Historic New England

Bullet Mold

Rounded head has hollowed out ball shape, with circular hole formed where the two sides meet for pouring. Scissor-like mechanisms with a screw-pin holding the two handles together, one arm comes to a flattened point.

Date: 1800-1833

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 12452

Accession Number: 1971.1607

Socket Wrench

Turned wooden handle has faceted mid-section, pinched waist. Cast steel stem with a square socket head.

Date: 1868-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), steel (alloy), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12453

Accession Number: 1971.1608

Powder/Shot Belt

Two leather tubes for holding shot, with leather shoulder straps at both ends that buckle. Two brass funnels with stops at one end for releasing shot.

Date: 1900-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), leather

GUSN: 12454

Accession Number: 1971.1609

Sword Belt/Sheath

Untooled brown leather belt with attached long black sheath. Sheath has a brass-colored end with an urn-shaped finial.

Date: 1834-1867

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), leather

GUSN: 12455

Accession Number: 1971.1610

Nameplate

Brass plate of rectangular shape with scrolled ends and is pierced for screws. Conforming back plate of mahogany fits beneath the brass name plate so that only the beveled edge appears.

Maker: unknown

Material: beveling, brass (alloy), mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 12457

Accession Number: 1971.1611AB

Shoes

Cream silk satin; cream binding; trimmed with cream tulle rosette with wax orange blossoms; round pointed toe; round throat; side seams at sharp angle from throat; 2 1/2" ramp; narrow waist; sole continues along heel; 3 1/4" heel covered with self-fabric; pink lining.

Date: 1925-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, stitching, machine-made, satin, silk (textile), tulle (meshed textile)

GUSN: 12458

Accession Number: 1990.49AB

Shoes

Cream sily satin with flat self-fabric bow; covered heel; leather sole; cotton twill toe lining.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), leather, stitching, machine-made, satin, silk (textile), twill

GUSN: 12459

Accession Number: 1990.503AB

Trinket Box

Rectangular shaped varnished box. Pinned lid. Decoupaged lid with a "View of the Royal Pavilion at Brighton". The interior is lined with pink paper.

Date: ca. 1820

Maker: unknown

Material: découpage (image making technique), ink, paper (fiber product), varnishing, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12460

Accession Number: 1971.1612

Shoes

Pair of light blue leather sandals with open toe and heel. Block heel and buckle ankle strap.

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 12461

Accession Number: 1990.579AB

Photograph

Centered black and white photograph on a white mat. Photograph of marshland in the foreground, evergreen trees in the middle with grey mountains. Brown paper backing. Wire hanger held by two metal eye hooks. Black painted wood frame has beaded inner and outer edge, with five ribbed lines at the cent...

Date: 1900-1933

Maker: The Picture Shop, Inc. (Maker)

Material: beading (edging pattern), beading (process), glass (material), paper (fiber product), photographs, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12462

Accession Number: 1971.1613

Tool

Carved wooden handle with a brass neck ring screwed and bolted to the molded cast iron in the shape of two ams terinating in molded human hands.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), carving (processes), casting (process), iron (metal), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12463

Accession Number: 1971.1614

Mother of the Bride Dress

Light blue; dress-sheath style; scoop neck; short sleeves; Empire waist with self-bow; zipper center back. Jacket has long sleeves; band collar; three self-covered buttons with loops; open at waist; blue possibly silk lining.

Maker: unknown

Material: polyester, rayon, silk (textile)

GUSN: 12464

Accession Number: 1990.580

Shoes

Pair of yellow leather shoes with an open toe and a thick heel. Buckle ankle strap, toe woven with white "X" pattern, and a black rubber sole on the heel.

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 12465

Accession Number: 1990.585

Mother of the Groom Dress

Yellow polyester ensemble; sheath style empire waist dress with v-neck, short sleeves, front band at waist with four decorative white and gold buttons; zipper center back. Jacket has long sleeves; pointed collar; four gold and white buttons; gold chains at sides; nylon yellow lining."

Maker: unknown

Material: nylon, polyester, rayon, silk (textile)

GUSN: 12466

Accession Number: 1990.583

Box

No description

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), inlay (process), varnishing, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12467

Accession Number: 1971.1616

Curling Iron Stand

Round domed an molded base with incised lines. Round iron post in the center of the base attaches to two horizontal bullet-shaped curling irons.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: incising, iron (metal), molding (forming), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12468

Accession Number: 1971.1617

Document Box

Veneer box has a string of mother-of-pearl inlay around the front side and top. Corners of inlay are circular discs. Center of hinged lid has a rectangular inlay with indented corners. The front has a corresponding inlay, the center inlay has a keyhole. Inside of the box, it is covered in bright aqu...

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: burlap, fruitwood, inlay (process), mother of pearl, paper (fiber product), veneering

GUSN: 12469

Accession Number: 1971.1618

Giant Oyster Shell

Grayish black exterior with pieces of two other shells embedded into the surface. Pearl gray interior body.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: shell (animal material)

GUSN: 12470

Accession Number: 1971.1619

Conch Shell

All three shells have a grayish white rough exterior and a smooth interior in grayish white and various hues of pink.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: shell (animal material)

GUSN: 12471

Accession Number: 1971.1620.1-3

Snail Shell

Large snail shell with pastel toned pearlized finish.

Date: 1900-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: shell (animal material)

GUSN: 12472

Accession Number: 1971.1621

Fan

Ivory sticks. Gilded. Landscape. People. In a paper lined black wooden box.

Date: 1785

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 12473

Accession Number: 1928.30

Seashell Collection

Collection of seashells, some exotic warm water shells such as cowries, olives, conches and augers as well as Northern Atlantic snails (conches, cones, etc.).

Date: 1868-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: shell (animal material)

GUSN: 12474

Accession Number: 1971.1622.1-29

Abalone Shell

Ovoid shells with a pearlized finish. 1) has pastel tones, 2) has an emerald exterior, 3) has a white calcified exterior and a royal blue and green interior.

Date: 1868-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: shell (animal material)

GUSN: 12475

Accession Number: 1971.1623.1-3

Bodice

Cream taffeta bodice with monochromatic floral trail pattern with rosebuds amd multi colored brocaded floral sprays; short puffed sleeves gathered into piping, open neckline with broad collar extending to sleeves and trimmed with purple and cream fringe; hook and eye closure at back; padding at fron...

Date: 1827-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), taffeta, brocade (textile)

GUSN: 12476

Accession Number: 1928.55

Bodice

Cream taffeta bodice with monochromatic floral trail with rosebuds, square neckline, pointed at back, fitted elbow length sleeves, lined with linen.

Date: 1775-1868

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), brocade (textile)

GUSN: 12477

Accession Number: 1928.56

Giant Scalloped Seashell

Half of a giant white scalloped clamshell, used for decoration.

Date: 1868-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: shell (animal material)

GUSN: 12478

Accession Number: 1971.1624

Painting

Large oak tree in yard of schoolhouse at center right.

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: graphite (mineral), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 12749

Accession Number: 1933.658.1

Desk

Tambour ladies writing desk. Mahogany and mahogany veneer primary wood; eastern white pine; curly-maple-veneer crossbanding, cherry sliding-lid supports and soft maple (one drawer bottom)secondary wood; ivory or bone keyhole inlay behind the rear edge of the writing flap; original brass handles on ...

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: Attributed to Seymour, John (Maker) Possibly Seymour, Thomas (American cabinetmaker, 1771-1848)

GUSN: 12750

Accession Number: 1993.863

Men's Jacket

Men's blue and white seersucker jacket with rounded collar and four button (three buttons missing) closure. Three pockets.

Maker: unknown

Material: hand sewing

GUSN: 12751

Accession Number: 1992.192

Cap

Net house cap with striped pink ribbon ties and ribbon bow at nape.

Maker: unknown

Material: net (textile), ribbon (material)

GUSN: 12752

Accession Number: 1992.194

Cap

Net house cap with ribbon ties and ribbon bows attached. Silk cord interwoven.

Maker: unknown

Material: net (textile), ribbon (material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 12753

Accession Number: 1992.193

Shawl

Creme wool cashmere shawl embroidered with silk folral sprays.

Maker: unknown

Material: cashmere (wool), embroidering, hand sewing, silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 12754

Accession Number: 1992.196

Pair of Sleeves

White linen sleeves with embroidered cuffs. Cuffs are scalloped and edged with lace.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 12755

Accession Number: 1992.197AB

Child's Sunbonnet

Child's sun bonnet made of white waffle weave cotton. Pleated visor. Drawstring cord at nape of neck.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), hand sewing

GUSN: 12756

Accession Number: 1992.198

Sunbonnet

Cotton print sunbonnet with red trellis and leaf design.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), hand sewing

GUSN: 12757

Accession Number: 1992.199

Nightshirt

Short sleeved linen nightshirt. Short in length. Rounded neckline. Patches at armscythes.

Maker: unknown

Material: hand sewing, linen (material)

GUSN: 12758

Accession Number: 1992.200

Water Wings

Inflatable cotton child and/or adult recreational floatation device. Printed with directions and manufacturer's logo. Metal air intake valve at point of junction between the two kidney-shaped bags.

Date: 1896-1904

Maker: Ayvad Manufacturing Co. (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 12759

Accession Number: 1992.201

Sunbonnet

Printed cotton bonnet. Small brown print outerlayer, linen lined; corded brim and decorative cording throughout. Decorative bow on back, functional ties at front for fastening.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 12760

Accession Number: 1992.203

Capelet

Brown printed cotton capelet with piped seams. Multi-print with floral and leaf design.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), hand sewing

GUSN: 12761

Accession Number: 1992.204

Sleeve

One leg-o-mutton sleeve printed on light brown printed silk and wool. Over-painted with red and green floral design. Trimmed with dark brown silk. Two mother-of-pearl buttons at cuff.

Date: ca. 1830

Maker: unknown

Material: hand sewing, transfer printing, silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 12762

Accession Number: 1992.205

Nightgown

Short sleeved linen nightgown with rounded neck. Purple "Batik" style print along bottom of skirt, at sleeves and around neckline. Open work at neckline.

Maker: unknown

Material: transfer printing

GUSN: 12763

Accession Number: 1992.206

Shawl

Triangular floral and geometric printed cotton shawl; fringed on two edges.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), hand sewing

GUSN: 12764

Accession Number: 1992.207

Apron

Apron with pleated skirt and ties. Brown printed cotton fabric has blue, red, and multi-print.

Date: 1843-1848

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), hand sewing, transfer printing

GUSN: 12765

Accession Number: 1992.208

Sleeve

One leg-o-mutton sleeve. Brown printed cotton fabric with c-scroll and floral motifs.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), hand sewing, transfer printing

GUSN: 12766

Accession Number: 1992.209

Cape

Brown moire print cape, glazed cotton.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), glazing (coating), machine sewing (technique), moiré

GUSN: 12767

Accession Number: 1992.210

Capelet

Capelet with rounded hem and short front ties made from cotton printed in floral and striated design on brown ground.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), transfer printing

GUSN: 12768

Accession Number: 1992.211

Child's Apron

White cotton apron with ties at waist. Bib front, no ties (missing?). Two pockets in front. Linen edging around sides and pockets. Brown floral border.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), linen (material), transfer printing

GUSN: 12769

Accession Number: 1992.212