Historic New England

Sheet

Off-white woven linen bed sheet.

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 54311

Accession Number: 1946.313

Pillowcase

Rectangular, off white, fine linen; 3" wide hem at open end with applied 2-1/2" wide insert of lace along with 3" wide plain linen band connecting insert with 3" wide scalloped lace edging.

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, lace (needlework), linen (material), tabby (textile)

GUSN: 54312

Accession Number: 1946.314A

Pillowcase

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 54313

Accession Number: 1946.315A

Pillowcase

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 54314

Accession Number: 1946.315B

Cap

Cotton cap with simple trim.

Date: 1860-1875

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 54316

Accession Number: 1946.317A

Cap

White, sheer; double front lace ruffle; band of openwork inserted on top and forming round panel at back; neck ruffle trimmed w/ lace; 2 cotton ties.

Date: 1775-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 54318

Accession Number: 1946.318A

Cap

White; woven diamond pattern; ruffle at neck; lace trim around face and ruffle; front composed of 3 panels w/ band of openwork inserted between; piping around neck; 2 self ties.

Date: 1870

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, linen (material), machine-made

GUSN: 54319

Accession Number: 1946.318D

Diaper

White diaper with four buttonholes at the waist, three buttonholes at the point, and three buttons and ruffles with trim tape woven in at the legs.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 54320

Accession Number: 1946.321A

Diaper Cover

Cream diaper cover with four buttonholes at the waist, three buttons and three buttonholes at the point, and scalloped eyelet ruffles at the legs.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 54321

Accession Number: 1946.321B

Child's Petticoat

Long; cream; one piece with pleats and reinforced at front; cream silk tape binding around all edges except hem; scalloped and embroidered hem--cream silk thread.

Date: 1880

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 54322

Accession Number: 1946.324B

Dress

Long; white; front panel of bands of embroidery alternating w/ bands of embroidered net; same bands on sleeves and waist ties; scalloped and embroidered hem; 2 cloth covered buttons.

Date: 1880

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 54323

Accession Number: 1946.325A

Bib

White quilted diamonds with embroidered bees in center; bottom embroidered with floral garland and floral sprays; openwork trim at edge; scalloped bottom edge; button, loop and safety pin closure.

Date: 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, quilting

GUSN: 54324

Accession Number: 1946.327

Shirt

White; plain; scooped neckline; short sleeves w/ gusset and embroidered w/ short/long stitch and featherstitching; shoulder embroidered w/ French knots and featerstitching; pullover shirt.

Date: 1820

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, stitching

GUSN: 54326

Accession Number: 1946.329A

Shirt

Plain white; boat neckline and armseye edged w/ loop/scalloped tatting; 2 side seams; shoulders--buttoned or tied in place.

Date: ca. 1855

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, tatting (process)

GUSN: 54327

Accession Number: 1946.329B

Shirt

White; plain squared flap neckline; capped sleeves of lace; lace insert at shoulder; open shirt.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, linen (material)

GUSN: 54328

Accession Number: 1946.330A

Bib

White; sleeveless; "V" front with princess seams; two pearl buttons with loop.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 54329

Accession Number: 1946.331

Child's Apron

White, sheer cotton; woven plaid; plain mull ruffle all around; self-straps; drawstring.

Date: 1820

Maker: Bright, Almira Spring (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 54330

Accession Number: 1946.332

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

Game

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 54230

Accession Number: 1946.173

Black lacquered sticks and guards w/ tiny mirror on guard; painted w/ roses and morning glories w/ gilt; paper leaf w/ inset lithograph medallion country dance scene w/ women and men on reverse; shell washer; carved metal ring; faded red silk cord and tassel.

Date: 1850s

Maker: unknown

Material: embossing, lacquering, lithography, painting (coating), paper (fiber product), silk (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 54231

Accession Number: 1946.174

Fan

Ebonized wooden sticks and guards, carved and set with spangles; short leaf of black chiffon with spangles; painted flowers in pink and white; metal ring and washers.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: chiffon, staining, ebony (color), painting (coating), sequins (spangles), silk (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 54232

Accession Number: 1946.175

Fan & Box

Wooden sticks and guard; indigo blue paper leaf with painted flowers.

Date: 1780-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), paper (fiber product), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 54233

Accession Number: 1946.177AB

Seal

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 54234

Accession Number: 1946.179

Nail File

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 54235

Accession Number: 1946.180

Pocket Knife

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 54236

Accession Number: 1946.181

Pocket Knife

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 54237

Accession Number: 1946.182

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 54238

Accession Number: 1946.184

Box

Small rectangular box covered in brown velvet. Velvet painted with stenciled design of flowers.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 54239

Accession Number: 1946.185

Mortar & Pestle

Turned wooden mortar and pestle.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 54240

Accession Number: 1946.190AB

Cane

Tan wood w/ faux grain (painted) surface; silver embossed knob w/ 3 silver bands & silver tip; stick unscrews at each band to reveal - 1. pen; 2. pencil w/ compartment for leads (missing); 3. glass inkwell w/ silver headed stopper located under silver knob.

Maker: unknown

Material: paint (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 54242

Accession Number: 1946.195.1-.4

Book

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 54243

Accession Number: 1946.202

Heater

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 54244

Accession Number: 1946.206

Chest of Drawers

Chest of drawers. Mahogany, cherry, tulip poplar, white pine secondary. Large overhanging top drawer with three lower drawers. Upper gallery with three drawers. Paneled sides. Rests on twist-reeded and pineapple-carved legs and feet.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cherry (wood), mahogany (wood), American tulipwood (wood), Norway spruce (wood)

GUSN: 54245

Accession Number: 1946.207

Dressing Glass

Flattened ball feet; reeded and leave carved posts; beveled glass

Date: 1880-1925

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 54246

Accession Number: 1946.210

Spike

Hand-wrought spike with very large head.

Maker: unknown

Material: wrought, handmade, iron (metal)

GUSN: 54247

Accession Number: 1946.213

Sash

Red paisley scarf.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 54248

Accession Number: 1946.218

Shoulder Shawl

Small shoulder shawl of blue and red plaid with narrow stripes of black, white and yellow; self fringe on all sides; square.

Date: 1880 +

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 54249

Accession Number: 1946.219

Underskirt

Cream silk ground printed with green polka dots; quilted with horizontal bands; piped seam at mid-thigh; skirt gathered below piping; smooth front with cartridge pleats at sides to back; no closure; tan cotton cambric lining; wool tape at hem; cotton waistband.

Date: 1850-1859

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), quilting, silk (textile)

GUSN: 54250

Accession Number: 1946.222

Shoes

White kid leather; bound w/ silk & linen tape; trimmed w/ large pale blue rosette; square toe; square throat; narrow elastic ties; 3-1/2" vamp; center back seam; sole has narrow waist; no heel; white linen lining.

Date: 1855-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles, elasticity, stitching, leather, linen (material)

GUSN: 54251

Accession Number: 1946.224AB

Purse

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 54252

Accession Number: 1946.226

Carpetbag

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 54253

Accession Number: 1946.227

Bag

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 54254

Accession Number: 1946.228

Bag

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 54255

Accession Number: 1946.229

Whole Cloth Crib Quilt

Nearly square; blue resist design of crude white disjointed floral motifs; indigo ground of zig-zag quilting pattern. Remains of calico binding. Back of brown linen; light blue floral embroidery. Pomegrant pattern.

Date: 1760-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, linen (material), piecing, quilting, resist dyeing

GUSN: 54256

Accession Number: 1946.230