Historic New England

Fan Box

Blue velvet over paper; interior has quilted lining of light blue silk.

Date: 1850s-1860s

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), silk (textile), textiles, velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 33157

Accession Number: 1930.157

Fan Box

Long, wide, black lacquered box; wooden, hinged cover; ormolu decoration; divided inside for large and small fan; lined with pale blue satin; push button closure; green felt on bottom.

Maker: unknown

Material: felt (textile), lacquering, gilt bronze, satin, silk (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 33158

Accession Number: 1930.159

Eyeglasses

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 33159

Accession Number: 1930.167

Black silk satin; black binding; inside lacing - no shoe laces; rounded square toe; center front seam with (perpendicular) toe seam 1-3/4" from toe. Center back seam; sole has narrow waist and is shaped for left and right foot; spring heel; linen lining.

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, linen (material), satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 33160

Accession Number: 1930.181AB

Boots

Black silk velvet ankle boots; black grosgrain binding; trimmed w/ black lace rosette w/ velvet ribbon loops. Center front lacing w/ black silk shoe laces; rounded square toe; approx. 2-1/2" vamp; center front & center back seam; sole has narrow waist w/ spring heel stained black; cream silk taffet...

Date: ca. 1860

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 33161

Accession Number: 1930.182AB

Slippers

White silk satin slippers; bound with white grosgrain; trimmed with small white bow of same material as ribbon ties (no longer extant, fragments remain attached). Square toe; square throat with drawstring; 3-1/4" vamp; no center back seam; sole has narrow waist; spring heel; white leather and linen...

Date: 1845-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, linen (material), satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 33162

Accession Number: 1930.184AB

Slippers

Each slipper in this pair is covered in pink silk woven in a pattern of small checks. The throat closes with a drawstring.. Lined in linen.

Date: 1805-1815

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 33163

Accession Number: 1930.186AB

Boots

Blue/gray iridescent silk taffeta ankle boot w/ black leather toe; blue/gray silk binding; no trim. Inside lacing w/ light blue silk shoe laces; rounded square toe; center front & center back seam; sole has narrow waist; spring heel; white linen lining.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, leather, linen (material), silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 33164

Accession Number: 1930.187AB

Chest of Drawers

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 33165

Accession Number: 1930.188

Ribbon

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 33166

Accession Number: 1930.190

Plate

Chinese Imari; three sprays of blue and orange poppies with gilt highlights on border; band around well of orange latticework and medallions, edged in blue and orange, of orange poppies; central image: orange poppies on blue vine w/gilt highlights around fence.

Date: 1740-1760

Maker: unknown

Material: enamel paint, gilding, porcelain

GUSN: 33167

Accession Number: 1930.194

Shoes

Green silk damask shoes with a floral and foliate pattern. Cream colored silk crossover straps. White silk covered heel. Pointed toe and tongue. Straight side seam.

Date: 1775-1790

Maker: unknown

Material: damask, stitching, silk (textile)

GUSN: 33168

Accession Number: 1930.197AB

Pair of Shoes

Faded purple silk; embroidered toe; thin 2-1/2" high white kid heel; pointed toe & tongue; straight side seam.

Date: 1775-1790

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, stitching, leather, silk (textile)

GUSN: 33169

Accession Number: 1930.198AB

Bowl

Black transfer-printed earthenware bowl. Interior border of medallions depicting implements of the sea and war surrounds a central scene depicting a naval battle. Exterior medallions depict Greek figures and a couple of portraits.

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: Probably Wedgwood (Manufacturer)

Material: creamware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 33170

Accession Number: 1930.201

Button

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 33171

Accession Number: 1930.203

Quilt Pattern

A piece of white cotton cloth with blue and white paper strips attached to it as a pattern for a log cabin quilt.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 33172

Accession Number: 1930.204

Needlework Picture

Unfinished pink and green flower embroidery pattern on a square of cream-colored silk.

Maker: unknown

Material: satin

GUSN: 33173

Accession Number: 1930.205

Cloth Sample

Bundle of silk fabric samples.

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (fiber)

GUSN: 33174

Accession Number: 1930.207

Tassel

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 33175

Accession Number: 1930.208

Tassel

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 33176

Accession Number: 1930.209A

Tassel

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 33177

Accession Number: 1930.209B

Tassel

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 33178

Accession Number: 1930.210

Cord

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 33179

Accession Number: 1930.211

Button

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 33180

Accession Number: 1930.213

Cloth Fragment

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 33181

Accession Number: 1930.218

Tassel

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 33182

Accession Number: 1930.219

Handle

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 33183

Accession Number: 1930.220

Instruction Card

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 33184

Accession Number: 1930.221

Potholder

Round. Side one: quilted with cream and green stripes; silk and silk satin. Side two: cream cotton. Green silk binding. Lavender silk ribbon loop.

Date: ca. 1858

Maker: Croswell, Ruth Pierce, 1764- (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, quilting, satin, silk (textile), textiles

GUSN: 33185

Accession Number: 1930.222

Doll Hat

Tan hat with large teal bow.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 33186

Accession Number: 1930.223

Seal

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 33187

Accession Number: 1930.227

Portrait of Elijah Edson

Portrait of Elijah Edson, a gray haired man seated in a chair with his hands clasped on his lap. Lived in Dorchester, MA. Oil on wood. Husband of Martha Edson (1930.229).

Date: 1845-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: oil paint (paint), panels (wood), panel paintings (painting by form)

GUSN: 33188

Accession Number: 1930.228

Portrait Martha Edson

Half-length portrait of a woman in black dress, holding hankercheif and glasses. Wife of Elijah Edson (1930.228)..

Date: 1845-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: oil paint (paint), panels (wood), panel paintings (painting by form)

GUSN: 33189

Accession Number: 1930.229

Portrait of a Woman

Half-length portrait of a woman in elaborate green dress, holding a fan.

Date: 1845-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 33190

Accession Number: 1930.230

Thread Winder

Pearl-colored thread winder carved in the shape of a man.

Maker: unknown

Material: bone (material)

GUSN: 33191

Accession Number: 1930.234

Strap Hinge

Tapered strap hinge, broken about 4" from barrel. Attached portion is horseshoe-shaped strap with ends turned out and tapered. Spear head at each end. Pin is separate piece from barrel. Bar thickens at base of heads.

Date: 1700-1750

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 33192

Accession Number: 1930.236

Button

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 33193

Accession Number: 1930.237

Pail

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 33194

Accession Number: 1930.238

Board

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 33195

Accession Number: 1930.239

Pail

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 33196

Accession Number: 1930.240

Dustpan

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 33197

Accession Number: 1930.241

Doll's Washtub

Doll's wood and metal washtub.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 33198

Accession Number: 1930.242

Child's Hat

Child's straw hat constructed from single braid of straw handsewn in coiled construction. Trim and lining removed (loose threads), raw edge turned inside brim.

Date: 1878-1879

Maker: unknown

Material: straw (plant material)

GUSN: 33199

Accession Number: 1930.243

Child's Bodice and Skirt

White bodice with horizontal ribbing; pique; princess lines on bodice; long sleeves and hems trimmed with scalloped eyelet of floral and leaf pattern; pearl buttons down center back. White skirt with horizontal ribbing; pique; hems trimmed wth scalloped eyelet of floral and leaf pattern; pearl butt...

Date: ca. 1876

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), piqué

GUSN: 33200

Accession Number: 1930.244AB

Child's Petticoat

White; plain top; skirt gathered around waist; hem has several narrow tucks with delicate scalloped hem embroidered with flowers and branches.

Date: ca. 1873

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 33201

Accession Number: 1930.245

Infant's Cap

Cream; sheer ruffle around face; fullness at back; front composed of two sections; drawnwork, featherstitching around seams; drawnwork center back; drawstring at neck.

Date: 1820

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 33202

Accession Number: 1930.247

Accordion

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 33203

Accession Number: 1930.253

Baptismal Gown

Long; white; "V" front panel with white work embroidery of central four petaled flower; scalloped neckline; turned cuffs on capped sleeves with ruffle; ruffle at back neckline; eyelet waistband; eyelet band of floral meander inserted at hem; scalloped and embroidered hem; drawstring neckline.

Date: ca. 1858

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, stitching

GUSN: 33204

Accession Number: 1930.254

Pair of Boots

Blue/grey ribbed wool ankle boots with black patent leather toe and heel; beige silk binding. Shoes have a scalloped edge side closure. There are six botton holes, but no buttons. The shoes have square toes, 2 1/4 inch vamp, center front and back seams and linen lining. The sole has a narrow waist...

Date: 1850-1859

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, leather, linen (material), wool (textile)

GUSN: 33205

Accession Number: 1930.255AB

Paper Doll

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 33206

Accession Number: 1930.256

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