Historic New England

Children's Pinafore

White, sleeveless cotton child's pinafore. Ruffle at neck, one tie closure at back of neck; small ruffle at bottom.

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), hand sewing

GUSN: 172426

Accession Number: 1992.231

Children's Dress

(a) Short-sleevd cotton print child's dress. Decorative blue bows on shoulders, lace-trimmed neckline and sleeves. Two back-tie closures.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 172428

Accession Number: 1992.232A

Children's Pinafore

(b) Floral printed short sleeved child's pinafore. Empire waist, square neckline. Two back tie closures, drawstrings on sleeves to create a gathered look.

Date: ca. 1857

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 172429

Accession Number: 1992.232B

Children's Pinafore

Red and white printed cotton sleeveless child's pinafore. Gathered skirt with waistaband, five button back closure.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 172430

Accession Number: 1992.233

Doll's Shirtlet

Pink printed cotton shirtlet. Diamond pattern fabric. Sleeves trimmed with crocheted lace.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), lace (needlework), crochet (needlework)

GUSN: 172431

Accession Number: 1992.234

Children's Pinafore

Sleeveless, cotton printed. Child's pinafore. Pink and white striped design; small ruffle at bottom.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), hand sewing

GUSN: 172433

Accession Number: 1992.235

Children's Dress

Child's short sleeve cotton plaid dress; red/green plaid. Empire waist, full, gathered skirt; linen-lined bodice, square neck line.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), linen (material), hand sewing

GUSN: 172434

Accession Number: 1992.236

Children's Dress

Child's brown linen short sleeve dress. Rounded neckline; four-button back closure with hook and eyes at waist and top. Dark brown piping at neck, sleeves, waist and bottom border of dress.

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), hand sewing

GUSN: 172435

Accession Number: 1992.237

Children's Dress

Child's short-sleeve cotton dress with piped seams. Printed cotton is of floral and leaf motif. Bodice is pleated down front and back. Back has five-button closure (one button is missing).

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), linen (material), hand sewing, transfer printing

GUSN: 172436

Accession Number: 1992.238

Children's Dress

Red-dot cotton print child's dress. Unlined except for waistband lined with linen. Short sleeve, square neckline, Empire waist, full gathered skirt, shirred bodice.

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), cotton (textile), hand sewing

GUSN: 172437

Accession Number: 1992.240

Children's Dress

Rose print pique short sleeved child's dress, shirred bodice; waistband; gathered, full skirt with bottom ruffle; square neckline; back tie closure.

Maker: unknown

Material: piqué, hand sewing

GUSN: 172438

Accession Number: 1992.241

Children's Dress

Floral-print cotton child's sleeveless dress. Linen lined bodice with front darts, empire waistband, full skirt. Lace-edged full collar. No remaining back closures.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), linen (material), lace (needlework), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 172439

Accession Number: 1992.242

Child's long-sleeve white cotton dress. Red embroidered piping around cuffs, collar, and button packet. Piping is in design of vine and flower motif. Three button front closure with hook and eye fasteners. Band collar. Russian or Scandanavian style (?).

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidery (visual works), printed textile materials, hand sewing

GUSN: 172440

Accession Number: 1992.243

Men's Vest

Printed cotton men's (possibly boys') vest; front pockets; linen-lined and linen backed; five-button front closure (covered buttons).

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), linen (material), hand sewing

GUSN: 172443

Accession Number: 1992.244

Men's Waistcoat

Men's five-button waistcoat in blue cotton printed fabric with leaf, diamond and squiggle motif. Lined. Plain linen fabric at back. Adjustable belt with metal buckle at back. Three pockets.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), linen (material), printed textile materials, hand sewing

GUSN: 172444

Accession Number: 1992.249

Men's nightshirt

Men's long-sleeved linen nightshirt, sleeves gatheredat shoulders and cuffs, side slits; three button closure at neck

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), hand sewing

GUSN: 172451

Accession Number: 1992.250

Men's Pants

Men's white linen pants. Straight leg. Metal button front closure. Two metal buttons on back.

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), hand sewing

GUSN: 172453

Accession Number: 1992.251

Side chair

Klismo style side chair with grain painting and stenciled fleur de lis and scroll decoration along crest rail and seat front, woven rush seat.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 172454

Accession Number: 2006.44.2187.1

Women's Pinafore

Long sleeve brown cotton printed pinafore. Empire waist. String used to gather neckline and sleeves.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), printed textile materials, hand sewing

GUSN: 172455

Accession Number: 1992.264

Petticoat

Petticoat; disassembled, white floral print.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 172456

Accession Number: 1992.268

Cape

Pierced black cotton capelet in printed sprig fabric. Piping along seams.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), printed textile materials, hand sewing

GUSN: 172457

Accession Number: 1992.283

Side chair

Klismo style side chair with grain painting and stenciled fleur de lis and scroll decoration along crest rail and seat front, woven rush seat.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 172458

Accession Number: 2006.44.2187.2

Tester bed

Mahogany four-post tester bed with two straight square posts and two reeded turned posts with inlay decoration. Painted white wood canopy with gilt trim.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), inlay (process)

GUSN: 172459

Accession Number: 2006.44.2182

Footstool

Mahogany footstool with klismo style legs and needlepoint upholstery covered square top in pink, brown and blue.

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), needlepoint (visual works)

GUSN: 172465

Accession Number: 2006.44.2655

Pier mirror

Gilded wood pier mirror with double columns along sides supporting a stepped cornice with applied balls, set with an eglomise painted harbor scenel of two ships.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, wood (plant material), verre églomisé

GUSN: 172488

Accession Number: 2006.44.2202

Mantel clock

Black marble mantel clock with round body and white face with Roman numerals on a serpentine scroll base decorated with painted gold scrolls and foliage.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: Crosby, Morse & Foss (Clockmaker)

Material: black marble

GUSN: 172490

Accession Number: 2006.44.2207

Floor lamp

Wrought iron floor lamp with four curved legs, post, and scroll arm with paper lampshade with a printed picture of two women in mid-nineteenth century costume.

Maker: unknown

Material: wrought iron (iron alloy)

GUSN: 172494

Accession Number: 2006.44.2213

Cape Cod lighter

Brass cylindrical fireplace lighter with flat scroll handle and hinged cover holding a twisted wrought iron wand with stone and standing on a brass flat circular tray.

Maker: Cape Cod Shop (Maker)

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 172495

Accession Number: 2006.44.2214A-C

Andiron

Brass ball-top andiron with two cabriole shaped legs and pointed feet.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 172496

Accession Number: 2006.44.2194.1

Andiron

Brass ball-top andiron with two cabriole shaped legs and pointed feet.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 172497

Accession Number: 2006.44.2194.2

Stocking

Cotton and silk footless stocking.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 172522

Accession Number: 1992.299

Doll's Dress

Burgundy cotton printed long-sleeved doll's dress. Two button back closure. Printed cotton has paisley and leaf design.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), hand sewing, printed textile materials

GUSN: 172523

Accession Number: 1992.311

Bed Jacket

Light blue bed jacket, 3/4 length sleeves. Two button front closure with snap at top. Peter pan scalloped collar and scalloped sleeves. Embroidered flowers down front.

Date: 1970-1990

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 172525

Accession Number: 1993.65

Women's Girdle

Shaped to fit bust and stomach area. Elastic side panels. Elastic shoulder straps with metal clasps. Two plastic stays in back. Side hook and eye closures.

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), rayon, embroidery (visual works), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 172527

Accession Number: 1993.66

King chess piece

Carved white ivory king chess piece.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 172528

Accession Number: 2006.44.2162.1

Queen chess piece

Carved white ivory queen chess piece.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 172529

Accession Number: 2006.44.2162.2

Bishop chess piece

Caverd white bishop chess piece.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 172530

Accession Number: 2006.44.2162.3

Bishop chess piece

Carved white ivory bishop chess game piece.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 172531

Accession Number: 2006.44.2162.4

Knight chess piece

Carved white ivory knight chess game piece.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 172532

Accession Number: 2006.44.2162.5

Women's Girdle

Sheped to fit bust and stomach area. Nylon side panels and vents. Elastic shoulder straps with plastic clasps. Hook and eye side closures.

Date: 1950-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: nylon, cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 172533

Accession Number: 1993.67

Knight chess piece

Carved white ivory knight chess game piece.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 172534

Accession Number: 2006.44.2162.6

Rook chess piece

Carved white ivory rook chess game piece.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 172541

Accession Number: 2006.44.2162.7

Rook chess piece

Carved white ivory rook chess game piece.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 172543

Accession Number: 2006.44.2162.8

Women's Girdle

Shaped to fit bust and stomach area. Nylon side panels and vents. Elastic shoulder straps with plastic clasps. Hook and eye side closures. In plastic bag.

Date: 1950-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: nylon, cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 172544

Accession Number: 1993.68