Historic New England

Embroidery Pattern

Embroidery pattern; small flower, leaf and circle pattern (one image, non-repeating); pencil and black residue marks on front of pattern; needle marks throughtout; black markings upper front left side.

Date: ca. 1910

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), graphite (mineral)

GUSN: 264844

Accession Number: 2002.32.165

Embroidery Pattern

Embroidery pattern; small flower and leaf pattern; five flowers drawn in pencil on the front of the pattern with no needle marks; need marks throughout the rest of the pattern; black residue on reverse side.

Date: ca. 1910

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), graphite (mineral)

GUSN: 264845

Accession Number: 2002.32.166

Embroidery Pattern

Embroidery pattern; ribbon and bow pattern with two groupings of three stalks of wheat; pencil marks on front; needle marks throughout; possible border pattern.

Date: ca. 1910

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), graphite (mineral)

GUSN: 264846

Accession Number: 2002.32.167

Embroidery Pattern

Embroidery pattern; portion of a scroll and circle pattern; circular-shaped with pencil and needle marks on lower half of pattern.

Date: ca. 1910

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), graphite (mineral)

GUSN: 264847

Accession Number: 2002.32.168

Embroidery Pattern

Embroidery pattern; leaf and vine pattern (one image, non-repeating) with two flowers; pencil marks and black residue on front; needle marks throughout.

Date: ca. 1910

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 264848

Accession Number: 2002.32.169

Tall Case Clock

Tall case clock, inscribed "J.Pope, London". Mahogany case, brass and silver clock face with eight day moon and calendar phase, three ball and spike finials.

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 264862

Accession Number: 1965.164

Hand towel

white terry cloth hand towel

Date: 1937-1983

Maker: Cannon Mills, Inc. (Manufacturer)

Material: cotton (textile), terry, machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 264888

Accession Number: 1984.1205

Embroidery Pattern

Embroidery pattern; flower, scroll and small circle pattern; long and narrow; looks like an uncut stomacher piece; pencil marks on left front side; needle marks throughout; black residue on reverse.

Date: ca. 1910

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), graphite (mineral)

GUSN: 264907

Accession Number: 2002.32.170

Embroidery Pattern

Embroidery pattern; portion of a scallop border pattern (pattern repeats six times); needle marks throughout; second pattern from left heavily outlined with pencil.

Date: ca. 1910

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), graphite (mineral)

GUSN: 264908

Accession Number: 2002.32.171

Embroidery Pattern

Embroidery pattern; geometric pattern with eight horizontal lines and vertical lines interspersed throughout; pencil marks on front; needle marks throughout (forming maze-like pattern).

Date: ca. 1910

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), graphite (mineral)

GUSN: 264909

Accession Number: 2002.32.172

Embroidery Pattern

Embroidery pattern; possible border pattern of leaves and circles; pencil marks on front; needle marks throughout.

Date: ca. 1910

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), graphite (mineral)

GUSN: 264910

Accession Number: 2002.32.173

Embroidery Pattern

Embroidery pattern; flower and leaf pattern (single, non-repeating); outlined in pencil on the front; needle marks throughout; black residue on reverse.

Date: ca. 1910

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), graphite (mineral)

GUSN: 264911

Accession Number: 2002.32.174

Embroidery Pattern

Embroidery pattern; scroll and curly-cue pattern; left front side outlined in pencil; needle marks throughout.

Date: ca. 1910

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), graphite (mineral)

GUSN: 264912

Accession Number: 2002.32.175

Embroidery Pattern

Embroidery pattern; small flower and leaf pattern; left front side outlined in pencil; needle marks throughout.

Date: ca. 1910

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), graphite (mineral)

GUSN: 264913

Accession Number: 2002.32.176

Embroidery Pattern

Embroidery pattern; two stems with leaves; black residue on front; needle marks throughout.

Date: ca. 1910

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 264914

Accession Number: 2002.32.177

Embroidery Pattern

Embroidery pattern; possible border pattern of leaves and circles; outlined in pencil on front; needle marks throughout; pin marks along left and right sides.

Date: ca. 1910

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), graphite (mineral)

GUSN: 264915

Accession Number: 2002.32.178

Embroidery Pattern

Embroidery pattern; flower, leaf, and circle pattern (single, non-repeating); black residue on front side; needle marks throughout; paper is "T"-shaped.

Date: ca. 1910

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 264916

Accession Number: 2002.32.179

Embroidery Pattern

Embroidery pattern; geometric pattern with six horizontal lines and vertical lines interspersed throughout; pencil marks on front; neeedle marks throughout (forming maze-like pattern).

Date: ca. 1910

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), graphite (mineral)

GUSN: 264917

Accession Number: 2002.32.180

Embroidery Pattern

Embroidery pattern; scroll pattern with teardrop in center (single, non-repeating); light pencil markings on front; needle marks throughout.

Date: ca. 1910

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), graphite (mineral)

GUSN: 264918

Accession Number: 2002.32.181

Embroidery Pattern

Embroidery pattern; two sprigs of stems with leaves (single pattern); needle marks throughout; black residue front and back sides.

Date: ca. 1910

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 264919

Accession Number: 2002.32.182

Embroidery Pattern

Embroidery pattern; abstracted leaf and circle pattern; pattern repeats in two horizontal lines with bottom line the reverse of the top line; outline in pencil on front; black residue on back of pattern; needle marks throughout.

Date: ca. 1910

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), graphite (mineral)

GUSN: 264920

Accession Number: 2002.32.183

Embroidery Pattern

Embroidery pattern; abstracted leaf and circle pattern (larger version of 2002.32.183); pattern is in a single horizontal line; black residue front and back; needle marks throughout; pin marks on left and right sides.

Date: ca. 1910

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 264921

Accession Number: 2002.32.184

Embroidery Pattern

Embroidery pattern; portion of a scallop pattern (possible border); pencil marks on front; needle marks throughout; paper is a half-circle in shape.

Date: ca. 1910

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), graphite (mineral)

GUSN: 264922

Accession Number: 2002.32.185

Embroidery Pattern

Embroidery pattern; small flower and leaf pattern; light pencil markings on front; black residue on front; needle marks throughout.

Date: ca. 1910

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), graphite (mineral)

GUSN: 264923

Accession Number: 2002.32.186

Embroidery Pattern

Embroidery pattern; portion of a scroll/curly-cue pattern; outlined in pencil on front; needle marks throughout; half-circle shape cut out of left side; triangle shape cut out of bottom; pin marks along sides and bottom of pattern.

Date: ca. 1910

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), graphite (mineral)

GUSN: 264924

Accession Number: 2002.32.187

Embroidery Pattern

Embroidery pattern; small portion of a flower and leaf pattern; needle marks throughout; pattern is in the center of a larger piece of paper.

Date: ca. 1910

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 264925

Accession Number: 2002.32.188

Bandeau

This bandeau is made from a semi-circle of shiny black raffia ribbon. Five raffia bows -the same material as the base- are attached to the curved band. At the center of the band on the back a black grosgrain-wrapped plastic hair comb is stitched. Maker's labels are attached to the top rear of the co...

Date: 1950-60

Maker: Norman-Paulvin (Milliner)

Material: raffia (fiber), ribbon (material), plastic by composition or origin

GUSN: 322935

Accession Number: 2016.179.5

Hat

This pillbox-style hat is made from cream and grey/brown striped fur from an unidentified animal. Lined in black grosgrain, the interior crown is supported by a crisscross of black grosgrain ribbon sewn to the sweatband. The band is also grosgrain and whipstitched around the lower edge with red silk...

Date: ca. 1965

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

Material: fur, silk (fiber), plastic by composition or origin

GUSN: 322936

Accession Number: 2016.179.6

Hat

This round, grey, fur felt cloche is gathered at the proper right temple and embellished with a grey grosgrain ribbon cockade and button. The felt body is napped and brushed. The crown is soft and stitched to the sides in an angular gather at the cockade. The interior pink grosgrain ribbon sweatband...

Date: 1950-60

Maker: Brigitte (Manufacturer) Olive, Frank, 1929-1995 (Designer) Filene's (Department Store) (Retailer)

Material: felt (textile), ribbon (material)

GUSN: 322937

Accession Number: 2016.179.7

Pair of Shoes

Each shoe in this pair of pumps is covered in striped silver and gold artificial fiber lame fabric. There are keyhole strap cut-outs on the sides of the upper and at the toe. The straps are set with aurora borealis rhinestones. The sock is cream-colored, man-made material. The heels are 'waisted' wi...

Date: ca. 1960

Maker: Josef Wintergart Fashion Salon (Retailer) Beleganti (Manufacturer)

Material: lamé (textile), leather, rhinestone, rubber (material), alloy steel

GUSN: 322938

Accession Number: 2016.179.8AB

Shoes

Each upper shoe in this pair of pumps is made from clear vinyl that encases black lace. The heels and toes are covered with black taffeta. The heels are 'waisted' stilettos, tapering to a narrow center and flaring out at the base, ending in a rubber heel cap. The taffeta at the toe is embellished wi...

Date: 1950-1970

Maker: Prizzani (Manufacturer)

Material: vinyl, machine lace, taffeta, rhinestone, leather, rubber (material), alloy steel

GUSN: 322939

Accession Number: 2016.179.9AB

Shoes

Each shoe in this pair of oxfords is made from artifical patent leather. The toes are white, the vamps are blue and the covered heels are red. The shoes close with red grosgrain ribbons threaded as laces through two pairs of gold-toned grommets set in a split vamp. The sock and insole are made from ...

Date: 1965-1975

Maker: Russetts (Manufacturer) Prizzani (Manufacturer)

Material: imitation leather, metal, ribbon (material), rubber (material)

GUSN: 322940

Accession Number: 2016.179.10AB

Hooked Rug

Hooked rug depicting a three-story brick house with walled front yard and wrought iron gate. The house and surrounding landscape are worked in naturallistic colors (red for brick, blue sky, grey stone, black wall, white windows and doors) of wool strips through a burlap backing. The rug depicts the ...

Date: 2007-2008

Maker: Viera, Diane L. (Maker)

Material: cloth, burlap, hooking

GUSN: 322941

Accession Number: 2016.180.1

Pair of Andirons

Pair of cast iron owl shaped andirons with yellow glass eyes.

Date: 1895-1899

Maker: Fifield & Page (Retailer)

Material: cast iron, iron (metal), glass (material)

GUSN: 322949

Accession Number: 2006.44.3734.1-.2

Fireplace Grate

Fireplace grate with six curved arms.

Maker: unknown

Material: cast iron

GUSN: 322951

Accession Number: 2006.44.3735

Fire Screen

Black mesh fire screen with brass handles.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 322952

Accession Number: 2006.44.3736

Toaster Cover

Fabric cover to made to fit over a toaster kitchen appliance with embroidered depiction of a young woman in full skirt and bonnet, butterflies and flowers on either side of figure. Red fabric border on white fabric.

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering

GUSN: 322958

Accession Number: 1994.32

Chandelier

Chandelier. Brass with globe pendant drop engraved with a komodo dragon and a crested porcupine. Pierced ball finial surmounted by flowers and a crown. Four s-shaped arms with glass globes.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 322993

Accession Number: 2012.58.7

Wall Sconces

Two wall sconces [.1a-.2a], brass with s-shaped arms and frosted glass globes [.1b-.2b].

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 322994

Accession Number: 2012.58.8.1AB-.2AB

Fireplace Enframement

Fireplace enframement. Carved floral and fluted designs with pinecones and berries. Paneled and tiered top with five beveled glass panels. Fireplace tiled with green J. & J.G. Low decorative "natural" tiles and yellow tiles with interlocking circles.

Date: 1878

Maker: Emerson, William Ralph, 1833-1917 (Architect)

GUSN: 322995

Accession Number: 2012.58.9

Hanging Lamps

Three hanging lamps. Frosted glass globe covered with metal filigree design, fluted metal cover, teardrop shaped pendant drop.

Date: 1878

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 322996

Accession Number: 2012.58.10.1-.3

Fireplace Enframement

Fireplace enframement. Terracota with floral and foliate designs in a banner inscribed "In Sun & Rain God's Blessing Comes." Fireplace flanked by intertwined terracota columns and tiled with molded terracotta tiles by Lewis & Lane.

Date: 1878

Maker: Emerson, William Ralph, 1833-1917 (Architect) Lewis & Lane (Maker)

Material: terracotta (clay material)

GUSN: 322997

Accession Number: 2012.58.11

Chandelier

Chandelier. Brass with pierced pendant drop with floral design, brass flowers, and fleur de lis finial. Six double curved brass arms with fluted frosted glass globes.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 322998

Accession Number: 2012.58.12

Fireplace Enframement

Fireplace enframement. Carved floral and foliate designs with pinecones, berries, and egg and dart designs. Fireplace flanked by fluted columns and tiled with yellow tiles with floral, woman in profile, and interlocking circle designs. Hearth tiles include small ochre flower head flanked by green an...

Date: 1878

Maker: Emerson, William Ralph, 1833-1917 (Architect)

GUSN: 322999

Accession Number: 2012.58.13

Fireplace Enframement

Fireplace enframement. Mantel has a carved arch design, circular fireplace opening framed by fluted and spiral turned columns with leaf and dragonfly capitals. Fireplace tiled with molded pale green tiles depicting two birds on a branch, plain yellow glazed tiles, and moss green glazed tiles with ro...

Date: 1878

Maker: Emerson, William Ralph, 1833-1917 (Architect)

GUSN: 323000

Accession Number: 2012.58.14

Hanging Lamps

Four hanging lamps. Frosted glass globe covered with metal filigree design, fluted metal cover, teardrop shaped pendant drop.

Date: 1878

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 323001

Accession Number: 2012.58.15.1-.4

Chandelier

Chandelier. Brass with pierced globe pendant with floral design, foliate scroll finial. Three double curved brass arms with fluted frosted glass globes.

Date: 1878

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 323002

Accession Number: 2012.58.16

Fireplace Enframement

Fireplace enframement. Five tiered top with carved overmantel of fluted shells and scales, with central panel of a lyre flanked by torches and ribbons. Terracotta fireplace surround has an arched fireplace opening framed by carved foliate scrolls and torches.

Date: 1878

Maker: Emerson, William Ralph, 1833-1917 (Architect)

GUSN: 323003

Accession Number: 2012.58.17

Fireplace Enframement

Fireplace enframement. Carved broken arch top with floral rondels flanked by carved scrolls with leafy faces. Carved wooden vase support affixed to center of mantel shelf. Central carved floral panel flanked by two small galleries. Fireplace tiled with molded green floral tiles with double rosettes.

Date: 1878

Maker: Emerson, William Ralph, 1833-1917 (Architect)

GUSN: 323004

Accession Number: 2012.58.18

Fireplace Enframement

Fireplace enframement. Overmantel of a three tiered shelf supported by turned spindles. Central panel has a simply carved floral designed flanked by two drawers with brass pulls. Arched fireplace opening tiled with plain ochre glazed tiles flanked by molded green tiles of vases with flowering vines....

Date: 1878

Maker: Emerson, William Ralph, 1833-1917 (Architect)

GUSN: 323005

Accession Number: 2012.58.19

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