Historic New England

Fan

Sher black silk & cotton stiffened crepe; ebonized sandalwood sticks & guards carved in foliate pattern; metal rivet & ring with black silk tassel.

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), cotton (textile), sandalwood (wood), silk (textile)

GUSN: 900

Accession Number: 1969.6935

. 1 is fan with white paper leaf with 3 outdoor scenes framed by lattice in green, yellow, red & brown, labeled "5+ VALERY-en-CAUX"; bamboo sticks & guards painted brown; metal rivet & ring. . 2 is original box.

Maker: Creusy, E. (Maker)

Material: bamboo (material), paper (fiber product), watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 901

Accession Number: 1969.5443.1-2

Fan with box

. 1 is white feather fan painted with multicolor birds; bamboo (?) sticks & guards enamelled black & painted with black & red scrolls; metal rivet with mother of pearl washer. . 2A & B are the original box & cover. . 3 is wool padding.

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), feather (material), bamboo (material)

GUSN: 902

Accession Number: 1969.5444.1-3

Fan with Box

Fan (.1) with gold silk moire leaf painted with floral pattern in pink , purple, white, and green; ivory sticks and guards; metal rivet with ivory washer. Original box and cover (.2AB).

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 903

Accession Number: 1969.5446.1-.2AB

Fan with box

. 1 is a cartouche-style fan with an ivory-colored silk leaf painted with a central bouquet of pink , blue, green and gold-colored flowers surrounded by gold sequins. The borders are highlighted in gold, red, and green. The ivory sticks and guards are outlined in gold paint. The proper left guard is...

Maker: Creusy, E. (Maker)

Material: ivory (tooth component), painting (coating), sequins (spangles), silk (textile)

GUSN: 904

Accession Number: 1969.6927.1-2

Fan with box

Brise sandalwood carved in lacy pattern with triangular filigree shape in center; scalloped stick ends with filigree carving, threaded with blue silk ribbon; metal rivet & ring. . 2 is original box covered in white diamond-pattern paper.

Maker: Creusy, E. (Maker)

Material: carving (processes), sandalwood (wood), silk (textile)

GUSN: 905

Accession Number: 1969.6928.1-2

Fan with box

Black silk gauze leaf with gold & silver sequins in swag patterns; ebonized sandalwood sticks & guards pierced, painted gold & set with sequins; metal ring & rivet. . 2 is original box, covered in black silk ribbed moire.

Maker: Creusy, E. (Maker)

Material: staining, ebony (color), stitching, painting (coating), piercing, sandalwood (wood), sequins (spangles), silk (textile)

GUSN: 906

Accession Number: 1969.6929.1-2

Fan with box

Medallion-style paper leaf with outdoor scene in oval medallion in purple, yellow, green & blue watercolors; body trimmed with foliate borders in yellow & green; yellow swags & ribbons on either side of oval; labeled "JARDINS DE LOUVRE" ; bamboo sticks & guards painted brown; metal rivet & ring with...

Maker: Creusy, E. (Maker)

Material: bamboo (material), painting (coating), paper (fiber product), watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 907

Accession Number: 1969.6930.1-2

Fan with box

Ivory silk-weave cotton leaf printed with flowers and instruments in blue, pink, green and brown, ornamented with sequins; framed in gilt and sequined scroll; reverse side painted with blue and red scrolls; ivory sticks and guards carved in foliate pattern; carved areas painted in gilt and silver; m...

Maker: Creusy, E. (Maker)

Material: silk (textile), cotton (textile), painting (coating), sequins (spangles), carving (processes), ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 908

Accession Number: 1969.6931.1-2

Fan with box

White paper leaf with 3 applied oval medallions of engravings of cherubs in sepia tones; medallions topped with bows & framed with leaves in gilt paint; sandalwood sticks & guards carved in foliate pattern & painted brown; metal rivet. . 2 is original box.

Maker: Faucon (Maker)

GUSN: 909

Accession Number: 1969.6932.1-2

Fan with Box

Fan made from ivory-colored silk gauze, spangled with silver, flower-shaped sequins on body and scrolling design in sequins across top, with ivory sticks & guards carved in floral pattern trimmed with round silver sequins; metal rivet, washer and ring for suspension painted an ivory color. . 2A & B ...

Maker: Creusy, E. (Maker)

Material: carving (processes), sequins (spangles), silk (textile), painting (coating), ivory (tooth component), hand sewing, gauze

GUSN: 910

Accession Number: 1969.6933.1-2

Fan

. 2 is fan of sheer ivory-colored stiffened crepe painted with flowers and butterflies in yellow, orange, green, and brown, ornamented with multicolor sequins; ivory sticks and guards carved with scrolling floral design painted gold and ornamented with multicolor sequins; metal rivet & ring. .1AB a...

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), paint (coating), sequins (spangles), ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 911

Accession Number: 1969.6934.2

Fan with box

. 3 is sheer iridescent mauve silk & cotton stiffened crepe painted with white lilacs & purple leaves highlighted in gold; bamboo sticks & guards painted gold; metal rivet & ring with mother of pearl washers & mauve silk tassel. . 1A & B are original box & lid covered in white paper.

Maker: unknown

Material: bamboo (material), cotton (textile), painting (coating), silk (textile)

GUSN: 912

Accession Number: 1969.6934.3

Bonnet

Light blue ribbed silk bonnet with ruching around brim; silk ribbon rosette at top and continuing down right side; blue ostrich feathers from top to left ear; three blue silk ribbons from rosette to bow with streamers with ruching and netted lining; small neck ruffle; wired frame brim lined with cre...

Date: ca. 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: feather (material), stitching, silk (textile)

GUSN: 913

Accession Number: 1969.3330

Bonnet

Dark purple silk with decorative silk braiding around brim and back of bonnet; 3 leaf motif of velvet & silk braiding around crown & at back; yellow ostrich feather at crown; black ostrich feathers on left side; purple fringed silk ribbon along right side & back of neck; piping around back of bonnet...

Date: ca. 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: braiding, buckram, feather (material), stitching, satin, silk (textile), tulle (meshed textile)

GUSN: 914

Accession Number: 1969.5273

Riding Hat

. 1 is hat of black silk pile imitating beaver, with high sheen; black lace hat band, bowed in back with long extensions; small black velvet bow at hatband front center; lined with padded brown taffeta with brown braided silk drawstring; interior lined with stiffened paper and brown taffeta; black e...

Date: 1860-1869

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, stitching, lace (needlework), paper (fiber product), silk (textile), taffeta, velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 915

Accession Number: 1969.6148.1

HAT

. 1 is hat of black velvet with small wired brim; brim turns up at back; black ostrich feathers circle entire hat; circular applique with extensions on left side; applique of black chenille, black wool, & black beads, stiffened with buckram; inside lined with 2 layers of rayon: 1 gathered with white...

Date: 1915-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: beading (edging pattern), beading (process), buckram, chenille (yarn), feather (material), stitching, rayon, rhinestone, pearl (animal material), artificial, velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 916

Accession Number: 1969.6193.1-.3

Cap

Black velvet with edging of black and red stripe twill; silver colored sequins with glass beads in serpentine pattern; gathered at inside opening; lined with black taffeta and black silk tape drawstring; wired opening with black tulle; yellow cotton thread hanging from a single sequin.

Date: 1890-1905

Maker: unknown

Material: tulle (meshed textile), beading (process), taffeta, sequins (spangles), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 917

Accession Number: 1969.6363

HAT

Black beaver with brown roots; black velvet wired brim; black velvet hat band with bow on right; (rayon? silk?) lining with rayon? silk? drawstring ribbon; formed with buckram; wired piping around brim.

Date: 1924-1926

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 918

Accession Number: 1969.7137

Bonnet

Natural colored plaited straw; yellow taffeta ribbon & additional bands of straw circle crown & bow at left; natural colored silk & buckram flowers & leaves with stuffed buds on right crown; yellow taffeta neck ruffle with braided straw trim, lined with netting; wired brim lined with tulle, lace & y...

Date: 1850-1853

Maker: unknown

Material: buckram, stitching, braiding, straw (plant material), taffeta, tulle (meshed textile)

GUSN: 919

Accession Number: 1969.7251

Pair of Pumps

Yellow silk satin pumps (A & B) with pointed toe (not sharp); brown leather sole; 1 1/2" heel covered with yellow satin; small decorative oval buckle of faceted steel beads; toe lined with cotton twill; heel lined with white kid, with suede to prevent heel from slipping (one sewn in each heel).

Date: 1899-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 920

Accession Number: 1969.5079.1AB

Shoe Bag

Natural linen bag; single pouch with curved flap; edges embroidered with zig-zag in tan silk; self-ties.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 921

Accession Number: 1969.5079.2

Shoehorn

Wooden; hinge construction such that center bar pulls up with chain link, and heel slips out; metal pin is in the 5h or middle hole.

Date: ca. 1898

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 922

Accession Number: 1969.5079.3AB

Pumps Shoes

White kid leather pumps (A & B) with cream silk bow; bound with cream silk tape; long pointed toe (not sharp point); heel covered with white leather; leather sole; toe lined with linen; heel lined with leather; leather inner sole; eight brass nails in heel.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 923

Accession Number: 1969.5287.4AB

Pumps Shoes

White kid leather pumps (A & B) with cream silk bow; bound with cream silk tape; long pointed toe (not sharp point); heel covered with white leather; leather sole; toe lined with linen; heel lined with leather; leather inner sole; eight brass nails in heel.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 924

Accession Number: 1969.5287.5AB

ragdoll pattern

Head, body aand arms (all one piece), no legs included. slightly torn

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 1345

Accession Number: 1969.6884

Doll's nightgown

Extremely tiny, white and sleeveless

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 1346

Accession Number: 1969.6849

number game

Bag is white with black dots. The squares have numbers written on them

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, cotton (textile)

GUSN: 1347

Accession Number: 1969.7098

BRACKET

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 1348

Accession Number: 1969.7948

Ionic column capital

Ionic column capital, plaster [one of a pair].

Date: ca. 1862

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 1349

Accession Number: 1969.7939

Ionic column capital

Ionic column capital, plaster [one of a pair].

Date: ca. 1862

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 1350

Accession Number: 1969.7940

Capital

Column captial with leaf decoration.

Date: 1862

Maker: Gilman & Bryant (Architect)

Material: plaster

GUSN: 1351

Accession Number: 1969.7946.1-2

Parasol

Marquise/folding parasol; black silk with chiffon ruffles; black folding handle crudely carved; marquise hinge.

Date: 1895-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), chiffon, metal, silk (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 1352

Accession Number: 1918.254

Women's Parasol

Brown silk with pierced ruching; very small; wood shaft, bone ferrule; collapsible wood handle, hooked end, metal slider; metal ribs with bone tips.

Date: 1860-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: bone (material), carving (processes), metal, silk (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 1353

Accession Number: 1922.550

Parasol

Black machine Chantilly lace over gold and white silk lining with scalloped edges. The stick is carved ivory in a floral design. The ferrule and slider are also carved ivory.

Date: 1870-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), Chantilly lace, ivory (tooth component), lace (needlework), stitching, machine-made, silk (textile)

GUSN: 1354

Accession Number: 1925.225

Parasol

Natural linen with pinked edge; cream silk twill lining; root-like stick handle with bone fittings (would have had bow or tassel through hole); no hinge = probably walking; wooden ferrule with knob at end; grosgrain ribbon pinned to handle (originally tied at ferrule).

Date: ca. 1880

Maker: unknown

Material: bone (material), linen (material), metal, silk (textile), twill, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 1356

Accession Number: 1927.2030

Parasol

Black taffeta twill with white lining, scalloped edges on both layers; short metal stick with wooden handle (imitates ivory); knobs and handle and ferrule; black grosgrain bow around ferrule.

Date: 1870-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, silk (textile), taffeta, twill, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 1357

Accession Number: 1930.432

Parasol

Black and white silk gingham; ruffled edge lined with green silk; very small; carved bone handle; metal shaft, ferrule and ribs.

Date: 1870-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: bone (material), carving (processes), cotton (textile), checker pattern, metal, silk (textile)

GUSN: 1358

Accession Number: 1930.1751

Parasol

Natural silk lined and trimmed with bright green silk and fringe; bamboo handle with hook; green bow with fringed ends around bamboo ferrule.

Date: 1865-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: bamboo (material), stitching, silk (textile)

GUSN: 1359

Accession Number: 1931.1308

Parasol Cover

Black handmade Chantilly lace parasol cover.

Date: 1870-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: Chantilly lace, silk (textile)

GUSN: 1360

Accession Number: 1933.732

Parasol

Beaded black silk with white lining; brass shaft; carved wooden handle; long pointed brass ferrule.

Date: 1868-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), carving (processes), silk (textile), wood (plant material), beads (pierced objects)

GUSN: 1361

Accession Number: 1934.1521

Parasol

Black machine Chantilly lace over white silk lining; wooden shaft with curled wooden handle; painted white metal spokes.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: Chantilly lace, lace (needlework), stitching, metal, painting (coating), silk (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 1362

Accession Number: 1934.1570.1

Parasol Frame

No cover; metal frame; carved bone handle and ferrule.

Date: 1870-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: bone (material), carving (processes), metal

GUSN: 1363

Accession Number: 1934.1570.2

Parasol

This parasol consists of a show cover of black handmade Chantilly lace over gold taffeta with a white silk lining. The handle, slider, and ferrule are all carved ivory, decorated with two white silk tassels at top of ferrule.

Date: ca. 1875

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), Chantilly lace, ivory (tooth component), lace (needlework), silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 1364

Accession Number: 1939.630

Carriage Parasol

Tan-green silk with white lining; carved wooden handle and ferrule; metal stick and ribs.

Date: 1870-1877

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), metal, silk (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 1365

Accession Number: 1942.197

Carriage Parasol

Small parasol with gray ruffled silk show fabric, lined with pink. The carved wooden handle has a ring for suspension at far end. Wooden shaft and carved wooden ferrule with ring at top, from which hangs a white silk tassel.

Date: 1870-1877

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), silk (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 1366

Accession Number: 1942.227

Parasol

White embroidered linen; thin handle; wood shaft and tip; mteal ribs, celluloid caps on ribs; tab closure with mother of pearl button.

Date: 1905-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: celluloid (cellulosic), embroidering, linen (material), metal, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 1367

Accession Number: 1943.658

Parasol & Cover

Parasol (A) of cream lace over white silk with chiffon underruffle; thorn wood handle and shaft with gilded crook end carvewd with scroll and shell pattern; gold cap on tip; cream grosgrain ribbon loop through handle; metal ribs. Cover (B) of white linen (dirty); tape drawstring.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), chiffon, gilding, lace (needlework), linen (material), silk (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 1368

Accession Number: 1948.48AB

Parasol

Black satin and white taffeta woven striped silk; deep flounce of black machine made Chantilly lace - cabbage roses; silver floral handle; wooden shaft and tip; metal ribs covered in black silk; silver cap on tip.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), Chantilly lace, satin, silk (textile), silver (metal), taffeta, wood (plant material), weaving

GUSN: 1369

Accession Number: 1948.49

Parasol

Black ribbed silk with black fringe, black silk lining; telescoping metal shaft; metal handle; knobs on handle and ferrule; gold band on handle, engraved with leaves.

Date: 1865-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), celluloid (cellulosic), engraving (printing process), gold (metal), silk (textile)

GUSN: 1370

Accession Number: 1948.94

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