Historic New England

Infant's Shirt

White scoop neckline and armseye; trimmed with net lace; gathered yoke (partially) front and back; two thread covered buttons.

Date: ca. 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 54187

Accession Number: 1946.39B

Pair of Gloves

Pair of white, kidskin arm-length gloves.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 54189

Accession Number: 1946.42

Shoes

Black; ankle strap w/ black button; black bow w/ oval buckle; brown sole; edged w/ black grosgrain; white lining.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), leather, stitching, machine-made

GUSN: 54190

Accession Number: 1946.44.2AB

Carriage Coat

Cream embroidered with cream silk, floral garland an floral sprigs along front capelet, cuff and hem; lined with cream silk; quilted four pearl buttons; long sleeves.

Date: 1880-1899

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 54191

Accession Number: 1946.45

Comprised of pink calico diamond grid; intersections white calico. Blocks of white ground with spot motifs; pieced and appliqued handled baskets madder-orange calico. Sawtooth border of same; bound edges of pink calico.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), calico, cotton (textile), stitching, piecing, quilting

GUSN: 54193

Accession Number: 1946.47

Dress

Green changeable taffeta dress [A] with removeable sash [B]. Dress bodice has standing band collar; long fitted sleeves; green and red fringe along front and back at shoulders and cuffs; Nine green covered buttons with flowers. Boned bodice, lined with cotton; cartridge pleats at back between should...

Date: 1867-1868

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 54194

Accession Number: 1946.53AB

Dress

Blue silk taffeta dress in two parts: basque (A) and skirt (B). Basque has standing band collar; long sleeves with guset and gathered at elbow for fullness; fitted through waist and boned; pointed hem (center front) trimmed with pleated blue cashmere; large full bow of blue taffeta and cashmere at b...

Date: ca. 1884

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 54195

Accession Number: 1946.56

Infan'ts Shirt

White; plain except for tatting along boat neckline and capped sleeves; open shirt; starched.

Date: ca. 1869

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), tatting (process)

GUSN: 54198

Accession Number: 1946.78

Handkerchief

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 54199

Accession Number: 1946.80

Blouse

White cotton blouse with ruffle trim and a single button.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 54200

Accession Number: 1946.81

Chemise

White linen; eyelet embroidery at yoke and sleeves; front is tucked from yoke to band passing across breast.

Date: 1855-1865

Maker: Colley, Mary Copeland (Maker)

Material: embroidering, linen (material)

GUSN: 54201

Accession Number: 1946.82

Cane

Brown wood w/ ebony hand holding hoof of deer as handle; engraved w/ names of places in Switzerland spiraling metal pointed tip.

Date: 1884

Maker: unknown

Material: ebony (wood), metal, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 54568

Accession Number: 1947.139

Seal

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 54569

Accession Number: 1947.140

Purse

A black velvet sack style chatelaine or belt purse with scalloped edge, white metal frame with figural, animal, and scroll motifs, round metal connector and metal belt clip with scrolling cartouch and a standing figure holding a sword in one hand and scales in the other.

Date: 1876-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: solid velvet, metal

GUSN: 54570

Accession Number: 1947.142

Nail

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wrought, handmade, iron (metal)

GUSN: 54571

Accession Number: 1947.143

Eagle

Eagle clutching flag; head turned to left.

Date: 1900-1991

Maker: Thomas, Lloyd H., Mr. (Carver)

Material: painting (coating), carving (processes), gilding, pine (wood)

GUSN: 54574

Accession Number: 1947.146

Stay

Four packs of plastic collar stays in original cardboard. All in paper envelope.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 54576

Accession Number: 1947.149 A-D

Pocket Knife

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 54577

Accession Number: 1947.151

Doll Carriage

No description

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: cloth, leather, metal, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 54579

Accession Number: 1947.154

Highchair

Spindle back; continuous back and arm; cane back and seat; front legs hinged.

Date: 1860-1885

Maker: unknown

Material: caning, oak (wood)

GUSN: 54580

Accession Number: 1947.155

Nameplate

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 54583

Accession Number: 1947.158

Spence's Positive and Negative Powders Box

Small paper box containing two interior boxes. Box is covered with black glossy paper printed with gold text.

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 54584

Accession Number: 1947.159A-C

Child's Apron

White (dirty and stained) cotton; short; drawstring neckline; cap sleeves and hem have scalloped edge and embroidered with eyelet flowers and geometric floral motif; whitework embroidery.

Date: 1850

Maker: Bartlett, Miss (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 54585

Accession Number: 1947.160

Double Cape

Olive; long cape lined with purple; detachable cape has diamonds of pink velvet outlined with pink soutache; lined with pink ribbed silk; hook and eye closure; armholes in long cape. A= Detachable cape B= Long cape

Date: 1870

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 54586

Accession Number: 1947.161AB

Windsor Rocking Chair

Windsor rocking chair. Maple and pine. Arrow-back with scroll arms; shaped and scooped seat; painted yellow and red.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 54587

Accession Number: 1947.169

Seal

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 54588

Accession Number: 1947.175

Child's Rocking Chair

Shaped crest; bent arms, back and seat, legs; 2 turned stretchers.

Date: 1865-1885

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), birch (wood), caning, graining, maple (wood), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 54592

Accession Number: 1947.190

Nameplate

A glass rectangular nameplate. Painted gold background with the name superimposed in black.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 54593

Accession Number: 1947.191

Purse

Tan woven purse; silver colored beaded design; silver beaded tassel on the bottom.

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 54594

Accession Number: 1947.192

Coat of Arms Snelling

Snelling Coat of Arms shield with helmet and three griffins head and star, arm wielding sword above motto: MA FORCE D'EN HAUT and SNELLING underneath.

Date: 20th Century

Maker: unknown

Material: watercolor (paint), watercolors (paintings)

GUSN: 54595

Accession Number: 1947.198

Wedding Dress

Women's dress made from cream-colored silk, leno weave; bodice a) has collar with wire for stiffening; v-shaped decolletage trimmed with lace ruffle; sharply pointed at front and back, boned darts; 3/4 sleeves with lace ruffle and cream satin rosette, eleven covered ball buttons and buttonsholes at ...

Date: 1885

Maker: Darlington Runk & Co. (Maker)

Material: gauze, silk (textile)

GUSN: 54597

Accession Number: 1947.232

Cross Garnet

Tapered strap. Oval or bean head at end. Attached to trapezoidal plate. Remnants of brown paint over white.

Date: 1700-1750

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), painting (coating)

GUSN: 54598

Accession Number: 1947.236B

Strap Hinge

Tapered strap. Round head at end. Attached to pin/plate. Flaring out from barrel to opposite end. Plate has pronounced convex curve.

Date: 1700-1750

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 54599

Accession Number: 1947.236A

Pan

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 54600

Accession Number: 1947.237

Lantern

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), metal

GUSN: 54601

Accession Number: 1947.239.1

Figurine

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 54602

Accession Number: 1947.256

Dress

Long; white; front panel w/ 8 narrow tucks; neckline, panel, long sleeves and hem trimmed w/ white knitted lace; lace extends from panel to hem at center; drawstring neckline and 6 narrow tucks at back.

Date: 1870

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, knitting (process), lace (needlework), machine-made

GUSN: 54605

Accession Number: 1947.273B

Child's Dress

Short; white; square yoke with knitted lace with geometric pattern; same lace trims leg of mutton sleeves and three bands inserted in skirt; narrow waistband with featherstitching; seven pearl buttons.

Date: 1880

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 54606

Accession Number: 1947.274

Scarf

Cream; cotton; knitted lace; rectangular diamond pattern; tasseled fringe; one end is intentionally split (for overlap across front.)

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 54607

Accession Number: 1947.277B

Fan Box

Narrow, pale green cardboard box, two pieces; covered with beige wood-grained bark or leaf; plain interior.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: Art Satsuma (Maker)

Material: bark (plant material), graining, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 54608

Accession Number: 1947.278

Pair of Gloves

Black crocheted fingerless gloves.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 54609

Accession Number: 1947.279AB

Nameplate

A glass rectangular nameplate. Name is painted with gold and black paint.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 54610

Accession Number: 1947.280

Waistcoat

Forest green; white lining; green (changeable) back w/ buckle & tab closure; shawl collar; 6 self covered buttons; 4 pockets (one is inside, breast); slightly lowered waist w/ leather lining; gussets at waist; single breasted.

Date: 1856-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), leather, stitching, machine-made, padding (process), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 54612

Accession Number: 1947.284

Frock coat and waistcoat

Frock Coat A: Black; lined with black ribbed silk; turnover collar with wide revers faced with silk; sleeves lined with blue, red and black striped silk; shoulder, front and armscye are padded (quilted armscye); double breasted; 4 pairs button holes; 3 pairs buttons; 2 breast pockets; 2 tail pockets...

Date: 1892

Maker: Possibly Kinsley & Blake (Manufacturer)

Material: stitching, machine-made, silk (textile), tweed, wool (textile)

GUSN: 54613

Accession Number: 1947.287AB

Frock Coat & Waistcoat

Frock Coat A: Dark green; turnover collar with wide revers with black taffeta facing; double breasted; 3 pairs buttons, 4 pairs buttonholes; 2 buttons at cuffs; 2 buttons at cuffs; padded shoulders and front quilted armscye; black and white stripe sleeve lining; black coat lining; 2 breast pockets, ...

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, machine-made, silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 54614

Accession Number: 1947.288AB

Coat, Waistcoat & Pants

Coat A: Olive green and cream twill; turnover collar, narrow lapel; single breasted; 3 buttons; 1 inside pocket; 3 outer flap pockets; lined with green silk; cut away style; with back pleat. Waistcoat B: Olive and cream twill; brown and cream lining; brown silk back with buckle and strap closure; n...

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: Rogers Peet & Co. (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, machine-made, silk (textile), twill, wool (textile)

GUSN: 54615

Accession Number: 1947.290A-C

Men's Overcoat

Navy blue overcoat with green wool lining; turnover collar; Double breasted; Six pairs of silver plated round buttons; topstitching.

Date: 1890-1905

Maker: Possibly Rogers Peet & Co. (Maker) Hackett, Carhart & Co. (Maker)

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 54616

Accession Number: 1947.298

Jacket

Tan linen jacket; standing band collar; long sleeves; three patch pockets, one breast pocket (right side); five self-fabric frogs at center front; two vents at back; one button hole center front.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), stitching, machine-made

GUSN: 54617

Accession Number: 1947.301

Pair of Gloves

Brown leather gloves with green fabric.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 54618

Accession Number: 1947.305AB

Pair of Gaiters

Taupe/brown; eight tortoise shell buttons; inner seams reinforced with leather; felted.

Date: 1900-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 54620

Accession Number: 1947.307AB

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