Historic New England

Pouch

Small bag made of pink silk with striped and floral design at base, with a drawstring.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38164

Accession Number: 1935.1225

Wick

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 38165

Accession Number: 1935.1226

Purse

A small red or burgundy velvet envelope purse adorned with clear and white beaded floral and cross motifs with faux pearls.

Date: ca. 1870

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38167

Accession Number: 1935.1229

Purse

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38168

Accession Number: 1935.1233

Veil

Black; silk net; handmade cordonnay; larger border floral motifs go into center.

Date: 1845-1855

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 38169

Accession Number: 1935.1235

Tan canvas base. Ground worked in clear beads. Central diamond-shape in grey wool divided into four smaller diamonds by large red star. Star overlapped at edges by four squares each divided into triangles (red, green, purple, brown). Double border of Greek Key motif in black wool fringed all around ...

Maker: unknown

Material: beads (pierced objects), Berlin woolwork, canvas, felt (textile), silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 38170

Accession Number: 1935.1242

Shawl

White silk dotted net; rectangular; tied-on cream wool bows all over; tied-on fringe of cream wool crocheted loops.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38171

Accession Number: 1935.1244

Knob

Small, flattened circular knobs with round escutcheons and flat iron latches. Traces of pink paint.

Date: 1800-1830

Maker: Harcourt (Patent holder)

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal), painting (coating), stamping (forming)

GUSN: 38172

Accession Number: 1935.1246AB

Fan

Pierced and carved black wooden sticks; wide leaf of pale blue satin; hand painted w/ floral dec. in white, gray and peach; black satin reverse; shell washer; metal ring.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), painting (coating), piercing, satin, silk (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 38173

Accession Number: 1935.1247

Feather Fan & Box

FAN (A): Bone sticks pierced with Chinese(?) characters and shapes; white feathers printed with roses and spray of berries or buds, edged with eyes of peacock feathers. BOX (B): Bottom only; cardboard with white moire paper and pink paper lining.

Date: 1826-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: bone (material), feather (material), painting (coating), piercing

GUSN: 38174

Accession Number: 1935.1248AB

Bathtub

Tin bathtub.The exterior surface is painted red. Interior is tan in color. Two handles on the exterior.

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 38175

Accession Number: 1935.1252

Handkerchief

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38176

Accession Number: 1935.1254

Handkerchief

Sheer white handkerchief with small white stripes.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38177

Accession Number: 1935.1255

Cloth Sample

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 38178

Accession Number: 1935.1256

Bag

Tan bag with "GS" cross-stitched on one side.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38179

Accession Number: 1935.1257

Pair of Stockings

Cream-colored stockings of thick thread. Handstitched to top of stockings on either side is 'KN' and 'EN'.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38180

Accession Number: 1935.1258AB

Bedspread

Nearly square, twill weave cotton panel of white ground with rust possibly copperasi, windowpane check; selvage sides, hemmed top with raw bottom.

Maker: Possibly Shakers (Maker)

Material: hand weaving, cross-stitching, cotton (textile)

GUSN: 38181

Accession Number: 1935.1259

Handkerchief

White handkerchief with "OS 40" embroidered in red.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38182

Accession Number: 1935.1260

Flour Bag

Extra Graham flour sack from Shaker Mills, New Gloucester.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38183

Accession Number: 1935.1261

Flour Bag

Tan flour sack with blue lettering on the front.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38184

Accession Number: 1935.1262

Pillowcase

Rectangular, off white-tan, coarse tow linen; single piece folded with narrow hem at open end.

Maker: Shakers (Maker)

Material: cross-stitching, stitching, hand weaving, linen (material), tabby (textile)

GUSN: 38185

Accession Number: 1935.1263

Kerchief

White and blue check pattern.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38187

Accession Number: 1935.1265

Kerchief

White and blue checked pattern.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38188

Accession Number: 1935.1268

Blanket

No description

Date: 1800-1840

Maker: Possibly Shakers (Maker)

Material: twill, hand weaving, piecing, wool (textile)

GUSN: 38189

Accession Number: 1935.1269

Blanket

Wool-cotton, seamed blanket predominately blue and green with uneven stripes of rust, dark blue and light blue; selvage sides with hemmed ends.

Date: 1830-1860

Maker: Possibly Shakers (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), textiles, piecing, wool (textile), hand weaving

GUSN: 38190

Accession Number: 1935.1271

Flax

Spun flax.

Maker: unknown

Material: flax (fiber)

GUSN: 38191

Accession Number: 1935.1272

Yarn

Spun tow yarn.

Maker: unknown

Material: flax (fiber)

GUSN: 38192

Accession Number: 1935.1273

Cup Plate

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 38196

Accession Number: 1935.1285

Woolen Bathing Suit

Black wool women's bathing suit.

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (hair)

GUSN: 38197

Accession Number: 1935.1286A

Dress

A=Bodice; B=Skirt; C=Yoke. A=Bodice - pink silk moire; broad neckline & bell shaped sleeves trimmed w/ black scalloped edged lace; boned & lined w/ glazed cotton; sleeves lined w/ silk w/ ruching at sleeve; hook & eye clsoure. B=Skirt - matching; gathered at waist w/ box pleats at back; skirt is s...

Date: 1860-1862

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), glazing (coating), stitching, moiré, silk (textile), tin (metal)

GUSN: 38198

Accession Number: 1935.1291A-C

Dress

Yellow silk damask dress woven with a geometric pattern of diamonds and squares; broad neckline; short sleeves w/ ruching & tulle net. Bust accentuated by fabric pleated & draped across at armscye w/ lace trim at "v" front panel. Bodice is boned & lined w/ linen; self-piping at neck, armscye & wa...

Date: 1833-1840

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 38199

Accession Number: 1935.1292

Dress

Green silk dress with bodice [A] and skirt [B]. Black velvet (cut and uncut) bodice [A] with bell shaped sleeves; pointed and boned front and back; trimmed with green lace; black velvet border around shoulder and neck. Black fringe; pom poms; lined with glazed cotton; sleeve inserts of black net and...

Date: 1853-1857

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), cut velvet, uncut velvet, cotton (textile)

GUSN: 38200

Accession Number: 1935.1293AB

Shawl

Triangular; black silk damask; satin ground; 11" border of two rows of meandering naturalistic flowers; 3" inner border of naturalistic floral sprigs.

Date: 1835-1850

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38201

Accession Number: 1935.1294

Pants

Wedding pants. Cream flannel; full legs taper toward ankle; 3/4 fall front with three buttonholes; two pockets along side seam; watch pocket and three buttons at waist; cartridge pleating at front; gusset at back with one pair handsewn eyes for lacing; bone and flannel covered buttons.

Date: 1828

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), flannel, wool (textile)

GUSN: 38202

Accession Number: 1935.1295

Fichu

White; plain; narrow hem; fine hand stitching; rectangular shape. Handkerchief linen.

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 38203

Accession Number: 1935.1296

Scarf

4-1/2 inch black satin border; 3 black stripes down center; black & blue twill between stripes.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: satin, silk (textile), twill

GUSN: 38204

Accession Number: 1935.1297

Sash

Black sash with a turquoise diamond pattern.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38205

Accession Number: 1935.1298

Sash

Black sash with pink geometric stripes.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38206

Accession Number: 1935.1299

Pants

White corduroy stirrup pants; button front with placket; fifteen bone or ivory buttons; buckle and tab back closure.

Date: 1850-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: corduroy, cotton (textile)

GUSN: 38207

Accession Number: 1935.1302

Ribbon

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38278

Accession Number: 1935.1461

Purse with Cats in Original Gift Box

Small purse with decorative hinged metal frame, handle and push-button clasp. Sides made of brown velvet. Front side of purse decorated with four gray and white cats made of molded fabric or paper. Interior lined in maroon fabric. Purse rests in custom made maroon box lined with cream-colored fabric...

Date: 1880

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, velvet (fabric weave), satin

GUSN: 38279

Accession Number: 1935.1462AB

Girl's Dress

Two piece girl's dress, bodice [A] and skirt [B] of medium blue taffeta. Bodice has two panels, fastened with cut steel buttons. Bouffant back. Skirt has two fancy red velvet panels at front. Worn by the dnoor at the age of ten.

Date: ca. 1885

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 38280

Accession Number: 1935.1468AB

Dress

Brown ribbed silk dress; Bodice A - standing band collar with silk ribbon ruffle; collar and front placket embroidered with french knots - each knot enclosed by four steel beads; placket covers boned "vest" with hook and eye closure; three tucks at shoulders extend to pointed waist; sleeves gathered...

Date: 1887-1888

Maker: unknown

Material: beading (edging pattern), beading (process), beads (pierced objects), cord (fiber product), embroidering, stitching, machine-made, silk (textile)

GUSN: 38282

Accession Number: 1935.1470AB

Box

Box with wallpapered interior.

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 38283

Accession Number: 1935.1472

Child's Blouse

Brown, blue, purple, and white plaid and ribbed silk with horizontal satin stripe; narrow band collar; eight buttonholes with seven blue and brass buttons down center front; placket trimmed with two rows of blue moire ribbon; hook and eye at top and bottom of placket; waist gathered at front and cen...

Date: 1850

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 38284

Accession Number: 1935.1479

Dress

White; yoke (front and back) of cutwork (floral and geometric) w/ large round flower and scalloped edge; long sleeves and hem w/ embroidered and scalloped edge; smocking; 3 pearl buttons; drawstring neckline; 3 tucks at hem.

Date: 1880-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, eyelets (components), textiles, stitching, machine-made

GUSN: 38285

Accession Number: 1935.1481

Infant's Shirt

Sheer cream; plain; short sleeves embroidered with simple meander (chain stitch); center front opening.

Date: 1800-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, super

GUSN: 38286

Accession Number: 1935.1485

Tablecloth

Rectangular, white linen damask; two floral wreaths side by side in center; loose border of floral sprigs and sprays. Floral swags tied with bow ribbons around edges. Hemmed edges; fringe at ends.

Maker: unknown

Material: damask, fringe, jacquard, weaving, linen (material)

GUSN: 38287

Accession Number: 1935.1487

Balance Weight

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 38288

Accession Number: 1935.1491A-F

Ribbon

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38289

Accession Number: 1935.1492

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