Historic New England

Scatter Rug

Coarsely woven rug with three borders of yellow-red-beige decorated with simple geometric patterns. Red central rectangle decorated with simple geometric shapes. Short fringe at both ends.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 12514

Accession Number: 1971.1646

Print

Black and white print of a crouched fox, centered, looking at a rabbit in a trap in the foreground. Molded and gilt wood frame, under glass.

Date: 5/1/1845

Maker: unknown

Material: gesso, glass (material), paper (fiber product), photographs, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12521

Accession Number: 1971.1652

Box has a upward sliding front lid (b). Inside reveals five drawers, each has a turned silver-colored handle at the center. Top four drawers, equal in size, have carved and decorated ivory game tiles (a). Larger bottom drawer is divided into three compartments. Each holds long rectangular ivory bett...

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12524

Accession Number: 1971.1655AB

Allegorial Figure

Standing figure of Athena with a helmet and shield. Dressed in Greek apron and toga.

Date: 1834-1867

Maker: Reproduction of Thorwaldsen, Albert Bertel, 1770-1844 (Sculptor)

Material: parian (porcelain), porcelain

GUSN: 12526

Accession Number: 1971.1657

Watering Can

Green painted watering can has a cylindrical body which tapers at the top. Base and lip are molded and stepped. C-Shaped bail and handle. Angular two-part spout. black, red and gilt band above and below the spout. The inside is painted blue and the bottom is black.

Date: 1900-1997

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 12530

Accession Number: 1971.1661

Lighting Fixture

A) Candle arms for wall sconces. B) Pierced tin shades. Arms have a metal socket base, off-white cylindrical body and a metal candle socket which encloses a push-up spring for the candle. Circular shade holder is attached to the body by two thin metal arms. Shades have an outer layer of geometricall...

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: beads (pierced objects), enamel paint, glass (material), piercing, plastic (organic material), tin (metal)

GUSN: 12559

Accession Number: 1971.1701.1AB

Lighting Fixture

A) Candle arms for wall sconces. B) Pierced tin shades. Arms have a metal socket base, off-white cylindrical body and a metal candle socket which encloses a push-up spring for the candle. Circular shade holder is attached to the body by two thin metal arms. Shades have an outer layer of geometricall...

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: beads (pierced objects), enamel paint, glass (material), piercing, plastic (organic material), tin (metal)

GUSN: 12560

Accession Number: 1971.1701.2AB

Lighting Fixture

A) Candle arms for wall sconces. B) Pierced tin shades. Arms have a metal socket base, off-white cylindrical body and a metal candle socket which encloses a push-up spring for the candle. Circular shade holder is attached to the body by two thin metal arms. Shades have an outer layer of geometricall...

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: beads (pierced objects), enamel paint, glass (material), piercing, plastic (organic material), tin (metal)

GUSN: 12561

Accession Number: 1971.1701.3AB

Lighting Fixture

A) Candle arms for wall sconces. B) Pierced tin shades. Arms have a metal socket base, off-white cylindrical body and a metal candle socket which encloses a push-up spring for the candle. Circular shade holder is attached to the body by two thin metal arms. Shades have an outer layer of geometricall...

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: beads (pierced objects), enamel paint, glass (material), piercing, plastic (organic material), tin (metal)

GUSN: 12562

Accession Number: 1971.1701.4AB

Lighting Fixture

A) Candle arms for wall sconces. B) Pierced tin shades. Arms have a metal socket base, off-white cylindrical body and a metal candle socket which encloses a push-up spring for the candle. Circular shade holder is attached to the body by two thin metal arms. Shades have an outer layer of geometricall...

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: beads (pierced objects), enamel paint, glass (material), piercing, plastic (organic material), tin (metal)

GUSN: 12563

Accession Number: 1971.1701.5AB

Lighting Fixture

A) Candle arms for wall sconces. B) Pierced tin shades. Arms have a metal socket base, off-white cylindrical body and a metal candle socket which encloses a push-up spring for the candle. Circular shade holder is attached to the body by two thin metal arms. Shades have an outer layer of geometricall...

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: beads (pierced objects), enamel paint, glass (material), piercing, plastic (organic material), tin (metal)

GUSN: 12564

Accession Number: 1971.1701.6AB

Lighting Fixture

A) Candle arms for wall sconces. B) Pierced tin shades. Arms have a metal socket base, off-white cylindrical body and a metal candle socket which encloses a push-up spring for the candle. Circular shade holder is attached to the body by two thin metal arms. Shades have an outer layer of geometricall...

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: beads (pierced objects), enamel paint, glass (material), piercing, plastic (organic material), tin (metal)

GUSN: 12565

Accession Number: 1971.1701.7AB

Lighting Fixture

A) Candle arms for wall sconces. B) Pierced tin shades. Arms have a metal socket base, off-white cylindrical body and a metal candle socket which encloses a push-up spring for the candle. Circular shade holder is attached to the body by two thin metal arms. Shades have an outer layer of geometricall...

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: beads (pierced objects), enamel paint, glass (material), piercing, plastic (organic material), tin (metal)

GUSN: 12566

Accession Number: 1971.1701.8AB

Lighting Fixture

A) Candle arms for wall sconces. B) Pierced tin shades. Arms have a metal socket base, off-white cylindrical body and a metal candle socket which encloses a push-up spring for the candle. Circular shade holder is attached to the body by two thin metal arms. Shades have an outer layer of geometricall...

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: beads (pierced objects), enamel paint, glass (material), piercing, plastic (organic material), tin (metal)

GUSN: 12567

Accession Number: 1971.1701.9AB

Document Box

Simple flat rectangular veneered box. Hinged lid. Cutout keyhole on side front, no escutcheon. Steel lock and clasp.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), steel (alloy), veneering, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12572

Accession Number: 1971.1707

Pelerine

Cream-colored silk netted lace pelerine with a scalloped edge and a meanering border at hem and floral border at neck. Lappets at front, triangular shape at back, seamed at thee shoulders. Decorated with applied, cream-colored, blue-edged silk taffeta rosettes in two sizes. Net is dotted, closure is...

Date: ca. 1884

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), lace (needlework)

GUSN: 12575

Accession Number: 1946.52

Hearth Brush

Round wooden handle, rounded at the top with a circular hole for hanging string. Green straw bristles held to the handle by string wound tightly around the handle and a woven area of straw and string. Rustic.

Date: 1900-1991

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood), straw (plant material), string (fiber product)

GUSN: 12577

Accession Number: 1971.1711

Document Box

Rectangular box with cartouche shaped section on the lid and handle.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 12580

Accession Number: 1971.1715

Shipping Crate

Rectangular shaped box with cotton ties inserted through holes in the bottom to hold it closed.

Date: 1834-1867

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood)

GUSN: 12581

Accession Number: 1971.1716 AB

Engraving

Black and white engraving of a view of a medieval(?) town in the background and landscape in the foreground. Mounted on top of a mat board, under glass. Plain wooden frame painted black. Backed with a wooden panel.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: engraving (printing process), glass (material), paper (fiber product), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12584

Accession Number: 1971.1718

Landscape with Volcano

Tempera painting of an erupting volcano at night. On the mat is a gold spear-like outline. In a black painted wood frame. Under glass with a white mat.

Date: 1900-1933

Maker: The Picture Shop, Inc. (Framer)

Material: glass (material), painting (coating), paper (fiber product), tempera, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12588

Accession Number: 1971.1722

Wedding Dress

White silk taffeta; Bodice (.1a)-- Neckline and cuffs trimmed with pleated tulle; epaulettes with lace cut ruffle and pearl beads; cuffs have 2 self-bands with cream satin piping and lace ruffle; straight waist; boned; lined with tan cambric; waist and cuffs lined with tan silk; large pearl buttons ...

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, silk (textile), taffeta, tulle (meshed textile), wax

GUSN: 12595

Accession Number: 1990.393.1-3

Wedding Dress

Blush/ beige silk brocaded wedding gown with floral sprays in plum and pink, with background of monochromatic floral trails. Bodice (a) has broad, square neckline; 3/4 length sleeves with double ruffle with cotton lining (stiffened); fitted waisted, curved in front, pointed and boned center back; ne...

Date: 1760-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: brocade (textile), silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 12596

Accession Number: 1990.394A-C

Wedding Dress

Cream net embroidered with floral sprays; sleeves are long with leg-of-mutton shape and cuffs are hook and eye; bodice trimmed with ivory satin and has short puffed sleeves; linen waistband.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 12598

Accession Number: 1990.500A-C

Lamp Font

Bulbous tin font sits on pierced foot ring and is surmounted by a perforated burner with four prongs to hold the chimney.

Date: 1900-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 12600

Accession Number: 1971.1730

Evening Dress

Two piece evening dress with bodice [A] and skirt [B] of a pale yellow silk woven with a pattern of circles/dots resembling a honeycomb pattern. Bodice [A] has tucks across front with a band of rhinestones at waist; Lace at sleeves and neckline; Boned; Yellow cotton lining. Matching Skirt [B] has l...

Date: ca. 1905

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), silk (textile)

GUSN: 12879

Accession Number: 1990.298AB

Gown Ensemble

.1A=Bodice; .1B=Skirt; .1C=Petticoat; .1D=Bow; .1E=Bustle Petticoat; .1F=Bustle Petticoat; .1G=Textile fragment. Bodice (A) is wine satin; collar and lapels of wine velvet with multicolor floral pattern woven in cut and uncut velvet. Same velvet trimming cuffs; white net pleated ruffle inside col...

Date: ca. 1880

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), lace (needlework), satin, silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 12880

Accession Number: 1990.508.1A-G

Stocking

Stockings (.2A&B) are knitted wine silk w/ multicolor floral embroidery on foot (like velvet).

Date: ca. 1880

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 12881

Accession Number: 1990.508.2AB

BOX

.2C=Box; .2D=Box Lid. Box is covered w/ light green moire paper w/ gilt around edges of lid; attached paper lining.

Date: ca. 1880

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, moiré, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 12882

Accession Number: 1990.508.2CD

Women's Ensemble

A=Dress; B=Petticoat; C=Stole. Dress (A) - Light blue; full length; wide shoulder straps; tucks at front neckline with self bow; stays; side zipper; self sash at back; full lining Petticoat (B) - white rayon petticoat with snap grosgrain waist; tucks; stiffened with tulle. Stole (C) same fabric...

Date: 1959

Maker: unknown

Material: nylon, rayon

GUSN: 12883

Accession Number: 1990.578A-C

Dress

Black chiffon ground with alternating panels of multicolor printed floral and black cut velvet floral; V-neck with inset of white lace overlaid with sheer black silk. Panel of dark green velvet from right shoulder to waist (missing at left); pleated black chiffon waistband; short sleeves with cuff ...

Date: 1912

Maker: unknown

Material: chiffon, lace (needlework), silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 12884

Accession Number: 1990.1413

Ensemble

A=Dress; B=Jacket. Dress (A) full length mauve dress w/ gray lace overdress which has panels at sides extending to hem at back; 3/4 length sleeves. Shirred bust; mauve polyester satin underdress; overdress of lace is cut away at front; gray nylon at V-neck & cuffs; mauve satin bow at waistback. F...

Date: 1935-1945

Maker: unknown

Material: lace (needlework), stitching, machine-made, rayon, satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 12885

Accession Number: 1991.84AB

Evening Jacket

Gray-green silk satin jacket; self-ruching around neck, center front opening, hem & on sleeves around elbow. Bell-shaped sleeves are open on outside seam & fold over to reveal green taffeta lining; no closure; open front.

Date: 1935-1945

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, machine-made, satin, silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 12886

Accession Number: 1991.85

DRESS

A=Dress; B=Sash. Dress (A) white cotton mull; broad neckline w/ lace band; same lace band inserted across bust & sleeves. Elbow length sleeves w/ lace band at elbow & double ruffle (engageantes) edged w/ lace; plain waistband; skirt has several bands of horizontal lace (same as bodice); train; dus...

Date: 1901-1904

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, super

GUSN: 12887

Accession Number: 1991.88AB

Pair of Cycling Knickers

Brown heather wool; fall front with one button at each side; elastic at knees (with safety pin holding elastic together); seat reinforced with white cotton with blue pinstripe; gathered and pinned at center back with safety pin, one button hole in center front waist.

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), machine-made

GUSN: 12888

Accession Number: 1969.6713

Parasol

Pale blue and beige changeable silk taffeta, plain dark brown bamboo handle, straight with round lapis knob and brass rings; brass tip, brass hardware; spokes covered with silk; closure and silk covered ring attached to cord outside slides down over parasol.

Date: 1900-1915

Maker: unknown

Material: bamboo (material), brass (alloy), lapis lazuli (rock), silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 12889

Accession Number: 1969.6199

Dress

Plum silk; drawstring neckline; skirt front gathered on self-tie in a drop-front style; bodice lined with linen; hem lined with polished cotton. Inset under armhole for length of sleeve; self-cuffs; possibly shortened; fullness at back between shoulders. Possible maternity garment. Dress altered, v...

Date: 1797-1808

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 12890

Accession Number: 1991.91

Parasol

Grey silk taffeta chine, with pink, green, blue, lavender floral bunches with floral sprigs and five narrow horizontal tucks; brown bamboo handle withwhite porcelaine "T" shaped handle from Dresden; porcelaine handle is hand painted with polychrome floral bouquets, overglaze, gilt, spokes are covere...

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (fiber), porcelain, bamboo (material), chiné technique

GUSN: 12891

Accession Number: 1969.6213

Slip

White cotton; bias bodice; scoop neck; sleeveless body gathered at back; hook & eye at neck & waist; piped neck & armscye.

Date: 1820-1828

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 12892

Accession Number: 1991.93

Dress

Dress made from bleached cotton mull embroidered with metallic thread and spangled with sequins in paisley and leaf motif, with Greek key and floral bunches at hem. Drawstring neckline; high waist; long fitted sleeves with Greek key motif, fullness at back from gathered side panels set into waist. ...

Date: 1794-1797

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 12893

Accession Number: 1991.95

Umbrella Frame

Bamboo handle, with round knob carved with circles; sharply pointed brass tip; no fabric - only metal hardware spokes, stitched in place with cotton.

Date: 1885-1915

Maker: unknown

Material: bamboo (material)

GUSN: 12894

Accession Number: 1969.6205

Dress

White embroidered all-over pattern of small buds; drawstring neckline; empire waist with darts; fullness gathered at back between shoulders; piping at seams; long sleeves with drawstring at wrist.

Date: 1815-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, stitching, super

GUSN: 12895

Accession Number: 1991.96

Parasol

Blue/grey silk with attached pleated trim (a slightly darker tone); two-toned wooden handle tapered, round, with plain brass ring and another with oak leaf and acorn garland; brass tip and points; closure - self-top with brass eye - hooks onto brass nail.

Date: 1900-1915

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), stitching, silk (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12897

Accession Number: 1969.6206

Parasol

Green silk, with self-ruching in two sections; ruching overlaps to form circles in between each spoke of the frame; two- toned wooden handle with brass rings at an angle; brass tip; spokes wrapped in green silk; brass points; closure - green silk with brass ring and button.

Date: 1900-1915

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 12898

Accession Number: 1969.6198

DRESS

A=Bodice; B=Dress. Bodice (A) of dark coral dotted & pleated net over white chiffon; chemisette type; high neck & inset of white tulle w/ lace applique. Coral silk surah pleated panels w/ braid ornaments attached at shoulders w/ very long center panel; long sleeves w/ white net cuffs. White silk ...

Date: 1905-1915

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), braid, stitching, lace (needlework), machine-made, net (textile), silk (textile), smocking (process), cloth, tulle (meshed textile)

GUSN: 12899

Accession Number: 1992.13AB

Parasol

Ivory silk taffeta, with scalloped edge trimmed with ivory silk chenille; brown tiger eye wooden handle, tapered; gilt ring with amethyst stone on handle; base of handle has gilt hardware with amethyst stone; brass hardware; spokes covered with ivory silk; closure - silk covered ring with cord attac...

Date: 1900-1915

Maker: unknown

Material: amethyst (mineral), brass (alloy), silk (textile), taffeta, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12900

Accession Number: 1969.6067

DRESS

Magenta charmeuse; bias cut; wide neckline; cut down to waist in back; sleeveless; streamers attached to shoulder straps. Slightly shirred at sides & waist; snap closure on left side; attached self-belt w/ snap closure; horizontal band inset at knee level; tying in bow at back; floor length.

Date: 1933-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, machine-made, rayon

GUSN: 12901

Accession Number: 1992.19

ENSEMBLE

A=Bodice; B=Skirt; C=Petticoat. Bodice (A) of beige sheer cotton & silk; high band collar of beige lace over white silk w/ hook & eye closure in back; tucked yoke trimmed w/ lace flounce. Snap closure center front w/ lace inserts either side; pouched effect; gathered to pleated self waistband w/ r...

Date: ca. 1890

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, lace (needlework), machine-made, silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 12902

Accession Number: 1992.55A-C

DRESS

Dark blue textured rayon; V-neckline; 5 covered buttons extending below waist; self bow at throat; shoulder pads; 3/4 length dolman sleeves set in waist w/ hook & eye closure; belt loops; no belt; inverted pleat center back of skirt; partial lining in skirt.

Date: ca. 1950

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, machine-made, rayon

GUSN: 12903

Accession Number: 1992.128

Umbrella and Parasol

Combination umbrella and parasol, "en tout cas." Black silk taffeta with ivory handle. Handle carved with trompe l'oeil braid basket weave pattern with Chinese or Japanese characters. Bamboo stick with brass tip and hardware. Brass points. Closure mechanism: silk covered ring and black button.

Date: 1885-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: bamboo (material), carving (processes), ivory (tooth component), silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 12904

Accession Number: 1969.6073

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