Historic New England

Doll Carriage

No description

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: cloth, leather, metal, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 54579

Accession Number: 1947.154

Highchair

Spindle back; continuous back and arm; cane back and seat; front legs hinged.

Date: 1860-1885

Maker: unknown

Material: caning, oak (wood)

GUSN: 54580

Accession Number: 1947.155

Nameplate

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 54583

Accession Number: 1947.158

Spence's Positive and Negative Powders Box

Small paper box containing two interior boxes. Box is covered with black glossy paper printed with gold text.

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 54584

Accession Number: 1947.159A-C

Child's Apron

White (dirty and stained) cotton; short; drawstring neckline; cap sleeves and hem have scalloped edge and embroidered with eyelet flowers and geometric floral motif; whitework embroidery.

Date: 1850

Maker: Bartlett, Miss (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 54585

Accession Number: 1947.160

Olive; long cape lined with purple; detachable cape has diamonds of pink velvet outlined with pink soutache; lined with pink ribbed silk; hook and eye closure; armholes in long cape. A= Detachable cape B= Long cape

Date: 1870

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 54586

Accession Number: 1947.161AB

Windsor Rocking Chair

Windsor rocking chair. Maple and pine. Arrow-back with scroll arms; shaped and scooped seat; painted yellow and red.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 54587

Accession Number: 1947.169

Seal

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 54588

Accession Number: 1947.175

Child's Rocking Chair

Shaped crest; bent arms, back and seat, legs; 2 turned stretchers.

Date: 1865-1885

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), birch (wood), caning, graining, maple (wood), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 54592

Accession Number: 1947.190

Nameplate

A glass rectangular nameplate. Painted gold background with the name superimposed in black.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 54593

Accession Number: 1947.191

Purse

Tan woven purse; silver colored beaded design; silver beaded tassel on the bottom.

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 54594

Accession Number: 1947.192

Coat of Arms Snelling

Snelling Coat of Arms shield with helmet and three griffins head and star, arm wielding sword above motto: MA FORCE D'EN HAUT and SNELLING underneath.

Date: 20th Century

Maker: unknown

Material: watercolor (paint), watercolors (paintings)

GUSN: 54595

Accession Number: 1947.198

Wedding Dress

Women's dress made from cream-colored silk, leno weave; bodice a) has collar with wire for stiffening; v-shaped decolletage trimmed with lace ruffle; sharply pointed at front and back, boned darts; 3/4 sleeves with lace ruffle and cream satin rosette, eleven covered ball buttons and buttonsholes at ...

Date: 1885

Maker: Darlington Runk & Co. (Maker)

Material: gauze, silk (textile)

GUSN: 54597

Accession Number: 1947.232

Cross Garnet

Tapered strap. Oval or bean head at end. Attached to trapezoidal plate. Remnants of brown paint over white.

Date: 1700-1750

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), painting (coating)

GUSN: 54598

Accession Number: 1947.236B

Strap Hinge

Tapered strap. Round head at end. Attached to pin/plate. Flaring out from barrel to opposite end. Plate has pronounced convex curve.

Date: 1700-1750

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 54599

Accession Number: 1947.236A

Pan

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 54600

Accession Number: 1947.237

Lantern

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), metal

GUSN: 54601

Accession Number: 1947.239.1

Figurine

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 54602

Accession Number: 1947.256

Dress

Long; white; front panel w/ 8 narrow tucks; neckline, panel, long sleeves and hem trimmed w/ white knitted lace; lace extends from panel to hem at center; drawstring neckline and 6 narrow tucks at back.

Date: 1870

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, knitting (process), lace (needlework), machine-made

GUSN: 54605

Accession Number: 1947.273B

Child's Dress

Short; white; square yoke with knitted lace with geometric pattern; same lace trims leg of mutton sleeves and three bands inserted in skirt; narrow waistband with featherstitching; seven pearl buttons.

Date: 1880

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 54606

Accession Number: 1947.274

Scarf

Cream; cotton; knitted lace; rectangular diamond pattern; tasseled fringe; one end is intentionally split (for overlap across front.)

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 54607

Accession Number: 1947.277B

Fan Box

Narrow, pale green cardboard box, two pieces; covered with beige wood-grained bark or leaf; plain interior.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: Art Satsuma (Maker)

Material: bark (plant material), graining, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 54608

Accession Number: 1947.278

Pair of Gloves

Black crocheted fingerless gloves.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 54609

Accession Number: 1947.279AB

Nameplate

A glass rectangular nameplate. Name is painted with gold and black paint.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 54610

Accession Number: 1947.280

Waistcoat

Forest green; white lining; green (changeable) back w/ buckle & tab closure; shawl collar; 6 self covered buttons; 4 pockets (one is inside, breast); slightly lowered waist w/ leather lining; gussets at waist; single breasted.

Date: 1856-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), leather, stitching, machine-made, padding (process), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 54612

Accession Number: 1947.284

Frock coat and waistcoat

Frock Coat A: Black; lined with black ribbed silk; turnover collar with wide revers faced with silk; sleeves lined with blue, red and black striped silk; shoulder, front and armscye are padded (quilted armscye); double breasted; 4 pairs button holes; 3 pairs buttons; 2 breast pockets; 2 tail pockets...

Date: 1892

Maker: Possibly Kinsley & Blake (Manufacturer)

Material: stitching, machine-made, silk (textile), tweed, wool (textile)

GUSN: 54613

Accession Number: 1947.287AB

Fanchon

Handmade chantilly lace fanchon

Date: 1855-1865

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 54490

Accession Number: 1946.803

Cap

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 54491

Accession Number: 1946.805

Coat, Suit

Black/green ribbed; turnover collar with revers faced with black taffeta; 3 pairs buttons - double breasted - false buttonholes; padded and quilted lining; 3 inner breast pockets; 2 tail pockets; sleeves lined with yellow satin; 3 button cuff; darts at waist.

Date: 1880-1889

Maker: Possibly Mitchell, John C. (Maker)

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

GUSN: 54492

Accession Number: 1946.810A

Waistcoat

Black; cream lining (yellowed & stained); low shawl lapel w/ piping; 4 pockets; single breasted w/ 4 buttons; buckle & strap back closure; black satin back.

Date: 1880

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 54493

Accession Number: 1946.810B

Pants

Black and green; lined with cream silk at waist; linen cambric and white cotton; button front with tab; brown piping at waist; two side welt pockets; one hip pocket; buckle and strap back closure.

Date: ca. 1880

Maker: Mitchell (Manufacturer)

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

GUSN: 54494

Accession Number: 1946.810C

Pants

Black; white lining at waist and pockets; button front; two side pockets; watch pocket; two hip pockets; buckle and strap back closure.

Date: ca. 1880

Maker: A. Shuman & Company (Manufacturer)

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

GUSN: 54495

Accession Number: 1946.810D

Sewing Needle

Bone needle with a carved fist.

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 54496

Accession Number: 1946.811A

Sewing Needle

Bone needle.

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 54497

Accession Number: 1946.811B

Sewing Needle

Cone-shaped bone needle.

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 54498

Accession Number: 1946.811C

Spectacles and Case

Metal spectacles [.1] and a leather hinged case [.2] lined with fabric. Oval lenses. W bridge. Curl temple side arms.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal), leather

GUSN: 54499

Accession Number: 1946.814.1-.2

SKIRT

No description

Date: 1875-1878

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), linen (material), tin (metal)

GUSN: 54500

Accession Number: 1946.817B

Pair of Sleeves

White sleeves with a lace cuff.

Date: 1855-1865

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 54501

Accession Number: 1946.823AB

Pair of Sleeves

White sleeves with embroidery at the cuffs.

Date: 1855-1865

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 54502

Accession Number: 1946.824AB

Pair of Sleeves

White cotton sleeves with an embroidered cuff.

Date: 1853-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 54503

Accession Number: 1946.827AB

Pair of Gloves

Cream lace fingerless gloves with embroidery.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 54504

Accession Number: 1946.828AB

Hat

Black velvet; wire frame; trimmed with black lace and green feathers over white silk brim; padded brim; black velvet ties at sides; bunch of faceted jet beads at back.

Date: ca. 1910

Maker: unknown

Material: feather (material), lace (needlework), silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave), wire

GUSN: 54505

Accession Number: 1946.830

Hat

This large black velvet hat is embellished with two large feather elements made from partially stripped quills (creates long tipped feathers) with black chenille "ears"; broad brim is narrower at back; black rayon lining with drawstring. Retailer's label on interior. Missing decorative hatband, poss...

Date: 1917-1920

Maker: R. H. Stearns & Co. (Retailer)

Material: feather (material), felt (textile), silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 54506

Accession Number: 1946.834

Hat

Brown velvet hat with deep crown trimmed with brown satin band covered with black tulle and vermicelli-patterned taupe braid, large brown bird wings, and broad brim. Crown is lined with black velvet and rayon, black elastic chin strap.

Date: 1898-1902

Maker: R. H. Stearns & Co. (Maker)

Material: braiding, feather (material), silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 54507

Accession Number: 1946.840

Hat

Natural and grayish-brown straw hat on a wire foundation with broad peaked brim at back, faced with white chiffon, and blue velvet ribbon.

Date: 1890-1893

Maker: unknown

Material: handmade, chiffon, straw (plant material)

GUSN: 54508

Accession Number: 1946.842

Back Board

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 54511

Accession Number: 1946.880

Underskirt or Petticoat

Coral silk satin; quilted scallops on body with scrolling flowering branches at hem; pleated all around to cotton waistband with hook & eye closure in back; white glazed wool lining.

Date: 1785-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: quilting, satin, silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 54513

Accession Number: 1946.986

Pair of Shoes

Blue silk brocaded w/ silver metallic flowers at toe; bound w/ white; thin 2-1/2" white kid heel; oval toe; pointed tongue; straight side seam.

Date: 1775-1790

Maker: unknown

Material: brocade (textile), stitching, leather, silk (textile)

GUSN: 54515

Accession Number: 1946.989AB

Pair of Shoes

Tapestry weave; white silk w/ polychrome geometric medallion at toe & heel in blues, green, gray, black, coral & orange; bound w/ blue tape. Trimmed w/ blue ruching & silver wrapped yellow "gold" thread; square toe; scalloped throat; 4" vamp; no center back seam; narrow waist; low 1" heel covered w...

Date: 1865-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, leather, silk (textile), taffeta, tapestry (process)

GUSN: 54516

Accession Number: 1946.990AB

Child's Dress

Short; white; front panel and back have bands of ruffled eyelet alternating with band of narrow horizontal tucks; capped sleeves and neckline with scalloped edged eyelet; drawstring neckline; four covered buttons with placket; skirt fullness from side to back.

Date: 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 54517

Accession Number: 1946.991

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