Historic New England

Cap

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30593

Accession Number: 1925.326

Purse

Green and brown woven purse in an elongated shape; brown portions of netting form floral shapes.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30594

Accession Number: 1925.327

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30595

Accession Number: 1925.328AB

Pair of Gloves

Black lace gloves.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30598

Accession Number: 1925.330AB

Cap

Lace cap with 3.5" lace trim/cap strings

Date: 1847-1853

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30599

Accession Number: 1925.331

Ribbon

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30600

Accession Number: 1925.333B

Pair of Gloves

Pair of knit, fingerless, half-arm length gloves with a scalloped edged opening.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30601

Accession Number: 1925.334

Pair of Gloves

White, arm-length gloves.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30602

Accession Number: 1925.335

Ribbon

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30603

Accession Number: 1925.336

Ribbon

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30604

Accession Number: 1925.337

Collar

Paper; purple, white, and gray; embossed and pierced to imitate linen with eyelet embroidery; lacy, scalloped edges; pointed tips; with paper tabs-pinned in place.

Date: 1860-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: embossing, paper (fiber product), piercing

GUSN: 30605

Accession Number: 1925.338

Cloth Fragment

White fabric with lace and stripes.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30606

Accession Number: 1925.339

Head Dress

Blue and white chenille tassels attached to brown wire supports.

Date: ca. 1862

Maker: unknown

Material: chenille (yarn), silk (textile), wire

GUSN: 30607

Accession Number: 1925.342

Ribbon

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30608

Accession Number: 1925.343

Collar

White tambour net lace collar.

Date: 1825-1830

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30609

Accession Number: 1925.347

Handkerchief

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30610

Accession Number: 1925.353

Flax

Spun tow tied with a red ribbon.

Maker: unknown

Material: flax (fiber)

GUSN: 30611

Accession Number: 1925.356

Thread

Knot of thread with the label "Ancient linen spun ready to use".

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 30612

Accession Number: 1925.357

Paint Brush

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30615

Accession Number: 1925.371A

Jacket

Black lace; central bouquet, with dotted ground, lace designs include repeats of peacock feathers and a border of smaller flowers; long bell shaped sleeves.

Date: 1860-1869

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), lace (needlework), feather (material)

GUSN: 34681

Accession Number: 1932.212

Shawl

Triangular; black lace; beautifully organized with scrolling large floral bouquets with liliacs.

Date: 1860-1869

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 34682

Accession Number: 1932.215

Pouch or belt bag of black silk in a arrow or elongated diamond shape with black glass beaded fringe, edged in black glass beads, and adorned with two jet or vulcanite round buttons / medallions with the profile of a classical female figure.

Date: 1851-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), glass (material), cotton (fiber), vulcanite, jet (coal)

GUSN: 34683

Accession Number: 1932.217

Fan and Box

Mother of pearl sticks and guards, carved and inlaid with gilt; white paper leaf insert with five lithograph medallions of women; background embossed with gilt; reverse printed in gilt; mother of pearl washers; metal ring; box lid covered in white embossed pattern highlighted in gilt.

Date: 1834-1867

Maker: unknown

Material: mother of pearl, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 34684

Accession Number: 1932.220 A-C

Fan

Folding fan; mother of pearl sticks and guard; leaf of white satin with painted wedding procession scene, signed; arched metal loop with white silk corded tassel; set brilliant rivets.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: Laurence, A. (Painter)

Material: mother of pearl, painting (coating), satin

GUSN: 34685

Accession Number: 1932.221A

Napkin Ring

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 34686

Accession Number: 1932.222

Napkin Ring

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 34687

Accession Number: 1932.223

Infant's Cap

Cream/sheer; embroidered--scalloped border; stylized flowers with net inserts around face; allover eyelet (small dots); large floral motif at back composed of same stylized flowers as front, enclosed in scalloped eyelet border; two loops.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, stitching

GUSN: 34688

Accession Number: 1932.228

Cap

Embroidered cap.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 34689

Accession Number: 1932.229

Dress Form

No description

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: S.N. Ufford & Son (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), iron (metal), papier mâché

GUSN: 34690

Accession Number: 1932.237

Doll

Wooden doll in white stiff dress.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 34691

Accession Number: 1932.238

Infant's Shirt

White; scoop neckline trimmed with lace; long sleeves with cuff with buttonhole (two on each) and lace ruffle; lace insert at shoulder; center front opening.

Date: 1770-1780

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 34692

Accession Number: 1932.240

Sewing Kit

Needle case shaped like a bunch of grapes.

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 34693

Accession Number: 1932.241

Pair of Gloves

Black mesh gloves.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 34695

Accession Number: 1932.250AB

Infant's Shirt

White; scoop neckline trimmed with mull ruffle; long turn back sleeves with drawstring.

Date: 1760-1780

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 34696

Accession Number: 1932.253

Infant's Cap

Cream; embroidered--serpentine floral (stylized) around face; small eyelet circles at back with crossed branches at back; drawstring front and neck; two loops.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, stitching

GUSN: 34697

Accession Number: 1932.257

Infant's Dress

White; high waisted bodice; bands of white work embroidery arranged diagonally on bodice front, and capped sleeves; sleeves and neckline and hem trimmed w/ lace net; front panel trimmed w/ hand-piqued bands, tucks and lace from waist to hem, and around hem w/ cutwork in diamond pattern around hem; d...

Date: 1830

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, linen (material)

GUSN: 34698

Accession Number: 1932.259

Pair of Gloves

Pair of white full arm-length gloves.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 34699

Accession Number: 1932.260

Child's Apron

White; elongated hourglass shape; trimmed with lace all around; neck and armseye are indicated, but no ties or buttons--probably pinned on.

Date: 1760

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 34700

Accession Number: 1932.262

Petticoat

White, fine, opaque cotton; pleated at waist; tying in back; three insertions of zig-zag at hem.

Date: 1830-1839

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 34701

Accession Number: 1932.264

Dress

White cotton (muslin); high scoop neckline; plain yoke w/ eyelet embroidered band. Below band is inset shirred panel; same eyelet band at waist, shoulders (resembling capped sleeves), at back & cuffs of long sleeves. Bands at shoulders & cuffs trimmed w/ lace ruffle. Cuffs have 4 piped drawstring...

Date: 1815-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, stitching

GUSN: 34702

Accession Number: 1932.269

Dress

Cream cotton; squared neckline; embroidered with green leaves outlined in yellow at front and back of neck and cuffs of short sleeves. Hem embroidered with red rose buds, brown branches, and worm ground; bottom border of two-toned leaves also outlined in yellow thread. High waist; gathered at bust...

Date: 1808-1812

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, stitching, leaf (plant material), foliation (pattern), leaf (metal)

GUSN: 34703

Accession Number: 1932.270

Dress

White embroidered w/ silver metallic stars & dots all over; neckline gathered in front; piped Empire waist. Short sleeves gathered on outer edge w/ ruffle; 7 self-covered buttons w/ stars; fullness gathered at back on drawstring. Slight train; sleeves lined w/ linen; probably embroidered in India.

Date: 1808-1812

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, stitching, thread, metallic (color attribute), super

GUSN: 34704

Accession Number: 1932.272

Dress

White - broad, square neckline, short cap sleeves; Empire waist; whitework embroidery with flowering vine motif on sleeves, front bodice and around hem; border of French knots around hem; couched work around neckline of sleeves; slight hem; fullness between shoulders; 8 covered buttons at back; slig...

Date: 1808-1812

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, embroidering

GUSN: 34705

Accession Number: 1932.274

Dressing Gown

White cotton; band neckline w/ button closure; white mull eyelet ruffle below band; 7 bands on left & right. Long leg o' mutton sleeves; piped at armscye w/ eyelet ruffle at cuff. Center front held together w/ feather. Back yoke gathered into v-shape; edged w/ piping. Skirt gathered into self-wai...

Date: 1827-1830

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 34706

Accession Number: 1932.275

Wine Glass

One of seven tall stemmed glasses. Engraved swags and flowers.

Maker: unknown

Material: crystal (lead glass)

GUSN: 34709

Accession Number: 1932.286.3

Painting of Angel and Child

Painting of an angel with dark wings carrying a child in white.

Date: 1775-1800

Maker: Kauffman, Angelica, 1741-1807 (Artist)

Material: oil paint (paint), panels (wood), panel paintings (painting by form)

GUSN: 34711

Accession Number: 1932.304

Decanter

Glass decanter with a stopper. Etched floral and grape design.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 34712

Accession Number: 1932.314AB

Punch bowl

Porcelain bowl with hand-painted, polychrome decoration. Interior border: red scale ground with gold rosettes separating scrolled panels of red flower sprigs with black stems. Central decoration: enamel sprays of roses and other flowers. Exterior: polychrome enamel Mandarin court scenes of Chinese f...

Date: 1760-1780

Maker: unknown

Material: enamel paint, gilding, hand-painted, porcelain

GUSN: 34713

Accession Number: 1932.315