Historic New England

Wedding Dress

Gold silk wedding dress in two pieces. (A) Bodice of gold silk brocade in a pattern of small nine petal flowers with long thin leaves and sprigs of additional plant material with square neckline, sleeves ending just below the elbow, front closure with ten large, fabric covered buttons, pointed botto...

Date: ca. 1880

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (fiber)

GUSN: 325985

Accession Number: 2017.50.2AB

Shoebox

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Maker: unknown

Material: paper by function

GUSN: 325986

Accession Number: 2017.50.3

Armchair

Bannister-back armchair with a rush seat.

Date: 1740-1770

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), rush (material)

GUSN: 326144

Accession Number: 1984.477

Phi Beta Kappa Medal

A stamped square silver "PBK" key. Six stars on the upper left-side corner, a raised forefinger on the bottom left corner. Geometrical stamped frame on both sides and a hanging ring molded to the top

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 326147

Accession Number: 1965.24

Reward of Merit Medal

Stamped and engraved hexagonal shaped silver City Medal for Sarah S. Drew, given by the School Committee of Boston for her superior scholarship. Stamped frieze with repetitive almond shaped components on one side, two stamped grooves around the edges of the other side. One hanging ring affixed on th...

Maker: unknown

Material: silver alloy

GUSN: 326164

Accession Number: 1932.509

School Medal

Silver award medal with the left profile portrait of an unidentified man. Acorns and two crossed oak tree branches with a ribbon all around the other side with a five pointed star on the top of medal. Inscriptions on both sides.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver alloy

GUSN: 326165

Accession Number: 1937.1201

Peabody Medal

Silver medal with two male figures sitting in a sailing ship with a dove flying above them. On the tails side, the inscriptions are framed by an oak leaf garland with acorns and a ribbon. A small hole is drilled on the top of the medal.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver alloy

GUSN: 326166

Accession Number: 1937.1202

Wallpaper Sample Book

Brunschwig & Fils wallpaper sample book of reproductions from the collection of SPNEA (the Society for the Preservation of New England Antiquities). Dark blue cover with gold printing. Volume 29

Date: 1985

Maker: Brunschwig & Fils, Inc. (Maker)

GUSN: 326171

Accession Number: 2017.52.1

Jacob Bowdoin Medal

A bronze medal showing the left profile of Jacob Bowdoin's bust. Inscriptions on both sides. A hanging ring pierced at the top. An oak tree branch and an olive tree branch crossed together on the heads side with a ribbon on the tails side. A black and a red silk ribbon are attached.

Maker: unknown

Material: bronzes (objects), silk (textile)

GUSN: 326173

Accession Number: 1956.29

New England Agricultural Society Medal

A silver medal with a small hole drilled on top. A horse, bull, pig, ram, and three chickens are shown on the grass with six shields, and a crown of stars. The other side of the medal are the engraved inscriptions surrounded by a frieze of wheat, fruits, and vegetables. A right arm is holding a hamm...

Maker: unknown

Material: silver alloy

GUSN: 326174

Accession Number: 1964.68B

Phi Beta Kappa Medal

A square, silver Phi Beta Kappa medal. Three stars are engraved on the upper right hand corner, a right hand with forefinger raised on the right bottom corner. Initials and date engraved on the other side. There is a zigzag frieze around the edges with a hole pierced at the top of the medal.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 326175

Accession Number: 1965.22

Phi Beta Kappa Key

A square, silver Phi Beta Kappa medal. Three stars are engraved on the upper right hand corner, a right hand with forefinger raised on the right bottom corner. Initials and date engraved on the other side. There is a zigzag frieze around the edges with a hole pierced at the top of the medal.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 326176

Accession Number: 1965.23

Two Concrete Blocks

Two cement blocks with blue coating on one side and sections of a black/darker coating on the opposite side. Cement blocks are from the demolished Traveler's Insurance Building, Boston, Massachusetts.

Date: 1970-1980

Maker: unknown

Material: concrete, painting (coating)

GUSN: 326207

Accession Number: 2017.54.1AB

Windsor Chair

Windsor sidechair.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 326209

Accession Number: 1961.254

Windsor Rocking Chair

Comb-back Windsor rocking chair.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 326210

Accession Number: 1961.274

Framed Paint-by-Numbers Jesus

Paint-by-Number depicting Jesus.

Date: 1960-1970

Maker: Killian, Eugene (Painter)

GUSN: 326218

Accession Number: 2017.55.2.1

Shoe Box

This shoebox is made from olive green paper board printed with the vendor's logo on the exterior of the lid and sides. Original box for pumps 2016.179.2AB

Date: c. 1960

Maker: Frank C. Meyer Company (Manufacturer)

Material: paper by form

GUSN: 326247

Accession Number: 2016.179.11AB

Hatbox

This round pasteboard box is made in two pieces (lid A and base B) and covered in black paper with a gold rim around the lid's top edge. The center exterior of the lid is marked with a printed retailer's name. A yellow satin ribbon passed through two brass grommets set in each side forms a handle. A...

Date: 1950-60

Maker: Filene's (Department Store) (Retailer)

Material: paper by function, ribbon (material), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 326248

Accession Number: 2016.179.12AB

Hatbox

This round pasteboard box is made in two pieces (lid A and base B) and covered in black paper. The center exterior of the lid is marked with a printed retailer's name. A yellow satin ribbon passed through two brass grommets set in each side forms a handle. A second, 2 3/4" section of ribbon passes h...

Date: c. 1960

Maker: Filene's (Department Store) (Retailer)

Material: paper by form, ribbon (material)

GUSN: 326249

Accession Number: 2016.179.13AB

Shoebox

This shoebox and lid are made from olive green paper board printed with the retailer's logo on the lid and each side.

Date: c. 1960

Maker: Frank C. Meyer Company

Material: paper by form

GUSN: 326250

Accession Number: 2016.179.14AB

Shoebox

This paper board shoe box consists of a lid (A) and a base (B). Each piece is covered in gloss printed paper, the base in grey the lid in red. The lid is printed with the shoemaker's name and a map of Italy. The base of the box shows the same mark along with the price ($42.95), a description and si...

Date: c. 1960

Maker: Prizzani

Material: paper by form

GUSN: 326251

Accession Number: 2016.179.15AB

Shoebox

This paper board shoebox has a lid (A) and base (B) each covered in glossy printed paper, the lid in red and the base in grey. Each bears the name and logo of the shoemaker, as well as handwritten and printed inscriptions. This box contains oxfords 2016.179.10AB but is not original to them.

Date: c. 1960

Maker: Prizzani

Material: paper by form

GUSN: 326252

Accession Number: 2016.179.16AB

Brass Button

Flat braas button without ornamentation.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 326257

Accession Number: 1917.721

Brass Button

Flat Brass buton without ornamentation.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 326258

Accession Number: 1917.722

Brass Button

Flat brass button without ornamentation.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 326262

Accession Number: 1917.729

Men's Top Hat

Matte brown top hat with a light tan ribbon around the brim.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 326269

Accession Number: 2001.281.1282

Men's Top Hat

Black beaver pelt top hat with a cloth ribbon and rolled brim.

Maker: Lamson and Hubbard Company (Maker)

GUSN: 326270

Accession Number: 2001.281.1283

Women's Bonnet

Dark beige shirred fabric bonnet with wire ribbing and a silk flowered ribbon.

Date: 1830-1835

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 326271

Accession Number: 2001.281.1284

Fly in Amber

Amber pearl with a crackled side and a supposed fly imbedded inside. I small hole is drilled at the top.

Maker: unknown

Material: amber (fossil resin)

GUSN: 326336

Accession Number: 1934.500

Telephone

Telephone used in the caretaker's home at the Eustis Estate, Milton, Massachusetts.

Date: 1907

Maker: Western Electric (Maker)

Material: wood (plant material), metal

GUSN: 326382

Accession Number: 2017.56.1

Dish

Square ceramic dish with rounded corners. Red, blue, and gray polished and matt glaze in geometric repeating pattern

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 326438

Accession Number: 2015.125.29

Appleton Farms Tercenetary Medal

Bronze medal commemorating the 300th Anniversary of Appleton Farms, Ipswich, Massachusetts. The Appleton crest is on one side with inscriptions on the reverse.

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal)

GUSN: 326453

Accession Number: 1939.460

Winthrop Medal celebrating the Anniversary of the Massachusetts Bay Tercentenary\n

Gold medal to commemorate the 300th Anniversary of the settlement at Massachusetts Bay. An early colonial house is represented on one side with inscriptions, a stamp, and a fish on the other side. The stamps illustrates two buildings, one sailboat and one plow.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 326565

Accession Number: 1934.1 AB

Wicker Rocking Chair

Wicker rocking chair.

Maker: Heywood-Wakefield Co. (Maker)

GUSN: 326630

Accession Number: 1992.159.2

Wicker Table

Round table with a pedastal base on four scrolled feet, made of woven wicker.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 326631

Accession Number: 1992.160

Banister-Back Chair

Banister-back chair with a shaped crest rail over four turned banisters and turned rails. Woven rush seat.

Date: 1700-1720

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 326715

Accession Number: 1954.151

Wallpaper Fragment

Originally used in Castle Tucker: Billiard Room Chamber, beneath current wallpaper.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 326823

Accession Number: 1998.6400

"Pussy" Hat

Bright pink knit hat that appears to form cat's ears at the corners when worn, giving the hat its distinctive name. The hat was knit in one piece in stockinette stitch and seamed along the sides. The hem is rolled.

Date: 2017

Maker: Strachan, Ruth, Ms. (Maker)

Material: acrylic (plastic), wool (hair)

GUSN: 327260

Accession Number: 2017.60.1

Women's skirt suit

This womens suit is made up of three pieces. The jacket (A) and skirt (C) are made of a taupe, brown, and gold metallic jacquard textile. The jacket has a shawl collar, three-quarter-length sleeves lined with pink, and padded shoulders. The skirt is fully lined in the same pink polyester. It is shap...

Date: 1997

Maker: Alfred Fiandaca (Designer)

Material: polyester (fiber)

GUSN: 327261

Accession Number: 2017.61.1A-C

Hat Box \n Related to Hat 2017.37.3

Large round cardboard box with multi-colored floral desgin, inside and outside.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 327290

Accession Number: 2017.37.6AB

Pocket Watch in Box

Pocket watch in original black hinged box.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 327293

Accession Number: 1969.1793

Clock

Small decorative clock.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 327294

Accession Number: 1947.786

Clock in Case

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 327295

Accession Number: 1969.1763

Pair of Women's Shoes

Pair of women's shoes, white kid leather with a silk grosgrain ribbon bows. Labelled on the sole - J.P. & N. Co. Boston.

Date: 1910-1920

Maker: Jones Peterson & Newhall Co. (Maker)

Material: kidskin

GUSN: 327306

Accession Number: 1990.497AB

Women's Stockings

Four pairs of women's stockings in original packaging. Continental Look Hunter Green [.1]; Continental Look Bermuda [.2]; Bell Diamond Look Black Nite [.3]; and Bell Diamond Look Coffee Bean [.4].

Date: 1950-1970

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 323555

Accession Number: 2008.12.28.1-.4