Historic New England

Small Bottle

Small glass vial-shaped bottle with brown string tied around neck.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 52868

Accession Number: 1942.40

Small Bottle

Small, vial-shaped bottle with short neck, flared rim, and cork stopper. Bottle contains amber-colored substance.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 52869

Accession Number: 1942.41

Perfume Bottle

Colorless glass perfume bottle with gothic style arches and a molded figure with spear on front of bottle.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 52870

Accession Number: 1942.44

Bottle

Greenish-tinted glass bottle, flat teardrop-shaped body with leaf pattern on one side and column and fleur-de-lis above crosshatch pattern.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), blown glass

GUSN: 52871

Accession Number: 1942.45

Bottle

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 52872

Accession Number: 1942.46

Flask

Green-tinted, flask-shaped bottle with vertical ribs.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), blown glass

GUSN: 52873

Accession Number: 1942.48

Bottle

Blue-tinted, torpedo-shaped glass bottle.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 52874

Accession Number: 1942.49

Bottle

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 52875

Accession Number: 1942.51

A= Backgammon board D= White disks E= Red disks F= White shaker G= Red shaker Board; two shakers, 14 red disks, 14 white disks. Rectangular playing board with rounded corners--black lacquer marked with twenty-four gilt vertical spaces of leaf-floral design around inner perimeter. Geometric le...

Date: 1768-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, ivory (tooth component), lacquering, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 52881

Accession Number: 1942.84A-G

Child's Petticoat

White; narrow linen waistband; skirt gathered all around with fullness at back; hem with three sets of narrow tucks enclosed by two bands of handstitched pinked edging; plain.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 52883

Accession Number: 1942.92

Child's Shirt

White; pleated linen front; standing collar with button; rest of shirt is cotton; button on cuffs; back gathered into yoke; cuffs have two buttons.

Date: 1860

Maker: Grace, Mary (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), linen (material)

GUSN: 52884

Accession Number: 1942.94

Jacket

White with silk ribbon with featherstitching along collar, hem and sleeves, with ribbon tie on jack and drawstring waist; pants match jacket.

Date: ca. 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), silk (fiber)

GUSN: 52885

Accession Number: 1942.101A

Child's Chemise

Cream-colored top and skirt; plain top; gathered all around waist; feather stitching in large motif along all seams; scalloped edge and floral meander embroidered at hem with cream silk.

Date: ca. 1890

Maker: Noyes, Jeanie L. (Embroiderer)

Material: embroidering, wool (textile)

GUSN: 52886

Accession Number: 1942.102

Child's Chemise

This chemise has a long skirt and sleevless bodice made of cream-colored cotton. The bodice gathers at neck and waist with a drawstring. Closure with two pearl buttons at back; skirt gathered with cartridge pleats; featherstitching at seams; scalloped hem embroidered with cream silk thread in an int...

Date: ca. 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 52887

Accession Number: 1942.103

Child's Petticoat or Wrap

Cream-- top and bottom of wool; open center back; featherstitching at edges; seam binding at waist; straight; rather plain; slightly gathered waist.

Date: ca. 1890

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 52888

Accession Number: 1942.104

Child's Chemise

Greenish cream wool skirt and top; top has cotton tape straps; top and placket embroidered w/ featherstitching and rosed bud (at placket) in cream silk; scalloped and embroidered hem--cream silk--scroll-like meander w/ flowers.

Date: ca. 1885

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, wool (textile)

GUSN: 52889

Accession Number: 1942.106

Child's Dressing Gown

This dressing gown for a young child is made from cream-colored wool lined with cream-colored silk embellished on the sleeves, collar, tucks and yoke with rows of featherstitch embroidery in cream-colored silk. Scallop-edged center front opening embroidered with floral sprigs and a finished edge.

Date: ca. 1870

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 52892

Accession Number: 1942.109

Pair of child's shoes

Black patent leather; ankle straps with a ribbon tie; edged with brown tape; brown leather soles; white cotton lining.

Date: 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: patent leather, cotton (textile)

GUSN: 52893

Accession Number: 1942.110AB

Pair of child's shoes

Black leather with ankle straps that close with one black button; black leather bow with decorative rectangular silver-colored metal buckle. Edges finished with brown and black tape; brown leather sole; white cotton lining.

Date: 1865-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, cotton (textile)

GUSN: 52894

Accession Number: 1942.111AB

Feather Boa

White and black feathered boa finished with elaborate decorative silk braid knotwork and tassels at ends.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: feather (material)

GUSN: 52895

Accession Number: 1942.113

Child's dress

Child's dress, rose-colored cashmere. High waisted, full skirt, square neck, short puff sleeves, closure with two buttons down center back.

Date: 1876-1925

Maker: unknown

Material: cashmere (wool)

GUSN: 52896

Accession Number: 1942.115

Boots

A pair of red leather boots with button closures, white cotton lining, and brown leather soles.

Date: 1889

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, stitching

GUSN: 52897

Accession Number: 1942.117AB

Pair of child's boots

Black leather child's boots with side button closure, four buttons, scalloped edge, top stitching; white, soft kid leather sole; white cotton lining.

Date: ca. 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, cotton (textile)

GUSN: 52898

Accession Number: 1942.119AB

Child's Apron

This garment is constructed from a bleached cotton woven in a check pattern. It has a wide, square neckline with very short capped sleeves edged in scalloped eyelet lace. The garment is open down the center back from neck to hem, closing from neck to waist with five pearlized buttons. The skirt is ...

Date: 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), broderie anglaise

GUSN: 52899

Accession Number: 1942.124

Child's Apron

This child's apron or smock is constructed from a cream-colored cotton woven in a bird's eye diaper pattern. The round neck and armscyes are finished with cream-colored tape. The garment is open from neck to hem at center back, closure at neck with tape ties.

Date: 1820-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), diaper (textile material)

GUSN: 52900

Accession Number: 1942.125

Cloth Fragment

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: satin

GUSN: 52430

Accession Number: 1941.866

Toilet Bottle

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 52431

Accession Number: 1941.867

Children's Dress

Brown with blue and white stripes; rounded shirred neckline, short sleeves wtih four ruffles; shirred front; cartridge pleats around waist; pocket-right side. Bodice lined with white muslin; hem lined with brown glazed chintz. 3 stays.

Date: ca. 1895

Maker: unknown

Material: taffeta, cotton (textile), hand sewing

GUSN: 52433

Accession Number: 1941.871

Dress

A=Dress; B=Capelet. Block printed wool/silk; cream ground ogee motif; multicolor (pink, gold, blue) outlined w/ picotage. A=Dress - Broad neckline; sleeves pleated at shoulder; full sleeves & cuffs. Hook & eye at cuff; boned bodice w/ rounded point; 2 pleats across back from shoulder to shoulde...

Date: 1834-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: block printing (relief printing process), stitching, silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 52434

Accession Number: 1941.872AB

Portrait of Mr. Lewis Fairbrother

This portrait is a photograph with painted highlights of a bearded man wearing a dark suit. The pose is a bust-length 3/4 view. The frame is a simple gilded wood quarter round with a gold mat. The mat has rounded corners at the top, forming a smooth arch.

Date: ca. 1845

Maker: unknown

Material: oil paint (paint), photographs

GUSN: 52437

Accession Number: 1941.878A

Portrait of Harriet Elizabeth May Fairbrother (1813-1890)

This photograph of a woman with dark hair is embellished with painted details. She wears a dark dress that buttons down the center front, with a small white collar pinned with a cameo. She is seated in a side chair upholstered in red. This bust-length portrait is a 3/4 view, with the sitter facing t...

Maker: unknown

Material: oil paint (paint), photographs

GUSN: 52438

Accession Number: 1941.878B

Card Case

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 52439

Accession Number: 1941.883

Calling Card Case

Mother of pearl calling card case with a hinged lid. Diamond design.

Maker: unknown

Material: mother of pearl

GUSN: 52440

Accession Number: 1941.884

Table Mat

Table or bureau mat; padded; painted leaves, fruit, and bird's nest on cream ribbon background; surrounded by border of pale blue ribbon featherstitched and edged with narros white silk fringe.

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 52441

Accession Number: 1941.887

Money Belt

Cream with light pink trim.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 52442

Accession Number: 1941.888

Pair of Gloves

White gloves with a design.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 52443

Accession Number: 1941.889AB

Pocket Watch

A Niagara Falls style beaded wall pocket of red wool in a tear drop or egg shape with raised floral beading in clear glass beads and trimmed in curling loops of the same beads.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 52444

Accession Number: 1941.892

Bed Covering

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 52445

Accession Number: 1941.894

Bathing Suit

Navy knit bathing suit with three pink stripes.

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (hair)

GUSN: 52447

Accession Number: 1941.896B

BOOTS

Gray/black iridescent silk & wool ankle boot; top is notched; topstitching; no trim; inside lacing (at an angle) w/ beige silk shoe laces. Rounded square toe; center front & center back seam; sole has narrow waist & is shaped for left & right foot; 1-1/4" stacked wooden heel; white linen lining; he...

Date: 1865-1875

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 52448

Accession Number: 1941.898AB

Slipcover

Needlework cushion cover with stag hunting scene.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 52449

Accession Number: 1941.902

Hand Bag

Tan canvas bag with drawstring, orange and green stripe, and stitched animal motifs.

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas

GUSN: 52450

Accession Number: 1941.903

Coffeepot

Lavendar purple painted tin coffeepot with missing lid. Gold stripes. Handle on top and on side.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 52464

Accession Number: 1941.934A

Doll Bucket

Lavendar purple colored doll sized ice bucket with gold painted stripes. Top is open and fluted. Two handles.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 52466

Accession Number: 1941.935

Shirt

White; plain except for lace along boat neckline and armseye; lace inserted at shoulder; lace pattern of circles; open shirt.

Date: 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, linen (material)

GUSN: 52472

Accession Number: 1941.955

Shawl

Gray ground w/ overall pattern of purplish brown & red tilted paisleys; drawloom weave; probably square shawl.

Date: 1835-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), weaving

GUSN: 52473

Accession Number: 1941.959

Valance

White cotton dimity; two columns of closely spaced stripes alternating with column of widely spaced stripes; trimmed with knotted fringe edged with pom-pom swags; tape sewn 1" below top hem on back to make casing for drawstring. A): With corner cascades, made of center, two piece panel 40x17 1/2,...

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), dimity, fringe, weaving, net (textile), piecing

GUSN: 52474

Accession Number: 1941.960A

Handkerchief

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 52479

Accession Number: 1941.968

Handkerchief

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 52481

Accession Number: 1941.974

Button Pull

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 52482

Accession Number: 1941.978

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