Historic New England

Shawl

Gray ground w/ overall pattern of purplish brown & red tilted paisleys; drawloom weave; probably square shawl.

Date: 1835-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), weaving

GUSN: 52473

Accession Number: 1941.959

White cotton dimity; two columns of closely spaced stripes alternating with column of widely spaced stripes; trimmed with knotted fringe edged with pom-pom swags; tape sewn 1" below top hem on back to make casing for drawstring. A): With corner cascades, made of center, two piece panel 40x17 1/2,...

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), dimity, fringe, weaving, net (textile), piecing

GUSN: 52474

Accession Number: 1941.960A

Cradle

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 52475

Accession Number: 1941.964A

Doll Pillow

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 52476

Accession Number: 1941.964B

Doll Mattress

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 52477

Accession Number: 1941.964C

Doll's Bedding

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 52478

Accession Number: 1941.964D

Handkerchief

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 52479

Accession Number: 1941.968

Game

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 52480

Accession Number: 1941.973

Handkerchief

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 52481

Accession Number: 1941.974

Button Pull

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 52482

Accession Number: 1941.978

Button Pull

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 52483

Accession Number: 1941.979

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 52484

Accession Number: 1941.985

Sander

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 52485

Accession Number: 1941.988

Sewing Box

Small wooden jewelry box with hinged cover. Mother-of-Pearl enlay on cover. Metal lock with key hole. Interior of covered lined in red fabric, the rest of the box lined with red paper. Lift-out, divided upper tray. Contains small tintype of a girl and small amount of thread and ribbon.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), cloth, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 52486

Accession Number: 1941.991

Embosser

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 52487

Accession Number: 1941.993

Box

Nesting.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 52488

Accession Number: 1941.996A-F

Handkerchief Box

Gold and white cardboard box. Originally held linen hankerchief set, Belfast.

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 52489

Accession Number: 1941.997

Wallet

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 52490

Accession Number: 1941.1005

Card Case

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 52491

Accession Number: 1941.1006

Small Toilet Bottle

Small, ten-sided toilet bottle with glass screw-on cap under metal screw-on cap engraved with initials "ERG".

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 52492

Accession Number: 1941.1007

Pince-nez and Case

Metal pince-nez [.1] and a leather case [.2]. C Spring style.

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), leather

GUSN: 52493

Accession Number: 1941.1008.1-.2

Spectacles

Metal spectacles. Oval lenses with a c bridge. Pin-in-slot side arms with ring finials.

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 52494

Accession Number: 1941.1010

Eyeglasses

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 52495

Accession Number: 1941.1012

Spectacles

Metal spectacles [.1] and a leather case [.2]. Oval lenses. Scroll bridge. Pivot side arms.

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), leather

GUSN: 52496

Accession Number: 1941.1015.1-.2

Sewing Needle

Bone needle.

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 52497

Accession Number: 1941.1017

Sewing Needle

Bone needle.

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 52498

Accession Number: 1941.1018

Cuff Link

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53715

Accession Number: 1944.194B

Bookmark

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 53716

Accession Number: 1944.202

Bookmark

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 53717

Accession Number: 1944.203

Hanging Scale

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 53718

Accession Number: 1944.208

Women's Tie

Purple neckpiece with pansy embroidery.

Date: 1870-1879

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53719

Accession Number: 1944.213

Doll

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53720

Accession Number: 1944.215

Collar

Long thin collar with lace trim.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53721

Accession Number: 1944.219

Shawl

Black with thin wool warp and heavier wool wefts of 3 1/4" solid green silk border stripe; applied tied-on fringe in black and green wool.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (hair)

GUSN: 53722

Accession Number: 1944.223

Bureau Scarf

Ivory linen rectangle embroidered in red cotton with outdoor scene of boys and girls playing. Self fringe all around.

Date: 1880 C-1885 c

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, linen (material)

GUSN: 53723

Accession Number: 1944.225

Watch Pocket

Round red velvet watch pocket with applied lace open work; red silk moire trim for hanging; interior lined with red silk.

Date: 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), moiré

GUSN: 53724

Accession Number: 1944.228

Pincushion

Pin disc covered in blue silk; drawing of beehive on recto; fire engine "Protection" No. % on verso.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 53725

Accession Number: 1944.232

Dolman Cape

Green silk brocade cape in pinks, reds and gold metallic thread in floral spray motif. Two large brooches at front of simulated filigree and simulated gemstones. Hook and eye closure. Cape has green velvet dolman sleeves and green ostrich plumes around neck. Seven green silk grosgrain-covered button...

Date: 1885-1888

Maker: Aurelly (Manufacturer) Deposé, Mon. (Manufacturer)

Material: silk (fiber), feather (material)

GUSN: 53727

Accession Number: 1944.236.1

Dress

Two-piece dress of pale green taffeta. Bodice (A) is a curious style. Pale green taffeta with blue and pale green striped trim at square neckline in form of lapels extending to hip. Long fitted sleeves with double ruffle at waist of blue and green pleated band with blue and green bows. 10 blue and...

Date: ca. 1879

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 53728

Accession Number: 1944.237AB

Bedkey

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53729

Accession Number: 1944.238

Baptismal Gown

White; embroidered with floral groupings on bodice front and skirt front from waistband to hem with applique flowers through out; neckline trimmed with scalloped eyelet; cap sleeves embroidered with same flowers and applique flowers as dress; drawstring neckline and waistband.

Date: 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, linen (material)

GUSN: 53730

Accession Number: 1944.240

Mourning Print

Single female figure stands weeping next to inscribed funerary monument; flowers, willow tree and river beyond.

Date: ca. 1838

Maker: unknown

Material: chromolithography, willow (wood)

GUSN: 53731

Accession Number: 1944.242

Chair

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53732

Accession Number: 1944.253

Collar

Starched linen collar.

Date: 1877

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 53733

Accession Number: 1944.263

Pair of Shoes

Ivory silk satin; bound with ivory tape; trimmed with small matching satin bow; round pointed toe; no ties/ straps; round throat; 3 1/4" ramp; center back seam; narrow waist; shaped for left and right; low, wide 1" high heel covered with self-fabric; white kid and linen lining.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, linen (material), satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 53734

Accession Number: 1944.266AB

BOOTS

White kid ankle boots; scalloped top is higher at front; topstitching; no trim; scalloped edged side button closure w/ 10 small opalescent buttons (some have been replaced). Rounded square toe; round throat; 2-7/8" vamp; center front & back seams; sole has narrow waist & is shaped for left & right;...

Date: 1870-1879

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 53735

Accession Number: 1944.267AB

Wedding Dress

Cream mousselaine de soie over cream taffeta. Bodice a) has pointed yoke of lace with black ruffle and backed with tulle; standing band collar with lace pearls and cream satin trim; blouson front; short bell-shape sleeve with double flounce and trimmed with cream satin; long undersleeve has been ga...

Date: ca. 1904

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 53736

Accession Number: 1944.268

Infant's Shirt

Cream; closed shirt; curved flap neckline; cap sleeves with turned back shoulder; shoulder and arm trimmed with lace; and embroidered with eyelet garland.

Date: 1830-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, linen (material)

GUSN: 53737

Accession Number: 1944.273

Cape

Irridescent green and blue silk taffeta shoulder cape; two bands of trumpet-shaped trim around edges; grey silk fringe around hem; unlined; shaped around shoulders with lapet front.

Date: 1840-1849

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53738

Accession Number: 1944.274

Child's Dress

White; "V" yoke of bands of machine stitched eyelet with meander and floral pattern; with shirred fabric in between bands; same eyelet with lace at cuffs; diagonal bands of same eyelet and shirred fabric on skirt; long sleeves; lace ruffle at yoke and hem.

Date: 1870-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 53740

Accession Number: 1944.277

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