Historic New England

Quilt

Pieced quilt; squares on diamonds set on lattice; diamonds of small-scale prints, predominantly pink, yellow or light blue; lattice is pink print-rows of circles on chintz ground; bound all around with lattice fabric; backing print with brown checkerboard placed on tan, white and brown plain (?); ve...

Maker: unknown

Material: quilts by pattern or motif, cotton (textile), hand sewing

GUSN: 7262

Accession Number: 1993.794

Dress

Brown ombre striped linen; broad neckline; long sleeves gathered at shoulder; piping at neck, armseye, center and side seams; hook and eye closure center back; bodice and sleeves lined with white linen; skirt gathered to self waistband; two tucks above hem, with piping.

Date: 1840s

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 7263

Accession Number: 1992.274

Dress

White linen ground printed withd brown pin dots and large floral spray in brown, red and green; wide piped neckline; white sheer overlay on bodice (modern?); slight gathering center front neck and waist; self waistband; full, elbow-length sleeves with two rows of pleating at shoulder; piping at arms...

Date: 1840s

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, linen (material), printing (process)

GUSN: 7264

Accession Number: 1992.254

Dress

Cream wool challis printed with brown chine stripe with alternating patterns of green leaves and red and blue floral bunches; broad neckline trimmed with ecru crocheted lace; yoke effect created by attached pleating; piping at armseye and waist; short, wide pointed sleeves; boned darts in front, pri...

Date: 1830s

Maker: unknown

Material: chiné technique, crocheting, glazing (coating), stitching, linen (material), printing (process), wool (textile), tin (metal)

GUSN: 7265

Accession Number: 1992.279

Dress

Brown (faded plum) linen ground printed with criss-crossing medallion stripes in red, blue, green and yellow; large rounded collar; bodice gathered at yoke and waistband; yoke lined with linen printed with brown and red floral; piping at armscye, yoke and waist; center front opening, no fastening; c...

Date: 1840s

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, linen (material), printing (process)

GUSN: 7266

Accession Number: 1992.257

Dress

Brown glazed linen printed with scrolling floral vine in pink and yellow; bodice has scoop neck, yoke, front placket with no fastening; bodice lined with natural linen; piping at back yoke, side seams and waist; long, plain sleeves; skirt gathered all around at waist.

Date: 1830s-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: block printing (relief printing process), stitching, linen (material), resist dyeing

GUSN: 7267

Accession Number: 1992.275

Sample Jumpsuit

Brown knitted wool; blanket stitching in light brown floss around neck and arm holes; brown plastic buttons on shoulders; wide legs; sample is pinned to piece of paper.

Date: 1st half 20th C

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, knitting (process), stitching, machine-made, wool (textile)

GUSN: 7268

Accession Number: 1992.308

Overskirt

Navy blue wool, stiffened, printed with small floral spray in red, yellow and brown; self waistband buttoning at left, lined with brown linen; skirt pleated to waistband at placket, gathered in back; ruched at knee level; brown twill tape ties inside.

Date: 1880s

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), printing (process), wool (textile)

GUSN: 7269

Accession Number: 1992.267

Skirt

Green glazed cotton ground printed with floral sprigs of white, tan and red; attached to tan twill waistband with gray twill extensions; no fastening; brown tape loops inside; gathered in back; body has three tiers of attached flounce with headers of floral and berry pattern in white, tan and red.

Date: 1880s-1900s

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), linen (material), printing (process), twill

GUSN: 7270

Accession Number: 1992.281

Two-Piece Dress

A: BODICE: pale yellow wool challis printed with scrolls and small floral sprays in olive, orange and yellow; broad, stiffened band collar with black lace ribbon and bow applique, hook and eye at back of neck concealed by two black velvet bows; yoke trimmed all around with vertical bands of lace; po...

Date: 1880s-1890s

Maker: unknown

Material: lace (needlework), silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave), wool (textile)

GUSN: 7271

Accession Number: 1992.260AB

Two-Piece Dress

A: BODICE: Glazed linen printed with pattern imitating patchwork with geometric and floral figures in red, tan, brown and light blue on white ground; ruffles of light blue linen at neck, cuffs and waist; seven covered buttons at center front (three silk, four linen); long leg-o'-mutton sleeves; wais...

Date: 1890s

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), linen (material), stitching, machine-made, patchwork, printing (process), tin (metal)

GUSN: 7272

Accession Number: 1992.276AB

Two-Piece Dress

White linen printed with small pattern of flowers, dots and swirls in black and blue; BODICE (A) has band collar with attached self-tie, front placket with three white shell buttons; two vertical tucks at shoulder on either side of placket; pointed waist gathered center front and back; long sleeves ...

Date: 1900s

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), printing (process)

GUSN: 7273

Accession Number: 1992.266AB

Commemorative Plate

A blue transfer printed whiteware commemorative plate. A central design depicts the Sabba-Day building bordered by an inner scroll and floral motif and an outer bar and bead design.

Date: 1903-1905

Maker: Minton (Maker)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing, whiteware

GUSN: 7274

Accession Number: 1920.220

Commemorative Plate

A blue transfer printed whiteware commemorative plate. The central design depicts the Billerica Soldiers Monument bordered by an inner scroll and floral motif and an outer bar and bead design.

Date: 1903-1905

Maker: Minton (Maker)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), whiteware, transfer printing

GUSN: 7275

Accession Number: 1920.221

Commemorative Plate

A blue transfer printed whiteware commemorative plate. A central design depicts the First Parish Meeting House bordered by an inner scroll and floral motif and an outer bar and bead design.

Date: 1903-1905

Maker: Minton (Maker)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing, whiteware

GUSN: 7276

Accession Number: 1920.222

Commemorative Plate

Scenes of Billerica; Aqueduct of the Middlesex Canal; dark blue; scrolls, shells, and acanthus leaves border.

Date: 1903-1905

Maker: Minton (Maker)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), whiteware, transfer printing

GUSN: 7278

Accession Number: 1920.224

Quilt

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 7279

Accession Number: 1969.1323

Commemorative Plate

A blue transfer printed whiteware commemorative plate. The central design depicts the Old Oak bordered by an inner scroll and floral motif and an outer bar and bead design.

Date: 1903-1905

Maker: Minton (Maker)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing, whiteware

GUSN: 7280

Accession Number: 1920.223

Child's Dress

A child's dress of white linen printed with a pink windowpane pattern imitating chine' with a broad neckline with self binding; lace-edged, triple tiered short sleeves; gathered to wide self waistband; deep tuck above hem; back placket, no fastening. It has a waistband lining of blue and white flora...

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 7281

Accession Number: 1992.228

Sunbonnet

Tan linen printed with small red and brown floral pattern; trimmed with ruffle all around; folded back outer brim; inner brim quilted onto cardboard; self bow at crown; inside drawstring at nape; inner ties at ears, outer ties at nape; strip of linen inside crown.

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, linen (material), printing (process)

GUSN: 7282

Accession Number: 1992.202

Caftan

Caftan made from cream-colored coarse wool with a hood and kimono-style wide tube sleeves; full length; silk braid at seams, and around hood and sleeves.

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 7283

Accession Number: 1953.596

Costume Stockings

Cream silk stockings; knitted; clocks at ankles.

Date: 1876-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: knitting (process), silk (textile)

GUSN: 7284

Accession Number: 1969.7142.1AB

Costume Coat

Brown velveteen coat with yellow silk ribbon trim around shawl collar, cuffs, pocket flaps and hem; thigh length; vent at back; upper part lined with red dotted cambric; skirt lined with cream cambric.

Date: 1876-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), velveteen

GUSN: 7285

Accession Number: 1969.7142.2

Costume Waistcoat

Red velveteen waistcoat; long--similar to eighteenth century costume; no collar; three gilt buttons; cut away waist; two pockets with flaps; back section and lining of red dotted cambric (also used in coat); buckle and strap closure at back; front sections are padded from shoulder to hem.

Date: 1876-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), velveteen

GUSN: 7286

Accession Number: 1969.7142.3

Costume Breeches

Brown velveteen; button fly front; three gilt buttons at leg opening t side (same buttons as on waistcoat); fully lined with cream cotton.

Date: 1876-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, velveteen

GUSN: 7287

Accession Number: 1969.7142.4

Costume Collar

White cotton collar with drawstring neck; two rows of lace.

Date: 1876-1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 7288

Accession Number: 1969.7142.5

Costume Mask

Brown velveteen with brown lace veil attached below eyes and nose; mask covers eyes and nose only; velveteen glued to white cotton lining; black silk ribbon tie at sides--one tie is missing--has broken off.

Date: 1876-1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 7289

Accession Number: 1969.7142.6

Shawl

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 7290

Accession Number: 1953.290

Soup Plate

Blue transfer printed whiteware soup plate with Willow pattern.

Date: 1810-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing, whiteware

GUSN: 7291

Accession Number: 1932.580.2

Shawl

Primarily red & yellow w/ major paisley motifs outlined in black compartmented border; small black center; lacy effect; long.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), weaving

GUSN: 7292

Accession Number: 1936.1097

Soup Plate

Blue transfer printed whiteware soup plate with Willow pattern.

Date: 1810-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing, whiteware

GUSN: 7293

Accession Number: 1932.580.3

Shawl

Cream center w/ naturalistic floral border 6-1/2" wide in red, green, blue & yellow; silk warp; wool weft.

Date: 1815-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), wool (textile), weaving

GUSN: 7294

Accession Number: 1944.244

Soup Plate

Blue transfer printed whiteware soup plate with Willow pattern.

Date: 1810-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing, whiteware

GUSN: 7295

Accession Number: 1932.580.4

Soup Plate

Blue transfer printed whiteware soup plate with Willow pattern.

Date: 1810-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing, whiteware

GUSN: 7296

Accession Number: 1932.580.5

Soup Plate

Blue transfer printed whiteware soup plate with Willow pattern.

Date: 1810-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing, whiteware

GUSN: 7297

Accession Number: 1932.580.6

Shawl

Paisley; cream ground with 1 1/4" brown border; red and yellow inner border with brown details; large inner paisleys with red center; silk warp, wool weft.

Date: 1830-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: printing (process), silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 7298

Accession Number: 1933.1060

Soup Plate

Blue transfer printed whiteware soup plate with Willow pattern.

Date: 1810-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing, whiteware

GUSN: 7299

Accession Number: 1932.580.7

Shawl

Cream ground with 4 3/4" border with blue edge and paisley motif in green, red, blue, yellow and motifs in opposing corner; wool weft, wool warp with silk stripes; tied on wool fringe.

Date: 1835-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: block printing (relief printing process), silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 7300

Accession Number: 1921.347

Soup Plate

A blue transfer printed whiteware soup plate with Willow pattern.

Date: 1810-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing, whiteware

GUSN: 7301

Accession Number: 1932.580.8

Shawl

Sheer white cotton; square 3-1/2" meandering border; 6" corner motif.

Date: 1830-1835

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, scalloping

GUSN: 7302

Accession Number: 1936.209

Soup Plate

Blue transfer printed whiteware soup plate with Willow pattern.

Date: 1810-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing, pearlware

GUSN: 7303

Accession Number: 1932.580.9

Soup Plate

Blue transfer printed whiteware soup plate with Willow pattern.

Date: 1810-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing, whiteware

GUSN: 7304

Accession Number: 1932.580.10

Plate

Blue transfer-printed pearlware plate. Floral border surrounds a central scene depicting a family in front of a picturesque landscape scene. Part of a set of six.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: Possibly Clews, James & Ralph (Maker)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 7358

Accession Number: 1988.579.2

Plate

Blue transfer-printed pearlware plate. Floral border surrounds a central scene depicting a family in front of a picturesque landscape scene of mountains, sailboats, and buildings with turrets. Part of a set of six.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: Possibly Clews, James & Ralph (Maker)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 7360

Accession Number: 1988.579.3

Rug

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 7361

Accession Number: 1977.187

Plate

Blue transfer-printed pearlware plate. Floral border surrounds a central scene depicting a family in front of a picturesque landscape scene of mountains, sailboats, and building with turrets. Part of a set of six.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: Possibly Clews, James & Ralph (Maker)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 7362

Accession Number: 1988.579.4

Rug

Dark tan background with three lozenge-shaped designs down the center and three smaller designs on each side of the central lozenge; triple outside border.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 7363

Accession Number: 1939.496

Plate

Blue transfer-printed pearlware plate. Floral border surrounds a central scene depicting a family in front of a picturesque landscape scene of mountains, sailboats, and building with turrets. Part of a set of six.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: Possibly Clews, James & Ralph (Maker)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 7364

Accession Number: 1988.579.5

Fan Box

Two-piece wooden box covered in white satin, edged with braid; paper lining.

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), satin, silk (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 7365

Accession Number: 1930.155

Brise' Fan

Folding; ivory brise' carved with featherstitching pattern; alternating sticks painted with orange, blue, pink and yellow flowers; pink silk ribbon; riveted.

Date: ca. 1820

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 7366

Accession Number: 1930.882

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