Historic New England

Women's dress

Ankle length light taupe colored chiffon women's dress with a square cut neckline. The dress has two parts, an outer dress, and an inner lining. The outer dress has full length fitted sleeves with lace trim and three snap button closures at the wrists. The outer dress has a lace yoke panel around th...

Maker: unknown

Material: chiffon, lace (needlework), silk (fiber)

GUSN: 189721

Accession Number: 2006.44.1243

Boy's shirt

Boy's white silk shirt. Worn by boys in Caragianes family, Nicholas (b.1919), James (1921-1993), Angelo (b.1924).

Date: 1920s

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), mother of pearl

GUSN: 189723

Accession Number: 2009.16.1.2

Boy's overalls

Boy's black velvet overalls with a white silk shirt. Worn by boys in Caragianes family, Nicholas (b.1919), James (1921-1993), Angelo (b.1924).

Date: 1920s

Maker: unknown

Material: velvet (fabric weave), cotton (textile)

GUSN: 189725

Accession Number: 2009.16.1.3

Soup plate

Porcelain soup plate with a white body and a raspberry and gold banded rim with a monogrammed "P".

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: Ch Pillivuyt & Cie (Manufacturer)

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 189726

Accession Number: 2006.44.3093.66

Boy's Jacket

Boy's black velvet jacket. Worn by boys in Caragianes family, Nicholas (b.1919), James (1921-1993), Angelo (b.1924).

Date: 1920s

Maker: unknown

Material: velvet (fabric weave), cotton (textile), mother of pearl

GUSN: 189727

Accession Number: 2009.16.2.1

Boy's Vest

Boy's white cotton vest. Worn by boys in Caragianes family, Nicholas (b.1919), James (1921-1993), Angelo (b.1924).

Date: 1920s

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 189728

Accession Number: 2009.16.2.2

Boy's Knickers

Boy's black velvet knickers. Worn by boys in Caragianes family, Nicholas (b.1919), James (1921-1993), Angelo (b.1924).

Date: 1920s

Maker: unknown

Material: velvet (fabric weave), cotton (textile), mother of pearl

GUSN: 189729

Accession Number: 2009.16.2.3

Soup plate

Porcelain soup plate with a white body and a raspberry and gold banded edges with a monogrammed "P".

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: Ch Pillivuyt & Cie (Manufacturer)

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 189730

Accession Number: 2006.44.3093.64

Dress

Pastel green chiffon dress with bell sleeves and a fabric flower at the left hip. The ankle length dress has a full, flared skirt with rounded edges. The sleeves are fitted to the elbow then flare out in a bell shape. The dress also has a detachable pastel green silk under dress with lace trim at th...

Maker: unknown

Material: chiffon

GUSN: 189731

Accession Number: 2006.44.1246

"When the Leaves Begin to Fade"

Four pages, double-sided; cover depicts four angels sitting on tree brances under a parasol; ornate stylized border and lettering; owl in upper corner.

Date: 1882

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), ink, printing (process)

GUSN: 189732

Accession Number: 2005.23.6

Soup plate

Porcelain soup plate with a white body and a raspberry and gold banded rim with a monogrammed "P".

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: Ch Pillivuyt & Cie (Manufacturer)

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 189734

Accession Number: 2006.44.3093.65

Soup plate

Porcelain soup plate with a white body and a raspberry and gold banded rim with a monogrammed "P".

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: Ch Pillivuyt & Cie (Manufacturer)

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 189735

Accession Number: 2006.44.3093.62

Women's dress

Two-piece peach colored women's dress with short sleeved bodice and an ankle length skirt. The bodice has a V-shaped neckline of cream colored lace and tulle. In the center of the bodice panel is a peach colored chiffon with four rows of iridescent beading across the top. The center panel is framed ...

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), lace (needlework), beads (pierced objects), cotton (textile), satin, tulle (meshed textile), chiffon

GUSN: 189736

Accession Number: 2006.44.1249AB

Women's dress

Ankle length voile women's dress patterned with brick red and white daisies. The dress has a simple scoop neckline with an attached handkerchief. The sleeves are fitted to the elbow then flare out in a bell shape. Under the left arm is a two button, one hook closure. At the waist is a band of brick ...

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 189737

Accession Number: 2006.44.1247.1

Soup plate

Porcelain soup plate with a white body and a raspberry and gold banded rim with a monogrammed "P".

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: Ch Pillivuyt & Cie (Manufacturer)

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 189738

Accession Number: 2006.44.3093.67

"National Melodies"

Four pages including cover; double sided, numbered three to eight, cover has blue and red lettering with American flag in center; title in fancy lettering with foliate decoration; table of contents for vocal and instrumental pieces below flag.

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), ink, printing (process)

GUSN: 189741

Accession Number: 2005.23.7

Women's jacket

Short women's jacket with bell sleeves and a wide band of brick red running along the bottom. The jacket matches the voile dress.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 189743

Accession Number: 2006.44.1247.2

Women's dress

Two-piece beige lace women's dress with a spray of artificial flowers attached to the bodice. The bodice has a fitted collar and puffed elbow length sleeves. The spray of artificial flowers runs vertically from the breastbone to the navel. The bottom edge of the bodice is trimmed with a wide satin r...

Maker: R.A. McCormick (Maker)

Material: lace (needlework), net (textile), taffeta, satin, silk (fiber)

GUSN: 189744

Accession Number: 2006.44.1248AB

"Pianist's Folio"

Booklet of sheet music; four pages, most double-sided, front is title page; other pages consist of music on pages numbered three to seven; title page has fancy lettering with foliate decoration; table of contents below title.

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), ink, printing (process)

GUSN: 189746

Accession Number: 2005.23.8

Women's dress

Ankle length cream colored eyelet women's dress with elbow length sleeves. The dress has a yoke collar and a front button and hook closure. The dress is gathered at the waist and then falls into a two tiered skirt. The back of the dress has two vertical eyelet seams that run from the shoulders to th...

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), netting (process)

GUSN: 189747

Accession Number: 2006.44.1251

Earthenware Charger

Earthenware charger; polychrom bird design; buff-colored clay body with shite tin glaze overall; circular form with wide slightly dished rim and deep well with poorly defined cavetto; overall painted decoration in mineral colors: mottled yellow and blue background with two partridges on low flowerin...

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, tin glaze

GUSN: 250469

Accession Number: 1949.702

Covered Crock

Three-gallon covered crock; molded cylindrical buff-colored clay body with salt glaze; molded lip at wide mouth; molded "cap sleeve"-type C-shpaed handles on each side; impressed "3" on front; brown slip lining; brown upper half; pale gray lower half of exterior; circular, slightly domed, three-step...

Date: ca. 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glaze

GUSN: 250470

Accession Number: 1949.703

Covered Crock

Covered crock; molded cylindrical shape; buff-colored clay body; molded lip at wide mouth; brown lining; chocolate brown upper half of exterior with pale gray lower half; "2" impressed on front; circular thrown cover with raised unglazed inner ring on top; recessed top nwith circular flat "cookie" h...

Date: ca. 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glaze

GUSN: 250471

Accession Number: 1949.704AB

Pewter Candlesticks

Pair of pewter candlesticks; William and Mary style cylindrical candle cup attaches to turned shaft with one large knop and three smaller knops; decorated with incised lbands; bell-shaped base of stem attaches to curvi-linear octagonal base with short steep sides; reproduction.

Date: late 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy), tin alloy, turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 250472

Accession Number: 1949.709.1-2

Mantel Clock

Eight-day mantel clock; rectangular rosewood-veneered case; platform base; two-paneled door, with glass panes; silver-colored metal mushroom knob; lower panel covers works; eglomise and reverse painting on glass image of a bird on a branch painted on lower panel; glass pane above exposes clock face ...

Date: ca. 1850-1870

Maker: Thomas, Seth

Material: wood (plant material), rosewood (wood), walnut (wood), veneer, glass (material), verre églomisé, reverse painting on glass (image-making)

GUSN: 250473

Accession Number: 1949.712

Hasty Pudding Spoon

Shaped wooden paddle; rectangular handle with rounded edges; swells into thinner ovoid paddle at the end; hole for hanging at the end of the handle.

Date: late 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), carving and carving techniques

GUSN: 250475

Accession Number: 1949.714

Chopping Bowl

Turned treen bowl; widely dished; flat base; flat lip with chamfered edge.

Date: late 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 250477

Accession Number: 1949.715

Chopping Bowl

Treen; circular body with incised band around the outer rim; flat lip; flat base.

Date: late 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 250480

Accession Number: 1949.716

Brass and Iron Ladle

Rectangular cast iron handle painted black; end forms hook for hanging; handle tapers to lobed drop; brass bowl is dished; slightly ovoid; reproduction.

Date: 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), cast iron

GUSN: 250483

Accession Number: 1949.719

Candle Lantern

Black-painted; rectangular forn with flat square base and rectangular sides, two with glass panels; front has glazed, hinged door; fourthside is tin with applied C-shpaed handle at center; surmounted by pierced conical top with ring handle; metal wire attached at center ofsphere for hanging; interio...

Date: 1800-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal), glass (material), paint (coating)

GUSN: 250484

Accession Number: 1949.724

Griddle

Flat griddle with slightly raised outer edge; two knobs which hold a bail handle.

Date: 18th century

Maker: unknown

Material: cast iron

GUSN: 250485

Accession Number: 1949.725

"Braid-Aid" Boxed Set

"Braid-Aid" boxed set with original instructions.

Date: 1950s

Maker: Braid-Aid Company (Manufacturer)

GUSN: 250532

Accession Number: 1999.65

"Braid-Aid" Box

"Braid-Aid" rectangular box with top and bottom, buff colored

Date: 1950s

Maker: Braid-Aid Company (Manufacturer)

Material: cardboard

GUSN: 250534

Accession Number: 1999.65.1ab

"Braid-Aid" rug braiding tools

"Braid-Aid Vari-Folder" rug braiding tools, set of three, adjustable for use with a range of fabric widths and thicknesses.

Date: 1950s

Maker: Braid-Aid Company (Manufacturer)

Material: steel (alloy)

GUSN: 250543

Accession Number: 1999.65.2a-c

"Braid-Aid" instruction pamphlet

"Braid-Aid Vari-Folder" instruction pamphlet, 4 pages.

Date: 1950s

Maker: Braid-Aid Company (Manufacturer)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 250546

Accession Number: 1999.65.3

Rug braiding tool

Oblong metal tool with small hole at one end [bodkin for lacing braided rugs?] found in box with "Braid-Aid" set.

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 250548

Accession Number: 1999.65.4

Serving Cart

Serving cart No. 45. Rectangular wood cart with four swiveling castors. Top tray is removable and reversible.

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: Wegner, Hans J. , 1914-2007 (Designer) Andreas Tuck (Manufacturer)

Material: teak (wood), oak (wood)

GUSN: 250626

Accession Number: 2011.4.1AB

Linen fragment, "Pinwheel" pattern, Linen, Belgium, 1950s-1960s

Imported Belgian linen fragment with a handprinted "Pinwheel" patten. Fabric is unused remnant from some pillow upholstery used at the Elizabeth Mills Brown House, a modern house in Guilford, Connecticut designed and built by E. Carleton Granbery, between 1950-1956.

Date: 1950s-1960s

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), weaving

GUSN: 250627

Accession Number: 2011.4.2

Curtain fragment

Wool fabric fragment in a "Canton" pattern produced by Arc-Com Fabrics, New York. Fragment is unused remnant from some curtains used at the Elizabeth Mills Brown House, a modern house in Guilford, Connecticut designed and built by E. Carleton Granbery, between 1950-1956

Date: 1950s-1960s

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), weaving

GUSN: 250628

Accession Number: 2011.4.3

Wooden Souvenir Dish

Wooden souvenier dish; pagoda carved on surface.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), carving (processes)

GUSN: 250632

Accession Number: 1949.736

Splay-legged Stool

Windsor stool; wooden with turned splay legs; stretchers; incised.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), turning (shaping process), incising

GUSN: 250636

Accession Number: 1949.737

Wash Trough

Free-standing washing trough; wood; arched legs; painted maroon.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), arched, paint (coating)

GUSN: 250641

Accession Number: 1949.739

Trasnferware Cup and Saucer

Pink transferware; earthenware over-sized cup with handle composed of circular piece over an attached curved piece; matching saucer; rural scene with cows in the foreground.

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, transfer printing, creamware

GUSN: 250646

Accession Number: 1949.742

Decorated Papier Mache Tray

Circular; papier mache; black on red decoration.

Maker: unknown

Material: paper by production method

GUSN: 250654

Accession Number: 1949.745

Mustard Pot

Salt-glazed; stoneware; straight sides with reeding at top; protruding ear-like handles on either side; dome-like lid, flattened at the top with a cookie-like knob on top; floral/foliate pattern in glaze on body.

Maker: unknown

Material: stoneware (pottery), salt glaze

GUSN: 250658

Accession Number: 1949.746

Pair of Chalkware Cows

Pair of chalkware cows; painted with spots; hoves, eyes and ears also painted.

Maker: unknown

Material: slip casting, gypsum, painting and painting techniques

GUSN: 250664

Accession Number: 1949.750.1-2

Fireplace Shovel

Ovoid brass finial with waisted stem; wrought iron cylindrical shaft with bulbous top just below finial; modified bell-shaped shovel.

Maker: unknown

Material: wrought iron (iron alloy), brass (alloy), casting (process)

GUSN: 250667

Accession Number: 1949.755

Nesting Alphabet Blocks

Square box-shape with one open end for nesting graduated-sized blocks; pine carcasses covbered with white printed paper depicting children at play and verses in polychrome, on the sides of each box; letters of the alphabet printed in red on a gold ground are on the tops of each: .1 - A, .2 - B, .3 -...

Date: 1885

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood), paper (fiber product), printing (process)

GUSN: 250669

Accession Number: 1949.757.1-8

Ship Model

Ship model, French Man-of-War; two-masts, string rigging; French flag flying at stern; rectangular wooden platform painted blue; ship held in place with screws.

Date: late 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), string (fiber product), cloth

GUSN: 250672

Accession Number: 1949.758

Child's Blanket Chest

Rectangular form with cupids-bow scalloping on side skirts; plank sides with boot-jack ends; single rectangular basal drawer with two turned knop handles; back-hinged lid has molded top with applied blocks on underside of sides; interior compartment is undivided; stained dark brown.

Date: 1800-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), pine (wood), stain (coating)

GUSN: 250682

Accession Number: 1949.761

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