Historic New England

Dress

White Irish lace dress with pale green silk trim. Square neckline with side panels of lace extending to shoulders and waist. Pale green pleated bands at shoulders and sash. Rosettes of Irish lace with pale green silk trim along front at left and right. Elbow length sleeves. Two rows of pale green r...

Date: ca. 1908

Maker: unknown

Material: lace (needlework), silk (textile)

GUSN: 12863

Accession Number: 1984.483

Evening Gown

Two piece evening dress. Bodice (A) is made of cream silk satin and has a boat neckline. Short sleeves with net overlay and bands of dangling (simulated) pearls. Entire bodice is heavily beaded with pearls, large and small rhinestones, copper twist and clear and tarnished silver beads in wheat motif...

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: Donovan, C., Mrs. (Dressmaker)

Material: silk (textile), satin, beading (process), rhinestone

GUSN: 12864

Accession Number: 1984.484AB

Evening Dress

Evening dress with square neckline and short sleeves. Bands of black alternate with bands of cream lace. Heavily beaded and sequined with black beads with tassels and draped chains of beads. Double lining of silk gauze over cream satin. Drawstring at neckline. Boned bodice, hook and eye closure at b...

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), satin, net (textile), beading (process), lace (needlework), sequins (spangles)

GUSN: 12865

Accession Number: 1984.485

Evening Dress

Evening dress with square neckline and short sleeves. Cream silk satin with overlay of black and cream net. Opening at front skirt. Heavily beaded and sequined with silver spangles, tassels and rhinestones. Bodice is boned with drawstring at neck. Medallion and chevron motif with flowers at necklin...

Date: 1905-1915

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), satin, net (textile), beading (process), rhinestone, sequins (spangles)

GUSN: 12866

Accession Number: 1984.486

Dress

Dress of taupe net over blue satin. Net embellished with multicolored iridescent beads. V-shaped neckline. Sleeves, cuffs and hem have large floral motif. Short sleeves with undersleeves. Oversleeve is gathered along seam. Net overdress is draped at left front and back. Beaded tassels attached at fr...

Date: 1910-1912

Maker: Chabloz, F. (Dressmaker)

Material: satin, silk (textile), taffeta, beading (process)

GUSN: 12867

Accession Number: 1984.487

Blouse, Skirt, and Belt

A=Blouse; B=Skirt; C=Belt. White and lime green polyester printed with horned zebra-striped animals and leopards on geometric ground. A=Blouse - long points on collar; long sleeves with cuffs & two pearl buttons at cuff; six pearl buttons center front. B=Skirt - matching; flared; self waistband; h...

Date: ca. 1975

Maker: unknown

Material: polyester

GUSN: 12868

Accession Number: 1990.23A-C

Dress

A=Dress; B=Belt. Navy blue & kelly green cotton. A=Dress = sleeveless dress; white piping around V-neck, armscye & center front; wrap closure w/ covered blue button on outside left. Kelly green covered button on inside w/ buttonholes; hemmed just below knee. B=Belt - white cotton/polyester belt ...

Date: ca. 1960

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), polyester

GUSN: 12869

Accession Number: 1990.24AB

Waste Bowl

.149) Very simple line borders. Set) White clay body with bluish-cast white glaze; Canton pattern underglaze blue painted decoration consisting of cross hatched, striped, star and scalloped border bands; central or overall design of "willow" pattern consisting of pagoda house at proper right with...

Date: 1834-1867

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 12439

Accession Number: 1971.977.149

Waste Bowl

.150) Very simple line borders. Set) White clay body with bluish-cast white glaze; Canton pattern underglaze blue painted decoration consisting of cross hatched, striped, star and scalloped border bands; central or overall design of "willow" pattern consisting of pagoda house at proper right with...

Date: 1834-1867

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 12440

Accession Number: 1971.977.150

Plate

.151) Bread or sandwich plate. Set) White clay body with bluish-cast white glaze; Canton pattern underglaze blue painted decoration consisting of cross hatched, striped, star and scalloped border bands; central or overall design of "willow" pattern consisting of pagoda house at proper right with ...

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 12441

Accession Number: 1971.977.151

Cream Pitcher

.152) Circular bulbous shape on a foot ring with a wide circular mouth terminating in a short curvilinear spout. Set) White clay body with bluish-cast white glaze; Canton pattern underglaze blue painted decoration consisting of cross hatched, striped, star and scalloped border bands; central or o...

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 12442

Accession Number: 1971.977.152

Tureen Cover

.153) Cover from sauce tureen. Rectanguloid and slightly domed form with shaped corners. Eagle head or arched feather finial. Set) White clay body with bluish-cast white glaze; Canton pattern underglaze blue painted decoration consisting of cross hatched, striped, star and scalloped border bands;...

Date: 1800-1833

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 12443

Accession Number: 1971.977.153

Tureen Cover

.154) Cover from sauce tureen. Rectanguloid and slightly domed form with shaped corners. Eagle head or arched feather finial. Set) White clay body with bluish-cast white glaze; Canton pattern underglaze blue painted decoration consisting of cross hatched, striped, star and scalloped border bands;...

Date: 1800-1833

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 12444

Accession Number: 1971.977.154

Soap Box

Rectangular box with tacked joins. Front side has a branded or incised mark of a black eagle holding a banner. The inside lip has an indented flange for the lid to slide open and shut.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: Winchesters (Maker)

Material: incising, pine (wood), tacking

GUSN: 12445

Accession Number: 1971.1600

Socket Wrench

Turned wooden handle has faceted mid-section, pinched waist. Cast steel stem with a square socket head.

Date: 1868-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), steel (alloy), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12453

Accession Number: 1971.1608

Shoes

Cream silk satin; cream binding; trimmed with cream tulle rosette with wax orange blossoms; round pointed toe; round throat; side seams at sharp angle from throat; 2 1/2" ramp; narrow waist; sole continues along heel; 3 1/4" heel covered with self-fabric; pink lining.

Date: 1925-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, stitching, machine-made, satin, silk (textile), tulle (meshed textile)

GUSN: 12458

Accession Number: 1990.49AB

Shoes

Cream sily satin with flat self-fabric bow; covered heel; leather sole; cotton twill toe lining.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 12459

Accession Number: 1990.503AB

Shoes

Pair of light blue leather sandals with open toe and heel. Block heel and buckle ankle strap.

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 12461

Accession Number: 1990.579AB

Tool

Carved wooden handle with a brass neck ring screwed and bolted to the molded cast iron in the shape of two ams terinating in molded human hands.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), carving (processes), casting (process), iron (metal), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12463

Accession Number: 1971.1614

Mother of the Bride Dress

Light blue; dress-sheath style; scoop neck; short sleeves; Empire waist with self-bow; zipper center back. Jacket has long sleeves; band collar; three self-covered buttons with loops; open at waist; blue possibly silk lining.

Maker: unknown

Material: polyester, rayon, silk (textile)

GUSN: 12464

Accession Number: 1990.580

Shoes

Pair of yellow leather shoes with an open toe and a thick heel. Buckle ankle strap, toe woven with white "X" pattern, and a black rubber sole on the heel.

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 12465

Accession Number: 1990.585

Mother of the Groom Dress

Yellow polyester ensemble; sheath style empire waist dress with v-neck, short sleeves, front band at waist with four decorative white and gold buttons; zipper center back. Jacket has long sleeves; pointed collar; four gold and white buttons; gold chains at sides; nylon yellow lining."

Maker: unknown

Material: nylon, polyester, rayon, silk (textile)

GUSN: 12466

Accession Number: 1990.583

Bodice

Cream taffeta bodice with monochromatic floral trail pattern with rosebuds amd multi colored brocaded floral sprays; short puffed sleeves gathered into piping, open neckline with broad collar extending to sleeves and trimmed with purple and cream fringe; hook and eye closure at back; padding at fron...

Date: 1827-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), taffeta, brocade (textile)

GUSN: 12476

Accession Number: 1928.55

Bodice

Cream taffeta bodice with monochromatic floral trail with rosebuds, square neckline, pointed at back, fitted elbow length sleeves, lined with linen.

Date: 1775-1868

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), brocade (textile)

GUSN: 12477

Accession Number: 1928.56

Uniform Jacket

Heavy, dark blue flannel uniform. Standing collar with brass patches bearing crossed rifles. Three buttons with B.S.R., three with anchors and one with army, all brass. Three gold braid stripes on sleeves.

Date: ca. 1890

Maker: A. Shuman & Company (Maker)

Material: brass (alloy), flannel

GUSN: 12480

Accession Number: 1974.443

Rug

"Oriental" styel rug in blues, reds and browns.

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 12481

Accession Number: 1997.40

Window Ventilator

Hollow rectangular body with two sliding panels in center; 5 holes per side. Top has two retractable panels for window placement; 9 holes lined with screen to allow air in. Retractable panels are edged with green baize.

Maker: Chapman Bros. Co. (Maker)

Material: oak (wood)

GUSN: 12482

Accession Number: 1997.39

Dish

Oval covered dish with scalloped edge.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), scalloping

GUSN: 12483

Accession Number: 1997.37

Dish

Footed covered dish with diaper pattern. Mismatched (19th century) cover.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: diaper patterns, diaper (textile material), glass (material)

GUSN: 12484

Accession Number: 1997.38AB

Shag Rug Rake Attachment

Rake has yellow molded plastic "teeth" joined to adjustable metal mounting channel. Box is yellow with orange printing with see-through window. 3-page paper instructions for use are included.

Date: 1955-1965

Maker: Dy Nel Mrk. Corp. (Maker)

Material: cardboard, metal, molding (forming), paper (fiber product), plastic (organic material)

GUSN: 12485

Accession Number: 1997.34

Clock

Battery operated. Two parts: b) round lucite clock face with horse and milk wagon printed in center; brass hands; a) oak and painted particle board serve as base.

Date: 1985-1989

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), Lucite (TM), oak (wood), particle board

GUSN: 12486

Accession Number: 1997.33AB

Clapboard

One of two exterior clapboards. Traces of red paint.

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12491

Accession Number: 1997.25.1

Clapboard

One of two exterior clapboards. Traces of red paint.

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12493

Accession Number: 1997.25.2

Shingle

Exterior wood wall shingles. Removed during renovations from under later built-out wall.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12494

Accession Number: 1997.26.1

Wood Shingle

Exterior wood wall shingles.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12496

Accession Number: 1997.26.2

Dessert Cup

Ogee shaped bowl tapers into a simple round stem and plain circular foot. Machine etched decorative scroll design around bowl, slightly irregular. Colorless glass body.

Date: 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), etching (corroding), machine-made, molding (forming)

GUSN: 12497

Accession Number: 1971.1631.1-2

Shingle

Exterior wall shingles. 2 1/2" hole in center of board.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12498

Accession Number: 1997.27.1

Shingle

Exterior wall shingles.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12499

Accession Number: 1997.27.2

Lap Desk

Rectangular veneered lap desk with a brass lock plate on the center of the front side. Same shape (rectangle with inward curving sides) repeated on the lid center. The inside reveals a slanted surface, covered with a blue-green velvet. The surface lifts from the front side of the box revealing an op...

Date: 1900-1933

Maker: Starkey, N. (Maker)

Material: brass (alloy), mahogany (wood), veneer, velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 12505

Accession Number: 1971.1637

Scatter Rug

Coarsely woven rug with three borders of yellow-red-beige decorated with simple geometric patterns. Red central rectangle decorated with simple geometric shapes. Short fringe at both ends.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 12514

Accession Number: 1971.1646

Print

Black and white print of a crouched fox, centered, looking at a rabbit in a trap in the foreground. Molded and gilt wood frame, under glass.

Date: 5/1/1845

Maker: unknown

Material: gesso, glass (material), paper (fiber product), photographs, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12521

Accession Number: 1971.1652

Mahjongg Game with Case

Box has a upward sliding front lid (b). Inside reveals five drawers, each has a turned silver-colored handle at the center. Top four drawers, equal in size, have carved and decorated ivory game tiles (a). Larger bottom drawer is divided into three compartments. Each holds long rectangular ivory bett...

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12524

Accession Number: 1971.1655AB

Allegorial Figure

Standing figure of Athena with a helmet and shield. Dressed in Greek apron and toga.

Date: 1834-1867

Maker: Reproduction of Thorwaldsen, Albert Bertel, 1770-1844 (Sculptor)

Material: parian (porcelain), porcelain

GUSN: 12526

Accession Number: 1971.1657

Watering Can

Green painted watering can has a cylindrical body which tapers at the top. Base and lip are molded and stepped. C-Shaped bail and handle. Angular two-part spout. black, red and gilt band above and below the spout. The inside is painted blue and the bottom is black.

Date: 1900-1997

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 12530

Accession Number: 1971.1661

Stuffed Animal

Unidentifiable animal with four feet. Hamster shaped brown body with light "fuzz" overall.

Date: 1900-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), twill

GUSN: 12552

Accession Number: 1971.1693

Picture Frame

Small frame. Rectangular shape with an applied rope turned beaded moulding; gilt painted overall.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), beading (edging pattern), gilding, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12553

Accession Number: 1971.1694

Lighting Fixture

A) Candle arms for wall sconces. B) Pierced tin shades. Arms have a metal socket base, off-white cylindrical body and a metal candle socket which encloses a push-up spring for the candle. Circular shade holder is attached to the body by two thin metal arms. Shades have an outer layer of geometricall...

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: beads (pierced objects), enamel paint, glass (material), piercing, plastic (organic material), tin (metal)

GUSN: 12559

Accession Number: 1971.1701.1AB

Lighting Fixture

A) Candle arms for wall sconces. B) Pierced tin shades. Arms have a metal socket base, off-white cylindrical body and a metal candle socket which encloses a push-up spring for the candle. Circular shade holder is attached to the body by two thin metal arms. Shades have an outer layer of geometricall...

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: beads (pierced objects), enamel paint, glass (material), piercing, plastic (organic material), tin (metal)

GUSN: 12560

Accession Number: 1971.1701.2AB

Lighting Fixture

A) Candle arms for wall sconces. B) Pierced tin shades. Arms have a metal socket base, off-white cylindrical body and a metal candle socket which encloses a push-up spring for the candle. Circular shade holder is attached to the body by two thin metal arms. Shades have an outer layer of geometricall...

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: beads (pierced objects), enamel paint, glass (material), piercing, plastic (organic material), tin (metal)

GUSN: 12561

Accession Number: 1971.1701.3AB

Lighting Fixture

A) Candle arms for wall sconces. B) Pierced tin shades. Arms have a metal socket base, off-white cylindrical body and a metal candle socket which encloses a push-up spring for the candle. Circular shade holder is attached to the body by two thin metal arms. Shades have an outer layer of geometricall...

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: beads (pierced objects), enamel paint, glass (material), piercing, plastic (organic material), tin (metal)

GUSN: 12562

Accession Number: 1971.1701.4AB

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