Historic New England

Pipe

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38882

Accession Number: 1936.1032A-C

Eyeglasses

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 38883

Accession Number: 1936.1052

Wrapper - light/medium blue silk taffeta; robe a la francaise style with box pleats at back (from shoulders); cream lace collar; overdress/jacket effect; blue silk covered buttons center front; epaulets with piping and fringe; bow at back of neck with streamers and fringe. Matching belt (B) with bow...

Date: 1875-1876

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 38884

Accession Number: 1936.1053AB

Women's dress ensemble

This three-piece dress ensemble is made from purple silk satin with a high rounded neck, black satin horizontal bars with nine self-covered buttons, a black star (military style), lace epaulets from back to waist. The bodice is lined with cream cotton and the sleeves are lined with cream silk. The l...

Date: 1867-1868

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 38885

Accession Number: 1936.1054A-C

Pair of Gloves

White leather gloves.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38886

Accession Number: 1936.1055AB

Neckpiece

White lace kerchief.

Date: 1830-1845

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38887

Accession Number: 1936.1056

Portrait of Supply Clap Thwing

Portrait of Supply Clap Thwing as a young man, with brown hair, black jacket, and white stock tied in a bow.

Date: 1816

Maker: Badger, Thomas (Artist)

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

GUSN: 38888

Accession Number: 1936.1061

Pair of Shoes

Brown leather; linen lining; has been cut down around ankle; 1" heel; eyes for side lacing; w/ strap across vamp; cut out above toe.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 38889

Accession Number: 1936.1065AB

Shoe

Black/brown plain shoe with oval toe; lace strap; two pairs of eyes with straps; Part of heel two piece patten (heel and vamp); leather sole and stacked heel (two layers) with wooden pegs.

Date: 1810-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, handmade

GUSN: 38890

Accession Number: 1936.1066B

Lamp

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 38891

Accession Number: 1936.1069

Fan and Box

FAN (A): Carved and pierced ivory sticks; white paper leaf printed with silver scrollwork, butterflies and birds, surrounding a central printed and painted medallion with six figures in Renaissance-style costume, with a dog, a castle, and a man playing a lyre; reverse side of fan is of white paper ...

Date: 1834-1867

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component), painting (coating), paper (fiber product), transfer printing

GUSN: 38892

Accession Number: 1936.1072A-C

Plate

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38628

Accession Number: 1936.522T

Plate

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38629

Accession Number: 1936.522U

Plate

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38630

Accession Number: 1936.522V

Plate

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38631

Accession Number: 1936.522W

Plate

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38632

Accession Number: 1936.522X

Plate

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38633

Accession Number: 1936.522Y

Plate

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38634

Accession Number: 1936.522Z

Needlework Bookmark

Needlework bookmark of a cross with flowers embroidered on Bristol board mounted to pink striped ribbon.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38635

Accession Number: 1936.524

Column Capital

A Corinthian style capital, painted brown.

Date: 1821

Maker: Hoadley, David (Architect)

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

GUSN: 38636

Accession Number: 1936.527

Purse

Small black silk velvet purse on the bias with blue beadwork.

Date: latter half 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (fiber), velvet (fabric weave), beads (pierced objects)

GUSN: 38638

Accession Number: 1936.534

Purse

Black beaded drawstring purse.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38639

Accession Number: 1936.535

Sewing Roll

Red leather envelope-shaped sewing kit with a metal clasp.

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 38640

Accession Number: 1936.536

Wallet

Flamestitch - horizontal bands in reds, greens, golds; rounded flap edged in red twill tape with tape closure; flap lined with blue wool; two pockets lined with beige "dotted" silk.

Date: 1751-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, Bargello work, handmade, silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 38641

Accession Number: 1936.537

Bed Covering

White bedspread with a basket pattern made with pink triangles.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38642

Accession Number: 1936.540

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38643

Accession Number: 1936.542AB

Sheet

Rectangular, fine white linen sheet, seamed and hemmed on all edges.

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), piecing

GUSN: 38644

Accession Number: 1936.549

Teapot

Oval pewter teapot on shell feet with domed, hinged lid topped with black-painted wooden knop; curved spout; and curved, black-painted wooden handle.

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: James Dixon & Sons (Pewterer)

Material: pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 38645

Accession Number: 1936.551

Collar

White embroidered collar with a floral pattern.

Date: 1848-1858

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38646

Accession Number: 1936.554

Veil

Black; handmade changilly; semicircular with a floral border with garland; dotted ground; scalloped edge; band at top for drawstring.

Date: 1860s

Maker: unknown

Material: Chantilly lace, handmade, lace (needlework), silk (textile)

GUSN: 38647

Accession Number: 1936.556

Purse

Black and white beaded purse with a large white beaded tassel on the bottom.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38648

Accession Number: 1936.557

Collar

White lace collar.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38649

Accession Number: 1936.560

Cuff

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38650

Accession Number: 1936.562A

Veil

Cream wool; machine knitted.

Date: 1870

Maker: unknown

Material: knitting (process), wool (textile)

GUSN: 38652

Accession Number: 1936.569

Shawl

Black silk; finely crocheted; tied on fringe on all sides; very stretchy; light net.

Date: 1830-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (fiber)

GUSN: 38653

Accession Number: 1936.570

Fan

Ivory sticks and guards, pierced and carved; white satin leaf painted with floral spray and two butterflies in pastel colors; mother of pearl washer; carved metal ring.

Date: 1870s

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), ivory (tooth component), painting (coating), piercing, satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 38654

Accession Number: 1937.572

Shoes

A pair of ankle high children's shoes with single clasp closures, brown taped trims, white cloth lining, and brown leather soles.

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, leather, wool (textile)

GUSN: 38655

Accession Number: 1936.576AB

Needlecase and pincushion

Needlecase and pincushion combination; white silk covers of perforated cardboard; worked in vari-colored worsteds initials "A.A.R".

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 38656

Accession Number: 1936.578

Military Uniform

A=Coat: Black; bright gilt embroidery - elaborate foliate garland at high standing collar; deep cuffs, front, waist pockets, arms, back; heavily padded; white silk lining; gilt buttons; hook and eye closure - single breasted. B=Pants: Black with gilt trim (foliate garland) and braid along pant le...

Date: 1895-1911

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 38657

Accession Number: 1936.582A-C

Uniform Coat & Waistcoat

Coat A: Blue; blue velvet collar with wide revers; false double breasted; gilt "military" buttons with eagle; darts at front; pointed pocket flaps (false); two breast pockets (inside); padded shoulders; quilted armscye; black silk lining; no raw edges. Waistcoat B: blue; black satin back with buc...

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 38658

Accession Number: 1936.583AB

Waistcoat

Red; white lining & back; low shawl collar (open at back); single breasted; 4 self covered buttons; buckle & tab back closure; gussets at back waistline; cut away, pointed waist; 2 darts at waist.

Date: 1894-1904

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 38659

Accession Number: 1936.585

Portrait of Governor Edward Winslow

Steel engraved portrait of Governor Edward Winslow of Plymouth Colony. Framed.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38660

Accession Number: 1936.587

Tablecloth

Square spread; vibrant royal blue ground. Printed tan and beige Rococo Revival strapwork border; corner and central cartouches; floral bouquets within each as well as within plaques set within strapwork. Raw edges.

Date: 1845-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: felt (textile), printing (process), textiles, wool (textile)

GUSN: 38661

Accession Number: 1936.590

Stocking

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38662

Accession Number: 1936.595

Sewing Kit

Pink and brown striped pincushion and needle case.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38663

Accession Number: 1936.598

Needle Case and Pincushion

Shell shaped needlecase; purple silk with feather stitching and floral embroidery; interior lined with yellow silk; two interior wool pages.

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 38664

Accession Number: 1936.600

Bandbox

Oval bandbox with lid. Bandbox (A) is covered with paper with white, pink and blue flowers with yellow and red leaves on a turquoise ground. Horizontal floral bands are separated by yellow, red and white stripes. Lid (B) is covered with same paper. Rim of lid has another layer of paper with blue and...

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 38665

Accession Number: 1936.602AB

Bonnet

No description

Date: 1860-1866

Maker: unknown

Material: flower (plant material), artificial, stitching, silk (textile), straw (plant material), taffeta, tulle (meshed textile), wire

GUSN: 38666

Accession Number: 1936.603

Notebook

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 38667

Accession Number: 1936.605

Bonnet

Cream chevron bands (resemble passementerie), with overlay of straw meander; brim has round edges, and extends to form neck band; round crown, with sprial pattern of straw; fully lined with black silk; wire band along brim and neck is covered with cream silk; no trimming or neck ties.

Date: ca. 1846

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, horsehair, silk (textile), straw (plant material), taffeta, wire

GUSN: 38668

Accession Number: 1936.607

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