No description
Maker: unknown
Material: glass (material)
GUSN: 33767
Accession Number: 1930.1777
GUSN: 33768
Accession Number: 1930.1778
A=bodice, B=skirt, C=caplet Purple & white batiste w/ stripes, checks & floral stripes. Elbow length off-the-shoulder bell sleeves w/ lace trim. Bodice has shirring at waist; floral stripe at waistband; boned; hook & eye closure. Capelet edged w/ lace; skirt has cartridge pleats gathered at wais...
Date: 1853-1857
Material: batiste, stitching, piping (process), shirring
GUSN: 33769
Accession Number: 1932.2026A-C
Wooden knitting needle caps connected by a piece of elastic.
Material: wood (plant material)
GUSN: 33772
Accession Number: 1930.270AB
Black, very stiff; flap and strap; tan lining with embossed rows; 5 compartments with 2 flaps - green marble paper, plus pencil holder and string to hold memo paper (paper is missing)
Date: 1779
Maker: Bibby, William, Mr. (Maker)
Material: embossing, stitching, leather, paper (fiber product)
GUSN: 33775
Accession Number: 1931.2
Date: 1832-1836
Material: stitching, moiré, silk (textile)
GUSN: 33776
Accession Number: 1931.4
Porcelain plate with hand-painted seascape of a ship at sunset. Wide black border.
Date: 1878
Maker: Thaxter, Celia, 1835-1894 (Painter)
Material: hand-painted, porcelain
GUSN: 33777
Accession Number: 1931.564
Cream ribbed silk brocaded dress with multicolor floral spray pattern; small leaves and scrolls in cream. Pleated shawl collar, gathered Empire waistline; Collar and front trimmed with green satin ribbon. Fine tucks around front and back of bodice from shoulder to waistline; Long fitted sleeves with...
Date: 1794-1796
Material: silk (textile), brocade (textile)
GUSN: 33778
Accession Number: 1931.6
Cream ribbed silk brocaded with multicolor small floral spray, small leaves and scrolls in cream; low square front neckline. Short sleeves and neckline trimmed with purple ruching; purple covered button at front lined with linen.
Date: 1785
Material: brocade (textile), silk (textile)
GUSN: 33779
Accession Number: 1931.7
Pair of knit, fingerless, half arm-length gloves.
GUSN: 33780
Accession Number: 1931.10
GUSN: 33781
Accession Number: 1931.13
Flamestitch - diamond fan shaped design in rows of pink, beige, green with small blue and yellow; outlined in black; edged with green twill tape; scalloped flap with tie; two pockets, lined with dark green twill.
Date: 1751-1833
Material: canvas, embroidering, Bargello work, wool (textile)
GUSN: 33783
Accession Number: 1931.17
Needlework bookmark of silk and cotton thread with inscription: "Felicity be thine".
GUSN: 33784
Accession Number: 1931.18
Carved wooden calling card case with a hinged box. Small sheet of paper with a printed name.
Material: wood (plant material), cardboard
GUSN: 33785
Accession Number: 1931.19A-C
Metal measuring spool.
Material: metal
GUSN: 33786
Accession Number: 1931.23
Red leather envelope sewing kit with a silver metal clasp and trim and a green leather lining.
Material: leather
GUSN: 33787
Accession Number: 1931.24
Silk bag with two shells tied to the top.
Material: silk (fiber), seashell
GUSN: 33788
Accession Number: 1931.25
A toilet set with a cardboard case, a mirror, writing pad, pencil, scissors, comb, and a vial.
Material: cardboard, glass (material), metal, ivory (tooth component), wood (plant material)
GUSN: 33789
Accession Number: 1931.26
Cylindrical sewing clamp made of rosewood and barrel-shaped with pincushions set in acorn-shaped sycamore base; ivory screw.
Date: 19th century
Material: rosewood (wood), sycamore (wood), ivory (tooth component)
GUSN: 33790
Accession Number: 1931.31
Fan: narrow carved and pierced ivory sticks; silver paper leaf, decoupe border; painted with vignette of one woman, two men (one plays fiddle), with view of castle; basket of flowers and fruits on sides; border with frame of pink and blue scrolls and flowers; reverse painted with pink rose and roseb...
Date: 1760-1769
Material: carving (processes), ivory (tooth component), painting (coating), paper (fiber product)
GUSN: 33792
Accession Number: 1931.34 A-C
GUSN: 33793
Accession Number: 1931.35
GUSN: 33794
Accession Number: 1931.36
GUSN: 33795
Accession Number: 1931.37
GUSN: 33796
Accession Number: 1931.39AB
Small round wooden box with cover. Partially torn, paper label affixed to cover.
Material: wood (plant material), paper (fiber product)
GUSN: 33797
Accession Number: 1931.40AB
GUSN: 33798
Accession Number: 1931.44
2 toned red w/ red ankle strap trimmed w/ brown tape; black patent leather toe; tan sole; paper inner sole; lined w/ white cotton; 1 buttonhole on each strap; A= has black velvet bow; B= missing bow.
Date: 1850-1860
Material: leather, stitching, machine-made
GUSN: 38582
Accession Number: 1936.502AB
Needlework bookmark of a cross with flowers embroidered on Bristol board mounted to pink striped ribbon.
GUSN: 38635
Accession Number: 1936.524
A Corinthian style capital, painted brown.
Date: 1821
Maker: Hoadley, David (Architect)
Material: composition (material), painting (coating), wood (plant material)
GUSN: 38636
Accession Number: 1936.527
Small black silk velvet purse on the bias with blue beadwork.
Date: 1851-1900
Material: silk (fiber), velvet (fabric weave), beads (pierced objects)
GUSN: 38638
Accession Number: 1936.534
Black beaded drawstring purse.
GUSN: 38639
Accession Number: 1936.535
Red leather envelope-shaped sewing kit with a metal clasp.
GUSN: 38640
Accession Number: 1936.536
Flamestitch - horizontal bands in reds, greens, golds; rounded flap edged in red twill tape with tape closure; flap lined with blue wool; two pockets lined with beige "dotted" silk.
Date: 1751-1799
Material: embroidering, Bargello work, handmade, silk (textile), wool (textile)
GUSN: 38641
Accession Number: 1936.537
White bedspread with a basket pattern made with pink triangles.
GUSN: 38642
Accession Number: 1936.540
GUSN: 38643
Accession Number: 1936.542AB
Rectangular, fine white linen sheet, seamed and hemmed on all edges.
Material: linen (material), piecing
GUSN: 38644
Accession Number: 1936.549
Oval pewter teapot on shell feet with domed, hinged lid topped with black-painted wooden knop; curved spout; and curved, black-painted wooden handle.
Date: 1840-1850
Maker: James Dixon & Sons (Pewterer)
Material: pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal), wood (plant material)
GUSN: 38645
Accession Number: 1936.551
White embroidered collar with a floral pattern.
Date: 1848-1858
GUSN: 38646
Accession Number: 1936.554
Black; handmade changilly; semicircular with a floral border with garland; dotted ground; scalloped edge; band at top for drawstring.
Date: 1860-1869
Material: Chantilly lace, handmade, lace (needlework), silk (textile)
GUSN: 38647
Accession Number: 1936.556
Black and white beaded purse with a large white beaded tassel on the bottom.
GUSN: 38648
Accession Number: 1936.557
White lace collar.
GUSN: 38649
Accession Number: 1936.560
GUSN: 38650
Accession Number: 1936.562A
Cream wool; machine knitted.
Date: 1870
Material: knitting (process), wool (textile)
GUSN: 38652
Accession Number: 1936.569
Black silk; finely crocheted; tied on fringe on all sides; very stretchy; light net.
Date: 1830-1860
Material: silk (fiber)
GUSN: 38653
Accession Number: 1936.570
Ivory sticks and guards, pierced and carved; white satin leaf painted with floral spray and two butterflies in pastel colors; mother of pearl washer; carved metal ring.
Date: 1870-1879
Material: carving (processes), ivory (tooth component), painting (coating), piercing, satin, silk (textile)
GUSN: 38654
Accession Number: 1937.572
A pair of ankle high children's shoes with single clasp closures, brown taped trims, white cloth lining, and brown leather soles.
Material: stitching, leather, wool (textile)
GUSN: 38655
Accession Number: 1936.576AB
A=Coat: Black; bright gilt embroidery - elaborate foliate garland at high standing collar; deep cuffs, front, waist pockets, arms, back; heavily padded; white silk lining; gilt buttons; hook and eye closure - single breasted. B=Pants: Black with gilt trim (foliate garland) and braid along pant le...
Date: 1895-1911
Material: braid, embroidering, silk (textile), wool (textile)
GUSN: 38657
Accession Number: 1936.582A-C
Coat A: Blue; blue velvet collar with wide revers; false double breasted; gilt "military" buttons with eagle; darts at front; pointed pocket flaps (false); two breast pockets (inside); padded shoulders; quilted armscye; black silk lining; no raw edges. Waistcoat B: blue; black satin back with buc...
Date: 1890-1900
Material: silk (textile), wool (textile)
GUSN: 38658
Accession Number: 1936.583AB
Red; white lining & back; low shawl collar (open at back); single breasted; 4 self covered buttons; buckle & tab back closure; gussets at back waistline; cut away, pointed waist; 2 darts at waist.
Date: 1894-1904
Material: cotton (textile), stitching, reeding, silk (textile)
GUSN: 38659
Accession Number: 1936.585
Steel engraved portrait of Governor Edward Winslow of Plymouth Colony. Framed.
GUSN: 38660
Accession Number: 1936.587