Historic New England

Infant's Cap

Infant cap constructed from white cotton, cord stuffed decoration in five rings around face and neck, top and round section at back; drawstring for shaping at back; one chin tie extant.

Date: 1825-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), cord quilting

GUSN: 52935

Accession Number: 1942.249

Infant cap made from cream-colored fine cotton embellished with whitework tambour embroidery depicting stylized flowers and leaves. Closure with two loops at chin for decorative ribbon; drawstring across back of neck for fitting.

Date: ca. 1820

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, whitework

GUSN: 52936

Accession Number: 1942.250

Infant's Cap

White cotton infant cap constructed from a gathered crown stitched to a wide band with a decorative ruffle of lace (geometric pattern openwork) framing the face embellished with featherstitching. Closure with two woven ties under the chin and fitted to back of neck with drawstring.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), lace (needlework), linen (material)

GUSN: 52937

Accession Number: 1942.251

Pocket

White pocket with blue crewel embroidered design of free-hand drawn exotic flowers and tendrils. Tape ties at top, single slit down front finished with tape edges. Inked design visible where crewel yarn is no longer extant

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), crewelwork (technique), embroidering

GUSN: 52938

Accession Number: 1942.252

Shoes

A pair of yellow leather shoes with a pointed toe, spring heel, and no trim. Lined with cream-colored linen.

Date: 1802-1805

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, linen (material)

GUSN: 52939

Accession Number: 1942.253AB

Pair of shoes

This pair of heeled slippers is constructed from white kid leather bound with beige cotton and silk woven tape. Construction details include elastic laces at sides and heels; square toe; square throat; 3 1/4" vamp pierced with holes; no trim although holes on vamp indicate a bow was probably attache...

Date: 1860-1869

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, linen (material)

GUSN: 52940

Accession Number: 1942.254AB

Shoes

A pair of black leather children's shoes with small rosettes, black laces, grosgrain edging, and flat leather soles.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, leather

GUSN: 52941

Accession Number: 1942.256AB

Shoes

Each shoe in this pair is constructed from white leather with a blue silk rosette; white tape trim; elastic strap; white silk ribbon ankle ties; brown sole with stained "arch"; white inner sole; cloth lined toe.

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 52942

Accession Number: 1942.257AB

Men's Toilet Kit Case

Cylindrical leather case that holds a men's toilet kit.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 52944

Accession Number: 1942.266A

Powder Jar

Glass jar with a metal top.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 52945

Accession Number: 1942.266BC

Hairbrush

Brush. Part of a men's toilet kit.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 52946

Accession Number: 1942.266E

Cosmetic Jar with Cover

Small glass jar with metal cover. Part of a men's toilet kit.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 52948

Accession Number: 1942.266HI

Toothbrush

Toothbrush. Part of a men's toilet kit.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 52949

Accession Number: 1942.266F

Comb

Hair comb. Part of a men's toilet set.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 52950

Accession Number: 1942.266L

Strop

A leather and wooden strop with a rounded handle and a leather cover.

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 52951

Accession Number: 1942.266M

Collar

White lace collar.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 52952

Accession Number: 1942.270

Pair of Sleeves

Pair of corded under sleeves or engageants made from corded cotton. Fastened at wrist with a cuff link (two button holes in narrow cuff made from self-fabric.

Doll with chains around chest.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 52962

Accession Number: 1942.300

Basket

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 52964

Accession Number: 1942.303

Doll Carriage

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 52965

Accession Number: 1942.306

Dress

A=Bodice; B=Skirt. Black & white pinstripe silk taffeta. A=Bodice - square neckline w/ pleats & trimmed w/ black & white silk trim w/ tassels; black & white silk spirals around neckline. Cuffs have same trim (no tassels) w/ 3 spirals each; black velvet bow at left; 8 steel shank buttons at front. ...

Date: 1876-1877

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, machine-made, silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 52966

Accession Number: 1942.308AB

Dress

A=Bodice; B=Skirt. Blue and white satin vertical pinstripe; blue taffeta. A=Bodice - inserted "v" neckline of cream wool crepe with ruffle and shirred down center front; backed with cream satin; long sleeves with cream satin turned back cuffs with cream crepe ruffle. Neckline, center front and cu...

Date: 1886-1888

Maker: unknown

Material: satin, silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 52967

Accession Number: 1934.310AB

Thrasher

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 53019

Accession Number: 1942.428

Scraper

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 53020

Accession Number: 1942.432

Scraper

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 53021

Accession Number: 1942.433

Landscape with Church

Oil painting, classical scene with Greek Ionic columns at left. Square dark church building towards left center. There are a great number of people congregating in groups with horse-drawn vehicles in the center. Lake or ocean in distant right background. Dark columns at right edge. Gilt frame.

Date: 1825-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 53023

Accession Number: 1942.440

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 53024

Accession Number: 1942.441AB

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 53025

Accession Number: 1942.442AB

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 53026

Accession Number: 1942.443AB

Nail Cleaner

Metal tool with a pointed end.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53027

Accession Number: 1942.457

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 53033

Accession Number: 1942.466

Pair of Shoes

White silk satin; square toe, no heel; drawstring tie; square throat; long ramp 3 1/2"; remains of ribbon ties

Date: 1835-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, ribbon (material), satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 53034

Accession Number: 1942.470

Pair of Shoes

Ivory silk satin; bound w/ ivory tape; trimmed w/ ivory satin pleated ruching around throat; round toe; round throat; 2-1/2" vamp; center back seam. Sole has narrow waist; shaped for left & right foot; darkened channel; white kid & linen lining; 1-1/2" heel covered w/ ivory satin.

Date: 1875-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, leather, linen (material), machine-made, satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 53035

Accession Number: 1942.471AB

Pincushion

Rectangle pincushion with pin design of a basket of flowers; tassled corners and cream silk; "WELCOME/ LITTLE/ STRANGER/ S.HILL/MARCH 26" on one side; other side has a series of months and dates.

Date: ca. 1789

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 53036

Accession Number: 1942.473