Historic New England

Corset

This white cotton soft corset is largely unboned. It is marked with the owner's name in ink "Mary Patterson." It laces up the center back.

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 32028

Accession Number: 1928.358

Child's Apron

White; woven raised dot pattern; plain drawstring neckline; gusset at shoulder; sleeveless armseye trimmed with piping and lace with heart pattern; open neck to hem.

Date: 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), dimity, stitching

GUSN: 32029

Accession Number: 1928.359

White; woven raised dot pattern; plain, drawstring neckline; sleeveless; armseye trimmed with piping and lace with heart pattern; one cloth covered button at back; open to hem at back; gusset at shoulder.

Date: 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), dimity, stitching

GUSN: 32030

Accession Number: 1928.361

Child's Sacque dress

White dresswith a small neckline; sleeves and hem and front opening trimmed with narrow band of lace; two buttonholes; one glass button at neck; woven geometric floral--small scale.

Date: 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), dimity, stitching

GUSN: 32031

Accession Number: 1928.362

Pair of Sleeve Garters

Cream cotton over metal coils; brown and blue overstitching; metal hook closure.

Date: 1870-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), metal

GUSN: 32032

Accession Number: 1928.366AB

Pair of Stockings

Brown/taupe; ribbed; white cotton heel and toe; green lined hem on one; brown lined hem on the other.

Date: 1834-1867

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 32033

Accession Number: 1928.367AB

Stocking

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 32034

Accession Number: 1928.368

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

Stocking

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 32039

Accession Number: 1928.384

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

Needlework Bookmark

Needlework bookmark with embroidered name "Jane R. Libby" on Bristol board mounted on ribbon.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 32193

Accession Number: 1928.582

Yoke

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 32194

Accession Number: 1928.583

Pantry box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 32195

Accession Number: 1928.586

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 32196

Accession Number: 1928.587

Pantry box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 32197

Accession Number: 1928.588

Neckpiece

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 32198

Accession Number: 1928.592C

Pair of Gloves

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 32199

Accession Number: 1928.598AB

Ribbon

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 32200

Accession Number: 1928.599

Pair of Suspenders

Two pieces, both missing buttonhole extension. Front with needlepoint (wool) of golden acorns and oak leaves on plum background; dark rust red velvet edging. Back of cream colored grain ribbon with light colored leather ends.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: needlepoint (needleworking), silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 32201

Accession Number: 1928.600AB

Hatpin

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 32202

Accession Number: 1928.604

Hatpin

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 32203

Accession Number: 1928.609

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

Mirror

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 32215

Accession Number: 1928.645

Saucer

Porcelain saucer. Pink painted rim. Chain border and a floral motif.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, enameling

GUSN: 32216

Accession Number: 1928.647.1

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 32217

Accession Number: 1928.659

Ship

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 32218

Accession Number: 1928.668

Hair Tonic Bottle

Green-tinted glass bottle with original "Ayer's Hair Vigor" paper label and cork stopper.

Date: 1867-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), paper by form

GUSN: 32219

Accession Number: 1928.676

Jug

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 32220

Accession Number: 1928.677B

Jug

Glazed earthenware jug with indented ridge just below the neck.

Date: 1820-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 32222

Accession Number: 1928.677A

Lamp

No description

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 32223

Accession Number: 1928.679

Chamber Pot

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 32224

Accession Number: 1928.680AB

Darning Egg

Hollow plastic darning egg.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), acrylic (plastic)

GUSN: 32225

Accession Number: 1928.682

Needle

Small cardboard box with 19 small needle packs inside and one small sachet

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 32226

Accession Number: 1928.684

Trim

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 32227

Accession Number: 1928.686

Potholder

Berlinwork face. Multicolor diamond motif outlined in black. Edged with multicolored braid, looped at corner. Back: brown ribbed silk. Brown linen lining.

Date: 1850 C-1859 c

Maker: unknown

Material: Berlin woolwork, linen (material), silk (textile), textiles, wool (textile)

GUSN: 32228

Accession Number: 1928.687

Carpet Sample

Rectangular section, plain weave, off white; lightly napped on back. Block printed with rows of round medallions with Greek Key borders; floral starbursts in center. In between are smaller floral medallions and trefoil leaves.

Date: 1845-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 32229

Accession Number: 1928.691

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