Historic New England

Petticoat

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 13086

Accession Number: 1969.5338

Petticoat

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 13087

Accession Number: 1969.5339

Olive green silk taffeta; sleeveless; broad neckline; 2 pairs of boned darts at front. Boned side seams and back; sharply pointed at front and back; self-piping at neck, armscye and wrist; lined with white linen; hook and eye closure.

Date: 1855-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, linen (material), silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 13089

Accession Number: 1931.1941

Women's bodice

Black silk; band collar & insert of black dotted net bound w/ silk; hook & eye closure. Alternating wide & narrow tucks down front & back; ornamental covered buttons below insert; concealed hook & eye closure. Long sleeves gathered to deep cuffs w/ hook & eye at wrist w/ covered button trim; taffet...

Date: 1910-1915

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, machine-made, net (textile), silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 13091

Accession Number: 1990.312

Blouse

Light green and cream striped cotton; V-neckline; vertical stripes and tucks; long sleeves flared at cuffs; snap closure; with cotton tape ties at waist.

Date: 1905-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 13092

Accession Number: 1990.319

Blouse

Pink checked cotton; self collar; long sleeves with puff at shoulder & extended panel. Cuffs and panel/collar trimmed with lace; hook and eye closure; pleated center front and back.

Date: 1886-1895

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 13093

Accession Number: 1990.321

Blouse

Ivory crocheted floral lace; high band collar; twelve covered buttons center front; long, straight sleeves; three tassels below collar at back; unlined; square bottom.

Date: ca. 1910

Maker: unknown

Material: crocheting, lace (needlework), silk (textile)

GUSN: 13094

Accession Number: 1990.327

Blouse

Ivory crocheted floral lace; high band collar; bloused front; long straight sleeves; hook and eye closure down back; fully lined with ivory silk; ivory silk waistband.

Date: ca. 1910

Maker: unknown

Material: crocheting, lace (needlework), silk (textile)

GUSN: 13095

Accession Number: 1990.328

Overbodice

White Irish crochet; long sleeves with net band and snap at cuffs; circular medallion at shoulder has large flower with (wide) open net background and ring of smaller flowers. Square yoke; open center front with eight covered buttons.

Date: ca. 1905

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), crocheting

GUSN: 13096

Accession Number: 1991.87

Short Gown

White linen printed with red strawberries; low drawstring neckline; drawstring at waist back; long sleeves; bodice is pieced. High waist; V-inserted panel at center back w/ box pleats.

Date: 1790-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: block printing (relief printing process), stitching, linen (material)

GUSN: 13097

Accession Number: 1991.92A

Women's bodice

Black taffeta; vest effect; V-neckline; snap closure concealed under long row of tiny black faceted buttons. Wide band of black floral lace trimmed w/ bobbles around neckline & extending into tassels. Pleated waistband; short satin lace-edged sleeves w/ long full chiffon undersleeve. Pleated & tuc...

Date: 1905-1915

Maker: unknown

Material: chiffon, stitching, lace (needlework), machine-made, silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 13098

Accession Number: 1992.146

WALLET

Brown, side by side; 4 compartments - 2 scalloped and punched flaps inside; embossed garland (inside) makes "X"

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: embossing, stitching, leather

GUSN: 13099

Accession Number: 1916.328

Pocketbook

Brown; flap with brass lock/clasp; embossed with stylized border; 2 pockets - paper dividers.

Date: 1781

Maker: unknown

Material: handmade, leather, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 13100

Accession Number: 1919.650

wallet

White/cream; opens side by side with 2 compartments.

Date: 1826-1839

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, leather

GUSN: 13101

Accession Number: 1925.705

Wallet

Flamestitch-diamond pattern in soft blues, pinks, purple and yellow, outlined in brown; rounded flap, with pale pink, frayed silk tie; edged with green twill tape; two pockets; lined with deep pink silk; pockets have a button and sewing (silk) threads.

Date: 1751-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, embroidering, Bargello work, handmade, wool (textile)

GUSN: 13102

Accession Number: 1920.453

Wallet

Flamestitch - large scale diamond pattern in yellow, red, purple, green, rust, outlined with wide border of black; edged with green twill tape; opens side by side with four pockets, lined with green (wool) camlet.

Date: 1751-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, embroidering, Bargello work, handmade, wool (textile)

GUSN: 13103

Accession Number: 1923.733

Embroidery Sample

Hand knit sample of a flamestitch or chevron in rows of greens and reds with black and white outline.

Date: 1880-1889

Maker: unknown

Material: Bargello work, knitting (process), wool (textile)

GUSN: 13104

Accession Number: 1924.454

Wallet

Flamestitch - diamond pattern in bright yellows, reds, orange with blue, black, brown and green; edged with orange/red twill tape; scalloped flap with three ties on flap; two pockets lined with pink camlet.

Date: 1751-1799

Maker: Haskell, Joie (Maker)

Material: canvas, embroidering, Bargello work, handmade, wool (textile)

GUSN: 13105

Accession Number: 1925.324

Wallet

Small brown wallet with scalloped front flap with metal clasp missing strap. Nine compartments lined with red leather. Compartments for postage, gold and cards.

Date: ca. 1867

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, metal

GUSN: 13106

Accession Number: 1935.1046

Wallet

Burgundy leather wallet with red leather and cambric lining; Three compartments, one has two flaps.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 13107

Accession Number: 1940.344

Wallet

Wallet, tent stitch in golds, cream, browns, red and pink; edged with (faded) red tape; opens side by side with four pockets; lined with pink glazed wool.

Date: 1751-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, embroidering, Bargello work, handmade, wool (textile)

GUSN: 13108

Accession Number: 1940.351

Pocketbook

Flamestitch - horizontal "hands" in reds, greens and outlined with black and cream; rounded flap; edged with green wool tape; two pockets; lined with orange red wool.

Date: 1751-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, embroidering, Bargello work, handmade, wool (textile)

GUSN: 13109

Accession Number: 1946.288

WALLET

Burgundy/purple; scalloped flap & leather strap closure; 4 compartments & blue notebook w/ memo paper; 2 interior flaps.

Date: 1834-1867

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 13110

Accession Number: 1944.295

Pocket memo

Red with green silk lining. Flap closes with a tie. 2 compartments plus diary paper.

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, leather, silk (textile)

GUSN: 13111

Accession Number: 1928.137

Wallet

Brown; flap & strap closure; "X" on front & back; 6 compartments inside flap & strap over 3 compartments; other 3 have no flap; white kid lining.

Date: 1830-1895

Maker: Cobb & Johnson (Maker)

Material: leather

GUSN: 13112

Accession Number: 1965.196

Rubber Boots

Brown/black rubber boots; molded and decorated wtih stamped motifs - circles all around - deliniating upper from lower; with diamonds and stylized flowers arranged in cross/star shape; on "vamp".

Date: ca. 1820-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: rubber (material), stamping (forming)

GUSN: 13113

Accession Number: 1929.1106AB

SHOE

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 13114

Accession Number: 1939.2213AB

SHOES

Coral silk satin.

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), satin

GUSN: 13115

Accession Number: 1967.12AB

Pair of Shoes

Ivory silk woven w/ geometric bands of stripes, diaper & dots; short vamp; single flat heel.

Date: 1805-1815

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, silk (textile)

GUSN: 13116

Accession Number: 1919.574AB

Bodice

Black silk bodice with leg-o-mutton sleeves. High collar with hook and eye closure. Black lace and green silk crepe insert. Nine button concealed closure. Black lace and green silk crepe trimmed cuffs.

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), crepe (textile), lace (needlework)

GUSN: 13117

Accession Number: 1997.63

Pannier

Black and white striped glazed cotton. Gathered at waist. Waist lined with brown linen. Hem-line trimmed with green silk cord tape with hand-tied tassels.

Date: 1850-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (fiber)

GUSN: 13118

Accession Number: 1997.64

Dress

Two-piece. High collared bodice with hook and eye closure. Four button front closure. Black lace yoke. Sleeves trimmed with black and white lace. Skirt has gathered waist and three-inch pleated hem. Both top and bottom lined with glazed cotton.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), glazing (coating), lace (needlework)

GUSN: 13119

Accession Number: 1997.65

Wedding Dress

Cream silk high collared bodice with sheer silk sleeves. Faux pearl buttons on placket and around collar. Stays. Skirt is pleated and gathered at waist. Silk swag and cream lace side panels.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), lace (needlework), silk (textile), pearl (animal material)

GUSN: 13120

Accession Number: 1997.66

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

Microwave Oven

Rectanglular microwave oven.. Gray and brown metal. Plastic door handle. Timer on front. Vents on top. Back compartment in left side screwed shut. Frosted glass plate inside. A) Oven B) Glass Plate

Date: 1974

Maker: General Electric Company (Maker)

Material: glass (material), metal, plastic (organic material)

GUSN: 13469

Accession Number: 1997.91

Portrait of Mary Edwards Honey (1848-1900)

Three-quarter length portrait depicts Mary Edwards Honey, seated, holding a teacup. Her arm rests on a gilt chair softened by blue pillows. The portrait was displayed in a later maple frame with a gilded scroll and shell interior border.

Date: ca. 1868

Maker: Attributed to Stuart, Jane (Artist)

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas

GUSN: 13470

Accession Number: 1997.92

Pieces of Ingrain Carpet

Medallion pattern.

Date: 1834-1867

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 13471

Accession Number: 1997.94A-D

Necktie

Cream; small woven pattern; one tie narrower than other; tips are askew.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 13472

Accession Number: 1946.234A

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