Historic New England

Underskirt or Petticoat

Yellow silk taffeta; hip yoke quilted in diamond pattern, body densely quilted with scrolling branch pattern; cotton waistband; side plackets; blue & white checked linen lining.

Date: 1750-1785

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), taffeta, quilting, silk (textile)

GUSN: 32129

Accession Number: 1928.452

Figurine

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 32130

Accession Number: 1928.453

Apron

White linen, full-length; two whitework sections below knee in embroidered scalloped frames; same whitework and embroidered scalloping at hem; white cotton waistband with long cotton tape ties.

Date: 1849

Maker: Litchfield, Anna Cushing (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, linen (material), whitework

GUSN: 32131

Accession Number: 1928.458

Kerchief

Red mesh kerchief with an embroidered white floral border.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 32132

Accession Number: 1928.459

Pair of Gloves

Pair of red silk gloves with a bow at the wrist.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 32133

Accession Number: 1928.461AB

Kerchief

Red kerchief with green and white embroidery.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 32134

Accession Number: 1928.462

Tray

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 32135

Accession Number: 1926.465

Ribbon

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 32136

Accession Number: 1928.466

Ribbon

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 32137

Accession Number: 1928.467

Wine Glass

Cylindrical form w/ circular base surmounted by thick pear-shaped stem and goblet w/ nine-sided base and circular rim.

Date: 1820

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 32138

Accession Number: 1928.471

Tray

Earthenware tray. Raised rim with a black band around the edge. Vine and berry cluster border.

Date: 1780-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating)

GUSN: 32139

Accession Number: 1928.474

Salt Cellar

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 32140

Accession Number: 1928.476

Darning Egg

Stone darning egg.

Maker: unknown

Material: stone (rock)

GUSN: 32141

Accession Number: 1928.477

Needlework Bookmark

Needlework bookmark of a cross and Ten Commandment tablets and the words "This is the way to heaven" embroidered on Bristol board mounted to off-white ribbon.

Date: c. 1850

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 32142

Accession Number: 1928.478

Pink and yellow blossoms, black background.

Date: 1885

Maker: unknown

Material: oil paint (paint), panels (wood), panel paintings (painting by form)

GUSN: 31943

Accession Number: 1928.104

Needlework Bookmark

A silk embroidered perforated card picture.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 31944

Accession Number: 1928.110

Petticoat

White heavy cotton; pleated and gathered to waist (button missing); gathering tapes inside at knee; train; tucked flounce headed with tucks.

Date: 1875-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 31945

Accession Number: 1928.117

Sewing Case

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 31946

Accession Number: 1928.118

Cup Plate

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 31947

Accession Number: 1928.1203

Fragment

Ppiece of textile.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 31948

Accession Number: 1928.122

Soap Case

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 31949

Accession Number: 1928.123

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 31955

Accession Number: 1928.153

Cloth Fragment

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 31956

Accession Number: 1928.157

Waistcoat

Black; embroidered with black thread, satin stitch, bizarre silk/lace pattern; no collar; pocket flaps; never meant to be buttoned- open, no button holes.

Date: 1740-1750

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, stitching, linen (material), silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 31957

Accession Number: 1928.158