Historic New England

Dress

Dress, long sleeves and elastic cuffs. Front zipper closure with two metal snaps at neck. Purple with pink zig-zag and dot pattern. Size: 14.

Date: 1968

Maker: Marimekko (Manufacturer) Design Research (Retailer) Rimala, Annika, 1936-2014 (Designer)

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 322928

Accession Number: 2016.99.56

Dress

Dress, three-quarter length sleeves and square neck with smocking. Red with white polka dots.

Date: 1972-1974

Maker: Marimekko (Manufacturer) Rinta, Pentti (Finnish, born 1946) (Designer) Wakisaka, Katsuji, 1944- (Designer)

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 322929

Accession Number: 2016.99.57

Dress

Sundress, sleeveless with narrow straps. Yellow with small leaf pattern in white.

Date: 1960-2000

Maker: Krueger, Nancy L., 1931-2015 (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 322930

Accession Number: 2016.99.58

This round pillbox-style cap with a soft crown covered in black sequins has a brim decorated with a 3" band of swirling, long white feathers with black-dyed tips. A black grosgrain ribbon is stitched to the interior at the base of the crown. The crown is formed from nylon netting. There is a designe...

Date: c. 1965

Maker: Christian Dior (Manufacturer)

Material: sequins (spangles), feather (material), nylon

GUSN: 322931

Accession Number: 2016.179.1

Pair of Shoes

Black suede uppers with stiletto heels and cut-out details on the sides. Edges, toes, and cut-out finished with applied black ribbon. Each heel is "waisted"--with wide heels tapering to a narrow center and flaring out at the base, which has a rubber heel cap. The tip of each sole has a steel nail fo...

Date: c. 1960

Maker: Beleganti (Manufacturer)

Material: leather, suede, rubber (material), alloy steel

GUSN: 322932

Accession Number: 2016.179.2AB

Hat

Hat made from navy blue straw woven into a funnel shape terminating in a tightly rolled grosgrain ribbon at center top. Affixed to ribbon roll are a narrow blue velvet ribbon, an artificial white daisy with yellow center, and a set of cream-colored small pom-poms. Flower and other elements extend do...

Date: 1950-60

Maker: Leslie James (Manufacturer) Filene's (Department Store) (Retailer)

Material: straw (plant material), nylon, ribbon (material)

GUSN: 322933

Accession Number: 2016.179.3

Hat

This soft, round hat made from two layers of openwork, beige netting with a light brown velvet ribbon made into a double bow affixed at center top. Attached to center of knot, in the bow, is a large spray of reddish-brown feathers. A retailer's label is attached to the center interior of the bow.

Date: 1950-65

Maker: Town and Country (Retailer)

Material: feather (material), velvet (fabric weave), ribbon (material), net (textile)

GUSN: 322934

Accession Number: 2016.179.4

Bandeau

This bandeau is made from a semi-circle of shiny black raffia ribbon. Five raffia bows -the same material as the base- are attached to the curved band. At the center of the band on the back a black grosgrain-wrapped plastic hair comb is stitched. Maker's labels are attached to the top rear of the co...

Date: 1950-60

Maker: Norman-Paulvin (Milliner)

Material: raffia (fiber), ribbon (material), plastic by composition or origin

GUSN: 322935

Accession Number: 2016.179.5

Hat

This pillbox-style hat is made from cream and grey/brown striped fur from an unidentified animal. Lined in black grosgrain, the interior crown is supported by a crisscross of black grosgrain ribbon sewn to the sweatband. The band is also grosgrain and whipstitched around the lower edge with red silk...

Date: ca. 1965

Maker: Filene's (Department Store) (Manufacturer)

Material: fur, silk (fiber), plastic by composition or origin

GUSN: 322936

Accession Number: 2016.179.6

Hat

This round, grey, fur felt cloche is gathered at the proper right temple and embellished with a grey grosgrain ribbon cockade and button. The felt body is napped and brushed. The crown is soft and stitched to the sides in an angular gather at the cockade. The interior pink grosgrain ribbon sweatband...

Date: 1950-60

Maker: Brigitte (Manufacturer) Olive, Frank, 1929-1995 (Designer) Filene's (Department Store) (Retailer)

Material: felt (textile), ribbon (material)

GUSN: 322937

Accession Number: 2016.179.7

Pair of Shoes

Each shoe in this pair of pumps is covered in striped silver and gold artificial fiber lame fabric. There are keyhole strap cut-outs on the sides of the upper and at the toe. The straps are set with aurora borealis rhinestones. The sock is cream-colored, man-made material. The heels are 'waisted' wi...

Date: c. 1960

Maker: Josef Wintergart Fashion Salon (Retailer) Beleganti (Manufacturer)

Material: lamé (textile), leather, rhinestone, rubber (material), alloy steel

GUSN: 322938

Accession Number: 2016.179.8AB

Shoes

Each upper shoe in this pair of pumps is made from clear vinyl that encases black lace. The heels and toes are covered with black taffeta. The heels are 'waisted' stilettos, tapering to a narrow center and flaring out at the base, ending in a rubber heel cap. The taffeta at the toe is embellished wi...

Date: 1950-70

Maker: Prizzani (Manufacturer)

Material: vinyl, machine lace, taffeta, rhinestone, leather, rubber (material), alloy steel

GUSN: 322939

Accession Number: 2016.179.9AB

Shoes

Each shoe in this pair of oxfords is made from artifical patent leather. The toes are white, the vamps are blue and the covered heels are red. The shoes close with red grosgrain ribbons threaded as laces through two pairs of gold-toned grommets set in a split vamp. The sock and insole are made from ...

Date: 1965-75

Maker: Russetts (Manufacturer) Prizzani (Manufacturer)

Material: imitation leather, metal, ribbon (material), rubber (material)

GUSN: 322940

Accession Number: 2016.179.10AB

Hooked Rug

Hooked rug depicting a three-story brick house with walled front yard and wrought iron gate. The house and surrounding landscape are worked in naturallistic colors (red for brick, blue sky, grey stone, black wall, white windows and doors) of wool strips through a burlap backing. The rug depicts the ...

Date: 2007-2008

Maker: Viera, Diane L. (Maker)

Material: cloth, burlap, hooking

GUSN: 322941

Accession Number: 2016.180.1

Pair of Andirons

Pair of cast iron owl shaped andirons with yellow glass eyes.

Date: 1895-1899

Maker: Fifield & Page (Retailer)

Material: cast iron, iron (metal), glass (material)

GUSN: 322949

Accession Number: 2006.44.3734.1-.2

Fireplace Grate

Fireplace grate with six curved arms.

Maker: unknown

Material: cast iron

GUSN: 322951

Accession Number: 2006.44.3735

Fire Screen

Black mesh fire screen with brass handles.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 322952

Accession Number: 2006.44.3736

Toaster Cover

Fabric cover to made to fit over a toaster kitchen appliance with embroidered depiction of a young woman in full skirt and bonnet, butterflies and flowers on either side of figure. Red fabric border on white fabric.

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering

GUSN: 322958

Accession Number: 1994.32

Chandelier

Chandelier. Brass with globe pendant drop engraved with a komodo dragon and a crested porcupine. Pierced ball finial surmounted by flowers and a crown. Four s-shaped arms with glass globes.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 322993

Accession Number: 2012.58.7

Wall Sconces

Two wall sconces [.1a-.2a], brass with s-shaped arms and frosted glass globes [.1b-.2b].

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 322994

Accession Number: 2012.58.8.1AB-.2AB

"Pussy" hat

Soft pink knit hat with corners that form cat's ear shape when worn, giving the hat its distinctive name. The hat was knit in a single piece end to end, with 2x2 ribbing at the hem and a stockinette stitch body, then seamed up the sides.

Date: 2017

Maker: Carlisle, Nancy, Ms. (Maker) Coyle, Kat (Designer) Green Mountain Spinnery (Maker)

Material: mohair, wool (hair)

GUSN: 325701

Accession Number: 2017.33.1

Yarn

Extra ball of pink yarn with label. "Pink Pink 8032" Mountain Mohair Worsted Weight. 100% North American Fiber. 30% Yearling Mohair, 70% Wool. Green Mountain Spinnery.

Maker: unknown

Material: mohair, wool (textile)

GUSN: 325702

Accession Number: 2017.33.2

Pattern

The Pussyhat Project Knit Pattern

Date: 2017

Maker: unknown

Material: paper by composition or origin

GUSN: 325703

Accession Number: 2017.33.3

Dress

Women's shirtwaist dress of blue and white striped polyester.

Date: ca. 1960

Maker: unknown

Material: polyester (fiber)

GUSN: 325708

Accession Number: 1993.30

Dress with Belt

Blue floral nylon-jersey knit, cap-sleeve dress with a belt.

Date: ca. 1960

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 325709

Accession Number: 1993.31AB

Dress with Belt

Lavender and green plaid cotton short-sleeve dress with a smocked front and a belt.

Date: ca. 1960

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 325710

Accession Number: 1993.29AB

Dress with Belt

Bright floral pattern on black background, short-sleeve dress with lattice trim and a belt.

Date: ca. 1970

Maker: unknown

Material: polyester (fiber)

GUSN: 325711

Accession Number: 1993.33AB

Dress with Belt

Printed cotton dress with long-sleeves. Pattern of gray, pink, green, and yellow butterflies with a striped collar and placket and a matching belt.

Date: ca. 1970

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 325712

Accession Number: 1993.28AB

Dress and Belt

Pink, blue, yellow, and white plaid seersucker dress with short-sleeves and a belt.

Date: ca. 1960

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 325713

Accession Number: 1993.32AB

Dress

Tapestry inspired cotton dress with 3/4 length sleeves with lace cuffs and buttons down the front.

Date: ca. 1980

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 325714

Accession Number: 1993.24

Brownie Uniform and Related Materials

Girl's Brownie uniform with a dress (.1), a cotton belt (.2), an elastic belt (.3), a headband (.4), a beanie hat (.5), a handkerchief (.6), and a pair of socks (.7AB). Worn by Karen Nylander in Massachusetts.

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 325715

Accession Number: 2008.12.105.1-.7

Girl Scout Uniform

Official Girl Scout uniform with a dress (.1), a hat (.2), a sash (.3), a belt (.4), a pair of socks (.5AB), a soft beret (.6), a red necktie (.7), a Girl Scout Handbook (.8), and two photographs of Karen Nylander wearing the uniform in Massachusetts. (.9-.10).

Date: 1957-1959

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 325716

Accession Number: 2008.12.106.1-.10

Child's Dress

Girl's blue, white, green, and red plaid dress with long-sleeves. Made by Barbara Nylander for Karen Nylander with fabric from Nova Scotia.

Date: 1956

Maker: Nylander, Barbara Gould, 1912-2003 (Maker)

GUSN: 325717

Accession Number: 2008.12.103

Dress

Women's day dress with short, puffed sleeves and an attached sash. Pattern is yellow, pink, and purple floral bouquets on a black ground.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 325719

Accession Number: 2004.38.3

Child's Dress

Child's dress, white with lace and tucks.

Date: c. 1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 325720

Accession Number: 1988.222

Child's Dress

Child's dress, pink with tucks and a cream ribbon trim.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 325721

Accession Number: 1988.223

Child's Dress

Child's dress, blue cotton with white piping and embroidery detail, white buttons down the front.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 325722

Accession Number: 1988.218

Child's Dress

Child's printed cotton dress. Pattern of brown circles on a cream ground with green printed trim.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 325723

Accession Number: 1988.216

Child's Dress

Child's dress, blue silk with white lace at the cuffs of the short sleeves.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 325724

Accession Number: 1920.851

Child's Dress

White tucked child's blouse with a red and green plaid jumper and petticoat.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 325726

Accession Number: 1934.3078A-C

Quincy High Chest

High chest of drawers. Three flame finials over full serpentine bonnet. Upper case has four graduated drawers with three drawers across the top. Carved fan in top central drawer. Lower case has single long drawer with three drawers below; carved fan in lower central drawer. Drop finials along skir...

Date: 1760-1780

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), walnut (wood)

GUSN: 325754

Accession Number: 2017.35.1

Dressing Mirror

Dressing glass with oblong rectangular mirror held between two posts with turned rail below. Dressing box has two drawers with round brass pulls over brass lion's paw feet.

Date: 1815

Maker: Kidder & Carter (Maker)

Material: mahogany (wood), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 325757

Accession Number: 2017.36.1

Pair of Boots

This pair of buff-colored leather ankle-high work boots were modified by a cobbler in 1976. A 4 1/4" platform made of stacked layers of 1/2" thick dense foam rubber was added to the sole of each boot. The boots close by lacing through a set of metal grommets over a leather tongue. Applied rubber he...

Date: ca. 1976

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, metal, brass (alloy), rubber (material)

GUSN: 325778

Accession Number: 2017.37.1AB

Kufi

This round hat is constructed from synthetic fiber brocade. The design of the textile is repeating stripes of blue satin weave, alternating with wider stripes decorated with woven green floral vines, pink and red blossoms, and a third stripe of twined green and purple floral vines. The hat is soft, ...

Date: c. 1976

Maker: Murray, Oliver, 1952- (Manufacturer)

Material: synthetic fiber, cotton (fiber)

GUSN: 325779

Accession Number: 2017.37.2

Hat

This round hat made from black wool felt has a deep, turned brim and rounded crown. The entire exterior of the brim is covered with a band of gold sequins (3 3/4" deep).

Date: c. 1980

Maker: Mr. John (Designer)

Material: felt (textile), sequins (spangles)

GUSN: 325780

Accession Number: 2017.37.3

Hat

This round hat with a rolled brim and rounded, deep crown is decorated with a band of red, machine-knitted jersey which has been ruched and gathered into a knot at the center back. The brim is finished with red grosgrain ribbon stitched over the raw edge.

Date: c. 1980

Maker: Betmar (Manufacturer)

Material: felt (textile), knitting (process)

GUSN: 325781

Accession Number: 2017.37.4

Pumps

Each shoe in this pair of red leather pumps has a black stacked heel and softly pointed toe. The sock (inner lining) is made of buff-colored leather. There is a maker's label on the insole. The outer sole is made of leather. The stacked heel has a rubber heel cap.

Date: c. 1980

Maker: Wolff Shoe Company (Maker)

Material: leather

GUSN: 325782

Accession Number: 2017.37.5AB

Portrait of Deacon John Stone (1781-1849)

Half-length portrait of Deacon John Stone painted against a grey, green background wearing a black coat, white collar, and stock.

Date: 1830-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: oil paintings (visual works), canvas

GUSN: 325791

Accession Number: 2017.39.1

Drop Leaf Table. Walnut. Boston, Massachusetts, circa 1750.

Queen Anne oval top, drop leaf table with cabriole legs and pad feet.

Date: ca. 1750

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (wood)

GUSN: 325792

Accession Number: 2017.39.2

Belt buckle

Bronze belt buckle sculpted using the direct welding method in the form of a human figure with large, outstretched feathered wings, legs extended to the proper right, and a featureless face. The wings form the top edge of the buckle. A vaguely human shape is stretched in a prone position beneath and...

Date: ca. 1975

Maker: Yurman, David, 1942- (Designer)

Material: bronze (metal), sculpting

GUSN: 325807

Accession Number: 2017.40.1

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