Historic New England

SKIRT

Sheer white cotton gauged to waistband; side opening; border of alternating tucks & puffs.

Date: 1865-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), lace (needlework)

GUSN: 39428

Accession Number: 1937.1250

SKIRT

White sheer cotton; self waistband with ties; deep flounce edged with lace.

Date: 1865-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), lace (needlework), organdy

GUSN: 39429

Accession Number: 1937.1251

"Crazy quilt" with border of purple velvet 5-1/2" wide around frame of squares of varying geometric, abstract and representational designs stitched in silks and velvets; corners highlighted by green grosgrain ribbon. Central, rectangular block of tan silk; vine-like stemmed flowering plants; paisle...

Date: 1883-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: damask, embroidering, machine sewing (technique), satin, silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 39431

Accession Number: 1937.1269

Afghan

Wool yarn crocheted to imitate Berlinwork canvas. Seven panels arranged vertically. Green sides flanked by brown; purple, peach and red at center. Panels linked and edged in shades of orange. Multicolor floral motifs cross-stitched on brown and peach panels. Self fringe all around.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: crocheting, cross-stitching, wool (textile)

GUSN: 39432

Accession Number: 1937.1270

Doll Clothes

Small white pants.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 39434

Accession Number: 1937.1272A

Figurine

An ivory figurine with a cylindrical base. Figurine depicts an angel holding a child.

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 39473

Accession Number: 1937.1306

Lorgnette

Tortoise shell lorgnette with oval lenses. Foliate and scroll design.

Maker: unknown

Material: tortoise shell

GUSN: 39474

Accession Number: 1937.1307

Fan & Box

FAN (A): Broad sandalwood sticks, lacquered black with gilt; Oriental figures and motifs; white silk leaf set between silks with multicolor silk embroidery of oriental flowers, birds and leaves; mother of pearl washers, metal ring with magenta, blue and ivory silk tassel. BOX (B): Lacquered woo...

Date: ca. 1912

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, painting (coating), paper (fiber product), silk (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 39475

Accession Number: 1937.1309AB

Fan and Box

FAN (A): Long, pink abalone sticks and guards with pierced ivory sticks under leaf; sheer ivory silk leaf with lace applique and painted withs female figure, two cherubs and small flowers in pastel colors; metal ring. BOX (B): Cardboard, hinged, covered in black and gold embossed paper.

Date: 1895-1900

Maker: Possibly Retel, C., Mon. (Maker)

Material: abalone shell, ivory (tooth component), lace (needlework), painting (coating), paper (fiber product), piercing, silk (textile)

GUSN: 39477

Accession Number: 1937.1311 AB

Fan

Abalone sticks with cream satin leaf with floral lace appliqued around edges and forming medallions around painted pink flowers and brown and white birds; rivet set with rhinestone; metal ring.

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: abalone shell, appliqué (technique), lace (needlework), painting (coating), satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 39478

Accession Number: 1937.1312

Fan

Sandalwood sticks and guards, densely carved with flowers and Oriental figures; wide, short paper leaf, hand-painted (probably gouache and watercolor), one side depicting the Emperor and his court, reverse the Empress and her court; faced of appliqued ivory, robes of appliqued silk; primarily blue, ...

Date: 1834-1867

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), paint (coating), hand-painted, ivory (tooth component), paper (fiber product), sandalwood (wood), silk (textile)

GUSN: 39479

Accession Number: 1937.1313

Bustle

Long skirt bustle of cream horsehair with waist ties and ruffles at the rear and hem.

Date: ca. 1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 39493

Accession Number: 1937.1328

Dress

Teal blue taffeta dress with faded pink silk taffeta trim. Bodice [A] v-shaped neckline with applied box pleat around neck and three pleats at center "v"; Front button closure from neck to waist with seven dark iridescent buttons with etched floral motif; 3/4 length sleeves with turned back ruffled...

Date: 1875-1876

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 39494

Accession Number: 1937.1330AB

Bodice

Navy blue velvet; low "v" shaped decolletage trimmed with white pleated ruffles and black lace; same ruffle and lace at cuffs. Black satin ruching at neck and cuffs; fitted over hips with fullness at back for bustle. Boned throughout; inner waistband with hook and eye; seven black buttons and butto...

Date: 1875-1876

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave), taffeta

GUSN: 39495

Accession Number: 1937.1333

Bodice

This evening bodice is constructed from black silk. It is boned and shaped with long points at center front and back. It closes with lacing in front and back (lacing holes are hand-finished in black thread). Top edge of bodice and straps are covered with a decorative strip of pinked & scalloped blac...

Date: 1860-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (fiber), linen (material)

GUSN: 39496

Accession Number: 1937.1334

Pair of shoes

Ivory silk satin shoes bound with ivory tape; Trimmed with large ivory rosette with cut steel center ornament; Large rosette at toe covers small ivory bow of earlier date. 1/2" wide elastic strap trimmed with same style rosette with same steel ornament; Square toe; square throat with drawstring; 3-3...

Date: 1867-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles, elasticity, stitching, leather, linen (material), machine-made, satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 39497

Accession Number: 1937.1340AB

Jacket, Waiter's

Waiter's jacket, white with red piping and lettering; short with pointed front and center back at hem. two patch pockets; standing collar; single breasted - studs missing; open cuffs.

Date: 1900-1991

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 39498

Accession Number: 1937.1341

Satinet blanket/sheet

White, plain weave, seamed satinet sheet with selvage edges and hemmed top and bottom.

Date: 1810-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: cross-stitching, hand weaving, piecing, tabby (textile), silk (textile)

GUSN: 39500

Accession Number: 1937.1349

Collar

White cotton cape collar with small lace panels and large ruffled trim.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 39510

Accession Number: 1938.4

Basket

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 39823

Accession Number: 1938.736

Pocket Knife

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 39824

Accession Number: 1938.740

Miniature Decorative Urn

Miniature parian urn with glazed interior, square base, raised grape bunch motif decorating body, and twisted branch handles,

Maker: unknown

Material: parian (porcelain)

GUSN: 39825

Accession Number: 1938.742

Mold

Cream-color glazed earthenware mold with an ear of corn impression on interior.

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 39836

Accession Number: 1938.804

Figurine

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 39837

Accession Number: 1938.805

Bust of Themistocles

Parian bust of Themistocles

Maker: unknown

Material: parian (porcelain)

GUSN: 39838

Accession Number: 1938.806

Vase

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 39839

Accession Number: 1938.808

Chimney

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 39840

Accession Number: 1938.809B

Desk Ornament

Decorative bronze desk ornament of the Vendôme Column, Paris. Miniature column has Napoleon perched on top and is surrounded by a decorative fence. Affixed to a square black marble base.

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal), marble (rock)

GUSN: 39842

Accession Number: 1938.829

Mirror

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 39846

Accession Number: 1938.847

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 39848

Accession Number: 1938.858

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: papier mâché

GUSN: 39849

Accession Number: 1938.866

Measuring Glass

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 39850

Accession Number: 1938.872

Needle Case

Shield shaped needlecase with white, tan, pink, blue crystal beadwork on black velvet covers; blue brocade lining inside covers; two wool pages; hanging blue ribbon.

Date: 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: velvet (fabric weave), silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 39853

Accession Number: 1938.879

Inkwell

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 39855

Accession Number: 1938.887

Change Purse

Brown leather change purse with purple interior and brass clasp.

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, brass (alloy)

GUSN: 39856

Accession Number: 1938.889

Seal

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 39857

Accession Number: 1938.890

Fontange Fan

Sticks and guards covered in scarlet Moroccan leather, trimmed with gilt overlaying leaf of faded scarlet moire; leaf unfolds to semi-circle; brass washers and ring with purplish red cord and tassel.

Date: 1876-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, moiré, silk (textile)

GUSN: 39859

Accession Number: 1938.914

Mug

Copper lustre exterior w/ simple ear-shaped handle and beading in relief around rim; blue glaze band w/ copper lustre leaves and yellow circles w/ red centers around body.

Date: 1825-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: lusterware, copper (metal), earthenware, glazing (coating), luster (textile), tin (metal)

GUSN: 39860

Accession Number: 1938.918

Towel Rack

Carved wood towel rack with Berlinwork picture; polychrome, depicts lillies and foliage on a red background; linen canvas foundation.

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), wool (textile), Berlin woolwork

GUSN: 39861

Accession Number: 1938.927

Brush

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 39862

Accession Number: 1938.938

Rigid Fan

Long, thick bamboo handle; rigid leaf of braided straw sewn into a circle.

Maker: unknown

Material: bamboo (material), braiding, straw (plant material), palm fiber

GUSN: 39863

Accession Number: 1938.946

Creamer

White, squat body w/ relief-molded panels of bellflowers and urns with swags; loop handle w/ leafy terminals rises above rim of pitcher.

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: leaf (plant material), foliation (pattern), leaf (metal), molding (forming), relief (sculpture techniques), stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 39865

Accession Number: 1938.959

Eggcup

Oval basket in the form of bamboo w/ relief molded "bamboo moors" on the body of the basket; basket contains 6 egg cups; all w/ thin gold band; eggcups are chalice shaped. A= Basket B-G= Eggcups

Date: ca. 1882

Maker: Worcester Royal Porcelain Co., Ltd. (Maker)

Material: gilding, porcelain

GUSN: 39866

Accession Number: 1938.961A-G

Jug

White vase-shaped body w/ double band in relief around neck and loop handle.

Date: 1830-1860

Maker: Wedgwood (Maker)

Material: stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 39868

Accession Number: 1938.967

Pitcher

Octagonal white body w/ faceted sides bearing the relief molded images of 8 of the Apostles within gothic niches; gothic handle w/ masks in relief on inside (near lip) and as thumbrest; mouth and rim deeply scrolled.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: Old Hall Earthenware Co. Ltd. (Maker)

Material: molding (forming), relief (sculpture techniques), stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 39869

Accession Number: 1938.968

Beer pitcher

Relief molded in the shape of a barrel w/ grapes and leaves on either side of rustic handle; four pins in rim (as if for cover).

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: molding (forming), relief (sculpture techniques), stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 39870

Accession Number: 1938.969

Cruet Set

Eight piece cut glass cruet set, five cruet bottles and stoppers, two casters, and stand.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), silver (metal)

GUSN: 39871

Accession Number: 1938.970.1-.8

Child's Dress

White cotton and lace dress.

Date: 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), lace (needlework)

GUSN: 39874

Accession Number: 1938.1009

Dress

Pink, printed w/ stylized fans pattern; wide neckline w/ piping; short double capped sleeves; shirred bodice front; skirt gathered all around onto piped waist; 2 tucks at hem; hook and eye back closure; pocket on right.

Date: 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, printing (process), rolling up

GUSN: 39875

Accession Number: 1938.1010

Child's Underwaist

Short; white cotton; drawstring neckline; full, short sleeves trimmed with two tucks and two pinked bands (Van Dyck edge); vertical bands extend to skirt and flare out with box pleats; five white buttons around waist; eleven white buttons center back.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 39876

Accession Number: 1938.1011

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