Historic New England

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

Hand towel

White linen hand towel w/ red brocaded detail. Includes 2 red stripes at either end; these cross 2 stripes running vertically up sides. Floral detail w/in each stripe. Floral damask rows throughout linen. Fringed ends.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: brocading, linen (material)

GUSN: 24311

Accession Number: 1998.5185

Napkin

White linen napkin with one end embroidered with pink Greek key pattern with pink and blue butterfly at center. Damask flowers throughout linen. Hemmed top and bottom edges separated from center by thin band of embroidery.

Date: 1910-1925

Maker: Tucker, Jane Standen, (1917-2012) (Embroiderer)

Material: embroidering, linen (material)

GUSN: 24312

Accession Number: 1998.5186

Hand towel

White linen hand towel with an embroidered "T" at center of one end above a band of alternating white and gold embroidery. Embroidered flowers throughout body of towel. Hemmed top and bottom edges.

Date: 1920-1950

Maker: Tucker, Jane Standen, (1917-2012) (Embroiderer)

Material: embroidering, linen (material)

GUSN: 24313

Accession Number: 1998.5187

Hand towel

White linen hand towel w/ blue and white embroidered decoration at one end. Features a wreath at center flanked by continuous lines of scrolled foliate design. All in alternating blue and white. Hemmed top and bottom edge separated from main body by embroidered band.

Date: 1920-1930

Maker: Tucker, Ruth Standen (Embroiderer)

Material: embroidering, linen (material)

GUSN: 24314

Accession Number: 1998.5188

Hand towels

Pair of white linen hand towels w/ embroidered "S" and band of cut-work embroidery. Cut-work is below "S" and features open squares. Hemmed top and bottom edges separated from center by thin band of embroidery.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, linen (material)

GUSN: 24315

Accession Number: 1998.5189

Hand towel

White linen hand towel w/ embroidered "T" at center of one end and a lace band. Border of towel brocaded in floral band. Lace band is below "T" and arranged in diamond pattern. Hemmed top and bottom edges.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: brocading, embroidering, linen (material)

GUSN: 24316

Accession Number: 1998.5190

Table mat

One of four square white table mats w/ stamped medallion in brown at center. Innermost circle of medallion is a dragon; outermost circles are geometric and foliate designs. Fringed edges.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), stamping (forming)

GUSN: 24317

Accession Number: 1998.5191.1

Table mat

One of four square white table mats w/ stamped medallion in brown at center. Innermost circle of medallion is a dragon; outermost circles are geometric and foliate designs. Fringed edges.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), stamping (forming)

GUSN: 24318

Accession Number: 1998.5191.2

Table mat

One of four square white table mats w/ stamped medallion in brown at center. Innermost circle of medallion is a dragon; outermost circles are geometric and foliate designs. Fringed edges.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), stamping (forming)

GUSN: 24319

Accession Number: 1998.5191.3

Table mat

One of four square white table mats w/ stamped medallion in brown at center. Innermost circle of medallion is a dragon; outermost circles are geometric and foliate designs. Fringed edges.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), stamping (forming)

GUSN: 24320

Accession Number: 1998.5191.4

Pen wiper

Cream-colored linen pen wiper, a circle folded in half. Scalloped edges w/ silk embroidery; silk embroidered flowers, blue w/ green, at front. Folded secure via a cream satin bow. Cream felt liner.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, linen (material)

GUSN: 24321

Accession Number: 1998.5192

Fan

Wood folding fan w/ 16 slats held w/ brass pin. Slats pierced in an oriental design and strung together w/ a blue silk ribbon.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), carving (processes), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 24572

Accession Number: 1998.5392

Fan

Wood and satin folding fan w/ 16 black painted slats held at base w/ iron pin and loop for tassel. Fan is hand-painted polychrome w/ flowers on black background.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), iron (metal), painting (coating), satin, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 24573

Accession Number: 1998.5393

Fan

Wood and silk folding fan, w/ 14 slats pierced w/ stars alternating w/ steel circles held at base w/ steel pin and white metal loop for tassel. Fan covered w/ gold edged maroon satin w/ polychrome hand-painted flowers.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), painting (coating), satin, steel (alloy), white metal, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 24574

Accession Number: 1998.5394

Fan

Black wood and satin folding fan w/ 15 remaining slats. Fan is trimmed w/ black feathers at edge.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: dyeing, feather (material), painting (coating), silk (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 24575

Accession Number: 1998.5395

Fan

Wood, silk and feather folding fan w/ 16 gold edged slats held w/ brass pin and loop for holding tassel. Fan polychrome hand painted w/ spray of flowers and a bird on cream background, and edged w/ cream feathers.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), carving (processes), feather (material), painting (coating), silk (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 24576

Accession Number: 1998.5396

Box

White rectangular fan box w/ raised design of flowers and diamonds picked out in gold.

Date: 1860-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, printing (process), stamping (forming)

GUSN: 24577

Accession Number: 1998.5397AB

Box

White cardboard fan box w/ gold edging around opening.

Date: 1860-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 24578

Accession Number: 1998.5398

Towel

Hand-woven linen towel pattern of blue and white plaid. Hemmed at edges.

Date: 1820-1880

Maker: Probably Waite, Martha (Weaver)

Material: linen (material), weaving

GUSN: 24579

Accession Number: 1998.5401

Lamp

Four piece electric lamp w/ polychrome enameled square brass base, cobalt glass cup-shaped body w/ enameled rim, enameled brass lid supporting light bulb and harp, and white satin shade trimmed w/ blue. A= Lamp B= Shade

Date: 1860-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), enameling, glass (material), molding (forming), satin

GUSN: 24580

Accession Number: 1998.5402AB

Fan

Fan made of long black feathers fastened together and secured to an ivory handle. Handle is smooth and round and has a loop at tip to which a ring hook is attached.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: feather (material), ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 24581

Accession Number: 1998.5403

Dress

Lime yellow linen dress, sleeveless. Pleats running down sides under arm holes. Bowed sash at waist. White chain stitched and beaded floral detail on right side of skirt. Straight hemmed botom. Back zipper.

Date: 1950-1955

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 24582

Accession Number: 1998.5404

Straw matting

Piece of straw matting, purple and brown checked pattern where undyed straw woven w/ purple straw. Fringed ends.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: straw (plant material), weaving

GUSN: 24583

Accession Number: 1998.5405

Straw matting

Piece of straw matting, purple and brown checked pattern where undyed straw woven w/ purple straw. Fringed ends.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: straw (plant material), weaving

GUSN: 24584

Accession Number: 1998.5406

Evening gown

Silk evening gown, cream-colored w/ diagonal lines of leaves and berries embroidered throughout. Sleeveless w/ high tucked waist and tucked bodice w/ white lace and black net decoration. Back hook and eye clasps. Bustle and train w/ silver net trim.

Date: 1885-1895

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, silk (textile)

GUSN: 24585

Accession Number: 1998.5407

Evening gown

Ivory colored evening gown w/ brocaded metallic leaf decoration; applique trim running length of gown, both sides of front. White lace neckline and sleeve cuffs. Train at back.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: brocading, silk (textile)

GUSN: 24586

Accession Number: 1998.5408

Shift

White cotton shift for a baby. Drawstring neckline gathered in tucks. Embroidered cutwork sleeve hems and Empire waist band. Horizontal pleats at bottom; hem w/ embroidered cutwork and scalloped edges.

Date: 1859-1867

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), cutwork, embroidering

GUSN: 24587

Accession Number: 1998.5409

Christening gown

White cotton baby christening gown. Short sleeves and triangular piece at bodice laced in circular pattern. Similar panels at back central closure. Embroidered band w/ inner drawstring at Empire waist. Two floral cutwork embroidered bands at hem separated by 3 wider bands of pleated tucks. Bottom he...

Date: 1858

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 24588

Accession Number: 1998.5410

Waistcoat

Silk waist coat, ivory, w/ brown satin back and interior lining. Front side pockets cut in a semi-circular shape. Similar pocket on right side breast. 6 round buttons, silk embroidered.

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 24589

Accession Number: 1998.5411

Waistcoat

Silk embroidered waistcoat, ivory colored linen. Straight cut side pockets at front and diagonal pocket at right breast. Embroidered button holes w/ circular holes for removable buttons. Silk embroidery is floral, on lapels and front. White linen lining.

Date: 1810-1840

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 24590

Accession Number: 1998.5412

Baby blanket

Brushed cotton baby blanket, light green w/ embroidered floral detail in silk at one end. Embroidered scalloped edges. Corners square except for the rounded head cover w/ two drawstring ribbons for securing around baby's head.

Date: 1859-1866

Maker: unknown

Material: napping, brushwork, cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 24591

Accession Number: 1998.5413

Baby blanket

Soft brushed cotton baby blanket, rectangular w/ scalloped edges embroidered w/ open circles. Circles embroidered into a tree at one corner.

Date: 1859-1867

Maker: unknown

Material: napping, brushwork, cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 24592

Accession Number: 1998.5414

Bodice

Ivory colored silk bodice w/ embroidered yellow and green flowers throughout. Collar, mutton sleeves, pleated front w/ hook and eye central closure. Looped fringe on bottom. White linen lining w/ sewn stays.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 24593

Accession Number: 1998.5415

Bodice

Blue and white striped taffeta bodice. Collar flap has blue embroidered applique and white lace fringe. Vertical pleats down front of bodice. Sleeves long and sewn in half (or double) sleeve style. Blue lining w/ sewn stays. Hook and eye closure at front cneter. Pleated bottom hem.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: hand sewing, machine sewing (technique), taffeta

GUSN: 24594

Accession Number: 1998.5416

Skirt

Gray silk brocaded skirt. Brocaded in double floral wreath. Skirt pleated to create double hem at bottom.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: Possibly Tucker, Jane Armstrong, 1866-1964 (Maker)

Material: brocading, silk (textile)

GUSN: 24595

Accession Number: 1998.5417A

Bodice

Gray silk brocaded bodice. Brocaded in double floral wreath. Bodice has 3/4 mutton sleeves and pleats up front and back. Hook and eye closure at center; pleated bottom hem.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: Possibly Tucker, Jane Armstrong, 1866-1964 (Maker)

Material: brocading, silk (textile)

GUSN: 24596

Accession Number: 1998.5417B

Bodice

Ivory colored satin bodice w/ blue ribboning at neckline and down front at opening, including floral and circular pattern w/ laced linen surround. Pleats at chest secured by horizontal stitching. Ribboning at sleeve cuffs matching neckline.

Date: 1895-1905

Maker: unknown

Material: satin

GUSN: 24597

Accession Number: 1998.5418

Bodice

Gray silk bodice w/ dense checkered pattern in white and circular brocading throughout. White lace inset w/ scrolled design at neck. Hook and eye closure up front. Stays sewn to lining. Pleated bottom--straight pleats on back, diagonal at front.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: hand sewing, silk (textile)

GUSN: 24598

Accession Number: 1998.5419

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