Historic New England

Napkin Ring

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40753

Accession Number: 1940.877

Napkin Ring

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40754

Accession Number: 1940.878

Napkin Ring

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40755

Accession Number: 1940.879

Needlework Bookmark

Beaded embroidery on bristol board with ribbon.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40756

Accession Number: 1940.886

Ivory moire wedding dress with netted overlay from top to bottom. Broad neckline draped with lace with paisley and floral motif. Short sleeves trimmed with net rosette and net ruffle. V-shaped shirring of net at front. Net belt. Two bands of embroidered net at hem with deep ruffle. Sheer lining...

Date: 1846-1906

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, stitching, moiré, net (textile), silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 40757

Accession Number: 1940.889

Slippers

Ivory silk satin with pale blue tinge; bound with cream grosgrain; trimmed with small white bow of same cream satin ribbon as ribbon ties; square toe; square throat with drawstring; 3 1/4" vamp; no center back seam; sole has narrow waist; no heel; white leather and linen lining.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 40758

Accession Number: 1940.890

Waistcoat

Ivory waistcoat, white lining and back; Shawl collar; three pockets; single breasted with six self covered buttons; fitted, lowered waistline lined with tan leather; buckle and tab back closure; leaf design.

Date: 1846

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, leather, padding (process), tabby (textile), silk (textile), damask

GUSN: 40759

Accession Number: 1940.891

Collar

White lace collar with a floral and paisley pattern.

Date: 1837-1845

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40760

Accession Number: 1940.892

Child's Dress

Short; white; "V" panel of cutwork and pattern of small and large circles; cap sleeves with same pattern as front with double ruffle; eyelet waistband; six tucks at hem; hem embroidered with cutwork following scalloped edge; drawstring neckline with covered button; drawstring waistband with two cove...

Date: ca. 1855

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, NO-MATERIAL-TERM, stitching

GUSN: 40761

Accession Number: 1940.893

Slippers

Black silk satin; bound w/ black grosgrain; no trim; narrow black grosgrain ribbon ties; square toe; square throat; 3-1/2" vamp; no center back seam; sole has narrow waist w/ no heel; white leather & linen lining.

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 40762

Accession Number: 1940.894AB

Pair of Stockings

White knit stockings.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40763

Accession Number: 1940.895AB

Slipper

This black silk satin slipper is undecorated, with a white satin lining, square toe and leather sole. It attaches to the foot with narrow black silk ribbons. There is a blue paper label pasted to the interior instep (See inscriptions)

Date: 1830-1840

Maker: Connochie, John M. (Maker)

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 40764

Accession Number: 1940.896

Cap

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40765

Accession Number: 1940.897

Fan

Short, broad sandalwood sticks, perced, carved and set with spangles; brown taffeta leaf cut like petals, sewn with sequins; brown silk tassel and cord; mother of pearl washer, carved brass ring.

Date: 1860-1869

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 40766

Accession Number: 1940.901

Infant's Shirt

White; square neckline trimmed with lace and topstitching; capped sleeves of lace net with geometric-diamond pattern; bodice gathered around neckline; one copper/brass button at neckline.

Date: 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 40767

Accession Number: 1940.906

Sun bonnet

White cotton; ribbed; stiffened brim; crown and neck ruffle of sheer embroidered muslin; crown embroidered w/ dots; neck ruffle (probably a border to a dress) embroidered w/ paisley motif (curving branches); plain cotton ties.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 40768

Accession Number: 1940.907

Dress

White; allover eyelet embroidery of small sprigs; squared neckline; 2 bands of eyelet at shoulder. Short, full sleeves trimmed w/ scalloped embroidery w/ net inserts; embroidered band & darts at front & waistband; 5 tucks at hem. Lower edge w/ same trim at sleeves; skirt gathered at back w/ drawst...

Date: 1825-1828

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 40769

Accession Number: 1940.909

Boots

Black; toe cap trimmed with punched and scalloped edge; vamp is cut with a "tongue; " white kid lining; bootstraps of brown, beige, green, purple and pink striped cotton.

Date: 1834-1867

Maker: Possibly Farnsworth, N. L. (Maker)

Material: leather, stitching, machine-made

GUSN: 40770

Accession Number: 1940.918AB

Figure Pair, Man and Woman

Pair of miniature statuettes of Quacker man and woman, creamy colored clay. Woman 2 3/4" tall. Man 3" tall.

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 40771

Accession Number: 1940.917AB

Academic Gown

Black silk academic gown, corded and tucked.

Maker: unknown

Material: taffeta

GUSN: 40772

Accession Number: 1940.920

Pipe

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40773

Accession Number: 1940.921

Wedding Dress

Cream ribbed corded silk. Bodice (a) has high standing band collar with tulle ruching; lace jabot attached around neck; cream silk cape draped from shoulders to front; same pleated cape and lace attached at cuffs; elbow length sleeves, scalloped and weighted peplum at back; pleated silk crepe belt ...

Date: 1884-1886

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), crepe (textile), crinolines, hand sewing, silk (textile)

GUSN: 40774

Accession Number: 1940.922AB

Pair of Stockings

Silk cream-colored stockings with embroidery on front ankle area with vertical ribs and interspersed sprig pattern.

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (fiber)

GUSN: 40775

Accession Number: 1940.923AB

Corset

Ice blue silk satin boned corset trimmed with lace; white silk lacing.

Date: 1875-1882

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (fiber), lace (needlework)

GUSN: 40776

Accession Number: 1940.927

Sauce Ladle

Silver sauce ladle with a fiddle handle, rounded shoulders, and an elliptical bowl.

Date: 1847-1867

Maker: Bigelow, Brothers & Kennard (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 40777

Accession Number: 1940.939

Teaspoon

Silver teaspoon with a spatulate handle, rounded shoulders, and a pointed oval bowl.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: Holden, John Jr., 1830-1850 (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 40778

Accession Number: 1940.941.3

Forage Cap

Dark blue broadcloth cap with patent leather peak. Trimmed with black cord and two brass buttons.

Date: ca. 1890

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), cord (fiber product), leather

GUSN: 42039

Accession Number: 1974.444

Chair seat cover fragment

Chair cover fragment, irregular trapezoidal shape, purple/red cotton velvet. Central motif of floral circle surrounded by circular frame of undulating leafy vine; floral disks with sprout placed inside each curve. Cotton backing.

Date: 1820-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), weaving, machine-made, upholstery, velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 42067

Accession Number: 1933.6041B

Hat

No description

Date: 1865-1866

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 42071

Accession Number: 1988.478

Men's Nightshirt

White; standing collar with two pearl buttons; front closure/placket reinforced shoulders; gusset at armhole; long sleeves gathered at shoulder and wrist; cuff with pearl button.

Date: 1845-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 42080

Accession Number: 1988.158

Pair of Child's Pantalettes

Cream/sheer; pink drawstring; two bands of crocheted lace.

Date: 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 42086

Accession Number: 1988.439AB

Pair of Child's Pantalettes

Cream; drawstring--one is linen, one is pink ribbon; band of lace inserted at lower edge.

Date: 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 42087

Accession Number: 1988.450AB

Pair of Stockings

Brown; plain; stockinette stitch.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), knitting (process)

GUSN: 42091

Accession Number: 1988.167AB

Pair of Stockings

White with some stains; plain with ribbed heel; "rollover" top; stockinette stitch; knit.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), knitting (process)

GUSN: 42092

Accession Number: 1988.166AB

Pair of Socks

Cream-colored plain socks with a stocking stitch; heels have been mended; rolled top.

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), knitting (process)

GUSN: 42093

Accession Number: 1988.434AB

Shoes

A pair of black leather children's shoes with leather straps, tape trim, brown leather soles, leather and linen linings.

Date: 1800-1833

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, leather, linen (material)

GUSN: 42095

Accession Number: 1988.190

Shoe

Brown/black shoe; pointed toe; one pair punched eyes with leather lace; two slashes in leather near heel; wooden pegs in sole; stacked heel.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: handmade, leather

GUSN: 42096

Accession Number: 1988.184

Shoe/Slipper

Tan; open/slip on--no eyes for lacing; tan silk tape trim; white lining; leather inner sole; brown sole w/ spring heel.

Date: 1830-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, leather

GUSN: 42098

Accession Number: 1988.186

Ice skate

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 42099

Accession Number: 1988.192

Shoe

Faded pink; yellow silk ribbon trim and laces; 2 pairs punched eyes; scalloped tongue; white lining; brown inner sole.

Date: 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, leather

GUSN: 42100

Accession Number: 1988.185

Infant's Cap

No description

Date: 1800-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), dimity, stitching

GUSN: 42101

Accession Number: 1988.337

Pair of shoes

Pair brown shoes; lined with linen; round toe with low tongue (for buckle?); holes and straw on soles, worn in barn yard; low heel.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, handmade

GUSN: 42103

Accession Number: 1988.180AB

Slipper Shoe

Black slipper; square toe; left and right; ties/strap with one pair of eyes and originally had silk laces/ribbon ties; trimmed with linen; lined with linen and kid leather.

Date: 1810-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, leather

GUSN: 42104

Accession Number: 1988.181AB

Boots

Black/brown ankle high w/ 8 buttonholes; black buttons; toe has punched band; black sole; white lining.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 42107

Accession Number: 1988.191AB

Shoes

Reddish-brown leather lace-up shoes with four pairs of punched eyes. Leather sole and inner sole with white lining.

Date: 1830-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, leather

GUSN: 42109

Accession Number: 1988.189

Hat

Black straw hat with green grosgrain bow, upturned brim, black fabric lining.

Date: 1890-1892

Maker: Bouquet (Maison de Modes) (Maker)

Material: silk (textile), straw (plant material), ribbon (material)

GUSN: 42121

Accession Number: 1988.488

Bonnet

Medium; natural straw hat with chevron pattern; wide brim trimmed with large pale pink artificial roses and violets, with black ostrich feathers and black gauze; brim lined with blue velvet and violets.

Date: 1893-1896

Maker: unknown

Material: flower (plant material), artificial, feather (material), felt (textile), stitching, silk (textile), straw (plant material), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 42122

Accession Number: 1988.495

Bonnet

Black horsehair bonnet with scallops of braided black straw, black velvet ribbon ties, and black cotton lining.

Date: 1890-1898

Maker: unknown

Material: horsehair, straw (plant material)

GUSN: 42123

Accession Number: 1988.486

Hat

Black silk on buckram foundation; three rows of ruching; pointed tips; wired brim points upward.

Date: 1860-1866

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 42125

Accession Number: 1988.475

Hat

Black straw hat on wire foundation and brim covered in black openwork textile trimmed with coiled black straw. Pointed crown trimmed with large pink artificial roses, lily of the valley, purple violets, black netting, and black feathers.

Date: 1895

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), silk (textile), straw (plant material), wire, net (textile)

GUSN: 42126

Accession Number: 1988.491

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