Historic New England

Sugar Bowl

Blue, white; kettle-shaped, three feet; floral sprays on sides and well

Date: 1880-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), tin glaze, tin (metal)

GUSN: 72500

Accession Number: 1969.2854

Cosmetic Jar

Blue, white; cylindrical; floral sprays on sides, windmill on lid

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 72501

Accession Number: 1969.2855

Trinket Basket

Tan, dark blue border; circular, curved sides, arched base

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: straw (plant material)

GUSN: 72502

Accession Number: 1969.2856

Matchbox

Dk brown, glt; rectangular, slide box; book form, foliated motif

Date: 1880-1914

Maker: Angeli, L. (Maker)

Material: cardboard, leather, paper (fiber product), metal

GUSN: 72503

Accession Number: 1969.2857

Dessert Plate

Ivory; scalloped edge; castle facade along edge

Date: 1880-1914

Maker: Porcelain De Bologne (Manufacturer)

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 72504

Accession Number: 1969.2858

Change Purse

Khaki brown; u-shpd, lift flap, tab with snap

Date: 1880-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, suede

GUSN: 72505

Accession Number: 1969.2859

Blotter

Tanh; rectangular, pk paper; grained

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: graining, leather, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 72506

Accession Number: 1969.2860

Blotter

Burgundy; rectangular, folded; green moire lining

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: graining, leather, paper (fiber product), silk (textile)

GUSN: 72507

Accession Number: 1969.2861

Purse

Dk green; rectangular, twst clsp, 2 straps; matching change purse; grained

Date: 1880-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), cotton (textile), leather

GUSN: 72508

Accession Number: 1969.2862

Wallet

Black rectangular wallet with 4 pockets, folded, with a miniature pencil

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 72509

Accession Number: 1969.2863

Wallet

Dk red; rectangular, 3 fold, 4 prs. pockets; bound corners; grained

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: Faber, A. W. (Maker)

Material: brass (alloy), graining, leather, silk (textile)

GUSN: 72510

Accession Number: 1969.2864

Shoehorn

Ivory, yellow mottled; rectangular, rounded corners, dished; curved handle

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: celluloid (cellulosic)

GUSN: 72511

Accession Number: 1969.2865

Wallet

Dark blue; rectangular, folded with pockets; metal trim.

Date: 1880-1914

Maker: Mappin & Webb (Manufacturer)

Material: gilding, leather, silver (metal)

GUSN: 72512

Accession Number: 1969.2866

Pillbox

Lt. finish; bullet shaped, screw top

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), stenciling

GUSN: 72513

Accession Number: 1969.2867

Fan

Pur; lt colored spines, loop handle with buttons

Date: 1885-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: birch (wood), brass (alloy), paper (fiber product), silk (textile)

GUSN: 72514

Accession Number: 1969.2868

Busk

Ivory; rectangular, rounded crnrs, tapering thickness; monogram

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 72515

Accession Number: 1969.2869

Fan

Red, white, and blue fan with an asymmetrical floral, stencilled and printed design

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: bamboo (material), painting (coating), paper (fiber product), stenciling

GUSN: 72516

Accession Number: 1969.2870

Fan

Black fan with carved spines, sequins, quatrefoil and border motif, with boxes

Date: 1885-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, cotton (textile), tortoise shell

GUSN: 72517

Accession Number: 1969.2871

Nail File

Ivory; rectangular tapering handle; tapering file

Date: 1885-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: mother of pearl, steel (alloy)

GUSN: 72518

Accession Number: 1969.2872

Service Bell

Dk patina; canted sides, clapper, black handle

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process), painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72519

Accession Number: 1969.2873

Service Bell

Dk patina; canted sides, turned black handle

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal), painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72520

Accession Number: 1969.2874

Collar Box

Green, ivory, pink; cylinder; floral striped sides; 2 kids on lid; green interior

Date: 1885-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), linen (material)

GUSN: 72521

Accession Number: 1969.2877

Comb

Silver; rectangular; wide handle; short teeth

Date: 1891-1914

Maker: Spratt's (Manufacturer)

Material: casting (process), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 72522

Accession Number: 1969.2878

Glove Stretcher

Lt. brown; spring closure; clothes-pin shp with extended handles

Date: 1885-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72523

Accession Number: 1969.2879.1

Glove Stretcher

Lt. brown; spring closure; clothes-pin shp with extended handles

Date: 1885-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72524

Accession Number: 1969.2879.2

Needlework Case

Burg; rectangular, 3 folds, pockets, needlecloth

Date: 1880-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, silk (textile)

GUSN: 72525

Accession Number: 1969.2880

Label

Silver; rectangular; curved plate, hanging chain

Date: 1874-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: nickel (metal), pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 72526

Accession Number: 1969.2882

Tape Measure

Siver, yellow; circular, owl on lid; retract. measure; inches, centimeter

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing, white metal

GUSN: 72527

Accession Number: 1969.2883

Change Purse

Silver; u-shpd hngd clasp; mesh sack; beaded; foliage, panther

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 72528

Accession Number: 1969.2884

Cosmetic Jar

Colorless; circular faceted jar; flat lid with borders & monogram

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: cutting (dividing), glass (material), silver (metal)

GUSN: 72529

Accession Number: 1969.2885

Button

Circ, sl. domed, molded edge, loop shnk; bird with branch in beak

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process)

GUSN: 72530

Accession Number: 1969.2886.1

Button

Circ, sl. domed, molded edge, loop shnk; bird with branch in beak

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process)

GUSN: 72531

Accession Number: 1969.2886.2

Button

Circ, sl. domed, molded edge, loop shnk; bird with branch in beak

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process)

GUSN: 72532

Accession Number: 1969.2886.3

Button

Circ, sl. domed, molded edge, loop shnk; bird with branch in beak

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process)

GUSN: 72533

Accession Number: 1969.2886.4

Robe `a la francaise style; Watteau pleats; oyster grey taffeta; cream chemisette of polka dotted net with high boned lace collar with ivory satin trim; same dotted lace used as ruffles at shoulders, cuffs and center front panel; grey taffeta overdress is open at center front to reveal lace covered ...

Date: 1899-1901

Maker: Hallee, Jeanne (Maker)

Material: lace (needlework), stitching, machine-made, satin, silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 73637

Accession Number: 1969.5265

Dress, 2 piece

Cream wool printed with shaded ground of tiny black leaves, with allover pattern of "peacock eye" medallions in gold and blue; Bodice (A) - tucked net chemisette with high boned collar edged with satin and featherstitching; tucked cross over pouched front, with tucks at shoulders to waist forming "V...

Date: ca. 1908

Maker: A Monteil (Maker)

Material: gauze, stitching, machine-made, printing (process), wool (textile)

GUSN: 73638

Accession Number: 1969.5266AB

DRESS

Cream net; printed with blue polka dots; printed with border of large rose/floral garland in pink, tan, green on blue picotage ground; high boned collar, hook and eye at collar back; collar has pleated ruffle and printed scalloped border (purple flowers and green leaves), chemisette collar has tucks...

Date: 1908-1909

Maker: A Monteil (Maker)

Material: stitching, machine-made, net (textile), printing (process), taffeta, wool (textile)

GUSN: 73639

Accession Number: 1969.5267

COAT

Ivory satin coat; 3/4 length; blue silk lining; "hooded" shawl collar with pointed and tassel at back; collar and cuffs embroidered with cream silk, satin stitch, stylized floral garland (flowers are enclosed by vine); full, kimono shaped sleeves, turned back cuffs; unstructured, full body; 2 pairs ...

Date: ca. 1909

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, stitching, satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 73640

Accession Number: 1969.5268

Tea Gown

Oyster satin; square neckline with beaded net insert; beaded panel at back; oyster chiffon draped around neck and shoulders, held in place at center front with satin loop; empire style waist of pleated satin; short puffed sleeves of cream chiffon, net cuffs, and trimmed with clear and silver beads; ...

Date: ca. 1909

Maker: A Monteil (Maker)

Material: beading (process), chiffon, stitching, machine-made, satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 73641

Accession Number: 1969.5269

Dish Towel

Blue & white plaid

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 73642

Accession Number: 1969.5271

Dish Towel

Blue & white plaid

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 73643

Accession Number: 1969.5272

Women's Coat

Cream linen printed with serpentine garland of wheat, blue and pink flowers alternating with band of basket of flowers hanging from floral garland. 18th century style - cut away waist; white linen collar with blue piping; large buttons at front, cuffs, hip pockets; full 3/4 sleeves with lace ruffle...

Date: ca. 1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), linen (material)

GUSN: 73644

Accession Number: 1969.6030

Child's Blouse

White Polka-dot Swiss net; long net sleeves with deep dotted Swiss flared cuffs; high neck supported by four wire supports, edged with gossamer gauze; featherstitching at neck and cuffs; hook and eye closure at back; long silk tres at back; silk tabs at waist sides and front; waist lower and rounded...

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, net (textile)

GUSN: 73645

Accession Number: 1969.6031

Dish Towel

Blue and white plaid towel.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 73646

Accession Number: 1969.6032

Vest

White cotton body; cotton front printed w/ pattern of birds, leaves & flowers in red, pink, green & gray; 5 iridescent black glass buttons; single breasted.

Date: 1940-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 73647

Accession Number: 1969.6033

Vest

White cotton body printed with green and white vertically striped front with overlaid floral pattern in red, pink, yellow, and gray; five mother of pearl ball buttons; single breasted.

Date: 1940-1955

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 73648

Accession Number: 1969.6034

Dress

Charcoal grey wool; collar of blue and silver metallic lace, with black satin backing; low rounded neckline trimmed with black taffeta; long sleeves trimmed with black taffeta; fullness at waist; self-belt with black frogs; black taffeta sash at back with silk tassels; piping at side panels; center ...

Date: ca. 1914

Maker: O'Brien, Mary (Maker) Jordan Marsh Company (Retailer)

Material: flannel, silk (textile), taffeta, wool (textile)

GUSN: 73649

Accession Number: 1969.6035

Tea Towel

Cream, printed with figures in various towns/cities, with local animals and flowers; scenes divided by border of shields, flowers and hats in red, olive, yellow, and blue.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 73650

Accession Number: 1969.6037

Woman's Dress

White cotton printed with small scale, scalloped edge diamonds (grey) with purple rose in center; Jacket (A) - shawl collar with wide pointed lapels; decorative "waistcoat" of purple and white striped silk, inset with hook and eye closure; three pairs of large, decorative purple shell buttons and pu...

Date: ca. 1915

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, printing (process)

GUSN: 73651

Accession Number: 1969.6039AB

Women's Summer Day Dress

Purple and white striped cotton; Jacket (A) - shawl collar with wide pointed lapels; decorative "waistcoat" of white ribbed cotton, inset at center front; three pairs of large decorative shell buttons with cream braid frogs; 3/4 length sleeves; scalloped hem with extended points at sides; button clo...

Date: 1915

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), printing (process)

GUSN: 73652

Accession Number: 1969.6040AB

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