Historic New England

Slag

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 30132

Accession Number: 1924.31

Pinking Tool

Wood handled tool with a metal wheel at one end.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30133

Accession Number: 1924.32

Gloves

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30134

Accession Number: 1924.33

Firecracker

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30135

Accession Number: 1924.35

Purse

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30136

Accession Number: 1924.41

Purse

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30137

Accession Number: 1924.44

Whale Oil Peg Lamp Lamp

Sheffield whale oil peg lamp.

Maker: unknown

Material: Sheffield plate

GUSN: 30138

Accession Number: 1924.45

Whale Oil Peg Lamp

Sheffield whale oil peg lamp.

Maker: unknown

Material: Sheffield plate

GUSN: 30139

Accession Number: 1924.46

Cradle. White pine . Original brass handles on foot and headboards. Nailed frame. Covered with black leather and decorated with brass nails. The sides are nailed to the foot, headboards and hood crest. The two-board hood is nailed to the top edges of the sides, headboard and crest. The black leat...

Date: 1735

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, Norway spruce (wood)

GUSN: 30140

Accession Number: 1924.47

Dress - long

White; "V" panel of 2 vertical bands of narrow tucks alternating w/ 3 rows of embroidered net; same embroidery on short sleeves, waistband and 2 bands inserted on front (waist to hem) and around hem w/ narrow tucks at hem; drawstring neckline; handmade lace.

Date: ca. 1830

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, linen (material)

GUSN: 30141

Accession Number: 1924.49

Cuff Link

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 30142

Accession Number: 1924.50I

Child's Apron

White; yoke--pointed front, of vertical bands of lace and eyelet edged with border with oval openwork; sleeveless; two pockets trimmed with same; button missing; loop closure; open neckline to hem.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 30143

Accession Number: 1924.52

Infatnt's Shirt

White; square neckline trimmed with lace; capped sleeves of lace with three lace patterns--floral garland, bars of openwork, and scalloped ; gathered all around onto neckline; one thread covered button and loop.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 30144

Accession Number: 1924.54

Child's Dress

White; vertical stripes (woven); plain neckline; capped sleeves trimmed with eyelet band--same eyelet band extend from side seams to hem (one on each side seam); drawstring neckline; drawstring waist from side seam toward back.

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 30145

Accession Number: 1924.57

Doily

Oval; cream linen damask; self fringe all around. Patterns on damask. Patterned shield at center; crossed flags of USA and Great Britain flanked by Columbia and Brittania. Medallions of George Washington and U.S. Grant at either end.

Date: ca. 1876

Maker: J.N. Richardson Sons & Owden, Ltd. (Manufacturer)

Material: damask, linen (material)

GUSN: 30146

Accession Number: 1924.60

Bookmark

Blue ribbon bookmark with three white beaded crosses.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30147

Accession Number: 1924.63

Pincushion

Rectangular patchwork pincushion with multicolored diamonds and hexagons. "Eliza" is embroidered in pink thread in the center diamond. Pleated white ribbon trim; brown and white striped back.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), textiles

GUSN: 30148

Accession Number: 1924.65

Paper Doll

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30149

Accession Number: 1924.66

Doll

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30150

Accession Number: 1924.67

Bookmark

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 30151

Accession Number: 1924.68

Pocket Watch

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30152

Accession Number: 1924.69

Ribbon

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30358

Accession Number: 1924.675

Petticoat Lamp

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 30359

Accession Number: 1924.677

Bottle

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 30360

Accession Number: 1924.680

Child's

Child's dress, blue damask with 'x' pattern; wide neckline; short sleeves with two bands of light blue ruching; Skirt gathered all around at waist band with two tucks at hem; Hook and eye closure; Bodice lined with white cotton.

Date: ca. 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, silk (textile)

GUSN: 30361

Accession Number: 1924.683

Apron

Black ribbed taffeta, knee-length; trimmed with two rows of velvet ribbon appliqued vandyked edging; self waistband with short ties.

Date: 1864-1868

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 30362

Accession Number: 1924.685

Apron

Medium and dark blue, white, and black woven plaid iridescent taffeta; shirred waist; long, narrow royal blue silk ties.

Date: Early 1850's

Maker: unknown

Material: satin, silk (textile), weaving

GUSN: 30363

Accession Number: 1924.686

Lace Fragment

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30364

Accession Number: 1924.687

Lace Fragment

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30365

Accession Number: 1924.688

Lace Fragment

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30366

Accession Number: 1924.689

Cap

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30367

Accession Number: 1924.690

Bookmark

Needlework bookmark.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30368

Accession Number: 1924.692

Child's Dress with Sleeves

Green plaid; black velvet bands along front, hems and bell shape sleeves; white pleated collar; lined with tan cotton; five gilt with sparkling glass center buttons; sleeves are white linen with button and ruffled cuff. A and B - cotton sleeves; full, gathered onto button cuff with ruffle.

Date: 1850

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 30369

Accession Number: 1924.693A-C

Hat

Ivory hat with cloth ribbon, small flowers.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30370

Accession Number: 1924.695

Waistcoat

Burgundy with pink and green brocaded leaf and uncut velvet leaf with stem; shawl collar; 3 pairs jewelled buttons with ring clasp; 3 pockets; waist slightly rounded; white twill lining; brown twill back with buckle and tab closure; double breasted; decorative brass and glass buttons.

Date: 1850-1859

Maker: unknown

Material: brocade (textile), cotton (textile), stitching, leather, weaving, padding (process), silk (textile), twill, velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 30371

Accession Number: 1924.696

Waistcoat

Natural linen; 3 pockets; 4 pearl buttons; shawl collar; cotton lining and back; back closure buckle and tab; single breasted.

Date: 1865-1885

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 30373

Accession Number: 1924.699

Waistcoat

White westcoat; fall away collar/front; cotton back; Eleven self covered buttons; two pockets; straight waistline; no closure at back; double breasted.

Date: 1785-1799

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 30374

Accession Number: 1924.701

Men's Jacket

White; high turnover collar; double breasted; three pairs self buttons; straight, natural waist; two buttons at each cuff; two pockets.

Date: 1830-1849

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 30375

Accession Number: 1924.703

Necktie

Black; plaid - blue and black; tie - four-in-hand- is cut so plaid fall at pre tied knot and tips, rest = diagonal stripes; clip on tie with elastic loop.

Date: 1890-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 30376

Accession Number: 1924.704