Historic New England

Shawl

Small triangular crochet knit silk shawl. The ivory silk shawl has a repeating floral pattern along the top edge. The slanted sides have a repeating floral and leaf motif. The point of the triangle has a knit oval shape with leaves. The center section of the triangle has a crocheted diamond pattern.

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (fiber)

GUSN: 191013

Accession Number: 2006.44.1307

Shawl

Black net lace shawl with acanthus leaf border. The shawl has scalloped edges and ends. The top edge has a narrow border with small acanthus leaves. The ends and bottom edge have a wide border of hanging acanthus leaves separated by three smaller leaves. The center panel is decorated with small polk...

Maker: unknown

Material: lace (needlework)

GUSN: 191014

Accession Number: 2006.44.1308

Petticoat

Ivory taffeta and lace ankle-length petticoat. The petticoat has a narrow waistband with two strips of fabric attached to form loops at both sides of the waist on the inside of the waistband. There are two vertical seams at each side of the waist and tow vertical seams in the middle of the petticoat...

Maker: unknown

Material: taffeta, lace (needlework)

GUSN: 191015

Accession Number: 2006.44.1313

Shawl

Rectangular black net lace shawl with floral scalloped edges. The outer border of the shawl has a repeating flower and leaf motif. The center panel has three large floral bouquets, one in the center and one at each end. In between each of the floral bouquets are ferns and smaller flowers.

Maker: unknown

Material: lace (needlework)

GUSN: 191016

Accession Number: 2006.44.1309

Bodice

Sheer white long sleeved cotton bodice. The bodice has a high lace stand up collar with three boning strips. There is a three tiered pleated cotton and lace fichu down the center of the bodice. The bodice has small gathers at the shoulders and pleated decoration just above the wrists. The cuffs ar...

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (fiber), lace (needlework), mother of pearl

GUSN: 191017

Accession Number: 2006.44.1310

Duck candle

Duck novelty candle

Date: 1930s-1940s

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 189775

Accession Number: 2009.17.2.2

Duck candle

Date: 1930s-1940s

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 189776

Accession Number: 2009.17.2.3

Rabbit candle

Date: 1930s-1940s

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 189777

Accession Number: 2009.17.2.4

Rabbit candle

Date: 1930s-1940s

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 189778

Accession Number: 2009.17.2.5

"The Shadow'd Heart"

Two sheets; title page has very ornate lettering surrounded by scrolls and foliage; three pages of music.

Date: 1857

Maker: unknown

Material: printing (process), ink, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 189780

Accession Number: 2005.23.11

Sheet Music, "Diavolo"

Single sheet title page; discolored/stained/edges torn; lettering in several different fonts; two stamps at bottom; handwritten inscription at upper corner; music on verso.

Date: 1832

Maker: Hewitt & Co. (Vendor) J. Edgar (Publisher)

Material: paper (fiber product), ink, printing (process)

GUSN: 189783

Accession Number: 2005.23.12

Gown

This gown was originally made as an open robe--meant to be worn with a petticoat--most likely in the 1770s. It was re-made into a round gown--the skirt was closed across the front--sometime in the mid to late 1780s. The gown is constructed from plainweave linen plate-printed in indigo with a repeati...

Date: 1770-1790

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), printed textile materials

GUSN: 189811

Accession Number: 1998.5875

Cossack Firing from Atop his Horse

Bronze sculpture with a brown patina of a Cossack standing on a saddled horse and firing a rifle.

Date: 1870-1884

Maker: Lansere, Yevgeny, 1848-1886 (Sculptor) F. Chopin (Caster)

Material: bronze (metal), patina (condition)

GUSN: 189812

Accession Number: 2006.44.1463

Walking Lion

Bronze sculpture with a brown patina of a walking male lion mounted on a rectangular stepped base.

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: Barye, Antoine-Louis, 1796-1875 (Sculptor) Barbedienne, F. (Foundryman)

Material: bronze (metal), patina (condition)

GUSN: 189829

Accession Number: 2006.44.1465

Two Hawks Fighting

Bronze sculpture with a green patina of two hawks attacking a ram mounted on a rock shaped base.

Date: 1843

Maker: Fratin, Christophe, ca. 1800-1864 (Sculptor)

Material: bronze (metal), patina (condition)

GUSN: 189835

Accession Number: 2006.44.1464

The Bridge

Ink etching of the Ponte de l'Arzere over a Venetian canal. The bridge rails are draped with laundry and various pedestrians are walking in both directions. Two gondolas are in the foreground and buildings line the canal in the background.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: Whistler, James McNeill, 1834-1903 (Artist)

Material: paper (fiber product), ink

GUSN: 189857

Accession Number: 2006.44.743

Vase

Ovoid shaped porcelain vase with six sides and a short neck with a slightly flared rim. Features two panels of Japanese aristocrats and soldiers in exterior scenes separated by two reserves of blue and red flowers. The scenes are framed by painted gold and polychrome geomtric and floral designs.

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 189860

Accession Number: 2006.44.1859

Tile

Square ceramic tile with ploychrome painted enamel scene of two children standing by a fence and feeding a chicken and her chicks.

Maker: Campbell Brick & Tile Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 189863

Accession Number: 2006.44.1566

Carriage clock

Rectangular brass carriage clock with four bevelled glass sides and a bevelled oval glass window on top, hinged handle attached at the top. Clock features a white face with black Roman numerals.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), glass (material)

GUSN: 189867

Accession Number: 2006.44.1567

Bell and plate

Brass bell with cast relief decoration around the body featuring a row of figures below hanging incense lamps and flying cherubs, top features a decorated orb and cross surrounded by leaning male figures. Bell sits on a round brass plate with a cast relief panel around inner edge of cherubs playing ...

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 189872

Accession Number: 2006.44.1568AB

Armchair

Open armchair with square shaped back, scrolled arms, and straight square legs. Seat and back covered in a red, green and gold silk upholstery with interlocking roundels of vines of foliage each encircling a spray of flowers. Red silk fringe hangs around the seat rail.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 189875

Accession Number: 2006.44.1571

Vase

Porcelain vase with round body and straight cylindrical neck, green glazed body with painted gold foliate design on all surfaces.

Date: 1886

Maker: Royal Worcester Porcelain Co., Ltd. (Manufacturer)

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 189877

Accession Number: 2006.44.1819

Walking Stick

Walking stick with an engraved brass handle.

Date: 1893

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, brass (alloy), wood (plant material), painting (coating)

GUSN: 189878

Accession Number: 1974.371

Napoleon Bonaparte

Bronze sculpture of Napoleon Bonaparte standing with his arms crossed and dressed in a military uniform with a hat, a short jacket with epaulettes, and thigh high riding boots. Sculpture is mounted on a stepped alabaster base.

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal), alabaster (mineral)

GUSN: 189887

Accession Number: 2006.44.1479

Women's cape

Black and white voided velvet women's cape. The cape has a black velvet interior. The exterior has a white velvet floral and butterfly pattern at each end. There is a black floral snap button at the neck. There are several snap buttons at various intervals on the cape to create different cape styles...

Maker: unknown

Material: velvet (fabric weave), silk (fiber), crepe (textile)

GUSN: 189891

Accession Number: 2006.44.1253

Women's coat

Ivory silk embroidered women's Haori coat with short kimono-like sleeves. The coat is knee length with slits up each side. It has a simple scoop neck and five button and loop closures. The buttons are metal and are shaped like flower buds. The embroidery goes around the neck and down the front of ea...

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (fiber)

GUSN: 189893

Accession Number: 2006.44.1254

Evening gown

Evening gown with an apple green velvet skirt and green voile bodice. A square cut neckline and a band of beading across the chest. The center of the beaded panel has a large teardrop shape made of rhinestones. The sleeves are elbow length and consist of several layers. The under layer is a beige vo...

Maker: unknown

Material: velvet (fabric weave), silk (fiber), beads (pierced objects), lace (needlework), netting (process)

GUSN: 189895

Accession Number: 2006.44.1255

Women's skirt

Light cotton sheer women's skirt with waistband removed. At knee height there is a band of lace work that goes around the skirt. Under the small lace band there is a panel decorated with detailed floral embroidery. The bottom edge of the skirt is trimmed with a lace band. The skirt also has a slight...

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), lace (needlework)

GUSN: 189897

Accession Number: 2006.44.1252

Wedding Dress

Two piece ivory satin wedding gown. Bodice [A] has a high stand up collar and fitted full length satin sleeves with ivory organdy trim at the cuffs. The center panel of the bodice is made from pleated ivory organdy and ruffled satin. There is a straight ribbon across the waist and pleated and ruffle...

Date: 1899

Maker: Gale Gaylard (Maker)

Material: satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 189898

Accession Number: 2006.44.1257.1AB

Sieve

Circular tin sieve with slightly flared sides and footed base. Circular holed mesh in base.

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 189899

Accession Number: 2006.44.1787

Card table

Mahogany card table with hinged tabletop and inlaid line decoration along edge. Rectangular tiger maple veneer panels along apron. Four tapered legs with block feet.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), tiger maple, inlay (process)

GUSN: 189900

Accession Number: 2006.44.1477

Pudding mold

Cylindrical shaped tin pudding mold with center tube and slightly flared sides [a]. Removable tin cover [b] with attached tin ring. Stamped "Hillson". Used to steam pudding or bread.

Date: 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 189901

Accession Number: 2006,44,1791AB

Colonial costume

Green silk damask dress with exposed petticoat. The ankle length dress has a square cut neckline with lace edging. The sleeves are elbow length with scalloped edges and lace decoration around the cuffs. The bodice has ten hook and loop closures up the front center panel. The dress has the appearance...

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), lace (needlework)

GUSN: 189902

Accession Number: 2006.44.1258

Chest on frame

Black lacquered chest on frame with large red chrysanthemums and green scrolls of foliage. Two large brass pulls in the shape bird baths decorated with an engraved scrolling foliate pattern are on the front and back.

Date: 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), lacquer (coating)

GUSN: 189903

Accession Number: 2006.44.1474AB

Tall case clock

Tall case clock. Upper case features a scrolled pediment terminating in brass foliate roundels and a brass orb finial at center. Open wood reed columns on either side of clock face with brass Corinthian capitals. Clock face has painted black Roman numerals for the hours and Arabic numerals for the m...

Date: 1780-1800

Maker: Sykes, William (Clockmaker)

Material: oak (wood), brass (alloy), gilt bronze

GUSN: 189904

Accession Number: 2006.44.1472

Evening Gown

Two piece pink satin gown with ivory lace and bead decoration. The bodice has elbow length satin sleeves with lace cuffs. The center section of the bodice panel has pink organdy and lace overlays. There is decorative multi-colored beading around the waist. There are multi-colored beaded rosettes acr...

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: Gale Gaylard (Maker)

Material: satin, lace (needlework), cotton (textile)

GUSN: 189905

Accession Number: 2006.44.1259AB

Biscuit cutter

Two piece circular biscuit cutter. Top piece [a] has a double cutting option. Large circle with fluted sides on the bottom or a smaller circle with fluted sides on the top. Top piece fits over circular base with straight sides. Base piece [b] has center spout with two small holes on either side.

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 189906

Accession Number: 2006.44.1789AB

Petticoat

White cotton petticoat with drawstring waist. The bottom of the petticoat is double tiered. The top layer is embroidered with circles, leaves, ribbons, and flowers. Both layers of the bottom hem have scalloped edges. There are several stains and the bottom edge of the petticoat has been repaired sev...

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 189907

Accession Number: 2006.44.1260

Petticoat

White cotton petticoat with drawstring waist and two tired ruffled hem. Embroidered in the front center, near the waist band is the monogram "APW" the top tier of the skirt has a scalloped edge with eyelet and polka dot designs. The bottom tier has a plain ruffle with lace edging.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), lace (needlework)

GUSN: 189908

Accession Number: 2006.44.1261

Petticoat

White cotton petticoat with drawstring waist and front pocket. The petticoat has a two tiered skirt with floral embroidery along the bottom half. Petticoat (about the height of the right knee) is a square pocket. The petticoat has a single button closure at the back of the waist below the drawstring...

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 189909

Accession Number: 2006.44.1262

Women's jacket

Short green velvet women's jacket with long tails. The jacket has a scoop neckline and elbow length sleeves. The cuffs of the sleeves are lined with cream colored satin. The interior of the jacket and tails are lined with cream colored satin. There are weights sewn into the bottom of each tail so th...

Maker: unknown

Material: velvet (fabric weave), satin

GUSN: 189911

Accession Number: 2006.44.1263

Baking dish

Circular ceramic baking dish with straight green glazed sides. Rim has inset interior edge for a cover [cover missing]. Interior has plain white glaze. "HALL" stamped and scratched on bottom of dish.

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material), clay

GUSN: 189912

Accession Number: 2006.44.1776

Dropleaf dining table

Mahogany dropleaf dining table in two parts. Each section has one drawer on the end with a round brass pull and four tapered legs.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 189913

Accession Number: 2006.44.1470.1

Women's jacket

Silk women's jacket with wrist length kimono syle sleeves. The hip length magenta jacket is embroidered with pale pink flowers and hearts. The jacket opens down the front with no closures. The jacket has a simple stand up collar that flows into the wide lapels. There is a sewn in label at the neck: ...

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: Nozawaya Department Store (Retailer)

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 189914

Accession Number: 2006.44.1264

Tablespoons

Set of six silver tablespoons with downturned oval handles and long oval bowls. Stamped shell design on the back of the bowls.

Date: 1775

Maker: Burt, Benjamin, 1729-1805 (Silversmith)

Material: silverware, silver (metal)

GUSN: 189915

Accession Number: 1937.740.2.1-.6

Women's dress

Two piece Swiss cotton women's dress with detachable petticoat. The bodice has a simple stand up collar and full length puffed sleeves. The front of the bodice has a rounded overlay that drapes over the chest. The back of the bodice has three hook and loop closures at the neck, three cloth covered b...

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 189916

Accession Number: 2006.44.1265AB

Dropleaf dining table

Mahogany dropleaf dining table in two parts. Each section has one drawer on the end with a round brass pull and four tapered legs.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 189917

Accession Number: 2006.44.1470.2

Muffin stand

Mahogany muffin stand with three tiers ascending in size from top to bottom. Three curved square legs that continue up the shelves and terminate in a round wood sphere.

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 189918

Accession Number: 2006.44.1473

Underdress

Yellow silk underdress, partially unstitched. The entire neck and shoulder area has been undone. Both sleeves have also been removed. The material for the right sleeve is stored with the underdress. The underdress appears to have had three quarter length sleeves. The material for the left sleeve is ...

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 189920

Accession Number: 2006.44.1266

Sideboard

Sideboard with inlay and marquetry decoration. The upper section of the sideboard has cupboards with glass doors set over two small drawers. The front of the drawers and cupboards are inlaid with Greek key and floral patterns. The drawers have fancy openwork brass escutcheons. The center section of ...

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), inlay (process)

GUSN: 189922

Accession Number: 2006.44.1466

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