Historic New England

Waist

Black waist with springs, purple, olive, white; long. sleeves; lapels; plum waistcoat; white cord

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 65139

Accession Number: 1972.467

Dress

Semi-sheer; white with prs. of olive gr. dots; tuckd bodc, ruffld. skrt

Date: 1865-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 65140

Accession Number: 1972.468

Parasol

Beech shaft with gnarled handle; ecru silk; two ruffles; sheer overlayer.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: beech (wood), cypress (wood), linen (material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 65141

Accession Number: 1972.469

Box

Oval with lid; dried grass covering; paper cutouts; white & purpl. ribn

Date: 1868-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: beech (wood), cypress (wood), grass (plant material), leaf (plant material), foliation (pattern), leaf (metal), paper (fiber product), silk (textile)

GUSN: 65142

Accession Number: 1972.470

Collar

Wht; net & lace trimmed edges; satin stch. berries&stems at crnrs

Date: 1865-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, grass (plant material), leaf (plant material), foliation (pattern), leaf (metal), linen (material), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 65143

Accession Number: 1972.472

Handkerchief

Natural color; semi-sheer; deep scallpd. buttnhl. edge; leaf embr

Date: 1865-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, leaf (plant material), foliation (pattern), leaf (metal), linen (material)

GUSN: 65144

Accession Number: 1972.473

Handkerchief

Fine, white; narrow drawn & cutwork border; hemstitched edge

Date: 1865-1895

Maker: unknown

Material: cutwork, embroidering, leaf (plant material), foliation (pattern), leaf (metal), linen (material)

GUSN: 65145

Accession Number: 1972.474

Handkerchief

Semi-sheer; white; deep hemstitched hem; flowr & leaf embr. name

Date: 1865-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: cutwork, embroidering, linen (material)

GUSN: 65146

Accession Number: 1972.475

Handkerchief

Soft white; semi-sheer; hemstitched edge; embr & eyelet ea. corner

Date: 1840-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, linen (material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 65147

Accession Number: 1972.476

Handkerchief

Semi-sheer; white; wide hemstitched edge; trailing flowers & leaves

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, silk (textile)

GUSN: 65148

Accession Number: 1972.477

Handkerchief

Wht cotton; band of net near edge; scalloped embr. net edge

Date: 1840-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, net (textile), silk (textile)

GUSN: 65149

Accession Number: 1972.478

Handkerchief

Wht; semi-sheer; wide hem; hemstitched corners; oval garlands

Date: 1865-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, linen (material), net (textile)

GUSN: 65150

Accession Number: 1972.479.1

Handkerchief

Wht; semi-sheer; wide hem; hemstitched corners; oval garlands

Date: 1865-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, linen (material)

GUSN: 65151

Accession Number: 1972.479.2

Calling Card

Plain white card; inscribed with name

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, linen (material), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 65152

Accession Number: 1972.480

Tippet

Black jacket with pointed back; standup collar; trailing floral; stringed beads

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: beading (edging pattern), beading (process), net (textile), paper (fiber product), cloth

GUSN: 65153

Accession Number: 1972.481

Dress

Waist:purpl. brocade; puffed long slvs; velvet trim; long skirt

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: beading (edging pattern), beading (process), net (textile), cloth, silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 65154

Accession Number: 1972.482

Waist

Brown poplin; fitted; points front & back; velvet cuffs&buttns

Date: 1865

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 65155

Accession Number: 1972.483

Unfinished Dress

Long a-line; gray; black satin covered buttn-front; no collar

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), denim, cloth, silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 65156

Accession Number: 1972.484

Cape

Cream color; thin gold braid dec. hem & front; hood; tie at neck

Date: 1875

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), cotton (textile), denim, satin, silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 65157

Accession Number: 1972.485

Evening Gown

Grey satin skrt; three fourth length net overskirt; white and green. bodice; net sleeves

Date: 1925-1950

Maker: Helene, Madame (Maker)

Material: appliqué (technique), beading (edging pattern), beading (process), embroidering, net (textile), satin, silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 65158

Accession Number: 1972.488

Nightgown

M-of-pearl button front; eyelet & embr. yoke; scall. edge; lon slvs

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, lace (needlework)

GUSN: 65159

Accession Number: 1972.489

Evening Gown

Bl. bodice; shoulders straps; taffeta ovrskt with bl. zigzag ruchng

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, lace (needlework), silk (textile)

GUSN: 65160

Accession Number: 1972.491

Purse

Drawstring purse with an oval bottom; amber velvet with green. silk liner and multiple cords

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 65161

Accession Number: 1972.492

Cap

Finished oblong piece. black silk, lined, lobed ends; two hairpins at edge

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 65162

Accession Number: 1972.493

Eyeglasses

Oval; tinted; wire net eyepcs; black padding; with 3sided black tube cs

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, metal

GUSN: 65163

Accession Number: 1972.536

Coat

Wht; diamond pattrn. wv; long slv; applied white braid; eyelet lace

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), cutwork, lace (needlework)

GUSN: 65164

Accession Number: 1972.538

Coat

Wht; gored; long slv; round neck; buttns; dimity ruffls; appld. braid

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), cutwork, dimity, lace (needlework)

GUSN: 65165

Accession Number: 1972.542

Dress

Wh; gored; long slv; round neck; points at hem; trim:pnk. band/casng

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), dimity

GUSN: 65166

Accession Number: 1972.546

Infant Bib

White; gauze backing; shield shape; button closure; embroidered "baby", flowers, leaves

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, quilting

GUSN: 65167

Accession Number: 1972.547

Petticoat

Wide nck; short puff slvs; v-shp. insrt; gathrd. skt; 2bands tucks

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), cutwork, embroidering, quilting

GUSN: 65168

Accession Number: 1972.548

Nightgown

Button front; yoke alt. embr. net & eyelet; ruffle collar; long slv

Date: 1881

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), cutwork, embroidering, net (textile)

GUSN: 65169

Accession Number: 1985.711

Side Chair

Rectangular crst with 3incisd lines; 5spndls; caned seat; turned base; pnk

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: caning, maple (wood), walnut (wood)

GUSN: 65170

Accession Number: 1970.875

Stool

Milking stool form; round flat seat; 4turned swelled legs; beige

Date: 1925-1975

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 65171

Accession Number: 1970.876

Throw Rug

Rectangular; rounded corners; twisted fringe 4 sides; faded pink

Date: 1950

Maker: unknown

Material: chenille (yarn), cotton (textile)

GUSN: 65172

Accession Number: 1970.877.1

Throw Rug

Rectangular; rounded corners; twisted fringe 4 sides; faded pink

Date: 1950

Maker: unknown

Material: chenille (yarn), cotton (textile)

GUSN: 65173

Accession Number: 1970.877.2

Wall Mirror

Simple rectangular molded wood frame; painted off-white; modern glass

Date: 1950-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 65174

Accession Number: 1970.901

Soap Dish

Oval; rounded lip; 3 parallel elevations in base for draining

Date: 1900-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), tin glaze, tin (metal)

GUSN: 65175

Accession Number: 1970.902

Miniature Fan

Brise; blue ribbon; ivory sticks; gilt trim and strips and pink and green flowers.

Date: 1880

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component), painting (coating)

GUSN: 65176

Accession Number: 1970.10

Pocket Watch

Gilt tin case; round; embossed & pierced back; roman numerals

Date: 1880

Maker: Brevete, A. O. (Maker)

Material: gilding, tin (metal)

GUSN: 65177

Accession Number: 1970.11

Book

Marbleized cover; blue binding with gilt letters; #27 in series

Date: 1885-1889

Maker: American Sunday-School Union (Publisher)

Material: ivory (tooth component), leather, marbling, painting (coating), paper (fiber product), wood engraving (process)

GUSN: 65178

Accession Number: 1970.13.1

Book

Marbleized cover; blue binding with gilt letters; #38 in series

Date: 1885-1889

Maker: American Sunday-School Union (Publisher)

Material: leather, marbling, paper (fiber product), wood engraving (process)

GUSN: 65179

Accession Number: 1970.13.2

Book

Marbleized cover; blue binding with gilt letters; #35 in series

Date: 1885-1889

Maker: American Sunday-School Union (Publisher)

Material: leather, marbling, paper (fiber product), wood engraving (process)

GUSN: 65180

Accession Number: 1970.13.3

Book

Marbleized cover; blue binding with gilt letters; #14 in series

Date: 1885-1889

Maker: American Sunday-School Union (Publisher)

Material: leather, marbling, paper (fiber product), wood engraving (process)

GUSN: 65181

Accession Number: 1970.13.4

Book

Marbleized cover; blue binding with gilt letters; #18 in series

Date: 1885-1889

Maker: American Sunday-School Union (Publisher)

Material: leather, marbling, paper (fiber product), wood engraving (process)

GUSN: 65182

Accession Number: 1970.13.5

Fan

Brise; red ribbon; pierced sticks; bl & yelw. flowers; revrs. signed

Date: 1869

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, marbling, paper (fiber product), piercing, sandalwood (wood), silk (textile), wood engraving (process)

GUSN: 65183

Accession Number: 1970.14

Washstand

Marble top washstand with shaped splash board. Drawer with two door cupboard below. Scalloped skirt with cyma curved arch motif. Block feet. Overall illusionistic graining and paneling.

Date: 1846

Maker: Smith, C. N. (Painter)

Material: graining, marble (rock), pine (wood)

GUSN: 65184

Accession Number: 1970.459

Gothic Revival chest of drawers with dressing glass. Illusionistic paneling, pointed arch swivel frame mirror. Four graduated drawers. Scalloped apron with block feet. Turned birds eye maple pulls. (a) Bureau (b) Mirror

Date: 1846

Maker: Smith, C. N. (Painter)

Material: graining, marble (rock), pine (wood)

GUSN: 65185

Accession Number: 1970.461

Fall Front Desk

Slant top with four drawers in graded sizes and block feet.

Date: 1850-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: cherry (wood)

GUSN: 65186

Accession Number: 1970.1319

Chamber Pot

Vieux Paris decoration: white body, colorless glaze. (b) Bulbous body indented to foot; indents and flares to rim. Applied handle with thumb rest and spine. Domed lid (a) with beaded conical finial. Gilt trim on finial, lid rim, belly and foot.

Date: 1890

Maker: Henry Alcock & Company (Maker)

Material: gilding, stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 65187

Accession Number: 1970.634

Wallpaper

Pink flowers with olive drab leaves; multi. geom. framework

Date: 1880-1895

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), printing (process), rolling up

GUSN: 65491

Accession Number: 1970.1124A

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