Material: turquoise (mineral), silver (metal)

GUSN: 310809

Accession Number: 2015.62.104

Collar Necklace

Silver collar necklace with three enamel sterling silver geometric pendants.

Date: 1920-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: sterling silver, enamel (fused coating)

GUSN: 310810

Accession Number: 2015.62.105

Covered Bridge Brooch

Oval-shaped silver brooch depicting covered bridge. Unidentified maker.

Date: ca. 1960

Maker: unknown

Material: sterling silver

GUSN: 310811

Accession Number: 2015.62.106

Brooch

Silver brooch, square shape, comprised of three rows of three silver discs.

Date: ca. 1960

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 310812

Accession Number: 2015.62.107

Vulcanite Cross

Molded vulcanite cross. Grapevine design on front, linear geometric design on back.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: vulcanite, molding (forming)

GUSN: 310813

Accession Number: 2015.62.108

Drop Earrings

Pair of drop earrings, yellow glass or beryl and rose gold.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: rose gold, glass (material), beryl

GUSN: 310814

Accession Number: 2015.62.109AB

Earrings

Pair of silver earrings. Each earring is formed from a cast silver disc with pierced holes and oxidized cavities on front surface. Closure is a screw mechanism soldered to back of disc.

Date: ca. 1955

Maker: Attributed to Pearson, Ronald Hayes, 1924-1996 (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 310815

Accession Number: 2015.62.110AB

Pair of cast sterling silver earrings, circular shape with small circle in center. Each piece in this pair of cast sterling silver earrings is a set of concentric circles. The earrings attach with screw backs. Each earring is marked (see Inscriptions).

Date: ca. 1960

Maker: Ed Levin Jewelry, Inc. (Maker)

Material: sterling silver, casting (process)

GUSN: 310816

Accession Number: 2015.62.111AB

Finger Ring

Finger ring with oval-shaped, polished chrysoprase face bordered with small pearls, gold lattice shoulder. Unidentified maker.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: gold (metal), chrysoprase, pearl (animal material)

GUSN: 310817

Accession Number: 2015.62.112

Bracelet

Gold chain bracelet, three linked rows set with pearls and round turquoise stones.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: gold (metal), turquoise (mineral), pearl (animal material)

GUSN: 310818

Accession Number: 2015.62.113

Bracelet

Round gold bracelet pierced with repeating flower design. Small lever allows expansion of bracelet circumference.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: gold (metal)

GUSN: 310819

Accession Number: 2015.62.114

Stickpin\n

Gold stickpin with oval cameo of a classical looking figure in white--a man with draped garment standing holding a stick-- on black background. A portion of the pin's stick, closest to the cameo, has twisted metal detail.

Date: 1940-1970

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 310820

Accession Number: 2015.62.115

Stickpin

Gold stickpin with four intertwined textured circles, each with small turquoise and white detail. A silver pearl suspended in the center. Small mark imprinted on back of stick.

Date: 1940-1970

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 310821

Accession Number: 2015.62.116

Vest

Woman's cream-colored vest made from quilt scraps. Rust-colored interior. Belonged to Joan Jockwig Pearson Watkins (1924-2013).

Date: 1970-1990

Maker: unknown

Material: cloth, quilts

GUSN: 310873

Accession Number: 2015.62.167

Fabric Dolls

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Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: cloth

GUSN: 310874

Accession Number: 2015.62.168.1-.3

Embroidery

Partially embroidered panel, silk on cotton. Central design of two women facing each other surrounded by ribbons and large flowers.

Date: 1770-1790

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (fiber), cotton (textile)

GUSN: 310875

Accession Number: 2015.62.169

Sampler

Sampler embroidered with alphabets, birds, plants, and other animals. Abigail Fuller Kimball.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (fiber), cotton (textile)

GUSN: 310876

Accession Number: 2015.62.170

Handkerchief in Box

Blue paper box with cover [.1ab] stamped "Whitney's Holiday Handkerchiefs, Boston." The box containing a white handkerchief [.2] with embroidered edges and a violet sachet [.3] from Larkin Soap Co. Perfumers (Buffalo, N.Y.) with painted image of violet flowers.

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: Whitney's Linen Store (Retailer)

Material: paper (fiber product), linen (material)

GUSN: 310877

Accession Number: 2015.62.171.1AB-.3

Stuffed Toy Rabbit

Cream-colored stuffed toy rabbit.

Date: 1910-1920

Maker: Steiff (Manufacturer)

GUSN: 310878

Accession Number: 2015.62.172

Child's Bonnet

Child's white mohair bonnet with cream-colored ribbon chin ties. Worn by Charles Malcolm Watkins (1911-2001).

Date: 1910-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: mohair

GUSN: 310879

Accession Number: 2015.62.173

Infant Jacket

Cream-colored infant jacket with embroidered cuffs and collar, front tie. Worn by Charles Malcolm Watkins (1911-2001).

Date: 1910-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cloth

GUSN: 310880

Accession Number: 2015.62.174

Baby Bib

White baby bib with red embroidered lettering. Embroidered by Lura Woodside Watkins (1887-1982) for her son Charles Malcolm Watkins (1911-2001).

Date: 1910-1915

Maker: unknown

Material: cloth

GUSN: 310881

Accession Number: 2015.62.175

Child's Romper

Boy's white romper with black and white gingham trim. Worn by Charles Malcolm Watkins (1911-2001).

Date: 1910-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cloth

GUSN: 310882

Accession Number: 2015.62.176

Handkerchief

Cream-colored handkerchief with lace-trimmed edges.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 310883

Accession Number: 2015.62.177

Necktie

Child's necktie, red with white polka dots. Worn by Charles Malcolm Watkins (1911-2001).

Date: 1910-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cloth

GUSN: 310884

Accession Number: 2015.62.178

Child's Cape

Child's red cape with floral embroidery. Belonged to Charles Malcolm Watkins' mother, Lura Woodside Watkins (1887-1982).

Date: 1885-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cloth

GUSN: 310885

Accession Number: 2015.62.179

Pair of Mittens

Pair of dark green knit mittens.

Date: 1910-1920

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 310886

Accession Number: 2015.62.180AB

Petticoat

Child's white wool petticoat with floral embroidery at hem. Made by Lura Burgess Thomas, great-grandmother of Charles Malcolm Watkins.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 310887

Accession Number: 2015.62.181

Wedding Dress Ensemble

Wedding ensemble worn by Lura Burgess Woodside (1887-1982), who married Charles Hadley Watkins (1886-1957) in 1910. Ensemble includes: Ivory colored silk charmeuse wedding dress [.1a] with long sleeves, lace cuffs, beading on bodice, and weighted hem; lace petticoat [.1b] made of silk taffeta; pair ...

Date: 1910

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (fiber), leather, organza

GUSN: 310888

Accession Number: 2015.62.182.1AB-.6AB

Baby Shoes

Pair of black baby shoes. Found in a box marked "Malcolm's baby shoes and baby things."

Date: 1910-1920

Maker: Filene's (Department Store) (Retailer)

Material: leather

GUSN: 310889

Accession Number: 2015.62.183AB

Pair of Children's Gloves

Pair of child-size brown leather gloves. Found in box marked "Malcolm's baby shoes and baby things."

Date: 1910-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 310890

Accession Number: 2015.62.184AB

T-Strap Shoes

Pair of brown leather t-strap child-size shoes with front cut-outs and double buckle. Found in box marked "Malcolm's baby shoes and baby things"

Date: 1910-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 310891

Accession Number: 2015.62.185AB

Child's Nightcap

Child's machine-knit night cap with multicolored stripes and pom-pom. Belonged to Lura Woodside Watkins (1887-1982).

Date: 1885-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: yarn

GUSN: 310892

Accession Number: 2015.62.186

Pair of Child's Mittens

Pair of knit mustard yellow child-size mittens. Belonged to Lura Woodside Watkins (1887-1982).

Date: 1885-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: yarn

GUSN: 310893

Accession Number: 2015.62.187AB

Socks

Pair of knit olive green socks with plaid tops. Belonged to Lura Woodside Watkins (1887-1982).

Date: 1885-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: yarn

GUSN: 310894

Accession Number: 2015.62.188AB

Waist Apron

White waist apron embroidered with white flowers and leaves.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cloth

GUSN: 310895

Accession Number: 2015.62.189

Blouse

White, long-sleeved, button-down blouse embroidered with white flowers down bodice and at wrists.

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cloth

GUSN: 310896

Accession Number: 2015.62.190

Child's cape

Child's short cape made from white-colored cotton decorated with whitework embroidery and eyelets along scalloped hem and fronts. Body of cape decorated with repeating scroll of whitework grapevine and fruit (eyelet holes form individual grapes in bunches).

Date: 1904

Maker: Thomas, Lura Burgess (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), whitework, broderie anglaise

GUSN: 310897

Accession Number: 2015.62.191

Camisole or Corset Cover

White cotton camisole (corset cover), button-front, eyelet embroidery along top of bodice.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 310898

Accession Number: 2015.62.192

Petticoat

Delicate white petticoat with white eyelet embroidered at hem.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cloth

GUSN: 310899

Accession Number: 2015.62.193

Thimble\n

Dark pewter-colored metal thimble with wavy design near opening and convex tip. Belonged to Lura Woodside Watkins (1887-1982).

Date: 1885-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 310900

Accession Number: 2015.62.194

Thimble

Size 6 metal thimble. Shiny tin with slightly concave tip. Belonged to Lura Woodside Watkins (1887-1982).

Date: 1885-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: tin alloy

GUSN: 310901

Accession Number: 2015.62.195

Thimble

Small metal thimble. Brass color, large divets, slightly concave tip. Belonged to Lura Woodside Watkins (1887-1982).

Date: 1885-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 310902

Accession Number: 2015.62.196

Embroidered Collar

Small, fine, plain-weave cotton collar with design drawn in blue ink and floral scrolls embroidered in pink and green. Two lengths of pink tape stitched to top edges of collar for tie. Lura Burgess Woodside's (1887-1982) first handwork.

Date: 1885-1895

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 310903

Accession Number: 2015.62.197

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