Historic New England

Bonnet

Green cotton bonnet w/ wooden stays in headpiece, ruffled around front and neckline.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23536

Accession Number: 1998.1722

Trunk

Hinged lid trunk w/ horizontal wooden bands and iron side bracing and front closures. Brass front lock. Covered in canvas. Two removable compartments make 3 interior levels.

Date: 1892-1900

Maker: Eagle Lock Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: canvas, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23537

Accession Number: 1998.1723

Nightgown

White cotton nightgown, sleeveless, w/ lace triangular neckline, asst. tucks at neckline and at bottom.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 23538

Accession Number: 1998.1724

Nightgown

White cotton nightgown w/ lace at neckline, sleeveless, lace shoulder straps. Lace border at bottom.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), hand sewing

GUSN: 23539

Accession Number: 1998.1725

Nightgown

White cotton nightgown, sleeveless w/ lace around round neckline. Ruffle at base w/ 3 tucks. Small ribbon at front of neck.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 23540

Accession Number: 1998.1726

Nightgown

Gold silk nightgown w/ cap sleeve and square neckline. Green and pink embroidery on sleeves and neckline, roses and leaves. Eyelet trim.

Date: 1920-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, machine sewing (technique), silk (textile)

GUSN: 23541

Accession Number: 1998.1727

Nightgown

Gold silk nightgown w/ cap sleeve and sqaure neckline. Eyelet trim.

Date: 1920-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: machine sewing (technique), silk (textile)

GUSN: 23542

Accession Number: 1998.1728

Nightgown

Long-sleeve cotton nightgown w/ tucks at neckline and embroidery around collar and on sleeves. 2 buttons for front closure.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 23543

Accession Number: 1998.1729

Nightgown

Long sleeve cotton nightgown w/ tucks at neckline. Ruffles around collar and sleeve. 2 buttons at neck for front closure.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 23544

Accession Number: 1998.1730

Nightgown

Long sleeve cotton nightgown w/ multiple tucks on front, V-shaped. Embroidery on front piece, collar and cuffs. 5 buttons for front closure. Cuff also has tucks.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 23545

Accession Number: 1998.1731

Nightgown

Long sleeve cotton nightgown w/ tucks on neckline, embroidery on cuffs and collar and inserted between tucks. 2 buttons for front closure.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 23546

Accession Number: 1998.1732

Nightgown

Long sleeve cotton nightgown w/ multiple tucks on front. Large collar w/ embroidery, also on cuff. Tucks on cuff. Embroidery on front piece. 6 buttons for front closure.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 23547

Accession Number: 1998.1733

Cotton slip decorated w/ pink ribbon around neck and shoulder straps and around waist. Scalloped embroidery at bottom of legs and polka dots on front, chest. 6 buttons for front closure, eyelet trim. Open crotch. Tucks on back.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 23548

Accession Number: 1998.1734

Slip

Cotton slip, sleeveless w/ embroidered trim on neckline and shoulder straps and at base on ruffle. Embroidery design--leaf and daisy. 4 buttons for closure. Embroidery around waistline.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), sewing (process)

GUSN: 23549

Accession Number: 1998.1735

Slip

Short sleeve cotton slip w/ embroidery around V-shaped neckline and on sleeve.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 23550

Accession Number: 1998.1736

Slip

Sleeveless cotton slip w/ small lace trim around neckline. Scalloped bottom w/ crotchpiece--3 button closure. One strap broken at top, one strap missing. Embroidered ribbon on front.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 23551

Accession Number: 1998.1737

Slip

Sleeveless cotton slip w/ lace trim on neckline and as shoulder straps. 4 buttons and one ribbon for front closure. Embroidery at waistline and inset in necklace. Bottom of slip has crotch closure.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 23552

Accession Number: 1998.1738

Slip

Cotton slip w/ straps and eyelet trim around straight neckline.

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 23553

Accession Number: 1998.1739

Slip

Cotton sleeveless slip w/ lace and embroidery around rounded neckline and lace shoulder straps. Lace trim on base.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 23554

Accession Number: 1998.1740

Slip

Sleeveless cotton slip w/ eyelet trim and embroidery around scallop trimmed neck.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 23555

Accession Number: 1998.1741

Slip

Sleeveless cotton slip w/ embroidered flowers and pink ribbon trim around neckline. Scalloped trim around base and neck.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 23556

Accession Number: 1998.1742

Slip

Sleeveless cotton slip w/ lace trim around neckline. Cotton straps.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), hand sewing

GUSN: 23557

Accession Number: 1998.1743

Slip

Short sleeve cotton slip w/ large lace sleeves and lace trim around scoop neck. Ribbon around neckline, 2 semi-circular lace and embroidery inserts. Fabric bunched in front at chest.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 23558

Accession Number: 1998.1744

Pantaloons

Pair of pantaloons. Ruffle and lace trim at bottom, ribbon around waist for closure. Crotch opening.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 23559

Accession Number: 1998.1745

Pantaloons

Pair of pantaloons. Eyelet trim at bottom. Ribbon around waist for closure. Tucks in front. Crotch opening.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 23560

Accession Number: 1998.1746

Corset cover

Corset cover, cotton.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), sewing (process)

GUSN: 23561

Accession Number: 1998.1747

Corset cover

Corset cover, cotton w/ buttons to attach to tail piece.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), sewing (process)

GUSN: 23562

Accession Number: 1998.1748

Corset cover

Corset cover, cotton w/ buttons to attach to tail piece.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), sewing (process)

GUSN: 23563

Accession Number: 1998.1749

Nightshirt

Cotton nightshirt gathered at neckline and shoulders. Tucks at cuffs, raised embroidery at trim. Ruffled collar w/ ribbon for closure.

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), hand sewing

GUSN: 23564

Accession Number: 1998.1750

Blouse

Long sleeve blouse w/ collar and button front. 13 buttons, ruffled loose sleeves and base. Attached paniere.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 23565

Accession Number: 1998.1751

Hooked Rug

Rectanglar hand hooked rug has polychrome striped border which follows contour of edges. Central pattern of swirled beige background with bouquet of various size red and pink flowers with leafy stems.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), hooking, wool (textile)

GUSN: 7622

Accession Number: 1949.1038

Hooked Rug

Black binding on square rug. Two interwoven curved ribbons, one brown (?), one polychrome striped, form outer border. Inside, curved vine with leaves forms border to central red rose. Tan background.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: burlap, hooking, wool (textile)

GUSN: 7623

Accession Number: 1949.1039

Hooked Rug

Rectangular hand hooked rug with central blue diamond with basket of red flowers. Four corners have irregular geometric designs. Bound with blue cotton edging.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: burlap, cotton (textile), hooking, wool (textile)

GUSN: 7624

Accession Number: 1949.1043

Hooked Rug

Rectangular multi-colored hooked rug with two baskets of flowers in the center with a tree of life (?) on either side; birds perch on the branches. Eight horses along sides and top border. Bound border.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: burlap, hooking, wool (textile)

GUSN: 7625

Accession Number: 1949.1051.1

Hooked Rug

Rectangular multi-colored hooked rug with two baskets of flowers in the center with a tree of life (?) on either side; birds perch on the branches. Eight horses along sides and top border. Bound border.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: burlap, hooking, wool (textile)

GUSN: 7626

Accession Number: 1949.1051.2

Hooked Rug

Rectangular hand-hooked and shirred rug; beige tones with bits of red, green, and blue featuring a two-masted, full sail British ship flying the Union Jack; five birds trail the ship. Bound in tan cotton bias tape.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: burlap, cotton (textile), hooking, shirring

GUSN: 7627

Accession Number: 1949.1060

Secretary

Sheraton style. Flat to with projecting molded cornice. Breakfront bookcase has two rectangular panels on each door with diamond-shaped wooden frames and panes. Brass escutcheons with eagle and shield motif. Desk has central fall-front pull-out writing drawer. Interior has six small drawers and six ...

Date: 1785-1815

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), glass (material), mahogany (wood), veneer

GUSN: 7628

Accession Number: 1949.311

Tall Case Clock

Ogee bracket feet support a large rectangular base with inset front reeded pilasters and an inlaid rectangular centeral panel with cut-out semi-circular corners. Step-molding leads to long, thin works case with inset reeded pilasters. Rectangular door with cut-out corners at top. Proportionally larg...

Date: 1809-1813

Maker: Cox, Benjamin (Maker)

Material: cherry (wood), veneer, inlay (process), mahogany (wood), maple (wood)

GUSN: 7629

Accession Number: 1949.406

Vase/Jardiniere

Modified gallipot shape. White body with underglaze cobalt blue hand-painted river and cliff landscape encompasses whole vase.

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, glazing (coating), painting (image-making), hand-painted, tin (metal)

GUSN: 7630

Accession Number: 1949.407

Witch Ball

Transparent aqua-blue blown glass sphere with opaque white swirls or undulating lines overall (in the South Jersey manner). Hole at top center for hanging. May have been a fisherman's net float.

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, glass (material)

GUSN: 7631

Accession Number: 1949.409

Linen Press

Hepplewhite style. French bracket feet support large rectangular case. Straight skirt with two lower doors with molded edges and recessed panels which open to reveal four sliding drawers. Rounded molding separates lower section from similar, higher upper doors enclosing a cabinet (doors locked shut)...

Date: 1768-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), veneering

GUSN: 7632

Accession Number: 1949.410

Card Table

Federal period. Sheraton style card table with serpentine sides and elliptical front. Conforming hinged top with double band of checkered inlay along edge. Frontal skirt decorated with a rectangular mahogany veneer panel with central oval reserve of burled maple; central panel flanked by simple mapl...

Date: ca. 1805

Maker: unknown

Material: burl veneer, inlay (process), mahogany (wood), veneer, maple (wood)

GUSN: 7633

Accession Number: 1949.412

Eagle

Carved eagle with wings spread and gilded. Surmounts shield painted red, white and blue, attached to eagle's talons. Two crossed arrows in front of shield. High relief carving, mounted to wall.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), gilding, painting (coating), relief (sculpture techniques), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 7634

Accession Number: 1949.420

Chamberstick

Circular saucer base/drip pan surmounted by cylindircal shape with incised lines and button lever for raising the candle. Shaft terminates in molded bobeche without defined socket. C-scroll handle, with ovoid thumb rest, riveted to base.

Date: 1800-1833

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), incising, riveting

GUSN: 7635

Accession Number: 1949.422.1

Chamberstick

Circular saucer base/drip pan surmounted by cylindircal shape with incised lines and button lever for raising the candle. Shaft terminates in molded bobeche without defined socket. C-scroll handle, with ovoid thumb rest, riveted to base.

Date: 1800-1833

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), incising, riveting

GUSN: 7636

Accession Number: 1949.422.2

Two-part Looking Glass

Sheraton style. Rectangular shaped frame with beaded inner edge. Carved rosettes at corner blocks with relief decoration of corn-like motifs bordering frame. Mirrored glass surmounted by an eglomise panel (possibly repainted) of a spread-winged eagle set in black oval reserve on a blue ground.

Date: 1820

Maker: unknown

Material: verre églomisé, gesso, gilding, glass (material), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 7637

Accession Number: 1949.466

Electrified Oil Lamp

Electric lamp made to look like a kerosene lamp. Mold blown in a single piece. White cased over clear glass with circles cut to the clear all over spherical font-like body. Ringed at waist tapering out to globular circular base. Whole surmounts square white marble base with gray grain. Paper lampsha...

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), marble (rock), blow molding, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 7638

Accession Number: 1949.533

Candlestick

Circular domed base decorated with reeded arches; same motif on bulbous stem and cylindrical socket. Removable bobeche has scalloped edges. Originally silvered.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 7639

Accession Number: 1949.303.1

Candlestick

Circular domed base decorated with reeded arches; same motif on bulbous stem and cylindrical socket. Removable bobeche has scalloped edges. Originally silvered.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 7640

Accession Number: 1949.303.2

Vase

Urn shaped with flared lip tapering inward at neck and outward at neck ring and shoulders. Body tapers inward to stem. Stepped base.

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: frosting, glass (material), blow molding

GUSN: 7641

Accession Number: 1949.329

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