Historic New England

Infant's Shirt

White/yellowed; squared neckline trimmed with scalloped edged lace; band of eyelet embroidery along shoulders and one side of neck; other side of neck has drawn work; short sleeves with lace and same drawn work.

Date: ca. 1852

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 37044

Accession Number: 1934.1697

Infant's Shirt

Sheer white; beige lace with "Q" pattern at neckline; cap sleeves of lace net; eyelet neckband with coral silk ribbon drawstring.

Date: 1852-1853

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 37045

Accession Number: 1934.1698

Infant's Shirt

White/sheer; rounded flap neckline with flap on sleeve/shoulder; appliqued floral band and leaves at neckline and sleeves; short lace sleeves; lace at neckline; featherstitching; open shirt.

Date: ca. 1852

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), stitching, linen (material)

GUSN: 37046

Accession Number: 1934.1699

Child's Dress

Long; white; "V" panel with elaborate embroidery; capped sleeves with three ruffles and same elaborate embroidery; eyelet waistband; two deep tucks at hem; ruffle at neck; drawstring neckline.

Date: ca. 1852

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, stitching

GUSN: 37047

Accession Number: 1934.1701

Shawl

White center with a four inch border of naturalistic red roses, green leaves and corn blue flowers; square shawl; fringe sewn on; silk warp; wool weft.

Date: 1822

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 37048

Accession Number: 1934.1703

Carpetbag

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37049

Accession Number: 1934.1704

Pair of Sleeves

Bishop-style sleeves with a pink ribbon at the wrist.

Date: 1853-1863

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37050

Accession Number: 1934.1705AB

Pair of Sleeves

Bishop-style sleeves with lace and purple ribbon.

Date: 1853-1863

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37051

Accession Number: 1934.1706AB

Fanchon

Black lace fanchon with black velveteen ribbon trim and pink string trim.

Date: 1860-1865

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37052

Accession Number: 1934.1707

Pair of Cuff

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37053

Accession Number: 1934.1709

Cap

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37054

Accession Number: 1934.1718

Cap

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37055

Accession Number: 1934.1720

Pair of Sleeves

White sleeves with lace and embroidery.

Date: 1863-1874

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37056

Accession Number: 1934.1722AB

Veil

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37057

Accession Number: 1934.1722

Cravat

White with raised border; fine handstitching; square.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 37058

Accession Number: 1934.1723

Handkerchief

White handkerchief.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37059

Accession Number: 1934.1725

Handkerchief

White handkerchief with a scalloped edge.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37060

Accession Number: 1934.1726

Handkerchief

White handkerchief with pointed scalloped edges, white plaid around the borders, and one printed black flower in the center.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37061

Accession Number: 1934.1727

Cloth Fragment

Square, off white; ink sketch of paper scroll with name in center surrounded by floral bunch.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 37062

Accession Number: 1934.1728

Handkerchief

Handkerchief with a floral border and a printed "W".

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37063

Accession Number: 1934.1729

Lace Fragment

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37064

Accession Number: 1934.1733

Child's Dress

Short white dress; bands of flowers in cutwork inserted into front and hem; short sleeves, neckline and front panel ruffle with cutwork and scalloped edge; eyelet waistband with same ruffle as bodice; one pearl button at neckline; two hooks at waist.

Date: 1854-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), cutwork, embroidering

GUSN: 37065

Accession Number: 1934.1734

Slipcover

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37066

Accession Number: 1934.1735A

Slipcover

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37067

Accession Number: 1934.1735B

Blouse

White cotton bolero-style blouse with large bell sleeves and a striped pattern.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37068

Accession Number: 1934.1736

Blouse

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37069

Accession Number: 1934.1737

Shirt

White long-sleeved shirt with a ruffled collar and cuffs.

Date: 1805-1820

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37070

Accession Number: 1934.1738

Pair of Stockings

White stockings with a netted top and lacy pattern on top of foot.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37071

Accession Number: 1934.1739AB

Cap

Black woven cap with tassle cap strings.

Date: 1860-1869

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37072

Accession Number: 1934.1744

Blouse

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37073

Accession Number: 1934.1745

Child's Dress

Child's dress, pink-check with black velvet trim on capped sleeves, waistband, and hem; Broad neckline; Skirt is gathered all the way around at waistband; Seven pearl shank buttons at center back.

Date: 1855-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 37074

Accession Number: 1934.1747

Bible Cushion

Possibly used as a Bible cushion. Rectangular flat pillow with patchwork flowers and red and white cord and tassels at each corner.

Date: 1851

Maker: Whiting, Sarah (Maker)

Material: silk (textile), textiles

GUSN: 37075

Accession Number: 1934.1749

Lace Fragment

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37076

Accession Number: 1934.1750

Tassel

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 36847

Accession Number: 1934.1188

Tassel

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 36848

Accession Number: 1934.1189

Easel

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 36849

Accession Number: 1934.1191

Container

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 36850

Accession Number: 1934.1194AB

Pantry box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 36851

Accession Number: 1934.1195

Notebook

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 36852

Accession Number: 1934.1199

Card Case

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 36853

Accession Number: 1934.1200

Card Case

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 36854

Accession Number: 1934.1201

Fan & Box

Fan(A) has dark sandalwood carved sticks and guards; sheer black silk leaf edged w/ black lace; lace appliques; painted pink, white and yellow floral srays; wooden washer, metal ring. Box(B) of cardboard, 2 pieces, covered w/ red paper.

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), lace (needlework), painting (coating), paper (fiber product), silk (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 36855

Accession Number: 1934.1206A-C

Fan

FAN (A): Ivory sticks and guard, pierced in coral pattern and inlaid with silver; white paper leaf set with three lithograph medallions with figures, surrounded by elaborate silver geometric pattern; reverse is printed with three medallions with fugures surrounded by foliate branches and scrolls in...

Date: 1834-1867

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component), lithography, metal, paper (fiber product), silk (textile)

GUSN: 36856

Accession Number: 1934.1207A-C

Brise' Fan

Varnished bamboo guards, palm leaf sticks; carved edges; brise' type; sewn together with silk thread.

Date: 1900s

Maker: unknown

Material: bamboo (material), carving (processes), palm leaf

GUSN: 36857

Accession Number: 1934.1209

Paper Doll

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 36858

Accession Number: 1934.1219

Toy Horse and Carriage

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 36859

Accession Number: 1934.1221

Toy Chair

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 36860

Accession Number: 1934.1223

Ironing Board

Wooden sleeve board

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 36861

Accession Number: 1934.1224

Game

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 36862

Accession Number: 1934.1229

Potholder

Smyrna cross-stitch Berlinwork in green, red, pink, blue and white wool with gold silk center and stripes. Radiating square pattern. Edged all around in multicolor braid with loops at corners. Blue wool silk back. Padded.

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: Berlin woolwork, cross-stitching, silk (textile), textiles, wool (textile)

GUSN: 36863

Accession Number: 1934.1232

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