Historic New England

Drying rack

Miniature drying rack; 3 separate frames of wood hinged together at sides; each is rectangular shaped w/ 3 rungs and 2 legs.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23796

Accession Number: 1998.5705

Washboard

Miniature washboard; wooden rectangular shape w/ horizontal ridges on front and 2 legs.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23797

Accession Number: 1998.5706

Rolling pin

Miniature rolling pin; cylindrical shape w/ turned handles at both ends; small piece of string tied to one handle.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23798

Accession Number: 1998.5707

Mug

Miniature tin mug; rounded shape w/ raised ring around top rim and ringed handle on side.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 23799

Accession Number: 1998.5708

Pitcher

Miniature pitcher; stubbled texture around body; C-shaped handle on side; white w/ painted red raised decoration of floral branches; red band on rim and handle (almost completely faded).

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), porcelain

GUSN: 23800

Accession Number: 1998.5709

Bird figurine

Small carved and painted bird; simple bird shape; painted blue and yellow; holes on sides and back where wings and tail should be inserted; nail on back w/ string attached.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 23801

Accession Number: 1998.5710

Spoon

One in pair of miniature tin spoons; oval heads; handles w/ raised dot band around edges; end of handles w/ rounded point.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 23802

Accession Number: 1998.5711.1

Spoon

One in pair of miniature tin spoons; oval heads; handles w/ raised dot band around edges; end of handles w/ rounded point.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 23803

Accession Number: 1998.5711.2

Spoon

One in pair of miniature pewter spoons; oval heads; scrolled decoration on handle just below head and at bottom of handle.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 23804

Accession Number: 1998.5712.1

Spoon

One in pair of miniature pewter spoons; oval heads; scrolled decoration on handle just below head and at bottom of handle.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 23805

Accession Number: 1998.5712.2

Cuff link

Single cuff-link--square simulated gold nugget w/ copper hook attached to back; copper rod attached to bottom of hook.

Date: 1900-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), silver (metal), gilding

GUSN: 23806

Accession Number: 1998.4090

Stud

Single round brass stud w/ smaller circular backing.

Date: 1870-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 23807

Accession Number: 1998.4091

Stud

Single small round black jet stud w/ coiled copper plated backing.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: copper (metal), plate (material), jet (coal)

GUSN: 23808

Accession Number: 1998.4092

Trim

Blue and white trim wrapped around rectangular shaped wooden board; trim w/ meandering shape and lusterous look.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23809

Accession Number: 1998.4093

Needlework box

Box w/ tatting, lace making and crocheting equipment from a broad period of time; various inscriptions but all made in U.S.A.

Date: 1860-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component), metal, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23810

Accession Number: 1998.4094

Sewing bag

Sewing bag; blue geometric design on cream silk; circular wooden bottom covered w/ patterned silk; white ribbon at top which when pulled scrunches top for closure of bag.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: printing (process), silk (textile)

GUSN: 23811

Accession Number: 1998.4095

Lace fragment

Box w/ miscellaneous lace including example of tatting and lace in progress; various floral and foliate patterns in mostly white but also black and multi-colored.

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: lace (needlework)

GUSN: 23812

Accession Number: 1998.4096

Cotton cover

One in three identical pieces of continuous glazed white cotton, sewn w/ a ruffle at mid-section and tiny brass-plated grommets around both top and bottom edges.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), glazing (coating), machine sewing (technique), tin (metal)

GUSN: 23813

Accession Number: 1998.4097.1

Cotton cover

One in three identical pieces of continuous glazed white cotton, sewn w/ a ruffle at mid-section and tiny brass-plated grommets around both top and bottom edges.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), glazing (coating), machine sewing (technique), tin (metal)

GUSN: 23814

Accession Number: 1998.4097.2

Cotton cover

One in three identical pieces of continuous glazed white cotton, sewn w/ a ruffle at mid-section and tiny brass-plated grommets around both top and bottom edges.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), glazing (coating), machine sewing (technique), tin (metal)

GUSN: 23815

Accession Number: 1998.4097.3

Linen sampler, rectangular. Cream-colored background with brown and blue detail. Numbers and alphabet at top, small house with central door and 2 15-paned windows at bottom. House flanked by trees and cats. Cream-colored backing.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: hand sewing, linen (material), needlepoint (needleworking)

GUSN: 23816

Accession Number: 1998.4098

Stud

Pair of round brass studs w/ smaller circular backings.

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 23817

Accession Number: 1998.4454AB

Calash

Cream-colored silk; 10 hoop supports; silk bow at back; 2 white ribbons at front for tying around neck; ruffles around front hoop and base.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 23818

Accession Number: 1998.4775

Top hat w/ case

Black beaver skin top hat in leather case; black ribbon around base of hat; brown leather case hat-shaped w/ flat round cover w/ handle on top and broken strap across center of top.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: beaver (animal), skin (collagenous material), leather

GUSN: 23819

Accession Number: 1998.4776A-C

Hat

Woman's brown felt hat w/ red dyed ostrich feathers (in box marked "Dobbs Fifth Avenue New York"); creased portion in front w/ netted ribbon around middle and red feather on top; brown strap w/ elastic fits around chin.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: feather (material), felt (textile)

GUSN: 23820

Accession Number: 1998.4777

Shawl

Black lace shawl w/ circle weave pattern and lace border, scalloped edges.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), weaving

GUSN: 23571

Accession Number: 1998.1757

Scarf

Black chiffon scarf, hemmed edges.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: chiffon, hand sewing

GUSN: 23572

Accession Number: 1998.1758

Scarf

Peach colored silk scarf, sheer middle.

Date: 1910-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), weaving

GUSN: 23573

Accession Number: 1998.1759

Shawl

White embroidered net shawl, floral embroidered border, scalloped edge. Small floral sprays throughout.

Date: 1900-1912

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, hand sewing, net (textile)

GUSN: 23574

Accession Number: 1998.1760

Scarf

White Chinese silk scarf w/ fringe and 2 corners embroidered w/ leaves and flowers.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, silk (textile)

GUSN: 23575

Accession Number: 1998.1761

Scarf

Green silk scarf, sheer w/ opaque border. Small hem.

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), weaving

GUSN: 23576

Accession Number: 1998.1762

Shawl

Beige embroidered net shawl, floral and leaf design w/ applique petals on floral. Scalloped edges. Center of shawl primarily sheer w/ small sprays.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, net (textile)

GUSN: 23577

Accession Number: 1998.1763

Shawl

Black wool shawl. Fringe on 2 sides.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), weaving

GUSN: 23578

Accession Number: 1998.1764

Shawl

Black wool shawl. Satin border, embroidered floral spray in one corner.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, wool (textile), weaving

GUSN: 23579

Accession Number: 1998.1765

Shawl

Black wool shawl. Fringe on 2 sides.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), weaving

GUSN: 23580

Accession Number: 1998.1766

Shawl

Black wool shawl. Fringe on 2 sides.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), weaving

GUSN: 23581

Accession Number: 1998.1767

Shawl

Black cotton shawl.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 23582

Accession Number: 1998.1768

Shawl

Off-white silk shawl w/ relatively long silk fringe.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 23583

Accession Number: 1998.1769

Shawl

White silk shawl, crocheted border and fringe. Embroidered flowers, rose and daisies on shawl.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: crocheting, embroidering, silk (textile)

GUSN: 23584

Accession Number: 1998.1770

Scarf

Blue cotton, satin weave w/ fringe on 2 ends.

Date: 1880-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), weaving

GUSN: 23585

Accession Number: 1998.1771

Plant stand

Wire plant stand w/ three graduated stepped shelves. Shelves are long and oval w/ wire sides arranged in a scalloped pattern. Shaft extending from center of top shelf attached to a round top basket w/ similarly scalloped side. Sides of main body of stand consist of diagonal copper-plated wires arran...

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy)

GUSN: 23586

Accession Number: 1998.5556

Side chair

One of four wooden side chairs, grain-painted to resemble tiger maple. Crest rail and lower slat carved in an arched and scalloped design. Five slender turned spindles. Curved stiles; caned seat. Cabriole front legs; flared back legs. Flat concave front stretcher. Two plain turned stretchers at side...

Date: 1858-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: graining, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23587

Accession Number: 1998.5557.1

Scarf

White muslin w/ eyelet trim.

Date: 1880-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: muslin, weaving

GUSN: 23588

Accession Number: 1998.1772

Scarf

Satin weave. White center w/ blue, red and white striped borders and fringe.

Date: 1880-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), weaving

GUSN: 23589

Accession Number: 1998.1773

Scarf

Sheer grey scarf w/ eyelet trim.

Date: 1880-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), weaving

GUSN: 23590

Accession Number: 1998.1774

Scarf

White muslin w/ rough floral embroidery on each end, red, blue and green.

Date: 1880-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, muslin, weaving

GUSN: 23591

Accession Number: 1998.1775

Scarf

Black silk lace scarf, rose and scroll design.

Date: 1880-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), weaving

GUSN: 23592

Accession Number: 1998.1776

Scarf

Black silk w/ fringe. Plaid sheer and opaque weave.

Date: 1880-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), weaving

GUSN: 23593

Accession Number: 1998.1777

Scarf

Cotton, satin weave, striped red, blue, yellow on white. Long fringe and tassles on 2 sides.

Date: 1880-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), weaving

GUSN: 23594

Accession Number: 1998.1778

Shawl

Black Chinese silk shawl w/ white embroidery, flowers and leaves. Long silk fringe, crocheted in diamond shapes.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: crocheting, embroidering, silk (textile)

GUSN: 23595

Accession Number: 1998.1779

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