Historic New England

Purse

Black velvet purse. Draw-string top and two brown and red vlevet bands at center. Tassle at bottom. Small change purse sewn inside.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 23448

Accession Number: 1998.1634

Black satin purse w/ expandable gilt top. Inner lining--iridescent purple satin. Black satin handle tied to rings at top w/ 2 bows. Top decorated w/ turquoise abstract butterfly design. Lid flips to release expandable gilt opening.

Date: 1930-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, satin

GUSN: 23449

Accession Number: 1998.1635

Parasol

Collapsible parasol of blue and orange striped silk. Scalloped bottom, ruffled top. Wooden base with full circular handle. Rough-cut wood.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23450

Accession Number: 1998.1636

Purse

Navy velvet purse w/ silver clasp. Clasp is thick w/ silver studs. Purse to be hung from waist by an openwork mount attached to chain-link straps.

Date: 1870-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 23451

Accession Number: 1998.1637

Gloves

One pair kid leather elbow-length gloves. Three round pearl buttons at wrists.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 23452

Accession Number: 1998.1638AB

Purse

Beaded purse w/ faille silk lining and top ruffle. 2 handles which cause top to close, bunched. Beadwork--background white w/ green, white and red floral sprays. White and turquoise beaded fringe at bottom.

Date: 1855-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: beading (edging pattern), beading (process), silk (textile)

GUSN: 23453

Accession Number: 1998.1639

Purse

Beaded purse w/ silver clasp and chained mount for hanging at waistline. Clasp and mount decorated w/ rose and leaf design. Back and lining of leather. Small side pocket inside. Button release clasp.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: beading (edging pattern), beading (process), leather, silver (metal)

GUSN: 23454

Accession Number: 1998.1640

Fichu

Black lace fichu. Floral design surrounded by netting. Scalloped edges.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: lace (needlework)

GUSN: 23455

Accession Number: 1998.1641

Purse

Navy blue knit bag w/ blue wooden beads in geometric formation. 2 green circular wooden handles decorated w/ Asian insignia. Light blue inner lining.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: beading (edging pattern), beading (process), silk (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23456

Accession Number: 1998.1642

Mitt

Pair of red silk mitts. Fingerless w/ separate thumb holes. Opera length.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 23457

Accession Number: 1998.1643AB

Gloves

Pair of gloves. Opera length (to shoulder) white kid gloves w/ 3 white plastic buttons near wrist.

Date: 1860-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: kidskin, sewing (process)

GUSN: 23458

Accession Number: 1998.1644AB

Gloves

Pair of gloves. Elbow length yellow cotton gloves w/ 2 pearl button snaps at wrist.

Date: 1860-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), sewing (process)

GUSN: 23459

Accession Number: 1998.1645AB

Purse

Embroidered Bristol board purse. Floral detail w/ gilt trim on front and back. Flip-back lid revealing pink satin interior. Collapsible pink satin sides.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: boards (flat objects), satin

GUSN: 23460

Accession Number: 1998.1646

Glove

Kid leather glove. Poss. pair w/ 1998.1648.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: kidskin

GUSN: 23461

Accession Number: 1998.1647

Glove

Kid leather glove. Poss. pair w/ 1998.1647.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: kidskin

GUSN: 23462

Accession Number: 1998.1648

Glove

Kid leather glove. Adjustable cloth strap.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: kidskin

GUSN: 23463

Accession Number: 1998.1649

Gloves

Pair of kid leather gloves. Elbow length. Brown w/ three small white buttons.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: kidskin

GUSN: 23464

Accession Number: 1998.1650AB

Gloves

Pair of kid leather gloves. Elbow length. Gray w/ 2 brass buttons on A, lace-up buttons on B.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: kidskin

GUSN: 23465

Accession Number: 1998.1651AB

Gloves

Pair of kid leather gloves. Elbow length. Three small white buttons.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: kidskin

GUSN: 23466

Accession Number: 1998.1652AB

Gloves

Pair of kid leather gloves. Elbow length. Multiple white buttons.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: Possibly Jaruis, John (Maker)

Material: kidskin

GUSN: 23467

Accession Number: 1998.1653AB

Gloves

Pair of silk gloves. Yellow elbow-length.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 23468

Accession Number: 1998.1654AB

Gloves

Pair of silk gloves. White elbow-length.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 23469

Accession Number: 1998.1655AB

Gloves

Pair of silk gloves. Black opera length.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 23470

Accession Number: 1998.1656AB

Parasol

Top of white net parasol with embroidered floral design. Two large tassles on top with multiple small tassles hanging off. Metal and wooden frame.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, metal, net (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23471

Accession Number: 1998.1657

Purse

Black velvet purse w/ embroidered and beaded design on side--2 Chinese peacocks facing each other. Red, blue and green beads. Small velvet handle. Brass clasp. Peach silk inner lining--side pocket and inner money pouch w/ brass clasp. Small velvet flap by brass clasp.

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: beading (edging pattern), beading (process), brass (alloy), embroidering, silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 23472

Accession Number: 1998.1658

Wallet

Green woven wallet, one fold, satin lining inside w/ 2 pockets. Outer design--abstract floral and vines, blue, yellow, purple, green. Edged in gold braiding.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), satin, weaving

GUSN: 23473

Accession Number: 1998.1659

Change purse

Purple leather change purse w/ 2 silver clasps on sides, central clasp in middle. Middle clasp has side button for opening and 2 rings for attachment.

Date: 1920-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, silver (metal)

GUSN: 23474

Accession Number: 1998.1660

Bag

Small chamois bag w/ thin silk string woven around top for closure.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 23475

Accession Number: 1998.1661

Mitts

Pair of black lace mitts w/ thumbhole. Elbow length. Geometric designs in lace.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: lace (needlework)

GUSN: 23476

Accession Number: 1998.1662AB

Trunk

Hinged-lid trunk w/ vertical iron bands, horizontal oak bands, and canvas covering. Two removable compartments make 3 interior levels. Several old faded travel stickers. Brass lock, leather and iron strap closures and side leather handles.

Date: 1875-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, iron (metal), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23477

Accession Number: 1998.1663

Trunk

Hinged lid trunk. Wood covered in thick brown paper. Trimmed in black paper and iron. Brass edges and front lock and closures. One removable interior compartment. Side leather handles.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: Yale & Towne Mfg Co. (Maker)

Material: paper (fiber product), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23478

Accession Number: 1998.1664

Petticoat

White cotton petticoat. Lace flounce border at bottom under 12 small horizontal tucks. One button (missing) for waist closure.

Date: 1850-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 23479

Accession Number: 1998.1665

Petticoat

White cotton petticoat. Sectioned into 3 pieces gathered at waist w/ front piece of horizontal tucks. Small lace trim. One button for waist closure.

Date: 1850-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 23480

Accession Number: 1998.1666

Petticoat

White cotton petticoat. Horizontal tucks on bottom, ruffled piece at bottom, back. One button (missing) for waist closure.

Date: 1850-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 23481

Accession Number: 1998.1667

Petticoat

White cotton petticoat. Double layered muslin w/ ruffled piece at bottom, back. 2 hook and eye for waist closure.

Date: 1850-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 23482

Accession Number: 1998.1668

Petticoat

White cotton petticoat. Large lace flounce border at bottom. 3 large tucks. Sewn in label marked "JT." 3 buttons for waist closure.

Date: 1850-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 23483

Accession Number: 1998.1669

Petticoat

White cotton petticoat. Small lace trim at bottom. One button for waist closure.

Date: 1850-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 23484

Accession Number: 1998.1670

Petticoat

White cotton petticoat. Side pocket opposite closure. Gathered in rear of waist. Hook and eye for waist closure.

Date: 1850-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 23485

Accession Number: 1998.1671

Petticoat

White cotton petticoat. Small lace trim at bottom, 2 horizontal tucks above. One button for waist closure.

Date: 1850-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 23486

Accession Number: 1998.1672

Petticoat

White cotton petticoat. Thick cotton weave, triangular pieces at base. 2 eyes to attach to bodice. 2 hook and eye for waist closure.

Date: 1850-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 23487

Accession Number: 1998.1673

Petticoat

White cotton petticoat. Lace ruffled flounce at bottom, asst. horizontal tucks above. Sewn in label marked "T." Prob. hook and eye (missing) for waist closure.

Date: 1850-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 23488

Accession Number: 1998.1674

Petticoat

White cotton petticoat. Small lace trim at bottom. One button (missing) for waist closure.

Date: 1850-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 23489

Accession Number: 1998.1675

Petticoat

White cotton petticoat. Large embroidered trim at bottom--one button for waist closure.

Date: 1850-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 23490

Accession Number: 1998.1676

Petticoat

White cotton petticoat. Crocheted trim at bottom--one button closure.

Date: 1850-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 23491

Accession Number: 1998.1677

Wooden fragments

Cardboard box marked "Cauliflower All Seasons" w/ long wooden fragments; some w/ nails attached; one piece w/ anchors and crosses carved onto the surface.

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23191

Accession Number: 1998.2932

Molding fragments

Cardboard box w/ molding scraps; long rectangular shapes--many w/ nails attached.

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23192

Accession Number: 1998.2933

Bucket

Small wooden bucket w/ handle, unfinished wood w/ top hoop in place, bottom hoop missing. Rusted metal handle broken on one side w/ center wooden hand grip.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 23193

Accession Number: 1998.2934

Dowel

Dowel w/ handle, unfinished wood w/ remnants of green paint. Cylindrical w/ curved end, larger handle.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 23194

Accession Number: 1998.2935

Picture frame

Wooden picture frame. Finished wood, raised outer rim and slightly raised inner rim.

Date: 1860-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 23195

Accession Number: 1998.2936

Picture frame

Wooden picture frame. Painted black, raised rim in center of frame. Backboard on frame.

Date: 1860-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 23196

Accession Number: 1998.2937

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