Historic New England

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

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

Handkerchief

White lace handkerchief with "AD" embroidered.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37845

Accession Number: 1935.573

Calling Card Case

Paper calling card case with a domestic portrait.

Maker: unknown

Material: papier mâché

GUSN: 37846

Accession Number: 1935.575

Slippers

Cream silk satin w/ pale blue tint; bound w/ cream grosgrain; trimmed w/ large cream lace rosette which covers(?) small pale blue bow. Cream satin ribbon ties; square toe; square throat w/ drawstring; slit vamp is 3-1/2"; no center back seam; sole has narrow waist; no heel; white leather & linen li...

Date: 1855-1865

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 37847

Accession Number: 1935.576AB

Slippers

Black silk satin; bound w/ black grosgrain; large self-fabric bow at toe; narrow black satin ribbon ties; rounded square toe. Square throat; 3-1/2" vamp; sole has narrow waist & flat heel; lined w/ white leather & linen w/ red wool inner sole.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 37848

Accession Number: 1935.578AB

Slippers

Plum silk velvet slippers embroidered w/ large floral motif at toe & garland around heel in polychromatic silk & wool petitpoint. Brown silk binding; square toe; scalloped throat; 4-1/2" vamp; sole has narrow waist; flat - no heel; linen, wool & leather lining.

Date: 1850-1859

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, leather, linen (material), needlepoint (needleworking), silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave), wool (textile)

GUSN: 37849

Accession Number: 1935.579AB

Slippers

Pair of white wool slippers with polychrome silk and metallic thread embroidery. Trimmed with a large red taffeta bow, rounded square toe, center back seam, and spring heel.

Date: 1855-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), embroidering, stitching, leather, silk (textile), taffeta, wool (textile)

GUSN: 37850

Accession Number: 1935.580AB

Pair of Shoes

Pale yellow kid leather; bound w/ black grosgrain; trimmed w/ large pale yellow kid bow trimmed w/ black lace w/ jet bead center; no laces. Square toes; rounded-throat; 3-1/2" vamp; no center back seam; sole is shaped for left & right foot; white leather & linen lining; spring heel.

Date: 1855-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, leather, linen (material)

GUSN: 37851

Accession Number: 1935.581AB

Slippers

Pair of leather slippers bound with red grosgrain and accented with a large rosette. White leather and linen lining.

Date: 1855-1865

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 37852

Accession Number: 1935.582AB

Boots

A pair of blue satin boots with a white floral design, taffeta trim, and button closures.

Date: 1859

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, stitching, silk (textile), satin

GUSN: 37853

Accession Number: 1935.583AB

Shoes

A pair of canvas shoes with a floral design, silk trimmings, ankle ties, and wool linings.

Date: 1859-1869

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, stitching, petit point, wool (textile)

GUSN: 37854

Accession Number: 1935.584AB

Pair of Socks

Cream with four multi-colored stripes--red with blue at top, blue with purple, red with brown, blue with red and purple; stocking stitch; ribbed top.

Date: 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: knitting (process), wool (textile)

GUSN: 37855

Accession Number: 1935.585AB

Pair of Socks

Cream; ribbed stocking stitch with purple and orange band at top; multi-colored bands around ankle--green and red check; red and blue and brown band.

Date: 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: knitting (process), wool (textile)

GUSN: 37856

Accession Number: 1935.586AB

Pocket

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37857

Accession Number: 1935.587

Needlework Picture

This needlework picture depicts a large-scale bouquet of flowers tied with a bow at the stems. It is worked in silk on silk satin, using satin and split stitches.

Date: 1799

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 37858

Accession Number: 1935.588

Photograph

View of the Washington Monument w/ water in foreground and a few low buildings surrounding it.

Date: 1885

Maker: Cudlip, C. S. (Photographer) Chase, J. Eastman (Framer)

Material: albumen (egg white)

GUSN: 37859

Accession Number: 1935.590

Print

Engraving of George Washington.

Date: 1836

Maker: After Stuart, Gilbert, 1755-1828 (Painter)

GUSN: 37860

Accession Number: 1935.591

Print

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37861

Accession Number: 1935.592

Tablecloth

Nearly square, off white, seamed from three pieces. Woven in M's & O's in geometric block, bar and honeycomb pattern. Selvage sides; hemmed ends.

Maker: unknown

Material: hand weaving, linen (material), piecing

GUSN: 37862

Accession Number: 1935.593

Tablecloth

No description

Date: 1800-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: hand weaving, linen (material), piecing

GUSN: 37863

Accession Number: 1935.594

Carriage Cloak

Cream; cape and capelet trimmed with chinille fringe; grosgrain and satin ribbon ties; cream silk lining; quilted.

Date: 1885-1895

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 37864

Accession Number: 1935.595

Bottle

Colorless glass bottle with three neck openings possibly used by a chemist or apothecary.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 38021

Accession Number: 1935.912

Pitcher

Black transfer-printed pitcher. Two nautical scenes adorn the body.

Date: 1815-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 38022

Accession Number: 1935.913

Pitcher

Orange transfer-printed pitcher. Cream colored body. Two scenes on the body of the pitcher. One scene depicts Napoleon and John Bull standing over Europe. The other is a quote surrounded by a foliate and grape border.

Date: 1800-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 38023

Accession Number: 1935.914

Pitcher

An earthenware pitcher. Cream body with pink lustre bands around base, neck, rim, and handle. Decorated with two black transfer prints depicting military battles.

Date: 1815-1823

Maker: Bentley, Wear & Bourne (Engraver) Bentley, Wear & Bourne (Printer)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 38024

Accession Number: 1935.915

Pitcher

Earthenware transfer-printed pitcher. Purple gilt accents around the handle, mouth, and base. Transfer-printed naval scene of the Enterprize and Boxer doing battle.

Date: 1815-1823

Maker: Bentley, Wear & Bourne (Printer) Bentley, Wear & Bourne (Engraver)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 38025

Accession Number: 1935.916

Platter

Earthenware platter with brown transfer-print pattern "Neptune." Swirling fern border and central scene of ships in choppy seas; most prominent ship flies British flag.

Date: 1839-1846

Maker: Alcock, John & George (Maker)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 38026

Accession Number: 1935.923

Dinner Plate

Earthenware plate. Black band around the rim. Transfer-printed ship with superimposed paint.

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: creamware, glazing (coating), hand-painted, transfer printing

GUSN: 38027

Accession Number: 1935.925.2

Bottle

Molded blue glass bottle.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 38028

Accession Number: 1935.926

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