Linen hand towel, white, w/ fleur-de-lis design throughout and embroidered scalloped ends. One end embroidered w/ an "S" and foliate design and cut-work just above scallop.
Date: 1890-1910
Maker: unknown
Material: embroidering, linen (material)
GUSN: 24399
Accession Number: 1998.5247
Three rectangular white linen tablecloths(.3-.5) w/ fringed lace edges and 2 matching table mats(.1-.2). Both mats and cloths woven w/ tiny circular pattern and linear border. Decorative lace bands at top and bottom edges before fringe.
Date: 1860-1890
Material: linen (material)
GUSN: 24400
Accession Number: 1998.5248.1
GUSN: 24401
Accession Number: 1998.5248.2
GUSN: 24402
Accession Number: 1998.5248.3
GUSN: 24403
Accession Number: 1998.5248.4
GUSN: 24404
Accession Number: 1998.5248.5
White linen hand towel in diamond pattern. Initials embroidered in blue on bottom left corner. Plain hemmed edges. Looped hook for hanging sewn to top right corner.
Date: 1870-1890
GUSN: 24405
Accession Number: 1998.5249
White linen hand towel w/ red stripes faded pink and fringed ends. Four stripes at either end. Plain white fringe.
GUSN: 24406
Accession Number: 1998.5250
White linen hand towel w/ blue stripes and short fringed ends. Two blue stripes set against plain weave linen and flanked by raised linen stripes at either end. Weaving on main body of towel is circular.
Date: 1890-1920
GUSN: 24407
Accession Number: 1998.5251
White linen hand towel w/ blue stripes and red brocaded bands. Fringed ends. Blue stripe running length of towel at either side. Three blue stripes and one red band w/ brocaded white leaves at either end. Fringe is laced at top.
GUSN: 24408
Accession Number: 1998.5252
White linen hand towel w/ red stripes faded pink and fringed ends. 6 stripes at either end: 4 clustered together, 2 spaced to create border. Plain white fringe, badly worn.
GUSN: 24409
Accession Number: 1998.5253
White linen hand towel w/ red brocaded detail. A brocaded band at either end divided into 3 stripes: two thinner w/ geometric detail flanking central thicker w/ floral detail. Thin red stripe running up either side. Circular damask flowers throughout linen. Fringed ends.
Date: 1850-1860
Material: brocading, linen (material)
GUSN: 24410
Accession Number: 1998.5254
White linen hand towel w/ red brocaded detail. Two red stripes w/ floral detail at each side. Damask floral bands at center. Fringed ends.
GUSN: 24411
Accession Number: 1998.5255
White linen hand towel w/ red brocaded bands at either end. Each end has 2 thinner bands w/ geometric pattern and larger central band w/ circular swirls. Fringed ends. Damask detail at center.
Date: 1860-1880
GUSN: 24412
Accession Number: 1998.5256
White linen hand towel w/ red striping on outer border of all sides. Damask floral wreath at center and elk at bottom of both ends.
GUSN: 24413
Accession Number: 1998.5257
Crocheted white cotton table cover with long fringe. Two layers sewn together in a square shape. Consists of alternating bands of open and closed crochetwork.
Date: 1890-1930
Maker: Possibly Tucker, Jane Armstrong, 1866-1964 (Maker) Possibly Donnell, Annie (Maker)
Material: cotton (textile), crocheting
GUSN: 24414
Accession Number: 1998.5258
White linen table mat, round, w/ pointed scalloped edges outlined in decorative stitching. Embroidered wreath of small flowers and intertwined stems around circumference at center.
Date: 1900-1930
GUSN: 24415
Accession Number: 1998.5259
White linen table mat, round, w/ seed embroidery arranged in floral circles around circumference. Embroidery is yellow, red, blue and white. Hemmed edge w/ decorative stitching.
Date: 1910-1930
GUSN: 24416
Accession Number: 1998.5260
One of three square linen table mats w/ lace fringe and center. Linen is cream-colored, lace at center creates a square section of openwork w/ circular designs. Lace circles create fringe.
Date: 1880-1920
Material: embroidering, hand sewing, linen (material)
GUSN: 24417
Accession Number: 1998.5261.1
GUSN: 24418
Accession Number: 1998.5261.2
GUSN: 24419
Accession Number: 1998.5261.3
Square handkerchief case w/ floral detail. Front of exterior is white cotton w/ blue, green and pink applique flowers. Bordered in lace fringe. Interior is white silk.
Material: cotton (textile), silk (textile)
GUSN: 24420
Accession Number: 1998.5262
Part of set of white coton tea cozy(.1) and table mat(.2), both w/ embroidered Japanese decoration and scalloped edges. One image of a blue pagoda and swimming yellow ducks; the other of a woman in a blue robe beside a flock of yellow birds. Border is blue.
Date: 1910-1940
Material: cotton (textile), embroidering
GUSN: 24421
Accession Number: 1998.5263.1
Pad foot, short stem, V-shaped vase, flat wall with applied light blue thread, applied reticulated and scalloped band on either side.
Date: ca. 1900
Material: glass (material)
GUSN: 5565
Accession Number: 1971.868
Translucent iridescent glass; flat base, ground pontil, oval body; long, paneled neck rising from side, flat lip, applied handle.
Date: 1834-1899
Material: glassblowing, glass (material)
GUSN: 5566
Accession Number: 1971.869
Three dimensional frog with front feet placed on lily pad, flower on pad forms candle socket.
Material: bronze (metal)
GUSN: 5567
Accession Number: 1971.870
Concave extinguisher, shaped edge, elaborate cloisonne arabesque on surface, twisted stem, shaped cloisonne finial.
Date: 1868-1899
Material: brass (alloy), cloisonné, enameling
GUSN: 5568
Accession Number: 1971.871
Cylindrical copper container in woven copper sheath, three brass "bamboo" feet.
Material: bamboo (material), brass (alloy), copper (metal), weaving
GUSN: 5569
Accession Number: 1971.872
Bivalve shell fitted with brass rims, hinge, and clasp; brass chain for handle.
Material: brass (alloy), mother of pearl, shell (animal material)
GUSN: 5570
Accession Number: 1971.873
Two part mold; pig figurine with pink body and black spots.
Material: porcelain, soft paste porcelain
GUSN: 5571
Accession Number: 1971.874
A) Cylindrical container, tapered towards base, threaded lip. B) Cylindrical slightly domed lid, reverse threads on inside edge.
Material: teak (wood)
GUSN: 5572
Accession Number: 1971.875AB
Rectangular slab of wood with movable ivory tabs at edge, tabs decorated with gilded insects and birds, a floral sprig on top.
Date: ca. 1880
Material: gilding, ivory (tooth component), mahogany (wood)
GUSN: 5573
Accession Number: 1971.876
Tripod paw feet, cylindrical base, reeded column with projecting arm and candle socket; section surmounting column missing; design shows classical influence.
Date: 1880-1900
Material: casting (process), metal
GUSN: 5574
Accession Number: 1971.877
Long rectangular needlepoint bell pull; dark blue ground; undulating, flowing vine with petitpoint birds; yarn tassle at end;, watered silk backing; not connected to bell.
Material: petit point, silk (textile), wool (textile)
GUSN: 5575
Accession Number: 1971.878
Cylindrical with stylized floral motif in high relief, concave tin backing, mounted on turned brass shaft, threaded at end.
Date: 1820-1840
Material: brass (alloy), tin (metal)
GUSN: 5576
Accession Number: 1971.879.1
GUSN: 5577
Accession Number: 1971.879.2
GUSN: 5578
Accession Number: 1971.879.3
GUSN: 5579
Accession Number: 1971.879.4
GUSN: 5580
Accession Number: 1971.879.5
GUSN: 5581
Accession Number: 1971.879.6
GUSN: 5582
Accession Number: 1971.879.7
GUSN: 5583
Accession Number: 1971.879.8
Loosely woven herringbone weave; unlined; pleated gathers at top.
Date: ca. 1950
Material: wool (textile)
GUSN: 5584
Accession Number: 1971.880.1
GUSN: 5585
Accession Number: 1971.880.2
GUSN: 5586
Accession Number: 1971.880.3
GUSN: 5587
Accession Number: 1971.880.4
GUSN: 5588
Accession Number: 1971.880.5
GUSN: 5589
Accession Number: 1971.880.6
GUSN: 5590
Accession Number: 1971.880.7
GUSN: 5591
Accession Number: 1971.880.8