Historic New England

Canton Shawl

A Chinese silk shawl comprised of cream silk with multicolored silk floss embroidery all over with a central motif and repeating floral border. Central repeating floral motif features a bird / phoenix. Edges of the shawl are adorned with long cream silk fringe.

Date: c. 1920

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (fiber), embroidering

GUSN: 363219

Accession Number: 2024.4.2

Collar and Cuffs

A woman's collar with matching cuffs adorned with three horizontal and three vertical lines (on the collar) and two horizontal and two vertical lines (on the cuffs) crossing at each end.

Date: c. 1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 363281

Accession Number: 2024.5.2A-C

Collar and Cuffs

A woman's collar with matching cuffs adorned with embroidered and open work flowers and vines in white.

Date: c. 1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 363284

Accession Number: 2024.5.3A-C

Collar and Cuff

A woman's collar with matching (singular) cuff adorned with three horizontal and three vertical lines (on the collar) and two horizontal and two vertical lines (on the cuffs) crossing at each end.

Date: c. 1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 363285

Accession Number: 2024.5.4AB

Apron

White cotton apron with waist and should ties. Apron and shoulder ties are edged in white, scalloped, floral, open work fabric.

Date: c. 1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), whitework

GUSN: 363286

Accession Number: 2024.5.5

Apron

Plain, white cotton apron with waist ties.

Date: c. 1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 363287

Accession Number: 2024.5.6

Apron

Plain, white cotton apron with waist ties.

Date: c. 1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 363288

Accession Number: 2024.5.7

Apron

White cotton apron with waist and should ties. Apron ties are edged in white, scalloped, dotted, open work fabric.

Date: c. 1910

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 363289

Accession Number: 2024.5.8

Apron

Plain, white cotton apron with waist ties.The apron is edged with white, zig zag bric-à-brac.

Date: c. 1910

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 363290

Accession Number: 2024.5.9

Gloves

An unworn pair of brown / grey leather gloves by Chevreau Garanti, size 8.

Date: c. 1910

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, brass (alloy)

GUSN: 363291

Accession Number: 2024.5.10AB

Gloves

A pair of unused full length cream kid leather gloves with thin mother of pearl buttons.

Date: c. 1910

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, mother of pearl, cotton (textile)

GUSN: 363292

Accession Number: 2024.5.11AB

Gloves

A pair of 3/4 length ivory kid leather opera gloves with three mother of pearl button closures at wrist.

Date: c. 1910

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, mother of pearl, cotton (textile)

GUSN: 363293

Accession Number: 2024.5.12AB

Gloves

A pair of unused 3/4 length buff colored kid leather opera gloves with three mother of pearl button closures at wrist.

Date: c. 1910

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, mother of pearl, cotton (textile)

GUSN: 363294

Accession Number: 2024.5.13AB

Gloves

A pair of 3/4 length buff colored kid leather opera gloves with three mother of pearl button closures at wrist.

Date: c. 1910

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, mother of pearl, cotton (textile)

GUSN: 363295

Accession Number: 2024.5.14AB

Gloves

A pair of unused full length ivory kid leather gloves with two thin mother of pearl buttons.

Date: c. 1910

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, mother of pearl, cotton (textile)

GUSN: 363296

Accession Number: 2024.5.15AB

Gloves

A pair of unused 3/4 length buff colored kid leather opera gloves with three mother of pearl button closures at wrist.

Date: c. 1910

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, mother of pearl, cotton (textile)

GUSN: 363297

Accession Number: 2024.5.16AB

Gloves

A pair of unused full length cream kid leather gloves with thin mother of pearl buttons.

Date: c. 1910

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, mother of pearl, cotton (textile)

GUSN: 363298

Accession Number: 2024.5.17AB

Gloves

A pair of short black kid leather gloves.

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: suede

GUSN: 363299

Accession Number: 2024.5.18AB

Gloves

A pair of dark brown short kid leather gloves.

Date: c. 1910-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, cotton (textile)

GUSN: 363300

Accession Number: 2024.5.19AB

Gloves

A pair of short black kid leather gloves.

Date: c.1910-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, suede, cotton (textile)

GUSN: 363301

Accession Number: 2024.5.20AB

Gloves

A pair of short black kid leather gloves.

Date: c.1910-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, suede, cotton (textile)

GUSN: 363302

Accession Number: 2024.5.21AB

Stuffed Barbar the Elephant

Stuffed Barbar the Elephant toy wearing a red suit, black shoes, and red cape trimmed in faux ermine. Red ribbon affixed to the trunk. Missing its original cardboard crown.

Date: 1960s

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), felt (textile), velvet (fabric weave), wool (textile)

GUSN: 363426

Accession Number: 2024.6.1

Kitchen Tin

Aluminum coffee can with copper-colored lid and black plastic handle. Embossed "TEA" on the lid.

Date: 1950-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: aluminum (metal), metal, plastic by composition or origin, embossing

GUSN: 363514

Accession Number: 2016.20.5AB

Kitchen Tin

Aluminum coffee can with copper-colored lid and black plastic handle. Embossed "GREASE" on the lid.

Date: 1950-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, plastic by composition or origin, embossing

GUSN: 363540

Accession Number: 2016.20.6AB

Kitchen Tin

Aluminum coffee can with copper-colored lid and black handle. Embossed "PEPPER" on the lid.

Date: 1950-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: aluminum (metal), metal, plastic by composition or origin, embossing

GUSN: 363541

Accession Number: 2016.20.7AB

Louis Vuitton Laureate Platform Desert Boots

Louis Vuitton Laureate Platform Desert Boots(A, B) with a pair of original dust bags (C, D).

Date: c. 2017

Maker: Louis Vuitton

Material: rubber (material), leather, cotton (textile)

GUSN: 366206

Accession Number: 2024.8.2A-D

Prada Satin Pumps with Lightning Bolt Heel

Prada Satin Pumps with Lightning Bolt Heel (A, B) with original dust bag (C).

Date: Fall 2019

Maker: Prada

Material: satin, acrylic (plastic), cotton (textile)

GUSN: 366207

Accession Number: 2024.8.3A-C

Miu Miu Pump with Gemstone

Miu Miu brocade pumps (A, B) with faux gemstone and ribbon "clips" with original dust bags (C, D).

Date: c. 2017

Maker: Miu Miu

Material: silk (fiber), acrylic (plastic), leather, velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 366208

Accession Number: 2024.8.4A-D

Dolce & Gabbana Hand Heels

Dolce & Gabbana Hand Heels (A, B) with original dust bag (C) and box (D).

Date: c. 2018

Maker: Dolce & Gabbana

Material: acrylic (plastic), cloth, metal, patent leather, leather

GUSN: 366209

Accession Number: 2024.8.5A-D

Roger Vivier Satin Ribbon Pump

Roger Vivier blue and black satin ribbon pumps (A, B) with gold and clear beaded details with original box (C,D).

Date: c.2015

Maker: Roger Vivier

Material: satin, acrylic (plastic), leather, ribbon (material), beads (pierced objects)

GUSN: 366210

Accession Number: 2024.8.6A-E

Teapot

Swelling, bulbous form slightly tapering at bottom with C-scroll handle and molded, elongated, straight octagonal spout. White glazed body with polychrome over glaze scene of Chinese allegorical figures. Orange and gilt band design at rim. Floral design on handle. Slightly domed circular lid with ap...

Date: c. 1760

Maker: unknown

Material: soft paste porcelain

GUSN: 357581

Accession Number: 1976.32AB

Teapot

Teapot, enamelled polychrome floral decoration; probably by Tulip painters

Date: c. 1760-1770

Maker: unknown

Material: soft paste porcelain

GUSN: 357582

Accession Number: 1976.33AB

Teapot

Globular form with molded spout with linear designs. Molded looped strap handle with overlapping beading and spur at bottom. Circular foot ring. Obverse and reverse decorated with pseudo-armorial device of pink cartouche enclosing TCK/1788. Blue knight's helmet above surmounted by crown and flanke...

Date: 1788

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 357583

Accession Number: 1976.34

Teapot

White clay body with white glaze. Bulbous spherical body tapering slightly to circular foot ring. Facetted, molded body with molded curved spout and C-scroll handle. Over glaze enamel polychrome decoration of random floral sprigs. Gilt and iron red spear bead border at mouth and around circular rese...

Date: late 18th-early 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 357584

Accession Number: 1976.35AB

Teapot

Globular form tapering at base. Molded spout with linear design. Molded looped strap handle with overlapping beading and spur at bottom. Circular foot ring. Slightly domed lid with flat round finial. Decorated on obverse and reverse with large floral spray in pink, purple, and green enamels surround...

Date: 1795-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 357585

Accession Number: 1976.36AB

Teapot

Molded globular form with molded C-scroll handle with heart-like design and molded spout. White glazed body with polychrome over glaze. Two central floral designs surrounded by floral motifs. Violet diaper pattern broken by C-scroll type design border at neck. Domed circular lid with small circular,...

Date: 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 357586

Accession Number: 1976.37AB

Teapot

Molded cylindrical drum-shaped body with flange. Elongated straight metal spout and double overlapped strap handle terminating in molded applied floral sprig. White glaze body with blue and gilt under glaze. A pseudo rest (W.B?) on either side with diapered blue pattern around the rim. Floral and le...

Date: c. 1790

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 357587

Accession Number: 1976.38AB

Teapot

Bulbous form indented at circular foot. C-scroll handle with molded meandering hear-like design. Molded curvilinear spout; flange at neck. White glazed body with polychrome over glaze design of a flower basket on either side with other various flowers and insects. Diapered band with vine-like border...

Date: late 18th-early 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 357588

Accession Number: 1976.39AB

Teapot

Globular circular molded body with gadrooned or ribbed pattern in lower third terminating in circular foot ring. Rounded shoulder terminating in wide mouth. C-scroll strap handle and molded curvilinear spout. Over glaze enamel decoration of basket of flowers surrounded by floral sprigs (purple, gree...

Date: 1790-1815

Maker: unknown

Material: pearlware

GUSN: 357589

Accession Number: 1976.40AB

Teapot

Teapot, decorated in polychrome enamels with bunches of flowers, flower swags, diaper work

Date: 1790-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: pearlware

GUSN: 357590

Accession Number: 1976.41AB

Mug

Baluster form with pronounced loop strap handle and circular foot. Decorated with over glaze enamels of Asian figures: woman standing; man behind curtain with bowl of fruit; tall stand with vase, garden seats; two children playing; man holding ceremonial staff; woman holding child; spotted dog. Iron...

Date: c. 1760

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 357591

Accession Number: 1976.42

Pitcher

Elongated bulbous body terminating in a narrow circular neck with a triangular spout. C-scroll. Foot ring. White glazed body with polychrome and gilt over glaze floral motif with a floral garland and gilt band around top and spout. Handle terminates in a molded three lobed form. Famille rose palette...

Date: late 18th-early 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 357592

Accession Number: 1976.43AB

Pitcher

Globular form terminating in a narrow neck with triangular spout and circular foot. Double overlapped molded rope-like C-scroll handle. Random sprigs with an exterior scene with three Chinese figures with house and tree in background. Purple C-scroll border at rim. Slightly domed circular lid with g...

Date: late 18th-early 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 357593

Accession Number: 1976.44AB

Cup

Cylindrical body with foot ring. White glazed body with polychrome over glaze enamel floral design. Quartered floral pattern outlined by gilt C-scrolls around rim.

Date: late 18th-early 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 357594

Accession Number: 1976.45

Gravy boat

Molded deep ovoid body with C-scroll handle. White clay body with celadon-like glaze; polychrome over glaze floral and butterfly motif. Magenta diaper pattern broken by floral garland motif. Gilt rim. Foot ring.

Date: late 18th-early 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 357595

Accession Number: 1976.46

Gravy boat

Molded and gadrooned, deep, ovoid shape with deep spout emanating from base and C-scroll handle. White clay body with celadon-like glaze with polychrome over glaze floral design. Floral borders outside and inside rim. Red-pink floral design on handle. Ovoid foot ring. Brown edge on rim.

Date: late 18th-early 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 357598

Accession Number: 1976.47

Tea bowl

Circular body with upward-curving sides and moderately high foot ring. Decorated in black enamel and gold on exterior with wavy line at rim. One side with pseudo-armorial design and two birds facing each other perched on red, black, and gold striped rod, holding red and gold branch. Small black flow...

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 357599

Accession Number: 1976.48

Pair of glass salt dishes from the estate of Nathaniel Gorham

Pair of glass salt cellars with a square base, narrow stem and fluted bowl.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 357612

Accession Number: 2021.63.1-.2

Trays

Rectangular form with canted edges. White clay body with celadon-like glaze and polychrome over glaze overall floral motif with gilt band on edge.

Date: late 18th-early 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 357613

Accession Number: 1976.49.1-.2

Platters

Shallow, leaf-shaped body. White clay body with celadon-like glaze; polychrome over glaze central floral motif with a floral border on inside rim and gilt edge.

Date: late 18th-early 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 357614

Accession Number: 1976.50.1-.2

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