Historic New England

Dress

Cream silk damask dress woven with geometric pattern of squares with diamonds in center; cream silk used on the bodice and also draped diagonally across front and attached at back of skirt. Bodice has squared neckline with blue taffeta collar with organdie. Fitted, elbow length sleeves with lace r...

Date: 1879-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: crinolines, damask, embroidering, stitching, machine-made, silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 35305

Accession Number: 1932.2459

Sash

Black checked sash.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 35306

Accession Number: 1932.2460

Cap

Morning cap, crocheted? With ribbon woven throughout and red satin ribbon trim.

Date: 1875-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 35307

Accession Number: 1932.2461

Cap

Morning cap, crocheted? With blue satin ribbon woven throughout

Date: 1875-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 35308

Accession Number: 1932.2462

Collar

Collar embroidered with blue and red squares.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 35309

Accession Number: 1932.2467

Pair of Sleeves

Plain white cotton sleeves.

Date: 1853-1860

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 35310

Accession Number: 1932.2468AB

Pair of Stockings

Silk cream-colored stocking with many vertical runs, the top has four bright pink lines, ankle area has floral embroidery on front.

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 35311

Accession Number: 1932.2469AB

Collar

White embroidery in a wheat design.

Date: 1848-1858

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 35312

Accession Number: 1932.2473

Tassel

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 35314

Accession Number: 1932.2479

Shoe Leather

Roll of blue shoe leather.

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 35315

Accession Number: 1932.2480

Ribbon

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 35316

Accession Number: 1932.2481

Ribbon

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 35317

Accession Number: 1932.2482

Purse or pouch

A small Native American made purse or pouch of black velvet and edged with red fabric tape and white beads. beaded motifs in shades of white, brown, clearn, red, green, pink, including abstract insect on back,and mail flap style closure.

Date: 19th / 20th century

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles, solid velvet, cotton (textile), cotton (fiber), glass (material), beadwork, beading (process)

GUSN: 35318

Accession Number: 1932.2483

CAPE

Black trimmed w/ black crepe for mourning; full, 3/4 length cape; hook & eye at neck.

Date: 1855-1865

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 35319

Accession Number: 1932.2484B

Shawl

Large black center w/ red paisley border of 5-1/2"; square "turnover" style.

Date: 1865-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 35320

Accession Number: 1932.2485

Piano throw

Square, lightweight plain weave. Red; light napped with printed round black center motif; floral stems spinnig off tan circle. Geometric designs in middle. Border of undulating floral vine; crysanthemums, peonies and other flowers; veined leafy shells. Raw edges.

Maker: unknown

Material: felt (textile), weaving, machine-made, tabby (textile), printing (process), textiles, wool (textile)

GUSN: 35321

Accession Number: 1932.2486

Pin

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 35322

Accession Number: 1932.2487

Printing Plate

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 35323

Accession Number: 1932.2488

Heating Stone

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: stone (rock)

GUSN: 35324

Accession Number: 1932.2489

Stool

Cabriole legs, shaped rails, floral and foliate carving; black horsehair seat with red and green floral embroidery.

Date: 1835-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, horsehair, mahogany (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 35325

Accession Number: 1932.2491.2

Hat

Straw fascinator with feathers, flowers, and lace.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 35326

Accession Number: 1932.2496

Table mat

Square; dark orange plain weave wool ground. Border of white flowers and green leaves and branches embroidered in wool; tipped with yellow silk. Self-fringe all around.

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, tabby (textile), silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 38939

Accession Number: 1937.4

Antimacassar

Pale green wool felt; appliqued center panel of maroon felt. Center panel appliqued with wool leaves in yellow, red and brown with embroidered veins and leaves. Pointed edges of center panel and scalloped edges of ground embroidered in silk in yellow, pink, blue and maroon. Fringed hem.

Date: 1881-1883

Maker: Storey, Edith May (Maker)

Material: appliqué (technique), embroidering, felt (textile), silk (textile), textiles, wool (textile)

GUSN: 38940

Accession Number: 1937.5

Coat and waistcoast

Coat A: Black tweed; turnover collar; single breasted; two buttons; cutaway at waist seam; lined with black satin; sleeves lined with cream silk; coin pocket; one breast pocket inside, one outside; two tail pockets; three button cuffs. Waistcoat B: Black tweed; cream twill lining; notched collar; bl...

Date: 1919

Maker: Possibly F. L. Dunne & Co. (Retailer)

Material: stitching, machine-made, satin, silk (textile), tweed, wool (textile), worsted

GUSN: 38941

Accession Number: 1937.6AB

Bowl

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 38942

Accession Number: 1937.8

Petticoat Train

White cotton back panel with five ruffles; hem edged with eyelet; buttons onto petticoat.

Date: 1876-1885

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 38943

Accession Number: 1937.9

Petticoat

White heavy cotton; gathered to drawstring; yoke; extra drawstrings at knee level; 16" flounce edged with machine lace and band of embroidered fleur-de-lis; gathered on cord to skirt.

Date: 1875-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, lace (needlework)

GUSN: 38944

Accession Number: 1937.10

Needlework Picture

Cross stitch picture on worsted wool ground and worked with wool thread and beads. Depicts a beaded angel holding a child. Polychromatic beads in white, milk white, crystal, grays, black and brown. Rectangular wood frame with gilt inner edge.

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), cross stitch, beads by form

GUSN: 38946

Accession Number: 1937.1325

Skirt

White skirt of medium weight cotton; narrow corded yoke; train; four groups narrow tucks divided by bands of drawnwork.

Date: 1850s

Maker: Jacob, Sarah Tufts (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), drawn thread work, stitching

GUSN: 38947

Accession Number: 1937.1389

Miniature Portrait of Sarah H. Tufts

This oval miniature portrait of Sarah H. (Jacobs) Tufts portrays her in a black dress with a v-neck and narrow white lace trim. Her dark hair is parted down the center and looped back behind her ears. She is smiling slightly and looking just to the viewer's right. Her arms are crossed in front of he...

Date: 1840-1845

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component), oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 38948

Accession Number: 1937.194

Eyeglasses

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 38949

Accession Number: 1937.197

Tablecloth

White linen; seamed, bronson weave. Pattern of interlinking wheels and diamonds. Hemmed edges; applied cotton yarn. Knotted, netting fringe.

Date: 1815-1820

Maker: Tufts, Sarah Butterfield, 1790-1868 (Weaver)

Material: weaving, fringe, hand weaving, linen (material), textiles

GUSN: 38950

Accession Number: 1937.202

Coffin Plate

A circular metal coffin plate.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 38951

Accession Number: 1937.204

Wall pocket

A Niagara Falls style red and white wall pocket with thick floral beading of clear glass beads.

Date: 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: beading (process), cotton (textile), felt (textile)

GUSN: 38952

Accession Number: 1937.205

Map

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38953

Accession Number: 1937.209

Bellows

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38954

Accession Number: 1937.221

Purse

A Native American beaded purse of black velvet and pink fabric tape adorned with glass beads in geometirc rows and abstract floral motifs having a mail flap closure and double strang pink cord handle.

Date: 20th century

Maker: unknown

Material: solid velvet, beading (process), beadwork, cord (fiber product)

GUSN: 38955

Accession Number: 1937.223

Veil

Black twisted silk net; needle run; silk tambour; border of paisley with branches in between; trilobed sprigged scalloped ground.

Date: 1835-1845

Maker: unknown

Material: needle lace, net (textile), silk (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 38956

Accession Number: 1937.224

Infant's Cap

Cream net lace bands of leaves with dots interspersed; blue ribbon border and trim; bow at back and ties.

Date: 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, lace (needlework)

GUSN: 38957

Accession Number: 1937.225

Coffee Cup

Straight-sided with ear-shape dhandle with gold spine; gold borders around rim and base; gold spray of flowers.

Date: 1800-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, porcelain

GUSN: 38958

Accession Number: 1937.227

Nail

Cut finsh nail.

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 38959

Accession Number: 1937.229A

Mold

Earthenware mold with cream-colored glaze and basket with fruit impressed on interior.

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 38960

Accession Number: 1937.234

Lamp

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 38961

Accession Number: 1937.235

Mold

Earthenware mold with cream-colored glaze and cluster of grapes impressed on interior.

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 38962

Accession Number: 1937.236

Platter

Oval pearlware platter with molded feather and fish scale rim. Edge is painted blue. Two areas where glaze did not completely cover earthenware body. Two chips on rim.

Date: 1800-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), pearlware, hand-painted, molding (forming)

GUSN: 38963

Accession Number: 1937.237