Historic New England

Pillowcase

Rectangular, off white; single piece folded with 1-3/8" wide hem at open end with drawnwork line at hem's base.

Maker: unknown

Material: drawn thread work, linen (material), tabby (textile)

GUSN: 37340

Accession Number: 1934.2763

Women's Necktie

Plain white collare with long ties and scalloped lace ends.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, linen (material)

GUSN: 37341

Accession Number: 1934.2764

Trim

White canvas trim with brown velvet and glitter thread medallion design

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37342

Accession Number: 1934.2768

Pair of Mittens

Black knit mittens.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37344

Accession Number: 1934.2770AB

Brush

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37345

Accession Number: 1934.2771

Button Pull

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 37346

Accession Number: 1934.2774

Women's Tie

White neckpiece.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37347

Accession Number: 1934.2775

Ornament

Cream-colored bow accessory.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37348

Accession Number: 1934.2779

Ribbon

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37349

Accession Number: 1934.2782

Ribbon

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37350

Accession Number: 1934.2783

Ribbon

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37351

Accession Number: 1934.2784

Ribbon

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37352

Accession Number: 1934.2785

Ribbon

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37353

Accession Number: 1934.2787

Ribbon

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37354

Accession Number: 1934.2788

Ribbon

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37355

Accession Number: 1934.2794

Kerchief

Blue and green floral design.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37356

Accession Number: 1934.2797

Women's Tie

White net neckpiece with lace borders.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37357

Accession Number: 1934.2798

Ribbon

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37358

Accession Number: 1934.2800

Ribbon

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37359

Accession Number: 1934.2802

Ribbon

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37360

Accession Number: 1934.2804

Document

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37362

Accession Number: 1934.2807

White; sheer band around face trimmed with fine lace ruffle with scalloped edge; no ties (never were); no drawstring; band of lace inserted center back to circle only; fabric gathered into circle at back.

Date: ca. 1805

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 37363

Accession Number: 1934.2809

Infant's Cap

White; double ruffle; front appliqued section has simple scalloped edge with topstitching; fullness gathered at back with pleats; fine lace inserted at back.

Date: ca. 1805

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 37364

Accession Number: 1934.2810

Infant's Cap

White; double front-panel appliqued, with scalloped edge and embroidered with delicate dots at points and around face, neck and back; gathered at back with cartridge pleats; lace inserted center back; featherstitching and topstitching.

Date: ca. 1805

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, stitching, linen (material)

GUSN: 37365

Accession Number: 1934.2811

Infant's Shirt

White; long sleeves; gathered at shoulder, with drawstring at wrist; plain; no closure; topstitching at shoulder; open shirt.

Date: 1780-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 37366

Accession Number: 1934.2816

Infant's Cap

Cream; front has appliqued panel embroidered in white with stylized floral garland with X's; checkerboard and lace inserted at top; edge of applique is elaborate scrolling; fullness at back with cartridge pleats; lace trims front, neck and center back; double lace ruffle in front.

Date: 1810-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, stitching, linen (material)

GUSN: 42339

Accession Number: 1988.343

Child's Bonnet

Cream; net cap--net ruffle at front with white feathers around face; cream silk ribbon with one pink rose at top; band of lace; back--shirred, circles of net; two bows of same ribbon at sides, with ribbon strap; lined with cream silk.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), feather (material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 42340

Accession Number: 1941.265

Shoe

Brown/black; textured; squared toe; notched for "heel"; brown tape trim; brown sole; white lining; white inner sole.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, leather, linen (material)

GUSN: 42346

Accession Number: 1988.187

Bonnet

This bonnet is constructed from rows of braided cream-colored horsehair stitched together. The bonnet is trimmed with ivory taffeta ribbon brocaded with brown and yellow floral sprays, artificial flowers constructed from cut feathers and wax. White silk ribbon ties with stripes and scalloped edge ar...

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: feather (material), horsehair, lace (needlework), silk (textile)

GUSN: 42354

Accession Number: 1988.507

Hat

Unbleached straw; woven all one piece with molded crown (pinched like a Fedora); wide, shaped brim.

Date: 1900-1991

Maker: unknown

Material: handmade, reed (grass, material), straw (plant material)

GUSN: 42355

Accession Number: 1988.213

"Pumpkin" Hood

Red, purple and yellow/beige striped iridescent silk; horizontal stripes; calash style with five cane hoops; single piped self-fabric ruffle at brim; gathered at center back; padded neck ruffle; two striped ribbon bows at top; same ribbon used as neck ties; lined with pink cotton cambric; padded wit...

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: cane (plant material), cotton (textile), padding (process), silk (textile)

GUSN: 42356

Accession Number: 1988.469

Hat

Bow-shaped hat with brown silk velvet trim on a wire support covered with silvered metallic coils and pale yellow beads. Large brown silk bow, trimmed with off-white artificial flowers, and garland of copper and multicolored beads.

Date: 1890-1893

Maker: unknown

Material: metallic (color attribute), silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave), wire

GUSN: 42357

Accession Number: 1988.489

Bonnet

Brick red silk velvet bonnet with scalloped, turned back brim trimmed with two rows of black sequins and jet beads. The crown is trimmed with black chenille and black straw intertwined, black lining and one black velvet tie.

Date: 1893-1896

Maker: unknown

Material: beading (process), chenille (yarn), stitching, silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 42358

Accession Number: 1988.490

Bonnet

Burgundy silk velvet (somewhat faded to red/brown); high curved brim, curves around neck, and fits close to face; brim is trimmed with band of velvet; high crown points upward; right side of crown is pleated; trimmed at neck and top with striped red gauze ribbon and bow, with ties at neck; brim line...

Date: 1833-1835

Maker: unknown

Material: buckram, gauze, stitching, silk (textile), taffeta, velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 42359

Accession Number: 1988.521

Bonnet

Plum velvet; stiffened brim; ombred and patterned (green diamond) ribbons at back of bonnet and neck ties w/ hook and eye; fake flowers pinned at sides of face on lining; interior lined w/ net; self neck ruffle.

Date: 1840

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 42360

Accession Number: 1988.353

Bed flounce

Long, rectangular; fine plain weave cotton. Gathered across top in narrow casing; wide 1-1/2" hem across bottom.

Date: 1830-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), weaving, piecing, tabby (textile)

GUSN: 42369

Accession Number: 1964.242

Cradle

Cradle with arched hood. "Sausage" shaped cutouts at sides. Painted red over brown.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: paint (coating), pine (wood), maple (wood)

GUSN: 42384

Accession Number: 1933.6046

Waffle Iron

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 42388

Accession Number: 1933.6061

Miniature Table

Table with miniature proprtions. White pine with white sponge-painting on the top. Overhanging top with plain rails and tapered legs.

Date: 1810-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: eastern white pine (wood), paint (coating)

GUSN: 42392

Accession Number: 1933.6072

Strainer

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 42393

Accession Number: 1933.6073

Table cover

Damask; white linen warp, blue cotton weft. Russeau landscape across center with banner above and medallion below. Deep border of classical figures and scrolls of leafy vines. Hemmed all around.

Date: 1825

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), damask, linen (material), textiles

GUSN: 42395

Accession Number: 1933.6091

Trophy Mug

Pewter trophy mug with glass bottom. Copper medallion picturing dog encircled with the text, "New England Kennel Club Organized March 19 1884" on side. Around the medallion is engraved "Handicap Trap Shooting Jan. 10th 1903. Won by David Crocker."

Date: 1903

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 42397

Accession Number: 1933.6100

Chest

No description

Date: 1885-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), canvas, iron (metal), leather, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 42399

Accession Number: 1933.6105

Chest

Trunk. Iron, brass, paper, canvas, wood, paint. Trunk with two iron straps and brass tacks. Flaking red paint across facade.

Date: 1885-1900

Maker: Nathan Neat & Co. (Maker)

Material: brass (alloy), canvas, iron (metal), leather, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 42407

Accession Number: 1933.6129

Trunk

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 42408

Accession Number: 1933.6136

Bird Cage

Wood and wire bird cage painted red.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), wire

GUSN: 42409

Accession Number: 1933.6138

Highchair

No description

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: birch (wood), carving (processes), graining, maple (wood), painting (coating), rush (material), turning (shaping process), upholstering

GUSN: 42410

Accession Number: 1933.6150

Chair

Tapered, molded front legs, H and rear stretchers, molded shield back, splat with elongated piercings, serpentine arms.

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, mahogany (wood), maple (wood), upholstering

GUSN: 42411

Accession Number: 1933.6153

Tea Table

Cabriole legs with snake feet, scalloped knees and pillar base, turned pillar, round tilt-top.

Date: 1775-1805

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), ash (wood), American chestnut (wood)

GUSN: 42412

Accession Number: 1933.6043

Desk

Fall-front desk. Mahogany, white pine, light and darkwood inlay, brass hardware. Upper case with fall-front panel that opens to reveal two small long drawers over two small short drawers that surmount four cubbyholes on each side of a central star-inlaid prospect door. Lower case features four gr...

Date: 1795-1805

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), inlays (decorations), black cherry (wood), eastern white pine (wood)

GUSN: 42413

Accession Number: 1933.6047

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