Historic New England

Pincushion

Rectangular box pincushion with embroidered top and sides. There are embroidered corsses and flowers in red, blue, white, and faded green; Brass tack decoration around the top and bottom edges of the piece.

Date: 19th century

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 259064

Accession Number: 1974.428

Pincushion

Square pincushion with embroidered top of geometric shapes. There are needlepoint stars in red, blue, and pink and squares in green, blue, and yellow with an eight-pointed star in the center; Red and yellow cord trim.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), silk (textile)

GUSN: 259065

Accession Number: 2008.14.10

Kerchief

Brown and white check kerchief; plaid border that intersects at corners; machine-woven fabric; hand-sewn, hemmed edges; embroidered monogram.

Date: 1800-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), cotton (textile), thread, weaving, embroidery (visual works), hand sewing

GUSN: 259069

Accession Number: 2001.195

Stockings

Pair of knee-length white cotton stockings; braided knit pattern runs along arch of foot to ankle, inside is a birdseye diaper pattern; brown cross-stitched monograms on leg; padded heels; modern repairs on toes.

Date: 1800-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), thread, cross stitch, embroidery (visual works), sewing (visual works)

GUSN: 259078

Accession Number: 2001.196AB

Pin Ball and Pearl Pin

Orange silk and tin alloy pin ball and pearl studded sewing pin; two padded silk pin cushions cinched in the middle by a metal band with loop for chain. Metal sewing pin with pearl head; machine-woven fabric; molded metal grame

Date: 1800-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), tin alloy, pearl (animal material), weaving, molding (forming)

GUSN: 259079

Accession Number: 2001.197

Tablecloth

Heavy natural white linen; machine fine-woven; finished edges; hand-sewn seans in ecru thread; embroidered monogram in brown thread.

Date: 1800-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), cotton (textile), thread, weaving, hand sewing, embroidery (visual works)

GUSN: 259080

Accession Number: 2001.198

Tablecloth

White linen table square; thin brown, reeded line border that intersects at corners; embroidered monogram cross-stitched in brown thread; machine woven; finished edges.

Date: 1800-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), cotton (textile), thread, weaving, embroidery (visual works), cross stitch

GUSN: 259081

Accession Number: 2001.199

Handkerchief

Natural colored woven linen lady's handkerchief; simple brown-line border, intersects at corners; cross-stitched monogram in proper left, upper corner; decorative foliate border underneath monogram.

Date: 1800-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), weaving, embroidery (visual works), cross stitch

GUSN: 259090

Accession Number: 2001.200

Handkerchief

Woven linen handkerchief in brown and white check with border of two blue bands; cross-stitched white thread monogram, lower, proper-left corner.

Date: 1800-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), weaving, cross stitch, embroidery (visual works)

GUSN: 259091

Accession Number: 2001.201

Handkerchief

Natural-colored woven linen handkerchief; simple brown-line border; intersects at corners; faint [handwritten ink?] monogram in proper right, upper corner.

Date: 1800-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), weaving

GUSN: 259093

Accession Number: 2001.202

Pincushion

Rectangular white pincushion with yarn embroidery and green leaves and multicolored flowers. Red silk ribbon trim with lace overlay around edges.

Date: 1873

Maker: Ide, Maria Arnold (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 259094

Accession Number: 1932.2601

Petticoat

Red and brown calico petticoat; red dots with white center and double-diamond all-over pattern; hand-sewn seams; drawstring waistband; paper label with inscription hand-sen to lower edge of skirt.

Date: 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: weaving, hand sewing, printed textile materials

GUSN: 259226

Accession Number: 2001.203

Infant's Cap

White linen newborn's cap; cinched around forehead with long sideflaps; lace trim and tiers in a floral pattern; white embroidered flowers from crown to back of head.

Date: 1810-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), lace (needlework), weaving, hand sewing

GUSN: 259227

Accession Number: 2001.206

Newborn's Cap

White linen newborn's cap with eyelet and foliate embroidery design; hand-sewn seams and loops at chin for ribbon or tie; modern repairs on forehead, added fabric; drawstring tie at nape.

Date: 1810-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), thread, embroidery (visual works), hand sewing, weaving

GUSN: 259228

Accession Number: 2001.207

Newborn's Cap

White linen newborn's cap; slightly ruffled trim and drawstring tie at nape.

Date: 1810-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), weaving, hand sewing

GUSN: 259230

Accession Number: 2001.208

Pair of Sleeves

Red and tan striped, knit sleeves; red striped in purl stitch, tan in a looser stitch; flared at hand opening; modern stitched repairs on both sleeves.

Date: 1850-1860s

Maker: unknown

Material: yarn, wool (textile), knitting (needlework)

GUSN: 259231

Accession Number: 2001.209AB

Handkerchief

White silk handkerchief with volute and floral designed monogram; eyelet line that intersects at the corners one inch above edge; machine woven and machine embroidered.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), cotton (textile), thread, weaving, machine sewing (technique), embroidery (visual works)

GUSN: 259235

Accession Number: 2001.210

Handkerchief

Square, men's handkerchief with red and black border that overlaps at the corners; single black line above border, intersects at each corner; machine woven linen; machine embroidered monogram.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), cotton (textile), thread, weaving, machine sewing (technique), embroidery (visual works)

GUSN: 259236

Accession Number: 2001.211

Pair of Mittens

Blue and white checked knit mittens; joined at fingerips, long wrist in stripe and checked pattern; rolled hem at wrist; hand-sewn label on inside of mitten.

Date: 1940-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (hair), yarn, cotton (textile), thread, knitting (needlework), hand sewing

GUSN: 259237

Accession Number: 2001.212AB

Pair of Mittens

Yellow and blue, traditional New England pattern, knit mittens; joined at fingertips, long wrist in horizontal stripes.

Date: last quarter 20th century

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), yarn, knitting (needlework)

GUSN: 259238

Accession Number: 2001.213AB

Black Wool Cap

Navy wool [baseball-type] cap with a medium sized brim; interior lined with canvas on the crown, flannel on brim, and leather around circumference; six eyelets for ventilation; manufaturer size label inside band; machine sewn and manufactured.

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), cotton (textile), flannel, canvas, leather, thread, weaving, machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 259239

Accession Number: 2001.214

Brown Wool Hood

Brown wool hood; double-lined with drawstrings; machine-sewn together; made from four pieces of wool; draw string cinches 3 1/2 inches from bottom.

Date: ca. 1950

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), cotton (textile), thread, metal, synthetic fiber, string (fiber product), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 259240

Accession Number: 2001.215

Skirt

Beige wool maternity skirt with semi-circle cut-out at waist; hemmed seams; two darts at waist in back; four snaps on waist and grosgrain ribbon ties on belly; machine and hand sewn.

Date: 1939 or 1941

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), linen (material), ribbon (material), metal, thread, weaving, machine sewing (technique), hand sewing

GUSN: 259241

Accession Number: 2001.216

Halloween Costume

Children's Native American Halloween costume; maroon, muslin dress with fringe trim on sleeves, neckline and dress hem; black, braided wig made from synthetic material; machine and hand sewn.

Date: early 1950s

Maker: unknown

Material: muslin

GUSN: 259242

Accession Number: 2001.217.1-2

Cream Pitcher

Creamer with gold leaf lustre on top rim and on blue border on foot; gold leaf and rose paint with euphorbia plant design on both sides.

Date: 1854-1904

Maker: New England Pottery Company

Material: porcelain, paint (coating), gold leaf

GUSN: 258711

Accession Number: 1998.5758.1

Tall Cylindrical Pitcher

Pitcher with matching lid; green borders with gold leaf lustre; green palm fronds and bird motif in between borders; bracket handle and lid finial with gold leaf.

Date: ca. 1850 - 1900

Maker: New England Pottery Company

Material: porcelain, glaze, overglaze (material), painting (image-making)

GUSN: 258713

Accession Number: 1998.5752AB

Paul Revere Pottery Plate

One of three light blue pottery plates; each plate plain in a different shade. .5765 - light blue, slightly grainy texture, matte glaze; .5766 - mottled blue with dark blue specks, smooth glaze; .5767 - blue-green, smooth texture, matte finish; all with 1 inch surround.

Date: 1910-1911

Maker: Paul Revere Pottery, Inc. (Brighton, Mass.) (Maker)

Material: pottery (object genre), glaze

GUSN: 258717

Accession Number: 1998.5765

Paul Revere Pottery Plate

One of a Pair of pottery plates. Off-white with two circles of blue at the edge, smooth finish, 1/2 inch surround.

Date: ca. 1911

Maker: Paul Revere Pottery, Inc. (Brighton, Mass.)

Material: pottery (object genre), glaze, paint (coating)

GUSN: 258721

Accession Number: 1998.5768

Flower Frogs

Two green ceramic flower frogs; shaped in a pedastal with small holes in hollow core; slight difference in color and glaze; one glaze duller than the other.

Date: 1906-1942

Maker: Paul Revere Pottery, Inc. (Brighton, Mass.)

Material: ceramic (material), glaze

GUSN: 258722

Accession Number: 1998.5770.1-.2

Hope Chest

Plain maple or pine hope chest; rectangular with hinged lid and two black painted metal handles on sides; keyhole lock at front with key; pedestal base; inside bottom lined with newspaper dated 1916 and tissue paper; contains linens; ledges inside support top tray; handle openings on sides of tray.

Date: 1908

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), maple (wood), pine (wood), metal, paint (coating)

GUSN: 258725

Accession Number: 1998.6174

Box of Pillowcases

Set of six percale cotton pillow cases in a box; tied with blue ribbon in three sets of two; blue gold and white label; plain with openwork hem; box: light blue with printed labels; contents wrapped in creamy translucent patterned paper.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: R.H. Stearns & Company (Boston, Mass.) (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), openwork, weaving

GUSN: 258726

Accession Number: 1998.6175

Box of Pillowcases

Off-white cotton percale pillowcases; three sets of two, each tied with two blue ribbons; box is lined with a creamy translucent patterned paper; each has a paper label.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: R.H. Stearns & Company (Boston, Mass.)

Material: cotton (textile), weaving

GUSN: 258727

Accession Number: 1998.6176

Pillowcases

box of six plain white pillowcases; cardboard box, light blue; pillowcases inside; one flap of waxed paper below first pillowcase; four cases bound in sets of two with two pieces of blue ribbon tied into bows; two cases loose without ribbons; in hope chest (acc. no. 1998.6174).

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: R.H. Stearns & Company (Boston, Mass.) (Maker)

Material: linen (material), cardboard, ribbon (material), waxed paper

GUSN: 258728

Accession Number: 1998.6177

Pillowcases

Box of six plain white pillowcases; cardboard box light blue; pillowcases inside; covered by two flaps of waxed paper; cases bound in sets of two, tied with two blue ribbons tied into bows; in hope chest (acc. no. 1998.6174).

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: R.H. Stearns & Company (Boston, Mass.)

Material: linen (material), cardboard, ribbon (material), waxed paper

GUSN: 258729

Accession Number: 1998.6178

Pillowcases

Box of six plain white pillowcases; light blue cardboard box; pillowcases inside, covered by two flaps of waxed paper; pillowcases bound in sets of two with two pieces of blue ribbon tied into bows; in hope chest (acc. no. 1998.6174).

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: R.H. Stearns & Company (Boston, Mass.) (Maker)

Material: linen (material), cardboard, ribbon (material), waxed paper

GUSN: 258730

Accession Number: 1998.6179

Box of Pillowcases

Off-white cotton percale pillowcases; three sets of two each tied with two blue ribbons; openwork hem; light blue mottled box with white bottom, lined with creamy translucent patterned paper; in hope chest (acc. no. 1998.6174).

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: R.H. Stearns & Company (Boston, Mass.) (Maker)

Material: weaving, cotton (textile), openwork, cardboard, paper (fiber product), ribbon (material)

GUSN: 258736

Accession Number: 1998.6180

Box of Pillowcases

Box of six plain white pillowcases; blue cardboard box; pillowcases inside covered by two flaps of waxed paper; cases bound in sets of two with two pieces of blue ribbon tied in bows; in hope chest (acc. no. 1998.8174).

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: R.H. Stearns & Company (Boston, Mass.) (Maker)

Material: weaving, linen (material), cardboard, ribbon (material), waxed paper

GUSN: 258737

Accession Number: 1998.6181

Box of Pillowcases

Off-white cotton percale pillowcases in box; openwork border; two labels: 1) silver with blue huntress, yellow antelope, blue print; 2) white with blue border, blue print, stamped with dimensions; two sets each wrapped in cellophane, tied with two peach-colored ribbons; one set is not wrapped; box: ...

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: Cannon Mills, Inc.

Material: cotton (textile), weaving, openwork, cardboard, cellophane, ribbon (material)

GUSN: 258738

Accession Number: 1998.6183

Bed Sheets

Box of six plain white sheets; blue cardboard box; sheets inside covered by two flaps of waxed paper; sheets bound in sets of two with two pieces of blue ribbon tied in bows; in hope chest (acc. no. 1998.8174).

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: R.H. Stearns & Company (Boston, Mass.) (Maker)

Material: linen (material), weaving, cardboard, waxed paper, ribbon (material)

GUSN: 258739

Accession Number: 1998.6185

Washcloth

Yellow terry cloth washcloth. Cotton loop on one corner.

Date: 1937-1983

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 258772

Accession Number: 1984.1201

Potholders

Blue and white striped cotton fabric; backed with off-white cotton; trimmed with off-white cotton band; inscribed; in hope chest (acc. no. 1998.6174).

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: ticking, cotton (textile), weaving, hand sewing

GUSN: 258815

Accession Number: 1998.6186.1-6

Table Runner

Plain coarse white linen table runner; edges are crocheted in blue silk-type thread; in hope chest (acc. no. 1998.6174).

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), crocheting, weaving, thread

GUSN: 258817

Accession Number: 1998.6213

Table Runner

Off-white linen table runner attached to a 2 inch diameter cloth covered round roll; loose end is scalloped; floral and bow design embroidered at the end; in hope chest (acc. no. 1998.6174).

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), embroidering, weaving

GUSN: 258819

Accession Number: 1998.6214

Table Mat

Silk damask table mat with fringe border; woven geometric border around sides; floral motif embroidered in two corners; creamy white; taupe embroidery; in hope chest (acc. no. 1998.6174).

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), damask, weaving, embroidery (visual works)

GUSN: 258820

Accession Number: 1998.6215

Lingerie Cloth Fragment

Lingerie long cloth; fine muslin; printed with blue ink.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), weaving

GUSN: 258821

Accession Number: 1998.6219

Kerchief

Square muslin kerchief with top and bottom edges hemmed; corner with multi-colored embroidered initials; in hope chest (acc. no. 1998.6174).

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), muslin

GUSN: 258824

Accession Number: 1998.6221

Set of dessert plates

Set of six dessert plates, circular with pale cream body and ogee shaped rim.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: Industrial Art Shop (Maker)

Material: earthenware, glaze

GUSN: 258825

Accession Number: 1999.621

Table Napkins

White damask table napkins; floral motif border and center; monogram "F" marked but not embroidered; edges hemmed.

Date: lat 19th early 20th centuries

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), damask, weaving

GUSN: 258826

Accession Number: 1998.622.1-.12

Table Napkins

White damask; all over grape vine pattern; pattern framed around perimeter; embroidered monogram; hemmed top and bottom; in hope chest (acc. no. 1998.6174).

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), damask, embroidering

GUSN: 258828

Accession Number: 1998.6223.1-12

Dessert plate

Circular dessert plate with pale cream body and ogee shaped rim. Rim is decorated with four bunches of grapes, center decoration of fruit.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 258829

Accession Number: 1999.621.1

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