Historic New England

Infant's Christening Cap

White; front section has scalloped edge where back is attached; fine embroidery scrolling floral vine with small eyelet dots; checkerboard; delicate lace around face and inserted center back; fullness gathered at back with pleats; loop trim at pleats; ties are missing.

Date: 1750

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, stitching, linen (material)

GUSN: 15505

Accession Number: 1949.136

Infant's Cap

Cream; net; lace ruffle around face and neck; embroidered with stylized floral sprays at front; circular panel at back embroidered with white bars arranged in circles around central motif.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, stitching

GUSN: 15506

Accession Number: 1961.196

Infant's Cap

White; sheer mull; lace around face and neck, with ruffle at mid-section, and lace along center seam; embroidered with stylized flowers and cross motifs; two loops; drawstring.

Date: 1810-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, stitching

GUSN: 15507

Accession Number: 1963.10B

Infant's Cap

Sheer white; woven check; embroidered with seven leaves; lace ruffle with scalloped edge; drawstring neck; two tape ties.

Date: 1810-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, stitching, linen (material)

GUSN: 15508

Accession Number: 1963.10C

Infant's Cap

White; bands of drawnwork enclose band embroidered with scrolling leaves; band embroidered with small crosses; back--embroidered with scrolling garland bands; pink ribbon ties; three drawstrings.

Date: 1800-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, linen (material)

GUSN: 15509

Accession Number: 1987.168

Cap

Cream net embroidered w/ white circles and scalloped edge along 4 ruffles (front) and neck, and ties; front extends to points.

Date: 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, stitching

GUSN: 15510

Accession Number: 1988.340

Cap

Cream; plain front; fullness at back; neck band; cotton tape ties (one is torn).

Date: 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 15511

Accession Number: 1988.349

Infant's Cap

Cream; embroidered net; side panels embroidered with foliate garland with one large stylized flower; center net insert--embroidered with flowers and geometric shape side panels have bar and chevron shapes; no ties.

Date: 1810-1850

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 15512

Accession Number: 1988.462

Shoes

Black; ankle strap (no button or tie) w/ 3 pairs punched eyes; silk tape trim (probably was black); white cloth lining; brown sole.

Date: 1840-1849

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, leather

GUSN: 15514

Accession Number: 1929.343AB

Children's boots

Pair of children's boots with a red leather upper and black patent leather foxing with a pointed vamp; lined with white kid; linen boot straps with blue stripe; brown sole; high stacked heel.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, leather, machine-made

GUSN: 15515

Accession Number: 1931.1202AB

Shoes

Black patent leather; tri-coleur (red, white and blue) rosette; elastic ties; brown tape trim; brown sole; white lining.

Date: 1840

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 15516

Accession Number: 1944.802AB

Shoes

A pair of leather children's shoes with ankle straps, black tape trim, white lining, and brown leather soles.

Date: 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, kidskin

GUSN: 15517

Accession Number: 1954.M12AB

Pair of Children's Shoes

Each shoe in this pair is made from red morrocan leather, with brown grosgrain ribbon laces (B does not have laces) threaded through two pairs of punched eyes. The sole is hard leather with a spring heel. The shoes are lined with cream-colored linen and have a paper label pasted inside.

Date: 1810-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, leather

GUSN: 15518

Accession Number: 1970.36AB

Shoes

Tan w/ red silk trim; ankle straps w/ one brown button; one shoe has red bow and round buckle; kid leather sole; cotton lining.

Date: 1880

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 15519

Accession Number: 1946.44.3AB

Boot - ankle

Dark brown; dark brown tape trim; 2 pairs metal eyes (laces missing); white lining; paper inner sole; brown sole.

Date: 1880

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, leather

GUSN: 15520

Accession Number: 1933.2061

Moccasins

Brown suede moccasins w/ green satin-lined flap at ankle; white, green, pink and orange beadwork at arch and white beadwork around cuffs; shoes are each made of one piece of suede; dyed wicker resembling turquoise beads covers seams at arch; missing from one shoe.

Date: 1845-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: beading (process), leather, suede

GUSN: 15521

Accession Number: 1969.5413AB

Shoes

Black; black leather bow w/ oval metal buckle; ankle strap w/ black button; white cloth lining; brown sole; black cotton trim.

Date: 1860-1875

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 15522

Accession Number: 1969.5714AB

Boots

A pair of black children's boots with button closures, white linings, and brown soles.

Date: 1860-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, leather, linen (material)

GUSN: 15523

Accession Number: 1969.5715AB

Shoes

Black; ankle strap w/ cord loop and black button; black scalloped edged rosette on toe; white lining; brown sole.

Date: 1860-1875

Maker: Possibly Pinet, F. (Maker)

Material: stitching, leather, linen (material)

GUSN: 15524

Accession Number: 1969.5716.1AB

Shoes

Black; ankle strap w/ black button; large black rosette on toe; black ribbon trim; white kid and cloth lining; brown sole.

Date: 1860-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, leather, linen (material)

GUSN: 15525

Accession Number: 1969.5748AB

Shoes

Pink; ankle strap w/ pink button and small rosette; large pink rosette on toe; white lining (toe= cloth); brown sole.

Date: 1860-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, leather, linen (material)

GUSN: 15526

Accession Number: 1969.5749AB

Shoes

Black; black leather bow w/ metal (silvered) oval buckle; white cloth lining; brown sole; ankle strap w/ black button; black trim.

Date: 1860

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 15527

Accession Number: 1969.5750.1AB

Shoes

Brown/bronze; large brown rosette on toe; ankle strap w/ brown sparkled button; brown trim; white lining--toe= cloth, heel= leather; brown sole; drawstring.

Date: 1860

Maker: Possibly Petit, J. (Maker)

Material: stitching, leather, linen (material)

GUSN: 15528

Accession Number: 1969.5962AB

Shoes

A pair of blue leather children's shoes with large rosettes, blue rucking trim, ankle straps, and white lining.

Date: 1860

Maker: Possibly Petit, J. (Maker)

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

GUSN: 15529

Accession Number: 1969.5963AB

Shoes

A pair of pink leather children's shoes with ankle straps, pink grosgrain bows, white lining, and brown soles.

Date: 1860

Maker: Possibly Petit, J. (Maker)

Material: stitching, leather, linen (material)

GUSN: 15530

Accession Number: 1969.5964AB

Shoes

A pair of blue leather children's shoes with metal buckles superimposed over bows, ankle straps, white lining, and brown soles.

Date: 1860

Maker: Possibly Petit, J. (Maker)

Material: stitching, leather, linen (material)

GUSN: 15531

Accession Number: 1969.5965AB

Shoes

A pair of brown leather children's shoes with rosettes, ankle straps, white lining, and brown soles.

Date: 1860

Maker: Possibly Petit, J. (Maker)

Material: stitching, leather, linen (material)

GUSN: 15532

Accession Number: 1969.5966AB

Shoes

Fawn/tan; tan leather bow w/ oval mirrored buckle; ankle strap w/ white button and loop; trimmed w/ tan silk; white lining--toe= cloth, heel and inner sole= leather; brown sole.

Date: 1860

Maker: Possibly Petit, J. (Maker)

Material: stitching, leather, linen (material)

GUSN: 15533

Accession Number: 1969.5967AB

Pair of Shoes

A pair of red leather children's shoes with pink laces, leather soles, white linen lining, and spring heels. Retailer's label on shoe interior [see Inscriptions].

Date: 1815-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, linen (material)

GUSN: 15534

Accession Number: 1969.6300AB

Shoe

Low shoe; dirty brown; rounded toe; leather straps with leather lacing; one pair punched eyes for lacing; inner sole; double sole; nails and pegs.

Date: 1835-1845

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, leather

GUSN: 15535

Accession Number: 1921.197

Pair of child's boots

This pair of children's boots is made from black patent leather with a scalloped-edge side closure using four black buttons, finished with top stitching. The sole is soft, white kid leather. White cotton lining.

Date: ca. 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: patent leather, leather

GUSN: 15536

Accession Number: 1942.120AB

Boots

Black; 4 black buttons at side w/ scalloped edge and brown leather sole; white cotton lining w/ leather lining at ankle.

Date: 1875-1885

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, stitching, machine-made

GUSN: 15537

Accession Number: 1946.44.1AB

Boots

Black; patent leather toe with topstitching; four black buttons with scalloped side closure; reinforced with brown cloth; white lining; 2 toned brown and black sole; nails in heel.

Date: 1880

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 15538

Accession Number: 1946.499AB

Boots

Black with three black buttons at side; round toe with double seam lined with white cotton; purple leather lining at ankle; brown leather sole.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, stitching, machine-made

GUSN: 15539

Accession Number: 1946.501AB

Shoe

Black shoe; cloth lining; leather sole; this style usually has a ribbon tie through one pair of eyes.

Date: 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, leather

GUSN: 15540

Accession Number: 1988.188

Cover

Blue transfer-printed pearlware cover with a spoon notch. Scroll molded finial. Floral egg-and-dart border surrounds a central scene featuring soldiers and ruins.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 15541

Accession Number: 2008.60.2

Sugar Bowl

Dark blue with dot pattern over which is printed large flowers; loop handles; replaced florette finial; high sides; cover.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 15542

Accession Number: 1934.2469AB

Saucer

Blue transfer-printed pearlware saucer. Floral border surrounds a central pastoral scene.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: pearlware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 15544

Accession Number: 1927.498.1

Saucer

Blue transfer-printed pearlware saucer. Floral border surrounds a central nature scene featuring a doe.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: pearlware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 15545

Accession Number: 1914.291

Dinner Plate

Blue transfer-printed pearlware plate. Vine and scroll border surrounds a central scene featuring people walking on the coast and a mansion in the distance.

Date: 1834-1859

Maker: Podmore, Walker & Co. (Maker)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 15546

Accession Number: 1941.477

Dinner Plate

Blue transfer-printed pearlware plate. Border of alternating medallions, featuring different ships, and paneling with gothic designs. Central domestic scene featuring the ladies cabin.

Date: 1830-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 15547

Accession Number: 2008.60.14

Pair of Socks

White; plain; stocking stitch; ribbed ankle.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), knitting (process)

GUSN: 15438

Accession Number: 1969.5904AB

Pair of Socks

White; plain; stocking stitch; ribbed ankle.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), knitting (process)

GUSN: 15439

Accession Number: 1969.5905AB

Pair of Socks

White; plain; stocking stitch; ribbed ankle.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), knitting (process)

GUSN: 15440

Accession Number: 1969.5906AB

Pair of Socks

White; plain; stocking stitch; ribbed ankle.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), knitting (process)

GUSN: 15441

Accession Number: 1969.5912AB

Dress

Short; white; "V" on front of 2 bands of eyelet; same eyelet at waistband; 2 vertical bands from waist to hem and around hem; narrow tucks at hem; drawstring neckline; one hook and eye at waist; short sleeves w/ double ruffle.

Date: ca. 1826

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, eyelets (components), textiles, stitching

GUSN: 15442

Accession Number: 1920.598

Child's Dress

Short; white; plain, shirred bodice; short sleeves; neckline and sleeves with scalloped edge; eyelet at waist and inserted at hem; drawstring neckline and one pearl button at waist.

Date: 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 15443

Accession Number: 1921.743

Infant's Dress

White; capped sleeves and front of bodice embroidered with white work with net inserts; scalloped hem embroidered with floral meander, with net inserts; eyelet waistband; drawstring neck and waist and open from waist to hem at center with scalloped edge.

Date: ca. 1834

Maker: Webster, Charlotte (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 15444

Accession Number: 1923.652

Child's Dress

White; "V" panel front embroidered with rows of flowers and circles with diamonds and longer flowers in center; same embroidery on capped sleeves; sleeves trimmed with three ruffles; eyelet waistband; two tucks at hem; drawstring neckline with ruffle at back.

Date: 1860-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, stitching

GUSN: 15445

Accession Number: 1923.727

Dress

Short; white; "V" flap at neckline and "V" on sleeves embroidered w/ flowers and net insert piping; short puffed sleeves; net waistband; hem embroidered w/ 3 bands of different floral motifs-- 1) stylized leaves and flowers, 2) elongated leaves and round flowers, 3) eyelet of floral garland; all net...

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, stitching

GUSN: 15447

Accession Number: 1929.105

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