Historic New England

Teapot

Teapot with lid. White with orange and blue floral sprig motif.

Maker: unknown

Material: pearlware

GUSN: 308741

Accession Number: 2015.1.40AB

Saucer

Saucer, decoration of purple flowers with green leaves. Bone China. "Wistaria." Royal Standard. England

Maker: unknown

Material: decals

GUSN: 308742

Accession Number: 2015.1.41

Cake Plates

Two cake plates with scalloped edges. Yellow rose decoration with silver luster accents.

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, decals

GUSN: 308743

Accession Number: 2015.1.42.1-.2

Butter Plate

Butter plate, green transfer printed floral pattern with hand painted gold leaves. "Lilac." T & R Boote. England

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 308744

Accession Number: 2015.1.43

Baton Squad Uniform

Baton squad uniform ensemble: dress uniform, hat with plume in original box, boots in original box, parade baton. With framed photograph of the donor wearing the uniform.

Date: 1962

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 308746

Accession Number: 2015.34.1

This class ring was cast in gold and set with a faceted red glass stone. The bezel shows the name, Salem High School. The shoulders are decorated with the school mascot and the donor's date of graduation, 1966. The interior bears her initials and the maker's hallmark (see Inscriptions).

Date: ca. 1966

Maker: L. G. Balfour Company (Manufacturer)

Material: gold alloy, glass (material)

GUSN: 308747

Accession Number: 2015.34.2

Baton Squad Uniform

Baton squad dress uniform. Red corduroy with white piping. Pleated skirt and bust, fringe at shoulders. Polyester lining, clasps at wrists. Zipper up back.

Date: 1962

Maker: Harding Uniform and Regalia Co.

Material: corduroy, polyester (fiber)

GUSN: 308749

Accession Number: 2015.34.1.1

Majorette Hat with Plume and Box

Red corduroy baton squad hat [2015.34.1.2.1a] with white piping, white faux leather belt around crown with gold buttons and buckle, gold eagle emblem on front, white faux leather brim, brown leather and black cotton lining, and plastic sleeve stitched to interior top of crown. White feather plume[20...

Date: 1962

Maker: Harding Uniform and Regalia Co.

Material: corduroy, kapok (fiber), leather, metal, feather (material), cardboard, wool (textile)

GUSN: 308750

Accession Number: 2015.34.1.2.1ab-.2

Pair of Boots and Box

Pair of white leather baton squad boots [2015.34.1.3.1ab] with red tassles, in original shipping box [2015.34.1.3.2ab], lid and bottom.

Date: 1962

Maker: Colt-Cromwell Co., Inc.

Material: leather, fringe, plastic (organic material), metal

GUSN: 308751

Accession Number: 2015.34.1.3.1ab-.2ab

Monocle

Brass monocle with a circular lens and a scroll design.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 308755

Accession Number: 1935.1448

Pillowcase

Patchwork pillowcase, machine stitched, with three buttons, consisting of fabric panels with floral, geometric, paisley, stripes, strawberries, and solid color patterns.

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: Killian, Katarzyna Pietrasz, 1897-1982

Material: cotton (textile), wool (textile), plastic (organic material)

GUSN: 308759

Accession Number: 2015.35.1

Figurine

John F. Kennedy figurine. Figure is wearing a blue suit and tie, seated in a painted wooden rocking chair holding an open book or paper on his lap.

Date: 1960-1980

Maker: unknown

Material: plaster, glaze, paint (coating)

GUSN: 308760

Accession Number: 2015.35.2

Beaded Tuscarora Purse

Beaded Tuscarora purse.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: beads (pierced objects), cloth

GUSN: 310869

Accession Number: 2015.62.163

Embroidered Bookmark

Embroidered bookmark with image of a cat and "Lura" in green thread.

Date: 1885-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: thread

GUSN: 310870

Accession Number: 2015.62.164

Placemats

Pair of linen placemats printed with a pattern depicting cats. Probably "Zaidee and Her Kittens" by Virginia Lee Burton Demetrios, Folly Cove Designers. Gloucester, MA.

Date: 1938-1969

Maker: Burton Demetrios, Virginia Lee, 1909-1968

Material: linen (material), ink

GUSN: 310871

Accession Number: 2015.62.165.1-.2

Child's Jacket

Red wool boy's jacket with brass buttons. Belonged to Charles Hadley Watkins (1886-1957).

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (hair)

GUSN: 310872

Accession Number: 2015.62.166

Vest

Woman's cream-colored vest made from quilt scraps. Rust-colored interior. Belonged to Joan Jockwig Pearson Watkins (1924-2013).

Date: 1970-1990

Maker: unknown

Material: cloth, quilts

GUSN: 310873

Accession Number: 2015.62.167

Fabric Dolls

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Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: cloth

GUSN: 310874

Accession Number: 2015.62.168.1-.3

Embroidery

Partially embroidered panel, silk on cotton. Central design of two women facing each other surrounded by ribbons and large flowers.

Date: 1770-1790

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (fiber), cotton (textile)

GUSN: 310875

Accession Number: 2015.62.169

Sampler

Sampler embroidered with alphabets, birds, plants, and other animals. Abigail Fuller Kimball.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (fiber), cotton (textile)

GUSN: 310876

Accession Number: 2015.62.170

Handkerchief in Box

Blue paper box with cover [.1ab] stamped "Whitney's Holiday Handkerchiefs, Boston." The box containing a white handkerchief [.2] with embroidered edges and a violet sachet [.3] from Larkin Soap Co. Perfumers (Buffalo, N.Y.) with painted image of violet flowers.

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: Whitney's Linen Store (Retailer)

Material: paper (fiber product), linen (material)

GUSN: 310877

Accession Number: 2015.62.171.1AB-.3

Stuffed Toy Rabbit

Cream-colored stuffed toy rabbit.

Date: 1910-1920

Maker: Steiff (Manufacturer)

GUSN: 310878

Accession Number: 2015.62.172

Child's Bonnet

Child's white mohair bonnet with cream-colored ribbon chin ties. Worn by Charles Malcolm Watkins (1911-2001).

Date: 1910-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: mohair

GUSN: 310879

Accession Number: 2015.62.173

Infant Jacket

Cream-colored infant jacket with embroidered cuffs and collar, front tie. Worn by Charles Malcolm Watkins (1911-2001).

Date: 1910-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cloth

GUSN: 310880

Accession Number: 2015.62.174

Baby Bib

White baby bib with red embroidered lettering. Embroidered by Lura Woodside Watkins (1887-1982) for her son Charles Malcolm Watkins (1911-2001).

Date: 1910-1915

Maker: unknown

Material: cloth

GUSN: 310881

Accession Number: 2015.62.175

Child's Romper

Boy's white romper with black and white gingham trim. Worn by Charles Malcolm Watkins (1911-2001).

Date: 1910-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cloth

GUSN: 310882

Accession Number: 2015.62.176

Handkerchief

Cream-colored handkerchief with lace-trimmed edges.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 310883

Accession Number: 2015.62.177

Necktie

Child's necktie, red with white polka dots. Worn by Charles Malcolm Watkins (1911-2001).

Date: 1910-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cloth

GUSN: 310884

Accession Number: 2015.62.178

Child's Cape

Child's red cape with floral embroidery. Belonged to Charles Malcolm Watkins' mother, Lura Woodside Watkins (1887-1982).

Date: 1885-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cloth

GUSN: 310885

Accession Number: 2015.62.179

Pair of Mittens

Pair of dark green knit mittens.

Date: 1910-1920

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 310886

Accession Number: 2015.62.180AB

Petticoat

Child's white wool petticoat with floral embroidery at hem. Made by Lura Burgess Thomas, great-grandmother of Charles Malcolm Watkins.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 310887

Accession Number: 2015.62.181

Wedding Dress Ensemble

Wedding ensemble worn by Lura Burgess Woodside (1887-1982), who married Charles Hadley Watkins (1886-1957) in 1910. Ensemble includes: Ivory colored silk charmeuse wedding dress [.1a] with long sleeves, lace cuffs, beading on bodice, and weighted hem; lace petticoat [.1b] made of silk taffeta; pair ...

Date: 1910

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (fiber), leather, organza

GUSN: 310888

Accession Number: 2015.62.182.1AB-.6AB

Baby Shoes

Pair of black baby shoes. Found in a box marked "Malcolm's baby shoes and baby things."

Date: 1910-1920

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

Material: leather

GUSN: 310889

Accession Number: 2015.62.183AB

Pair of Children's Gloves

Pair of child-size brown leather gloves. Found in box marked "Malcolm's baby shoes and baby things."

Date: 1910-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 310890

Accession Number: 2015.62.184AB

T-Strap Shoes

Pair of brown leather t-strap child-size shoes with front cut-outs and double buckle. Found in box marked "Malcolm's baby shoes and baby things"

Date: 1910-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 310891

Accession Number: 2015.62.185AB

Child's Nightcap

Child's machine-knit night cap with multicolored stripes and pom-pom. Belonged to Lura Woodside Watkins (1887-1982).

Date: 1885-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: yarn

GUSN: 310892

Accession Number: 2015.62.186

Pair of Child's Mittens

Pair of knit mustard yellow child-size mittens. Belonged to Lura Woodside Watkins (1887-1982).

Date: 1885-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: yarn

GUSN: 310893

Accession Number: 2015.62.187AB

Socks

Pair of knit olive green socks with plaid tops. Belonged to Lura Woodside Watkins (1887-1982).

Date: 1885-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: yarn

GUSN: 310894

Accession Number: 2015.62.188AB

Waist Apron

White waist apron embroidered with white flowers and leaves.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cloth

GUSN: 310895

Accession Number: 2015.62.189

Blouse

White, long-sleeved, button-down blouse embroidered with white flowers down bodice and at wrists.

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cloth

GUSN: 310896

Accession Number: 2015.62.190

Child's cape

Child's short cape made from white-colored cotton decorated with whitework embroidery and eyelets along scalloped hem and fronts. Body of cape decorated with repeating scroll of whitework grapevine and fruit (eyelet holes form individual grapes in bunches).

Date: 1904

Maker: Thomas, Lura Burgess (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), whitework, broderie anglaise

GUSN: 310897

Accession Number: 2015.62.191

Camisole or Corset Cover

White cotton camisole (corset cover), button-front, eyelet embroidery along top of bodice.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 310898

Accession Number: 2015.62.192

Petticoat

Delicate white petticoat with white eyelet embroidered at hem.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cloth

GUSN: 310899

Accession Number: 2015.62.193

Thimble\n

Dark pewter-colored metal thimble with wavy design near opening and convex tip. Belonged to Lura Woodside Watkins (1887-1982).

Date: 1885-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 310900

Accession Number: 2015.62.194

Thimble

Size 6 metal thimble. Shiny tin with slightly concave tip. Belonged to Lura Woodside Watkins (1887-1982).

Date: 1885-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: tin alloy

GUSN: 310901

Accession Number: 2015.62.195

Thimble

Small metal thimble. Brass color, large divets, slightly concave tip. Belonged to Lura Woodside Watkins (1887-1982).

Date: 1885-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 310902

Accession Number: 2015.62.196

Embroidered Collar

Small, fine, plain-weave cotton collar with design drawn in blue ink and floral scrolls embroidered in pink and green. Two lengths of pink tape stitched to top edges of collar for tie. Lura Burgess Woodside's (1887-1982) first handwork.

Date: 1885-1895

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 310903

Accession Number: 2015.62.197

Spic and Span Cleanser in Box

Spic and Span brand powder cleanser in original, unopened box. Manufactured by Procter & Gamble, Cincinnati, Ohio.

Maker: unknown

Material: soap boxes, cardboard

GUSN: 310927

Accession Number: 1998.6138

La France Laundry Whitener

Small, unopened sample size box of "La France" brand laundry whitener. Box is printed white and dark blue. Manufactured by General Foods Corporation, Hoboken, New Jersey.

Date: 1930-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, optical brightener

GUSN: 310940

Accession Number: 1998.6139

Pestle

Cast iron pestle.

Maker: unknown

Material: cast iron

GUSN: 310942

Accession Number: 1918.547

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