Historic New England

Hat

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

Fireplace Enframement

Fireplace enframement. Carved floral and fluted designs with pinecones and berries. Paneled and tiered top with five beveled glass panels. Fireplace tiled with green J. & J.G. Low decorative "natural" tiles and yellow tiles with interlocking circles.

Date: 1878

Maker: Emerson, William Ralph, 1833-1917 (Architect)

GUSN: 322995

Accession Number: 2012.58.9

Hanging Lamps

Three hanging lamps. Frosted glass globe covered with metal filigree design, fluted metal cover, teardrop shaped pendant drop.

Date: 1878

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 322996

Accession Number: 2012.58.10.1-.3

Fireplace Enframement

Fireplace enframement. Terracota with floral and foliate designs in a banner inscribed "In Sun & Rain God's Blessing Comes." Fireplace flanked by intertwined terracota columns and tiled with molded terracotta tiles by Lewis & Lane.

Date: 1878

Maker: Emerson, William Ralph, 1833-1917 (Architect) Lewis & Lane (Maker)

Material: terracotta (clay material)

GUSN: 322997

Accession Number: 2012.58.11

Chandelier

Chandelier. Brass with pierced pendant drop with floral design, brass flowers, and fleur de lis finial. Six double curved brass arms with fluted frosted glass globes.

Water tank on stand.

Date: 1879

Maker: unknown

Material: copper (metal)

GUSN: 323016

Accession Number: 2012.58.30

Napkins

Pair of napkins, blocks in shades of blue, small purple squares.

Date: 2016

Maker: Marimekko (Manufacturer) Nixholm, Holly (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 323068

Accession Number: 2016.99.4.3-.4

Napkin

Single napkin, light pink ground with darker pink polka dots.

Date: 2015

Maker: Marimekko (Manufacturer) Nixholm, Holly (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 323069

Accession Number: 2016.99.4.5

Napkins

Three napkins, white ground, abstract red flowers with black center surrounded by white border.

Date: 2015

Maker: Marimekko (Manufacturer) Nixholm, Holly (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 323070

Accession Number: 2016.99.4.6-.8

Napkin

Single napkin, light pink ground with abstract red flowers

Date: 2015

Maker: Marimekko (Manufacturer) Nixholm, Holly (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 323071

Accession Number: 2016.99.4.9

Napkins

Pair of napkins, light blue ground, dark blue/purple polka dots, and blue scroll.

Date: 2015

Maker: Marimekko (Manufacturer) Nixholm, Holly (Maker) Rimala, Annika, 1936-2014

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 323072

Accession Number: 2016.99.4.10-.11

Napkin

Single napkin, red/orange ground, squares and rectangles of reddish purple, gray, blue, beige.

Date: 2015

Maker: Marimekko (Manufacturer) Nixholm, Holly (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 323073

Accession Number: 2016.99.4.12

Christmas Tree Ornaments

Twelve assorted Christmas ornaments [2011.80.101.1.1-.12], various shapes and colors. In original box [2011.80.101.2ab].

Date: 1930-1960

Maker: Coby Glass Products Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 323090

Accession Number: 2011.80.101.1-.2AB

Christmas Tree Ornaments

Eleven Christmas ornaments, various colors in ball form [2011.80.102.1.1-.12]. Model No. 2089. In orginal box [2011.80.102.2ab].

Date: 1945-1952

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 323091

Accession Number: 2011.80.102.1-.2AB

Christmas Tree Ornaments

Twelve assorted Christmas ornaments. Various shapes and colors [2011.80.103.1.1-.12]. In original box [2011.80.103.2ab].

Date: 1930-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 323092

Accession Number: 2011.80.103.1-.2AB

Fragment, Textile

These are three overall glazed pieces with one attached paper label on each. They represent a succession of vases containing a bouquet of different flowers, in naturalist colors, on a brown background. Characters in a landscape with architectures are painted on the vases whose handle has the shape o...

Date: 1980-2008

Maker: Clarence House (Manufacturer)

Material: cotton (textile), printing (process)

GUSN: 323152

Accession Number: 2012.126.2.1-.3

Fragment, Textile

This is an overall glazed piece with one attached paper label, representing stripes alternating big red, pink and white roses, lilacs, and daisies, in naturalistic colors.

Date: 1980-2008

Maker: Clarence House (Manufacturer)

Material: cotton (textile), printing (process)

GUSN: 323153

Accession Number: 2012.126.3

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