Historic New England

doll's dress

Gathered waist and long sleeves

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), lace (needlework)

GUSN: 1209

Accession Number: 1969.6846

doll's petticoat

Gathered to waistband, scalloped hem edge

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, wool (textile)

GUSN: 1210

Accession Number: 1969.6847

GLASS, WINDOW

Panes of glass, diamond or triangular in shape. Some with lead cane still attached.

Date: 1600-1699

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), lead (metal)

GUSN: 1211

Accession Number: 1939.52B

GLASS, WINDOW

Diamond panes of glass.

Date: 1600-1699

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 1212

Accession Number: 1955.235CG

GLASS, WINDOW

One yellow-green diamond pane surrounded by lead cane.

Date: 1600-1699

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), lead (metal)

GUSN: 1213

Accession Number: 1959.167

GLASS, WINDOW

Broken pieces of glass.

Date: 1756

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 1214

Accession Number: 1959.212A-D

GLASS, WINDOW

A: pane of glass with amber design. B: pane of glass with heavy black design. Unknown whether clear is etched or color applied on either pane.

Date: 1885

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 1215

Accession Number: 1962.64AB

GLASS, WINDOW

No description

Date: 1900-1991

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 1216

Accession Number: 1986.1775

GLASS, WINDOW

Diamond light pane.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 1217

Accession Number: 1986.1776

GLASS, WINDOW

Bull's Eye light fragment.

Date: 1900-1991

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 1218

Accession Number: 1986.1777

GLASS, WINDOW

Bull's eye pane.

Date: 1900-1991

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 1219

Accession Number: 1986.1778

Window Glass

Bull's eye pane of glass.

Date: 1750

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 1220

Accession Number: 1986.1781

Window glass

Glass, bull's eye panes (5) from Hanquoit, Falmouth, MA (formerly temp # 831a-e).

Date: 1700-1750

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 1221

Accession Number: 1986.1926.1-5

GLASS, WINDOW

10 full diamond panes and 7 half diamond panes, modern glass.

Date: 1900-1991

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 1222

Accession Number: 1986.1783

Door

Six panels; two small above, two small below with large in between. Carved rosette in the center of each large panel. Metal knob and keyhole. Butt hinges.

Date: ca. 1827

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 1223

Accession Number: 1918.90.1

SCREEN

No description

Date: ca. 1774

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 1224

Accession Number: 1912.149W

Child's cloak

Child's cloak, checked blue and white silk, lined with striped beige and white silk.

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 1225

Accession Number: 1991.9

A=Bodice; B=Skirt. Blue, brown & cream pinstriped silk twill. Bodice (A) standing band collar w/ cream silk liner; false lapels; brown silk twill pleated placket covers center button closure (18 buttons). Peplum pointed front & back w/ pleats lined w/ brown silk; long fitted sleeves w/ turned back...

Date: 1885-1887

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), glazing (coating), stitching, machine-made, silk (textile), twill, tin (metal)

GUSN: 1226

Accession Number: 1991.10AB

Dressing Gown

Brown silk twill with pink floral silk trim; one piece; standing band collar of brown silk with white liner (woven with diamond pattern). Pink silk (printed with gold/brown flowers) inserted from neck to hem at center front and woven around cuffs; brown silk covered buttons from neck to thigh. Lon...

Date: 1885-1889

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), twill

GUSN: 1227

Accession Number: 1991.11

Infant's Cap

Cream; net; overcast seam around crown; very plain; no ties.

Date: 1800-1833

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, net (textile)

GUSN: 1228

Accession Number: 1991.12

Infant's Cap

White; ruffle all around; four pairs of drawstrings along top of head; ties at neck.

Date: 1800-1833

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, linen (material)

GUSN: 1229

Accession Number: 1991.13

Cap

White; neck ruffle; ruffle around face trimmed w/ lace; fullness at back; 2 scalloped edged bands appliqued; 8 bands of piping; ties at neck and ties at back.

Date: 1830-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 1230

Accession Number: 1991.14

Short Dress

White short dress with double capped sleeves with scalloped edge; drawstring neckline; high waist gathered at sides and back; two thread covered buttons at back; six narrow tucks at hem.

Date: 1800-1833

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 1231

Accession Number: 1991.15

Cape

Cream with cream silk lining; double collar; trimmed with looped fringe; two tassle ties at neck; same fringe along front and hem.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: Cross & Wilson Manufacturers (Maker)

Material: kidskin

GUSN: 1232

Accession Number: 1991.16

Dress

White; empire waist; rounded neckline w/ silk cord piping; short, full sleeves trimmed w/ silk cord. Fullness at front & back between shoulders; 2 hooks & eyes at back; slight train; no ornamentation.

Date: 1820-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: cord (fiber product), cotton (textile), stitching, super, muslin, satin

GUSN: 1233

Accession Number: 1991.17

Dress

A=Dress; B=Bodice. Teal/Green silk taffeta. Dress (A) w/ high neckline; long train; 8 cream covered buttons embroidered w/ stars; long sleeves, waist & skirt trimmed w/ applied bands of teal fabric w/ white satin piping. Rosettes made of same & w/ one cream covered (star) button applied at should...

Date: 1866

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 1234

Accession Number: 1991.18AB

Parasol

Small parasol consisting of a black lace over ivory-colored silk showcover. The handle and knob are carved ivory. The parasol is collapsible.

Date: ca. 1865

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), ivory (tooth component), lace (needlework), silk (textile)

GUSN: 1235

Accession Number: 1991.19

Bonnet

Black silk taffeta; hoops and shirring at brim; pleated neck ruffle stiffened with black net; black silk fringe tulle around face; lined with black silk, stiffened with canvas; wire support; narrow black ribbon ties with wider set of black taffeta ties.

Date: ca. 1857

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, stitching, silk (textile), taffeta, tulle (meshed textile)

GUSN: 1236

Accession Number: 1991.20

Bonnet

Dark blue velvet bonnet on wire frame; trimmed with blue maribou feathers and blue grosgrain ties; neck ruffle of blue velvet.

Date: 1874-1877

Maker: unknown

Material: feather (material), cloth, stitching, silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 1237

Accession Number: 1991.21.1

Bonnet

Fancy white straw; circular pattern; on stiff net frame; trimmed with blue silk and velvet ribbons; blue tipped flowers; wire frame; one comb is attached to buckram lining; cream silk lining.

Date: 1866-1867

Maker: Brémont, Mlle. (Maker)

Material: flower (plant material), artificial, buckram, silk (textile), straw (plant material), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 1238

Accession Number: 1991.22.1

Hat

Brown felt hat with plush brim; brim is narrow and upturned; deep crown has asymmetrical pleat; trimmed with appliqued rectangles of layered brown grosgrain ribbon; orange iridescent rayon lining.

Date: 1924-1926

Maker: unknown

Material: felt (textile), stitching, molding (forming), rayon, wool (textile)

GUSN: 1239

Accession Number: 1991.23.1

Hat

Small; burgundy and black novelty weave of straw and cotton (?); trimmed with black silk bows; small black veil; domed crown, fitted to top of head; elastic to hold on head at back; black pleated bow; black rayon lining; hat has triangular shape.

Date: 1931-1933

Maker: Patten, Karl W. (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, weaving, straw (plant material)

GUSN: 1240

Accession Number: 1991.24

Pumps Shoes

White kid leather pumps (A & B) with cream silk bow; bound with cream silk tape; long pointed toe (not sharp point); heel covered with white leather; leather sole; toe lined with linen; heel lined with leather; leather inner sole; eight brass nails in heel.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 924

Accession Number: 1969.5287.5AB

Pair of Ankle Boots

Tan linen or cotton ankle boots (A & B); blue silk and braid trim around ankle, and scalloped edge of button closure; two blue tassels at ankle; two-toned blue bow at toe; seven covered buttons; brown leather sole; brown stacked heel with notch on inside; navy blue topstitching; white linen lining;...

Date: 1865-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), cotton (textile)

GUSN: 925

Accession Number: 1969.5479AB

Ankle boots

White corded silk ankle boots (A = right. B = left); side lacing with handstitched eyes and original cream silk laces; white satin covered heel; heel has 6 brass nails; toe is squared; tan leather sole with one pin hole at toe; lined with linen.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: cord (fiber product), stitching, leather, linen (material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 926

Accession Number: 1969.5481AB

Pumps Shoes

Ivory silk satin pumps; long; square toe; no heel; brown leather sole; white kid lining; toe lined with white linen; matching rosette; 4 pin holes on sole - toe heel, and 2 at "arch" stitched with brown silk thread.

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (fiber)

GUSN: 927

Accession Number: 1969.5547AB

Ankle boots

Black satin with black bow trimmed with black lace; side lacing with original silk shoe laces; faded pink silk lining; white kid inner sole; silk tape binding; black wooden heel 1 1/8" high; heel is notched on inside; tan leather sole with rounded square toe; one wooden peg on sole at toe; A = left ...

Date: 1865-1875

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 928

Accession Number: 1969.5480AB

Shoes

Yellow silk damask, platform shoes; toe trimmed with black velvet embroidered with scrolling and scalloped pattern; black satin trim at heel & around opening - also scrolling motif; platform = 1 1/8" sponge; with leather sole, inner sole & cotton lining.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 929

Accession Number: 1969.6166AB

Manchu Women's Shoes

Black satin shoes with raised soles; gold wrapped thread and spangles are couched in place in floral trail pattern with looped border; pink silk thread (around opening) is woven in basketweave; platform is of layers of felt painted white; leather sole and inner sole with cotton lining. These were sp...

Date: 1800-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (fiber), leather, gold alloy, felt (textile)

GUSN: 930

Accession Number: 1969.6167

Shoes

Red wood/felt; toe is pointed & curled - embroidered with heart & flower motif in gold metallic thread; red & green faceted glass stones; brown leather sole with rounded heel trimmed with light green leather; heels are flattened - intended to be worn as slippers - "A" has felt liner at heel; very st...

Date: ca. 1860

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 931

Accession Number: 1969.6187AB

Ankle boots

Brown leather ankle boot with turned down cuff; cuff has scalloped, punched edge; white topstitching; brown sole; 1" heel; suede lining.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 932

Accession Number: 1969.6342AB

Pumps Shoes

Pink silk satin pumps; small matching bow near toe; long pointed toe (not sharp point); bound with pink silk tape which forms elastic for drawstring; brown leather sole; heel covered in matching satin; toe lined with white cotton twill; heel lined with white kid leather & innersole; 9 metal nails on...

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 933

Accession Number: 1969.6343AB

Pumps Shoes

White kid leather pumps; small cream silk bow; bound with cream silk tape; long pointed toe (not sharp) ; heel covered with white leather; leather sole; heels have 10 brass nails; toe lined with linen; heel lined with white leather; white leather inner sole; A = left, B = right.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 934

Accession Number: 1969.6346AB

Pumps Shoes

White kid leather pumps; pale peach/cream silk bow; bound with crfeam silk tape; long pointed toe (not a sharp point); leather sole; heel covered with white leather, & topstitching; toe lined with white linen; heel lined with white leather; white leather inner sole.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 935

Accession Number: 1969.6348AB

Pair of Ladies Shoes

White kid leather pumps; toe trimmed with small bow & triangular medallion of clear glass beads and iridescent sequins; bound with white silk tape; pointed toe (not sharp); brown leather sole; heel covered with white kid; toe lined with white linen; heel lined with white kid; white kid inner sole; h...

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, sequins (spangles)

GUSN: 936

Accession Number: 1969.6350AB

Pumps Shoes

Grey (lavender color faded to gray) silk satin pumps; small matching bow; pointed toe (not sharp); 2 1/2" heel covered with grey satin; brown leather sole; 8 meatal nails in heel; bound with grey silk tape; toe lined with white linen; heel lined with white kid leather & suede (Suede to prevent heel ...

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 937

Accession Number: 1969.6352AB

Ballet Slipper

Black leather with white twill lining; black twill tape around opening with black drawstring; brown leather sole; black grosgrain ribbon ties (the ties are separate).

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 938

Accession Number: 1969.6355AB

Pumps Shoes

Black leather pumps; narrow pointed toe; shaped, pointed tongue; strap across foot, with 1 black button; Louis XVI heel covered with black leather & white topstitching; leather sole; heel has metal nails; black leather lining; toe is lined with black cotton.

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 939

Accession Number: 1969.6356AB

Pair of Pumps

Pumps of silver metallic fabric (tarnished); small matching silver bow, bound with white silk; long pointed toe (not sharp point); brown leather sole; heel covered with silver metallic fabric; 8 metal nails in heel; toe lined with white linen; heel lined with white kid leather; white leather inner s...

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 940

Accession Number: 1969.6358AB

Walking Shoes

White cotton canvas; remains of white paint; pointed toe (not sharp); leather sole & heel covered with sponge/rubber layer; 2" heel painted white; covered toe lace closure with original white cotton laces; metal eyes; white leather lining; 5 nails with rings around holes.

Date: ca. 1920

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 941

Accession Number: 1969.6360

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