Historic New England

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

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

Animal Figurine

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 54509

Accession Number: 1946.879A-C

Glass Bird Base

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 54510

Accession Number: 1946.879D

Back Board

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 54511

Accession Number: 1946.880

Shirt

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 54512

Accession Number: 1946.956

Underskirt or Petticoat

Coral silk satin; quilted scallops on body with scrolling flowering branches at hem; pleated all around to cotton waistband with hook & eye closure in back; white glazed wool lining.

Date: 1785-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: quilting, satin, silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 54513

Accession Number: 1946.986

Stocking

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 54514

Accession Number: 1946.987AB

Pair of Shoes

Blue silk brocaded w/ silver metallic flowers at toe; bound w/ white; thin 2-1/2" white kid heel; oval toe; pointed tongue; straight side seam.

Date: 1775-1790

Maker: unknown

Material: brocade (textile), stitching, leather, silk (textile)

GUSN: 54515

Accession Number: 1946.989AB

Pair of Shoes

Tapestry weave; white silk w/ polychrome geometric medallion at toe & heel in blues, green, gray, black, coral & orange; bound w/ blue tape. Trimmed w/ blue ruching & silver wrapped yellow "gold" thread; square toe; scalloped throat; 4" vamp; no center back seam; narrow waist; low 1" heel covered w...

Date: 1865-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, leather, silk (textile), taffeta, tapestry (process)

GUSN: 54516

Accession Number: 1946.990AB

Child's Dress

Short; white; front panel and back have bands of ruffled eyelet alternating with band of narrow horizontal tucks; capped sleeves and neckline with scalloped edged eyelet; drawstring neckline; four covered buttons with placket; skirt fullness from side to back.

Date: 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 54517

Accession Number: 1946.991

Child's Petticoat

White; waistband with five buttonholes; gauging around waist; hem (deeply) embroidered with stylized floral openwork with scalloped hem.

Date: 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, openwork

GUSN: 54518

Accession Number: 1946.992

Small Round Box with Cover

Cylindrical box with a cover. Lathed, with one decorative lathe line near bottom of box.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 54519

Accession Number: 1946.1001AB

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 54520

Accession Number: 1946.1002CD

Bag

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 54254

Accession Number: 1946.228

Bag

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 54255

Accession Number: 1946.229

Whole Cloth Crib Quilt

Nearly square; blue resist design of crude white disjointed floral motifs; indigo ground of zig-zag quilting pattern. Remains of calico binding. Back of brown linen; light blue floral embroidery. Pomegrant pattern.

Date: 1760-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, linen (material), piecing, quilting, resist dyeing

GUSN: 54256

Accession Number: 1946.230

Tie Case

Crimson velvet front and back; lined with cream silk; ruffled edges; tied with ribbons and tassel; ribbons inside hold ties.

Date: 1880-1899

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 54257

Accession Number: 1946.233

Necktie

Cream with large diamond pattern lined with pale blue satin; narrow at collar; straight ties with pointed tips.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: Waltham Haberdasher (Maker)

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 54258

Accession Number: 1946.234B

Necktie

Cream; small scale stylized floral and branches; flannel lining; one tie narrower than other; pointed tips.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: flannel, stitching

GUSN: 54259

Accession Number: 1946.234C

Necktie

Forest green; moire pattern; lined with blue "changeable" taffeta; pointed tips; one tie narrower than other.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 54260

Accession Number: 1946.234D

Necktie

Magenta with black satin horizontal stripes at tips; narrow collar section widens to even, straight ties with straight edged tips.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 54261

Accession Number: 1946.234E

Necktie

Multicolored knit with horizontal striped bands of purple and red; straight edge tips; hand knit.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: knitting (process), silk (textile)

GUSN: 54262

Accession Number: 1946.234J

Necktie

Aubergine; stripe and lattice design (vertical); rounded bound tips.

Date: 1890-1929

Maker: unknown

Material: knitting (process), silk (textile)

GUSN: 54263

Accession Number: 1946.234K

Kerchief

Silk white and ochre kerchief.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 54264

Accession Number: 1946.235

Shirt Bag

Stitched canvas satchel with a flower design and satin trim with the word "Shirts" stitched into the flap.

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas

GUSN: 54265

Accession Number: 1946.236

Picture Frame

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 54266

Accession Number: 1946.237

Travel Bags

Silk satchel with yellow ribbon and purple stitched floral design.

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (fiber)

GUSN: 54267

Accession Number: 1946.238

Kerchief

Pink and gold silk kerchief with a floral design.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 54268

Accession Number: 1946.240

Pair of Suspenders

One piece; embroidered floral - light blue, white with maroon center flowers, magenta buds, green leaves on orange gold silk; plain cream satin on back; white leather buttonholes; two gold colored buckles; elastic back straps.

Date: 1870-1899

Maker: Fisk, Clark & Flagg Makers (Maker)

Material: embroidering, leather, silk (textile)

GUSN: 54269

Accession Number: 1946.242

Slipper

Pair of red and white knitted slippers.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 54270

Accession Number: 1946.246AB

Pair of Stockings

Deep blue knitted stockings with two bands of white at the top and white at the toe.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 54271

Accession Number: 1946.247CD

Bureau Cover

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 54273

Accession Number: 1946.249

Table mat

Square; brown center with green border. Red rosettes with green leaves attached all around edge.

Maker: unknown

Material: crocheting, wool (textile)

GUSN: 54274

Accession Number: 1946.250

Needle Case

Bell-shapes needlecase covered with blue and red silk brocade on front; brown and purple plaid silk on back; exterior pocket with purple silk tie; interior lined with brown silk; red and off white graduated flannel pages; small green silk pincushion inside.

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), flannel

GUSN: 54275

Accession Number: 1946.253

Pincushion

Pocket disc pincushion; black velvet on both sides; circumference of disc trimmed with green and black velvet.

Date: 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 54276

Accession Number: 1946.254A

Pincushion

Pocket disc pincushion; green and black printed velvet cover; green velvet center; black silk backing.

Date: 19th century

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 54277

Accession Number: 1946.254B

Pincushion

Rectangular pincushion with voided dark green velvet bottom; applied fabric leave and flowers around top edges; verse in pins "May home ever have a/charm for thee./A.L. Abbott./May 1861/From Mother"; label with handwritten history on bottom.

Date: 1861

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

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 54278

Accession Number: 1946.255