Historic New England

Infant's Cap

White; eyelet embroidery--scrolling leaves around face; small flowers at back; with central round motif at back; two loops; two drawstrings.

Date: 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, eyelets (components), linen (material)

GUSN: 38423

Accession Number: 1936.142

Fork

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38424

Accession Number: 1936.144A

Knife

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38425

Accession Number: 1936.144B

Plate

Pearlware transfer-print plate. Molded alphabet border. Black transfer print illustrating a man riding a horse.

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, transfer printing, pearlware, glazing (coating)

GUSN: 38426

Accession Number: 1936.146

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 38427

Accession Number: 1936.149

Soap Dish

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 38429

Accession Number: 1936.157

Scoop

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 38430

Accession Number: 1936.159

Pincushion

Dark green rectangular velvet pincushion with cross stitched stripes of roses in green, light green, and white.

Date: 1870

Maker: Buffinton, Georgia Dove (Maker)

Material: velvet (fabric weave), textiles

GUSN: 38432

Accession Number: 1936.166

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 38433

Accession Number: 1936.167A-D

Change purse

Light tan; "X" on front & back; folds closed - no strap closure; 6 compartments; 3 white kid flaps; one flap has leather tongue.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: Cobb & Johnson (Maker)

Material: leather, machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 38434

Accession Number: 1936.168

Scarf

Black lace scarf.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38435

Accession Number: 1936.176

Veil

Black twisted silk net; needle run; tambour; border of grape leaves and tendrils; sprigged ground; black satin drawstring.

Date: 1835-1845

Maker: unknown

Material: needle lace, net (textile), satin, silk (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 38436

Accession Number: 1936.180

Veil

Black silk twist net; needle run; four large floral motifs across; snowflakes on ground; scalloped sides.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: needle lace, net (textile), silk (textile)

GUSN: 38437

Accession Number: 1936.182

Ribbon

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38440

Accession Number: 1936.187

Ribbon

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38441

Accession Number: 1936.188

Painted Cloth

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 38442

Accession Number: 1936.189

Painted Cloth

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 38443

Accession Number: 1936.190

Change Purse

Small change purse with silver filigree sides over cream-colored velvet, metal frame and hinge, metal push-button clasp and red fabric interior.

Date: ca. 1820

Maker: unknown

Material: sterling silver, cloth, metal

GUSN: 38445

Accession Number: 1936.192

Sculpture of dog

Parian sculpture of long-haired dog.

Maker: unknown

Material: parian (porcelain)

GUSN: 38448

Accession Number: 1936.196

Tan ribbed silk ankle boot; top stitching- no binding; trimmed buttons; outside button closure with scalloped edge and 7 panel buttons; rounded square toe; toe has scalloped tip ( 1 1/8") with topstitching; sole has narrow waist shaped for left and right; 1 1/4" heel covered all around with white sa...

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 38450

Accession Number: 1936.203

Pair of Gloves

Black lace gloves with tassels.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38451

Accession Number: 1936.207AB

Collar

White linen kerchief with a floral pattern embroidered along the bottom edge.

Date: 1800-1815

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38452

Accession Number: 1936.210

Collar

White lace embroidered muslin double cape collar with a floral pattern and scalloped edges.

Date: 1830-1833

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38453

Accession Number: 1936.211

Tea cozy

Dark green wool Berlinwork ground. Large multicolor floral pattern in wool, silk and glass beads. Body fomed by two half-ovals. Black, gold, red and green silk cord trim body, forming loop at top. Emerald green silk quilted lining.

Date: 1873

Maker: unknown

Material: beads (pierced objects), Berlin woolwork, canvas, cotton (textile), stitching, quilting, silk (textile), stuffing (upholstering technique), textiles, wool (textile)

GUSN: 38454

Accession Number: 1936.213

Shell Obelisk

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38455

Accession Number: 1936.224

Box

Sandlewood box with elaborate enlay exterior and interior compartments. Metal feet.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 38456

Accession Number: 1936.225

Carriage Parasol

Black handmade Chantilly lace over gold and white embossed silk linings with scalloped edges; ivory stick with onion handle with carved flowers; marquise hinge; discolored tassels at top.

Date: 1870-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), embossing, stitching, ivory (tooth component), lace (needlework), silk (textile)

GUSN: 38457

Accession Number: 1936.226

Brise' Fan & Box

Fan (A): Plain tortoise shell sticks and guards; brise' type, threaded with brown grosgrain ribbon; metal rivet and shell ring with loop at end. BOX (B): Hinged cardboard covered with white paper with embossed fan and floral medallions.

Date: 1880-1889

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), silk (textile), tortoise shell

GUSN: 38458

Accession Number: 1936.227AB

Shawl

Black net of finely crocheted silk; tied on fringe on all sides; light; stretchy.

Date: 1830-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (fiber)

GUSN: 38459

Accession Number: 1936.231

Quilt Square

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38460

Accession Number: 1936.233

Floral Bouquet

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38461

Accession Number: 1936.234

Veil

Black; twisted net; tambour; flowers of graduating size; needle run all over - more densely at bottom; three scalloped sides.

Date: 1835-1845

Maker: unknown

Material: lace (needlework), net (textile), silk (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 38246

Accession Number: 1935.1391

Cap

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38247

Accession Number: 1935.1397

Cap

Cotton night cap

Date: 1860-1875

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38248

Accession Number: 1935.1398

Bed Covering

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 38249

Accession Number: 1935.1401

Doll

Porcelain doll with blue glass eyes. Striped brown/purple silk dress with fringe and long train. Lace nd silk parka, white cotton underclothes. Leather shoes. Human hair wig. Height taken without dress.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38252

Accession Number: 1935.1410 AB

Ribbon

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38256

Accession Number: 1935.1418

Doll Hat

Green bonnet with flowers and lace ribbons.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38257

Accession Number: 1935.1419

Alphabet Sampler

Alphabet Sampler. Square, natural linen ground. Strawberry vine border. Alphabets in cream and black lettering. Name at bottom in green thread with two trees flanking a geometric design below. Alphabets: #1-incomplete; #2-"A-Q"; #3-incomplete

Date: ca. 1808

Maker: Hill, Lydia, 1797- (Embroiderer)

Material: cross-stitching, embroidering, linen (material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 38259

Accession Number: 1935.1428

Rogers Group Sculpture - The Village Schoolmaster

Three men, two seated on bench, one standing behind w/ one foot on bench.

Maker: Rogers, John (Maker)

Material: painting (coating), plaster

GUSN: 38264

Accession Number: 1935.1436

Pitcher

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 38265

Accession Number: 1935.1437

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 38267

Accession Number: 1935.1440AB

Shoes

Pink/tan (dirty pink?); ankle strap; 3 pairs of punched eyes; white laces; white lining; brown sole.

Date: 1830

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, leather

GUSN: 38268

Accession Number: 1935.1441AB

Needlework Bookmark

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38269

Accession Number: 1935.1443

Brise' Fan

Black lacquered wooden sticks and guards; brise' type threaded with black ribbon; sticks pierced in oval motif above and below ribbon; metal rivet and washer.

Date: 1870-1879

Maker: unknown

Material: lacquering, carving (processes), machine-made, piercing, silk (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 38273

Accession Number: 1935.1450

Cape

Brown velvet with embroidered swirl and leaf pattern; band collar trimmed with brown silk floss, ostrich feathers and large satin bow; hook & eye closure; lappets and front of sleeve openings trimmed with ball fringe; back of waist trimmed with fringe; slit at back for bustle. Collar and lappets li...

Date: 1888-1890

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 38275

Accession Number: 1935.1453

Bonnet

Small; black velvet on buckram foundation; trimmed with black ostrich feathers; self ruching and self-fabric draped on brim; black grosgrain ties; black lining.

Date: 1879-1885

Maker: unknown

Material: buckram, stitching, feather (material), ostrich, silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 38276

Accession Number: 1935.1455

Towel

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 38277

Accession Number: 1935.1460

Ribbon

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38278

Accession Number: 1935.1461

Purse with Cats in Original Gift Box

Small purse with decorative hinged metal frame, handle and push-button clasp. Sides made of brown velvet. Front side of purse decorated with four gray and white cats made of molded fabric or paper. Interior lined in maroon fabric. Purse rests in custom made maroon box lined with cream-colored fabric...

Date: 1880

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, velvet (fabric weave), satin

GUSN: 38279

Accession Number: 1935.1462AB

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