Historic New England

Collar

White; paper or rubber collar; embossed to look as if topstitched; turnover collar with tabs with hole for pin; curved at back with hole for pin; embossed and textured to look like linen.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: embossing, paper (fiber product), rubberized cloth

GUSN: 54404

Accession Number: 1946.487

Pair of Stockings

Black stockings with a varying pattern of ribbing and lace.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 54405

Accession Number: 1946.493AB

Black; patent leather toe; 4 black buttons; side button, w/ scalloped edge; reinforced w/ brown cloth; white lining; sole is half black, half brown, w/ nails in heel; outer side of upper= patent/shiney.

Date: 1880

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 54406

Accession Number: 1946.498

Boots

High black; patent leather toe with top stitching; high top with seven metal eyes and brown laces with metal tipped ends; tongue; white lining; 2 toned sole in brown and black; nails in heel.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 54407

Accession Number: 1946.502A-C

Ankle Boot

Ankle boot: dark brown/black; laces with eyes and hooks; round toe with punchwork design of circles and triangles; linen lining.

Date: 1890-1904

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, stitching, machine-made, punchwork

GUSN: 54408

Accession Number: 1946.503AB

Boots

Rust/brown; pointed, topstitched toe; high ankle top w/ 6 pairs metal eyes and 5 "hooks" for top lacing; tongue; white lining; brown sole; nails in heel; brown laces.

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 54409

Accession Number: 1946.504A-C

Pair of Gloves

Black gloves.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 54410

Accession Number: 1946.505AB

Pair of Gloves

White gloves.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 54411

Accession Number: 1946.507AB

Pair of Gloves

White crocheted gloves.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 54412

Accession Number: 1946.508AB

Pair of Gloves

Brown gloves.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 54413

Accession Number: 1946.510AB

Pair of Gloves

White gloves with black stripes.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 54415

Accession Number: 1946.512AB

Pair of Gloves

White gloves.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 54416

Accession Number: 1946.513AB

Pair of Gloves

Long brown suede gloves.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 54417

Accession Number: 1946.513Q

Pair of Gloves

Brwn leather gloves

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 54418

Accession Number: 1946.513W

Mousetrap

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 54419

Accession Number: 1946.514

Candlestick

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 54420

Accession Number: 1946.519A

Paper Cutters

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 54421

Accession Number: 1946.519B

Children's Chair

Children's chair with three slats in the back, turned finials, and round legs, posts, and stretchers.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood)

GUSN: 54422

Accession Number: 1946.520

Collar and Cuff Portfolio

Brown leather portfolio with collars inside.

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 54423

Accession Number: 1946.521

Picture

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 54424

Accession Number: 1946.526

Child's Bodice

Black; "V" at front formed by pleats; short sleeves; neckline and hem edged with black silk lace; three rows of piping at waist; hook and eye closure; lined with linen.

Date: 1840

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 54426

Accession Number: 1946.531

Scale

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 54427

Accession Number: 1946.534

Container

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 54428

Accession Number: 1946.536

Kettle

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 54429

Accession Number: 1946.539

Tongs

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 54430

Accession Number: 1946.542

WALLET

Brown; notched flap w/ leather strap closure; "X" on front & back; 6 compartments; light brown/tan lining; inside flap & strap.

Date: 1823

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, leather

GUSN: 54434

Accession Number: 1946.566

Needle Case

Book-shaped needlecase; brown striped velvet cover with purple silk cushion; back lined with yellow silk; fragment of black trim pinned to front of book.

Date: 19th century

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 54435

Accession Number: 1946.570

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 54436

Accession Number: 1946.572

Sewing Kit

Red leather envelope-shaped sewing kit with numbered pockets for needles.

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 54437

Accession Number: 1946.576

Ruler

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 54438

Accession Number: 1946.618

Bandbox

Oval pasteboard bandbox (A) and lid (B). Box and lid are covered with wallpaper. Motif on top of lid is a stylized tree and rim of lid has vertical stripes. Box has stripes, geometric motifs, and bird among foliage. Block printed in pink, red, green and white on dark yellow ground. Handstitched repa...

Date: 1790-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 54439

Accession Number: 1946.623AB

Woman's Busk

Set of women's busks in painted black baleen(?).

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 54440

Accession Number: 1946.626 A-F

Pincushion

Circular pocket disc pincushion; red velvet sandwiched between discs of two different brocades; one brocade is brown/black with white motif; other is red and brown floral motif.

Date: 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: velvet (fabric weave), brocade (textile)

GUSN: 54441

Accession Number: 1946.628

Pincushion

Circular velvet pincushion with burgundy and blue sides; small band of black velvet sandwiched between for pins.

Date: 1876-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 54442

Accession Number: 1946.629

Pincushion

Pocket disc pincushion; red velvet sandwiched between green silk moire and black velvet.

Date: 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: velvet (fabric weave), moiré

GUSN: 54443

Accession Number: 1946.630

Pincushion

Pocket disc pincushion with black fabric.

Date: 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 54444

Accession Number: 1946.631

Bowl

Delftware bowl with grayish-white glaze with polychrome large flower spray on the exterior. The interior has green fern sprig in center of bowl.

Date: 1730-1750

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), tin glaze

GUSN: 40330

Accession Number: 1939.527

Plate

Delftware plate with white glaze and blue decoration. The border consists of four sprigs of flowers surrounding a central scene of flowers, bamboo, and four round rocks.

Date: 1710-1750

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), tin glaze

GUSN: 40331

Accession Number: 1939.528

Syrup pitcher

Light blue glazed pearlware pitcher, vertically fluted and vase-shaped with blue floral decoration on cover and as border on body; wider floral band around body with monogram beneath crown; applied ear-shaped handle with steel mounts for cover.

Date: 1700-1730

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, painting (coating), steel (alloy), glazing (coating), tin (metal), pearlware

GUSN: 40332

Accession Number: 1939.529

Plate

Delftware plate with bluish glaze and blue decoration with border of floral sprays surrounding a scene flowers around fence under willow tree.

Date: 1710-1750

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), tin glaze

GUSN: 40333

Accession Number: 1939.530

Butter dish

Gray body; dish is squat pail-shaped; cover has notches to accommodate tabs of body; rustic handle/finial; white sprigged decoration of birds, moths and flower branches.

Date: 1830-1840

Maker: Minton (Maker)

Material: glazing (coating), stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 40334

Accession Number: 1939.533AB

Miniature Compote

Opaque white glass miniature compote with polychrome painted floral decoration.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), blown glass

GUSN: 40335

Accession Number: 1939.534

Jar

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 40336

Accession Number: 1939.535

Figurine

An ivory figure depicting a seated man at work.

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 40337

Accession Number: 1939.537

Mirror

Oblong mirror with three sections in gilt wood frame. Grape design at lower left and lower right hand corners. A rosette in upper left and upper right corners. Mirror is in poor condition.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40338

Accession Number: 1939.541

Hoop Skirt

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40339

Accession Number: 1939.545

Hoop Skirt

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40340

Accession Number: 1939.547

Cape

White (bird's eye pattern); eyelet collar and ruffle along front and triple ruffle hem; darts at neckline; white soutache along front and hem with criss-cross and medallions with bee motif and eyelet in center; hook and eye at neck.

Date: ca. 1861

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), dimity

GUSN: 40342

Accession Number: 1939.554

Carpetbag

Upholstered hooked-rug-style brown, cream, red, green floral with brass key hole plate, key, two leather handles, leather base and five brass feet, linen lining.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40345

Accession Number: 1939.559

Shawl

Taupe ground w/ 10" border of Indian style flowers in pinks, purples & greens; center field filled w/ tiny sprigs.

Date: 1835-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: printing (process), wool (textile)

GUSN: 40346

Accession Number: 1939.561

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