Historic New England

"En tout cas" Parasol

Blue and green striped silk with white striped and band at bottom; bamboo handle ending in duck head - blue/green, black eyes, tan beak with brass collar; brass tip; metal points; closure is blue silk strap with brass ring - hooks over brass button.

Date: 1900-1915

Maker: unknown

Material: bamboo (material), carving (processes), stitching, silk (textile)

GUSN: 73786

Accession Number: 1969.6211

Fancy Dress with Hat

Pink cotton/silk satin; black scalloped trim at neck has multicolored rhinestones; boned and laced bodice has pink straps/slits with white cotton showing; long sleeves with large puff at shoulder; two pink bands with gold braid, and white cotton showing; sleeves have pleated white cuff and black ban...

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), handmade, rhinestone, satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 73787

Accession Number: 1969.6215AB

Dress

Cream silk; high Empire waist; short puffed sleeves pleated at shoulder and gathered at cuff; bodice sides and back of pale pink silk; gathered at bust; bell shaped skirt gathered at back between shoulders; bodice back lined with white linen; drawstring neckline; one hook and eye at waist; cream sat...

Date: 1808-1812

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, linen (material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 73788

Accession Number: 1969.6216

Dress

Taupe silk taffeta; high waistline; overlapping V-shaped neckline, pleated; fitted, elbow length sleeves; front opening; skirt pleated all around; V-shaped back with topstitching; box pleats at back between shoulders; self-belt attached at back; bodice and sleeves lined with white linen; skirt has s...

Date: 1795-1796

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 73789

Accession Number: 1969.6217

Dress

Taupe - silk damask; serpentine floral trail (medium scale); squared neckline trimmed with self ruching; bodice front extension; fitted elbow length sleeves; skirt - fall front, pleated all around, pointed waist at back; bodice and sleeves lined with white linen. Silk tape at hem.

Date: 1750-1790

Maker: unknown

Material: damask, linen (material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 73790

Accession Number: 1969.6218

Belt Buckle

Round, on black satin belt

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 73791

Accession Number: 1969.6219

Belt Buckle

Round, on black satin belt

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 73792

Accession Number: 1969.6220

Belt Buckle

Filigree on blue grosgrain

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 73793

Accession Number: 1969.6221

Belt Buckle

Buckles with human figures

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 73794

Accession Number: 1969.6222

Note

Handwritten note in jewelry box marked "Cath Codman"

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 73795

Accession Number: 1969.6223

Vest

Pink iridescent rayon or silk back; warp printed front of green, blue, pink, red, and yellow paisley chine; six glass and metal buttons center front.

Date: 1920

Maker: unknown

Material: chiné technique, rayon, silk (textile)

GUSN: 73796

Accession Number: 1969.6224

Purse

Dark blue silk taffeta; drawstring closure with blue silk cord and loops; gathered at bottom with large self-covered button with amber colored beadwork at center; three bands of beadwork around body. Overcast stitch of beadwork around opening; lined with printed silk - red ground with stylized blue...

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), taffeta, twill

GUSN: 73797

Accession Number: 1969.6225

Scarf

Pale peach; twill weave; long pink silk fringe with basketweave pattern; long, rectangular shape.

Date: ca. 1890

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 73798

Accession Number: 1969.6226

Cuff Link

3 cuff links made of arabic coins; 1 coin

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 73799

Accession Number: 1969.6227

Commemorative Medal

"The American fund for french wounded"

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 73800

Accession Number: 1969.6228

Commemorative Medal

"NE Branch Amer. fund for fr. wound"

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 73801

Accession Number: 1969.6229

Photographic Print

Round with photo of dog, pendant ?

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 73802

Accession Number: 1969.6230

Cuff Link

1 gold colored cuff link with enameled flower

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 73803

Accession Number: 1969.6231

Commemorative Medal

"Reward of merit: Girls H. S. of Philadelphia"

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 73804

Accession Number: 1969.6232

Pin

Rhinestone, arrow shape

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 73805

Accession Number: 1969.6234.1

Jewelry Box

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 73806

Accession Number: 1969.6234.2

Jewelry Box

Black & red with studs, "Cath Codman"

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 73807

Accession Number: 1969.6237

Booklet

White, lined with blue silk

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 73808

Accession Number: 1969.6238

Brooch

Basket with colored "flowers"

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 73809

Accession Number: 1969.6239

Brooch

Enamelled

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 73810

Accession Number: 1969.6240

Hair

Lock of hair in tissue

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 73811

Accession Number: 1969.6241

Pin

Daisy

Maker: unknown

Material: gold (metal)

GUSN: 73812

Accession Number: 1969.6242

Hair

Lock of sarah fletcher bradlee's hair

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 73813

Accession Number: 1969.6243

Sleeve Buttons

Coral

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 73814

Accession Number: 1969.6244

Miniature Picture

On cardboard, wrapped in paper

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard

GUSN: 73815

Accession Number: 1969.6245

Ring

Green-backed crystal & tiny clear stones

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 73816

Accession Number: 1969.6246

Ring

Metal with yellow stone

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 73817

Accession Number: 1969.6247

Ring

Metal, filigree with oval turquoise

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 73818

Accession Number: 1969.6248

Patch Box

Round silver patch box with hinged lid, chased and repoussed floral bottom and engraved monogram on lid.

Date: 1900-1925

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal), chasing, repoussé, engraving (action)

GUSN: 103196

Accession Number: 1969.2997

Handkerchief Holder

Round brass handkerchief holder with three holes.

Date: 1900-1925

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 103197

Accession Number: 1969.3336

Patch Box

Carved wooden box with hinged lid, forget me knot flower carved on lid.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: wood and wood products, carving (processes)

GUSN: 103198

Accession Number: 1969.3299

Ball and Toss

Silver toss with scroll and pea decoration on handle, red sting with red agate ball attached.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal), agate (chalcedony)

GUSN: 103199

Accession Number: 1922.624

Pair of Sleeve Supporters

Pair of brass sleeve supporters in the shape of duck heads

Date: 1874

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 103200

Accession Number: 1924.511

Fire Badge

White metal fireman's badge in the form of a shield.

Date: ca. 1875

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 103201

Accession Number: 1951.5

Snuff Spoon

Gold snuff spoon with a cylindrical end set with a piece of colorless glass.

Date: 1830-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 103202

Accession Number: 1998.5810

Souvenir Hand Mirror

Oval souvenir metal hand mirror for Keith's Theaters, painted with a green background and featuring a woman in 1890s dress holding a parasol.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 103203

Accession Number: 1941.1143

Pen Handle

Silver pen handle.

Date: ca. 1875

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 103204

Accession Number: 1969.1746

Sewing Scissors in Sheath

Pair of silver scissors with scalloped edged handles, sheath has floral and geometric bright cut engraving.

Date: 1795-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 103205

Accession Number: 1969.3379

Etui

Metal shaped miniature tool case with hinged top and chased and repoussed scroll and floral decoration. Interior contains a spoon, snuff spoon, horn book mark, pencil and unidentified tool.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, horn (animal material)

GUSN: 103206

Accession Number: 1928.35a-f

Etui

Silver scissor case in a t-shape with textured pattern on surface. Interior contains a pair of scissors, penknife, and a pointed tool.

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 103207

Accession Number: 1931.242a-e

Etui

Green shagreen miniature tool case containing a pair of scissors, penknife, butter knife, two tine fork, a detachable handle, and a pencil tip.

Date: 1830-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: shagreen (leather), metal

GUSN: 103208

Accession Number: 1931.21a-g

Chatelaine

Silver plated chatelaine with peacock at belt fastener and attached clip.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 103209

Accession Number: 1935.256

Chatelaine

Metal chatelaine featuring three graduated circles arranged vertically, all have matching bright cut engraved geometric pattern, metal chain and hook attached.

Date: 1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 103210

Accession Number: 1944.209

Chatelaine

Silver chatelaine in an endless knot shape, supports four chains with eight attachments consisting of a heart-shaped case; silver writing pad with four bone sheets; charm in the form of a mummy; circular charm containing a photograph of Queen Victoria on one side and an unidentified woman on reverse...

Date: ca. 1895

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 103211

Accession Number: 1927.2100

Chatelaine

Metal chatelaine with a lion head surrounded by curling ribbons and bell flower swags, four chains attached with a winged lion charm, a watch case, a coin, and a flat circular charm with Islamic writing.

Date: 1873

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 103212

Accession Number: 1939.653

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