Historic New England

Interior Window Cornice

Gold painted cornice, carved, molded and incised decoration. Scroll and rosette motif. 2 metal brackets for wall attachment.

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: paint (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 13464

Accession Number: 1997.87.4

Interior Window Cornice

Gold paint, carved, molded and incised decoration. Scroll and rosette motif. 2 metal brackets for wall attachment.

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: paint (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 13465

Accession Number: 1997.87.5

Needlework

Needlework on bristol board. Verse worked reds, greens, and yellows. Wool yarn. Stitches used: satin stitch and tent stitch. Plain wood frame.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: needlework (visual works), embroidery (visual works), bristol board

GUSN: 13466

Accession Number: 1997.88

Motoring Coat

Long motoring coat with front button closure and self-belt. Button-down collar. Lined.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: flannel, leather

GUSN: 13467

Accession Number: 1997.89

Milk Bottle

Plastic handled white one gallon jug with adhesive label. Yellpw snap-on lid with adhesive label.

Date: 1997

Maker: H.P. Hood & Sons (Maker)

Material: plastic (organic material)

GUSN: 13468

Accession Number: 1997.90

Microwave Oven

Rectanglular microwave oven.. Gray and brown metal. Plastic door handle. Timer on front. Vents on top. Back compartment in left side screwed shut. Frosted glass plate inside. A) Oven B) Glass Plate

Date: 1974

Maker: General Electric Company (Maker)

Material: glass (material), metal, plastic (organic material)

GUSN: 13469

Accession Number: 1997.91

Portrait of Mary Edwards Honey (1848-1900)

Three-quarter length portrait depicts Mary Edwards Honey, seated, holding a teacup. Her arm rests on a gilt chair softened by blue pillows. The portrait was displayed in a later maple frame with a gilded scroll and shell interior border.

Date: ca. 1868

Maker: Attributed to Stuart, Jane (Artist)

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas

GUSN: 13470

Accession Number: 1997.92

Pieces of Ingrain Carpet

Medallion pattern.

Date: 1834-1867

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 13471

Accession Number: 1997.94A-D

Necktie

Cream; small woven pattern; one tie narrower than other; tips are askew.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, machine-made, silk (textile), weaving

GUSN: 13472

Accession Number: 1946.234A

Necktie

Cream damask with stylized waterdrop pattern; narrow and wide ties.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 13473

Accession Number: 1946.234F

Painting of a Winter Scene with Sleigh

Painting depicting a winter scene of two men in a wooden sled drawn by three horses fighting off a wolf attack. Winter landscape, predominantly browns and grays. Oil on board. In a deep gessoed and gilt frame with molded floral decoration.

Date: ca. 1882

Maker: After Kowalski, Alfred (Polish painter, 1849-1915) (Artist) Bates, Edwin Josselyn, 1837-1918 (Artist)

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas board

GUSN: 13474

Accession Number: 1928.1401

Necktie

White collar two-inch wide with long blue ties (narrow at collar and widening at ends with straight edge); "pull through" tie; button hole at collar back.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: M.W. Cross & Co. (Retailer)

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, linen (material)

GUSN: 13475

Accession Number: 1947.322B

Fishing on Dennis Pond

Oil painting of a lake scene under a partly cloudy sky. Alfred Churchill Thacher fishes from rowboat in foreground, beach with couple in background, trees behind. Swampscott dory under sail at far right. Horse-drawn carriage and railroad embankment in sunlight in right background. Gold-painted plai...

Date: 1868

Maker: Pierce, J. W. (Artist)

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 13476

Accession Number: 1942.1144

Painting

Framed oil painting of village view with white building at left, fountain with statue of man in long robes in right foreground. Trees and hills in background. Olive and brown tones. In gilt frame.

Date: ca. 1880

Maker: Possibly Tilton, W. (Maker)

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 13477

Accession Number: 1966.2150

TIE, BOW

White; ribbed; one piece - long narrow squared end w/ "bow" shape at other; purple line sewn in.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 13478

Accession Number: 1947.387

Seascape Painting

Coastal scene with rocky shore and breaking waves; dark blue sky. Molded gilt frame.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 13479

Accession Number: 1966.2157

Necktie

White; stiffened collar band with one buttonhole; blue flecked ties pull through opening at collar; plastic collar stay insert.

Date: 1880-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 13480

Accession Number: 1969.5307

Necktie

White; horizontally ribbed; "pull through" opening; wide collar narrows at neck; wide ties with straight edges.

Date: 1880-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 13481

Accession Number: 1969.5311

Maritime Scene

Two figures in foreground; trees frame composition at left and right. Peaceful water and low horizon in center; three masted ships in distance. Sunset, luminescent sky with high clouds. Set in oval gilt and gesso frame.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 13482

Accession Number: 1931.1324

Necktie

White; pronounced plain weave; opening for tie to be pulled through; one buttonhole at back of collar.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), tabby (textile)

GUSN: 13483

Accession Number: 1969.5312

Necktie

Horizontal cream stripes with multicolored stripes; narrow collar band with narrow ties; wide cravat/ascot-like ties attached to narrow ties; fringed edges.

Date: 1885-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 13484

Accession Number: 1969.5390

Necktie

Medium blue with light blue dots arranged geometrically; narrow tie with pointed ends.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: Thresher & Glenny Outfitters (Maker)

Material: stitching, silk (textile)

GUSN: 13485

Accession Number: 1969.6622

Cravat

Gray/green; wide, pointed (loosely draped) ends; changeable.

Date: 1920-1929

Maker: H.P. Truefitt Limited (Maker)

Material: stitching, silk (textile)

GUSN: 13486

Accession Number: 1969.6623

Cravat

Yellow and black; ribbed; wide pointed ends; padded; wool lining.

Date: 1920-1929

Maker: Nodet (Maker)

Material: silk (textile), wool (hair)

GUSN: 13487

Accession Number: 1969.6624

Necktie

Pink with diagonal stripes of blue picotage with leaves and dark blue stylized leaf motifs "falling" along stripes; soft, subtle print; wide; pointed ends; lining.

Date: 1900-1929

Maker: Possibly Thresher & Glenny Outfitters (Maker)

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 13488

Accession Number: 1969.6625

Sailor Shirt

White with blue trim; heavyweight; turnover collar lined with blue and trimmed with white piping; open neck; shoulder yoke; gusseted sleeves; turnover cuffs with blue trimmed with two bands of white piping like collar. Ties at side near hem. Handsewn.

Date: 1843

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), twill

GUSN: 13152

Accession Number: 1925.202

Slippers

Navy blue silk satin; bound w/ black grosgrain; trimmed w/ small black bow; narrow blue grosgrain ribbon ties; rounded square toe; square throat w/ drawstring. 3-1/2" vamp; no center back seam; sole has narrow waist & no heel; white leather & linen lining.

Date: 1845-1855

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 13153

Accession Number: 1963.245AB

Shoes

Pair of light blue silk shoes with dotted ground. Toe embroidered with tree and flowers in silver thread and spangles. Cream silk wedged heel. Oval toe and pointed tongue.

Date: 1785-1795

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, stitching, silk (textile), thread, metallic (color attribute), silver (metal)

GUSN: 13154

Accession Number: 1966.43AB

Pair of Shoes

Cream silk slippers with woven dotted ground; silver embroidery at top; thin 2-1/4" heel covered with plain white silk.

Date: 1785-1795

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, silk (textile)

GUSN: 13155

Accession Number: 1966.253AB

Men's Shirt

White; high collarff (5"); ruffled front with four small tucks (4"); no buttons; reinforced shoulder; gathered and gusseted sleeves; topstitching at collar, cuffs.

Date: 1810-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, linen (material)

GUSN: 13156

Accession Number: 1926.926

Pair of Shoes

Red moroccan leather; trimmed w/ brown fur (fur has almost disappeared) & tan silk ribbon; 1" Louis heel.

Date: 1795-1805

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 13157

Accession Number: 1977.557AB

Nightshirt

Cream/white; turned down pointed collar; long sleeves, inset; decorative cuffs, cut at an angle; patch pocket with decorative flap; front placket with four buttonholes, and three mismatched buttons; (one button missing); round hem slit at sides; gathered at back along shoulder yoke.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 13158

Accession Number: 1934.313

SHOES

White kid; square toe; vamp is 3".

Date: 1848

Maker: Lynn Robinson (Maker)

Material: stitching, leather

GUSN: 13159

Accession Number: 1989.56

Espadrilles

Pair of blue canvas espadrilles with sling back buckle straps and a round toe. Wedge heel covered with straw in a basket weave; Crepe sole. White plastic and linen lining.

Date: 1982

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, linen (material), stitching

GUSN: 13160

Accession Number: 1990.45AB

Shoes

Pair of black silk satin Oxford-style shoes. Gold leather and red velvet straps with black laces. Round pointed toe, round open throat, and 3" vamp. Sole has a narrow waist and continues along heel. 2-1/2" heel covered with red velvet. Shoes have a white lining.

Date: 1925-1929

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, satin, silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave), stitching

GUSN: 13161

Accession Number: 1990.47AB

Pair of Sandals

Pair of wooden sandals with striped silk (pink, black, lavender, purple) straps at toe and ankle; open toe; buckle closure at ankle; oak c-scroll shaped heel is 5" high.

Date: 1935-1945

Maker: Charles Sumner Shoes (Vendor)

Material: oak (wood), silk (textile), stitching

GUSN: 13162

Accession Number: 1990.48AB

Boots

Pair of ankle boots with taupe wool crepe and a black patent leather toe and heel. Side button closure with ten black buttons, a pointed toe, and a round throat. Center, front, and back seams.

Date: 1914-1916

Maker: unknown

Material: crepe (textile), leather, linen (material), stitching

GUSN: 13163

Accession Number: 1990.51AB

Pair of Stockings

White; stockinette stitch with clocks of openwork; several rows graduating with diamond at top; openwork and rolled opening.

Date: 1800-1833

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), knitting (process)

GUSN: 13172

Accession Number: 1926.917AB

Pair of Stockings

Cream; ribbed.

Maker: unknown

Material: knitting (process), wool (textile)

GUSN: 13173

Accession Number: 1988.162AB

Pair of Stockings

Pale pink/beige silk; embroidered clocks with striaght line topped with diamond tree/flower; pink line knitted in at top.

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 13174

Accession Number: 1988.163AB

Collar

White; diamond patterned; eight buttonholes; curved with pointed tips; worn as an underlay under waistcoat.

Date: 1870

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), piqué

GUSN: 13175

Accession Number: 1969.5309

Collar

White; diamond patterned weave; eight buttonholes; curved with pointed tips; worn as an underlay under waistcoat.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), piqué

GUSN: 13176

Accession Number: 1969.5310

Collar

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

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: Cluett, Peabody & Co, Inc. (Maker)

Material: linen (material), starch

GUSN: 13177

Accession Number: 1988.172

Collar

White; stiffened; convoluted and rounded edge; tabs overlap with holes on tabs for stud; collar rounded at front; buttonhole at middle back.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: Cluett, Peabody & Co, Inc. (Maker)

Material: linen (material), starch

GUSN: 13178

Accession Number: 1988.173

Collar

White; stiffened; standing wing-tip collar with buttonhole tabs (three buttonholes altogether).

Date: 1890-1899

Maker: Geo. P. Ide & Co., Inc (Maker)

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 13179

Accession Number: 1988.174B

Collar

White; one piece collar; pointed tips with tabs and three buttonholes; topstitching; turnover collar.

Date: 1921

Maker: Phillips-Jones Corp. (Maker)

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 13180

Accession Number: 1988.174C

Collar

White; one piece; pointed ends; buttonhole tabs at neck; three buttonholes; turnover collar; topstitching.

Date: 1921

Maker: Phillips-Jones Corp. (Maker)

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 13181

Accession Number: 1988.174D

Collar

White; one-piece turnover collar; pointed tips; buttonhole tabs; three buttonholes; topstitching.

Date: 1921 +

Maker: Phillips-Jones Corp. (Maker)

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 13182

Accession Number: 1988.174E

Collar

White one-piece turnover collar; pointed tips; buttonhole tabs; three buttonholes; topstitching.

Date: 1921 +

Maker: Phillips-Jones Corp. (Maker)

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 13183

Accession Number: 1988.174F

Collar

White one-piece turnover collar; pointed tips; buttonhole tabs; three buttonholes; topstitching.

Date: 1921 +

Maker: Phillips-Jones Corp. (Maker)

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 13184

Accession Number: 1988.174G

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