Historic New England

Pumps

A pair of gold leather pumps with squoval toe. Vamp features an adornment of a oval in the same fabric as the body of the shoe outlined with two rows of clear, glass rhinestones set in the white metal findings. Shoe's heel is a thick column, flaring near the bottom and with a circle of rhinestones j...

Date: c. 1955-1964

Maker: Mr. Seymour Shoes

Material: leather, metal, rhinestone, glass (material), acrylic (plastic)

GUSN: 368340

Accession Number: 2025.1.11AB

Cor Fam Pointed Toe Pumps

A pair of brown DuPont Cor Fam pointed toe pumps with a stiletto heel. Vamp adorned with laced up tie of olive green colored grosgrain ribbon, eyelets for lacing are outlined in cotton floss.

Date: 1964-1971

Maker: Mr. Seymour Shoes Dupont Company

Material: nonwovens, acrylic (plastic), cotton (textile), ribbon (material)

GUSN: 368341

Accession Number: 2025.1.12AB

Stiletto Pumps

A pair of pointed toe, stiletto heeled pumps with body in a brown suede and topline in two parallel rows of brown and faux tortoiseshell color leather and faux tortoiseshell and brown leather pieces on the center of the vamp's topline.

Date: ca. 1955-1964

Maker: Mr. Seymour Shoes

Material: leather, suede, acrylic (plastic)

GUSN: 368343

Accession Number: 2025.1.14AB

"Ribbonare" Heeled Sandals

"Ribbonare" heeled sandals in "old rose." A pair of high heeled sandals with pink rhinestone stiletto heels, insole of pink leather, thin counter holding long metallic pink and silver ribbons that tie to ankle and leg, toe box of three thin pink and silver metallic ribbon straps with ribbon "knot" a...

Date: ca. 2000

Maker: Stuart Weitzman

Material: metallic (color attribute), ribbon (material), glass (material), rhinestone, leather, acrylic (plastic)

GUSN: 368344

Accession Number: 2025.1.15AB

"Laser" Pump

"Laser" pump (single). A black suede shoe with thick block heel, having a curved shape, squared toe, and body of shoe and heel adorned with multicolor lines of rhinestones (red, purple, orange, blue, and clear).

Date: ca. 1985

Maker: Stuart Weitzman

Material: leather, suede, acrylic (plastic), rhinestone

GUSN: 368345

Accession Number: 2025.1.16

"Streamers" Pump

"Streamers" pump (single). A black satin pump with pointed toe and stiletto heel. Body and heel adorned curving and twisting rows of multicolored rhinestones (red, blue, pink, green).

Date: ca. 1985

Maker: Stuart Weitzman

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

GUSN: 368346

Accession Number: 2025.1.17

"Gemstone" Pump

"Gemstone" pump (single). A cream satin pump with pointed toe and stiletto heel. Vamp, toe box, and heel adorned with faux triangular "gemstones" outlined in faux pearls and surrounded by densely placed clear rhinestones.

Date: ca. 1985

Maker: Stuart Weitzman for Martinique

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

GUSN: 368347

Accession Number: 2025.1.18

"Marbell" Mule

"Marbell" peep-toe high heeled mule (single). Body and vamp of black suede with squared off toe. Outsole with a slight platform and back of heel adorned with black and clear rhinestones.

Date: ca. 1990

Maker: Stuart Weitzman

Material: suede, leather, cotton (textile), rhinestone, acrylic (plastic)

GUSN: 368348

Accession Number: 2025.1.19

"Sheer Magic" Pumps

A pair of "Sheer Magic" pumps comprised of a sheer, white mesh body adorned with embroidered black and silver metallic and white threads and rounded point toe. Top line of the shoes are scalloped and finished with silver leather. Heels are white leather and soles are tan.

Date: ca. 1980

Maker: Stuart Weitzman for Mr. Seymour Shoes

Material: leather, cotton (textile), silk (textile), acrylic (plastic)

GUSN: 368349

Accession Number: 2025.1.20AB

Pumps

A pair of navy blue leather pumps with pointed and stiletto heel. Vamp is adorned with faux knot and ribbon detail over two circular elements over the center top line.

Date: ca. 1955-1964

Maker: Mr. Seymour Shoes

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

GUSN: 368351

Accession Number: 2025.1.22AB

"Style 500" Peep-toe Pumps

A pair of "Style 500" peep toe pumps with red leather counters and side of out sole, clear vinyl, peep toe box outlined with red leather and adorned with a red grosgrain bow, and tapered, clear Lucite heel.

Date: ca. 1980

Maker: Stuart Weitzman for Martinique

Material: leather, acrylic (plastic), cotton (textile), Lucite (TM), vinyl

GUSN: 368354

Accession Number: 2025.1.25AB

Pumps

A pair of black pumps with rounded, point toe and adorned with a faux buckle on vamp made of a rectangle of black grosgrain ribbon with half circles on left and right sides covered by rhinestones.

Date: ca. 1955-1964

Maker: Mr. Seymour Shoes

Material: leather, rhinestone, acrylic (plastic)

GUSN: 368355

Accession Number: 2025.1.26AB

"Americana Patriot Kid" Sneakers

A pair "Americana Patriot Kid" low-platform sneakers made of blue, red, and white leather with rounded toe, metal star ornaments, blue laces, and thick black sole.

Date: ca. 1990

Maker: Stuart Weitzman

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

GUSN: 368359

Accession Number: 2025.1.30AB

" '99 Elite Glow" Pumps

A pair of " '99 Elite Glow" black, sling-back stiletto heels with pointed toe and toe box comprised of woven or knotted thread (swiss lace) adorned with black rhinestones.

Date: ca. 1999

Maker: Stuart Weitzman

Material: leather, rhinestone, silk (fiber), cotton (textile), acrylic (plastic)

GUSN: 368363

Accession Number: 2025.1.34AB

"Rise Up" Pumps

A pair of "Rise Up" painted silk pumps with white base and abstract design of black, red, green, and purple with thin, pointed black heel, cut-out counter, and pointed toe.

Date: ca. 1991

Maker: Stuart Weitzman for Mr. Seymour Shoes

Material: silk (textile), leather, acrylic (plastic), cotton (textile)

GUSN: 368366

Accession Number: 2025.1.37AB

"Disrobe" Platform Mules

A pair of "Disrobe" Lucite and vinyl stiletto, open toe, mules with clear heel and platform outsole embedded with clear rhinestones and clear vinyl vamp with silver leather strip knotted at center with small coin-like decoration adorned with rhinestones.

Date: ca. 1990

Maker: Stuart Weitzman

Material: Lucite (TM), vinyl, glass (material), rhinestone, leather, acrylic (plastic)

GUSN: 368368

Accession Number: 2025.1.39AB

Pumps

A pair of black patent leather pumps with block heel and rounded toe adorend with gold colored metal "chain mail" in the Whitting and Davis style.

Date: ca. 1955-1964

Maker: Mr. Seymour Shoes

Material: patent leather, metal, wood and wood products, cotton (textile), leather

GUSN: 368370

Accession Number: 2025.1.41AB

"Mille Fleur" Sling-Back Peep-Toe Pumps

A pair of "Mille Fleur" yellow faux snake skin open toe sling-back pumps with leather, faux snake skin flower on the vamp.

Date: ca. 1955-1964

Maker: Mr. Seymour Shoes

Material: leather, wood by composition or origin

GUSN: 368371

Accession Number: 2025.1.42AB

"Ace Power Vegas" Pumps

A pair of black "Ace Power Vegas" pointed toe, suede sling back pumps with thin steel heel encrusted with rhinestones.

Date: ca. 1994

Maker: Stuart Weitzman

Material: suede, leather, steel (alloy), rhinestone, cotton (textile)

GUSN: 368372

Accession Number: 2025.1.43AB

Pumps

A pair of black satin pumps with rounded toe and block heal adorned with clear rhinestones.

Date: ca. 1985

Maker: Ferantino

Material: suede, leather, rhinestone, cotton (textile), wood and wood products, acrylic (plastic)

GUSN: 368374

Accession Number: 2025.1.45AB

Saucers

Three saucers; painted enamels decorated with a landscape scene with five figures in center; border design under rim with cartouch enclosing small landscapes with swags

Date: late 18th-early 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 357650

Accession Number: 1976.86.1-.3

Saucer

Saucer; floral spray painted in enamels in well; cartouches with flowers forming a wide border around inside below rim

Date: late 18th-early 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 357651

Accession Number: 1976.87

Saucer

Saucer; painted in enamels; landscape with three Chinese figures in center, four cartouches with landscapes below inside rim

Date: late 18th-early 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 357652

Accession Number: 1976.88

Saucer

Saucer; painted in enamels; four Chinese figures in garden; two seated, small dog; four cartouches with landscapes separated by diaper pattern under inside rim; small repeat single flower design between border and center scene, chip on rim

Date: late 18th-early 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 357653

Accession Number: 1976.89

Bowl

Porcelain bowl

Date: late 18th-early 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 357654

Accession Number: 1976.90

Bowl

Bowl in orange Fitzhugh pattern; heavily pitted with many imperfections within bowl

Date: c. 1820

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 357655

Accession Number: 1976.101

Bowl

Bowl, underglaze blue strapwork and two large cartouches containing enamel figures of (obverse) two figures seated at a table under a tree, the third standing and bowling; reverse: three figures standing by a house, one holding yellow flowers, diaper border at inside rim; underglaze blue, pink, blue...

Date: late 18th-early 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 357656

Accession Number: 1976.102

Teapot

Squat circular body with straight molded spout and applied C-scroll handle. Circular foot ring. Underglaze blue decoration of elaborate floral and diaper border at mouth, floral sprigs throughout, feathered handle, and reserve border. Over glaze polychrome scenic reserve of Asian couple in a shallow...

Date: ca. 1790-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 357657

Accession Number: 1976.103AB

Pinecone Finial

Painted terra cotta pinecone with attached base. Originally installed atop columns in the garden at Hamilton House.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 357662

Accession Number: 1949.1271

Tea bowl

Tea bowl, famille rose floral spray and flower sprigs on outside; design around inside rim in orange blower in well; molded petal design under glaze around bottom with diamond lines on top

Date: late 18th-early 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 357664

Accession Number: 1976.79

Cup and saucer

Circular dish (A) from with straight molded sides tapering outward at sharp angle from circular well. Circular foot ring. White clay body with polychrome over glaze enamel floral sprigs (pink, brown, orange) with orange line border bands. Straight sided bowl (B) form with molded sides tapering outwa...

Date: late 18th-early 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 357665

Accession Number: 1976.61.1AB

Cup and saucer

Circular dish (A) from with straight molded sides tapering outward at sharp angle from circular well. Circular foot ring. White clay body with polychrome over glaze enamel floral sprigs (pink, brown, orange) with orange line border bands. Straight sided bowl (B) form with molded sides tapering outwa...

Date: late 18th-early 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 357666

Accession Number: 1976.61.2AB

Vase

Molded rectangular stepped base with acanthus leaf border in relief. Surmounted by bulbous five-sectioned body, each swelling at center and tapering upward into fanned finger configuration. Fingers terminate in alternating spiked and circular edged sockets with leaf borders. Under glaze blue gaudy...

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 357667

Accession Number: 1976.55

Cream Pitcher

Bulbous form with molded body terminating in triangular spout. C-scroll handle with molded heart-like design. White glazed body with polychrome floral decoration and diapered pattern around rim.

Date: late 18th-early 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 357673

Accession Number: 1976.26

Tea caddy

Globular body tapering to narrow circular neck. Indented at circular foot decorated with applied molded C-scrolls. White glazed body with polychrome over glaze. Iron red diaper broken by violet scenic reserves and two exterior scenes with two Chinese male figures (one pair seated at table; the other...

Date: late 19th century, early 20th century

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 357674

Accession Number: 1976.27AB

Babani Robe

Velvet robe attributed to the French fashion house, Babani in a kimono-style. Pink with interwoven black and gold embroidery.

Date: c. 1932

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 357689

Accession Number: 2021.80.1

Darning Egg

Wooden darning egg.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 357713

Accession Number: 1937.1182

Set of Knitting Needles

Set of metal knitting needles.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 357714

Accession Number: 1929.1082A-J

Measuring Tape

Wooden measuring tape holder shaped like a spool with an illustration of a lake and a boat house, with a bright pink tape.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 357715

Accession Number: 1929.1090

Sewing Kit

Green suede sewing kit with yellow ribbon with pink embroidered flowers, a white suede lining with flaps for needles, and initials embroidered in pink.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 357716

Accession Number: 1990.1417

Coffee cup, with handle (speckeld blue)

One speckled blue coffee cup designed by Russel Wright (1904-1976) in the Residential pattern. Marked on bottom: "100% / MELAMINE / MADE IN USA / BY NORTHERN / BOSTON 27."

Date: 1953

Maker: unknown

Material: melamine

GUSN: 357761

Accession Number: 2021.43.1.8