Historic New England

Hat

Black with black ostrich feather decoration.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 73778

Accession Number: 1969.6192

Top Hat

Black, purple lining

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 73779

Accession Number: 1969.6194.1

Hatbox

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 73780

Accession Number: 1969.6194.2

Vest

Blue embroidery, clear and gold bead, tawny, body, pockets, cuffs.

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 73781

Accession Number: 1969.6195

Black center; predominantly red with green, pink, orange and blue; large, elongated paisley motif with smaller paisleys throughout; woven; patchwork border embroidered with stylized flowers and scallop; borders are handstitched to center.

Date: 1845-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 73782

Accession Number: 1969.6202

WHIP, RIDING

Golden brown/dark brown varnished maple (?); wool felt loop/whip, wrapped with cotton string; ivory handle with ridges. at 90' angle with brass collar.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: felt (textile), wool (textile), wood (plant material), varnishing, maple (wood)

GUSN: 73783

Accession Number: 1969.6203

WHIP, RIDING

Yellow painted/varnished bamboo; wool felt whip/loop wrapped with cotton string; brass collar; ivory colored bone handle at 90' angle;

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 73784

Accession Number: 1969.6204

CROP, RIDING

Butterscotch colored celluloid, tapered; hooked handle with gilt brass collars.

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), celluloid (cellulosic), gilding

GUSN: 73785

Accession Number: 1969.6207

"En tout cas" Parasol

Blue and green striped silk with white striped and band at bottom; bamboo handle ending in duck head - blue/green, black eyes, tan beak with brass collar; brass tip; metal points; closure is blue silk strap with brass ring - hooks over brass button.

Date: 1900-1915

Maker: unknown

Material: bamboo (material), carving (processes), stitching, silk (textile)

GUSN: 73786

Accession Number: 1969.6211

Fancy Dress with Hat

Pink cotton/silk satin; black scalloped trim at neck has multicolored rhinestones; boned and laced bodice has pink straps/slits with white cotton showing; long sleeves with large puff at shoulder; two pink bands with gold braid, and white cotton showing; sleeves have pleated white cuff and black ban...

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), handmade, rhinestone, satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 73787

Accession Number: 1969.6215AB

Dress

Cream silk; high Empire waist; short puffed sleeves pleated at shoulder and gathered at cuff; bodice sides and back of pale pink silk; gathered at bust; bell shaped skirt gathered at back between shoulders; bodice back lined with white linen; drawstring neckline; one hook and eye at waist; cream sat...

Date: 1808-1812

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, linen (material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 73788

Accession Number: 1969.6216

Dress

Taupe silk taffeta; high waistline; overlapping V-shaped neckline, pleated; fitted, elbow length sleeves; front opening; skirt pleated all around; V-shaped back with topstitching; box pleats at back between shoulders; self-belt attached at back; bodice and sleeves lined with white linen; skirt has s...

Date: 1795-1796

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 73789

Accession Number: 1969.6217

Dress

Taupe - silk damask; serpentine floral trail (medium scale); squared neckline trimmed with self ruching; bodice front extension; fitted elbow length sleeves; skirt - fall front, pleated all around, pointed waist at back; bodice and sleeves lined with white linen. Silk tape at hem.

Date: 1750-1790

Maker: unknown

Material: damask, linen (material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 73790

Accession Number: 1969.6218

Belt Buckle

Round, on black satin belt

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 73791

Accession Number: 1969.6219

Belt Buckle

Round, on black satin belt

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 73792

Accession Number: 1969.6220

Belt Buckle

Filigree on blue grosgrain

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 73793

Accession Number: 1969.6221

Belt Buckle

Buckles with human figures

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 73794

Accession Number: 1969.6222

Note

Handwritten note in jewelry box marked "Cath Codman"

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 73795

Accession Number: 1969.6223

Vest

Pink iridescent rayon or silk back; warp printed front of green, blue, pink, red, and yellow paisley chine; six glass and metal buttons center front.

Date: 1920

Maker: unknown

Material: chiné technique, rayon, silk (textile)

GUSN: 73796

Accession Number: 1969.6224

Purse

Dark blue silk taffeta; drawstring closure with blue silk cord and loops; gathered at bottom with large self-covered button with amber colored beadwork at center; three bands of beadwork around body. Overcast stitch of beadwork around opening; lined with printed silk - red ground with stylized blue...

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), taffeta, twill

GUSN: 73797

Accession Number: 1969.6225

Scarf

Pale peach; twill weave; long pink silk fringe with basketweave pattern; long, rectangular shape.

Date: ca. 1890

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 73798

Accession Number: 1969.6226

Cuff Link

3 cuff links made of arabic coins; 1 coin

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 73799

Accession Number: 1969.6227

Commemorative Medal

"The American fund for french wounded"

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 73800

Accession Number: 1969.6228

Commemorative Medal

"NE Branch Amer. fund for fr. wound"

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 73801

Accession Number: 1969.6229

Photographic Print

Round with photo of dog, pendant ?

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 73802

Accession Number: 1969.6230

Cuff Link

1 gold colored cuff link with enameled flower

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 73803

Accession Number: 1969.6231

Commemorative Medal

"Reward of merit: Girls H. S. of Philadelphia"

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 73804

Accession Number: 1969.6232

Pin

Rhinestone, arrow shape

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 73805

Accession Number: 1969.6234.1

Jewelry Box

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 73806

Accession Number: 1969.6234.2

Jewelry Box

Black & red with studs, "Cath Codman"

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 73807

Accession Number: 1969.6237

Brooch

This oval brooch is set with a swirl of blonde and brown hair under beveled glass. It is mounted in a plain gold border and closes with a hinged pin and hook on the reverse.

Date: 1844

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), human hair, gold (metal)

GUSN: 101179

Accession Number: 1921.317

Brooch

Gold oval brooch with black enamel border, center set with an ambrotype portrait of Governor Samuel Wells (1801-1868) of Maine (same picture as 1933.1968 and 1929.515), hinged pin and hook on reverse.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), gold alloy, enamel (fused coating)

GUSN: 101180

Accession Number: 1929.514

Brooch with miniature portrait of Elizabeth W. Gilbert

This gold rectangular brooch is set with a miniature portrait on ivory of a baby holding a silver coral and bells (1932.225). The child wears a pink dress with a wide neck and short, gathered sleeves. The portrait is set under beveled glass. The back is inscribed with the child's name and the date (...

Date: 1839

Maker: unknown

Material: gold (metal), miniatures (paintings), ivory (tooth component), watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 101182

Accession Number: 1932.224

Brooch

Gold oval brooch, center set with brown woven hair under beveled glass surrounded by gold twisted rope border, hinged pin (missing) and hook on reverse.

Date: 1849

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 101183

Accession Number: 1944.321

Mourning Ring in Original Case

Marquise shaped gold mounting set with gold intertwined initials "CS" over brown woven hair, engraved on reverse and on band.

Date: 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 101184

Accession Number: 1932.515AB

Brooch

Gold octagonal brooch set with enamel, center has oval compartment with a braid of brown hair under beveled glass and surrounded by chased gold border, hinged pin and hook on reverse.

Date: 1843

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 101185

Accession Number: 1936.283

Brooch

This gilt metal and black enamel rectangular brooch features an urn and willow tree at its center. The urn is set with brown hair in a basket-weave pattern under beveled glass. The edges of the brooch and the urn reserve are framed in a gold border chased with floral scrolls. The urn top and base ar...

Date: 1830-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 101186

Accession Number: 1920.39

Brooch

Gold and enamel rectangular brooch with rounded corners, center set with blonde hair under beveled glass, hinged pin and hook on reverse.This brooch, most likely made for Lucy Ann (Lane) Norcross, marks the deaths of Otis Norcross Jr (1837-1841) and George L. Norcross (1840-1841). The donor was the ...

Date: 1841

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 101187

Accession Number: 1927.303

Brooch

Gold and enamel rectangular brooch, center set with a braid of brown and gray hair and surrounded by a foliate chased border, hinged pin and hook on reverse.

Date: 1841

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 101188

Accession Number: 1969.3599

Brooch

Gilt metal and jet brooch with scroll border, center set with oval cameo of broken column and flower surrounded by a row of seed pearls, reverse is set with a braid of brown hair under glass, hinged pin and hook.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: pearl (animal material), gold alloy, enamel (fused coating), glass (material)

GUSN: 101189

Accession Number: 1933.37

Locket

Black vulcanite oval locket, inner compartment contains a lock of brown hair under glass, loop attachment at top.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 101190

Accession Number: 1933.1708

Locket in Original Case

Onyx and gold oval locket, front features a gold fleur de lis set with four seed pearls, inside compartments hold a ambrotype of Governor Samuel Wells (1801-1868) of Maine (same picture as 1933.1969 and 1929.514) and a lock of white hair under glass, gold pendant loop at top. Fitted leather case wit...

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 101191

Accession Number: 1929.515ab

Brooch

Gold octagonal brooch with faceted edge, center set with brown hair in basket weave pattern, hinged pin and hook on reverse.

Date: 1864

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, hair, human hair, glass (material), braid

GUSN: 101192

Accession Number: 1928.889

Brooch

Stamped gilt metal brooch with scroll design, center set with woven brown hair under beveled glass and surrounded by a row of pearls, hinged pin and hook on reverse.

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), hair, human hair, weaving, metal, pearl (animal material)

GUSN: 101193

Accession Number: 1931.989

Brooch

Gold and brown table-worked hair brooch in the form of two acorns. Closure is a hinged pin and hook on reverse.

Date: 1850-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: human hair, gold alloy

GUSN: 101194

Accession Number: 1930.162

Brooch

Gold heart shaped brooch, center set with brown hair, hinged pin and hook on reverse.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: hair, human hair, weaving, metal

GUSN: 101195

Accession Number: 1933.1178

Pendant

Gold circular pendant with chased floral border, center set with a braid of brown hair under beveled glass, pendant loop is missing.

Date: 1820-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 101196

Accession Number: 1936.287

Brooch

Hollow gilt metal scroll border brooch, center set with a swirl of blonde hair under glass, hinged pin and hook on reverse.

Date: 1849

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), alloy, human hair, hair

GUSN: 101197

Accession Number: 1933.34

Locket

Gold oval locket, front engraved with an asymmetrical cartouche surrounded by acanthus leaves, inside compartments contain a tin type of a bust of Andrews Norton and a lock of gray hair, large gold pendant loop at top.

Date: ca. 1853

Maker: unknown

Material: gold alloy, glass (material), tintypes (prints)

GUSN: 101198

Accession Number: 1990.8

Memorial Brooch

Gold rectangular brooch with rounded corners, center set with intertwined gray and brown hair under glass and surrounded by a row of seed pearls, engraved on reverse, hinged pin and hook is a later addition.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), gold (metal), human hair, pearl (animal material)

GUSN: 101199

Accession Number: 1922.1019

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