Historic New England

Blouse

White muslin blouse w/ assorted lace and embroidery insets. Lace cuffs and high collar, vertical and horizontal pieces. Embroidery at neckline, back. Tucks on sleeve and front neckline. Ruffled base. 8 buttons for closure.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 23511

Accession Number: 1998.1697

Blouse

White muslin blouse w/ large collar, embroidered border, loose cuffs w/ embroidery border and 3 buttons. 4 buttons on front (no button holes?), 4 tucks at shoulder. Eyelet trim. Ribbon at base, back, to tie to skirt.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), hand sewing

GUSN: 23512

Accession Number: 1998.1698

Blouse

White muslin blouse w/ lace inserts on chest, back and sleeves. Lace border on collar, cuffs and on front edges. 3 buttons on cuffs, 6 on frontpiece. Hook and eye on waist ribbon. Thick embroidered floral design near lace insets.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, hand sewing

GUSN: 23513

Accession Number: 1998.1699

Blouse

White muslin blouse w/ small pink floral(?) sprays. Thin lace border around sleeves, collar, base and front piece. Front closure (?). Wide sleeves.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: lace (needlework), cotton (textile), hand sewing

GUSN: 23514

Accession Number: 1998.1700

Shawl

Fawn-colored shawl of stamped velvet. Design of flowers and leaves, styled. Each end of shawl is joined together. One side has button and button hole (and is sewn, alteration). Other side has button. Inner lining--grey silk.

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 23515

Accession Number: 1998.1701

Parasol

Collapsible black parasol. Black silk top with scalloped edges. Wooden handle with ball shape at base. Large wooden piece on top of parasol.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 23516

Accession Number: 1998.1702

Cap

White cap. Eyelet embroidery, tucks and ruffles w/ large ribbon to tie under chin.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, sewing (process)

GUSN: 23517

Accession Number: 1998.1703

Cap

White cap. Embroidery on netting, floral design.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, net (textile), sewing (process)

GUSN: 23518

Accession Number: 1998.1704

Cap

White cap. Crocheted cap bunched in back and lined w/ ribbon, tie under chin. Cotton lining for forehead.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), crocheting, sewing (process)

GUSN: 23519

Accession Number: 1998.1705

Apron

White cotton apron. Scalloped edges, striped weave.

Date: 1890-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), sewing (process)

GUSN: 23520

Accession Number: 1998.1706

Apron

White cotton apron. Apron gathered at waistline.

Date: 1890-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), sewing (process)

GUSN: 23521

Accession Number: 1998.1707

Apron

Printed cotton w/ ruffled at base. Design--brown squares in vertical lines.

Date: 1890-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), sewing (process)

GUSN: 23522

Accession Number: 1998.1708

Apron

White cotton apron w/ embroidered, scalloped bottom border and mid-section insert of waffle weave.

Date: 1890-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), sewing (process)

GUSN: 23523

Accession Number: 1998.1709

Apron

White cotton apron. Bottom bordered in scalloped lace below 4 horizontal tucks.

Date: 1890-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), sewing (process)

GUSN: 23524

Accession Number: 1998.1710

Apron

Cotton weave of squares and polka dots. Curved lace inset. Border of lace. No tie back ribbons.

Date: 1890-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), sewing (process)

GUSN: 23525

Accession Number: 1998.1711

Stockings

Pair of stockings. White cotton w/ embroidery near ankle.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), sewing (process)

GUSN: 23526

Accession Number: 1998.1712AB

Stockings

Pair of stockings. Pink silk w/ cotton piece at thighs.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), sewing (process), silk (textile)

GUSN: 23527

Accession Number: 1998.1713AB

Stockings

Pair of stockings. Silver net stockings.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: net (textile), sewing (process)

GUSN: 23528

Accession Number: 1998.1714AB

Socks

Pair of thick white cotton socks, one seam. Ribbed border at top.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), weaving

GUSN: 23529

Accession Number: 1998.1715AB

Socks

Pair of thick white cotton socks, one seam. Ribbed border at top.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), weaving

GUSN: 23530

Accession Number: 1998.1716AB

Bonnet

Sun bonnet. Blue and white small check w/ ruffle around front of cardboard headpiece, bow in back.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 23531

Accession Number: 1998.1717

Bonnet

Sun bonnet. Blue and white large check w/ sectioned cardboard headpiece.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 23532

Accession Number: 1998.1718

Bonnet

Sun bonnet. Brown and white cotton w/ white lining extended around headpiece. Back of bonnet white w/ brown circle in center.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 23533

Accession Number: 1998.1719

Sash

Black velvet sash, 2 strips sewn together. 2 button holes on side. (Buttons missing). Cotton lining on backside.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 23534

Accession Number: 1998.1720

Headpiece

Mull headpiece w/ embroidered dots. Hemmed border.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, hand sewing

GUSN: 23535

Accession Number: 1998.1721

Bonnet

Green cotton bonnet w/ wooden stays in headpiece, ruffled around front and neckline.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23536

Accession Number: 1998.1722

Trunk

Hinged lid trunk w/ horizontal wooden bands and iron side bracing and front closures. Brass front lock. Covered in canvas. Two removable compartments make 3 interior levels.

Date: 1892-1900

Maker: Eagle Lock Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: canvas, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23537

Accession Number: 1998.1723

Nightgown

White cotton nightgown, sleeveless, w/ lace triangular neckline, asst. tucks at neckline and at bottom.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 23538

Accession Number: 1998.1724

Nightgown

White cotton nightgown w/ lace at neckline, sleeveless, lace shoulder straps. Lace border at bottom.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), hand sewing

GUSN: 23539

Accession Number: 1998.1725

Nightgown

White cotton nightgown, sleeveless w/ lace around round neckline. Ruffle at base w/ 3 tucks. Small ribbon at front of neck.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 23540

Accession Number: 1998.1726

Nightgown

Gold silk nightgown w/ cap sleeve and square neckline. Green and pink embroidery on sleeves and neckline, roses and leaves. Eyelet trim.

Date: 1920-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, machine sewing (technique), silk (textile)

GUSN: 23541

Accession Number: 1998.1727

Nightgown

Gold silk nightgown w/ cap sleeve and sqaure neckline. Eyelet trim.

Date: 1920-1950

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 23542

Accession Number: 1998.1728

Nightgown

Long-sleeve cotton nightgown w/ tucks at neckline and embroidery around collar and on sleeves. 2 buttons for front closure.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 23543

Accession Number: 1998.1729

Chains

Various chain fragments and 2 screens; one quite modern. Iron chain links and hooks.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 23243

Accession Number: 1998.2984

Bracket shelf

Mustard painted bracket shelf, split in center, one bracket remaining. Wooden, curved edge.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23244

Accession Number: 1998.2985

Shelf

Bracket shelf w/ hinges, painted yellow on front rim. 2 hinges in back, one on bracket.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23245

Accession Number: 1998.2986

String

String wrapped around wood fragment, rectangular pieces. Stored in cardboard box marked "fishing twine."

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: string (fiber product)

GUSN: 23246

Accession Number: 1998.2987

Metal plates

Asst. metal plates of various sizes, most painted red w/ 2 holes in sides. Stored in cardboard box.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 23247

Accession Number: 1998.2988

Bracket

Iron shelf bracket. Plain iron bracket w/ one curved decorative piece.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 23248

Accession Number: 1998.2989

Bracket

Iron shelf bracket. Plain iron bracket w/ one curved decorative piece.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 23249

Accession Number: 1998.2990

Bracket

Iron shelf bracket. Painted yellow and decorated w/ scrollwork.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 23250

Accession Number: 1998.2991

Shelf bracket

One in pair of angle brackets, cast iron. Plain brackets w/ 2 holes on either end.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 23251

Accession Number: 1998.2992

Shelf bracket

One in pair of angle brackets, cast iron. Plain brackets w/ 2 holes on either end.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 23252

Accession Number: 1998.2993

Bolt

Misc. iron bolts, asst. shapes and sizes. Wrapped in newspaper. Most w/ square peg ends and screw fittings on opposite ends.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 23253

Accession Number: 1998.2994

Dumbbell

One in pair of dumbbells, hand held. Central grip and 2 balls on sides. Seam in metal. Weigh approx. 5 lbs.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 23254

Accession Number: 1998.2995

Dumbbell

One in pair of dumbbells, hand held. Central grip and 2 balls on sides. Seam in metal. Weigh approx. 5 lbs.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 23255

Accession Number: 1998.2996

Glass panes

Box w/ glass panes, 3 colorless panes, no cracks.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 23256

Accession Number: 1998.2997

Glass fragment

Box w/ glass fragments, broken shards of asst. sizes and shapes. Colorless glass.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 23257

Accession Number: 1998.2998

Shutter slats

Lot of shutter slats, wooden, most painted red. Some slats used to prop up boxes.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 23258

Accession Number: 1998.2999

Column fragments

Wooden roller fragments and column fragment, most unfinished turned wood w/ peg pieces and slots on end for joining. Few pieces painted red.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 23259

Accession Number: 1998.3000

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