Historic New England

Handbag

Cotton drawstring purse with inkwork design and string handle.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), ink

GUSN: 29119

Accession Number: 1920.441

Bootee

A pair of silk bootees with an embroidered floral design and blue ribbon ankle ties.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 29120

Accession Number: 1920.442AB

Cloth Sample

Cream silk square fragment with floral pattern throughout.

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (fiber)

GUSN: 29121

Accession Number: 1920.443

Pincushion

Round pincushion with pale pink silk and layers of ruffled trim and beaded loops; embroidered monogram in center in white "J.G"; white cotton bottom.

Date: late 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 29122

Accession Number: 1920.445

Trim

Envelope with fringe inside

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 29123

Accession Number: 1920.446

Pincushion

Square pincushion with blue silk top and moss green silk bottom with handwritten note tacked to bottom; blue side has lace overlay with pearls in each corner.

Date: 1800-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), pearl (animal material)

GUSN: 29124

Accession Number: 1920.447

Chemise

White linen; round neck; above elbow sleeves; marked.

Date: 1734-1767

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, linen (material)

GUSN: 29125

Accession Number: 1920.448

Cape

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 29126

Accession Number: 1920.450

Cream; front has applique section with scalloped edge; fullnes gathered at center back with cartridge pleats; band of lace inserted center back; fine ruffle around face and neck; one tie (other was removed at some point).

Date: 1810-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, linen (material)

GUSN: 29127

Accession Number: 1920.451

Alphabet Sampler

Alphabet sampler on natural linen ground. Green and rust lettering. Bands of needlework at top including a large zig-zag and an undulating wave. Green and rust strawberry border at bottom. Two alphabets, both missing "J", "U".

Maker: unknown

Material: cross-stitching, embroidering, linen (material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 29128

Accession Number: 1920.452

Emery Cushion

Heart shaped emery cushion with blue silk tassel fringe and cord for hanging; three-sided cushion made of pink moire and floral brocades.

Date: 1800-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: moiré, silk (textile)

GUSN: 29130

Accession Number: 1920.456

Pocket Watch

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 29131

Accession Number: 1920.457

Landscape with River

Scenic landscape painting of three figures by river. Seated woman is holding an infant, small boy is lying down on the shore, another man is standing and holding a fishing rod. Two men in a canoe in the background. Stone castle atop a hill at right, bare tree at left. Mountains and ruined buildings ...

Date: 1825-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 29132

Accession Number: 1920.459

Fan

White moire' silk fan; ivory sticks are carved and pierced with roses and scrolls; plain moire' leaf with gold edge; mother of pearl washer; carved metal ring.

Date: 1850s

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), ivory (tooth component), moiré, silk (textile)

GUSN: 29133

Accession Number: 1920.466

Fan

Carved ivory sticks with silver inlay; white silk fan; short leaf, painted floral decoration in white and pink with silver branches; mother of pearl washer, carved metal ring.

Date: 1850s

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), inlay (process), ivory (tooth component), metal, painting (coating), silk (textile)

GUSN: 29134

Accession Number: 1920.467

View of Boston

Bird's eye view of Boston from the north--includes train stations, state house, Bunker Hill monument, Boston Common and Tens.

Date: 1877

Maker: Possibly Bachmann, J. (Lithographer) L. Prang & Co. (Maker)

Material: chromolithographs

GUSN: 29135

Accession Number: 1920.472

Wallet

Natural linen; front flap with silk braid ties; unfolds 4 times, with 5 "flap" compartments. For keeping papers in.

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: handmade, linen (material)

GUSN: 29136

Accession Number: 1920.481

Shirt

White; squared flap neckline and cap sleeves trimmed w/ lace; lace insert at shouder; 2 narrow tape ties at back.

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: Bellows, Abby Parker, 1813-1894 (Maker)

Material: stitching, linen (material)

GUSN: 29137

Accession Number: 1920.482

Corset

Corset made of cotton with lacing, made by Abby Parker Bellows in New Ipswich, New Hampshire.

Date: ca. 1820

Maker: Bellows, Abby Parker, 1813-1894 (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 29138

Accession Number: 1920.484

Pincushion

S-shaped pincushion with tasseled ends; straight pins spell out "of such is the kingdom/of heaven~" on one side; leafy vine design on the other side.

Date: 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: satin

GUSN: 29139

Accession Number: 1920.490

Pincushion

Fish-shaped pincushion.

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 29140

Accession Number: 1920.491

Sewing Kit

Blue silk work bag or sewing kit with a brown leather piece on either side for placing sewing needles.

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (fiber), leather

GUSN: 29141

Accession Number: 1920.492

Paper Mache Doll Head and Box

Paper mache doll head (a). Red paper box with cover (bc).

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 29142

Accession Number: 1920.493A-C

Needles

Bone needle with a large curved handle.

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 29143

Accession Number: 1920.498

Painting

Street lined with brick buildings leading down toward city in distance.

Date: 1850

Maker: Willard, Susanna H. (Artist)

Material: paper (fiber product), watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 29300

Accession Number: 1921.62

Waxwork Chimneypiece

Very large waxwork chimneypiece behind glass, in three sections, wiith original deep frame. Behind the glass, modeled in wax, are four figures, fruit, grass, and small animals. The walls behind the figures are covered in red paper lines to look like brick. Garden of Eden scene

Date: 1740-1760

Maker: unknown

Material: wax

GUSN: 29301

Accession Number: 1921.68

Document box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 29302

Accession Number: 1921.70

Decanter

Glass case bottle with a stopper. Three pint size.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 29303

Accession Number: 1921.77AB

Case Bottle

Glass case bottle with a stopper. Three pint size.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 29304

Accession Number: 1921.78AB

Bottle

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 29305

Accession Number: 1921.80

Wine Glass

No description

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 29306

Accession Number: 1921.83

Tin Chafing Dish

Three wicks, without dish

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 29307

Accession Number: 1921.89

Dish

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 29308

Accession Number: 1921.90B

Bale

Copper kettle iron bale

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 29309

Accession Number: 1921.101

Chandelier

Tin chandelier with eight candle sockets.

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 29310

Accession Number: 1921.108

Bandbox

Bandbox with floral medallion wallpaper. Lid has a label indicating the box was made by Miss Louisa May, 446 Washington Street, Boston

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 29311

Accession Number: 1921.110

Great Coat

Fawn, full length great coat - buttons down to hem (raw); fawn velvet collar; inside "vest" lining same as coat; coat is false double breasted; double cape collar; cuffed sleeves lined with linen cambric; tab at collar; back - button tab with plackets or false pockets. One front pocket (vertical) wi...

Date: 1830-1839

Maker: unknown

Material: velvet (fabric weave), wool (textile)

GUSN: 29312

Accession Number: 1921.115

Waistcoat

Black waistcoat with white cotton lining; Brown twill back with back closure of three pairs handsewn eyes and lacing; Standing collar; three pockets; lowered waistline with leather inside waist; single breasted; boned ties at back.

Date: 1835-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, padding (process), satin, silk (textile), twill

GUSN: 29313

Accession Number: 1921.116

Frock Coat

Plum colored broadcloth coat

Date: 1860-1869

Maker: unknown

Material: cloth, fleece, stitching, silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 29314

Accession Number: 1921.117

Evening Coat

Brown; blue velvet collar, high, turnover with notched revers, padded collar and shoulders; double breasted; two button cuffs, sleeves gather at shoulders; false pockets with flaps; two pockets in tail.

Date: 1815-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), velvet (fabric weave), wool (textile)

GUSN: 29315

Accession Number: 1921.118

Wig

White hair wig, leather lining, black ribbon ties hair together into tail in back.

Maker: unknown

Material: hair

GUSN: 29316

Accession Number: 1921.119

Wig

White hair wig, leather lining, black ribbon ties hair together into tail in back.

Maker: unknown

Material: hair

GUSN: 29317

Accession Number: 1921.120

Pants

White pants; plain; two pockets at waistband; button front closure with placket; twelve decorative brass buttons; gusset and lacing for back closure; waist lined with cotton.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), twill

GUSN: 29318

Accession Number: 1921.121

Dollhouse

Six-room dollhouse with furnishings.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 29319

Accession Number: 1921.389

Bottle

"Fisher and Fairbanks Boston, Mass."

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 29320

Accession Number: 1921.128

Cream Pitcher

A blue transfer printed footed cream pitcher with a rectangular handle. The outer body is decorated by the Massachusetts State House. The inner base has a pastoral scene adorning the center and the edge is decorated with a floral motif.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: John Rogers & Son (Maker)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), leaf (plant material), foliation (pattern), leaf (metal), transfer printing, tin (metal)

GUSN: 29321

Accession Number: 1921.129

Mirror Knob

Pair of mirror knobs with Bilston enamel fronts with blackand white depiction of George Washington.

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, metal

GUSN: 29322

Accession Number: 1921.130.1-.2

Doll

Wooden doll brought from Paris soon after 1800 by Humphrey Devereaux

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 29323

Accession Number: 1921.136

Case

Tin egg boiler from teh House of Chief Justice Shaw. "The eggs were put in the tin and the tin filled with boiling water and put on the table and each present helped himself when the egg was boiled enough to suit him."

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 29324

Accession Number: 1921.139

Boston Latin School Medal for Industry

A Boston Latin School silver medal, 1843. Awarded to Lemuel Shaw, Jr. for exemplary conduct and industry.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 29326

Accession Number: 1921.141A

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