Historic New England

Necktie

White collar two-inch wide with long blue ties (narrow at collar and widening at ends with straight edge); "pull through" tie; button hole at collar back.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: M.W. Cross & Co. (Retailer)

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

GUSN: 13475

Accession Number: 1947.322B

Oil painting of a lake scene under a partly cloudy sky. Alfred Churchill Thacher fishes from rowboat in foreground, beach with couple in background, trees behind. Swampscott dory under sail at far right. Horse-drawn carriage and railroad embankment in sunlight in right background. Gold-painted plai...

Date: 1868

Maker: Pierce, J. W. (Artist)

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 13476

Accession Number: 1942.1144

Painting

Framed oil painting of village view with white building at left, fountain with statue of man in long robes in right foreground. Trees and hills in background. Olive and brown tones. In gilt frame.

Date: ca. 1880

Maker: Possibly Tilton, W. (Maker)

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 13477

Accession Number: 1966.2150

TIE, BOW

White; ribbed; one piece - long narrow squared end w/ "bow" shape at other; purple line sewn in.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 13478

Accession Number: 1947.387

Cap

White stiffened cotton; checked open weave pattern; lapets with squared ends; white glazed cotton bow pinned in place.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 13579

Accession Number: 1969.7167

Cap

White starched cotton; bonnet shape with wide lapets; back formed by piece of ribbed cotton and piece of plain cotton gathered onto lapets.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 13580

Accession Number: 1969.7168

Hat and Belt

Hat (.1) - green velvet crown with white ermine band; white cambric lining. Belt (.2) - matching velvet with hooks.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: Nicholls (Manufacturer)

Material: fur, silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 13581

Accession Number: 1969.7169.1-.2

Hat

Black wool pillbox; large navy blue velvet button and velvet band; brown cloth sweatband; crown lined with blue paper.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: felt (textile), molding (forming), velvet (fabric weave), wool (textile)

GUSN: 13582

Accession Number: 1969.7170

Hat

Black wool; bicorne; round medallion with pointed and pleated black ribbon with gold ribbon enclosing inscription; gold braid chin strap; gilt buttons with eagle; purple sweat band; paper lining.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: Bent & Bush (Retailer)

Material: wool (hair)

GUSN: 13583

Accession Number: 1969.7171

Shawl

White, embroidered -chain stitch: zig-zag and scalloped border design with dots and foliate sprigs; scrolling flower in one corner; square.

Date: 1820

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 13584

Accession Number: 1928.994

Shawl

White; embroidery - chain stitch; zig-zag and scalloped border design, with dots and foliate sprigs; with scrolling flower in one corner; square.

Date: 1820

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 13585

Accession Number: 1928.995

Jacket

Black lace jacket with wide 3/4 length bell sleeves.

Date: 1860-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), lace (needlework)

GUSN: 13586

Accession Number: 1930.987

Collar or Fichu

White cotton net with lace collar and trim; embroidered in white with looping stylized floral meander; point at front and back.

Date: 1840-1849

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 13587

Accession Number: 1953.295

Shawl

Off-white ground with 18" border of overlapping branches in Kashmer style; in bright blue, pink and orange; center filled with botehs; cotton warp, wool weft; fringe all around; tied -on fringe at selvages; pale pink border all around.

Date: 1835-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: transfer printing, cotton (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 13588

Accession Number: 1915.39

Shawl

Black wool, fairly sheer; embroidered with chain stitch sprigs with pink sprigs with brown stems with orange and green flowers.

Date: 1830-1845

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, wool (textile), weaving

GUSN: 13589

Accession Number: 1919.146

Straw Hat

Straw; wide brim; low crown; brim lined with black velvet and cream silk; crown lined with white cambric; threads remaining around crown and brim indicate ribbons, etc. were once attached.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 13591

Accession Number: 1969.7172

Hat

Black fur/felt; black velvet ribbon with silver buckle; black velvet trim around brim; multicolored chenille trim around base of crown; brown leather sweatband; white cambric lining.

Maker: unknown

Material: felt (textile), velvet (fabric weave), wool (textile)

GUSN: 13592

Accession Number: 1969.7173

Hat with Cover

Hat(.1) - Bicorne; black wool twill; flat with felt capliner; tri-color pleated rosette (red, white, and blue) with gold lace and braid trim and tassels; gold button; brown twill lining. Cover(.2) - brown paper cover in shape of hat.

Maker: Renault (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), felt (textile), paper (fiber product), twill, wool (textile)

GUSN: 13593

Accession Number: 1969.7174.1-.2

Hat

Cream wool woven over straw bands; flat shape; slight dome with black velvet trim, velvet circle and stars; velvet trim around brim; black taffeta bow.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: straw (plant material), velvet (fabric weave), wool (textile)

GUSN: 13594

Accession Number: 1969.7175

Hat

Cream wool woven over straw bands; flat shape; slight dome with black velvet trim, velvet circle and stars; velvet trim around brim.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: straw (plant material), velvet (fabric weave), wool (textile)

GUSN: 13595

Accession Number: 1969.7176

Shawl

White ground with small printed red and green sprigs; wool warp and weft; printed to imitate twill tapestry weave.

Date: 1810-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: block printing (relief printing process), wool (textile)

GUSN: 13596

Accession Number: 1928.1223

Shoe Box

White; rectangular; flip top; gold lettering with banners, medallions and scrolling garland around edge of top.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: Hook Knowles & Co. (Maker)

Material: gilding, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 13597

Accession Number: 1969.7177.1

Pair of Women's Shoes

White kid leather; pointed toe; angled heel; cream silk bow and silk binding; brown leather sole; inner toe lined with linen; heel lined with leather; white leather inner sole.

Date: 1890

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, linen (material)

GUSN: 13598

Accession Number: 1969.7177.2AB

Pair of Women's Shoes

White kid leather; pointed toe; angled heel; cream silk bow and binding; brown leather sole; inner toe lined with linen; heel lined with white leather; white leather inner sole.

Date: 1890

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, linen (material)

GUSN: 13599

Accession Number: 1969.7178AB

Men's Neckpiece

Cream cotton; fine vertical pleats; rectangular shape; linen tape ties at sides.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: Maison Crolard (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 13600

Accession Number: 1969.7179

Shawl

Shawl with blue-green ground printed with blue, red and black with a four inch border and center filled with spode sprigs and tied-on fringe.

Date: 1835-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: resist dyeing, wool (textile)

GUSN: 13601

Accession Number: 1929.1548

Men's Neckpiece

Cream cotton; fine vertical pleats; rectangular shape; linen tape ties at sides.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: Maison Crolard (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 13602

Accession Number: 1969.7180

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

Skirt

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