Historic New England

Shawl

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

Booklet

White, lined with blue silk

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 73808

Accession Number: 1969.6238

Brooch

Basket with colored "flowers"

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 73809

Accession Number: 1969.6239

Plate

Polychrome plate with a man playing polo.

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 171676

Accession Number: 2006.44.2528

Easy chair

Chippendale mahogany easy armchair with light colored upholstery.

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 171696

Accession Number: 2006.44.2198

Plate

Polychrome ceramic plate with a polo player.

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 171697

Accession Number: 2006.44.2529

Sea Shell

Half of a sea shell.

Maker: unknown

Material: mother of pearl

GUSN: 171700

Accession Number: 2006.44.2527.2

High Chest

Chippendale walnut flat-top high chest with nine pull-out drawers with brasses.

Date: 1760-1780

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (wood)

GUSN: 171701

Accession Number: 2006.44.2199

Sea Shell

Half of a sea shell.

Maker: unknown

Material: mother of pearl

GUSN: 171702

Accession Number: 2006.44.2527.1

Butler's desk

Federal inlaid mahogany butler's desk with four pull-out drawers.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 171703

Accession Number: 2006.44.2200

Box

Square colored ceramic box with a man playing polo on the lid.

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 171704

Accession Number: 2006.44.2530AB

Lamps

Pair of Shaped crystal fluid lamps with hexagonal shaped decorative shades featuring various species of coral on each panel.

Maker: unknown

Material: crystal (lead glass)

GUSN: 171705

Accession Number: 2006.44.2201

Parrot figurine

Carved coral parrot and a brass stand.

Maker: unknown

Material: coral (material), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 171706

Accession Number: 2006.44.2531AB

Lamp

Shaped crystal fluid lamp with hexagonal shaped paper decorative shade with various pictures of coral species on each panel.

Maker: unknown

Material: crystal (lead glass)

GUSN: 171707

Accession Number: 2006.44.2201.1ab

Cradle

3 pitch hood; shaped footboard; shaped hood front; painted brown, green inside

Date: 1770-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood), maple (wood), graining

GUSN: 171708

Accession Number: 1941.1284

Lamp

Shaped crystal fluid lamp with hexagonal shaped paper decorative shade with various pictures of coral species on each panel.

Maker: unknown

Material: crystal (lead glass)

GUSN: 171709

Accession Number: 2006.44.2201.2ab

Mug

Small white porcelain mug with gold and blue flower pattern.

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 171710

Accession Number: 2006.44.2532

Mechanical bank "Trick Dog"

American painted cast iron mechanical bank entitled: "Trick Dog."

Date: ca. 1906

Maker: Probably Shepard Hardware Company (Manufacturer)

Material: cast iron

GUSN: 171712

Accession Number: 2006.44.2203

Sewing Table

Sewing table with drop leaves, two drawers and a bag slide. Splayed-leg base with brass paws and casters. Rope-twist stretchers and supports.

Date: 1815-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: veneer, eastern white pine (wood), mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 171713

Accession Number: 1987.1435

Slant-top Desk

Chest of drawers with fall front. Birch with white pine secondary wood. Interior of upper case has eight pigeonholes and nine drawers. Top central drawer features a carved shell. Oxbow drawer facade with round blocking on top drawer. Scalloped skirt with shell-carved central drop. Ogee knee br...

Date: 1780-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: birch (wood), eastern white pine (wood)

GUSN: 171714

Accession Number: 1948.705