Historic New England

Undershorts

Pair of peach-colored ladies undershorts made of knit fabric with drawstring waist. Has reinforced crotch. Vertical stripes in fabric on either side. Has sewn manufactuere's tag on back inside wasit, retailer price tag pinned to waist front, and manufacturer's sticker adhered to crotch. Size small.

Date: 1945-1965

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 10783

Accession Number: 1994.3

Pair of Socks

One of a pair of size 9 woolen socks with manufacturer's tag and store tag stapled to them. Owner's tag "Mary Lee Evans" sewn inside both socks.

Date: 20th C

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 10784

Accession Number: 1994.4AB

Pair of Socks

One of pair of white size 10 men's woolen athletic socks stapled together with manufacuturer's tag

Date: Early to mid-20th century

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 10786

Accession Number: 1994.5AB

Pair of Stockings

Red pair of silk stockings with "Mary Chase" embroidered in black on each top band of the stocking. Red seam in red thread is back on both.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 10788

Accession Number: 1994.6AB

Wedding Dress

Plain weave white linen with alternating panels of plain weave and cut work six petal flowers, edges and cetner sewn with silk thread. Round collar with flower cut-out lined with plain linen. Dress is sleeveless and gathered at shoulders. Bodice is cut closely. The skirt is gathered and is tea lengt...

Date: 1951

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 10790

Accession Number: 1994.7.1

Weding Dress Slip

Silk slip, off-white material with zipper. Back and shoulder straps made of netting. Bodice is cut closely and skirt is full to match te wedding dress it was made to go underneath (1994.7.1)

Date: 1951

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 10791

Accession Number: 1994.7.2

Mitts

Matching linen cuffs to be worn as gloves with matching wedding gown. Decorated with cut-work embroidery of six petal flower. Mesh lined, silk. Snap closure. Cuff tapers down to a V-shape. Silk thread used for embroidery.

Date: 1951

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 10792

Accession Number: 1994.7.3AB

Wedding Veil

Organdy cap with net veil attached to the back. Pleats on bottom of cap match pleats on cummerbund (4). Bow on back of cap.

Date: 1951

Maker: Filene's (Department Store) (Vendor)

Material: net (textile), organdy

GUSN: 10794

Accession Number: 1994.7.5

Wedding Garter

One wedding garter; light blue polyester satin weave, trimmed with lace on top and bottom. Rosette in pink and light blue, yellow polyester, trimmed with green thread, and istting on top of circle of lace. Garter is gathered.

Date: 1951

Maker: unknown

Material: lace (needlework), satin

GUSN: 10795

Accession Number: 1994.7.6

Handkerchief

One white cotton handkerchief, trimmed with 1/2" wide lace on all sides. 1/2" band is woven in on all four sides. Embroidered on one corner- one larger six-petal flower surrounded by twelve smaller flowers and leaves.

Date: 1951

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 10796

Accession Number: 1994.7.7

Jewelry box

Light green and gold brocade covered box.

Date: 1950-1951

Maker: unknown

Material: brocade (textile)

GUSN: 10797

Accession Number: 1994.8

Watch box

No description

Date: 1950-1951

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 10799

Accession Number: 1994.13

Women's Nightgown

Light blue nylon sleeveless nightgown with lace decorations at neck and shoulders.

Date: 20th century

Maker: unknown

Material: nylon

GUSN: 10800

Accession Number: 1994.14.1

Women's Robe

Light blue nylon long sleeve dressing gown with lace decoration at the collar, shoulds and cuffs, with thin fabric belt.

Maker: unknown

Material: nylon

GUSN: 10801

Accession Number: 1994.14.2

Hand mirror

Hand-held flat mirror made of clear lucite with oval beveled mirror on both sides. Lucite edges beveled and shaped at handle and around mirror.

Date: 1951-1952

Maker: unknown

Material: Lucite (TM)

GUSN: 10802

Accession Number: 1994.15

Girls' Dress

Girl's First Communion dress made of cream-colored organdy. Double-layered skirt, pleated at waist. Top buttoned at center back. Short, puffed sleeves trimmed with silk ribbon. Front has open work simple flowers on v-shaped overpieced. Three decorative buttons on front. Lace trim around stand-up col...

Date: 1961

Maker: Miss Quality (Manufacturer)

GUSN: 10803

Accession Number: 1994.16.1

Girls' Headpiece

White mesh veil trimmed with white lace. Extends to middle of back. Topped with plastic headband trimmed with white lace and two white bows. Elastic string goes around rim.

Date: 1961

Maker: Miss Quality (Manufacturer)

Material: lace (needlework), net (textile)

GUSN: 10804

Accession Number: 1994.16.2

Pillowcase

Plastic packaged pillowcases. "Garden Gay" pattern, fine cotton pillowcase for standard bed of bright red, blue, pink, yellow, orange and green on white ground.

Date: 1970-1980

Maker: Mohawk (Manufacturer)

Material: cotton (textile), weaving, machine-made

GUSN: 10805

Accession Number: 1994.19.3

Bottle

a) Brown glass Mott's apple juice bottle commemorative of American Bicentennial. Yellow merchandising paper label on side. Bicentennial words, edges, and diamond motifs molded on sides. b) Metal lid, red with gray printing. Printed with stars, drum and banner. Stamped with product information.

Date: 1976

Maker: Duffy-Mott Company, Inc. (Manufacturer)

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 10806

Accession Number: 1994.20

Cummerbund

On linen plain weave cummerband to wear with matching wedding gown; white. Cummerbund has three pleats lengthwise on the front. Back has four hooks and eyes for closure.

Date: 1951

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 10807

Accession Number: 1994.7.4

The Cushing Parlor

Interior view of West Parlor of the Cushing House. A young girl sits on the sofa, while two cats sleep on the window seat.

Date: 1878

Maker: Emory, Ella (Artist)

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas

GUSN: 10808

Accession Number: 1994.21

Cushing House East Chamber, Hingham, Massachusetts

Interior of the Cushing House East Bed Chamber, Hingham, Massachusetts, 1878.

Date: 1878

Maker: Emory, Ella (Artist)

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas

GUSN: 10809

Accession Number: 1994.22

Apron

Pink, white and black apron with heart ivy design; right side pocket; pink piping; pink borders on neck, pocket and bottom with white rick-rack on borders; bib top, ties in back.

Date: Late 20th C

Maker: unknown

Material: calico

GUSN: 10810

Accession Number: 1994.23

Photograph

Photograph of Ervin B. Whitney in simple black frame.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 10599

Accession Number: 1995.428

Photograph

E. B. Whitney as a child; tinted photograph.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 10600

Accession Number: 1995.429

Paperweight Advertising Souvenir

Small advertising souvenir made of plaster covered with maroon glaze. Ad for Murdock Parlor Grate Company of Boston. Scene of women and dog sitting on either side of the fireplace. Outside of fireplace is decorated wtih tiles. Smoke or foliage motif surround both sides.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 10601

Accession Number: 1995.430

Calendar Tile

Small vertical rectangular ceramic tile with 1906 calendar on one side, image of new Jones, McDuffee, & Stratton Co. building on the other. Drilled hole at the top.

Date: 1906

Maker: Jones, McDuffee, & Stratton (Vendor)

GUSN: 10602

Accession Number: 1995.431

Calendar Tile

Small horizontal rectangular ceramic tile with brown print depicting Harvard Medical School Building, Boston. Other side: 1908 calendar. Hole drilled in the middle of the right side.

Date: 1908

Maker: Jones, McDuffee, & Stratton (Vendor)

Material: ceramic tile by technique, glaze

GUSN: 10603

Accession Number: 1995.432

Calendar Tile

Small horizontal rectangular ceramic tile with print depicting the "Mayflower in Plymouth Harbor, 1620." Other side is a 1920 calendar. One drilled hole in the middle of right side.

Date: 1920

Maker: Wedgwood (Maker) Jones, McDuffee, & Stratton (Vendor)

Material: ceramic tile by technique, glaze

GUSN: 10604

Accession Number: 1995.433

Lard Lamp

Hanging on pear form frame attaches to a circular drip pan centering a cylindrical peg lamp with finger hold and hinged lid with scrolled knop.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 10605

Accession Number: 1992.493

Miniature Ox Yoke

Miniature ox yoke, possibly a toy. It appears to be "modern."

Date: 1920-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), wire, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 10606

Accession Number: 1992.494

Wooden Box with Sliding Lid

Small rectangular form with flat sliding cover having projecting edge and carved indent and painted red.

Date: 1780-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 10607

Accession Number: 1992.495

Clay Lamp

Squat, round clay lamp with handle and spout. [see cataloguing worksheet for diagram]

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), clay

GUSN: 10608

Accession Number: 1992.496

Clay Lamp

Small, squat clay lamp with spout. [see cataloguing worksheet for diagram]

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), clay

GUSN: 10609

Accession Number: 1992.497

Spinning Wheel Weight

Ovoid bottle-shaped spinning wheel carved from wood with a cavity with lead; long, narrow neck ending in flattened round knob; there are traced of old, green paint.

Date: 1800-1810

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 10610

Accession Number: 1992.498

Instantaneous Light Box

Small tin box with an oval form with fitted cover. Contains a small glass vial (in appropriate inside holder) to contain fluid lighter.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 10611

Accession Number: 1992.499

"Prince of Wales" Feathers Furnitur

Three-feathered mahogany carving on geometric base, "Prince of Wales" feathers motif ornament for furniture. A wire on the bottom is for attachment purposes.

Date: 1800-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), mahogany (wood), painting (coating)

GUSN: 10612

Accession Number: 1992.500

Matches

Bundle of single wooden matches with dipped ends.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 10613

Accession Number: 1992.501

Matches

Row of matches cut part way for easy use 23 in each and wrapped in paper. They are dipped in yellow and brown substance to form the matches.

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 10614

Accession Number: 1992.502

Fat Burner Lighting Device

Small, tear-shaped cup with hook; probably a fat burner.

Date: 1700-1725

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process)

GUSN: 10615

Accession Number: 1992.503

Pitchpipe

Walnut body of rectangular cross section. Duct-flute sounding mechanism and plunger to change pitch.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), painting (coating)

GUSN: 10616

Accession Number: 1992.504

Portrait Bust (or folk sculpture)

Small wooden (pine) portrait bust of a gentleman with flat back (3/4 carved), mounted on cork stopper.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cork (bark), pine (wood)

GUSN: 10617

Accession Number: 1992.505

Bird Figurine

Figurine of standing bird made of wax. The bird is yellow from body to tail, has white wings, an orange bill, with its eyes and feathers accented in black. It was wire legs but no feet.

Date: 1900-1940 ?

Maker: unknown

Material: composition (material), wax, wire

GUSN: 10618

Accession Number: 1992.506

Bird Figurine

Small yellow figurine of a bird that has white wings, a pink beak, a black eye and wire and paper that covers the feet and legs.

Date: 1900 ?-1991 ?

Maker: unknown

Material: felt (textile), paper (fiber product), wire

GUSN: 10619

Accession Number: 1992.507

Cobbler's Shoe Form

Part of a child's shoe forms, made of carved piune and painted red and black. It is a red painted shoe with black sales and painted on teh lacings. A small seam on top suggests this piece was originally moveable for sizing purposes. 4 small and 1 large holes are for attaching to a shoe making dev...

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 10620

Accession Number: 1992.508AB