Historic New England

Needlework Bookmark

Needlework bookmark of a cross and Ten Commandment tablets and the words "This is the way to heaven" embroidered on Bristol board mounted to off-white ribbon.

Date: c. 1850

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 32142

Accession Number: 1928.478

Girls' Dress

Brown stripes, yoke and shirred front; short ruffled sleeves with velvet bows (three); waistband; button closure at back (small gilt buttons); cartridge pearls at waist. Tan lining.

Date: ca. 1855

Maker: unknown

Material: chintz, taffeta, textiles

GUSN: 32143

Accession Number: 1928.480

Neckpiece

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 32144

Accession Number: 1928.486

White/yellowed kid; bound with cream silk tape; trimmed with large pale blue/cream rosette; originally had narrow elastic ties; rounded square toe; square throat; 3-1/8" vamp; center back seam; sole has narrow waist with darkened channel; 1-3/4" heel covered with white kid; lined with discolored whi...

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, leather

GUSN: 32145

Accession Number: 1928.489GH

Shirt

Silk crepe blouse with pleats down the front.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 32146

Accession Number: 1928.489A

Dress

Gauze, blue and black stripe with white stripe; Bodice (.493) horizontal stripes; bishop's sleeves with epaulets trimmed with passementerie with black silk fringe; same passementerie at cuffs; close round neck with self piping; boned lined with brown cotton; sleeves lined with black silk; 12 small b...

Date: 1855-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), gauze, stitching, silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 32147

Accession Number: 1928.492

Mug

Opaque, white glass mug, tulip-shaped, with gilt wreath around the words "Remember me," and gilt rim. Applied scroll-shaped handle.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 32148

Accession Number: 1928.504

Mug

Opaque, white glass mug, tulip-shaped, with gilt wreath around the words "Forget me not." Applied scroll-shaped handle and gilt rim.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 32149

Accession Number: 1928.505

Pitcher

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 32150

Accession Number: 1928.506

Tray

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 32151

Accession Number: 1928.509

Toy Gavel

Wood and leather toy gavel.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 32152

Accession Number: 1928.511

Commemorative Medal

A carved wooden medal to celebrate the National Peace Jubilee by the Association of Boston.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 32153

Accession Number: 1928.512

Tray

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 32154

Accession Number: 1928.529

Teacup

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 32155

Accession Number: 1928.533KA

Nightgown

White nightgown with embroidered trim at the collar and cuffs.

Date: 1845-1855

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 32156

Accession Number: 1928.534

Nail

One nail with rounded shaft and flat stamped head. Very likely hand-wrought.

Date: 1806

Maker: unknown

Material: wrought, handmade, iron (metal), stamping (forming)

GUSN: 32157

Accession Number: 1928.536

Jar

Large cylindrical redware jar with asymmetrical rim. Mottled brown and green interior glaze.

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, redware, glazing (coating)

GUSN: 32158

Accession Number: 1928.537

Mug

No description

Date: 1820-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 32159

Accession Number: 1928.538

Teapot

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 32160

Accession Number: 1928.553.1AB

Pencil

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 32315

Accession Number: 1928.881

Eyeglasses

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 32316

Accession Number: 1928.883

Purse

Tan purse with metal beading, a gold-colored metal ring around the middle, and two bars across the top.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 32317

Accession Number: 1928.886

Yarn

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 32318

Accession Number: 1928.908

Pair of Cuffs

White cotton cuffs with embroidery at the edges.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 32319

Accession Number: 1928.911

Tidy

Rectangular; white linen thread. Macrame (?). Three dense vertical panels, two open, with geometric motifs. Knotted fringe at bottom.

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), macrame (technique), textiles

GUSN: 32320

Accession Number: 1928.913

Purse

Brown and tan purse with striped pattern; beaded "1845" on the front.

Date: 1845

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 32321

Accession Number: 1928.916

Flour Bag

Small elongated rounded bag. Brown with tan stripes. Bottom comes down to a rounded point. Inside is a elongated pocket of the same material and is sewn at the bottom on both sides to the outer bag.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 32322

Accession Number: 1928.917

Pouch

Tan, brown, blue, and red decorated cotton pouch with ruffle at top with green drawstring and flat bottom.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 32323

Accession Number: 1928.918

Ribbon

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 32324

Accession Number: 1928.919

Rubber Overshoe

Black molded rubber; no soles; squared toe; no closure - slip on style; plain.

Date: 1834-1867

Maker: unknown

Material: molding (forming), rubber (material)

GUSN: 32325

Accession Number: 1928.920AB

Decanter

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 32326

Accession Number: 1928.924

Vase

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 32327

Accession Number: 1928.925

Shutter Knob

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 32328

Accession Number: 1928.944

Pincushion

Pincushion in the shape of a book; blue velvet with yellow cardboard binding; gilded paper accents.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: velvet (fabric weave), cardboard

GUSN: 32329

Accession Number: 1928.946

Salt Cellar

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 32330

Accession Number: 1928.947

Small Round Box with Cover

Small round paper box with cover. Red paper with white lace trim and printed image of seated woman holding parasol next to standing man pointing to butterfly over rose bush.

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 32331

Accession Number: 1928.949AB

Pin

Single-piece construction. Round hammered pin turned up from rectangular stock. Long flattened rectangular tang, tapered on sides only.

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: hammering, iron (metal)

GUSN: 32332

Accession Number: 1928.951

Pair of Gloves

Black lace fingerless gloves with an elastic band at the wrist.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 32333

Accession Number: 1928.954AB

Collar

White collar with floral embroidery.

Date: 1848-1858

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 32334

Accession Number: 1928.957

Pair of Sleeves

White sleeves with embroidery and scalloped trim.

Date: 1853-1860

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 32335

Accession Number: 1928.958AB

Purse

Silk backing drawstring purse with needlepoint embroidery and wine red tassels.

Date: c. 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (fiber), embroidering

GUSN: 32336

Accession Number: 1928.961

Shawl

Black lace; needle run net; long, rectangular border of sprays; ground of floral sprays and sprigs arranged diagonally across fabric.

Date: 1795-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: lace (needlework), silk (textile)

GUSN: 32338

Accession Number: 1928.963

Dressing Jacket

Light blue strie' silk satin; 3/4 bell-shaped sleeves; trimmed with white fuzzy down; quilted, padded white silk lining; cream satin ribbon ties at front.

Date: 1845-1853

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), quilting, down, satin

GUSN: 32339

Accession Number: 1928.964

Purse

Tan purse with metal beaded designs, one ring and two bars across the top and metal tassels on the bottom.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 32340

Accession Number: 1928.967

Shawl

Sheer; off-white ground; pink edge; 6" outer border of brown and red daisies with green leaves; inner border ofbrown and red border on purple cloud-like ground; tied-on silk fringe.

Date: 1835-1850

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 32341

Accession Number: 1928.973