Historic New England

Piece of a Curtain

Pink glazed linen.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30946

Accession Number: 1926.468

Cloth Fragment

Rectangular; herringbone weave; black and tan horsehair and linen cloth.

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), weaving

GUSN: 30947

Accession Number: 1926.470

Cloth Sample

Loose plain weave coarse bast fragment.

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), linen (material), tin (metal)

GUSN: 30948

Accession Number: 1926.471

Cloth Fragment

Green glazed wool.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30949

Accession Number: 1926.472

Cloth Fragment

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30950

Accession Number: 1926.473

Collar Lining

Collar lining or stiffener of heavy cellulosic plain weave fabric and felted material with stitches.

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 30951

Accession Number: 1926.474

Collar Lining

Collar lining or stiffener of three layers of cellulosic plain weave fabric stiffened with adhesive or other material, thread-wrapped iron-containing metal, including basting stitches.

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 30952

Accession Number: 1926.475

Pair of Gloves

Tan, supple gloves with three "overcast" bands, cuffedwith brown silk ribbon on the right cuff.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 30953

Accession Number: 1926.478AB

Pair of Stockings

Cream; plain except for subtle openwork clocks and two small openwork diamonds at top; rolled top.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: knitting (process), wool (textile)

GUSN: 30954

Accession Number: 1926.479AB

Blanket

Wool pieced blanket with an embroidered rose pattern.

Date: 1820-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, weaving, machine-made, piecing, tabby (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 30955

Accession Number: 1926.481

Dish

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 30956

Accession Number: 1926.484

Box

Box covered in yellow paper. Box contains red sealing wax.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30957

Accession Number: 1926.485AB

Picture

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 30958

Accession Number: 1926.486

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30959

Accession Number: 1926.487

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30960

Accession Number: 1926.488AB

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30961

Accession Number: 1926.489

Pill Box

Small round cardboard pill box [a] with tight-fitting cover [b]. White paper with black glossy binding wrapped around sides.

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 30962

Accession Number: 1926.490AB

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30963

Accession Number: 1926.491AB

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30964

Accession Number: 1926.492AB

Box

Small round cardboard box [a] with tight-fitting cover [b]. Rectangular paper label affixed to cover.

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 30965

Accession Number: 1926.493AB

Ribbon

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30608

Accession Number: 1925.343

Collar

White tambour net lace collar.

Date: 1825-1830

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30609

Accession Number: 1925.347

Handkerchief

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30610

Accession Number: 1925.353

Flax

Spun tow tied with a red ribbon.

Maker: unknown

Material: flax (fiber)

GUSN: 30611

Accession Number: 1925.356

Thread

Knot of thread with the label "Ancient linen spun ready to use".

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 30612

Accession Number: 1925.357

Paint Brush

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30615

Accession Number: 1925.371A

Paint Brush

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 30616

Accession Number: 1925.371B

Snuff Box

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30617

Accession Number: 1925.379

Toothbrush

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 30618

Accession Number: 1925.380

Vial

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 30619

Accession Number: 1925.382

Collar

Cream milkweed sewn on in rows over linen foundation.

Date: 1825-1830

Maker: Thompson, Lucia C. (Maker)

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 30620

Accession Number: 1925.388

1) Lock: iron box and works. Rising latch bolt (partial bevel) is knob-operated from both sides via square spindle. Deadbolt (1" x 1/2" x ?" long) is key-operated both sides. 2) Striker: brass strike plate. Two bolts. Fastened with two countersunk screws. Yellow paint.

Date: 1830-1837

Maker: Young and Company (Patent holder)

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal), painting (coating), stamping (forming)

GUSN: 30621

Accession Number: 1925.389.1-2

Doorknob

White porcelain knob with iron base set-screwed on square iron spindle.

Date: 1830-1837

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), porcelain

GUSN: 30622

Accession Number: 1925.389.3

Inkwell

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 30623

Accession Number: 1925.391

Inkwell

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 30624

Accession Number: 1925.392

Clasp

Metal clasps and chain used to hold skirts from the ground.

Date: 1875

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 30625

Accession Number: 1925.398

Coverlet

Reversible coverlet of blue wool and white cotton. Overall geometric pattern of repeating large scale wheels with crosses in center. Overlay pattern of diamond gridwork and blocks with crosses inside at intersection. Hemmed top. Applied border at sides and bottom, double round leno twist with fringe...

Date: 1780-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), drawn thread work, fringe, gauze, weaving, piecing, wool (textile)

GUSN: 30626

Accession Number: 1925.401

Hood

Gray silk strie'; five drawstring casings: brim has ruffle and blue silk ribbon drawstring; the others are linen drawstrings; quilted with thin batting; crown is a round insert, gathered all around, and quilted with star pattern; neck ruffle is rectangular shape, not gathered, and has thin batting; ...

Date: 1800-1815

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 30627

Accession Number: 1925.402

Toy Bed

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 30628

Accession Number: 1925.403B

Candlesnuffer

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 30630

Accession Number: 1925.404

Pot

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 30631

Accession Number: 1925.409

Child's Dress

Plain white; narrow woven stripes (vertical); long sleeves with lined cuffs; plain neckline; dress gathered at neckband; one pearl button at back.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 30632

Accession Number: 1925.433

Child's Dress

White; woven diamond pattern; neckline trimmed with lace; long sleeves trimmed with same lace as neckline; gathered at neckline; drawstring neckline; plain skirt.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), piqué

GUSN: 30633

Accession Number: 1925.435

Dress - short

White; plain--plain drawstring neckline; capped sleeves w/ ruffle and drawstring; waistband; scalloped and embroidered hem has 3 bands of narrow tucks; tab at waistband where dress was pinned in place.

Date: 1820-1835

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 30634

Accession Number: 1925.437

Veil

Black cotton and/or silk twist net; four large floral motifs; crudely designed; sprigged ground; needlerun; black grosgrain ribbon drawstring.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), needle lace, net (textile), silk (textile)

GUSN: 30635

Accession Number: 1925.439

Shirt

White; boat neckline and capped sleeves trimmed w/ lace w/ scalloped pattern; open shirt.

Date: 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, linen (material)

GUSN: 30636

Accession Number: 1925.446

Infant's Cap

White; striped (woven) with lace (openwork) ruffle; two tape ties; drawstring at neck.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), dimity, stitching

GUSN: 30637

Accession Number: 1925.451

Bonnet

Brown and tan woven straw, trimmed with brown silk ribbon with woven geometric border; brown windowpane cotton neck ruffle; crown lined with paper; striped brown silk ribbon ties.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, machine-made, paper (fiber product), silk (textile), straw (plant material), weaving

GUSN: 30638

Accession Number: 1925.453

Bonnet

Black mourning crepe on buckram frame with shoulder length mourning veil attached; wire support; black grosgrain ribbon ties.

Date: 1865 C-1866 C

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 30639

Accession Number: 1925.454

Cap

Black cotton net trimmed with two bands of black lace around brim and black lace neck ruffle; also trimmed with black silk ribbon and bows; black and brown bows attached at sides of face; wire support/structure.

Date: 1845-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, lace (needlework), net (textile), silk (textile)

GUSN: 30640

Accession Number: 1925.455

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