Historic New England

Pair of shoes

Pair of wedding shoes.

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, leather, linen (material), machine-made, satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 11828

Accession Number: 1993.242.2AB

Chair

Chair. Mahogany with birch secondary wood. Wavy serpentine crest rail over three conforming slats. Rush seat. Rests on Marlborough front legs with beaded edge and box stretcher.

Date: 1780-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: birch (wood), mahogany (wood), rush (material)

GUSN: 11829

Accession Number: 1986.38.2

Silhouette

A cut-out bust length profile of a woman in white paper, backed with black silk faille, in it's original black painted frame. It has a reverse painted glass mat and black with silver highlights.

Date: 1830-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: verre églomisé, paper (fiber product), silk (textile), faille

GUSN: 11830

Accession Number: 1986.39

Bookend

It is in the form of a Gothic lancet arch.

Date: 1940-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal), casting (process)

GUSN: 11831

Accession Number: 1986.53.1

Bookend

It is in the form of a Gothic lancet arch.

Date: 1940-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal), casting (process)

GUSN: 11832

Accession Number: 1986.53.2

Carpet

Wall to wall broadloom carpet, with a medium blue ground and an orange-brown toned floral pattern with a corresponding border.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 11833

Accession Number: 1986.60

Side chair. One of a set of two. Probably birch with brown stain. Flattened sepentine crest rail over two serpentine seats, rush seat. Rests on legs with beaded edge. Front stretcher and box stretcher also display beaded edge.

Date: 1780-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), birch (wood), rush (material)

GUSN: 11834

Accession Number: 1986.64.2

Apron

Black taffeta with satin stripe; narrow, knee length; gathered at waist; lavender satin ribbon ties; deep patch pocket across body; embroidery along sides and around pocket.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, satin, silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 11835

Accession Number: 1993.244

Oil Lamp

It has a tripod base with dragon feet and legs that support three candlearms. It has cast head element supports for a oil or kerosene fixture with a cubic glass shade.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), glass (material), metal

GUSN: 11836

Accession Number: 1986.67

Doily

An off-white bobbin lace rectangular doily with a shaped edge.

Maker: unknown

Material: lace (needlework)

GUSN: 11837

Accession Number: 1986.68

Fire Bucket

Of cylindrical form with leather handles. It is painted with a green ground, red rim and black reserves with an inscription.

Date: 1805-1815

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, painting (coating)

GUSN: 11838

Accession Number: 1986.70.2

Apron

White linen; eyelet wristband threaded with pink satin ties; pink satin ribbon threaded through body in V-shape, ending in bow above hem; square shape with rounded corners; knee-length; edged all around with narrow lace band; floral sprays embroidered at sides above hem.

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, lace (needlework), linen (material), satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 11839

Accession Number: 1993.245

Apron

White linen lawn; gathered to self waistband with long broad ties; full-length; band of ivory crocheted lace attached at hem.

Maker: unknown

Material: crocheting, lace (needlework), lawn (textile), linen (material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 11840

Accession Number: 1993.243

Smock

White linen; round neck; long loose sleeves; divided patch pocket center front; narrow band of openwork at neck, cuff and pocket; knee length; center back button placket with four buttons (one missing); self-belt attached at placket with front button closure.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), openwork

GUSN: 11841

Accession Number: 1993.246

Petticoat

Black ribbed taffeta; drawstring waist with twill tape ties; deep pleated ruffle over hem with double row of satin-edged chiffon ruffles; celluloid bar below center back placket with interior ties for bustle.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: celluloid (cellulosic), chiffon, silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 11843

Accession Number: 1993.248

Nightgown

Off-white short sleeve 3/4 length nightgown. Three button placket. Square yoke with applique and embroidery (also on sleeves). Neckline and sleeves are scalloped.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), cotton (textile), embroidering, scalloping

GUSN: 11844

Accession Number: 1993.249

Nightgown

Off-white cotton full-length nightgown. Twelve button front closure. Long sleeves, meant to be turned back. V-shaped yoke with embroidery or applique. Neck and sleeves are scalloped.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), cotton (textile), embroidering, scalloping

GUSN: 11845

Accession Number: 1993.250

Woman's Two-Piece Suit

Jacket has dark brown wool serge; band collar with white silk; fur trim at collar and cuffs; eight imitation wood buttons from collar to waist, with black tape loops (buttons missing at collar). Attached belt with two button close, snap under belt; skirt pleated in back with two rows of five button...

Date: 1915-1917

Maker: G. W. Foster Co. (Maker)

Material: fur, linen (material), stitching, machine-made, satin, serge, silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 11849

Accession Number: 1993.253.1-.2

2-Piece Dress

Light blue cotton/ linen; collarless; white crocheted lace lapels; insert panel, tucked at top with concealed hook and eye closure at left; tucks at shoulder; white topstitching; 3/4 length sleeves, gathered at shoulder; tucked at elbow, crocheted lace cuff trimmed with lace ruffle; hem bound with w...

Date: 1900-1915

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), crocheting, lace (needlework), linen (material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 11850

Accession Number: 1993.254

Skirt

Tan linen; narrow waistband with hook and eye closure center back; gored; smooth front gathered at back; band below knees attaching bias-cut ruffle to skirt; slight train.

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), stitching, machine-made

GUSN: 11852

Accession Number: 1993.256

Ball Gown

Pale and mid-blue leaf pattern silk jacquard at bodice center front and back; bodice side and sleeves of mid-blue heavy ribbed silk; neckline- square in front, V in back; collar and cuffs of cream net edged with pleated chiffon; center front closure of hooks and eyes and covered button; piping at ar...

Date: 1874-1876

Maker: unknown

Material: chiffon, cotton (textile), crinolines, glazing (coating), cloth, stitching, jacquard, leaf (plant material), foliation (pattern), leaf (metal), linen (material), machine-made, net (textile), silk (textile), twill, weaving, tin (metal)

GUSN: 11854

Accession Number: 1993.261

Salt Dish

Of colorless glass in cubic form, with a circular dish at the center.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 11856

Accession Number: 1986.77.2

Salt Dish

Of colorless glass in cubic form, with a circular dish at the center.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 11857

Accession Number: 1986.77.3

Salt Dish

Of colorless glass in cubic form, with a circular dish at the center.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 11858

Accession Number: 1986.77.4

Salt Dish

Of colorless glass in cubic form, with a circular dish at the center.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 11859

Accession Number: 1986.77.5

Salt Dish

Of colorless glass in cubic form, with a circular dish at the center.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 11860

Accession Number: 1986.77.6

Salt Dish

Of colorless glass in cubic form, with a circular dish at the center.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 11861

Accession Number: 1986.77.7

Salt Dish

Of colorless glass in cubic form, with a circular dish at the center.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 11862

Accession Number: 1986.77.8

Salt Dish

Of colorless glass in cubic form, with a circular dish at the center.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 11863

Accession Number: 1986.77.10

Salt Dish

Of colorless glass in cubic form, with a circular dish at the center.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 11864

Accession Number: 1986.77.11

Salt Dish

Of colorless glass in cubic form, with a circular dish at the center.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 11865

Accession Number: 1986.77.9

Salt Dish

Colorless glass in rectangular form, with ogee-shaped sides and a thick flat lip.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), molding (forming)

GUSN: 11866

Accession Number: 1986.80.2

Tieback

Of circular form in opalescent glass pressed, with six petaled stylized flowerheads on a shaped pewter stem with a threaded end.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pewter (tin alloy), pressing, tin (metal)

GUSN: 11867

Accession Number: 1986.811.2

Feather Pillow

Of rectangular form, stuffed with blue and white ticking.

Date: 1900-1991

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), feather (material), ticking

GUSN: 11868

Accession Number: 1983.165.2

Sauce Dish

A shallow dish with a flat lip and a thumb print design, an "Ashburton" like pattern.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 11869

Accession Number: 1986.81.2

Sauce Dish

A shallow dish with a flat lip and a thumb print design, an "Ashburton" like pattern.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 11870

Accession Number: 1986.81.3

Sauce Dish

A shallow dish with a flat lip and a thumb print design, an "Ashburton" like pattern.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 11871

Accession Number: 1986.81.4

Sauce Dish

A shallow dish with a flat lip and a thumb print design, an "Ashburton" like pattern.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 11872

Accession Number: 1986.81.5

Sauce Dish

A shallow dish with a flat lip and a thumb print design, an "Ashburton" like pattern.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 11873

Accession Number: 1986.81.6

Sauce Dish

A shallow dish with a flat lip and a thumb print design, an "Ashburton" like pattern.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 11874

Accession Number: 1986.81.7

Sauce Dish

A shallow dish with a flat lip and a thumb print design, an "Ashburton" like pattern.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 11875

Accession Number: 1986.81.8

Sauce Dish

A shallow dish with a flat lip and a thumb print design, an "Ashburton" like pattern.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 11876

Accession Number: 1986.81.9

Sauce Dish

A shallow dish with a flat lip and a thumb print design, an "Ashburton" like pattern.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 11877

Accession Number: 1986.81.10

Cordial Glass

Of a three part, colorless glass, goblet form with a tulip shaped cup. It has a plain band at the trim over a diagonal bead and raised stripe pattern. There is a twisting reeded stem and flat circular foot.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), molding (forming), pressing

GUSN: 11878

Accession Number: 1986.590.2

Plate

A three part molded colorless glass plate, with a modified strawberry pattern and diamond diaper on a flat wide rim. It has circular wells with a sunburst pattern on the bottom.

Date: ca. 1910

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 11879

Accession Number: 1986.598.2

Andiron

Cast brass belted ball finial on a cast iron C-scroll that tapers to the shaft and base.

Date: 1820-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process), iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 11880

Accession Number: 1986.618.2

Rug

Of oval form and worked in varegated coils of black; orange and brown; brown; orange; pea green; and white, pea green and orange. The concentric ovals alternate in bands from dark to medium light.

Date: 1930-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: braiding, cotton (textile)

GUSN: 11881

Accession Number: 1986.648.2

Photograph

A brown-tone souvenir photograph of England. A river with a English village and church view (probably Stratford-on-Avon). On a brown mat, in a molded and pressed frame.

Date: 1915-1935

Maker: unknown

Material: albumen (egg white), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 11882

Accession Number: 1986.677.2

Rug

It has a rectangular blue field with stylized polychrome floral motifs in brown, beige, orange and red; all within a brown, orange and red border with flowerheads. There is an additional border at the ends in shades of brown, beige, pink and orange. It has applied cotton fringe.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), hemp (fiber), jute (fiber), wool (textile)

GUSN: 11774

Accession Number: 1986.1432

Rug

Of rectangular form, with an orange field enclosed by a beige border with a garland of flowers 'blue ribbon'. It has shades of pinks and greens, and in the outer border orange and beige.

Date: 1905-1925

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), jute (fiber), knotting, wool (textile)

GUSN: 11775

Accession Number: 1986.1435.1

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