Historic New England

Linoleum

Linoleum fragment, zigzag pattern with floral sprays. Brown on dark yellow ground. Used in the third floor attic bedroom, 5 Winter Street, Salem, Massachusetts.

Date: 1925-1935

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 316329

Accession Number: 2015.143.2

Brass cradle [.1a] with straight sidebars, each bar joined to bar with ball beneath; each corner of the frame with ball and rounded finial. Brass, unadorned rectangular frame for bed hangings. Rounded wishbone-shaped hanger to hold onto cradle stand. Blue and white striped mattress [.1b] with French...

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 316332

Accession Number: 2015.144.1.1AB-.2

Gown

This one-piece column-style evening gown is made of red silk chiffon. The proper left shoulder is bare, with a long self-fabric scarf draped up and over the proper right shoulder strap. The chiffon is stitched and pleated so that it swirls around the body and curls up under the hem. The bodice is li...

Date: c. 1950

Maker: Cyreld (Designer)

Material: chiffon, silk (fiber)

GUSN: 316333

Accession Number: 2015.145.1

Evening Gown

This evening gown is constructed from heavy gold silk satin with an overlay of gold and pink machine lace. The lace pattern is highlighted with applied gold seed beads. The dress has short, cap-length sleeves. The skirt is wrapped tightly around the hips and legs, ending in a scalloped lace edge tha...

Date: c. 1950

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (fiber), machine lace, beading (process)

GUSN: 316334

Accession Number: 2015.145.2

Evening Gown

This strapless evening gown is constructed from black silk velvet and gold matelassé. The velvet edges at the bustline and sash are embellished with a wide band of gold embroidery, appliqué, and sequins in an elaborate floral pattern. The skirt hem is asymmetrical, draped across the front to form a ...

Date: c. 1950

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 316335

Accession Number: 2015.145.3

Evening Gown

This white chiffon evening gown has an empire waist emphasized with repeated oval-shaped cut-outs edged in clear crystals and silver sequins. The effect resembles a silver chain at the waist. From the waistline falls a full, pleated chiffon skirt. The bodice is chiffon gathered into triangular shape...

Date: 1950-1970

Maker: Malcolm Starr (Designer)

Material: silk (fiber), chiffon, beading (process)

GUSN: 316336

Accession Number: 2015.145.4

Evening Gown

Evening gown, blue beaded silk with metallic collar, cuffs, and belt. Silk and beads.

Date: 1970-1980

Maker: Sister Max (Designer)

Material: silk (fiber)

GUSN: 316337

Accession Number: 2015.145.5

Dress

This black silk day dress is just below knee-length. It is constructed with a light grey silk lining, a wrap-front with a drop panel at the collar to show the lining fabric, an empire waist, self-fabric belt permanently knotted in front, and short cap sleeves. It closes with a center back zipper and...

Date: c. 1950

Maker: Teal Traina (Designer)

Material: silk (fiber)

GUSN: 316338

Accession Number: 2015.145.6

Two-piece suit

Two-piece suit, jacket [a] and skirt [b] set constructed of blue wool felt. The jacket is knee-length, with a band collar and padded shoulders. The collar, front, and cuffs are embellished with a geometric pattern embroidered in tan and cream-colored chenille and glossy silk thread. . The jacket clo...

Date: 1940-1950

Maker: Peasant Art Importing Co., Inc (Designer)

Material: wool (textile), silk (fiber), fulling, embroidering

GUSN: 316339

Accession Number: 2015.145.7AB

Set of Four Chairs

Set of four side chairs with bow-backs and five spindles.

Date: 1920-1930

Maker: S. Bent & Brothers, Inc. (Manufacturer) Lambson Furniture Company (Retailer)

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 316344

Accession Number: 2015.146.1.1-.4

Table

Table with pedestal base with block fitting between two cleats, updated laminate table surface. Bulbous pillar shaft, four knees attached to flat legs, four urn-shaped feet.

Date: 1920-1930

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 316345

Accession Number: 2015.146.2

Bonnet

Straw bonnet with trim and ribbon tie. Gathered straw bow on top with damask accent. Lined brim with fern and zig-zag pattern on silk damask, crown lined with linen. Worn by Persis Hastings Russell (1793-1885)

Date: 1830-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: straw (plant material), damask

GUSN: 316346

Accession Number: 2015.147.1

Dress

Two piece green dress, bodice and skirt. Silk and lace. Worn by Alice Russell Peck (1857-1925)

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (fiber), lace (needlework)

GUSN: 316347

Accession Number: 2015.147.2AB

Dress

Floor length silk voile dress. Worn by Helen Arden (Peabody) Peck (1889-1972). United States

Date: c. 1918

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (fiber)

GUSN: 316348

Accession Number: 2015.147.3

Dress

Dress, blue floral print on white ground. White lace collar.

Date: 1920-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 316349

Accession Number: 2015.147.4

Fascinator

Spotted fur fascinator hat connected with black ribbon and surrounded by black lace veil. Made by Therese Ahrens (Bonwit Teller)

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: fur

GUSN: 316350

Accession Number: 2015.147.5

Black hat

Black straw with black lace bow and tan mesh lace trim beneath the brim. Cunningham's. Boston, Massachusetts

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: straw (plant material), silk (fiber)

GUSN: 316351

Accession Number: 2015.147.6

Men's Shirt

Men's white linen shirt with ruffle down front. Long sleeves culminate in gather at rounded cuff with small button-holes. Worn by Charles Russell (1793-1882)

Date: c. 1810

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 316352

Accession Number: 2015.147.7

Shirt

White linen shirt. Worn by Charles Russell Peck (1889-1971)

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: G.A. Sawyer & Co. (Manufacturer)

GUSN: 316353

Accession Number: 2015.147.8

Suit

Men's seersucker suit. Worn by Charles Russell Peck (1889-1971).

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: Brooks Brothers (Manufacturer)

GUSN: 316354

Accession Number: 2015.147.9

Lambrequins

Set of three lambrequins. Glazed cotton with gray and tan leafy floral pattern with smaller light blue flowers on blue ground. Made by Alice Russell Peck (1857-1925) for her bedroom. 3 St. James, Avenue, Boston. United States

Date: 1876

Maker: Peck, Alice Russell, 1857-1925 (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 316355

Accession Number: 2015.147.10.1-.3

Decanter with ball shaped stopper

Blown glass decanter with ball shaped stopper. Three ribs at neck, smooth sides.

Maker: unknown

Material: blown glass

GUSN: 313489

Accession Number: 2015.1.67AB

Sugar Bowl with lid

Glass sugar bowl. Cylindrical form with three Egyptian scenes molded into body, short stem, and circular foot. Lid has urn shaped knop.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 313490

Accession Number: 2015.1.68AB

Compote

Cut glass compote with scalloped rim and foot, faceted stem. Button and cane pattern on body.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 313491

Accession Number: 2015.1.69

Decanter with teardrop shaped stopper

Blown glass decanter with teardrop shaped stopper. Three ribs at neck.

Maker: unknown

Material: blown glass

GUSN: 313492

Accession Number: 2015.1.70AB

Decanter

Decanter with funnel top, handle, and spout. Pale green blown glass.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 313493

Accession Number: 2015.1.71

Decanter

Glass decanter with cork tipped glass stopper. Two ribs at neck, four inner compartments for liquors.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 313494

Accession Number: 2015.1.72AB

Decanter with stopper

Glass decanter with stopper. Squat vase shape, cylindrical stopper.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 313495

Accession Number: 2015.1.73AB

Lid

Opaque white glass lid, circular form.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 313496

Accession Number: 2015.1.74

Cover with knop

Glass cover with knop. Circular fluted body impressed with tree of life pattern.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 313497

Accession Number: 2015.1.75

Hatbox. Black leather with gold trim and handle. Cardboard

Cardboard hatbox in black leather with gold trim and handle.

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard

GUSN: 313498

Accession Number: 2015.1.76

Muff box. Black cylindrical box with "Joseph Stone" label. Cardboard

Cardboard muff box. Black cylindrical box with "Joseph Stone" label.

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard

GUSN: 313499

Accession Number: 2015.1.77

Pair of clothing brushes in case. Silver and leather

Pair of clothing brushes in case. Silver and leather.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal), leather

GUSN: 313500

Accession Number: 2015.1.78

Glass rod fragment

Glass rod fragment, interior twisted ribbon design in blue, pink, green, and white.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 313501

Accession Number: 2015.1.79

Plant Stand

Plant stand. Square top with lion masks on shaped skirt. Stand has a single shelf and canted legs. Painted ivory.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 313537

Accession Number: 1998.6163

Jar

Jar with lid.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 313538

Accession Number: 1948.32.2

Scissors

Steel scissors with dual loop handles and pointed blades.

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy)

GUSN: 313541

Accession Number: 1952.97.2

Textile Remnant "Freetown"

These two overall pieces with four attached colorways and one attached paper label, represent the same stylized pattern of a flower in a laurel crown, inscribed in a square formed by joined plants. This motif is repeated in the whole surface of the sample. It exists in two colors in the Historic New...

Maker: Waterhouse Wallhangings

Material: cotton (textile), printing (process)

GUSN: 313543

Accession Number: 2001.281.1216.1-.2

Tweezers

Metal tweezers with a round finial and a squared pincer.

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 313546

Accession Number: 1952.97.3

Pocket Knife

A hinged pocket knife with two blades and a mother of pearl adornment on a steel frame.

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy), mother of pearl

GUSN: 313547

Accession Number: 1952.97.4

Hook

A metal hook with a loop finial.

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 313548

Accession Number: 1952.97.5

Nail File

A metal nail file with a pointed end.

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 313549

Accession Number: 1952.97.6

Straight Razor

A hinged straight razor with a steel blade and an ivory handle.

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy), ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 313550

Accession Number: 1952.97.7

Textile Remnant "Freeman[...]"

This overall piece with three attached colorways and one attached paper label, is a gazed fabric. It represents different flowers and plants multiplied on the surface to create a dense effect. Brown is the dominant color, invigorated by hints of red and green.

Maker: Waterhouse Wallhangings

Material: cotton (textile), printing (process)

GUSN: 313551

Accession Number: 2001.281.1217

Textile Remnant "Brocade"

Three fabric remnants-two (2001.281.1218.1-.2) are Chateau Red in color (red background with dark wine floral pattern), and one (2001.281.1218.3) is White/Black (white background with black desgn). Each remnant has four attached colorways and one paper label. Pattern: thick brocade flowers, with...

Maker: Waterhouse Wallhangings

Material: cotton (textile), printing (process)

GUSN: 313554

Accession Number: 2001.281.1218.1-.3

Textile Remnant "Old Brick House"

Three fabric remnants (2 colorways) representing a floral scene, each also containing three attached colorway samples. Pattern: Large rounds of swirling leaves- a smaller set of 8 fronds surrounded by 8 larger laurel leaf branches swirling in the same direction; clusters of smaller flower sprigs for...

Maker: Waterhouse Wallhangings

Material: cotton (textile), printing (process)

GUSN: 313556

Accession Number: 2001.281.1219.1-.3

Toilet Set Case

A toilet set case with a wooden exterior and a purple felt interior.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 313557

Accession Number: 1952.97.8

Textile Remnant "Massachusetts"

These two overall pieces with four attached colorways and one attached paper label, represent the same scene. Two main places are separated by a scene presenting a house bordered by an alley of trees. One of these two patterns represents one side of Louisburg Square, on Beacon Hill, in Boston, Massa...

Maker: Waterhouse Wallhangings

Material: cotton (textile), printing (process)

GUSN: 313559

Accession Number: 2001.281.1220.1-.2

Textile Remnant

This overall piece represents an alternation of bamboos, roses and ivy stripes. The dominant color is green, except for the roses' petals.

Maker: Waterhouse Wallhangings

Material: cotton (textile), printing (process)

GUSN: 313561

Accession Number: 2001.281.1221

Textile Remnant "New Hampshire Stencil"

This overall piece represents an alternation of stylized green flowers with their brown stems and leaves on one hand, and strips of very stylized green clovers on the other hand.

Maker: Waterhouse Wallhangings

Material: cotton (textile), printing (process)

GUSN: 313563

Accession Number: 2001.281.1222

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