Historic New England

Apron

Patterned silk of small stripes of pale green, blue and beige with small twill squares; pointed front waistline with pleats. Two small patch pockets with ruffle at top edge and applied bow of pale green satin ribbon; applied ruffle along edge, down sides and along hem. Flounce along bottom startin...

Date: 1865-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: hand sewing, silk (textile)

GUSN: 73877

Accession Number: 1969.6013

Handkerchief

White, trimmed with lace

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 73878

Accession Number: 1969.6014

Handkerchief

White linen square with monogram "SFC" in one corner set diagonally intertwined with grapes leaves and vines.

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering

GUSN: 73879

Accession Number: 1969.6015

Lace

Long rectangular, with strip of paper basted on.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 73880

Accession Number: 1969.6016

Collar

White, not yet cut away

Maker: unknown

Material: lace (needlework)

GUSN: 73881

Accession Number: 1969.6017

Veil

Black silk lace; dotted net with curved side (probably attached to hat or hair) and straight side scalloped floral lace border.

Date: 1865-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (fiber)

GUSN: 73882

Accession Number: 1969.6018

Dish Towel

Blue and white plaid towel.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 73883

Accession Number: 1969.6019

Dish Towel

Blue and white plaid towel.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 73884

Accession Number: 1969.6020

Dish Towel

Blue and white plaid towel.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 73885

Accession Number: 1969.6021

Evening Dress

Light blue ("Alice" blue) chiffon with satin hem and lining; cream net chemisette with high boned collar and sleeves; rounded chiffon neckline trimmed with metallic braid and blue satin; chiffon over chiffon with border of net embroidered metallic thread at bodice and hem; satin piping with decorati...

Date: ca. 1910

Maker: Perois, Suzanne (Maker)

Material: chiffon, lace (needlework), satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 73886

Accession Number: 1969.6022

Evening Dress

Pale green satin with lavender chiffon overlay tunic; empire waist with pale green satin belt, rosette of pale green satin and lavender chiffon with chiffon stashes (?) and tassels of silk and beads - at front and back; squared neckline with cream lace insets at front and back; short sleeves; chiffo...

Date: 1909-1911

Maker: Barroin, P. (Maker)

Material: beading (process), chiffon, satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 73887

Accession Number: 1969.6024

Evening Dress

Double layer of chiffon consisting of dark blue over tan, with ivory satin lining; blouson bodice embroidered with medallion in gold and blue silk thread, with pink beads and multicolored thread in vermiculate pattern; lace ruffle around medallion; embroidered V-border at back; double sleeves (tan u...

Date: 1909-1911

Maker: Barroin, P. (Maker)

Material: beading (process), chiffon, embroidering, satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 73888

Accession Number: 1969.6025

Walking Skirt

White linen; center front panel; yoke; stitched tucks at sides & back; smooth front; center back has tucked panel w/ linen strap. Waist lined w/ wide, boned, cream grosgrain ribbon; hook & eye closure at back.

Date: ca. 1905

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), stitching

GUSN: 73889

Accession Number: 1969.6028

Silesian Wire Bracelet

"Silesian" wirework braided bracelet with central flower and attached coil drop.

Date: 1825-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 100559

Accession Number: 1963.367

Bracelet

Gold folded link bracelet with central cartouche.

Date: ca. 1848

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100560

Accession Number: 1950.10

Bracelet

Silver links with bright cut scrolled decoration and safety chain.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 100561

Accession Number: 1932.655

Bracelet

Gold flexible link bracelet with alternating scroll and floral engraving.

Date: 1845-1860

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100562

Accession Number: 1940.503

Waist belt

Enameled metal belt set with cabochon turquoises, comprised of quatrefoil hinged links and large center buckle with hidden hook fastener; the buckle is set in a quatrefoil design within a eight pointed star with a center turquoise surrounded by 8 small and large turquoises, each link has a single tu...

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100563

Accession Number: 2007.15.1

Pair of Bracelets

Two black silk ribbon bracelets with gold clasps with scenes on ivory backgrounds set under glass; one clasp depicts a bird within a gilded cage and the other is a bird perched on top of a gilded cage in front of singular evergreen trees.

Date: 1780-1820

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100564

Accession Number: 2007.15.5AB

Pair of Bracelets

Pair of bracelets with large bone beads and pendants; one with a heart, cross and anchor, the other with a heart, anchor and axe.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: bone (material)

GUSN: 100565

Accession Number: 1932.2548ab

Brooch

Ivory brooch depicting two deer in a rocky landscape.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 100566

Accession Number: 1920.200.1

Bracelet

This bracelet is composed of six carved ivory plaques in four graduated sizes. The plaques are set on a pair of elastic strings with round beads separating each plaque (only three beads remain). The center plaque depicts three leaping deer within a frame pierced folate designs, surrounded by carved ...

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component), carving (processes)

GUSN: 100567

Accession Number: 1920.617

Electric Lamp

Black, green, and gold lamp with an urn shape with Greek key, acanthus; footed; and three sockets

Date: 1910-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), carving (processes), painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72848

Accession Number: 1969.4635.1

Electric Lamp

Black, green, and gold lamp with urn shape with Greek key, acanthus; footed; and three sockets

Date: 1910-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), carving (processes), painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72849

Accession Number: 1969.4635.2

Kerosene Lamp

Bge, brown; raised floral & foliage; highlighted with gold

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: E. M. Duplex & Co. (Manufacturer) Pearl Glass (Manufacturer)

Material: brass (alloy), earthenware

GUSN: 72850

Accession Number: 1969.4636

Kerosene Lamp

Orange, brown; cylindrical, floral motif; domed base, four feet; burner with two wicks; two knobs

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: E. M. Duplex & Co. (Manufacturer) Wright & Butler (Manufacturer)

Material: brass (alloy), bronze (metal), earthenware

GUSN: 72851

Accession Number: 1969.4637

Electric Lamp

Lt brown; turned spindle-shpd body, side hook; rectangular base; plug sockt

Date: 1925-1939

Maker: Hubbell (Manufacturer)

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72852

Accession Number: 1969.4638

Electric Lamp

Dk red-brn; turned spndl shpd body; side hook; rectangular base; plug sckt

Date: 1925-1939

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72853

Accession Number: 1969.4639

Urn

Black, dark patina; circular base, cylindrical column, shallow double handle dish; relief

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal), painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72854

Accession Number: 1969.4641

Paper Knife

Red, green, yellow tartan plaid; baluster handle

Date: 1880-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: laminating, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72855

Accession Number: 1969.4660

Quill Case

Red, green, yellow Stuart plaid; rectangular case; corregated cloth interior

Date: 1880-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: felt (textile), laminating, paper (fiber product), wood (plant material), wool (textile)

GUSN: 72856

Accession Number: 1969.4661

Candy Box

Wht, red, green, yellow, gold; circular, flush lid; cut-work floral motifs

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 72857

Accession Number: 1969.4662

Scissors

Sm, sewing form; double scroll shaft; sharp point

Date: 1875-1924

Maker: Thornhill (Manufacturer)

Material: casting (process), pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 72858

Accession Number: 1969.4663

Storage Box

Black storage box with gold trim; rectangular; hinged lid

Date: 1925-1949

Maker: unknown

Material: aluminum (metal), painting (coating), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 72859

Accession Number: 1969.4664

Storage Box

Grn, white; rectangular; hinged lid; liverpool coat of arms

Date: 1925-1949

Maker: unknown

Material: aluminum (metal), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 72860

Accession Number: 1969.4665

Storage Box

Lt brown; circular form, flush lid; belt-like buckle closing

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 72861

Accession Number: 1969.4666

Box

Lt brown, silver trim & letters; circular; conforming lid

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard

GUSN: 72862

Accession Number: 1969.4667

Storage Box

Brn; rectangular, hinged lid; crude; exterior dovetails

Date: 1900-1949

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72863

Accession Number: 1969.4668

Jewelry Box

Lime green; org, gold, grn pagodas; rectangular; domed lid; footed; red lining

Date: 1940-1965

Maker: Baret Ware Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: aluminum (metal), brass (alloy), enameling, mirrors, glass (material)

GUSN: 72864

Accession Number: 1969.4669

Bandbox

Lime green; circular, nailed seams; carved bluejay, branch, lid; batique linen

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), linen (material), painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 72865

Accession Number: 1969.4670

Food Storage Box

Wht, green, yellow; rectangular; fountain and statehouse on lid

Date: 1925-1949

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 72866

Accession Number: 1969.4681

Food Storage Canister

Red with gold pagodas seven pink flamingos; rectangular, ovoid front; hinged lid

Date: 1940-1965

Maker: Baret Ware Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: aluminum (metal), enameling

GUSN: 72867

Accession Number: 1969.4682

Yogo Game

Colorless circular case with yellow game pieces in a cross-shape on a black board.

Date: 1950

Maker: Plas-Trix (Manufacturer)

Material: plastic (organic material)

GUSN: 72868

Accession Number: 1969.4683

Storage Box

Nvy, lt brown; rectangular; lid; 30 red, white chess pcs inside

Date: 1870-1885

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72869

Accession Number: 1969.4684

Developer

Two compartments, two cranks; rectangular box, attachd lid; instruction booklet

Date: 1902

Maker: Eastman Kodak Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: aluminum (metal), turning (shaping process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72870

Accession Number: 1969.4685

Balance Scale

Oval base and scales; flowers and cross balance; circular stacked weights

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process)

GUSN: 72871

Accession Number: 1969.4686

Clock

Clock with a brown, yellow face; square form, arched top; egg and dart; footed; electric

Date: 1926

Maker: Hammond (Manufacturer)

Material: Bakelite (TM), wire

GUSN: 72872

Accession Number: 1969.4687

Camera

Black camera with rectangular, extendng lens (a); rectangular cover, latch and strap

Date: 1900

Maker: Eastman Kodak Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: leather, metal

GUSN: 72873

Accession Number: 1969.4688

Radio

Brn, yellow, org; sq form with handle; fixtures in rectangular

Maker: Philco (Manufacturer) Am. Cabinet How. Corp. (Manufacturer)

Material: Bakelite (TM), glass (material), leather, metal, wood (plant material), upholstering, varnishing

GUSN: 72874

Accession Number: 1969.4689

Microscope

Brass, black; travel size; rectangular box (b)

Date: 1875-1914

Maker: Bourgeois Open. (Manufacturer)

Material: brass (alloy), mirrors, turning (shaping process), metal, wood (plant material), glass (material)

GUSN: 72875

Accession Number: 1969.4707

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