Historic New England

Bonnet

Small, narrow, black braided straw bonnet trimmed with black grosgrain bows and ribbon ties; brim trimmed with navy blue velvet, pleated; lined with black taffeta; wire support around brim.

Date: 1875-1883

Maker: unknown

Material: braiding, silk (textile), straw (plant material), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 52921

Accession Number: 1942.216

Bonnet

Greenish-gray silk velvet hat on wire foundation, trimmed with large white cotton flowers, and rosette made of gold and silver metallic thread, jet and glass beads, and velvet ribbon ties at back.

Date: 1889-1892

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave), wire

GUSN: 52922

Accession Number: 1942.217

Bonnet

Small; brown velvet; trimmed with lighter brown striped satin bows and ribbon ties; ruched velvet bandeau and trim at brim; black lining; buckram foundation; gold feathers.

Date: 1879-1885

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 52923

Accession Number: 1942.218

Hat

Tan straw hat of narrow braid with low, oval-shaped crown 1 1/2" high and 4 1/8" wide brim. Top of crown is lined with tan paper; no trimming.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: braiding, straw (plant material)

GUSN: 52924

Accession Number: 1942.219

Navy blue velvet bonnet on buckram foundation trimmed with pink velvet ribbon with bow at back. Pink ribbon trimmed with silver spangles, leaf-shaped band of black net with spangles. Black velvet ties and white lining.

Date: 1890-1892

Maker: unknown

Material: buckram, silk (textile), sequins (spangles), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 52925

Accession Number: 1942.220

Shawl

Square shawl constructed from fuschia-colored silk gauze ground with brocaded pattern of naturalistic leaves, roses, and central medallion in same-colored supplementary weft pattern. 3/4" denser stripe of woven silk forms a border on all four sides. Tied fringe.

Date: 1835-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), brocade (textile)

GUSN: 52928

Accession Number: 1942.234

Shawl

Square shawl woven in black and white check with knotted fringe on all four sides.

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 52929

Accession Number: 1942.236

Cap

Lace morning cap with mesh base and cotton gathered bow on top, embroidered with polychrome thread depicting insects.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (fiber), embroidering

GUSN: 52930

Accession Number: 1942.237

Cap

Lace morning cap, triangular shaped with light pink satin bow on top.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 52931

Accession Number: 1942.238

Cap

Triangular lace cap with mesh base, wire molding, and red satin ribbon tied in a bow on top; ribbon is embroidered with yellow/gold-colored flowers.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: lace (needlework), silk (textile), satin, embroidering

GUSN: 52932

Accession Number: 1942.239

Cap

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 52933

Accession Number: 1942.247

Cap

White; corded cotton cap trimmed with white cording and drawnwork; neck ruffle; circular design.

Date: 1800-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), drawn thread work

GUSN: 52934

Accession Number: 1942.248

Infant's Cap

Infant cap constructed from white cotton, cord stuffed decoration in five rings around face and neck, top and round section at back; drawstring for shaping at back; one chin tie extant.

Date: 1825-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), cord quilting

GUSN: 52935

Accession Number: 1942.249

Infant's Cap

Infant cap made from cream-colored fine cotton embellished with whitework tambour embroidery depicting stylized flowers and leaves. Closure with two loops at chin for decorative ribbon; drawstring across back of neck for fitting.

Date: ca. 1820

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, whitework

GUSN: 52936

Accession Number: 1942.250

Infant's Cap

White cotton infant cap constructed from a gathered crown stitched to a wide band with a decorative ruffle of lace (geometric pattern openwork) framing the face embellished with featherstitching. Closure with two woven ties under the chin and fitted to back of neck with drawstring.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), lace (needlework), linen (material)

GUSN: 52937

Accession Number: 1942.251

Pocket

White pocket with blue crewel embroidered design of free-hand drawn exotic flowers and tendrils. Tape ties at top, single slit down front finished with tape edges. Inked design visible where crewel yarn is no longer extant

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), crewelwork (technique), embroidering

GUSN: 52938

Accession Number: 1942.252

Shoes

A pair of yellow leather shoes with a pointed toe, spring heel, and no trim. Lined with cream-colored linen.

Date: 1802-1805

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, linen (material)

GUSN: 52939

Accession Number: 1942.253AB

Pair of shoes

This pair of heeled slippers is constructed from white kid leather bound with beige cotton and silk woven tape. Construction details include elastic laces at sides and heels; square toe; square throat; 3 1/4" vamp pierced with holes; no trim although holes on vamp indicate a bow was probably attache...

Date: 1860-1869

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, linen (material)

GUSN: 52940

Accession Number: 1942.254AB

Shoes

A pair of black leather children's shoes with small rosettes, black laces, grosgrain edging, and flat leather soles.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, leather

GUSN: 52941

Accession Number: 1942.256AB

Shoes

Each shoe in this pair is constructed from white leather with a blue silk rosette; white tape trim; elastic strap; white silk ribbon ankle ties; brown sole with stained "arch"; white inner sole; cloth lined toe.

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, silk (textile), cotton (textile)

GUSN: 52942

Accession Number: 1942.257AB

Men's Toilet Kit Case

Cylindrical leather case that holds a men's toilet kit.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 52944

Accession Number: 1942.266A

Powder Jar

Glass jar with a metal top.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 52945

Accession Number: 1942.266BC

Hairbrush

Brush. Part of a men's toilet kit.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 52946

Accession Number: 1942.266E

Portrait of Eliza Hall Gorham

Portrait of Eliza Hall Gorham, wearing a black robe and high white collar, large earrings.

Date: 1825-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 52564

Accession Number: 1941.1145

Compote

Glass compote with a cover. Footed base with a scalloped edge. Diamond pattern. Fluted cover with a hexagonal finial. Alternating panels of diamond pattern and hollow cut ovals.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 52565

Accession Number: 1941.1157

Dish

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 52566

Accession Number: 1941.1163D

Mug

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 52567

Accession Number: 1941.1163L

Dish

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 52568

Accession Number: 1941.1163P

Barber Bottle

Pair of molded white glass barber bottles.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), molding (forming)

GUSN: 52569

Accession Number: 1941.1168.1-.2

Suitcase

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 52571

Accession Number: 1941.1182

Chair

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 52572

Accession Number: 1941.1184

Lamp

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 52573

Accession Number: 1941.1190B

Lamp

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 52574

Accession Number: 1941.1190C

Celery Vase

Pressed glass celery vase. Faceted body.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 52575

Accession Number: 1941.1191

Bedpan

Circular pewter bedpan; straight round handle with decorative bands; concave lip over bowl.

Date: 1825-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 52576

Accession Number: 1941.1192

Quilt

White cotton ground; five rows of five red printed calico rings; diamonds cutout in bottom showing ground. Across head a band halves an additional row of five rings (six total). Ground quilted in 3/4" squares; 13" wide frame of floral vine quilting. Across head 7" band quilted in chevron pattern.

Date: 1865-1885

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), calico, cotton (textile), piecing, quilting

GUSN: 52577

Accession Number: 1941.1193

Teapot stand

White body with cobalt blue and gold swag border and gold sprigs in center; 8" plate is octagonal and has lobed border in relief in addition to other border.

Date: 1820-1835

Maker: Possibly Ridgway (Maker) Possibly Rockingham Works (Maker)

Material: gilding, painting (coating), porcelain

GUSN: 52578

Accession Number: 1941.1195C

Tea bowl

Porcelain tea bow. Pink painted rim and base. Interior and exterior floral design.

Date: 1812-1835

Maker: New Hall Porcelain Works (Maker)

Material: enameling, hand-painted, porcelain

GUSN: 52579

Accession Number: 1941.1202.1

Punch bowl

No description

Date: ca. 1810

Maker: unknown

Material: enameling, gilding, porcelain

GUSN: 52580

Accession Number: 1941.1203

Soup Plate

White porcelain soup plate, scalloped edge with gold bands and a gold border of interlocking ovals and dots, gold leaf sprigs surrounding a floral motif.

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 52581

Accession Number: 1941.1204.1

Creamer

Pearlware handled cream pitcher. Painted floral motif.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), pearlware

GUSN: 52582

Accession Number: 1941.1204.2

Sugar bowl

Handleless w/ ball knob w/ underglaze blue flower; blue banding around base and edges of body and cover; border on both body and cover is yellow and blue flower chain; body has 3 of the same flowers (w/ green leaves) around base.

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), pearlware, underglazing, tin (metal)

GUSN: 52583

Accession Number: 1941.1205AB

Knives

Bundle of four knives.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 52584

Accession Number: 1941.1206A-D

Punch bowl

Porcelain punch bowl with gold and blue enamel grapevine border. Interior and exterior painted with various Masonic symbols, including sunburst in center bearing cipher "G".

Date: 1780-1787

Maker: unknown

Material: enamel paint, gilding, hand-painted, porcelain, enameling

GUSN: 52585

Accession Number: 1941.1210

Jar

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 52586

Accession Number: 1941.1212AB

Picture

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 52587

Accession Number: 1941.1213

Dress Ensemble

A set of three matched garments, A=Basque; B=Dress; C=Underskirt, made from woven cream-colored silk and supplemental brown wool in scrolling pattern. The garment trim is dark brown taffeta. Basque bodice (A); brown taffeta collar; self-piping; lapels split from collar at shoulder. Brown taffeta ...

Date: 1877-1878

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 52588

Accession Number: 1941.1216A-C

Vase

Blue and white spatter glass vase. Rounded foot flares to body tapers to long neck and flares to an undulating lip. Surface of the glass made up of twisted ridges.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 52589

Accession Number: 1941.1218