Historic New England

Cutwork bedspread

T-shaped, cotton seamed spread with overall pattern of cut-outs with remaining end being bound by thread; applied netting with embroidered bands of t's and applied fringe along sides and bottom; fringed around cut-out corners.

Date: 1825-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), cutwork, drawn thread work, fringe, piercing

GUSN: 53283

Accession Number: 1942.1135

Needlework Bookmark

Embroidery of the word "Love" on silver-painted bristol board with wool crewel

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53284

Accession Number: 1942.1137

Lithograph Print

Advertising image of the Fulton Iron Foundry with covered wagon in foreground and ships masts visible behind buildings; large smokestack.

Date: ca. 1842

Maker: Lane, Fitz Henry, 1804-1865 (Artist) Sharp Press, J.C. (Maker)

Material: lithography

GUSN: 53285

Accession Number: 1942.1140

Print

Advertising image of the Fulton Iron Foundry with horse drawn carriages in foreground, ship masts in background, large smokestack; State House in distance.

Maker: Warren, Asa Coolidge, 1819-1904 (Designer) Bouvé, Ephraim W., 1817-1897 (Engraver)

Material: engraving (printing process)

GUSN: 53286

Accession Number: 1942.1141

Portrait of Franklin Willis Thacher

Full length portrait of a seated child, Franklin Willis Thacher (Boston 1840-1841), holding a rattle and a necklace. Son of George Churchill Thacher and Maria Willis (Howard) Thacher. Brother of George Thomas Thacher (1942.1146).

Date: 1841

Maker: Probably Conant, Edwin A. (Artist)

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 53288

Accession Number: 1942.1145

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

Chair

Beaded, straight front legs, square stretchers, raked rear legs; Gothic pierced splat; yoke crest rail.

Date: 1760-1790

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 53307

Accession Number: 1942.1215

Mirror

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53309

Accession Number: 1942.1233

Chair

Chair with solid vasiform splat, yoked crestrail, rush seat, squared legs and stiles, turned front stretchers.

Date: 1780-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), rush (material), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 53310

Accession Number: 1942.1241

Child's Petticoat or Wrap

Cream-- top and bottom of wool; open center back; featherstitching at edges; seam binding at waist; straight; rather plain; slightly gathered waist.

Date: ca. 1890

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 52888

Accession Number: 1942.104

Child's Chemise

Greenish cream wool skirt and top; top has cotton tape straps; top and placket embroidered w/ featherstitching and rosed bud (at placket) in cream silk; scalloped and embroidered hem--cream silk--scroll-like meander w/ flowers.

Date: ca. 1885

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, wool (textile)

GUSN: 52889

Accession Number: 1942.106

Child's Dressing Gown

This dressing gown for a young child is made from cream-colored wool lined with cream-colored silk embellished on the sleeves, collar, tucks and yoke with rows of featherstitch embroidery in cream-colored silk. Scallop-edged center front opening embroidered with floral sprigs and a finished edge.

Date: ca. 1870

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 52892

Accession Number: 1942.109

Pair of child's shoes

Black patent leather; ankle straps with a ribbon tie; edged with brown tape; brown leather soles; white cotton lining.

Date: 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: patent leather, cotton (textile)

GUSN: 52893

Accession Number: 1942.110AB

Pair of child's shoes

Black leather with ankle straps that close with one black button; black leather bow with decorative rectangular silver-colored metal buckle. Edges finished with brown and black tape; brown leather sole; white cotton lining.

Date: 1865-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, cotton (textile)

GUSN: 52894

Accession Number: 1942.111AB

Feather Boa

White and black feathered boa finished with elaborate decorative silk braid knotwork and tassels at ends.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: feather (material)

GUSN: 52895

Accession Number: 1942.113

Child's dress

Child's dress, rose-colored cashmere. High waisted, full skirt, square neck, short puff sleeves, closure with two buttons down center back.

Date: 1876-1925

Maker: unknown

Material: cashmere (wool)

GUSN: 52896

Accession Number: 1942.115

Boots

A pair of red leather boots with button closures, white cotton lining, and brown leather soles.

Date: 1889

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, stitching

GUSN: 52897

Accession Number: 1942.117AB

Pair of child's boots

Black leather child's boots with side button closure, four buttons, scalloped edge, top stitching; white, soft kid leather sole; white cotton lining.

Date: ca. 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, cotton (textile)

GUSN: 52898

Accession Number: 1942.119AB

Child's Apron

This garment is constructed from a bleached cotton woven in a check pattern. It has a wide, square neckline with very short capped sleeves edged in scalloped eyelet lace. The garment is open down the center back from neck to hem, closing from neck to waist with five pearlized buttons. The skirt is ...

Date: 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), broderie anglaise

GUSN: 52899

Accession Number: 1942.124

Child's Apron

This child's apron or smock is constructed from a cream-colored cotton woven in a bird's eye diaper pattern. The round neck and armscyes are finished with cream-colored tape. The garment is open from neck to hem at center back, closure at neck with tape ties.

Date: 1820-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), diaper (textile material)

GUSN: 52900

Accession Number: 1942.125

Infant's Cap

This infant's cap is construced from a cream-colored eyelet lace stitched down the center back on the bias. Embellished at hems with a ruffle of netting and rosettes of silk ribbon and netting at top front, near the temples, and a cream-colored silk bow at the back of the head. Adjustable neck closu...

Date: ca. 1854

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), silk (textile), broderie anglaise, net (textile)

GUSN: 52901

Accession Number: 1942.127

Child's dress

Child's dress made from pink-colored chambray, featuring a full skirt, a white-colored tucked bodice with long white sleeves, and a narrow ruffled collar. Wide pink-colored chambray ruffles set into shoulder seams to drape over tops of sleeve shoulders.

Date: ca. 1889

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), shot (textiles)

GUSN: 52902

Accession Number: 1942.129

Child's booties

A pair of child's booties knitted on the bias with wool yarn in a checked two-tone pattern of red garter stitches and cream-colored knit stitches. Edged in red knit lace around ankles. Cream-colored soles. Closure at sides with red silk ribbon laces. Red and white twisted cord drawstring ending in t...

Date: ca. 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: knitting (process), wool (textile), silk (textile)

GUSN: 52903

Accession Number: 1942.134AB

Pair of child's booties

This pair of child's booties is knitted in a modified feather and fan pattern from cream-colored wool embellished with pink-colored silk yarn decoration at toes and ankles. Pink-colored silk ribbons act as drawstring closures at the ankles. Knitted pattern creates a scallop-finished top hem.

Date: ca. 1890

Maker: unknown

Material: knitting (process), wool (hair), silk (fiber)

GUSN: 52904

Accession Number: 1942.135AB

Pair of Booties

This pair of infant booties were knitted in cream-colored wool for the legs and insteps, with pink-colored yarn for the soles, ankles and crocheted, eyelet-lace tops. Pink silk ribbons act as drawstrings at each ankle.

Date: ca. 1890

Maker: unknown

Material: knitting (process), crocheting, wool (hair), silk (textile)

GUSN: 52905

Accession Number: 1942.136AB

Men's three piece suit

This men's three piece suit consists of a coat, pants, and waistcoat made en suite from a show textile of black wool tween woven with red and green dots. Coat A is single-breasted, with a notched turnover collar; 5 buttonholes, 3 buttons; lined with green silk; padded shoulders and front; 2 breast ...

Date: 1880

Maker: F. W. Richardson (Maker)

Material: wool (textile), silk (textile)

GUSN: 52906

Accession Number: 1942.140A-C

Necktie

Black with geometric pattern of black circles, small red and yellow triangles and small yellow squares; tie made from overlap of three wide pieces with fringed end attached to stiffened support lined with white foliate patterned silk; narrow collar band with metal piece.

Date: 1880

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), brocade (textile)

GUSN: 52907

Accession Number: 1942.140D

Sewing Set

Green and black plaid pincushion and needle case with one blue crystal hat pin.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 52910

Accession Number: 1942.152

Emery Cushion

Emery cushion shaped like a strawberry; red cotton with hanging loop on top. Embroidered with beige-colored "seeds," needle with white thread attached to side.

Date: ca. 1880

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 52911

Accession Number: 1942.153

Thimble

Metal thimble.

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 52912

Accession Number: 1942.155

Dress

This dress is constructed from taupe-colored silk satin with a fur collar and cuffs, and fur trim around hem. Construction details include a blouson front with peach silk lining; blouson panel & shoulders of chiffon embroidered with vermicelli pattern in same color as ground textile. Same panel at ...

Date: 1919-1921

Maker: unknown

Material: chiffon, embroidering, fur, satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 52913

Accession Number: 1942.177

Dressing Gown

This mother hubbard-style gown was meant for home use only. Constructed of cotton printed with a repeating floral vine in red on a cream-colored ground, it has long sleeves, a full skirt, high neck with a banded collar and a yoke with small extensions over the sleeve tops at the shoulder. Collar and...

Date: 1898-1902

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 52915

Accession Number: 1942.193

Coat of Arms Painting

Yellow winged animal on red shield, knight's helmet and same animal above.

Date: 1796-1809

Maker: Coles, John, Sr. (American painter, ca. 1749-1809) (Artist)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 52916

Accession Number: 1942.198

Cape

Women's hip-length cape constructed from purple/brown-colored silk satin. Construction details include a narrow band collar with two hook and eyes; six sets of embroidered covered buttons with loop closure at center front; velvet and satin stripe ribbon applied down front and sides and around hem; d...

Date: 1855-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: satin, silk (fiber), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 52917

Accession Number: 1942.203

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