Historic New England

Blouse

White blouse w/ black velvet and sheer sleeves. Front closure beneath deep scoop neck lined w/ thin lace. 8 hook and eyes for closure. Black velvet at shoulders and cuffs and running length of sleeve. 2 snaps on cuffs. 2 tucks in back and front.

Date: 1900-1920

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

Material: cotton (textile), hand sewing, velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 23436

Accession Number: 1998.1622

Lace

Circular band of lace w/ scalloped edge. Design of 3 rows of flowers on stems. Small flowers lining edge.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: lace (needlework)

GUSN: 23437

Accession Number: 1998.1623

Slip

Light purple slip w/ thick silk straps and box neckline. 6 snaps on front-side for closure. Waistline sewn in. Scalloped bottom hem.

Date: 1920-1940

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

Material: hand sewing, silk (textile)

GUSN: 23438

Accession Number: 1998.1624

Lace handkerchief

Lace handkerchief w/ floral pattern. Flowers in squares between floral and scalloped design. Scalloped edges.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: lace (needlework)

GUSN: 23439

Accession Number: 1998.1625

Bodice

Blue brocade bodice w/ front closure: 16 hook and eyes. Sleeveless. Square neckline, pointed bottom in front and in back. Lace fragment at neckline. Blue brocade floral design.

Date: 1880-1910

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

Material: hand sewing, silk (textile)

GUSN: 23440

Accession Number: 1998.1626

Slip

White silk slip, sleeveless, w/ snaps at shoulder to connect to bra straps. 3 tucks at sides of chest. V-shaped empire waist below chest. Scoop neck. Thick hem at bottom.

Date: 1920-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: machine sewing (technique), silk (textile)

GUSN: 23441

Accession Number: 1998.1627

Pantaloons

Purple silk pantaloons w/ elastic waist and brown and purple velvet trim at bottom hem.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: machine sewing (technique), silk (textile)

GUSN: 23442

Accession Number: 1998.1628

Slip

Pink slip, satin weave, w/ beige lace trim at top. Draw-string ribbon ties in front. Small eyelet border at front and bottom. Eyelet decorative pattern at front center. Crotch piece w/ two buttons at bottom.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: machine sewing (technique), satin

GUSN: 23443

Accession Number: 1998.1629

Slip

Purple silk slip w/ thick straps, straight neckline lined w/ eyelet embroidery. Bottom hem scalloped and embroidered w/ purple thread. Abstract floral design embroiderd around base. One strap adjusted, sewn.

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, machine sewing (technique), silk (textile)

GUSN: 23444

Accession Number: 1998.1630

Vest

Black and white plaid knit vest w/ large collar and double-breasted closure. 6 white buttons, 3 buttonholes. 2 pockets at waist. Pockets, collar and hem lined in white.

Date: 1930-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: knitting (process), polyester, wool (textile)

GUSN: 23445

Accession Number: 1998.1631

Blouse

Orange, turquoise and gold brocade top, long sleeved w/ 2 snaps at each wrist. Small V-neck. Bottom has been hemmed. Orange and blue abstract floral design. 5 tucks on front shoulders.

Date: 1930-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), thread, gold (color), hand sewing, machine sewing (technique), silver (metal)

GUSN: 23446

Accession Number: 1998.1632

Purse

Tortoise shell purse(A) w/ red leather accordion-shaped container. Leather creates two outer flaps finished in tortoise shell and has silver clasp for closure on both sides. Gold design stamped on leather. 2 chains on sides as handles. B: tortoise shell card holder w/ clasp -button release.

Date: 1800-1811

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, silver (metal), tortoise shell

GUSN: 23447

Accession Number: 1998.1633AB

Purse

Black velvet purse. Draw-string top and two brown and red vlevet bands at center. Tassle at bottom. Small change purse sewn inside.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 23448

Accession Number: 1998.1634

Purse

Black satin purse w/ expandable gilt top. Inner lining--iridescent purple satin. Black satin handle tied to rings at top w/ 2 bows. Top decorated w/ turquoise abstract butterfly design. Lid flips to release expandable gilt opening.

Date: 1930-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, satin

GUSN: 23449

Accession Number: 1998.1635

Parasol

Collapsible parasol of blue and orange striped silk. Scalloped bottom, ruffled top. Wooden base with full circular handle. Rough-cut wood.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23450

Accession Number: 1998.1636

Purse

Navy velvet purse w/ silver clasp. Clasp is thick w/ silver studs. Purse to be hung from waist by an openwork mount attached to chain-link straps.

Date: 1870-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 23451

Accession Number: 1998.1637

Gloves

One pair kid leather elbow-length gloves. Three round pearl buttons at wrists.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 23452

Accession Number: 1998.1638AB

Purse

Beaded purse w/ faille silk lining and top ruffle. 2 handles which cause top to close, bunched. Beadwork--background white w/ green, white and red floral sprays. White and turquoise beaded fringe at bottom.

Date: 1855-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: beading (edging pattern), beading (process), silk (textile)

GUSN: 23453

Accession Number: 1998.1639

Purse

Beaded purse w/ silver clasp and chained mount for hanging at waistline. Clasp and mount decorated w/ rose and leaf design. Back and lining of leather. Small side pocket inside. Button release clasp.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: beading (edging pattern), beading (process), leather, silver (metal)

GUSN: 23454

Accession Number: 1998.1640

Fichu

Black lace fichu. Floral design surrounded by netting. Scalloped edges.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: lace (needlework)

GUSN: 23455

Accession Number: 1998.1641

Purse

Navy blue knit bag w/ blue wooden beads in geometric formation. 2 green circular wooden handles decorated w/ Asian insignia. Light blue inner lining.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: beading (edging pattern), beading (process), silk (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23456

Accession Number: 1998.1642

Mitt

Pair of red silk mitts. Fingerless w/ separate thumb holes. Opera length.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 23457

Accession Number: 1998.1643AB

Gloves

Pair of gloves. Opera length (to shoulder) white kid gloves w/ 3 white plastic buttons near wrist.

Date: 1860-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: kidskin, sewing (process)

GUSN: 23458

Accession Number: 1998.1644AB

Gloves

Pair of gloves. Elbow length yellow cotton gloves w/ 2 pearl button snaps at wrist.

Date: 1860-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), sewing (process)

GUSN: 23459

Accession Number: 1998.1645AB

Purse

Embroidered Bristol board purse. Floral detail w/ gilt trim on front and back. Flip-back lid revealing pink satin interior. Collapsible pink satin sides.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: boards (flat objects), satin

GUSN: 23460

Accession Number: 1998.1646

Glove

Kid leather glove. Poss. pair w/ 1998.1648.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: kidskin

GUSN: 23461

Accession Number: 1998.1647

Glove

Kid leather glove. Poss. pair w/ 1998.1647.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: kidskin

GUSN: 23462

Accession Number: 1998.1648

Glove

Kid leather glove. Adjustable cloth strap.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: kidskin

GUSN: 23463

Accession Number: 1998.1649

Gloves

Pair of kid leather gloves. Elbow length. Brown w/ three small white buttons.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: kidskin

GUSN: 23464

Accession Number: 1998.1650AB

Gloves

Pair of kid leather gloves. Elbow length. Gray w/ 2 brass buttons on A, lace-up buttons on B.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: kidskin

GUSN: 23465

Accession Number: 1998.1651AB

Gloves

Pair of kid leather gloves. Elbow length. Three small white buttons.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: kidskin

GUSN: 23466

Accession Number: 1998.1652AB

Folding stool

Seat of folding camp stool made of ingrain carpet (green w/ red floral sprays) and mounted on 2 pieces of turned wood. Fragment of X-frame: 2 turned pieces of wood, joined.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood), wool (textile)

GUSN: 23266

Accession Number: 1998.3007

Folding chair

Folding chair w/ wooden frame and seat of ingrain carpet, red w/ green vines. 2 curved backslats and round finials, one finial missing. 2 turned stretchers at base.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), wool (textile)

GUSN: 23267

Accession Number: 1998.3008

Frame

Triangular wooden frame, similar to a sawhorse. 2 triangular sides attached by 2 bottom stretchers, one on each end and one higher than other. Oblong grooves cut in top of triangular pieces to form fitting for rod.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 23268

Accession Number: 1998.3009

Frame

X-shape folding frame, rough cut, unfinished wood w/ fulcrum near one end. Turned stretcher and board on other end of frame, tied w/ rope.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 23269

Accession Number: 1998.3010

Iron fragments

Asst. iron fragments, some attached to wood. Stored in crate.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23270

Accession Number: 1998.3011

Crate

Wooden crate, unfinished w/ black lettering.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23271

Accession Number: 1998.3012

Bench

Wooden bench fragment, painted green. Full size bench w/ broken armrests and backrest. 6 posts remaining in back, 3 posts remaining on one arm. Straight legged w/ stretchers running full length.

Date: 1820-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23272

Accession Number: 1998.3013

Trunk

Wooden trunk w/ curved lid, 3 wooden bands on lid. Iron banding around corners and rims. Leather covering wood below lid. 2 hinges in back, one buckle in front. Cotton holds inside lid. 2 wire handles on sides.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), leather, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23273

Accession Number: 1998.3014

Stool

Wooden stool w/ 4 legs, 2 of different shapes. Stool seat painted black and has white paint splattered. Wire connecting legs near base, creating cross section.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23274

Accession Number: 1998.3015

Trunk

Wooden trunk w/ curved lid and wooden banding on lid and on base. Metal banding at corners and rims. Thick leather handles on sides. 2 hinges on back, 3 buckles in front.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23275

Accession Number: 1998.3016

Shingle

Lot of wooden shingles, asst. sizes. Some painted, most unfinished.

Date: 1850-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23276

Accession Number: 1998.3017

Glass panes

Several lots of colorless glass panes, asst. sizes, some broken. Green protective pads stored w/ glass sheets.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 23277

Accession Number: 1998.3018

Glass panes

A lot of colorless glass panes, marked "small."

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 23278

Accession Number: 1998.3019

Glass panes

A lot of colorless glass panes, marked "large complete."

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 23279

Accession Number: 1998.3020

Glass panes

A lot of colorless glass panes, marked "Piazza Purple/ some complete." Asst. sizes, some broken.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 23280

Accession Number: 1998.3021

Glass panes

A lot of colorless glass panes, marked "large complete or nearly so." Green protective pad stored w/ glass.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 23281

Accession Number: 1998.3022

Watering trough

Large wooden feeding trough, unfinished wood. Top wider than bottom.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23282

Accession Number: 1998.3023

Drawer

Wooden drawer w/ leather handle on front, unfinished wood.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23283

Accession Number: 1998.3024

Oar

Long oar, wooden, unfinished. Canvas strap around handle of oar.

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23284

Accession Number: 1998.3025

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