Historic New England

Women's Tie

Green silk neckpiece with three paisleys and unfinished ends.

Date: 1850-1859

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40581

Accession Number: 1940.438

FAN (A): Carved and pierced broad ivory sticks; narrow white silk ribbon top with spangles; mother of pearl washers; carved metal ring. BOX (B,C): Two-piece box covered with shiny white paper lined with tissue.

Date: 1860s

Maker: Jordan Marsh Company (Retailer)

Material: carving (processes), ivory (tooth component), piercing, sequins (spangles), silk (textile)

GUSN: 40582

Accession Number: 1940.439 A-C

Portable Desk

Wooden portable desk with a hinged top. Interior contains a hinged writing surface with a felt inlay and four storage compartments. Exterior turnkey lock.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), metal, felt (textile)

GUSN: 40583

Accession Number: 1940.440

Cradle

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 40584

Accession Number: 1940.441A

Doll Pillow

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40585

Accession Number: 1940.441B

Doll Mattress

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40586

Accession Number: 1940.441D

Toy Bed

Doll's four-post bed (A) with headboard and footboard, painted buff; and strung together with "rope" or cord. Has full-length flat pad over cord and mattress of blue and white ticking over that- also a bolster, two sheets and a patchwork quilt.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 40589

Accession Number: 1940.442A

Doll Mattress

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40590

Accession Number: 1940.442B

Doll Mattress

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40591

Accession Number: 1940.442C

Doll Pillow

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40592

Accession Number: 1940.442D

Doll's Bedding

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40593

Accession Number: 1940.442F

Dress

A=Bodice; B=Skirt. Taupe changeable silk. A=Bodice - high piped neckline; piped armscye, peplum & cuffs; box-pleated ruffle around neckline to hem of bodice at front. Long, full sleeves w/ wide ruched band at cuffs; 9 silk covered buttons at center front. Lined w/ tan cotton twill; sleeves lined...

Date: 1872-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, silk (textile), twill

GUSN: 40594

Accession Number: 1940.444AB

Pair of Gloves

Yellow gloves with three rows of chain stitch on top and feather stitching around thumb.

Date: 1834-1867

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, silk (textile), crepe (textile)

GUSN: 40596

Accession Number: 1940.457AB

Children's Dress

White; long sleeves - shirred and ruffled at shoulder; blouson front with pointed waist fits loosely over "under" bodice; gathered at waist; hem has two bads of small triangles (like pinking, pinking also at cuffs) and band of small (twenty-three) tucks.

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, cotton (textile)

GUSN: 40597

Accession Number: 1940.458

Needlework

Green, pink, and red floral motif.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40598

Accession Number: 1940.460A

Needlework

Green, pink, and red floral motif.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40599

Accession Number: 1940.460B

Needlework

Two floral embroiderery strips attached together.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40600

Accession Number: 1940.461

Cap

Triangular lace cap with mesh base and velveteen ribbon bow on top.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40602

Accession Number: 1940.464

Darning Egg

Small red stone darning egg.

Maker: unknown

Material: stone (rock)

GUSN: 40603

Accession Number: 1940.465

Darning Egg

Red quartz darning egg.

Maker: unknown

Material: stone (rock)

GUSN: 40604

Accession Number: 1940.466

Balance

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40605

Accession Number: 1940.467

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40606

Accession Number: 1940.471

Seal

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: stone (rock)

GUSN: 40607

Accession Number: 1940.474

Seal

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 40608

Accession Number: 1940.476

Seal

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 40609

Accession Number: 1940.477

Seal

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 40610

Accession Number: 1940.479

Seal

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: gold (metal)

GUSN: 40611

Accession Number: 1940.482

Thimble

Gold thimble with a brown case.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 40612

Accession Number: 1940.484

Dress

Sheer; embroidered allover with silver metallic stars; drawstring neckline at front and back. High waist with fullness and drawstring at back; hook and eye at inner waistband; short, puffed sleeves gathered at shoulder. Hem embroidered with silver thread with scallops, bunches of grapes and leaves...

Date: 1808-1812

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), thread, metallic (color attribute)

GUSN: 40613

Accession Number: 1940.485

Snuff Box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 40615

Accession Number: 1940.504

Fan

Long, narrow wooden sticks and guards; blue painted design on guards; paper leaf painted with oriental figures and flowers in blue, pink and red; pen and ink branch on reverse; mother of pearl washer; silk tape wrapped around guards.

Date: 1770s

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 40616

Accession Number: 1940.519

Folding Fan

Pierced and carved ivory sticks; white satin leaf painted with white lilac sprays; mother of pearl washer; brass ring.

Date: 1870s

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), ivory (tooth component), painting (coating), piercing, satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 40617

Accession Number: 1940.520

Fan and Box

FAN (A): Long abalone sticks, which are pierced ivory under leaf; large cream georgette crepe leaf painted with white daisies; metal washer and ring. BOX (B,C): Cardboard, two pieces, pink interior; white exterior edged in gold.

Date: 1900

Maker: Faucon (Retailer)

Material: abalone shell, cardboard, crepe (textile), ivory (tooth component), painting (coating), piercing, silk (textile)

GUSN: 40618

Accession Number: 1940.521 A-C

Folding Fan

Folding fan; bamboo sticks with scalloped edges; ivory guards carved like bamboo with gilt leaves and inlaid insects; paper leaf painted with Chinese laundry scene; leaf back painted with flowering trees and birds; white silk corded tassel with ivory ball and inlaid insects.

Date: ca. 1880

Maker: unknown

Material: bamboo (material), carving (processes), inlay (process), ivory (tooth component), painting (coating), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 40619

Accession Number: 1940.522

Shawl

Sheer white cotton; scalloped edges; embroidered; 1-1/2" border of leaves & branches all around; 14" inner border at ends of drawnwork in radiating sprays of flowers & wheat.

Date: 1810-1815

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), drawn thread work, embroidering, scalloping

GUSN: 40620

Accession Number: 1940.524

Shawl

Brilliant yellow plain weave of tied on knotted fringe forming tassles; embroidered all over with main motifs in opposite corners in floral and branches.

Date: 1835-1850

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40621

Accession Number: 1940.526

Child's Dress

Short; white; bodice and waistband have bands of cutwork of interlocking circles; plain neckline; capped sleeves with eyelet ruffle; skirt has three bands of drawnwork; drawstring neckline with one covered button; two covered buttons at waistband.

Date: 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 40622

Accession Number: 1940.532

Child's Dress

White; three vertical bands of eyelet on bodice front; capped sleeves with scalloped edge, eyelet and three narrow tucks; piped waist; four wide tucks at skirt; drawstring neckline and waist; one covered button at neck.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 40623

Accession Number: 1940.533

Child's Dress

Long; white; elaborately embroidered bodice front, sleeves and front skirt panel--with "C" scroll central medallion with lace, small flowers and leaves; double ruffled sleeves with scalloped edge neckline, sleeves and hem; drawstring neckline.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 40624

Accession Number: 1940.534

Dress

Long; white; high waisted bodice and capped sleeves with vertical bands of eyelet alternating with bands of embroidered net; sides and back of dotted bullion knots; center back open to hem with scalloped and embroidered edge and hem; six large floral (spiral) medallions at hem of skirt with net inse...

Date: 1805-1815

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 40625

Accession Number: 1940.543

Child's Dress

Short; white; front has "V" panel with eyelet ruffles and embroidered with stylized central flower with leaves and berries with lace insert; short sleeves with double eyelet sleeves; waistband of cutwork meander; hem has narrow bands of eyelet and embroidery; drawstring neckline; three covered butto...

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 40626

Accession Number: 1940.544

Button

Round clothing button depicting part of the seal of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Gold-painted wood forms the main part, mounted on a metal back. The front depicts a Native American holding an arrow in his left hand and a bow in his right hand, with a star in the upper left, all inside a shiel...

Date: 1820-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), metal

GUSN: 23906

Accession Number: 1998.4862

Military button

Pair of gold-colored, plated military buttons with embossed central design. A spread-winged eagle holds an anchor in its claws, surrounded by stars on a horizontally striped ground; attachment with a brass loop shank on back.

Date: 1820-1860

Maker: Scovill Mfg. Co. (Maker)

Material: brass (alloy), embossing

GUSN: 23907

Accession Number: 1998.4863AB

Brooch

Metal brooch with dependent textured curb chain and paired fans centered at top and bottom of long brooch sides. Embossed inscription "Dieu vous garde" meaning "God Bless You" or "God Keep You".

Date: 1870-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: embossing, white metal

GUSN: 23908

Accession Number: 1998.4864

Pendant

Star-shaped stamped metal pendant with inscription: "WORLD'S FAIR/ 1893" on one side and picture of chest on other side; ring on top.

Date: 1893

Maker: The G.M. Shirk Mfg. Co. (Maker)

Material: brass (alloy), stamping (forming), engraving (action)

GUSN: 23909

Accession Number: 1998.4865

Button

Round porcelain button with a white ground printed with promotional design of a spoked bicycle wheel in shades of grey and black with an interlaced yellow ribbon inscribed in block font, "AMESBURY CYCLES".

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: O'Hara Dial Co. (Maker)

Material: printing (process), porcelain

GUSN: 23910

Accession Number: 1998.4866

Button

Round yellow button with inscription printed in black on an oval white ground, center front: "The Railroad Agent's Association of New England." Closure with a metal pin and hook on back. Maker's label on back [See inscriptions].

Date: 1896

Maker: The Whitehead & Hoag Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: metal, printing (process)

GUSN: 23911

Accession Number: 1998.4867

Button cover

Metal cuff button embossed with three vertical columns on front. Each column bears one of the following inscriptions: "EFFICACY, UNIFORMITY, PURITY." A fourth, "RELIABILITY, " is arranged above the columns, horizontally; white metal w/ hexagonal shape.

Date: 1920

Maker: unknown

Material: white metal, stamping (forming)

GUSN: 23912

Accession Number: 1998.4868

Commemorative medal

Commemorative shield-shaped medal with decorative scrolled edges, with stamped image of a single pylon monument set in a grassy, fenced area surrounded by brick houses. Inscription in block letters flanks the pylon, "BUNKER HILL MONUMENT/ BOSTON MASS." Closure is a hinged pin set vertically on back.

Date: 1840-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: white metal, stamping (forming), plating (metal coating)

GUSN: 23913

Accession Number: 1998.4869

Button

Round white button depicting a green flag flying to proper left on a yellow pole topped with a yellow tassel, white ground, black outline. Flag displays a gold harp. Beneath the flag is the inscription "Ireland" in block letters. Closure on back with a metal pin and hook. Maker's label on back [See ...

Date: 1896

Maker: The Whitehead & Hoag Co. (Maker)

Material: metal, printing (process)

GUSN: 23914

Accession Number: 1998.4870

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