Historic New England

Table mat

Linen laced table mat, rectangular w/ foliate detail at center and inner border and scalloped fringe edges.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 24341

Accession Number: 1998.5205

Table mat

Woven and laced linen table mat. Rectangular w/ squares at center and two outer borders: the 1st circular scrolls and the outermost scrolled scalloped edges.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), weaving

GUSN: 24342

Accession Number: 1998.5206

Table mat

Woven white cotton table mat, rectangular, with fringed edges and pink embroidered border around perimeter.

Date: 1900-1940

Maker: Possibly Tucker, Jane Armstrong, 1866-1964 (Embroiderer)

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 24343

Accession Number: 1998.5207

Sachet

Cream-colored silk sachet with painted blue forget-me-not flowers at bottom. Rectangular with blue bow tied at center. Bottom stitched closed below flowers. Fringed bottom edges.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: Possibly Tucker, Jane Armstrong, 1866-1964 (Painter)

Material: painting (coating), silk (textile)

GUSN: 24344

Accession Number: 1998.5208

Brown linen table mat, rectangular with embroidered flower basket at center; flowers in browns, red and green. Two lace borders divide body of mat into three separate rectangles. Scalloped lace fringe at edges.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: Possibly Tucker, Jane Armstrong, 1866-1964 (Embroiderer)

Material: embroidering, linen (material)

GUSN: 24345

Accession Number: 1998.5209

Table mat

Round white lace table mat. Central flower w/ pointed petals connected to circular border and scalloped fringed edges.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 24346

Accession Number: 1998.5210

Table mat

Round white linen table mat w/ cream-colored lace fringe. No ornamentation on linen center; fringe is scalloped.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 24347

Accession Number: 1998.5211

Table mat

One in pair of round table mats, crocheted white cotton. Two strips of orange at edge of central circle, just before the fringed and scalloped edge. Tip of scallops orange.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), crocheting

GUSN: 24348

Accession Number: 1998.5212.1

Table mat

One in pair of round table mats, crocheted white cotton. Two strips of orange at edge of central circle, just before the fringed and scalloped edge. Tip of scallops orange.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), crocheting

GUSN: 24349

Accession Number: 1998.5212.2

Table mat

Round tatted cotton table mat, white. Central circle w/ layered long fringe.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), tatting (process)

GUSN: 24350

Accession Number: 1998.5213

Table mat

One of two matching square linen table mats, marseilles work throughout and fringed edges. Decoration of a central flower in a double wreath and diamond surround.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), marseilles

GUSN: 24351

Accession Number: 1998.5214.1

Table mat

One of two matching square linen table mats, marseilles work throughout and fringed edges. Decoration of a central flower in a double wreath and diamond surround.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), marseilles

GUSN: 24352

Accession Number: 1998.5214.2

Table mat

White cotton lace table mat, square, w/ fringed edges. Four-petal flower in each corner. Fringe is tied in knot at top to create tassels.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 24353

Accession Number: 1998.5215

Antimacassar

One of six matching antimacassars. Straight side and back edges; scalloped front edge. Foliate detail throughout: a four-petal flower at center.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 24354

Accession Number: 1998.5216.1

Antimacassar

One of six matching antimacassars. Straight side and back edges; scalloped front edge. Foliate detail throughout: a four-petal flower at center.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 24355

Accession Number: 1998.5216.2

Antimacassar

One of six matching antimacassars. Straight side and back edges; scalloped front edge. Foliate detail throughout: a four-petal flower at center.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 24356

Accession Number: 1998.5216.3

Antimacassar

One of six matching antimacassars. Straight side and back edges; scalloped front edge. Foliate detail throughout: a four-petal flower at center.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 24357

Accession Number: 1998.5216.4

Antimacassar

One of six matching antimacassars. Straight side and back edges; scalloped front edge. Foliate detail throughout: a four-petal flower at center.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 24358

Accession Number: 1998.5216.5

Antimacassar

One of six matching antimacassars. Straight side and back edges; scalloped front edge. Foliate detail throughout: a four-petal flower at center.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 24359

Accession Number: 1998.5216.6

Antimacassar

One pair of two pairs of lace chair arm covers. Rectangular w/ lightly scalloped side and back edges and larger scalloped front edge. Inner rectangle w/ foliate decoration.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 24360

Accession Number: 1998.5217.1AB

Antimacassar

One pair of two pairs of lace chair arm covers. Rectangular w/ lightly scalloped side and back edges and larger scalloped front edge. Inner rectangle w/ foliate decoration.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 24361

Accession Number: 1998.5217.2AB

Antimacassar

One of 5 matching lace antimacassars. Rectangular w/ straight side and back edges and scalloped front edge. Foliate decoration at center.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 24362

Accession Number: 1998.5218.1

Antimacassar

One of 5 matching lace antimacassars. Rectangular w/ straight side and back edges and scalloped front edge. Foliate decoration at center.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 24363

Accession Number: 1998.5218.2

Antimacassar

One of 5 matching lace antimacassars. Rectangular w/ straight side and back edges and scalloped front edge. Foliate decoration at center.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 24364

Accession Number: 1998.5218.3

Antimacassar

One of 5 matching lace antimacassars. Rectangular w/ straight side and back edges and scalloped front edge. Foliate decoration at center.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 24365

Accession Number: 1998.5218.4

Antimacassar

One of 5 matching lace antimacassars. Rectangular w/ straight side and back edges and scalloped front edge. Foliate decoration at center.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 24366

Accession Number: 1998.5218.5

Pair of Breeches

Tan; front closure with three large self-covered buttons, and two smaller with placket; two turned down pockets with white lining; watch pocket hidden in waistband; back is open, with two pairs of eyes and leather laces; four buttons and tab at leg opening; gathered at back.

Date: ca. 1775

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 29830

Accession Number: 1923.189

Pait of Stockings

Black; ribbed knit; plain.

Maker: unknown

Material: knitting (process), wool (textile)

GUSN: 29831

Accession Number: 1923.192AB

Collar

White; one piece collar with three buttonholes; detachable; tabbed ends at neck with pointed "wings"; topstitching.

Date: 1825-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 29832

Accession Number: 1923.193

Waistcoat

White linen waistcoat; plain weave; single breasted; Fourteen buttons made with metal ring and thread; french seams; vents at side and back; cut away at waist front.

Date: 1750-1775

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, linen (material)

GUSN: 29833

Accession Number: 1923.196

Coat

Light brown coat; plain; turnover collar, no revers; Ten buttons, Two button holes (of eleven) are open; deep plain cuffs; pleated skirt; Two pointed pocket flaps; buckram lining along buttons.

Date: 1750-1760

Maker: unknown

Material: buckram, stitching, silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 29834

Accession Number: 1923.198

Strap Hinge

Tapered strap with round head at end; on pin and plate (pin-plate is three-part construction). Four wrought nails.

Date: 1745-1800

Maker: Possibly Bulfinch, Charles, 1763-1844 (Architect)

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 29836

Accession Number: 1923.201

Clay

No description

Date: 1668-1733

Maker: unknown

Material: clay, hair, straw (plant material)

GUSN: 29837

Accession Number: 1923.209

Foy Reform Corset

Light brown corset with patented skirt supporter

Date: 1869-1974

Maker: Harmon, Baldwin, & Foy Foy, Lavina, 1813-1906

Material: metal, canvas, cotton (textile)

GUSN: 29838

Accession Number: 1923.212

Shoes

A pair of white silk shoes with a floral design, a pointed toe, and tall 2 1/4 inch heels.

Date: 1775-1795

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, silk (textile)

GUSN: 29839

Accession Number: 1923.213

Doll

Wooden doll on a stand in a floral apron and yellow dress.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 29840

Accession Number: 1923.215AB

Candle Socket

Cut glass candle socket.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 29841

Accession Number: 1923.221

Slippers

Pale pink kid leather slippers; pale blue silk rosette at toe; oval toe; probably a spring heel w/ channel; 3 1/2" vamp.

Date: 1825-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, leather, silk (textile)

GUSN: 29842

Accession Number: 1923.220AB

Stock Tie

Black with small ombred rose (pink) with green leaves, scattered; stiffened neckpiece and bow are one piece, with buckle and strap back closure; lined with pale blue taffeta and white and black leather.

Date: 1860-1869

Maker: unknown

Material: brocading, leather, satin

GUSN: 29843

Accession Number: 1923.222

Men's Shirt

White; low turnover collar with two buttonholes; pleated front panel with placket and three small buttonholes (two panel buttons); shoulder yoke; gusseted and gathered sleeves with rounded cuffs, each with one small pearl button; fullness below pleated panel. Worn by Dr. John McClellan of Woodstock,...

Date: 1830-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 29844

Accession Number: 1923.223

Slippers

Cream silk satin; bound with cream grosgrain; trimmed with small white bow; square toe; square throat with drawstring; 2-3/4" vamp; no center back seam (probably); sole has narrow waist; no heel; white leather & linen lining.

Date: 1854-1860

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 29845

Accession Number: 1923.226AB

Purse

Green and cream crochet with silver beadwork and silver beaded tassles. Decorative silver clasp with chain.

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 29847

Accession Number: 1923.229

Alphabet/Verse Sampler

Unfinished alphabet/verse sampler on ivory linen ground. Monochromatic threads. Border of two rows of cross-stitch. Alphabets: #1 complete, (AA,BB,CC...) double letters; #2 missing "J"; #3 missing "J"; #4 "A-U", missing "J". Numbers: "1-8". Stitches used: eyelet hole stitch and cross stitch.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 29849

Accession Number: 1923.232

Alphabet/Verse Sampler

Alphabet/Verse Sampler. Ivory linen ground. Vertical rectangle, polychromatic. Many rows of large and small scale Greek key pattern cross stitched at bottom and throughout. Alphabets: #1 complete, #2 missing "J", #3 complete: Numbers: "1-3", "1-9", "1-9,0", "1-8"

Date: 1851

Maker: Walcott, Elizabeth D., 1843- (Embroiderer)

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

GUSN: 29850

Accession Number: 1923.234

Brise' Fan

Small brise' fan; carved ivory sticks, round edges; carved with floral trail, swags, birds, medallions with pagodas and shield (without initials); cream silk ribbon; sticks have comb-like background.

Date: 1795-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 29851

Accession Number: 1923.237

Fan

Narrow carved and pierced ivory sticks; kidskin leaf with ink and painted pastoral scene of peasants fishing by water with sheep; houses and mountains; reverse side is painted with boy fishing.

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), ivory (tooth component), kidskin, painting (coating)

GUSN: 29852

Accession Number: 1923.238

Tile

Square, black and white tile with printed design of three dogs in forest with trees enclosed in Rococo border.

Date: ca. 1760

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, ceramic glaze

GUSN: 29853

Accession Number: 1923.240

Doorknob

Oval brass doorknob set screwed on a square iron spindle. Knob originally axially mounted to another spindle.

Date: ca. 1739

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal)

GUSN: 29854

Accession Number: 1923.249

Dressing Gown

Dressing gown with black and tan floral stripe - vertical; black shawl collar, cuffs and pocket flaps; single breasted, with large black buttons; brown lining with small red, bell-shaped flowers arranged in vertical stripes. 3/4 length.

Date: 1851-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, machine-made, wool (textile)

GUSN: 29855

Accession Number: 1923.829A

Curling Iron

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 29856

Accession Number: 1923.269

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