Historic New England

Booklet

White, lined with blue silk

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 73808

Accession Number: 1969.6238

Brooch

Basket with colored "flowers"

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 73809

Accession Number: 1969.6239

Brooch

Enamelled

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 73810

Accession Number: 1969.6240

Hair

Lock of hair in tissue

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 73811

Accession Number: 1969.6241

Pin

Daisy

Maker: unknown

Material: gold (metal)

GUSN: 73812

Accession Number: 1969.6242

Hair

Lock of sarah fletcher bradlee's hair

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 73813

Accession Number: 1969.6243

Sleeve Buttons

Coral

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 73814

Accession Number: 1969.6244

Miniature Picture

On cardboard, wrapped in paper

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard

GUSN: 73815

Accession Number: 1969.6245

Ring

Green-backed crystal & tiny clear stones

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 73816

Accession Number: 1969.6246

Ring

Metal with yellow stone

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 73817

Accession Number: 1969.6247

Ring

Metal, filigree with oval turquoise

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 73818

Accession Number: 1969.6248

Necklace

Small coral beads

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 73819

Accession Number: 1969.6249

Pin

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 73820

Accession Number: 1969.6250

Magnifying Glass

2 with ornate metal handles, hinged at bottom (monocles?)

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 73821

Accession Number: 1969.6251.1

Magnifying Glass

Single with ornate metal (monocle)

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 73822

Accession Number: 1969.6252.1

Eyeglass Case

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 73823

Accession Number: 1969.6252.2

Eyeglass Case

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 73824

Accession Number: 1969.6251.2

UNKNOWN ARTIFACT

Cluster of tiny green round stones

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 73825

Accession Number: 1969.6254

Jewelry Case

Black

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 73826

Accession Number: 1969.6255

Box

Small, with studs

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 73827

Accession Number: 1969.6256

Mourning Ring

Engraved on inside

Maker: unknown

Material: gold (metal)

GUSN: 73828

Accession Number: 1969.6257

Ring

With narrow hair braid on outside & initial "ML"

Maker: unknown

Material: gold (metal)

GUSN: 73829

Accession Number: 1969.6258

Ring

Horizontal rectangle, black bordered & glass/crystal inset

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), gold (metal)

GUSN: 73830

Accession Number: 1969.6259

Commemorative Medal

"a reward of merit to________"

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 73831

Accession Number: 1969.6260

Ring

Oval with black & gold rim, woven "flaxen" hair

Maker: unknown

Material: gold (metal)

GUSN: 73832

Accession Number: 1969.6261

Box

W/ SLIDING LID

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 73833

Accession Number: 1969.6262

Ring

With "turquoise" band

Maker: unknown

Material: gold (metal)

GUSN: 73834

Accession Number: 1969.6263

Ring

Small

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 73835

Accession Number: 1969.6264

Slippers

Green leather slippers, small; lined w/ burlap; one shoe has original green satin ribbon tie; other shoe has black satin ribbon; one pair of eyes; sole is made of same green leather.

Date: ca. 1817

Maker: unknown

Material: dyeing, handmade, leather

GUSN: 73836

Accession Number: 1969.6265AB

Stocking

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 73837

Accession Number: 1969.6266

Printed silk chiffon; pastel paisley border, with satin stripes, in pinks, blues and greens; cream center, scrolling meander with narrower border of "patchwork" pattern, ends are cream with row of faggoting.

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: chiffon, silk (textile)

GUSN: 73838

Accession Number: 1969.6267

Bonnet

Small; brown velvet; trimmed with lighter brown striped satin bows and ribbon ties; ruched velvet bandeau and trim at brim; black lining; buckram foundation; gold feathers.

Date: 1879-1885

Maker: unknown

Material: buckram, silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 52923

Accession Number: 1942.218

Hat

Tan straw hat of narrow braid with low, oval-shaped crown 1 1/2" high and 4 1/8" wide brim. Top of crown is lined with tan paper; no trimming.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: braiding, straw (plant material)

GUSN: 52924

Accession Number: 1942.219

Bonnet

Navy blue velvet bonnet on buckram foundation trimmed with pink velvet ribbon with bow at back. Pink ribbon trimmed with silver spangles, leaf-shaped band of black net with spangles. Black velvet ties and white lining.

Date: 1890-1892

Maker: unknown

Material: buckram, silk (textile), sequins (spangles), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 52925

Accession Number: 1942.220

Shawl

Square shawl constructed from fuschia-colored silk gauze ground with brocaded pattern of naturalistic leaves, roses, and central medallion in same-colored supplementary weft pattern. 3/4" denser stripe of woven silk forms a border on all four sides. Tied fringe.

Date: 1835-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), brocade (textile)

GUSN: 52928

Accession Number: 1942.234

Shawl

Square shawl woven in black and white check with knotted fringe on all four sides.

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 52929

Accession Number: 1942.236

Cap

Lace morning cap with mesh base and cotton gathered bow on top, embroidered with polychrome thread depicting insects.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (fiber), embroidering

GUSN: 52930

Accession Number: 1942.237

Cap

Lace morning cap, triangular shaped with light pink satin bow on top.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 52931

Accession Number: 1942.238

Cap

Triangular lace cap with mesh base, wire molding, and red satin ribbon tied in a bow on top; ribbon is embroidered with yellow/gold-colored flowers.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: lace (needlework), silk (textile), satin, embroidering

GUSN: 52932

Accession Number: 1942.239

Cap

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 52933

Accession Number: 1942.247

Cap

White; corded cotton cap trimmed with white cording and drawnwork; neck ruffle; circular design.

Date: 1800-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), drawn thread work

GUSN: 52934

Accession Number: 1942.248

Infant's Cap

Infant cap constructed from white cotton, cord stuffed decoration in five rings around face and neck, top and round section at back; drawstring for shaping at back; one chin tie extant.

Date: 1825-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), cord quilting

GUSN: 52935

Accession Number: 1942.249

Infant's Cap

Infant cap made from cream-colored fine cotton embellished with whitework tambour embroidery depicting stylized flowers and leaves. Closure with two loops at chin for decorative ribbon; drawstring across back of neck for fitting.

Date: ca. 1820

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, whitework

GUSN: 52936

Accession Number: 1942.250

Infant's Cap

White cotton infant cap constructed from a gathered crown stitched to a wide band with a decorative ruffle of lace (geometric pattern openwork) framing the face embellished with featherstitching. Closure with two woven ties under the chin and fitted to back of neck with drawstring.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), lace (needlework), linen (material)

GUSN: 52937

Accession Number: 1942.251

Pocket

White pocket with blue crewel embroidered design of free-hand drawn exotic flowers and tendrils. Tape ties at top, single slit down front finished with tape edges. Inked design visible where crewel yarn is no longer extant

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), crewelwork (technique), embroidering

GUSN: 52938

Accession Number: 1942.252

Shoes

A pair of yellow leather shoes with a pointed toe, spring heel, and no trim. Lined with cream-colored linen.

Date: 1802-1805

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, linen (material)

GUSN: 52939

Accession Number: 1942.253AB

Pair of shoes

This pair of heeled slippers is constructed from white kid leather bound with beige cotton and silk woven tape. Construction details include elastic laces at sides and heels; square toe; square throat; 3 1/4" vamp pierced with holes; no trim although holes on vamp indicate a bow was probably attache...

Date: 1860-1869

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, linen (material)

GUSN: 52940

Accession Number: 1942.254AB

Shoes

A pair of black leather children's shoes with small rosettes, black laces, grosgrain edging, and flat leather soles.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, leather

GUSN: 52941

Accession Number: 1942.256AB

Shoes

Each shoe in this pair is constructed from white leather with a blue silk rosette; white tape trim; elastic strap; white silk ribbon ankle ties; brown sole with stained "arch"; white inner sole; cloth lined toe.

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, silk (textile), cotton (textile)

GUSN: 52942

Accession Number: 1942.257AB

Men's Toilet Kit Case

Cylindrical leather case that holds a men's toilet kit.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 52944

Accession Number: 1942.266A

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