Historic New England

Whist Pieces

Ivory, blue, green, pink; circular, flower motif; twist top

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component), painting (coating)

GUSN: 73431

Accession Number: 1969.1192.2

Whist Counters

Blue, white, green, gold; circular boxs with reticulatd sides, top; rose; pieces

Date: 1875-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, celluloid (cellulosic), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 73432

Accession Number: 1969.1193.1

Whist Counters

Blue, white, green, gold; circular boxs with reticulatd sides, top; rose; pieces

Date: 1875-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, celluloid (cellulosic), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 73433

Accession Number: 1969.1193.2

Whist Counters

Blue, white, green, gold; circular boxs with reticulatd sides, top; rose; pieces

Date: 1875-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, celluloid (cellulosic), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 73434

Accession Number: 1969.1193.3

Beaded Bag

Grn, slvr; tube shape, beaded; slvr frnge ea. end; 2 movabl bands

Date: 1900-1925

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), silk (textile), metal

GUSN: 73435

Accession Number: 1969.1194

Card Case

Multi; patterned inlay; rectangular, rounded crnrs; fitted flush top

Date: 1900-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: bamboo (material), coloring, inlay (process)

GUSN: 73436

Accession Number: 1969.1195

Pillbox

Box with rounded corners and hinged, flat lid. Floral inlay and silver interior.

Date: 1875-1925

Maker: unknown

Material: inlay (process), lacquering, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 73437

Accession Number: 1969.1196

Inkwell

Cast iron inkwell painted black. In the shape of a monk reading book. Lid opens back at monk's belt-line.

Date: 1900-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 73438

Accession Number: 1969.1197

Desk Tray

Rectangular; rounded crnrs; white, multi; prcd, scallopd edge; 4 legs; figs

Date: 1925-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 73439

Accession Number: 1969.1199

Sheer discolored white dotted swiss; waistband of same material; ties divided into three sections, first section a continuation of waistband; second section same width but shorter than first, divided by seam , single layer, hemmed at sides and end, end edged with lace. Two front patch pockets edged ...

Date: 1870-1879

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), hand sewing

GUSN: 73440

Accession Number: 1969.5076

Scarf

White silk scarf.

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 73441

Accession Number: 1969.5077

Headdress

Gray silk; gathered at top; helmet shaped with lapets.

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 73442

Accession Number: 1969.5078

Thread

Used for mending stockings, stored in small paper envelope

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 73444

Accession Number: 1969.5080

Lace Fragment

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: lace (needlework)

GUSN: 73445

Accession Number: 1969.5081

Lace Fragment

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: lace (needlework)

GUSN: 73446

Accession Number: 1969.5082

Lace Fragment

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: lace (needlework)

GUSN: 73447

Accession Number: 1969.5083

Stocking

Yellow

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 73448

Accession Number: 1969.5084.1

Storage Box

R. H. STEARNS PACKAGE FOR STORING STOCKINGS

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 73449

Accession Number: 1969.5084.2

Collar

White

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), knitting (process)

GUSN: 73450

Accession Number: 1969.5085

Evening Dress

Pink satin ground with supplementary warp of gold; gold floral sprays with gold watered effect; square neck; yellow horsehair bodice covered with pink panel; sleeveless; fall net oversleeves embroidered with flowers of gold wrapped yellow thread, with scalloped edge; bodice - pink panel with belt at...

Date: ca. 1915

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, horsehair, satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 73451

Accession Number: 1969.5087

Vest

White silk taffeta body. Red silk twill front with printed foulard pattern in green, yellow, blue and black. Black satin piping around shawl collar and hem. Double breasted front with snap closure and six covered buttons (three per side).

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), taffeta, twill

GUSN: 73452

Accession Number: 1969.5090

Women's Walking Suit

A)Jacket/bodice - black velvet; chemisette with high boned collar of net, lace jabot attached to cream satin panel; wide velvet lapels; 3/4 velvet sleeves, gathered at shoulder, with turned back cuff; net undersleeves with tucks, lace ruffle and black net trim; jacket is open but has inner waistcoat...

Date: 1909-1912

Maker: A Monteil (Maker)

Material: embroidering, satin, silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 73453

Accession Number: 1969.5089AB

Textile Fragment

White square of silk.

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 73454

Accession Number: 1969.5086

Textile Fragment

Off-white silk with a woven floral and leaf pattern.

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 73455

Accession Number: 1969.5088

Bodice and Skirt

Fancy dress made from eighteenth century fabric; cream cotton block printed with branches bearing flowers and buds in blues and reds and aubergine; Bodice (A) - scooped neck with self ruching, hook and eye at waist; cutaway waist; long sleeves with wide ruched cuff, lined with white linen, peplum li...

Date: 1770-1889

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), glazing (coating)

GUSN: 73456

Accession Number: 1969.5091AB

Two-Piece Dress

Green/black patterned irridescent silk taffeta with geometric stylized floral sprays (Oriental flavor); Bodice A) - cream silk chemisette with high boned collar, and embroidered with silver metallic thread highlighting peacock eyes and border; boned white satin bodice lining; "vest" effect of green ...

Date: 1903-1909

Maker: Callot Soeurs (Maker)

Material: net (textile), satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 73457

Accession Number: 1969.5092A-C

Candlestick

Wht, pnk, green; circular base, cylin shaft, collar rosebud & gilt brdr

Date: 1904

Maker: Mintons (Manufacturer)

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 73257

Accession Number: 1969.3255.16

Candlestick

Wht, pnk, green; dish with loop hndl, cylin cup, collar; rosebud, glt br

Date: 1925

Maker: Mintons (Manufacturer)

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 73258

Accession Number: 1969.3255.17

Snuffer

Wht, pnk, green; conical, ball finial, insect hndl; rosebud, glt brdr

Date: 1904

Maker: Mintons (Manufacturer)

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 73259

Accession Number: 1969.3255.18

Inkwell

Wht, pnk, green; dish with attach pot, lid with releif flwr; bud, glt brdr

Date: 1897

Maker: Mintons (Manufacturer)

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 73260

Accession Number: 1969.3255.19

Tray

Wht, pnk, green; octag, raised edge with goldng; brkn into 9 pcs pls

Date: 1904

Maker: Mintons (Manufacturer)

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 73261

Accession Number: 1969.3255.21

Basket

Yellow, green, purple; cylindrical, domed lid with knob; striped motif, Native American

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: bark (plant material), straw (plant material)

GUSN: 73262

Accession Number: 1969.3267

Basket

Nat. grass; rectangular, twine hndl with slide lid

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: straw (plant material)

GUSN: 73263

Accession Number: 1969.3269

Ice Tongs

Scissor-like form, 2 hndls, 3-tined claws

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), wrought

GUSN: 73264

Accession Number: 1969.3272

Carriage Clock

Black rectangular carriage clock with four gallon panels, molded frame, bail handle, white face with roman numerals

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), canvas, casting (process), enamel paint, glass (material), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 73265

Accession Number: 1969.3285

Sewing Box

Black rectangular sewing box with a slide lid, decor with prints of monarchs, animals, ladies

Date: 1830

Maker: unknown

Material: birch (wood), découpages (visual works), painting (coating)

GUSN: 73266

Accession Number: 1969.3296

Swift

Black circular swift with a foliatd base, shaft with expandable rods; scallop cup top

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal), stainless steel

GUSN: 73267

Accession Number: 1969.3301

Jewelry Box

Tn, green, blue, red; rectangular; compartmnts; slide lid; multi motifs

Date: 1830

Maker: May, Mary Perrin, 1815-1877 (Maker)

Material: birch (wood), painting (coating), varnishing

GUSN: 73268

Accession Number: 1969.3303

Candlesnuffer

Black and gold candlesnuffer with a rectangular dish, conical rests and caps handle

Date: 1860-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 73269

Accession Number: 1969.3306

Trinket Box

Polychrome; cylin, flat lid; rose madarin pattern

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 73270

Accession Number: 1969.3312

Clock

Wht, prg, blue; elephant with saddl supp barrel & clock; jap. kakiemn

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, brass (alloy), enamel paint

GUSN: 73271

Accession Number: 1969.3313

Needlework Bag

Gry, yellow, blue; d-shpd frame with corn flowers; gather sack; weighted

Date: 1825-1849

Maker: unknown

Material: lead (metal), painting (coating), silk (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 73272

Accession Number: 1969.3314

Basket

Gldn brown; ovl, finger straps, bail hndl; shaker type

Date: 1880-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: birch (wood), varnishing

GUSN: 73273

Accession Number: 1969.3318

Basket

Tn, red; bulbous shp, ties, flat lid; geom diamnd & star; Native American.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), straw (plant material)

GUSN: 73274

Accession Number: 1969.3329

Candlestick

Circular base, balustrade supporting cylindrical shaft; wide collar, adjustable knob

Date: 1880-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 73275

Accession Number: 1969.3342.1

Candlestick

Circular base, balustrade supporting cylindrical shaft; wide collar, adjustable knob

Date: 1880-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 73276

Accession Number: 1969.3342.2

Candlestick

Circular base, balustrade reel shaft; vasiform cup; foliated, geometric bands

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), pressing

GUSN: 73277

Accession Number: 1969.3343.1

Candlestick

Circular base, balustrade reel shaft; vasiform cup; foliated, geometric bands

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), pressing

GUSN: 73278

Accession Number: 1969.3343.2

Toilet Bottle

Colorless; cylin, narr neck, wd collar, ball stppr; motifs

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, cutting (dividing), glass (material)

GUSN: 73279

Accession Number: 1969.3344.1

Toilet Bottle

Colorless; cylin, narr neck, wd collar, ball stppr; motifs

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, cutting (dividing), glass (material)

GUSN: 73280

Accession Number: 1969.3344.2

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