Historic New England

Needle case

Trifold needle case / huswife with red fulled wool ground edged with white silk twill ribbon. The ribbon is also sewn to the top of the exterior fold to form a small handle. The interior is lined with pink, white and purple plain silk. It closes with a metal hook and eye. The exterior is decorated w...

Date: 1830-1860

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 34669

Accession Number: 1932.195

Needlecase

Book shaped needle case; red ang reen floral cross-stitch design on Bristol board; red silk piping and ties; interior lined with red silk; four felt pages.

Date: 1876-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: bristol board, silk (textile), felt (textile)

GUSN: 34670

Accession Number: 1932.196.1

Chemisette

Lace dickey with a bright pink ribbing design.

Date: 1860-1869

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 34671

Accession Number: 1932.196.2

Needle Case

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 34672

Accession Number: 1932.197

Needle Case

Bone needle case.

Maker: unknown

Material: bone (material)

GUSN: 34673

Accession Number: 1932.198

Neckpiece

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 34674

Accession Number: 1932.200

Bookmark

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 34675

Accession Number: 1932.201

Bookmark

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 34676

Accession Number: 1932.202

Button

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 34677

Accession Number: 1932.204

Applique

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 34678

Accession Number: 1932.208

Trim

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 34679

Accession Number: 1932.209

Applique

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 34680

Accession Number: 1932.210

Jacket

Black lace; central bouquet, with dotted ground, lace designs include repeats of peacock feathers and a border of smaller flowers; long bell shaped sleeves.

Date: 1860-1869

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), lace (needlework), feather (material)

GUSN: 34681

Accession Number: 1932.212

Shawl

Triangular; black lace; beautifully organized with scrolling large floral bouquets with liliacs.

Date: 1860-1869

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 34682

Accession Number: 1932.215

Pouch

Pouch or belt bag of black silk in a arrow or elongated diamond shape with black glass beaded fringe, edged in black glass beads, and adorned with two jet or vulcanite round buttons / medallions with the profile of a classical female figure.

Date: 1851-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), glass (material), cotton (fiber), vulcanite, jet (coal)

GUSN: 34683

Accession Number: 1932.217

Fan and Box

Mother of pearl sticks and guards, carved and inlaid with gilt; white paper leaf insert with five lithograph medallions of women; background embossed with gilt; reverse printed in gilt; mother of pearl washers; metal ring; box lid covered in white embossed pattern highlighted in gilt.

Date: 1834-1867

Maker: unknown

Material: mother of pearl, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 34684

Accession Number: 1932.220 A-C

Fan

Folding fan; mother of pearl sticks and guard; leaf of white satin with painted wedding procession scene, signed; arched metal loop with white silk corded tassel; set brilliant rivets.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: Laurence, A. (Painter)

Material: mother of pearl, painting (coating), satin

GUSN: 34685

Accession Number: 1932.221A

Napkin Ring

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 34686

Accession Number: 1932.222

Napkin Ring

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 34687

Accession Number: 1932.223

Infant's Cap

Cream/sheer; embroidered--scalloped border; stylized flowers with net inserts around face; allover eyelet (small dots); large floral motif at back composed of same stylized flowers as front, enclosed in scalloped eyelet border; two loops.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, stitching

GUSN: 34688

Accession Number: 1932.228

Cap

Embroidered cap.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 34689

Accession Number: 1932.229

Dress Form

No description

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: S.N. Ufford & Son (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), iron (metal), papier mâché

GUSN: 34690

Accession Number: 1932.237

Doll

Wooden doll in white stiff dress.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 34691

Accession Number: 1932.238

Infant's Shirt

White; scoop neckline trimmed with lace; long sleeves with cuff with buttonhole (two on each) and lace ruffle; lace insert at shoulder; center front opening.

Date: 1770-1780

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 34692

Accession Number: 1932.240

Sewing Kit

Needle case shaped like a bunch of grapes.

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 34693

Accession Number: 1932.241

Rack

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 34694

Accession Number: 1932.246

Pair of Gloves

Black mesh gloves.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 34695

Accession Number: 1932.250AB

Infant's Shirt

White; scoop neckline trimmed with mull ruffle; long turn back sleeves with drawstring.

Date: 1760-1780

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 34696

Accession Number: 1932.253

Infant's Cap

Cream; embroidered--serpentine floral (stylized) around face; small eyelet circles at back with crossed branches at back; drawstring front and neck; two loops.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, stitching

GUSN: 34697

Accession Number: 1932.257

Infant's Dress

White; high waisted bodice; bands of white work embroidery arranged diagonally on bodice front, and capped sleeves; sleeves and neckline and hem trimmed w/ lace net; front panel trimmed w/ hand-piqued bands, tucks and lace from waist to hem, and around hem w/ cutwork in diamond pattern around hem; d...

Date: 1830

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, linen (material)

GUSN: 34698

Accession Number: 1932.259

Pair of Gloves

Pair of white full arm-length gloves.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 34699

Accession Number: 1932.260

Child's Apron

White; elongated hourglass shape; trimmed with lace all around; neck and armseye are indicated, but no ties or buttons--probably pinned on.

Date: 1760

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 34700

Accession Number: 1932.262

Petticoat

White, fine, opaque cotton; pleated at waist; tying in back; three insertions of zig-zag at hem.

Date: 1830-1839

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 34701

Accession Number: 1932.264

Dress

White cotton (muslin); high scoop neckline; plain yoke w/ eyelet embroidered band. Below band is inset shirred panel; same eyelet band at waist, shoulders (resembling capped sleeves), at back & cuffs of long sleeves. Bands at shoulders & cuffs trimmed w/ lace ruffle. Cuffs have 4 piped drawstring...

Date: 1815-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, stitching

GUSN: 34702

Accession Number: 1932.269

Dress

Cream cotton; squared neckline; embroidered with green leaves outlined in yellow at front and back of neck and cuffs of short sleeves. Hem embroidered with red rose buds, brown branches, and worm ground; bottom border of two-toned leaves also outlined in yellow thread. High waist; gathered at bust...

Date: 1808-1812

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, stitching, leaf (plant material), foliation (pattern), leaf (metal)

GUSN: 34703

Accession Number: 1932.270

Dress

White embroidered w/ silver metallic stars & dots all over; neckline gathered in front; piped Empire waist. Short sleeves gathered on outer edge w/ ruffle; 7 self-covered buttons w/ stars; fullness gathered at back on drawstring. Slight train; sleeves lined w/ linen; probably embroidered in India.

Date: 1808-1812

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, stitching, thread, metallic (color attribute), super

GUSN: 34704

Accession Number: 1932.272

Dress

White - broad, square neckline, short cap sleeves; Empire waist; whitework embroidery with flowering vine motif on sleeves, front bodice and around hem; border of French knots around hem; couched work around neckline of sleeves; slight hem; fullness between shoulders; 8 covered buttons at back; slig...

Date: 1808-1812

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, embroidering

GUSN: 34705

Accession Number: 1932.274

Dressing Gown

White cotton; band neckline w/ button closure; white mull eyelet ruffle below band; 7 bands on left & right. Long leg o' mutton sleeves; piped at armscye w/ eyelet ruffle at cuff. Center front held together w/ feather. Back yoke gathered into v-shape; edged w/ piping. Skirt gathered into self-wai...

Date: 1827-1830

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 34706

Accession Number: 1932.275