Historic New England

Pieces of Ingrain Carpet

Medallion pattern.

Date: 1834-1867

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 13471

Accession Number: 1997.94A-D

Necktie

Cream; small woven pattern; one tie narrower than other; tips are askew.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 13472

Accession Number: 1946.234A

Necktie

Cream damask with stylized waterdrop pattern; narrow and wide ties.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 13473

Accession Number: 1946.234F

Painting of a Winter Scene with Sleigh

Painting depicting a winter scene of two men in a wooden sled drawn by three horses fighting off a wolf attack. Winter landscape, predominantly browns and grays. Oil on board. In a deep gessoed and gilt frame with molded floral decoration.

Date: ca. 1882

Maker: After Kowalski, Alfred (Polish painter, 1849-1915) (Artist) Bates, Edwin Josselyn, 1837-1918 (Artist)

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas board

GUSN: 13474

Accession Number: 1928.1401

Necktie

White collar two-inch wide with long blue ties (narrow at collar and widening at ends with straight edge); "pull through" tie; button hole at collar back.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: M.W. Cross & Co. (Retailer)

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

GUSN: 13475

Accession Number: 1947.322B

Fishing on Dennis Pond

Oil painting of a lake scene under a partly cloudy sky. Alfred Churchill Thacher fishes from rowboat in foreground, beach with couple in background, trees behind. Swampscott dory under sail at far right. Horse-drawn carriage and railroad embankment in sunlight in right background. Gold-painted plai...

Date: 1868

Maker: Pierce, J. W. (Artist)

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 13476

Accession Number: 1942.1144

Painting

Framed oil painting of village view with white building at left, fountain with statue of man in long robes in right foreground. Trees and hills in background. Olive and brown tones. In gilt frame.

Date: ca. 1880

Maker: Possibly Tilton, W. (Maker)

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 13477

Accession Number: 1966.2150

TIE, BOW

White; ribbed; one piece - long narrow squared end w/ "bow" shape at other; purple line sewn in.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 13478

Accession Number: 1947.387

Seascape Painting

Coastal scene with rocky shore and breaking waves; dark blue sky. Molded gilt frame.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 13479

Accession Number: 1966.2157

Necktie

White; stiffened collar band with one buttonhole; blue flecked ties pull through opening at collar; plastic collar stay insert.

Date: 1880-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 13480

Accession Number: 1969.5307

Necktie

White; horizontally ribbed; "pull through" opening; wide collar narrows at neck; wide ties with straight edges.

Date: 1880-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 13481

Accession Number: 1969.5311

Maritime Scene

Two figures in foreground; trees frame composition at left and right. Peaceful water and low horizon in center; three masted ships in distance. Sunset, luminescent sky with high clouds. Set in oval gilt and gesso frame.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 13482

Accession Number: 1931.1324

Necktie

White; pronounced plain weave; opening for tie to be pulled through; one buttonhole at back of collar.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), tabby (textile)

GUSN: 13483

Accession Number: 1969.5312

Necktie

Horizontal cream stripes with multicolored stripes; narrow collar band with narrow ties; wide cravat/ascot-like ties attached to narrow ties; fringed edges.

Date: 1885-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 13484

Accession Number: 1969.5390

Necktie

Medium blue with light blue dots arranged geometrically; narrow tie with pointed ends.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: Thresher & Glenny Outfitters (Maker)

Material: stitching, silk (textile)

GUSN: 13485

Accession Number: 1969.6622

Cravat

Gray/green; wide, pointed (loosely draped) ends; changeable.

Date: 1920-1929

Maker: H.P. Truefitt Limited (Maker)

Material: stitching, silk (textile)

GUSN: 13486

Accession Number: 1969.6623

Cravat

Yellow and black; ribbed; wide pointed ends; padded; wool lining.

Date: 1920-1929

Maker: Nodet (Maker)

Material: silk (textile), wool (hair)

GUSN: 13487

Accession Number: 1969.6624

Necktie

Pink with diagonal stripes of blue picotage with leaves and dark blue stylized leaf motifs "falling" along stripes; soft, subtle print; wide; pointed ends; lining.

Date: 1900-1929

Maker: Possibly Thresher & Glenny Outfitters (Maker)

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 13488

Accession Number: 1969.6625

Necktie

Cream; ribbed ground with allover leaf pattern; ends are cut diagonally; lined through neck.

Date: 1900-1929

Maker: Spiers Brothers (Retailer)

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 13489

Accession Number: 1969.6626

Necktie

Green with white circles arranged in squares and with single yellow circles separating squares; wide, pointed ends.

Date: 1920-1949

Maker: Bowring, Arundel & Co. (Retailer)

Material: rayon, silk (textile)

GUSN: 13490

Accession Number: 1969.6627

Necktie

Knitted; black and white "V" pattern; squared ends; narrow.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: knitting (process), silk (textile)

GUSN: 13491

Accession Number: 1969.6628

Necktie

Green with white and yellow circles: white circles arranged in squares with yellow circles in between; narrow with straight ends.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: Bowring, Arundel & Co. (Retailer)

Material: stitching, silk (textile)

GUSN: 13492

Accession Number: 1969.6629

Necktie

Red with black; wide novelty weave; pointed tips.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: H. Ludlam & Co. (Retailer)

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 13493

Accession Number: 1969.6630

Necktie

Black novelty weave with flecks of fuscia and teal; pointed tips; basket weave-like pattern.

Date: 1900-1929

Maker: Thresher & Glenny Outfitters (Retailer)

Material: stitching, weaving, silk (textile)

GUSN: 13494

Accession Number: 1969.6631

Court Jester's Hat

Cream wool; black satin diamonds on right side only; padded across top; pointed padded ears; bells attached; button and hook and eye closure.

Date: 1890-1929

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 13545

Accession Number: 1969.7144.3

Court Jester's Belt

Black satin with white cotton lining; square of same attached to cotton tape loop; hook and eye closure.

Date: 1890-1929

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 13546

Accession Number: 1969.7144.4

Court Jester's Codpiece

White cotton twill; lined with chamois; cotton tape waist with buckle closure; pair of tape ties attached to waist and below codpiece.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 13547

Accession Number: 1969.7144.5

Court Jester's Garters

Black elastic garter with black satin ribbons; acorn shaped bells attached to ribbons.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 13548

Accession Number: 1969.7144.6.6AB

Court Jester's Stick

Wood; wrapped in light paper; round; black satin ribbon criss-crosses length of stick; two ribbon tassels with acorn bells.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, satin, silk (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 13549

Accession Number: 1969.7144.8

Brittany Style Cap

White cotton; edged with scalloped lace; stiffend and sheer white ties; trimmed with light blue brocaded silk ribbon with floral garland of red/black roses and green and white flowers with gold leaves and branches.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 13550

Accession Number: 1969.7145.1

Brittany Style Jacket

Black wool broadcloth; low squared neckline and long sleeves trimmed with wide band of black velvet with spangles and beads and silver metallic thread braid; striped wool panel inserted at back of waist to cover bustle pad attached to waistcoat.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 13551

Accession Number: 1969.7145.2

Brittany Style Waistcoat

Black wool broadcloth; black velvet trim along center front & around neck; oval pad at center back stuffed with straw and covered in black wool stripe (for bustle); lined with indigo blue cotton twill; large eyes on both sides at center front for lacing.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 13552

Accession Number: 1969.7145.3

Brittany Style Vest

Black wool broadcloth; V-shaped neck; wide armscye; trimmed with black velvet band and same silver metallic braid as jacket; lined with indigo blue twill with light and dark flecks; large eyes on both sides at center front.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 13553

Accession Number: 1969.7145.4

Brittany Style Blouse

Black cotton and silk sateen; same pattern as jacket (.2); black velvet at front and cuffs; no silver braid.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 13554

Accession Number: 1969.7145.5

Brittany Style Apron

Light blue striped silk moire; pleated all around waist; two patch pockets with black velvet band; wool tape ties; additional matching moire ribbon.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: moiré, silk (textile)

GUSN: 13555

Accession Number: 1969.7145.6

Brittany Style Skirt

Black wool broadcloth; smooth front; cartridge pleats at back; pocket on right side; no closure - probably tied at left side; black velvet band around hem.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 13556

Accession Number: 1969.7145.7

Brittany Style Collar

Cream cotton; rounded/accordian pleats; long panel as front liner; back panels with checked dimity at top.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 13557

Accession Number: 1969.7145.8

Lawyer's Robe

Black wool and cotton lawyer's robe; standing band collar; long bell shaped sleeves with cartridge pleats at shoulder and buttons to turn back cuff; floor length with train; black satin buttons center front neck to floor.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 13558

Accession Number: 1969.7146.1

Lawyer's Jabot with Box

Pleated linen; white jabot with neck ties; rectangular shape. With cardboard box and lid.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), cardboard

GUSN: 13559

Accession Number: 1969.7146.2A-C

Lawyer's Hat

Black wool and cotton; white rabbit fur trim around face; pleated with decorative round self-buckle and long tail similar to stocking caps; tail trimmed with white rabbit fur; tab with two buttonholes on backside of buckle.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 13560

Accession Number: 1969.7146.3

Cosmetics Boxes

.1= round box containing rouge powder; .2= round box containing white powder; boxes have red and orange edges.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: Dorin (Maker)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 13561

Accession Number: 1969.7147.1-2

Curling Iron

Stainless steel; prongs have been blackened through heating with fire. Wrapped in gray paper.

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy)

GUSN: 13562

Accession Number: 1969.7147.3

Eyeliner Holder

Brass; tip is removable; opening reveals greenish make-up.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: Dorin (Maker)

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 13563

Accession Number: 1969.7147.4

Costume

Tunic (.1) - tan velvet with ermine fur trim; sleeves have slits to reveal shirt and another opening for arms to pass through with extensions of sleeve gathered and stitched closed. Shirt (.2) - cream wool twill with rose wool standing collar and long sleeves; like a baseball shirt; button placket.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: Noyes Brothers (Retailer)

Material: fur, stitching, twill, velvet (fabric weave), wool (textile)

GUSN: 13564

Accession Number: 1969.7152.1-2

Brittany Man's Costume

Jacket (.1) - blue wool, fulled; double breasted with seven pairs of gilt butttons; black velvet at neck and cuffs; yoke at front with embroidered panel with three bands of diamonds in polychrome silk; band of yellow featherstitching around neck and cuffs. Pants (.2) - Cream flannel; cartridge pl...

Date: 1855-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, felt (textile), flannel, velvet (fabric weave), wool (textile)

GUSN: 13565

Accession Number: 1969.7153.1-5

Knight's Costume

Tunic (.1) - three-quarter length; green and white with appliqued lions; two patch pockets at back; pullover style; open along sides and sleeves. Undertunic (.2) - red cotton flannel pullover; long sleeves; standing collar. Dickie (.3) - Silver lame' (tarnished) with red tie and pinwheel style ...

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), flannel, stitching, lamé (textile)

GUSN: 13566

Accession Number: 1969.7154.1-5

Knight's Costume

Tunic (.1) - three-quarter length; green and white with appliqued lions; two patch pockets at back; pullover style; open along sides and sleeves. Undertunic (.2) - red cotton flannel pullover; long sleeves; standing collar. Dickie (.3) - Silver lame' (tarnished) with red tie and pinwheel style ...

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), cotton (textile), flannel, lamé (textile)

GUSN: 13567

Accession Number: 1969.7155.1-5

Eighteenth Century Costume

Tailcoat (.1) - medium purple; high notched collar; double breasted with three pairs covered buttons; cropped waist; long sleeves with lace ruffle and two covered buttons. Breeches (.2) - matching medium purple; fall front with two buttons and inner waistband; one pocket in left side seam; three cov...

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: Solide (Manufacturer) Menier * Dinard (Manufacturer)

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, lace (needlework)

GUSN: 13568

Accession Number: 1969.7156.1-4

Clown's Costume

Incomplete ensemble. Breeches (.1) of purple and orange glazed cotton with drawstring waist. Hat (.2) - stiff and pointed; orange with applied purple stripes and confetti pom-pom; cotton tape ties.

Date: 1890-1929

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), cotton (textile), glazing (coating), stitching

GUSN: 13569

Accession Number: 1969.7157.1-2

Clown's Costume

Blue and white; glazed chintz. Breeches (.1) - right side is white; left side is blue; drawstring waist. Hat (.2) - Pointed stiffened hat with blue and white ruffle around brim and confetti pom-pom at tip. Shirt (.3) - left side of blue chintz; right side is white; scalloped neck, cuffs and hem; ...

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), glazing (coating), stitching

GUSN: 13570

Accession Number: 1969.7158.1-3

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