Historic New England

Motor lubricant

3/4 oz. tube of Singer Motor Lubricant for Singer sewing machines. Metal tube with an applicator nozzle and a removable cap.

Date: ca. 1950

Maker: The Singer Manufacturing Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: alloy steel, paint (coating)

GUSN: 244648

Accession Number: 2010.17.1.16

Twill tape

Cardboard spool of white cotton twill tape.

Date: ca. 1950

Maker: unknown

Material: twill, cotton (textile), cardboard

GUSN: 244649

Accession Number: 2010.17.1.17

Twill tape

Cardboard spool of white cotton twill tape.

Date: ca. 1950

Maker: unknown

Material: twill, cotton (textile), cardboard

GUSN: 244650

Accession Number: 2010.17.1.18

Instruction book

Instruction manual for Singer 221-1 Portable Electric Sewing Machine. Manual has a green paper cover, and black-and-white illustrations.

Date: ca. 1950

Maker: The Singer Manufacturing Co. (Publisher)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 244651

Accession Number: 2010.17.1.19

"Instructions for Using the Singer Manufacturing Co. 's Attachments, Style No. 8, With their Improved Family of Vibrating Shuttle No. 2 Sewing Machines." Paperback manual for use of the specialty feet with the Singer 221-1 Portable Electric Sewing Machine. Manual contains black-and-white illustratio...

Date: ca. 1950

Maker: The Singer Manufacturing Co. (Publisher)

Material: paper (fiber product), tape (materials)

GUSN: 244652

Accession Number: 2010.17.1.20

Instruction book

"Student's Manual of Machine Sewing" by Singer. Instructional manual for machine sewing with Singer machines. Features black-and-white illustrations.

Date: ca. 1935

Maker: The Singer Manufacturing Co. (Publisher)

Material: paper (fiber product), printing ink

GUSN: 244653

Accession Number: 2010.17.1.21

Screwdriver

Small flat head screwdriver, with a steel shaft and a rubber handle.

Date: ca. 1950

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy), rubber (material)

GUSN: 244654

Accession Number: 2010.17.1.22

Sewing machine needles

Two steel sewing machine needles in manufacturer's original paper packet.

Date: 20th century

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 244655

Accession Number: 2010.17.1.23

Sewing machine needles

Three steel sewing machine needles in manufacturer's original paper packet.

Date: 20th century

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 244656

Accession Number: 2010.17.1.24

Box of needles

Wooden box with friction cap, containing 10 sewing machine needles.

Date: 20th century

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 244657

Accession Number: 2010.17.1.25AB

Screwdriver

Small steel flat head screwdriver for adjusting sewing machine feet and settings.

Date: 20th century

Maker: The Singer Manufacturing Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: steel (alloy)

GUSN: 244658

Accession Number: 2010.17.1.26

Screwdriver

Small flat head screwdriver for adjusting sewing machine feet and settings.

Date: 20th century

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy)

GUSN: 244659

Accession Number: 2010.17.1.27

Screwdriver

Small flat head screwdriver for adjusting sewing machine feet and settings.

Date: 20th century

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy)

GUSN: 244660

Accession Number: 2010.17.1.28

Bodkin

Flat steel bodkin with two horizontal slots, and one vertical slot.

Date: 20th century

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy)

GUSN: 244661

Accession Number: 2010.17.1.29

Buttonholer

Singer automatic buttonholer attachment for sewing machine [A] in original green plastic carrying case [B].

Date: ca. 1950

Maker: The Singer Manufacturing Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: steel (alloy), plastic (organic material)

GUSN: 244662

Accession Number: 2010.17.2.1AB

Five button hole templates

Five templates for buttonholer 2010.17.2.1A: 1 1/10" keyhole, 1 1/16" straight, 5/8" straight, 5/16" straight, and 13/16" straight.

Date: ca. 1950

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 244663

Accession Number: 2010.17.2.2

Screwdriver

Loop-handled steel screwdriver for adjusting the Singer Buttonholer attachment.

Date: ca. 1950

Maker: The Singer Manufacturing Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: steel (alloy)

GUSN: 244664

Accession Number: 2010.17.2.3

Buttonholer attachment

Feed cover plate for use with Singer buttonholer attachment, and adjustable screw clamp.

Date: ca. 1950

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy)

GUSN: 244665

Accession Number: 2010.17.2.4

Slotted Clamping Screw

Slotted and knurled screw for use with Singer buttonholer attachment. The screw is used to affix this attachment to the machine presser bar. The buttonholer manual (2010.17.2.6) lists this screw as Part no. 140530.

Date: ca. 1950

Maker: Probably The Singer Manufacturing Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: steel (alloy)

GUSN: 244666

Accession Number: 2010.17.2.5

Buttonholer Instruction Book

Instruction manual for Singer Buttonholer attachment (2010.17.2.1), with green and red soft covers, and black-and-white text and illustrations inside.

Date: ca. 1950

Maker: The Singer Manufacturing Co. (Publisher)

Material: paper (fiber product), printing ink

GUSN: 244667

Accession Number: 2010.17.2.6

Wedding dress

Wedding gown, pale yellow organza with cream taffeta underskirt. Bateau neckline with beaded lace insert; net overshirt with beaded lace accents and lace trim. Basque waist; A-line skirt; back bow accent; and long fitted net illusion sleeves with button cuffs. Stiff net crinoline attached to undersk...

Date: 1962

Maker: unknown

Material: taffeta, machine lace, net (textile), polyester

GUSN: 244669

Accession Number: 2010.17.4.1

Crown

Wedding headdress in ivory fabric over buckram frame, with pearl and rhinestone bead accents. Plastic anchor comb attached.

Date: 1962

Maker: unknown

Material: polyester, beadwork, buckram, plastic (organic material)

GUSN: 244670

Accession Number: 2010.17.4.2

Bowdoin College Pennant

White triangular felt pennant, with the name "BOWDOIN" on the front in black branchlike cloth lettering. There is also a black branch on the left edge of the pennant. Four white ribbons are hanging from the left edge.

Date: ca. 1930s-1940s

Maker: unknown

Material: felt (textile), ribbon (material)

GUSN: 246532

Accession Number: 2002.8

Yale University Pennant

Navy blue triangular felt pennant, with the name "YALE" printed on the front in white. The official Yale University seal is printed on the front of the pennant in white and yellow. There is a yellowish felt strip along the left edge of the pennant, from which four navy blue ribbons are hanging.

Date: ca. 1930s-1940s

Maker: unknown

Material: felt (textile), ribbon (material)

GUSN: 246533

Accession Number: 2002.9

Manlius School Pennant

Red rectangular felt pennant with the name "MANLIUS" on the front in black, velvet-like letters. Underneath the text, there is an emblem consisting of an eagle above a shield. Inside the shield, there are three stars, and an inverted chevron. The emblem matches the crest of the former Manlius School...

Date: ca. 1930s-1940s

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 246534

Accession Number: 2002.10

Pincushion

Cube shaped pincushion box. Paper covered pasteboard box with velvet cushion on top "Susan".

Date: 1822

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 246535

Accession Number: 1934.1865

Vassar College Pennant

Tan-colored triangular felt pennant, with the name "VASSAR" on the front in pink. There is a beige strip along the left edge of the pennant, with four beige ribbons hanging from it.

Date: ca. 1930s-1940s

Maker: unknown

Material: felt (textile), ribbon (material)

GUSN: 246927

Accession Number: 2002.11

Ashtabula, Ohio Souvenir Pennant

Green triangular felt pennant, On the left side of the pennant, there are three vignettes depicting landmarks from Ashtabula, Ohio: Main Street, the new viaduct, and the Cleveland Electric Illuminating Company power plant at Lake Shore Beach. On the left edge of the pennant, there is a white strip o...

Date: ca. 1930s-1940s

Maker: unknown

Material: felt (textile), ribbon (material)

GUSN: 246928

Accession Number: 2002.12

University of Missouri Pennant

Black triangular felt pennant, with the name "MISSOURI" printed on the front in gold. There is a gold ribbon trimming the left edge of the pennant, with three black and three gold ribbons hanging from it.

Date: ca. 1930s-1940s

Maker: unknown

Material: felt (textile), ribbon (material)

GUSN: 246929

Accession Number: 2002.13

Dana Hall Pennant

Blue rectangular felt pennant, with 'DANA HALL' in white felt lettering.

Date: ca. 1930s-1940s

Maker: unknown

Material: felt (textile)

GUSN: 246931

Accession Number: 2002.14

Burlington Pennant

Bluish-purple triangular felt pennant, with the name 'BURLINGTON' in gold felt letters on the front. There are five bluish-purple ribbons hanging from the left edge of the pennant. It is unclear if this pennant is associated with a school, a city, or something else.

Date: ca. 1930s-1940s

Maker: unknown

Material: felt (textile), ribbon (material)

GUSN: 246932

Accession Number: 2002.15

Profile House Pennant

Forest green, triangular felt pennant, depicting the Old Man of the Mountain (formerly in Franconia, New Hampshire). 'Profile House' - the name of a nearby hotel - is printed in white on the left side of the pennant. The reverse side of the pennant is beige in color.

Date: ca. 1930s-1940s

Maker: unknown

Material: felt (textile)

GUSN: 246933

Accession Number: 2002.16

Camp Wabasso Pennant

Green triangular felt pennant, with "CAMP WABASSO' in white felt letters across the front. There are four green ribbons hanging from the left edge of the pennant. Camp Wabasso is a Girl Scout camp in Bradford, New Hampshire.

Date: ca. 1930s-1940s

Maker: unknown

Material: felt (textile), ribbon (material)

GUSN: 246934

Accession Number: 2002.17

College of the Holy Cross Pennant

Purple triangular felt pennant, with 'Holy Cross' printed in white across the front. The official seal of the College of the Holy Cross is printed in white on the left side of the pennant. There is a white border along the left edge of the pennant, with four white ribbons hanging from it.

Date: ca. 1930s-1940s

Maker: unknown

Material: felt (textile), ribbon (material)

GUSN: 246935

Accession Number: 2002.18

Purdue University Pennant

Black triangular felt pennant, with the name 'PURDUE' across the front in gold felt letters. There is a gold ribbon along the left edge of the pennant, with three black and three gold ribbons hanging from it. On the left side of the pennant, there is a picture of a man with surveying equipment.

Date: ca. 1930s-1940s

Maker: unknown

Material: felt (textile), ribbon (material)

GUSN: 246936

Accession Number: 2002.19

Men's Coveralls

Black-and-white checkered men's coveralls with many pockets. The buttons are silver in color. There is a picture of a barrel on each button, along with the name 'DUBBLE / WARE' .Worn by a milkman as part of his regular work uniform.

Date: ca. 1950s

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 246945

Accession Number: 2002.33

Men's Dress Shirt

Men's white, long sleeve, button-down dress shirt. Features decorative embroidery of flowers, leaves, and scrolls. There is a slit on each side of the shirt near the waist. The collar has no flaps.

Date: ca. 1873

Maker: Bowen, Ellen (Holt), 1834-1903 (Sewer (textile worker))

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 246947

Accession Number: 2002.29.1

Men's Waistcoat

Men's silk waistcoat. Features a red brocaded paisley design on the front; the back side is brown. The waistcoat has six black buttons and three pockets, and a white lining inside.

Date: ca. late 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), buttons (fasteners)

GUSN: 246948

Accession Number: 2002.29.2

Silk Handkerchief

Maroon and black silk handkerchief, with black edging. One side of the handkerchief features a red vine embroidered on a black background; the other side has a black vine on a red background. There are also pink and red coral motifs on each side.

Date: ca. late 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), embroidery (visual works)

GUSN: 246949

Accession Number: 2002.29.3

Silk Handkerchief

Pink, blue, purple, brown, and white plaid silk handkerchief.

Date: ca. late 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 246950

Accession Number: 2002.29.4

Silver cup

Footed Tiffany silver cup with beaded rim. Both the foot and handle of the cup incorporate a C-scroll motif. The engraved legend on the exterior, directly opposite the handle, states that the cup was a gift to Henry C. Bowen from Daniel Austin, in 1863.

Date: 1863

Maker: Tiffany & Co. (Silversmith)

Material: silverwork, sterling silver, engraving (action), silver (metal)

GUSN: 246951

Accession Number: 2002.29.5

Napkin Ring

Circular silver napkin ring, with a rounded, ornately decorated, edge; engraved with a leaf and grape design.

Date: ca. 1853

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal), engraving (action)

GUSN: 246952

Accession Number: 2002.29.6

Napkin Ring

Octagonal silver napkin ring. Engraved with an ivy motif and the dedication, "Merry Christmas / 1853".

Date: ca. 1853

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal), engraving (action)

GUSN: 246953

Accession Number: 2002.29.7

Silver Spoons

Set of 11 large silver spoons. Each spoon has a floral scroll motif, and a "B" engraved on the handle.

Date: ca. mid 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal), engraving (action)

GUSN: 246955

Accession Number: 2002.29.8

Silver Spoons

Large silver spoon, with a floral scroll motif, and a "B" engraved on the handle.

Date: ca. mid 19th century

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 246956

Accession Number: 2002.29.8.1

Silver Spoons

Large silver spoon, with a floral scroll motif, and a "B" engraved on the handle.

Date: ca. mid 19th century

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 246957

Accession Number: 2002.29.8.2

Silver Spoons

Large silver spoon, with a floral scroll motif, and a "B" engraved on the handle.

Date: ca. mid 19th century

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 246958

Accession Number: 2002.29.8.3

Silver Spoons

Large silver spoon, with a floral scroll motif, and a "B" engraved on the handle.

Date: ca. mid 19th century

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 246959

Accession Number: 2002.29.8.4

Silver Spoons

Large silver spoon, with a floral scroll motif, and a "B" engraved on the handle.

Date: ca. mid 19th century

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 246960

Accession Number: 2002.29.8.5

Silver Spoons

Large silver spoon, with a floral scroll motif, and a "B" engraved on the handle.

Date: ca. mid 19th century

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 246961

Accession Number: 2002.29.8.6

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