Historic New England

Desk and Bookcase

Secretary desk and bookcase. Mahogany with white pine secondary wood. Slant-lid desk surmounted by bookcase with mirrored door and scrolled pediment with pilasters and dentiled moldings. Mirrors are framed by cyma-curved serpentine. Divides into three sections: bonnet, bookcase and desk. Rests o...

Date: 1765-1775

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), brass (alloy), Norway spruce (wood)

GUSN: 23335

Accession Number: 1976.167

Cosmetics

Box of cosmetics including 2 cases of rouge, one rabbit's foot applicator.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: fur

GUSN: 23336

Accession Number: 1998.1523

Cuffs

Box filled w/ 14 prs. of cuffs, 3 sleeves and 6 lone cuffs.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, sewing (process)

GUSN: 23337

Accession Number: 1998.1524

Collars

Box containing in 34 asst. collars.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, sewing (process)

GUSN: 23338

Accession Number: 1998.1525

Cloth pieces, netting

Box full of misc. sewing items for costumes. 6 pieces of material, lace and netting. 3 black/ 3 white.

Date: 1870-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 23339

Accession Number: 1998.1526

Lace fragments

Box full of lace and tassles. 34 pieces of off-white lace. 2 tassles, one black, one white. 1 red cloth pendant.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, lace (needlework), sewing (process), silk (textile)

GUSN: 23340

Accession Number: 1998.1527

Dickeys

Box of 8 dickeys, lace and embroidered off-white.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, lace (needlework)

GUSN: 23341

Accession Number: 1998.1528

High-heel shoes

Box of black high-heeled shoes, pointed toe.

Date: 1930-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 23342

Accession Number: 1998.1529AB

Shoe

Single off-white silk shoe w/ floral embroidery on toe, one bunch of flowers. Fabric bunched to form decorative ball on top of foot. Slight heel.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 23343

Accession Number: 1998.1530

Print

Chromolithographed fireboard of four sailing vessels and one rowing boat on an agitated sea. In the foreground three men are working the sails and rudder of one ship while in the background one sailing vessel is nearly on its side.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, hand coloring, lithography

GUSN: 23344

Accession Number: 1998.1531

Parasol

Silk parasol, off-white with small blue floral print. Curved wooden handle forms full circle. Ivory tip, tassle near top of handle.

Date: 1860-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23345

Accession Number: 1998.1532

Parasol

Silk parasol, off-white with deep red velvet circles stitched on, tip of wooden handle carved to point.

Date: 1860-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23346

Accession Number: 1998.1533

Parasol

Silk parasol, black with lace trim. Ribbon tied around black painted handle. Base of handle angled.

Date: 1860-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23347

Accession Number: 1998.1534

Parasol

Silk parasol, red with stripes. Carved handle with balled end. Lines and divets carved in.

Date: 1860-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23348

Accession Number: 1998.1535

Watercolor

Watercolor of two apples on a dark shiny surface. The left green apple is turned up on its side and the right red apple is upside down on its stem.

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 23349

Accession Number: 1998.1536

Watercolor

Watercolor of floral wreath in a 1/2 in. gold frame. Peach, blue, wine and pink flowers are painted in a figure 8 shape. The edge of the ivory paper is embossed as an octagon surrounding the flowers.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), pencils (drawing and writing equipment), watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 23350

Accession Number: 1998.1537

Print

Hand-colored lithograph in a 1 1/2 inch silver pierced frame of the Temple of Solomon. In the upper half of the print, the temple is seen from the outside. The bottom half features 5 scenes: ? altar of incense, the brazen lower?, the ark and cherubim, the brazen sea and the dedication of the Temple ...

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: Kelloggs & Comstock (Maker) Needham, D. (Maker) Edmands, Charles J. (Framer)

Material: hand coloring, lithography, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 23351

Accession Number: 1998.1538

Watercolor

Seascape watercolor painting of two rowboats along the sandy shore, a rocky point in the background, and at least 5 sailboats in the water. Frame is 1/2 in white and gilt.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 23352

Accession Number: 1998.1539

Print

Chromolithograph of nine woman seated in wicker and wood chairs w/ two older men in black seated behind a divider above the women. One younger woman closest to the viewer appears to have fallen asleep and a nearby older woman peers at her. Frame 1/2 inch white.

Date: 1886

Maker: Melchers, J. Gari (Maker)

Material: chromolithography, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 23353

Accession Number: 1998.1540

Print

In this chromolithograph, a figure is dressed in classical robes and seated on a stone. Nearby a dark, nude male figure stands waiting. All figures wear laurel wreaths. Below are a lion, eagle, deer and nude woman. Frame 3/4 in. gold and brown frame.

Date: 1880-1920 ?

Maker: The D. & M. Art Co. (Framer)

Material: chromolithography, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 23354

Accession Number: 1998.1541

Print of Pompeii Wall Painting

Chromolithograph of wall paintings at Pompeii, featuring five figures in classical dress and wearing laurel wreaths in their hair. The figures are standing between and around two columns. In the lower left corner half a man's body is seen. Frame: 1 inch plastic, white.

Date: 1880-1920 ?

Maker: unknown

Material: chromolithography, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 23355

Accession Number: 1998.1542

Portrait of John Adams (1735-1826)

Mezzotint of three-quarter length portrait of a white haired man with a long tailed, dark colored coat, light vest and a ruffled white shirt. A curtain is pulled up behind him, a sword handle rests on his left hip and the Federal constitution is in his left hand.

Date: 1830-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: engraving (printing process), hand coloring, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 23356

Accession Number: 1998.1543

Hat

Woman's white linen hat w/ velvet and ribbon trim around rim and around top of head. Inner rim for placement on head, trimmed w/ velvet. Style similar to "lampshade" hat.

Date: 1930-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 23357

Accession Number: 1998.1544

Hat

Woman's straw hat w/ pink, blue, yellow and green ribbed flowers, 9 arranged diagonally on top. Green and white trim form bow in back. Inner lining of silk. Elastic neckstrap, attached on one side.

Date: 1930-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), straw (plant material)

GUSN: 23358

Accession Number: 1998.1545

Hat

Woman's black woven 2 piece cap w/ black velvet bow attaching the 2 pieces at 90 degree angle. Top piece covered in white silk flowers and has black net veil decorated w/ white pom poms. Black elastic neckstrap attached on one side.

Date: 1920-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), straw (plant material), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 23359

Accession Number: 1998.1546

Hat

Black velvet hat, w/ black velvet ribbon on front. Black silk lining.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 23360

Accession Number: 1998.1547

Hat

Woman's brown straw hat, shaped like a derby: domed crown, small brim. Brown faille ribbon around crown tied in bow on side w/ off-white ribbon. Leather strip lining inside.

Date: 1930-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, straw (plant material), weaving

GUSN: 23361

Accession Number: 1998.1548

Hatbox

6 sided brown hatbox w/ lid. 2 thin black ribbons on bottom. Silver trim on lid.

Date: 1930-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 23362

Accession Number: 1998.1549AB

Hat

Woman's black hat w/ ostrich feathers and black netting. Hard rim lined w/ faille ribbon.

Date: 1920-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: feather (material), ostrich

GUSN: 23363

Accession Number: 1998.1550

Purse

Large white pocket book, woven textile w/ velvet floral design on 2 sides. Orange, light brown, dark brown and tan vertical strips of 4 flowers. One hand held strap. Inside gold silk lining. 2 side pockets in lining, one zips.

Date: 1930-1940

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 23364

Accession Number: 1998.1551

Shawl

Large shawl w/ red paisley around border and black center. Fringe on 2 sides. Unfinished weave on backside.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), weaving

GUSN: 23416

Accession Number: 1998.1602

Jacket

Black velvet jacket w/ white lace around collar and red ribbon extended from front of collar. Lime green silk lining. Bottom of sleeve w/ vertical slit, showing green lining and finished w/ lace.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 23417

Accession Number: 1998.1603

Blouse

3 piece incomplete blouse: vest and 2 sleeves. White faille cotton w/ purple ribbon embroidery and white ruffle around edges. No closure mechanism on front of vest, 2 ribbons hanging down (to tie to skirt).

Date: 1890-1910

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

Material: cotton (textile), hand sewing

GUSN: 23418

Accession Number: 1998.1604A-C

Vest

Maroon velvet vest, 5 hooks on each side of front for laced closure. Red ribbon tied around shoulder straps and 2 pieces sewn at end of neckline.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: hand sewing, sewing (process), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 23419

Accession Number: 1998.1605

Blouse

Cream-colored linen blouse w/ short sleeves and tie collar. Small snaps at collar and round linen-covered buttons down center front. Two tucks along each side of both front and back. Two tucks at back neck.

Date: 1940-1950

Maker: I. Magnin & Co. (Maker)

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 23420

Accession Number: 1998.1606

Cape

Cape w/ gold embroidered net. Gilded thread neck tie sewn to two layers of net w/ circular detail. Cape longer at center, w/ outer layer of netting extending below interior. Layers sewn at edges, open at bottom.

Date: 1945-1955

Maker: unknown

Material: net (textile)

GUSN: 23421

Accession Number: 1998.1607

Parasol

Collapsible parasol--black silk with wooden handle painted black. Circular handle; sphere on top. Edges of silk scalloped and frayed.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23422

Accession Number: 1998.1608

Smock

White smock of waffle-weave cotton. High neck w/ square additional layer. String ties down center opening of back. Fine machine-sewn seams.

Date: 1860-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 23423

Accession Number: 1998.1609

Slip

Pink slip w/ beige lace trim at neck and arm openings. V-neck at front and back. Five pieces joined at center of V-neck, w/ seams creating triangular pattern running down front.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 23424

Accession Number: 1998.1610

Camisole

White cotton camisole w/ eyelet trim creating a border at top. Silk straps and thin tie at center front of trim. Small silk bow beneath trim. Elastic bottom.

Date: 1920-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 23425

Accession Number: 1998.1611

Skirt

Black velvet and silk skirt. Velvet decoration on silk, floral sprays (roses) surrounded by ribbon and bow design. Silk waistline w/ hook and eye closure. 4 tucks on one side.

Date: 1920-1940

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

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

GUSN: 23426

Accession Number: 1998.1612

Gloves

Elbow-length gloves. Catalogued as group w/ 1998.1613-1619. Five pairs of leather gloves and two pairs of cotton gloves. Leather pairs have three small buttons at wrists, cotton pairs have two wrist snaps.

Date: 1888-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), leather

GUSN: 23427

Accession Number: 1998.1613AB

Gloves

Elbow-length gloves. Catalogued as group w/ 1998.1613-1619. Five pairs of leather gloves and two pairs of cotton gloves. Leather pairs have three small buttons at wrists, cotton pairs have two wrist snaps.

Date: 1888-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), leather

GUSN: 23428

Accession Number: 1998.1614AB

Gloves

Elbow-length gloves. Catalogued as group w/ 1998.1613-1619. Five pairs of leather gloves and two pairs of cotton gloves. Leather pairs have three small buttons at wrists, cotton pairs have two wrist snaps.

Date: 1888-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), leather

GUSN: 23429

Accession Number: 1998.1615AB

Gloves

Elbow-length gloves. Catalogued as group w/ 1998.1613-1619. Five pairs of leather gloves and two pairs of cotton gloves. Leather pairs have three small buttons at wrists, cotton pairs have two wrist snaps.

Date: 1888-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), leather

GUSN: 23430

Accession Number: 1998.1616AB

Gloves

Elbow-length gloves. Catalogued as group w/ 1998.1613-1619. Five pairs of leather gloves and two pairs of cotton gloves. Leather pairs have three small buttons at wrists, cotton pairs have two wrist snaps.

Date: 1888-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), leather

GUSN: 23431

Accession Number: 1998.1617AB

Gloves

Elbow-length gloves. Catalogued as group w/ 1998.1613-1619. Five pairs of leather gloves and two pairs of cotton gloves. Leather pairs have three small buttons at wrists, cotton pairs have two wrist snaps.

Date: 1888-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), leather

GUSN: 23432

Accession Number: 1998.1618AB

Gloves

Elbow-length gloves. Catalogued as group w/ 1998.1613-1619. Five pairs of leather gloves and two pairs of cotton gloves. Leather pairs have three small buttons at wrists, cotton pairs have two wrist snaps.

Date: 1888-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), leather

GUSN: 23433

Accession Number: 1998.1619AB

Bra

Cotton bra--2 thickly woven cups w/ 6 stays. Brass eyelets on each cup attached w/ small cotton string (w/ brass tips) lace closure. Double back straps and shoulder straps adjustable w/ silver buckles.

Date: 1888-1895

Maker: Newell (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 23434

Accession Number: 1998.1620

Slip

Light pink slip w/ spaghetti straps and lace trim on bottom hem. Diamond-shaped fabric pieces at chest. Patchwork done under right chest area--oval fabric piece.

Date: 1920-1940

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

Material: hand sewing, silk (textile)

GUSN: 23435

Accession Number: 1998.1621

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