Historic New England

Doll

Porcelain doll in yellow flower-print silk dress.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 31355

Accession Number: 1927.447

Medium size; blue silk; blue self-fabric pleated (bands) applied trim crosses at top; round crown with piping; self-fabric neck ruffle with bow at center back; piping around brim edge; brim lined with ivory silk pleated to fit; the whole is stiffened with white buckram; brown satin ribbon ties with ...

Date: 1840-1845

Maker: unknown

Material: buckram, silk (textile)

GUSN: 31356

Accession Number: 1927.449

Bonnet

Bonnet made of cream silk gauze, leno weave, with floral garland pattern; floral garland alternates with bands of straw which are woven into the gauze with chevron pattern covering; brim and crown are slightly angled; neck ruffle and trim around brim and crown of cream/ivory silk satin brim lined wi...

Date: 1836-1838

Maker: unknown

Material: buckram, cotton (textile), gauze, silk (textile), straw (plant material)

GUSN: 31357

Accession Number: 1927.450

Boots

Ivory silk satin; ankle boots; side lacing (on inside) with original cream silk shoelaces; rounded square toe; scalloped throat; 3-3/4" vamp; center back seam; sole has narrow waist & is shaped for left & right feet; low 7/8" heel covered with self-fabric; white linen lining.

Date: 1865-1870

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 31358

Accession Number: 1927.453AB

Container

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 31361

Accession Number: 1927.459

Cup

Black glazed redware cup with with strap handle.

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, redware, glazing (coating)

GUSN: 31362

Accession Number: 1927.460

Jug

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 31363

Accession Number: 1927.462

Bowl

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 31364

Accession Number: 1927.463

Cup

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 31365

Accession Number: 1927.464

Cosmetic Jar

Parian cosmetic jar in the shape of a flower.

Maker: unknown

Material: parian (porcelain)

GUSN: 31366

Accession Number: 1927.467

Cup

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 31367

Accession Number: 1927.468

Butter Dish

Parian dish, lid and, plate in cabbage leaf pattern.

Maker: unknown

Material: parian (porcelain)

GUSN: 31368

Accession Number: 1927.469A-C

Cup

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 31370

Accession Number: 1927.471

Pitcher

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 31371

Accession Number: 1927.472

Bottle

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 31372

Accession Number: 1927.473

Jug

No description

Date: 1820-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 31373

Accession Number: 1927.474

Jug

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 31374

Accession Number: 1927.476

Jar

Small redware jar with black glaze. Cylindrically-shaped body, slanting shoulder and wide mouth.

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, redware, glazing (coating)

GUSN: 31375

Accession Number: 1927.477

Jug

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 31376

Accession Number: 1927.478

Spike

Rectangular head.

Maker: unknown

Material: wrought, handmade, iron (metal)

GUSN: 31378

Accession Number: 1927.481

H-Hinge

Flat; patterned ends; one wrought nail attached.

Date: 1700-1725

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 31379

Accession Number: 1927.485

Pickle Jar

Green-tinted, cathedral-style glass pickle jar with gothic panels.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 31380

Accession Number: 1927.489

Plaque

"Washington Allston"

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 31381

Accession Number: 1927.490

Plaque

"Martha R. Allston"

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 31382

Accession Number: 1927.491

Small Box

Small rectangular paper box with cover. Printed image of woman in light blue veil and gown clutching book. Border of green paper with black and white diamond pattern, over gilt trim.

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 31384

Accession Number: 1927.499AB

Dinner plate

Ironstone China dinner plate. Green transfer-print pattern "Napoleon's Battles" depicting a scene from the Battle of Austerlitz. Green transfer-print border of flowers, ribbon, goddesses and trophy motifs. Manufactured by Charles James Mason and Company, England.

Date: 1829-1845

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing, ironstone (pottery)

GUSN: 31386

Accession Number: 1927.503

Child's Pantaloons

White; cotton waistband with six buttonholes; open sides; three narrow tucks at hem.

Date: 1870

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), stitching

GUSN: 31045

Accession Number: 1926.650A

Child's Pantaloons

White; waistband has pink stripes (woven), with six buttonholes; gusset center seam; scalloped eyelet hem; open at sides.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), stitching

GUSN: 31046

Accession Number: 1926.650B

Bodice and Skirt

White, sheer bodice with vertical stripes; capped sleeves, neckline and waistband of eyelet embroidery; hook and eye closure. Plain skirt with hook and eye closure.

Date: 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, muslin

GUSN: 31047

Accession Number: 1926.651AB

Cap

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 31048

Accession Number: 1926.654

Shoe

Fawn; scalloped edge and tongue w/ 2 rows topstitching; self leather bow w/ "C" scroll brass buckle; kid lining; brown sole.

Date: 1880

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, stitching, machine-made

GUSN: 31049

Accession Number: 1926.655B

Bookmark

Embroidered bookmark

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 31051

Accession Number: 1926.662

Bookmark

Embroidered bookmark

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 31052

Accession Number: 1926.663

Bookmark

Embroidered bookmark, black and white cat on a red cushion.

Date: ca. 1866

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 31053

Accession Number: 1926.664

Portrait of Nathanial William Curtis

Half-length portrait of Nathanial William Curtis (1825-1897) with long auburn hair, red curtain at left.

Date: 1840-1845

Maker: Attributed to Alexander, Francis, 1800-1880 (Artist)

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 31054

Accession Number: 1926.672

Portrait of Hannah Leavitt Burr

Half-length portrait of Hannah Leavitt Burr in a black dress, lace collar and bonnet.

Date: 1845-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 31055

Accession Number: 1926.673

Decanter

Miniature glass decanter.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 31071

Accession Number: 1926.692

Slate

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: stone (rock)

GUSN: 31076

Accession Number: 1926.697

Slate

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: stone (rock)

GUSN: 31077

Accession Number: 1926.698

Bon Bon Box

Small paper box with rounded corners, handle, and cover. Floral medallion on cover printed on glossy paper with embossed gilt highlights and filgree in corners. Glossy paper printed with color floral swag on silver background on sides of box. Handle and sides of cover and box trimmed with paper pr...

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), metal

GUSN: 31079

Accession Number: 1926.705AB

Sleeve Garters

Gray-green silk over metal coils; ruffled edges; flower-shaped metal hook closure w/ floral pattern on metal.

Date: 1870-1879

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, silk (textile)

GUSN: 31082

Accession Number: 1926.708

Book

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 31086

Accession Number: 1926.730

Wedding Dress

Cream silk satin wedding dress; bateau neck trimmed with cream fringe; attached capelet extends over shoulders with twisted silk satin braid and same silk fringe; bodice has satin lattice amd twisted satin braid to waist; silk fringe at slightly pointed waist; piping at armseye; pleats at drop shoul...

Date: 1839-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: fringe, stitching, satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 31087

Accession Number: 1926.734

Pair of Stockings

Pair of silk cream-colored stockings with two light pink bands at the top and a lacey floral zigzag diamond pattern at the ankle.

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (fiber)

GUSN: 31088

Accession Number: 1926.736AB

Women's dress ensemble

a) Brown silk satin lined and padded with wool; high neck; front hook and eye closure; darts; welted seams at back; natural waist; pleated skirt with 8 brown silk satin rosettes; hook and eye closure at right (waistband); gathered at center back; leg-o-mutton sleeves with piping and pleats at should...

Date: 1833-1837

Maker: unknown

Material: satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 31089

Accession Number: 1926.737A-C

Blouse

White cotton bolero-style blouse with large bell sleeves.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 31090

Accession Number: 1926.740

Child's dress

Child's dress, blue plaid with short gathered sleeves and scalloped hem; Six button closure (blue glass buttons); Skirt gathered into waistband; white lining with pocket; cotton cambric.

Date: ca. 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), glazing (coating), stitching, silk (textile)

GUSN: 31091

Accession Number: 1926.741

Children's Bodice

Brown check with red and greed plad with blue stripes; pleated bodice-plaid band (horizontal) across chest and waistband and on short puffed sleeves.

Date: 1850

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 31092

Accession Number: 1926.746A

Children's Skirt

Skirt has wide plaid band at hem. Plaid is woven in with check. Hook and eye closure.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 31093

Accession Number: 1926.746B

BOOTS

Cream/ivory linen ankle boots; cream silk binding; side lacing with linen string laces; rounded square toe; center back & center front seam; sole has narrow waist; 1-1/2" heel fully covered with white kid; white linen lining.

Date: 1865-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, leather, linen (material)

GUSN: 31095

Accession Number: 1926.751AB

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