Historic New England

Wrapper

Wrapper/dress for indoor/informal wear, made from cream-colored cotton printed with red, tan and brown triangles forming rows; band collar; loose front; center placket with twenty-two shell buttons; long sleeves; boned darts in front, princess seams in back; skirt gathered in back; bodice lined with...

Date: 1885

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), shell (animal material), twill

GUSN: 7246

Accession Number: 1992.278

Wrapper

Purple fading to brown-gray linen printed with white floral and serpentine ribbon pattern; hook and eye at pointed collar; ruffled yoke; long center placket with three buttons at yoke; long sleeves gathered to two-button cuffs; fullness at back gathered into waistband at center back; attached self-b...

Date: 1890s-1900s

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 7247

Accession Number: 1992.259

Wrapper

No description

Date: 1870s-1890s

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 7248

Accession Number: 1992.273

Wrapper

Black wool ground printed with arabesque pattern in red, gold and green; collar, patch pockets and turned-back cuffs of black wool quilted in diamond pattern; collar is pointed in front, squared off in back; no waistband; twenty black covered buttons from neck to hem; bodice lined with tan glazed tw...

Date: 1870s-1880s

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), glazing (coating), stitching, linen (material), machine-made, printing (process), quilting, twill, wool (textile), tin (metal)

GUSN: 7249

Accession Number: 1992.258

Wrapper Dress

Multicolor wool challis print; center panels, cuffs and hem - red ground with black paisley medallions with sprays of roses surrounded by multicolor floral garland; body and sleeves - faded purple ground with alternating stripes of roses and geometric shapes in red, green and yellow; v-neckline; pip...

Date: 1850s-1860s

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), linen (material), wool (textile)

GUSN: 7250

Accession Number: 1992.252

Wrapper

Tan linen wrapper; band collar; nine large silk-covered buttons and holes center of bodice concealing hook and eye closure; piping at armseyes and at waist in back; long sleeves; princess seams in back; bodice lined with brown cotton twill; self welt attached at side seams; skirt has cartridge pleat...

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 7251

Accession Number: 1992.265

Wrapper

Tan linen ground printed with large multi-colored botehs; round neck; open front; bodice lined with white twill; hood and eye closure center front -lining; self ruffle down placket; capped bell sleeves with ruffle edging on cap and sleeve; two ruffled patch pockets; princess seams in bodice back; he...

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 7252

Accession Number: 1992.271

Apron

Red, white and blue horizontal stripes on white cotton ground; white stars on red and blue, red stars on white; gathered to self waistband with short extensions; two sets of medallions on body, printed in brown and blue, both framed in laurel: left - portrait of Samuel Slater; right - drawing of old...

Date: 1890

Maker: Dunnell Manufacturing Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 7253

Accession Number: 1992.303

Bedspread

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 7305

Accession Number: 1931.177

Soup Plate

Blue transfer printed whiteware soup plate with Willow pattern.

Date: 1810-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing, whiteware

GUSN: 7306

Accession Number: 1932.580.11

Soup Plate

Blue transfer printed whiteware soup plate with Willow pattern.

Date: 1810-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing, whiteware

GUSN: 7308

Accession Number: 1932.580.12

Men's Shirt

White cotton; narrow band collar with buttonhole at center back and at both sides of front; small loop at center back and left front; six small white buttons down center front; five flat pleats to waist on either side of front; long sleeves with French cuffs, with tuck at each elbow, and small white...

Date: 1900

Maker: C. F. Hovey Co. (Vendor)

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 7309

Accession Number: 1969.7214

Men's Coat

Green wool; notched collar with buttonhole in right lapel; long raglan aleeves with button tab at cuff and two green plastic buttons; three black plastic buttons down center front; flap pockets on right and left side lined with black silk; open kick pleat at center back; inner button tab at chest wi...

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: hand sewing, silk (textile), twill, wool (textile)

GUSN: 7310

Accession Number: 1969.5351

"Frak"

Blue wool; turnover collar with wide lapels, self facing; double-breasted; five pairs of buttonholes, four pairs of buttons; raw edges; padded shoulders, front armseye; one breast pocket, two tail pockets; tails and back are lined with blue silk; no buttons at cuff; sleeves lined with pin stripe cre...

Date: 1861

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, machine-made, silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 7311

Accession Number: 1969.5389

Men's Bathrobe

Terry cloth, tan, cream with narrow pink stripes; collar with cream rope tie with tassels at neck; belt: wool rope with tassels; full length with long sleeves.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: terry, wool (textile)

GUSN: 7312

Accession Number: 1969.6657

Tuxedo Pants

Part of tuxedo ensemble: Black wool; herringbone; black braid trim on side seams.

Date: 1929

Maker: Pile, James (Tailor)

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 7313

Accession Number: 1969.6773.1

Dessert Plate

Set: Blue and white Fitzhugh-type borderwith stylized floral medallions. Desseret plate: Pierced, scalloped edge; basketweave inner border; central circular decorative medallion.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), pearlware, transfer printing

GUSN: 7314

Accession Number: 1927.414.2

Dessert Plate

A blue transfer printed pearlware dessert plate. It has a pierced and scalloped edge with a central circular floral medallion. The medallion is surrounded by an inner floral border and an outer basketweave border.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), pearlware, transfer printing

GUSN: 7315

Accession Number: 1927.414.3

Dessert Plate

A blue transfer printed pearlware dessert plate. It has a pierced and scalloped edge with a central circular floral medallion. The medallion is surrounded by an inner floral border and an outer basketweave border.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), pearlware, transfer printing

GUSN: 7316

Accession Number: 1927.414.4

Dessert Plate

A blue transfer printed pearlware dessert plate. It has a pierced and scalloped edge with a central circular floral medallion. The medallion is surrounded by an inner floral border and an outer basketweave border.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), pearlware, transfer printing

GUSN: 7317

Accession Number: 1927.414.5

Dessert Plate

A blue transfer printed pearlware dessert plate. It has a pierced and scalloped edge with a central circular floral medallion. The medallion is surrounded by an inner floral border and an outer basketweave border.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), pearlware, transfer printing

GUSN: 7318

Accession Number: 1927.414.6

Dessert Plate

A blue transfer printed pearlware dessert plate. It has a pierced and scalloped edge with a central circular floral medallion. The medallion is surrounded by an inner floral border and an outer basketweave border.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), pearlware, transfer printing

GUSN: 7319

Accession Number: 1927.414.7

Dessert Plate

A blue transfer printed pearlware dessert plate. It has a pierced and scalloped edge with a central circular floral medallion. The medallion is surrounded by an inner floral border and an outer basketweave border.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), pearlware, transfer printing

GUSN: 7320

Accession Number: 1927.414.8

Carpet

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 7321

Accession Number: 1983.663

Dessert Plate

A blue transfer printed pearlware dessert plate. It has a pierced and scalloped edge with a central circular floral medallion. The medallion is surrounded by an inner floral border and an outer basketweave border.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), pearlware, transfer printing

GUSN: 7322

Accession Number: 1927.414.9

Dessert Plate

A blue transfer printed pearlware dessert plate. It has a pierced and scalloped edge with a central circular floral medallion. The medallion is surrounded by an inner floral border and an outer basketweave border.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), pearlware, transfer printing

GUSN: 7323

Accession Number: 1927.414.10

Dessert Plate

A blue transfer printed pearlware dessert plate. It has a pierced and scalloped edge with a central circular floral medallion. The medallion is surrounded by an inner floral border and an outer basketweave border.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), pearlware, transfer printing

GUSN: 7324

Accession Number: 1927.414.11

Saucer

TEA SERVICE: Primary border: blue enamel with gold loops; secondary border: blue and gold huskchain; main decoration: gold flower sprig on shield draped in blue and gold mantel with tassels and topped with blue and gold ribbons.

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: enameling, painting (coating), porcelain

GUSN: 7325

Accession Number: 1934.2964.4

Chocolate cup

TEA SERVICE: Primary border: blue enamel with gold loops; secondary border: blue and gold huskchain; main decoration: gold flower sprig on shield draped in blue and gold mantel with tassels and topped with blue and gold ribbons. COFFEE CUP: Straight-sided with primary border on exterior and seconda...

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: enameling, painting (coating), porcelain

GUSN: 7326

Accession Number: 1934.2964.6

Fish-Shaped Pen Wiper

Felt, fish-shaped pen wiper found in student's box (see 1990.577).

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 7327

Accession Number: 1990.587

Chocolate cup

TEA SERVICE: Primary border: blue enamel with gold loops; secondary border: blue and gold huskchain; main decoration: gold flower sprig on shield draped in blue and gold mantel with tassels and topped with blue and gold ribbons. COFFEE CUP: Straight-sided with primary border on exterior and seconda...

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: enameling, painting (coating), porcelain

GUSN: 7328

Accession Number: 1934.2964.7

Tea bowl

TEA SERVICE: Primary border: blue enamel with gold loops; secondary border: blue and gold huskchain; main decoration: gold flower sprig on shield draped in blue and gold mantel with tassels and topped with blue and gold ribbons. TEA BOWL: Primary border on interior; secondary border on exterior.

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: enameling, painting (coating), porcelain

GUSN: 7329

Accession Number: 1934.2964.9

Needlework Picture

This mourning picture worked in silk satin stitches on a satin ground depicts two women in white dresses flanking an inscribed monument surmounted by an urn. One places flowers on the monument while the other points to the inscription and holds a large anchor (symbol of hope, faith and love). There ...

Date: ca. 1806

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, silk (textile), paintings (visual works)

GUSN: 7330

Accession Number: 1921.349

Suspenders

Blue with red stripe, elastic and leather tabs, gold airplane clasps.

Date: 1920-1930

Maker: Hickok (Maker)

Material: leather, metal

GUSN: 7331

Accession Number: 1969.6773.2

Tuxedo Waistcoat

Black herringbone wool; shawl collar; back buckle; lined with beige cotton.

Date: 1929

Maker: Pile, James (Maker)

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 7332

Accession Number: 1969.6773.3

Tuxedo Jacket

Black herringbone wool; notched satin lapel; four buttons at cuffs, four pockets, one button at front; padding; shoulder pads; narrow red ribbon (flower holder?) tied at lapel through buttonhole.

Date: 1929

Maker: Pile, James (Maker)

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

GUSN: 7333

Accession Number: 1969.6773.4

Handkerchief

White linen handkerchief.

Date: 1920s

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 7334

Accession Number: 1969.6773.5

Fan Box

Long, wide cardboard box with hinged lid; covered in floral brocade in green, red, yellow and blue; interior contoured to fan shape and covered in red paper; traces of loop closure on lid.

Date: 1860s

Maker: unknown

Material: brocade (textile), paper (fiber product), silk (textile)

GUSN: 7336

Accession Number: 1914.137B

Plate

Blue transfer-printed pearlware plate with the pattern "The Valentine" from the "From Wilkie's Designs" series. Scroll and floral border surrounds a central domestic scene.

Date: 1818-1834

Maker: Clews, James & Ralph (Maker)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 7337

Accession Number: 1939.399

Fan

Dark brown wooden sticks and guard; block printed paper leaf of pink and black; reverse: plain.

Date: 1780-1790

Maker: unknown

Material: block printing (relief printing process), paper (fiber product), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 7338

Accession Number: 1917.960

Fan

Dark brown wooden sticks and guards; front blue paper leaf, printed with white, orange and black floral sprigs; center design of urn with flowers; designs on either side of pagoda with tree; back leaf: plain white with green top edge.

Date: 1780-1790

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), printing (process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 7339

Accession Number: 1917.961

Fan

Dark brown wooden sticks and guards; discolored white paper leaf with center medallion, printed then hand painted theatrical scene; urns with stylized flowers and curtains on either side of medallion; stylized blue flower stencilled border; on reverse leaf a typed French song with six choruses title...

Date: 1780-1790

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (image-making), hand-painted, paper (fiber product), printing (process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 7340

Accession Number: 1917.962

Fan

Pierced and carved ivory sticks; inlaid with silver; overlay of mother of pearl on guards, pierced, carved and inlaid with silver; short white feather leaf painted with silver (design worn away); mother of pearl washer, carved metal ring; white silk cord and tassel.

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: feather (material), ivory (tooth component), mother of pearl

GUSN: 7341

Accession Number: 1918.1161

Fan

Carved ivory sticks and guards with flowers and leaves; paper leaf with painted floral sprays of red, blue and purple flowers and painted purple and gold birds; stylized floral border at top; other side: three painted floral sprays of red, blue, yellow and purple flowers with applied silver spangles...

Date: ca. 1820

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), ivory (tooth component), painting (coating), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 7342

Accession Number: 1918.1341