Historic New England

Nightgown

White cotton; narrow band collar with scalloped embroidered edge; deep pointed embroidered collar attached over front yoke; embroidered band across front yoke; five mother of pearl buttons in center front placket; long sleeves gathered to narrow, embroidered cuff.

Date: ca. 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, scalloping

GUSN: 12113

Accession Number: 1993.354

Nut Dish

Uneven gadrooned rim on a slightly upturned mouth. Reticulated sides atop a spherical concaving bowl. Dish rests on three ball feet.

Date: 1900-1908

Maker: Towle Silversmiths (Maker)

Material: engraving (printing process), gadrooning, impressing, reticulation, sterling silver, silver (metal)

GUSN: 12114

Accession Number: 1971.1456.1-2

Vendor's Apron

Navy blue canvas; divided patch pocket across bottom; white cotton twill tape waistband extending into ties.

Date: 1900-1991

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, cotton (textile), stitching, painting (coating)

GUSN: 12115

Accession Number: 1993.355

Fan

Bamboo sticks and guards covered in gilt; gilt and silver flower-tipped branch appliqued to guards; red lace leaf with chiffon top painted with cherubs and flowers in ivory, pink and blue; brass rivet and ring with mother of pearl washer.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), bamboo (material), brass (alloy), carving (processes), chiffon, lace (needlework), mother of pearl, painting (coating), silk (textile)

GUSN: 12116

Accession Number: 1993.356

Wine Cup

Small rice bowl shaped two-handled cup. Decorated with four cartouches on sides surrounding four small Chinese genre scenes. Scrolled cast handles applied to the sides.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 12117

Accession Number: 1971.1459

Fan

Pieced and carved ebonized sandalwood sticks and guards; large; black silk chiffon leaf embroidered with insects amd floral trail in gold metallic thread and sequins; black metal rivet and ring; shell washer.

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), chiffon, staining, ebony (color), embroidering, metal, thread, metallic (color attribute), piercing, sandalwood (wood), sequins (spangles), shell (animal material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 12118

Accession Number: 1993.357

Fan

Pierced brown wood sticks amd guards; white goose feather painted on one side with oriental figures and flowers in gold, red, blue, and green; on reverse flowers only, same colors; feathers tipped with peacock eyes; brass rivet and ring with aqua, white, and purple silk tassel.

Date: 1855-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), feather (material), geese, painting (coating), peafowl, piercing, silk (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12119

Accession Number: 1993.358

Fan

Ebonized sandalwood guards with bamboo sticks; gold-painted foliate trail carved on sticks and guards; large black satin leaf embroidered with butterflies and scroll motif in gold metallic thread and sequins; brass rivet, washer and ring.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: bamboo (material), carving (processes), embroidering, thread, metallic (color attribute), painting (coating), sandalwood (wood), satin, sequins (spangles), silk (textile)

GUSN: 12120

Accession Number: 1993.359

Fan

Black lacquered bamboo sticks and guards painted with oriental scenes and motifs in silver paint; leaf of black silk over paper; brass rivet and ring with black silk tassle.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: bamboo (material), brass (alloy), lacquering, painting (coating), paper (fiber product), silk (textile)

GUSN: 12121

Accession Number: 1993.360

Fan

Carved ivory sticks and guards; small black satin leaf appliqued with white linen lace; black satin appliqued to back of sticks to show through carving; brass rivet and ring with mother of pearl washer.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), brass (alloy), carving (processes), ivory (tooth component), lace (needlework), linen (material), mother of pearl, satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 12122

Accession Number: 1993.361

Bonnet

Padded bonnet of yellow plaid on blue ground. Pleated row of same fabric edges back of hood part of bonnet. A gathered ruffle at bottom. Ties are green and white ribbon as is bow at back. Lined with pale pink cotton.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), ribbon (material)

GUSN: 12123

Accession Number: 1993.362

Shawl

Black silk chiffon; double border of satin stripe; long rectangle; hemmed ends.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: chiffon, stitching, satin, silk (textile), weaving

GUSN: 12124

Accession Number: 1993.363

Shawl

Black wool twill; black taffeta border appliqued all around.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), silk (textile), taffeta, twill, wool (textile)

GUSN: 12125

Accession Number: 1993.364

Shawl

White ground; brown and black woven plaid; silk and wool twill; hemmed ends; large square.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 12126

Accession Number: 1993.366

Shawl

Cream; brown; black tiny woven plaid; silk and wool twill; large square; striped inner border; hemmed all around; hand tied and knotted black and white silk faille.

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: abalone shell, stitching, silk (textile), twill, wool (textile), weaving

GUSN: 12127

Accession Number: 1993.367

Scarf

Black silk damask; satin borders; scrolling plumes in damask body; hemmed edges

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: damask, satin, silk (textile), weaving

GUSN: 12128

Accession Number: 1993.368

Scarf

Rectangular silver silk scarf. Sheer.

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 12129

Accession Number: 1993.369

Collar

High collar; ecru lace with pale blue silk ribbon from each side, running through two twisted rings covered with white silk thread covered with white satin. Each of the ribbons ends in a point, with a white silk thread covering small buttons at point. Two similar buttons vertically at center front...

Maker: unknown

Material: lace (needlework), ribbon (material), satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 12130

Accession Number: 1993.371

Petticoat and Drawers

Petticoat (a) is white linen skirt. Drop-waist, gathered. Four fold horizontal pleat around skirt bottom. Crocheted edging. Drawers (b) are linen with drawstring closure. Four fold horizontal "pleats" around legs. Very fine eyelet trim.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: crocheting, linen (material)

GUSN: 12131

Accession Number: 1993.373AB

Petticoat and Drawers

Petticoat (a) is white linen skirt gathered at waist with two button closure. Elaborate eyelet, crocheted and pleated flounce. Drawers (b) are white lined with two button closure and crocheted trim applied to drawer hem.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: crocheting, linen (material)

GUSN: 12132

Accession Number: 1993.375AB

Petticoat

White linen petticoat with gathered waist. Waistband has one button closure. Horizontal "pleats" around bottom 1/3 of skirt. Crochet/ openwork.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: crocheting, linen (material), openwork

GUSN: 12133

Accession Number: 1993.376A

Bedspread

The bedspread is made of white cotton sheeting, and candlewicked with a floral wreath enclosing a floral spray with scrolling tendrils. The ends are hand and machine hemmed.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: candlewicking (embroidering), cotton (textile), embroidering, yarn

GUSN: 11806

Accession Number: 1983.164B

Feather Pillow

Of rectangular form, stuffed with blue and white ticking.

Date: 1900-1991

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), feather (material), ticking

GUSN: 11807

Accession Number: 1983.165.1

Cloth Fragment

An unused yardage of Quixote twill. The fabric is printed red on white with many figural vignettes showing Don Quioxote, dancing girls, wild boars, fountains, fences and trees.

Date: 1900-1950

Maker: John M. Chandler & Co. (Maker)

Material: copper (metal), plate (material), cotton (textile), printing (process)

GUSN: 11808

Accession Number: 1983.166.2

Slipcover

A printed chintz of pale green background with sprays of large blossoms in shades of pink, blue, green, magenta and tan. The cover is for a footstool with a rectangular top, with piping at the top, side and bottom of the seat rail. It has a long ruffle all around.

Date: 1925-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: chintz, cotton (textile), glazing (coating), printing (process)

GUSN: 11809

Accession Number: 1983.167.2

Cloth Fragment

An unused extra piece of yardage, of a printed chintz of pale green background with sprays of large blossoms in shades of pink, blue, green, magenta and tan.

Date: 1925-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: chintz, cotton (textile), glazing (coating), printing (process), tin (metal)

GUSN: 11810

Accession Number: 1983.167.3

Looking Glass

It has a projecting molded cornice with spherules, reel-turned pilasters, block corners, gilt and a two part glass.

Date: 1810-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 11811

Accession Number: 1986.7

Italian Landscape

Framed painting of a classical landscape. Scene dominated by ruined columns with a partial arch and frieze. A man and a woman recline in front of the ruins. A hunter with two dogs passes by. Oil on canvas. Elaborate gilt frame.

Date: 1750-1780

Maker: Probably Zuccarelli, Giacomo Francesco, 1702-1788 (Artist)

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas

GUSN: 11812

Accession Number: 1966.1814

Photograph

No description

Date: 1900-1991

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), photographs

GUSN: 11813

Accession Number: 1986.17

Side Chair

Side chair. Mahogany, maple/birch, leather upholstery. Molded shield-shaped back with three shaped uncarved ribs radiating from the lunette. Molded stiles, leather covered seats with double row of brass tacks, and tapered and molded front legs with "H" shaped stretchers. Legs have a pronounced t...

Date: 1795-1805

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), maple (wood), birch (wood), leather

GUSN: 11814

Accession Number: 1986.19.2

Table Scarf

In a pale yellow square form with two fringed ends printed with an outerborder of alternating flower filled medallions. It is edged by scroll devices and an inner floral vine border with floral sprays at the two corners. It is printed in pink, red, brown, green and mustard.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: printing (process), silk (textile), weaving

GUSN: 11815

Accession Number: 1986.21

Bow Back Windsor Armchair

Windsor armchair. Nine bamboo turned spindles, two bamboo turned supports at each arm, a wide shaped and incised seat, splayed bamboo turned legs and stretchers. Dark brown stain finish.

Date: 1795-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), poplar (wood)

GUSN: 11816

Accession Number: 1986.24

Wall Fixture

A pair of electrified, brass wall lights with pendant, cut glass drops. It has a domed back light plate with a cast grape patterned overlay holding a ball form with a decorative pendant and finial. There are two "S" shaped candlearms with cast grape patterned bobeche, and there are "faux" candlestic...

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process), glass (material), metal, painting (coating)

GUSN: 11817

Accession Number: 1986.33.2

2-Piece Dress

Brown satin dress (bodice and skirt), with brown and gold bengaline velvet.

Date: c. 1885

Maker: unknown

Material: satin, velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 11818

Accession Number: 1993.238

Tongs

Iron tongs with a belted ball finial on a turned brass handle and steel shaft.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 11820

Accession Number: 1986.35.2

Andirons

Iron dogs with a belted ball finial on a turned hexagonal shaft and spurred cabriole legs with slipper feet.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process), iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 11821

Accession Number: 1986.35.3

Andirons

Iron dogs with a belted ball finial on a turned hexagonal shaft and spurred cabriole legs with slipper feet.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process), iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 11822

Accession Number: 1986.35.4

Bodice

White cotton canvas; low neck and armholes edged with linen; muslin semi-circles lining under arms; boned front darts; front button placket; piping around waist; peplum with hoop in back. Button at center back waist.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 11824

Accession Number: 1993.240

Bodice

White cotton canvas; low neck and armholes edged in linen; boned front darts; front button placket; peplum with two hoops in back; button at center back waist.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 11825

Accession Number: 1993.241

Wedding Dress

Two piece wedding dress. Bodice [a] Ivory ribbed silk; broad neckline; sharply pointed waist front and back; piping at neck, armseyes, and waist; short, loose sleeves pleated at shoulders; organdy undersleeve edged in lace; Bertha collar of white net with 6 rows of tulle ruffles (remnants of same tr...

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: crinolines, lace (needlework), linen (material), net (textile), organdy, ribbon (material), silk (textile), tulle (meshed textile)

GUSN: 11826

Accession Number: 1993.242.1AB

Pair of stockings

Pair of pale taupe silk knit; knee length stockings; triangular motifs above ankles; center back seams.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, knitting (process), silk (textile)

GUSN: 11827

Accession Number: 1993.242.3AB

Pair of shoes

Pair of wedding shoes.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 11828

Accession Number: 1993.242.2AB

Chair

Chair. Mahogany with birch secondary wood. Wavy serpentine crest rail over three conforming slats. Rush seat. Rests on Marlborough front legs with beaded edge and box stretcher.

Date: 1780-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: birch (wood), mahogany (wood), rush (material)

GUSN: 11829

Accession Number: 1986.38.2

Silhouette

A cut-out bust length profile of a woman in white paper, backed with black silk faille, in it's original black painted frame. It has a reverse painted glass mat and black with silver highlights.

Date: 1830-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: verre églomisé, paper (fiber product), silk (textile), faille

GUSN: 11830

Accession Number: 1986.39

Bookend

It is in the form of a Gothic lancet arch.

Date: 1940-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal), casting (process)

GUSN: 11831

Accession Number: 1986.53.1

Bookend

It is in the form of a Gothic lancet arch.

Date: 1940-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal), casting (process)

GUSN: 11832

Accession Number: 1986.53.2

Carpet

Wall to wall broadloom carpet, with a medium blue ground and an orange-brown toned floral pattern with a corresponding border.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 11833

Accession Number: 1986.60

Chippendale Side Chair

Side chair. One of a set of two. Probably birch with brown stain. Flattened sepentine crest rail over two serpentine seats, rush seat. Rests on legs with beaded edge. Front stretcher and box stretcher also display beaded edge.

Date: 1780-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), birch (wood), rush (material)

GUSN: 11834

Accession Number: 1986.64.2

Apron

Black taffeta with satin stripe; narrow, knee length; gathered at waist; lavender satin ribbon ties; deep patch pocket across body; embroidery along sides and around pocket.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, satin, silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 11835

Accession Number: 1993.244

Oil Lamp

It has a tripod base with dragon feet and legs that support three candlearms. It has cast head element supports for a oil or kerosene fixture with a cubic glass shade.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), glass (material), metal

GUSN: 11836

Accession Number: 1986.67

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