Historic New England

Rug fragment

Ingrain rug fragment w/ green, red and beige floral and geometric patterns across whole fragment; wool.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: ingrain carpets, wool (textile)

GUSN: 24018

Accession Number: 1998.4941.4

Rug fragment

Ingrain rug fragment w/ green, red and beige floral and geometric patterns across whole fragment; wool.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: ingrain carpets, wool (textile)

GUSN: 24019

Accession Number: 1998.4941.5

Rug fragment

Ingrain rug fragment w/ green, red and beige floral and geometric patterns across whole fragment; wool.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: ingrain carpets, wool (textile)

GUSN: 24020

Accession Number: 1998.4941.6

Rug fragment

Ingrain rug fragment w/ green, red and beige floral and geometric patterns across whole fragment; wool.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: ingrain carpets, wool (textile)

GUSN: 24021

Accession Number: 1998.4941.7

This fan is made from silk gauze with carved ivory sticks and guards. The fan body recto is decorated with a central scene of two seated figures in a landscape. Surrounding the figures are floral trails. The verso side is decorated with additional floral elements. Delicate white feathers border the ...

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), feather (material), ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 24022

Accession Number: 1998.4942AB

Feathers

Box of 3 feathers; 2 cream-colored w/ faded orange and 1 red w/ black horizontal stripes.

Date: 1900-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: feather (material)

GUSN: 24023

Accession Number: 1998.4943

Pocket

Tan leather painted pocket w/ blue silk binding w/ tassles at ends and blue silk edging; blue and pink floral branch decoration w/ spider webs; pocket w/ scalloped top edge and pointed bottom.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, painting (coating), silk (textile)

GUSN: 24024

Accession Number: 1998.4944

Pocket

Small tan leather pocket w/ white silk ribbon binding; pointed bottom.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, silk (textile)

GUSN: 24025

Accession Number: 1998.4945

Bag

Small tan linen bag w/ green embroidered "T" on front and 2 rows of embroidered zig-zag stitching at top.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, linen (material)

GUSN: 24026

Accession Number: 1998.4946

Hatpin

Hat pin consisting of a round gold-colored metal button embossed with the letters "S S H" arranged around the image of an anchor mounted atop long gold-colored metal pin.

Date: 1870-1920

Maker: Barnum & Co. (Maker)

Material: metal, plating (metal coating), embossing

GUSN: 24027

Accession Number: 1998.4947

Hatpin

This hat pin is decorated with a round, blue, brilliant cut stone surrounded by ten clear paste stones forming a rosette, all prong-set atop a long gold-colored metal pin.

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: gold alloy, paste (glass), plating (metal coating)

GUSN: 24028

Accession Number: 1998.4948

Hatpin

Hat pin w/ brass filigree and cut yellow stone atop long brass pin.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), filigree enameling

GUSN: 24029

Accession Number: 1998.4949

Hatpin

Hat pin w/ brass international lobes--white, green and red atop long brass pin.

Date: 1870-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 24030

Accession Number: 1998.4950

Hatpin

Hat pin w/ brass cone (probably missing decorative stone) atop long brass pin.

Date: 1870-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 24031

Accession Number: 1998.4951

Hatpin

Hat pin w/ bronze cherub standing on bronze ball atop long steel? pin.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 24032

Accession Number: 1998.4952

Hatpin

Hatpin--short brass? pin w/ mottled brown stone cube on top; pin w/ twisted shape in middle.

Date: 1900-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), stone (rock)

GUSN: 24033

Accession Number: 1998.4953

Hatpin

Hat pin--short brass pin w/ purple and yellow enamel decorated pansy on top.

Date: 1870-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), enameling

GUSN: 24034

Accession Number: 1998.4954

Hatpin

Hat pin--short steel? pin w/ green clover on top; paste stone in center of green clover; embossed starred decoration around edges of clover.

Date: 1870-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: embossing, enameling, paste (glass), steel (alloy), glass (material)

GUSN: 24035

Accession Number: 1998.4955

Hatpin

Hatpin--short w/ teardrop shaped pearl and paste mount of foliate decoration atop metal pin.

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal), pearl (animal material), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 24036

Accession Number: 1998.4956

Hatpin

One in pair of hat pins decorated with heart-shaped faceted glass endcap. The cut glass is pierced in the center and attached to the rhodium or nickel-plated metal pin with a rectangular section of white metal set with clear paste stones.

Date: 1870-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: paste (glass), white metal, plating (metal coating)

GUSN: 24037

Accession Number: 1998.4957.1

Hatpin

One in pair of hat pins decorated with heart-shaped faceted glass endcap. The cut glass is pierced in the center and attached to the rhodium or nickel-plated metal pin with a rectangular section of white metal set with clear paste stones.

Date: 1870-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: paste (glass), white metal, plating (metal coating)

GUSN: 24038

Accession Number: 1998.4957.2

Hatpin

One in pair of long hatpins with seven paste stones in rosette formation atop long gold-plated metal pin. Pair of pins attached to paper envelope with inscription.

Date: 1870-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: gold alloy, plating (metal coating), paste (glass)

GUSN: 24039

Accession Number: 1998.4958.1

Hatpin

One in pair of long hatpins with seven paste stones in rosette formation atop long gold-plated metal pin. Pair of pins attached to paper envelope with inscription.

Date: 1870-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: gold alloy, plating (metal coating), paste (glass)

GUSN: 24040

Accession Number: 1998.4958.2

Hatpin

Hat pin w/ large paste stone atop brass setting and 2 pronged brass? pin; slight meandering on prongs.

Date: 1870-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), paste (glass), glass (material)

GUSN: 24041

Accession Number: 1998.4959

Hatpin

One in pair of hat pins w/ paste stone atop brass spring connected to brass pin.

Date: 1870-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), paste (glass), glass (material)

GUSN: 24042

Accession Number: 1998.4960.1

Pantaloons

Purple silk pantaloons w/ elastic waist and brown and purple velvet trim at bottom hem.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: machine sewing (technique), silk (textile)

GUSN: 23442

Accession Number: 1998.1628

Slip

Pink slip, satin weave, w/ beige lace trim at top. Draw-string ribbon ties in front. Small eyelet border at front and bottom. Eyelet decorative pattern at front center. Crotch piece w/ two buttons at bottom.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: machine sewing (technique), satin

GUSN: 23443

Accession Number: 1998.1629

Slip

Purple silk slip w/ thick straps, straight neckline lined w/ eyelet embroidery. Bottom hem scalloped and embroidered w/ purple thread. Abstract floral design embroiderd around base. One strap adjusted, sewn.

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, machine sewing (technique), silk (textile)

GUSN: 23444

Accession Number: 1998.1630

Vest

Black and white plaid knit vest w/ large collar and double-breasted closure. 6 white buttons, 3 buttonholes. 2 pockets at waist. Pockets, collar and hem lined in white.

Date: 1930-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: knitting (process), polyester, wool (textile)

GUSN: 23445

Accession Number: 1998.1631

Blouse

Orange, turquoise and gold brocade top, long sleeved w/ 2 snaps at each wrist. Small V-neck. Bottom has been hemmed. Orange and blue abstract floral design. 5 tucks on front shoulders.

Date: 1930-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), thread, gold (color), hand sewing, machine sewing (technique), silver (metal)

GUSN: 23446

Accession Number: 1998.1632

Purse

Tortoise shell purse(A) w/ red leather accordion-shaped container. Leather creates two outer flaps finished in tortoise shell and has silver clasp for closure on both sides. Gold design stamped on leather. 2 chains on sides as handles. B: tortoise shell card holder w/ clasp -button release.

Date: 1800-1811

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, silver (metal), tortoise shell

GUSN: 23447

Accession Number: 1998.1633AB

Purse

Black velvet purse. Draw-string top and two brown and red vlevet bands at center. Tassle at bottom. Small change purse sewn inside.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 23448

Accession Number: 1998.1634

Purse

Black satin purse w/ expandable gilt top. Inner lining--iridescent purple satin. Black satin handle tied to rings at top w/ 2 bows. Top decorated w/ turquoise abstract butterfly design. Lid flips to release expandable gilt opening.

Date: 1930-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, satin

GUSN: 23449

Accession Number: 1998.1635

Parasol

Collapsible parasol of blue and orange striped silk. Scalloped bottom, ruffled top. Wooden base with full circular handle. Rough-cut wood.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 23450

Accession Number: 1998.1636

Purse

Navy velvet purse w/ silver clasp. Clasp is thick w/ silver studs. Purse to be hung from waist by an openwork mount attached to chain-link straps.

Date: 1870-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 23451

Accession Number: 1998.1637

Gloves

One pair kid leather elbow-length gloves. Three round pearl buttons at wrists.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 23452

Accession Number: 1998.1638AB

Purse

Beaded purse w/ faille silk lining and top ruffle. 2 handles which cause top to close, bunched. Beadwork--background white w/ green, white and red floral sprays. White and turquoise beaded fringe at bottom.

Date: 1855-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: beading (edging pattern), beading (process), silk (textile)

GUSN: 23453

Accession Number: 1998.1639

Purse

Beaded purse w/ silver clasp and chained mount for hanging at waistline. Clasp and mount decorated w/ rose and leaf design. Back and lining of leather. Small side pocket inside. Button release clasp.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: beading (edging pattern), beading (process), leather, silver (metal)

GUSN: 23454

Accession Number: 1998.1640

Fichu

Black lace fichu. Floral design surrounded by netting. Scalloped edges.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: lace (needlework)

GUSN: 23455

Accession Number: 1998.1641

Purse

Navy blue knit bag w/ blue wooden beads in geometric formation. 2 green circular wooden handles decorated w/ Asian insignia. Light blue inner lining.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: beading (edging pattern), beading (process), silk (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23456

Accession Number: 1998.1642

Mitt

Pair of red silk mitts. Fingerless w/ separate thumb holes. Opera length.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 23457

Accession Number: 1998.1643AB

Gloves

Pair of gloves. Opera length (to shoulder) white kid gloves w/ 3 white plastic buttons near wrist.

Date: 1860-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: kidskin, sewing (process)

GUSN: 23458

Accession Number: 1998.1644AB

Gloves

Pair of gloves. Elbow length yellow cotton gloves w/ 2 pearl button snaps at wrist.

Date: 1860-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), sewing (process)

GUSN: 23459

Accession Number: 1998.1645AB

Purse

Embroidered Bristol board purse. Floral detail w/ gilt trim on front and back. Flip-back lid revealing pink satin interior. Collapsible pink satin sides.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: boards (flat objects), satin

GUSN: 23460

Accession Number: 1998.1646

Glove

Kid leather glove. Poss. pair w/ 1998.1648.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: kidskin

GUSN: 23461

Accession Number: 1998.1647

Glove

Kid leather glove. Poss. pair w/ 1998.1647.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: kidskin

GUSN: 23462

Accession Number: 1998.1648

Glove

Kid leather glove. Adjustable cloth strap.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: kidskin

GUSN: 23463

Accession Number: 1998.1649

Gloves

Pair of kid leather gloves. Elbow length. Brown w/ three small white buttons.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: kidskin

GUSN: 23464

Accession Number: 1998.1650AB

Gloves

Pair of kid leather gloves. Elbow length. Gray w/ 2 brass buttons on A, lace-up buttons on B.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: kidskin

GUSN: 23465

Accession Number: 1998.1651AB

Gloves

Pair of kid leather gloves. Elbow length. Three small white buttons.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: kidskin

GUSN: 23466

Accession Number: 1998.1652AB

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