Historic New England

Bonnet

Navy blue velvet bonnet on buckram foundation trimmed with pink velvet ribbon with bow at back. Pink ribbon trimmed with silver spangles, leaf-shaped band of black net with spangles. Black velvet ties and white lining.

Date: 1890-1892

Maker: unknown

Material: buckram, silk (textile), sequins (spangles), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 52925

Accession Number: 1942.220

Shawl

Square shawl constructed from fuschia-colored silk gauze ground with brocaded pattern of naturalistic leaves, roses, and central medallion in same-colored supplementary weft pattern. 3/4" denser stripe of woven silk forms a border on all four sides. Tied fringe.

Date: 1835-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), brocade (textile)

GUSN: 52928

Accession Number: 1942.234

Shawl

Square shawl woven in black and white check with knotted fringe on all four sides.

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 52929

Accession Number: 1942.236

Cap

Lace morning cap with mesh base and cotton gathered bow on top, embroidered with polychrome thread depicting insects.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (fiber), embroidering

GUSN: 52930

Accession Number: 1942.237

Cap

Lace morning cap, triangular shaped with light pink satin bow on top.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 52931

Accession Number: 1942.238

Cap

Triangular lace cap with mesh base, wire molding, and red satin ribbon tied in a bow on top; ribbon is embroidered with yellow/gold-colored flowers.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: lace (needlework), silk (textile), satin, embroidering

GUSN: 52932

Accession Number: 1942.239

Cap

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 52933

Accession Number: 1942.247

Cap

White; corded cotton cap trimmed with white cording and drawnwork; neck ruffle; circular design.

Date: 1800-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), drawn thread work

GUSN: 52934

Accession Number: 1942.248

Infant's Cap

Infant cap constructed from white cotton, cord stuffed decoration in five rings around face and neck, top and round section at back; drawstring for shaping at back; one chin tie extant.

Date: 1825-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), cord quilting

GUSN: 52935

Accession Number: 1942.249

Infant's Cap

Infant cap made from cream-colored fine cotton embellished with whitework tambour embroidery depicting stylized flowers and leaves. Closure with two loops at chin for decorative ribbon; drawstring across back of neck for fitting.

Date: ca. 1820

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, whitework

GUSN: 52936

Accession Number: 1942.250

Infant's Cap

White cotton infant cap constructed from a gathered crown stitched to a wide band with a decorative ruffle of lace (geometric pattern openwork) framing the face embellished with featherstitching. Closure with two woven ties under the chin and fitted to back of neck with drawstring.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), lace (needlework), linen (material)

GUSN: 52937

Accession Number: 1942.251

Pocket

White pocket with blue crewel embroidered design of free-hand drawn exotic flowers and tendrils. Tape ties at top, single slit down front finished with tape edges. Inked design visible where crewel yarn is no longer extant

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), crewelwork (technique), embroidering

GUSN: 52938

Accession Number: 1942.252

Shoes

A pair of yellow leather shoes with a pointed toe, spring heel, and no trim. Lined with cream-colored linen.

Date: 1802-1805

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, linen (material)

GUSN: 52939

Accession Number: 1942.253AB

Pair of shoes

This pair of heeled slippers is constructed from white kid leather bound with beige cotton and silk woven tape. Construction details include elastic laces at sides and heels; square toe; square throat; 3 1/4" vamp pierced with holes; no trim although holes on vamp indicate a bow was probably attache...

Date: 1860-1869

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, linen (material)

GUSN: 52940

Accession Number: 1942.254AB

Shoes

A pair of black leather children's shoes with small rosettes, black laces, grosgrain edging, and flat leather soles.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, leather

GUSN: 52941

Accession Number: 1942.256AB

Shoes

Each shoe in this pair is constructed from white leather with a blue silk rosette; white tape trim; elastic strap; white silk ribbon ankle ties; brown sole with stained "arch"; white inner sole; cloth lined toe.

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 52942

Accession Number: 1942.257AB

Men's Toilet Kit Case

Cylindrical leather case that holds a men's toilet kit.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 52944

Accession Number: 1942.266A

Powder Jar

Glass jar with a metal top.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 52945

Accession Number: 1942.266BC

Hairbrush

Brush. Part of a men's toilet kit.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 52946

Accession Number: 1942.266E

Bonnet

Black straw bonnet edged with black velvet and trimmed with purple poppies, and black horsehair lace ribbon.

Date: 1895-1903

Maker: Howard, Mme. (Maker)

Material: flower (plant material), artificial, stitching, horsehair, lace (needlework), silk (textile), straw (plant material), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 53165

Accession Number: 1942.804

Boots

A pair of blue silk sateen ankle boots with side lacing, black laces, square toes, one inch heels, and plaid silk lining.

Date: 1852

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, linen (material), silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 53166

Accession Number: 1942.806

Boots

Beige/purple iridescent silk taffeta ankle boots; topstitched; top is higher in front; no trim; inside lacing w/ beige silk & laces; rounded square toe. Center front & center back seam; sole has narrow waist shaped for left & right w/ darkened channel; 1-1/4" self-covered heel; white linen lining.

Date: 1870-1875

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 53167

Accession Number: 1942.807AB

Ensemble

Cream wool printed with small pink and purple carnations alternating with multicolored diamonds; Bodice (A): green silk insert; high neckline; 10 green silk buttons center front with hook and eye at waist; long sleeves with puff at shoulder; green ruching at yoke, sleeve puff and cuff; boned darts; ...

Date: 1866-1870

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 53168

Accession Number: 1942.810A-C

Coat of Arms Painting

Four crosses, four circles on light blue shield, knight's helmet and bird above.

Date: 1825-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: ink, paper (fiber product), watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 53169

Accession Number: 1942.813

Curler

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 53170

Accession Number: 1942.816

Mantle

Black silk taffeta with long wide ends (with squared ends); trimmed with black silk lace with faceted jet beads; wide black bow with streamers at neck center back.

Date: 1864-1874

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53171

Accession Number: 1942.817

Women's Jacket

Purple; cut and uncut velvet; scrolling floral trail with stylized flowers; band collar; long sleeves with turned back cuffs; purple chenille fringe along center front and hem; boxed pleats at back stitched in place at waist for fullness below (for bustle); taupe satin lining; hook and eye closure c...

Date: 1880-1884

Maker: unknown

Material: velvet (fabric weave), chenille (yarn)

GUSN: 53172

Accession Number: 1942.819

Cape

Black silk taffeta shoulder cape; trimmed with chevron bands of black chenille and braid, back with black net, and alternating with bands of black pom-poms; black silk fringe; V-neckline; yoke is gathered at arms for fullness (for sleeves of dress.)

Date: 1853-1857

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53173

Accession Number: 1942.820

Shoes

Red; red chenille trim; red cord ankle ties; brown sole; red inner sole.

Date: 1855-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: felt (textile), stitching, leather, wool (textile)

GUSN: 53174

Accession Number: 1942.823AB

Child's dress

Child's dress, tan cotton with short sleeves, wide neck, gathered at hip. Five tiny buttons on a narrow pleat down front. Trimmed with narrow white ric-rac braid. Tie strings at back and gathering string at neck.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53175

Accession Number: 1942.824

Dress

Blue; printed w/ white (trilobed) clover all-over pattern; broad neckline; lace on neckline and sleeves; short doubled sleeves; self waistband; skirt--cartridge pleats at waist; drawstring neckline; hook and eye closure at waist.

Date: 1855-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, printing (process)

GUSN: 53176

Accession Number: 1942.825

Watch Case

Smalll wooden shield-shaped watch case with hinged cover.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 53177

Accession Number: 1942.826

Yarn

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 53178

Accession Number: 1942.828

PINTLE

Forged two-piece construction. Tapered rectangular bar. Round pin projecting through bar to form stay/leg on bottom (for screw attachment).

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 53179

Accession Number: 1942.833

Boot Scraper

Scrolls at top; scraper is curved at top (from use); one right-angle fastener is broken.

Date: 1795-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 53180

Accession Number: 1942.835

Boston Rocker

Rocking chair. Boston rocker style. Grained and stenciled pine and maple. Stenciled crest; bent spindles; s-shaped seat; turned legs. Insribed "Del."

Date: 1835-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: graining, maple (wood), pine (wood), stenciling

GUSN: 53181

Accession Number: 1942.841

Rocking Chair

Rocking chair. Tulipwood slats, ash or oak stretchers, rails, aspen posts. Three slat with rockers added, splint seat.

Date: 1780-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), oak (wood), American tulipwood (wood)

GUSN: 53182

Accession Number: 1942.850

Windsor Chair

Chair. Windsor form. Bow back with arms, shaped seat, incised legs, black. Inscribed "I.C. Tuttle."

Date: 1795-1805

Maker: Tuttle, James C., 1772-1849 (Furniture worker)

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

GUSN: 53183

Accession Number: 1942.851

Windsor Chair

Fan-back chair; painted black; incised line; turned side spindles, legs, and stretchers.

Date: 1790-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), painting (coating)

GUSN: 53184

Accession Number: 1942.852

Card Table

Card table. Mahogany, mahogany veneer, pine. Spiral reeded, turned and carved legs; concave rails; molded swivel top; interior well.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), veneer, pine (wood)

GUSN: 53185

Accession Number: 1942.855

Mirror

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53186

Accession Number: 1942.856

Portrait of Mary Beckford Drives

Portrait of Mary Beckford Drives in green dress, puffy sleeves, lacy ruff collar.

Date: 1830-1840

Maker: Osgood, Charles, 1809-1890 (Artist)

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

GUSN: 53187

Accession Number: 1942.858

Platter

Blue transfer-printed pearlware platter. Floral border surrounds a central pastoral scene featuring herders, ruins, and a town.

Date: 1790-1829

Maker: Stubbs, Joseph (Maker)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 53188

Accession Number: 1942.862

Purse

Tan purse; silver beaded design; woven silver beads on the bottom; metal clasp and chain handle.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53189

Accession Number: 1942.864

Lamp

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 53190

Accession Number: 1942.869

Decorative Sugar Bowl

Parian, pumpkin-shaped sugar bowl with molded foliate motif, crabstock handles, and squirrel-shaped knop on lid.

Maker: unknown

Material: parian (porcelain)

GUSN: 53191

Accession Number: 1942.871AB

Curtain Tieback

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 53192

Accession Number: 1942.880AB

Plate

Blue transfer-printed pearlware plate. Floral border surrounding a pastoral scene on the Boston Common.

Date: 1820

Maker: John Rogers & Son (Maker)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 53193

Accession Number: 1942.882

Teacup

TEA SERVICE: Primary border: purple wavy line with polychrome enamel floral clusters; secondary border: purple huskchain; cipher "SD" in oilt oval on tea cups and bowls. TEA CUPS & BOWL: Primary border interior; secondary border exterior; gilt sprig of flowers, exterior, opposite cipher.

Date: 1780-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: enameling, painting (coating), porcelain

GUSN: 53194

Accession Number: 1942.890A

Saucer

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 53195

Accession Number: 1942.891.1

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