Historic New England

Napkins

Set of six white linen damask napkins with long selvage edges and short edges with a 1" hem with openwork at the hem.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 370580

Accession Number: 2016.188.290.1-.6

Black wooden frame with a light brown carved wood inner-most border. A document of laid paper is attached to a backing paper of a similar color. The document is signed "Jon Bowman" Judge of Probate and dated October 28, 1800. It appoints Joseph Sprague, Yeoman, and James Cushman, Merchant, both of ...

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), ink, wood and wood products, paint (coating), gold (color)

GUSN: 370581

Accession Number: 2016.188.291

Framed Print Portrait of John Hancock

Black wooden framed picture of John Hancock on paper. Black and white head and shoulders portrait of Hancock facing right. The portrait is set within an oval "mat" which is cut off at the top and sides by the frame, and at the bottom by a beige panel with the following text "The Hon.ble John Hancoc...

Maker: unknown

Material: printmaking, ink, paper (fiber product), wood and wood products, paint (coating)

GUSN: 370582

Accession Number: 2016.188.292

Candlestick and Rush Light

Wrought iron rush light holder with a candlestick counterweight and a round wooden base.

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought iron (iron alloy), cast iron

GUSN: 370583

Accession Number: 2016.188.293

Rushlight Holder

Wrought iron rush light holder with four legs and penny feet.

Maker: unknown

Material: wrought iron (iron alloy)

GUSN: 370584

Accession Number: 2016.188.294

Candlestick

Pewter candlestick with raised round base, a baluster stem and a drip guard at the candle cup.

Maker: Porter, Freeman, 1808-1887 (Pewterer)

Material: pewter (tin alloy)

GUSN: 370585

Accession Number: 2016.188.295

Brass Salt

Brass salt in the shape of a pig.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 370586

Accession Number: 2016.188.296

Oven Thermometer

Oven thermometer with a metal casing and a round dial that measures up to 600 degrees Fahrenheit.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 370587

Accession Number: 2016.188.297

Crystal Salt

Clear glass rectangular salt with 5/16" thick walls.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 370588

Accession Number: 2016.188.298

Timer

Red kitchen timer with a silver ring, gray pointer, rectangular front profile, and triangular side profile.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 370589

Accession Number: 2016.188.299

Chair

Mahogany Chippendale side chair, serpentine crest, carved and pierced splat, slip seat with black leather, reeded surround, marlborough legs, H-shaped stretcher.

Date: 1770-1790

Maker: unknown

Material: wood and wood products

GUSN: 370590

Accession Number: 2016.188.300

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

Louis Vuitton Low Top Stellar Sneaker

Louis Vuitton low top Stellar Sneaker (A, B) with original dust bag (C).

Date: c. 2015

Maker: Louis Vuitton

Material: canvas, rubber (material), metal, leather

GUSN: 366211

Accession Number: 2024.8.7A-C

Christian Dior "Walk in" Sneaker

Christian Dior "Walk in" sneaker (A, B), low top in white, with original dust bag (C, D).

Date: c. 2015

Maker: Christian Dior

Material: canvas, rubber (material), metal, leather

GUSN: 366212

Accession Number: 2024.8.8A-C

Dolce & Gabbana Platform Wedge Sandals

Dolce & Gabbana platform wedge sandals (A, B) with multi-color floral print and knot detail, with originoal dust bags (C, D).

Date: c. 2015

Maker: Dolce & Gabbana

Material: leather, ink, acrylic (plastic), metal

GUSN: 366213

Accession Number: 2024.8.9A-D

Gianvito Rossi Vamp Fan Booties

Black Gianvito Rossi vamp fan / ruffle edge high heelded booties (A, B) with original dust bag (C).

Date: c.2006-2020

Maker: Gianvito Rossi

Material: suede, acrylic (plastic), leather

GUSN: 366214

Accession Number: 2024.8.10A-C

Thom Solo Leather Crocodile Imprint Custom Thigh High Boots

Date: c. 2019

Maker: Solo, Thom

Material: leather

GUSN: 366215

Accession Number: 2024.8.11AB

Badgley Mishka Bow Heel Shoes

A pair of light pink / champaigne colored satin open-toed high heels (A, B) with thin satin strap over clear plastic covering the toe box and bow on the ankle strap adorned with white faux gemstones at their center. Original dust bags (C, D).

Date: c. 2015

Maker: Badgley Mischka

Material: satin, metal, glass (material), imitation leather, acrylic (plastic)

GUSN: 364220

Accession Number: 2024.8.12A-D