Historic New England

Shawl

Brown paisley shawl made of wool; solid square shaped brown-colored center; woolen fringe on both ends; reds and greens used among browns and white in paisley pattern; rectangle-shaped shawl.

Date: 1840-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 223124

Accession Number: 2007.7.3

Red paisley patterned shawl with solid green colored center in square shape; made of wool, shawl is square shape; blue and pink floral border separating red paisley and solid green square center; yarn on both ends.

Date: 1850-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 223130

Accession Number: 2007.7.4

Men's Wedding Suit

Men's wedding suit, black wool suit coat (A), striped vest (B), and pants (C).

Date: May 13, 1908

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), cotton (textile)

GUSN: 223135

Accession Number: 2008.12.1A-C

Serving Tray

Two tiered serving tray of hammered aluminum with central motif of a branch of berries and blossoms in relief. Strap handle and edge of trays have impressed edges.

Date: 1938

Maker: Abraham & Straus (Retailer)

Material: aluminum (metal), hammering

GUSN: 223149

Accession Number: 2008.12.10

Demitasse Set

Set of six demitasse cups (.1-.6) and saucers (.7-.12). Cups have white porcelain bodies with black band at rim. Cup rim, handle and body accented with narrow gold bands. Matching saucers have a black band at rim accented with three concentric gold circles on inner edge.

Date: 1938

Maker: Noritake (Manufacturer) Jordan Marsh Company (Retailer)

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 223156

Accession Number: 2008.12.12.1-.12

Knitting Needle and Sheath

Knitting needle shealth and needle. Embroidered striped cotton twill cut in the shape of a hand and bound all around with buttonhole stitch in green silk. Has steel knitting needle inserted into sheath and also a calling card of "Mrs. Statie A. Jones."

Date: Late 18th Century

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), steel (alloy), embroidering

GUSN: 223160

Accession Number: 2008.12.149.1A-C

Knitting Needle

A single steel knitting needle with a calling card attached of "Mrs. Charles C. Jones"

Date: Late 18th Century

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 223165

Accession Number: 2008.12.149.2

Doll's Tableware Service Box

Tan rectangular box with printed Blue Willow pattern on all sides of cover. Three plastic windows on top.

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), plastic (organic material), printing (process)

GUSN: 223168

Accession Number: 2008.12.155.1AB

Doll's Teapot

White plastic teapot with cover decorated all over with "Blue Willow" pattern.

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: plastic (organic material)

GUSN: 223190

Accession Number: 2008.12.155.2AB

Prom Dress

"Waltz Length" white nylon strapless dress with bubble skirt, lined with white nylon net and having a floral border motif printed and flocked in light blue, green, and white. Shirred bodice front has blue satin bow under bust. Metal zipper, crinoline attached.

Date: 1961

Maker: Filene's (Department Store) (Retailer)

Material: nylon, satin

GUSN: 223191

Accession Number: 2008.12.16.1

Prom Dress Pattern

Paper dress pattern for pink prom dress with white lace overlay in original paper envelope.

Date: 1962

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 223192

Accession Number: 2008.12.17.3

Prom Dress

"Waltz length" pink taffeta dress with overlay of white lace. Bodice has pink spaghetti straps. Ruffled nylon net underskirt.

Date: 1962

Maker: Nylander, Barbara Gould, 1912-2003 (Maker)

Material: taffeta

GUSN: 223196

Accession Number: 2008.12.17.1

Prom Dress

Prom dress, waltz length, white floral lace top with scoop neck and pale green multi-layered skirt.

Date: 1963

Maker: unknown

Material: lace (needlework), nylon

GUSN: 223198

Accession Number: 2008.12.18.1

Prom Dress

Full length sleeveless dress with scoop neck. Blue taffeta overlaid with matching organza, skirt lined throughout with white pellon. Bodice ornamented with crystal beads and sequins, shaped with pleats caught together with a narrow vertical band at the center below the bust. Has attached white nylon...

Date: 1964

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 223199

Accession Number: 2008.12.19.1

Prom Shoes

Pair of prom shoes worn with blue full length prom dress with scoop neck, 2008.12.19.1.

Date: 1964

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 223200

Accession Number: 2008.12.19.2AB

Tiara

Rhinestone tiara worn with blue full length prom dress with scoop neck, 2008.12.19.1.

Date: 1964

Maker: unknown

Material: plastic (organic material), rhinestone

GUSN: 223202

Accession Number: 2008.12.19.3

Wedding Dress

Women's wedding dress, gray silk overdress with underslip. Metallic embroidery on bodice and around buttons at cuffs.

Date: September 13, 1909

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), chiffon, lace (needlework)

GUSN: 223203

Accession Number: 2008.12.2

Wedding Dress

Ivory satin wedding dress with satin covered buttons down back and high collar. Beaded decoration at neckline, long sleeves with puffed shoulders.

Date: 1938

Maker: unknown

Material: satin, pearl (animal material)

GUSN: 223204

Accession Number: 2008.12.3.1

Men's Wedding Suit

Men's wedding suit. Navy blue tailcoat [A], with white vest [B], and navy blue pants [C] with matching navy blue and white suspenders [D].

Date: June 24, 1938

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 223208

Accession Number: 2008.12.5A-D

Golf Club

Wooden golf club with graining; steel foot; leather wrapped grip with cotton thread wrapped and possibly glued at top and bottom.

Maker: Wright & Ditson (Manufacturer)

Material: wood (plant material), leather, steel (alloy), cotton (textile)

GUSN: 223486

Accession Number: 1932.958D

Golf club

Wooden golf club wtih graining; wooden foot wtih metal plates on side and bottom; leather grip with cotton thread wrapped at bottom; thread wrapped just above foot on wood; inside edge of foot slightly grooved.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), leather, steel (alloy), cotton (textile)

GUSN: 223487

Accession Number: 1932.958E

Golf Club

Wooden golf club with graining; wooden foot with metal plate and six screws on bottom and possibly metal plate on side, foot slightly grooved on inside edge; leather wrapped grip with thread wrapped at top and base of club above foot.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), leather, cotton (textile)

GUSN: 223488

Accession Number: 1932.958F

Golf Club

Wooden golf club with graining; metal foot, possibly brass; leather wrapped grip with cord wrapped at top and bottom and glued.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), leather, brass (alloy)

GUSN: 223489

Accession Number: 1932.958G

Cane

Wooden cane wiht dark-stained birch-like veneer; silver elbow joint at handle; metal tip, possibly copper.

Maker: Brigg (Manufacturer)

Material: wood (plant material), silver (metal), copper (metal)

GUSN: 223490

Accession Number: 1932.958H

Child's Bow

Metal bow painted red with decorated double circle motif at top; wire is attached and wrapped at each end of bow and then attached to two inch metal piece in middle.

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wire

GUSN: 223492

Accession Number: 1932.2566

Fencing Mask

Mesh wire scree face shield; black leather at edges; single leather-covered wire arching back over crown of head, terminating in a circle; leather chin pad.

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), leather

GUSN: 223493

Accession Number: 1933.362

Tennis Racket

Wooden tennis racket with wood grip; area with strings is oblong and slightly curved to one side; three-fourths inch band of leather above grip is attached with small nails/tacks; one screw at top neck of racket; wood is stained.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), leather, gut

GUSN: 223494

Accession Number: 1933.363

Fencing Rapier

Pair of metal fencing sabres; metal ovoid tips above hand grips; grips wrapped in string/twine; four-sided blades end in flat head and are wrapped in leather; double oval design in metal below hand grips.

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), leather, cotton (textile)

GUSN: 223495

Accession Number: 1933.364

Fencing Rapier

One of a pair of metal fencing sabres; metal ovoid tips above hand grips; grips wrapped in string/twine; four-sided blades end in flat head and wrapped in leather; double oval design in metal below hand grips.

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), leather, cotton (textile)

GUSN: 223503

Accession Number: 1933.365

"Automobile Skate"

Roller skates with metal frames. Five inch wheels placed behind heel and in front of toe. Metal bracket for heel of shoe is lined with leather which buckles in front of ankle. Frame has screw to adjust length (nine to twelve inches).

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, leather

GUSN: 223531

Accession Number: 1941.1301AB

Indian Club

Turned wooden club with a bulbous body tapered at bottom and a long narrow "neck" capped off by a turned sphere. Parallel lines around neck with double lines near base.

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 223534

Accession Number: 1933.631A

Hood

Quilted black silk hood, with tan fur trim and black taffeta ribbons, lined with brown fabric.

Date: 19th Century

Maker: unknown

Material: fur, silk (textile), taffeta, quilting

GUSN: 223535

Accession Number: 1933.991

Glass bottle

Small rectangular glass ginger bottle with molded lettering. Glass has green tint.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 223536

Accession Number: 2006.44.1580

Tennis Racket

Wooden tennis racket; front and back of hand grip comprised of three types of inlaid wood creating vertical stripes of dark, medium, and light brown; 1 1/8" leather band with cloth ribbon overlay, which is above grip and attached with small nails/tacks; v-shaped inlay of darker toned wood on neck; o...

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), leather

GUSN: 223537

Accession Number: 1933.1400

Polo Ball

Wooden polo ball painted white.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 223538

Accession Number: 1934.95BC

Tennis Racket, "Champion"

Wooden tennis racket; slightly grooved wooden grip; two-toned wood inlay at top of neck; lower section of both sides of frame is painted/taped in light gold color (2 3/4" sections); small nails/tacks around bottom of handle (missing piece of leather)

Maker: Wright & Ditson (Maker)

Material: wood (plant material), paint (coating)

GUSN: 223539

Accession Number: 1934.150

Fencing Foil

Pair of metal foils; silver tips above grips; grips are ridged and wrapped in narrow cloth band; metal cups/ hand protectors below grips; iron blades are grooved on one side and ridge on the other endin in tips that are wrapped in tape/leather.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver alloy

GUSN: 223540

Accession Number: 1934.151AB

Tea Bowl

Handleless, hand-painted porcelain cup. Cup interior: large, loosely painted and enameled polychrome swag; trellis with floral garlands; flower bud center of bowl. Cup exterior: enameled polychrome sprays of flowers of various sizes, colors.

Date: 1750-1775

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, hand-painted, overglazing, glazing (coating)

GUSN: 223541

Accession Number: 1934.455

Foot Muff and Box

A) Fur foot muff, looks like a fur pillow with a leather bottom. Made of an auburn fur with tan/black fur at foot hole opening-inside lined iwth shorter brown fur. B & C) Box base and cover- card board box covered in a blue-green paper. Cover has a red border. A blue label in the middle of the cov...

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: fur, cardboard

GUSN: 223542

Accession Number: 1934.899ABC

Bottle

Small glass recantgular bottle with molded lettering. Bottle contains brown liquid with cork stopper.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 223543

Accession Number: 2006.44.1586

Bowl

Round pewter bowl with reeded rim.

Date: 1825-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal), tin alloy

GUSN: 223544

Accession Number: 1934.591

Ewer

Stoneware ewer. Brown slip with green-blue-brown glaze and decoration in relief of palmette band around base. Meandering acanthus vine with florets in relief around body, beading, and tongue band in relief around middle. Diamond panels with florets around neck with palmette band around rim, and band...

Date: 1876

Maker: Lee, Francis E., Doulton Lambeth (Ceramicist) Doulton & Lambeth (Maker)

Material: stoneware (pottery), slip casting

GUSN: 223545

Accession Number: 1934.2100

Bowl

Shallow, round pewter bowl with incised band around the well and reeded rim.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal), tin alloy

GUSN: 223547

Accession Number: 1934.593

Mustard tin

Small yellow mustard tin with black and red lettering. Features manufacturing information and directions for use. Top has movable shaker opening or spoon slot.

Maker: McCormick & Co., Inc.

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 223548

Accession Number: 2006.44.1587

Tennis Racket

Wooden tennis racket with wood grip; two-toned handle (bottom 2/3 stained dark); bottom of handle wrapped in leather and attached with small nails/tacks; inlay of darker-toned wood at neck; five inches by one-eighths inch hole cut thorugh handle from left to right side above grip area, nail/screw at...

Maker: Harry C. Lee & Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 223549

Accession Number: 1934.2192

Cap

Man's cap made of black fabric with a double visor. Rim of hat edged with a wide strip of dark brown fur- a tuft of fur at top of hat. Inside is lined with a quilted black silk.

Date: Late 19th Century

Maker: unknown

Material: fur, silk (textile)

GUSN: 223551

Accession Number: 1934.2475

Spice can

Small tin can for spice storage. Can is green with black and red lettering on all sides with trade mark and brand image on front.

Maker: Durkee Famous Foods, Inc.

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 223552

Accession Number: 2006.44.1577

Hood

Black velvet hood, rim lined with black curly wool/fur. Inside lined with black silk. Has black ribbons and black ribbon bow on top front. Bottom edge is wide with wing-like shape and a triangle fla at nape of neck.

Date: 1800-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), wool (hair)

GUSN: 223554

Accession Number: 1934.2513