Historic New England

Seal

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 39857

Accession Number: 1938.890

Fontange Fan

Sticks and guards covered in scarlet Moroccan leather, trimmed with gilt overlaying leaf of faded scarlet moire; leaf unfolds to semi-circle; brass washers and ring with purplish red cord and tassel.

Date: 1876-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, moiré, silk (textile)

GUSN: 39859

Accession Number: 1938.914

Mug

Copper lustre exterior w/ simple ear-shaped handle and beading in relief around rim; blue glaze band w/ copper lustre leaves and yellow circles w/ red centers around body.

Date: 1825-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: lusterware, copper (metal), earthenware, glazing (coating), luster (textile), tin (metal)

GUSN: 39860

Accession Number: 1938.918

Towel Rack

Carved wood towel rack with Berlinwork picture; polychrome, depicts lillies and foliage on a red background; linen canvas foundation.

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), wool (textile), Berlin woolwork

GUSN: 39861

Accession Number: 1938.927

Brush

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 39862

Accession Number: 1938.938

Rigid Fan

Long, thick bamboo handle; rigid leaf of braided straw sewn into a circle.

Maker: unknown

Material: bamboo (material), braiding, straw (plant material), palm fiber

GUSN: 39863

Accession Number: 1938.946

Creamer

White, squat body w/ relief-molded panels of bellflowers and urns with swags; loop handle w/ leafy terminals rises above rim of pitcher.

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: leaf (plant material), foliation (pattern), leaf (metal), molding (forming), relief (sculpture techniques), stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 39865

Accession Number: 1938.959

Eggcup

Oval basket in the form of bamboo w/ relief molded "bamboo moors" on the body of the basket; basket contains 6 egg cups; all w/ thin gold band; eggcups are chalice shaped. A= Basket B-G= Eggcups

Date: ca. 1882

Maker: Worcester Royal Porcelain Co., Ltd. (Maker)

Material: gilding, porcelain

GUSN: 39866

Accession Number: 1938.961A-G

Jug

White vase-shaped body w/ double band in relief around neck and loop handle.

Date: 1830-1860

Maker: Wedgwood (Maker)

Material: stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 39868

Accession Number: 1938.967

Octagonal white body w/ faceted sides bearing the relief molded images of 8 of the Apostles within gothic niches; gothic handle w/ masks in relief on inside (near lip) and as thumbrest; mouth and rim deeply scrolled.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: Old Hall Earthenware Co. Ltd. (Maker)

Material: molding (forming), relief (sculpture techniques), stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 39869

Accession Number: 1938.968

Beer pitcher

Relief molded in the shape of a barrel w/ grapes and leaves on either side of rustic handle; four pins in rim (as if for cover).

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: molding (forming), relief (sculpture techniques), stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 39870

Accession Number: 1938.969

Cruet Set

Eight piece cut glass cruet set, five cruet bottles and stoppers, two casters, and stand.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), silver (metal)

GUSN: 39871

Accession Number: 1938.970.1-.8

Child's Dress

White cotton and lace dress.

Date: 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), lace (needlework)

GUSN: 39874

Accession Number: 1938.1009

Dress

Pink, printed w/ stylized fans pattern; wide neckline w/ piping; short double capped sleeves; shirred bodice front; skirt gathered all around onto piped waist; 2 tucks at hem; hook and eye back closure; pocket on right.

Date: 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, printing (process), rolling up

GUSN: 39875

Accession Number: 1938.1010

Child's Underwaist

Short; white cotton; drawstring neckline; full, short sleeves trimmed with two tucks and two pinked bands (Van Dyck edge); vertical bands extend to skirt and flare out with box pleats; five white buttons around waist; eleven white buttons center back.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 39876

Accession Number: 1938.1011

Coat

Tan with collar / capelet, white trim along collar, capelet, and cuffs, yoke with piping, pleated back and front with chainstitch at waist, hook and eye at neckline and waist

Date: ca. 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), hand sewing

GUSN: 39877

Accession Number: 1938.1012

Girl's dress

Girl's two piece brown plaid silk dress; scoop neckline; cap sleeves; brown waistband bow; bustle with ties and crinoline; brown ruching at sleeves and hem; bodice lined with white chintz. A)= Bodice B)= Skirt (brown taffeta--matches waistband and ruching.)

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, silk (textile)

GUSN: 39878

Accession Number: 1938.1013AB

Skirt

White cotton skirt with a gathered waistband and a circular medallion pattern.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 39879

Accession Number: 1938.1014

Bag

Tan canvas with brown stitched decoration.

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas

GUSN: 39880

Accession Number: 1938.1015

Underskirt or Petticoat

Ivory silk satin; hip yoke; scalloped quilting around body and large scale floral meander quilting at hem; white glazed linen waistband, gathered on either side of back placket; dark blue glazed wool lining.

Date: 1785-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), quilting, satin, silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 39881

Accession Number: 1938.1016

Bodice

Sheer cream wool over white cotton; broad neckline; sharply pointed and boned waist; pointed front and back; back lace closure; darts; piped neck, waist and arms' eye.

Date: ca. 1871

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, machine-made, wool (textile)

GUSN: 39882

Accession Number: 1938.1018E

Bib

White/yellowed; quilted diamond pattern with embroidered crosses in center; bottom embroidered with stylized flowers, scrolls, and garland; scalloped eyelet edges; pearl button and loop closure; pointed bottom.

Date: 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, quilting

GUSN: 39883

Accession Number: 1938.1023

Infant's Bonnet

White; ribbed; front panel buttons onto back; back has deep scallops and neck ruffle with drawstring; embroidered scalloped edged; two cotton ties.

Date: ca. 1870

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 39885

Accession Number: 1938.1026

Boots / Slippers

Pair of light blue boots with embroidery on the toe with featherstitching. White silk trim along sole and seams. Three white buttons at side. Lined with white flannel. White leather sole.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, stitching, machine-made, silk (textile), satin

GUSN: 39891

Accession Number: 1938.1038AB

Shoes

A pair of leather children's shoes with a punched eyelet pattern, elastic ankle straps, paper inner sole, and a bow with a metal buckle.

Date: 1871

Maker: Carpenter, William (Maker)

Material: leather, stitching, machine-made

GUSN: 39892

Accession Number: 1938.1039AB

Pair of Gloves

Grey leather gloves with embroidery.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 39752

Accession Number: 1938.585AB

Cap

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 39753

Accession Number: 1938.586

Waistcoat

Cream colored waistcoat; high shawl collar; single breasted with five self covered buttons; two pockets; straight waistline; back closure with two handsewn eyes with lacing.

Date: 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, moiré, tabby (textile), silk (textile)

GUSN: 39754

Accession Number: 1938.587

Needle Case

Flamestitch - horizontal bands of silk taffeta in blue, green, pink, browns, cream; pointed flap; edged with green tape; pink silk lining with two pockets; flannel piece - for needles?

Date: 1860-1879

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, cardboard, Bargello work, handmade, silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 39755

Accession Number: 1938.589

Ribbon

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 39756

Accession Number: 1938.591

Beaded Purse

Green embroidered purse fragment with floral beadwork.

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 39757

Accession Number: 1938.592

Sewing Kit

Brown leather envelope-shaped sewing kit with a brown lining.

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 39758

Accession Number: 1938.593

Busk

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 39759

Accession Number: 1938.594

Ribbon

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 39760

Accession Number: 1938.598

Ribbon

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 39761

Accession Number: 1938.599

Ribbon

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 39762

Accession Number: 1938.600

Cloth Sample

Cream silk floral fabric sample.

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (fiber)

GUSN: 39763

Accession Number: 1938.601

Needlework Bookmark

Needlework bookmark of a chalice with the words "Drink ye all" embroidered on Bristol board mounted to a fancy white ribbon.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 39764

Accession Number: 1938.602

Child's dress

Child's dress, teal with wide neck and blue silk ribbon trim. Short scalloped sleeves and scalloped hem. Shirred and piped waist. Six dark blue buttons at back.

Date: 1865-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, stitching, machine-made, wool (textile)

GUSN: 39766

Accession Number: 1938.605

Girl's coat and cape

Girl's coat [A] with detached cape [B]. Black, pink and green plaid pattern. Coat is cotton lined, cape is lined with pink silk.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 39767

Accession Number: 1938.606AB

Child's dress

Child's dress, blue and white striped taffeta; rounded neckline; short sleeves with blue fringe; Shirred front at waist; cartridge pleats around waist; one pocket (right); Skirt lined with brown print; bodice lined with white muslin; hook and eye closure.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 39769

Accession Number: 1938.607

Shoes

Navy blue w/ blue silk trim; 3 pairs of punched eyes w/ navy blue ribbon laces; white cloth lining w/ blue inner sole; brown sole.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 39770

Accession Number: 1938.612AB

Child's Dress

Short; white; small woven checks; plain, capped sleeves with darts; piped waistband; drawstring neckline with one covered button; hook at waistband.

Date: 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), dimity

GUSN: 39771

Accession Number: 1938.613

Child's Dress

White; "V" panel front embroidered with bands of garland with central flower and scrolling leaves; cap sleeves also embroidered; scalloped edge along neckline and sleeves and "V" panel; net inserted at waist and hem with pink silk ribbon waistband and drawstring neckline; three buttons at back.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 39772

Accession Number: 1938.616

Child's Petticoat

White; skirt gathered around waistband; two wide tucks; scalloped hem with cutwork embroidery of foliate garland with large circular flowers at edge; one white glass button at waist.

Date: 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), cutwork, embroidering

GUSN: 39773

Accession Number: 1938.617

Child's Petticoat

White; waistband has one white glass button; gathered around waist, fullness at back; front has embroidered panel--meander of openwork, leaves, flowers, hearts arranged in pyramid; hem has two bands of same meander of openwork, with checked openwork bands.

Date: 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 39774

Accession Number: 1938.618

Plate

Round pewter plate and flat brim. Three, evenly spaced, holes drilled through rim.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: Austin, Nathaniel (Pewterer)

Material: pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 39775

Accession Number: 1934.622

Shirt

White; squared flap neckline; capped sleeves and one flap trimmed w/ very fine net/lace; flaps embroidered w/ floral meander; openwork at shoulders; open shirt.

Date: ca. 1863

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, stitching

GUSN: 39776

Accession Number: 1938.623