Historic New England

Change purse

Purple leather change purse w/ 2 silver clasps on sides, central clasp in middle. Middle clasp has side button for opening and 2 rings for attachment.

Date: 1920-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, silver (metal)

GUSN: 23474

Accession Number: 1998.1660

Bag

Small chamois bag w/ thin silk string woven around top for closure.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: chamois (animal material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 23475

Accession Number: 1998.1661

Mitts

Pair of black lace mitts w/ thumbhole. Elbow length. Geometric designs in lace.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: lace (needlework)

GUSN: 23476

Accession Number: 1998.1662AB

Hinged-lid trunk w/ vertical iron bands, horizontal oak bands, and canvas covering. Two removable compartments make 3 interior levels. Several old faded travel stickers. Brass lock, leather and iron strap closures and side leather handles.

Date: 1875-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, iron (metal), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23477

Accession Number: 1998.1663

Trunk

Hinged lid trunk. Wood covered in thick brown paper. Trimmed in black paper and iron. Brass edges and front lock and closures. One removable interior compartment. Side leather handles.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: Yale & Towne Mfg Co. (Maker)

Material: paper (fiber product), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23478

Accession Number: 1998.1664

Petticoat

White cotton petticoat. Lace flounce border at bottom under 12 small horizontal tucks. One button (missing) for waist closure.

Date: 1850-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 23479

Accession Number: 1998.1665

Petticoat

White cotton petticoat. Sectioned into 3 pieces gathered at waist w/ front piece of horizontal tucks. Small lace trim. One button for waist closure.

Date: 1850-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 23480

Accession Number: 1998.1666

Petticoat

White cotton petticoat. Horizontal tucks on bottom, ruffled piece at bottom, back. One button (missing) for waist closure.

Date: 1850-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 23481

Accession Number: 1998.1667

Petticoat

White cotton petticoat. Double layered muslin w/ ruffled piece at bottom, back. 2 hook and eye for waist closure.

Date: 1850-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 23482

Accession Number: 1998.1668

Petticoat

White cotton petticoat. Large lace flounce border at bottom. 3 large tucks. Sewn in label marked "JT." 3 buttons for waist closure.

Date: 1850-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 23483

Accession Number: 1998.1669

Petticoat

White cotton petticoat. Small lace trim at bottom. One button for waist closure.

Date: 1850-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 23484

Accession Number: 1998.1670

Petticoat

White cotton petticoat. Side pocket opposite closure. Gathered in rear of waist. Hook and eye for waist closure.

Date: 1850-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 23485

Accession Number: 1998.1671

Petticoat

White cotton petticoat. Small lace trim at bottom, 2 horizontal tucks above. One button for waist closure.

Date: 1850-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 23486

Accession Number: 1998.1672

Petticoat

White cotton petticoat. Thick cotton weave, triangular pieces at base. 2 eyes to attach to bodice. 2 hook and eye for waist closure.

Date: 1850-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 23487

Accession Number: 1998.1673

Petticoat

White cotton petticoat. Lace ruffled flounce at bottom, asst. horizontal tucks above. Sewn in label marked "T." Prob. hook and eye (missing) for waist closure.

Date: 1850-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 23488

Accession Number: 1998.1674

Petticoat

White cotton petticoat. Small lace trim at bottom. One button (missing) for waist closure.

Date: 1850-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 23489

Accession Number: 1998.1675

Petticoat

White cotton petticoat. Large embroidered trim at bottom--one button for waist closure.

Date: 1850-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 23490

Accession Number: 1998.1676

Petticoat

White cotton petticoat. Crocheted trim at bottom--one button closure.

Date: 1850-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 23491

Accession Number: 1998.1677

Petticoat

White cotton petticoat. One tuck at bottom--hook and eye closure at waist.

Date: 1850-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 23492

Accession Number: 1998.1678

Petticoat

White cotton petticoat. Embroidered trim at bottom, 5 tucks above. Pleats at waist. One button for waist closure.

Date: 1850-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 23493

Accession Number: 1998.1679

Petticoat

White cotton petticoat. Large lace flounce, diamond shapes, asst. tucks and ruffles above. One button for waist closure.

Date: 1850-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 23494

Accession Number: 1998.1680

Petticoat

White cotton petticoat. Embroidered/eyelet trim w/ asst. horizontal tucks above. Missing closure. Sewn in label "T."

Date: 1850-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 23495

Accession Number: 1998.1681

Petticoat

White cotton petticoat. Lace flounce (worn), asst. small horizontal tucks and ruffle. One button for waist closure.

Date: 1850-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 23496

Accession Number: 1998.1682

Petticoat

White cotton petticoat. Lace flounce and 2 ribbons near base. Hook and eye front waist closure.

Date: 1850-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 23497

Accession Number: 1998.1683

Petticoat

White cotton petticoat. Ruffle border at base. 36 brass eyelets in lining for bustle attachment. Large hook and eye for closure at waist. 3 brass buckles on back.

Date: 1850-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 23498

Accession Number: 1998.1684

Shutter

Wooden shutter painted white. Consists of three panels that fold on hinges.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23096

Accession Number: 1998.2846

Shutter

Wooden shutter painted white. Consists of three panels that fold on hinges.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23097

Accession Number: 1998.2847

Shutter

Wooden shutter painted white. Consists of two panels that fold on hinges.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23098

Accession Number: 1998.2848

Shutter

Wooden shutter painted white. Consists of two panels that fold on hinges.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23099

Accession Number: 1998.2849

Shutter

Wooden shutter painted white. Consists of two panels that fold on hinges.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23100

Accession Number: 1998.2850

Shutter

Wooden shutter painted white. Consists of two panels that fold on hinges.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23101

Accession Number: 1998.2851

Gutter fragment

Wooden gutter fragment. Constructed of one piece of wood carved and hollowed at center to form gutter. Flat back, curved front w/ molded rim.

Date: 1860-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23102

Accession Number: 1998.2852

Gutter fragment

Wooden gutter fragment. Constructed of one piece of wood carved and hollowed at center to form gutter. Flat back, curved front w/ molded rim.

Date: 1860-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23103

Accession Number: 1998.2853

Gutter fragment

Wooden gutter fragment. Constructed of one piece of wood carved and hollowed at center to form gutter. Flat back, curved front w/ molded rim.

Date: 1860-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23104

Accession Number: 1998.2854

Poultry feed bin

Poultry feed bin. Constructed of horizontal wooden boards set on wooden platform. Hinged slanted lid w/ rectangular holes covered by wire mesh. Two rectangular holes in bottom, screened w/ mesh.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 23105

Accession Number: 1998.2855

Poultry feed bin

Poultry feed bin. Constructed of horizontal wooden boards set on wooden platform. Hinged slanted lid w/ rectangular holes covered by wire mesh. Two rectangular holes in bottom, screened w/ mesh.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 23106

Accession Number: 1998.2856

Poultry feed bin

Poultry feed bin. Constructed of horizontal wooden boards set on wooden platform. Hinged slanted lid w/ rectangular holes covered by wire mesh. Two rectangular holes in bottom, screened w/ mesh.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 23107

Accession Number: 1998.2857

Plinth fragment

Fragment of a wooden plinth, painted white. Circular base w/ molded edges, bulb-turned body, circular top.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), turning (shaping process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23108

Accession Number: 1998.2858

Wooden basket

Wooden basket. Staves, thin and wide, w/ horizontal hoop at bottom and mid-section. Wooden rim at top. Filled w/ modern shingles. Thin wire handles.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23109

Accession Number: 1998.2859

Wooden fragment

Large round wooden fragment, a hoop w/ a hollow center. Wider at base w/ curved molding at top. Nails protruding into center. Once painted white. (Possibly a base to a steamship object).

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23110

Accession Number: 1998.2860

Trunk

Trunk, black leather w/ vertical metal bands fixed w/ thick round button tacks. Hinged lid is arched, body bows out near bottom. Leather embossed w/ design. Leather straps at front sides; square metal escutcheon at front center. Leather handle at sides. Interior lined in blue and white floral paper.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23111

Accession Number: 1998.2861

Banister fragment

Banister fragment piece w/ 5 banisters joined by metal rod. All banisters painted white, turned banister w/ round finial on top. Holes in sides (for rod). Red paint beneath white.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, turning (shaping process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23112

Accession Number: 1998.2863.1

Banister fragment

Turned banister (poss. for roof banister rod). Banister painted white, turned banister w/ round finial on top. Holes in sides (for rod). Red paint beneath white.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: turning (shaping process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23113

Accession Number: 1998.2863.2

Banister fragment

Turned banister (poss. for roof banister rod). Banister painted white, turned banister w/ round finial on top. Holes in sides (for rod). Red paint beneath white.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: turning (shaping process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23114

Accession Number: 1998.2863.3

Banister fragment

Turned banister (poss. for roof banister rod). Banister painted white, turned banister w/ round finial on top. Holes in sides (for rod). Red paint beneath white.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: turning (shaping process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23115

Accession Number: 1998.2863.4

Banister fragment

Turned banister (poss. for roof banister rod). Banister painted white, turned banister w/ round finial on top. Holes in sides (for rod). Red paint beneath white.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: turning (shaping process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23116

Accession Number: 1998.2863.5

Banister fragment

Turned banister (poss. for roof banister rod). Banister painted white, turned banister w/ round finial on top. Holes in sides (for rod). Red paint beneath white.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: turning (shaping process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23117

Accession Number: 1998.2863.6

Banister fragment

Turned banister (poss. for roof banister rod). Banister painted white, turned banister w/ round finial on top. Holes in sides (for rod). Red paint beneath white.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: turning (shaping process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23118

Accession Number: 1998.2863.7

Banister fragment

Turned banister (poss. for roof banister rod). Banister painted white, turned banister w/ round finial on top. Holes in sides (for rod). Red paint beneath white.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: turning (shaping process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23119

Accession Number: 1998.2863.8

Deck chair

Cane seated folding deck chair, pine frame w/ caning in the 3 major folding sections-- backrest, seat and legrest. Armrests at sides. Back legs are carved to reach floor. Front legs, slightly curved.

Date: 1875-1883

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood), straw (plant material)

GUSN: 23120

Accession Number: 1998.2864

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