Historic New England

Iron

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 53710

Accession Number: 1944.190

Curler

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 53711

Accession Number: 1944.191

Curler

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 53712

Accession Number: 1944.192

Curler

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53713

Accession Number: 1944.193

Medal

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53714

Accession Number: 1944.194A

Cuff Link

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53715

Accession Number: 1944.194B

Bookmark

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 53716

Accession Number: 1944.202

Bookmark

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 53717

Accession Number: 1944.203

Hanging Scale

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 53718

Accession Number: 1944.208

Women's Tie

Purple neckpiece with pansy embroidery.

Date: 1870-1879

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53719

Accession Number: 1944.213

Collar

Long thin collar with lace trim.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53721

Accession Number: 1944.219

Shawl

Black with thin wool warp and heavier wool wefts of 3 1/4" solid green silk border stripe; applied tied-on fringe in black and green wool.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (hair)

GUSN: 53722

Accession Number: 1944.223

Bureau Scarf

Ivory linen rectangle embroidered in red cotton with outdoor scene of boys and girls playing. Self fringe all around.

Date: 1880-1885

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 53723

Accession Number: 1944.225

Watch Pocket

Round red velvet watch pocket with applied lace open work; red silk moire trim for hanging; interior lined with red silk.

Date: 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), moiré

GUSN: 53724

Accession Number: 1944.228

Pincushion

Pin disc covered in blue silk; drawing of beehive on recto; fire engine "Protection" No. % on verso.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 53725

Accession Number: 1944.232

Green silk brocade cape in pinks, reds and gold metallic thread in floral spray motif. Two large brooches at front of simulated filigree and simulated gemstones. Hook and eye closure. Cape has green velvet dolman sleeves and green ostrich plumes around neck. Seven green silk grosgrain-covered button...

Date: 1885-1888

Maker: Aurelly (Manufacturer) Deposé, Mon. (Manufacturer)

Material: silk (fiber), feather (material)

GUSN: 53727

Accession Number: 1944.236.1

Dress

Two-piece dress of pale green taffeta. Bodice (A) is a curious style. Pale green taffeta with blue and pale green striped trim at square neckline in form of lapels extending to hip. Long fitted sleeves with double ruffle at waist of blue and green pleated band with blue and green bows. 10 blue and...

Date: ca. 1879

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 53728

Accession Number: 1944.237AB

Baptismal Gown

White; embroidered with floral groupings on bodice front and skirt front from waistband to hem with applique flowers through out; neckline trimmed with scalloped eyelet; cap sleeves embroidered with same flowers and applique flowers as dress; drawstring neckline and waistband.

Date: 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, linen (material)

GUSN: 53730

Accession Number: 1944.240

Mourning Print

Single female figure stands weeping next to inscribed funerary monument; flowers, willow tree and river beyond.

Date: ca. 1838

Maker: unknown

Material: chromolithography, willow (wood)

GUSN: 53731

Accession Number: 1944.242

Collar

Starched linen collar.

Date: 1877

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 53733

Accession Number: 1944.263

Pair of Shoes

Ivory silk satin; bound with ivory tape; trimmed with small matching satin bow; round pointed toe; no ties/ straps; round throat; 3 1/4" ramp; center back seam; narrow waist; shaped for left and right; low, wide 1" high heel covered with self-fabric; white kid and linen lining.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, linen (material), satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 53734

Accession Number: 1944.266AB

BOOTS

White kid ankle boots; scalloped top is higher at front; topstitching; no trim; scalloped edged side button closure w/ 10 small opalescent buttons (some have been replaced). Rounded square toe; round throat; 2-7/8" vamp; center front & back seams; sole has narrow waist & is shaped for left & right;...

Date: 1870-1879

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, linen (material), stitching, machine-made

GUSN: 53735

Accession Number: 1944.267AB

Wedding Dress

Cream mousselaine de soie over cream taffeta. Bodice a) has pointed yoke of lace with black ruffle and backed with tulle; standing band collar with lace pearls and cream satin trim; blouson front; short bell-shape sleeve with double flounce and trimmed with cream satin; long undersleeve has been ga...

Date: ca. 1904

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, machine-made, silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 53736

Accession Number: 1944.268AB

Infant's Shirt

Cream; closed shirt; curved flap neckline; cap sleeves with turned back shoulder; shoulder and arm trimmed with lace; and embroidered with eyelet garland.

Date: 1830-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, linen (material)

GUSN: 53737

Accession Number: 1944.273

Cape

Irridescent green and blue silk taffeta shoulder cape; two bands of trumpet-shaped trim around edges; grey silk fringe around hem; unlined; shaped around shoulders with lapet front.

Date: 1840-1849

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53738

Accession Number: 1944.274

Child's Dress

White; "V" yoke of bands of machine stitched eyelet with meander and floral pattern; with shirred fabric in between bands; same eyelet with lace at cuffs; diagonal bands of same eyelet and shirred fabric on skirt; long sleeves; lace ruffle at yoke and hem.

Date: 1870-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 53740

Accession Number: 1944.277

Cape

Aubergine silk taffeta shoulder cape; self-piping; trimmed with self-fabric tabs with padded ball tips; lined with brown glazed cotton.

Date: 1836-1845

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53794

Accession Number: 1944.465

Petticoat

White heavy cotton; drawstring yoke; 8-1/2" flounce - machine embroidered headed with tucks.

Date: 1870-1879

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 53795

Accession Number: 1944.473

Petticoat

White cotton; gathered at waist - more densely in back; tape ties; hem embroidered with grape leaves & grapes in eyelet.

Date: 1850-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 53796

Accession Number: 1944.474

Camisole

White cotton camisole with pink ribsons.

Date: ca. 1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53797

Accession Number: 1944.481

Camisole

White cotton camisole with delicate lace around the neck and arms.

Date: 1885-1895

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53798

Accession Number: 1944.482

Chemise

Hamburg trim at neck and on bottom; pink ribbon runs through at neck.

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering

GUSN: 53799

Accession Number: 1944.484

Child's Apron

White, woven checked; neckline and armseye and hem have self-ruffle; two bands of eyelet inserted at front, shoulder to hem; five pearl buttons at back, rest open to hem.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: dimity, linen (material)

GUSN: 53800

Accession Number: 1944.485

Blouse

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53801

Accession Number: 1944.489

Dressing Sack

White dressing jacket with lace trim at the collar and cuffs.

Date: 1850-1859

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53802

Accession Number: 1944.490

Duster

Woman's white (stained and spotted) duster coat; high turnover collar; one buttonhole at neck, (button missing); raglan sleeves; Three patch pockets; full at hem - A line; brown thread used for topstitching; 3/4 length.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, linen (material)

GUSN: 53803

Accession Number: 1944.498

Handkerchief

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53804

Accession Number: 1944.505

Purse

Crocheted black purse with black silk lining.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53806

Accession Number: 1944.511

Purse

Crocheted purse with blue bead work and blue satin lining.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53807

Accession Number: 1944.512

Scarf

Brown woven scarf with long fringe.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53808

Accession Number: 1944.513

Scarf

Cream silk; plain; long, rectangular; applied knotted silk fringe.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53810

Accession Number: 1944.518

Goggles

Leather, glass, and metal goggles. Blue tinted lenses.

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, glass (material), metal

GUSN: 53811

Accession Number: 1944.520

Napkin Ring

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 53812

Accession Number: 1944.524

Purse or pouch

A small Native American beaded purse or pouch with red wool tape edge and cream body adorned with glass beads in white, blue, green, yellow and orange with red silk at tope and olive green tape handle.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles, beading (process), wool (textile), silk (textile), glass (material)

GUSN: 53813

Accession Number: 1944.526