Historic New England

Girls' Dress

Girl's dress. Painted-brown plaid with green floral stripe; scoop neckline shirred "V" front; cap sleeves with purple fringe; full skirt, hook and eye back closure pocket; lined with brown cotton.

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), printed textile materials, cotton (textile), hand sewing, textiles

GUSN: 29101

Accession Number: 1920.413

White ribbed cotton. High neckline; long sleeves w/ ruffle at wristband & 1 pearl button. Fullness at back between shoulders; drawstring waist. 1 pearl button at neckband; pocket at right front; high waist.

Date: 1810-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, reeding

GUSN: 29102

Accession Number: 1920.415

Chemise

White linen; plain; square ruffled neckline; flap front; short puffed sleeves with ruffed cuffs.

Date: 1825-1835

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, linen (material)

GUSN: 29103

Accession Number: 1920.416

Chemise

White linen; plain; square neckline with tatted trim; flap front (untrimmed); short puffed sleeves with tatted trim; yoke in back.

Date: 1825-1835

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), tatting (process)

GUSN: 29104

Accession Number: 1920.417

Blanket

No description

Date: 1770-1820

Maker: Andrews, Grandmother (Maker)

Material: hand weaving, piecing, wool (textile)

GUSN: 29105

Accession Number: 1920.422

Kerchief

Red kerchief with a tan floral pattern.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 29107

Accession Number: 1920.428

Feather Fan

No description

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), ivory (tooth component), feather (material)

GUSN: 29108

Accession Number: 1920.429

Napkin

Rectangular white linen damask cloth; central Romanesque woman holds scepter (?) and wreath. Framed by flowers and C-scrolls; cartouche underneath with title. Cloth framed in entwining thistle vines and flowers, C-scrolls and ribbon. In corners "Wisdom" holds Bible and lamp. "Justice" holds scales a...

Date: 1800-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: damask, jacquard, weaving, linen (material), textiles

GUSN: 29109

Accession Number: 1920.430

Handbag

Cotton drawstring purse with colorful naturalistic embroidery and tassels.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 29110

Accession Number: 1920.431

Handbag

"Theorem" painted velvet drawstring purse embellished with two lozenges of birchbark embroidered with moosehair surrounded by painted floral vines. The bottom hem of the purse is decorated with three small tassels.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 29111

Accession Number: 1920.432

Purse

Purse with stitched green, orange, blue, and white stripes with green silk ribbon handles.

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (fiber)

GUSN: 29113

Accession Number: 1920.434

Handbag

Knitted silk drawstring purse with paisley design in yellow, green, white, and pink with white silk floss tassels.

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (fiber)

GUSN: 29114

Accession Number: 1920.435

Pair of Gloves

Pair of black silk gloves.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 29116

Accession Number: 1920.438AB

Pouch

Tan and yellow printed cotton pouch.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 29117

Accession Number: 1920.439

Pair of Gloves

Cream crocheted gloves.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 29118

Accession Number: 1920.440AB

Handbag

Cotton drawstring purse with inkwork design and string handle.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), ink

GUSN: 29119

Accession Number: 1920.441

Bootee

A pair of silk bootees with an embroidered floral design and blue ribbon ankle ties.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 29120

Accession Number: 1920.442AB

Cloth Sample

Cream silk square fragment with floral pattern throughout.

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (fiber)

GUSN: 29121

Accession Number: 1920.443

Pincushion

Round pincushion with pale pink silk and layers of ruffled trim and beaded loops; embroidered monogram in center in white "J.G"; white cotton bottom.

Date: 1876-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 29122

Accession Number: 1920.445

Trim

Envelope with fringe inside

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 29123

Accession Number: 1920.446

Pincushion

Square pincushion with blue silk top and moss green silk bottom with handwritten note tacked to bottom; blue side has lace overlay with pearls in each corner.

Date: 1800-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), pearl (animal material)

GUSN: 29124

Accession Number: 1920.447

Chemise

White linen; round neck; above elbow sleeves; marked.

Date: 1734-1767

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, linen (material)

GUSN: 29125

Accession Number: 1920.448

Infant's Cap

Cream; front has applique section with scalloped edge; fullnes gathered at center back with cartridge pleats; band of lace inserted center back; fine ruffle around face and neck; one tie (other was removed at some point).

Date: 1810-1820

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 29127

Accession Number: 1920.451

Alphabet Sampler

Alphabet sampler on natural linen ground. Green and rust lettering. Bands of needlework at top including a large zig-zag and an undulating wave. Green and rust strawberry border at bottom. Two alphabets, both missing "J", "U".

Maker: unknown

Material: cross-stitching, embroidering, linen (material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 29128

Accession Number: 1920.452

Emery Cushion

Heart shaped emery cushion with blue silk tassel fringe and cord for hanging; three-sided cushion made of pink moire and floral brocades.

Date: 1800-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: moiré, silk (textile)

GUSN: 29130

Accession Number: 1920.456

Landscape with River

Scenic landscape painting of three figures by river. Seated woman is holding an infant, small boy is lying down on the shore, another man is standing and holding a fishing rod. Two men in a canoe in the background. Stone castle atop a hill at right, bare tree at left. Mountains and ruined buildings ...

Date: 1825-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 29132

Accession Number: 1920.459

Fan

White moire' silk fan; ivory sticks are carved and pierced with roses and scrolls; plain moire' leaf with gold edge; mother of pearl washer; carved metal ring.

Date: 1850-1859

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), ivory (tooth component), moiré, silk (textile)

GUSN: 29133

Accession Number: 1920.466

Fan

FAN (A): Carved ivory sticks with silver inlay; white silk fan; short leaf, painted floral decoration in white and pink with silver branches; mother of pearl washer, carved metal ring. BOX (B): base only.

Date: 1850-1859

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), inlay (process), ivory (tooth component), metal, painting (coating), silk (textile)

GUSN: 29134

Accession Number: 1920.467 A-B

View of Boston

Bird's eye view of Boston from the north--includes train stations, state house, Bunker Hill monument, Boston Common and Tens.

Date: 1877

Maker: Possibly Bachmann, J. (Lithographer) L. Prang & Co. (Maker)

Material: chromolithographs

GUSN: 29135

Accession Number: 1920.472

Wallet

Natural linen; front flap with silk braid ties; unfolds 4 times, with 5 "flap" compartments. For keeping papers in.

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: handmade, linen (material)

GUSN: 29136

Accession Number: 1920.481

Shirt

White; squared flap neckline and cap sleeves trimmed w/ lace; lace insert at shouder; 2 narrow tape ties at back.

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: Bellows, Abby Parker, 1813-1894 (Maker)

Material: stitching, linen (material)

GUSN: 29137

Accession Number: 1920.482

Corset

Corset made of cotton with lacing, made by Abby Parker Bellows in New Ipswich, New Hampshire.

Date: ca. 1820

Maker: Bellows, Abby Parker, 1813-1894 (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 29138

Accession Number: 1920.484

Pincushion

S-shaped pincushion with tasseled ends; straight pins spell out "of such is the kingdom/of heaven~" on one side; leafy vine design on the other side.

Date: 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: satin

GUSN: 29139

Accession Number: 1920.490

Pincushion

Fish-shaped pincushion.

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 29140

Accession Number: 1920.491

Sewing Kit

Blue silk work bag or sewing kit with a brown leather piece on either side for placing sewing needles.

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (fiber), leather

GUSN: 29141

Accession Number: 1920.492

Paper Mache Doll Head and Box

Paper mache doll head (a). Red paper box with cover (bc).

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 29142

Accession Number: 1920.493A-C

Needles

Bone needle with a large curved handle.

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 29143

Accession Number: 1920.498

Bootjack

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 29144

Accession Number: 1920.503

Brise' Fan & Box

FAN (A): varnished wood sticks and guards, brise' type; carved along edges to imitate stitching; floral spray of dark red roses and brown leaves painted on one side; threaded with tan silk ribbon; one mother of pearl washer; metal ring with long, tan silk cord and tassel. BOX (B): hinged; varnish...

Date: 1870

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), painting (coating), silk (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 29146

Accession Number: 1920.512AB

Needlework Bookmark

Perforated cardboard bookmark.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 29148

Accession Number: 1920.516

Wafer

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wax

GUSN: 29149

Accession Number: 1920.517

Pitcher

Stoneware lekythos-shaped pitcher with brown slip-cast body, incised horses in landscape around body. Blue and green palmettes around neck and base with four bands of white and blue rosettes in relief around body and neck.

Date: 1876

Maker: Doulton Lambeth (Manufacturer)

Material: sgraffito (technique), slip casting, stoneware (pottery), relief (sculpture techniques)

GUSN: 29150

Accession Number: 1920.519

Pitcher

Creamware pitcher. Polychrome transfer-printed design. Oval medallions depicting patriotic scenes featuring a memorial to George Washington and plans for Washington D.C.. A cartoon on the front shows John Bull and Napoleon pulling a cow by the horns and tail while Jefferson milks the cow. The image...

Date: ca. 1810

Maker: Akin, James, 1773-1846 (Cartoonist)

Material: creamware, gilding, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 29151

Accession Number: 1920.521

Plate

Earthenware plate with a scalloped edge. Scroll and basket weave border. Mottled brown, green, and yellow mottled glaze.

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating)

GUSN: 29152

Accession Number: 1920.522

Copperplate-printed textile fragment "The Dance" and "The Departure"

This rectangular fragment has a repeating red and white scene of a family departing a cottage and a group of young people dancing in a ring around a musician leaning against a tree. The scene is bordered by trees and foliage. The top edge of the fragment is hemmed, with the remains of a tape binding...

Date: 1790-1800

Maker: Attributed to Marshall, John, Manchester Printworks (Printer)

Material: copper engraving (printing process), cotton (textile), piecing, textiles

GUSN: 29153

Accession Number: 1920.523

Cloth Fragment

Sheer white fabric with a stitched dot pattern.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 29154

Accession Number: 1920.541

Scale

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 29155

Accession Number: 1920.542

Jar

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 29267

Accession Number: 1920.794A

Mug

White "Stone China" mug with flaring base. Copper-colored lusterware bands on base, rim, and handle and sprigs on body exterior. Cluster of berries molded on either side of handle.

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: Shaw, Anthony (Maker)

Material: ironstone (pottery), molding (forming), lusterware, hand-painted

GUSN: 29268

Accession Number: 1920.796

Decanter

Glass decanter with a stopper. Large hobnail pattern.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 29269

Accession Number: 1920.798AB

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