Historic New England

Fan and Box

FAN (A): Folding fan; plain ivory sticks and guards; white satin leaf painted with yellow and purple irises; leaf back of white satin; metal loop; mother of pearl rivet; white silk tassel. BOX & LID (B,C): Pasteboard covered with white textured paper of diamonds with flower centers; separate lid.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 32204

Accession Number: 1928.613 A-C

Purse

Teal double purse with metal beaded tassels, connected by multiple threads and a metal ring.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 32205

Accession Number: 1928.615

Pin Holder

White satin pin holder with seed pearl decoration.

Maker: unknown

Material: satin

GUSN: 32206

Accession Number: 1928.616

Wedding Dress

This wedding gown is made from cream-colored silk moire taffeta, shaped with a bateau neckline. The sleeves are short with scalloped hems edged with cream silk fringe. The boned bodice has sharp points front and back. The skirt pleats are embellished with lace at the center back. The skirt is lined...

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: moiré, silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 32207

Accession Number: 1928.617

Tray

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 32208

Accession Number: 1928.629

Cup

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 32209

Accession Number: 1928.630

Bottle

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 32210

Accession Number: 1928.631

Bottle

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 32211

Accession Number: 1928.632

Miniature Flag

Small American flag wtih twenty-five stars in concentric circles.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 32212

Accession Number: 1928.640

Jug

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 32213

Accession Number: 1928.642

Vase

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 32214

Accession Number: 1928.644

Pair of Socks

White; plain; stocking stitch; ribbed ankle.

Date: 1860-1875

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 32035

Accession Number: 1928.372AB

Hand towel

Rectangular, white linen diamond lozenges of twill weave. Selvage sides; hemmed ends.

Date: 1800-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), weaving, textiles

GUSN: 32036

Accession Number: 1928.378

Pillowcase

Rectangular, white, fine cotton; single piece folded with hemmed open end; wreath with doves and hearts.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 32037

Accession Number: 1928.381

Pair of Stockings

Silk stockings, navy blue with white toes and with pink stripes.

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (fiber)

GUSN: 32038

Accession Number: 1928.382AB

Crewel Work

Crewel work strips for a shawl strap, unfinished. "Made at Bradford Academy, 1870 by Miss Lord. This work was then a fad and fashion".

Date: 1870

Maker: Lord, Mary P. (Maker)

GUSN: 32040

Accession Number: 1928.386A

Collar

White lace collar.

Date: 1825-1850

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 32041

Accession Number: 1928.388

Cap

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 32042

Accession Number: 1928.389

Cap

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 32043

Accession Number: 1928.390

Pair of Sleeves

Protective over sleeves with a blue, brown and red pattern.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 32044

Accession Number: 1928.396AB

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