Historic New England

Table runner

Undyed linen table runner w/ lace banding at either end. Banding consists of 3 rows of alternating open and closed square boxes. Hemmed band of linen provides outer edge.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 24337

Accession Number: 1998.5201

Table mat

Sheer silk table mat, square, w/ wide outer border of lace. Lace woven in long feather-shaped pieces w/ scalloped edges and embroidered decorative stitching.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 24338

Accession Number: 1998.5202

Table mat

Woven silk table mat, square, w/ long fringed edges tied at top to create tassels. Silk woven in a floral pattern.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), weaving

GUSN: 24339

Accession Number: 1998.5203

Table mat

Square white linen table mat w/ damask striping at center and laced fringe edges. Fringe is laced in floral design and scalloped. Seam visible up side of damask linen.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 24340

Accession Number: 1998.5204

Table mat

Linen laced table mat, rectangular w/ foliate detail at center and inner border and scalloped fringe edges.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 24341

Accession Number: 1998.5205

Table mat

Woven and laced linen table mat. Rectangular w/ squares at center and two outer borders: the 1st circular scrolls and the outermost scrolled scalloped edges.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), weaving

GUSN: 24342

Accession Number: 1998.5206

Table mat

Woven white cotton table mat, rectangular, with fringed edges and pink embroidered border around perimeter.

Date: 1900-1940

Maker: Possibly Tucker, Jane Armstrong, 1866-1964 (Embroiderer)

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 24343

Accession Number: 1998.5207

Sachet

Cream-colored silk sachet with painted blue forget-me-not flowers at bottom. Rectangular with blue bow tied at center. Bottom stitched closed below flowers. Fringed bottom edges.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: Possibly Tucker, Jane Armstrong, 1866-1964 (Painter)

Material: painting (coating), silk (textile)

GUSN: 24344

Accession Number: 1998.5208

Brown linen table mat, rectangular with embroidered flower basket at center; flowers in browns, red and green. Two lace borders divide body of mat into three separate rectangles. Scalloped lace fringe at edges.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: Possibly Tucker, Jane Armstrong, 1866-1964 (Embroiderer)

Material: embroidering, linen (material)

GUSN: 24345

Accession Number: 1998.5209

Table mat

Round white lace table mat. Central flower w/ pointed petals connected to circular border and scalloped fringed edges.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 24346

Accession Number: 1998.5210

Table mat

Round white linen table mat w/ cream-colored lace fringe. No ornamentation on linen center; fringe is scalloped.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 24347

Accession Number: 1998.5211

Table mat

One in pair of round table mats, crocheted white cotton. Two strips of orange at edge of central circle, just before the fringed and scalloped edge. Tip of scallops orange.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), crocheting

GUSN: 24348

Accession Number: 1998.5212.1

Table mat

One in pair of round table mats, crocheted white cotton. Two strips of orange at edge of central circle, just before the fringed and scalloped edge. Tip of scallops orange.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), crocheting

GUSN: 24349

Accession Number: 1998.5212.2

Table mat

Round tatted cotton table mat, white. Central circle w/ layered long fringe.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), tatting (process)

GUSN: 24350

Accession Number: 1998.5213

Table mat

One of two matching square linen table mats, marseilles work throughout and fringed edges. Decoration of a central flower in a double wreath and diamond surround.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), marseilles

GUSN: 24351

Accession Number: 1998.5214.1

Table mat

One of two matching square linen table mats, marseilles work throughout and fringed edges. Decoration of a central flower in a double wreath and diamond surround.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), marseilles

GUSN: 24352

Accession Number: 1998.5214.2

Table mat

White cotton lace table mat, square, w/ fringed edges. Four-petal flower in each corner. Fringe is tied in knot at top to create tassels.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 24353

Accession Number: 1998.5215

Antimacassar

One of six matching antimacassars. Straight side and back edges; scalloped front edge. Foliate detail throughout: a four-petal flower at center.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 24354

Accession Number: 1998.5216.1

Antimacassar

One of six matching antimacassars. Straight side and back edges; scalloped front edge. Foliate detail throughout: a four-petal flower at center.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 24355

Accession Number: 1998.5216.2

Antimacassar

One of six matching antimacassars. Straight side and back edges; scalloped front edge. Foliate detail throughout: a four-petal flower at center.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 24356

Accession Number: 1998.5216.3

Antimacassar

One of six matching antimacassars. Straight side and back edges; scalloped front edge. Foliate detail throughout: a four-petal flower at center.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 24357

Accession Number: 1998.5216.4

Antimacassar

One of six matching antimacassars. Straight side and back edges; scalloped front edge. Foliate detail throughout: a four-petal flower at center.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 24358

Accession Number: 1998.5216.5

Antimacassar

One of six matching antimacassars. Straight side and back edges; scalloped front edge. Foliate detail throughout: a four-petal flower at center.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 24359

Accession Number: 1998.5216.6

Antimacassar

One pair of two pairs of lace chair arm covers. Rectangular w/ lightly scalloped side and back edges and larger scalloped front edge. Inner rectangle w/ foliate decoration.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 24360

Accession Number: 1998.5217.1AB

Antimacassar

One pair of two pairs of lace chair arm covers. Rectangular w/ lightly scalloped side and back edges and larger scalloped front edge. Inner rectangle w/ foliate decoration.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 24361

Accession Number: 1998.5217.2AB

Antimacassar

One of 5 matching lace antimacassars. Rectangular w/ straight side and back edges and scalloped front edge. Foliate decoration at center.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 24362

Accession Number: 1998.5218.1

Antimacassar

One of 5 matching lace antimacassars. Rectangular w/ straight side and back edges and scalloped front edge. Foliate decoration at center.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 24363

Accession Number: 1998.5218.2

Antimacassar

One of 5 matching lace antimacassars. Rectangular w/ straight side and back edges and scalloped front edge. Foliate decoration at center.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 24364

Accession Number: 1998.5218.3

Antimacassar

One of 5 matching lace antimacassars. Rectangular w/ straight side and back edges and scalloped front edge. Foliate decoration at center.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 24365

Accession Number: 1998.5218.4

Antimacassar

One of 5 matching lace antimacassars. Rectangular w/ straight side and back edges and scalloped front edge. Foliate decoration at center.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 24366

Accession Number: 1998.5218.5

Pincushion

Round pincushion with pale pink silk and layers of ruffled trim and beaded loops; embroidered monogram in center in white "J.G"; white cotton bottom.

Date: 1876-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 29122

Accession Number: 1920.445

Trim

Envelope with fringe inside

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 29123

Accession Number: 1920.446

Pincushion

Square pincushion with blue silk top and moss green silk bottom with handwritten note tacked to bottom; blue side has lace overlay with pearls in each corner.

Date: 1800-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), pearl (animal material)

GUSN: 29124

Accession Number: 1920.447

Chemise

White linen; round neck; above elbow sleeves; marked.

Date: 1734-1767

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, linen (material)

GUSN: 29125

Accession Number: 1920.448

Infant's Cap

Cream; front has applique section with scalloped edge; fullnes gathered at center back with cartridge pleats; band of lace inserted center back; fine ruffle around face and neck; one tie (other was removed at some point).

Date: 1810-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, linen (material)

GUSN: 29127

Accession Number: 1920.451

Alphabet Sampler

Alphabet sampler on natural linen ground. Green and rust lettering. Bands of needlework at top including a large zig-zag and an undulating wave. Green and rust strawberry border at bottom. Two alphabets, both missing "J", "U".

Maker: unknown

Material: cross-stitching, embroidering, linen (material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 29128

Accession Number: 1920.452

Emery Cushion

Heart shaped emery cushion with blue silk tassel fringe and cord for hanging; three-sided cushion made of pink moire and floral brocades.

Date: 1800-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: moiré, silk (textile)

GUSN: 29130

Accession Number: 1920.456

Landscape with River

Scenic landscape painting of three figures by river. Seated woman is holding an infant, small boy is lying down on the shore, another man is standing and holding a fishing rod. Two men in a canoe in the background. Stone castle atop a hill at right, bare tree at left. Mountains and ruined buildings ...

Date: 1825-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 29132

Accession Number: 1920.459

Fan

White moire' silk fan; ivory sticks are carved and pierced with roses and scrolls; plain moire' leaf with gold edge; mother of pearl washer; carved metal ring.

Date: 1850-1859

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), ivory (tooth component), moiré, silk (textile)

GUSN: 29133

Accession Number: 1920.466

Fan

FAN (A): Carved ivory sticks with silver inlay; white silk fan; short leaf, painted floral decoration in white and pink with silver branches; mother of pearl washer, carved metal ring. BOX (B): base only.

Date: 1850-1859

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), inlay (process), ivory (tooth component), metal, painting (coating), silk (textile)

GUSN: 29134

Accession Number: 1920.467 A-B

View of Boston

Bird's eye view of Boston from the north--includes train stations, state house, Bunker Hill monument, Boston Common and Tens.

Date: 1877

Maker: Possibly Bachmann, J. (Lithographer) L. Prang & Co. (Maker)

Material: chromolithographs

GUSN: 29135

Accession Number: 1920.472

Wallet

Natural linen; front flap with silk braid ties; unfolds 4 times, with 5 "flap" compartments. For keeping papers in.

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: handmade, linen (material)

GUSN: 29136

Accession Number: 1920.481

Shirt

White; squared flap neckline and cap sleeves trimmed w/ lace; lace insert at shouder; 2 narrow tape ties at back.

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: Bellows, Abby Parker, 1813-1894 (Maker)

Material: stitching, linen (material)

GUSN: 29137

Accession Number: 1920.482

Corset

Corset made of cotton with lacing, made by Abby Parker Bellows in New Ipswich, New Hampshire.

Date: ca. 1820

Maker: Bellows, Abby Parker, 1813-1894 (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 29138

Accession Number: 1920.484

Pincushion

S-shaped pincushion with tasseled ends; straight pins spell out "of such is the kingdom/of heaven~" on one side; leafy vine design on the other side.

Date: 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: satin

GUSN: 29139

Accession Number: 1920.490

Pincushion

Fish-shaped pincushion.

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 29140

Accession Number: 1920.491

Sewing Kit

Blue silk work bag or sewing kit with a brown leather piece on either side for placing sewing needles.

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (fiber), leather

GUSN: 29141

Accession Number: 1920.492

Paper Mache Doll Head and Box

Paper mache doll head (a). Red paper box with cover (bc).

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 29142

Accession Number: 1920.493A-C

Needles

Bone needle with a large curved handle.

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 29143

Accession Number: 1920.498

Bootjack

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 29144

Accession Number: 1920.503

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