Historic New England

Handkerchief

White handkerchief.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37059

Accession Number: 1934.1725

Handkerchief

White handkerchief with a scalloped edge.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37060

Accession Number: 1934.1726

Handkerchief

White handkerchief with pointed scalloped edges, white plaid around the borders, and one printed black flower in the center.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37061

Accession Number: 1934.1727

Cloth Fragment

Square, off white; ink sketch of paper scroll with name in center surrounded by floral bunch.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 37062

Accession Number: 1934.1728

Handkerchief

Handkerchief with a floral border and a printed "W".

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37063

Accession Number: 1934.1729

Lace Fragment

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37064

Accession Number: 1934.1733

Short white dress; bands of flowers in cutwork inserted into front and hem; short sleeves, neckline and front panel ruffle with cutwork and scalloped edge; eyelet waistband with same ruffle as bodice; one pearl button at neckline; two hooks at waist.

Date: 1854-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), cutwork, embroidering

GUSN: 37065

Accession Number: 1934.1734

Slipcover

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37066

Accession Number: 1934.1735A

Slipcover

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37067

Accession Number: 1934.1735B

Blouse

White cotton bolero-style blouse with large bell sleeves and a striped pattern.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37068

Accession Number: 1934.1736

Blouse

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37069

Accession Number: 1934.1737

Shirt

White long-sleeved shirt with a ruffled collar and cuffs.

Date: 1805-1820

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37070

Accession Number: 1934.1738

Pair of Stockings

White stockings with a netted top and lacy pattern on top of foot.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37071

Accession Number: 1934.1739AB

Cap

Black woven cap with tassle cap strings.

Date: 1860-1869

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37072

Accession Number: 1934.1744

Child's Dress

Child's dress, pink-check with black velvet trim on capped sleeves, waistband, and hem; Broad neckline; Skirt is gathered all the way around at waistband; Seven pearl shank buttons at center back.

Date: 1855-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 37074

Accession Number: 1934.1747

Bible Cushion

Possibly used as a Bible cushion. Rectangular flat pillow with patchwork flowers and red and white cord and tassels at each corner.

Date: 1851

Maker: Whiting, Sarah (Maker)

Material: silk (textile), textiles

GUSN: 37075

Accession Number: 1934.1749

Lace Fragment

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37076

Accession Number: 1934.1750

Parasol

Pale gold silk twill lined with green; cream fringe; naturalistic carved wood handle; ferrule with brass ring; gold silk cord and tassel on handle; metal ribs.

Date: 1865-1875

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 37077

Accession Number: 1934.1751

Drapery

One of three pieces of green rep for draping curtains

Date: ca. 1870

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37078

Accession Number: 1934.1753B

Dressing Gown

Purple and beige solid stripes alternate with wide paisley stripes (in reds, green, and plum) and three smaller geometric floral stripes. Vertical standing collar; long sleeves gathered at shoulder and cuff; cartridge pleats and piping at waist at back. Smocked at waist (back); buttons from neck to...

Date: 1865-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 37079

Accession Number: 1934.1754

Carpetbag

Upholstered hooked rug swirl pattern with a brown, tan, green, and red scroll and floral design, two leather handles, leather bottom wth five brass feet, brass key plate.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37080

Accession Number: 1934.1755

Artificial Flowers

Bunch of red velvet and blue silk flowers, with green velvet leaves, with wire.

Date: 1870-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave), wire

GUSN: 37081

Accession Number: 1934.1757

Table Mat

Concentric circles in shades of red; black- edged square border; floral motifs in corners in orange and green wool and white, bronze and silver beads. Trimmed all around with multicolor cord. Brown glazed linen back over cardboard.

Maker: unknown

Material: beads (pierced objects), Berlin woolwork, cardboard, linen (material), wool (textile)

GUSN: 37082

Accession Number: 1934.1760

Petticoat

White cotton; gathered at waist; hem of simple hand-done scalloped eyelet embroidery; series of three tucks with embroidered insertions above hem in front.

Date: 1850-1859

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), whitework

GUSN: 37083

Accession Number: 1934.1761

Kerchief

Triangular; red, pink ombre and black plaid; two sided; one side with large ombre squares; the other side is plaid; fringe on two sides.

Date: 1850-1859

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37085

Accession Number: 1934.1763

Kerchief

Green silk kerchief.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37086

Accession Number: 1934.1764

Pelerine

Pelerine made from blue and black-colored shot silk taffeta decorated with blue silk braid along center front and around neck; self-piping along fitted shoulder seam; three self-fabric ruffles; pointed tips; shaped for arm movement.

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: taffeta, silk (textile)

GUSN: 37087

Accession Number: 1934.1770

Cap

Long cap with layers of cream and black mesh and lace, trimmed in red velveteen ribbons. Bow at base of cap. Black mesh/lace is decorative.

Date: 1860-1865

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37088

Accession Number: 1934.1771

Lace

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37089

Accession Number: 1934.1772

Lace

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37090

Accession Number: 1934.1773

Lace

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37091

Accession Number: 1934.1774

Lace

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37092

Accession Number: 1934.1775A

Lace Fragment

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37093

Accession Number: 1934.1778A

Fanchon

Torchon type lace Fanchon.

Date: 1870-1879

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37095

Accession Number: 1934.1779

Lace

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37096

Accession Number: 1934.1783

Fanchon

Small fanchon, cotton and lace.

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37097

Accession Number: 1934.1784

Lace

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37098

Accession Number: 1934.1785

Lace

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37099

Accession Number: 1934.1788D

Lace

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37100

Accession Number: 1934.1790

Button

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37102

Accession Number: 1934.1807A

Children's Mug

Earthenware children's mug. Cylindrical with loop handle and leaf terminals. Black transfer printed with Dr. Franklin's / Poor Richard theme with decorative triangles on sides. Indoor scene depicts two standing men and one man seated at a table, with a dog lying on the floor. Red painted line aroun...

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, transfer printing

GUSN: 43227

Accession Number: 1970.1310.9

Children's Mug

Earthenware children's mug. Black transfer printed scenes. On one side, a boy propelling a boat with a pole while two children watch from water's edge. On the other side, a boy at center pulls a rope attached to a ring on the ground; two boys are running in the background at left; and a girl is s...

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, transfer printing

GUSN: 43228

Accession Number: 1970.1310.11

Children's Mug

Earthenware children's mug. Yellow glazed body with black transfer printed image. A woman stands outdoors carrying a basket, with a small dog at her feet and a monument at left that says "Remember Me."

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, transfer printing

GUSN: 43229

Accession Number: 1970.1310.12

Children's Mug

Earthenware children's mug. Red transfer printed image of a man on a horse, with two horned cattle at right. At left, a woman carrying a bundle and a girl carrying a pitchfork. Hand painted blue band at rim.

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, transfer printing

GUSN: 43230

Accession Number: 1970.1310.13

Children's Mug

Earthenware children's mug. Canary yellow glaze with black transfer printed image of two boys playing on a teeter totter. Hand painted brown line around rim and down handle.

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, transfer printing

GUSN: 43231

Accession Number: 1970.1310.14

Children's Mug

Creamware children's mug. Black transfer-printed design of a father and child outside their thatched cottage. There is a large tub filled with water and a tiny sailboat skims the surface. The family cat sits on a wooden chair to the side.

Date: ca. 1815

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, creamware, transfer printing, lusterware

GUSN: 43233

Accession Number: 1970.1310.16

Children's Mug

Children's earthenware mug. Black transfer-printed design on mug. Image is of a child holding rifle aimed at butterfly. Maternal figure supporting the rifle from underneath. Hand and interior lip has a pattern of alternating upside down triangles.

Date: 1815-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, transfer printing

GUSN: 43234

Accession Number: 1970.1310.17

Children's Mug

Earthenware children's mug. Brown transfer-printed design of eagle with a patriotic shield on its body, clutching a laurel and a bundle of wheat, one at each foot. Banners with inscriptions punctuate the scene.

Date: 1820

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, transfer printing

GUSN: 43235

Accession Number: 1970.1310.18

Children's Mug

Transfer printed black designs on mug. Image of beehive and two ladies, one watering the flowers, the other strolling with a walking stick in the garden on right. On left, there is a river scene, faded canary yellow.

Date: ca. 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: creamware, earthenware, transfer printing

GUSN: 43236

Accession Number: 1970.1310.19

Children's Mug

Earthenware children's mug. Red transfer printed design. On one side, a girl holding "My Sketch Book," a large folio with the word "REFORM" [?] on its cover. On the other side, a boy with a walking stick and a hat, a smaller girl, a cow, a dog, and a windmill in the distance.

Maker: unknown

Material: transfer printing, earthenware

GUSN: 43237

Accession Number: 1970.1310.20

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