Historic New England

Shawl

Black wool shawl. Satin border, embroidered floral spray in one corner.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, wool (textile), weaving

GUSN: 23579

Accession Number: 1998.1765

Shawl

Black wool shawl. Fringe on 2 sides.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), weaving

GUSN: 23580

Accession Number: 1998.1766

Shawl

Black wool shawl. Fringe on 2 sides.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), weaving

GUSN: 23581

Accession Number: 1998.1767

Shawl

Black cotton shawl.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 23582

Accession Number: 1998.1768

Shawl

Off-white silk shawl w/ relatively long silk fringe.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 23583

Accession Number: 1998.1769

Shawl

White silk shawl, crocheted border and fringe. Embroidered flowers, rose and daisies on shawl.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: crocheting, embroidering, silk (textile)

GUSN: 23584

Accession Number: 1998.1770

Scarf

Blue cotton, satin weave w/ fringe on 2 ends.

Date: 1880-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), weaving

GUSN: 23585

Accession Number: 1998.1771

Wire plant stand w/ three graduated stepped shelves. Shelves are long and oval w/ wire sides arranged in a scalloped pattern. Shaft extending from center of top shelf attached to a round top basket w/ similarly scalloped side. Sides of main body of stand consist of diagonal copper-plated wires arran...

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy)

GUSN: 23586

Accession Number: 1998.5556

Side chair

One of four wooden side chairs, grain-painted to resemble tiger maple. Crest rail and lower slat carved in an arched and scalloped design. Five slender turned spindles. Curved stiles; caned seat. Cabriole front legs; flared back legs. Flat concave front stretcher. Two plain turned stretchers at side...

Date: 1858-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: graining, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23587

Accession Number: 1998.5557.1

Scarf

White muslin w/ eyelet trim.

Date: 1880-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: muslin, weaving

GUSN: 23588

Accession Number: 1998.1772

Scarf

Satin weave. White center w/ blue, red and white striped borders and fringe.

Date: 1880-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), weaving

GUSN: 23589

Accession Number: 1998.1773

Scarf

Sheer grey scarf w/ eyelet trim.

Date: 1880-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), weaving

GUSN: 23590

Accession Number: 1998.1774

Scarf

White muslin w/ rough floral embroidery on each end, red, blue and green.

Date: 1880-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, muslin, weaving

GUSN: 23591

Accession Number: 1998.1775

Scarf

Black silk lace scarf, rose and scroll design.

Date: 1880-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), weaving

GUSN: 23592

Accession Number: 1998.1776

Scarf

Black silk w/ fringe. Plaid sheer and opaque weave.

Date: 1880-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), weaving

GUSN: 23593

Accession Number: 1998.1777

Scarf

Cotton, satin weave, striped red, blue, yellow on white. Long fringe and tassles on 2 sides.

Date: 1880-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), weaving

GUSN: 23594

Accession Number: 1998.1778

Shawl

Black Chinese silk shawl w/ white embroidery, flowers and leaves. Long silk fringe, crocheted in diamond shapes.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: crocheting, embroidering, silk (textile)

GUSN: 23595

Accession Number: 1998.1779

Shawl

Black wool shawl w/ embroidered border and silk fringe. Flower and leaf border, thick on one side, thin on other.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, leaf (plant material), foliation (pattern), leaf (metal), silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 23596

Accession Number: 1998.1780

Scarf

Long black lace scarf w/ daisy design and scalloped edges.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, lace (needlework)

GUSN: 23597

Accession Number: 1998.1781

Shawl

Navy blue knitted shawl w/ fringe on 2 ends. Ribbed knitting.

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: knitting (process), silk (textile)

GUSN: 23598

Accession Number: 1998.1782

Lace fragment

Blue rectangle, leaf design w/ scalloped edges.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, lace (needlework), leaf (plant material), foliation (pattern), leaf (metal)

GUSN: 23599

Accession Number: 1998.1783

Carpet

Carpet with woven design of interlocked medallions in dark red and blues. Center of each medallion contains a flower. Carpet has white fringe on two sides and a pink carpet pad underlayment.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: Stephen Sanford & Sons, Inc. (Maker)

Material: wool (textile), weaving

GUSN: 23600

Accession Number: 1998.1784AB

Chest of drawers

Empire bureau, grained to resemble mahogany. Oval mirror on swivel base and two small top drawers. Four lower drawers with turned wooden pulls. Carved skirt with bracket feet.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: graining, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23601

Accession Number: 1998.1785

Side chair

Grain painted Grecian side chair. Two back slats peaked at center. Curved stiles w/ slightly scrolled tops. Caned seat w/ wide skirt. Flat front stretcher; cabriole front legs.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: graining, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23602

Accession Number: 1998.1478.2

Cushion

Upholstered cushion, shaped for chair. Printed cotton w/ rose colored background and images of cream/pink roses and leaves.

Date: 1940-1960

Maker: Possibly Tucker, Jane Armstrong, 1866-1964 (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), hand sewing

GUSN: 23603

Accession Number: 1998.1786

Rug

Woven rug, kilim style. Red and blue geometric designs and stripes on white background. White fringe on two sides.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), weaving

GUSN: 23604

Accession Number: 1998.1787

Rug

Hexagonal braided rug, black, brown and green.

Date: 1960-1980

Maker: unknown

Material: braiding, cotton (textile)

GUSN: 23605

Accession Number: 1998.1788

Purse

Navy blue knit bag w/ blue wooden beads in geometric formation. 2 green circular wooden handles decorated w/ Asian insignia. Light blue inner lining.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: beading (edging pattern), beading (process), silk (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23456

Accession Number: 1998.1642

Mitt

Pair of red silk mitts. Fingerless w/ separate thumb holes. Opera length.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 23457

Accession Number: 1998.1643AB

Gloves

Pair of gloves. Opera length (to shoulder) white kid gloves w/ 3 white plastic buttons near wrist.

Date: 1860-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: kidskin, sewing (process)

GUSN: 23458

Accession Number: 1998.1644AB

Gloves

Pair of gloves. Elbow length yellow cotton gloves w/ 2 pearl button snaps at wrist.

Date: 1860-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), sewing (process)

GUSN: 23459

Accession Number: 1998.1645AB

Purse

Embroidered Bristol board purse. Floral detail w/ gilt trim on front and back. Flip-back lid revealing pink satin interior. Collapsible pink satin sides.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: boards (flat objects), satin

GUSN: 23460

Accession Number: 1998.1646

Glove

Kid leather glove. Poss. pair w/ 1998.1648.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: kidskin

GUSN: 23461

Accession Number: 1998.1647

Glove

Kid leather glove. Poss. pair w/ 1998.1647.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: kidskin

GUSN: 23462

Accession Number: 1998.1648

Glove

Kid leather glove. Adjustable cloth strap.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: kidskin

GUSN: 23463

Accession Number: 1998.1649

Gloves

Pair of kid leather gloves. Elbow length. Brown w/ three small white buttons.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: kidskin

GUSN: 23464

Accession Number: 1998.1650AB

Gloves

Pair of kid leather gloves. Elbow length. Gray w/ 2 brass buttons on A, lace-up buttons on B.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: kidskin

GUSN: 23465

Accession Number: 1998.1651AB

Gloves

Pair of kid leather gloves. Elbow length. Three small white buttons.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: kidskin

GUSN: 23466

Accession Number: 1998.1652AB

Gloves

Pair of kid leather gloves. Elbow length. Multiple white buttons.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: Possibly Jaruis, John (Maker)

Material: kidskin

GUSN: 23467

Accession Number: 1998.1653AB

Gloves

Pair of silk gloves. Yellow elbow-length.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 23468

Accession Number: 1998.1654AB

Gloves

Pair of silk gloves. White elbow-length.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 23469

Accession Number: 1998.1655AB

Gloves

Pair of silk gloves. Black opera length.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 23470

Accession Number: 1998.1656AB

Parasol

Top of white net parasol with embroidered floral design. Two large tassles on top with multiple small tassles hanging off. Metal and wooden frame.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, metal, net (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23471

Accession Number: 1998.1657

Purse

Black velvet purse w/ embroidered and beaded design on side--2 Chinese peacocks facing each other. Red, blue and green beads. Small velvet handle. Brass clasp. Peach silk inner lining--side pocket and inner money pouch w/ brass clasp. Small velvet flap by brass clasp.

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: beading (edging pattern), beading (process), brass (alloy), embroidering, silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 23472

Accession Number: 1998.1658

Wallet

Green woven wallet, one fold, satin lining inside w/ 2 pockets. Outer design--abstract floral and vines, blue, yellow, purple, green. Edged in gold braiding.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), satin, weaving

GUSN: 23473

Accession Number: 1998.1659

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

Trunk

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

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