Historic New England

Medal

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53714

Accession Number: 1944.194A

Cuff Link

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53715

Accession Number: 1944.194B

Bookmark

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 53716

Accession Number: 1944.202

Bookmark

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 53717

Accession Number: 1944.203

Hanging Scale

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 53718

Accession Number: 1944.208

Women's Tie

Purple neckpiece with pansy embroidery.

Date: 1870-1879

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53719

Accession Number: 1944.213

Doll

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53720

Accession Number: 1944.215

Collar

Long thin collar with lace trim.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53721

Accession Number: 1944.219

Shawl

Black with thin wool warp and heavier wool wefts of 3 1/4" solid green silk border stripe; applied tied-on fringe in black and green wool.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (hair)

GUSN: 53722

Accession Number: 1944.223

Bureau Scarf

Ivory linen rectangle embroidered in red cotton with outdoor scene of boys and girls playing. Self fringe all around.

Date: 1880 C-1885 c

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 53723

Accession Number: 1944.225

Watch Pocket

Round red velvet watch pocket with applied lace open work; red silk moire trim for hanging; interior lined with red silk.

Date: 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), moiré

GUSN: 53724

Accession Number: 1944.228

Cosmetic Container

Small, cylindrical wood container with screw-on cover. Lathed, light natural wood with high gloss finish.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 53778

Accession Number: 1944.368AB

Box Mirror

Small box mirror decorated with patterned paper. Paper sleeve cover.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 53779

Accession Number: 1944.369

Sealing Wax

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53780

Accession Number: 1944.371

Purse

A black velvet drawstring purse / bag with dark purple cord for closure, cross stitched grapes on front, and outlined in fur.

Date: late 19th / early 20th century

Maker: unknown

Material: fur, solid velvet, cotton (fiber), cord (fiber product), cross stitch

GUSN: 53781

Accession Number: 1944.379

Tankard

Delftware pitcher with blue, yellow, and light green castle scene with sponged manganese trees. Pewter base and cover with trefoil border. Cover has turned thumb hold.

Date: 1700-1720

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, pewter (tin alloy), glazing (coating), tin glaze

GUSN: 53782

Accession Number: 1944.392

Bird Display Dome

No description

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 53783

Accession Number: 1944.396

Central, large round floral medallion; four federal eagles in corners; square feather frame. Border of scrolling commas and large leaves in corners; white design on ground of blue, brown, green and pink stripes. Blue and white fringe sides; selvage top and bottom.

Date: 1850 C-1876 C

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), fringe, hand weaving, jacquard, weaving, textiles, wool (textile)

GUSN: 53784

Accession Number: 1944.427

Tripod

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 53785

Accession Number: 1944.442

Match

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 53786

Accession Number: 1944.444

Oil Lamp

Pair of lamps 25inches high, brass with prisms and glass ornament

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), glass (material)

GUSN: 53787

Accession Number: 1944.448A

Oil Lamp

Pair of lamps 25inches high, brass with prisms and glass ornament

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 53788

Accession Number: 1944.448B

Tuxedo?

Black; wide, notched lapel; single breasted w/ 4 self covered buttons; 3 pockets; 2 darts at waist; cut away opening at waist; buckle & tab back closure; loop of elastic inside on right; altered.

Date: 1915-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, machine-made, silk (textile), jacquard, satin

GUSN: 53789

Accession Number: 1944.453

Dressing Gown

Green paisley dressing gown, quilted with center panel of scrolling pattern in polychrome and black silk; purple and red changeable quilted lining and cuffs; green and red cording and frog at collar, cuffs and pockets, hem and as belt (belt & loops); floor length.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, machine-made, quilting, silk (textile)

GUSN: 53790

Accession Number: 1944.455

Pocket

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53791

Accession Number: 1944.458

Picture

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53792

Accession Number: 1944.462

Dress

Black silk dress with purple and red horizontal stripes; long sleeves with pleats at cuff and shoulder; black velvet trim at cuff; Twelve purple buttons at front bodice; bodice is boned and lined with brown cotton; high neckline with standing collar. Princess seams; cartridge pleats at back; skirt l...

Date: 1867-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), cotton (textile)

GUSN: 53793

Accession Number: 1944.463

Cape

Aubergine silk taffeta shoulder cape; self-piping; trimmed with self-fabric tabs with padded ball tips; lined with brown glazed cotton.

Date: 1836-1845

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53794

Accession Number: 1944.465

Petticoat

White heavy cotton; drawstring yoke; 8-1/2" flounce - machine embroidered headed with tucks.

Date: 1870-1879

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 53795

Accession Number: 1944.473

Petticoat

White cotton; gathered at waist - more densely in back; tape ties; hem embroidered with grape leaves & grapes in eyelet.

Date: 1850-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 53796

Accession Number: 1944.474

Camisole

White cotton camisole with pink ribsons.

Date: ca. 1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53797

Accession Number: 1944.481

Camisole

White cotton camisole with delicate lace around the neck and arms.

Date: 1885-1895

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53798

Accession Number: 1944.482

Chemise

Hamburg trim at neck and on bottom; pink ribbon runs through at neck.

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering

GUSN: 53799

Accession Number: 1944.484

Child's Apron

White, woven checked; neckline and armseye and hem have self-ruffle; two bands of eyelet inserted at front, shoulder to hem; five pearl buttons at back, rest open to hem.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: dimity, linen (material)

GUSN: 53800

Accession Number: 1944.485

Blouse

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53801

Accession Number: 1944.489

Dressing Sack

White dressing jacket with lace trim at the collar and cuffs.

Date: 1850-1859

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53802

Accession Number: 1944.490

Duster

Woman's white (stained and spotted) duster coat; high turnover collar; one buttonhole at neck, (button missing); raglan sleeves; Three patch pockets; full at hem - A line; brown thread used for topstitching; 3/4 length.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, linen (material)

GUSN: 53803

Accession Number: 1944.498

Handkerchief

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53804

Accession Number: 1944.505

Purse

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53805

Accession Number: 1944.510

Purse

Crocheted black purse with black silk lining.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53806

Accession Number: 1944.511

Purse

Crocheted purse with blue bead work and blue satin lining.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53807

Accession Number: 1944.512

Scarf

Brown woven scarf with long fringe.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53808

Accession Number: 1944.513

Glove Pattern Bag

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53809

Accession Number: 1944.515

Scarf

Cream silk; plain; long, rectangular; applied knotted silk fringe.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53810

Accession Number: 1944.518

Goggles

Leather, glass, and metal goggles. Blue tinted lenses.

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, glass (material), metal

GUSN: 53811

Accession Number: 1944.520

Napkin Ring

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 53812

Accession Number: 1944.524

Purse or pouch

A small Native American beaded purse or pouch with red wool tape edge and cream body adorned with glass beads in white, blue, green, yellow and orange with red silk at tope and olive green tape handle.

Date: 19th / 20th century

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles, beading (process), wool (textile), silk (textile), glass (material)

GUSN: 53813

Accession Number: 1944.526