Historic New England

Clipboard

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53673

Accession Number: 1944.98

Hat

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53674

Accession Number: 1944.99

Bonnet

Heart shaped; cream, ribbed silk; beige ribbon/bow at top, neck and back, and as neck ties; face framed by net and looped cream ribbon; wire support; net lining; neck ruffle; pointed front/neck.

Date: 1850-1863

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, silk (textile)

GUSN: 53675

Accession Number: 1944.101

Pair of Riding Boots

A pair of black and brown leather riding boots with square toes and stacked heels. Maker's name and mark at top center of shaft [see Inscriptions].

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: Dick's Patent Shank Boots & Shoes (Manufacturer) Brooks Dealer in Dick's Shoes (Retailer)

Material: leather, wood and wood products, metal

GUSN: 53676

Accession Number: 1944.104AB

Black lace; bunches of roses on net ground; 3/4 bell shaped sleeves gathered at shoulder; neck ruffle with black gros grain ribbon tie; gathered at waist at center back with wide band of black gros grain.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53677

Accession Number: 1944.109

Bonnet Basket

Small, hinged basket used to carry and store a lady's cap. Round woven basket with conforming lid. Woven with narrow, natural colored wood splints in a radiating checker weave with accent weavers, rim pieces and handles in a dark lacquer. Two decorative handles and hook and eye closure.

Date: 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: reed (grass, material)

GUSN: 53678

Accession Number: 1944.110

Pair of Gloves

Black crocheted fingerless gloves.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53679

Accession Number: 1944.111AB

Pair of Gloves

Black crocheted fingerless gloves.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53680

Accession Number: 1944.112AB

Pair of Gloves

Cream-colored crocheted gloves.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53681

Accession Number: 1944.114AB

Handkerchief

Handkerchief with a scalloped edge and a poppy pod embroidered in each corner.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53682

Accession Number: 1944.116

Cape Collar

Single layer cape collar with zig-zagged edge and small floral embroidery.

Date: 1822-1830

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53683

Accession Number: 1944.120

Chemisette

White lace with a small floral pattern.

Date: 1825-1850

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53684

Accession Number: 1944.125

Cockade Fan

Folding circular fan; pierced sandalwood sticks; guards set with spangles; ivory silk leaf cut to look like petals, sewn with sequins; shell washer.

Date: 1865

Maker: unknown

Material: piercing, sandalwood (wood), sequins (spangles), silk (textile)

GUSN: 53685

Accession Number: 1944.127

Collar

White Valenciennes lace collar

Date: 1835-1850

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53686

Accession Number: 1944.131

Knife Cleaning Box

Wooden board with open box end (a) for cleaning knives. Two corks (c,d) and a piece of bath brick (b) used in cleaning. Came from the kitchen of the Skeals family, Georgetown, Massachusetts.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), cork (bark)

GUSN: 53687

Accession Number: 1944.133A-D

Doll's Book

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53688

Accession Number: 1944.135

Jewelry Box

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53689

Accession Number: 1944.135Q

Child's Pantaloons

Cream/yellowed; six buttonholes at waistband; open at sides; drawstrings at legs.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 53690

Accession Number: 1944.136

Bib

White bird's eye linen dimity; rectangular shape; shaped around neck and chin with long cotton ties; turnover hem at neck.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: dimity, linen (material)

GUSN: 53691

Accession Number: 1944.137

Child's Nightgown

White/discolored; woven check pattern; plain drawstring neckline; capped sleeves trimmed with eyelet embroidery.

Date: 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), dimity, stitching

GUSN: 53692

Accession Number: 1944.139

Child's Nightgown

White/discolored; drawstring neckline; neck and capped sleeves trimmed with lace; band embroidered with hearts inserted at shoulder.

Date: 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 53693

Accession Number: 1944.140

Child's Nightgown

White/discolored; drawstring neckline and capped sleeves trimmed with lace; woven diamond pattern.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), dimity, stitching

GUSN: 53694

Accession Number: 1944.141

Doll

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53695

Accession Number: 1944.144

Shawl

White silk; tied warp fringe; weft end fringe; plain weave; sheer w/ denser border stripe; square.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: tabby (textile), silk (textile)

GUSN: 53696

Accession Number: 1944.146

Hat

Blue velvet hat with elaborate beaded flowers and leaves with starburst medallion on crown. Each beaded element worked over a paper pattern and applied to velvet surface.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: beading (edging pattern)

GUSN: 53697

Accession Number: 1944.149

Writing Case

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 53698

Accession Number: 1944.154

Cape Collar

White cape collar with a scalloped edge and vine embroidery.

Date: 1822-1830

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53699

Accession Number: 1944.159

Pair of Cuffs

Pair of lace cuffs.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53700

Accession Number: 1944.162B

Pair of Sleeves

White sleeves with lace and scalloped trim at the cuffs.

Date: 1853-1860

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53701

Accession Number: 1944.165AB

Handkerchief

Handkerchief with flowers embroidered at the edge.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53702

Accession Number: 1944.167

Collar

Black tambour net lace collar with floral trim.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53703

Accession Number: 1944.170

Bonnet

Burgundy silk velvet; pleated velvet band and crown with rosette at right side; pointed panel attached to crown; purple taffeta ribbon attached at back; self neck ruffle stiffened with black net; white tulle attached to lining of brim; white canvas and black silk lining; wire support.

Date: ca. 1864

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, stitching, net (textile), silk (textile), taffeta, tulle (meshed textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 53704

Accession Number: 1944.180

Cap

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53705

Accession Number: 1944.182

Portrait of George Thomas Thacher

Half-length portrait of a young boy, George Thomas Thacher (Boston 1827-1892), wearing a black jacket with gold buttons, yellow vest and black tie. Resting his right hand on an Empire style sofa. Son of George Churchill Thacher and Maria Willis (Howard) Thacher. Brother of Franklin Willis Thacher (1...

Date: 1825-1835

Maker: Probably Conant, Edwin A. (Artist)

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 53289

Accession Number: 1942.1146

Portrait of Mary Anna Capen Thacher (1840-1925)

Watercolor portrait of a woman, Mary Anna Capen Thacher (1840-1925), short brown hair parted in middle, wearing a white dress. Oval gilt frame.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 53290

Accession Number: 1942.1147

Portrait of George Churchill Thacher

Watercolor portrait of George Churchill Thacher (1796-1856). Oval gilt frame.

Maker: unknown

Material: watercolors (paintings), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 53291

Accession Number: 1942.1148

Camisole

White cotton pleated camisole wit buttons down the back.

Date: 1875-1885

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53292

Accession Number: 1942.1158

Shirt

Cream linen; squared flap neckline; cap sleeves trimmed w/ scallop-edged lace; drawn work border on neckline; open in back.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: drawn thread work, stitching, linen (material)

GUSN: 53293

Accession Number: 1942.1191.1

Shirt

Cream linen; squared flap neckline w/ scallop-edged cream embroidery; cream eyelet embroidery along shoulder seam; cap sleeves trimmed as neckline; open in back.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, stitching, linen (material)

GUSN: 53294

Accession Number: 1942.1192

Shirt

Cream linen; squared flap neckline w/ drawn work; cap sleeves trimmed w/ lace; pull-over style; neck and sleeve holes only openings.

Date: 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: drawn thread work, stitching, linen (material)

GUSN: 53295

Accession Number: 1942.1193

Infant's Cap

Cream linen; two lace stripes over crown from front to back; double ruffle; lace trimmed ruffle all around; drawstring tieing at back.

Date: 1800-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 53296

Accession Number: 1942.1194

Infant's Cap

White linen; bonnet-shaped; double layer brim with lace-trimmed ruffle; crown is gathered at center into lace circle; small lace panel from circle edge; second layer has scalloped edge.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 53297

Accession Number: 1942.1195

Cap

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53298

Accession Number: 1942.1196

Bonnet

White; stiffened, ribbed brim w/ scalloped eyelet trim; brim attached to crown w/ buttons; long neck ruffle w/ scalloped edge and drawnwork pattern of circles; striped cream silk ribbon ties.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), drawn thread work, stitching, machine-made, reeding

GUSN: 53299

Accession Number: 1942.1197

Handkerchief

White silk handkerchief with a scalloped edge and small embroidery.

Maker: unknown

Material: kapok (fiber)

GUSN: 53300

Accession Number: 1942.1198

Infant's Shirt

Cream linen; wide squared neckline trimmed with lace; cap sleeve with scallop-edged lace ruffle; open in back; gathered onto neckline.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 53301

Accession Number: 1942.1199

Card Table

Serpentine top and skirt; molded, square legs; one long drawer, bail handles.

Date: 1770-1805

Maker: unknown

Material: cherry (wood), Norway spruce (wood)

GUSN: 53303

Accession Number: 1942.1207

Chair

Side chair. Mahogany with soft maple loose seat frame. Serpentine crest rail with carved molded ears. Pierced splat with "owl's eye" central design. Straight seat. Rests on creased cabriole legs and raked ball and claw feet. Block and baluster side stretchers; swelled medial and rear stretcher...

Date: 1755-1785

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), maple (wood)

GUSN: 53304

Accession Number: 1942.1208

Chair

Molded, yoke-shaped crest with round ears; pierced Gothic splat; shaped stiles; raked rear legs; beaded, square front legs.

Date: 1760-1790

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, maple (wood), molding (forming), pine (wood)

GUSN: 53305

Accession Number: 1942.1213

Chair

Square, beaded front legs, square stretchers, raked rear legs; pierced Gothic splat; yoke-shaped crest.

Date: 1760-1790

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, maple (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 53306

Accession Number: 1942.1214

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