Historic New England

Shawl

Black center; predominantly red with green, pink, orange and blue; large, elongated paisley motif with smaller paisleys throughout; woven; patchwork border embroidered with stylized flowers and scallop; borders are handstitched to center.

Date: 1845-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 73782

Accession Number: 1969.6202

WHIP, RIDING

Golden brown/dark brown varnished maple (?); wool felt loop/whip, wrapped with cotton string; ivory handle with ridges. at 90' angle with brass collar.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: felt (textile), wool (textile), wood (plant material), varnishing, maple (wood)

GUSN: 73783

Accession Number: 1969.6203

WHIP, RIDING

Yellow painted/varnished bamboo; wool felt whip/loop wrapped with cotton string; brass collar; ivory colored bone handle at 90' angle;

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 73784

Accession Number: 1969.6204

CROP, RIDING

Butterscotch colored celluloid, tapered; hooked handle with gilt brass collars.

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), celluloid (cellulosic), gilding

GUSN: 73785

Accession Number: 1969.6207

"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

Hairnet

Ladies hairnet made of synthetic hair in its original envelope with blue, orange and yellow stripes on front, reverse features scenes of woman at different activities including driving in a car, playing tennis, golfing, and cooking.

Date: 1949

Maker: The Glemby Co, Inc. (Manufacturer)

GUSN: 103185

Accession Number: 1993.60

Hairpiece

Lock of blonde curly human hair.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 103186

Accession Number: 1990.523

Two Hairpieces

Two large bound pieces of grey curly human hair.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 103187

Accession Number: 1990.524ab

Mourning pendant

Oval gilt metal locket with a photograph of a sitting woman on one side and a miniature painting on ivory of an angel lifting a man to heaven on reverse, black, white, gold and pink painted border on glass surrounding mourning painting.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: Miller & Rowell (Photographer)

Material: ivory (tooth component), enamel (fused coating), human hair, photographs

GUSN: 103188

Accession Number: 1964.191

Photograph in Case

Portrait photograph of a young woman set in a hinged purple velvet case, curl of hair wrapped in paper enclosed.

Date: 1870-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 103189

Accession Number: 1963.277AB

Photograph in Case

Photograph of an unidentified man set in a round green molded cell case with a screw off top.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 103190

Accession Number: 1964.136

Set of Buttons

Set of twenty metal bowknot shaped buttons with blue enamel, all in two paper covered boxes with glass tops.

Date: 1875-1925

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 103191

Accession Number: 1969.2409.1-20

Monocular Stanhope Charm

Ivory monocular stanhope containing an image of a kneeling child above the Lord's Prayer.

Date: 1875-1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 103192

Accession Number: 1942.326

Monocular Stanhope Charm

Ivory monocular stanhope containing an image of the Lord's Prayer.

Date: 1875-1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 103193

Accession Number: 1926.804

Needle Case

White porcelain cylinder needle case with painted red forget me not flowers and green foliage, painted gold band around center.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 103194

Accession Number: 1934.1889

Eyeglass Ribbon Clasp

Gold rectangular eyeglass ribbon clasp engraved on front with the initial "B"

Date: 1874

Maker: unknown

Material: gold (metal), engraving (action), chasing, flat chasing

GUSN: 103195

Accession Number: 1933.1469

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