Historic New England

Scarf

Pink wool twill; rectangular; copper embroidered border; large floral motif embroidered in copper silk with satin stitch and French knots at both ends; tied-on and knotted copper silk fringe at both ends.

Date: 1845-1860

Maker: Hatch, Mary Tappan (Maker)

GUSN: 30231

Accession Number: 1924.329

Flour Bag

Small light tan bag with unhemmed opening. Bottom corners are rounded. Both sides are stammped with green ink. Back side is various recipies for wheat groats. The front is a large G with writing inside 'G.B. &Co./ best/wheats/groats/ 10/ Pounds.'.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30232

Accession Number: 1924.331

Boots

Bronze leather ankle boots with elastic inserts at sides; slip-on style boot; top-stitched; V-shaped leather panel at ankle front; rounded square toe; center back seam; sole is 1/8" thick, has narrow waist; linen lining.

Date: 1850s

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles, elasticity, stitching, leather, linen (material), machine-made

GUSN: 30233

Accession Number: 1924.332AB

Waistcoat

Black & yellow horizontal stripes; white twill lining & back; low shawl collar; 4 buttons; cut away at waist; 2 pockets; buckle & tab back closure. Buttons embossed with animal paw/claw. Single-breasted.

Date: 1870-1880

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 30234

Accession Number: 1924.334

Fan Box

Chinese fan box, cardboard, hinged lid; covered in brocade of red, yellow and black; geometric pattern; two ivory toggle & silk loop fasteners.

Maker: unknown

Material: brocade (textile), ivory (tooth component), paper (fiber product), silk (textile)

GUSN: 30235

Accession Number: 1924.337

Dress

Cream/tan; short scalloped sleeves; false jacket; attached sash; red embroidered front and sleeves.

Date: ca. 1857

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, stitching, spinning (textile process), hand spinning, linen (material)

GUSN: 30236

Accession Number: 1924.340

Box

Small rectangular wood box with hinged cover. Handpainted purple and white violets, red berries, and green ferns. Lined with cedar. Brass hinges and latch.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), brass (alloy), paint (coating)

GUSN: 30237

Accession Number: 1924.344

Set of Six Nesting Boxes

Set of six straw marquetry nesting boxes with covers. Boxes are cardboard, veneered with colored and natural straw. Each box cover depicts a different image. All boxes and covers lined with colored papers.

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), straw (plant material)

GUSN: 30238

Accession Number: 1924.345.1AB-.6AB

Slippers

Black silk satin; large black rosette w/ black bow; black lace & (rusting) steel buckle in center; bound w/ black grosgrain. Square throat; narrow waisted sole w/ flat heel; lined w/ leather & linen; split vamp is 3 1/2"; no center back seam.

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 30239

Accession Number: 1924.351AB

Ankle boots

Black; ankle high; one pair metal eyes for lacing (laces missing); stacked heel; brown tape trim; white lining; brown sole w/ wooden pegs.

Date: 1850

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 30240

Accession Number: 1924.354AB

Boots

2 toned--black patent leather lower, brown/bronzed upper w/ laces; hand punched eyes; edges bound w/ brown tape; lined w/ white linen; leather sole.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 30241

Accession Number: 1924.355AB

Chair seat cover

Roughly oblong; red cotton ground printed with flowering vine in brown and blue on white. Pieced in three sections. 5" drop; drawstring hem pieced from two prints: one is flowering vine as above; other is red floral on white.

Date: 1805-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: block printing (relief printing process), chintz, cotton (textile), stitching, piecing, textiles, upholstery

GUSN: 30243

Accession Number: 1924.357

Child's Pants

Brown beige; buttonholes at waistband; one side pocket; side closure; pleats at front and back; embroidered and scalloped hem; wool and cotton satinette.

Date: 1860

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 30244

Accession Number: 1924.360

Hat

Navy blue cap with plaid ribbon, embroidery, and fringe.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30246

Accession Number: 1924.371C

Pair of slippers

Navy blue silk velvet; bound with black grosgrain ribbon; large self rosette; toe embroidered with floral bouquet in green, cream and purple; no ties; square toe and throat; 3-1/4" vamp; no center back seam; sole has narrow waist; no heel; white leather and linen lining.

Date: 1855-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: velvet (fabric weave), silk (textile), linen (material), leather, embroidering

GUSN: 30247

Accession Number: 1924.374AB

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30248

Accession Number: 1924.376

Change Purse

Small, black leather change purse with hinged brass clasp. The leather is stamped "S. C. W." The clasp is molded with flowers and leaves with affixed silver gems. Soft brown leather interior.

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, brass (alloy)

GUSN: 30249

Accession Number: 1924.377

Cradle

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30250

Accession Number: 1924.381

Chest

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 30251

Accession Number: 1924.387

Calling Card Case

Carved wooden calling card case [a] with a hinged box [b].

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), glass (material), cardboard

GUSN: 30252

Accession Number: 1924.388AB

Tool

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 30253

Accession Number: 1924.393

Spinning Wheel

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30254

Accession Number: 1924.394

Trunk

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 30255

Accession Number: 1924.398

Oven

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 30256

Accession Number: 1924.401A

Spit

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 30257

Accession Number: 1924.401B

Petticoat Lamp

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 30359

Accession Number: 1924.677

Bottle

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 30360

Accession Number: 1924.680

Child's

Child's dress, blue damask with 'x' pattern; wide neckline; short sleeves with two bands of light blue ruching; Skirt gathered all around at waist band with two tucks at hem; Hook and eye closure; Bodice lined with white cotton.

Date: ca. 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, silk (textile)

GUSN: 30361

Accession Number: 1924.683

Apron

Black ribbed taffeta, knee-length; trimmed with two rows of velvet ribbon appliqued vandyked edging; self waistband with short ties.

Date: 1864-1868

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), taffeta, velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 30362

Accession Number: 1924.685

Apron

Medium and dark blue, white, and black woven plaid iridescent taffeta; shirred waist; long, narrow royal blue silk ties.

Date: Early 1850's

Maker: unknown

Material: satin, silk (textile), weaving

GUSN: 30363

Accession Number: 1924.686

Lace Fragment

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30364

Accession Number: 1924.687

Lace Fragment

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30365

Accession Number: 1924.688

Lace Fragment

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30366

Accession Number: 1924.689

Cap

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30367

Accession Number: 1924.690

Bookmark

Needlework bookmark.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30368

Accession Number: 1924.692

Child's Dress with Sleeves

Green plaid; black velvet bands along front, hems and bell shape sleeves; white pleated collar; lined with tan cotton; five gilt with sparkling glass center buttons; sleeves are white linen with button and ruffled cuff. A and B - cotton sleeves; full, gathered onto button cuff with ruffle.

Date: 1850

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 30369

Accession Number: 1924.693A-C

Hat

Ivory hat with cloth ribbon, small flowers.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30370

Accession Number: 1924.695

Waistcoat

Burgundy with pink and green brocaded leaf and uncut velvet leaf with stem; shawl collar; 3 pairs jewelled buttons with ring clasp; 3 pockets; waist slightly rounded; white twill lining; brown twill back with buckle and tab closure; double breasted; decorative brass and glass buttons.

Date: 1850-1859

Maker: unknown

Material: brocade (textile), cotton (textile), stitching, leather, weaving, padding (process), silk (textile), twill, velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 30371

Accession Number: 1924.696

Waistcoat

Natural linen; 3 pockets; 4 pearl buttons; shawl collar; cotton lining and back; back closure buckle and tab; single breasted.

Date: 1865-1885

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 30373

Accession Number: 1924.699

Waistcoat

White westcoat; fall away collar/front; cotton back; Eleven self covered buttons; two pockets; straight waistline; no closure at back; double breasted.

Date: 1785-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, tabby (textile)

GUSN: 30374

Accession Number: 1924.701

Men's Jacket

White; high turnover collar; double breasted; three pairs self buttons; straight, natural waist; two buttons at each cuff; two pockets.

Date: 1830-1849

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 30375

Accession Number: 1924.703

Necktie

Black; plaid - blue and black; tie - four-in-hand- is cut so plaid fall at pre tied knot and tips, rest = diagonal stripes; clip on tie with elastic loop.

Date: 1890-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 30376

Accession Number: 1924.704