Historic New England

Pair of Children's Gloves

Cream cotton; three ribs on back of hand; elastic on one side of wrist; small size.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 13603

Accession Number: 1969.7181AB

Shawl

Drab brown wool (twisted brown and white threads) with border stripes of navy blue and darker brown forming plaid at corners.

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), weaving

GUSN: 13604

Accession Number: 1929.1545

Scarf Fragment

Piece of a red silk scarf ; border has drawn work and woven border.

Maker: unknown

Material: drawn thread work, silk (textile), weaving

GUSN: 13605

Accession Number: 1969.7182

Pair of Sleeves

Sheer cream cotton; cuffs have band of open lace w/ net ground & large flower & net ruffle; embroidered; w/ scalloped cutwork edge.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), cutwork, embroidering, net (textile), scalloping

GUSN: 13606

Accession Number: 1969.7183AB

Bustle Pad

White window pane cotton pad stuffed with horsehair; white window pane ruffle all around; used in seventeenth century

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), horsehair

GUSN: 13607

Accession Number: 1969.7184

Black silk satin; narrow waistband; smooth front; fullness at back; hook and eye at waist; small squares of brown cotton inside at back - indicate where bands went (six squares for two bones); pleated dust ruffle.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 13608

Accession Number: 1969.7185

Petticoat

Natural linen petticoat with cartridge pleats all around; tape ties at back; panel of tan velvet with gold metallic braid at hem; panel applied at lower front; stiffened cotton.

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 13609

Accession Number: 1969.7186

Cane

Brown wood; straight stick; round; tapered; brass top and tip.

Date: 1890-1909

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 13610

Accession Number: 1969.7187

Box with Lid

Oval; tan; cardboard; bound w/ paper tape; box & cover.

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 13611

Accession Number: 1969.7189.1AB

Ruff

White cotton; pleated; silk neckband; hook and eye closure; Elizabethan style.

Maker: Nicholls (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), handmade

GUSN: 13612

Accession Number: 1969.7189.2

Ruff

White cotton; pleated tan silk neckband; hook and eye closure; Elizabethan style.

Maker: Nicholls (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), handmade, silk (textile)

GUSN: 13613

Accession Number: 1969.7189.3

Mask

Brown velveteen mask with brown lace veil attached below eyes; shape covers eyes and nose; brown cotton tape ties at sides; velveteen is glued to white cotton backing.

Date: 1889-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), handmade, velveteen

GUSN: 13614

Accession Number: 1969.7189.4

Headdress

Silver metallic cord net with faux-pearls.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: net (textile), metallic (color attribute), silver (metal)

GUSN: 13615

Accession Number: 1969.7189.5

Package of Hairpins

Package of black metal hairpins enclosed in pink paper wrapping.

Date: 1883

Maker: Kirby Beard & Co. (Maker)

Material: metal, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 13616

Accession Number: 1969.7189.6

Wire

Roll of white silk covered wire.

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), wire

GUSN: 13617

Accession Number: 1969.7189.7

Cane

Wooden with lighter brown/orange varnish; straight stick; round; tapered; brass top and tip.

Date: 1890-1909

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 13618

Accession Number: 1969.7188

Court Jester's Stick

Stick made from branch; with tapered ends; one end has flexible braided insert; entire piece is hollow like a pipe; black, white and red satin ribbons with bells attached are twisted around stick and attached with bow at both ends.

Date: 1880-1929

Maker: Collins, H. J. (Maker)

Material: silk (textile), wood (plant material), ribbon (material)

GUSN: 13619

Accession Number: 1969.7190

Shawl

Cream cotton dotted Swiss net; elongated shape; lace ruffle with dots and small flowers.

Date: 1830-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), lace (needlework), net (textile)

GUSN: 13620

Accession Number: 1969.7191

Women's Collar

Sheer cream cotton; squared neck trimmed with white scalloped lace; front has center square net insert embroidered with large center flower enclosed by branches.

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, lace (needlework)

GUSN: 13621

Accession Number: 1969.7192

Pearl Necklace

String of pearls with needle still attached and loose pearls inside paper envelope with printed blue label.

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), pearl (animal material)

GUSN: 13622

Accession Number: 1969.7193

Collar

Blue/white net with wide border of open lace crochet of stylized flowers and circles connected by strings.

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), lace (needlework), net (textile)

GUSN: 13623

Accession Number: 1969.7194

Box for Show Buckles

White; rectangular; A=separate top; B=bottom; brown paper lining.

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 13624

Accession Number: 1969.7195AB

Shoe Buckles

Octagonal; embossed with stylized floral motif and bands with raised square border; metal heart shaped clasp.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 13625

Accession Number: 1969.7196AB

Pouch

Green rectangular shaped leather pouch; two pieces - one fits inside larger; long green leather shoulder strap with buckle; metal band attached to inner piece with two screws.

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, metal

GUSN: 13626

Accession Number: 1969.7197AB

Pair of Moccasins

Brown leather; top and ankle embroidered with stylized flowers in red, blue, green and yellow; red silk ribbon ties and trim; leather sole.

Date: 1860-1879

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, leather, silk (textile)

GUSN: 13627

Accession Number: 1969.7199AB

Knife and Sheath

A=Knife; B=Sheath - seven inch very jagged steel blade; ebony handle studded with beads painted red (to imitate coral); ivory ball at tip; brass sheath; embossed with scrolling floral trail.

Date: 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: embossing, brass (alloy), carving (processes), ivory (tooth component), steel (alloy), ebony (wood)

GUSN: 13628

Accession Number: 1969.7200AB

Switchblade

Brass handle; fish shaped with bars of brass etched with meandering lines, alternating with bands of bone or ebony; steel; curved blade with brass hardware.

Date: 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 13629

Accession Number: 1969.7201

Box for a Flower Holder

Rectangular shape; removable top; exterior covered with blue and cream silk woven with Oriental floral/tile pattern; top lined with yellow paper; bottom lined with coral paper and silk; bottom shaped to hold silver flower holder.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: handmade, paper (fiber product), silk (textile)

GUSN: 13630

Accession Number: 1969.7202.1AB

Flower Holder

Silver filigree; cone shaped top with scalloped edge; handle and scetion have three-dimensional roses; chain with pin for holding flowers in position at top; chain at bottom.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: filigree enameling, silk (textile)

GUSN: 13631

Accession Number: 1969.7202.2

Knife and Belt

Knife with 7 1/2" blade. Long notched bone and brass handle with brass tacks. In tan leather case which hangs and is attached to tan leather belt with brass buckle.

Date: 1900-1909

Maker: Adams & Ilsley (Maker)

Material: bone (material), brass (alloy), leather, steel (alloy)

GUSN: 13632

Accession Number: 1969.7203

Decorative Pin

Amethyst rhinestone floral center surrounded by pearls; five gilt prongs with amethyst rhinestone at tip of each; two loops at back (one is broken).

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, metal, rhinestone

GUSN: 13633

Accession Number: 1969.7204

Tuxedo Shirt

White; plain; stiffened oval front with 3 buttonholes; 2 pearl buttons below; standing collar with buttonholes for separate collars; French cuffs; tab behind collar for holding tie in place.

Date: 1900-1929

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, machine-made, starch

GUSN: 13205

Accession Number: 1969.6733

Men's Shirt

White; plain; standing band collar with three buttonholes to attach collar; five pearl buttons; French cuffs.

Date: 1920-1929

Maker: unknown

Material: rayon

GUSN: 13206

Accession Number: 1969.6771A

Men's Shirt

White; with black and purple pinstripes; open at sides and curved "tails"; front placket with two pearl buttons; long sleeves; french cuffs; gathered at back - neck; separate matching collars (two); left arm was shortened a bit.

Date: 1920-1929

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, machine-made

GUSN: 13207

Accession Number: 1969.6781.1

Men's Shirt

White; plain; standing band collar with three buttonholes for separate collars; five pearl buttons; French cuffs.

Date: 1920-1929

Maker: unknown

Material: rayon

GUSN: 13208

Accession Number: 1969.6785

Shirt

White; high collar (4 1/2"); fluted front (3"); one pearl button at neck; gathered and gusseted at collar and sleeves; sleeves gathered at cuffs; one pearl button at cuff; topstitching at collar and cuffs. Retains original pressed shape - sleeves and fluting; shoulder yoke.

Date: 1854

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 13209

Accession Number: 1990.458

Men's Shirt

White; standing band collar; front oval placket with three buttonholes for studs; long sleeves with button holes for studs; cotton tape tab at collar front; French cuffs; starched.

Date: 1920-1930

Maker: Hewins & Hollis Inc (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, machine-made

GUSN: 13210

Accession Number: 1969.6760

SHIRT

White; standing band collar; front oval placket with 3 buttonholes for studs; long sleeves with button holes for studs; cotton tape tab at collar front. French cuffs; starched.

Date: 1920-1930

Maker: Hewins & Hollis Inc (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, machine-made

GUSN: 13211

Accession Number: 1969.6763

SHIRT

White; standing band collar; front oval placket with 3 buttonholes for studs; long sleeves with button holes for studs; cotton tape tab at collar front. French cuffs; starched.

Date: 1920-1930

Maker: Hewins & Hollis Inc (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, machine-made

GUSN: 13212

Accession Number: 1969.6735

SHIRT

White; standing band collar; front oval placket with 3 buttonholes for studs; long sleeves with buttonholes for studs; cotton tape tab at collar front; French cuffs; starched.

Date: 1920-1930

Maker: Hewins & Hollis Inc (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, machine-made

GUSN: 13213

Accession Number: 1969.6758

Shirt

White; standing band collar; front oval placket with 3 buttonholes for studs; long sleeves with buttonholes for studs; cotton tape tab at collar front; French cuffs; starched.

Date: 1920-1930

Maker: Hewins & Hollis Inc (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 13214

Accession Number: 1969.6765

Waistcoat

White; notched collar/lapel; double breasted with four pairs of mother of pearl buttons; two pockets; buckle and tab back closure (buckle missing); label washed away.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, linen (material), piping (process)

GUSN: 13216

Accession Number: 1969.5393

Waistcoat

White "twilled" stripes; turnover collar with wide, pointed lapels; double breasted with four pairs of pearl buttons; two pockets; seam along center front; white back with strap and probably buckle closure.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: Henry Toole & Co. (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, linen (material)

GUSN: 13217

Accession Number: 1969.5394

Waistcoat

Maroon; knitted; front with four pockets; six marblized brown and white striped glass buttons; no collar; maroon wool trim same fabric as back; black belt buckle; black and white checked lining.

Date: 1880-1899

Maker: Paris - Solide (Maker)

Material: knitting (process), wool (textile)

GUSN: 13218

Accession Number: 1969.6656