Historic New England

Purse

Tan crocheted purse with red satin lining and crimson silk ribbon drawstrings.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 32873

Accession Number: 1929.1120

Cream/sheer; 3 ruffles around face, 2 midway; w/ scalloped embroidered edge; 2 large stylized flowers at each side; back section--white work embroidery of smaller branches enclosing bell shaped flowers; 2 ties.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, stitching, linen (material), organdy

GUSN: 32874

Accession Number: 1929.1125

Cloth Fragment

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 32877

Accession Number: 1929.1142

Box with Attached Glass Cover

Small paper box with attached glass cover. Clear glass cover bordered by gilt paper trim with burgandy flowers. Sides of box and cover are yellow, overlaid with teal paper with lined texture. When box was accessioned it contained a tin duck, swan, fish and boat (1929.1151a-d).

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), glass (material)

GUSN: 32880

Accession Number: 1929.1151E

Calash

Green silk; plain brim; thirteen cane hoops; self-fabric bow at back; self-fabric neck ruffle; light green silk moire' ribbons at neck; green silk passementerie cord with scalloped edge attached to brim (for pulling calash over hair); large center back panel stiffened with white canvas.

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cane (plant material), stitching, silk (textile)

GUSN: 32881

Accession Number: 1929.1152

Tongs

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 32882

Accession Number: 1929.1227

Fabric Sample

Sample of white striped cotton stitched with knife pleats.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 32883

Accession Number: 1929.1242

Chemise

White chemise. Sleeves are short with slight pleating and eyelet lace edge with leaf embroidered pattern. Neckline is squared with same lace edging. Bodice is slightly pleated. Under neckline at center of front is handwritten in ink 'Lissy Foster'.

Date: 1870-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering

GUSN: 32885

Accession Number: 1929.1246

Chemise

White cotton gathered to off-shoulder yoke, buttoning on shoulder; minimal sleeves; sleeves and yoke edged with embroidered scalloping.

Date: 1850-1859

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 32886

Accession Number: 1929.1251

Chemise

White cotton chemise.

Date: 1850-1859

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 32887

Accession Number: 1929.1252

Pair of Drawers

Long cotton drawers with pleated flounces at ankles; inked stamp on exterior of pant legs reads "Mary P. Foster. 2".

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 32888

Accession Number: 1929.1253

Nightgown

White nightgown with rick-rack at the collar and cuffs. "M.P. Barnes" is stitched on the front.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 32889

Accession Number: 1929.1255

Demitasse Spoon

Silver demitasse spoon with a rounded handle and an oval bowl.

Date: 1750-1760

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 32890

Accession Number: 1929.1280

Armchair

Armchair with three slats, arms on turned supports, round front stretchers. Overall red stain. Missing seat.

Date: 1820-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), beech (wood), maple (wood)

GUSN: 32892

Accession Number: 1929.1303

Basket

Large strorage basket.

Maker: unknown

Material: reed (grass, material)

GUSN: 32896

Accession Number: 1929.1326

Chair Back

Upholstered adjustable back rest.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 32898

Accession Number: 1929.1350

Match Holder

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 32899

Accession Number: 1929.1380

Match Holder

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 32900

Accession Number: 1929.1381

Match Holder

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 32901

Accession Number: 1929.1382

Match Holder

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 32902

Accession Number: 1929.1383

Picture

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 32905

Accession Number: 1929.1488

Stool

No description

Date: 1879

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 32906

Accession Number: 1929.1489

Purse

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 32907

Accession Number: 1929.1494

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 32908

Accession Number: 1929.1498

Photograph

View of a three-story wood house with dark shutters, quoining, at corners and fan over door; in front of house and in some of the windows adults and children are posed; to left is man in horse-drawn carriage.

Date: 1860-1885

Maker: unknown

Material: albumen (egg white)

GUSN: 32910

Accession Number: 1929.1505

Thimble

Silver thimble with a hole at the top and the bottom.

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 32920

Accession Number: 1929.1527

Bottle

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 33390

Accession Number: 1930.611

Bottle

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 33391

Accession Number: 1930.612

Bandbox

Rectangular pasteboard bandbox (A) and lid (B) with rounded corners. Bandbox and lid are printed with allover large-scale stylized pomegranate motifs. Printed in white on a yellow to green irise ground. Lid is separating from rim and has hand-sewn repairs in places.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 33392

Accession Number: 1930.617AB

Hatbox

High-hat shaped box and lid. Box (A) and lid (B) are made of brown leather lined with blue paper. Box has leather strap and clasp on brim. Part of strap is missing.

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 33393

Accession Number: 1930.619AB

Waffle Iron

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 33394

Accession Number: 1930.622

Curling Iron

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 33395

Accession Number: 1930.624

Mortar & Pestle

Turned wooden mortar and pestle.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 33396

Accession Number: 1930.633AB

Stock Lock

Wood surface-mounted box with iron lock works and cover plate mortised in. Key operation from both sides. Two of three carriage-type bolts and square nuts, for securing box to door, still extant. Deadbolt 1 1/2" x 3/4" x ?" long. Cover is decoratively incised. Tagged "key missing."

Date: 1700-1750

Maker: unknown

Material: incising, iron (metal), oak (wood)

GUSN: 33397

Accession Number: 1930.634A-C

Shoe Last

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 33398

Accession Number: 1930.636

Crimper

No description

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 33399

Accession Number: 1930.637

Boot Last

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 33400

Accession Number: 1930.638

Boot Last

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 33401

Accession Number: 1930.639

Boot Last

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 33402

Accession Number: 1930.640

Boot Last

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 33403

Accession Number: 1930.641

Boot Form

In exhibition "Yankee Remix" at Mass Mus of Contemporary Art, May 2003-April 2004.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 33404

Accession Number: 1930.642

Tray

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 33405

Accession Number: 1930.643

Slate

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: stone (rock)

GUSN: 33406

Accession Number: 1930.644

Bowling Pin

A set of wooden bowling pins with tapered bodies and a bulbous head.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 33424

Accession Number: 1930.681.1-.7

Magic Lantern

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal), glass (material)

GUSN: 33437

Accession Number: 1930.698

Waistcoat

Green and cream colored waistcoat; Six self covered buttons; three crescent shaped pockets; shawl collar; leather lining and waistline; cream lining and back; buckle and tab back closure; darts at waist; single breasted.

Date: 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, leather, thread, metallic (color attribute), padding (process), silk (textile)

GUSN: 33438

Accession Number: 1930.699

Hat

Cream lace bonnet on wire foundation, trimmed with cotton flowers in pink and white with green leaves, and black velvet bow.

Date: 1893-1896

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, lace (needlework), wire

GUSN: 33440

Accession Number: 1930.701

Cap

Black mesh circular cap with circular lace detail work. Satin ribbon trim with rosette in center of cap.

Date: 1855-1860

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 33441

Accession Number: 1930.704

Cap

Muslin cap with black velveteen ribbon trim, lace trim, and long cap ties.

Date: 1870-1875

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 33442

Accession Number: 1930.707

Hat

Plain woven leghorn straw hat with very wide round brim (approximately 8 1/4") with high crown (approximately 5 1/2"); crown is round; brim is very floppy; no decorative trim.

Date: 1827-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: braiding, straw (plant material), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 33444

Accession Number: 1930.709.2

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