Historic New England

Portrait of Ella Lowell Lyman

Framed charcoal portrait of Ella Lowell Lyman as a five year old girl with long brown hair and lace trim at neckline of dress. Daughter of Arthur T. Lyman and Ellen Lyman. Oval frame of gilt and gesso scrolled foliate decoration.

Date: 1871

Maker: Possibly Cheney (Maker) Possibly Cheney (Maker) Possibly Cheney (Maker)

Material: charcoal (plant material), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 26561

Accession Number: 2000.477

Tablecloth

Square linen damask tablecloth w/ eyelet around edge. Decoration of acorns and evergreen trees, a Georgian house and deer. "Here comes/ the tea" underneath house.

Date: 1927-1928

Maker: unknown

Material: damask, linen (material)

GUSN: 26562

Accession Number: 2000.478

Potholder clutch

Cotton pot holder clutch in shape of china cabinet w/ embroidered dinnerware and vase. Dinnerware blue w/ pink and green floral trail. "HOT/ POTS/ AND/ PANS" on pocket. Blue selvage.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 26563

Accession Number: 2000.479

Dress

Girl's cotton dress with grey and white floral stripe design all-over. Long sleeves with lace trim. Lace trim at neckline. Zipper down back. Tucked at top. Layered at bottom.

Date: 1965-1970

Maker: Nylander, Jane C., 1938- (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), printing (process)

GUSN: 26564

Accession Number: 2000.480.1

Sash

Sash made of three pieces of floral striped grey and white cotton fabric sewn together. Angled at ends.

Date: 1965-1970

Maker: Nylander, Jane C., 1938- (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), printing (process)

GUSN: 26565

Accession Number: 2000.480.2

Pair of Gloves

Pair of nylon children's gloves with embroidered pink, yellow, and blue simple floral trail with faux pearls.

Date: 1963-1967

Maker: unknown

Material: nylon

GUSN: 26566

Accession Number: 2000.481AB

Dental floss

Cylindrical plastic bottle of dental floss w/ steel cap/dispenser at top. Paper insert w/ inscription.

Date: 1934-1967

Maker: Johnson & Johnson (Maker)

Material: paper (fiber product), plastic (organic material), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 26567

Accession Number: 2000.483

Sewing kit

Grand Union sewing kit. Cardboard in shape of balloon. Book form opens to reveal steel needles on red, green and yellow foil. Image of supermarket on front and reverse.

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: aluminum (metal), cardboard, steel (alloy)

GUSN: 26568

Accession Number: 2000.484

Sewing kit

Grand Union sewing kit. Cardboard in shape of balloon. Book form opens to reveal steel needles on red, green and yellow foil. Image of supermarket on front and reverse.

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: aluminum (metal), cardboard, steel (alloy)

GUSN: 26569

Accession Number: 2000.485

Snap fasteners

Woolco snap fasteners. 10 metal snaps attached in circular formation. Image in center of needle and pin attaching snap to fabric. Design w/ yellow, red, green, brown and orange pattern of squares. 2 snaps missing.

Date: 1930-1940

Maker: F.W. Woolworth Co. (Maker)

Material: cardboard, metal

GUSN: 26570

Accession Number: 2000.486

Pair of Gloves

Long kid leather gloves. Cream-color. Three glass buttons on each for closure of opening on underside.

Date: 1920-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), kidskin

GUSN: 26571

Accession Number: 2000.489AB

Pillow cover

Printed silk pillow cover w/ large pink flower decoration in center and green foliate decoration surrounding it. Light pink ground. Pink zipper at bottom for closure. Decoration on both sides. Printed signature at right bottom corner on both sides.

Date: 1960-1970

Maker: The Thai Silk Company, Ltd. (Maker)

Material: printing (process), silk (textile)

GUSN: 26572

Accession Number: 2000.490

Hairbrush

A transparent acrylic hairbrush with eight rows of bristles and a rectangular handle.

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: Fuller Brush Co. (Maker)

Material: acrylic (plastic), plastic (organic material)

GUSN: 26573

Accession Number: 2000.492

Pajamas

Pair of men's pajamas. Cotton and polyester with button down shirt with clear plastic buttons. Front pocket on shirt. Paisley print of brown, red, blue, and white.

Date: 1975-1980

Maker: Pleetway (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), plastic (organic material), polyester

GUSN: 26574

Accession Number: 2000.493

Pajamas

Pair of men's pajamas. Cotton and polyester with button down shirt with clear plastic buttons. Front pocket on shirt. Printed blue and white stripes.

Date: 1980-1985

Maker: Pleetway (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), plastic (organic material), polyester

GUSN: 26575

Accession Number: 2000.494

Handkerchief Bag

Linen handkerchief bag with embroidered scalloped edge around front. Embroidered floral decoration on front with "SOJ" embroidered in center.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 26576

Accession Number: 2000.498

Doll Pantaloons

Pantaloons; linen; tieback; tucking at bottom of pant legs.

Date: ca. 1862

Maker: Proctor, Edna Dean, 1829-1923 (Maker)

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 26577

Accession Number: 2000.441

Doll Collar

Collar; purple silk with black velvet trim.

Date: ca. 1862

Maker: Proctor, Edna Dean, 1829-1923 (Maker)

Material: silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 26578

Accession Number: 2000.442

Doll Petticoat

Petticoat; wool?; single button at back; silk white band at top.

Date: ca. 1862

Maker: Proctor, Edna Dean, 1829-1923 (Maker)

Material: silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 26579

Accession Number: 2000.443

Doll Shift

No description

Date: ca. 1862

Maker: Proctor, Edna Dean, 1829-1923 (Maker)

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 26580

Accession Number: 2000.444

Doll Nightgown

Dimity night gown; silk woven ties at back.

Date: ca. 1862

Maker: Proctor, Edna Dean, 1829-1923 (Maker)

Material: dimity, silk (textile)

GUSN: 26581

Accession Number: 2000.445

Doll Dress

Wool dress. Beige with all-over floral bouquets and ric-rac decoration. Hand-stitched repairs. Red silk trim.

Date: ca. 1862

Maker: Proctor, Edna Dean, 1829-1923 (Maker)

Material: silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 26582

Accession Number: 2000.446

Doll Dress

Fine cotton dress; long sleeve; pink diamond decoration all-over; lace trim.

Date: ca. 1862

Maker: Proctor, Edna Dean, 1829-1923 (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), lace (needlework)

GUSN: 26583

Accession Number: 2000.447

Doll Coat

Wool. Brown coat with cape. Lace trim at neckline. Black buttons; 2 front pockets; dark brown trim.

Date: ca. 1862

Maker: Proctor, Edna Dean, 1829-1923 (Maker)

Material: lace (needlework), wool (textile)

GUSN: 26584

Accession Number: 2000.448

Doll Skirt or petticoat?

Skirt or petticoat. Cotton. Striped pink band at bottom.

Date: ca. 1862

Maker: Proctor, Edna Dean, 1829-1923 (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 26585

Accession Number: 2000.449

Doll Jacket

Wool jacket. Flared sleeves. Floral stripes of red, white, blue and yellow with brown striped trim. Clasp at front for closure; hand stitched repairs.

Date: ca. 1862

Maker: Proctor, Edna Dean, 1829-1923 (Maker)

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 26586

Accession Number: 2000.450

Doll Dress

Dress. Wool. Pink with black velvet trim at short sleeves. Dalmation-like black spotted decoration. Hidden pocket with miniature jack knife (2000.452).

Date: ca. 1862

Maker: Proctor, Edna Dean, 1829-1923 (Maker)

Material: velvet (fabric weave), wool (textile)

GUSN: 26587

Accession Number: 2000.451

Doll Jackknife

Miniature jack knife. Mother-of-pearl and metal.

Date: ca. 1862

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, mother of pearl

GUSN: 26588

Accession Number: 2000.452

Doll Dress

Cotton. Light green with pink rose and floral trim; gathered at waist; one sleeve has no trim; brown dotted decoration all-over.

Date: ca. 1862

Maker: Proctor, Edna Dean, 1829-1923 (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 26589

Accession Number: 2000.453

Doll Dress

Cotton. All-over pink square decoration; lace trim; silk weave ties at back.

Date: ca. 1862

Maker: Proctor, Edna Dean, 1829-1923 (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 26590

Accession Number: 2000.454

Doll Dress

Cotton. Short sleeve; octagonal decoration in red all-over.

Date: ca. 1862

Maker: Proctor, Edna Dean, 1829-1923 (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 26591

Accession Number: 2000.455

Doll Dress

Wool. Red with black velvet trim at short sleeves and across front; silk weave ties at back; lace inner sleeves.

Date: ca. 1862

Maker: Proctor, Edna Dean, 1829-1923 (Maker)

Material: velvet (fabric weave), wool (textile)

GUSN: 26592

Accession Number: 2000.456

Doll Hat

Silk hat. Olive green and pink. Gathered around edge. Bow. Remnants of red feather. 2 brown silk ties.

Date: ca. 1862

Maker: Proctor, Edna Dean, 1829-1923 (Maker)

Material: feather (material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 26593

Accession Number: 2000.457

Doll Blanket

Linen blanket with embroidered "R".

Date: ca. 1862

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, linen (material)

GUSN: 26594

Accession Number: 2000.458

Doll Blanket

Linen blanket with embroidered "R". Striped decoration.

Date: ca. 1862

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, linen (material)

GUSN: 26595

Accession Number: 2000.459

Doll Blanket

Silk and cotton? blanket.

Date: ca. 1862

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), silk (textile)

GUSN: 26596

Accession Number: 2000.460

Stockings

Pair of stockings; white; openwork.

Date: ca. 1862

Maker: Proctor, Edna Dean, 1829-1923 (Maker)

GUSN: 26597

Accession Number: 2000.461AB

Stocking

Single stocking; white; openwork.

Date: ca. 1862

Maker: Proctor, Edna Dean, 1829-1923 (Maker)

GUSN: 26598

Accession Number: 2000.462

Doll Trunk

Rectangular. Black leather? with brass hardware and leather handle. Interior pocket of blue scrolled decoration and pink tie.

Date: ca. 1862

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), leather

GUSN: 26599

Accession Number: 2000.463

Doll Bodice

Cotton long sleeve bodice with button down front; pink rose trim around edges and on belt.

Date: ca. 1862

Maker: Proctor, Edna Dean, 1829-1923 (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 26600

Accession Number: 2000.501

Doll Skirt

Cotton skirt with lace band close to bottom. Two lace bands on front of skirt. Blue, yellow, pink floral bunches all-over. Single button.

Date: ca. 1862

Maker: Proctor, Edna Dean, 1829-1923 (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), lace (needlework)

GUSN: 26601

Accession Number: 2000.502

Doll Petticoat

Linen petticoat. No decoration. Single button.

Date: ca. 1862

Maker: Proctor, Edna Dean, 1829-1923 (Maker)

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 26602

Accession Number: 2000.503

Doll Petticoat

Linen petticoat with eyelet floral decoration at scalloped bottom edge. Tucking at bottom. Single button.

Date: ca. 1862

Maker: Proctor, Edna Dean, 1829-1923 (Maker)

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 26603

Accession Number: 2000.504

Doll Petticoat

Linen petticoat with tucking at bottom. Single button.

Date: ca. 1862

Maker: Proctor, Edna Dean, 1829-1923 (Maker)

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 26604

Accession Number: 2000.505

Doll Petticoat

Linen petticoat w/ Van Dyking at bottom edge.

Date: ca. 1862

Maker: Proctor, Edna Dean, 1829-1923 (Maker)

Material: linen (material), vandykes

GUSN: 26605

Accession Number: 2000.506

Doll Pantaloons

Linen pantaloons; lace trim at bottom of legs. Buttons at both sides.

Date: ca. 1862

Maker: Proctor, Edna Dean, 1829-1923 (Maker)

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 26606

Accession Number: 2000.507

Doll Stockings

Pair of black stockings; wool?

Date: ca. 1862

Maker: Proctor, Edna Dean, 1829-1923 (Maker)

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 26607

Accession Number: 2000.508AB

"Sally of Boston" Plate

Pearlware plate with molded scallop edge. Rim is molded with a feather and sprig pattern and painted green. Plate interior is transfer-printed with an image of the ship "SALLY OF BOSTON" in black. Parts of the image are over-painted in green, red and blue. The American clipper ship Sally was constr...

Date: 1803-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: pearlware, transfer printing, hand-painted, molding (forming), earthenware

GUSN: 26608

Accession Number: 1935.924

Sheet

Dimity sheet. Heavily stained. Ribbed stripes.

Date: 1834 -1867

Maker: unknown

Material: dimity

GUSN: 26609

Accession Number: 2000.500.6

Quilt

Square printed cotton doll's quilt with patterned triangular pieces. Various patterns: floral, plaid, stripes, diaper. Predominant colors of pink, green, blue and brown. Trim of pink diaper pattern.

Date: 1834-1867

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), printing (process)

GUSN: 26610

Accession Number: 2000.500.7

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