Historic New England

Basket

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: reed (grass, material)

GUSN: 41827

Accession Number: 1986.1238

Throw Rug

Rectangular flat woven; coarse earth tone wool weft yarns; off-white cotton warp. Geometric pattern; beige panel with stylized star in center. Brown zig-zag-like design border; fringed ends.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), flatweaves, fringe, textiles, wool (textile)

GUSN: 41828

Accession Number: 1986.797

Pilaster Capital

Corinthian pilaster cap, now painted white and grey with the foliation picked out in gold.

Date: 1728

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 41831

Accession Number: 1935.358

Dish

Stainless steel footed dish with flared rim.

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), stainless steel

GUSN: 41846

Accession Number: 1986.1232

Bobeche

Clear glass bobeche with golf ray pattern

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 41847

Accession Number: 1986.1217

Globe

Frosted vase-shaped clear glass globe with leaf and berry motifs on sides.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 41848

Accession Number: 1986.1264

Globe

Plain clear glass tall baluster-shaped globe.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 41849

Accession Number: 1986.1265

Soap Dish

No description

Maker: Boote, Thomas & Richard, 1842-1906 (Maker)

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 41850

Accession Number: 1986.1252.2

Butter Dish

Silver-plated butter dish with honey combed patterned top with button finial, pierced inner ring.

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), piercing, silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 41851

Accession Number: 1986.1231

Knife

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 41852

Accession Number: 1986.1281

Knife

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 41853

Accession Number: 1986.1279.1

Napkin Ring

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: engraving (printing process), pewter (tin alloy), punching (surface marking technique), silver (metal), tin (metal)

GUSN: 41854

Accession Number: 1986.1223

Napkin Ring

Mauchlineware napkin ring depicting "Whirlpool Rapids"

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 41855

Accession Number: 1986.1219

Desk Set

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 41856

Accession Number: 1986.1294

Infant's Cap

Cream; bands of lace with floral pattern; ruffles at front; three embroidered appliques (one at back); drawstring at neck; two cotton ties.

Date: 1850

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 41868

Accession Number: 1988.333.2

Nogging

Unevenly shaped brick with clay mortar; one eld pulled out and curled over.

Date: ca. 1687

Maker: unknown

Material: brick (clay product)

GUSN: 41872

Accession Number: 1922.835

Cornice

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 41879

Accession Number: 1969.7942

Hat

Black velvet hat with a band around the brim. Crown decorated with black and white ostrich feathers.

Date: 1913-1915

Maker: Lane Bryant (Maker)

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

GUSN: 41884

Accession Number: 1988.498

Panama Hat

Light/natural woven straw hat with brown cotton band; wide brim.

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), straw (plant material)

GUSN: 41885

Accession Number: 1988.212

Hat

Naturally colored rye (by eye) straw hat made from single coil of straw handstitched together to form a domed crown, brim lined with shaped cotton twill; no trimming.

Date: c. 1870

Maker: unknown

Material: braiding, cotton (textile), stitching, straw (plant material), twill

GUSN: 41886

Accession Number: 1988.509

Hat

Tan/dirty straw; wide black grosgrain ribbon around base of crown, with bow at back; round brim is 3 1/2" wide; inner lining of straw with narrow braiding.

Maker: unknown

Material: braiding, cloth, silk (textile), straw (plant material)

GUSN: 41887

Accession Number: 1988.501

Hat

Tan straw, 1/4" wide braid; high round crown with straw braid spiraling from center to brim; brim is approx. 4 3/4" wide; brown cotton sweatband; no trimming.

Date: 19th-20th C.

Maker: unknown

Material: braiding, stitching, straw (plant material)

GUSN: 41888

Accession Number: 1988.503

Bootee

Pink and cream; knitted; w/ crocheted ruffles at ankle; white ribbing at ankle; pink and cream pom-pom ties; cream heel; textured "check" pattern.

Date: ca. 1862

Maker: unknown

Material: crocheting, knitting (process), wool (textile)

GUSN: 41893

Accession Number: 1942.399AB

Hat

Navy tam with pompom, black ribbon.

Maker: Possibly Harson (Retailer)

GUSN: 41896

Accession Number: 1931.1937

Tail Coat

Black, high turnover collar with "M" notch; double breasted; trimmed with brown end; three buttons at cuffs; padded neck, shoulder and armscye; three tail pockets.

Date: 1830-1845

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 41944

Accession Number: 1988.151

Long; white; neckline with scalloped white work; white and open work along neckline; short puff sleeves; back scalloped and hem; two drawstring-- neck and bodice; open along center back-- with two buttons at shoulders, and loops to hold sleeves back attaching to thread covered button at shoulder.

Date: 1810-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 41948

Accession Number: 1988.392

Bonnet

Tan/bronze silk/wool satin; padded piping and wire around face/brim edge; trimmed with matching ribbon with looped fringe edges, with bow at each side of brim; round crown, with self-fabric pleats at edge; neck ruffle; contrasting silk ribbon ties at neck; brim lined with beige corded silk; the whol...

Date: 1843-1845

Maker: unknown

Material: buckram, stitching, satin, silk (textile), textiles, wire, wool (textile)

GUSN: 41963

Accession Number: 1988.508

Pair of Stockings

Cream; diamond lattice openwork with chevron border; stocking stitch toe and heel; top with diamond border.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 41969

Accession Number: 1988.436AB

Shirt

White; scoop/wide neckline; capped sleeves edged w/ lace; plain; "A" shape.

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, linen (material)

GUSN: 41972

Accession Number: 1988.423

Shirt

White/yellowed; broad scoop neckline; capped sleeves and hem trimmed w/ lace; bands of lace inserted at side seams.

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 41978

Accession Number: 1988.425

Hood

No description

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: knitting (process), printing (process), silk (textile), textiles, wool (textile)

GUSN: 41979

Accession Number: 1988.472

Child's Dress

Long; off-white; open neckline with embroidered pointed panel at front and points on short puffed sleeves; eyelet waistband; hem embroidered with stylized flowers like bodice; scalloped and embroidered hem; net inserts.

Date: ca. 1829

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 41988

Accession Number: 1988.394

Shirt

Cream/discolored; open neckline; lace trims short sleeves, hem and 2 bands inserted at shoulder, and side seams.

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 41989

Accession Number: 1988.426

Pair of Gaiters

Dark brown leather; full length gaiters/spats with linen straps (under arch); hook and clasp closure; stiffened at side for support.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 42001

Accession Number: 1988.225

Slippers

Black wool broadcloth embroidered (Berlin work - in petitpoint) w/ large abstract "winged" motif at toe; drapery or garland around heel in bright blues, reds & lavender wool. Square toe; square throat w/ notches; 4-3/8" vamp; sole has waist; spring heel; white kid & linen lining w/ slip guard.

Date: 1830-1839

Maker: unknown

Material: Berlin woolwork, cloth, stitching, leather, linen (material), needlepoint (needleworking), wool (textile)

GUSN: 42004

Accession Number: 1937.222AB

Forage Cap

Dark blue broadcloth cap with patent leather peak. Trimmed with black cord and two brass buttons.

Date: ca. 1890

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), cord (fiber product), leather

GUSN: 42039

Accession Number: 1974.444

Chair seat cover fragment

Chair cover fragment, irregular trapezoidal shape, purple/red cotton velvet. Central motif of floral circle surrounded by circular frame of undulating leafy vine; floral disks with sprout placed inside each curve. Cotton backing.

Date: 1820-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), weaving, machine-made, upholstery, velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 42067

Accession Number: 1933.6041B

Hat

No description

Date: 1865-1866

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, stitching, silk (textile), straw (plant material), taffeta, tulle (meshed textile), wire

GUSN: 42071

Accession Number: 1988.478

Men's Nightshirt

White; standing collar with two pearl buttons; front closure/placket reinforced shoulders; gusset at armhole; long sleeves gathered at shoulder and wrist; cuff with pearl button.

Date: 1845-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 42080

Accession Number: 1988.158

Pair of Child's Pantalettes

Cream/sheer; pink drawstring; two bands of crocheted lace.

Date: 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 42086

Accession Number: 1988.439AB

Pair of Child's Pantalettes

Cream; drawstring--one is linen, one is pink ribbon; band of lace inserted at lower edge.

Date: 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 42087

Accession Number: 1988.450AB

Pair of Infant's Stays

Small pair of child's stays made of blue and white linen ticking; edged with leather binding along top and bottom hems. They are made as for an adult, with tabbed lower hem and pointed stomacher, with boning inserted. They close by lacing through hand-stitched eyes placed at the center back.

Date: ca. 1772

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), ticking, twill

GUSN: 42260

Accession Number: 1938.580

Waistcoat

Red with black stripes and serpentine band with gold dots (vertical); natural linen lining; tan back; four pairs of ties at back (some missing); no collar; wide revers; double breasted with six pairs of metal buttons with shank, originally gilt; two pockets.

Date: 1785-1805

Maker: unknown

Material: hand weaving, linen (material), mohair, wool (textile)

GUSN: 42262

Accession Number: 1988.156

Cape

Blue silk velvet cape with blue cord along front; blue fringe at hem; cream silk lining; hook and eye at neck. A= Cape B= Separate piece of fabric.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 42264

Accession Number: 1988.368AB

Cape

Red cape with hood with cream tassel; cream soutache with stylized foliage along front, hem and hood; pinked scalloped edge; two cream tassels of neck closure.

Date: ca. 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 42265

Accession Number: 1988.370

Child's Jacket

Cream; sleeves, neckline, front and hem trimmed with cream silk tape and featherstitch (embroidery); two silk ties at front.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 42266

Accession Number: 1988.360

Stockings

Cream; plain stocking stitch; with short ribs at top; unshaped.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: knitting (process), wool (textile)

GUSN: 42267

Accession Number: 1988.433AB

Bib

White; pique--check pattern; plain linen tape trim; narrow tape ties; flannel/brushed back; pointed bottom.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), piqué

GUSN: 42269

Accession Number: 1988.398

Bib

White; quilted/padded; diamond pattern with embroidered dot in center; bottom of bib embroidered with small flowers and branches, with row of meandering dots; scalloped and eyelet edge; scalloped neck; button and loop closure; rounded edge. Chainstitched.

Date: 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, quilting

GUSN: 42270

Accession Number: 1988.399

Bib

White; narrow stripes of openwork alternate with bands embroidered with whitework of double diamonds alternating with circles; trimmed with lace; linen tape neck ties; brushed flannel backing; pointed.

Date: 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 42271

Accession Number: 1988.400

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