Historic New England

Pair of Stockings

White knit stockings.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40763

Accession Number: 1940.895AB

This black silk satin slipper is undecorated, with a white satin lining, square toe and leather sole. It attaches to the foot with narrow black silk ribbons. There is a blue paper label pasted to the interior instep (See inscriptions)

Date: 1830-1840

Maker: Connochie, John M. (Maker)

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 40764

Accession Number: 1940.896

Cap

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40765

Accession Number: 1940.897

Fan

Short, broad sandalwood sticks, perced, carved and set with spangles; brown taffeta leaf cut like petals, sewn with sequins; brown silk tassel and cord; mother of pearl washer, carved brass ring.

Date: 1860-1869

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), piercing, sandalwood (wood), sequins (spangles), silk (textile)

GUSN: 40766

Accession Number: 1940.901

Infant's Shirt

White; square neckline trimmed with lace and topstitching; capped sleeves of lace net with geometric-diamond pattern; bodice gathered around neckline; one copper/brass button at neckline.

Date: 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 40767

Accession Number: 1940.906

Sun bonnet

White cotton; ribbed; stiffened brim; crown and neck ruffle of sheer embroidered muslin; crown embroidered w/ dots; neck ruffle (probably a border to a dress) embroidered w/ paisley motif (curving branches); plain cotton ties.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, stitching, reeding

GUSN: 40768

Accession Number: 1940.907

Dress

White; allover eyelet embroidery of small sprigs; squared neckline; 2 bands of eyelet at shoulder. Short, full sleeves trimmed w/ scalloped embroidery w/ net inserts; embroidered band & darts at front & waistband; 5 tucks at hem. Lower edge w/ same trim at sleeves; skirt gathered at back w/ drawst...

Date: 1825-1828

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, stitching, machine-made

GUSN: 40769

Accession Number: 1940.909

Boots

Black; toe cap trimmed with punched and scalloped edge; vamp is cut with a "tongue; " white kid lining; bootstraps of brown, beige, green, purple and pink striped cotton.

Date: 1834-1867

Maker: Possibly Farnsworth, N. L. (Maker)

Material: leather, stitching, machine-made

GUSN: 40770

Accession Number: 1940.918AB

Figure Pair, Man and Woman

Pair of miniature statuettes of Quacker man and woman, creamy colored clay. Woman 2 3/4" tall. Man 3" tall.

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 40771

Accession Number: 1940.917AB

Academic Gown

Black silk academic gown, corded and tucked.

Maker: unknown

Material: taffeta

GUSN: 40772

Accession Number: 1940.920

Pipe

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40773

Accession Number: 1940.921

Wedding Dress

Cream ribbed corded silk. Bodice (a) has high standing band collar with tulle ruching; lace jabot attached around neck; cream silk cape draped from shoulders to front; same pleated cape and lace attached at cuffs; elbow length sleeves, scalloped and weighted peplum at back; pleated silk crepe belt ...

Date: 1884-1886

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), crepe (textile), crinolines, hand sewing, silk (textile)

GUSN: 40774

Accession Number: 1940.922AB

Pair of Stockings

Silk cream-colored stockings with embroidery on front ankle area with vertical ribs and interspersed sprig pattern.

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (fiber)

GUSN: 40775

Accession Number: 1940.923AB

Corset

Ice blue silk satin boned corset trimmed with lace; white silk lacing.

Date: 1875-1882

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (fiber), lace (needlework)

GUSN: 40776

Accession Number: 1940.927

Sauce Ladle

Silver sauce ladle with a fiddle handle, rounded shoulders, and an elliptical bowl.

Date: 1847-1867

Maker: Bigelow, Brothers & Kennard (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 40777

Accession Number: 1940.939

Teaspoon

Silver teaspoon with a spatulate handle, rounded shoulders, and a pointed oval bowl.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: Holden, John Jr., 1830-1850 (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 40778

Accession Number: 1940.941.3

Mustard Spoon

Silver mustard spoon. Fiddle handle with rounded shoulders and an oval bowl.

Date: 1830-1840

Maker: Holden, John Jr., 1830-1850 (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 40779

Accession Number: 1940.942

Alphabet Sampler

Alphabet Sampler. Vertical rectangle. Rows separated by cross stitch. Cross stitch border. Small trees at lower right. Natural linen ground. Polychromatic. Alphabets: #1 - complete, #2 - complete, #3 - missing "J"; Numbers: "1-12"; cross stitch, satin stitch

Date: 1814

Maker: Hall, Lydia, 1802- (Embroiderer)

Material: cross-stitching, embroidering, linen (material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 40781

Accession Number: 1940.952

Figurine

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 40783

Accession Number: 1940.969B

Rogers Group Sculpture - The Favored Scholar

Reproduction of the John Rogers sculpture.

Maker: Rogers, John (Artist)

Material: plaster

GUSN: 40784

Accession Number: 1940.970

Infant's Cap

Cream sheer (mull); embroidered--at front with band of starburst flowers and leaves; band of lace with heart shape motif; back has small crosses allover with second band of lace; back is circular section embroidered with small crosses; two silk loops.

Date: ca. 1845

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, stitching

GUSN: 40785

Accession Number: 1940.971

Small Bookcase

This square wooden box has three hinged drop-down drawers. Each individual drawer is labeled and has a circular pull. Invented and patented by R.L. Dodge.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), metal

GUSN: 40786

Accession Number: 1940.972

Nightgown

White long-sleeved cotton nightgown with geometric lace and knife pleating bands extending from lace trim collar to trim of skirt. Front full button opening.

Date: 1875-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 40787

Accession Number: 1940.974

Map

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40789

Accession Number: 1940.987

Political Pin

Red, white, and blue pin stating, "No Fourth Term Either", written in blue capital letters. A small piece of paper is attached to the back of the pin.

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 40790

Accession Number: 1940.990

Petticoat

White cotton; 1850's hand embroidered eyelet hem gathered to 5" yoke.

Date: 1893-1908

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 40791

Accession Number: 1940.994

Shoe/Slipper

Tan; open/slip on--no eyes for lacing; tan silk tape trim; white lining; leather inner sole; brown sole w/ spring heel.

Date: 1830-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, leather

GUSN: 42098

Accession Number: 1988.186

Ice skate

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 42099

Accession Number: 1988.192

Shoe

Faded pink; yellow silk ribbon trim and laces; 2 pairs punched eyes; scalloped tongue; white lining; brown inner sole.

Date: 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, leather

GUSN: 42100

Accession Number: 1988.185

Infant's Cap

No description

Date: 1800-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), dimity, stitching

GUSN: 42101

Accession Number: 1988.337

Pair of shoes

Pair brown shoes; lined with linen; round toe with low tongue (for buckle?); holes and straw on soles, worn in barn yard; low heel.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, handmade

GUSN: 42103

Accession Number: 1988.180AB

Slipper Shoe

Black slipper; square toe; left and right; ties/strap with one pair of eyes and originally had silk laces/ribbon ties; trimmed with linen; lined with linen and kid leather.

Date: 1810-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, leather

GUSN: 42104

Accession Number: 1988.181AB

Boots

Black/brown ankle high w/ 8 buttonholes; black buttons; toe has punched band; black sole; white lining.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), leather, stitching, machine-made

GUSN: 42107

Accession Number: 1988.191AB

Shoes

Reddish-brown leather lace-up shoes with four pairs of punched eyes. Leather sole and inner sole with white lining.

Date: 1830-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, leather

GUSN: 42109

Accession Number: 1988.189

Hat

Black straw hat with green grosgrain bow, upturned brim, black fabric lining.

Date: 1890-1892

Maker: Bouquet (Maison de Modes) (Maker)

Material: silk (textile), straw (plant material), ribbon (material)

GUSN: 42121

Accession Number: 1988.488

Bonnet

Medium; natural straw hat with chevron pattern; wide brim trimmed with large pale pink artificial roses and violets, with black ostrich feathers and black gauze; brim lined with blue velvet and violets.

Date: 1893-1896

Maker: unknown

Material: flower (plant material), artificial, feather (material), felt (textile), stitching, silk (textile), straw (plant material), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 42122

Accession Number: 1988.495

Bonnet

Black horsehair bonnet with scallops of braided black straw, black velvet ribbon ties, and black cotton lining.

Date: 1890-1898

Maker: unknown

Material: horsehair, straw (plant material)

GUSN: 42123

Accession Number: 1988.486

Hat

Black silk on buckram foundation; three rows of ruching; pointed tips; wired brim points upward.

Date: 1860-1866

Maker: unknown

Material: buckram, stitching, silk (textile), wire

GUSN: 42125

Accession Number: 1988.475

Hat

Black straw hat on wire foundation and brim covered in black openwork textile trimmed with coiled black straw. Pointed crown trimmed with large pink artificial roses, lily of the valley, purple violets, black netting, and black feathers.

Date: 1895

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), silk (textile), straw (plant material), wire, net (textile)

GUSN: 42126

Accession Number: 1988.491

Bonnet

Small light gray straw bonnet trimmed with bows and ties of taupe satin ribbon, lined with black velvet and canvas lining.

Date: 1885-1888

Maker: unknown

Material: braiding, stitching, satin, silk (textile), straw (plant material), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 42127

Accession Number: 1988.484

Bonnet

Black lacy crocheted bonnet with scalloped edge brim and neck. Black lace neck ruffle, brim lined with navy blue silk velvet. Crown stiffened and lined with buckram. Brim has wired edge.

Date: 1888-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: buckram, straw (plant material), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 42128

Accession Number: 1988.483

Hat

Black coarse wool felt fedora with rosette, dimpled crown, upturned brim, and black cotton sweatband with machine stitching.

Date: 1889-1892

Maker: unknown

Material: felt (textile), stitching, machine-made, molding (forming), wool (textile), mohair

GUSN: 42129

Accession Number: 1988.487

Hat

Woven natural tan straw hat with brim lined in black velvet, trimmed with white roses, black ostrich feathers, purple violets and black netting on crown.

Date: 1903-1905

Maker: unknown

Material: feather (material), silk (textile), straw (plant material), velvet (fabric weave), net (textile)

GUSN: 42130

Accession Number: 1988.493