Historic New England

Bed

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 31349

Accession Number: 1927.444A

Doll Clothes

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 31350

Accession Number: 1927.444Q

Doll's Bedding

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 31351

Accession Number: 1927.444I

Doll's Bedding

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 31352

Accession Number: 1927.444L

This calash is constructed of dark-colored (black/brown) silk with a ruffled brim and lined bavolet. The calash is supported on both interior and exterior with cane hoops stitched to the silk, two sets on the exterior and one set on the interior. Interior hoops lined with black silk. The flat center...

Date: 1839

Maker: unknown

Material: cane (plant material), cotton (textile), silk (textile)

GUSN: 31354

Accession Number: 1927.445

Doll

Porcelain doll in yellow flower-print silk dress.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 31355

Accession Number: 1927.447

Bonnet

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

Cobbler's Tool

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 31359

Accession Number: 1927.456

Cobbler's Tool

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 31360

Accession Number: 1927.457

Ribbon

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 31103

Accession Number: 1926.777

Tie

No description

Date: 1850-1859

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 31104

Accession Number: 1926.779

Ribbon

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 31105

Accession Number: 1926.780

Ribbon

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 31106

Accession Number: 1926.784

Spike

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 31107

Accession Number: 1926.787

Needle

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 31108

Accession Number: 1926.790

Needle

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 31109

Accession Number: 1926.791

Needle

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 31110

Accession Number: 1926.792

Needle

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 31111

Accession Number: 1926.793

Thread

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 31112

Accession Number: 1926.794

Crochet Hook

Metal crochet hook.

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 31113

Accession Number: 1926.796

Crochet Hook

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 31114

Accession Number: 1926.798

Crochet Hook

Metal crochet hook with a black handle.

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 31115

Accession Number: 1926.799

Pin

Adjustable pin, possibly for curling hair.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 31116

Accession Number: 1926.802

Hexagon Quilt

Interlocking hexagons each with black third; "Tumbling Blocks" pattern. Bound edges purple silk.

Date: 1870

Maker: unknown

Material: brocade (textile), stitching, machine sewing (technique), piecing, quilting, silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 31117

Accession Number: 1926.812

Collar

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 31118

Accession Number: 1926.819

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 31119

Accession Number: 1926.822

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 31120

Accession Number: 1926.832

Needlework Fragment

Unfinished needlework fragment in embroidery frame. Picture is composed of two separate groups of design elements. The first (at top) is a set of three blue fleur de lis with a large brown dot that resembles a button. The second is a branch of oak leaves and acorns worked in shades of green and brow...

Date: 1800-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 31121

Accession Number: 1926.835

Brick

Rosette carving on header end.

Date: ca. 1645

Maker: unknown

Material: brick (clay product), carving (processes), mortar (filler), plaster

GUSN: 31122

Accession Number: 1926.836

Brick

Header and part of stretcher are beveled on one end.

Date: ca. 1645

Maker: unknown

Material: beveling, brick (clay product), carving (processes), mortar (filler), plaster

GUSN: 31123

Accession Number: 1926.837

Doorknob

Ceramic knob with brass base, cottered (?) to square iron spindle. Knob is octagonal, glazed in marbled brown and white tones. Accession Book: Doorknob of Benningtonware.

Date: 1825-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: pottery (object genre), brass (alloy), ceramic (material), glazing (coating), iron (metal), tin (metal)

GUSN: 31124

Accession Number: 1926.838

Compass

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 31125

Accession Number: 1926.839

Dress

Sheer white; embriodered w/ openwork flowers alternating w/ abstract, coral-like shape; drawstring neckline. Embroidered bands inserted at front; short, puffed sleeves w/ drawstring & cutwork piped circles. Drawstring at back of neck; hook & eye at waist. Fullness at waist, between shoulders; side...

Date: 1820-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, stitching, super

GUSN: 31126

Accession Number: 1926.842

Pair of Sleeves

Lace sleeves with an embroidered floral design.

Maker: unknown

Material: lace (needlework)

GUSN: 31127

Accession Number: 1926.843

Table mat

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: cross-stitching, linen (material), tabby (textile), textiles, wool (textile)

GUSN: 31128

Accession Number: 1926.846

Bookmark

Embroidered bookmark "Cast Thy Anchor In Heaven".

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 31129

Accession Number: 1926.854

Printing Plate

A rectangular brass printing plate. Engraving is reversed.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 31130

Accession Number: 1926.856

Printing Plate

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 31131

Accession Number: 1926.857

Tea Set

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 31132

Accession Number: 1926.859

Pair of Stockings

Pair of white knee high stockings with a rippled pattern from calf to toe.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 31133

Accession Number: 1926.861AB

Pair of Stockings

Cream colored stockings. Thread is very thick.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 31134

Accession Number: 1926.862AB

Pintle

Wrought iron staple with curved brace.

Date: 1768-1833

Maker: unknown

Material: wrought, handmade, iron (metal)

GUSN: 31135

Accession Number: 1926.869

Infant's Cap

Sheer cream; embroidered with scrolling leaves in corner, floral garland around front; back has central floral motif; lined with beige grosgrain ribbon; three tucks.

Date: ca. 1772

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, stitching

GUSN: 31136

Accession Number: 1926.870