Historic New England

Velvet and Fur Ensemble

Ensemble is dark blue velvet; bodice (A) has band collar, piped with blue satin with inner ruffle of pleated white tulle edged with lace; lace jabot around neck; sixteen silk buttons center front; princess seams; scalloped hem piped in satin forming asymmetrically draped peplum in back; long sleeves...

Date: 1880-1889

Maker: Lipman, Camille (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), fur, lace (needlework), satin, scalloping, silk (textile), taffeta, velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 12851

Accession Number: 1990.507A-G

Grecian Costume

Cream cotton muslin; seam trimmed with red ribbon; red cord with tassel as belt.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, muslin

GUSN: 12852

Accession Number: 1990.325

Dress

Sheer white dress with horizontal woven stripe printed allover with rust and brown flowers; high piped neck; smocked front and back; 10 glass buttons center front; long sleeves with piped armscye; sleeves fitted and smocked at shoulder; cuffs trimmed with lace; bodice lined with cotton and hook and ...

Date: ca. 1865

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, linen (material), printing (process)

GUSN: 12853

Accession Number: 1964.39AB

Dress

Pale green net embroidered with green sequins in floral foliate and geometric shapes over ivory satin; square yoke of multiple layers of green tulle over ivory net; cap sleeves of ruched green tulle over ivory chiffon over a green satin bow; hook and eye closure and three sets of ties in back; draws...

Date: 1910-1919

Maker: unknown

Material: hand sewing, net (textile), satin, sequins (spangles), silk (textile), tulle (meshed textile)

GUSN: 12854

Accession Number: 1990.480

Dress and Cape

Pewter gray irridescent taffeta dress [.1] with matching cape [.2]; Dress has round, piped neckline trimmed with white tape lace; Nine covered buttons center front (two missing) with snap at top and hook and eye at bottom of placket; boned darts in front; princess seams in back; long sleeves, piped ...

Date: 1860-1869

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), taffeta, lace (needlework)

GUSN: 12855

Accession Number: 1990.310.1-.2

Dress

White dotted chenille; high neckline. Raised dots fabric. High waistline with pocket at right front. Bodice lined with cotton. Hook and eye at neck. Drawstring at waist. Small panel inserted at side seams near hem. Hem lined with linen. Items B & C are cuffs? of lace.

Date: 1804-1814

Maker: unknown

Material: chenille (yarn), cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 12856

Accession Number: 1965.97A-C

Women's dress ensemble

Thes two-piece ensemble is made from white linen. The jacket (A) has a wide shawl collar with cutwork and embroidered flowers and scalloped edge. It is a cut-away style coat with single snap closure at waist. The skirt B has cutwork center front and back, with box pleats at back and a snap and hook ...

Date: 1910-1912

Maker: unknown

Material: cutwork, stitching, linen (material)

GUSN: 12857

Accession Number: 1966.31AB

Dress

Cream silk taffeta brocaded with bunches of roses and sprigs in cream, pink, rose and yellow; elbow length sleeves; ruching at neckline and cuffs and hem.

Date: 1750-1760

Maker: unknown

Material: brocading, stitching, silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 12858

Accession Number: 1966.51AB

Dress

(A) Bodice; (B) Skirt. Cream dotted swiss - exaggerated leg o' mutton sleeves. Broad neckline with winged collars with scalloped edge. Shirred front; V-shaped back with piping. Hook and eye closure; bodice lined with cotton. No cuffs, only piped edge; seams of sleeves also piped. Plain skirt gath...

Date: 1830-1833

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, stitching

GUSN: 12859

Accession Number: 1971.1896AB

Dress

A=Bodice; B=Skirt. Pale pink silk damask w/ large scale rose sprays. A=Bodice - low, square drawstring neckline w/ pink piping; cap sleeves w/ pink satin & pink chiffon ruffle; pink chiffon ruffle at neck w/ shirred panel at center front. Hook & eye closure at center front; boned; lined w/ cream ...

Date: 1892-1893

Maker: unknown

Material: chiffon, damask, stitching, machine-made, satin, silk (textile), twill

GUSN: 12860

Accession Number: 1972.156AB

Dress

A=Bodice; B=Skirt. Cream wool crepe. A=Bodice - square neckline trimmed with white net ruffle with insert of filet crochet; blouson style gathered at waist. Short sleeves with same filet crochet; hook and eye at back. B=Skirt - matching skirt has narrow tucks around boned waist; narrow; three fl...

Date: 1910-1912

Maker: unknown

Material: crepe (textile), crochet (needlework), lace (needlework), wool (textile)

GUSN: 12861

Accession Number: 1990.406AB

Evening Dress

Pink satin evening gown with asymmetrical sleeves. Capped sleeve at left side of gold metallic with satin shoulder strap, draped with band of gold lace and lined with red chiffon. Right side has dolman sleeve with large panel of gold lace with red chiffon lining extending to hem. Pink satin draped a...

Date: 1920-1925

Maker: DeFachelle, G. (Dressmaker)

Material: silk (textile), satin, chiffon, lace (needlework)

GUSN: 12862

Accession Number: 1984.482

Dress

White Irish lace dress with pale green silk trim. Square neckline with side panels of lace extending to shoulders and waist. Pale green pleated bands at shoulders and sash. Rosettes of Irish lace with pale green silk trim along front at left and right. Elbow length sleeves. Two rows of pale green r...

Date: ca. 1908

Maker: unknown

Material: lace (needlework), silk (textile)

GUSN: 12863

Accession Number: 1984.483

Evening Gown

Two piece evening dress. Bodice (A) is made of cream silk satin and has a boat neckline. Short sleeves with net overlay and bands of dangling (simulated) pearls. Entire bodice is heavily beaded with pearls, large and small rhinestones, copper twist and clear and tarnished silver beads in wheat motif...

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: Donovan, C., Mrs. (Dressmaker)

Material: silk (textile), satin, beading (process), rhinestone

GUSN: 12864

Accession Number: 1984.484AB

Evening Dress

Evening dress with square neckline and short sleeves. Bands of black alternate with bands of cream lace. Heavily beaded and sequined with black beads with tassels and draped chains of beads. Double lining of silk gauze over cream satin. Drawstring at neckline. Boned bodice, hook and eye closure at b...

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), satin, net (textile), beading (process), lace (needlework), sequins (spangles)

GUSN: 12865

Accession Number: 1984.485

Evening Dress

Evening dress with square neckline and short sleeves. Cream silk satin with overlay of black and cream net. Opening at front skirt. Heavily beaded and sequined with silver spangles, tassels and rhinestones. Bodice is boned with drawstring at neck. Medallion and chevron motif with flowers at necklin...

Date: 1905-1915

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), satin, net (textile), beading (process), rhinestone, sequins (spangles)

GUSN: 12866

Accession Number: 1984.486

Dress

Dress of taupe net over blue satin. Net embellished with multicolored iridescent beads. V-shaped neckline. Sleeves, cuffs and hem have large floral motif. Short sleeves with undersleeves. Oversleeve is gathered along seam. Net overdress is draped at left front and back. Beaded tassels attached at fr...

Date: 1910-1912

Maker: Chabloz, F. (Dressmaker)

Material: satin, silk (textile), taffeta, beading (process)

GUSN: 12867

Accession Number: 1984.487

Blouse, Skirt, and Belt

A=Blouse; B=Skirt; C=Belt. White and lime green polyester printed with horned zebra-striped animals and leopards on geometric ground. A=Blouse - long points on collar; long sleeves with cuffs & two pearl buttons at cuff; six pearl buttons center front. B=Skirt - matching; flared; self waistband; h...

Date: ca. 1975

Maker: unknown

Material: polyester

GUSN: 12868

Accession Number: 1990.23A-C

Dress

A=Dress; B=Belt. Navy blue & kelly green cotton. A=Dress = sleeveless dress; white piping around V-neck, armscye & center front; wrap closure w/ covered blue button on outside left. Kelly green covered button on inside w/ buttonholes; hemmed just below knee. B=Belt - white cotton/polyester belt ...

Date: ca. 1960

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), polyester

GUSN: 12869

Accession Number: 1990.24AB

Hearth Brush

Round wooden handle, rounded at the top with a circular hole for hanging string. Green straw bristles held to the handle by string wound tightly around the handle and a woven area of straw and string. Rustic.

Date: 1900-1991

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood), straw (plant material), string (fiber product)

GUSN: 12577

Accession Number: 1971.1711

Document Box

Rectangular box with cartouche shaped section on the lid and handle.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 12580

Accession Number: 1971.1715

Shipping Crate

Rectangular shaped box with cotton ties inserted through holes in the bottom to hold it closed.

Date: 1834-1867

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood)

GUSN: 12581

Accession Number: 1971.1716 AB

Engraving

Black and white engraving of a view of a medieval(?) town in the background and landscape in the foreground. Mounted on top of a mat board, under glass. Plain wooden frame painted black. Backed with a wooden panel.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: engraving (printing process), glass (material), paper (fiber product), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12584

Accession Number: 1971.1718

Landscape with Volcano

Tempera painting of an erupting volcano at night. On the mat is a gold spear-like outline. In a black painted wood frame. Under glass with a white mat.

Date: 1900-1933

Maker: The Picture Shop, Inc. (Framer)

Material: glass (material), painting (coating), paper (fiber product), tempera, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12588

Accession Number: 1971.1722

Wedding Dress

White silk taffeta; Bodice (.1a)-- Neckline and cuffs trimmed with pleated tulle; epaulettes with lace cut ruffle and pearl beads; cuffs have 2 self-bands with cream satin piping and lace ruffle; straight waist; boned; lined with tan cambric; waist and cuffs lined with tan silk; large pearl buttons ...

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, silk (textile), taffeta, tulle (meshed textile), wax

GUSN: 12595

Accession Number: 1990.393.1-3

Wedding Dress

Blush/ beige silk brocaded wedding gown with floral sprays in plum and pink, with background of monochromatic floral trails. Bodice (a) has broad, square neckline; 3/4 length sleeves with double ruffle with cotton lining (stiffened); fitted waisted, curved in front, pointed and boned center back; ne...

Date: 1760-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: brocade (textile), silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 12596

Accession Number: 1990.394A-C

Wedding Dress

Cream net embroidered with floral sprays; sleeves are long with leg-of-mutton shape and cuffs are hook and eye; bodice trimmed with ivory satin and has short puffed sleeves; linen waistband.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, net (textile)

GUSN: 12598

Accession Number: 1990.500A-C

Lamp Font

Bulbous tin font sits on pierced foot ring and is surmounted by a perforated burner with four prongs to hold the chimney.

Date: 1900-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 12600

Accession Number: 1971.1730

Lamp Burner/Base

Green painted cylindrical font has rounded shoulders leading to the neck and wick opening. Circular applied handle.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 12601

Accession Number: 1971.1731

Six-Board Chest

Rectangular shape. Flat top with molded edges and applied (nailed) cleats on the sides. Top board hinged to the back board on the interior. dovetailed sides, nailed(?) to the bottom board. Cutout keyhole on the side front, without an escutcheon. Steel lock to clasp. Wrought iron handle attached to a...

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), iron (metal), nailing, pine (wood), steel (alloy), wrought

GUSN: 12602

Accession Number: 1971.1732.1-3

Razor Strap

Rectangular leather cage encloses oblong leather strap mounted on two steel stretchers attaching it to the turned wooen hande.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, steel (alloy), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12607

Accession Number: 1971.1737

Mantel Clock

Rectangular case with projected facade on a molded base, with a straight body and conforming, overhanging top. Round face has a white dial with Roman numerals. Hinged brass glass enclosure, also on round opening in the base of the case. Very heavy.

Date: ca. 1870

Maker: Bailey & Co. (Maker)

Material: brass (alloy), concrete

GUSN: 12609

Accession Number: 1971.1739

Print

A print of a painting of the Moffatt-Ladd House's grand hallway. Set under glass in a heavily carved leafy wood frame with a gilt interior edge.

Date: ca. 1880

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), gilding, leaf (plant material), foliation (pattern), leaf (metal), paper (fiber product), photographs, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12614

Accession Number: 1971.1742

Rogers Group Sculpture - Huguenot Lovers

Flat ovoid base, hollow inside, and is painted tan overall. Man and woman embracing - the woman wears a long full skirt, short coat with puffled sleeves and peplum; the man wears long stockings, a short coat, a ruffled collar and cap. seventeenth century style.

Date: 1868-1933

Maker: Sullivan, A. C. (Caster) Possibly Rogers (Sculptor)

Material: casting (process), painting (coating), plaster

GUSN: 12650

Accession Number: 1971.1761

Print

Black and white print depicting the start of a crew race. Two eight-man sculls are on the river with the umpire's boat and spectators in the background. Under glass in a black molded frame with gilt inner edge.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: Dollman, J. C. (Maker)

Material: gilding, glass (material), paper (fiber product), photographs, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12654

Accession Number: 1971.1765

Wedding Dress

Bodice and skirt.

Date: 1902

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 12660

Accession Number: 1992.345.1

Wedding Dress

No description

Date: 1939

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 12663

Accession Number: 1992.343

Toy Elephant

Gray elephant with a separate movable "bobbing" head. It has white tusks and a red blanket with tassels over its back. Hollow composition-type body with a felt-like fuzzy surface material. Conceals a mouse trap inside the body.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: composition (material), cotton (textile), papier mâché

GUSN: 12666

Accession Number: 1971.1775

Relief Sculpture/Wall Ornament

A white circular disk, with a molded frieze of classical figures around a central raised circle, containing a lyre and putti.

Date: 1900-1991

Maker: unknown

Material: plaster

GUSN: 12670

Accession Number: 1971.1779

Crewing Oar

Shaped wooden oar, stained brown. Round handle wihich flattens into a rectangular paddle head. Paddle has a metal plate tacked along the front side, following the contour of the head. Leather band tacked around the shaft forms a handhold.

Date: 1900-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, metal, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12671

Accession Number: 1971.1780

Wedding Dress

Bodice and skirt of cream-colored silk damask with a small repeating ribbon geometric pattern. Tight fitting sleeves with a large puff at the shoulder. Puffs gathered with rope of faux-pearls and glass beads. Same trim along neck and cuffs of bodice. Large cream-colored silk rosettes at shoulders. G...

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 12673

Accession Number: 1992.176

Wedding Dress

Wedding dress with belt, brown crepe silk with beaded bodice on tan background.

Date: 1940-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: rayon

GUSN: 12674

Accession Number: 1993.518

Photograph

Simple oak frame with a white mat. Sepia-toned photo of classical ruins, probably Pompeii or Herculeaneum. Backed with brown paper.

Date: 1900-1991

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood), paper (fiber product), photographs

GUSN: 12710

Accession Number: 1971.1815

Photograph

Pair of black and white views of a catherdral, one interior and one exterior. Mounted together under glass with an off-white mat in a thin black molded frame.

Date: 1900-1971

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 12711

Accession Number: 1971.1816

Photograph of a Steamship

Black and white photograph of a steamboat in stormy seas. Under glass in a simple black frame.

Date: 1900-1991

Maker: Muller, E., Jr. (Maker)

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

GUSN: 12712

Accession Number: 1971.1817

Opera Glasses

Opera glasses with red leather casing around frontal lenses. Painted black with brass-colored rims enclosing the lower lenses.

Date: 1900-1999

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), leather, metal, painting (coating)

GUSN: 12727

Accession Number: 1971.1831

Eyeglasses Case

Tan leather case formed in two parts. Top sides over bottom. Rectanguloid with rounded corners. Top front has tooled and painted bust of a Native American chief, in profile, wearing a feathered headdress and his hair in pigtails at the front.

Date: 1900-1999

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, painting (coating), tooling

GUSN: 12728

Accession Number: 1971.1832