Historic New England

Pillowcase

Rectangular; large scale rose chintz pattern on light green ground.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: chintz, cotton (textile), stitching, printing (process), rolling up

GUSN: 39340

Accession Number: 1937.1095

Needlework Picture

Red with gray, brown, and white leaf motif.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 39341

Accession Number: 1937.1097

Crewel - green ground with scrolling brown branch, large adorsed leaves with large, stylized central flower; under scalloped flap is smaller red, purple and yellow flower; two pockets lined with pink/red camlet. Edged with red twill tape.

Date: 1751-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: burlap, crewelwork (technique), embroidering, stitching, wool (textile)

GUSN: 39342

Accession Number: 1937.1098

Sash

Black and yellow paisley scarf.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 39343

Accession Number: 1937.1101

Table scarf

Rectangular; brown wool felt. Pinked scalloped ends. Red, olive, gold, blue satin and grosgrain ribbons of various widths woven at ends.

Maker: unknown

Material: felt (textile), cloth, stitching, satin, silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 39344

Accession Number: 1937.1102

Sunbonnet

No description

Date: 1845-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, linen (material)

GUSN: 39345

Accession Number: 1937.1103

Collar

White lace with a leaf pattern.

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 39346

Accession Number: 1937.1105

Haversack

Tan canvas with red cotton trim.

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, cotton (textile)

GUSN: 39347

Accession Number: 1937.1106

Sash

Green paisley scarf.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 39348

Accession Number: 1937.1108

Fragment

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 39349

Accession Number: 1937.1109A

Cloth Fragment

Red and green fabrid.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 39350

Accession Number: 1937.1109B

"Pumpkin" Hood

Blue and white pinstriped silk; calash style with five cane hoops; padded with cotton batting; double piped self-fabric ruffle at brim; two blue silk bows (with shell motif) at top; same blue silk ribbon ties at neck; piped bow at center back; ruffle around neck ruffle; brim lined with white silk; i...

Date: 1866-1868

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (fiber), cane (plant material), quilting

GUSN: 39351

Accession Number: 1937.1110

Slippers

Black silk satin; bound w/ black grosgrain; no trim; remains of narrow black grosgrain ribbon ties; rounded square toe; square throat w/ drawstring. 3" vamp; no center back seam; sole has narrow waist w/ no heel; white leather & linen lining.

Date: 1855-1865

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 39352

Accession Number: 1937.1111AB

Hat

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 39353

Accession Number: 1937.1112

Veil

Black silk twist net; black silk needlerun; scalloped border with trilobed motif; five large floral spray motifs across; sprigged ground; narrow silk drawstring.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: needle lace, net (textile), silk (textile)

GUSN: 39354

Accession Number: 1937.1113

Neckpiece

Ruffled black silk neckpiece.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 39355

Accession Number: 1937.1114

Shawl

White center; 6-1/2" border of tilted paisleys; patterning wefts of paired groups - purple-gray, yellowish-brown, & black w/ touches of blue & red; silk warps; wool wefts; square shawl.

Date: 1825-1835

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), wool (textile), weaving

GUSN: 39356

Accession Number: 1937.1119

Shawl

Black center w/ 20" border in shades of brown, red & light blue; cotton warp; wool weft; jacquard weave border has confused design; center square has star-like medallion.

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), jacquard, weaving, wool (textile)

GUSN: 39357

Accession Number: 1937.1121

Shawl

Black wool twill; rectangular; with self fringe knotted at warp ends.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (hair)

GUSN: 39358

Accession Number: 1937.1122

Men's Coat

Light tan cut-in tail; double breasted; turnover collar with six pairs buttons; two inside breast pockets; two flap pockets; cuffs with two buttonholes.

Date: 1820-1829

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), twill, wool (textile)

GUSN: 39359

Accession Number: 1937.1123

CANE

Golden brown; wooden; carved/turned in sections in imitation of bamboo; knob handle; silver collar; brass pointed tip.

Date: ca. 1824

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), silver (metal), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 39360

Accession Number: 1937.1124

Dressing Gown

A=Dressing gown; B=Matching belt. A=Dressing gown - Blue striped silk with cream lining; wide quilted collar; center front, hem, and cuffs of long sleeves are also quilted. Full length; gathered at back between shoulders with drawstring on inside of blue silk. B=Belt - has bow; hook & eye closure...

Date: 1823-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 39361

Accession Number: 1937.1127AB

Curling Iron

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 39362

Accession Number: 1937.1129

Crochet Hook

Metal hook with a wooden handle.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 39363

Accession Number: 1937.1130

Wallet

Brown; scalloped flap w/ leather strap closure; lined w/ white kid; 6 compartments (2 have flaps).

Date: ca. 1895

Maker: Hopkins, W. O. (Maker)

Material: stitching, leather

GUSN: 39364

Accession Number: 1937.1135

Spoon

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 39365

Accession Number: 1937.1137

Spoon

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 39366

Accession Number: 1937.1138

Butter Paddle

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 39367

Accession Number: 1937.1139

Spatula

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 39368

Accession Number: 1937.1141

Cloth Fragment

Rectangular; image in brown on off white ground of classical Venus on chariot with shell throne being drawn by cherubs with one placing laurel on her head; other women along side. Chariot passing wall with statuary pillar; grapes along wall.

Maker: unknown

Material: copper engraving (printing process), cotton (textile)

GUSN: 39369

Accession Number: 1937.1142

Basin

Earthenware basin with mulberry colored "Abbey Ruin" pattern depicting rural landscape with Gothic ruins and grazing cows. Border of floral sprays alternating with and trophy grouping of flowers, fruit, a framed picture and coffee pot on solid background.

Maker: Mayer, Thomas, John

Material: earthenware, transfer printing, glazing (coating)

GUSN: 39370

Accession Number: 1937.1145

Pair of Stockings

Light pink stockings with a lacy diamond row at mid-shin above a shell or scallop pattern.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38988

Accession Number: 1937.288AB

Feather Fan

Dark imitation tortoise shell sticks and guards; graduated feather leaf, white shading to dark brown; white marabou at stick ends; imitation tortoise shell ring.

Date: 1900-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: feather (material), tortoise shell, artificial

GUSN: 38990

Accession Number: 1937.289

Fan

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38991

Accession Number: 1937.290

Fontange Fan & Box

FAN (A): Carved and pierced tortoise shell sticks and guards; gold lace leaf; shell rivet and ring. BOX (B,C): Two-piece box covered with shiny white paper.

Date: 1890s

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), lace (needlework), paper (fiber product), piercing, tortoise shell

GUSN: 38992

Accession Number: 1937.291A-C

Mug

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 38993

Accession Number: 1937.293

Wine Glass

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 38994

Accession Number: 1937.294

Caster

Pearlware caster with thimble-shaped, perforated top. Incised band around body is hand-painted green. Green, hand-painted star on top. Chip missing from base.

Date: 1800-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), pearlware, incising, perforating, hand-painted

GUSN: 38995

Accession Number: 1937.295

Tureen with lid

Small, oval tureen (A) with lid (B) and handles. The lid has an oval, molded knop and spoon indentation. Both the lid and body have molded scallop bands painted with blue feather edge pattern. The knop, handles and base are also painted with blue bands.

Date: 1800-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), pearlware, hand-painted, molding (forming)

GUSN: 38996

Accession Number: 1937.296.1AB

Tureen Tray

Oval with bands of feathery blue around scalloped rim of platter, base, body, lid, handle and finial of tureen; oval button knop.

Date: 1800-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), pearlware, hand-painted, molding (forming)

GUSN: 38998

Accession Number: 1937.296.2

Piano Stool

Piano stool with four hairy paw feet and foliate knees. Heavy turned pillar and dolphin side seat rails. Spool turned rail with scroll tablet.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), maple (wood), brass (alloy), turning (shaping process), damask

GUSN: 38999

Accession Number: 1937.298

Needle Case

Metal knitting needle caps connected with a chain and a boot charm.

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 39000

Accession Number: 1937.299

Children's Mug

Earthenware children's mug. Brown transfer printed scene with three figures, two boys and a girl. One boy is seated at right, holding his hat out in front of him. The girl, at left, appears to be handing scissors to the boy at center. Scene is framed by large flowers. Over painted with blue, gr...

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, transfer printing, lusterware

GUSN: 39001

Accession Number: 1937.304

Doily

Ivory linen square; fringe knotted all around.

Date: 1883 -

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 39002

Accession Number: 1937.313

Doily

Tan silk lace doily.

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (fiber), lace (needlework)

GUSN: 39003

Accession Number: 1937.318

Picture

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 39004

Accession Number: 1937.319

Game

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 39005

Accession Number: 1937.320

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 39006

Accession Number: 1937.322BC

Infant's Shirt

White/sheer; pointed "V" flap neckline and shoulder "V" flap with button embroidered with flower and small dotted openwork pattern; armseye trimmed with lace; featherstitching; open shirt.

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 39007

Accession Number: 1937.325

Bootee

Taupe with cream soutache with three cream silk covered buttons. Cotton lining; quilted; tambour.

Date: 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, wool (textile)

GUSN: 39008

Accession Number: 1937.326AB

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