Historic New England

Bookmark

Blue ribbon bookmark with three white beaded crosses.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30147

Accession Number: 1924.63

Pincushion

Rectangular patchwork pincushion with multicolored diamonds and hexagons. "Eliza" is embroidered in pink thread in the center diamond. Pleated white ribbon trim; brown and white striped back.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), textiles

GUSN: 30148

Accession Number: 1924.65

Paper Doll

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30149

Accession Number: 1924.66

Doll

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30150

Accession Number: 1924.67

Bookmark

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 30151

Accession Number: 1924.68

Wall pocket

A Niagara Falls style red wool wall pocket in the shape of a mule or shoe adorned with clear, raised beadwork, and loop for hanging at top.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), beads (pierced objects), cotton (fiber), glass (material), beading (process), beadwork

GUSN: 30152

Accession Number: 1924.69

Pincushion

Crescent shaped pin cushion with red flannel and pleated ribbon around edges; beaded white grape leaf decoration.

Date: 1826-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: flannel, beads (pierced objects)

GUSN: 30153

Accession Number: 1924.70

Pincushion

Round pincushion with red flannel and pleated ribbon trim around edges; beaded white grape leaf decoration around a capital "B".

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: flannel

GUSN: 30154

Accession Number: 1924.71

Pincushion

Two flat red circle pincushions made of red flannel; one side beaded with white grape leaves; other side has white beaded "B".

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: flannel

GUSN: 30155

Accession Number: 1924.72

Tassel

Red and white tassel.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30157

Accession Number: 1924.73B

Tassel

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30158

Accession Number: 1924.73D

Boots

High; red satin; 6 white glass buttons at side; red satin bow at toe; brown leather sole; white cotton? lining; buttonholes reinforced w/ pink leather.

Date: 1871

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 30159

Accession Number: 1924.76AB

White & beige iridescent silk taffeta ankle boots; topstitched top higher in front; no trim; rounded square toe; round throat; 3-1/2" vamp; center front lacing with ivory silk ties; center back seam; sole has narrow waist; 1-1/2' heel covered with white kid; white linen lining.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 30160

Accession Number: 1924.77AB

Apron

Black silk satin; floral garland embroidered in pale gray across waistband and at sides; four short bands of embroidery below waist; floral spray in lower corner; continuous ribbon tie.

Date: 1845-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 30161

Accession Number: 1924.78

Hat

Purple velvet bonnet with purple ribbon.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30162

Accession Number: 1924.79

Parasol

Green silk with black brocade in lace-like pattern; white painted wooden shaft with carved bone handle and ivory ferrule; bone spoke tips; metal marquis folding hinge; bottom handle unscrews.

Date: 1850-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: bone (material), brocade (textile), carving (processes), metal, painting (coating), silk (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 30163

Accession Number: 1924.81

Writing Frame

Device to line paper. Writing frame or noctograph.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 30164

Accession Number: 1924.840

Parasol

Black silk twill, scalloped; collapsible carved bone handle and ferrule; heavily engraved silver slider; metal and bone shaft; metal ribs with bone tips.

Date: 1855-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: bone (material), carving (processes), engraving (printing process), silk (textile), silver (metal), twill

GUSN: 30165

Accession Number: 1924.97

Brisé Fan

Brisé fan with plain ivory sticks and guards; threaded with ivory-colored ribbon; metal rivet; ivory ring with ivory-colored silk cord and tassel.

Date: ca. 1880

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component), silk (textile)

GUSN: 30166

Accession Number: 1924.98

Brise' Fan & Box

FAN (A): Tortoise shell sticks; brise'-type, no ribbon; pierced with coral and branch patterns. BOX (B,C): Cardboard box and lid, covered with shiny white paper.

Date: ca. 1820

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, figure- and animal-derived motifs, corals (animals), coral (material), piercing, tortoise shell

GUSN: 30167

Accession Number: 1924.100 A-C

Change Purse

Soft, brown leather change purse with hinged metal clasp and short chain handle. Red leather interior.

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, metal

GUSN: 30168

Accession Number: 1924.103

Shawl

Off-white center; end border with large paisley simple repeating border in tan, brown, red with green and blue; simple repeating inner border; silk and cotton warp, silk wefts; wool patterning weft.

Date: 1815-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), silk (textile), wool (textile), weaving

GUSN: 30169

Accession Number: 1924.104

Nosegay Holder

A metal nosegay holder with a conical shape and a foliate design.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 30170

Accession Number: 1924.111

Alphabet/Verse Sampler

Alphabet/Verse Sampler. Cross stitch. Vertical rectangle, natural linen ground. Verse at top and bottom, alphabet in middle. Floral border at bottom.Polychromatic. Alphabets: #1-missing "J","U"; Numbers:"1-13"; other stitches: satin stitch, eyelet hole

Date: 1783

Maker: Minshull, Ann, 1773- (Embroiderer)

Material: cross-stitching, embroidering, linen (material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 30171

Accession Number: 1924.113

Teapot

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 30172

Accession Number: 1924.139

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30173

Accession Number: 1924.152

Box

Small box in the form of a book. Covered with red velvet fabric and metalic paper. Brass sunflower motif in middle of attached cover. Mirror affixed to the inside of the cover. Lined with pink paper.

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), velvet (fabric weave), metal

GUSN: 30174

Accession Number: 1924.156

Pot

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 30175

Accession Number: 1924.162

Animal

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30177

Accession Number: 1924.165

Brush

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 30178

Accession Number: 1924.170

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 30179

Accession Number: 1924.171

Wallpaper

Fragment of wallpaper. This block-printed pastoral landscape paper depicts vignettes of a man and woman riding donkeys, alternating with a vignette of a shepardess and a cow. The vignettes are surrounded by arabesques and neoclassical figures. Printed in brown, white and black on a gray ground. Came...

Date: 1760-1770

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 30180

Accession Number: 1924.182

Doorbell

Bell attached to curved "bracket"; mounting bracket and spring on other end.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process), iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 30181

Accession Number: 1921.193

Headdress

Black and pink silk chenille; two braided bands across top with bunches of looped chenille at sides; chenille is wired.

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 29923

Accession Number: 1923.417

Cord and Tassels

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 29924

Accession Number: 1923.419

Waistcoat

Cream waistcoat; horizontal stripes of tan and black; single breasted; shawl collar; cotton lining and cotton back; Five self-covered buttons; three crescent shaped pockets; pointed waistline; back buckle closure.

Date: 1844

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 29925

Accession Number: 1923.420

Head Dress

Silver metallic lacy ribbon with white scalloped edging; ribbon looped to form head piece at top, with streamers; trimmed with silver-plated balls with silver quill.

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: handmade, thread, metallic (color attribute), ribbon (material), textiles

GUSN: 29926

Accession Number: 1923.422A

Hat

Pink and black check quilted bonnet.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 29927

Accession Number: 1923.423

Women's Tie

White silk necktie with black ribbon and an embroidered bell pattern.

Date: 1890-1899

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 29928

Accession Number: 1923.424

Pair of Sleeves

White bishop sleeves with a black ribbon and a black and white dot pattern.

Date: 1853-1863

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 29929

Accession Number: 1923.427AB

Fan and Box

FAN (A): Short ivory sticks and guards, pierced and carved with circular motifs and set with spangles; leaf of white silk petal with scattered sequins, and tipped with white marabou feathers; mother of pearl washer; carved metal ring. BOX (B): Covered with white paper with moire' pattern.

Date: 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), ivory (tooth component), feather (material), paper (fiber product), piercing, sequins (spangles), silk (textile)

GUSN: 29930

Accession Number: 1923.428 A-C

Pair of Gloves

Pink leather gloves.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 29931

Accession Number: 1923.430AB

Pair of Gloves

Blue leather gloves.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 29932

Accession Number: 1923.431AB

Cap

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 29933

Accession Number: 1923.436

Teacup

Squat bulbous cup w/ loop handle and thin black band around rim, base and sides of handle; green and yellow and reddish brown painted and enamel vine around exterior of cup.

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, enameling, glazing (coating), painting (coating), pearlware, tin (metal)

GUSN: 29935

Accession Number: 1923.441

Pair of slippers

Pair of slippers cross-stitched in a pattern of scrolling bands and flowers on a black and blue ground in shades of cream, red and blue. Construction details include a rounded square toe, pointed throat; 4-3/4" vamp; black binding; narrow waist; spring heel; white leather and linen lining.

Date: 18501859

Maker: unknown

Material: cross-stitching, leather, linen (material), wool (textile)

GUSN: 29936

Accession Number: 1923.449AB