Historic New England

Needlework Bookmark

Needlework picture of ruins of the Old Stone Mill at Newport, Rhode Island embroidered on Bristol board.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 33260

Accession Number: 1930.345

NeedleworkBookmark

Bookmark stitched on perforated paper in the design of a chalice.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 33261

Accession Number: 1930.346

Collar

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 33262

Accession Number: 1930.349

Nightgown

White long sleeve cotton nightgown with embroidered collar and yoke, lace trim front opening, and cuffs, and knife pleating on front and elbows.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 33263

Accession Number: 1930.359

Child's dress

Child's two piece dress, pink and black plaid trimmed with black velvet ribbon. Bodice [A] and Skirt [B].

Date: 1850-1859

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 33264

Accession Number: 1930.360AB

Cap

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 33267

Accession Number: 1930.373

Pair of Sleeves

White silk bishop-style sleeves with lace cuffs.

Date: 1848-1863

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 33269

Accession Number: 1930.377BC

Collar

Narrow white lace collar with pointed ends.

Date: 1860-1869

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 33270

Accession Number: 1930.377D

Pair of Gloves

White leather gloves.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 33271

Accession Number: 1930.378AB

Pair of Gloves

White leather gloves.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 33272

Accession Number: 1930.379AB

Handkerchief

Plain handkerchief with a striped border.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 33273

Accession Number: 1930.380

Spike

Hand-wrought spike with leather washer.

Maker: unknown

Material: wrought, handmade, iron (metal), leather

GUSN: 33274

Accession Number: 1930.381

Flowerpot

Stoneware flowerpot with attached saucer. Pot exterior is molded with cattail and reed pattern and glazed dark brown. Drain hole at side of pot empties into saucer.

Maker: unknown

Material: stoneware (pottery), molding (forming), glazing (coating)

GUSN: 33275

Accession Number: 1930.382

Flowerpot

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 33276

Accession Number: 1930.383A

Saucer

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 33277

Accession Number: 1930.383B

Flower Pot

Redware flowerpot with attached saucer and drain hole on lower body. Dark brown glazed exterior, unglazed interior.

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, redware, glazing (coating)

GUSN: 33278

Accession Number: 1930.384

Napkin

Rose pink silk damask. Round floral medallion at center. Scrolling border. Urn-centered medallions at corners. Self fringe all around.

Maker: unknown

Material: damask, weaving, machine-made, silk (textile), textiles

GUSN: 33282

Accession Number: 1930.397

A) Dress B) Waist ruffle Green and white diagonal stripe, wide neckline, capped and pleated sleeves, two rows of gilt buttons down front, green ruching along sleeves, front and waist ruffle, lined with white cotton - buttons along right front.

Date: ca. 1857

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 33283

Accession Number: 1930.399

Nosegay Holder

A glass nosegay holder with a metal hook and a leather band.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), metal, leather

GUSN: 33284

Accession Number: 1930.400

Cozy

Cream silk cover with floral design and coral silk interior.

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (fiber)

GUSN: 33285

Accession Number: 1930.403

Feather Fan and Box

No description

Date: 1870-1880

Maker: Woodworth's (Retailer)

Material: coral (material), feather (material), ivory (tooth component), painting (coating), paper (fiber product), transfer printing

GUSN: 33286

Accession Number: 1930.407AB

Needlework Bookmark

Needlework bookmark of an image of a chair with the words "Oaken Chair of Gov Carver brought in the MayFlower 1620" embroidered on Bristol board and mounted on a pink silk ribbon.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 33287

Accession Number: 1930.408

Needlework Picture

Needlework bookmark on bristol board "Hope on Hope Ever".

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 33288

Accession Number: 1930.410

Needlework Bookmark

Needlework bookmark with embroidered word "Tiamoamami" on Bristol board.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 33289

Accession Number: 1930.411

Needlework Bookmark

Needlework bookmark on bristol board attached to green silk ribbon. "VOICI".

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 33290

Accession Number: 1930.412

Needlework Bookmark

Needlework bookmark with the words "Dinna forget" embroidered in pink crewel yarn mounted a pink satin silk plain-weave ribbon.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 33291

Accession Number: 1930.413

Ribbon

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 33292

Accession Number: 1930.416

Handkerchief

White handkerchief with pointed scalloped edges and embroidered vines.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 33293

Accession Number: 1930.417

Lace Collar

White crochetd lace collar.

Date: 1848-1858

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 33294

Accession Number: 1930.419

Collar

White embroidery.

Date: 1848-1858

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 33295

Accession Number: 1930.420

Miniature Portrait

Bust length, man with unruly curly hair, in black coat and cravat. In leather case.

Date: 1835

Maker: Lewis, William (Artist)

Material: ivory (tooth component), oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 33296

Accession Number: 1930.424

Brise' Fan

Ivory brise' fan, twenty-two sticks and two guards; all are pierced with allover scrolling motifs; sticks have remains of beige silk ribbon drawn through them at top.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: bone (material), piercing

GUSN: 33301

Accession Number: 1930.434

Brise' Fan

Long, light imitation tortoise shell sticks and guards; brise' type, threaded with red ribbon; set with steel spangles; painted on both sides with gold branches; mother of pearl washers; red silk tassel on a cord.

Date: ca. 1820

Maker: unknown

Material: lip-vibrated aerophones with conical bore: with valves, horn (animal material), tortoise shell, artificial, painting (coating), silk (textile), sequins (spangles)

GUSN: 33302

Accession Number: 1930.435

Brise' Fan & Box

FAN (A): Tan horn sticks, pierced; brise' type; gold paint floral motif; gold paint also at tips of sticks; threaded with cream grosgrain ribbon; mother of pearl washers. BOX (B,C): Cardboard with hinged lid; covered with red and green floral and woodgrain printed paper.

Date: ca. 1820

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, lip-vibrated aerophones with conical bore: with valves, horn (animal material), painting (coating), paper (fiber product), piercing, silk (textile)

GUSN: 33303

Accession Number: 1930.436 A-C

Berlin Woolwork Picture

Berlin woolwork picture; depicts large castle in middle ground. The castle is surrounded by water, a bridge at the right links it to the land. Polychromatic. Gold molded jesso frame; under glass.

Date: ca. 1830

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, wool (textile), Berlin woolwork

GUSN: 33304

Accession Number: 1930.437

Cap

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 33305

Accession Number: 1930.439

Cap

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 33306

Accession Number: 1930.440

Cap

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 33307

Accession Number: 1930.442

Cap

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 33308

Accession Number: 1930.443

Cloth Fragment

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 32877

Accession Number: 1929.1142

Box with Attached Glass Cover

Small paper box with attached glass cover. Clear glass cover bordered by gilt paper trim with burgandy flowers. Sides of box and cover are yellow, overlaid with teal paper with lined texture. When box was accessioned it contained a tin duck, swan, fish and boat (1929.1151a-d).

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), glass (material)

GUSN: 32880

Accession Number: 1929.1151E

Calash

Green silk; plain brim; thirteen cane hoops; self-fabric bow at back; self-fabric neck ruffle; light green silk moire' ribbons at neck; green silk passementerie cord with scalloped edge attached to brim (for pulling calash over hair); large center back panel stiffened with white canvas.

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cane (plant material), stitching, silk (textile)

GUSN: 32881

Accession Number: 1929.1152

Tongs

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 32882

Accession Number: 1929.1227

Fabric Sample

Sample of white striped cotton stitched with knife pleats.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 32883

Accession Number: 1929.1242

Chemise

White chemise. Sleeves are short with slight pleating and eyelet lace edge with leaf embroidered pattern. Neckline is squared with same lace edging. Bodice is slightly pleated. Under neckline at center of front is handwritten in ink 'Lissy Foster'.

Date: 1870-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering

GUSN: 32885

Accession Number: 1929.1246