Historic New England

Mourning Print

Single female figure stands weeping next to inscribed funerary monument; flowers, willow tree and river beyond.

Date: ca. 1838

Maker: unknown

Material: chromolithography, willow (wood)

GUSN: 53731

Accession Number: 1944.242

Chair

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53732

Accession Number: 1944.253

Collar

Starched linen collar.

Date: 1877

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 53733

Accession Number: 1944.263

Ivory silk satin; bound with ivory tape; trimmed with small matching satin bow; round pointed toe; no ties/ straps; round throat; 3 1/4" ramp; center back seam; narrow waist; shaped for left and right; low, wide 1" high heel covered with self-fabric; white kid and linen lining.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 53734

Accession Number: 1944.266AB

BOOTS

White kid ankle boots; scalloped top is higher at front; topstitching; no trim; scalloped edged side button closure w/ 10 small opalescent buttons (some have been replaced). Rounded square toe; round throat; 2-7/8" vamp; center front & back seams; sole has narrow waist & is shaped for left & right;...

Date: 1870-1879

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 53735

Accession Number: 1944.267AB

Wedding Dress

Cream mousselaine de soie over cream taffeta. Bodice a) has pointed yoke of lace with black ruffle and backed with tulle; standing band collar with lace pearls and cream satin trim; blouson front; short bell-shape sleeve with double flounce and trimmed with cream satin; long undersleeve has been ga...

Date: ca. 1904

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 53736

Accession Number: 1944.268

Infant's Shirt

Cream; closed shirt; curved flap neckline; cap sleeves with turned back shoulder; shoulder and arm trimmed with lace; and embroidered with eyelet garland.

Date: 1830-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, linen (material)

GUSN: 53737

Accession Number: 1944.273

Cape

Irridescent green and blue silk taffeta shoulder cape; two bands of trumpet-shaped trim around edges; grey silk fringe around hem; unlined; shaped around shoulders with lapet front.

Date: 1840-1849

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53738

Accession Number: 1944.274

Child's Dress

White; "V" yoke of bands of machine stitched eyelet with meander and floral pattern; with shirred fabric in between bands; same eyelet with lace at cuffs; diagonal bands of same eyelet and shirred fabric on skirt; long sleeves; lace ruffle at yoke and hem.

Date: 1870-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 53740

Accession Number: 1944.277

PETTICOAT

White sheer cotton; gathered to sheer cotton waistband backed w/ heavier cotton; hook & eye closure at center back; embroidered scalloped hem; deep border of white floral & foliate embroidery & drawn work.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), drawn thread work, embroidering, stitching

GUSN: 53741

Accession Number: 1944.278

Child's Dress

White; yoke, peplum, hem and sleeves of lace of scalloped pattern with butterfly motif; button closure.

Date: 1870

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), lace (needlework)

GUSN: 53742

Accession Number: 1944.279A

Child's Pantaloons

Cream; six buttonholes at waist; open sides; lace ruffles with scalloped strapwork at hem.

Date: 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 53743

Accession Number: 1944.279B

Carriage Parasol

Black handmade Chantilly lace over gold taffeta and embossed white silk, both with scalloped edges; bone shaft; carved ivory handle and ferrule of twists & links; silver slider; single white silk tassel at top.

Date: 1870-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: bone (material), carving (processes), Chantilly lace, embossing, ivory (tooth component), lace (needlework), silk (textile), silver (metal), taffeta

GUSN: 53744

Accession Number: 1944.280

Purse

Grean, orange, and brown silk crochet with organic design, silver beadwork and tassels with silver clasp.

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 53745

Accession Number: 1944.281

Shoe

No description

Date: ca. 1830

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53746

Accession Number: 1944.284

Window Curtain Panel

Rectangular; polychromatic design of baskets with fruit and bouquets on tan ground; wide white voids along printed outlines. Pleated top edges gathered on brass hooks.

Date: 1830 C-1840 C

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 53747

Accession Number: 1944.286A

Slipcover

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53748

Accession Number: 1944.296

Waistcoat

Green; white lining; brown back; shawl collar; single breasted w/ 5 self covered buttons; 3 pockets; darts from waist to breast; fitted & slightly lowered waist lined w/ black leather; buckle & tab back closure.

Date: 1857

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), polish (coating), stitching, leather, padding (process), silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 53749

Accession Number: 1944.298

Wedding Ensemble

Three piece wedding ensemble. Bodice [a]: Brown and black plaid; long bell shaped sleeves; eight black and gilt fancy buttons; bodice boned and lined with linen. Skirt [b]: lined with glazed cotton and brown woolen tape at hem edge; matching cape and bell sleeves trimmed with wide brown ribbon. C...

Date: 1857

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 53750

Accession Number: 1944.299A-C

Desk Set

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53751

Accession Number: 1944.302

Brick

Small; irregular; yellowish; one corner chipped.

Date: 1600-1699

Maker: unknown

Material: brick (clay product), clay, sand

GUSN: 53752

Accession Number: 1944.303

Pan

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 53753

Accession Number: 1944.311

Saucer

Saucer part of a children's set of dishes. Black transfer-print scene of a young woman in Empire-style dress with a goat on a leash. Looping chain border around rim.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 53754

Accession Number: 1944.313.1

Cradle

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53755

Accession Number: 1944.316

Child's Dress

White cotton and lace dress.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 53756

Accession Number: 1944.326

Fan & Box

Fan (A): Mother of pearl sticks and guards w/ gold and silver inlay of floral spray; set w/ silver spangles; white chiffon leaf w/ gold and silver sequins all over; brass rivet and ring w/ white silk cord and tassel. Box (B) is hinged cardboard covered w/ white paper w/ embossed diamond pattern.

Date: 1885-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: abalone shell, chiffon, inlay (process), paper (fiber product), sequins (spangles), silk (textile)

GUSN: 53757

Accession Number: 1944.328AB

Parasol

Small; black and tan striped silk with scalloped edge and appliqued ruffle; carved bone handle; brass shaft and ferrule; metal ribs.

Date: 1869-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: bone (material), brass (alloy), carving (processes), metal, silk (textile)

GUSN: 53758

Accession Number: 1944.329

Vase

Gold luster glass vase with green and ivory luster peacock feather pattern on sides and bottom. Kew Blas maker's inscription and original label on bottom. Gold inside, wide circular mouth with scalloped edges.

Date: 1893-1910

Maker: Union Glass Company (Somerville, Mass.) (Maker)

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 53403

Accession Number: 1943.25

Vase

Glass vase, iridescent gold mouth interior. Ivory, gold and green ear-of-corn pattern on the exterior.

Date: 1893-1910

Maker: Union Glass Company (Somerville, Mass.) (Maker)

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 53404

Accession Number: 1943.28

Vase

Round glass vase with three mulit-colored iridescent feet. Gold luster glass iridescent interior. Silver and green warm glass and swirls on exterior. Wide mouth.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: Possibly Union Glass Company (Somerville, Mass.) (Maker)

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 53405

Accession Number: 1943.29

Vase

Unfinished glass vase in "waterlily pattern." Ivory and gold abstract pattern on exterior, iridescent pearl luster interior. Slightly scalloped rim.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 53406

Accession Number: 1943.34

Vase

Ivory luster glass vase with green, gold and ivory luster peacock feather decoration. Gold luster on inside of mouth. Original tag on bottom side.

Date: 1893-1910

Maker: Union Glass Company (Somerville, Mass.) (Maker)

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 53407

Accession Number: 1943.35

Vase

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 53408

Accession Number: 1943.41

Pitcher

Earthenware pitcher with brown transfer-printed polychrome scene of Roger Williams landing and Betsy Williams Cottage. Printed and polychrome feather border around rim. Motif under spout contains an anchor, teepees, brooms and "Wha-cheer, Ne-top." Printed inside mouth "Landing of Roger Williams" and...

Date: 1907

Maker: Buffalo Pottery (Maker)

Material: earthenware, transfer printing, underglazing

GUSN: 53409

Accession Number: 1943.46

Pitcher

Earthenware pitcher with yellow-white body, green ear-shaped handle, band around base, and rim. Transfer-printed polychrome scene of sailboats.

Date: 1910-1920

Maker: Royal Doulton (Maker)

Material: earthenware, transfer printing, glazing (coating)

GUSN: 53410

Accession Number: 1943.51

Child's Petticoat

Cream wool with white band/top; gathered around waist; hem--grapes and grape vine embroidery with cream silk; featherstitching; straight hem.

Date: 1880

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 53411

Accession Number: 1943.54

Paddle

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53412

Accession Number: 1943.55

Calash

Tan linen; brim has ruched edge with self-piping and one wire and one cane hoop; eight cane hoops; neck ruffle with self-piping; center back panel insert has stiff interlining, with tan silk lining; no ties at neck or cord.

Date: 1800-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: cane (plant material), linen (material), silk (textile), wire

GUSN: 53413

Accession Number: 1943.67

Pair of Sleeves

Lace sleeves with a floral design.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53414

Accession Number: 1943.68

Veil

White; tiny sprigged ground; cotton net; border of floral bunches; floral meander on sides.

Date: 1815-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), lace (needlework), linen (material), net (textile)

GUSN: 53415

Accession Number: 1943.69

Pair of Stockings

Red stockings with white dots.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53416

Accession Number: 1943.74AB

Trunk

No description

Date: 1792

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), hide (collagenous material), iron (metal), leather, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 53417

Accession Number: 1943.76

Matchmaking

Parian figures of two owls nuzzling on a branch.

Maker: French, Daniel Chester, 1850-1931

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 53418

Accession Number: 1943.80

Needlework Bookmark

Needlework bookmark of a house on Bristol board with a tan ribbon.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53419

Accession Number: 1943.81

Purse

Very small tan purse with silver beaded design; small silver beaded tassel on the bottom.

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 53420

Accession Number: 1943.84

Lamp shade

Ivory luster glass lampshade with gold leaf pattern outlined in green. Maker's mark on inside of rim.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 53421

Accession Number: 1943.89

Handkerchief

"Little Eva Song." Handkerchief.

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 53422

Accession Number: 1943.92

Portrait of Alfred Little

Lithograph portrait of Alfred Little, seated with a lap organ. Two crutches stand in background. Framed in combination dark wood and gilt frame.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53423

Accession Number: 1943.102

Commemorative Ribbon

Gold satin badge with a tiger emblem and gold fringe. "1798 Veteran / July 27th & 28th 1885."

Maker: unknown

Material: satin

GUSN: 53425

Accession Number: 1943.105

Busk

Carved baleen busk with red and black decoration.

Maker: unknown

Material: baleen

GUSN: 53427

Accession Number: 1943.119

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