Historic New England

Bodice

White cotton canvas; low neck and armholes edged in linen; boned front darts; front button placket; peplum with two hoops in back; button at center back waist.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 11825

Accession Number: 1993.241

Two piece wedding dress. Bodice [a] Ivory ribbed silk; broad neckline; sharply pointed waist front and back; piping at neck, armseyes, and waist; short, loose sleeves pleated at shoulders; organdy undersleeve edged in lace; Bertha collar of white net with 6 rows of tulle ruffles (remnants of same tr...

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: crinolines, lace (needlework), linen (material), net (textile), organdy, ribbon (material), silk (textile), tulle (meshed textile)

GUSN: 11826

Accession Number: 1993.242.1AB

Pair of stockings

Pair of pale taupe silk knit; knee length stockings; triangular motifs above ankles; center back seams.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, knitting (process), silk (textile)

GUSN: 11827

Accession Number: 1993.242.3AB

Pair of shoes

Pair of wedding shoes.

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, leather, linen (material), machine-made, satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 11828

Accession Number: 1993.242.2AB

Chair

Chair. Mahogany with birch secondary wood. Wavy serpentine crest rail over three conforming slats. Rush seat. Rests on Marlborough front legs with beaded edge and box stretcher.

Date: 1780-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: birch (wood), mahogany (wood), rush (material)

GUSN: 11829

Accession Number: 1986.38.2

Silhouette

A cut-out bust length profile of a woman in white paper, backed with black silk faille, in it's original black painted frame. It has a reverse painted glass mat and black with silver highlights.

Date: 1830-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: verre églomisé, paper (fiber product), silk (textile), faille

GUSN: 11830

Accession Number: 1986.39

Bookend

It is in the form of a Gothic lancet arch.

Date: 1940-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal), casting (process)

GUSN: 11831

Accession Number: 1986.53.1

Bookend

It is in the form of a Gothic lancet arch.

Date: 1940-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal), casting (process)

GUSN: 11832

Accession Number: 1986.53.2

Carpet

Wall to wall broadloom carpet, with a medium blue ground and an orange-brown toned floral pattern with a corresponding border.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 11833

Accession Number: 1986.60

Chippendale Side Chair

Side chair. One of a set of two. Probably birch with brown stain. Flattened sepentine crest rail over two serpentine seats, rush seat. Rests on legs with beaded edge. Front stretcher and box stretcher also display beaded edge.

Date: 1780-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), birch (wood), rush (material)

GUSN: 11834

Accession Number: 1986.64.2

Apron

Black taffeta with satin stripe; narrow, knee length; gathered at waist; lavender satin ribbon ties; deep patch pocket across body; embroidery along sides and around pocket.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, satin, silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 11835

Accession Number: 1993.244

Oil Lamp

It has a tripod base with dragon feet and legs that support three candlearms. It has cast head element supports for a oil or kerosene fixture with a cubic glass shade.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), glass (material), metal

GUSN: 11836

Accession Number: 1986.67

Doily

An off-white bobbin lace rectangular doily with a shaped edge.

Maker: unknown

Material: lace (needlework)

GUSN: 11837

Accession Number: 1986.68

Fire Bucket

Of cylindrical form with leather handles. It is painted with a green ground, red rim and black reserves with an inscription.

Date: 1805-1815

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, painting (coating)

GUSN: 11838

Accession Number: 1986.70.2

Apron

White linen; eyelet wristband threaded with pink satin ties; pink satin ribbon threaded through body in V-shape, ending in bow above hem; square shape with rounded corners; knee-length; edged all around with narrow lace band; floral sprays embroidered at sides above hem.

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, lace (needlework), linen (material), satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 11839

Accession Number: 1993.245

Apron

White linen lawn; gathered to self waistband with long broad ties; full-length; band of ivory crocheted lace attached at hem.

Maker: unknown

Material: crocheting, lace (needlework), lawn (textile), linen (material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 11840

Accession Number: 1993.243

Smock

White linen; round neck; long loose sleeves; divided patch pocket center front; narrow band of openwork at neck, cuff and pocket; knee length; center back button placket with four buttons (one missing); self-belt attached at placket with front button closure.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), openwork

GUSN: 11841

Accession Number: 1993.246

Petticoat

Black ribbed taffeta; drawstring waist with twill tape ties; deep pleated ruffle over hem with double row of satin-edged chiffon ruffles; celluloid bar below center back placket with interior ties for bustle.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: celluloid (cellulosic), chiffon, silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 11843

Accession Number: 1993.248

Nightgown

Off-white short sleeve 3/4 length nightgown. Three button placket. Square yoke with applique and embroidery (also on sleeves). Neckline and sleeves are scalloped.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), cotton (textile), embroidering, scalloping

GUSN: 11844

Accession Number: 1993.249

Nightgown

Off-white cotton full-length nightgown. Twelve button front closure. Long sleeves, meant to be turned back. V-shaped yoke with embroidery or applique. Neck and sleeves are scalloped.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), cotton (textile), embroidering, scalloping

GUSN: 11845

Accession Number: 1993.250

Woman's Two-Piece Suit

Jacket has dark brown wool serge; band collar with white silk; fur trim at collar and cuffs; eight imitation wood buttons from collar to waist, with black tape loops (buttons missing at collar). Attached belt with two button close, snap under belt; skirt pleated in back with two rows of five button...

Date: 1915-1917

Maker: G. W. Foster Co. (Maker)

Material: fur, linen (material), stitching, machine-made, satin, serge, silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 11849

Accession Number: 1993.253.1-.2

2-Piece Dress

Light blue cotton/ linen; collarless; white crocheted lace lapels; insert panel, tucked at top with concealed hook and eye closure at left; tucks at shoulder; white topstitching; 3/4 length sleeves, gathered at shoulder; tucked at elbow, crocheted lace cuff trimmed with lace ruffle; hem bound with w...

Date: 1900-1915

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), crocheting, lace (needlework), linen (material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 11850

Accession Number: 1993.254

Skirt

Tan linen; narrow waistband with hook and eye closure center back; gored; smooth front gathered at back; band below knees attaching bias-cut ruffle to skirt; slight train.

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), stitching, machine-made

GUSN: 11852

Accession Number: 1993.256

Ball Gown

Pale and mid-blue leaf pattern silk jacquard at bodice center front and back; bodice side and sleeves of mid-blue heavy ribbed silk; neckline- square in front, V in back; collar and cuffs of cream net edged with pleated chiffon; center front closure of hooks and eyes and covered button; piping at ar...

Date: 1874-1876

Maker: unknown

Material: chiffon, cotton (textile), crinolines, glazing (coating), cloth, stitching, jacquard, leaf (plant material), foliation (pattern), leaf (metal), linen (material), machine-made, net (textile), silk (textile), twill, weaving, tin (metal)

GUSN: 11854

Accession Number: 1993.261

Salt Dish

Of colorless glass in cubic form, with a circular dish at the center.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 11856

Accession Number: 1986.77.2

Salt Dish

Of colorless glass in cubic form, with a circular dish at the center.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 11857

Accession Number: 1986.77.3

Undershirt

White linen lawn; scoop neck; sleeveless; embroidered scalloped edges at neck, armholes and hem; 2 button shoulder straps; embroidered medallions at center front neck and hem of flowers, scrolls and openwork; pinned in original folds.

Date: 1910-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, stitching, lawn (textile), linen (material), openwork

GUSN: 11471

Accession Number: 1993.172

Undershirt

White linen; scoop neck; sleeveless; embroidered scalloped edges at neck, armholes and hem; 2 button shoulder straps; embroidered French knots amd floral scrolls center front neck and hem; in original folds.

Date: 1910-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, stitching, linen (material)

GUSN: 11472

Accession Number: 1993.173

Undershirt

White linen; scoop neck; sleeveless; embroidered scalloped edges at neck, armholes, and hem; 1 button in left shoulder strap.

Date: 1910-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, stitching, linen (material)

GUSN: 11473

Accession Number: 1993.174

Infant's Cap

Cream silk crochet; alternating dense and open work areas; bonnet shape; band attached around brim; scalloped edges; cream satin ribbon flowers pinned at either side of brim.

Date: 1900-1991

Maker: unknown

Material: crocheting, stitching, silk (textile)

GUSN: 11474

Accession Number: 1993.175

Infant's Cap

Pale blue silk; double layer; bonnet shape; white quilting on crown and body; no strings.

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: quilting, silk (textile)

GUSN: 11475

Accession Number: 1993.176

Infant's Cap

Pale blue silk or rayon; double layer with interfacing in between; white quilting on crown and body; no string.

Date: 1900-1991

Maker: unknown

Material: quilting, rayon, silk (textile)

GUSN: 11476

Accession Number: 1993.177

Kimono

Light pink silk crepe kimono; embroidered all over with yellow, black, and lavender flowers with centers of gold French knots; lapels, cuffs and lining of pale pink silk; open front; no fastenings; silk loop inside neck.

Date: 1910-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: crepe (textile), embroidering, silk (textile)

GUSN: 11477

Accession Number: 1993.178

Child's Dress

White cotton muslin; broad, drawstring neckline trimmed with eyelet; embroidered yoke trimmed with eyelet; short sleeves trimmed with eyelet and openwork; center back pocket; waistband of openwork and eyelet; long body gathered to waistband; insert of eyelet and openwork above eyelet edged hem.

Date: 1830-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, muslin, openwork

GUSN: 11478

Accession Number: 1993.179

Child's Petticoat

White cotton muslin; self waistband with center back placket, five buttonholes; long; deep hem with narrow openwork header.

Date: 1890-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), muslin, openwork

GUSN: 11479

Accession Number: 1993.180

Child's Petticoat

Cream wool flannel; cotton waistband with five buttonholes; short; silk featherstitch down placket and side seam; silk embroidery and openwork above hem.

Date: 1890 ?-1900 ?

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, flannel, silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 11481

Accession Number: 1993.182

Child's Dress

White sheer cotton; round neck edged with lace; five covered buttons in center placket with loops; three vertical embroidered bands of floral trail front and back with tucks, openwork and feather stitching in between; piped armseyes; long sleeves gathered to embroidered cuff edged with lace; full sk...

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 11482

Accession Number: 1993.183

Child's Romper

Pale blue and white cotton gingham; pointed collar; square front ykoe; full, 3/4 length sleeve gathered to cuff; center back button placket; drop seat buttoned to waist; back waist fastening expands into buttoned belt in front; elasticized legs.

Date: 1920-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 11484

Accession Number: 1993.186

Child's Two Piece Suit

A child's two piece jacket and pants suit of white cotton printed with brown diamond -motif diagonal stripes; round piped neck; eight shell buttons in center front placket; white braid on either side of placket; braid appliqued above hem; button at center back and side seams for belt; matching belt ...

Date: ca. 1862

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), braiding, cotton (textile)

GUSN: 11485

Accession Number: 1993.187

Portrait of Charlotte Augusta Lane

Miniature rectangular portrait of Charlotte Augusta Lane, half length, sitting in a wood side chair. She wears a black dress, pronounced white lace collar, gold locket and earrings. In an elaborate gilded frame with glass.

Date: 1850

Maker: Chow-Kwa (Maker)

Material: ivory (tooth component), watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 11486

Accession Number: 1991.535.2

Portrait of Ann Eliza Lane

Miniature rectangular portrait of Ann Eliza Lane, half length, sitting in a wood side chair. She wears a black dress, pronounced white lace collar and long earrings. In an elaborate gilded frame with glass.

Date: 1850

Maker: Chow-Kwa (Maker)

Material: ivory (tooth component), watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 11487

Accession Number: 1991.535.3

Billet Head

Billet head with deeply carved scroll and leaf enclosing a cornucopia with fruit. It is painted yellow.

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 11488

Accession Number: 1991.890

Carving

A small oval plaque carved in relief. A woman with cap and three feathers. Original paint in yellow, blue, red and black. There are also crude floral sprays carved on the back.

Date: 1780-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: oil paint (paint), pine (wood)

GUSN: 11489

Accession Number: 1991.893.2

Rug

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 11490

Accession Number: 1991.894

Boy's Two-Piece Suit

White cotton twill sailor suit; rounded collar with piping around edge; attached ties; hook and eye closure in center front placket; long sleeves with two-button cuff; straight hem; chest pocket; matching shorts-- button closure at side plackets; side seam pockets; inner waistband with eight buttonh...

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), twill

GUSN: 11491

Accession Number: 1993.188

Boy's Two-Piece Suit

White linen; band collar; double-breasted flap front with four pairs of buttons and hook and eye close on left shoulder; slash chest pocket at left; hip length self belt with loop and button close; long sleeves pleated at shoulders and cuff; two-button cuffs with loops; embroidered insignia on left ...

Date: 1920-1929

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, linen (material)

GUSN: 11492

Accession Number: 1993.189

Child's Two-Piece Suit

White linen jacket; sailor collar with embroidered scalloped edges and openwork leaves; four buttons in center front placket; band collar dickey, button closure in back, fastened to jacket with two buttons; self belt with loops and two button tab; long sleeves gathered at shoulders and pleated to cu...

Date: ca. 1910

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, linen (material), openwork, scalloping

GUSN: 11493

Accession Number: 1993.190

Boy's Two-Piece Suit

White ribbed linen; collarless; concealed button closure; right side closes over left at an angle; embroidered band of flowers in blue, white, and red (faded) around placket with red piping on edges; long sleeves gathered at shoulder; cuffs piped in red, and embroidered with red and blue knots; broa...

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, linen (material)

GUSN: 11494

Accession Number: 1993.191

Wine Cooler

Cylindrical form with high straight sides, red-orange paint wiht gold stencilled floral pattern below rim. Paired narrow orange stripes near base and rim. Interior of tins are painted in lemon yellow. On either side are handles of lion's heads with circular rings through mouths.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 11495

Accession Number: 1918.849A

Portrait of George Washington

Three-quarter pose portrait of George Washington wearing a dark outer garment and a white ruffled shirt with a high neck. A reverse-glass copy of the painting by Gilbert Stuart.

Maker: After Stuart, Gilbert, 1755-1828

Material: glass (material), reverse painting on glass (image-making)

GUSN: 11496

Accession Number: 1918.1003

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