Historic New England

Pincushion

Round pincushion with blue flower decoration on the side panels and red fabric cushion, pins throughout. Original pink box with notes.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 347437

Accession Number: 1947.636

Pincushion

Red fabric cushion fixed into a wooden cup with turned handle.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 347438

Accession Number: 2008.14.22

Chemise

Fine linen chemise with lacework at top, missing ribbon for tightening, and edged in lace. Vertical dot oval filled in.

Date: 1917

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 347439

Accession Number: 1992.116

Fine linen and cotton chemise with netting (machine-made) and lace; light pink / apricot wide silk satin ribbon straps, applique of multi-part flowers and graduated stain stich cirlces under each large scallop, monogram "KAM" just proper left of center and in a diamong outlined in dots and with a sm...

Date: 1917

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), silk (fiber), lace (needlework)

GUSN: 347440

Accession Number: 1992.117

Chemise

Fine linen chemise with lacework at top, missing ribbon for tightening, and edged in lace. Vertical "MAK" monogram in dot oval.

Date: 1917

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), lace (needlework)

GUSN: 347441

Accession Number: 1992.118

Chemise

Fine linen chemise with straight top with lace and wide pink satin ribbon woven between square adroned with swiss dots, wide linen straps edged in lace and embroidered with swiss dots, "MAK" monogram at center bust in embroidered dot circle.

Date: 1917

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 347442

Accession Number: 1992.119

Combination or Teddy

Fine linen teddy (drawers and chemise suit) with light pink / apricot silk satin shoulder straps attached with two minature mother of pearl buttons on each end; fine darning work and lacework with paisely pattern, having cartridge pleate front, seven mother of pearl buttons on back closure. Many vis...

Date: 1917

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), silk (fiber)

GUSN: 347443

Accession Number: 1992.120

Pantalettes

Fine linen pantalettes (split drawers) with peach silk satin ribbon interlaced on ankles with lacework with detailed floral and fruit baskets alternating with a pattern of five swiss dots. Draw string closure at back with a singular mother of pearl button.

Date: 1917

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 347444

Accession Number: 1992.121

Pantalettes or Split Drawers

Fine linen pantalettes (split drawers) with light pink /peach silk satin bows and wide lace trim; splits on thigh. Two mother of pearl buttons at back closure. Embroidered monogram on front, just proper left of center "MAK"in circular floral wreath.

Date: 1917

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), silk (fiber)

GUSN: 347445

Accession Number: 1992.122

Chemise

Fine cotton chemise with netting and lacework with delicate floral pattern including light blue thread. Missing straps.

Date: 1917

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 347446

Accession Number: 1992.123

Teddy or Combination

Fine linen teddy with drawnwork lace in flower and leaf pattern and pink satin shoulder straps; monogrammed initials "KAM" in an traiangle outlined with small dots

Date: 1917

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 347447

Accession Number: 1992.124

Chemise

Fine cotton chemise with netting and lacework, large double band at bottom, pleats / darts at bust sides, and linen straps.

Date: 1917

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 347448

Accession Number: 1992.125

Chemise

White starched linen chemise with netting at bust; monogrammed initials "MKA" in the front center within circle of embroidered dots, just below the bust.

Date: 1917

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 347449

Accession Number: 1992.126

Set of Curtains

Set of curtains with a tan and cream striped background with blue and pink floral pattern. Original to the Drawing Room of the Codman Estate.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 347450

Accession Number: 1969.3380

Cloth Sample

Sample of cloth printed in red, brown, and white with floral and Middle Eastern motifs.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 347460

Accession Number: 1922.952E

Portrait, Eliza Boardman Otis (1796-1873)

Mrs. Harrison Gray Otis, Jr. Oil on canvas, with original frame.

Date: 1831

Maker: Harding, Chester, 1792-1866 (Painter)

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas

GUSN: 347476

Accession Number: 2019.27.1

Shoes

Gold-colored shoes worn with the wedding dress which belonged to Corrine (Venezia) Schena

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 347480

Accession Number: 2019.28.4

Spencer Jacket

This black silk velvet spencer is lined with silk and edged at the interior hem in black silk gros grain ribbon. Closure at center front, two sets of hexagonal buttons, with additional decorative buttons applied across back (later additions), possibly as costume alteration. Original buttons self-fab...

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 347523

Accession Number: 1920.403

Forest Hall

Landscape painting depicting "Forest Hall" also known as Historic New England's Barrett House in New Ipswich, New Hampshire.

Date: c. 1850

Maker: Champney, Benjamin, 1817-1907 (Artist)

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas

GUSN: 347599

Accession Number: 2019.29.1AB

Portrait of George Barrett, oil on canvas, framed

Maker: unknown

Material: oil paint (paint), panels (wood)

GUSN: 347600

Accession Number: 2019.29.2AB

Portrait of Frances Ames, oil on canvas, framed

Maker: unknown

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas

GUSN: 347601

Accession Number: 2019.29.3AB

Thistle cloak pin

Silver cloak pin with scotch thistle engraving and a decorative orange stone in the center.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 347642

Accession Number: 2019.32.4

White scarab necklace in red jewelry box

Winged scarab necklace housed in original red jewelry box. Made from white carved stone inlayed in a silver frame. Necklace chain is silver links. Inscription on the inslide of jewelry box lid reads, "Alessia Damiano / Articoli Sacri / Piezza della Rotonde, 76 / Roma." The box is a square, red leath...

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 347643

Accession Number: 2019.32.5

Gilded silver and mother of pearl stylus

Mother of pearl stylus with a copper and gilded silver handle. Monogrammed initials on the handle read, "M.H."

Maker: unknown

Material: mother of pearl, silver gilding

GUSN: 347644

Accession Number: 2019.32.6

Brooch, George Jenson

Small silver brooch engraved in the shape of a flying bird.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 347645

Accession Number: 2019.32.7

Pearl and gold earrings, Tiffany

One pair of pearl and gold drop earrings attached to a circular stud and a screw clip back.

Maker: unknown

Material: pearl (animal material), gold alloy by composition or origin

GUSN: 347646

Accession Number: 2019.32.8

Silver spoons, Roseland Cottage

Set of nine identical silver spoons, each having a decorative monogrammed handle with the letter "B" and a pointed oval bowl.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 347647

Accession Number: 2019.32.9.1-.9

Set of Curtains

Glazed cotton chintz curtains with two side panels and a valance with stylized pink flowers, trees, mountains, and birds on a black ground.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), chintz

GUSN: 347651

Accession Number: 1969.2198.2A-C

Pair of Curtains

Pair of glazed cotton chintz curtain panels with stylized pink flowers, trees, mountains, and birds on a black ground.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), chintz

GUSN: 347652

Accession Number: 1969.2198.3AB

Curtain Panel

Glazed chintz curtain panel with stylized pink flowers, trees, mountains, and birds on a black ground.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), chintz

GUSN: 347653

Accession Number: 1969.2198.4

Slipcovers for a Chaise

Glazed cotton chintz slipcover for a chaise lounge with stylized pink flowers, trees, mountains, and birds on a black ground.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), chintz

GUSN: 347654

Accession Number: 1969.2198.5-.7

Slipcovers

Tan dimity.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 347655

Accession Number: 1969.3424

Samples of Fabric

Samples of slipcover fabric with purple and pink edged flowers on geometric pattern of light blues.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 347656

Accession Number: 1969.3588.1-.4

Slipcover

Four slipcovers with ruffled edges. Purple and pink edged flowers on geometric pattern of light blues.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 347657

Accession Number: 1969.3587.1-.4

Slipcover

White cotton slipcover with red stitched "DC" in one corner.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 347658

Accession Number: 1969.5357

Hanging Wardrobe

Closcard "moth and dust-proof folding wardrobe" with metal skeleton.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 347659

Accession Number: 1969.5356

Flax

Spun flax in a blue box.

Maker: unknown

Material: flax (fiber)

GUSN: 347665

Accession Number: 1946.363

Painting, "Spring Day"

Painting, "Spring Day" by Frank Duveneck (1848-1919).

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: Duveneck, Frank (American painter and printmaker, 1848-1919) (Painter)

Material: oil painting (technique), canvas

GUSN: 347713

Accession Number: 2019.33.1

Side Chair

Square-backed side chair with a carved rosette detail in the upper corners, cream-colored upholstery, and straight legs.

Date: 1800-1815

Maker: Attributed to Boardman, Langley, 1774-1833 (Maker)

GUSN: 347724

Accession Number: 2019.35.1

Pair of Doilies

Pair of square, knotted cotton doilies with fringe.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 353023

Accession Number: 1920.195AB

Doily

Square, tan cotton doily with fringe.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 353024

Accession Number: 1929.1644

Doily

Square, tan colored silk doily with fringe.

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (fiber)

GUSN: 353025

Accession Number: 1931.1654

Doily

Round, off-white cotton doily.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 353026

Accession Number: 1931.1182

Doily

Yellow, white, and orange round crocheted circular doily.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), crocheting

GUSN: 353027

Accession Number: 1932.51

Doily

Round, cotton crocheted doily.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 353028

Accession Number: 1932.52

Doily

White, yellow, and orange star-shaped crocheted doily.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 353029

Accession Number: 1932.53

Pair of Doilies

Pair of square, off-white doilies with a flower stitched in silver thread.

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 353030

Accession Number: 1936.62AB

Fur Muff

Dark brown fur muff lined with silk.

Maker: unknown

Material: fur, silk (fiber)

GUSN: 353278

Accession Number: 1990.491

Muff

Gray fur muff with brown silk lining and a celluloid cuff.

Maker: unknown

Material: fur, silk (fiber), celluloid (cellulosic)

GUSN: 353279

Accession Number: 1990.492

Cloth Bag

Cloth bag for holding a muff, with pencil inscriptions.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 353280

Accession Number: 1990.493

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