Historic New England

Shawl

Cream cotton netted shawl; triangular; border with flowers; fringe.

Date: 1835-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), net (textile)

GUSN: 37793

Accession Number: 1935.445

White striped high three ruffled collar, Empire waistband of eyelet, long sleeves of ruffled cuff and covered button with buttonhole, short puffed over sleeve gathered and piped, eyelet band. 16 covered buttons down center front, 3 buttonholes at neck; fullness at back between shoulders with piped ...

Date: 1815-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, super

GUSN: 37794

Accession Number: 1935.447

Socks

Cream; plain stocking stitch; ribbed ankle; shaped.

Date: ca. 1852

Maker: Deeley, Mary (Maker)

Material: knitting (process), wool (textile)

GUSN: 37795

Accession Number: 1935.449AB

Pair of Gloves

White cotton gloves.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37796

Accession Number: 1935.450

Shirt

Cream; stockinette stitch (knit); neckline, capped sleeves, and hem have openwork; ribbon drawstring neckline.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: knitting (process), wool (textile)

GUSN: 37797

Accession Number: 1935.455

Child's Dress

Short; white; shirred bodice; eyelet neckline; scalloped edged capped sleeves trimmed with eyelet; eyelet waistband; five tucks on skirt; drawstring neckline; five hooks and eyes covered with placket with eleven covered buttons.

Date: ca. 1853

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 37798

Accession Number: 1935.457

Child's Dress

Short; white vertical striped; high neckline; cloth covered buttons from neck to hem on front; long sleeves with wide cuff, trimmed with eyelet; skirt gathered all around at waist; piping at neckline and waist.

Date: 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), dimity, stitching

GUSN: 37799

Accession Number: 1935.458

Child's Dress

White; shirred bodice; gathered, puffed short sleeves; skirt gathered into waistband; three tucks and hem; bands of white work trim neckline and sleeves; drawstring neckline.

Date: ca. 1858

Maker: unknown

Material: organdy

GUSN: 37800

Accession Number: 1935.459

Cloak

White vertical stripe; capelet; double ruffle collar; mull ruffle along capelet, front and hem.

Date: 1815-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), dimity, super

GUSN: 37801

Accession Number: 1935.467

Child's Dress

White; small woven checks: plain dress--plain neckband; capped sleeves trimmed with eyelet; self waistband; one wide tuck at hem; drawstring neckline; two pearl buttons at waist.

Date: 1850

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37802

Accession Number: 1935.470

Child's Dress

Long; white; vertical (woven) stripes; short sleeves and neckline trimmed with lace; fullness (gathers) around neckline; drawstring neckline.

Date: 1845-1855

Maker: Page, J. H., Mrs. (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), dimity, stitching

GUSN: 37803

Accession Number: 1935.472

Bodice

White; capped sleeves with lace ruffle; neckline with scalloped eyelet; peplum; five pearl buttons at front; eight buttons along waist.

Date: 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), twill

GUSN: 37804

Accession Number: 1935.474

Infant's Cap

Cream; double mull ruffle; two pairs of piping; embroidered allover with small flowers and leaves; back--two sections, one gathered; four sets of drawstrings.

Date: 1830

Maker: Deeley, Eliza (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, stitching

GUSN: 37805

Accession Number: 1935.476

Piano Throw

Rectangular single panel; lightweight, plain weave; red ground with block printed elongated oval arabesque medallion in center with concentric patterns. Floral inner border; outer border band or arabesque designs with inserted ovals along sides; floral groupings within. Cartouches at corners and mid...

Date: 1851-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: block printing (relief printing process), weaving, machine-made, tabby (textile), textiles, wool (textile)

GUSN: 37806

Accession Number: 1935.477

Tea cozy

Wool Berlinwork ground. One side: light red center, dark red border. Reverse side: light green center, dark green border with floral pattern worked in white, grey and brown glass beads. Body formed by two half-ovals with green and white silk cording. Braided loop at top. Burgundy quilted satin linin...

Date: 1875-1885

Maker: unknown

Material: beads (pierced objects), Berlin woolwork, canvas, cotton (textile), stitching, machine-made, quilting, satin, silk (textile), textiles, wool (textile)

GUSN: 37807

Accession Number: 1935.478

Muff

White and brown feathered hand muff.

Maker: unknown

Material: feather (material)

GUSN: 37808

Accession Number: 1935.479A

Grebe Collar

Grebe bird feathered collar with pink ribbon ties.

Maker: unknown

Material: feather (material)

GUSN: 37809

Accession Number: 1935.479B

Waistcoat

Blue and gold waistcoat; shawl collar; single breasted with five buttons; darts at waist; Three pockets; cream lining; brown back; waist lined with black leather; buckle and tab back closure.

Date: 1845-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, leather, padding (process), silk (textile)

GUSN: 37810

Accession Number: 1935.480

Men's Evening coat

Black; "M" notch collar, wide spread; quilted and padded shoulder and armscye, tail; lined with black satin; sleeves lined with yellow silk; three tail pockets; two buttons at cuff; back and front darts.

Date: 1840-1849

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 37811

Accession Number: 1935.482

Hat

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37812

Accession Number: 1935.483

Hood

Blue and yellow iridescent silk taffeta; quilted and padded with diagonal stripe pattern; brim is turned back, with topstitching; crown is quilted, large horseshoe shape, with piping, gathered at top and neck; neck ruffle is padded and gathered at center back; contrasting blue, white and red striped...

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 37813

Accession Number: 1935.484

Waistcoat

Ivory colored waistcoat with shawl collar; white lining and back; Three pockets; six raised buttons with spiral cover/design; Two darts at front from waist to breast; buckle and tab back closure; fitted waist; lowered waist; single breasted.

Date: 1851

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), damask, stitching, leather, padding (process), tabby (textile), silk (textile)

GUSN: 37814

Accession Number: 1935.486

Necktie

Greenish ivory; delicate floral trail bearing roses and buds; with large leaf pattern as background; handstitched hem; triangle.

Date: 1850-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), damask

GUSN: 37815

Accession Number: 1935.487

Pillowcase

Rectangular, off white; single piece folded with selvage edge on open end; three sets of tape ties.

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, hand weaving, linen (material), tabby (textile), textiles

GUSN: 37816

Accession Number: 1935.488A

Waistcoat

Cream silk damask waistcoat; single breasted; four buttons; lapel has rounded notch; back closure with three pairs of linen ties; waistline slightly curved.

Date: 1841

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 37817

Accession Number: 1935.499

Waistcoat

Cream; white lining & back; yellow flowers & leaves embroidered on collar & front; shawl collar; 6 buttons; front placket; 3 pockets; 2 buttons inside at shoulder; leather waist; buckle & tab closure; single breasted.

Date: 1855-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), cotton (textile), doeskin (leather), embroidering, stitching, leather, padding (process), silk (textile)

GUSN: 37818

Accession Number: 1935.500

Fruit Basket

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 37819

Accession Number: 1935.502

Fluting Iron

A pair of rollers mounted on a metal frame with a hand crank attached to the side.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 37821

Accession Number: 1935.504

Needlework Picture

Needlework picture of three angels with beadwork on a tan mesh ground.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37823

Accession Number: 1935.515

Needlework Picture

Light and dark green squares with checked square design in center.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37824

Accession Number: 1935.518

Needlework Picture

Pattern of light and dark green squares.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37825

Accession Number: 1935.519

Needlework Picture

Ducks in a pond.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37826

Accession Number: 1935.521

Needlework Picture

Needlework and beadwork white and grey flowers on maroon base.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37827

Accession Number: 1935.522

Jacket

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37828

Accession Number: 1935.533A

Collar

Black ribbed silk lined with ivory satin; collar has two pleats at neck with wide, pointed tips; drapes around neck.

Date: 1870-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: satin

GUSN: 37829

Accession Number: 1935.538

Frock Coat

Black; fine wool; turnover collar with wide, pointed revers with self facing; double breasted - three pairs buttons, five buttonholes; raw edge (hem); lined with black silk and wool twill; padded shoulder and front; two breast and two tail pockets; sleeves lined with blue and white sateen.

Date: 1870-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 37830

Accession Number: 1935.545A

Waistcoat

Black; blue and red and white striped lining; black silk and wool back (same as coat lining); notched low collar; four pockets; buckle and strap back closure; six buttons; one hole for watch fob.

Date: 1870-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 37831

Accession Number: 1935.545B

Change Purse

Small, brown leather and metal wallet with blue silk interior.

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, metal, silk (fiber)

GUSN: 37832

Accession Number: 1935.549

Bookmark

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37833

Accession Number: 1935.550

Ribbon

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37834

Accession Number: 1935.551

Pitcher

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 37835

Accession Number: 1935.552AB

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 37836

Accession Number: 1935.556

Container

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 37837

Accession Number: 1935.557

Fan

Short, broad sticks and guards covered in dark red leather; red satin leaf; sticks overlaid on leaf; mother of pearl washer, brass ring; dark red cord and tassel.

Date: 1851-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 37838

Accession Number: 1935.558

Game

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37839

Accession Number: 1935.560

Brise' Fan & Box

FAN (A): Dark brown wooden brise' style fan, painted with white violets and leaves; brown tassel with braided ring. BOX (B,C): Cardboard covered with glossy white paper.

Date: 1860s

Maker: Klein, Auguste (Maker)

Material: painting (coating), silk (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 37840

Accession Number: 1935.568A-C

Veil

Black cotton lace; handmade; mechanical; small, almost a square, but curved at top and bottom; dotted ground; geometric fret border with scalloped edge.

Date: 1865-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), handmade, lace (needlework)

GUSN: 37841

Accession Number: 1935.569

Pair of Gloves

Black lace gloves.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37842

Accession Number: 1935.570AB

Pair of Gloves

Black lace gloves.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37843

Accession Number: 1935.571AB

Handkerchief

Handkerchief with large floral and vine pattern embroidery surrounding "HDY".

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37844

Accession Number: 1935.572

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