Historic New England

"Palais-Royal" Wallpaper Panel

French Scenic wallpaper "Palais-Royal" pattern. Rectangular panel placed over door. Eight small fragments were glued together to create a panel with blue ground and urn shaped tree in center. Tree is comprised of parts of the leafy arches and tree like columns. Block printed in grisaille on blue gro...

Date: 1805-1810

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 242933

Accession Number: 2010.27.1.21

"Palais-Royal" Wallpaper Panel

French Scenic wallpaper panel "Palais-Royal" pattern. Half panel depicts a young woman in Empire dress walking and reading a book. Stone wall with swag bunting and floral arches in background [other half is 2010.27.1.20]. Panel framed by a leafy arch at top and tree like column on right side [column...

Date: 1805-1810

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 242934

Accession Number: 2010.27.1.22

"Palais-Royal" Wallpaper Panel

French Scenic wallpaper "Palais-Royal" pattern. Panel depicts a gentleman in riding dress holding a shotgun talking to a woman in Empire dress and shawl. Building with pointed arches, pilasters and roof balustrade in background. Panel framed by a leafy arch at top and tree like columns on sides. Blo...

Date: 1805-1810

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 242936

Accession Number: 2010.27.1.23

"Palais-Royal" Wallpaper Panel

French Scenic wallpaper "Palais-Royal" pattern. Half panel depicts a man and a woman walking arm and arm in front of a smooth stone wall with vase shaped balusters. Arched arcade with pilasters in background. Other half of panel does not appear to be in the set. Panel framed by a leafy arch at top a...

Date: 1805-1810

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 242943

Accession Number: 2010.27.1.24

"Palais-Royal" Wallpaper Panel

French Scenic wallpaper "Palais-Royal" pattern. Rectangular panel placed over door. Nine small fragments were glued together to create a panel with blue ground and urn shaped tree in center. Tree is comprised of parts of the leafy arches and tree like columns. Block printed in grisaille on blue grou...

Date: 1805-1810

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 242947

Accession Number: 2010.27.1.25

"Palais-Royal" Wallpaper Panel

French Scenic wallpaper "Palais-Royal" pattern. Half panel depicts two women seated next to an empty chair. The lower part of another woman's white dress is visible [the other half of the panel is 2010.27.1.10]. Cylindrical building with crescent shaped weathervane in background. Panel framed by a l...

Date: 1805-1810

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 242949

Accession Number: 2010.27.1.26

"Palais-Royal" Wallpaper Panel

French Scenic wallpaper "Palais-Royal" pattern. Panel depicts two women playing with two small children. Cone shaped obelisk and latticework trellis pictured in background behind a stone wall with diamond medallion decoration. Panel framed by a leafy arch at top and tree like columns on sides. Block...

Date: 1805-1810

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 242950

Accession Number: 2010.27.1.27

"Palais-Royal" Wallpaper Panel

French Scenic wallpaper "Palais-Royal" pattern. Panel depicts a group of men and women seated in chairs. One of the men is blindfolded. Stone gatehouse with pair of dragons holding tassels on roof and stone wall with diamond medallion decoration in background. Panel framed by a leafy arch at top and...

Date: 1805-1810

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 242953

Accession Number: 2010.27.1.28

"Palais-Royal" Wallpaper Panel

French Scenic wallpaper "Palais-Royal" pattern. Panel depicts two women and a man seated in chairs, another woman standing nearby. Large gateway supported by corinthian columns and decorated with flags, shield, and plumed helmet pictured in background. Panel framed by a leafy arch at top and tree li...

Date: 1805-1810

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 242956

Accession Number: 2010.27.1.29

"Palais-Royal" Wallpaper Panel

French Scenic wallpaper "Palais-Royal" pattern. Panel depicts a woman in Empire dress sitting on a bench with a dog. A man stands behind her. Curved wall with corinthian columns and floral and latticework roof pictured in background with half of a fountain. Panel framed by a leafy arch at top and tr...

Date: 1805-1810

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 242958

Accession Number: 2010.27.1.30

"Palais-Royal" Wallpaper Panel

French Scenic wallpaper "Palais-Royal" pattern. Panel depicts a man riding a horse and leading another rider less horse. Curved wall with corinthian columns and floral and latticework roof pictured in background with half of a fountain. Panel framed by a leafy arch at top and tree like columns on si...

Date: 1805-1810

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 242959

Accession Number: 2010.27.1.31

"Palais-Royal" Wallpaper Panel

French Scenic wallpaper "Palais-Royal" pattern. Two small fragments removed from over windows. Fragment A: mostly blue ground with small section of leaves printed in bottom right corner. Fragment B: Tree leaves on left, blue ground on right. Block printed in grisaille on blue ground. Original manufa...

Date: 1805-1810

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 242960

Accession Number: 2010.27.1.32ab

Shoe

Small leather shoe shoe with wooden sole; possibly a concealment shoe?

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 242962

Accession Number: 1986.1454

Pillow

Small rectangular pillow covered with ticking; heavy

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 242964

Accession Number: 1986.1452

Curtain panel

Black crepe curtain panel

Maker: unknown

Material: crepe (textile)

GUSN: 242966

Accession Number: 1986.1453

Set of Curtains

Set of novelty woven curtains; yellow

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 242967

Accession Number: 1986.1456.1-8

Set of Curtains

Set of yellow drapes with beige fringe

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 242968

Accession Number: 1986.1455.1-4

Scarf

Gold and beige scarf with dark polka dots; rayon?

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 242969

Accession Number: 1986.1467

Hat Ribbon

Black and white silk cord hat trim

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 242970

Accession Number: 1986.1469

Shawl

Ivory-colored cashmere shawl with red paisley embroidered border and white fringe.

Maker: unknown

Material: cashmere (wool), embroidered bindings

GUSN: 242971

Accession Number: 1986.1445

Ruler

Wooden folding ruler

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 242972

Accession Number: 1986.1288

Knife

Wooden knife; possibly a ceremonial blade.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 242973

Accession Number: 1986.1286

Headboard

Blond wooden headboard with serpentine, molded edge.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 242974

Accession Number: 1986.1271

Daybed

Daybed (settee) on casters; green and grey upholstery (faded); partial serpentine back

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 242975

Accession Number: 1986.1244

Easel

Wooden folding easel, tripod shaped

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 242976

Accession Number: 1986.1270

Bowl

Pewter footed bowl with flared rim

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy)

GUSN: 242977

Accession Number: 1986.1248

Pickle Fork

Brass pickle fork; two prongs; floral and lattic decoration and "Bon Voyage" on handle

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 242978

Accession Number: 1986.1293

Bookend

One bookend, copper; pointed arch-shaped with hammered decoration and pendant motif

Maker: Possibly Roycroft Industries

Material: copper (metal)

GUSN: 242979

Accession Number: 1986.791

Teaspoon

Silver teaspoon engraved "EP" on handle; maker is Moulton family, Newburyport, MA

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 242980

Accession Number: 1986.1276

Forks

Pair of small plated forks with shell pattern on end of handle

Maker: Towle Silversmiths

GUSN: 242981

Accession Number: 1986.1274.1-2

Teaspoon

Silver teaspoon engraved "L" (?) on handle

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 242982

Accession Number: 1986.1275

Teaspoons

Set of five silver teaspoons engraved "Little"

Maker: Churchill, Jesse, 1773-1819

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 242983

Accession Number: 1986.1278.1-5

Dinner Knife

Stainless steel dinner knife with wooden handle

Maker: Franklin Cutlery Co.

Material: stainless steel

GUSN: 242984

Accession Number: 1986.1280

Petticoat

Red and brown calico petticoat; red dots with white center and double-diamond all-over pattern; hand-sewn seams; drawstring waistband; paper label with inscription hand-sen to lower edge of skirt.

Date: 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: weaving, hand sewing, printed textile materials

GUSN: 259226

Accession Number: 2001.203

Infant's Cap

White linen newborn's cap; cinched around forehead with long sideflaps; lace trim and tiers in a floral pattern; white embroidered flowers from crown to back of head.

Date: 1810-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), lace (needlework), weaving, hand sewing

GUSN: 259227

Accession Number: 2001.206

Newborn's Cap

White linen newborn's cap with eyelet and foliate embroidery design; hand-sewn seams and loops at chin for ribbon or tie; modern repairs on forehead, added fabric; drawstring tie at nape.

Date: 1810-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), thread, embroidery (visual works), hand sewing, weaving

GUSN: 259228

Accession Number: 2001.207

Newborn's Cap

White linen newborn's cap; slightly ruffled trim and drawstring tie at nape.

Date: 1810-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), weaving, hand sewing

GUSN: 259230

Accession Number: 2001.208

Pair of Sleeves

Red and tan striped, knit sleeves; red striped in purl stitch, tan in a looser stitch; flared at hand opening; modern stitched repairs on both sleeves.

Date: 1850-1860s

Maker: unknown

Material: yarn, wool (textile), knitting (needlework)

GUSN: 259231

Accession Number: 2001.209AB

Handkerchief

White silk handkerchief with volute and floral designed monogram; eyelet line that intersects at the corners one inch above edge; machine woven and machine embroidered.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), cotton (textile), thread, weaving, machine sewing (technique), embroidery (visual works)

GUSN: 259235

Accession Number: 2001.210

Handkerchief

Square, men's handkerchief with red and black border that overlaps at the corners; single black line above border, intersects at each corner; machine woven linen; machine embroidered monogram.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), cotton (textile), thread, weaving, machine sewing (technique), embroidery (visual works)

GUSN: 259236

Accession Number: 2001.211

Pair of Mittens

Blue and white checked knit mittens; joined at fingerips, long wrist in stripe and checked pattern; rolled hem at wrist; hand-sewn label on inside of mitten.

Date: 1940-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (hair), yarn, cotton (textile), thread, knitting (needlework), hand sewing

GUSN: 259237

Accession Number: 2001.212AB

Pair of Mittens

Yellow and blue, traditional New England pattern, knit mittens; joined at fingertips, long wrist in horizontal stripes.

Date: last quarter 20th century

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), yarn, knitting (needlework)

GUSN: 259238

Accession Number: 2001.213AB

Black Wool Cap

Navy wool [baseball-type] cap with a medium sized brim; interior lined with canvas on the crown, flannel on brim, and leather around circumference; six eyelets for ventilation; manufaturer size label inside band; machine sewn and manufactured.

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), cotton (textile), flannel, canvas, leather, thread, weaving, machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 259239

Accession Number: 2001.214

Brown Wool Hood

Brown wool hood; double-lined with drawstrings; machine-sewn together; made from four pieces of wool; draw string cinches 3 1/2 inches from bottom.

Date: ca. 1950

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), cotton (textile), thread, metal, synthetic fiber, string (fiber product), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 259240

Accession Number: 2001.215

Skirt

Beige wool maternity skirt with semi-circle cut-out at waist; hemmed seams; two darts at waist in back; four snaps on waist and grosgrain ribbon ties on belly; machine and hand sewn.

Date: 1939 or 1941

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), linen (material), ribbon (material), metal, thread, weaving, machine sewing (technique), hand sewing

GUSN: 259241

Accession Number: 2001.216

Halloween Costume

Children's Native American Halloween costume; maroon, muslin dress with fringe trim on sleeves, neckline and dress hem; black, braided wig made from synthetic material; machine and hand sewn.

Date: early 1950s

Maker: unknown

Material: muslin

GUSN: 259242

Accession Number: 2001.217.1-2

Fur Hat

Black, fine-woven, wool-blend cap with short tawny fur trim and pom; short brim tucked under fur trim; satin lining with manufacturer's imprint inside cap; machine sewn.

Date: 1960-1970

Maker: Harvard Cooperative Society (Vendor)

Material: wool (textile), fur, cotton (textile), thread, machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 259243

Accession Number: 2001.218

Baked Ham Sack

Yellow [F.F.V.] brand Virginia Ham linen sack; red and black printed inscriptions; small illustration of a smoldering log fire; manufacturer's stamps and serving instructions; machine woven and machine sewn with synthetic white thread.

Date: second half 20th century

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), thread, synthetic, weaving, machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 259244

Accession Number: 2001.219

Bacon Sack

Natural white, linen, Fairmount Brand bacon sack; black and red text; manufacturer information; inspection stamp; machine woven and machine sewn; unfinished edge at opening.

Date: second half 20th century

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), cotton (textile), thread, weaving, machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 259255

Accession Number: 2001.220

Pillow Cover

Phi Beta Kappa, Brown University pillow cover; black satin with gold embroidered letters; twisting black and orange-gold rope trim; rope trim loops at corners; square pillow, open seam on bottom; hand sewn.

Date: 1920s-1930s

Maker: unknown

Material: satin, cotton (textile), silk (textile), rope, weaving, braiding, hand sewing

GUSN: 259256

Accession Number: 2001.221

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