Historic New England

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

Dress

A=Dress; B=Belt. A=Dress - Pink & white checked gingham; sleeveless; narrow band collar; false front placket with four plastic "French knot" shank buttons; tuck at shoulder; skirt pleated all around; metal zipper center back to hip; one hook & eye at neck. Bodice front lined w/ white cotton/polyes...

Date: ca. 1960

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), nylon, polyester

GUSN: 12870

Accession Number: 1990.29AB

Dress

A=Overdress; B=Underdress; C=Belt. A=Overdress - 2 sheer layers: yellow bottom layer; light blue top layer; V-neckline to waist w/ lapel; short puffed sleeves. Empire waistline w/ downward front point; triangular insets in both layers at hem; single hook & eye at front waist. B=Underdress - laven...

Date: ca. 1935

Maker: unknown

Material: acetate film, stitching, machine-made, nylon

GUSN: 12871

Accession Number: 1990.31A-C

Dress

Pink/cream wool crepe; scoop neckline w/ self tie at back; 3/4 length sleeves; 2 pearl buttons w/ self-braid at collar. Loose front w/ ties at back waist; long skirt w/ asymmetrical panel & kick pleat; snap closure at left side of waist.

Date: 1932

Maker: unknown

Material: crepe (textile), stitching, machine-made, wool (textile)

GUSN: 12872

Accession Number: 1990.32

Dress

Yellow and orange; scooped neckline; sleeveless; green piping at waist and along bottom skirt. Bodice and skirt lined with yellow cotton plastic zipper with metal zipper head and pull (invisible zipper) at center back from neck to mid-skirt. Dress knee length; single hook and eye at back neck; lin...

Date: 1967

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), rayon

GUSN: 12873

Accession Number: 1990.33

Day Dress

Blue, gray & red plaid cotton (madras); shirtwaist dress; collar & shirt sleeves turned back; button center front w/ blue plastic buttons. 2 Pockets; placket front resembles shirt; loops for belt (no belt?) slim cut.

Date: ca. 1965

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 12874

Accession Number: 1990.34

Skirt

White cotton jersey; knee length; A-line (flared); elastic waist; red embroidered "Greek Key" square.

Date: ca. 1970

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), knitting (process)

GUSN: 12875

Accession Number: 1990.35

Dress

A=Blouse; B=Skirt. Pale blue & cream cotton plain weave. A=Blouse - wide, pointed collar; short sleeves; darts; bands of cream cotton drawn work at collar & center front. 4 pearl (plastic) shank buttons. B=Skirt - matching; just below knee length; box pleats all around; self-waistband w/ hook & ey...

Date: ca. 1970

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), drawn thread work, hand weaving, stitching, machine-made

GUSN: 12876

Accession Number: 1990.43AB

Sweater Dress

Purple knitted dress; cowl-neck turtleneck; long sleeves with knitted cuffs and hem.

Date: ca. 1970

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), nylon, angora wool

GUSN: 12877

Accession Number: 1990.44

Ensemble

A=Dress; B=Jacket; C=Belt. A=Dress - black/red; long empire waist; black sequined V-neck & shoulder straps; unlined. B=Jacket - tomato red w/ black sequins; black lining; long sleeves; no closure. C=Belt - matches dress fabric.

Date: ca. 1933

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 12878

Accession Number: 1990.46A-C

Evening Dress

Two piece evening dress with bodice [A] and skirt [B] of a pale yellow silk woven with a pattern of circles/dots resembling a honeycomb pattern. Bodice [A] has tucks across front with a band of rhinestones at waist; Lace at sleeves and neckline; Boned; Yellow cotton lining. Matching Skirt [B] has l...

Date: ca. 1905

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), silk (textile)

GUSN: 12879

Accession Number: 1990.298AB

Gown Ensemble

.1A=Bodice; .1B=Skirt; .1C=Petticoat; .1D=Bow; .1E=Bustle Petticoat; .1F=Bustle Petticoat; .1G=Textile fragment. Bodice (A) is wine satin; collar and lapels of wine velvet with multicolor floral pattern woven in cut and uncut velvet. Same velvet trimming cuffs; white net pleated ruffle inside col...

Date: ca. 1880

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 12880

Accession Number: 1990.508.1A-G

Stocking

Stockings (.2A&B) are knitted wine silk w/ multicolor floral embroidery on foot (like velvet).

Date: ca. 1880

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, knitting (process)

GUSN: 12881

Accession Number: 1990.508.2AB

BOX

.2C=Box; .2D=Box Lid. Box is covered w/ light green moire paper w/ gilt around edges of lid; attached paper lining.

Date: ca. 1880

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, moiré, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 12882

Accession Number: 1990.508.2CD

Women's Ensemble

A=Dress; B=Petticoat; C=Stole. Dress (A) - Light blue; full length; wide shoulder straps; tucks at front neckline with self bow; stays; side zipper; self sash at back; full lining Petticoat (B) - white rayon petticoat with snap grosgrain waist; tucks; stiffened with tulle. Stole (C) same fabric...

Date: 1959

Maker: unknown

Material: nylon, rayon

GUSN: 12883

Accession Number: 1990.578A-C

Dress

Black chiffon ground with alternating panels of multicolor printed floral and black cut velvet floral; V-neck with inset of white lace overlaid with sheer black silk. Panel of dark green velvet from right shoulder to waist (missing at left); pleated black chiffon waistband; short sleeves with cuff ...

Date: 1912

Maker: unknown

Material: chiffon, lace (needlework), silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 12884

Accession Number: 1990.1413

Ensemble

A=Dress; B=Jacket. Dress (A) full length mauve dress w/ gray lace overdress which has panels at sides extending to hem at back; 3/4 length sleeves. Shirred bust; mauve polyester satin underdress; overdress of lace is cut away at front; gray nylon at V-neck & cuffs; mauve satin bow at waistback. F...

Date: 1935-1945

Maker: unknown

Material: lace (needlework), stitching, machine-made, rayon, satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 12885

Accession Number: 1991.84AB

Evening Jacket

Gray-green silk satin jacket; self-ruching around neck, center front opening, hem & on sleeves around elbow. Bell-shaped sleeves are open on outside seam & fold over to reveal green taffeta lining; no closure; open front.

Date: 1935-1945

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, machine-made, satin, silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 12886

Accession Number: 1991.85

DRESS

A=Dress; B=Sash. Dress (A) white cotton mull; broad neckline w/ lace band; same lace band inserted across bust & sleeves. Elbow length sleeves w/ lace band at elbow & double ruffle (engageantes) edged w/ lace; plain waistband; skirt has several bands of horizontal lace (same as bodice); train; dus...

Date: 1901-1904

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, super

GUSN: 12887

Accession Number: 1991.88AB

Pair of Cycling Knickers

Brown heather wool; fall front with one button at each side; elastic at knees (with safety pin holding elastic together); seat reinforced with white cotton with blue pinstripe; gathered and pinned at center back with safety pin, one button hole in center front waist.

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), machine-made

GUSN: 12888

Accession Number: 1969.6713

Parasol

Pale blue and beige changeable silk taffeta, plain dark brown bamboo handle, straight with round lapis knob and brass rings; brass tip, brass hardware; spokes covered with silk; closure and silk covered ring attached to cord outside slides down over parasol.

Date: 1900-1915

Maker: unknown

Material: bamboo (material), brass (alloy), lapis lazuli (rock), silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 12889

Accession Number: 1969.6199

Dress

Plum silk; drawstring neckline; skirt front gathered on self-tie in a drop-front style; bodice lined with linen; hem lined with polished cotton. Inset under armhole for length of sleeve; self-cuffs; possibly shortened; fullness at back between shoulders. Possible maternity garment. Dress altered, v...

Date: 1797-1808

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 12890

Accession Number: 1991.91

Window Ventilator

Hollow rectangular body with two sliding panels in center; 5 holes per side. Top has two retractable panels for window placement; 9 holes lined with screen to allow air in. Retractable panels are edged with green baize.

Maker: Chapman Bros. Co. (Maker)

Material: oak (wood)

GUSN: 12482

Accession Number: 1997.39

Dish

Oval covered dish with scalloped edge.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), scalloping

GUSN: 12483

Accession Number: 1997.37

Dish

Footed covered dish with diaper pattern. Mismatched (19th century) cover.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: diaper patterns, diaper (textile material), glass (material)

GUSN: 12484

Accession Number: 1997.38AB

Shag Rug Rake Attachment

Rake has yellow molded plastic "teeth" joined to adjustable metal mounting channel. Box is yellow with orange printing with see-through window. 3-page paper instructions for use are included.

Date: 1955-1965

Maker: Dy Nel Mrk. Corp. (Maker)

Material: cardboard, metal, molding (forming), paper (fiber product), plastic (organic material)

GUSN: 12485

Accession Number: 1997.34

Clock

Battery operated. Two parts: b) round lucite clock face with horse and milk wagon printed in center; brass hands; a) oak and painted particle board serve as base.

Date: 1985-1989

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), Lucite (TM), oak (wood), particle board

GUSN: 12486

Accession Number: 1997.33AB

Clapboard

One of two exterior clapboards. Traces of red paint.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 12491

Accession Number: 1997.25.1

Clapboard

One of two exterior clapboards. Traces of red paint.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 12493

Accession Number: 1997.25.2

Shingle

Exterior wood wall shingles. Removed during renovations from under later built-out wall.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12494

Accession Number: 1997.26.1

Wood Shingle

Exterior wood wall shingles.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12496

Accession Number: 1997.26.2

Dessert Cup

Ogee shaped bowl tapers into a simple round stem and plain circular foot. Machine etched decorative scroll design around bowl, slightly irregular. Colorless glass body.

Date: 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), etching (corroding), machine-made, molding (forming)

GUSN: 12497

Accession Number: 1971.1631.1-2

Shingle

Exterior wall shingles. 2 1/2" hole in center of board.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12498

Accession Number: 1997.27.1

Shingle

Exterior wall shingles.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12499

Accession Number: 1997.27.2

Lap Desk

Rectangular veneered lap desk with a brass lock plate on the center of the front side. Same shape (rectangle with inward curving sides) repeated on the lid center. The inside reveals a slanted surface, covered with a blue-green velvet. The surface lifts from the front side of the box revealing an op...

Date: 1900-1933

Maker: Starkey, N. (Maker)

Material: brass (alloy), mahogany (wood), veneer, velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 12505

Accession Number: 1971.1637

Scatter Rug

Coarsely woven rug with three borders of yellow-red-beige decorated with simple geometric patterns. Red central rectangle decorated with simple geometric shapes. Short fringe at both ends.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 12514

Accession Number: 1971.1646

Print

Black and white print of a crouched fox, centered, looking at a rabbit in a trap in the foreground. Molded and gilt wood frame, under glass.

Date: 5/1/1845

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 12521

Accession Number: 1971.1652

Mahjongg Game with Case

Box has a upward sliding front lid (b). Inside reveals five drawers, each has a turned silver-colored handle at the center. Top four drawers, equal in size, have carved and decorated ivory game tiles (a). Larger bottom drawer is divided into three compartments. Each holds long rectangular ivory bett...

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12524

Accession Number: 1971.1655AB

Allegorial Figure

Standing figure of Athena with a helmet and shield. Dressed in Greek apron and toga.

Date: 1834-1867

Maker: Reproduction of Thorwaldsen, Albert Bertel, 1770-1844 (Sculptor)

Material: parian (porcelain), porcelain

GUSN: 12526

Accession Number: 1971.1657

Watering Can

Green painted watering can has a cylindrical body which tapers at the top. Base and lip are molded and stepped. C-Shaped bail and handle. Angular two-part spout. black, red and gilt band above and below the spout. The inside is painted blue and the bottom is black.

Date: 1900-1997

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 12530

Accession Number: 1971.1661

Lighting Fixture

A) Candle arms for wall sconces. B) Pierced tin shades. Arms have a metal socket base, off-white cylindrical body and a metal candle socket which encloses a push-up spring for the candle. Circular shade holder is attached to the body by two thin metal arms. Shades have an outer layer of geometricall...

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: beads (pierced objects), enamel paint, glass (material), piercing, plastic (organic material), tin (metal)

GUSN: 12559

Accession Number: 1971.1701.1AB

Lighting Fixture

A) Candle arms for wall sconces. B) Pierced tin shades. Arms have a metal socket base, off-white cylindrical body and a metal candle socket which encloses a push-up spring for the candle. Circular shade holder is attached to the body by two thin metal arms. Shades have an outer layer of geometricall...

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: beads (pierced objects), enamel paint, glass (material), piercing, plastic (organic material), tin (metal)

GUSN: 12560

Accession Number: 1971.1701.2AB

Lighting Fixture

A) Candle arms for wall sconces. B) Pierced tin shades. Arms have a metal socket base, off-white cylindrical body and a metal candle socket which encloses a push-up spring for the candle. Circular shade holder is attached to the body by two thin metal arms. Shades have an outer layer of geometricall...

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: beads (pierced objects), enamel paint, glass (material), piercing, plastic (organic material), tin (metal)

GUSN: 12561

Accession Number: 1971.1701.3AB

Lighting Fixture

A) Candle arms for wall sconces. B) Pierced tin shades. Arms have a metal socket base, off-white cylindrical body and a metal candle socket which encloses a push-up spring for the candle. Circular shade holder is attached to the body by two thin metal arms. Shades have an outer layer of geometricall...

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: beads (pierced objects), enamel paint, glass (material), piercing, plastic (organic material), tin (metal)

GUSN: 12562

Accession Number: 1971.1701.4AB

Lighting Fixture

A) Candle arms for wall sconces. B) Pierced tin shades. Arms have a metal socket base, off-white cylindrical body and a metal candle socket which encloses a push-up spring for the candle. Circular shade holder is attached to the body by two thin metal arms. Shades have an outer layer of geometricall...

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: beads (pierced objects), enamel paint, glass (material), piercing, plastic (organic material), tin (metal)

GUSN: 12563

Accession Number: 1971.1701.5AB

Lighting Fixture

A) Candle arms for wall sconces. B) Pierced tin shades. Arms have a metal socket base, off-white cylindrical body and a metal candle socket which encloses a push-up spring for the candle. Circular shade holder is attached to the body by two thin metal arms. Shades have an outer layer of geometricall...

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: beads (pierced objects), enamel paint, glass (material), piercing, plastic (organic material), tin (metal)

GUSN: 12564

Accession Number: 1971.1701.6AB

Lighting Fixture

A) Candle arms for wall sconces. B) Pierced tin shades. Arms have a metal socket base, off-white cylindrical body and a metal candle socket which encloses a push-up spring for the candle. Circular shade holder is attached to the body by two thin metal arms. Shades have an outer layer of geometricall...

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: beads (pierced objects), enamel paint, glass (material), piercing, plastic (organic material), tin (metal)

GUSN: 12565

Accession Number: 1971.1701.7AB

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