Historic New England

Container

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 34150

Accession Number: 1931.1141

Boot Last

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 34151

Accession Number: 1931.1142

Needle

Bone needle with a short curved shaft.

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 34152

Accession Number: 1931.1145

Ruler

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 34153

Accession Number: 1931.1146

Sewing Kit

Small purple spade-shaped sewing kit with gold decoration.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 34154

Accession Number: 1931.1147

Pen

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 34157

Accession Number: 1931.1157

Sewing Bird

Cast iron sewing bird with a small brown pincushion on the back.

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 34158

Accession Number: 1931.1159

This fontange-type (scallop-shaped) fan shows carved and pierced ivory guards and cellulose sticks, with a white silk, tapered leaf embellished with painted flowers in pinks and blues on recto, backed with gauze. Ivory washer; celluloid ring.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), cellulose, gauze, ivory (tooth component), piercing, silk (textile)

GUSN: 34159

Accession Number: 1931.1161

Nightgown

Woman's white cotton short nightgown with a collar with a crocheted edge and long sleeves with a crocheted edge.

Date: 1840-1849

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 34160

Accession Number: 1931.1163

Chemise

Short chemise with short sleeves and squared collar with eyelet lace lining. At center of collar is a deep cut with a brass/copper button at the neckline. Neckline is very ruffled. At back of inside neckline is handwritten in ink 'L._.Whitting 1870'.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 34167

Accession Number: 1931.1167

Corset

Cream-colored cotton twill corset with shoulder straps. Corset front has center front pocket for busk (not extant) with no other shaping visible except for light cords set in center back to stabilize double row of metal grommets for lacing. Flanking the busk and centered over each breast is a slit, ...

Date: ca. 1830

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 34168

Accession Number: 1931.1168

Perseus' Buttons Set

Set of twenty metal buttons showing Perseus sitting on a rock and holding a shield in his left hand with a spear crossing over his body. The edges of the buttons are decorated with a crown of olive leaves.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 34169

Accession Number: 1931.1170

Table mat

Roughly square; cream cotton. Red wool, embroidered; Greek Key inner border and striped outer border. Fringed all around.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, textiles, weaving, wool (textile)

GUSN: 34170

Accession Number: 1931.1171A

Needlework

White stitching on cotton ground.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 34173

Accession Number: 1931.1178 A

Needlework

Red, black, gray, and tan floral motif on lavendar ground. Berlinwork.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 34174

Accession Number: 1931.1179B

Decanter

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 34175

Accession Number: 1931.1184

Box of Tea

Cardboard box of tea.

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard

GUSN: 34176

Accession Number: 1931.1186

Eyeglasses in Leather Case

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 34178

Accession Number: 1931.1191AB

Jagging Wheel

An ivory jagging wheel with carved accents.

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 34179

Accession Number: 1931.1195

Boot

Brown silk twill ankle boot; topstitching - no tape binding; scalloped edge side buttoning w/ 6 small brown buttons. Rounded square toe; 3" vamp extends to sides; center front & center back seam; sole has narrow waist; 1" black (stained) stacked heel; linen lining.

Date: 1855-1860

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 34181

Accession Number: 1931.1203

Shoes

A pair of white shoes bound with cream silk tape and accented with a purple velvet bow. Shoes have narrow elastic ties, rounded square toes, and a one inch wooden heel.

Date: 1855-1865

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 34182

Accession Number: 1931.1205AB

Shoes

White kid leather; ankle straps with one brass button; rosette with two buckles; shoe trimmed with cream silk tape; brown leather sole.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, leather

GUSN: 34183

Accession Number: 1931.1206AB

Pair of Boots

Pair of child's leather boots with red uppers and black patent foxing. Woven pull tabs attached to sides. Leather sole, stacked heel.

Date: 1868-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: patent leather, leather

GUSN: 34184

Accession Number: 1931.1207

Sailor Blouse

Blue woolen embroidered with flowers and U.S. flag motif in purples, cream, and beige. Sailor blouse: embroidered stars, etc. across upper front. Part of a suit.

Date: 1870

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, stitching, wool (textile)

GUSN: 34185

Accession Number: 1931.1208A

Plate

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 34186

Accession Number: 1931.1215

Vase

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 34187

Accession Number: 1931.1216

Pillowcase

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 34246

Accession Number: 1931.1356

Bust of a woman

Parian bust of a woman with hair pulled back, fabric draped around shoulders with leaf-like edge.

Maker: unknown

Material: parian (porcelain)

GUSN: 34247

Accession Number: 1931.1357

Thermometer

Thermometer in a black metal stand.

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 34248

Accession Number: 1931.1358

Rogers Group Sculpture - One More Shot

Soldier standing with foot on bags, wounded man at his feet.

Maker: Rogers, John (Maker)

Material: painting (coating), plaster

GUSN: 34249

Accession Number: 1931.1360.1

Jar

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 34250

Accession Number: 1931.1361

Vase

One of a pair of Parian vases in blue and white with grape clusters on sides.

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 34251

Accession Number: 1931.1363.1

Washstand

2 doors. 2 drawers and 1 false drawer; chest lid with interior sink; turned legs.

Date: 1835-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), veneer, painting (coating), floral patterns, flowers (plants), tulipwood (Brazilian, wood), Norway spruce (wood)

GUSN: 34252

Accession Number: 1931.1364

Tile

Square earthenware tile with a glazed gray background and a blue-gray sailboat with its reflection visible in the water.

Date: 1910-1920

Maker: Marblehead Pottery (Maker)

Material: glazing (coating), stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 34253

Accession Number: 1931.1376

Animal Figurine

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 34254

Accession Number: 1931.1380

Pants

Natural linen; warp faced; printed herringbone patterned stripe on outer seam of pants; three pockets: two at side seams, one at right back; separate waistband; buckle and tab closure; gilt and silver plated buttons.

Date: 1855-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 34255

Accession Number: 1931.1385

Infant's Cap

Cream/discolored; plain; center seam--halfway to neck; one tie--the second is missing.

Date: 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 34256

Accession Number: 1931.1386

Hand towel

Rectangular, white linen damask; geometric block and bar overshot-like pattern; red woven stripes across ends. Knotted self fringe across ends; selvage sides.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: damask, fringe, hand weaving, linen (material), textiles

GUSN: 34257

Accession Number: 1931.1392

Neckpiece

Rectangular gray linen scarf with light purple trim.

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 34258

Accession Number: 1931.1403

Waistcoat

Black; white lining; brown polished cotton back; shawl collar; 7 self-covered buttons; buckle & tab back closure; single breasted; 2 pockets.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, padding (process), satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 34259

Accession Number: 1931.1404

Waistcoat

Black; white lining; brown (glazed) back; wide shawl collar; single breasted; 6 buttons; 2 pockets; buckle attached to elastic strap w/ tab for back closure.

Date: 1850-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, padding (process), satin

GUSN: 34260

Accession Number: 1931.1405

Bed Covering

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 34261

Accession Number: 1931.1406

UNDERSKIRT

Green & tan/red(?) iridescent wool (& silk?, cotton?) w/ white pinstrips; quilted w/ vertical bands above piped seam & horizontal bands below; gathered at waist & below piped seam; cotton lining printed w/ floral stripes in tan & purple; green velvet band at hem; no closure.

Date: 1850-1859

Maker: unknown

Material: block printing (relief printing process), cotton (textile), stitching, quilting, silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave), wool (textile)

GUSN: 34262

Accession Number: 1931.1408