Historic New England

Pincushion

Rectangular pincushion with yellow floral embroidery and lace trim.

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), lace (needlework)

GUSN: 54331

Accession Number: 1946.333

Wallhanging

Fall colored foliage and berries on a golden brown plush ground.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 54332

Accession Number: 1946.336

Waistcoat

White chamois w/ stretch knit inserts at sides; red flannel lining; single breasted w/ 8 pearl buttons; no collar.

Date: 1900-1991

Maker: unknown

Material: doeskin (leather), flannel, stitching, machine-made

GUSN: 54333

Accession Number: 1946.338

Boots

A pair of rubber boots with a brown and tan knitted vamp. Closure with three sets of brown silk satin ribbons

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: Whales Goodyear Shoe Co. (Maker)

Material: rubber (material), knitting (process)

GUSN: 54334

Accession Number: 1946.339

Hood

Knit red and black hood.

Date: 1855-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: knitting (process), wool (textile)

GUSN: 54335

Accession Number: 1946.340

Pair of Socks

Pale pink plain; stocking stitch; ribbed ankle.

Date: ca. 1867

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), machine knitting, machine-made

GUSN: 54336

Accession Number: 1946.342C

Tablecloth

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 54337

Accession Number: 1946.343

Brush

A small brush with an ivory handle and horsehair bristles.

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component), horsehair

GUSN: 54338

Accession Number: 1946.346.3

Toilet Kit Case

A cylindrical leather case holding personal hygiene items.

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 54339

Accession Number: 1946.346.1

Brush

A wooden hairbrush with horsehair bristles.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), horsehair

GUSN: 54340

Accession Number: 1946.346.5

Wallet

Red leather wallet with strap closure. Brown leather lining embossed with floral stamp rows. Interior with two compartments, section for note paper, four bills in compartments and pencil holder.

Date: 1795-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: embossing, leather, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 54341

Accession Number: 1946.350

Small straw marquetry box with cover. Decorative straw veneer on top of the cover features an outline of a turtle and seven assorted geometric patterns, in green, and light to dark natural shades. Sides of the cover are veneered in dark brown straw.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 54342

Accession Number: 1946.351AB

Sewing Case

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 54343

Accession Number: 1946.352

Jug

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 54344

Accession Number: 1946.354

Printing Plate

Engraving plate for Edgar Rollins.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 54345

Accession Number: 1946.359B

Printing Plate

Engraving plate for John Rollins

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 54346

Accession Number: 1946.359C

Camera

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 54347

Accession Number: 1946.360

Stamp Box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: sterling silver

GUSN: 54348

Accession Number: 1946.361

Lure

Metal fishing lure with a barbed hook and a body shaped like a fish.

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 54349

Accession Number: 1946.362

Pen

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 54350

Accession Number: 1946.364

Sewing Kit

Small red silk sewing kit with gold silk lining; includes thimble, scissors, and needles; beading on outside says "Lydia [illegible] 82" and "To Susan [illegible] 93".

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (fiber)

GUSN: 54351

Accession Number: 1946.366

Child's Bonnet

Cream wool; crocheted; ruffles trimmed with silk thread; top--seven circles with silk thread trim; two ties attached to rosettes.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: crocheting, wool (textile)

GUSN: 54352

Accession Number: 1946.367B

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 54353

Accession Number: 1946.368AB

Purse

Brown velvet pouch with a triangular flap.

Maker: unknown

Material: velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 54354

Accession Number: 1946.371

Doll Clothes

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 54355

Accession Number: 1946.372A

Doll Skirt

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 54356

Accession Number: 1946.372C

Shawl

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 54358

Accession Number: 1946.372D

Doll Hat

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 54361

Accession Number: 1946.372G

Busk

Elaborately carved wooden busk.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), chip carving

GUSN: 54362

Accession Number: 1946.373

Bodice

Sheer white cotton; short waisted; long sleeves flared at cuff; yoke and collar with narrow vertical tucks. Standing collar and cuffs trimmed with black velvet ribbon drawn through casing; six covered white buttons at center front; extension of sheer cotton at waist.

Date: 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 54363

Accession Number: 1946.376

Chemise

White batiste chemise with lace and embroidery; shoulder straps with pink satin ribbon attached with bows.

Date: 1910-1920

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 54364

Accession Number: 1946.377

Camisole

White cotton camisole with a thin blue ribon.

Date: 1900-1915

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 54365

Accession Number: 1946.378

Cuff Link

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 54366

Accession Number: 1946.386A

Pipe

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 54367

Accession Number: 1946.395

Chemise

Very short sleeved. Neckline is highly decorative with diagonal pleated lines, eyelet lace, and embroidered leaf patterns.

Date: 1870-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching

GUSN: 54369

Accession Number: 1946.413

Pair of Drawers

Cotton with embroidered trim.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 54370

Accession Number: 1946.414

Chemise

White cotton chemise with store bought trim around sleeves and yoke.

Date: 1875-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching

GUSN: 54371

Accession Number: 1946.415B

Doll

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 54372

Accession Number: 1946.418

Doll

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 54373

Accession Number: 1946.419

Doll's Bedding

Piece of lace.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 54379

Accession Number: 1946.441

Towel

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 54380

Accession Number: 1946.443

Sock

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 54381

Accession Number: 1946.447A

Doll Pillow

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 54382

Accession Number: 1946.450

Doll Pillow

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 54383

Accession Number: 1946.451

Trunk

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 54384

Accession Number: 1946.452

Decanter

Glass decanter with stopper.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 54385

Accession Number: 1946.455AB

Cream Pitcher

Red and blue dot, arch and bell flower border; polychrome enamel scene of 3 Chinese figures standing around Queen Anne tea table at precarious perspective.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: enameling, hand-painted, porcelain

GUSN: 54386

Accession Number: 1946.456

Tea bowl

No description

Date: 1780-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), porcelain

GUSN: 54387

Accession Number: 1946.459A

Jar with lid

Small, porcelain jar with lid. Cylindrical shape, white body with blue stripes and floral bands.

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, ceramic glaze, hand-painted

GUSN: 54388

Accession Number: 1946.477IJ

Picnic Basket

Rectangular wicker picnic basket woven with "space coiling" technique. Basket has a hinged lid with leather and metal straps and handles. The basket retains most of it's contents (see 1946.477B-L).

Maker: unknown

Material: reed (grass, material), wicker, leather, metal

GUSN: 54389

Accession Number: 1946.477A

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