Historic New England

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

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

PETTICOAT

White sheer cotton; gathered to sheer cotton waistband backed w/ heavier cotton; hook & eye closure at center back; embroidered scalloped hem; deep border of white floral & foliate embroidery & drawn work.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), drawn thread work, embroidering, stitching

GUSN: 53741

Accession Number: 1944.278

Child's Dress

White; yoke, peplum, hem and sleeves of lace of scalloped pattern with butterfly motif; button closure.

Date: 1870

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), lace (needlework)

GUSN: 53742

Accession Number: 1944.279A

Child's Pantaloons

Cream; six buttonholes at waist; open sides; lace ruffles with scalloped strapwork at hem.

Date: 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 53743

Accession Number: 1944.279B

Carriage Parasol

Black handmade Chantilly lace over gold taffeta and embossed white silk, both with scalloped edges; bone shaft; carved ivory handle and ferrule of twists & links; silver slider; single white silk tassel at top.

Date: 1870-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: bone (material), carving (processes), Chantilly lace, embossing, ivory (tooth component), lace (needlework), silk (textile), silver (metal), taffeta

GUSN: 53744

Accession Number: 1944.280

Purse

Grean, orange, and brown silk crochet with organic design, silver beadwork and tassels with silver clasp.

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 53745

Accession Number: 1944.281

Shoe

No description

Date: ca. 1830

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53746

Accession Number: 1944.284

Window Curtain Panel

Rectangular; polychromatic design of baskets with fruit and bouquets on tan ground; wide white voids along printed outlines. Pleated top edges gathered on brass hooks.

Date: 1830 C-1840 C

Maker: unknown

Material: chintz, cotton (textile), tabby (textile)

GUSN: 53747

Accession Number: 1944.286A

Slipcover

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53748

Accession Number: 1944.296

Waistcoat

Green; white lining; brown back; shawl collar; single breasted w/ 5 self covered buttons; 3 pockets; darts from waist to breast; fitted & slightly lowered waist lined w/ black leather; buckle & tab back closure.

Date: 1857

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), polish (coating), stitching, leather, padding (process), silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 53749

Accession Number: 1944.298

Wedding Ensemble

Three piece wedding ensemble. Bodice [a]: Brown and black plaid; long bell shaped sleeves; eight black and gilt fancy buttons; bodice boned and lined with linen. Skirt [b]: lined with glazed cotton and brown woolen tape at hem edge; matching cape and bell sleeves trimmed with wide brown ribbon. C...

Date: 1857

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, linen (material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 53750

Accession Number: 1944.299A-C

Desk Set

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53751

Accession Number: 1944.302

Brick

Small; irregular; yellowish; one corner chipped.

Date: 1600-1699

Maker: unknown

Material: brick (clay product), clay, sand

GUSN: 53752

Accession Number: 1944.303

Pan

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 53753

Accession Number: 1944.311

Saucer

Saucer part of a children's set of dishes. Black transfer-print scene of a young woman in Empire-style dress with a goat on a leash. Looping chain border around rim.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 53754

Accession Number: 1944.313.1

Cradle

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53755

Accession Number: 1944.316

Child's Dress

White cotton and lace dress.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 53756

Accession Number: 1944.326

Fan & Box

Fan (A): Mother of pearl sticks and guards w/ gold and silver inlay of floral spray; set w/ silver spangles; white chiffon leaf w/ gold and silver sequins all over; brass rivet and ring w/ white silk cord and tassel. Box (B) is hinged cardboard covered w/ white paper w/ embossed diamond pattern.

Date: 1885-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: abalone shell, chiffon, inlay (process), paper (fiber product), sequins (spangles), silk (textile)

GUSN: 53757

Accession Number: 1944.328 AB

Parasol

Small; black and tan striped silk with scalloped edge and appliqued ruffle; carved bone handle; brass shaft and ferrule; metal ribs.

Date: 1869-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: bone (material), brass (alloy), carving (processes), metal, silk (textile)

GUSN: 53758

Accession Number: 1944.329

Women's Tie

Black lace neckpiece.

Date: 1860-1869

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53759

Accession Number: 1944.330

Lorgnette

Tortoise shell lorgnette with oval lenses. Foliate design.

Maker: unknown

Material: tortoise shell

GUSN: 53760

Accession Number: 1944.331

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: papier mâché

GUSN: 53761

Accession Number: 1944.333AB

Basket

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 53762

Accession Number: 1944.336

Spectacles

Metal spectacles. Oval lenses and a c bridge. Double hinged side arms with teardrop finials.

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), lenses (components)

GUSN: 53763

Accession Number: 1944.339

Eyeglasses

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 53764

Accession Number: 1944.341

Eyeglasses

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 53765

Accession Number: 1944.342

Robe-kimono

Dressing gown with diaper pattern and printed with scalloped bands of paisley (vertical) - red, blue, black and green; quilted turned shawl collar (no revers); lined with printed paisley strip in blue & black; no closure; printed "a la disposition" - border at hem, cuffs and front opening printed fo...

Date: 1870-1879

Maker: unknown

Material: block printing (relief printing process), cotton (textile), weaving, diaper patterns, stitching

GUSN: 53766

Accession Number: 1944.343

Reception Chair

C- and foliate-scroll pierced back, cabriole legs with plain feet, shaped seat rails.

Date: 1845-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: upholstering, walnut (wood)

GUSN: 53767

Accession Number: 1944.344

Platter

Blue and white; network and scallp outer border; network inner border; right-oriented landscape scene of gbridge and trees, foreground; 2-story pavillions with figure in window and tree, right; 3 boats in water; at rear, two outcroppings with buildings and trees.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, underglazing

GUSN: 53768

Accession Number: 1944.347

Platter

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 53769

Accession Number: 1944.349

"The Sailor Boy's Return from a Prosperous Voyage"

Painting on glass; shows a mother seated in front of a thatched roof cottage wearing a kerchief and mob cap; an older sister is standing and a younger sister is kneeling near a child's armchair with a bird in her left hand. Red pollparrot on back of chair, cat on the stand of a spinning wool. Sea vi...

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53770

Accession Number: 1944.353

Center Table

Center table. Circular top. Five columnar legs with brass bases and capitals; applied brass ornaments; five-lobed base.

Date: 1820-1835

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), tulipwood (Brazilian, wood), brass (alloy), veneering

GUSN: 53771

Accession Number: 1944.354

Cigar Case

Cigar case of black water-wave grosgrain silk with blue satin stripes.

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 53772

Accession Number: 1944.359

Cigar Case

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 53773

Accession Number: 1944.360

Cigar Case

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 53774

Accession Number: 1944.361

CASE, CIGARETTE

Tan pigskin; hinged or flip cover; kid lining w/ pocket; hard case.

Date: 1900-1991

Maker: Dunhill, Alfred, Mr. (Maker)

Material: leather, pigskin

GUSN: 53775

Accession Number: 1944.362

Cigarette Case

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 53776

Accession Number: 1944.363

Cigar Case

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 53777

Accession Number: 1944.364

Cosmetic Container

Small, cylindrical wood container with screw-on cover. Lathed, light natural wood with high gloss finish.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 53778

Accession Number: 1944.368AB

Box Mirror

Small box mirror decorated with patterned paper. Paper sleeve cover.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 53779

Accession Number: 1944.369

Sealing Wax

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53780

Accession Number: 1944.371

Jug

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 53104

Accession Number: 1942.661

Candles

Assorted wax candles found in a Polly Rayons Ladies Vest box labeled "Old Candles"

Maker: unknown

Material: wax

GUSN: 53105

Accession Number: 1942.665

Tool

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 53106

Accession Number: 1942.667

Collar

Women's linen collar.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), machine-made

GUSN: 53107

Accession Number: 1942.672

Pair of Cuffs

Pair of cuffs with embroidered borders.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53108

Accession Number: 1942.674AB

String Tie

Cream, printed with American flags; narrow even shape with straight edge tips. (Flags are red, white, and blue with stars).

Date: 1886

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 53110

Accession Number: 1942.675

Block

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53111

Accession Number: 1942.676A

Block

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53112

Accession Number: 1942.676F

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