Historic New England

Fan & Box

FAN (A): Black wooden openwork sticks with silver spangles and fine black net leaf, also with silver spanges; narrow lace edge; silver silk tassel. BOX (B,C): Black cardboard with cover.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, paper (fiber product), silk (textile), sequins (spangles), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 33484

Accession Number: 1930.881 A-C

Spectacles and Case

Metal spectacles [.1] and a metal case [.2]. Oval Richardson lenses with a k bridge. Two lenses tinted blue. Pin-in-slot side arms with teardrop finials.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), lenses (components), metal

GUSN: 33485

Accession Number: 1930.884.1-.2

Spectacles and Case

Metal spectacles [.1] and a metal case with a fabric lining [.2]. Oval lenses. C bridge. Double hinged side arms with teardrop finials.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 33486

Accession Number: 1930.885.1-.2

Watercolor Painting

Watercolor of ruins in a large gilt frame, backed with newspaper from the early 19th century.

Date: 1810-1830

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 33487

Accession Number: 1930.888

Darning Egg

Wooden darning egg.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 39393

Accession Number: 1937.1183

Darning Egg

Wooden darning egg.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 39394

Accession Number: 1937.1184

Darning Egg

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 39395

Accession Number: 1937.1185

Bee's Wax

Block of beexwax string wax.

Maker: unknown

Material: wax

GUSN: 39397

Accession Number: 1937.1190

Snuff Box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: papier mâché

GUSN: 39398

Accession Number: 1937.1191

Small Oval Box with Cover

Small oval paper box with cover. White paper molded over fabric. Circular printed image of sun with face affixed to cover.

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), cloth

GUSN: 39399

Accession Number: 1937.1192AB

Firkin

Wooden firkin with cover.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 39400

Accession Number: 1937.1194AB

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 39404

Accession Number: 1937.1208AB

Candlestick

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 39405

Accession Number: 1937.1209

Snuff Box

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 39406

Accession Number: 1937.1211AB

Box with lid

Small wooden straw-marquetry box with sliding lid. Floral motif in dark brown, orange and natural colored straw on lid. Lined writing paper affixed to interior side of lid.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 39407

Accession Number: 1937.1216AB

Pantry Box

Round wooden box painted green with one finger lap, tack and peg construction.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 39408

Accession Number: 1937.1222AB

Pantry Box

Round wooden box with tack and peg construction.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 39409

Accession Number: 1937.1223AB

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 39410

Accession Number: 1937.1224AB

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 39411

Accession Number: 1937.1226AB

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 39412

Accession Number: 1937.1227AB

Shuttle

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 39413

Accession Number: 1937.1228

Light Bulb

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 39414

Accession Number: 1937.1229

Light Bulb

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 39415

Accession Number: 1937.1230

Light Bulb

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 39416

Accession Number: 1937.1231

Bottle

Small, colorless pressed glass bottle with crosshatched pattern and clear circle on body.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 39417

Accession Number: 1937.1233

Eyeglasses

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: gold (metal)

GUSN: 39421

Accession Number: 1937.1241

A=Dress; B=Capelet. Block printed cotton in light brown & cream geometric patterned ground w/ picotage; shapes outlined w/ aubergine; with stylized flowers & leaves in bright green & brown with a yellow center. A=Dress - broad neckline; princess seam; bodice pointed at front only; long sleeves with...

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: block printing (relief printing process), cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 39424

Accession Number: 1937.1247AB

Mourning Jacket

No description

Date: 1870-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 39426

Accession Number: 1937.1248

SKIRT

Sheer white cotton gauged to waistband; side opening; border of alternating tucks & puffs.

Date: 1865-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), lace (needlework)

GUSN: 39428

Accession Number: 1937.1250

SKIRT

White sheer cotton; self waistband with ties; deep flounce edged with lace.

Date: 1865-1875

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 39429

Accession Number: 1937.1251

Crazy Quilt

"Crazy quilt" with border of purple velvet 5-1/2" wide around frame of squares of varying geometric, abstract and representational designs stitched in silks and velvets; corners highlighted by green grosgrain ribbon. Central, rectangular block of tan silk; vine-like stemmed flowering plants; paisle...

Date: 1883-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: damask, embroidering, machine sewing (technique), satin, silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 39431

Accession Number: 1937.1269

Afghan

Wool yarn crocheted to imitate Berlinwork canvas. Seven panels arranged vertically. Green sides flanked by brown; purple, peach and red at center. Panels linked and edged in shades of orange. Multicolor floral motifs cross-stitched on brown and peach panels. Self fringe all around.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: crocheting, cross-stitching, wool (textile)

GUSN: 39432

Accession Number: 1937.1270

Doll Clothes

Small white pants.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 39434

Accession Number: 1937.1272A

Figurine

An ivory figurine with a cylindrical base. Figurine depicts an angel holding a child.

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 39473

Accession Number: 1937.1306

Lorgnette

Tortoise shell lorgnette with oval lenses. Foliate and scroll design.

Maker: unknown

Material: tortoise shell

GUSN: 39474

Accession Number: 1937.1307

Fan & Box

FAN (A): Broad sandalwood sticks, lacquered black with gilt; Oriental figures and motifs; white silk leaf set between silks with multicolor silk embroidery of oriental flowers, birds and leaves; mother of pearl washers, metal ring with magenta, blue and ivory silk tassel. BOX (B): Lacquered woo...

Date: ca. 1912

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, painting (coating), paper (fiber product), silk (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 39475

Accession Number: 1937.1309AB

Fan and Box

FAN (A): Long, pink abalone sticks and guards with pierced ivory sticks under leaf; sheer ivory silk leaf with lace applique and painted withs female figure, two cherubs and small flowers in pastel colors; metal ring. BOX (B): Cardboard, hinged, covered in black and gold embossed paper.

Date: 1895-1900

Maker: Possibly Retel, C., Mon. (Maker)

Material: abalone shell, ivory (tooth component), lace (needlework), painting (coating), paper (fiber product), piercing, silk (textile)

GUSN: 39477

Accession Number: 1937.1311 AB

Fan

Abalone sticks with cream satin leaf with floral lace appliqued around edges and forming medallions around painted pink flowers and brown and white birds; rivet set with rhinestone; metal ring.

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: abalone shell, appliqué (technique), lace (needlework), painting (coating), satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 39478

Accession Number: 1937.1312

Fan

Sandalwood sticks and guards, densely carved with flowers and Oriental figures; wide, short paper leaf, hand-painted (probably gouache and watercolor), one side depicting the Emperor and his court, reverse the Empress and her court; faced of appliqued ivory, robes of appliqued silk; primarily blue, ...

Date: 1834-1867

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), paint (coating), hand-painted, ivory (tooth component), paper (fiber product), sandalwood (wood), silk (textile)

GUSN: 39479

Accession Number: 1937.1313

Bustle

Long skirt bustle of cream horsehair with waist ties and ruffles at the rear and hem.

Date: ca. 1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 39493

Accession Number: 1937.1328

Dress

Teal blue taffeta dress with faded pink silk taffeta trim. Bodice [A] v-shaped neckline with applied box pleat around neck and three pleats at center "v"; Front button closure from neck to waist with seven dark iridescent buttons with etched floral motif; 3/4 length sleeves with turned back ruffled...

Date: 1875-1876

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 39494

Accession Number: 1937.1330AB

Bodice

Navy blue velvet; low "v" shaped decolletage trimmed with white pleated ruffles and black lace; same ruffle and lace at cuffs. Black satin ruching at neck and cuffs; fitted over hips with fullness at back for bustle. Boned throughout; inner waistband with hook and eye; seven black buttons and butto...

Date: 1875-1876

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 39495

Accession Number: 1937.1333

Bodice

This evening bodice is constructed from black silk. It is boned and shaped with long points at center front and back. It closes with lacing in front and back (lacing holes are hand-finished in black thread). Top edge of bodice and straps are covered with a decorative strip of pinked & scalloped blac...

Date: 1860-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (fiber), linen (material)

GUSN: 39496

Accession Number: 1937.1334

Pair of shoes

Ivory silk satin shoes bound with ivory tape; Trimmed with large ivory rosette with cut steel center ornament; Large rosette at toe covers small ivory bow of earlier date. 1/2" wide elastic strap trimmed with same style rosette with same steel ornament; Square toe; square throat with drawstring; 3-3...

Date: 1867-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles, elasticity, stitching, leather, linen (material), machine-made, satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 39497

Accession Number: 1937.1340AB

Jacket, Waiter's

Waiter's jacket, white with red piping and lettering; short with pointed front and center back at hem. two patch pockets; standing collar; single breasted - studs missing; open cuffs.

Date: 1900-1991

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, machine-made, twill

GUSN: 39498

Accession Number: 1937.1341

Satinet blanket/sheet

White, plain weave, seamed satinet sheet with selvage edges and hemmed top and bottom.

Date: 1810-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: cross-stitching, hand weaving, piecing, tabby (textile), silk (textile)

GUSN: 39500

Accession Number: 1937.1349

Collar

White cotton cape collar with small lace panels and large ruffled trim.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 39510

Accession Number: 1938.4

Toile Fragment

Square; brown on tan; "Horse Racing at the Turf Inn" with scenes of country folk, stage with horses and viewing stand. Floral borders. Backed and hemmed in blue cotton.

Date: 1780-1790

Maker: unknown

Material: chintz, copper engraving (printing process), cotton (textile), toile (textile material), textiles, copper (metal)

GUSN: 39512

Accession Number: 1938.7