Historic New England

Pair of Shoes

White kid leather; bound w/ cream silk & cotton tape; trimmed w/ large ivory satin bow w/ same ribbon used as ties; original elastic ties were stitched on closer to throat (see fragments on lining). New ties are stitched at side seam; rounded square toe; square throat; 3-1/4" vamp; center back seam...

Date: 1865-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, linen (material), stitching, machine-made, silk (textile)

GUSN: 54485

Accession Number: 1946.792AB

Shirt

Cream; top half of bodice= ribbed knit; lower half= fancy wave and openwork pattern; capped sleeves have same wave and openwork pattern; cream silk ribbon drawstring at neckline; scalloped hem.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: knitting (process), wool (textile)

GUSN: 54486

Accession Number: 1946.794A

Bow

White lace neck bow.

Date: 1900-1915

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 54487

Accession Number: 1946.798

Guimpe or Chemisette

White lace with a dot pattern.

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 54488

Accession Number: 1946.801

Pair of Gloves

Black silk fingerless gloves.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 54489

Accession Number: 1946.802AB

Fanchon

Handmade chantilly lace fanchon

Date: 1855-1865

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 54490

Accession Number: 1946.803

Cap

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 54491

Accession Number: 1946.805

Coat, Suit

Black/green ribbed; turnover collar with revers faced with black taffeta; 3 pairs buttons - double breasted - false buttonholes; padded and quilted lining; 3 inner breast pockets; 2 tail pockets; sleeves lined with yellow satin; 3 button cuff; darts at waist.

Date: 1880-1889

Maker: Possibly Mitchell, John C. (Maker)

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

GUSN: 54492

Accession Number: 1946.810A

Waistcoat

Black; cream lining (yellowed & stained); low shawl lapel w/ piping; 4 pockets; single breasted w/ 4 buttons; buckle & strap back closure; black satin back.

Date: 1880

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, linen (material), machine-made, silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 54493

Accession Number: 1946.810B

Pants

Black and green; lined with cream silk at waist; linen cambric and white cotton; button front with tab; brown piping at waist; two side welt pockets; one hip pocket; buckle and strap back closure.

Date: ca. 1880

Maker: Mitchell (Manufacturer)

Material: stitching, linen (material), machine-made, silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 54494

Accession Number: 1946.810C

Pants

Black; white lining at waist and pockets; button front; two side pockets; watch pocket; two hip pockets; buckle and strap back closure.

Date: ca. 1880

Maker: A. Shuman & Company (Manufacturer)

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, linen (material), machine-made, wool (textile)

GUSN: 54495

Accession Number: 1946.810D

Sewing Needle

Bone needle with a carved fist.

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 54496

Accession Number: 1946.811A

Sewing Needle

Bone needle.

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 54497

Accession Number: 1946.811B

Sewing Needle

Cone-shaped bone needle.

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 54498

Accession Number: 1946.811C

Spectacles and Case

Metal spectacles [.1] and a leather hinged case [.2] lined with fabric. Oval lenses. W bridge. Curl temple side arms.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal), leather

GUSN: 54499

Accession Number: 1946.814.1-.2

SKIRT

No description

Date: 1875-1878

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), linen (material), tin (metal)

GUSN: 54500

Accession Number: 1946.817B

Pair of Sleeves

White sleeves with a lace cuff.

Date: 1855-1865

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 54501

Accession Number: 1946.823AB

Pair of Sleeves

White sleeves with embroidery at the cuffs.

Date: 1855-1865

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 54502

Accession Number: 1946.824AB

Pair of Sleeves

White cotton sleeves with an embroidered cuff.

Date: 1853-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 54503

Accession Number: 1946.827AB

Pair of Gloves

Cream lace fingerless gloves with embroidery.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 54504

Accession Number: 1946.828AB

Hat

Black velvet; wire frame; trimmed with black lace and green feathers over white silk brim; padded brim; black velvet ties at sides; bunch of faceted jet beads at back.

Date: ca. 1910

Maker: unknown

Material: feather (material), lace (needlework), silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave), wire

GUSN: 54505

Accession Number: 1946.830

Hat

This large black velvet hat is embellished with two large feather elements made from partially stripped quills (creates long tipped feathers) with black chenille "ears"; broad brim is narrower at back; black rayon lining with drawstring. Retailer's label on interior. Missing decorative hatband, poss...

Date: 1917-1920

Maker: R. H. Stearns & Co. (Retailer)

Material: feather (material), felt (textile), silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 54506

Accession Number: 1946.834

Hat

Brown velvet hat with deep crown trimmed with brown satin band covered with black tulle and vermicelli-patterned taupe braid, large brown bird wings, and broad brim. Crown is lined with black velvet and rayon, black elastic chin strap.

Date: 1898-1902

Maker: R. H. Stearns & Co. (Maker)

Material: braiding, feather (material), silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 54507

Accession Number: 1946.840

Hat

Natural and grayish-brown straw hat on a wire foundation with broad peaked brim at back, faced with white chiffon, and blue velvet ribbon.

Date: 1890-1893

Maker: unknown

Material: handmade, chiffon, straw (plant material)

GUSN: 54508

Accession Number: 1946.842

Sewing Set

Maroon leather envelope rolled sewing kit with a pink and black dotted lining.

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 53460

Accession Number: 1943.197

Sewing Bag

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53461

Accession Number: 1943.198

Pincushion

Circular pincushion with red ribbon in between disks, with brown brocade

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 53462

Accession Number: 1943.199

Needle Case

Squash-shaped cardstock needle case with an orange thread geometric pattern.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53463

Accession Number: 1943.200

Purse

Green silk purse; wool embroidered brown, green, pink, and red striped pattern.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53464

Accession Number: 1943.201

Lamp

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 53465

Accession Number: 1943.202

Measuring Tape

Wooden measuring tape spool with blue embroidered measures.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 53466

Accession Number: 1943.203

Bottle

A short cylindrical bottle with screw-top cover and a long skinny finial. Designed to hold powder.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 53467

Accession Number: 1943.204

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53468

Accession Number: 1943.205

Game

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53469

Accession Number: 1943.206

Box

Oval wooden box.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53470

Accession Number: 1943.207AB

Bookmark

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53471

Accession Number: 1943.216

Needlework Bookmark

Embroidery on Bristol board of a schoolhouse and the word "school".

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53472

Accession Number: 1943.217

Bureau scarf

Ivory linen twill. Large candlewicked floral motif at center. Hemmed sides. Band of lace with knotted fringe across bottom.

Date: 1885-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: candlewicking (embroidering), fringe, lace (needlework), linen (material), twill, textiles

GUSN: 53473

Accession Number: 1943.220

Paper Doll

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53474

Accession Number: 1943.221

Doll

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53475

Accession Number: 1943.222

Cream Pitcher

Earthenware cream pitcher. Molded to mimic a house. Superimposed paint to emphasize features. Foliate molded accents.

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, hand-painted

GUSN: 53476

Accession Number: 1943.234

Plate

A blue transfer print pearlware plate. The central design depicts Harvard College, which is bordered by a foliate motif.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: Probably Ralph Stevenson & Williams (Manufacturer) Cummings, Hilliard (Publisher) Torrey, Charles C. (Engraver) Fisher, Alvan, 1792-1863 (Artist)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 53477

Accession Number: 1943.264

Plate

Blue transfer-printed pearlware plate. Floral and scroll border surrounding a central scene depicting a man returning from harvest.

Date: 1820-1835

Maker: Clews, James & Ralph (Maker)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing, pearlware

GUSN: 53478

Accession Number: 1943.270

Platter

Blue transfer-printed rectangular platter. Floral border surrounds a central scene depicting the Boston Hospital.

Date: 1825

Maker: Ridgway, John and William, 1814 F-1830 (Maker)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 53479

Accession Number: 1943.279

Soup Plate

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

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: John Rogers & Son (Maker)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing, pearlware

GUSN: 53480

Accession Number: 1943.294

Cup and Saucer

Blue transfer-printed pearlware cup and saucer. Saucer has a floral border that surrounds a central scene depicting Baltimore Hospital. The cup has and interior floral border around the rim and a floral design on the base. The exterior body has medallions depicting the University of Maryland surroun...

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 53481

Accession Number: 1943.302

Tureen with Cover

This tureen and fitted lid are transfer printed in a medium blue with border of flowers and leaves surrounding a central scene of the State House in Boston flanked by trees, with three cows in foreground, sheep to the left, and a man with a wheelbarrow in the foreground.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: John Rogers & Son (Maker)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 53482

Accession Number: 1943.303AB

Portrait of Sir Henry Vane

Engraved portrait of Sir Henry Vane. Framed.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53483

Accession Number: 1943.315

Scarf

Sheer white cotton; embroidered; shallow scalloped border of meander motif w/ bouquets.

Date: 1835-1845

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, scalloping

GUSN: 53484

Accession Number: 1943.318

Whole cloth quilt

T-shaped; columns of grouped red flowers with leafy sprigs on mottled light brown ground divided by narrow columns of rococo-like scrolls and floral spot motifs. Overall shell quilting pattern.

Date: 1850 C-1860 C

Maker: unknown

Material: chintz, cotton (textile), stitching, quilting, printing (process), rolling up, shell (animal material), wholecloth quilts

GUSN: 53485

Accession Number: 1943.322

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