Historic New England

Waistcoat

Pink waistcoat with shawl collar; Back and front panels of white cotton; Single breasted with six self covered (cotton) buttons; Two pairs linen ties at back collar is padded; allover pattern of small oval leaves.

Date: 1826-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), damask, stitching, silk (textile)

GUSN: 37982

Accession Number: 1935.800

Waistcoat

Pale green waistcoat; shawl collar; three pockets; Cotton back; buckle and tab back closure; six self covered buttons; fabric inserts at waist; cream satin on inside at waistline; single breasted.

Date: 1845-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, lampas (textile material), padding (process), silk (textile)

GUSN: 37983

Accession Number: 1935.802

Breeches

Black; ribbed twill; 3/4 fall front with placket; lined with brown cotton; four buttons at waist; two flap pockets; watch pocket; gusset and one pair of handsewn eyes with string for lacing; four small buttons and ribbon closure at leg.

Date: ca. 1790

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), silk (textile), twill

GUSN: 37984

Accession Number: 1935.803

Kerosene Burner with Chimney

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 37987

Accession Number: 1935.809AB

Lamp

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 37988

Accession Number: 1935.810

Doorknob

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 37989

Accession Number: 1935.811

Lamp Chimney

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 37990

Accession Number: 1935.812B

Base

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 37992

Accession Number: 1935.814AB

Juice Reamer

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 37993

Accession Number: 1935.818

Knife box

Knife box containing two knives and two forks.

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 37994

Accession Number: 1935.819.1-.5

Racket

One of a pair of battledore rackets.

Date: ca. 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 37995

Accession Number: 1935.822.1

Racket

One of a pair of battledore rackets.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 37996

Accession Number: 1935.822.2

Latch Assembly

A: Cast pull/handle bolted through rectangular plate; bolts included; turned-down thumb lever with concave head. Plate has beveled edges. B: Flat, tapering latch bar riveted to rectangular pivot plate; round head on bar.

Date: 1795-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: beveling, brass (alloy), casting (process)

GUSN: 37997

Accession Number: 1935.825AB

Sewing Kit

Sewing kit in the shape of a shoe.

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 37998

Accession Number: 1935.829

Stand

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37999

Accession Number: 1935.842A

Portrait of the Honorable Mr. Justice Blackstone

Framed engraving of the "Honorable Mr. Justice Blackstone."

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38000

Accession Number: 1935.843

Portrait Picture

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38001

Accession Number: 1935.851

Pitcher

Delftware pitcher with globular body on flared foot and long neck. Underglaze blue decorations of large flower sprays with bird under mouth. S-scroll chain in underglaze blue on handle. Handle attached to body in pointed taper.

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, painting (coating), glazing (coating), tin glaze

GUSN: 38002

Accession Number: 1935.863

Mirror

Framed engraving by I. GOldar after Pugh. Done from an original picture in the collection of the Right Hon. Earl of Granard.

Date: 1771

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38003

Accession Number: 1935.864

Print

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38004

Accession Number: 1935.867

Print

Map of seige of Yorktown with legend in cartouche at bottom center.

Date: 1782

Maker: Photo-Electrotype Engraving Co. (Printer) Bauman, Sebastian (Surveyor) Reproduction of Scot, R. (Engraver)

Material: engraving (printing process)

GUSN: 38006

Accession Number: 1935.873

Cornice

Cornice with plain frieze. Greek key pattern uses decorative hole technique in top and bottom horizontals. Painted white.

Date: 1805-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), softwood

GUSN: 38007

Accession Number: 1935.875

Cornice

Cornice section with Greek key pattern. Cut from face and underside. Painted white.

Date: 1745-1775

Maker: unknown

Material: cutting (dividing), painting (coating), softwood

GUSN: 38008

Accession Number: 1935.878

STAIR END

Apparently applied for display to black background. Molded stair end with scrolled pieces attached below. Paint was probably cream originally.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: molding (forming), painting (coating), softwood

GUSN: 38009

Accession Number: 1935.879

Boots

Cream silk satin ankle boots; topstitched; scalloped top is higher in front; no trim; scalloped edged side button closure w/ 11 small white buttons. Rounded square toe; round throat; 3-1/4" vamp; center front & center back seams; sole has narrow waist shaped for left & right foot; 1-1/2" self-cove...

Date: 1870-1879

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, linen (material), stitching, machine-made, satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 38010

Accession Number: 1935.883AB

Waistcoat

Cream silk damask waistcoat; single breasted; four buttons; lapel has rounded notch; back closure with three pairs of linen ties; waistline slightly curved.

Date: 1841

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), damask, stitching, silk (textile)

GUSN: 37817

Accession Number: 1935.499

Waistcoat

Cream; white lining & back; yellow flowers & leaves embroidered on collar & front; shawl collar; 6 buttons; front placket; 3 pockets; 2 buttons inside at shoulder; leather waist; buckle & tab closure; single breasted.

Date: 1855-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), cotton (textile), doeskin (leather), embroidering, stitching, leather, padding (process), silk (textile)

GUSN: 37818

Accession Number: 1935.500

Fluting Iron

A pair of rollers mounted on a metal frame with a hand crank attached to the side.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 37821

Accession Number: 1935.504

Needlework Picture

Needlework picture of three angels with beadwork on a tan mesh ground.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37823

Accession Number: 1935.515

Needlework Picture

Light and dark green squares with checked square design in center.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37824

Accession Number: 1935.518

Needlework Picture

Pattern of light and dark green squares.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37825

Accession Number: 1935.519

Needlework Picture

Ducks in a pond.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37826

Accession Number: 1935.521

Needlework Picture

Needlework and beadwork white and grey flowers on maroon base.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37827

Accession Number: 1935.522

Collar

Black ribbed silk lined with ivory satin; collar has two pleats at neck with wide, pointed tips; drapes around neck.

Date: 1870-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: satin

GUSN: 37829

Accession Number: 1935.538

Frock Coat

Black; fine wool; turnover collar with wide, pointed revers with self facing; double breasted - three pairs buttons, five buttonholes; raw edge (hem); lined with black silk and wool twill; padded shoulder and front; two breast and two tail pockets; sleeves lined with blue and white sateen.

Date: 1870-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 37830

Accession Number: 1935.545A

Waistcoat

Black; blue and red and white striped lining; black silk and wool back (same as coat lining); notched low collar; four pockets; buckle and strap back closure; six buttons; one hole for watch fob.

Date: 1870-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 37831

Accession Number: 1935.545B

Change Purse

Small, brown leather and metal wallet with blue silk interior.

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, metal, silk (fiber)

GUSN: 37832

Accession Number: 1935.549

Bookmark

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37833

Accession Number: 1935.550

Ribbon

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37834

Accession Number: 1935.551

Pitcher

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 37835

Accession Number: 1935.552AB

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 37836

Accession Number: 1935.556

Container

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 37837

Accession Number: 1935.557

Fan

Short, broad sticks and guards covered in dark red leather; red satin leaf; sticks overlaid on leaf; mother of pearl washer, brass ring; dark red cord and tassel.

Date: 1851-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 37838

Accession Number: 1935.558

Brise' Fan & Box

FAN (A): Dark brown wooden brise' style fan, painted with white violets and leaves; brown tassel with braided ring. BOX (B,C): Cardboard covered with glossy white paper.

Date: 1860-1869

Maker: Klein, Auguste (Maker)

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

GUSN: 37840

Accession Number: 1935.568A-C

Veil

Black cotton lace; handmade; mechanical; small, almost a square, but curved at top and bottom; dotted ground; geometric fret border with scalloped edge.

Date: 1865-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), handmade, lace (needlework)

GUSN: 37841

Accession Number: 1935.569