Historic New England

Women's Tie

White neckpiece.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 13436

Accession Number: 1940.643

Women's Tie

White net necktie with pink and blue embroidered flowers.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 13437

Accession Number: 1918.767

Candlestick

2 part. Faceted stem with central knop. Square base. Detatchable bobeche with round scalloped rim.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 13438

Accession Number: 1997.95.1AB

Tie

No description

Date: 1860-1869

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 13440

Accession Number: 1975.261

Women's Tie

Tan silk necktie with green borders and blue, white, and yellow flowers.

Date: 1850-1859

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 13441

Accession Number: 1918.1649

Candlestick

Two-part candlestick. Faceted stem with central knop. Square base. Detatchable bobeche with round scalloped rim.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 13442

Accession Number: 1997.95.2AB

Kerchief

White; raised/ribbed border; square.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 13443

Accession Number: 1928.406

Child's dress made of orange, green and blue woven check wool with puffed elbow-length sleeves set into a highwaisted bodice embellished by two additional triangular plackets with decorative buttons sewn into each side seam, forming curved faux buttoned seams on the bodice front. Back button hook a...

Date: 1832

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 13444

Accession Number: 1997.41

Bow Tie

Clip on tie; black, pointed tips; attached to black metal clip.

Date: ca. 1869

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 13445

Accession Number: 1929.1141

Ten Collars in a Box

Paper; white; embossed to imitate linen and topstitching; three buttonholes; pointed tips; with tabs; ten collars stored in original round brick red box.

Date: 1900-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: embossing, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 13446

Accession Number: 1930.1247AB

Piano scarf

Almost square piano scarf of deep burgundy. Four different floral patterns embroidered in each corner. Hand-tied tassels/fringe along border. Backed with burgundy satin.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: satin, velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 13447

Accession Number: 1997.42

Cape

Blue cape with ostrich feather trim. Chevron design sewn to shoulders and front. Quilted lining in silk with floral design.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: Pingat, Emile (Maker)

Material: feather (material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 13448

Accession Number: 1997.43

Colored Photograph

Framed photograph of painting "ATAHUALPA". Marine scene with ships in forground, mountains and islands in middleground.

Maker: unknown

Material: photographs

GUSN: 13449

Accession Number: 1997.53

Sampler

Alphabet and number sampler on linen ground with silk thread. Worked in primarily blue and white threads with floral and geometric designs. Cross stitch, chain stitch, whip stitch, and eyelet stitch. One complete alphabet, one partial upper case alphabet, one partial lower case alphabet, and numbers...

Date: 1739

Maker: Otis, Mary, 1734- (Embroiderer)

Material: linen (material), silk (fiber)

GUSN: 13450

Accession Number: 1997.54

Sheet

White, embroidered linen bed sheet with a monogram for Leila Holt Rotival (b. 1901).

Date: 1901-1995

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, linen (material)

GUSN: 13451

Accession Number: 1997.56

Sheet

White, embroidered linen bed sheet with a monogram for Leila Holt Rotival (b. 1901).

Date: 1901-1995

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, linen (material)

GUSN: 13452

Accession Number: 1997.57

Two-Piece Dress

Green wool voile two piece dress with full gorged skirt, pin tucks at sides, deep flounce at hem, set into skirt by bias cut narrow bands which form large scallops, underskirt of green taffeta; bodice has yoke of tucked white chiffon trimmed with three narrow green velvet ribbons, wide Battenberg-ty...

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: MacKenney, D. P. (Maker)

Material: chiffon, lace (needlework), ribbon (material), wool (textile)

GUSN: 13453

Accession Number: 1997.77AB

Diaper

One diaper insert, white cotton, twill weave; and one diaper wrap, 50/50 cotton, polyester, laminated to polyurethane, white outside, yellow inside. Wrap is held in place by two velcro 'patches' one on each side, and closed in front. Outer edges are bound with fabric for stability.

Date: 1996

Maker: Dy Dee Diaper (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), polyester, Velcro (TM)

GUSN: 13454

Accession Number: 1997.79AB

Hand Colored Photograph

Framed portrait, colored photograph of woman in black and white dress. Bust view.

Date: 1917

Maker: Perkham, Olive (Maker)

Material: photographs, watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 13455

Accession Number: 1997.80

Shawl

Black center. Large paisley border in reds, oranges, yellow, and green. Alternating black, white, red, and green blocks at ends.

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), transfer printing

GUSN: 13456

Accession Number: 1997.81

Bedspread

Red, white and brown copper printed. Red and white center. Pillar motif. Brown, red, and white border. Floral and foliage pattern. Backed with flannel. Unfinished-- partly quilted.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), flannel

GUSN: 13457

Accession Number: 1997.82

Printed Cotton Quilt

Blue and white copperplate printed quilt in floral and foliage design. Thin. Delicate quilting.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 13458

Accession Number: 1997.83

Muff, Stole, and Wrislets

Ermine set.

Date: 1858-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: fur

GUSN: 13459

Accession Number: 1997.85.1-.3

Interior Window Cornice

Gold painted wood cornice. Carved with floral and foliate design, scroll and rosettes. Curved sides rise to meet at center shell motif. 2 metal brackets attached to back for wall attachment.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: paint (coating), shell (animal material), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 13460

Accession Number: 1997.87.1

Interior Window Cornice

Gold painted wood cornice. Carved with floral and foliate design, scroll and rosettes. Curved sides rise to meet at center shell motif. 2 metal brackets attached to back for wall attachment.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: paint (coating), shell (animal material), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 13461

Accession Number: 1997.87.2

Interior Window Cornice

Gold painted cornice, carved, molded, and incised decoration. Scroll and rosette motif. 2 metal brackets for wall attachment.

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: paint (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 13462

Accession Number: 1997.87.3

Necktie

Brown and white stripes; narrow stripes with border of white and brown stripes (on one side only = selvage); triangle.

Date: 1820

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 13463

Accession Number: 1936.596

Interior Window Cornice

Gold painted cornice, carved, molded and incised decoration. Scroll and rosette motif. 2 metal brackets for wall attachment.

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: paint (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 13464

Accession Number: 1997.87.4

Interior Window Cornice

Gold paint, carved, molded and incised decoration. Scroll and rosette motif. 2 metal brackets for wall attachment.

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: paint (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 13465

Accession Number: 1997.87.5

Needlework

Needlework on bristol board. Verse worked reds, greens, and yellows. Wool yarn. Stitches used: satin stitch and tent stitch. Plain wood frame.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: needlework (visual works), embroidery (visual works), bristol board

GUSN: 13466

Accession Number: 1997.88

Motoring Coat

Long motoring coat with front button closure and self-belt. Button-down collar. Lined.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: flannel, leather

GUSN: 13467

Accession Number: 1997.89

Milk Bottle

Plastic handled white one gallon jug with adhesive label. Yellpw snap-on lid with adhesive label.

Date: 1997

Maker: H.P. Hood & Sons (Maker)

Material: plastic (organic material)

GUSN: 13468

Accession Number: 1997.90

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

Belt

White painted/dyed leather; waist strap and cross shoulder straps; brass buckles; hooks, clasps and rings.

Date: 1860-1869

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), leather

GUSN: 13634

Accession Number: 1969.7205

Shawl

Paisley shawl; bright blue ground; sprig-type end paisleys; inner border in pink, red, yellow and black.

Date: 1820-1837

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 13635

Accession Number: 1938.1182

Shawl

White w/ embroidered border in red, blue, yellow & black; border arranged for shawl to be folded diagonally so that the lower layer hangs below the upper layer to display its 6-1/2" border; upper layer has double border; innermost has separate sewn-on fringe.

Date: 1865-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cashmere (wool), embroidering, wool (textile), weaving

GUSN: 13636

Accession Number: 1939.560

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