Historic New England

Capital

Column captial with leaf decoration.

Date: 1862

Maker: Gilman & Bryant (Architect)

Material: plaster

GUSN: 1351

Accession Number: 1969.7946.1-2

Parasol

Marquise/folding parasol; black silk with chiffon ruffles; black folding handle crudely carved; marquise hinge.

Date: 1895-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), chiffon, metal, silk (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 1352

Accession Number: 1918.254

Women's Parasol

Brown silk with pierced ruching; very small; wood shaft, bone ferrule; collapsible wood handle, hooked end, metal slider; metal ribs with bone tips.

Date: 1860-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: bone (material), carving (processes), metal, silk (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 1353

Accession Number: 1922.550

Parasol

Black machine Chantilly lace over gold and white silk lining with scalloped edges. The stick is carved ivory in a floral design. The ferrule and slider are also carved ivory.

Date: 1870-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), Chantilly lace, ivory (tooth component), lace (needlework), stitching, machine-made, silk (textile)

GUSN: 1354

Accession Number: 1925.225

Natural linen with pinked edge; cream silk twill lining; root-like stick handle with bone fittings (would have had bow or tassel through hole); no hinge = probably walking; wooden ferrule with knob at end; grosgrain ribbon pinned to handle (originally tied at ferrule).

Date: ca. 1880

Maker: unknown

Material: bone (material), linen (material), metal, silk (textile), twill, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 1356

Accession Number: 1927.2030

Parasol

Black taffeta twill with white lining, scalloped edges on both layers; short metal stick with wooden handle (imitates ivory); knobs and handle and ferrule; black grosgrain bow around ferrule.

Date: 1870-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, silk (textile), taffeta, twill, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 1357

Accession Number: 1930.432

Parasol

Black and white silk gingham; ruffled edge lined with green silk; very small; carved bone handle; metal shaft, ferrule and ribs.

Date: 1870-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: bone (material), carving (processes), cotton (textile), checker pattern, metal, silk (textile)

GUSN: 1358

Accession Number: 1930.1751

Parasol

Natural silk lined and trimmed with bright green silk and fringe; bamboo handle with hook; green bow with fringed ends around bamboo ferrule.

Date: 1865-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: bamboo (material), stitching, silk (textile)

GUSN: 1359

Accession Number: 1931.1308

Parasol Cover

Black handmade Chantilly lace parasol cover.

Date: 1870-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: Chantilly lace, silk (textile)

GUSN: 1360

Accession Number: 1933.732

Parasol

Beaded black silk with white lining; brass shaft; carved wooden handle; long pointed brass ferrule.

Date: 1868-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), carving (processes), silk (textile), wood (plant material), beads (pierced objects)

GUSN: 1361

Accession Number: 1934.1521

Parasol

Black machine Chantilly lace over white silk lining; wooden shaft with curled wooden handle; painted white metal spokes.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: Chantilly lace, lace (needlework), stitching, metal, painting (coating), silk (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 1362

Accession Number: 1934.1570.1

Parasol Frame

No cover; metal frame; carved bone handle and ferrule.

Date: 1870-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: bone (material), carving (processes), metal

GUSN: 1363

Accession Number: 1934.1570.2

Parasol

This parasol consists of a show cover of black handmade Chantilly lace over gold taffeta with a white silk lining. The handle, slider, and ferrule are all carved ivory, decorated with two white silk tassels at top of ferrule.

Date: ca. 1875

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), Chantilly lace, ivory (tooth component), lace (needlework), silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 1364

Accession Number: 1939.630

Carriage Parasol

Tan-green silk with white lining; carved wooden handle and ferrule; metal stick and ribs.

Date: 1870-1877

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), metal, silk (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 1365

Accession Number: 1942.197

Carriage Parasol

Small parasol with gray ruffled silk show fabric, lined with pink. The carved wooden handle has a ring for suspension at far end. Wooden shaft and carved wooden ferrule with ring at top, from which hangs a white silk tassel.

Date: 1870-1877

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), silk (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 1366

Accession Number: 1942.227

Parasol

White embroidered linen; thin handle; wood shaft and tip; mteal ribs, celluloid caps on ribs; tab closure with mother of pearl button.

Date: 1905-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: celluloid (cellulosic), embroidering, linen (material), metal, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 1367

Accession Number: 1943.658

Parasol & Cover

Parasol (A) of cream lace over white silk with chiffon underruffle; thorn wood handle and shaft with gilded crook end carvewd with scroll and shell pattern; gold cap on tip; cream grosgrain ribbon loop through handle; metal ribs. Cover (B) of white linen (dirty); tape drawstring.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), chiffon, gilding, lace (needlework), linen (material), silk (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 1368

Accession Number: 1948.48AB

Parasol

Black satin and white taffeta woven striped silk; deep flounce of black machine made Chantilly lace - cabbage roses; silver floral handle; wooden shaft and tip; metal ribs covered in black silk; silver cap on tip.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), Chantilly lace, satin, silk (textile), silver (metal), taffeta, wood (plant material), weaving

GUSN: 1369

Accession Number: 1948.49

Parasol

Black ribbed silk with black fringe, black silk lining; telescoping metal shaft; metal handle; knobs on handle and ferrule; gold band on handle, engraved with leaves.

Date: 1865-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), celluloid (cellulosic), engraving (printing process), gold (metal), silk (textile)

GUSN: 1370

Accession Number: 1948.94

Parasol

Black machine-made Chantilly lace laid over two layers of white silk, scalloped edge; white silk tassel at top; brass stick; ivory finial and handle carved with gothic-style trefoils and bas relief designs.

Date: 1870-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), carving (processes), Chantilly lace, silk (textile)

GUSN: 1371

Accession Number: 1970.316

Parasol

Iridescent purple taffeta woven with multicolor floral brocade; ruffle of same material on wooden handle set with purple shell and brass-plated copper; metal shaft, tip & ribs; fabric tab with silver filigree fastener.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: brocade (textile), copper (metal), silk (textile), taffeta, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 1372

Accession Number: 1972.165

Parasol and Box

Parasol (A) of black Chantilly lace over two layers of ivory taffeta with scalloped edges; ivory folding shaft, handle and tip; handle carved with cherubs and flowers; knob at tip carved with flowers; metal hardware; black silk cord and tassel around knob. Box (B) is hinged, covered in dark red le...

Date: ca. 1865

Maker: unknown

Material: Chantilly lace, ivory (tooth component), leather, satin, silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 1373

Accession Number: 1991.76AB

Stair Drop?

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 1374

Accession Number: 1969.7949

PLASTER

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 1375

Accession Number: 1986.1931

PLASTER

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 1381

Accession Number: 1986.1937

GLASS, WINDOW

Bull's Eye light fragment.

Date: 1900-1991

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 1218

Accession Number: 1986.1777

GLASS, WINDOW

Bull's eye pane.

Date: 1900-1991

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 1219

Accession Number: 1986.1778

Window Glass

Bull's eye pane of glass.

Date: 1750

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 1220

Accession Number: 1986.1781

Window glass

Glass, bull's eye panes (5) from Hanquoit, Falmouth, MA (formerly temp # 831a-e).

Date: 1700-1750

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 1221

Accession Number: 1986.1926.1-5

GLASS, WINDOW

10 full diamond panes and 7 half diamond panes, modern glass.

Date: 1900-1991

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 1222

Accession Number: 1986.1783

Door

Six panels; two small above, two small below with large in between. Carved rosette in the center of each large panel. Metal knob and keyhole. Butt hinges.

Date: ca. 1827

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 1223

Accession Number: 1918.90.1

SCREEN

No description

Date: ca. 1774

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 1224

Accession Number: 1912.149W

Child's cloak

Child's cloak, checked blue and white silk, lined with striped beige and white silk.

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 1225

Accession Number: 1991.9

Dress

A=Bodice; B=Skirt. Blue, brown & cream pinstriped silk twill. Bodice (A) standing band collar w/ cream silk liner; false lapels; brown silk twill pleated placket covers center button closure (18 buttons). Peplum pointed front & back w/ pleats lined w/ brown silk; long fitted sleeves w/ turned back...

Date: 1885-1887

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), glazing (coating), stitching, machine-made, silk (textile), twill, tin (metal)

GUSN: 1226

Accession Number: 1991.10AB

Dressing Gown

Brown silk twill with pink floral silk trim; one piece; standing band collar of brown silk with white liner (woven with diamond pattern). Pink silk (printed with gold/brown flowers) inserted from neck to hem at center front and woven around cuffs; brown silk covered buttons from neck to thigh. Lon...

Date: 1885-1889

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), twill

GUSN: 1227

Accession Number: 1991.11

Infant's Cap

Cream; net; overcast seam around crown; very plain; no ties.

Date: 1800-1833

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, net (textile)

GUSN: 1228

Accession Number: 1991.12

Infant's Cap

White; ruffle all around; four pairs of drawstrings along top of head; ties at neck.

Date: 1800-1833

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, linen (material)

GUSN: 1229

Accession Number: 1991.13

Cap

White; neck ruffle; ruffle around face trimmed w/ lace; fullness at back; 2 scalloped edged bands appliqued; 8 bands of piping; ties at neck and ties at back.

Date: 1830-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 1230

Accession Number: 1991.14

Short Dress

White short dress with double capped sleeves with scalloped edge; drawstring neckline; high waist gathered at sides and back; two thread covered buttons at back; six narrow tucks at hem.

Date: 1800-1833

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 1231

Accession Number: 1991.15

Cape

Cream with cream silk lining; double collar; trimmed with looped fringe; two tassle ties at neck; same fringe along front and hem.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: Cross & Wilson Manufacturers (Maker)

Material: kidskin

GUSN: 1232

Accession Number: 1991.16

Dress

White; empire waist; rounded neckline w/ silk cord piping; short, full sleeves trimmed w/ silk cord. Fullness at front & back between shoulders; 2 hooks & eyes at back; slight train; no ornamentation.

Date: 1820-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: cord (fiber product), cotton (textile), stitching, super, muslin, satin

GUSN: 1233

Accession Number: 1991.17

Dress

A=Dress; B=Bodice. Teal/Green silk taffeta. Dress (A) w/ high neckline; long train; 8 cream covered buttons embroidered w/ stars; long sleeves, waist & skirt trimmed w/ applied bands of teal fabric w/ white satin piping. Rosettes made of same & w/ one cream covered (star) button applied at should...

Date: 1866

Maker: unknown

Material: crinolines, stitching, silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 1234

Accession Number: 1991.18AB

Bonnet

Black silk taffeta; hoops and shirring at brim; pleated neck ruffle stiffened with black net; black silk fringe tulle around face; lined with black silk, stiffened with canvas; wire support; narrow black ribbon ties with wider set of black taffeta ties.

Date: ca. 1857

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, stitching, silk (textile), taffeta, tulle (meshed textile)

GUSN: 1236

Accession Number: 1991.20

Bonnet

Dark blue velvet bonnet on wire frame; trimmed with blue maribou feathers and blue grosgrain ties; neck ruffle of blue velvet.

Date: 1874-1877

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 1237

Accession Number: 1991.21.1

Bonnet

Fancy white straw; circular pattern; on stiff net frame; trimmed with blue silk and velvet ribbons; blue tipped flowers; wire frame; one comb is attached to buckram lining; cream silk lining.

Date: 1866-1867

Maker: Brémont, Mlle. (Maker)

Material: flower (plant material), artificial, buckram, silk (textile), straw (plant material), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 1238

Accession Number: 1991.22.1

Hat

Brown felt hat with plush brim; brim is narrow and upturned; deep crown has asymmetrical pleat; trimmed with appliqued rectangles of layered brown grosgrain ribbon; orange iridescent rayon lining.

Date: 1924-1926

Maker: unknown

Material: felt (textile), stitching, molding (forming), rayon, wool (textile)

GUSN: 1239

Accession Number: 1991.23.1

Hat

Small; burgundy and black novelty weave of straw and cotton (?); trimmed with black silk bows; small black veil; domed crown, fitted to top of head; elastic to hold on head at back; black pleated bow; black rayon lining; hat has triangular shape.

Date: 1931-1933

Maker: Patten, Karl W. (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, weaving, straw (plant material)

GUSN: 1240

Accession Number: 1991.24

Tea Gown

Royal blue velvet; V-neckline; 3/4 length sleeves; gathered at front shoulder seam; front wrap waist w/ snap closure at right inside side seam; covered button & buttonhole closure at left front. At pocket & right hip are alternating rows of rhinestones & blue sequins fanning out from pocket top; fl...

Date: 1930-1945

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, machine-made, polyester, rhinestone, velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 1241

Accession Number: 1991.26

Dress

Pink/plum polyester; full length dress w/ scoop neckline trimmed w/ pink rhinestones; long sleeves. Darts form square yoke; no waistline; long zipper at center back; kick pleat at front hem; fully lined w/ matching rayon.

Date: 1966-1967

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, machine-made, polyester, rayon, rhinestone, silk (textile)

GUSN: 1242

Accession Number: 1991.27

Flower girl dress

Flower girl dress of pale blue chiffon with separate darker blue slip and pink and blue velvet belts.

Date: ca. 1938

Maker: unknown

Material: chiffon, velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 1243

Accession Number: 1991.28A-D

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