Historic New England

Towel

White hand towel.

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 73558

Accession Number: 1969.5190

Drawers

White linen split drawers; leg edged with simple embroidery; probably had done, above which are three groups of narrow tucks, each headed by a wider tuck; shortened at tuck.

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 73559

Accession Number: 1969.5191

Drawers

White linen split drawers; two groups of narrow tucks divided by wider tuck; leg edged with machine embroidery.

Date: 1860-1869

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 73560

Accession Number: 1969.5192

Drawers

White linen split drawers; leg edged with machine embroidery above which are two groups of narrow tucks divided by 1 1/4" band of machine embroidery with horse shoe shapes.

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), embroidering

GUSN: 73561

Accession Number: 1969.5193

Ribbon

Green with gold and with gold tassel

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 73562

Accession Number: 1969.5194

Pelerine

Dark green silk velvet pelerine with green silk fringe around hem. Upper edged piped with green satin. Lined with ivory taffeta; short, pointed tips.

Date: 1850-1859

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), taffeta, velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 73563

Accession Number: 1969.5195

Small pelerine made from golden brown cut velvet printed to resemble an exotic cat pelt. Stiffened high collar; yellow and brown silk fringe all around hem and collar. Yellow silk damask ribbon ties at collar. Fully lined with ivory silk taffeta.

Date: 1890-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), taffeta, velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 73564

Accession Number: 1969.5196

Eye Bandage

White

Maker: unknown

Material: knitting (process)

GUSN: 73565

Accession Number: 1969.5197

Nightgown

White linen; Small, pointed collar edged with eyelet; Tucked, pointed - front yoke with four rows of eyelet in the tucks; three button placket center front concealed under band of eyelet. Piping at armsye and back yoke; Long sleeves gathered at shoulder, one button wrist and eyelet edged turned ba...

Date: ca. 1861

Maker: unknown

Material: eyelets (components), linen (material)

GUSN: 73566

Accession Number: 1969.5198

Nightgown

White linen; Small pointed collar edged with eyelet; Tucked, pointed front yoke with six rows of eyelet among the tucks; three button placket center front concealed under band of eyelet. Body gathered to yoke; Piping at armscye and back yoke; Long sleeves gathered at shoulder; one button wrist an...

Date: ca. 1861

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 73567

Accession Number: 1969.5200

Nightgown

White linen; Small pointed collar edged with eyelet; Tucked, pointed front yoke with four embroidered floral bands among tucks; three button placket center front concealed under embroidered band; Body gathered to yoke; Piping at armscye and back yoke; Long sleeves gathered at shoulder; one butt...

Date: ca. 1861

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 73568

Accession Number: 1969.5201

Nightgown

White linen; Small pointed collar edged with eyelet; Tucked, pointed front yoke; three button placket center front concealed under band of eyelet; Body gathered to yoke; Piping at armscye and back yoke; Long sleeves gathered at shoulders; one button at wrist with eyelet edged turned back cuff.

Date: ca. 1861

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 73569

Accession Number: 1969.5202A

Nightgown

White

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 73570

Accession Number: 1969.5203

Slipcover

Green filigree with red flowers; labeled "parlor"

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 73571

Accession Number: 1969.5204.1

Slipcover

Green filigree with red flowers; labeled "parlor"

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 73572

Accession Number: 1969.5204.2

Slipcover

Green filigree with red flowers; labeled "parlor"

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 73573

Accession Number: 1969.5204.3

Slipcover

Blue & white stripes with red flowers on white stripes

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 73574

Accession Number: 1969.5205

Slipcover

Green & black print on white

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 73575

Accession Number: 1969.5206.1

Slipcover

Green & black print on white

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 73576

Accession Number: 1969.5206.2

Slipcover

Green & black print on white

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 73577

Accession Number: 1969.5206.3

Slipcover

Green & black print on white

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 73578

Accession Number: 1969.5206.4

Slipcover

Green & black print on white

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 73579

Accession Number: 1969.5206.5

Slipcover

Rose pattern

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 73580

Accession Number: 1969.5207

Slipcover

Stripes of burgundy paisley & blue with rose

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 73581

Accession Number: 1969.5208

Slipcover

Burgundy with white / flowered stripes

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 73582

Accession Number: 1969.5209

Collar

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), lace (needlework)

GUSN: 73583

Accession Number: 1969.5210

Collar

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 73584

Accession Number: 1969.5211

Chemisette

Sheer white cotton; turned collar composed of bands of lace and embroidery with lace ruffle; wide and narrow tucks along center front; two white covered buttons; front and back casings; cotton tape ties.

Date: 1865-1875

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 73585

Accession Number: 1969.5212

Corset Cover

Cream cotton; shoulder straps (reinforced with twill tape) & neckline have scalloped embroidered edges; front neck embroidered with scrolling floral garland; holes around neckline for drawing ribbon/drawstring; drawstring at waist, blouson effect with narrow tucks at waist front; four buttonholes; a...

Date: 1905-1915

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 73586

Accession Number: 1969.5213

Drawers

White, torn, "DC" on bottom right leg.

Date: 1905-1915

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 73587

Accession Number: 1969.5214

Mug

Metal, engraved "DC" on bottom right leg

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 73588

Accession Number: 1969.5215

Ring

This metal ring is set with an oval white porcelain plaque with a green glaze design.

Date: 1960-1983

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, white metal

GUSN: 101913

Accession Number: 1984.1434

Pair of Earrings

Earch earring in this pair is set with seven black and clear plastic faceted beads pinned to a metal mesh backing. The earrings attach with a clip back.

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: Hattie Carnegie, Inc. (Jeweler)

Material: metal, plastic by composition or origin

GUSN: 101914

Accession Number: 1984.1440AB

Ring

This silver ring is decorated with red enamel on its exterior and nine small round bezel-set turquoises surrounded by S-curves with an inlaid twisted silver wire.

Date: 1950-1983

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal), enamel (fused coating), turquoise (mineral)

GUSN: 101915

Accession Number: 1984.1424

Pair of Earrings

Earch earring in this pair is comprised of a polished turquoise drop suspended from a silver bail drilled through the top. The earrings attach with screwback fasteners.

Date: 1950-1983

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, turquoise (mineral)

GUSN: 101916

Accession Number: 1984.1441AB

Pair of Earrings

Each earring in this pair consists of a series of four clear green faceted beads and one mottled green opaque plastic oblong bead pinned to a metal mesh backing. The earrings attach with a clip back closure.

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: Hattie Carnegie, Inc. (Jeweler)

Material: plastic by composition or origin, metal

GUSN: 101917

Accession Number: 1984.1436AB

Pair of Earrings

Each earring in this pair consists of a round brass drop set with pink pieces of irregularly shaped stone and a brass wire inlay at the center in the shape of a teardrop. The earrings attach with screwbacks.

Date: 1950-1983

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), stone (rock)

GUSN: 101918

Accession Number: 1984.1442AB

Pair of Earrings

Each earring in this pair consists of a silver-colored metal plaque set with raised rosettes and four beads, outlined in silver pique wire. Three clusters of silver beads hang from each plaque.

Date: 1950-1983

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 101919

Accession Number: 1984.1437AB

Pair of Earrings

Each earring in this pair is set with large irregularly shaped, gold-colored domes. They attach with clip backs.

Date: 1946-1960

Maker: Bergere, Inc. (Jeweler)

Material: metal products, gilding

GUSN: 101920

Accession Number: 1984.1404AB

Pair of Earrings

Each earring in this pair is made from amber-colored plastic cabuchon discs decorated with gold flecks. They attach with clip backs.

Date: 1950-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, plastic by composition or origin

GUSN: 101921

Accession Number: 1984.1407AB

Pair of Earrings

Each earring in this pair is an enameled red disc that attaches with a clip back.

Date: 1950-1983

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 101922

Accession Number: 1984.1408AB

Pair of Earrings

This pair of clip-back earrings are set with black plastic cabochon beads.

Date: 1955-1983

Maker: The Napier Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: metal, plastic by composition or origin

GUSN: 101923

Accession Number: 1984.1425AB

Pair of Earrings

Each earring in this pair is a domed black metal disc. They attach with clip backs.

Date: 1950-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, enamel (fused coating)

GUSN: 101924

Accession Number: 1984.1405AB

Pair of Earrings

Each earring in this pair is an enameled black disc that attaches with a clip back.

Date: 1960-1983

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 101925

Accession Number: 1984.1409AB

Pair of Earrings

Each earring in this pair is made from a single large dome of plastic faux pearl. They attach with early clip backs.

Date: 1930-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: faux finish, plastic by production method, white metal

GUSN: 101926

Accession Number: 1984.1403AB

Pair of Earrings

Each earring in this pair consists of a round black bead from which dangles a long, black, cylinder drop. The attach with screw backs.

Date: 1960-1970

Maker: Richelieu (Manufacturer)

Material: metal

GUSN: 101927

Accession Number: 1984.1406AB

Pair of Earrings

Each of the earrings in this pair is constructed with a dangling white plastic orb attached by a gold-tone chain to a smaller white orb, which attaches the earring to the ear with a metal clip-back closure.

Date: 1960-1970

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101928

Accession Number: 1984.1402AB

Brooch

Circular open gold brooch with floral spray with bezel-set opal cabochons, old European cut diamonds, seed pearls, and pink tourmalines.

Date: 1940-1950

Maker: Oakes, Edward Everett (Goldsmith)

Material: gold (metal), opal, tourmaline, freshwater pearl, diamond (mineral)

GUSN: 101929

Accession Number: 2004.14.7

Necklace and Cross Pendant

This carnelian bead necklace has a carnelian cross pendant , which is set with a topaz in center surrounded by a row of pearls. The pendant has a gold mount at the top of the cross and a pendant loop bail set with four pearls.

Date: ca. 1804

Maker: unknown

Material: carnelian, gold (metal), topaz (mineral), pearl (animal material)

GUSN: 101930

Accession Number: 1967.58

Cameo Portrait of Harrison Gray Otis (1765-1848)

This large shell cameo features a profile portrait of Harrison Gray Otis. The cameo is set in an egg and dart gold mount surmounted by an applied gold bow.

Date: 1849

Maker: Greenough, John A. (Sculptor)

Material: conch (shell), gold (metal)

GUSN: 101931

Accession Number: 1920.730

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