Historic New England

Knife

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 41853

Accession Number: 1986.1279.1

Napkin Ring

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: engraving (printing process), pewter (tin alloy), punching (surface marking technique), silver (metal), tin (metal)

GUSN: 41854

Accession Number: 1986.1223

Napkin Ring

Mauchlineware napkin ring depicting "Whirlpool Rapids"

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 41855

Accession Number: 1986.1219

Desk Set

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 41856

Accession Number: 1986.1294

White/sheer; yoke--narrow vertical tucks alternate with band of featherstitching; lace ruffle collar and armseye; four pearl buttons at yoke and open to hem; same narrow tucks and embroidery along center back and hem; ruffled hem.

Date: ca. 1890

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 42325

Accession Number: 1988.396

Cap/ Bonnet

White; ribbed (vertical); plain; fullness at neck; front extends to point where (self) ties are attached.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 42327

Accession Number: 1988.351

Infant's Cap

White; embroidery of oval shapes with net insert, surrounded by coral-like branches, around face; scalloped net borders; back--round bands of net and embroidery; two sets of drawstrings; two loops.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, stitching, linen (material)

GUSN: 42328

Accession Number: 1988.347

Infant's Cap

Cream; different geometric bands--interlocking hexagonal shapes, openwork circles; large star motif at back; front trimmed with cream silk.

Date: 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: knitting (process), lace (needlework), linen (material)

GUSN: 42329

Accession Number: 1988.348

Cap

Cream/yellowed; woven openwork check; crocheted border around face and neck; back--piping; fullness at top and neck; self ties.

Date: 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 42330

Accession Number: 1988.342

Cap

Cream; bands of linen lace w/ diamond pattern alternate w/ plain, shirred bands arranged in circles; 2 ties trimmed w/ same lace.

Date: 1850

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 42331

Accession Number: 1945.55

Infant's Cap

Cream; lace; four round rosette lace appliques with square centers and one at back; round section with lace ruffle.

Date: 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, lace (needlework)

GUSN: 42332

Accession Number: 1988.344

Infant's Cap

Cream; knitted; embroidered with small flowers and circles; ruffle of same; two sets of drawstrings and loops.

Date: 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, stitching, wool (textile)

GUSN: 42333

Accession Number: 1988.346

Bonnet

White; scalloped eyelet trim around face, neck, ruffle and ruffle mid-way; back--piping; fullness all around; 2 ties; drawstring at neck.

Date: 1860

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 42334

Accession Number: 1988.339

Child's Bonnet

White; lace ruching around face with pleated ruffle around face and long ruffle at neck; large lace rosette on top; lace bow at back, neck; two ties with lace trim at ends; tape with featherstitching.

Date: 1865-1880

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 42335

Accession Number: 1988.341

Cap

Sheer cream and white raised tape couched on in allover meander pattern on front, back and ends of ties; fullness at back; drawstring neck; scalloped eyelet and edges on cap and ties.

Date: 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 42336

Accession Number: 1988.350

Cap

White net; white lace ruffle w/ gauze around face and neck; 2 gauze rosettes on sides near ties; silk braid trim; cream silk ribbon ties and trim.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, net (textile), silk (textile)

GUSN: 42337

Accession Number: 1925.456

Infant's Cap

Cream; sheer; white work floral garland around face, and back diamond panel; allover eyelet circles with dots; double lace ruffle around face; back panel has scalloped edge; two sets of drawstrings; two loops with small piece of ribbon.

Date: 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, stitching

GUSN: 42338

Accession Number: 1988.345

Infant's Cap

Cream; front has appliqued panel embroidered in white with stylized floral garland with X's; checkerboard and lace inserted at top; edge of applique is elaborate scrolling; fullness at back with cartridge pleats; lace trims front, neck and center back; double lace ruffle in front.

Date: 1810-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, stitching, linen (material)

GUSN: 42339

Accession Number: 1988.343

Child's Bonnet

Cream; net cap--net ruffle at front with white feathers around face; cream silk ribbon with one pink rose at top; band of lace; back--shirred, circles of net; two bows of same ribbon at sides, with ribbon strap; lined with cream silk.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), feather (material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 42340

Accession Number: 1941.265

Shoe

Brown/black; textured; squared toe; notched for "heel"; brown tape trim; brown sole; white lining; white inner sole.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 42346

Accession Number: 1988.187

Bonnet

This bonnet is constructed from rows of braided cream-colored horsehair stitched together. The bonnet is trimmed with ivory taffeta ribbon brocaded with brown and yellow floral sprays, artificial flowers constructed from cut feathers and wax. White silk ribbon ties with stripes and scalloped edge ar...

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: feather (material), horsehair, lace (needlework), silk (textile)

GUSN: 42354

Accession Number: 1988.507

Hat

Unbleached straw; woven all one piece with molded crown (pinched like a Fedora); wide, shaped brim.

Date: 1900-1991

Maker: unknown

Material: handmade, reed (grass, material), straw (plant material)

GUSN: 42355

Accession Number: 1988.213

"Pumpkin" Hood

Red, purple and yellow/beige striped iridescent silk; horizontal stripes; calash style with five cane hoops; single piped self-fabric ruffle at brim; gathered at center back; padded neck ruffle; two striped ribbon bows at top; same ribbon used as neck ties; lined with pink cotton cambric; padded wit...

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: cane (plant material), cotton (textile), padding (process), silk (textile)

GUSN: 42356

Accession Number: 1988.469

Hat

Bow-shaped hat with brown silk velvet trim on a wire support covered with silvered metallic coils and pale yellow beads. Large brown silk bow, trimmed with off-white artificial flowers, and garland of copper and multicolored beads.

Date: 1890-1893

Maker: unknown

Material: metallic (color attribute), silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave), wire

GUSN: 42357

Accession Number: 1988.489

Bonnet

Brick red silk velvet bonnet with scalloped, turned back brim trimmed with two rows of black sequins and jet beads. The crown is trimmed with black chenille and black straw intertwined, black lining and one black velvet tie.

Date: 1893-1896

Maker: unknown

Material: beading (process), chenille (yarn), stitching, silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 42358

Accession Number: 1988.490

Bonnet

Burgundy silk velvet (somewhat faded to red/brown); high curved brim, curves around neck, and fits close to face; brim is trimmed with band of velvet; high crown points upward; right side of crown is pleated; trimmed at neck and top with striped red gauze ribbon and bow, with ties at neck; brim line...

Date: 1833-1835

Maker: unknown

Material: buckram, gauze, stitching, silk (textile), taffeta, velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 42359

Accession Number: 1988.521

Bonnet

Plum velvet; stiffened brim; ombred and patterned (green diamond) ribbons at back of bonnet and neck ties w/ hook and eye; fake flowers pinned at sides of face on lining; interior lined w/ net; self neck ruffle.

Date: 1840

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 42360

Accession Number: 1988.353

Bed flounce

Long, rectangular; fine plain weave cotton. Gathered across top in narrow casing; wide 1-1/2" hem across bottom.

Date: 1830-1860

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 42369

Accession Number: 1964.242

Cradle

Cradle with arched hood. "Sausage" shaped cutouts at sides. Painted red over brown.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: paint (coating), pine (wood), maple (wood)

GUSN: 42384

Accession Number: 1933.6046

Chest

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 42386

Accession Number: 1933.6054

Trunk

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 42387

Accession Number: 1933.6055

Waffle Iron

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 42388

Accession Number: 1933.6061

Pan

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 42389

Accession Number: 1933.6063

Wrench

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 42390

Accession Number: 1933.6066

Spoon

Small spoon made of horn or bone.

Maker: unknown

Material: bone (material), horn (animal material)

GUSN: 42391

Accession Number: 1933.6068

Miniature Table

Table with miniature proprtions. White pine with white sponge-painting on the top. Overhanging top with plain rails and tapered legs.

Date: 1810-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: eastern white pine (wood), paint (coating)

GUSN: 42392

Accession Number: 1933.6072

Strainer

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 42393

Accession Number: 1933.6073

Shawl

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 42394

Accession Number: 1933.6078

Table cover

Damask; white linen warp, blue cotton weft. Russeau landscape across center with banner above and medallion below. Deep border of classical figures and scrolls of leafy vines. Hemmed all around.

Date: 1825

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), damask, linen (material), textiles

GUSN: 42395

Accession Number: 1933.6091

Cloth Fragment

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 42396

Accession Number: 1933.6092

Trophy Mug

Pewter trophy mug with glass bottom. Copper medallion picturing dog encircled with the text, "New England Kennel Club Organized March 19 1884" on side. Around the medallion is engraved "Handicap Trap Shooting Jan. 10th 1903. Won by David Crocker."

Date: 1903

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 42397

Accession Number: 1933.6100

Chest

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 42398

Accession Number: 1933.6104

Chest

No description

Date: 1885-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), canvas, iron (metal), leather, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 42399

Accession Number: 1933.6105

Trunk

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 42400

Accession Number: 1933.6107

Chest

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 42401

Accession Number: 1933.6109

Chest

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 42402

Accession Number: 1933.6112

Chest

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 42403

Accession Number: 1933.6114

Chest

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 42404

Accession Number: 1933.6115

Trunk

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 42405

Accession Number: 1933.6116

Chest

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 42406

Accession Number: 1933.6126

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