Historic New England

Infant's Cap

Cream; lace; four round rosette lace appliques with square centers and one at back; round section with lace ruffle.

Date: 1860

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 42332

Accession Number: 1988.344

Infant's Cap

Cream; knitted; embroidered with small flowers and circles; ruffle of same; two sets of drawstrings and loops.

Date: 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, stitching, wool (textile)

GUSN: 42333

Accession Number: 1988.346

Bonnet

White; scalloped eyelet trim around face, neck, ruffle and ruffle mid-way; back--piping; fullness all around; 2 ties; drawstring at neck.

Date: 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, eyelets (components), textiles, stitching

GUSN: 42334

Accession Number: 1988.339

White; lace ruching around face with pleated ruffle around face and long ruffle at neck; large lace rosette on top; lace bow at back, neck; two ties with lace trim at ends; tape with featherstitching.

Date: 1865-1880

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 42335

Accession Number: 1988.341

Cap

Sheer cream and white raised tape couched on in allover meander pattern on front, back and ends of ties; fullness at back; drawstring neck; scalloped eyelet and edges on cap and ties.

Date: 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 42336

Accession Number: 1988.350

Cap

White net; white lace ruffle w/ gauze around face and neck; 2 gauze rosettes on sides near ties; silk braid trim; cream silk ribbon ties and trim.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, net (textile), silk (textile)

GUSN: 42337

Accession Number: 1925.456

Infant's Cap

Cream; sheer; white work floral garland around face, and back diamond panel; allover eyelet circles with dots; double lace ruffle around face; back panel has scalloped edge; two sets of drawstrings; two loops with small piece of ribbon.

Date: 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, stitching

GUSN: 42338

Accession Number: 1988.345

Infant's Cap

Cream; front has appliqued panel embroidered in white with stylized floral garland with X's; checkerboard and lace inserted at top; edge of applique is elaborate scrolling; fullness at back with cartridge pleats; lace trims front, neck and center back; double lace ruffle in front.

Date: 1810-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, stitching, linen (material)

GUSN: 42339

Accession Number: 1988.343

Child's Bonnet

Cream; net cap--net ruffle at front with white feathers around face; cream silk ribbon with one pink rose at top; band of lace; back--shirred, circles of net; two bows of same ribbon at sides, with ribbon strap; lined with cream silk.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 42340

Accession Number: 1941.265

Shoe

Brown/black; textured; squared toe; notched for "heel"; brown tape trim; brown sole; white lining; white inner sole.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 42346

Accession Number: 1988.187

Bonnet

This bonnet is constructed from rows of braided cream-colored horsehair stitched together. The bonnet is trimmed with ivory taffeta ribbon brocaded with brown and yellow floral sprays, artificial flowers constructed from cut feathers and wax. White silk ribbon ties with stripes and scalloped edge ar...

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: feather (material), horsehair, lace (needlework), silk (textile)

GUSN: 42354

Accession Number: 1988.507

Hat

Unbleached straw; woven all one piece with molded crown (pinched like a Fedora); wide, shaped brim.

Date: 1900-1991

Maker: unknown

Material: handmade, reed (grass, material), straw (plant material)

GUSN: 42355

Accession Number: 1988.213

"Pumpkin" Hood

Red, purple and yellow/beige striped iridescent silk; horizontal stripes; calash style with five cane hoops; single piped self-fabric ruffle at brim; gathered at center back; padded neck ruffle; two striped ribbon bows at top; same ribbon used as neck ties; lined with pink cotton cambric; padded wit...

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: cane (plant material), cotton (textile), padding (process), silk (textile)

GUSN: 42356

Accession Number: 1988.469

Hat

Bow-shaped hat with brown silk velvet trim on a wire support covered with silvered metallic coils and pale yellow beads. Large brown silk bow, trimmed with off-white artificial flowers, and garland of copper and multicolored beads.

Date: 1890-1893

Maker: unknown

Material: metallic (color attribute), silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave), wire

GUSN: 42357

Accession Number: 1988.489

Bonnet

Brick red silk velvet bonnet with scalloped, turned back brim trimmed with two rows of black sequins and jet beads. The crown is trimmed with black chenille and black straw intertwined, black lining and one black velvet tie.

Date: 1893-1896

Maker: unknown

Material: beading (process), chenille (yarn), stitching, silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 42358

Accession Number: 1988.490

Bonnet

Burgundy silk velvet (somewhat faded to red/brown); high curved brim, curves around neck, and fits close to face; brim is trimmed with band of velvet; high crown points upward; right side of crown is pleated; trimmed at neck and top with striped red gauze ribbon and bow, with ties at neck; brim line...

Date: 1833-1835

Maker: unknown

Material: buckram, gauze, stitching, silk (textile), taffeta, velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 42359

Accession Number: 1988.521

Bonnet

Plum velvet; stiffened brim; ombred and patterned (green diamond) ribbons at back of bonnet and neck ties w/ hook and eye; fake flowers pinned at sides of face on lining; interior lined w/ net; self neck ruffle.

Date: 1840

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 42360

Accession Number: 1988.353

Bed flounce

Long, rectangular; fine plain weave cotton. Gathered across top in narrow casing; wide 1-1/2" hem across bottom.

Date: 1830-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), weaving, piecing, tabby (textile)

GUSN: 42369

Accession Number: 1964.242

Cradle

Cradle with arched hood. "Sausage" shaped cutouts at sides. Painted red over brown.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: paint (coating), pine (wood), maple (wood)

GUSN: 42384

Accession Number: 1933.6046

Waffle Iron

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 42388

Accession Number: 1933.6061

Miniature Table

Table with miniature proprtions. White pine with white sponge-painting on the top. Overhanging top with plain rails and tapered legs.

Date: 1810-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: eastern white pine (wood), paint (coating)

GUSN: 42392

Accession Number: 1933.6072

Strainer

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 42393

Accession Number: 1933.6073

Table cover

Damask; white linen warp, blue cotton weft. Russeau landscape across center with banner above and medallion below. Deep border of classical figures and scrolls of leafy vines. Hemmed all around.

Date: 1825

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), damask, linen (material), textiles

GUSN: 42395

Accession Number: 1933.6091

Trophy Mug

Pewter trophy mug with glass bottom. Copper medallion picturing dog encircled with the text, "New England Kennel Club Organized March 19 1884" on side. Around the medallion is engraved "Handicap Trap Shooting Jan. 10th 1903. Won by David Crocker."

Date: 1903

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 42397

Accession Number: 1933.6100

Chest

No description

Date: 1885-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), canvas, iron (metal), leather, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 42399

Accession Number: 1933.6105

Chest

Trunk. Iron, brass, paper, canvas, wood, paint. Trunk with two iron straps and brass tacks. Flaking red paint across facade.

Date: 1885-1900

Maker: Nathan Neat & Co. (Maker)

Material: brass (alloy), canvas, iron (metal), leather, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 42407

Accession Number: 1933.6129

Inkwell

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 43204

Accession Number: 1934.1966

Military Hat

Black; top hat style w/ metal trimmings of eagle, star, 2 silver thread/coiled tassels, silver chain; lined w/ leather; painted wool; lid painted green.

Date: 1812-1839

Maker: John J. Low & Co. (Maker)

Material: leather, metal, thread, metallic (color attribute), wool (textile), silver (metal)

GUSN: 43205

Accession Number: 1988.209

Ewer

Earthenware ewer. Body tapers into narrow neck with an upturned mouth, dark green/black glaze, and circular foot. Handle missing.

Date: 1872-1889

Maker: Chelsea Keramic Art Works (Maker)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating)

GUSN: 43207

Accession Number: 1934.1967

Top Hat

Top hat; brown; black gros grain ribbon (1" wide) at base of crown and around rolled brim; underside of brim is black twill; tan leather and silk and paper lining.

Date: 1888

Maker: White, Hat and Cap Manufacturer, A. J. (Manufacturer) Collins & Fairbanks Co. (Retailer)

Material: stitching, leather, molding (forming), paper (fiber product), silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 43208

Accession Number: 1937.344

Vase

Stoneware vase with deep red glaze, mottled to reveal lighter red color beneath. Straight neck.

Date: 1872-1889

Maker: Chelsea Keramic Art Works (Maker)

Material: stoneware (pottery), glazing (coating)

GUSN: 43212

Accession Number: 1934.1968

Children's Mug

Children's mug with idyllic landscape to the left of text "Flowers That Never Fade". On right, a ship and rowboat dominate a city-scape. Type is slanted and smudged.

Date: ca. 1825

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, transfer printing

GUSN: 43219

Accession Number: 1970.1310.1

Children's Mug

Children's mug with inscription in the center. Banner with the words "INNOCENT PLAY" inside; banner undulates over main inscription. Smudged floral decorations flank the inscription. Hand-painting over transfer-printed rust-brown design. Orange paint lines the upper rim of mug.

Date: ca. 1820

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, transfer printing

GUSN: 43220

Accession Number: 1970.1310.2

Children's Mug

Earthenware children's mug. Blue transfer-printed design of a squirrel eating a nut, perched on a branch of a flowering tree. Hand-painted thin brown line on interior and exterior of upper lip.

Date: 1815

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, transfer printing

GUSN: 43221

Accession Number: 1970.1310.3

Children's Mug

Children's earthenware mug. Shaped base, loop handle and leaf terminals. Blue transfer print with "Dr. Franklin's Poor Richard" theme and inscriptions; one scene; and patterned triangles. Central image of two men shoveling earth and one man swinging a pick. Wagons in the background.

Date: ca. 1820

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, transfer printing

GUSN: 43222

Accession Number: 1970.1310.4

Children's Mug

Earthenware children's mug. Black transfer-printed design of young girl in a feathered hat, "feeding the chickens". Overpainting in green, red and yellow.

Date: ca. 1830

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, transfer printing

GUSN: 43223

Accession Number: 1970.1310.5

Children's Mug

Earthenware children's mug. Black transfer printed image of girl holding a dog. To the left, an open book lies on the ground, and a small building is in the distance. Behind and to the right of the girl is a bench, and possibly the corner of a house with a window. Over-painted in green, blue, da...

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, transfer printing

GUSN: 43224

Accession Number: 1970.1310.6

Children's Mug

Earthenware mug. Cylindrical with loop handle. Beige with dark brown band at top. Applied floral motifs.

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, applied decoration

GUSN: 43225

Accession Number: 1970.1310.7

Children's Mug

Earthenware children's mug (pearlware). Shaped base and loop handle. Blue transfer printed "Franklin's Maxims" inscription flanked by a scene with men working at left and a scene with two boys with axes at right.

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, transfer printing

GUSN: 43226

Accession Number: 1970.1310.8

Children's Mug

Earthenware children's mug. Cylindrical with loop handle and leaf terminals. Black transfer printed with Dr. Franklin's / Poor Richard theme with decorative triangles on sides. Indoor scene depicts two standing men and one man seated at a table, with a dog lying on the floor. Red painted line aroun...

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, transfer printing

GUSN: 43227

Accession Number: 1970.1310.9

Children's Mug

Earthenware children's mug. Black transfer printed scenes. On one side, a boy propelling a boat with a pole while two children watch from water's edge. On the other side, a boy at center pulls a rope attached to a ring on the ground; two boys are running in the background at left; and a girl is s...

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, transfer printing

GUSN: 43228

Accession Number: 1970.1310.11

Children's Mug

Earthenware children's mug. Yellow glazed body with black transfer printed image. A woman stands outdoors carrying a basket, with a small dog at her feet and a monument at left that says "Remember Me."

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, transfer printing

GUSN: 43229

Accession Number: 1970.1310.12

Children's Mug

Earthenware children's mug. Red transfer printed image of a man on a horse, with two horned cattle at right. At left, a woman carrying a bundle and a girl carrying a pitchfork. Hand painted blue band at rim.

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, transfer printing

GUSN: 43230

Accession Number: 1970.1310.13

Children's Mug

Earthenware children's mug. Canary yellow glaze with black transfer printed image of two boys playing on a teeter totter. Hand painted brown line around rim and down handle.

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, transfer printing

GUSN: 43231

Accession Number: 1970.1310.14

Children's Mug

Creamware children's mug. Black transfer-printed design of a father and child outside their thatched cottage. There is a large tub filled with water and a tiny sailboat skims the surface. The family cat sits on a wooden chair to the side.

Date: ca. 1815

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, creamware, transfer printing, lusterware

GUSN: 43233

Accession Number: 1970.1310.16

Children's Mug

Children's earthenware mug. Black transfer-printed design on mug. Image is of a child holding rifle aimed at butterfly. Maternal figure supporting the rifle from underneath. Hand and interior lip has a pattern of alternating upside down triangles.

Date: 1815-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, transfer printing

GUSN: 43234

Accession Number: 1970.1310.17

Children's Mug

Earthenware children's mug. Brown transfer-printed design of eagle with a patriotic shield on its body, clutching a laurel and a bundle of wheat, one at each foot. Banners with inscriptions punctuate the scene.

Date: 1820

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, transfer printing

GUSN: 43235

Accession Number: 1970.1310.18

Children's Mug

Transfer printed black designs on mug. Image of beehive and two ladies, one watering the flowers, the other strolling with a walking stick in the garden on right. On left, there is a river scene, faded canary yellow.

Date: ca. 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: creamware, earthenware, transfer printing

GUSN: 43236

Accession Number: 1970.1310.19

Children's Mug

Earthenware children's mug. Red transfer printed design. On one side, a girl holding "My Sketch Book," a large folio with the word "REFORM" [?] on its cover. On the other side, a boy with a walking stick and a hat, a smaller girl, a cow, a dog, and a windmill in the distance.

Maker: unknown

Material: transfer printing, earthenware

GUSN: 43237

Accession Number: 1970.1310.20

Children's Mug

Earthenware children's mug. Blue transfer printed image of a large feline, titled "Black Panther." Trees and mountains in background.

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, transfer printing

GUSN: 43238

Accession Number: 1970.1310.21

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