Historic New England

Tablecloth

Nearly square, off white, seamed from three pieces. Woven in M's & O's in geometric block, bar and honeycomb pattern. Selvage sides; hemmed ends.

Maker: unknown

Material: hand weaving, linen (material), piecing

GUSN: 37862

Accession Number: 1935.593

Tablecloth

No description

Date: 1800-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: hand weaving, linen (material), piecing

GUSN: 37863

Accession Number: 1935.594

Carriage Cloak

Cream; cape and capelet trimmed with chinille fringe; grosgrain and satin ribbon ties; cream silk lining; quilted.

Date: 1885-1895

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 37864

Accession Number: 1935.595

Tan cape with capelet; collar, capelet, center front and hem embroidered with trail of morning glory in blue, green, and brown with coral flowers; blue silk and quilted lining; hook and eye and ribbon tie closure at neck.

Date: 1835-1845

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 37865

Accession Number: 1935.596

Capelet

Cream wool child's capelet with white satin trim along collar, hem, and sleeves; satin buttons with silk corded loops; scalloped edges of satin edged with cream soutache.

Date: 1835-1845

Maker: unknown

Material: satin, wool (textile)

GUSN: 37866

Accession Number: 1935.597

Tablecloth

Wool tablecloth with scalloped edges and grape motif; separate floral design on right corner.

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (hair)

GUSN: 37867

Accession Number: 1935.598

Tablecloth

Wool tablecloth with scalloped edges with floral motif; bottom corners include leaf motif.

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (hair)

GUSN: 37868

Accession Number: 1935.599

Child's Petticoat

White; plain top with cotton straps with covered button; two tape ties at back; skirt gathered around waist; hem has narrow tucks alternating with three rows of embroidered chevron band/ like rick-rack.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 37869

Accession Number: 1935.600

Pair of Booties

Cream with pale orange trim; knit--ribs with openwork diamonds arranged in rows; orange scalloped top; two orange garlands; foot is orange; ankle ties with orange and cream tassels--resembles shoes and sock of period.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: knitting (process), wool (textile)

GUSN: 37870

Accession Number: 1935.606AB

Pair of Booties

Red and white; knit with three red horizontal stripes with red foot; white stripes have vertical ribbed pattern.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: knitting (process), wool (textile)

GUSN: 37871

Accession Number: 1935.607AB

Pair of Booties

Cream with red stripes; knit--lace pattern with two red scalloped bands; foot is red and cream striped; ankle ties with red tassels (cream tassels are missing); style imitates shoes and sock of period.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: knitting (process), wool (textile)

GUSN: 37872

Accession Number: 1935.608AB

Stove

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 37873

Accession Number: 1935.610

Soldier

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37874

Accession Number: 1935.616A

Soldier

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37875

Accession Number: 1935.616C

Soldier

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37876

Accession Number: 1935.616D

Soldier

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37877

Accession Number: 1935.616E

Soldier

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37878

Accession Number: 1935.616F

Soldier

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37879

Accession Number: 1935.616G

Soldier

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37880

Accession Number: 1935.616H

Cap

Cotton night cap

Date: 1860-1875

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38248

Accession Number: 1935.1398

Bed Covering

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 38249

Accession Number: 1935.1401

Bag

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 38250

Accession Number: 1935.1403

Doll

Porcelain doll with blue glass eyes. Striped brown/purple silk dress with fringe and long train. Lace nd silk parka, white cotton underclothes. Leather shoes. Human hair wig. Height taken without dress.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38252

Accession Number: 1935.1410 AB

Ribbon

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38256

Accession Number: 1935.1418

Doll Hat

Green bonnet with flowers and lace ribbons.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38257

Accession Number: 1935.1419

Doll Clothes

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38258

Accession Number: 1935.1422

Alphabet Sampler

Alphabet Sampler. Square, natural linen ground. Strawberry vine border. Alphabets in cream and black lettering. Name at bottom in green thread with two trees flanking a geometric design below. Alphabets: #1-incomplete; #2-"A-Q"; #3-incomplete

Date: ca. 1808

Maker: Hill, Lydia, 1797- (Embroiderer)

Material: cross-stitching, embroidering, linen (material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 38259

Accession Number: 1935.1428

Button

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38260

Accession Number: 1935.1431

Button

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 38261

Accession Number: 1935.1432

Button

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 38262

Accession Number: 1935.1433

Button

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 38263

Accession Number: 1935.1434

Rogers Group Sculpture - The Village Schoolmaster

Three men, two seated on bench, one standing behind w/ one foot on bench.

Maker: Rogers, John (Maker)

Material: painting (coating), plaster

GUSN: 38264

Accession Number: 1935.1436

Pitcher

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 38265

Accession Number: 1935.1437

Viewer

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 38266

Accession Number: 1935.1438

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 38267

Accession Number: 1935.1440AB

Shoes

Pink/tan (dirty pink?); ankle strap; 3 pairs of punched eyes; white laces; white lining; brown sole.

Date: 1830

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, leather

GUSN: 38268

Accession Number: 1935.1441AB

Needlework Bookmark

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38269

Accession Number: 1935.1443

Needle Case

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38270

Accession Number: 1935.1445

Cross

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38271

Accession Number: 1935.1446

Brise' Fan

Black lacquered wooden sticks and guards; brise' type threaded with black ribbon; sticks pierced in oval motif above and below ribbon; metal rivet and washer.

Date: 1870s

Maker: unknown

Material: lacquering, carving (processes), machine-made, piercing, silk (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 38273

Accession Number: 1935.1450

Cape

Brown velvet with embroidered swirl and leaf pattern; band collar trimmed with brown silk floss, ostrich feathers and large satin bow; hook & eye closure; lappets and front of sleeve openings trimmed with ball fringe; back of waist trimmed with fringe; slit at back for bustle. Collar and lappets li...

Date: 1888-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: velvet (fabric weave), silk (fiber)

GUSN: 38275

Accession Number: 1935.1453

Bonnet

Small; black velvet on buckram foundation; trimmed with black ostrich feathers; self ruching and self-fabric draped on brim; black grosgrain ties; black lining.

Date: 1879-1885

Maker: unknown

Material: buckram, stitching, feather (material), ostrich, silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 38276

Accession Number: 1935.1455

Towel

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 38277

Accession Number: 1935.1460

Ribbon

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38278

Accession Number: 1935.1461

Purse with Cats in Original Gift Box

Small purse with decorative hinged metal frame, handle and push-button clasp. Sides made of brown velvet. Front side of purse decorated with four gray and white cats made of molded fabric or paper. Interior lined in maroon fabric. Purse rests in custom made maroon box lined with cream-colored fabric...

Date: 1880

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, velvet (fabric weave), satin

GUSN: 38279

Accession Number: 1935.1462AB

Girl's Dress

Two piece girl's dress, bodice [A] and skirt [B] of medium blue taffeta. Bodice has two panels, fastened with cut steel buttons. Bouffant back. Skirt has two fancy red velvet panels at front. Worn by the dnoor at the age of ten.

Date: ca. 1885

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 38280

Accession Number: 1935.1468AB

Dress

Brown ribbed silk dress; Bodice A - standing band collar with silk ribbon ruffle; collar and front placket embroidered with french knots - each knot enclosed by four steel beads; placket covers boned "vest" with hook and eye closure; three tucks at shoulders extend to pointed waist; sleeves gathered...

Date: 1887-1888

Maker: unknown

Material: beading (edging pattern), beading (process), beads (pierced objects), cord (fiber product), embroidering, stitching, machine-made, silk (textile)

GUSN: 38282

Accession Number: 1935.1470AB

Box

Box with wallpapered interior.

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 38283

Accession Number: 1935.1472

Child's Blouse

Brown, blue, purple, and white plaid and ribbed silk with horizontal satin stripe; narrow band collar; eight buttonholes with seven blue and brass buttons down center front; placket trimmed with two rows of blue moire ribbon; hook and eye at top and bottom of placket; waist gathered at front and cen...

Date: 1850

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 38284

Accession Number: 1935.1479

Dress

White; yoke (front and back) of cutwork (floral and geometric) w/ large round flower and scalloped edge; long sleeves and hem w/ embroidered and scalloped edge; smocking; 3 pearl buttons; drawstring neckline; 3 tucks at hem.

Date: 1880-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, eyelets (components), textiles, stitching, machine-made

GUSN: 38285

Accession Number: 1935.1481

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