Historic New England

Dress

Bodice of Dress (Skirt is #1929.532) Beige; embroidered with beige tri-lobed leaves; bodice - brown velvet standing band collar; brown velvet trim along pleated (wide) lapel and cuffs; front placket, pleated at collar, with hook and eye closure; leg of mutton sleeves; pointed waist front and back;...

Date: ca. 1892

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, stitching, leaf (plant material), foliation (pattern), leaf (metal), machine-made, silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave), wool (textile)

GUSN: 32689

Accession Number: 1929.531

Veil

Black silk net; border of tendril-like floral sprays; plain ground; drawstring missing.

Date: 1835-1845

Maker: unknown

Material: lace (needlework), net (textile), silk (textile)

GUSN: 32690

Accession Number: 1929.534

Pair of Gloves

Black lace gloves.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 32691

Accession Number: 1929.536ABP

Handkerchief

Sheer white handkerchief with large scalloped edges with dotted lace.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 32692

Accession Number: 1929.539

Pair of Sleeves

White cotton sleeves with embroidery and scalloped trim.

Date: 1853-1860

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 32693

Accession Number: 1929.540AB

Collar

White lace double cape collar with a floral pattern.

Date: 1830-1833

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 32694

Accession Number: 1929.541

Infant's Shirt

White; lace at neckline and armseye; bodice gathered all around at neckline; plain; open shirt.

Date: 1845-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 32695

Accession Number: 1929.545

Sash

Green sash with a white chain-stitched fern design.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 32696

Accession Number: 1929.546

Apron

Blue, orange, brown plaid on white silk ground; knee-length, narrow; gathered waist backed with light blue silk band; no ties.

Date: 1835-1845

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), weaving

GUSN: 32697

Accession Number: 1929.547

Kerchief

Red, white, and blue plaid kerchief.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 32698

Accession Number: 1929.548

Handkerchief

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 32699

Accession Number: 1929.549

Bedspread

Rectangular, off white; candlewicked overall; central motif concentric diamonds with foliate sprouts in field of dots surrounded by undulating flowering vine; foliated concentric diamonds in corners; line border. Sides of dotted ground; undulating flowering vine at inside; foliated uneven bracketed ...

Date: 1810-1845

Maker: unknown

Material: candlewicking (embroidering), cotton (textile), fringe, stitching, piecing, whitework

GUSN: 32700

Accession Number: 1929.550

Pillowcase

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 32701

Accession Number: 1929.551

Syrup Pitcher

Parian syrup pitcher with attached silver lid, ivy motif, and applied rope handle.

Maker: unknown

Material: parian (porcelain)

GUSN: 32702

Accession Number: 1929.553

Game

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 32703

Accession Number: 1929.554

Vase

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 32704

Accession Number: 1929.556

Goblet

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 32705

Accession Number: 1929.567

Card Case

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 32706

Accession Number: 1929.570

Button

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 32709

Accession Number: 1929.581

Antimacassar

Rectangular; white linen thread crocheted in large and small diamond motifs. Two vertical panels joined at center. Deep scalloped border.

Date: 1850 C-1860 c

Maker: unknown

Material: crocheting, linen (material), textiles

GUSN: 32710

Accession Number: 1929.582

Doll's or Child's Parasol

Blue and white silk gingham with blue ruffle; very small; carved wooden handle, metal shaft, ferrule and ribs.

Date: c. 1870 - 1875

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 32711

Accession Number: 1929.584

Game

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 32712

Accession Number: 1929.585

Game

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 32713

Accession Number: 1929.586

Feather Fan

FAN (A): Turned ivory handle; round leaf of brown feathers and marabou with small stuffed yellow bird mounted at center. BOX (B): Faded pink cardboard, teardrop shape (to fit around fan).

Date: 1870-1880

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 32714

Accession Number: 1929.587AB

Fan & Box

FAN (A): Abalone sticks and guards; one side of leaf is bright pink satin painted with white flowers and green leaves; reverse is white satin painted with initials A.V.L. in garlands of small white flowers; rhinestone-set rivet; curved [carved?] metal ring. BOX (B) : Hinged cardboard covered in t...

Date: 1885-1890

Maker: Possibly Van de V---, Louise (Maker)

Material: abalone shell, painting (coating), paper (fiber product), satin, silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 32715

Accession Number: 1929.588 A-B

Fan

Abalone sticks and guards; leaf of violet satin framed in white lace, reverse of white satin; mother of pearl washer, metal ring.

Date: 1885-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: abalone shell, lace (needlework), satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 32716

Accession Number: 1929.589

Tool

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 32718

Accession Number: 1929.598

Shovel

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 32719

Accession Number: 1929.614

Coal Carrier

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 32720

Accession Number: 1929.615

Portrait of William Warren

Photogravure portrait of William Warren. Framed.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 32721

Accession Number: 1929.617

Distance Meter

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 32722

Accession Number: 1929.625

Sealing Wax

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wax

GUSN: 32459

Accession Number: 1928.1281

Wallet

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 32460

Accession Number: 1928.1283

Picture

Silk and paper picture.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 32461

Accession Number: 1928.1291

Corner Chair

Corner chair with three turned back supports; two vase splats; round "X" stretchers; and scroll feet. The seat is upholstered with leather.

Date: 1740-1760

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 32464

Accession Number: 1928.1305

Drop-leaf Table

Drop-leaf table. Mahogany; beech hinge rails; white pine side rails. Rectangular molded top and leaves. Top and leaves each composed of one board. Frame secured to top by six screws. No support blocks. Apron has squared skirt. Rests on serpentine molded Marlborough legs.

Date: 1785-1805

Maker: unknown

Material: beech (wood), mahogany (wood), Norway spruce (wood)

GUSN: 32465

Accession Number: 1928.1307

Chair

Side chair. Mahogany, paint, flag seat. Turned legs and stiles, pierced splat, serpentine crest rail with ears; flag seat; turned front stretcher; two side stretchers; one plain dowel stretcher. Painted back with gold radiator paint on rings of turnings and circles on stretchers.

Date: 1790-1825

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 32466

Accession Number: 1928.1309

Banister-back Side Chair

Bannister back side chair with a scalloped crest rail with incised edges, three bannisters with painted floral decoration at the tops, round legs and stretchers, turned stiles, and round finials.

Date: 1760-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 32467

Accession Number: 1928.1311

Windsor Chair

Chair. Windsor form. Painted wood. One of a set of three. Bow back; sponge-painted saddle seat; bamboo-turned legs, stiles, and central stretcher. Branded inscription at seat bottom reads "W. Seaver."

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: Seaver, William, 1796 F-1798 (Furniture worker)

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

GUSN: 32468

Accession Number: 1928.1383.1