Historic New England

Box

Small gray cardboard box with embossed abstract design all-over. Embossed blue rectangle on cover with inscription, shield and foliate wreath atop shield.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, embossing

GUSN: 26455

Accession Number: 2000.28AB

Straw Matting

Rectangular piece of straw matting w/ pieces of red dyed straw running through weft -- red pieces only apparent on one side.

Date: ca. 1890

Maker: unknown

Material: straw (plant material), weaving

GUSN: 26456

Accession Number: 2000.40

Straw Matting

Rectangular piece of straw matting w/ pieces of blue dyed straw running through weft on both sides.

Date: ca. 1890

Maker: unknown

Material: straw (plant material), weaving

GUSN: 26457

Accession Number: 2000.41

Linoleum

Rectangular piece of brown linoleum with purple, light brown and white geometric floral design repeating.

Date: 1870

Maker: unknown

Material: linoleum

GUSN: 26458

Accession Number: 2000.42

Stair carpet pad

Piece of stair carpet pad. Rectangular w/ one side folded over to hang over edge of stair. Dirtied white. 3 tufts of thread across pad for decoration. Some type of organic stuffing inside.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 26459

Accession Number: 2000.43

Circular lustreware bowl. Pink all-over lustre on outside of body. Yellow green hand painted floral decoration on outside and inside bowl. Elaborate "X"'d band in pink lustre around inside rim. White spiral decoration all-over outside of bowl.

Date: 1900-1991

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, painting (image-making), hand-painted, lusterware

GUSN: 26460

Accession Number: 2000.77

Doily

Slightly oval linen doily with embroidered, scalloped edge. At each of 4 corners, embroidered decoration with 3 flowers and 3 fabric squares: 2 peach squares and one green square.

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, linen (material)

GUSN: 26461

Accession Number: 2000.86

Doily

Circular linen doily with embroidered scalloped edge. Embroidered daisy-like decoration around edge.

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, linen (material)

GUSN: 26462

Accession Number: 2000.87

Doily

Circular cotton? doily w/ scalloped edge. Silk embroidered leaf and lily decoration around edge.

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 26463

Accession Number: 2000.88

Doily

Circular linen doily w/ embroidered edge of alternating scallops and points (star-like). Embroidered scrolled foliate decoration around inside edge.

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, linen (material)

GUSN: 26464

Accession Number: 2000.89

Doily

Oval linen doily w/ silk embroidered scalloped edge. Green silk embroidered decoration around edge of entwined ribbon-like leaves and flowers.

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, linen (material)

GUSN: 26465

Accession Number: 2000.90

Iron

Triangular shaped base. Handle mounted to top side. Cast iron iron.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: Dover Stamping Company (Maker)

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 26466

Accession Number: 1986.1626

Iron

Cast iron iron. Triangular base w/ handle.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 26467

Accession Number: 1986.1627

Iron

Triangular shaped base. Handle mounted to top side. Cast iron iron.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: Dowing & Co. (Maker)

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 26468

Accession Number: 1986.1628

Shoehorn

Steel(?) shoehorn; rectangular w/ rounded edges and one tapered end w/ hole. Dished form.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy)

GUSN: 26316

Accession Number: 1998.6334

Shoe button fastener

Silver painted metal shoe button fastener. Flat piece w/ rounded ends. Embossed scrolled foliate decoration across entire fastener. Center is flat (w/o scrolling) w/ embossed vendor's(?) name.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: embossing, metal

GUSN: 26317

Accession Number: 1998.6333

Shoe buttonhook

Steel shoe buttonhook w/ eye-shaped hook and embossed scrolled foliate decoration on handle. Flat (w/o scrolling) section on handle w/ vendor's mark embossed.

Maker: unknown

Material: embossing, steel (alloy)

GUSN: 26318

Accession Number: 1998.6332

Shoe buttonhook

Metal shoe buttonhook w/ eye-shaped hook and rounded handle w/ flat section on handle embossed w/ vendor's mark.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 26319

Accession Number: 1998.6331

Shoe buttonhook

Steel shoe buttonhook w/ hook at one end and handle w/ embossed scrolled foliate decoration. Flat (w/o scrolling) section on handle w/ vendor embossed.

Maker: unknown

Material: embossing, steel (alloy)

GUSN: 26320

Accession Number: 1998.6330

Shoe buttonhook

Sterling silver(?) shoe buttonhook w/ eye-shaped hook and elaborate scrolled foliate decoration embossed on handle. Flat (w/o scrolling) section on handle w/ vendor embossed.

Maker: unknown

Material: embossing, sterling silver, silver (metal)

GUSN: 26321

Accession Number: 1998.6328

Shoe buttonhook

Sterling silver(?) shoe buttonhook w/ eye-shaped hook and elaborate scrolled foliate decoration embossed on handle. Flat (w/o scrolling) section on handle w/ vendor embossed.

Maker: unknown

Material: embossing, sterling silver, silver (metal)

GUSN: 26322

Accession Number: 1998.6329

Dress

White linen gauze dress; floral embroidered front and hem; back button closure; short train.

Date: 1805-1815

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, linen (material)

GUSN: 26323

Accession Number: 1998.5772

Dress

Black silk dress with black silk ribbon cuffs and sash; pleated front; long sleeves; back hook closure.

Date: 1827-1835

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 26324

Accession Number: 1998.5773

Dress

Silk floral brocade dress; front lacing bodice with pink silk satin piping trim; gathered skirt wit pleated trim; three panel piece with pink cotton lining; two fragments with scalloped edges and pink silk satin lining. Reworked circa 1890.

Date: 1750-1780

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), silk (textile)

GUSN: 26325

Accession Number: 1998.5774A-E

Pelisse

Woman's greenish brown silk pelisse with glazed cotton liner; large collar; hook front closure; felt padding (possibly wool).

Date: 1825-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 26326

Accession Number: 1998.5775

Petticoat

White cotton petticoat; cartridge pleating at waist; embroidered floral sprigs and swags; faggoting; pin tucks.

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 26327

Accession Number: 1998.5776

Chemise

Woman's cotton sleeveless tyre with drawstring neckline.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), spinning (textile process), hand spinning

GUSN: 26328

Accession Number: 1998.5777

Redingote

Woman's cotton, white redingote, w/ pin tucks, faggoting, and embroidery at cuffs.

Date: 1800-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), lace (needlework)

GUSN: 26329

Accession Number: 1998.5778

Collar

Woman's cotton collar with floral embroidery.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 26330

Accession Number: 1998.5779

Tucker

Woman's cotton tucker; eyelet lace; with fall collar.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 26331

Accession Number: 1998.5780

Pair of Sleeves

Woman's point d'esprit lace sleeves.

Date: 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 26332

Accession Number: 1998.5781AB

Pair of Sleeves

Woman's cotton sleeves; plain design with a French cuff.

Date: 1855-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 26333

Accession Number: 1998.5782AB

Pair of Sleeves

Woman's cotton sleeves; eyelet embroidery on cuff.

Date: 1855-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 26334

Accession Number: 1998.5783AB

Scarf

White cotton scarf with deep hems at ends.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), weaving

GUSN: 26335

Accession Number: 1998.5784

Pair of Mitts

Women's; white lace in chevron pattern; light blue silk ribbon trimming at wrists.

Date: 1830-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: lace (needlework), silk (textile)

GUSN: 26336

Accession Number: 1998.5785AB

Men's Suit

A) Man's black silk coat; B) Man's black silk waistcoat with brown linen back and white linen lining; C) Man's breeches (brown nankeen) with button front and button closure below knee; D) Man's collar, linen, stamped "63 LONDON"; E) Linen handkerchief, blue willowpane printed border.

Date: 1795-1806

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), linen (material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 26337

Accession Number: 1998.5786A-E

Military Coat

Man's black wool coat; embroidered sleeves, collar and button holes with gold metallic thread; brass buttons with eagle, laurel wreath and thunderbolt; seven button closure.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 26338

Accession Number: 1998.5787

Suit

Pongee silk, tanned-colored man's jacket and waistcoat. A) Jacket w/ mandarin collar; B) Vest is silk pongee w/ cotton back.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), cotton (textile), silk (textile)

GUSN: 26339

Accession Number: 1998.5788AB

Sword Sash

Sword sash, knitted purple silk with tassels.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 26340

Accession Number: 1998.5789

Epaulets and Insignia

(A,B) Two epaulets, black with gold and silver embroidery. (C,D) Two insignia, black wool with gold embroidery bugles.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: gold (metal), horsehair, silk (textile), silver (metal), velvet (fabric weave), wool (textile)

GUSN: 26341

Accession Number: 1998.5790A-D

Sleeves

White linen child's dress sleeves; short with lace trim.

Date: 1810

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 26342

Accession Number: 1998.5791AB

Shoe

Beige leather child's shoe w/ ankle strap w/ black glass button.

Date: 1860-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), leather, linen (material), sewing (process)

GUSN: 26343

Accession Number: 1998.5792

Shoe

Light green (faded) leather child's shoe; lace w/ two pairs eyelets; tongue cut in sawtooth-pattern.

Date: 1860-1864

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, linen (material), sewing (process), silk (textile)

GUSN: 26344

Accession Number: 1998.5793

Infant's Cap

White linen infant's cap with double face edge with scalloped seam and lace trim; lace down center back seam; white linen tape cord; mounted to cardboard with blue tissue paper cover.

Date: 1750-1770

Maker: Possibly Fayerweather, Sarah Hubbard, 1730-1804 (Embroiderer)

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 26345

Accession Number: 1998.5794

Infant's cap

White linen infant's cap; double face edge w/ scalloped seam and ruffle trim; lace center back seam w/ pleats and gathered cord and trim. Mounted to cardboard w/ blue tissue paper cover.

Date: 1750-1770

Maker: Possibly Fayerweather, Sarah Hubbard, 1730-1804 (Embroiderer)

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 26346

Accession Number: 1998.5795

Infan'ts Collar

White linen women's collar fragment; scrolled edge; white stylized floral embroidery. Mounted to cardboard w/ blue tissue paper cover.

Date: 1690-1730

Maker: Possibly Fayerweather, Sarah Hubbard, 1730-1804 (Maker)

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 26347

Accession Number: 1998.5796

Slippers

Red, green, white, blue, yellow, brown and black knit slippers; geometric pattern; pink silk trim.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: knitting (process), wool (textile)

GUSN: 26348

Accession Number: 1998.5797AB

Purse

Red leather purse w/ oval clasp mirror and green silk lining; containing ephemera (calling cards; notes; account listings of furnishings, jewery, textiles; poem).

Date: 1820-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), leather, paper (fiber product), silk (textile), silver (metal)

GUSN: 26349

Accession Number: 1998.5798