Historic New England

Walking Stick

Walking stick with an engraved brass handle.

Date: 1893

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 189878

Accession Number: 1974.371

Bronze sculpture of Napoleon Bonaparte standing with his arms crossed and dressed in a military uniform with a hat, a short jacket with epaulettes, and thigh high riding boots. Sculpture is mounted on a stepped alabaster base.

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal), alabaster (mineral)

GUSN: 189887

Accession Number: 2006.44.1479

Women's cape

Black and white voided velvet women's cape. The cape has a black velvet interior. The exterior has a white velvet floral and butterfly pattern at each end. There is a black floral snap button at the neck. There are several snap buttons at various intervals on the cape to create different cape styles...

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 189891

Accession Number: 2006.44.1253

Women's coat

Ivory silk embroidered women's Haori coat with short kimono-like sleeves. The coat is knee length with slits up each side. It has a simple scoop neck and five button and loop closures. The buttons are metal and are shaped like flower buds. The embroidery goes around the neck and down the front of ea...

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (fiber)

GUSN: 189893

Accession Number: 2006.44.1254

Evening gown

Evening gown with an apple green velvet skirt and green voile bodice. A square cut neckline and a band of beading across the chest. The center of the beaded panel has a large teardrop shape made of rhinestones. The sleeves are elbow length and consist of several layers. The under layer is a beige vo...

Maker: unknown

Material: velvet (fabric weave), silk (fiber), beads (pierced objects), lace (needlework), netting (process)

GUSN: 189895

Accession Number: 2006.44.1255

Women's skirt

Light cotton sheer women's skirt with waistband removed. At knee height there is a band of lace work that goes around the skirt. Under the small lace band there is a panel decorated with detailed floral embroidery. The bottom edge of the skirt is trimmed with a lace band. The skirt also has a slight...

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), lace (needlework)

GUSN: 189897

Accession Number: 2006.44.1252

Wedding Dress

Two piece ivory satin wedding gown. Bodice [A] has a high stand up collar and fitted full length satin sleeves with ivory organdy trim at the cuffs. The center panel of the bodice is made from pleated ivory organdy and ruffled satin. There is a straight ribbon across the waist and pleated and ruffle...

Date: 1899

Maker: Gale Gaylard (Maker)

Material: satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 189898

Accession Number: 2006.44.1257.1AB

Sieve

Circular tin sieve with slightly flared sides and footed base. Circular holed mesh in base.

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 189899

Accession Number: 2006.44.1787

Card table

Mahogany card table with hinged tabletop and inlaid line decoration along edge. Rectangular tiger maple veneer panels along apron. Four tapered legs with block feet.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), tiger maple, inlay (process)

GUSN: 189900

Accession Number: 2006.44.1477

Pudding mold

Cylindrical shaped tin pudding mold with center tube and slightly flared sides [a]. Removable tin cover [b] with attached tin ring. Stamped "Hillson". Used to steam pudding or bread.

Date: 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 189901

Accession Number: 2006,44,1791AB

Colonial costume

Green silk damask dress with exposed petticoat. The ankle length dress has a square cut neckline with lace edging. The sleeves are elbow length with scalloped edges and lace decoration around the cuffs. The bodice has ten hook and loop closures up the front center panel. The dress has the appearance...

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), lace (needlework)

GUSN: 189902

Accession Number: 2006.44.1258

Chest on frame

Black lacquered chest on frame with large red chrysanthemums and green scrolls of foliage. Two large brass pulls in the shape bird baths decorated with an engraved scrolling foliate pattern are on the front and back.

Date: 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), lacquer (coating)

GUSN: 189903

Accession Number: 2006.44.1474AB

Tall case clock

Tall case clock. Upper case features a scrolled pediment terminating in brass foliate roundels and a brass orb finial at center. Open wood reed columns on either side of clock face with brass Corinthian capitals. Clock face has painted black Roman numerals for the hours and Arabic numerals for the m...

Date: 1780-1800

Maker: Sykes, William (Clockmaker)

Material: oak (wood), brass (alloy), gilt bronze

GUSN: 189904

Accession Number: 2006.44.1472

Evening Gown

Two piece pink satin gown with ivory lace and bead decoration. The bodice has elbow length satin sleeves with lace cuffs. The center section of the bodice panel has pink organdy and lace overlays. There is decorative multi-colored beading around the waist. There are multi-colored beaded rosettes acr...

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: Gale Gaylard (Maker)

Material: satin, lace (needlework), cotton (textile)

GUSN: 189905

Accession Number: 2006.44.1259AB

Biscuit cutter

Two piece circular biscuit cutter. Top piece [a] has a double cutting option. Large circle with fluted sides on the bottom or a smaller circle with fluted sides on the top. Top piece fits over circular base with straight sides. Base piece [b] has center spout with two small holes on either side.

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 189906

Accession Number: 2006.44.1789AB

Petticoat

White cotton petticoat with drawstring waist. The bottom of the petticoat is double tiered. The top layer is embroidered with circles, leaves, ribbons, and flowers. Both layers of the bottom hem have scalloped edges. There are several stains and the bottom edge of the petticoat has been repaired sev...

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 189907

Accession Number: 2006.44.1260

Petticoat

White cotton petticoat with drawstring waist and two tired ruffled hem. Embroidered in the front center, near the waist band is the monogram "APW" the top tier of the skirt has a scalloped edge with eyelet and polka dot designs. The bottom tier has a plain ruffle with lace edging.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), lace (needlework)

GUSN: 189908

Accession Number: 2006.44.1261

Meat press

Cast iron meat press with removable juice pot

Maker: unknown

Material: cast iron, paint (coating), nickel (metal)

GUSN: 189973

Accession Number: 2006.44.1775

Dinner plate

Porcelain dinner plate with a white body, raspberry and gold banded edge and monogrammed "P."

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: Ch Pillivuyt & Cie (Manufacturer)

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 189974

Accession Number: 2006.44.3093.192

Tablespoon

Silver tablespoon with downturned fiddle handle, narrow stem, pointed shoulders, and an oval bowl.

Date: 1820

Maker: Frobisher, B. C., 1792-1862 (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 189975

Accession Number: 1942.669

Dinner plate

No description

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: Ch Pillivuyt & Cie (Manufacturer)

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 189977

Accession Number: 2006.44.3093.197

Dinner plate

Porcelain dinner plate with a white body, raspberry and gold banded edge and monogrammed "P."

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: Ch Pillivuyt & Cie (Manufacturer)

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 189978

Accession Number: 2006.44.3093.196

Stand for meat press

Black painted cast iron stand with adjustable T-shaped screw handle. Arch shaped stand with flat bottom. Screw handle attached at top center of arch can be adjusted up or down to increase or decrease pressure on meat.

Maker: unknown

Material: cast iron, paint (coating)

GUSN: 189979

Accession Number: 2006.44.1775.1

Container and cover

Nickel plated cast iron container [a] with cover [b] for meat press. Circular container has a small spout and short handle to pour out meat juice. Bottom of container is domed with fluted edges. Two small notches on sides hold container in place on meat press stand. Long handled cover fits inside co...

Maker: unknown

Material: cast iron, nickel (metal)

GUSN: 189981

Accession Number: 2006.44.1775.2ab

Salad plate

Porcelain salad plate with a white body, a raspberry and gold banded rim, and a gold monogrammed "P" in the center.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: Ch Pillivuyt & Cie (Manufacturer)

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 189982

Accession Number: 2006.44.3093.93

Tablespoon

Silver tablespoon with downturned fiddle handle, narrow stem, pointed shoulders, and an oval bowl.

Date: 1820

Maker: Jones, John B., Jr., 1782-1854 (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 189984

Accession Number: 1942.670

Salad plate

Porcelain salad plate with a white body, a raspberry and gold banded rim, and a gold monogrammed "P" in the center.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: Ch Pillivuyt & Cie (Manufacturer)

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 189986

Accession Number: 2006.44.3093.94

Salad plate

Porcelain salad plate with a white body, a raspberry and gold banded rim, and a gold monogrammed "P" in the center.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: Ch Pillivuyt & Cie (Manufacturer)

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 189987

Accession Number: 2006.44.3093.92

Salad plate

Porcelain salad plate with a white body, a raspberry and gold banded rim, and a gold monogrammed "P" in the center.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: Ch Pillivuyt & Cie (Manufacturer)

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 189988

Accession Number: 2006.44.3093.91

Salad plate

Porcelain salad plate with a white body, a raspberry and gold banded rim, and a gold monogrammed "P" in the center.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: Ch Pillivuyt & Cie (Manufacturer)

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 189989

Accession Number: 2006.44.3093.90

Electric toaster

Metal toaster with central heating element, one hinged door on each side of the heating element holds toast in place. Base of toaster sits on four plastic bun shaped feet. Electric plug is missing. Top and base of toaster have decorative cut outs.

Date: 1906

Maker: Landers, Frary & Clark (Manufacturer)

Material: metal, heating coils

GUSN: 189990

Accession Number: 2006.44.1609

Salad plate

Porcelain salad plate with a white body, a raspberry and gold banded rim, and a gold monogrammed "P" in the center.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: Ch Pillivuyt & Cie (Manufacturer)

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 189992

Accession Number: 2006.44.3093.97

Salad plate

Porcelain salad plate with a white body, a raspberry and gold banded rim, and a gold monogrammed "P" in the center.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: Ch Pillivuyt & Cie (Manufacturer)

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 189993

Accession Number: 2006.44.3093.96

Spoon

Silver spoon, upturned handle and narrow stem with double line border, stamped shell-shaped bowl.

Maker: Hall & Elton (Silversmith)

Material: silverware, silver (metal)

GUSN: 189995

Accession Number: 1946.655

Salad plate

Porcelain salad plate with a white body, a raspberry and gold banded rim, and a gold monogrammed "P" in the center.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: Ch Pillivuyt & Cie (Manufacturer)

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 189997

Accession Number: 2006.44.3093.95

Dinner plate

Porcelain dinner 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: 189998

Accession Number: 2006.44.3093.186

Dinner plate

Porcelain dinner 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: 189999

Accession Number: 2006.44.3093.185

Dinner plate

Porcelain dinner 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: 190000

Accession Number: 2006.44.3093.187

Salt Spoons

Two matching silver salt spoons with downturned fiddle-shaped ends, curved flat narrow stem, pointed shoulders, and oblong bowls.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: Welles & Gelston (Silversmith)

Material: silverware, silver (metal)

GUSN: 190001

Accession Number: 1946.659AB

Teaspoon

A pair of silver teaspoons. Fiddle handle, pointed shoulders, and an oval bowl.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: Harding, Newell, 1796-1862 (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 190004

Accession Number: 1946.661AB

Pair of Stockings

Beige cotton stockings, ribbed around calf opening. Seam down back with small lines sewn on either side of the seam, the same lines extend up about an inch from the toes. Distinguishable foot, with a heel and toe. On the upper outside of the calf on the back of the stocking is a sewn in design.

Date: ca. 1795

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), knitting (process), silver (metal)

GUSN: 190014

Accession Number: 2005.24.1.1-2

Pair of Stockings

Off-white-yellow worsted wool stockings. Ribbed rim around calf. Extending from the ankle up is a design of triangles and diamonds. Seam up the back of the calf with the small line design.

Date: ca. 1827

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), knitting (process), worsted

GUSN: 190019

Accession Number: 2005.24.2.1-2

Pair of Socks

Beige cotton stockings. Ribbed rim at calf. Seam up back of calf.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 190020

Accession Number: 2005.24.3.1-2

Apron

A reddish brown linen apron with blue and white plaid. The apron is smock-like, with two holes for the arms and ties that extend from under the arms to the back. The bottom has a double hem. The neckline can be tightened or loosened with a blue and white string.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 190022

Accession Number: 2005.24.4

Apron

Blue and white linen plaid waist apron. Has a wide hem, on right side of hem in front, a five inch rectangle patch of matching fabric.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 190023

Accession Number: 2005.24.5

Towels

1) Beige linen towel woven in diamond pattern, lower left 'CP' embroidered in brown. Top middle a small loop sewn on. 2) Beige linen towel wove in diamond pattern, lower left 'CP' embroidered in dark brown loop at top middle. 3) Beige linen towel wove in diamond pattern, lower left 'CP' cross-stitch...

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 190025

Accession Number: 2005.24.6.1-5

Fireplace shovel

Brass fireplace shovel with axe shaped head and ball-top handle.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 190029

Accession Number: 2006.44.1476.2

Fireplace tongs

Metal fireplace tongs with a brass ball-top handle.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 190030

Accession Number: 2006.44.1476.1

Women's dress

Two piece jet black net lace and silk women's dress with bead and sequin floral decoration. The bodice has elbow length puffed sleeves of net lace over a beige silk lining. The sleeves have ruffled lace cuffs with a wide band of black beads and sequins just above the ruffle. There is a twisted black...

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: Donovan, C., Mrs. (Maker)

Material: net (textile), silk (textile), satin, beads (pierced objects), sequins (spangles)

GUSN: 190055

Accession Number: 2006.44.1274AB

Women's dress

Pale peach faille two piece women's dress with ivory lace, crochet, crepe, and brown fur trimmings. The jacket style bodice has three-fourths length puffed sleeves with floral lace and crepe cuff trim and diamond-shaped smock stitch on the outside of each sleeve. The shoulder of the puff is split an...

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: R.A. McCormick (Maker)

Material: faille, lace (needlework), crepe (textile), crochet (needlework), fur

GUSN: 190058

Accession Number: 2006.44.1275AB

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