Historic New England

Table cover

Round table cover, white linen w/ bands of lace forming outer edge and inner circle. Solid linen around square lacework forms scrolled foliate decoration, including stylized fleur-de-lis pattern.

Date: 1920-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 24290

Accession Number: 1998.5169

One in pair of white linen towels, brocaded in circular pattern throughout and a monogram embroidered "S" at center of one end. Continuous leaf-covered band w/ floral corners brocaded around outer perimeter. Hemmed top and bottom edges separated from center by thin embroidered band.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: brocading, embroidering, linen (material)

GUSN: 24291

Accession Number: 1998.5170.1

Towel

One in pair of white linen towels, brocaded in circular pattern throughout and a monogram embroidered "S" at center of one end. Continuous leaf-covered band w/ floral corners brocaded around outer perimeter. Hemmed top and bottom edges separated from center by thin embroidered band.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: brocading, embroidering, linen (material)

GUSN: 24292

Accession Number: 1998.5170.2

Table mat

One in six small square white linen table mats w/ purple and green floral embroidery. Small floral sprigs on slender stems. Outer border and squared corners created by thin band of embroidery.

Date: 1910-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, linen (material)

GUSN: 24293

Accession Number: 1998.5171.1

Table mat

One in six small square white linen table mats w/ purple and green floral embroidery. Small floral sprigs on slender stems. Outer border and squared corners created by thin band of embroidery.

Date: 1910-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, linen (material)

GUSN: 24294

Accession Number: 1998.5171.2

Table mat

One in six small square white linen table mats w/ purple and green floral embroidery. Small floral sprigs on slender stems. Outer border and squared corners created by thin band of embroidery.

Date: 1910-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, linen (material)

GUSN: 24295

Accession Number: 1998.5171.3

Table mat

One in six small square white linen table mats w/ purple and green floral embroidery. Small floral sprigs on slender stems. Outer border and squared corners created by thin band of embroidery.

Date: 1910-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, linen (material)

GUSN: 24296

Accession Number: 1998.5171.4

Table mat

One in six small square white linen table mats w/ purple and green floral embroidery. Small floral sprigs on slender stems. Outer border and squared corners created by thin band of embroidery.

Date: 1910-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, linen (material)

GUSN: 24297

Accession Number: 1998.5171.5

Table mat

One in six small square white linen table mats w/ purple and green floral embroidery. Small floral sprigs on slender stems. Outer border and squared corners created by thin band of embroidery.

Date: 1910-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, linen (material)

GUSN: 24298

Accession Number: 1998.5171.6

Table mat

Square white linen table mat w/ a cut-work embroidered center featuring floral decoration. Flower heads and leaves on scrolled stems. Outer solid linen border w/ squared corners created by thin band of embroidery.

Date: 1910-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: cutwork, embroidering, linen (material)

GUSN: 24299

Accession Number: 1998.5172

Bag

White linen bag, rectangular, printed in brown in center w/ merchandise information. Brown stitching done on outside rather than inside. Drawstring top w/ braided cotton cord at one side.

Date: 1970-1985

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 24300

Accession Number: 1998.5174

Pouch

White linen pouch, rectangular. Hemmed opening at top and manufacturer/retailer's stamp on side.

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 24301

Accession Number: 1998.5175

Pouch

Half oval pouch, white linen w/ blue cotton trim and embroidered figures of two dancing girls at center. Girls are embroidered in black and have colored pink arms, yellow clogs, and blue legs and hat ribbons. Dresses and hats not colored. White buttons sewn and painted for faces. Expandable sides an...

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, linen (material)

GUSN: 24302

Accession Number: 1998.5176

Pouch

Square white cotton pouch w/ floral decoration and drawstring closure. Features blue and pink flowers set against black lattice-work squares.

Date: 1920-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), hand sewing

GUSN: 24303

Accession Number: 1998.5177

Pouch

Square white cotton pouch w/ small and widely spaced yellow and blue circles for decoration. Drawstring ribbon sewn into top hem is operated by a knot on inside seam not visible on exterior.

Date: 1930-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 24304

Accession Number: 1998.5178

Table runner

Blue/green silk table runner w/ brocaded decoration and fringed edges. Brocaded decoration of full circle w/ ribbed lines surrounding an inner 1/2 moon. Circles set on background of smaller circular netting.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: brocading, silk (textile)

GUSN: 24305

Accession Number: 1998.5179

Tablecloth

Cotton table cloth w/ printed red and green decoration. Features two different hexagons w/ square and triangular centers arranged in bands and separated by rows of diamonds.

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 24306

Accession Number: 1998.5180

Traveling case

Brown linen travel case w/ red edging and red geometric wool embroidery. Case folds into 3rds: back and 2 front flaps. Red satin ribbon secures case closed. Small compartments w/ tiny buttons in interior.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, linen (material)

GUSN: 24307

Accession Number: 1998.5181

Table mat

White linen table mat, square, w/ embroidered floral basket in blue, pink, purple and yellow at each corner. Hemmed edges.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, linen (material)

GUSN: 24308

Accession Number: 1998.5182

Napkin case

White cotton napkin case, rectangular, w/ chain stitched red and white embroidery throughout. Diamond-shaped waffle pattern on case. Triangular front flap; button sewn on case beneath. Fringed white edges.

Date: 1870-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 24309

Accession Number: 1998.5183

Table mat

Square white cotton table mat w/ cut-work tulip embroidery around perimeter and scalloped edges.

Date: 1920-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), cutwork, embroidering, floral patterns, flowers (plants), tulipwood (Brazilian, wood)

GUSN: 24310

Accession Number: 1998.5184

Creche dog

Plaster hound dog, part of creche set. In a running stance. Wool-like coating on exterior resembles fur, gray and brown spots. Eyes and nose painted. Legs are wooden and fitted into plaster body.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), plaster

GUSN: 24161

Accession Number: 1998.5061.4

Creche dog

Plaster hound dog, part of creche set. In a running stance. Wool-like coating on exterior resembles fur, gray and brown spots. Eyes and nose painted. Legs are wooden and fitted into plaster body.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), plaster

GUSN: 24162

Accession Number: 1998.5061.5

Creche boar

Plaster boar, part of creche set. In a standing position, as if ready to charge. Wool-like coating resembles fur, gray. Painted eyes and nose. Wooden hooves painted brown.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), plaster

GUSN: 24163

Accession Number: 1998.5061.6

Creche goat

Plaster goat, part of creche set. Wool-like coating resembles fur, blue and gray on top, gray underside. Painted eyes and nose and udder. Wooden hooves painted black.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), plaster

GUSN: 24164

Accession Number: 1998.5061.7

Creche bear

Plaster bear, part of creche set. In a sitting position w/ front right leg extended. Head pointed sideways. Wool-like coating resembles fur, brown. Painted eyes and nose.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), plaster

GUSN: 24165

Accession Number: 1998.5061.8

Creche fox

Plaster fox, part of creche set. In a sitting position. Wool-like coating resembles fur, red w/ a white chest. Painted eyes and nose.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), plaster

GUSN: 24166

Accession Number: 1998.5061.9

Creche calf

Plaster calf, part of creche set. In a standing position. Wool-like coating resembles fur, gray and white. Wooden hooves painted black.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), plaster

GUSN: 24167

Accession Number: 1998.5061.10

Creche rabbit

Plaster rabbit, part of creche set. In a sitting position w/ ears pointed back. Wool-like coating resembles fur, brown w/ a lighter chest and white tail. Painted eyes.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), plaster

GUSN: 24168

Accession Number: 1998.5061.11

Creche camel

Plaster camel, part of creche set. Brown wool-like coating on exterior resembles fur. Head is raised, mouth open; mouth, eyes and nostrils are painted. Red string harness. Square saddle atop camel, painted blue w/ gold fringe, like a tapestry. Wooden hooves painted black.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), plaster

GUSN: 24169

Accession Number: 1998.5061.12

Creche donkey and rider

Plaster donkey w/ male rider, part of creche set. Donkey has wool-like coating on exterior resembling fur, gray w/ white underside. Red and white string for reins. Man is painted w/ white pants and red shirt and yellow hat. Green panniers on sides.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), plaster

GUSN: 24170

Accession Number: 1998.5061.13

Creche wise man

Plaster wise man, part of creche set. In a walking position w/ left foot extended. Painted w/ brown skin, red pants, blue vest w/ gilt trim and red cap. Set on an oval base. Left hand raised and formed into a fist w/ hole in center, likely once held incense.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), plaster

GUSN: 24171

Accession Number: 1998.5061.14

Creche tree

Wooden tree, part of creche set. Tall and cylindrical w/ layers of green needle-like leaves, much like a palm tree. Trunk painted brown. Colorful paper decals, circular w/ scalloped edges, fixed to trees.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 24172

Accession Number: 1998.5061.15

Creche tree

Wooden tree, part of creche set. Tall and cylindrical w/ layers of green needle-like leaves, much like a palm tree. Trunk painted brown. Colorful paper decals, circular w/ scalloped edges, fixed to trees. Round base.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 24173

Accession Number: 1998.5061.16

Male figurine

Plaster male figurine. Painted w/ mid-19th c. clothing. Wears brown pinstriped trousers, red vest, green tailcoat and gray tophat. Black umbrella at his side.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), plaster

GUSN: 24174

Accession Number: 1998.5062.1

Female figurine

Plaster female figurine. Painted w/ mid-19th c. clothing. Wears hooped green skirt w/ white band at bottom, black jacket w/ ruffled sleeves, white gloves and yellow hat.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), plaster

GUSN: 24175

Accession Number: 1998.5062.2

Male figurine

Plaster figurine of a male soldier. Painted w/: black shoes, gray pants w/ red stripe down sides, green jacket w/ red trim and black hat. On a round wooden base.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), plaster

GUSN: 24176

Accession Number: 1998.5063

Pheasant

Plaster pheasant figurine, on a circular base painted green to resemble grass. Pheasant legs fixed to base. Brown w/ red wings, tail and back.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), plaster

GUSN: 24177

Accession Number: 1998.5064

Dancing dog figurine

Plaster figurine of a dancing dog. Stands on hind legs w/ front paws at chest. Dressed in a skirt, painted pink, and a blouse, painted blue. Long brown ears and brown tail. Rest of body painted white. On a round base painted brown.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), plaster

GUSN: 24178

Accession Number: 1998.5065

Owl figurine

Plaster owl figurine. Perched on a gray square base, resembling a rock. Owl is painted brown and gray w/ black back and yellow talons, beak and eyes.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), plaster

GUSN: 24179

Accession Number: 1998.5066

Face mask

One in five plaster face masks, Asian. All painted white w/ black hair, eyelashes and eyes and red upturned lips. Happy images, in 2 different sizes. String ties at back.

Date: 1865-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), plaster

GUSN: 24180

Accession Number: 1998.5067.1

Face mask

One in five plaster face masks, Asian. All painted white w/ black hair, eyelashes and eyes and red upturned lips. Happy images, in 2 different sizes. String ties at back.

Date: 1865-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), plaster

GUSN: 24181

Accession Number: 1998.5067.2

Face mask

One in five plaster face masks, Asian. All painted white w/ black hair, eyelashes and eyes and red upturned lips. Happy images, in 2 different sizes. String ties at back.

Date: 1865-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), plaster

GUSN: 24182

Accession Number: 1998.5067.4

Face mask

One in five plaster face masks, Asian. All painted white w/ black hair, eyelashes and eyes and red upturned lips. Happy images, in 2 different sizes. String ties at back.

Date: 1865-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), plaster

GUSN: 24183

Accession Number: 1998.5067.3

Face mask

One in five plaster face masks, Asian. All painted white w/ black hair, eyelashes and eyes and red upturned lips. Happy images, in 2 different sizes. String ties at back.

Date: 1865-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), plaster

GUSN: 24184

Accession Number: 1998.5067.5

Brush handle

Wooden shaving brush handle, shaped like a bowling pin. Handle consists of alternating strips of oak and mahogany laid together and turned. Base of handle is wood painted black. Bristles visible inside base.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), oak (wood), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 24185

Accession Number: 1998.5068

Watercolor set

Wooden case holding watercolor set. Low and rectangular w/ lid that slides out. 4 white earthenware palettes inside, along w/ 2 small wooden dowels.

Date: 1875-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, pine (wood)

GUSN: 24186

Accession Number: 1998.5069

Gift box

Small paper gift box, shaped like a card box. Lid hinged along side seam. Front of lid is paper w/ printed image of 2 boys playing American soccer on field; house in distance. Exterior border is blue paper w/ gilt detail.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 24187

Accession Number: 1998.5070

Zoetrope

Zoetrope consisting of circular wooden stand onto which fits a circular card board viewer pierced w/ 13 lengthwise strips evenly spaced on side. Viewer rotates on iron pin. There are six polychrome printed and painted cartoons printed on both side. As viewer is spun, figures on cartoons appear to mo...

Maker: Milton Bradley Co. (Maker)

Material: cardboard, carving (processes), iron (metal), painting (coating), paper (fiber product), printing (process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 24188

Accession Number: 1998.5071A-H

Guitar

Wooden 6-string guitar w/ geometric wooden inlay around sounding board. Ivory pegs and string guides. Wood inlay on back in diagonal stripes. Red cotton tassels on end of string.

Date: 1870-1889

Maker: Rodríguez, \n Francisco Núñez, 1841-1919 (Maker)

Material: ivory (tooth component), steel (alloy), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 24189

Accession Number: 1998.5072

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