Historic New England

Screwdriver

Small flat head screwdriver for adjusting sewing machine feet and settings.

Date: 20th century

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy)

GUSN: 244659

Accession Number: 2010.17.1.27

Screwdriver

Small flat head screwdriver for adjusting sewing machine feet and settings.

Date: 20th century

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy)

GUSN: 244660

Accession Number: 2010.17.1.28

Bodkin

Flat steel bodkin with two horizontal slots, and one vertical slot.

Date: 20th century

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy)

GUSN: 244661

Accession Number: 2010.17.1.29

Buttonholer

Singer automatic buttonholer attachment for sewing machine [A] in original green plastic carrying case [B].

Date: ca. 1950

Maker: The Singer Manufacturing Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: steel (alloy), plastic (organic material)

GUSN: 244662

Accession Number: 2010.17.2.1AB

Five button hole templates

Five templates for buttonholer 2010.17.2.1A: 1 1/10" keyhole, 1 1/16" straight, 5/8" straight, 5/16" straight, and 13/16" straight.

Date: ca. 1950

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 244663

Accession Number: 2010.17.2.2

Screwdriver

Loop-handled steel screwdriver for adjusting the Singer Buttonholer attachment.

Date: ca. 1950

Maker: The Singer Manufacturing Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: steel (alloy)

GUSN: 244664

Accession Number: 2010.17.2.3

Buttonholer attachment

Feed cover plate for use with Singer buttonholer attachment, and adjustable screw clamp.

Date: ca. 1950

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy)

GUSN: 244665

Accession Number: 2010.17.2.4

Slotted and knurled screw for use with Singer buttonholer attachment. The screw is used to affix this attachment to the machine presser bar. The buttonholer manual (2010.17.2.6) lists this screw as Part no. 140530.

Date: ca. 1950

Maker: Probably The Singer Manufacturing Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: steel (alloy)

GUSN: 244666

Accession Number: 2010.17.2.5

Buttonholer Instruction Book

Instruction manual for Singer Buttonholer attachment (2010.17.2.1), with green and red soft covers, and black-and-white text and illustrations inside.

Date: ca. 1950

Maker: The Singer Manufacturing Co. (Publisher)

Material: paper (fiber product), printing ink

GUSN: 244667

Accession Number: 2010.17.2.6

Wedding dress

Wedding gown, pale yellow organza with cream taffeta underskirt. Bateau neckline with beaded lace insert; net overshirt with beaded lace accents and lace trim. Basque waist; A-line skirt; back bow accent; and long fitted net illusion sleeves with button cuffs. Stiff net crinoline attached to undersk...

Date: 1962

Maker: unknown

Material: taffeta, machine lace, net (textile), polyester

GUSN: 244669

Accession Number: 2010.17.4.1

Crown

Wedding headdress in ivory fabric over buckram frame, with pearl and rhinestone bead accents. Plastic anchor comb attached.

Date: 1962

Maker: unknown

Material: polyester, beadwork, buckram, plastic (organic material)

GUSN: 244670

Accession Number: 2010.17.4.2

Wallet

Leather wallet covered with incised scrolls, urns, medallions, and figures in maroon, purple, and blue. Snap closure. Contains Stephen Willard Phillips calling cards, stamps, and notes.

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 243852

Accession Number: 2006.44.3552

Mug

Footed metal mug with cast floral band at top and plain banding around bottom; two pointed, ear-shaped handles with floral decoration.

Maker: Rogers & Brothers

GUSN: 243853

Accession Number: 1986.1229

Bonbon Dish

Cast repousse and pierced square bonbon dish with marine scene and blossoms in Japanese style.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 243854

Accession Number: 1986.1216

Napkin Ring

Cast metal napkin ring depicting state buildings

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 243855

Accession Number: 1986.1221

Napkin Ring

Green, red and black Scottish plaid Mauchlinware napkin ring

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 243856

Accession Number: 1986.1220

Napkin Ring

Mother-of-pearl napkin ring with serpentine edge; criss-cross notch design with notching at edges.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 243857

Accession Number: 1986.1222

Tray

Large oval metal tray

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 243858

Accession Number: 1986.1234

Pan

Miniature shallow metal pan; blue enameled rim and exterior with two handles

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 243859

Accession Number: 1986.1226

Pan

Miniature shallow metal pan; grey enamel with two handles

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 243860

Accession Number: 1986.1225

Pair napkin rings

Pair of ivory napkin rings with simple double line decoration.

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 243861

Accession Number: 2006.44.3553

Frying Pan

Miniature frying pan; grey with blue enameled rim and exterior; long handle

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 243862

Accession Number: 1986.1227

Parasol

Blue parasol with wooden handle

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 243863

Accession Number: 1986.1218

Napkin ring

Ivory napkin ring with simple double line decoration.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 243864

Accession Number: 2006.44.3553.1

Conch Shell

White conch shell

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 243866

Accession Number: 1986.1233

Napkin ring

Ivory napkin ring with simple double line decoration.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 243867

Accession Number: 2006.44.3553.2

Jar

Chinese molded earthenware jar; six-sided with floral motif on sides; blue glaze; enclosed in a reed holder with handles for carrying

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 243868

Accession Number: 1986.1215

Soap Dish

White bone china soap dish with black transfer-printed Japanese-style decoration depicting grass and leaves

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 243869

Accession Number: 1986.1228

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