Historic New England

Saucer

Earthenware plate with blue transfer-printed scene of two women gathering flowers beside, or bringing flowers to, an urn-on-pedestal. Waterway, sailing vessel and tower with dome and cross in the distance. Border pattern of flowers, scrolls, and ribbon.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 37735

Accession Number: 1935.333

Box

Small wooden box with attached lid. Covered in glazed paper with plaid pattern of blue, red, black and white. Tiny brass oval handle on lid. Brass latch inside. Interior lined with light blue paper.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 37736

Accession Number: 1935.334

Thermometer

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37737

Accession Number: 1935.335

Angel

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 37738

Accession Number: 1935.342

Shawl

Red ground w/ large central circle & quarter circles in corners; 4-1/4" border; tilted paisleys filling ground; dark blue, dark green & white; natural fringe; jacquard weave.

Date: 1835-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: jacquard, wool (textile)

GUSN: 37739

Accession Number: 1935.344

Sash

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37740

Accession Number: 1935.345

Sash

Red, green, and blue paisley scarf.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37741

Accession Number: 1935.346

Slipcover

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37742

Accession Number: 1935.347

Footstool

Kneeling stool from church on church green (cong.), corner of Summer and Bedford.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37743

Accession Number: 1935.349

Vase

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 37744

Accession Number: 1935.354

Spice Box

Round, wooden spice box with cover.

Date: 1885

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 37745

Accession Number: 1935.355AB

Cradle

3-pitch hood with shaped front skirt; cut-out sides; applied cyma molding at bottom; brass bail handle on footend.

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), pine (wood), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 37746

Accession Number: 1935.359A

Pincushion

Rectangular pincushion with fringe; white silk with center floral embroidery, scroll design frames flowers made of pins.

Date: ca. 1835

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 37747

Accession Number: 1935.361

Quilt Fragment

Plain cotton weave upper in red, white, and blue florals and basket full of fruit on brown ground. Backing is plain cotton weave in brown with pattern of bundles of leaves and vines in darker brown. Batting present beween layers. Stitched together with white thread in a scallop pattern using long st...

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 37748

Accession Number: 1935.362

Formal Suit

Coat [A]: Brown/gold wool; plain; turnover collar, no revers; Ten closed long buttonholes; large copper engraved buttons; two at cuffs; and at back flaps; cut away; green trim at button holes; single breasted. Waistcoat [B]: Brown/gold wool; plain; no collar; eleven silk covered buttons; cut away b...

Date: 1790

Maker: unknown

Material: cloth, cotton (textile), stitching, linen (material), silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 37749

Accession Number: 1935.370A-C

Fancy Dress/ Wedding Dress

Dress with multi-color floral pattern on cream damask ground, squared neckline trimmed with lace collar, elbow-length sleeves with lace ruffles, bodice boned with hooks and eyes at front; lined with cotton; Overdress puffed and pleated at back with two orange velvet bows; Matching skirt has ruffled ...

Date: 1770-1895

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), lampas (textile material)

GUSN: 37750

Accession Number: 1935.374A-D

Pair of Cuffs

Pair of white mull lace cuffs.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37751

Accession Number: 1935.375AB

Lace Fragment

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37753

Accession Number: 1935.376A

Lace Fragment

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37754

Accession Number: 1935.376B

Lace Fragment

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37755

Accession Number: 1935.376C

Lace Fragment

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37756

Accession Number: 1935.376D

Summer Day Dress

Sheer brown and cream plaid, bell shaped sleeve puckered at shoulder lined with crepeline; V shaped neckline, shirred at waistline, cartridge pleats around waist, neckline and cuffs trimmed with brown fringe and black/white geometric pattern, bodice lined with linen with hook and eye closure.

Date: 1858-1862

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 37760

Accession Number: 1935.386

Pair of Gloves

Cream crocheted gloves.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37761

Accession Number: 1935.387AB

Chemise

White linen; plain; broad drawstring neckline; short banded sleeves.

Date: 1815-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, linen (material)

GUSN: 37762

Accession Number: 1935.389

Chemise

White linen; plain; drawstring neckline; short sleeves gathered at shoulder; mended front opening; drawstring at sleeve.

Date: 1815-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, linen (material)

GUSN: 37763

Accession Number: 1935.390

Pair of Stockings

Cream silk stockings with a lacy pattern from ankle down. Stamped near top in blue ink is a laurel wreath and crown.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37764

Accession Number: 1935.391AB

Handkerchief

"My Bible." Handkerchief

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 37765

Accession Number: 1935.393

Notebook

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37766

Accession Number: 1935.395

Printing Plate

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 37767

Accession Number: 1935.396

Evening Head Dress

Off-white bunches of roses with waxed buds; attached to narrow wire support.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: organic, wax, wire

GUSN: 37768

Accession Number: 1935.399A

Cloth Fragments

Group of glazed linen cloth fragments.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37769

Accession Number: 1935.400

Tool

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: stone (rock)

GUSN: 37770

Accession Number: 1935.401

Hat

Tan straw spiraling from crown trimmed with blue artificial flowers and black lace on and inside brim; also trimmed with blue taffeta ribbon and black ruching; brim lined with blue taffeta and white tulle; wide black taffeta ribbon ties; canvas and glazed canvas lining; wire support.

Date: 1860-1866

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), straw (plant material), taffeta, wire

GUSN: 37771

Accession Number: 1935.413

Bonnet

Peach-orange wool bonnet woven with cream silk threads in herringbone pattern. High, curved brim has two cane and one wire ribs, with four additional cane ribs. Fabric is gathered along the ribs. Crown is high and angled with six circular cane ribs. Fabric is gathered around these as on brim. Self n...

Date: 1833-1835

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), straw (plant material), wire, wool (textile)

GUSN: 37772

Accession Number: 1935.414

Dress

Black barege dress with high neckline; piped neckline and armsceyes; bodice pleated and smocked to form "V" shape at waist; bodice is boned at front, back and sides, and lined with tan cotton twill; sleeves lined with tan glazed cotton; waistband with cartridge pleats all around; long sleeves with d...

Date: 1853-1857

Maker: unknown

Material: ikat, silk (textile), twill, wool (textile)

GUSN: 37773

Accession Number: 1935.415

Maternity Dress

Plum cotton printed with medallions of multi-color bouquets and brown and white geometric medallions. Thirteen buttonholes down center front to hem with nine self-covered buttons. Bands of contrasting fabric applied down center front from neck to hem. Second band of same from waist to hem. High n...

Date: ca. 1865

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 37774

Accession Number: 1935.417

Dress

Black with allover pattern of stylized branches of leaves; long leg of mutton sleeves with stiffening at shoulders; satin cuffs with 2 black bows at wrist. Neckline trimmed with satin V-at front of bodice. Bands of satin with 3 buttons at each side. High waist band, hook and eye closure at back. ...

Date: ca. 1825

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, leaf (plant material), foliation (pattern), leaf (metal), silk (textile)

GUSN: 37775

Accession Number: 1935.419

Cloak

Purple taffeta, full length; rounded collar & capelet tying at throat with ribbon; slits for hands concealed under pointed edge flap; triangular quilting down center front and at collar and capelet; piping around same and flaps; border piping above hem; fully lined with yellow silk; lining under col...

Date: 1829-1833

Maker: unknown

Material: padding (process), quilting, silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 37776

Accession Number: 1935.421

Dress

Purple leg o'mutton sleeves with cuffs trimmed with piping and 3 self-covered buttons on scalloped edgess. V-pointed front with pleated bands attached from shoulder to waist. Rosette at shoulder. Fullness all around. Waistband with hook and eye closure with self belt. Deep ruffle of lighter purpl...

Date: 1829

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), glazing (coating), stitching, padding (process), silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 37777

Accession Number: 1935.422

Underskirt or Petticoat

Black silk taffeta; wool batting; quilted with large scallops above hip, smaller below; gathered all around; lined with purple plaid cotton; tape tie closure.

Date: 1840-1849

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 37778

Accession Number: 1935.423

Underskirt or Petticoat

Plum/aubergine silk satin; quilted with large diamonds above hip and smaller double outlined diamonds below; gathered all around on grosgrain waistband; button closure; lined with brown cotton twill.

Date: 1835-1850

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 37779

Accession Number: 1935.424

Dress

Pink; broad neckline; short puff sleeves with pink ruffle over lay; shirred "v" front; high waistband; front panel; white (tape) work decoration. Buttonhole back closure.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), hand sewing

GUSN: 37780

Accession Number: 1935.425A

Bootee

Cream; cream silk appliqued circles and scalloped trim around ankle, laces and sides; edged w/ chain stitch embroidery; cream silk lining; 3 pairs eyes w/ silk cord laces.

Date: ca. 1852

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), embroidering, stitching, silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 37782

Accession Number: 1935.428AB

Pair of Booties

Cream; knit with lace patterned ankle with drawstring tie with red and cream pom-pom (drawstring for A is missing); toe embroidered with red rose.

Date: ca. 1852

Maker: unknown

Material: knitting (process), wool (textile)

GUSN: 37783

Accession Number: 1935.430AB

Parasol

Iridescent green and black silk; carved ivory L-shaped handle; decorative brass slider with floral pattern; carved ivory ferrule; brass shaft; ivory tipped whalebone spokes with painted black metal fork stretchers; marquis folding hinge; hook and elastic closure with ivory onion bulb.

Date: 1830-1845

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), carving (processes), ivory (tooth component), silk (textile)

GUSN: 37784

Accession Number: 1935.431

Child's Corset

White (cotton) sateen; armholes with shoulder straps which tie in front; piped seams; boned; busk tied in place center front; stitched with silk thread; laced closure (laces missing).

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 37785

Accession Number: 1935.433