Historic New England

Lighthouse clock

Mahogany octagonal base rests on brass ball feet; works have eight day movement; weight powered; alarm attachment; pendulum (now bent); dead beat escapement; under reproduction glass bell.

Date: 1820-1825

Maker: Willard, Simon, 1753-1848 (Maker) Simpson, Josh (Maker)

Material: brass (alloy), mahogany (wood), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 38564

Accession Number: 1936.453

Needlework Bookmark

Needlework bookmark with embroidered name "Shakespeare" on Bristol board mounted on green ribbon.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38565

Accession Number: 1936.460

Box with Cover

Small rectangular paper box with color print on cover. Printed image of three girls and two boys playing the game of Graces with sticks and hoops. Box covered in light blue paper.

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 38566

Accession Number: 1936.466AB

Decanter Stopper

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 38567

Accession Number: 1936.469

Lace Fan

Ivory sticks and guards, heavily pierced and carved; white lace leaf backed with gauze; rivet set with rhinestone; carved metal ring.

Date: 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), gauze, ivory (tooth component), lace (needlework), piercing, silk (textile)

GUSN: 38568

Accession Number: 1936.478

Pair of Gloves

Pair of white, full arm-length gloves.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38569

Accession Number: 1936.481

Chemisette

White chemisette with lace fringe on the edge of the ruffle collar, one covered button.

Date: 1870-1879

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38570

Accession Number: 1936.482

Child's dress

Child's two piece dress, wine colored silk taffeta trimmed with cream colored silk and Spanish lace. Bodice [A] trimmed with silk cord and tassels. Matching skirt [B] trimmed with ruffles.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38571

Accession Number: 1936.492AB

Girl's Dress

Girl's two piece blue taffeta dress trimmed with pink taffeta basque and skirt. Worn by donor at Pappanti's dancing school. Made over from one of donor's mother's dresses.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38572

Accession Number: 1936.493AB

Girl's Dress

Girl's two piece dress. Gray grenadine over silk of same tone, trimmed with plaid taffeta and narrow 'val' [valenciennes] lace. Made over from one of donor's mother's dresses.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38573

Accession Number: 1936.494AB

Shoes

2 toned red w/ red ankle strap trimmed w/ brown tape; black patent leather toe; tan sole; paper inner sole; lined w/ white cotton; 1 buttonhole on each strap; A= has black velvet bow; B= missing bow.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, stitching, machine-made

GUSN: 38582

Accession Number: 1936.502AB

Needlework Bookmark

Needlework bookmark of a cross with flowers embroidered on Bristol board mounted to pink striped ribbon.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38635

Accession Number: 1936.524

Column Capital

A Corinthian style capital, painted brown.

Date: 1821

Maker: Hoadley, David (Architect)

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

GUSN: 38636

Accession Number: 1936.527

Purse

Small black silk velvet purse on the bias with blue beadwork.

Date: 1851-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (fiber), velvet (fabric weave), beads (pierced objects)

GUSN: 38638

Accession Number: 1936.534

Purse

Black beaded drawstring purse.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38639

Accession Number: 1936.535

Sewing Roll

Red leather envelope-shaped sewing kit with a metal clasp.

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 38640

Accession Number: 1936.536

Wallet

Flamestitch - horizontal bands in reds, greens, golds; rounded flap edged in red twill tape with tape closure; flap lined with blue wool; two pockets lined with beige "dotted" silk.

Date: 1751-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, Bargello work, handmade, silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 38641

Accession Number: 1936.537

Bed Covering

White bedspread with a basket pattern made with pink triangles.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38642

Accession Number: 1936.540

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38643

Accession Number: 1936.542AB

Sheet

Rectangular, fine white linen sheet, seamed and hemmed on all edges.

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), piecing

GUSN: 38644

Accession Number: 1936.549

Teapot

Oval pewter teapot on shell feet with domed, hinged lid topped with black-painted wooden knop; curved spout; and curved, black-painted wooden handle.

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: James Dixon & Sons (Pewterer)

Material: pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 38645

Accession Number: 1936.551

Collar

White embroidered collar with a floral pattern.

Date: 1848-1858

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38646

Accession Number: 1936.554

Veil

Black; handmade changilly; semicircular with a floral border with garland; dotted ground; scalloped edge; band at top for drawstring.

Date: 1860-1869

Maker: unknown

Material: Chantilly lace, handmade, lace (needlework), silk (textile)

GUSN: 38647

Accession Number: 1936.556

Purse

Black and white beaded purse with a large white beaded tassel on the bottom.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38648

Accession Number: 1936.557

Collar

White lace collar.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38649

Accession Number: 1936.560

Cuff

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38650

Accession Number: 1936.562A

Veil

Cream wool; machine knitted.

Date: 1870

Maker: unknown

Material: knitting (process), wool (textile)

GUSN: 38652

Accession Number: 1936.569

Shawl

Black silk; finely crocheted; tied on fringe on all sides; very stretchy; light net.

Date: 1830-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (fiber)

GUSN: 38653

Accession Number: 1936.570

Fan

Ivory sticks and guards, pierced and carved; white satin leaf painted with floral spray and two butterflies in pastel colors; mother of pearl washer; carved metal ring.

Date: 1870-1879

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), ivory (tooth component), painting (coating), piercing, satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 38654

Accession Number: 1937.572

Shoes

A pair of ankle high children's shoes with single clasp closures, brown taped trims, white cloth lining, and brown leather soles.

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, leather, wool (textile)

GUSN: 38655

Accession Number: 1936.576AB

A=Coat: Black; bright gilt embroidery - elaborate foliate garland at high standing collar; deep cuffs, front, waist pockets, arms, back; heavily padded; white silk lining; gilt buttons; hook and eye closure - single breasted. B=Pants: Black with gilt trim (foliate garland) and braid along pant le...

Date: 1895-1911

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 38657

Accession Number: 1936.582A-C

Uniform Coat & Waistcoat

Coat A: Blue; blue velvet collar with wide revers; false double breasted; gilt "military" buttons with eagle; darts at front; pointed pocket flaps (false); two breast pockets (inside); padded shoulders; quilted armscye; black silk lining; no raw edges. Waistcoat B: blue; black satin back with buc...

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 38658

Accession Number: 1936.583AB

Waistcoat

Red; white lining & back; low shawl collar (open at back); single breasted; 4 self covered buttons; buckle & tab back closure; gussets at back waistline; cut away, pointed waist; 2 darts at waist.

Date: 1894-1904

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 38659

Accession Number: 1936.585

Portrait of Governor Edward Winslow

Steel engraved portrait of Governor Edward Winslow of Plymouth Colony. Framed.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38660

Accession Number: 1936.587

Tablecloth

Square spread; vibrant royal blue ground. Printed tan and beige Rococo Revival strapwork border; corner and central cartouches; floral bouquets within each as well as within plaques set within strapwork. Raw edges.

Date: 1845-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: felt (textile), printing (process), textiles, wool (textile)

GUSN: 38661

Accession Number: 1936.590

Sewing Kit

Pink and brown striped pincushion and needle case.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38663

Accession Number: 1936.598

Needle Case and Pincushion

Shell shaped needlecase; purple silk with feather stitching and floral embroidery; interior lined with yellow silk; two interior wool pages.

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 38664

Accession Number: 1936.600

Bandbox

Oval bandbox with lid. Bandbox (A) is covered with paper with white, pink and blue flowers with yellow and red leaves on a turquoise ground. Horizontal floral bands are separated by yellow, red and white stripes. Lid (B) is covered with same paper. Rim of lid has another layer of paper with blue and...

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 38665

Accession Number: 1936.602AB

Bonnet

No description

Date: 1860-1866

Maker: unknown

Material: flower (plant material), artificial, stitching, silk (textile), straw (plant material), taffeta, tulle (meshed textile), wire

GUSN: 38666

Accession Number: 1936.603

Bonnet

Cream chevron bands (resemble passementerie), with overlay of straw meander; brim has round edges, and extends to form neck band; round crown, with sprial pattern of straw; fully lined with black silk; wire band along brim and neck is covered with cream silk; no trimming or neck ties.

Date: ca. 1846

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, horsehair, silk (textile), straw (plant material), taffeta, wire

GUSN: 38668

Accession Number: 1936.607

Waistcoat

Printed; serpentine stem of medium scale pink roses & green leaves w/ fancy foliate ground (brown) on cream; tan lining & back; shawl collar; 4 pairs of self covered buttons; back waist curves from center down.

Date: 1860-1869

Maker: unknown

Material: chintz, cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 38670

Accession Number: 1936.612

Pair of Shoes

Black silk satin; bound w/ black grosgrain; trimmed w/ large black satin (ribbon) bow (which conceals small black bow of earlier style); original shoe had black satin ties (1/4" w. fragments remain on lining). Rounded square toe; square throat w/ drawstring; 3-1/4" vamp; no center back seam; narrow ...

Date: 1854-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, linen (material), satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 38671

Accession Number: 1936.614AB