Historic New England

Fork

Steel, tea size fork.

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy)

GUSN: 30707

Accession Number: 1925.672.1

Knife

Steel, tea size knife.

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy)

GUSN: 30708

Accession Number: 1925.672.2

A window sash with an iron frame, two intermediate bars, and hinges attached to the frame. The glass is attached through holes in the frame at intervals and an escutcheoned clasp extends from the frame.

Date: 1600-1699

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), iron (metal), lead (metal)

GUSN: 30709

Accession Number: 1925.676

Stock Tie

Black satin bow tie.

Date: 1870-1879

Maker: unknown

Material: satin, silk (textile), taffeta, wool (textile), flannel

GUSN: 30710

Accession Number: 1925.678

Pair of Shoes

Dark green moroccan leather; square toe; bound with green tape trim; sole has narrow waist with channeled heel; lined with white leather & linen; square throat.

Date: 1835-1850

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 30711

Accession Number: 1925.679AB

Corset

White glazed cotton corset with boning; ties at bottom; one shoulder strap missing ties; "E.P. Brown, No. 5" written on outside, "156" written on inside.

Date: ca. 1825

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 30712

Accession Number: 1925.681

Pair of Gloves

Black crocheted gloves.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30713

Accession Number: 1925.682

Sampler

Verse sampler on natural linen ground. Potted flower at bottom surrounded by a decorative border. Sampler worked in pink, black, and green silk threads. Stitches used: cross stitch.

Maker: Bradford, Judith Cooper (Embroiderer)

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

GUSN: 30715

Accession Number: 1925.687

Dressing Robe

Printed paisley stripe - multicolored paisleys on plum/brown ground alternates with band of five stripes (light blue, red, white, yellow, and green) with stylized and geometric floral patterns. Quilted plum taffeta around neck, shoulders and center front to hem. Cuffs with bell-shaped sleeves (als...

Date: 1853-1863

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 30716

Accession Number: 1925.691

Travelling Costume

Brown wool challis; high neckline; long sleeves with box pleats and covered buttons at shoulder and tucked inner arm. Turned back cuffs; center front of bodice, cape, and collar trimmed with olive velvet in scalloped pattern with brown silk tape. Tucks above and below waist; bodice support is bon...

Date: 1858-1863

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 30717

Accession Number: 1925.692A-D

Dressing gown

Dressing gown, printed cotton with brown vertical stripes alternating with cream stripes and geometric pattern of squares. High neckline with piping; ruffle along center front from neck to hem. Long sleeves with ruffles at shoulders and extending from cuffs to elbow. Smocking at back; cartridge ple...

Date: 1858-1863

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 30718

Accession Number: 1925.693

Waistcoat?

Black & white striped (narrow stripes); single breasted; turnover collar with revers; 5 buttonholes; cut away; waist seam; back pleat opening; 2 pairs buttonholes at cuffs; 2 breast pockets.

Date: 1850-1859

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), checker pattern, stitching

GUSN: 30719

Accession Number: 1925.695

Coat, Cutaway

Black & white (broad) stripes; turnover collar; single breasted; 3 buttonholes; 1 breast pocket; waist seam; flap at back with 2 pockets hidden; cut away coat.

Date: 1850-1859

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), checker pattern, stitching

GUSN: 30720

Accession Number: 1925.696

Pants

Blue and white checked; full fall front; button waist with two pockets; waist is high and curved at back; back tab closure missing; silver covered wooden buttons.

Date: 1834 C-1867 c

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), checker pattern

GUSN: 30721

Accession Number: 1925.698

Pants

White; light blue stripes; full fall front with seven buttons; waist with three buttons; three pockets; waistband curves at back; sixteen silver plated buttons in all.

Date: 1860-1874

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 30722

Accession Number: 1925.699

Pants

Cream with tan and black pinstripes; fall front with waistband with three buttons; two pockets; brass buttons; tab closure at back; linen lining at cuff.

Date: 1860-1874

Maker: Wilson, J. (Jr.) (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 30723

Accession Number: 1925.700

WALLET

Brown with white kid lining; flap (strap missing) closure with "X" on front and back; 6 compartments, one has flap and tongue.

Date: 1835

Maker: unknown

Material: hand sewing, leather

GUSN: 30725

Accession Number: 1925.704

Painted Cloth

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 30726

Accession Number: 1925.709

Painted Cloth

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 30727

Accession Number: 1925.710

Sculpture of boy

Parian sculpture of a seat boy holding a bird.

Maker: unknown

Material: parian (porcelain)

GUSN: 30728

Accession Number: 1925.717

Figurine

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 30729

Accession Number: 1925.718

Hood

White silk trimmed with coral satin; quilted diamond pattern; thin batting; cap-shaped hood with angled lappets; brim brimmed with coral satin ruching; neck and edges trimmed with coral satin ribbon, with streamers; lined with white cotton muslin.

Date: 1850-1859

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), quilting, satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 30730

Accession Number: 1925.720

Cap

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30731

Accession Number: 1925.722

Folding Fan and Box

FAN (A): Thirteen sticks and two guards of ivory; sticks are pierced and inalid with silver (motifs of birds and scroll and base with flower); guards have inlaid meander; leaf of white kid is painted with watercolor: center oval medallion shows village scene of farmers cutting hay, with horse and w...

Date: 1800-1833

Maker: Duvelleroy, J. (Maker)

Material: inlay (process), ivory (tooth component), kidskin, painting (coating), paper (fiber product), piercing

GUSN: 30732

Accession Number: 1925.723 AB

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 31119

Accession Number: 1926.822

Needlework Fragment

Unfinished needlework fragment in embroidery frame. Picture is composed of two separate groups of design elements. The first (at top) is a set of three blue fleur de lis with a large brown dot that resembles a button. The second is a branch of oak leaves and acorns worked in shades of green and brow...

Date: 1800-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 31121

Accession Number: 1926.835

Brick

Rosette carving on header end.

Date: ca. 1645

Maker: unknown

Material: brick (clay product), carving (processes), mortar (filler), plaster

GUSN: 31122

Accession Number: 1926.836

Brick

Header and part of stretcher are beveled on one end.

Date: ca. 1645

Maker: unknown

Material: beveling, brick (clay product), carving (processes), mortar (filler), plaster

GUSN: 31123

Accession Number: 1926.837

Doorknob

Ceramic knob with brass base, cottered (?) to square iron spindle. Knob is octagonal, glazed in marbled brown and white tones. Accession Book: Doorknob of Benningtonware.

Date: 1825-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: pottery (object genre), brass (alloy), ceramic (material), glazing (coating), iron (metal), tin (metal)

GUSN: 31124

Accession Number: 1926.838

Compass

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 31125

Accession Number: 1926.839

Dress

Sheer white; embriodered w/ openwork flowers alternating w/ abstract, coral-like shape; drawstring neckline. Embroidered bands inserted at front; short, puffed sleeves w/ drawstring & cutwork piped circles. Drawstring at back of neck; hook & eye at waist. Fullness at waist, between shoulders; side...

Date: 1820-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, stitching, super

GUSN: 31126

Accession Number: 1926.842

Pair of Sleeves

Lace sleeves with an embroidered floral design.

Maker: unknown

Material: lace (needlework)

GUSN: 31127

Accession Number: 1926.843

Table mat

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: cross-stitching, linen (material), tabby (textile), textiles, wool (textile)

GUSN: 31128

Accession Number: 1926.846

Bookmark

Embroidered bookmark "Cast Thy Anchor In Heaven".

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 31129

Accession Number: 1926.854

Printing Plate

A rectangular brass printing plate. Engraving is reversed.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 31130

Accession Number: 1926.856

Printing Plate

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 31131

Accession Number: 1926.857

Pair of Stockings

Pair of white knee high stockings with a rippled pattern from calf to toe.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 31133

Accession Number: 1926.861AB

Pair of Stockings

Cream colored stockings. Thread is very thick.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 31134

Accession Number: 1926.862AB

Pintle

Wrought iron staple with curved brace.

Date: 1768-1833

Maker: unknown

Material: wrought, handmade, iron (metal)

GUSN: 31135

Accession Number: 1926.869

Infant's Cap

Sheer cream; embroidered with scrolling leaves in corner, floral garland around front; back has central floral motif; lined with beige grosgrain ribbon; three tucks.

Date: ca. 1772

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, stitching

GUSN: 31136

Accession Number: 1926.870

Ingrain Carpet Fragments

Carpet with a very small vine pattern in red and white. Two pieces.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: flatweaves, hand weaving, jacquard, wool (textile)

GUSN: 31138

Accession Number: 1926.872AB

Frieze

Swag cast in plaster; black over green over tan over cream paint; left end of swag seems to be missing.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), painting (coating), plaster

GUSN: 31139

Accession Number: 1926.876

STAIR END

Molded top piece attaches to scrolled and fluted bottom section; darker paint over white on both pieces, heavy.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), fluting, molding (forming), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 31140

Accession Number: 1926.877

Sleeve

Off-white lace sleeve with a floral design and cuff.

Date: 1853-1860

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 31141

Accession Number: 1926.879

SHIRT

White; turned down collar with 2 buttonholes; front panel with 8 pleats; fullness below panel; full sleeves gather into rounded cuff with buttonholes (for ties or studs?)

Date: 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, linen (material)

GUSN: 31144

Accession Number: 1926.891

Wallet

Flamestitch - large scale diamond pattern in greens, reds and yellow; edged with red twill tape; opens side by side with four pockets, lined with pink/red camlet.

Date: 1772

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, embroidering, Bargello work, handmade, wool (textile)

GUSN: 31145

Accession Number: 1926.893

Shirt

White/sheer; rounded flap neckline; capped sleeves and shoulders edged w/ eyelet embroidery of foliate garland; lace insert at shoulder and trim on sleeves; open shirt.

Date: ca. 1835

Maker: Sargent, Hannah Watts (Maker)

Material: embroidering, stitching, lawn (textile), linen (material)

GUSN: 31146

Accession Number: 1926.894

Infant's Shirt

Sheer white; squared flap neckline; capped sleeves and shoulder trimmed with eyelet embroidery of small floral meander; band of lace inserted at shoulder; featherstitching.

Date: ca. 1835

Maker: Sargent, Hannah Watts (Maker)

Material: embroidering, linen (material)

GUSN: 31147

Accession Number: 1926.895

Infant's Cap

Cream; border around face and neck--eyelet openwork band; cap embroidered with eyelet "buds" and scrolls with large circle with net insert; circular section at back, net insert in form of flower; two loops (no ties).

Date: ca. 1835

Maker: Sargent, Hannah Watts (Maker)

Material: embroidering, stitching, linen (material)

GUSN: 31148

Accession Number: 1926.896

Sewing Case

Smell sewing case. Heavily beaded in red, green and blue.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 31149

Accession Number: 1926.898

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