Historic New England

Column Capital

A Corinthian style capital, painted brown.

Date: 1821

Maker: Hoadley, David (Architect)

Material: composition (material), painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 38636

Accession Number: 1936.527

Purse

Small black silk velvet purse on the bias with blue beadwork.

Date: latter half 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (fiber), velvet (fabric weave), beads (pierced objects)

GUSN: 38638

Accession Number: 1936.534

Purse

Black beaded drawstring purse.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38639

Accession Number: 1936.535

Sewing Roll

Red leather envelope-shaped sewing kit with a metal clasp.

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 38640

Accession Number: 1936.536

Wallet

Flamestitch - horizontal bands in reds, greens, golds; rounded flap edged in red twill tape with tape closure; flap lined with blue wool; two pockets lined with beige "dotted" silk.

Date: 1751-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, Bargello work, handmade, silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 38641

Accession Number: 1936.537

Bed Covering

White bedspread with a basket pattern made with pink triangles.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38642

Accession Number: 1936.540

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38643

Accession Number: 1936.542AB

Sheet

Rectangular, fine white linen sheet, seamed and hemmed on all edges.

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), piecing

GUSN: 38644

Accession Number: 1936.549

Teapot

Oval pewter teapot on shell feet with domed, hinged lid topped with black-painted wooden knop; curved spout; and curved, black-painted wooden handle.

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: James Dixon & Sons (Pewterer)

Material: pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 38645

Accession Number: 1936.551

Collar

White embroidered collar with a floral pattern.

Date: 1848-1858

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38646

Accession Number: 1936.554

Veil

Black; handmade changilly; semicircular with a floral border with garland; dotted ground; scalloped edge; band at top for drawstring.

Date: 1860s

Maker: unknown

Material: Chantilly lace, handmade, lace (needlework), silk (textile)

GUSN: 38647

Accession Number: 1936.556

Purse

Black and white beaded purse with a large white beaded tassel on the bottom.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38648

Accession Number: 1936.557

Collar

White lace collar.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38649

Accession Number: 1936.560

Cuff

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38650

Accession Number: 1936.562A

Veil

Cream wool; machine knitted.

Date: 1870

Maker: unknown

Material: knitting (process), wool (textile)

GUSN: 38652

Accession Number: 1936.569

Shawl

Black silk; finely crocheted; tied on fringe on all sides; very stretchy; light net.

Date: 1830-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (fiber)

GUSN: 38653

Accession Number: 1936.570

Fan

Ivory sticks and guards, pierced and carved; white satin leaf painted with floral spray and two butterflies in pastel colors; mother of pearl washer; carved metal ring.

Date: 1870s

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), ivory (tooth component), painting (coating), piercing, satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 38654

Accession Number: 1937.572

Shoes

A pair of ankle high children's shoes with single clasp closures, brown taped trims, white cloth lining, and brown leather soles.

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, leather, wool (textile)

GUSN: 38655

Accession Number: 1936.576AB

Needlecase and pincushion

Needlecase and pincushion combination; white silk covers of perforated cardboard; worked in vari-colored worsteds initials "A.A.R".

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 38656

Accession Number: 1936.578

A=Coat: Black; bright gilt embroidery - elaborate foliate garland at high standing collar; deep cuffs, front, waist pockets, arms, back; heavily padded; white silk lining; gilt buttons; hook and eye closure - single breasted. B=Pants: Black with gilt trim (foliate garland) and braid along pant le...

Date: 1895-1911

Maker: unknown

Material: braid, embroidering, silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 38657

Accession Number: 1936.582A-C

Uniform Coat & Waistcoat

Coat A: Blue; blue velvet collar with wide revers; false double breasted; gilt "military" buttons with eagle; darts at front; pointed pocket flaps (false); two breast pockets (inside); padded shoulders; quilted armscye; black silk lining; no raw edges. Waistcoat B: blue; black satin back with buc...

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 38658

Accession Number: 1936.583AB

Waistcoat

Red; white lining & back; low shawl collar (open at back); single breasted; 4 self covered buttons; buckle & tab back closure; gussets at back waistline; cut away, pointed waist; 2 darts at waist.

Date: 1894-1904

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 38659

Accession Number: 1936.585

Portrait of Governor Edward Winslow

Steel engraved portrait of Governor Edward Winslow of Plymouth Colony. Framed.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38660

Accession Number: 1936.587

Tablecloth

Square spread; vibrant royal blue ground. Printed tan and beige Rococo Revival strapwork border; corner and central cartouches; floral bouquets within each as well as within plaques set within strapwork. Raw edges.

Date: 1845-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: felt (textile), printing (process), textiles, wool (textile)

GUSN: 38661

Accession Number: 1936.590

Handbill

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38499

Accession Number: 1936.350

Blanket

White, plain weave wool blanket; seamed with hemmed top and bottom with selvage sides.

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: hand weaving, piecing, tabby (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 38500

Accession Number: 1936.351

Balancing Scale

Parts to a small balancing scale inside wooden box with pull-out drawer.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38501

Accession Number: 1936.353A-C

Scale Weights

Set of thirteen brass weights for use with small balancing scale. Weights are stored in a round paper "Paragon Typewriter Ribbon" box inside 1936.353b with two balancing scales (see 1936.352 and 1936.353).

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 38502

Accession Number: 1936.354A-M

Capeline Bonnet

Purple faded to brown silk gauze;d hoops and shirring and ruched brim; long neck ruffle trimmed with brown shirring; bow at back; faded purple striped silk ribbon ties; brim lined with self fabric; crown stiffened with cotton.

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 38520

Accession Number: 1936.376

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38525

Accession Number: 1936.384

Plate

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38526

Accession Number: 1936.385

Plate

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38527

Accession Number: 1936.386

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