Historic New England

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.

Evening Bag

Evening bag. Silk, glass beads, and sequins.

Date: ca. 1930

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 319409

Accession Number: 2016.29.6

Evening Bag

Evening bag. Metal mesh, enamel, and brass.

Date: ca. 1930

Maker: Mandalian Manufacturing Company (Manufacturer)

GUSN: 319410

Accession Number: 2016.29.7

Dress with Belt

Dress with belt, paisley pattern. Printed wool crepe. Made by the donor. Known by the donor as the "wallpaper dress."

Date: 1971

Maker: Nylander, Jane C., 1938- (Maker) R. H. Stearns & Co. (Retailer)

Material: crepe (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 319411

Accession Number: 2016.29.8AB

Needlework

Needlework, "Home Sweet Home." Paint and embroidery on cotton. Probably New England

Date: 1880

Maker: unknown

Material: needleworking (process)

GUSN: 319412

Accession Number: 2016.29.9

Sewing Diary

Sewing diary of sewing projects with pasted in fabric remnants. Massachusetts and New Hampshire, 1976-2007

Date: 1976-2007

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 319413

Accession Number: 2016.29.10

Table Scarf

Rectangular table scarf with floral embroidery. Square lace insets in corners. Thick border depicts leaf, sunbursts, and floral patterns.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 319448

Accession Number: 1949.1121

Table Mat

Circular table mat with solid center. Four crown designs with heavy lace border. Alternating rows of flowers and acorns with stylized wheels. Narrow outer border has a tulip design.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 319449

Accession Number: 1949.1142

Bureau Scarf

Bureau scarf, white with embroidered vine and grape motifs on three sides.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 319450

Accession Number: 1949.1130

Bureau Scarf

Rectangular bureau scarf with woven diamond pattern and three fringed edges.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 319451

Accession Number: 1949.1131

Set of dust ruffles

Three dust ruffles with interwoven leaf and berry design.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 319452

Accession Number: 1949.1132A-C

Bureau Scarf

Square bureau scarf with scalloped edges. Outer border and one embroidered corner.

Date: 1900-1940

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 319454

Accession Number: 1949.1133

Dressing Table

Dressing table top [.1], bread board ends with rounded corners. Mounted on a pair of wall brackets (.2-.3). Brackets are black with round ends and have a c-shaped brace.

Date: 1900-1940

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 319455

Accession Number: 1949.1134.1-.3

Bureau Scarf

Bureau scarf with solid center. Wide side borders of stylized urn and leaf motifs. Front and back have narrow embroidered edges.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 319456

Accession Number: 1949.1135

Bureau Scarf

Bureau scarf embroidered with alternating motifs of a man and a pediment. Fringed border.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 319457

Accession Number: 1949.1136

Bureau Scarf

Square bureau scarf. Center design has a rounded spade motif surrounded by a rococo and floral design. Heavily embroidered mark near center.

Date: 1870-1910

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 319458

Accession Number: 1949.1137

Dressing Table Cover

Table cover, lined panels with fern motif. Three sides have braided fringe.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 319459

Accession Number: 1949.1138

Bureau Scarf

Square bureau scarf with border of lace and flowering vines interspersed with flowers. Scalloped edges.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 319460

Accession Number: 1949.1139

Bed Canopy

Net bed canopy. Central diamond surrounded by diamond patterned border. Fish net pattern.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 319461

Accession Number: 1949.1140

Pair of Hand Towels

Pair of hand towels with vertical pattern of narrow and wide bands. Finished hems. Embroidered monogram "ERV."

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 319462

Accession Number: 1949.1141.1-.2

Set of Buttons

Seven engraved mother-of-pearl and tortoiseshell coat buttons with silver shanks, strung on a cord with a handwritten note (see Inscriptions).

Date: ca. 1780

Maker: unknown

Material: mother of pearl, tortoise shell, silver (metal)

GUSN: 319870

Accession Number: 1966.2353.1-.7

Lapel Pin

Smithsonian Institution gold lapel pin with chain and bar. Shield-shape with a carved sun inside of a circle, three gemstones underneath (diamond in between two blue stones). Missing circular metal backing.

Date: 1940-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: gold (metal)

GUSN: 319893

Accession Number: 2015.62.121.2

Lapel Pins

Pair of Smithsonian Institution Service pins. One honors 15 years of service and has red accents [.1]. The other honors 20 years of service and has blue accents [.2].

Date: 1940-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 319894

Accession Number: 2015.62.121.3.1-.2