Historic New England

Pillowcase

Rectangular, off white, fine; single piece folded with hemmed open end.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 9385

Accession Number: 1981.189

Pillowcase

Rectangular, off white, fine; single piece folded with narrow hem at open end.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 9386

Accession Number: 1981.188

Pillowcase

Rectangular, off white; single piece folded with 2-1/2" wide hem at open end at base of which is 1/4" wide band of drawnwork thread bars.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), drawn thread work, stitching, weaving, machine-made, tabby (textile)

GUSN: 9387

Accession Number: 1981.187

Pillowcase

Rectangular, off white; single piece folded with hemmed open end.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 9388

Accession Number: 1981.186

Pillowcase

Rectangular, off white; single piece folded with hemmed open end.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 9389

Accession Number: 1981.185

Pillowcase

Rectangular pillowcase of fine white plain weave cotton. Single piece folded material with wide 3-3/4" hem at end with applied cotton needle lace.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, lace (needlework), weaving, machine-made

GUSN: 9390

Accession Number: 1981.184

Pillowcase

Rectangular, white, fine; pieced single panel folded; hemmed open end with applied cotton crochet lace.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), crocheting, cross-stitching, stitching, lace (needlework), weaving, machine-made, tabby (textile)

GUSN: 9391

Accession Number: 1981.183.1

Pillowcase

Rectangular, off white, fine; single pieced panel folded; hemmed open end with applied cotton crochet lace.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), crocheting, cross-stitching, stitching, lace (needlework), weaving, machine-made, tabby (textile)

GUSN: 9392

Accession Number: 1981.183.2

Pillowcase

Rectangular, off white; single piece folded; hemmed open end.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), cross-stitching, stitching, weaving, machine-made, tabby (textile)

GUSN: 9393

Accession Number: 1981.182

Pillowcase

Rectangular, off white; single piece folded; hemmed open end.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 9394

Accession Number: 1981.181

Pillowcase

Rectangular, off white, fine; single piece folded; with hemmed end with attached cotton crochet lace.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), crocheting, stitching, lace (needlework), weaving, machine-made, tabby (textile)

GUSN: 9395

Accession Number: 1981.180.1

Pillowcase

Rectangular, off white, fine; single piece folded; with hemmed end with attached crochet lace.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), crocheting, stitching, lace (needlework), weaving, machine-made, tabby (textile)

GUSN: 9396

Accession Number: 1981.180.2

Pillowcase

Rectangular, off white; single piece folded; with hemmed end.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 9397

Accession Number: 1981.179

Pillowcase

Rectangular, off white; single piece folded with 1-1/4" wide hem at end with three button holes.

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), weaving, tabby (textile)

GUSN: 9398

Accession Number: 1969.570B

Pillowcase

Rectangular, off white; single piece folded with narrow hem on green end.

Maker: unknown

Material: cross-stitching, hand weaving, linen (material), tabby (textile)

GUSN: 9399

Accession Number: 1969.411

Earthenware plate with red transfer-print or decal showing a woman in a hospital interior carrying a tray. Stamped around rim in Gothic-style lettering: "New England Hospital for Women and Children Incorporated 1863."

Date: 1881-1910

Maker: Jones, McDuffee, & Stratton (Importer) Possibly Wedgwood (Maker)

Material: ceramic (material), earthenware, transfer printing

GUSN: 9400

Accession Number: 1996.1

Kit, Jewelry-Cleaning

1996.7A is a rectangular, beige silk-quilted cardbard box containing small cleaning brush (1996.7B), cake of jewelry soap (1996.7C), and jewelry drier, cleaner and polisher (1996.7D). See inscription.

Maker: Dennison Mfg. Co. (Maker)

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 9401

Accession Number: 1996.7A

Jewelry Cleaning Brush

Part of a jewelry-cleaning kit. Small cleaning brush, ivory in color. Brush is inside a rectangular, beige silk-covered cardboard box (1996.7A); kit also contains jewelry soap (1996.7C) and jewelry drier, cleaner, and polisher (1996.7D).

Maker: Dennison Mfg. Co. (Maker)

GUSN: 9402

Accession Number: 1996.7B

Jewelry Soap

Part of a jewelry-cleaning kit. Small box containing jewelry soap inside a rectangular, beige silk-covered cardboard box (1996.7A); kit also contains small cleaning brush (1996.7B) and jewelry drier, cleaner, and polisher (1996.7D).

Maker: Dennison Mfg. Co. (Maker)

GUSN: 9403

Accession Number: 1996.7C

Jewelry drier, cleaner and polisher

Part of a jewelry-cleaning kit. Cardboard box with inscription, filled with sawdust. Box has a filter in the middle. Drier, cleaner and polisher is inside a rectangular, beige silk-covered cardboard box (1996.7A); kit also contains small cleaning brush (1996.7B) and jewelry soap (1996.7C)

Maker: Dennison Mfg. Co. (Maker)

GUSN: 9404

Accession Number: 1996.7D

Bank

Small coin bank, shaped like a book, faux leather cover.

Maker: unknown

Material: embossing, engraving (printing process), machine-made, metal

GUSN: 9405

Accession Number: 1996.8

Pillowcase

Rectangular, off white fine cotton; single piece folded with 3-1/2" wide end panel connected by 3/4" wide insertion of netted lace.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), lace (needlework), weaving, tabby (textile)

GUSN: 9406

Accession Number: 1967.104B

Pillowcase

Rectangular, white; single piece folded with 1-1/2" wide hem at open end with applied 1/2" wide lace along edge.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), lace (needlework), weaving, tabby (textile)

GUSN: 9407

Accession Number: 1961.208

Pillowcase

Rectangular, off white; single piece folded with narrow hemmed ends.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 9408

Accession Number: 1961.205

Pillowcase

Rectangular, off white; single piece folded with narrow hemmed ends.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 9409

Accession Number: 1961.206

Pillowcase

Rectangular, white; seam of hemmed edges joined by intermittantly grouped needle lace bars. Bottom seam joined same way. One open end.

Date: 1683-1725

Maker: Hawkes, Deborah (Maker)

Material: cross-stitching, fustian, hand weaving, tabby (textile)

GUSN: 9410

Accession Number: 1961.1

Pillowcase

Rectangular, off white. Single piece folded; narrow hemmed open ends.

Maker: unknown

Material: cross-stitching, hand weaving, linen (material), tabby (textile)

GUSN: 9411

Accession Number: 1960.89D

Pillowcase

Rectangular, off white. Single piece folded; narrow hem at open end.

Maker: unknown

Material: cross-stitching, hand weaving, linen (material), tabby (textile)

GUSN: 9412

Accession Number: 1960.89E

Pillowcase

Rectangular, off white. Single piece folded; narrow hemmed open ends.

Maker: unknown

Material: cross-stitching, hand weaving, linen (material), tabby (textile)

GUSN: 9413

Accession Number: 1960.89F

Pillowcase

Rectangular, off white. Single piece folded; narrow hem at open end.

Maker: unknown

Material: cross-stitching, hand weaving, linen (material), tabby (textile)

GUSN: 9414

Accession Number: 1960.89M

Pillowcase

Rectangular, off white; single piece folded with narrow hemmed open end.

Maker: unknown

Material: cross-stitching, hand weaving, linen (material), tabby (textile)

GUSN: 9415

Accession Number: 1959.461J

Pillowcase

Rectangular, off white; single piece folded with narrow hem at open end.

Maker: unknown

Material: cross-stitching, hand weaving, linen (material), tabby (textile)

GUSN: 9416

Accession Number: 1959.461L

Pillowcase

Rectangular, off white; single piece folded with hemmed open end.

Maker: unknown

Material: cross-stitching, hand weaving, linen (material), tabby (textile)

GUSN: 9417

Accession Number: 1959.460.2

Pillowcase

Rectangular, off white; single piece folded with narrow hem at open end.

Maker: unknown

Material: cross-stitching, hand weaving, linen (material), tabby (textile)

GUSN: 9418

Accession Number: 1959.460.3

Pillowcase

Rectangular, off white; single piece folded with selvage edges on open end.

Maker: unknown

Material: cross-stitching, hand weaving, linen (material), tabby (textile)

GUSN: 9419

Accession Number: 1959.460.4

Ruffled Pillowcase

Rectanglar, off white, fine linen; 1/2" wide hem at open end with 1" wide fine ruffle attached.

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), tabby (textile)

GUSN: 9420

Accession Number: 1950.128

Ruffled Pillowcase

Rectanglar, off white, fine linen; single piece folded with narrow hemmed open end with applied ruffles. Ink drawing of birds on wreath.

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 9421

Accession Number: 1950.130

Ruffled Pillowcase

Rectanglar, off white, fine linen; single piece folded with narrow hem at open end with 1-3/4" fine ruffle applied. Ink wreath with birds.

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), tabby (textile)

GUSN: 9422

Accession Number: 1950.131

Pillowcase

Rectangular, off white; single piece folded with narrow hem at open end.

Date: ca. 1795

Maker: unknown

Material: cross-stitching, stitching, hand weaving, linen (material), tabby (textile)

GUSN: 9423

Accession Number: 1949.18A2

Japanese Swords (Katana, Tachi, Wakizashi and Tanto), Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, 448-B

The image shows a museum display case at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, containing various Japanese swords. These include katanas, tachis, wakizashis, and tantos, all mounted horizontally on stands within the case. The swords are arranged in tiers, showcasing their intricate hilts and scabbards.

Date: 1914-08-31

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 391596

Ref. Code: PC022.001.002.001.002.448-B

Dutch Paintings, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, 449-B

The image depicts a display of multiple Dutch paintings in ornate frames mounted on a wall in the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. The artwork varies in size and subject matter, including landscapes, portraits, and scenes with figures. The paintings are arranged in a grid-like pattern on the exhibition ...

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 391597

Ref. Code: PC022.001.002.001.002.449-B

Portal of the Aquarium, Marine Park, 432-B

The image shows the portal of an aquarium located in Marine Park. The entrance features an arched design supported by two decorative columns. Above the doorway, there is ornate sculptural detail, including figures on either side of the arch. The word "AQUARIUM" is visible above the entrance. Made fo...

Date: 1915-06-29

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 391598

Ref. Code: PC022.001.002.001.002.432-B

Portal of the Aquarium, Marine Park, 433-B

The image depicts the entrance of the Aquarium at Marine Park. The structure has a decorative arched doorway supported by columns, adorned with carvings. Flanking the entrance are two windows on either side of the building facade. The walkway leads directly to the portal, showing the path and some s...

Date: 1915-06-29

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 391599

Ref. Code: PC022.001.002.001.002.433-B

Portal of the Aquarium, Marine Park, 434-B

The image depicts the entrance of the Aquarium at Marine Park. The building features a central arched portal with ornate decorative details above it and two columns flanking the entrance. There are windows on either side of the portal, and a gabled roof with extended eaves. The path leading to the e...

Date: 1915-06-29

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 391600

Ref. Code: PC022.001.002.001.002.434-B

The image shows a commemorative tablet dedicated to EugÃ¨ne LÃ©tang displayed at the Boston Public Library. It features intricate decorative elements, including a border of floral motifs and a central wreath surrounding the name "EugÃ¨ne LÃ©tang" with dates "1842" and "1892." An inscription below co...

Date: 1914-03-09

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 391601

Ref. Code: PC022.001.002.001.002.435-B

Robert Charles Billings, Boston Public Library, 438-B

The image shows a wall-mounted plaque featuring a circular portrait relief of a man in profile, identified as Robert Charles Billings. The plaque includes an inscription with Roman numerals and decorative elements around the portrait. The plaque is set against a stone wall, likely part of the Boston...

Date: 1913-06-11

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 391602

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.003.438-B

Boston Public Library, 439-B

The image depicts the exterior of the Boston Public Library. The building features arched windows with decorative grilles, ornate detailing above the central entrance, and inscriptions on the facade. Two statues are positioned on either side of the entrance steps. A horse is visible on the right for...

Date: 1913-06-11

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 391603

Ref. Code: PC022.001.002.001.002.439-B

Robert Charles Billings, Boston Public Library, 440-B

The image shows a carved plaque featuring a relief portrait of Robert Charles Billings. The circular relief is set against a square background with a decorative border, set in a stone wall. The lower part of the plaque displays Roman numerals: MDCCCXLIX=MDCCCXCIX.

Date: 1913-06-11

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 391604

Ref. Code: PC022.001.002.001.002.440-B

Tanagra Figurines, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, 442-B

The image shows a display case in the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, labeled "Tanagra." It contains several figurines on shelves, likely representing Tanagra figurines known for their detailed depiction of human forms. Surrounding the case, there are various stone reliefs, fragments, and inscriptions ...

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 391605

Ref. Code: PC022.001.002.001.002.442-B

Display Case with Lacquerware, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, 443-B

The image depicts a display case in the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, showcasing a collection of lacquerware. Various ornate pieces, including panels and boxes, are arranged inside the case. Decorative vases and other items, some of which are intricately designed, are visible in the background. The d...

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 391606

Ref. Code: PC022.001.002.001.002.443-B

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