Historic New England

Valance

Gold wool curtain valance w/ magenta plush band and gold and red fringe and ball tassles at base. White cotton lining.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 17878

Accession Number: 1998.2015.4

Burgundy amd gold stamped velvet valance w/ burgundy, red, black and gold metallic decoration, ball tassles on base and fringe ball tassles below. Valance striped: burgundy, gold, burgundy. Pressed design of flowers and leaves (small daisies). Inner lining red cotton.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 17879

Accession Number: 1998.2016.1

Valance

Burgundy amd gold stamped velvet valance w/ burgundy, red, black and gold metallic decoration, ball tassles on base and fringe ball tassles below. Valance striped: burgundy, gold, burgundy. Pressed design of flowers and leaves (small daisies). Inner lining red cotton.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 17880

Accession Number: 1998.2016.2

Valance

Burgundy amd gold stamped velvet valance w/ burgundy, red, black and gold metallic decoration, ball tassles on base and fringe ball tassles below. Valance striped: burgundy, gold, burgundy. Pressed design of flowers and leaves (small daisies). Inner lining red cotton.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 17881

Accession Number: 1998.2016.3

Trunk

Black leather covered trunk w/ paper label #1. Hinged lid. Iron vertical bands along top and sides; iron trim around lid edge. Front clasp. Interior lined in paper w/ blue detail.

Date: 1853-1858

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 17882

Accession Number: 1998.2017

Portiere

Portiere panel, woven brown chenille pattern. Oriental rug pattern in shades of brown. Top sewn together, folded to form slip for curtain rod. Loose section hanging from top slip finished w/ 3 rows of brown tassles.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: chenille (yarn), weaving

GUSN: 17883

Accession Number: 1998.1316.2

Storage box

Long unfinished wooden box, empty. Box has two back hinges, and two front latches. Box has coin joinery and is stained on the outside.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 17884

Accession Number: 1998.2018

Trunk

Black leather trunk w/ paper label #2. Vertical iron bands along top and sides. Front clasp--leather. Side leather handles.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 17885

Accession Number: 1998.2019

Trunk

Canvas covered trunk w/ paper label #3. Leather straps at front sides; leather side handles. Hinged lid w/ interior lined in paper w/ blue detail. Canvas cover falling off to reveal painted wood underneath.

Date: 1860-1871

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 17886

Accession Number: 1998.2020

Bustle

Linen covered wire bustle w/ 5 coiled pieces joined. Cottom waistband w/ buckle for closure.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), linen (material), machine sewing (technique), wire

GUSN: 17887

Accession Number: 1998.2021

Shoe

Small child's leather shoe; pointed toe. 2 flaps over tongue w/ 2 lace holes each. Small heel, cotton lining.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), leather

GUSN: 17888

Accession Number: 1998.2022

Boot

Leather boot w/ shattered silk body at ankle. Cotton lining inside. Square toe and buttons, black, up side. Missing heel.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), leather, silk (textile)

GUSN: 17889

Accession Number: 1998.2023

Bustle underskirt

Hoop skirt w/ front waistband closure and cotton fabric on front sides--wires in back create bustle shape. Ruffles around base. 3 brass buckles around center of back (to raise).

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique), wire

GUSN: 17890

Accession Number: 1998.2024

Bustle underskirt

Hoop skirt w/ front waistband closure and cotton fabric on front sides--wires in back create bustle shape. Ruffles around base. 3 brass buckles around center of back (to raise).

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique), wire

GUSN: 17891

Accession Number: 1998.2025

Sewing machine

Sewing machine on cast iron stand; 2 legs w/ M-like shape at bottom; scrolled peddle connected to wheel which connects to machine; removable boxed cover over sewing machine w/ decals; table top and box are wood.

Date: 1861-1865

Maker: Grover & Baker S.M. Co. (Maker)

Material: iron (metal), walnut (wood)

GUSN: 17892

Accession Number: 1998.2026

Collapsible bed

Collapsible bed, canvas bottom. Walnut frame folds up like accordion. Metal posts at sides are painted gold. White canvas bed w/ hooks to connect to frame.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: Browne & Lambert (Maker)

Material: canvas, walnut (wood)

GUSN: 17893

Accession Number: 1998.2027

Printing press

Stand w/ printer's press, including 2 pamphlets. 3 wooden trays w/ multiple compartments containing stamps resting on wooden stand. Iron cast press on stand w/ flat working piece, handle above.

Date: 1873-1880

Maker: Helsey & Co. (Maker)

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 17894

Accession Number: 1998.2028

Trunk

Trunk w/ paper label #5. Paper and leather covered exterior w/ horizontal wooden bands. Hinged lid rounded in an arch. Leather straps at side front; side leather handle; front metal clasp.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 17895

Accession Number: 1998.2029

Eyeglasses

Pair of eyeglasses w/ wire frame. Oval lenses. Frame is silver.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), wire

GUSN: 17896

Accession Number: 1998.2030

Eyeglasses

Pair of eyeglasses w/ wire frame. Oval lenses. Frame is silver.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), wire

GUSN: 17897

Accession Number: 1998.2031

Eyeglasses

Pair of eyeglasses w/ wire frame. Oval lenses. Frame is blue.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), wire

GUSN: 17898

Accession Number: 1998.2032

Eyeglasses

Pair of eyeglasses w/ wire frame. Oval lenses. Frame is silver.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), wire

GUSN: 17899

Accession Number: 1998.2033

Eyeglasses

Pair of eyeglasses w/ wire frame. Oval lenses. Frame is silver.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), wire

GUSN: 17900

Accession Number: 1998.2034

Eyeglasses

Pair of eyeglasses w/ wire frame. Oval lenses. Frame is silver. Orange lenses for working in fog at sea.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), wire

GUSN: 17901

Accession Number: 1998.2035

Table scarf

Embroidered woolen table runner. Chenille brightly colored embroidery. Maple leaves on cream color background. Fringed on 2 ends, cream w/ red tips.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, wool (textile)

GUSN: 17702

Accession Number: 1998.1858

Carpet fragment

Wool woven fragments in floral design of green, red, light brown and yellow on beige and ivory background. Edge of carpeting shows border of bleeding heart desgn. Triangular shapes.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), weaving

GUSN: 17703

Accession Number: 1998.1859A-C

Carpet fragment

Wool woven fragments in floral design of brown, pink, red, orange and blue on beige background. Small floral sprays w/ green leaves. Triangular shaped fragments.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), weaving

GUSN: 17704

Accession Number: 1998.1860AB

Carpet fragment

Wool woven fragment w/ floral design in red, black, white, brown and green on beige background. White and red flowers w/ green leaves.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), weaving

GUSN: 17705

Accession Number: 1998.1861

Carpet fragment

Wool woven fragment in Brussels pattern in brown, black, yellow, red, blue, and green. Abstract floral w/ geometric design.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), weaving

GUSN: 17706

Accession Number: 1998.1862

Carpet fragment

Chenille woven rug fragment in floral pattern of pink, ivory, green on black/green? background. Oval shaped fragment. Small and large pink and ivory flowers.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), weaving

GUSN: 17707

Accession Number: 1998.1863

Table cover

Heavy brown table cover. Light brown border w/ red daisies, central leaf, lily border. Center image of daisies w/ leaves on brown background.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: printing (process), wool (textile), weaving

GUSN: 17708

Accession Number: 1998.1864

Tablecloth

Striped table cover w/ crocheted fringe on three sides. Woven wool, primarily teal, peach, orange and yellow w/ geometric design on border.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), weaving

GUSN: 17709

Accession Number: 1998.1865

Tablecloth

Woven woolen paisley-type tablecloth; red, green and black w/ gilt thread paisley. Black (primarily) fringe. Back side unfinished.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), weaving

GUSN: 17710

Accession Number: 1998.1866

Flag fragment

Red and white fabric fragments--flag fragments. Cotton weave w/ white threaded hems. Wrapped in bundle, assorted sizes.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 17711

Accession Number: 1998.1867

American flag

American flag, mended. 32 stars. Rope on right proper side.

Date: 1858-1859

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), hand sewing

GUSN: 17712

Accession Number: 1998.1868

Carpet bag

Carpet bag, ivory w/ green and red leaves. 2 leather handles. White cotton lining and iron hinge for opening. Cardboard base w/ five iron footstands.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), iron (metal), leather, wool (textile)

GUSN: 17713

Accession Number: 1998.1869

Carpet bag

Carpet bag. Striped vertical and multi-colored. Primarily red, brown, green and blue. One leather handle at top. Brass clasp. Painted cotton lining and iron hinge for opening. Leather base and seams.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), cotton (textile), iron (metal), leather, wool (textile)

GUSN: 17714

Accession Number: 1998.1870

Cloth fragment

Woven wool fragments. Off-white background w/ navy and black floral pattern--roses and stems. Yellow stripes at edge of pattern strip. Backside--inverted colors.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), weaving

GUSN: 17715

Accession Number: 1998.1871A-C

Trunk

Canvas cover trunk w/ paper label #16. White canvas. Front central buckle and side front leather straps. Side leather handles.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 17716

Accession Number: 1998.1872

Table cover

Neo-Grec stamped wool table cover. Red background w/ black design on border and in center. Medallion images surrounded by leaves w/ enclosing flowers, roses. Larger medallions in center. Unfinished edges.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: stamping (forming), wool (textile)

GUSN: 17717

Accession Number: 1998.1873

Crazy Quilt

"Crazy quilt," multi-colored, gold plush border, two commemorative ribbons sewn in. Various embroidery. Red wool lining on back.

Date: 1885-1895

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, hand sewing, plush, silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave), wool (textile)

GUSN: 17718

Accession Number: 1998.1874

Tablecloth

Woven wool tablecloth in green, gold and red striped design. Geometric shapes in stripes, similar to southwestern design.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), weaving

GUSN: 17719

Accession Number: 1998.1875

Tablecloth

Red wool embroidered tablecloth, gold silk embroidery around all edges. Leaf and ribbon design. Unfinished edges.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, leaf (plant material), foliation (pattern), leaf (metal), wool (textile)

GUSN: 17720

Accession Number: 1998.1876

Curtain fragment

Three fragments. Magenta and black striped curtain fragments woven wool.

Date: 1850-1858

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), weaving

GUSN: 17721

Accession Number: 1998.1877A-C

Tablecloth

Printed wool tablecloth, red background w/ black maple leaves and grape design throughout. 3 leaf motif along border. Unfinished edges.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: stamping (forming), wool (textile)

GUSN: 17722

Accession Number: 1998.1878

Tablecloth

Stamped wool tablecloth, gold background w/ black design--images of vases, flowers, birds and butterflies at border and in center. Unfinished edges.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: stamping (forming), wool (textile)

GUSN: 17723

Accession Number: 1998.1879

Table scarf

Purple satin table runner w/ gold, ivory, pink and green chenille floral embroidery on 2 egdes. Image of tiger lilies on one edge. Lily pads on other. 5 brass rings on each edge w/ red satin tassle hanging of. 4 tassles missing from one side.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: chenille (yarn), embroidering, satin

GUSN: 17724

Accession Number: 1998.1880

Table scarf

Green woolen table runner w/ appliqued "crazy quilt" decoration at each end in diamond shapes. 4, w/ ball tassles hanging off; scalloped cut edges on wool.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, hand sewing, silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave), wool (textile)

GUSN: 17725

Accession Number: 1998.1881

Curtain

Part of set of red wool curtains, 6 panels. Woven pattern in vertical stripes of abstract flower and scroll design. Top of curtain folded down and 5 brass rings attached.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), weaving

GUSN: 17726

Accession Number: 1998.1882.1

Curtain

Part of set of red wool curtains, 6 panels. Woven pattern in vertical stripes of abstract flower and scroll design. Top of curtain folded down and 5 brass rings attached.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), weaving

GUSN: 17727

Accession Number: 1998.1882.2

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