Historic New England

Needlework Picture

Needlework embroidery of a deer head on Bristol board.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 36938

Accession Number: 1934.1419

Needlework Picture

Embroidery of house and the word "Home" on Bristol board with a red attached trim for suspension. Inscription on back: "First piece of worsted work, 1875, 11 years old".

Date: 1875

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 36939

Accession Number: 1934.1420

Needlework Picture

Needlework picture of a butterfly on Bristol board.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 36940

Accession Number: 1934.1421

Stock Lock

Wood surface mounted box, with iron works mortised in. Three partial cover plates nailed on back. Deadbolt 1 1/4" x 1/2" x 3/4" long. Key operation from both sides.

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), oak (wood)

GUSN: 36941

Accession Number: 1934.1429B

Mug

Yellow-tinted miniature mug with handle and pink, white, and blue colored flowers with orange and red on vine with leaves.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 36942

Accession Number: 1934.1431

Saltcellar

Glass saltcellar. Round with a fluted and scalloped body.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 36943

Accession Number: 1934.1432

Bell

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 36944

Accession Number: 1934.1433

Blue and white; trellis and spearhead outer border with fish roe outline and scrolled scale reserves; scrolled spearhead inner border; landscape scene of bridge with two figures, foreground; two one-story and one two-story pavillions on successive juts of land, left; one-story pavillion on jut of la...

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, underglazing

GUSN: 36945

Accession Number: 1934.1434

Tray

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 36946

Accession Number: 1934.1435

Tea Caddy

One of a pair of rectangular metal tea caddies once housed together in a larger box [per accession notes, the box was damaged in a fire and discarded]. Each caddy has a cylindrical exterior cover encircled with two incised bands as well as a concave, cylindrical interior cap with black ball knop.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 36947

Accession Number: 1934.1437.1A-C

Portrait of William Colby

Half-length portrait of William Colby of Newton, NH, in black coat, vest, and cravat.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 36948

Accession Number: 1934.1440

Portrait of Lois (Bancroft) Colby

Portrait of Lois (Bncroft) Colby of Merrimac, MA, with dark hair and ringlets, wearing long gold necklace. Wife of William Colby.

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 36949

Accession Number: 1934.1441

Print

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 36951

Accession Number: 1934.1449

Print

Broad street with large public buildings and businesses; people, horses and carriages in street and on sidewalks; Old State House

Date: 1849

Maker: Currier, Nathaniel (Publisher)

Material: chromolithography

GUSN: 36952

Accession Number: 1934.1450

Envelope Wallet

Faded green; stripped embossed finish; flap w/ linen tie closure; no compartments.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: embossing, stitching, leather

GUSN: 36953

Accession Number: 1934.1453

Doll Clothes

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 36954

Accession Number: 1934.1463

Bell

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 36955

Accession Number: 1934.1465

Cuff

Single embroidered cuff.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 36956

Accession Number: 1934.1469A

Small Box with Cover

Small red lacquered box with cover. Handpainted face on cover with wisp-like moustache and round gold eyes. Black lacquered bottom and interior.

Maker: unknown

Material: lacquering

GUSN: 36959

Accession Number: 1934.1474AB

Apron

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 36960

Accession Number: 1934.1479

Shirt

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 36962

Accession Number: 1934.1482

Shawl

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 36966

Accession Number: 1934.1490

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 36969

Accession Number: 1934.1494

Cordwainer's Tool

Wooden and metal shoe trees.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37306

Accession Number: 1934.2548A

Scrapbook Containing Locks of Hair

Small rectangular scrapbook with brown leather cover and plain paper pages. Locks of hair with ribbon affixed to pages with the date and person's name noted.

Date: 1855-1861

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), leather, hair

GUSN: 37307

Accession Number: 1934.2549

Letter Holder

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 37308

Accession Number: 1934.2550

Suit

Cream-colored wool two piece suit with ivory-colored silk braid trim. A=Jacket - angled shawl collar, trimmed with three rows of cream-colored silk braid and wide basket-weave border of ivory-colored silk. Two large mother of pearl buttons; cut away below waist; narrow tuck from shoulder to hem, fr...

Date: 1910-1913

Maker: unknown

Material: satin, silk (textile), taffeta, twill, wool (textile)

GUSN: 37309

Accession Number: 1934.2557AB

Dress

Grenadine gray/taupe with beige chevron bands brocaded with gray flowers. A=Bodice - olive satin yoke with standing band collar; trimmed with vertical bands of beads (clear, steel and jet beads); self-ruffle at front yoke. Olive satin band around pointed waist; leg o' mutton sleeves lined with taf...

Date: ca. 1892

Maker: unknown

Material: gauze, hand sewing, satin, silk (textile), taffeta, wool (textile)

GUSN: 37310

Accession Number: 1934.2559AB

Storage Basket with Cover

Rectangular wood splint storage basket with straight sides and cover. Checker weave pattern. Basket sides woven with two wide weavers, swabbed pink, divided by band of three narrow weavers. Alternating side standards are swabbed red. A strip of carved wood re-inforces the rim interior. It is attach...

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), weaving

GUSN: 37311

Accession Number: 1934.2593AB

Stocking

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37312

Accession Number: 1934.2630

Pants

Green with plaid (black, yellow, red) waistband lining; no pockets; button front; pleated front and back; buckle and tab back closure; lined with white leather - waist to knee cap.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: chamois (animal material), silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 37313

Accession Number: 1934.2695

Women's Jacket

Black and brown diagonal stripe; standing collar; double breasted with eight pairs of black covered buttons and hook & eye closure; black braid trims collar, front and "faux" cuffs; long sleeves with two black covered buttons; sleeves gathered at shoulders; vent at back trimmed with braid and two bl...

Date: 1890

Maker: L.P. Hollander & Co. (Maker)

Material: silk (fiber)

GUSN: 37314

Accession Number: 1934.2698

Men's Pants

Black; ribbed wool; button front; two pockets at side seam; no waistband; waist lined with striped cotton; orange wool gusset at back.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), cotton (textile)

GUSN: 37315

Accession Number: 1934.2700

Evening Coat

Black; brown satin lining; sleeves - pearl satin lining; turnover collar with wide revers, self facing; double breasted - three pairs silk buttons; five buttonholes (three are false); padded shoulders and front; two breast pockets; two tail pockets; tails have raw edges.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 37316

Accession Number: 1934.2701

Evening Suit

Black; shawl lapel; white striped lining; black satin back with buckle and strap closure; single breasted - four silk buttons; four pockets.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 37317

Accession Number: 1934.2702

Waistcoat

Natural linen; one dart; no collar or lapel; six self covered buttons; three pockets; single breasted; button and strap closure (buckle missing).

Date: 1880-1889

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), linen (material)

GUSN: 37318

Accession Number: 1934.2704

Pants

Tan; button front with placket; bone or ivory buttons; two front pockets with decorative topstitching; watch pocket; darts at back; buckle and tab closure at back.

Date: 1850-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 37319

Accession Number: 1934.2705

Topcoat, Overcoat, and Waistcoat

Frock or Top Coat A: Golden brown; turnover collar with wide revers; double breasted with five pairs of buttonholes, four pairs buttons; green lining; topstitching; two breast pockets; two tail pockets; one button cuff; darts at front; sleeves lined with cream stripe. Overcoat B: Golden brown; tu...

Date: 1890-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), twill, wool (textile)

GUSN: 37320

Accession Number: 1934.2711A-C

Pants

Black; waistband indicated by topstitching (not a separate piece); button front with placket; five pockets; embossed black steel buttons; buckle and tab back closure; waist lined with red and tan striped sateen; leather at cuff and back.

Date: 1900-1925

Maker: M. P. Company (Manufacturer)

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 37321

Accession Number: 1934.2717

Dress

Two piece ensemble of green silk satin. Bodice is tightly fitted with a fishtail back. Collar, faux-vest, and cuffs made from silk velvet in brown, green, and olive stripes. Band collar. Closure center front with green silk-covered ball buttons. Skirt primary material is the same green silk satin wi...

Date: 1885-1889

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), hand sewing, satin, silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 37322

Accession Number: 1934.2719AB

Slippers

Red with black trim (similar to boots); square toe; leather sole and built up heel; lined with brown and white kid leather; right shoe has black leather lining of sole.

Date: 1860-1874

Maker: Hallez Suc. De Waterloot (Maker (Shoe))

Material: leather

GUSN: 37323

Accession Number: 1934.2721AB