Historic New England

Collar

White; one piece collar with three buttonholes; detachable; tabbed ends at neck with pointed "wings"; topstitching.

Date: 1825-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 29832

Accession Number: 1923.193

Waistcoat

White linen waistcoat; plain weave; single breasted; Fourteen buttons made with metal ring and thread; french seams; vents at side and back; cut away at waist front.

Date: 1750-1775

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, linen (material)

GUSN: 29833

Accession Number: 1923.196

Coat

Light brown coat; plain; turnover collar, no revers; Ten buttons, Two button holes (of eleven) are open; deep plain cuffs; pleated skirt; Two pointed pocket flaps; buckram lining along buttons.

Date: 1750-1760

Maker: unknown

Material: buckram, stitching, silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 29834

Accession Number: 1923.198

Button

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 29835

Accession Number: 1923.199

Strap Hinge

Tapered strap with round head at end; on pin and plate (pin-plate is three-part construction). Four wrought nails.

Date: 1745-1800

Maker: Possibly Bulfinch, Charles, 1763-1844 (Architect)

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 29836

Accession Number: 1923.201

Clay

No description

Date: 1668-1733

Maker: unknown

Material: clay, hair, straw (plant material)

GUSN: 29837

Accession Number: 1923.209

Foy Reform Corset

Light brown corset with patented skirt supporter

Date: 1869-1974

Maker: Harmon, Baldwin, & Foy Foy, Lavina, 1813-1906

Material: metal, canvas, cotton (textile)

GUSN: 29838

Accession Number: 1923.212

Shoes

A pair of white silk shoes with a floral design, a pointed toe, and tall 2 1/4 inch heels.

Date: 1775-1795

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, silk (textile)

GUSN: 29839

Accession Number: 1923.213

Doll

Wooden doll on a stand in a floral apron and yellow dress.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 29840

Accession Number: 1923.215AB

Candle Socket

Cut glass candle socket.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 29841

Accession Number: 1923.221

Slippers

Pale pink kid leather slippers; pale blue silk rosette at toe; oval toe; probably a spring heel w/ channel; 3 1/2" vamp.

Date: 1825-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, leather, silk (textile)

GUSN: 29842

Accession Number: 1923.220AB

Black with small ombred rose (pink) with green leaves, scattered; stiffened neckpiece and bow are one piece, with buckle and strap back closure; lined with pale blue taffeta and white and black leather.

Date: 1860-1869

Maker: unknown

Material: brocading, leather, satin

GUSN: 29843

Accession Number: 1923.222

Men's Shirt

White; low turnover collar with two buttonholes; pleated front panel with placket and three small buttonholes (two panel buttons); shoulder yoke; gusseted and gathered sleeves with rounded cuffs, each with one small pearl button; fullness below pleated panel. Worn by Dr. John McClellan of Woodstock,...

Date: 1830-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 29844

Accession Number: 1923.223

Slippers

Cream silk satin; bound with cream grosgrain; trimmed with small white bow; square toe; square throat with drawstring; 2-3/4" vamp; no center back seam (probably); sole has narrow waist; no heel; white leather & linen lining.

Date: 1854-1860

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 29845

Accession Number: 1923.226AB

Trim

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 29846

Accession Number: 1923.228

Purse

Green and cream crochet with silver beadwork and silver beaded tassles. Decorative silver clasp with chain.

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 29847

Accession Number: 1923.229

Alphabet/Verse Sampler

Unfinished alphabet/verse sampler on ivory linen ground. Monochromatic threads. Border of two rows of cross-stitch. Alphabets: #1 complete, (AA,BB,CC...) double letters; #2 missing "J"; #3 missing "J"; #4 "A-U", missing "J". Numbers: "1-8". Stitches used: eyelet hole stitch and cross stitch.

Maker: unknown

Material: cross-stitching, embroidering, linen (material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 29849

Accession Number: 1923.232

Alphabet/Verse Sampler

Alphabet/Verse Sampler. Ivory linen ground. Vertical rectangle, polychromatic. Many rows of large and small scale Greek key pattern cross stitched at bottom and throughout. Alphabets: #1 complete, #2 missing "J", #3 complete: Numbers: "1-3", "1-9", "1-9,0", "1-8"

Date: 1851

Maker: Walcott, Elizabeth D., 1843- (Embroiderer)

Material: cross-stitching, embroidering, linen (material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 29850

Accession Number: 1923.234

Brise' Fan

Small brise' fan; carved ivory sticks, round edges; carved with floral trail, swags, birds, medallions with pagodas and shield (without initials); cream silk ribbon; sticks have comb-like background.

Date: 1795-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 29851

Accession Number: 1923.237

Fan

Narrow carved and pierced ivory sticks; kidskin leaf with ink and painted pastoral scene of peasants fishing by water with sheep; houses and mountains; reverse side is painted with boy fishing.

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), ivory (tooth component), kidskin, painting (coating)

GUSN: 29852

Accession Number: 1923.238

Tile

Square, black and white tile with printed design of three dogs in forest with trees enclosed in Rococo border.

Date: ca. 1760

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, ceramic glaze

GUSN: 29853

Accession Number: 1923.240

Doorknob

Oval brass doorknob set screwed on a square iron spindle. Knob originally axially mounted to another spindle.

Date: ca. 1739

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal)

GUSN: 29854

Accession Number: 1923.249

Dressing Gown

Dressing gown with black and tan floral stripe - vertical; black shawl collar, cuffs and pocket flaps; single breasted, with large black buttons; brown lining with small red, bell-shaped flowers arranged in vertical stripes. 3/4 length.

Date: 1851-1875

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 29855

Accession Number: 1923.829A

Curling Iron

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 29856

Accession Number: 1923.269

Nosegay Holder

A metal and mother of pearl nosegay holder. Conical shape and a foliate design. Two chains with a ring and a pin.

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, mother of pearl

GUSN: 29857

Accession Number: 1923.272

Dish

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 29858

Accession Number: 1923.273A

Cover

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 29859

Accession Number: 1923.273B

Plate

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 29860

Accession Number: 1923.273C

Game

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 29861

Accession Number: 1923.274

Fan & Box

FAN (A): Mother of pearl sticks and guards with inlaid steel spangles; discolored cream silk organza with steel spangle floral spray, small round and leaf shape spangles border at top edge; whsite silk ribbon along leaf bottom; steel pique brilliants in rivets. BOX (B,C): Rectangular pasteboard t...

Date: 1810

Maker: unknown

Material: mother of pearl, pasteboard (paper), sequins (spangles)

GUSN: 29862

Accession Number: 1923.288 A-C

150th Anniversary of the City of Pittsfield, Mass. Medal.

Engraved and stamped medal for the 150th Anniversary of the City of Pittsfield, Mass. The City Shield is stamped in the center on one side with inscriptions all around; a heart with two crossed olive tree branches are stamped on the bottom of the other side. A hook is affixed to the top of the medal...

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 29863

Accession Number: 1923.289

Saucer

Blue transfer-printed earthenware saucer. Foliate and aquatic border surround a central landscape scene.

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, transfer printing, glazing (coating)

GUSN: 29864

Accession Number: 1923.292.1

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 29558

Accession Number: 1922.591

Bottle and Stand

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 29559

Accession Number: 1922.597AB

Trough

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: stone (rock)

GUSN: 29560

Accession Number: 1922.601

Lantern

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 29561

Accession Number: 1922.602

Game

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 29562

Accession Number: 1922.603

Game

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 29563

Accession Number: 1922.604

Decanter

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 29564

Accession Number: 1922.606

Pin Box with Cover

Small rectangular paper box with cover. Full color printed image affixed to cover of female in yellow bodice and blue skirt, seated outdoors with basket, cloth and cane.

Maker: Kirby, Beard & Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 29565

Accession Number: 1922.608AB

Bed Warmer

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 29566

Accession Number: 1922.609

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 29567

Accession Number: 1922.628

Eyeglasses

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 29568

Accession Number: 1922.631

Eyeglasses

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 29569

Accession Number: 1922.632

Eyeglasses

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 29570

Accession Number: 1922.633

Eyeglasses

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 29571

Accession Number: 1922.634

Pince-nez

Brass pince-nez with round lenses. Fabric chain with a brass hook.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 29572

Accession Number: 1922.635

Small Box with Cover

Small rectangular box with cover. Red with circular paper affixed to cover of man with hat in hand and woman with her arms outstretched, and: "Simplicite Constance" printed above them.

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 29573

Accession Number: 1922.639AB

Ribbon

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 29574

Accession Number: 1922.644

Pincushion

Pocket disc pincushion; tranfer print scene of Tip-Top House on Mt. Washington printed on sycamore disc; "OLD TIP TOP HOUSE/MT WASHINGTON N.H." printed below print of house; red velvet cushion with several pins sandwiched between another sycamore disc; red silk tab at top.

Date: 1840-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: velvet (fabric weave), silk (textile)

GUSN: 29575

Accession Number: 1922.645

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