Historic New England

Pair of Boots

C = ten detached lavender satin lined rosettes for decoration of same.

Date: 1865-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, linen (material), moiré, silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 34665

Accession Number: 1932.189AB

Bronze leather; no binding; rounded square toe has stylized flower with cutwork backed with blue silk and outlined with white chain stitch. Round throat; split vamp (3-3/8") with single pair of eyelet and laced with wide light blue grosgrain ribbon; side seam angles around eyelet vamp. Center back ...

Date: 1870-1875

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 34666

Accession Number: 1932.191AB

Needle case

Trifold huswife/needle case or pincushion formed from a blue velvet ground lined with silk. The exterior is decorated with elaborate floral and bird designs sewn in opaque white and clear glass beads.

Date: 1830-1860

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 34668

Accession Number: 1932.194

Needle case

Trifold needle case / huswife with red fulled wool ground edged with white silk twill ribbon. The ribbon is also sewn to the top of the exterior fold to form a small handle. The interior is lined with pink, white and purple plain silk. It closes with a metal hook and eye. The exterior is decorated w...

Date: 1830-1860

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 34669

Accession Number: 1932.195

Needlecase

Book shaped needle case; red ang reen floral cross-stitch design on Bristol board; red silk piping and ties; interior lined with red silk; four felt pages.

Date: 1876-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: bristol board, silk (textile), felt (textile)

GUSN: 34670

Accession Number: 1932.196.1

Chemisette

Lace dickey with a bright pink ribbing design.

Date: 1860-1869

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 34671

Accession Number: 1932.196.2

Needle Case

Bone needle case.

Maker: unknown

Material: bone (material)

GUSN: 34673

Accession Number: 1932.198

Bookmark

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 34675

Accession Number: 1932.201

Bookmark

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 34676

Accession Number: 1932.202

Jacket

Black lace; central bouquet, with dotted ground, lace designs include repeats of peacock feathers and a border of smaller flowers; long bell shaped sleeves.

Date: 1860-1869

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), lace (needlework), feather (material)

GUSN: 34681

Accession Number: 1932.212

Shawl

Triangular; black lace; beautifully organized with scrolling large floral bouquets with liliacs.

Date: 1860-1869

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 34682

Accession Number: 1932.215

Pouch

Pouch or belt bag of black silk in a arrow or elongated diamond shape with black glass beaded fringe, edged in black glass beads, and adorned with two jet or vulcanite round buttons / medallions with the profile of a classical female figure.

Date: 1851-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), glass (material), cotton (fiber), vulcanite, jet (coal)

GUSN: 34683

Accession Number: 1932.217

Fan and Box

Mother of pearl sticks and guards, carved and inlaid with gilt; white paper leaf insert with five lithograph medallions of women; background embossed with gilt; reverse printed in gilt; mother of pearl washers; metal ring; box lid covered in white embossed pattern highlighted in gilt.

Date: 1834-1867

Maker: unknown

Material: mother of pearl, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 34684

Accession Number: 1932.220 A-C

Fan

Folding fan; mother of pearl sticks and guard; leaf of white satin with painted wedding procession scene, signed; arched metal loop with white silk corded tassel; set brilliant rivets.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: Laurence, A. (Painter)

Material: mother of pearl, painting (coating), satin

GUSN: 34685

Accession Number: 1932.221A

Napkin Ring

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 34686

Accession Number: 1932.222

Napkin Ring

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 34687

Accession Number: 1932.223

Infant's Cap

Cream/sheer; embroidered--scalloped border; stylized flowers with net inserts around face; allover eyelet (small dots); large floral motif at back composed of same stylized flowers as front, enclosed in scalloped eyelet border; two loops.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, stitching

GUSN: 34688

Accession Number: 1932.228

Cap

Embroidered cap.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 34689

Accession Number: 1932.229

Dress Form

No description

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: S.N. Ufford & Son (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), iron (metal), papier mâché

GUSN: 34690

Accession Number: 1932.237

Doll

Wooden doll in white stiff dress.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 34691

Accession Number: 1932.238

Infant's Shirt

White; scoop neckline trimmed with lace; long sleeves with cuff with buttonhole (two on each) and lace ruffle; lace insert at shoulder; center front opening.

Date: 1770-1780

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 34692

Accession Number: 1932.240

Sewing Kit

Needle case shaped like a bunch of grapes.

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 34693

Accession Number: 1932.241

Pair of Gloves

Black mesh gloves.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 34695

Accession Number: 1932.250AB

Infant's Shirt

White; scoop neckline trimmed with mull ruffle; long turn back sleeves with drawstring.

Date: 1760-1780

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 34696

Accession Number: 1932.253

Infant's Cap

Cream; embroidered--serpentine floral (stylized) around face; small eyelet circles at back with crossed branches at back; drawstring front and neck; two loops.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, stitching

GUSN: 34697

Accession Number: 1932.257

Infant's Dress

White; high waisted bodice; bands of white work embroidery arranged diagonally on bodice front, and capped sleeves; sleeves and neckline and hem trimmed w/ lace net; front panel trimmed w/ hand-piqued bands, tucks and lace from waist to hem, and around hem w/ cutwork in diamond pattern around hem; d...

Date: 1830

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, linen (material)

GUSN: 34698

Accession Number: 1932.259

Pair of Gloves

Pair of white full arm-length gloves.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 34699

Accession Number: 1932.260

Child's Apron

White; elongated hourglass shape; trimmed with lace all around; neck and armseye are indicated, but no ties or buttons--probably pinned on.

Date: 1760

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 34700

Accession Number: 1932.262

Petticoat

White, fine, opaque cotton; pleated at waist; tying in back; three insertions of zig-zag at hem.

Date: 1830-1839

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 34701

Accession Number: 1932.264

Dress

White cotton (muslin); high scoop neckline; plain yoke w/ eyelet embroidered band. Below band is inset shirred panel; same eyelet band at waist, shoulders (resembling capped sleeves), at back & cuffs of long sleeves. Bands at shoulders & cuffs trimmed w/ lace ruffle. Cuffs have 4 piped drawstring...

Date: 1815-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, stitching

GUSN: 34702

Accession Number: 1932.269

Dress

Cream cotton; squared neckline; embroidered with green leaves outlined in yellow at front and back of neck and cuffs of short sleeves. Hem embroidered with red rose buds, brown branches, and worm ground; bottom border of two-toned leaves also outlined in yellow thread. High waist; gathered at bust...

Date: 1808-1812

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, stitching, leaf (plant material), foliation (pattern), leaf (metal)

GUSN: 34703

Accession Number: 1932.270

Dress

White embroidered w/ silver metallic stars & dots all over; neckline gathered in front; piped Empire waist. Short sleeves gathered on outer edge w/ ruffle; 7 self-covered buttons w/ stars; fullness gathered at back on drawstring. Slight train; sleeves lined w/ linen; probably embroidered in India.

Date: 1808-1812

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, stitching, thread, metallic (color attribute), super

GUSN: 34704

Accession Number: 1932.272

Dress

White - broad, square neckline, short cap sleeves; Empire waist; whitework embroidery with flowering vine motif on sleeves, front bodice and around hem; border of French knots around hem; couched work around neckline of sleeves; slight hem; fullness between shoulders; 8 covered buttons at back; slig...

Date: 1808-1812

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, embroidering

GUSN: 34705

Accession Number: 1932.274

Dressing Gown

White cotton; band neckline w/ button closure; white mull eyelet ruffle below band; 7 bands on left & right. Long leg o' mutton sleeves; piped at armscye w/ eyelet ruffle at cuff. Center front held together w/ feather. Back yoke gathered into v-shape; edged w/ piping. Skirt gathered into self-wai...

Date: 1827-1830

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 34706

Accession Number: 1932.275

Wine Glass

One of seven tall stemmed glasses. Engraved swags and flowers.

Maker: unknown

Material: crystal (lead glass)

GUSN: 34709

Accession Number: 1932.286.3

Painting of Angel and Child

Painting of an angel with dark wings carrying a child in white.

Date: 1775-1800

Maker: Kauffman, Angelica, 1741-1807 (Artist)

Material: oil paint (paint), panels (wood), panel paintings (painting by form)

GUSN: 34711

Accession Number: 1932.304

Decanter

Glass decanter with a stopper. Etched floral and grape design.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 34712

Accession Number: 1932.314AB

Punch bowl

Porcelain bowl with hand-painted, polychrome decoration. Interior border: red scale ground with gold rosettes separating scrolled panels of red flower sprigs with black stems. Central decoration: enamel sprays of roses and other flowers. Exterior: polychrome enamel Mandarin court scenes of Chinese f...

Date: 1760-1780

Maker: unknown

Material: enamel paint, gilding, hand-painted, porcelain

GUSN: 34713

Accession Number: 1932.315

Tile, Fireplace

Square blue and white glazed earthenware ceramic tile with enlarged grapevine and leaves.

Date: ca. 1750

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, ceramic tile, glaze, tin glaze

GUSN: 34714

Accession Number: 1932.316.27

Underskirt or Petticoat

Brown silk, plain weave; quilted with vertical bands with border of diamond pattern; smooth front; pleats at back; cotton waist and tape ties; dark brown cotton lining and linen lining; brown piped hem.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), linen (material), tabby (textile), quilting, silk (textile)

GUSN: 34110

Accession Number: 1931.1070

Wedding Dress

Ivory silk damask wedding dress with silk satin stripes and bands of floral sprays; twill ground; v-shaped neck with lace trim; pleats at shoulder extend toward center front piped shoulder seams at front, waist and armscye; pointed waist; dropped shoulder; short sleeves are shirred and puffed; satin...

Date: 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: damask, silk (textile)

GUSN: 34111

Accession Number: 1931.1072

Pair of Gloves

Off-white gloves with three vertical bands of overcast stitching.

Date: 1834-1867

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 34112

Accession Number: 1931.1075

Waistcoat

Burgundy corded velvet waistcoat; horizontal ribs; single breasted; shawl collar; darts; leather lined waistband; white lining; black back; buckle and tab closure; six self covered buttons.

Date: 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: corduroy, cotton (textile), stitching, leather, padding (process), silk (textile)

GUSN: 34113

Accession Number: 1931.1076

Waistcoat

Black with purple motif; white lining; brown back; shawl collar; 5 self covered buttons; 3 pockets; gusset at waist; black leather waist lining; single breasted.

Date: 1855

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, lampas (textile material), leather, padding (process), piping (process), tabby (textile), silk (textile), twill

GUSN: 34114

Accession Number: 1931.1077

Waistcoat

Taupe waistcoat; tan silk piping; cream cotton lining and back; single breasted; darts at waist; shawl collar; Three pockets; buckle and tab back closure.

Date: 1845-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), faille, stitching, leather, padding (process), piping (process), silk (textile)

GUSN: 34115

Accession Number: 1931.1078

Shirtfront

Starched front; standing collar with one buttonhole (front); front panel of three wide pleats with ruffle in center; ties at neck and waist.

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 34116

Accession Number: 1931.1079

Pair of Stockings

Silk stocking bottom with attached knit upper. Bottom has embroidered diamond pattern above the scok seam; upper has two bands of bright pink and hand embroidered initials possibly "MJ 4".

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 34117

Accession Number: 1931.1083AB

Pair of Stockings

Stockings with two red lines at top. The top is cream, the middle is a smokey blue-cream thread, and the bottom is a silky grey-cream color. The toes and heels are silky cream thread. On one side of each sock is stitched with dark grey thread 'J.J./4'.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 34118

Accession Number: 1931.1084AB