Historic New England

Pitcher

Pitcher w/ blue and white transfer printed floral motif; scalloped body and base w/ wide spout and foliated scroll handle; rim banded on interior and exterior w/ arched pattern; blue floral branch print covers body, interior rim, and handle.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, tin (metal)

GUSN: 23639

Accession Number: 1998.5578

Fly swatter

Metal handled fly swatter with cloth edging around square wire mesh head; handle formed by looped metal piece.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cloth, metal, wire

GUSN: 23640

Accession Number: 1998.5579

Laundry hamper

Laundry hamper w/ hinged lid painted white and body rectangular shape, painted yellow w/ simple basket weave; green painted band around rim and stenciled pink and green garland of flowers on front.

Date: 1930-1950

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 23641

Accession Number: 1998.5580

Blanket

One in pair of cream colored woolen blankets w/ woven red stripes running horizontally across top and bottom ends.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: hand weaving, wool (textile)

GUSN: 23642

Accession Number: 1998.5581.1

Membership certificate

A membership certificate certifying that Jane Armstrong Tucker was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. A blue seal is affixed to the bottom of the certificate. Frame: 1 1/4 in. brown and gilt.

Maker: unknown

Material: ink, paper (fiber product), printing (process)

GUSN: 23393

Accession Number: 1998.1579

Print

Print that features men and women playing many different roles. The man is featured as a jockey, courting a woman, playing tennis and playing the base. The women are always dressed in evening wear waiting to be courted. Frame: 1/2 in. black.

Date: 1894

Maker: American Lithographic Co. (Maker) Truth Company (Maker) Possibly Hubbard, Arthur W. (Framer)

Material: hand coloring, lithography, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 23394

Accession Number: 1998.1580

Print

Hand-colored lithograph of Adam and Eve and two of each animal. In the center of the print, a nude Eve points w/ her left hand at the apples in the tree. Adam sits on a moss-covered rock and accepts an apple. Lions, tigers, a snake, horses, dogs and cats surround the couple. Frame: 1 1/2 in.

Date: 1830-1860

Maker: Nurnberg (Maker)

Material: painting (image-making), hand-painted, lithography, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 23395

Accession Number: 1998.1581

Photograph

Tinted photograph of a very young girl, Lois Patience, in a white lacy dress and a black necklace. She has very short brown curly hair and blue eyes and has her right shoulder turned slightly away from the viewer. Frame: 1 in. gilt carved.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: albumen (egg white)

GUSN: 23396

Accession Number: 1998.1582

Portrait of Queen Mary

Bust-portrait engraving of Queen Mary in a frame. Her dark, long curly hair is held back with a comb and she is wearing pearls and large pearl earrings. Beneath the frame within the print is a queen's crown and three classical women in a smaller frame. 3/4 in. black frame.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: Kneller, G. (Maker)

Material: engraving (printing process), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 23397

Accession Number: 1998.1583

Photograph

1/2 length, seated portrait of a man w/ gray/white thinning hair, moustache and dark eyes wearing a dark jacket and vest, lighter tie and tie pin, white shirt and striped pants. Frame: 2 3/4 darkwood w/ gold decoration.

Date: 1880-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: albumen (egg white)

GUSN: 23398

Accession Number: 1998.1584

Mirror

Rectangular mahogany veneer mirrors. Thick frame w/ splay molding.

Date: 1835-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 23399

Accession Number: 1998.1585

Mirror

Rectangular mahogany veneered mirror with a thick frame with ogee molding.

Date: 1835-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 23400

Accession Number: 1998.1586

Mirror

Rectangular mahogany veneer mirrors. Thick frame w/ ogee molding.

Date: 1835-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 23401

Accession Number: 1998.1587

Print

Chromolithograph of a cross w/ 2 ferns and many maple leaves in red, orange, yellow and green. Set in a tombstone cut mat w/ a black background. Frame: 1 in. black and gilt.

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: chromolithography, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 23402

Accession Number: 1998.1588

Shoe

Woman's pair of mustard satin/silk shoes, leather covered heel. 2 holes stitched on top for ribbon closure. Orange ribbon tied in 1998.1589A.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 23403

Accession Number: 1998.1589AB

Shoe

Girls' pair of white leather shoes, square toe. Slight wooden heel w/ nail heads visible. Cotton strap across top--very long strap (poss. to go around ankle?).

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), leather, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23404

Accession Number: 1998.1590AB

Shoe

Woman's pair of white leather slippers, one w/ silk bow (1998.1591B). Thin straps on top (long, to go around ankle).

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, silk (textile)

GUSN: 23405

Accession Number: 1998.1591AB

Shoe

Woman's pair of black leather shoes w/ heel. 2 button closure straps form criss-cross on each shoe over top.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23406

Accession Number: 1998.1592AB

Shoe

Woman's pair of white leather shoes w/ heels, low toe, slip on.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23407

Accession Number: 1998.1593AB

Shoe

Woman's pair of silver leather shoes w/ heels decorated w/ rhinestones on back of heel. Missing bows over toe. Silver buttons at ankle connect to 2 straps, causing them to criss-cross.

Date: 1890

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, rhinestone, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23408

Accession Number: 1998.1594AB

Shoe

Woman's leather shoe, remnants of ribbon over toe. Slipper shape, black leather worn, looks brown.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 23409

Accession Number: 1998.1595

2 pc. Dress

2 pc. dress, blouse and skirt, black and white print w/ pink floral bouquets offset in white background. 1 ruffle near base, white lining at waistline. Shirt: button front (5 white plastic buttons). Cuffed sleeves w/ silver cufflinks in shape of knot. Pink ribbon sewn to collar.

Date: 1885-1895

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), sewing (process)

GUSN: 23410

Accession Number: 1998.1596AB

Skirt

Skirt and overskirt, blue sprig print on white muslin, ribbed. Skirt has 2 ruffles at base. Overskirt, short in front, long in back, has blue ribbon around waistline and one ruffle on hem. Snap closure at back. Skirt back--bunched.

Date: 1880-1886

Maker: unknown

Material: muslin, sewing (process)

GUSN: 23411

Accession Number: 1998.1597AB

Skirt

Pink linen skirt with thick white elastic waistband. Hook and eye closure with hooks for bodice attachment. Five folds at bottom hem.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), sewing (process)

GUSN: 23412

Accession Number: 1998.1598

Sash

Pink cotton sash, unfinished hem.

Date: 1950-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), sewing (process)

GUSN: 23413

Accession Number: 1998.1599

Dress

Embroidered sheer muslin dress w/ cutwork. Small buttons running top of shoulders. White dress w/ blue, red, yellow and purple flowers along bottom hem and across waistline and chest. Small buttons running length of skirt on both sides. Round neck.

Date: 1930-1940

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 23414

Accession Number: 1998.1600

Shawl

Large shawl w/ faded red and blue paisley, small black center. Fringe on 2 sides. Unfinished weave on backside--muted colors.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), weaving

GUSN: 23415

Accession Number: 1998.1601

Shawl

Large shawl w/ red paisley around border and black center. Fringe on 2 sides. Unfinished weave on backside.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), weaving

GUSN: 23416

Accession Number: 1998.1602

Jacket

Black velvet jacket w/ white lace around collar and red ribbon extended from front of collar. Lime green silk lining. Bottom of sleeve w/ vertical slit, showing green lining and finished w/ lace.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: hand sewing, silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 23417

Accession Number: 1998.1603

Blouse

3 piece incomplete blouse: vest and 2 sleeves. White faille cotton w/ purple ribbon embroidery and white ruffle around edges. No closure mechanism on front of vest, 2 ribbons hanging down (to tie to skirt).

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: Tucker, Jane Armstrong, 1866-1964 (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), hand sewing

GUSN: 23418

Accession Number: 1998.1604A-C

Vest

Maroon velvet vest, 5 hooks on each side of front for laced closure. Red ribbon tied around shoulder straps and 2 pieces sewn at end of neckline.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: hand sewing, sewing (process), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 23419

Accession Number: 1998.1605

Blouse

Cream-colored linen blouse w/ short sleeves and tie collar. Small snaps at collar and round linen-covered buttons down center front. Two tucks along each side of both front and back. Two tucks at back neck.

Date: 1940-1950

Maker: I. Magnin & Co. (Maker)

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 23420

Accession Number: 1998.1606

Cape

Cape w/ gold embroidered net. Gilded thread neck tie sewn to two layers of net w/ circular detail. Cape longer at center, w/ outer layer of netting extending below interior. Layers sewn at edges, open at bottom.

Date: 1945-1955

Maker: unknown

Material: net (textile)

GUSN: 23421

Accession Number: 1998.1607

Parasol

Collapsible parasol--black silk with wooden handle painted black. Circular handle; sphere on top. Edges of silk scalloped and frayed.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 23422

Accession Number: 1998.1608

Smock

White smock of waffle-weave cotton. High neck w/ square additional layer. String ties down center opening of back. Fine machine-sewn seams.

Date: 1860-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 23423

Accession Number: 1998.1609

Slip

Pink slip w/ beige lace trim at neck and arm openings. V-neck at front and back. Five pieces joined at center of V-neck, w/ seams creating triangular pattern running down front.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 23424

Accession Number: 1998.1610

Camisole

White cotton camisole w/ eyelet trim creating a border at top. Silk straps and thin tie at center front of trim. Small silk bow beneath trim. Elastic bottom.

Date: 1920-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 23425

Accession Number: 1998.1611

Skirt

Black velvet and silk skirt. Velvet decoration on silk, floral sprays (roses) surrounded by ribbon and bow design. Silk waistline w/ hook and eye closure. 4 tucks on one side.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: Possibly Tucker, Jane Armstrong, 1866-1964 (Maker)

Material: hand sewing, silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 23426

Accession Number: 1998.1612

Gloves

Elbow-length gloves. Catalogued as group w/ 1998.1613-1619. Five pairs of leather gloves and two pairs of cotton gloves. Leather pairs have three small buttons at wrists, cotton pairs have two wrist snaps.

Date: 1888-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), leather

GUSN: 23427

Accession Number: 1998.1613AB

Gloves

Elbow-length gloves. Catalogued as group w/ 1998.1613-1619. Five pairs of leather gloves and two pairs of cotton gloves. Leather pairs have three small buttons at wrists, cotton pairs have two wrist snaps.

Date: 1888-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), leather

GUSN: 23428

Accession Number: 1998.1614AB

Gloves

Elbow-length gloves. Catalogued as group w/ 1998.1613-1619. Five pairs of leather gloves and two pairs of cotton gloves. Leather pairs have three small buttons at wrists, cotton pairs have two wrist snaps.

Date: 1888-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), leather

GUSN: 23429

Accession Number: 1998.1615AB

Gloves

Elbow-length gloves. Catalogued as group w/ 1998.1613-1619. Five pairs of leather gloves and two pairs of cotton gloves. Leather pairs have three small buttons at wrists, cotton pairs have two wrist snaps.

Date: 1888-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), leather

GUSN: 23430

Accession Number: 1998.1616AB

Gloves

Elbow-length gloves. Catalogued as group w/ 1998.1613-1619. Five pairs of leather gloves and two pairs of cotton gloves. Leather pairs have three small buttons at wrists, cotton pairs have two wrist snaps.

Date: 1888-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), leather

GUSN: 23431

Accession Number: 1998.1617AB

Gloves

Elbow-length gloves. Catalogued as group w/ 1998.1613-1619. Five pairs of leather gloves and two pairs of cotton gloves. Leather pairs have three small buttons at wrists, cotton pairs have two wrist snaps.

Date: 1888-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), leather

GUSN: 23432

Accession Number: 1998.1618AB

Gloves

Elbow-length gloves. Catalogued as group w/ 1998.1613-1619. Five pairs of leather gloves and two pairs of cotton gloves. Leather pairs have three small buttons at wrists, cotton pairs have two wrist snaps.

Date: 1888-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), leather

GUSN: 23433

Accession Number: 1998.1619AB

Bra

Cotton bra--2 thickly woven cups w/ 6 stays. Brass eyelets on each cup attached w/ small cotton string (w/ brass tips) lace closure. Double back straps and shoulder straps adjustable w/ silver buckles.

Date: 1888-1895

Maker: Newell (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 23434

Accession Number: 1998.1620

Slip

Light pink slip w/ spaghetti straps and lace trim on bottom hem. Diamond-shaped fabric pieces at chest. Patchwork done under right chest area--oval fabric piece.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: Possibly Tucker, Jane Armstrong, 1866-1964 (Maker)

Material: hand sewing, silk (textile)

GUSN: 23435

Accession Number: 1998.1621

Blouse

White blouse w/ black velvet and sheer sleeves. Front closure beneath deep scoop neck lined w/ thin lace. 8 hook and eyes for closure. Black velvet at shoulders and cuffs and running length of sleeve. 2 snaps on cuffs. 2 tucks in back and front.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: Possibly Tucker, Jane Armstrong, 1866-1964 (Maker)

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

GUSN: 23436

Accession Number: 1998.1622

Lace

Circular band of lace w/ scalloped edge. Design of 3 rows of flowers on stems. Small flowers lining edge.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: lace (needlework)

GUSN: 23437

Accession Number: 1998.1623

Slip

Light purple slip w/ thick silk straps and box neckline. 6 snaps on front-side for closure. Waistline sewn in. Scalloped bottom hem.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: Possibly Tucker, Jane Armstrong, 1866-1964 (Maker)

Material: hand sewing, silk (textile)

GUSN: 23438

Accession Number: 1998.1624

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