Historic New England

Cape

White; diaper weave; fold down collar; scalloped borders; white cord decoration

Date: 1850-1879

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), cotton (textile), embroidering, lace (needlework)

GUSN: 65310

Accession Number: 1972.534

Pantaloons

Wht; 6button hole waistband; side openings; lace & 4tucks at legs

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), cotton (textile), lace (needlework)

GUSN: 65311

Accession Number: 1972.535

Costume

3/4 LENGTH; PURPLE TONES; BODICE & SKIRT; PETAL SHAPED FLAPS; WIRE

Date: 1920-1939

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), lace (needlework), linen (material), satin, silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 65312

Accession Number: 1972.539

Sewing Bag

Beige with red, brown, bl, yel-grn. plaid; brown drawstring top; label

Date: 1840-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), linen (material), satin, silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 65313

Accession Number: 1972.540

Nightgown

Off-white; front opening; double lace collar; splayed yoke; fifteen buttons

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 65314

Accession Number: 1972.541

Hand Towel

Wht; woven texture; self fringe; 2horiz. pnk bands; swirld. florals

Date: 1860-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 65315

Accession Number: 1972.543

Apron

Black apron with a gathered waist, ribbon ties, edged with double bands and repeated weave

Date: 1850-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 65316

Accession Number: 1972.544

Petticoat

Wht; round tucked bib; vertical tucked bodice; long slvs; 3 pr. buttnhl

Date: 1870-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 65317

Accession Number: 1972.545

Talc Powder Pouch

Red; u-shaped; outer seams cased in crimson ribbn; tartan liner

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), leather, silk (textile)

GUSN: 65318

Accession Number: 1972.549

Pillow Sham

Red satin with white square doily pinned on; stepped ctr. with geom. openwk

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 65319

Accession Number: 1972.550

Nightgown

Embr. neckln & tie; 5buttn frnt; vertical tucked bodice; 6tucks at hem

Date: 1860-1889

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), cutwork, embroidering, linen (material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 65320

Accession Number: 1972.551

Gown

Wht. herringbn twill; 3button front; appld. ruffl. neck; long slvs

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 65321

Accession Number: 1972.552

Dress

Dress with a round. neck; long sleeves; white cotton shirred bands on bodice, sleeves and skirt

Date: 1845-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 65322

Accession Number: 1972.553

Blanket

Ltweight; plain woven; off-white; seamed center; machine sewn

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 65323

Accession Number: 1972.554

Chemise

Cream color; wide straight neck; short slv; eyelet lace nck & cff

Date: 1840-1865

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 65324

Accession Number: 1972.555

Cuff?

Sheer; white; rectangular; bound with heavier linen; inner border trim

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 65325

Accession Number: 1972.556

Gown

Wht; sleevlss; emp. waist; edged with white embr. tape; back opening

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 65326

Accession Number: 1972.557

Dress

Wht; round neck, long slv; bands of shirring alt. with tucks allover

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), linen (material)

GUSN: 65327

Accession Number: 1972.558

Infant Gown

Wht; plain bodice, round neck. slvless; scallpd. eyelet lace at hem

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), lace (needlework)

GUSN: 65328

Accession Number: 1972.559

Fringe Border?

Red & black wool; twisted thread fringe with green&yellw. det

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), lace (needlework), silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 65329

Accession Number: 1972.560

Doily

Red wool, white cotton; 9circular forms joined in 3 rows of 3; fringd

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), lace (needlework), silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 65330

Accession Number: 1972.561.1

Doily

Red wool, white cotton; 9circular forms joined in 3 rows of 3; fringd

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 65331

Accession Number: 1972.561.2

Dress

Wht. with trellis; purp & brown ivy, red&grn. florals; dismantled

Date: 1853

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), damask, lace (needlework), silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 65332

Accession Number: 1972.562

Skirt

Straight; gray-on-gray; floral garlands; black net swagged hem

Date: 1890

Maker: unknown

Material: brocade (textile), lace (needlework), moiré, silk (textile)

GUSN: 65334

Accession Number: 1972.565

Doily

White doily; shaped like wild rose; light green green embroidered details.

Date: 1840-1880

Maker: Probably Bowen, Lydia Wolcott (Eaton), 1793-1864 (Maker)

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

GUSN: 65335

Accession Number: 1972.566

Box

Long & narrow; white glazed paper covering; lid with gilt edge

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard

GUSN: 65336

Accession Number: 1972.567

Dressing Gown

A-line; stand-up collar; long slv; black & red dot/white; rose sprigs

Date: 1800-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 65338

Accession Number: 1972.569

Dressing Gown

A-line; stand-up collar; long slv; white with red & olive; paisley detl

Date: 1800-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 65339

Accession Number: 1972.570

Shawl

Black silk shawl with variegated red wool, alternating netted rows, and black fringe

Date: 1855

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), crocheting, silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 65340

Accession Number: 1972.571

Hand Towel

Wht; woven textured ground; stylized floral border; 2pnk. bordrs

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), crocheting, silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 65341

Accession Number: 1972.572

Needlework Canvas

Fragmentary, unused piece

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), silk (textile)

GUSN: 65342

Accession Number: 1972.573

Photograph

Elderly woman at table; daffodils & lampshade behind

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 65343

Accession Number: 1985.698

Photograph of Alice B. Richardson

Three bust length studio portraits of woman; two in dark dress, one light.

Date: 1891

Maker: Mendelssohn, H. L. (Maker) Jas. H. Wilcox & Co. (Framer)

GUSN: 65344

Accession Number: 1985.699

Box

Six-board box. Red cedar. Dovetailed at side corners. Brass rococo escutcheon and bail pulls at sides. Ogee base molding. glued and nailed to the case. Rests on bracket feet.

Date: 1750-1770

Maker: unknown

Material: red cedar (wood), eastern white pine (wood)

GUSN: 66474

Accession Number: 1929.496

Photograph

Seated woman facing left; poem mounted below in dark script

Date: 1882

Maker: Thaxter, Celia, 1835-1894 (Author)

GUSN: 66475

Accession Number: 1933.1023

Photograph

Woman, seated; white dress; does needlework; sunlit room

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 66476

Accession Number: 1933.1526.1

Manuscript

Note from soj to a & e von b; later addition by von b's

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: Jewett, Sarah Orne, 1849-1909 (Author)

Material: ink, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 66477

Accession Number: 1933.1526.2

Purse

Lt. green; drawstring; bevel base; white & gold bordr; faceted beads

Date: 1880-1915

Maker: unknown

Material: beading (edging pattern), beading (process), silk (textile)

GUSN: 66478

Accession Number: 1934.1021

Card Case

Flat, rectangular; shell sds, ivory rims; pnk. velvet liner; engr. plaque

Date: 1820-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: balsa (wood), ivory (tooth component), tortoise shell

GUSN: 66479

Accession Number: 1934.1023

Photograph

2 women in sunlit room; piano foreground; ren. rev. chairs, books

Date: 1895-1905

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 66480

Accession Number: 1934.2038

Vase

Cut rim and foot; broad shoulders; pale green exterior; decoration depicts olive branches and Greek inscription.

Date: 1880-1887

Maker: Thaxter, Celia, 1835-1894 (Maker)

GUSN: 66481

Accession Number: 1934.2061

Plate

Wht; overglaze painted branch with olives in purpl, brown, green

Date: 1870-1881

Maker: Thaxter, Celia, 1835-1894 (Painter) Haviland & Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: painting (coating), porcelain, stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 66482

Accession Number: 1934.2062

Demitasse Cup and Saucer

Cup with butterfly handle; pink wild roses on both; verse; plain saucer

Date: 1879

Maker: Possibly Thaxter, Celia, 1835-1894 (Painter) Possibly Haviland & Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: painting (coating), porcelain

GUSN: 66483

Accession Number: 1934.2063

Rocking Armchair

Ladderback armchair with three slats, dowel arm supports, acorn finials, and rockers.

Date: 1780-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), chestnut (wood), maple (wood), oak (wood), rush (material)

GUSN: 66484

Accession Number: 1935.372

Chest of Drawers

Chest of drawers; Four graduated drawers with brass escutcheons, brass bail handles; Craved bracket feet.

Date: 1770-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: cherry (wood), mahogany (wood), maple (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 66485

Accession Number: 1936.942

Candlestick

Octag. stepped foot; turned stem; pushpin adjustable socket

Date: 1785-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 66486

Accession Number: 1937.649.1

Candlestick

Octag. stepped foot; turned stem; pushpin adjustable socket

Date: 1785-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 66487

Accession Number: 1937.649.2

Plate

Circular; brass; no foot, cavetto or rolled edge

Date: 1900

Maker: Gerosa (Maker)

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 66488

Accession Number: 1946.1010

Rabbit

Dk, green patina; crouching rabit, long ears, well defined featrs.

Date: 1898

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 66489

Accession Number: 1946.1012

Toilet Bottle

Clear; square in sectn; bevel shldrs; cylindrical neck with octag. lip; stopper

Date: 1880-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cutting (dividing), glass (material), blow molding

GUSN: 66490

Accession Number: 1948.26.1

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