Historic New England

Apron

Black ribbed silk, knee-length; shield-shaped; scalloped Battenburg lace trim on pocket and applied as pocket; no waistband or ties; one white button inside at left; fully lined with white silk.

Date: 1910-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: lace (needlework), silk (textile)

GUSN: 46894

Accession Number: 1964.32

Pair of Sleeves

Pair of undersleeves with lace embroidery on the cuffs.

Date: 1905-1918

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 46895

Accession Number: 1964.33AB

Pair of Sleeves

Embroidered sleeves with lace.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 46896

Accession Number: 1964.34AB

Women's Tie

White scarf or sash, with narrow bands of lace at end, about two inches wide.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 46898

Accession Number: 1964.35

Women's Tie

White scarf or tie with lace ends about four and a half inches wide.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 46899

Accession Number: 1964.36

Wrapper. Brown and blue silk plaid taffeta with floral sprays; aubergine silk (solid panel) extends from neck to hem at front, and around hem, shoulder and cuffs; long sleeves; piping at high neck, armsceye, waist and hip yoke; pleats all around waist; large round self covered buttons arranged in pa...

Date: 1850-1866

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 46900

Accession Number: 1964.38

Pair of Drawers

Long cotton drawers with openwork trim.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), openwork

GUSN: 46901

Accession Number: 1964.40

Apron

White linen printed with blue alternating geometric stripes; full-length pinafore; three mother of pearl button with buttonholes at upper back; self ruffle around body from below buttons; scoop neck; two darts in front; angled pocket on right.

Date: 1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 46902

Accession Number: 1964.43

Apron

White linen with white woven vertical pinstripe; short; rounded bottom; narrow extended waistband iwth broaad lace-edged ties; angled patch pockets with lace at opening; lace-edged attached ruffle around body.

Date: 1910-1915

Maker: unknown

Material: lace (needlework), linen (material)

GUSN: 46903

Accession Number: 1964.44

Apron

White cotton with woven checkerboard pattern; extended self waistband with attached self ties with two wide eyelet segments at tip; patch pocket at right side; wide eyelet band inserted aat hem; wide eyelet ruffle attached at hem.

Date: 1890-1905

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 46904

Accession Number: 1964.45

Nightgown

White long-sleeved cotton nightgown with floral lace high collar and cuff, embroidered wrist, and three green ribbons going down center.

Date: 1885-1893

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 46905

Accession Number: 1964.46

Nightgown

White long-sleeved cotton woman's nightgown, high neck collar with fleur-de-lis lace trim extending to waist, pleated yoke and wrists, includes pink ribbon on back of collar.

Date: 1899

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 46906

Accession Number: 1964.47

Chemise

White cotton; high round neck center slit with button; sleeves cut in one (piece) with body; scalloped ends of sleeves; tapered at sides; very long.

Date: 1845-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 46907

Accession Number: 1964.48

Nightgown

White long-sleeved cotton nightgown with ruffle trimmed collar and ruffle lining of full button opening and cuff.

Date: 1850-1859

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 46908

Accession Number: 1964.49

Candelabra

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 46909

Accession Number: 1964.53

Candlestick

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 46910

Accession Number: 1964.54A

Candlestick

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 46911

Accession Number: 1964.54B

Dress

Purple irridescent taffeta with white pinstripes; high neckline; tucks at shoulder extend to waist; long double sleeves (long sleeves are detachable); Placket with brass buttons extends from neck to hem. Cartridge pleats all around, waist sligthly pointed at front; hook and eye closure and covered b...

Date: 1843-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 46912

Accession Number: 1964.56

Dress

This dress is made from pale blue silk lampas with a floral stripe alternating with floral sprays. The floral sprays are pink, brown and purple with blue leaves and stems. The bodicce is padded and boned, with a bateau neckline, cap sleeves edged in net lace, and V-shaped center front point. The bo...

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), lampas (textile material), cotton (textile)

GUSN: 46913

Accession Number: 1964.57

Infant's Dress

White; embroidered "V" panel on bodice front; embroidered neckline; short puffed sleeves; plain waistband; hem trimmed with same embroidery as neckline and sleeves; drawstring neckline and waist.

Date: 1830

Maker: Hurlburt, Mary Prentiss (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 46369

Accession Number: 1960.116

Wedding Dress

Sheer white embroidered with serpentine foliate bands (chain stitch and white work). High waist, drawstring neckline. Shirred bands at shoulders. Plain, long sleeves with piping and ruffle with double hem at waist. Drawstring at neckline and waist at back. Front panel extends to hem with side p...

Date: 1812-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, stitching

GUSN: 46370

Accession Number: 1960.117

Portrait of a Woman

Half-length portrait of a woman wearing a white bonnet and blue bows.

Date: 1825-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 46371

Accession Number: 1960.121

Goblet

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 46372

Accession Number: 1960.123.1

Goblet

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 46373

Accession Number: 1960.123.2

Goblet

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 46374

Accession Number: 1960.123.3

Goblet

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 46375

Accession Number: 1960.123.4

Goblet

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 46376

Accession Number: 1960.123.5

Goblet

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 46377

Accession Number: 1960.123.6

Goblet

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 46378

Accession Number: 1960.123.7

Goblet

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 46379

Accession Number: 1960.123.8

Decanter

Glass decanter with a stopper. Blow glass. Rings around the neck.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), blown glass

GUSN: 46380

Accession Number: 1960.124AB

Decanter

Blown glass decanter. Applied rings around the neck.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 46381

Accession Number: 1960.125

Ladle

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 46382

Accession Number: 1960.129

Cream Skimmer

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 46383

Accession Number: 1960.130

Skimmer

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 46384

Accession Number: 1960.131

Ladle

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 46385

Accession Number: 1960.132

Coffeepot

Blue and yellow mottled glaze over slightly tapering body; pointy mouth (with strainer); figure-7 handle; pointed "cupcake" finial.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: glaze, enamel (fused coating), stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 46388

Accession Number: 1960.136AB

Pitcher

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 46389

Accession Number: 1960.137

Hourglass

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 46391

Accession Number: 1960.140A-D

Portrait of Mr. James Smith

Bust-length portrait of a gray haired Mr. James Smith, born in 1767 in Meriden, NH, wearing a black coat and yellow vest. Husband of Mary Colby Smith (1960.142).

Date: 1819

Maker: Belknap, Zedekiah, 1781-1858 (Artist)

Material: oil paint (paint), panels (wood), panel paintings (painting by form)

GUSN: 46392

Accession Number: 1960.141

Portrait of Mrs. Mary Colby Smith

Bust-length portrait of Mrs. Mary Colby Smith, born in 1872 in Meriden, NH, wearing a burgundy dress and blue-gray shawl. Wife of James Smith (1960.141).

Date: 1819

Maker: Belknap, Zedekiah, 1781-1858 (Artist)

Material: oil paint (paint), panels (wood), panel paintings (painting by form)

GUSN: 46393

Accession Number: 1960.142