Historic New England

Purdue University Pennant

Black triangular felt pennant, with the name 'PURDUE' across the front in gold felt letters. There is a gold ribbon along the left edge of the pennant, with three black and three gold ribbons hanging from it. On the left side of the pennant, there is a picture of a man with surveying equipment.

Date: ca. 1940

Maker: unknown

Material: felt (textile), ribbon (material)

GUSN: 246936

Accession Number: 2002.19

Men's Coveralls

Black-and-white checkered men's coveralls with many pockets. The buttons are silver in color. There is a picture of a barrel on each button, along with the name 'DUBBLE / WARE' .Worn by a milkman as part of his regular work uniform.

Date: ca. 1955

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 246945

Accession Number: 2002.33

Men's Dress Shirt

Men's white, long sleeve, button-down dress shirt. Features decorative embroidery of flowers, leaves, and scrolls. There is a slit on each side of the shirt near the waist. The collar has no flaps.

Date: ca. 1873

Maker: Bowen, Ellen (Holt), 1834-1903 (Sewer (textile worker))

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 246947

Accession Number: 2002.29.1

Men's Waistcoat

Men's silk waistcoat. Features a red brocaded paisley design on the front; the back side is brown. The waistcoat has six black buttons and three pockets, and a white lining inside.

Date: ca.1885

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), buttons (fasteners)

GUSN: 246948

Accession Number: 2002.29.2

Silk Handkerchief

Maroon and black silk handkerchief, with black edging. One side of the handkerchief features a red vine embroidered on a black background; the other side has a black vine on a red background. There are also pink and red coral motifs on each side.

Date: ca. 1885

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), embroidery (visual works)

GUSN: 246949

Accession Number: 2002.29.3

Silk Handkerchief

Pink, blue, purple, brown, and white plaid silk handkerchief.

Date: ca. 1885

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 246950

Accession Number: 2002.29.4

Silver cup

Footed Tiffany silver cup with beaded rim. Both the foot and handle of the cup incorporate a C-scroll motif. The engraved legend on the exterior, directly opposite the handle, states that the cup was a gift to Henry C. Bowen from Daniel Austin, in 1863.

Date: 1863

Maker: Tiffany & Co. (Silversmith)

Material: silverwork, sterling silver, engraving (action), silver (metal)

GUSN: 246951

Accession Number: 2002.29.5

Napkin Ring

Circular silver napkin ring, with a rounded, ornately decorated, edge; engraved with a leaf and grape design.

Date: ca. 1853

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal), engraving (action)

GUSN: 246952

Accession Number: 2002.29.6

Napkin Ring

Octagonal silver napkin ring. Engraved with an ivy motif and the dedication, "Merry Christmas / 1853".

Date: ca. 1853

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal), engraving (action)

GUSN: 246953

Accession Number: 2002.29.7

Silver Spoons

Set of 11 large silver spoons. Each spoon has a floral scroll motif, and a "B" engraved on the handle.

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal), engraving (action)

GUSN: 246955

Accession Number: 2002.29.8