Historic New England

Bib

White; rectangular shape; embroidered with flowers and "BABY" in red; woven border in diamonds and "X" motif/flower; fringed hem; scooped neck with tape ties.

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, linen (material)

GUSN: 42274

Accession Number: 1988.403

Bib

White; woven meander pattern (vertical); border embroidered with meander and quadralobed motif in faded blue thread; scooped neck with border and ties of cotton tape.

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 42275

Accession Number: 1988.404

Breeches

Black; fall front; three button waistband; three pockets; plain black steel buttons; gusset added at back; buckle and tab closure; four small self covered buttons and tab at leg opening.

Date: 1790-1815

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), wool (textile)

GUSN: 42298

Accession Number: 1988.157

Pants

White with applique design imitating pocket line; fall front with buttons at waist and side seams; no waistband; three pockets (coin pocket hidden in waistband); straps button under shoe; piping.

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), cotton (textile), linen (material)

GUSN: 42299

Accession Number: 1923.801

Cream and tan horizontal stripes; full fall front with six button holes; waist with three buttons and three pockets (coin pocket hidden in waistband); buckle and tab back closure; fourteen ivory or bone buttons.

Date: 1860-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 42300

Accession Number: 1925.701

Boy's Jacket

Boy's jacket of cream-colored cotton nankeen with a pointed waist and two rows of self-covered buttons used for decorative accents-- not set for use as closures--set at 45 degree angles to center front opening to form a V shape on jacket front. The cuffs are turned back and the jacket has a short pa...

Date: 1795-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 42302

Accession Number: 1988.377.1

Shirt

White, pleated front panel with two pearl buttons, long sleeves gathered at armscye and cuff, with one button at cuff; linen collar.

Date: 1860-1869

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 42303

Accession Number: 1945.417

Academic Hood

Brown velvet with purple and black lining with two black tabs - one hooks onto black button; hooded; for Master's level degree.

Date: 1933

Maker: Cotrell and Leonard (Retailer)

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

GUSN: 42313

Accession Number: 1988.168

Child's Petticoat or Slip

White/yellowed; plain bodice with cotton tape straps; four white glass buttons; cartridge pleats around waist; skirt has bands of narrow tucks alternating with bands of floral eyelet (three bands of eyelet).

Date: 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 42318

Accession Number: 1940.369

Child's Petticoat

White; five buttonholes on waistband; skirt gathered around waist; all tucks on skirt let out; only three narrow tucks at hem; hem trimmed with crocheted lace with diamond pattern and scalloped edge.

Date: 1870

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), crocheting

GUSN: 42319

Accession Number: 1988.381

Child's Apron

White; woven diamonds/ bird's eye pattern; edge with pink binding at all sides; two ties at waist.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), dimity

GUSN: 42323

Accession Number: 1988.395

Child's Apron

White; woven checked pattern; scalloped edge eyelet embroidery trims neckline, armseye and hem; eyelet embroidery panel inserted at front neckline--five pearl buttons--open halfway to hem.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), dimity, stitching

GUSN: 42324

Accession Number: 1988.397

Child's Apron

White/sheer; yoke--narrow vertical tucks alternate with band of featherstitching; lace ruffle collar and armseye; four pearl buttons at yoke and open to hem; same narrow tucks and embroidery along center back and hem; ruffled hem.

Date: ca. 1890

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 42325

Accession Number: 1988.396

Cap/ Bonnet

White; ribbed (vertical); plain; fullness at neck; front extends to point where (self) ties are attached.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 42327

Accession Number: 1988.351

Infant's Cap

White; embroidery of oval shapes with net insert, surrounded by coral-like branches, around face; scalloped net borders; back--round bands of net and embroidery; two sets of drawstrings; two loops.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, stitching, linen (material)

GUSN: 42328

Accession Number: 1988.347

Infant's Cap

Cream; different geometric bands--interlocking hexagonal shapes, openwork circles; large star motif at back; front trimmed with cream silk.

Date: 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: knitting (process), lace (needlework), linen (material)

GUSN: 42329

Accession Number: 1988.348

Cap

Cream/yellowed; woven openwork check; crocheted border around face and neck; back--piping; fullness at top and neck; self ties.

Date: 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 42330

Accession Number: 1988.342

Cap

Cream; bands of linen lace w/ diamond pattern alternate w/ plain, shirred bands arranged in circles; 2 ties trimmed w/ same lace.

Date: 1850

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 42331

Accession Number: 1945.55

Infant's Cap

Cream; lace; four round rosette lace appliques with square centers and one at back; round section with lace ruffle.

Date: 1860

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 42332

Accession Number: 1988.344

Infant's Cap

Cream; knitted; embroidered with small flowers and circles; ruffle of same; two sets of drawstrings and loops.

Date: 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, stitching, wool (textile)

GUSN: 42333

Accession Number: 1988.346

Bonnet

White; scalloped eyelet trim around face, neck, ruffle and ruffle mid-way; back--piping; fullness all around; 2 ties; drawstring at neck.

Date: 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, eyelets (components), textiles, stitching

GUSN: 42334

Accession Number: 1988.339

Child's Bonnet

White; lace ruching around face with pleated ruffle around face and long ruffle at neck; large lace rosette on top; lace bow at back, neck; two ties with lace trim at ends; tape with featherstitching.

Date: 1865-1880

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 42335

Accession Number: 1988.341

Cap

Sheer cream and white raised tape couched on in allover meander pattern on front, back and ends of ties; fullness at back; drawstring neck; scalloped eyelet and edges on cap and ties.

Date: 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 42336

Accession Number: 1988.350

Cap

White net; white lace ruffle w/ gauze around face and neck; 2 gauze rosettes on sides near ties; silk braid trim; cream silk ribbon ties and trim.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, net (textile), silk (textile)

GUSN: 42337

Accession Number: 1925.456

Infant's Cap

Cream; sheer; white work floral garland around face, and back diamond panel; allover eyelet circles with dots; double lace ruffle around face; back panel has scalloped edge; two sets of drawstrings; two loops with small piece of ribbon.

Date: 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, stitching

GUSN: 42338

Accession Number: 1988.345

Teacup

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 42526

Accession Number: 1933.6387

Snuff Bottle

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 42527

Accession Number: 1933.6391.1-.2

Covered bowl

White body w/ brown banding and brown and green ivy chain around body and cover; teardrop knob w/ brown flower underglaze decoration.

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, enameling, glazing (coating), pearlware, tin (metal)

GUSN: 42528

Accession Number: 1933.6392AB

Saucer

Delftware saucer with white glaze and blue hand-painted decoration. The border consists of alternating panels of abstract floral sprays and single flowers surrounding a central image of a lion standing in front of columns or scrolls (probably scrolls): emblematic of the Hebrew Torah. A hole has be...

Date: 1700-1730

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), tin glaze

GUSN: 42529

Accession Number: 1933.6393

Tray

Porcelain tray for tea service. Scalloped quatrefoil shaped tray is decorated with rose medallion pattern. Green tendrils and pink tree peonies with scrolled medallions frame figures in an interior scene and birds, butterflies, and flowers.

Date: 1860-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, enameling, painting (coating), underglazing

GUSN: 42537

Accession Number: 1933.6396.1

Teacup

White earthenware handled teacup. Pink luster rim. Foliate and vine motif with superimposed hand painted leaves.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), luster (optical property), hand-painted, porcelain

GUSN: 42538

Accession Number: 1933.6399.3-.4

Creamer

All-over copper lustre pitcher with a pointed handle, spout with face mask in relief, body has slight swelling near the base.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: Possibly Cork, Edge & Malkin (Manufacturer)

Material: lusterware, earthenware, glazing (coating)

GUSN: 42540

Accession Number: 1933.6401

Creamer

Copper lustre body w/ banded base and beading, in relief, flanking blue band w/ white scene, in relief, of woman in red near trees (painted green); scene in overglaze enamel.

Date: 1859-1870

Maker: Charles Allerton & Sons (Maker)

Material: lusterware, copper (metal), earthenware, glazing (coating), overglazing, tin (metal)

GUSN: 42541

Accession Number: 1933.6402

Child's Teapot

Miniature, oval-shaped, porcelain teapot (a) with lid (b). Blue transfer-printed pattern depicting an exotic landscape with Asian-style architecture, trees, a river and a sailboat. Floral border pattern.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), transfer printing, porcelain

GUSN: 42542

Accession Number: 1933.6404.1AB

Spoon tray

Scalloped ovoid body; celadon green with polychrome enamel birds, flowers and butterflies; gilt edge.

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: enameling, gilding, porcelain

GUSN: 42543

Accession Number: 1933.6405B

Pitcher

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 42545

Accession Number: 1933.6411.1

Pitcher

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 42546

Accession Number: 1933.6411.2

Tankard

Blue transfer-printed pearlware tankard. Floral and scroll motif accents rim and handle. Landscape scene on the body features several figures, pagodas, and bridges.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 42547

Accession Number: 1933.6414

Punch bowl

Porcelain bowl with "Imari" style decoration in underglaze blue and overglaze red with painted gold highlights; border around base of orange chevron and diamond band; interior border of red lozenge-shaped trellis with blue and red floral medallions; double band of blue around basin; cnetral design b...

Date: 1740-1750

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, hand-painted, porcelain, underglazing, overglazing

GUSN: 42548

Accession Number: 1933.6415

Saltcellar

One of a pair of oval-shaped pewter saltcellars on four feet. Row of bead trim around base and feet.

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 42549

Accession Number: 1933.6417.1

Saltcellar

One of a pair of oval-shaped pewter saltcellars on four feet. Row of bead trim around base and feet.

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 42550

Accession Number: 1933.6417.2

Plate

Celadon green plate with polychrome enamel bird perched on rose branch and surrounded by flowers, butterflies, beetles, and other birds.

Date: 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: enameling, porcelain

GUSN: 42551

Accession Number: 1933.6419.2

Vase

Dutch vase, ship at sea, blue on grey.

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 42552

Accession Number: 1933.6423

Ginger Jar

Blue hand-painted ginger jar. No cover.

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, hand-painted, glazing (coating)

GUSN: 42553

Accession Number: 1933.6425

Saucer

White earthenware saucer. Pink luster rim and central landscape design.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: luster (optical property), earthenware, glazing (coating)

GUSN: 42554

Accession Number: 1933.6427

Platter

Blue Fitzhugh pattern on oval platter with border of lattice with spearhead and double dot band.

Date: 1770-1780

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, underglazing

GUSN: 42555

Accession Number: 1933.6428

Painting

Brown bird with white plumage on branch.

Date: 1825-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 42556

Accession Number: 1933.6432.1

Painting

Two orange birds with green wings, on blossoming branches.

Date: 1825-1875

Maker: Lutz & McDermott (Framer)

Material: paper (fiber product), watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 42557

Accession Number: 1933.6432.2

Painting

Two birds, one brown, one yellow & red, on mound of grass.

Date: 1825-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 42560

Accession Number: 1933.6435

Painting

Four types of fish, including a stingray at lower left.

Date: 1825-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 42561

Accession Number: 1933.6436.1

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