Historic New England

Bag

Small chamois bag w/ thin silk string woven around top for closure.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: chamois (animal material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 23475

Accession Number: 1998.1661

Mitts

Pair of black lace mitts w/ thumbhole. Elbow length. Geometric designs in lace.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: lace (needlework)

GUSN: 23476

Accession Number: 1998.1662AB

Hinged-lid trunk w/ vertical iron bands, horizontal oak bands, and canvas covering. Two removable compartments make 3 interior levels. Several old faded travel stickers. Brass lock, leather and iron strap closures and side leather handles.

Date: 1875-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, iron (metal), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23477

Accession Number: 1998.1663

Trunk

Hinged lid trunk. Wood covered in thick brown paper. Trimmed in black paper and iron. Brass edges and front lock and closures. One removable interior compartment. Side leather handles.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: Yale & Towne Mfg Co. (Maker)

Material: paper (fiber product), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23478

Accession Number: 1998.1664

Petticoat

White cotton petticoat. Lace flounce border at bottom under 12 small horizontal tucks. One button (missing) for waist closure.

Date: 1850-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 23479

Accession Number: 1998.1665

Petticoat

White cotton petticoat. Sectioned into 3 pieces gathered at waist w/ front piece of horizontal tucks. Small lace trim. One button for waist closure.

Date: 1850-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 23480

Accession Number: 1998.1666

Petticoat

White cotton petticoat. Horizontal tucks on bottom, ruffled piece at bottom, back. One button (missing) for waist closure.

Date: 1850-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 23481

Accession Number: 1998.1667

Petticoat

White cotton petticoat. Double layered muslin w/ ruffled piece at bottom, back. 2 hook and eye for waist closure.

Date: 1850-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 23482

Accession Number: 1998.1668

Petticoat

White cotton petticoat. Large lace flounce border at bottom. 3 large tucks. Sewn in label marked "JT." 3 buttons for waist closure.

Date: 1850-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 23483

Accession Number: 1998.1669

Petticoat

White cotton petticoat. Small lace trim at bottom. One button for waist closure.

Date: 1850-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 23484

Accession Number: 1998.1670

Petticoat

White cotton petticoat. Side pocket opposite closure. Gathered in rear of waist. Hook and eye for waist closure.

Date: 1850-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 23485

Accession Number: 1998.1671

Petticoat

White cotton petticoat. Small lace trim at bottom, 2 horizontal tucks above. One button for waist closure.

Date: 1850-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 23486

Accession Number: 1998.1672

Petticoat

White cotton petticoat. Thick cotton weave, triangular pieces at base. 2 eyes to attach to bodice. 2 hook and eye for waist closure.

Date: 1850-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 23487

Accession Number: 1998.1673

Petticoat

White cotton petticoat. Lace ruffled flounce at bottom, asst. horizontal tucks above. Sewn in label marked "T." Prob. hook and eye (missing) for waist closure.

Date: 1850-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 23488

Accession Number: 1998.1674

Petticoat

White cotton petticoat. Small lace trim at bottom. One button (missing) for waist closure.

Date: 1850-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 23489

Accession Number: 1998.1675

Petticoat

White cotton petticoat. Large embroidered trim at bottom--one button for waist closure.

Date: 1850-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 23490

Accession Number: 1998.1676

Petticoat

White cotton petticoat. Crocheted trim at bottom--one button closure.

Date: 1850-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 23491

Accession Number: 1998.1677

Petticoat

White cotton petticoat. One tuck at bottom--hook and eye closure at waist.

Date: 1850-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 23492

Accession Number: 1998.1678

Petticoat

White cotton petticoat. Embroidered trim at bottom, 5 tucks above. Pleats at waist. One button for waist closure.

Date: 1850-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 23493

Accession Number: 1998.1679

Petticoat

White cotton petticoat. Large lace flounce, diamond shapes, asst. tucks and ruffles above. One button for waist closure.

Date: 1850-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 23494

Accession Number: 1998.1680

Petticoat

White cotton petticoat. Embroidered/eyelet trim w/ asst. horizontal tucks above. Missing closure. Sewn in label "T."

Date: 1850-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 23495

Accession Number: 1998.1681

Petticoat

White cotton petticoat. Lace flounce (worn), asst. small horizontal tucks and ruffle. One button for waist closure.

Date: 1850-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 23496

Accession Number: 1998.1682

Petticoat

White cotton petticoat. Lace flounce and 2 ribbons near base. Hook and eye front waist closure.

Date: 1850-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 23497

Accession Number: 1998.1683

Petticoat

White cotton petticoat. Ruffle border at base. 36 brass eyelets in lining for bustle attachment. Large hook and eye for closure at waist. 3 brass buckles on back.

Date: 1850-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 23498

Accession Number: 1998.1684

Slip

Cotton slip w/ lace trim at bottom, asst. horizontal tucks above, and crocheted neckline and shoulder straps.

Date: 1870-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), crocheting, sewing (process)

GUSN: 23499

Accession Number: 1998.1685

Metal plates

Asst. metal plates of various sizes, most painted red w/ 2 holes in sides. Stored in cardboard box.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 23247

Accession Number: 1998.2988

Bracket

Iron shelf bracket. Plain iron bracket w/ one curved decorative piece.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 23248

Accession Number: 1998.2989

Bracket

Iron shelf bracket. Plain iron bracket w/ one curved decorative piece.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 23249

Accession Number: 1998.2990

Bracket

Iron shelf bracket. Painted yellow and decorated w/ scrollwork.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 23250

Accession Number: 1998.2991

Shelf bracket

One in pair of angle brackets, cast iron. Plain brackets w/ 2 holes on either end.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 23251

Accession Number: 1998.2992

Shelf bracket

One in pair of angle brackets, cast iron. Plain brackets w/ 2 holes on either end.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 23252

Accession Number: 1998.2993

Bolt

Misc. iron bolts, asst. shapes and sizes. Wrapped in newspaper. Most w/ square peg ends and screw fittings on opposite ends.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 23253

Accession Number: 1998.2994

Dumbbell

One in pair of dumbbells, hand held. Central grip and 2 balls on sides. Seam in metal. Weigh approx. 5 lbs.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 23254

Accession Number: 1998.2995

Dumbbell

One in pair of dumbbells, hand held. Central grip and 2 balls on sides. Seam in metal. Weigh approx. 5 lbs.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 23255

Accession Number: 1998.2996

Shutter slats

Lot of shutter slats, wooden, most painted red. Some slats used to prop up boxes.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 23258

Accession Number: 1998.2999

Column fragments

Wooden roller fragments and column fragment, most unfinished turned wood w/ peg pieces and slots on end for joining. Few pieces painted red.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: turning (shaping process), pine (wood)

GUSN: 23259

Accession Number: 1998.3000

Bell

Iron bell w/o ringer. Chipped around rim. Iron clasp on top.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 23260

Accession Number: 1998.3001

Bell

Bell w/ ringer, cup shaped bell w/ iron bracket on base. 3 ringers inside attached by chains.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 23261

Accession Number: 1998.3002

Stovepipe cover

Molded stovepipe cover. Circular cover fitted in square cover w/ flower molding at corners.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: molding (forming), tin (metal)

GUSN: 23262

Accession Number: 1998.3003

Frame

Wooden frame folded in half w/ carved central piece w/ iron lever on back. 2 iron rectangular pieces attached to frame w/ string. 2 screws sticking out of frame.

Date: 1900-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), pine (wood)

GUSN: 23263

Accession Number: 1998.3004

Banister fragment

Box of wooden banister fragments. Asst. shapes and sizes, painted white. Turned wooden pieces, broken.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: turning (shaping process), pine (wood)

GUSN: 23264

Accession Number: 1998.3005

Folding stool

Folding camp stool. X-shaped frame w/ ingrain carpet seat, green w/ red stripes and red floral sprays. Turned legs and stretchers on frame.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 23265

Accession Number: 1998.3006

Folding stool

Seat of folding camp stool made of ingrain carpet (green w/ red floral sprays) and mounted on 2 pieces of turned wood. Fragment of X-frame: 2 turned pieces of wood, joined.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood), wool (textile)

GUSN: 23266

Accession Number: 1998.3007

Folding chair

Folding chair w/ wooden frame and seat of ingrain carpet, red w/ green vines. 2 curved backslats and round finials, one finial missing. 2 turned stretchers at base.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), wool (textile)

GUSN: 23267

Accession Number: 1998.3008

Frame

Triangular wooden frame, similar to a sawhorse. 2 triangular sides attached by 2 bottom stretchers, one on each end and one higher than other. Oblong grooves cut in top of triangular pieces to form fitting for rod.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 23268

Accession Number: 1998.3009

Frame

X-shape folding frame, rough cut, unfinished wood w/ fulcrum near one end. Turned stretcher and board on other end of frame, tied w/ rope.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 23269

Accession Number: 1998.3010

Iron fragments

Asst. iron fragments, some attached to wood. Stored in crate.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23270

Accession Number: 1998.3011

Crate

Wooden crate, unfinished w/ black lettering.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23271

Accession Number: 1998.3012

Bench

Wooden bench fragment, painted green. Full size bench w/ broken armrests and backrest. 6 posts remaining in back, 3 posts remaining on one arm. Straight legged w/ stretchers running full length.

Date: 1820-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23272

Accession Number: 1998.3013

Trunk

Wooden trunk w/ curved lid, 3 wooden bands on lid. Iron banding around corners and rims. Leather covering wood below lid. 2 hinges in back, one buckle in front. Cotton holds inside lid. 2 wire handles on sides.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), leather, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23273

Accession Number: 1998.3014

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