Historic New England

Sash

Red, green, and blue paisley scarf.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37741

Accession Number: 1935.346

Slipcover

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37742

Accession Number: 1935.347

Footstool

Kneeling stool from church on church green (cong.), corner of Summer and Bedford.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37743

Accession Number: 1935.349

Vase

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 37744

Accession Number: 1935.354

Spice Box

Round, wooden spice box with cover.

Date: 1885

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 37745

Accession Number: 1935.355AB

Cradle

3-pitch hood with shaped front skirt; cut-out sides; applied cyma molding at bottom; brass bail handle on footend.

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), pine (wood), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 37746

Accession Number: 1935.359A

Pincushion

Rectangular pincushion with fringe; white silk with center floral embroidery, scroll design frames flowers made of pins.

Date: ca. 1835

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 37747

Accession Number: 1935.361

Plain cotton weave upper in red, white, and blue florals and basket full of fruit on brown ground. Backing is plain cotton weave in brown with pattern of bundles of leaves and vines in darker brown. Batting present beween layers. Stitched together with white thread in a scallop pattern using long st...

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 37748

Accession Number: 1935.362

Formal Suit

Coat [A]: Brown/gold wool; plain; turnover collar, no revers; Ten closed long buttonholes; large copper engraved buttons; two at cuffs; and at back flaps; cut away; green trim at button holes; single breasted. Waistcoat [B]: Brown/gold wool; plain; no collar; eleven silk covered buttons; cut away b...

Date: 1790

Maker: unknown

Material: cloth, cotton (textile), stitching, linen (material), silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 37749

Accession Number: 1935.370A-C

Fancy Dress/ Wedding Dress

Dress with multi-color floral pattern on cream damask ground, squared neckline trimmed with lace collar, elbow-length sleeves with lace ruffles, bodice boned with hooks and eyes at front; lined with cotton; Overdress puffed and pleated at back with two orange velvet bows; Matching skirt has ruffled ...

Date: 1770-1895

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), lampas (textile material)

GUSN: 37750

Accession Number: 1935.374A-D

Pair of Cuffs

Pair of white mull lace cuffs.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37751

Accession Number: 1935.375AB

Lace Fragment

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37753

Accession Number: 1935.376A

Lace Fragment

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37754

Accession Number: 1935.376B

Lace Fragment

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37755

Accession Number: 1935.376C

Waistcoat

Blue and gold waistcoat; shawl collar; single breasted with five buttons; darts at waist; Three pockets; cream lining; brown back; waist lined with black leather; buckle and tab back closure.

Date: 1845-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, leather, padding (process), silk (textile)

GUSN: 37810

Accession Number: 1935.480

Men's Evening coat

Black; "M" notch collar, wide spread; quilted and padded shoulder and armscye, tail; lined with black satin; sleeves lined with yellow silk; three tail pockets; two buttons at cuff; back and front darts.

Date: 1840-1849

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 37811

Accession Number: 1935.482

Hat

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37812

Accession Number: 1935.483

Hood

Blue and yellow iridescent silk taffeta; quilted and padded with diagonal stripe pattern; brim is turned back, with topstitching; crown is quilted, large horseshoe shape, with piping, gathered at top and neck; neck ruffle is padded and gathered at center back; contrasting blue, white and red striped...

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), quilting, silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 37813

Accession Number: 1935.484

Waistcoat

Ivory colored waistcoat with shawl collar; white lining and back; Three pockets; six raised buttons with spiral cover/design; Two darts at front from waist to breast; buckle and tab back closure; fitted waist; lowered waist; single breasted.

Date: 1851

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), damask, stitching, leather, padding (process), tabby (textile), silk (textile)

GUSN: 37814

Accession Number: 1935.486

Necktie

Greenish ivory; delicate floral trail bearing roses and buds; with large leaf pattern as background; handstitched hem; triangle.

Date: 1850-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), damask

GUSN: 37815

Accession Number: 1935.487

Pillowcase

Rectangular, off white; single piece folded with selvage edge on open end; three sets of tape ties.

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, hand weaving, linen (material), tabby (textile), textiles

GUSN: 37816

Accession Number: 1935.488A

Waistcoat

Cream silk damask waistcoat; single breasted; four buttons; lapel has rounded notch; back closure with three pairs of linen ties; waistline slightly curved.

Date: 1841

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), damask, stitching, silk (textile)

GUSN: 37817

Accession Number: 1935.499

Waistcoat

Cream; white lining & back; yellow flowers & leaves embroidered on collar & front; shawl collar; 6 buttons; front placket; 3 pockets; 2 buttons inside at shoulder; leather waist; buckle & tab closure; single breasted.

Date: 1855-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), cotton (textile), doeskin (leather), embroidering, stitching, leather, padding (process), silk (textile)

GUSN: 37818

Accession Number: 1935.500

Fruit Basket

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 37819

Accession Number: 1935.502

Fluting Iron

A pair of rollers mounted on a metal frame with a hand crank attached to the side.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 37821

Accession Number: 1935.504

Needlework Picture

Needlework picture of three angels with beadwork on a tan mesh ground.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37823

Accession Number: 1935.515

Needlework Picture

Light and dark green squares with checked square design in center.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37824

Accession Number: 1935.518

Needlework Picture

Pattern of light and dark green squares.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37825

Accession Number: 1935.519

Needlework Picture

Ducks in a pond.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37826

Accession Number: 1935.521

Needlework Picture

Needlework and beadwork white and grey flowers on maroon base.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37827

Accession Number: 1935.522

Jacket

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37828

Accession Number: 1935.533A

Collar

Black ribbed silk lined with ivory satin; collar has two pleats at neck with wide, pointed tips; drapes around neck.

Date: 1870-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: satin

GUSN: 37829

Accession Number: 1935.538

Frock Coat

Black; fine wool; turnover collar with wide, pointed revers with self facing; double breasted - three pairs buttons, five buttonholes; raw edge (hem); lined with black silk and wool twill; padded shoulder and front; two breast and two tail pockets; sleeves lined with blue and white sateen.

Date: 1870-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 37830

Accession Number: 1935.545A

Waistcoat

Black; blue and red and white striped lining; black silk and wool back (same as coat lining); notched low collar; four pockets; buckle and strap back closure; six buttons; one hole for watch fob.

Date: 1870-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 37831

Accession Number: 1935.545B

Change Purse

Small, brown leather and metal wallet with blue silk interior.

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, metal, silk (fiber)

GUSN: 37832

Accession Number: 1935.549

Bookmark

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37833

Accession Number: 1935.550

Ribbon

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37834

Accession Number: 1935.551

Pitcher

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 37835

Accession Number: 1935.552AB

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 37836

Accession Number: 1935.556

Container

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 37837

Accession Number: 1935.557

Fan

Short, broad sticks and guards covered in dark red leather; red satin leaf; sticks overlaid on leaf; mother of pearl washer, brass ring; dark red cord and tassel.

Date: 1851-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 37838

Accession Number: 1935.558

Game

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37839

Accession Number: 1935.560

Brise' Fan & Box

FAN (A): Dark brown wooden brise' style fan, painted with white violets and leaves; brown tassel with braided ring. BOX (B,C): Cardboard covered with glossy white paper.

Date: 1860s

Maker: Klein, Auguste (Maker)

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

GUSN: 37840

Accession Number: 1935.568A-C

Veil

Black cotton lace; handmade; mechanical; small, almost a square, but curved at top and bottom; dotted ground; geometric fret border with scalloped edge.

Date: 1865-1875

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 37841

Accession Number: 1935.569

Pair of Gloves

Black lace gloves.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37842

Accession Number: 1935.570AB

Pair of Gloves

Black lace gloves.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37843

Accession Number: 1935.571AB

Handkerchief

Handkerchief with large floral and vine pattern embroidery surrounding "HDY".

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37844

Accession Number: 1935.572

Handkerchief

White lace handkerchief with "AD" embroidered.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37845

Accession Number: 1935.573

Calling Card Case

Paper calling card case with a domestic portrait.

Maker: unknown

Material: papier mâché

GUSN: 37846

Accession Number: 1935.575

Slippers

Cream silk satin w/ pale blue tint; bound w/ cream grosgrain; trimmed w/ large cream lace rosette which covers(?) small pale blue bow. Cream satin ribbon ties; square toe; square throat w/ drawstring; slit vamp is 3-1/2"; no center back seam; sole has narrow waist; no heel; white leather & linen li...

Date: 1855-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, lace (needlework), leather, linen (material), satin, silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 37847

Accession Number: 1935.576AB

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