Historic New England

Condiment Dish Stand

Circular forms with a shaped flat open handle attached at the base of the straight reticulated sides. Four flattened ball feet.

Date: ca. 1925

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 12103

Accession Number: 1971.1452.1-2

Open sugar bowl with a machine border. 2-handled circular body based on Greek crater. Molded base edged with uneven gadrooning. Wide reeding with stippling and plain band engraved "R". Flat molded C-shaped handles with out-turned tips and a gilt washed interior.

Date: ca. 1868

Maker: unknown

Material: gadrooning, wash technique, gilding, sterling silver, stipple engraving (printing process), silver (metal)

GUSN: 12104

Accession Number: 1971.1453.1

Petticoat

Black silk taffeta; self-waisted; hook and eye closure in center back placket; linen pocket at left side; very deep pleated hem.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 12105

Accession Number: 1993.350.1

Creamer

Open creamer with a machine border and a wide circular lip. It has a molded base edged with uneven gadrooning. The bulbous body in a modified crater form with reeding with stippling and plain band engraved "R". Flat molded C-shaped handle opposite a shaped curvilinear spouted mouth and with a gilt w...

Date: ca. 1868

Maker: Gorham Manufacturing Co. (Maker)

Material: gadrooning, wash technique, gilding, sterling silver, stipple engraving (printing process), silver (metal)

GUSN: 12106

Accession Number: 1971.1453.2

Petticaot

Black silk and wool; narrow waistband lined with silk twill hook and eye closure in center back placket; linen pocket in seam at left and another patch pocket at knee left; deep pleated hem lined with linen.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 12107

Accession Number: 1993.350.2

Covered Bowl

A) Bulbous round bowl. Engraved floral decoration on side includes: iris, dogwood and plum. Single molding on the rim. B) Lid with a small loop handle of steel.

Date: dated 4/26/1881

Maker: unknown

Material: engraving (printing process), silver (metal)

GUSN: 12108

Accession Number: 1971.1454AB

Fruit Basket

Oblong form. Molded base with band of ribs. Sides canted outward. Hairpin-shaped spindles attached to gadrooned edge of base. Flat handle comprised of three bands conjoined by balls and rectangular plate at top. Rim bordered with applied bosses with uneven gadrooning around concentric turned rings; ...

Date: ca. 1810

Maker: unknown

Material: gadrooning, silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 12109

Accession Number: 1971.1455

Undershirt

Light tan silk knit; deep V-neck edged with broad band of crocheted lace threaded at top with grosgrain ribbon with bow center front; armholes edged with narrow band of ribbon-threaded lace with bow or shoulder.

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: crocheting, knitting (process), lace (needlework), silk (textile)

GUSN: 12110

Accession Number: 1993.351

Undershirt

Peach silk knit; deep V-neck; peach crocheted lace ruffles around neck and armholes threaded with grosgrain ribbon (ribbon forms drawstring at neck; gathered at shoulder with moire grosgrain bow).

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: crocheting, knitting (process), lace (needlework), silk (textile)

GUSN: 12111

Accession Number: 1993.352

Undershirt

Pale green silk knit; deep V-neck; peach crocheted lace ruffles around neck and armholes threaded with grosgrain ribbon (ribbon forms drawstring at neck; gathered at shoulder with moire grosgrain bow).

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: crocheting, knitting (process), lace (needlework), silk (textile)

GUSN: 12112

Accession Number: 1993.353

Nightgown

White cotton; narrow band collar with scalloped embroidered edge; deep pointed embroidered collar attached over front yoke; embroidered band across front yoke; five mother of pearl buttons in center front placket; long sleeves gathered to narrow, embroidered cuff.

Date: ca. 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, scalloping

GUSN: 12113

Accession Number: 1993.354

Nut Dish

Uneven gadrooned rim on a slightly upturned mouth. Reticulated sides atop a spherical concaving bowl. Dish rests on three ball feet.

Date: 1900-1908

Maker: Towle Silversmiths (Maker)

Material: engraving (printing process), gadrooning, impressing, reticulation, sterling silver, silver (metal)

GUSN: 12114

Accession Number: 1971.1456.1-2

Vendor's Apron

Navy blue canvas; divided patch pocket across bottom; white cotton twill tape waistband extending into ties.

Date: 1900-1991

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, cotton (textile), stitching, painting (coating)

GUSN: 12115

Accession Number: 1993.355

Fan

Bamboo sticks and guards covered in gilt; gilt and silver flower-tipped branch appliqued to guards; red lace leaf with chiffon top painted with cherubs and flowers in ivory, pink and blue; brass rivet and ring with mother of pearl washer.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), bamboo (material), brass (alloy), carving (processes), chiffon, lace (needlework), mother of pearl, painting (coating), silk (textile)

GUSN: 12116

Accession Number: 1993.356

Wine Cup

Small rice bowl shaped two-handled cup. Decorated with four cartouches on sides surrounding four small Chinese genre scenes. Scrolled cast handles applied to the sides.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 12117

Accession Number: 1971.1459

Fan

Pieced and carved ebonized sandalwood sticks and guards; large; black silk chiffon leaf embroidered with insects amd floral trail in gold metallic thread and sequins; black metal rivet and ring; shell washer.

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), chiffon, staining, ebony (color), embroidering, metal, thread, metallic (color attribute), piercing, sandalwood (wood), sequins (spangles), shell (animal material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 12118

Accession Number: 1993.357

Fan

Pierced brown wood sticks amd guards; white goose feather painted on one side with oriental figures and flowers in gold, red, blue, and green; on reverse flowers only, same colors; feathers tipped with peacock eyes; brass rivet and ring with aqua, white, and purple silk tassel.

Date: 1855-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), feather (material), geese, painting (coating), peafowl, piercing, silk (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12119

Accession Number: 1993.358

Fan

Ebonized sandalwood guards with bamboo sticks; gold-painted foliate trail carved on sticks and guards; large black satin leaf embroidered with butterflies and scroll motif in gold metallic thread and sequins; brass rivet, washer and ring.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: bamboo (material), carving (processes), embroidering, thread, metallic (color attribute), painting (coating), sandalwood (wood), satin, sequins (spangles), silk (textile)

GUSN: 12120

Accession Number: 1993.359

Fan

Black lacquered bamboo sticks and guards painted with oriental scenes and motifs in silver paint; leaf of black silk over paper; brass rivet and ring with black silk tassle.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: bamboo (material), brass (alloy), lacquering, painting (coating), paper (fiber product), silk (textile)

GUSN: 12121

Accession Number: 1993.360

Fan

Carved ivory sticks and guards; small black satin leaf appliqued with white linen lace; black satin appliqued to back of sticks to show through carving; brass rivet and ring with mother of pearl washer.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), brass (alloy), carving (processes), ivory (tooth component), lace (needlework), linen (material), mother of pearl, satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 12122

Accession Number: 1993.361

Bonnet

Padded bonnet of yellow plaid on blue ground. Pleated row of same fabric edges back of hood part of bonnet. A gathered ruffle at bottom. Ties are green and white ribbon as is bow at back. Lined with pale pink cotton.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), ribbon (material)

GUSN: 12123

Accession Number: 1993.362

Shawl

Black silk chiffon; double border of satin stripe; long rectangle; hemmed ends.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: chiffon, stitching, satin, silk (textile), weaving

GUSN: 12124

Accession Number: 1993.363

Shawl

Black wool twill; black taffeta border appliqued all around.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), silk (textile), taffeta, twill, wool (textile)

GUSN: 12125

Accession Number: 1993.364

Folding Stool

A folding stool with four hoofed feet, vase and ring turned legs, three ring turned stretchers. Legs cross forming an "X" at the center stretcher. Two round seat nails with stepped ends. Leather seat tacked to seat rails with two rows of tacks.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 11974

Accession Number: 1971.1682

Photograph

A black and white photograph of a formally posed portrait of Ralph May, seated and looking to the left. It is under glass, in an elaborate foliate scrolled standing brass table frame.

Date: 1910-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 11975

Accession Number: 1971.1683

Hearth Brush

A broad brush attached to a wooden base that is encased in brass. The wrought iron shaft is painted black and the brass finial has a hook.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), hair, iron (metal), painting (coating), wood (plant material), wrought

GUSN: 11976

Accession Number: 1971.1684

Window Cornice

Elongated rail with cream colored back board with gilt step molding along top and single square molding along bottom. Back board with gilt line borders with canted corners; ends are cylindrical with horizontal reeding and conforming moldings. Central keystone shaped panel on front with painted reser...

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, mahogany (wood), veneer, painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 11977

Accession Number: 1971.2037.1

Window Cornice

Elongated rail with cream colored back board with gilt step molding along top and single square molding along bottom. Back board with gilt line borders with canted corners; ends are cylindrical with horizontal reeding and conforming moldings. Central keystone shaped panel on front with painted reser...

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, mahogany (wood), veneer, painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 11978

Accession Number: 1971.2037.2

Window Cornice

Elongated rail with cream colored back board with gilt step molding along top and single square molding along bottom. Back board with gilt line borders with canted corners; ends are cylindrical with horizontal reeding and conforming moldings. Central keystone shaped panel on front with painted reser...

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, mahogany (wood), veneer, painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 11979

Accession Number: 1971.2037.3

Window Cornice

Elongated rail with cream colored back board with gilt step molding along top and single square molding along bottom. Back board with gilt line borders with canted corners; ends are cylindrical with horizontal reeding and conforming moldings. Central keystone shaped panel on front with painted reser...

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, mahogany (wood), veneer, painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 11980

Accession Number: 1971.2037.4

Shoes

Pair of pale blue satin T-strap evening shoes. Knock-on heels covered in blue satin, heels and sock lined with pink satin. Adujstable ankle strap with silver-colored buckle.

Date: 1930-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, stitching, satin

GUSN: 11981

Accession Number: 1993.287

Shoes

White satin; pumps; rounded toe; covered heel; chiffon rosette with satin rosebud center at toe; canvas and suede lining; kid sock; leather sole.

Date: 1913

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, chiffon, kidskin, leather, stitching, machine-made, satin, silk (textile), suede

GUSN: 11982

Accession Number: 1993.288

Gym Shoes

Women's. Red leather; oxford-type; rounded square toes; silk braid laces; low heels; leather soles; leather and canvas lining; leather sock.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, leather, stitching, machine-made, silk (textile)

GUSN: 11983

Accession Number: 1993.289AB

Boots

A pair of black leather boots with laces, rounded toes, low covered heels, rubber base, and canvas lining.

Date: 1915-1916

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, cotton (textile), leather, stitching, rubber (material)

GUSN: 11984

Accession Number: 1993.290

Shoes

Light olive green suede; pointed toes; long tongue; 2 pair of eyelets with grey satin bow ties; low, curved, covered heels; kid and canvas lining; kid sock; leather sole.

Date: 1898-1905

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, leather, stitching, machine-made, satin, silk (textile), suede

GUSN: 11985

Accession Number: 1993.291

Hat

Yellow crinkled silk hat with low, depressed crown decorated with a silk flower at center and beige fuzzy spider legs. Large yellow petals over crown and brim. Wide brim is stiffened and a portion is upturned. Crown is lined with white silk.

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, rayon, silk (textile), wire

GUSN: 11986

Accession Number: 1993.292

Bedspread

Four poster coverlet with candlewicked embroidered design on top and gathered, with ribbed cotton. It drops to the floor on three sides. On an overshot white cotton background is a large spread-winged eagle over a stylized urn, surrounded by a floral vine and at the foot of the bed. At the base of t...

Date: 1814/10/01

Maker: Morison, Mary Ann Hopkins (Maker)

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

GUSN: 11987

Accession Number: 1971.1674

Hat

Pale pink organdy; mushroom-shape; shirred crown; self band around crown with bow at right; 3 large organdy flowers embroidered in silk and appliqued to brim; wires in brim for shaping; crown shaped with canvas; drawstring lining of horsehair.

Date: ca. 1905

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), canvas, cotton (textile), embroidering, stitching, horsehair, organdy, silk (textile), wire

GUSN: 11988

Accession Number: 1993.293

Bonnet

Brown straw bonnet with alternating narrow braided bands of brown straw and black horsehair. Large spray of white forget-me nots over crown from brim to nape held in place with three grosgrain bows. Brim faced with brown velvet, brown velvet ties, and brown chiffon lining with drawstring at crown.

Date: 1886-1889

Maker: unknown

Material: braiding, chiffon, cotton (textile), horsehair, silk (textile), straw (plant material), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 11989

Accession Number: 1993.294

Curtain Hold-back

Round molded brass terminus with a concave center in a stylized flower motif of petals and hearts. Tin convex back attached to a tapered brass stem that terminates in a molded foot with a screw.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 11990

Accession Number: 1971.1673.1

Hat

Dark green velvet; deep crown; gathered at center top; tarnished gold ribbon around base; elliptical brim; 4 flowers of light and dark green feathers at right on brim; black rayon ? linen.

Date: 1920-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: feather (material), stitching, machine-made, rayon, silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 11991

Accession Number: 1993.295

Bonnet

Tan straw; poke bonnet, large; fringed black grosgrain around crown and brim; pleated faille apron; edges bound in black silk twill; long black grosgrain ties; brim faced with white horsehair; paper, cotton and silk roses in pink, red, and yellow clustered at back of brim and along inside of brim.

Date: 1812

Maker: unknown

Material: braiding, cotton (textile), faille, fringe, cloth, stitching, horsehair, paper (fiber product), silk (textile), straw (plant material), twill

GUSN: 11992

Accession Number: 1993.296

Curtain Hold-back

Round molded brass terminus with a concave center in a stylized flower motif of petals and hearts. Tin convex back attached to a tapered brass stem that terminates in a molded foot with a screw.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 11993

Accession Number: 1971.1673.2

Curtain Hold-back

Round molded brass terminus with a concave center in a stylized flower motif of petals and hearts. Tin convex back attached to a tapered brass stem that terminates in a molded foot with a screw.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 11994

Accession Number: 1971.1673.3

Curtain Hold-back

Round molded brass terminus with a concave center in a stylized flower motif of petals and hearts. Tin convex back attached to a tapered brass stem that terminates in a molded foot with a screw.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 11995

Accession Number: 1971.1673.4

Bonnet

Black silk tulle body and curtain; bonnet shape; floating panel of lace-edged tulle over body; lace ruffle around crown and above curtain; wire frame brim pointed center front; tulle overlaced with lace with double ruffle around front; faded lilac satin ribbon tied in bow center front, extending int...

Date: 1880-1889

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, lace (needlework), satin, silk (textile), tulle (meshed textile), wire

GUSN: 11996

Accession Number: 1993.297

Curtain Hold-back

Round molded brass terminus with a concave center in a stylized flower motif of petals and hearts. Tin convex back attached to a tapered brass stem that terminates in a molded foot with a screw.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 11997

Accession Number: 1971.1673.5

Bonnet

Black velvet fascinator with black lace, black ostrich feathers, and pink flowers.

Maker: unknown

Material: velvet (fabric weave), feather (material), lace (needlework)

GUSN: 11998

Accession Number: 1993.298

Hat

White, pleated solk chiffon; flat crown, wide brim; wooden sequins around brim; more heavily on underside; pale pink roses on leafy stem at right; flattened bonnet effect; shaped with wire and canvas; white silk and linen drawstring lining.

Date: ca. 1905

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, chiffon, stitching, linen (material), machine-made, sequins (spangles), silk (textile), wire, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 11999

Accession Number: 1993.299

Curtain Hold-back

Round molded brass terminus (smaller than the others). A stylized 5-petal floral motif. Stepped convex brass back attached to a cone-shaped base with a screw.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 12000

Accession Number: 1971.1673.6

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