Historic New England

Petticoat

White cotton petticoat. Ruffle border at base. 36 brass eyelets in lining for bustle attachment. Large hook and eye for closure at waist. 3 brass buckles on back.

Date: 1850-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 23498

Accession Number: 1998.1684

Slip

Cotton slip w/ lace trim at bottom, asst. horizontal tucks above, and crocheted neckline and shoulder straps.

Date: 1870-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), crocheting, sewing (process)

GUSN: 23499

Accession Number: 1998.1685

Petticoat

Yellow silk petticoat w/ white cotton lining and side closure. Pocket on opposite side.

Date: 1890-1920

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

Material: cotton (textile), hand sewing, silk (textile)

GUSN: 23500

Accession Number: 1998.1686

Skirt

Brown linen skirt w/ lace flounce at bottom. 2 hook and eyes for waist closure.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 23501

Accession Number: 1998.1687

Petticoat

Black cotton petticoat w/ ruffle flounce and assorted horizontal tucks. Hook and eye closure at waistline.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 23502

Accession Number: 1998.1688

Full length white cotton slip w/ embroidered trim on bottom and 9 groups of 3 horizontal tucks. Large button closure at waistline in back, opening runs from mid-back to mid-thigh, Sleeveless w/ thick straps. Scoop neck.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), hand sewing

GUSN: 23503

Accession Number: 1998.1689

Skirt

White cotton ribbed skirt w/ lace inset panels in horizontal and vertical positions. 2 hook and eye for waist closure.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 23504

Accession Number: 1998.1690

Skirt

White linen skirt, pleated at waistline. 8 white buttons for side closure at waistline.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 23505

Accession Number: 1998.1691

Blouse

Net overshirt w/ embroidery and lace on front, arranged vertically w/ 5 vertical tucks on either side. Large collar and cuffs w/ crocheted trim. 3 wooden snaps at cuffs for closure. 3 snaps at bottom, side.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), crocheting, embroidering, machine sewing (technique), net (textile)

GUSN: 23506

Accession Number: 1998.1692

Blouse

Blouse w/ blue silk lining and white net overshirt embroidered w/ polka dots. High collar, blue velvet ribbons at front of collar (4), base of shirt (2), and on cuff (2 each). Embroidered floral pattern on netting at neckline and as loose cuffs, long. 18 hook and eye for closure of front.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), cotton (textile), embroidering, hand sewing, silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 23507

Accession Number: 1998.1693

Blouse

Embroidered net overshirt w/ sheer lining. 5 snaps and one hook and eye for front closure. Triangular edging of collar and front sides. Ruffled netting at cuffs. Rose motif embroidered on most netting. Cotton border at bottom.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, machine sewing (technique), net (textile)

GUSN: 23508

Accession Number: 1998.1694

Blouse

White cotton blouse w/ embroidered inserted pieces at cuffs and vertical on front. Scalloped edge embroidered collar and cuffs and waistline. 4 buttons for front closure. Asst. tucks arranged vertically on front.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 23509

Accession Number: 1998.1695

Blouse

White muslin blouse w/ polka dot and vertical stripes. Lace border on cuffs and on large collar. Ribbon of embroidery around waistband. 6 buttons on front for closure.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), hand sewing, lace (needlework), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 23510

Accession Number: 1998.1696

Blouse

White muslin blouse w/ assorted lace and embroidery insets. Lace cuffs and high collar, vertical and horizontal pieces. Embroidery at neckline, back. Tucks on sleeve and front neckline. Ruffled base. 8 buttons for closure.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), lace (needlework), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 23511

Accession Number: 1998.1697

Blouse

White muslin blouse w/ large collar, embroidered border, loose cuffs w/ embroidery border and 3 buttons. 4 buttons on front (no button holes?), 4 tucks at shoulder. Eyelet trim. Ribbon at base, back, to tie to skirt.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), hand sewing

GUSN: 23512

Accession Number: 1998.1698

Blouse

White muslin blouse w/ lace inserts on chest, back and sleeves. Lace border on collar, cuffs and on front edges. 3 buttons on cuffs, 6 on frontpiece. Hook and eye on waist ribbon. Thick embroidered floral design near lace insets.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, hand sewing

GUSN: 23513

Accession Number: 1998.1699

Blouse

White muslin blouse w/ small pink floral(?) sprays. Thin lace border around sleeves, collar, base and front piece. Front closure (?). Wide sleeves.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: lace (needlework), cotton (textile), hand sewing

GUSN: 23514

Accession Number: 1998.1700

Shawl

Fawn-colored shawl of stamped velvet. Design of flowers and leaves, styled. Each end of shawl is joined together. One side has button and button hole (and is sewn, alteration). Other side has button. Inner lining--grey silk.

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 23515

Accession Number: 1998.1701

Parasol

Collapsible black parasol. Black silk top with scalloped edges. Wooden handle with ball shape at base. Large wooden piece on top of parasol.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23516

Accession Number: 1998.1702

Cap

White cap. Eyelet embroidery, tucks and ruffles w/ large ribbon to tie under chin.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, sewing (process)

GUSN: 23517

Accession Number: 1998.1703

Cap

White cap. Embroidery on netting, floral design.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, net (textile), sewing (process)

GUSN: 23518

Accession Number: 1998.1704

Cap

White cap. Crocheted cap bunched in back and lined w/ ribbon, tie under chin. Cotton lining for forehead.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), crocheting, sewing (process)

GUSN: 23519

Accession Number: 1998.1705

Apron

White cotton apron. Scalloped edges, striped weave.

Date: 1890-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), sewing (process)

GUSN: 23520

Accession Number: 1998.1706

Iron fragments

Asst. iron fragments, some attached to wood. Stored in crate.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23270

Accession Number: 1998.3011

Crate

Wooden crate, unfinished w/ black lettering.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23271

Accession Number: 1998.3012

Bench

Wooden bench fragment, painted green. Full size bench w/ broken armrests and backrest. 6 posts remaining in back, 3 posts remaining on one arm. Straight legged w/ stretchers running full length.

Date: 1820-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23272

Accession Number: 1998.3013

Trunk

Wooden trunk w/ curved lid, 3 wooden bands on lid. Iron banding around corners and rims. Leather covering wood below lid. 2 hinges in back, one buckle in front. Cotton holds inside lid. 2 wire handles on sides.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), leather, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23273

Accession Number: 1998.3014

Stool

Wooden stool w/ 4 legs, 2 of different shapes. Stool seat painted black and has white paint splattered. Wire connecting legs near base, creating cross section.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23274

Accession Number: 1998.3015

Trunk

Wooden trunk w/ curved lid and wooden banding on lid and on base. Metal banding at corners and rims. Thick leather handles on sides. 2 hinges on back, 3 buckles in front.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23275

Accession Number: 1998.3016

Shingle

Lot of wooden shingles, asst. sizes. Some painted, most unfinished.

Date: 1850-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23276

Accession Number: 1998.3017

Glass panes

Several lots of colorless glass panes, asst. sizes, some broken. Green protective pads stored w/ glass sheets.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 23277

Accession Number: 1998.3018

Glass panes

A lot of colorless glass panes, marked "small."

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 23278

Accession Number: 1998.3019

Glass panes

A lot of colorless glass panes, marked "large complete."

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 23279

Accession Number: 1998.3020

Glass panes

A lot of colorless glass panes, marked "Piazza Purple/ some complete." Asst. sizes, some broken.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 23280

Accession Number: 1998.3021

Glass panes

A lot of colorless glass panes, marked "large complete or nearly so." Green protective pad stored w/ glass.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 23281

Accession Number: 1998.3022

Watering trough

Large wooden feeding trough, unfinished wood. Top wider than bottom.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23282

Accession Number: 1998.3023

Drawer

Wooden drawer w/ leather handle on front, unfinished wood.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23283

Accession Number: 1998.3024

Oar

Long oar, wooden, unfinished. Canvas strap around handle of oar.

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23284

Accession Number: 1998.3025

Oar

Long oar, wooden, unfinished.

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23285

Accession Number: 1998.3026

Oar

Long oar, wooden, unfinished. Iron strip on handle.

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23286

Accession Number: 1998.3027

Sled

Wooden sleigh, single wooden blade, 6 cross pieces on frame. Iron pieces joining blade to frame.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23287

Accession Number: 1998.3028

Monogram carving

Fretsawn polychrome monogram, large wooden circle painted green w/ "RHT" carved inside and painted yellow, blue and red. Monogram is broken on one side. Scroll-style to lettering.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 23288

Accession Number: 1998.3029

Drill

Large corkscrew drill, wrought iron. Bent handle to create rectangular shape for leverage. Pointed tip below twisted section for drilling.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 23289

Accession Number: 1998.3030

Ice pick

Large iron ice pick on rope. Figure 8 attachment between pick and rope. Slight curve to pick.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), rope, wrought

GUSN: 23290

Accession Number: 1998.3031

Crate

Wooden crate w/ black and white paper covering w/ Chinese design. Image of 2 figures on sides holding central decorated folding screen. Butterfly beneath, leaves above. Bottom of crate missing. Blank paper lining inside.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23291

Accession Number: 1998.3032

Ax handle

Ax handle, unfinished wood. Very worn tip.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23292

Accession Number: 1998.3033

Ax handle

Ax handle, unfinished wood.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23293

Accession Number: 1998.3034

Crate

Wooden crate w/ double hinged lid. Blue label on front of box and inside lid. Image of acorns on label w/ white writing.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: Stewarts' Acorn (Maker)

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23294

Accession Number: 1998.3035

Crate

Wooden crate painted green w/ pinch clasp in front, double hinge in back, 2 compartments inside.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23295

Accession Number: 1998.3036

Crate

Unfinished wooden crate w/ double hinged and front pinch clasp. Paper label on side.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: Haskellimp & Seed Co. (Maker)

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23296

Accession Number: 1998.3037

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