Historic New England

Gloves

Pair of kid leather gloves. Elbow length. Multiple white buttons.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: Possibly Jaruis, John (Maker)

Material: kidskin

GUSN: 23467

Accession Number: 1998.1653AB

Gloves

Pair of silk gloves. Yellow elbow-length.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 23468

Accession Number: 1998.1654AB

Gloves

Pair of silk gloves. White elbow-length.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 23469

Accession Number: 1998.1655AB

Gloves

Pair of silk gloves. Black opera length.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 23470

Accession Number: 1998.1656AB

Parasol

Top of white net parasol with embroidered floral design. Two large tassles on top with multiple small tassles hanging off. Metal and wooden frame.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, metal, net (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23471

Accession Number: 1998.1657

Black velvet purse w/ embroidered and beaded design on side--2 Chinese peacocks facing each other. Red, blue and green beads. Small velvet handle. Brass clasp. Peach silk inner lining--side pocket and inner money pouch w/ brass clasp. Small velvet flap by brass clasp.

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: beading (edging pattern), beading (process), brass (alloy), embroidering, silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 23472

Accession Number: 1998.1658

Wallet

Green woven wallet, one fold, satin lining inside w/ 2 pockets. Outer design--abstract floral and vines, blue, yellow, purple, green. Edged in gold braiding.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), satin, weaving

GUSN: 23473

Accession Number: 1998.1659

Change purse

Purple leather change purse w/ 2 silver clasps on sides, central clasp in middle. Middle clasp has side button for opening and 2 rings for attachment.

Date: 1920-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, silver (metal)

GUSN: 23474

Accession Number: 1998.1660

Bag

Small chamois bag w/ thin silk string woven around top for closure.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: chamois (animal material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 23475

Accession Number: 1998.1661

Mitts

Pair of black lace mitts w/ thumbhole. Elbow length. Geometric designs in lace.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: lace (needlework)

GUSN: 23476

Accession Number: 1998.1662AB

Trunk

Hinged-lid trunk w/ vertical iron bands, horizontal oak bands, and canvas covering. Two removable compartments make 3 interior levels. Several old faded travel stickers. Brass lock, leather and iron strap closures and side leather handles.

Date: 1875-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, iron (metal), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23477

Accession Number: 1998.1663

Trunk

Hinged lid trunk. Wood covered in thick brown paper. Trimmed in black paper and iron. Brass edges and front lock and closures. One removable interior compartment. Side leather handles.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: Yale & Towne Mfg Co. (Maker)

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

GUSN: 23478

Accession Number: 1998.1664

Petticoat

White cotton petticoat. Lace flounce border at bottom under 12 small horizontal tucks. One button (missing) for waist closure.

Date: 1850-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 23479

Accession Number: 1998.1665

Petticoat

White cotton petticoat. Sectioned into 3 pieces gathered at waist w/ front piece of horizontal tucks. Small lace trim. One button for waist closure.

Date: 1850-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 23480

Accession Number: 1998.1666

Petticoat

White cotton petticoat. Horizontal tucks on bottom, ruffled piece at bottom, back. One button (missing) for waist closure.

Date: 1850-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 23481

Accession Number: 1998.1667

Petticoat

White cotton petticoat. Double layered muslin w/ ruffled piece at bottom, back. 2 hook and eye for waist closure.

Date: 1850-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 23482

Accession Number: 1998.1668

Petticoat

White cotton petticoat. Large lace flounce border at bottom. 3 large tucks. Sewn in label marked "JT." 3 buttons for waist closure.

Date: 1850-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 23483

Accession Number: 1998.1669

Petticoat

White cotton petticoat. Small lace trim at bottom. One button for waist closure.

Date: 1850-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 23484

Accession Number: 1998.1670

Petticoat

White cotton petticoat. Side pocket opposite closure. Gathered in rear of waist. Hook and eye for waist closure.

Date: 1850-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 23485

Accession Number: 1998.1671

Petticoat

White cotton petticoat. Small lace trim at bottom, 2 horizontal tucks above. One button for waist closure.

Date: 1850-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 23486

Accession Number: 1998.1672

Petticoat

White cotton petticoat. Thick cotton weave, triangular pieces at base. 2 eyes to attach to bodice. 2 hook and eye for waist closure.

Date: 1850-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 23487

Accession Number: 1998.1673

Petticoat

White cotton petticoat. Lace ruffled flounce at bottom, asst. horizontal tucks above. Sewn in label marked "T." Prob. hook and eye (missing) for waist closure.

Date: 1850-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 23488

Accession Number: 1998.1674

Petticoat

White cotton petticoat. Small lace trim at bottom. One button (missing) for waist closure.

Date: 1850-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 23489

Accession Number: 1998.1675

Petticoat

White cotton petticoat. Large embroidered trim at bottom--one button for waist closure.

Date: 1850-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 23490

Accession Number: 1998.1676

Wooden fragments

Cardboard box w/ small wooden fragments and finials; rounded and rectangular shaped--some w/ screws and nails.

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23190

Accession Number: 1998.2931

Wooden fragments

Cardboard box marked "Cauliflower All Seasons" w/ long wooden fragments; some w/ nails attached; one piece w/ anchors and crosses carved onto the surface.

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23191

Accession Number: 1998.2932

Molding fragments

Cardboard box w/ molding scraps; long rectangular shapes--many w/ nails attached.

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23192

Accession Number: 1998.2933

Bucket

Small wooden bucket w/ handle, unfinished wood w/ top hoop in place, bottom hoop missing. Rusted metal handle broken on one side w/ center wooden hand grip.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 23193

Accession Number: 1998.2934

Dowel

Dowel w/ handle, unfinished wood w/ remnants of green paint. Cylindrical w/ curved end, larger handle.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 23194

Accession Number: 1998.2935

Picture frame

Wooden picture frame. Finished wood, raised outer rim and slightly raised inner rim.

Date: 1860-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 23195

Accession Number: 1998.2936

Picture frame

Wooden picture frame. Painted black, raised rim in center of frame. Backboard on frame.

Date: 1860-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 23196

Accession Number: 1998.2937

Picture frame

Wooden picture frame. Painted black w/ white geometric design carved in corners. Flat rim.

Date: 1860-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 23197

Accession Number: 1998.2938

Picture frame

Wooden picture frame. Painted black. Flat crest on top. Turned ribbing around rim w/ circular molding in corners. Prob. frame for bureau mirror. Matching in China Cupboard.

Date: 1860-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 23198

Accession Number: 1998.2939

Picture frame

Wooden picture frame. Painted black. Rectangular base w/ arch-shaped top. Outer rim raised. 3 curved brackets, one on bottom, 2 on top.

Date: 1860-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 23199

Accession Number: 1998.2940

Picture frame

Wooden picture frame. Finished wood, curved rims.

Date: 1860-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 23200

Accession Number: 1998.2941

Picture frame

Wooden picture frame. Finished wood, angled inner rim.

Date: 1860-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 23201

Accession Number: 1998.2942

Picture frame

Wooden picture frame. Painted gold, angled inner rim w/ decorated trim.

Date: 1860-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 23202

Accession Number: 1998.2943

Butter mold

Wooden butter mold; square shape w/ 4 engraved leaf-like molds w/in engraved square pattern; flat piece w/ pattern removable; metal hook fasteners on sides to hold pieces together.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23203

Accession Number: 1998.2944

Wooden fragments

Box of wooden jigsaw fragments; box marked "Choc full o' Nuts Coffee"; carved fragments w/ foliate shapes; rectangular, square and rounded fragments; many w/ nails attached.

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23204

Accession Number: 1998.2945

Wooden crate

Wooden crate. Constructed of solid planks that form sides and bottom. No top. Painted w/ manufacturer information.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23205

Accession Number: 1998.2946

Weathervane fragment

Fragment of a weathervane. Consists of iron shaft w/ a slight point at tip and a bottom that fans out into 4 separate pieces. A wooden ball fixed through shaft roughly 1/2 way down. 4 spikes radiating from shaft, each w/ an iron letter at end, indicating a direction.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23206

Accession Number: 1998.2947

Ice tongs

Iron ice tongs. Loops at top of handles around which a closed piece of braided rope is hung.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 23207

Accession Number: 1998.2948

Burlap bag

Burlap bag filled w/ cedar wood chips. Bag closed at the top w/ string. Some holes in bag.

Date: 1870-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: burlap

GUSN: 23208

Accession Number: 1998.2949

Burlap bag

Burlap bag filled w/ cedar wood chips. Bag closed at the top w/ string. Some holes in bag.

Date: 1870-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: burlap

GUSN: 23209

Accession Number: 1998.2950

Wooden crate

Wooden crate, unmarked. Unfinished planks fixed horizontally and secured by vertical ones that extend approx. 1" past crate top. Only thin spaces between planks.

Date: 1900-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 23210

Accession Number: 1998.2951

Boat rudder

Boat rudder, painted gray w/ a blue tip. Two metal pegs at top for fixing to boat. Large metal brace across body where the wood has split in two.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23211

Accession Number: 1998.2952

Oyster shells

Box of oyster shells. Most in complete halves, not broken. Contained in small wooden box painted blue, no lid.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: shell (animal material)

GUSN: 23212

Accession Number: 1998.2953

Bird house

Bird house w/ wooden sides, back and top (slanted) and open front. Bottom 1/2 of front covered in tin sheet. Wooden door at bottom 1/2 of back has glass window, white ceramic and a hook-and-eye clasp.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23213

Accession Number: 1998.2954

Boot scraper

Cast-iron boot scraper. Flat scraper fitted into scrolled brackets. Brackets attached to octagonal tray bottom w/ raised banded edges cast w/ linear design.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 23214

Accession Number: 1998.2955

Iron clamp

Two large clamps. Iron clamp is three sided (C-shaped) w/ a screw that fits into end of top piece. Loop at top of screw. A flat wooden plank is attached to bottom piece of clamp. Stored in a wooden box w/ an open front.

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 23215

Accession Number: 1998.2956

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