Historic New England

Pincushion

Rectangular pincushion with white silk; tassles on top left and bottom right corners; inscription written with pins "Welcome little/Stranger/E S" and two intersecting hearts.

Date: 1780-1863

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 40155

Accession Number: 1939.110

Infant's Shirt

White; bodice gathered onto narrow neckband; sleeves of lace net with scalloped edge and tape; neckline trimmed with same lace net with dots; one seam; two buttonholes at neck; closed shirt.

Date: ca. 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 40156

Accession Number: 1939.111

Pair of Gloves

White leather gloves.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40158

Accession Number: 1939.113AB

Ivory silk satin (discolored); ivory silk binding; no trim; side lacing with cream silk shoe laces; rounded square toe; sole has narrow waist; 1 1/4" heel covered all around with self-fabric; linen lining.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 40159

Accession Number: 1939.114AB

Fan & Box

FAN (A): Mother of pearl sticks, pierced with flowers and pique'; scalloped ivory silk leaf, with steel spangles, and cream lace trim; long cream silk tassel with steel beads. BOX (B,C): Elongated oval (shape of fan) covered with tan moire paper, with gilt oval medallion with grape leaves.

Date: 1862

Maker: unknown

Material: moiré, mother of pearl, paper (fiber product), silk (textile), sequins (spangles)

GUSN: 40162

Accession Number: 1939.116 A-C

Handkerchief

Lace handkerchief.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40163

Accession Number: 1939.117

Handkerchief

Lace and net handkerchief.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40164

Accession Number: 1939.121

Chemisette

Lace chemisette with a floral design and pleated ruffles

Date: 1860-1869

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40165

Accession Number: 1939.125

Needlework Picture

Floral embroidery with intitials "CT" written in pencil in middle.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40166

Accession Number: 1939.138

Bedspread

White; primarily purling stitches; overall and overlaying shell or fan pattern. Scalloped edges.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: knitting (process), cotton (textile)

GUSN: 40167

Accession Number: 1939.140

Writing Tablet

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40168

Accession Number: 1939.145

Writing Tablet

A writing tablet with a mother of pearl cover and ivory writing sheets.

Maker: unknown

Material: mother of pearl, ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 40169

Accession Number: 1939.146

Pincushion

Barrell-shaped pincushion; printed red tartan plaid with purple velvet ends.

Date: 1840-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 40170

Accession Number: 1939.147

Needle Case

Black and red checkered needle case in a trapaziodal shape.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40171

Accession Number: 1939.148

Needle Case

Cylindrical red and green plaid needle case.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40172

Accession Number: 1939.149

Pincushion

Diamond shaped silk pincushion.

Date: 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 40173

Accession Number: 1939.150

Pincushion

Small pincushion made of red velvet; set in wired basket.

Date: 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 40174

Accession Number: 1939.151

Handkerchief

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40176

Accession Number: 1939.154

Fish Knife

No description

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 40177

Accession Number: 1939.160

Student Lamp with globe

Brass lamp stand (A) with circular base, cylindrical oil cannister on one side of thin central pole and lamp mechanism on the other. Large circular lamp shade above mechanism. White glass shade (B)detaches.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), porcelain

GUSN: 40179

Accession Number: 1939.166AB

Lamp

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 40181

Accession Number: 1939.167AB

Globe

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 40182

Accession Number: 1939.168C

Lamp

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 40183

Accession Number: 1939.169A

Food Warmer Stand

Base of chafing dish with handles

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 40184

Accession Number: 1939.173A

Food Warmer Part

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 40185

Accession Number: 1939.173B

Food Warmer Part

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 40186

Accession Number: 1939.173C

Food Warmer Part

Dipper or cup with handle for use with chaping dish/food warmer

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 40188

Accession Number: 1939.173E

Magic Lantern

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 40189

Accession Number: 1939.179

Portrait of Mary Brandt

Small oval portrait of a girl, Mary Brandt of Baltimore (1850-1860), with ringlets and a white dress.

Date: 1855-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: oil paint (paint), paper (fiber product), photographs

GUSN: 40190

Accession Number: 1939.183

Medal

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 40191

Accession Number: 1939.192

Portrait of Edward P. Merriam

Half-length portrait of Edward P. Merriam (1800-1866) of Boston, with eyeglasses, holding gold chain with thumb.

Date: 1830-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 40192

Accession Number: 1939.194

Goblet

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 40193

Accession Number: 1939.195.1

Goblet

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 40194

Accession Number: 1939.195.2

Goblet

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 40195

Accession Number: 1939.195.3

Goblet

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 40196

Accession Number: 1939.195.4

Goblet

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 40197

Accession Number: 1939.195.6

Goblet

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 40198

Accession Number: 1939.195.7

Start of construction of the Cunard Line pier after fire, East Boston, Boston, Massachusetts, 28255-A

The image depicts the start of construction on the Cunard Line pier in East Boston, Boston, Massachusetts, following a fire. Visible are several cranes with tall frameworks near the waterfront. A large ship is docked nearby, and there are workers and construction materials scattered across the area.

Date: 1908-12-05

Collection: Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920

GUSN: 396195

Ref. Code: PC015.002.230.28255-A

Reconstruction of the Cunard Line pier, East Boston, Boston, Massachusetts, 28297-A

The image depicts the reconstruction of the Cunard Line pier in East Boston, Boston, Massachusetts. Visible are numerous wooden pilings emerging from the water, with construction equipment and materials present in the background.

Date: 1908-11-20

Collection: Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920

GUSN: 396196

Ref. Code: PC015.002.230.28297-A

Reconstruction of Cunard Line pier, fireproofing of steelwork, East Boston, Boston, Massachusetts, 28307-A

The image depicts the interior reconstruction of the Cunard Line pier in East Boston, Boston, Massachusetts. It shows the steel framework of the structure being fireproofed, with steel columns and trusses visible. Various construction materials and debris are scattered on the ground.

Date: 1909-05-10

Collection: Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920

GUSN: 396197

Ref. Code: PC015.002.230.28307-A

After the fall of the grain elevator chimney, East Boston, Boston, Massachusetts, 28319-A

The image shows a group of people standing amidst debris after the fall of a grain elevator chimney in East Boston, Boston, Massachusetts. There are industrial machines and equipment present, including a large pulley system and what appears to be a steam engine. The ground is littered with rubble an...

Date: 1908-10-24

Collection: Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920

GUSN: 396198

Ref. Code: PC015.002.270.28319-A

Rebuilding of the Leyland Line pier, East Boston, Boston, Massachusetts, 28329-A

The image shows the rebuilding of the Leyland Line pier in East Boston, Boston, Massachusetts. The scene features a partially reconstructed pier made of wood and other construction materials, with pilings jutting out of the water. In the background, several ships are visible in the harbor. Various b...

Date: 1909-01-26

Collection: Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920

GUSN: 396199

Ref. Code: PC015.002.260.28329-A

Rebuilding pier, East Boston, Boston, Massachusetts, 28330-A

The image depicts construction work on a pier in East Boston, Boston, Massachusetts. Visible are various cranes and construction equipment, along with piles of timber in the water.

Date: 1910-01-05

Collection: Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920

GUSN: 396200

Ref. Code: PC015.002.280.28330-A

Reconstruction of the Leyland Line pier, East Boston, Boston, Massachusetts, 28335-A

The image depicts the reconstruction of the Leyland Line pier in East Boston, Boston, Massachusetts. The scene shows the structural framework and scaffolding of the pier in progress along the waterfront. Visible are workers on the structure and construction materials scattered at the site.

Date: 1909-11-06

Collection: Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920

GUSN: 396201

Ref. Code: PC015.002.260.28335-A

Reconstruction of the Leyland Line pier, East Boston, Boston, Massachusetts, 28336-A

The image depicts the reconstruction of the Leyland Line pier in East Boston, Boston, Massachusetts. Several boats and construction equipment are visible along the pier. In the background, a multi-story grain elevator with "B. & A. R. R. Co. Grain Transfer" sign is visible.

Date: 1909-07-17

Collection: Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920

GUSN: 396202

Ref. Code: PC015.002.260.28336-A

Water tank at piers, East Boston, Boston, Massachusetts, 28343-A

The image shows a large water tank elevated on a metal structure at the piers in East Boston, Boston, Massachusetts. The tank is surrounded by rail tracks and industrial buildings with smoke stacks visible in the distance. Power lines are stretched across the scene and there are several small struct...

Date: 1890-1925

Collection: Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920

GUSN: 396203

Ref. Code: PC015.002.270.28343-A

Foundations for new grain elevator, East Boston, Boston, Massachusetts, 28344-A

The image shows a construction site for the foundations of a new grain elevator in East Boston, Boston, Massachusetts. Various construction materials and equipment are visible, along with numerous workers engaged in the building process.

Date: 1909-08-11

Collection: Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920

GUSN: 396204

Ref. Code: PC015.002.280.28344-A

Start of the new Cunard Line pier after the fire, East Boston, Boston, Massachusetts, 28345-A

The image depicts the construction site for the new Cunard Line pier in East Boston, Boston, Massachusetts, after a fire. The scene includes various structural elements and construction materials scattered throughout the site. Workers can be seen among the framework and a few cranes rise above the c...

Date: 1908-12-28

Collection: Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920

GUSN: 396205

Ref. Code: PC015.002.230.28345-A

Construction of new grain elevator, East Boston, Boston, Massachusetts, 28346-A

The image shows the construction of a grain elevator in East Boston, Boston, Massachusetts. The structure is partially completed, with visible steel panels and cranes at work on the site.

Date: 1910-04-15

Collection: Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920

GUSN: 396206

Ref. Code: PC015.002.280.28346-A

Construction of new grain elevator, East Boston, Boston, Massachusetts, 28347-A

The image shows the construction site of a new grain elevator in East Boston, Boston, Massachusetts. The site features a partially completed building framework with cranes and construction materials visible. In the foreground, there are railway tracks with boxcars.

Date: 1910-01-04

Collection: Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920

GUSN: 396207

Ref. Code: PC015.002.280.28347-A

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