Historic New England

Pincushion

Square green pincushion set on wood base with brass ball feet; evidence of red silk corded fabric underneath green plush.

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 38012

Accession Number: 1935.886

Paperweight

Small polychrome glass paperweight of millefiori canes.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), millefiori glass

GUSN: 38013

Accession Number: 1935.889

Pincushion

Square pincushion with bead and thread embroidered decoration of a horse and dog on red ground. Pink pleated ribbon trim around edges, blue silk bottom.

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), textiles

GUSN: 38014

Accession Number: 1935.892

Wallet

Brown leather/suede; envelope style flap w/ leather string tie; 2 compartments.

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, leather

GUSN: 38015

Accession Number: 1935.903

Purse

Cream-colored silk drawstring purse with faded floral embroidery and silk green ribbon ties.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38016

Accession Number: 1935.905

One piece; grey cashmere; slight V-neckline (front and back) with chiffon collar; elbow length sleeves with chiffon oversleeve; pleated at front; gathered at hips in polonnaise style; back has pleats from shoulder to waist (stitched in place), with box pleats below; grey braid trims center front; fr...

Maker: unknown

Material: cashmere (wool), cotton (textile), stitching, machine-made, wool (textile)

GUSN: 38017

Accession Number: 1935.907

Bowl

Black transfer-printed earthenware bowl. Interior border of medallions depicting implements of the sea and war surrounds a central scene depicting a ship at sail. Exterior medallions depict Greek figures and a ship at sail.

Date: 1800-1810

Maker: Wedgwood (Maker)

Material: creamware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 38018

Accession Number: 1935.909

Genealogical Sampler

Alphabet/Genealogical sampler on green ground. Cross stitch border. Stitches used: cross stitch and eyelet hole.

Date: 1820-1821

Maker: Page, Miriam, b. 1796 (Embroiderer)

Material: cross-stitching, embroidering, linen (material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 38019

Accession Number: 1935.910

Sock

Cream-colored sock. Pattern is a drop stitch in alternating rows.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38020

Accession Number: 1935.911

Bottle

Colorless glass bottle with three neck openings possibly used by a chemist or apothecary.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 38021

Accession Number: 1935.912

Pitcher

Black transfer-printed pitcher. Two nautical scenes adorn the body.

Date: 1815-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 38022

Accession Number: 1935.913

Pitcher

Orange transfer-printed pitcher. Cream colored body. Two scenes on the body of the pitcher. One scene depicts Napoleon and John Bull standing over Europe. The other is a quote surrounded by a foliate and grape border.

Date: 1800-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 38023

Accession Number: 1935.914

Printing Plate

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 37767

Accession Number: 1935.396

Evening Head Dress

Off-white bunches of roses with waxed buds; attached to narrow wire support.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: organic, wax, wire

GUSN: 37768

Accession Number: 1935.399A

Cloth Fragments

Group of glazed linen cloth fragments.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37769

Accession Number: 1935.400

Tool

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: stone (rock)

GUSN: 37770

Accession Number: 1935.401

Hat

Tan straw spiraling from crown trimmed with blue artificial flowers and black lace on and inside brim; also trimmed with blue taffeta ribbon and black ruching; brim lined with blue taffeta and white tulle; wide black taffeta ribbon ties; canvas and glazed canvas lining; wire support.

Date: 1860-1866

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 37771

Accession Number: 1935.413

Bonnet

Peach-orange wool bonnet woven with cream silk threads in herringbone pattern. High, curved brim has two cane and one wire ribs, with four additional cane ribs. Fabric is gathered along the ribs. Crown is high and angled with six circular cane ribs. Fabric is gathered around these as on brim. Self n...

Date: 1833-1835

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 37772

Accession Number: 1935.414

Dress

Black barege dress with high neckline; piped neckline and armsceyes; bodice pleated and smocked to form "V" shape at waist; bodice is boned at front, back and sides, and lined with tan cotton twill; sleeves lined with tan glazed cotton; waistband with cartridge pleats all around; long sleeves with d...

Date: 1853-1857

Maker: unknown

Material: ikat, silk (textile), twill, wool (textile)

GUSN: 37773

Accession Number: 1935.415

Maternity Dress

Plum cotton printed with medallions of multi-color bouquets and brown and white geometric medallions. Thirteen buttonholes down center front to hem with nine self-covered buttons. Bands of contrasting fabric applied down center front from neck to hem. Second band of same from waist to hem. High n...

Date: ca. 1865

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 37774

Accession Number: 1935.417

Dress

Black with allover pattern of stylized branches of leaves; long leg of mutton sleeves with stiffening at shoulders; satin cuffs with 2 black bows at wrist. Neckline trimmed with satin V-at front of bodice. Bands of satin with 3 buttons at each side. High waist band, hook and eye closure at back. ...

Date: ca. 1825

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, leaf (plant material), foliation (pattern), leaf (metal), silk (textile)

GUSN: 37775

Accession Number: 1935.419

Cloak

Purple taffeta, full length; rounded collar & capelet tying at throat with ribbon; slits for hands concealed under pointed edge flap; triangular quilting down center front and at collar and capelet; piping around same and flaps; border piping above hem; fully lined with yellow silk; lining under col...

Date: 1829-1833

Maker: unknown

Material: padding (process), quilting, silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 37776

Accession Number: 1935.421

Dress

Purple leg o'mutton sleeves with cuffs trimmed with piping and 3 self-covered buttons on scalloped edgess. V-pointed front with pleated bands attached from shoulder to waist. Rosette at shoulder. Fullness all around. Waistband with hook and eye closure with self belt. Deep ruffle of lighter purpl...

Date: 1829

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), glazing (coating), stitching, padding (process), silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 37777

Accession Number: 1935.422

Underskirt or Petticoat

Black silk taffeta; wool batting; quilted with large scallops above hip, smaller below; gathered all around; lined with purple plaid cotton; tape tie closure.

Date: 1840-1849

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), quilting, silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 37778

Accession Number: 1935.423

Underskirt or Petticoat

Plum/aubergine silk satin; quilted with large diamonds above hip and smaller double outlined diamonds below; gathered all around on grosgrain waistband; button closure; lined with brown cotton twill.

Date: 1835-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), quilting, satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 37779

Accession Number: 1935.424

Dress

Pink; broad neckline; short puff sleeves with pink ruffle over lay; shirred "v" front; high waistband; front panel; white (tape) work decoration. Buttonhole back closure.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), hand sewing

GUSN: 37780

Accession Number: 1935.425A

Bootee

Cream; cream silk appliqued circles and scalloped trim around ankle, laces and sides; edged w/ chain stitch embroidery; cream silk lining; 3 pairs eyes w/ silk cord laces.

Date: ca. 1852

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), embroidering, stitching, silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 37782

Accession Number: 1935.428AB

Pair of Booties

Cream; knit with lace patterned ankle with drawstring tie with red and cream pom-pom (drawstring for A is missing); toe embroidered with red rose.

Date: ca. 1852

Maker: unknown

Material: knitting (process), wool (textile)

GUSN: 37783

Accession Number: 1935.430AB

Parasol

Iridescent green and black silk; carved ivory L-shaped handle; decorative brass slider with floral pattern; carved ivory ferrule; brass shaft; ivory tipped whalebone spokes with painted black metal fork stretchers; marquis folding hinge; hook and elastic closure with ivory onion bulb.

Date: 1830-1845

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), carving (processes), ivory (tooth component), silk (textile)

GUSN: 37784

Accession Number: 1935.431

Child's Corset

White (cotton) sateen; armholes with shoulder straps which tie in front; piped seams; boned; busk tied in place center front; stitched with silk thread; laced closure (laces missing).

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 37785

Accession Number: 1935.433

SKIRT

White sheer cotton; gathered to narrow waistband with long ties; embroidered with allover sprig pattern; 6 pleated ruffles at hem.

Date: 1815-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, stitching

GUSN: 37786

Accession Number: 1935.434

Fanchon

Mesh and lace fanchon with woven pink ribbon trim

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37787

Accession Number: 1935.435

Needle Case

Black felt and yellow silk trim with yellow stiched design. Suede and linen interior flaps.

Maker: unknown

Material: felt (textile), silk (fiber), suede, linen (material)

GUSN: 37788

Accession Number: 1935.436

Ribbon

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37789

Accession Number: 1935.439

Handbag

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37790

Accession Number: 1935.441

Neeldebook

Small needlebook in the shape of a banjo; yellow taffeta silk; blue silk lining; blue silk leaves; handle made of black silk.

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 37791

Accession Number: 1935.442

Dress

Red; twill; double-ruffled collar; long sleeves gathere at elbow and cuff; hook and eye at cuff; skirt gathered onto waistband; pleated front; pocket opening on right side; bodice, sleeves and hem lined with natural linen.

Date: 1829

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, linen (material), twill

GUSN: 37792

Accession Number: 1935.444

Shawl

Cream cotton netted shawl; triangular; border with flowers; fringe.

Date: 1835-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), net (textile)

GUSN: 37793

Accession Number: 1935.445

Dress

White striped high three ruffled collar, Empire waistband of eyelet, long sleeves of ruffled cuff and covered button with buttonhole, short puffed over sleeve gathered and piped, eyelet band. 16 covered buttons down center front, 3 buttonholes at neck; fullness at back between shoulders with piped ...

Date: 1815-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, super

GUSN: 37794

Accession Number: 1935.447

Socks

Cream; plain stocking stitch; ribbed ankle; shaped.

Date: ca. 1852

Maker: Deeley, Mary (Maker)

Material: knitting (process), wool (textile)

GUSN: 37795

Accession Number: 1935.449AB

Pair of Gloves

White cotton gloves.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37796

Accession Number: 1935.450

Shirt

Cream; stockinette stitch (knit); neckline, capped sleeves, and hem have openwork; ribbon drawstring neckline.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: knitting (process), wool (textile)

GUSN: 37797

Accession Number: 1935.455

Child's Dress

Short; white; shirred bodice; eyelet neckline; scalloped edged capped sleeves trimmed with eyelet; eyelet waistband; five tucks on skirt; drawstring neckline; five hooks and eyes covered with placket with eleven covered buttons.

Date: ca. 1853

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 37798

Accession Number: 1935.457

Child's Dress

Short; white vertical striped; high neckline; cloth covered buttons from neck to hem on front; long sleeves with wide cuff, trimmed with eyelet; skirt gathered all around at waist; piping at neckline and waist.

Date: 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), dimity, stitching

GUSN: 37799

Accession Number: 1935.458

Child's Dress

White; shirred bodice; gathered, puffed short sleeves; skirt gathered into waistband; three tucks and hem; bands of white work trim neckline and sleeves; drawstring neckline.

Date: ca. 1858

Maker: unknown

Material: organdy

GUSN: 37800

Accession Number: 1935.459

Cloak

White vertical stripe; capelet; double ruffle collar; mull ruffle along capelet, front and hem.

Date: 1815-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), dimity, super

GUSN: 37801

Accession Number: 1935.467

Child's Dress

White; small woven checks: plain dress--plain neckband; capped sleeves trimmed with eyelet; self waistband; one wide tuck at hem; drawstring neckline; two pearl buttons at waist.

Date: 1850

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37802

Accession Number: 1935.470

Child's Dress

Long; white; vertical (woven) stripes; short sleeves and neckline trimmed with lace; fullness (gathers) around neckline; drawstring neckline.

Date: 1845-1855

Maker: Page, J. H., Mrs. (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), dimity, stitching

GUSN: 37803

Accession Number: 1935.472

Bodice

White; capped sleeves with lace ruffle; neckline with scalloped eyelet; peplum; five pearl buttons at front; eight buttons along waist.

Date: 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), twill

GUSN: 37804

Accession Number: 1935.474

Infant's Cap

Cream; double mull ruffle; two pairs of piping; embroidered allover with small flowers and leaves; back--two sections, one gathered; four sets of drawstrings.

Date: 1830

Maker: Deeley, Eliza (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, stitching

GUSN: 37805

Accession Number: 1935.476

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