Historic New England

Doll's Shirtlet

Pink printed cotton shirtlet. Diamond pattern fabric. Sleeves trimmed with crocheted lace.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 172431

Accession Number: 1992.234

Children's Pinafore

Sleeveless, cotton printed. Child's pinafore. Pink and white striped design; small ruffle at bottom.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), hand sewing

GUSN: 172433

Accession Number: 1992.235

Children's Dress

Child's short sleeve cotton plaid dress; red/green plaid. Empire waist, full, gathered skirt; linen-lined bodice, square neck line.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), linen (material), hand sewing

GUSN: 172434

Accession Number: 1992.236

Children's Dress

Child's brown linen short sleeve dress. Rounded neckline; four-button back closure with hook and eyes at waist and top. Dark brown piping at neck, sleeves, waist and bottom border of dress.

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), hand sewing

GUSN: 172435

Accession Number: 1992.237

Children's Dress

Child's short-sleeve cotton dress with piped seams. Printed cotton is of floral and leaf motif. Bodice is pleated down front and back. Back has five-button closure (one button is missing).

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), linen (material), hand sewing, transfer printing

GUSN: 172436

Accession Number: 1992.238

Children's Dress

Red-dot cotton print child's dress. Unlined except for waistband lined with linen. Short sleeve, square neckline, Empire waist, full gathered skirt, shirred bodice.

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), cotton (textile), hand sewing

GUSN: 172437

Accession Number: 1992.240

Children's Dress

Rose print pique short sleeved child's dress, shirred bodice; waistband; gathered, full skirt with bottom ruffle; square neckline; back tie closure.

Maker: unknown

Material: piqué, hand sewing

GUSN: 172438

Accession Number: 1992.241

Children's Dress

Floral-print cotton child's sleeveless dress. Linen lined bodice with front darts, empire waistband, full skirt. Lace-edged full collar. No remaining back closures.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), linen (material), lace (needlework), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 172439

Accession Number: 1992.242

Child's long-sleeve white cotton dress. Red embroidered piping around cuffs, collar, and button packet. Piping is in design of vine and flower motif. Three button front closure with hook and eye fasteners. Band collar. Russian or Scandanavian style (?).

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidery (visual works), printed textile materials, hand sewing

GUSN: 172440

Accession Number: 1992.243

Men's Vest

Printed cotton men's (possibly boys') vest; front pockets; linen-lined and linen backed; five-button front closure (covered buttons).

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), linen (material), hand sewing

GUSN: 172443

Accession Number: 1992.244

Men's Waistcoat

Men's five-button waistcoat in blue cotton printed fabric with leaf, diamond and squiggle motif. Lined. Plain linen fabric at back. Adjustable belt with metal buckle at back. Three pockets.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), linen (material), printed textile materials, hand sewing

GUSN: 172444

Accession Number: 1992.249

Men's nightshirt

Men's long-sleeved linen nightshirt, sleeves gatheredat shoulders and cuffs, side slits; three button closure at neck

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), hand sewing

GUSN: 172451

Accession Number: 1992.250

Men's Pants

Men's white linen pants. Straight leg. Metal button front closure. Two metal buttons on back.

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), hand sewing

GUSN: 172453

Accession Number: 1992.251

Side chair

Klismo style side chair with grain painting and stenciled fleur de lis and scroll decoration along crest rail and seat front, woven rush seat.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 172454

Accession Number: 2006.44.2187.1

Women's Pinafore

Long sleeve brown cotton printed pinafore. Empire waist. String used to gather neckline and sleeves.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), printed textile materials, hand sewing

GUSN: 172455

Accession Number: 1992.264

Petticoat

Petticoat; disassembled, white floral print.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 172456

Accession Number: 1992.268

Cape

Pierced black cotton capelet in printed sprig fabric. Piping along seams.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), printed textile materials, hand sewing

GUSN: 172457

Accession Number: 1992.283

Side chair

Klismo style side chair with grain painting and stenciled fleur de lis and scroll decoration along crest rail and seat front, woven rush seat.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 172458

Accession Number: 2006.44.2187.2

Tester bed

Mahogany four-post tester bed with two straight square posts and two reeded turned posts with inlay decoration. Painted white wood canopy with gilt trim.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), inlay (process)

GUSN: 172459

Accession Number: 2006.44.2182

Footstool

Mahogany footstool with klismo style legs and needlepoint upholstery covered square top in pink, brown and blue.

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), needlepoint (visual works)

GUSN: 172465

Accession Number: 2006.44.2655

Pier mirror

Gilded wood pier mirror with double columns along sides supporting a stepped cornice with applied balls, set with an eglomise painted harbor scenel of two ships.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, wood (plant material), verre églomisé

GUSN: 172488

Accession Number: 2006.44.2202

Mantel clock

Black marble mantel clock with round body and white face with Roman numerals on a serpentine scroll base decorated with painted gold scrolls and foliage.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: Crosby, Morse & Foss (Clockmaker)

Material: black marble

GUSN: 172490

Accession Number: 2006.44.2207

Floor lamp

Wrought iron floor lamp with four curved legs, post, and scroll arm with paper lampshade with a printed picture of two women in mid-nineteenth century costume.

Maker: unknown

Material: wrought iron (iron alloy)

GUSN: 172494

Accession Number: 2006.44.2213

Cape Cod lighter

Brass cylindrical fireplace lighter with flat scroll handle and hinged cover holding a twisted wrought iron wand with stone and standing on a brass flat circular tray.

Maker: Cape Cod Shop (Maker)

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 172495

Accession Number: 2006.44.2214A-C

Andiron

Brass ball-top andiron with two cabriole shaped legs and pointed feet.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 172496

Accession Number: 2006.44.2194.1

Andiron

Brass ball-top andiron with two cabriole shaped legs and pointed feet.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 172497

Accession Number: 2006.44.2194.2

Stocking

Cotton and silk footless stocking.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 172522

Accession Number: 1992.299

Doll's Dress

Burgundy cotton printed long-sleeved doll's dress. Two button back closure. Printed cotton has paisley and leaf design.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), hand sewing, printed textile materials

GUSN: 172523

Accession Number: 1992.311

Bed Jacket

Light blue bed jacket, 3/4 length sleeves. Two button front closure with snap at top. Peter pan scalloped collar and scalloped sleeves. Embroidered flowers down front.

Date: 1970-1990

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 172525

Accession Number: 1993.65

Women's Girdle

Shaped to fit bust and stomach area. Elastic side panels. Elastic shoulder straps with metal clasps. Two plastic stays in back. Side hook and eye closures.

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), rayon, embroidery (visual works), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 172527

Accession Number: 1993.66

King chess piece

Carved white ivory king chess piece.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 172528

Accession Number: 2006.44.2162.1

Fireplace tongs

Part of a three piece firetool set. Tongs with brass handle.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 171101

Accession Number: 2006.44.2350.3

Armchair

Cream colored upholstered armchair. Buttons on backrest with ruffle along bottom.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 171102

Accession Number: 2006.44.2360

Bowl

Round marble bowl with groved teeth along lip.

Maker: unknown

Material: marble (rock)

GUSN: 171104

Accession Number: 2006.44.2357

Carving

Wooden devil mask carving on a stand.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 171110

Accession Number: 2006.44.2151

Playing card set

Wooden box with cover and two decks of playing cards. Carved florals, zig-zags, and playing cards on box.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 171112

Accession Number: 2006.44.2358AB

Netsuke

Carved netsuke on a stand of two men with drums.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 171113

Accession Number: 2006.44.2156AB

Stand

Oriental carved wood stand with three legs and a top that depicts a dragon and flowers.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 171114

Accession Number: 2006.44.1177

Stand

Oriental carved wood stand with a carved top and eight pierced sides.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 171115

Accession Number: 2006.44.1178

Chessmen set

Thirty-two piece carved red and white ivory chinese chessmen set.

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 171116

Accession Number: 2006.44.2162

Work table

Mahogany, Empire style drop-leaf work table. Two drawers with round brass pulls. Carved spiral fluted legs and castors on feet.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 171117

Accession Number: 2006.44.2341

Censer

Oriental carved bronze censer with a cover that has an animal figure attached on the top.

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal)

GUSN: 171119

Accession Number: 2006.44.1191

Chest on chest

Mahogany, Chippendale style bonnet-top chest on chest. Ten drawers with brass handles. Broken pediment top with three finials. Claw and ball feet and fluted pillasters on corners.

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 171120

Accession Number: 2006.44.2338

Sea chest

China trade brass-bound camphor sea chest. On frame with four feet.

Maker: unknown

Material: camphor (resin), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 171121

Accession Number: 2006.44.2335

Miniature painting of the Interior of the Taj Mahal

Black carved frame with miniature painted interior scene of the Taj Mahal.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 171123

Accession Number: 2006.44.1216.1

Dance Club

Wooden dance club from the Santa Cruz Islands, known as a napa dance club. Handle has knob at the base. Heavily decorated with triangles, lines, and geometiic lozenge shapes in black paint. There are two flattened trianglar carved areas on the inner face of the club, also decorated. The handle is th...

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 171125

Accession Number: 2006.44.2356