Historic New England

Ribbon

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 54293

Accession Number: 1946.276A

Bookmark

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 54294

Accession Number: 1946.276G

Handkerchief

White silk handkerchief with brown stripes.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 54295

Accession Number: 1946.278A

Kerchief

White cotton kerchief with a green and purple striped border.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 54296

Accession Number: 1946.281A

Handkerchief

White cotton handkerchief with a blue and red border.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 54297

Accession Number: 1946.281B

Veil

Black silk twist net; needle run; six large leaf motifs connecting across; small stylized sprigged ground.

Date: 1830-1835

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 54298

Accession Number: 1946.282

Purse

Cream and crimson velvet with silver clasp and silk thread strap.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 54299

Accession Number: 1946.283

Neckpiece

Cream silk with a flame pattern.

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (fiber)

GUSN: 54300

Accession Number: 1946.284F

Pair of Stockings

Blue silk with white toe; clocks of rows of diamonds; ribbed opening.

Date: 1800-1833

Maker: Abbott, Susanna (Jaquith), 1797-1896 (Maker)

Material: knitting (process), silk (textile)

GUSN: 54301

Accession Number: 1946.285AB

Pair of Gloves

Brown gloves with red stripes.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 54302

Accession Number: 1946.287

Doily

Square, tan-colored crocheted cotton doily.

Date: 1890-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 54303

Accession Number: 1946.291

Tablecloth

Roughly square, brown, plain weave; seamed. Hemmed on three of four sides.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: Abbott, Susanna (Jaquith), 1797-1896 (Maker)

Material: cross-stitching, linen (material), piecing, tabby (textile)

GUSN: 54304

Accession Number: 1946.292

Pillowcase

White; open at one end; hemmed edges.

Date: 1780-1786

Maker: unknown

Material: cross-stitching, fustian, stitching, hand weaving

GUSN: 54305

Accession Number: 1946.294A

Pair of Gloves

Red knit gloves.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 54307

Accession Number: 1946.299AB

Sash

Red and pink paisley scarf.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 54308

Accession Number: 1946.305

Striped Bag

Very large brown and tan striped bag.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 54309

Accession Number: 1946.307

Bureau scarf

Rectangular; white cotton mull; embroidered all over with white floral sprig. Trimmed all around with 3" ruffle of rose pattern needlepoint lace.

Date: 1810-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, stitching, super, needle lace, textiles

GUSN: 54310

Accession Number: 1946.309

Sheet

Off-white woven linen bed sheet.

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 54311

Accession Number: 1946.313

Pillowcase

Rectangular, off white, fine linen; 3" wide hem at open end with applied 2-1/2" wide insert of lace along with 3" wide plain linen band connecting insert with 3" wide scalloped lace edging.

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, lace (needlework), linen (material), tabby (textile)

GUSN: 54312

Accession Number: 1946.314A

Pillowcase

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 54313

Accession Number: 1946.315A

Pillowcase

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 54314

Accession Number: 1946.315B

Cap

Cotton cap with simple trim.

Date: 1860-1875

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 54316

Accession Number: 1946.317A

Cap

White, sheer; double front lace ruffle; band of openwork inserted on top and forming round panel at back; neck ruffle trimmed w/ lace; 2 cotton ties.

Date: 1775-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 54318

Accession Number: 1946.318A

Cap

White; woven diamond pattern; ruffle at neck; lace trim around face and ruffle; front composed of 3 panels w/ band of openwork inserted between; piping around neck; 2 self ties.

Date: 1870

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, linen (material), machine-made

GUSN: 54319

Accession Number: 1946.318D

Diaper

White diaper with four buttonholes at the waist, three buttonholes at the point, and three buttons and ruffles with trim tape woven in at the legs.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 54320

Accession Number: 1946.321A

Diaper Cover

Cream diaper cover with four buttonholes at the waist, three buttons and three buttonholes at the point, and scalloped eyelet ruffles at the legs.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 54321

Accession Number: 1946.321B

Child's Petticoat

Long; cream; one piece with pleats and reinforced at front; cream silk tape binding around all edges except hem; scalloped and embroidered hem--cream silk thread.

Date: 1880

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 54322

Accession Number: 1946.324B

Dress

Long; white; front panel of bands of embroidery alternating w/ bands of embroidered net; same bands on sleeves and waist ties; scalloped and embroidered hem; 2 cloth covered buttons.

Date: 1880

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 54323

Accession Number: 1946.325A

Bib

White quilted diamonds with embroidered bees in center; bottom embroidered with floral garland and floral sprays; openwork trim at edge; scalloped bottom edge; button, loop and safety pin closure.

Date: 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, quilting

GUSN: 54324

Accession Number: 1946.327

Shirt

White; plain; scooped neckline; short sleeves w/ gusset and embroidered w/ short/long stitch and featherstitching; shoulder embroidered w/ French knots and featerstitching; pullover shirt.

Date: 1820

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, stitching

GUSN: 54326

Accession Number: 1946.329A

Shirt

Plain white; boat neckline and armseye edged w/ loop/scalloped tatting; 2 side seams; shoulders--buttoned or tied in place.

Date: ca. 1855

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 54327

Accession Number: 1946.329B

Shirt

White; plain squared flap neckline; capped sleeves of lace; lace insert at shoulder; open shirt.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, linen (material)

GUSN: 54328

Accession Number: 1946.330A

Bib

White; sleeveless; "V" front with princess seams; two pearl buttons with loop.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 54329

Accession Number: 1946.331

Picnic Basket

Rectangular wicker picnic basket woven with "space coiling" technique. Basket has a hinged lid with leather and metal straps and handles. The basket retains most of it's contents (see 1946.477B-L).

Maker: unknown

Material: reed (grass, material), wicker, leather, metal

GUSN: 54389

Accession Number: 1946.477A

Match Holder

Small wooden canister. Cylindrical shape with tight fitting cover.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 54390

Accession Number: 1946.477B

Oval-shaped glass flask with a metal lip and screw cover lined with cork. The flask is covered with reed woven through wood splint standards. The weave stands out from the body to form pairs of small loops on either side of the flask, perhaps used to hold a string or leather carrying strap.

Maker: unknown

Material: reed (grass, material), glass (material), metal, cork (bark), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 54391

Accession Number: 1946.477C

Tin Canister

Small, half-circle tin with hinged lid. Lid has attached ring pull and pierced pattern.

Maker: unknown

Material: tin alloy, piercing

GUSN: 54392

Accession Number: 1946.477D

Drinking Glass

Small drinking glass of clear blown glass.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 54393

Accession Number: 1946.477E

Drinking Glass

Small drinking glass of clear blown glass.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 54394

Accession Number: 1946.477F

Cloth Napkin

Tan, cream and red woven cloth napkin with fringe. Floral motif in center, strapwork and checker stripes along edges. Decoratively folded. One of a pair.

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 54395

Accession Number: 1946.477G

Cloth Napkin

Tan, cream and red woven cloth napkin with fringe. Floral motif in center, strapwork and checker stripes along edges. Decoratively folded. One of a pair.

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 54396

Accession Number: 1946.477H

Plate

Small porcelain plate with ribbed interior and handpainted abstract blue floral pattern.

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 54397

Accession Number: 1946.477K

Dessert Plate

Small porcelain plate with ribbed interior and handpainted abstract blue floral pattern.

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, ceramic glaze, hand-painted

GUSN: 54398

Accession Number: 1946.477L

Portrait of Judge John Ferguson

Portrait of Judge John Ferguson. Drawn in pencil. Framed.

Maker: unknown

Material: pencils (drawing and writing equipment)

GUSN: 54399

Accession Number: 1946.479

Pair of Cycling Shoes

Men's cycling shoes with a leather sole with ridges for gripping the pedals; black cloth upper with lace and hook lacing; leather tongue; lined with white cotton; ankle height.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: Rice & Hutchins (Manufacturer)

Material: leather, cotton (textile)

GUSN: 54400

Accession Number: 1946.481AB

Corset

Cream-colored cotton corset with lace trim on top; has flaps, possibly used for the waist; metal buckles on straps; maker inscribed inside.

Date: ca. 1890

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), lace (needlework)

GUSN: 54401

Accession Number: 1946.483

Cap

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 54402

Accession Number: 1946.484

Necktie

Purple, greenm and white horizontal and figured stripes; four-in-hand; white lining; narrower end has metal support; knot sewn in place; padded.

Date: 1890-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), padding (process), silk (textile), jacquard

GUSN: 54403

Accession Number: 1946.485

Collar

White; paper or rubber collar; embossed to look as if topstitched; turnover collar with tabs with hole for pin; curved at back with hole for pin; embossed and textured to look like linen.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: embossing, paper (fiber product), rubberized cloth

GUSN: 54404

Accession Number: 1946.487

Pair of Stockings

Black stockings with a varying pattern of ribbing and lace.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 54405

Accession Number: 1946.493AB

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