Historic New England

Evening Dress

Pale green satin with lavender chiffon overlay tunic; empire waist with pale green satin belt, rosette of pale green satin and lavender chiffon with chiffon stashes (?) and tassels of silk and beads - at front and back; squared neckline with cream lace insets at front and back; short sleeves; chiffo...

Date: 1909-1911

Maker: Barroin, P. (Maker)

Material: beading (process), chiffon, satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 73887

Accession Number: 1969.6024

Evening Dress

Double layer of chiffon consisting of dark blue over tan, with ivory satin lining; blouson bodice embroidered with medallion in gold and blue silk thread, with pink beads and multicolored thread in vermiculate pattern; lace ruffle around medallion; embroidered V-border at back; double sleeves (tan u...

Date: 1909-1911

Maker: Barroin, P. (Maker)

Material: beading (process), chiffon, embroidering, satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 73888

Accession Number: 1969.6025

Walking Skirt

White linen; center front panel; yoke; stitched tucks at sides & back; smooth front; center back has tucked panel w/ linen strap. Waist lined w/ wide, boned, cream grosgrain ribbon; hook & eye closure at back.

Date: ca. 1905

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), stitching

GUSN: 73889

Accession Number: 1969.6028

Silesian Wire Bracelet

"Silesian" wirework braided bracelet with central flower and attached coil drop.

Date: 1825-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 100559

Accession Number: 1963.367

Bracelet

Gold folded link bracelet with central cartouche.

Date: ca. 1848

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100560

Accession Number: 1950.10

Bracelet

Silver links with bright cut scrolled decoration and safety chain.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 100561

Accession Number: 1932.655

Bracelet

Gold flexible link bracelet with alternating scroll and floral engraving.

Date: 1845-1860

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100562

Accession Number: 1940.503

Waist belt

Enameled metal belt set with cabochon turquoises, comprised of quatrefoil hinged links and large center buckle with hidden hook fastener; the buckle is set in a quatrefoil design within a eight pointed star with a center turquoise surrounded by 8 small and large turquoises, each link has a single tu...

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100563

Accession Number: 2007.15.1

Pair of Bracelets

Two black silk ribbon bracelets with gold clasps with scenes on ivory backgrounds set under glass; one clasp depicts a bird within a gilded cage and the other is a bird perched on top of a gilded cage in front of singular evergreen trees.

Date: 1780-1820

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100564

Accession Number: 2007.15.5AB

Pair of Bracelets

Pair of bracelets with large bone beads and pendants; one with a heart, cross and anchor, the other with a heart, anchor and axe.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: bone (material)

GUSN: 100565

Accession Number: 1932.2548ab

Brooch

Ivory brooch depicting two deer in a rocky landscape.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 100566

Accession Number: 1920.200.1

Bracelet

This bracelet is composed of six carved ivory plaques in four graduated sizes. The plaques are set on a pair of elastic strings with round beads separating each plaque (only three beads remain). The center plaque depicts three leaping deer within a frame pierced folate designs, surrounded by carved ...

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component), carving (processes)

GUSN: 100567

Accession Number: 1920.617

Pair of Bracelets

Pair of matching black enamel and gold hinged bracelets; push-button enclosures.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100568

Accession Number: 1941.1060AB

Pair of Bracelets

Pair of matching gold hinged bracelets with engraved and chased floral vine decoration; push-button enclosures with safety chains.

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100569

Accession Number: 1925.879.1-.2

Pair of Bracelets

Pair of matching jet and gold beaded bracelets; alternating rectangular jet beads and paired round gold beads on double chain; push-button enclosures with safety chain.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100570

Accession Number: 1933.1470ab

Pair of Bracelets

Matching pair of tortoiseshell hinged bracelets with gold piqué inlay in wave and Greek key patterns; push-button enclosures with safety chains.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100571

Accession Number: 1936.276ab

Bracelet

Tortoiseshell hinged bracelet; push-button enclosure.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100572

Accession Number: 1927.2095

Bracelet

Brown enameled hinged bracelet with gold bands.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100573

Accession Number: 1936.738

Bracelet

Amber and gold flexible link bracelet; carved rosette and round amber discs mounted on gold links; seed pearls surround central mount.

Date: ca. 1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100574

Accession Number: 1930.226

Bracelet

Roman micromosaic bracelet depicting classical ruins set in blue glass plaques, fastened together with twisted gilt metal links.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 100575

Accession Number: 1940.576

Pair of Bracelets

Pair of matching gold hinged bracelets with die-rolled stylized foliate decoration and bright cut borders; push-button closures and safety chains.

Date: 1869

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100576

Accession Number: 1934.299ab

Pair of Bracelets

Pair of matching gold hinged bracelets with die-rolled ivy vine design; push-button closures and safety chains.

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100577

Accession Number: 1974.194ab

Bracelet

Gold hinged bracelet with black enamel Greek key pattern inlay, foliate engraving on clasp and hinge; push-button closure and safety chain.

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100578

Accession Number: 2007.15.6

Pair of Bracelets

Pair of matching 14K gold bangle bracelets with engraved stylized foliate design.

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100579

Accession Number: 1963.42ab

Bogwood Bracelet

Carved bogwood bracelet with seven button-shaped rounds with various castles carved in relief and strung on thread (replacement).

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100580

Accession Number: 1936.148

Bracelet

Green jade bangle bracelet.

Date: 1875-1925

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100581

Accession Number: 1981.28

Bracelet

White and green jade bangle bracelet

Date: 1875-1925

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100582

Accession Number: 1981.29

Pair of Bracelets

Matching pair of piqué tortoiseshell hinged bracelets with gold inlay in wave and Greek key patterns; push-button enclosures with safety chains.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100583

Accession Number: 1922.615.1-2

Pair of Bracelets

This pair of matching tortoiseshell bracelets were designed to close with (now missing) buckles.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100584

Accession Number: 1931.1793ab

Pair of Bracelets

Pair of matching jet bead rope bracelets with double knot

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100585

Accession Number: 1935.1048ab

Bracelet

Glass bead cord bracelet with double continuous knot

Date: ca. 1862

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 100586

Accession Number: 1935.722

Bracelet

Vulcanite or hard rubber bangle bracelet with eight raised gold quatrefoils.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: vulcanite, rubber (material), gold (metal)

GUSN: 100587

Accession Number: 1933.1361

Bracelet

String of ten colored glass beads with pink appliqué flowers and gold trim.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 100588

Accession Number: 1943.367

Necklace

This string of red and white glass beads with original brass rings at ends closes with a frayed pink silk ribbon tie.

Date: 1870-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), brass (alloy), silk (textile)

GUSN: 100589

Accession Number: 1917.916

Bracelet

Bead bracelet with white glass and wood beads covered in red and yellow netting; and a green glass drop

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 100590

Accession Number: 1932.1133

Dressing Table

Dressing table. Maple; tulip poplar; pine; cherry; brass pulls. Rectangular top. Wide top drawer surmounts three lower narrow drawers; central drawer has fan carving and ring brass pulls. Two acorn-shaped drops hang from cyma-curved apron. Rests on cabriole legs with pad feet.

Date: 1755-1785

Maker: unknown

Material: black walnut (wood), brass (alloy), cherry (wood), maple (wood), pine (wood), tulipwood (Brazilian, wood), veneering

GUSN: 72419

Accession Number: 1969.611

Slant-top Desk

Slant-top desk. Mahogany primary wood; white pine secondary wood. Reverse-serpentine front encloses four drawers; top drawer flanked by sliding rests. Four graduated drawers. Beaded case. Hinged top with writing surface. Apron has fan motif central drop. Rests on ball and claw feet.

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), Norway spruce (wood)

GUSN: 72420

Accession Number: 1969.612

Chest of Drawers

Flat mold. cornice; four grad drawer upp case; mold waist; fan, brkt f

Date: 1790-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), tulipwood (Brazilian, wood), Norway spruce (wood)

GUSN: 72421

Accession Number: 1969.613

Highchest Base

Highchest Base Table. Maple primary wood, white pine secondary wood. Rectangular top with molded edge. Central drawer over arched apron. Flanking drawers over reverse curves. Rests on slender cabriole legs and pad feet. Replaced hardware.

Date: 1735-1770

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), mahogany (wood), maple (wood), Norway spruce (wood)

GUSN: 72422

Accession Number: 1969.614

Dressing Table

Dressing table. Unidentified tropical wood; walnut veneer skirt, case sides, drawer fronts, and skirt bead; walnut legs, stretchers, and feet; pine secondary (except replaced parts). Rectangular top; three drawers with drop pulls; reverse-curve skirt with central arch, drops; Shaped stretcher in t...

Date: 1715-1740

Maker: unknown

Material: black walnut (wood), brass (alloy), inlay (process), pine (wood), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72423

Accession Number: 1969.615

Low Chair

Low side chair. Maple primary wood, pine secondary wood; horsehair upholstery; cotton batting; hemp, and chintz. Molded yoke-shaped crest with central carved shell. Pierced splat. Slip seat. Swelled ring-turned stretchers with block-turned supports. Rests on cabriole legs with cyma-curved knee...

Date: 1755-1780

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), cotton (textile), hemp (fiber), horsehair, mahogany (wood), maple (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 72424

Accession Number: 1969.616

Chair

Chair. Maple or birch primary wood; oak or ash seat rails. Rush seat. Ribbon crest and slats; straight stretchers. Rests on Marlborough legs.

Date: 1770-1809

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), birch (wood), maple (wood), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72425

Accession Number: 1969.617

Chair

Chair with yoke shaped crest rail and pronounced carved ears. Shaped stiles with chamfered backs enclosing modified owls-eye pierced splat, cut-out, not carved. Flag shaped seat with figured horsehair covered slip seat. Marlborough legs with outside egde chamfered on front. Four plain rectangula...

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cherry (wood), horsehair, maple (wood), oak (wood), painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72426

Accession Number: 1969.618

Slant-top Desk

Slant-top desk. Pine, mahogany, mahogany veneer, and possibly cherry. One drawer, two support slides. Hinged writing surface with shell-carved skirt with drops. Seven interior drawers: two hidden drawers with pilasters. Rests on cabriole legs with pad feet.

Date: 1760-1790

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), cherry (wood), mahogany (wood), maple (wood), pine (wood), veneering

GUSN: 72427

Accession Number: 1969.619

Chest of Drawers

Chest of drawers. Mahogany primary wood with mahogany veneer, white pine secondary wood. Rectangular top, serpentine front; four conforming graduated drawers. Rests on bracket feet.

Date: 1785-1814

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), pine (wood), veneering

GUSN: 72428

Accession Number: 1969.620

Candlestand

Candlestand. Mahogany primary wood with maple cleat. Cleat held serpentine top. Vase-turned pedestal. Rests on cabriole legs with pointy pad feet.

Date: 1780-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), maple (wood)

GUSN: 72429

Accession Number: 1969.621

Tea Table

Tea table. Mahogany top, pedestal, and legs; birch swing rails and end rails; pine stationary rails and support blocks; iron brace. Rectangular top; two semi-circular leaves; turned baluster, tripod legs; married top and base.

Date: 1750-1775

Maker: unknown

Material: birch (wood), iron (metal), mahogany (wood), maple (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 72430

Accession Number: 1969.622

Corner Chair/Close Stool

Corner Chair. Oak, plywood, pressboard, fabric, enameled metal. Continuous arms; three turned supports; rectangular seat; modern pot, skirt, and baseboard. Reworked 1900-1924.

Date: 1760-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: enameling, maple (wood), oak (wood), plywood, pressboard, metal, textiles

GUSN: 72431

Accession Number: 1969.623

Great Chair

Great chair. Poplar front legs, maple arms, crest, splat, stay rail, ash side stretchers and probably rear stretchers, replaced pine front seat rail, ash side and rear seat rails. Yoke crest; vasiform splat; curled hand-holds; block-turned legs; ball and reel stretchers.

Date: 1740-1770

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), maple (wood), rush (material), tulipwood (Brazilian, wood)

GUSN: 72432

Accession Number: 1969.624

Chest of Drawers

Chest of drawers. Mahogany primary wood, white pine secondary wood. Upper section has broken scroll pediment with carved florettes. Fluted pilasters. Carved fan motif at uppermost and lowermost central drawers. Cyma-curved skirt. Rests on cabriole legs with raised pad feet.

Date: 1770-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), mahogany (wood), Norway spruce (wood)

GUSN: 72433

Accession Number: 1969.625

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