Historic New England

Hand-made Paper Wall Box

No description

Date: 1820

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), ribbon (material)

GUSN: 54526

Accession Number: 1947.1

Printing Plate

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 54527

Accession Number: 1947.8

Calling card wallet made of two pieces of Bristol board held together with yellow ribbon and striped fabric to create a two-pocket wallet for calling cards; each side of the wallet is embroidered with different birds.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 54528

Accession Number: 1947.9

Carpetbag

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 54529

Accession Number: 1947.10

Pair of Child's Pantalettes

Cream; no buttons or loops; seam open 4" at top; four narrow tucks; knitted lace with scalloped edge.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 54530

Accession Number: 1947.12AB

Bib

White; woven--bird's eye pattern; drawstring neckline; sleeveless; armseye and hem trimmed with narrow band of lace.

Date: 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: dimity, linen (material)

GUSN: 54531

Accession Number: 1947.14B

Child's Vest

This plain white/yellowed cotton vest was cut from one piece of cloth and doubled for thickness but made without shaping. It closes in the front with four buttonholes--buttons removed--and has both a straight hem and neckline. The shoulder straps are simple woven tape attached at the front and back ...

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 54532

Accession Number: 1947.15

Infant Diaper

A white linen square woven in a diamond "diaper" pattern, with two white tape ties, one sewn to each of two opposite corners. The square would have been folded in half and tied in place, possibly with a now-removed button or tab.

Date: 1750-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), diaper (textile material)

GUSN: 54533

Accession Number: 1947.16

Infant's Cap

Cream; knitted lace; openwork pattern--bands of small circles alternate with bands of larger circles; oval panel at back; scalloped border.

Date: 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: knitting (process), wool (textile)

GUSN: 54535

Accession Number: 1947.25

Nail Cleaner

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 54536

Accession Number: 1947.27

Needle Case

Wooden knitting needle caps connected by a ruched elastic covered with brown ribbon.

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 54537

Accession Number: 1947.28

Waistcoat

Ivory colored waistcoat; white lining and back; shawl collar; single breasted with five self covered buttons; three pockets; two darts; leather lined waist; buckle and tab back closure; whitework embroidery; satin stitch and french knots.

Date: 1834-1867

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, leather, padding (process), satin, whitework

GUSN: 54538

Accession Number: 1947.31

Pair of Boots

Beige & white iridescent silk taffeta ankle boots; cream silk binding; no trim; side lacing w/ brown silk laces; rounded square toe; center front & back seams. Sole has narrow waist & has been spliced to widen it; 1-1/4" heel covered w/ self-fabric; linen lining; sole has darkened channel all aroun...

Date: 1865-1875

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 54539

Accession Number: 1947.32AB

Pair of Gloves

White fingerless gloves with a brown stitched twig pattern and ties at the opening.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 54541

Accession Number: 1947.35

Fabric Flower Wreath

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 54542

Accession Number: 1947.36

Basket

Square wood splint storage basket with straight sides. Rim reinforced with interior and exterior wood carved hoops bound with single splint to body of basket. Alternating red and natural-colored standards. Alternating black and natural-colored weavers of varying widths.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), weaving

GUSN: 54543

Accession Number: 1947.38

Sampler

Verse/Pictorial sampler on natural linen ground. Worked in polychromatic threads. Verse at top, Georgian house flanked by two pine trees on light and dark green grass at bottom. Stitches used: cross stitch and satin stitch.

Date: 1828

Maker: Percival, Abigail, 1814-1895 (Embroiderer)

Material: cross-stitching, embroidering, linen (material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 54544

Accession Number: 1947.42

Dress

A=Bodice; B=Skirt. Pale green satin w/ pale green taffeta chine w/ small pink rosebuds. A=Bodice - standing band collar of taffeta; pleated w/ taffeta bow at center back; yoke & exaggerated puff of sleeves of taffeta. Yoke gathered at neck & back; green satin draped across front at bust; body & l...

Date: 1889-1899

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 54545

Accession Number: 1947.58AB

Pair of Shoes

Pale green silk satin; bound w/ green grosgrain; no trim; strap w/ one small white opalescent button; pointed toe; round throat; 2-3/4" vamp. No center back seam; sole has narrow waist; shaped for left & right foot; sole spliced onto heel; 1-1/2" heel is covered 3/4 of way w/ self-fabric (no topsti...

Date: 1893-1895

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 54546

Accession Number: 1947.59AB

Teapot

One of a set of twenty five. Porcelain teapot. Pink lustre on white body. Foliate, grape, and vine motif adorns the body and cover. Cover has a rectangular button finial.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: overglazing, porcelain, luster (optical property), lusterware

GUSN: 54547

Accession Number: 1947.60AB

Cream Pitcher

Helmet-shaped porcelain pitcher with molded handle resembling a tree branch. Hand-painted, black and red geometric band around rim. Green and purple enameled sprig under spout.

Date: 1780-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: enamel paint, hand-painted, porcelain

GUSN: 54549

Accession Number: 1947.66

Cup and saucer

Deep sided saucer; brown and yellow bands around rim; 4 sprigs of flowers around sides (saucer interior, cup exterior); central decoration: yellow basket of orange, yellow and blue flowers; cup handleless.

Date: 1800-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, enameling, glazing (coating), pearlware, tin (metal)

GUSN: 54550

Accession Number: 1947.69AB

Cup Plate

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 54551

Accession Number: 1947.71E

Vase

One of a pair of blue and white Wedgewood vases. Blue body with a cameo of cupid and trees.

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 54552

Accession Number: 1947.74A

Vase

One of a pair of blue and white Wedgewood vases. Blue body with a cameo of cupid and trees.

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 54553

Accession Number: 1947.74B

Calling Card Case

Mother of pearl calling card case with a hinged lid. Nature scene featuring a buck in relief.

Maker: unknown

Material: mother of pearl

GUSN: 54554

Accession Number: 1947.78

Sugar Spoon

Silver sugar spoon. Double-swell spatulate handle with sugarloaf shoulders. Fluted bowl.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: Cushman & Fernald (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 54555

Accession Number: 1947.86

Scarf

Cream; cotton; knitted lace; rectangular diamond pattern; tasseled fringe; one end is intentionally split (for overlap across front.)

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 54607

Accession Number: 1947.277B

Fan Box

Narrow, pale green cardboard box, two pieces; covered with beige wood-grained bark or leaf; plain interior.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: Art Satsuma (Maker)

Material: bark (plant material), graining, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 54608

Accession Number: 1947.278

Pair of Gloves

Black crocheted fingerless gloves.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 54609

Accession Number: 1947.279AB

Nameplate

A glass rectangular nameplate. Name is painted with gold and black paint.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 54610

Accession Number: 1947.280

Game

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 54611

Accession Number: 1947.281

Waistcoat

Forest green; white lining; green (changeable) back w/ buckle & tab closure; shawl collar; 6 self covered buttons; 4 pockets (one is inside, breast); slightly lowered waist w/ leather lining; gussets at waist; single breasted.

Date: 1856-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), leather, stitching, machine-made, padding (process), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 54612

Accession Number: 1947.284

Frock coat and waistcoat

Frock Coat A: Black; lined with black ribbed silk; turnover collar with wide revers faced with silk; sleeves lined with blue, red and black striped silk; shoulder, front and armscye are padded (quilted armscye); double breasted; 4 pairs button holes; 3 pairs buttons; 2 breast pockets; 2 tail pockets...

Date: 1892

Maker: Possibly Kinsley & Blake (Manufacturer)

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

GUSN: 54613

Accession Number: 1947.287AB

Frock Coat & Waistcoat

Frock Coat A: Dark green; turnover collar with wide revers with black taffeta facing; double breasted; 3 pairs buttons, 4 pairs buttonholes; 2 buttons at cuffs; 2 buttons at cuffs; padded shoulders and front quilted armscye; black and white stripe sleeve lining; black coat lining; 2 breast pockets, ...

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 54614

Accession Number: 1947.288AB

Coat, Waistcoat & Pants

Coat A: Olive green and cream twill; turnover collar, narrow lapel; single breasted; 3 buttons; 1 inside pocket; 3 outer flap pockets; lined with green silk; cut away style; with back pleat. Waistcoat B: Olive and cream twill; brown and cream lining; brown silk back with buckle and strap closure; n...

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: Rogers Peet & Co. (Maker)

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

GUSN: 54615

Accession Number: 1947.290A-C

Men's Overcoat

Navy blue overcoat with green wool lining; turnover collar; Double breasted; Six pairs of silver plated round buttons; topstitching.

Date: 1890-1905

Maker: Possibly Rogers Peet & Co. (Maker) Hackett, Carhart & Co. (Maker)

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 54616

Accession Number: 1947.298

Jacket

Tan linen jacket; standing band collar; long sleeves; three patch pockets, one breast pocket (right side); five self-fabric frogs at center front; two vents at back; one button hole center front.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 54617

Accession Number: 1947.301

Pair of Gloves

Brown leather gloves with green fabric.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 54618

Accession Number: 1947.305AB

Button

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 54619

Accession Number: 1947.306

Pair of Gaiters

Taupe/brown; eight tortoise shell buttons; inner seams reinforced with leather; felted.

Date: 1900-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 54620

Accession Number: 1947.307AB

Collar

White; diamond pattern; five buttonholes; standing band with round ends (attaches to vest).

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), piqué

GUSN: 54621

Accession Number: 1947.308C

Purse

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 54622

Accession Number: 1947.309

Pair of Stockings

Red stockings with a deeper red along the tops and the feet.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 54624

Accession Number: 1947.311AB

Pair of Stockings

Black silk stockings. From ankle down is an alternating pattern of netting and ribs. Stitched initials at the top "M.C".

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 54625

Accession Number: 1947.312AB

Fan

Ebonized wooden sticks and guards; leaf of black chiffon painted with white and purple flowers, with spangles, extending over sticks and guards; brass rivet and ring.

Date: 1890s

Maker: unknown

Material: chiffon, staining, ebony (color), painting (coating), sequins (spangles), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 54626

Accession Number: 1947.313

Butter Mold

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 54627

Accession Number: 1947.315D

Bed Jacket

Light blue and cream striped shoulder wool flannel twill cape; cream stripe printed with red and black stylized flowers with black cross hatching scalloped collar, cuffs and hem embroidered with blue thread; V-neck with three large panel buttons; cuffs formed by buttons at wrist.

Date: 1870-1879

Maker: unknown

Material: flannel, twill, wool (textile)

GUSN: 54628

Accession Number: 1947.316