Historic New England

Child's Apron

Sheer white cotton embroidered with white diamonds; sleeveless bodice, trimmed with lace, attached to waistband; apron/skirt has scalloped hem; six flat thread covered buttons.

Date: ca. 1867

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 35263

Accession Number: 1932.2403

Child's Apron

White; woven stripes; boat neckline and armseye trimmed with scalloped edged eyelet; fitted--darts in front and fitted side seams; three pearl buttons at back.

Date: ca. 1867

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), dimity

GUSN: 35264

Accession Number: 1932.2404

Child's Waistcoat

Burgundy velvet; shawl collar; single breasted with six gilt buttons; three pockets; purple flannel back with tabs for lacing; slit at center back.

Date: 1830

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), flannel, stitching, silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 35265

Accession Number: 1932.2410

Collar

Plain cotton collar.

Date: 1837-1845

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 35267

Accession Number: 1932.2423

Lock

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 35294

Accession Number: 1932.2441A-C

Pocket Knife

Miniature pocket knife.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 35296

Accession Number: 1932.2444

Sewing Kit

Green velvet needle case shaped like a maple leaf.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 35297

Accession Number: 1932.2445

White silk satin; bound w/ white grosgrain; trimmed w/ small white bow made of same satin ribbon (1/4" w.) as ribbon ties; square toe. Square throat w/ drawstring; 3-1/2" vamp; no center back seam; sole has narrow waist & no heel; white leather & linen lining.

Date: 1845-1855

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 35299

Accession Number: 1932.2450AB

Parasol

Green silk satin-striped moire; real rosewood handle with mother-of-pearl pique trim; bone-tipped whalebone spokes with metal stretchers; rosewood ferrule; two marquis folding hinges; painted metal slider.

Date: 1835-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: bone (material), metal, moiré, mother of pearl, rosewood (wood), silk (textile)

GUSN: 35300

Accession Number: 1932.2453

Parasol

Black handmade Chantilly lace over two layers of white silk with scalloped edges; carved bone handle, ferrule, and stick.

Date: 1870-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: bone (material), carving (processes), Chantilly lace, stitching, silk (textile)

GUSN: 35301

Accession Number: 1932.2454

Dress

Cream silk damask dress woven with geometric pattern of squares with diamonds in center; cream silk used on the bodice and also draped diagonally across front and attached at back of skirt. Bodice has squared neckline with blue taffeta collar with organdie. Fitted, elbow length sleeves with lace r...

Date: 1879-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: crinolines, damask, embroidering, stitching, machine-made, silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 35305

Accession Number: 1932.2459

Sash

Black checked sash.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 35306

Accession Number: 1932.2460

Cap

Morning cap, crocheted? With ribbon woven throughout and red satin ribbon trim.

Date: 1875-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 35307

Accession Number: 1932.2461

Cap

Morning cap, crocheted? With blue satin ribbon woven throughout

Date: 1875-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 35308

Accession Number: 1932.2462

Collar

Collar embroidered with blue and red squares.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 35309

Accession Number: 1932.2467

Pair of Sleeves

Plain white cotton sleeves.

Date: 1853-1860

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 35310

Accession Number: 1932.2468AB

Pair of Stockings

Silk cream-colored stocking with many vertical runs, the top has four bright pink lines, ankle area has floral embroidery on front.

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 35311

Accession Number: 1932.2469AB

Collar

White embroidery in a wheat design.

Date: 1848-1858

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 35312

Accession Number: 1932.2473

Tassel

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 35314

Accession Number: 1932.2479

Shoe Leather

Roll of blue shoe leather.

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 35315

Accession Number: 1932.2480

Ribbon

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 35316

Accession Number: 1932.2481

Ribbon

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 35317

Accession Number: 1932.2482

Purse or pouch

A small Native American made purse or pouch of black velvet and edged with red fabric tape and white beads. beaded motifs in shades of white, brown, clearn, red, green, pink, including abstract insect on back,and mail flap style closure.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles, solid velvet, cotton (textile), cotton (fiber), glass (material), beadwork, beading (process)

GUSN: 35318

Accession Number: 1932.2483

CAPE

Black trimmed w/ black crepe for mourning; full, 3/4 length cape; hook & eye at neck.

Date: 1855-1865

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 35319

Accession Number: 1932.2484B

Shawl

Large black center w/ red paisley border of 5-1/2"; square "turnover" style.

Date: 1865-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 35320

Accession Number: 1932.2485

Piano throw

Square, lightweight plain weave. Red; light napped with printed round black center motif; floral stems spinnig off tan circle. Geometric designs in middle. Border of undulating floral vine; crysanthemums, peonies and other flowers; veined leafy shells. Raw edges.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 35321

Accession Number: 1932.2486

Pin

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 35322

Accession Number: 1932.2487

Printing Plate

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 35323

Accession Number: 1932.2488

Stool

Cabriole legs, shaped rails, floral and foliate carving; black horsehair seat with red and green floral embroidery.

Date: 1835-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, horsehair, mahogany (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 35325

Accession Number: 1932.2491.2

Hat

Straw fascinator with feathers, flowers, and lace.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 35326

Accession Number: 1932.2496

Sewing Kit

Small green sewing kit with a carved bone design.

Maker: unknown

Material: bone (material)

GUSN: 35327

Accession Number: 1932.2497

Eraser

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 35328

Accession Number: 1932.2512

Bust of William Shakespeare

Bust of William Shakespeare.

Maker: unknown

Material: parian (porcelain)

GUSN: 35329

Accession Number: 1932.2515

Bust of Artemis

Parian bust of Artemis.

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 35330

Accession Number: 1932.2517

Infant's Cap

White; double lace ruffle; front appliqued panel has scrolling edge; fullness gathered at back; lace inserted center back (neck); two linen loops.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), stitching, linen (material)

GUSN: 35331

Accession Number: 1932.2520

Veil

Black thick crepe; silk drawstring; deep hem.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: crepe (textile), silk (textile)

GUSN: 35335

Accession Number: 1932.2524

Veil

Black coarse net veil with four tucks at the plain border with a drawstring.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: net (textile), silk (textile)

GUSN: 35336

Accession Number: 1932.2525

Shawl

Cream ground with black windowpane crossbar with 8 1/2" purple and black border; self knotted fringe on all sides.

Date: 1863-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), twill, weaving

GUSN: 35337

Accession Number: 1932.2528

Emery Cushion

Three strawberry shaped emery cushions connected by silk braided thread.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 35338

Accession Number: 1932.2539

Eyeglasses

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 34974

Accession Number: 1932.721AB

Eyeglasses

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 34975

Accession Number: 1932.722

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 34976

Accession Number: 1932.729

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 34977

Accession Number: 1932.730

Crane Hook

No description

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 34978

Accession Number: 1932.734

Pantry Box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 34979

Accession Number: 1932.739

Pincushion

White satin cushion with pink floral embroidery on one side; embroidered basket and flowers on the other side; white pleated silk ribbon trim.

Maker: unknown

Material: satin

GUSN: 34980

Accession Number: 1932.742

Pincushion

Scalloped edged pincushion with red velvet and beaded star shaped flowers; pink silk back.

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 34981

Accession Number: 1932.743

Pincushion

Round pincushion with scalloped edges; dark green velvet with white beading; twisted loop beaded fringe; beaded baskets of flowers in each scallop; green and white checkered cotton back.

Date: 1840-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), velvet (fabric weave), beads (pierced objects)

GUSN: 34982

Accession Number: 1932.744