Historic New England

Shawl

Sheer cream ground, threads have brown spot dye to create salt and pepper in (is?, with?) 1/2" wide border with narrow bright blue silk stripe; broad black stripe on side of unknown fiber that was highly glazed before and possibly after, weaving, so that it keeps an open weave.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 49262

Accession Number: 1975.196

Bib

White; quilted and white work embroidery; edged all around with scalloped eyelet; small flowers around neckline; scrolls ending with floral garland along front neck, sides and bottom; center embroidered "BABY"; buttonhole closure at back neck; pinched in at sides; pointed bottom.

Date: 1860

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 49263

Accession Number: 1975.197

Shirt

Plain white; square neck; cap sleeves; front opening; square in overall shape; open shirt.

Date: ca. 1873

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 49264

Accession Number: 1975.198

Bootees

A pair of red quilted bootees with pink satin rosettes, red ribbon ties, white lining, and brown leather soles.

Date: 1870

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 49265

Accession Number: 1975.200AB

Cap

String morning cap with blue yarn woven throughout and blue satin ribbon trim.

Date: 1875-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 49267

Accession Number: 1975.203

Lace Collar

Cream-colored lace collar with pink and brown bows.

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 49268

Accession Number: 1975.204

Dress with Belt and Collar

A=Dress; B=Belt; C=Collar; DE=Sleeves; F=Clip. Blue silk satin striped gauze dress with alternating pattern of vertical stripes. One stripe has a multicolor stylized floral pattern with paisley and ogee medallion motif. Other stripe has a multicolor band with arch motif with floral garland pattern ...

Date: 1855-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: gauze, silk (textile)

GUSN: 49269

Accession Number: 1975.205A-F

Handkerchief

Square white handkerchief with pointed scalloped edges with white embroidered flowers.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 49270

Accession Number: 1975.206

Handkerchief

White handkerchief with a star-shaped cut-out pattern. One of a pair.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 49271

Accession Number: 1975.208.1

Handkerchief

White handkerchief with a star-shaped cut-out pattern. One of a pair.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 49272

Accession Number: 1975.208.2

Pair of Cuffs

Pair of cuffs with an embroidered floral border.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 49273

Accession Number: 1975.210AB

Collar

Narrow white collar with embroidery.

Date: 1853-1865

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 49275

Accession Number: 1975.211

Lace Collar

White lace collar.

Date: 1848-1858

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 49276

Accession Number: 1975.212

Pair of Sleeves

White sleeves with floral embroidery at the cuffs.

Date: 1853-1860

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 49277

Accession Number: 1975.213.1AB

Lace Collar

White embroidery.

Date: 1848-1858

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 49278

Accession Number: 1975.213.2

Measuring Tape

Wooden measuring spool with a bone crank.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 49279

Accession Number: 1975.215

Cape

Blue and white horizontal striped silk taffeta shoulder cape; stripes alternate - cream stripe with blue chine flowers (stylized) alternates with blue on blue chine imitating moire; neckline trimmed with blue and white tape with blue silk pom-poms; outer edge trimmed with same but has blue and white...

Date: 1853-1857

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 49281

Accession Number: 1975.223

Pocket

Plain white.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 49282

Accession Number: 1975.225

Pocket

Printed cotton.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 49283

Accession Number: 1975.226

Hat

Muslin cap with wide green satin ribbon trim and lace trim at edges.

Date: 1875-1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 49284

Accession Number: 1975.227

Veil

Black lace; semi-circular; handmade; dotted ground; narrow stylized floral border with scalloped edge.

Date: 1860-1869

Maker: unknown

Material: handmade, lace (needlework)

GUSN: 49285

Accession Number: 1975.228

Child's Bodice

Cream cotton; wide neckline with self piping; yoke also piped; 3/4 length straight sleeves; piping at shoulder; "V"-shaped shirring center front; curved waistline with piping; shirring at center back; hook and eye closure; cotton lining throughout; lining of sleeves has lace trim at cuff; exterior s...

Date: 1843-1844

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 49286

Accession Number: 1975.229A

Cloth Fragment

Samples of a cream-colored sheer fabric with embroidered flowers.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 49287

Accession Number: 1975.229C-H

Wedding Gown

Pieces of a wedding gown.

Date: ca. 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (fiber)

GUSN: 49292

Accession Number: 1975.230A-E

Pair of Cuffs

White cuffs with embroidery.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 49293

Accession Number: 1975.231AB

Pair of Sleeves

White cotton sleeves with embroidery at the cuffs.

Date: 1853-1860

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 49295

Accession Number: 1975.232AB

SLEEVE

No description

Date: 1845-1853

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 49296

Accession Number: 1975.259

Shawl

Lightweight white with 5" embroidered border and corner motifs in blue with red and pink; self fringe; probably "square".

Date: 1875-1925

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 49299

Accession Number: 1975.264

Wallpaper

Wallpaper fragment from Providence, Rhode Island. The paper is printed with a violet and yellow floral sprig pattern with floating scrolls. Printed in three violets, three greens, blue, and yellow on a cream (or peach) ground.

Date: 1880-1925

Maker: W. Campbell & Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 49300

Accession Number: 1975.244

Andiron

One of a pair of andirons.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 49301

Accession Number: 1975.143A

Andiron

One of a pair of andirons.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 49302

Accession Number: 1975.143B

Parasol

Black half silk covered with overlapping runs of black Spanish blonde machine made lace; black lacquered wood handle/shaft; carved wooden knob at base; angled tip; metal ribs.

Date: 1880-1885

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), lace (needlework), lacquering, metal, silk (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 53068

Accession Number: 1942.580

Carriage Parasol and Box

Black machine made Chantilly lace over black half satin; telescoping handle; T-shaped handle; marquise hinge; black silk lining; bulbous ferrule. In original two-piece cardboard box covered with white moire.

Date: 1875-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, Chantilly lace, metal, paper (fiber product), satin, silk (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 53069

Accession Number: 1942.583

Cape Collar

Black machine warp or weft knit lace; shoulder cape; triangular; diamond motif; floral edge.

Date: 1855-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: lace (needlework), machine-made, silk (textile)

GUSN: 53071

Accession Number: 1942.589

Fobric Floral Bouquet in Bell Jar with Base

Glass dome (a) with oval wood base (b) containing reed basket holding fabric floral bouquet (c)

Maker: unknown

Material: wax

GUSN: 53072

Accession Number: 1942.593A-C

Overshoe

Black leather; 1/2 shoe - covers toe only; leather drawstring at front; leather tie at back; shoe (A) has cotton tape tie at back; round toe; split throat; leather sole & leather inner sole.

Date: 1800-1815

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, leather

GUSN: 53074

Accession Number: 1942.594AB

Infant's Cap

Cream; sheer cap; embroidered with two stylized floral sprays (one on each side); linen ruffles around face; band of lace inserted center front to back; drawstring at back; two linen ties.

Date: 1812-1818

Maker: Wilkinson, Sarah Snelling, 1818-1905 (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 53075

Accession Number: 1942.595

Infant's Cap

Cream cap; front has applique section with scalloped edge; cotton ruffle around face and neck; fullness gathered at center back; featherstitched back seam.

Date: 1812-1818

Maker: Wilkinson, Sarah Snelling, 1818-1905 (Maker)

Material: stitching, linen (material)

GUSN: 53076

Accession Number: 1942.596

Handkerchief

"Mother Goose" handkerchief; "Cock Robin" with pictures and verse.

Date: 1844

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 53077

Accession Number: 1942.601

Handkerchief

"The House That Jack Built." Handkerchief.

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 53078

Accession Number: 1942.602

Fan & Box

FAN (A): Pierced abalone sticks and guards; guards lined with silver leaf of cream corded silk with silver design on both sides, moire weave on one; white silk tassel with silver thread; abalone washer; carved metal ring. BOX (B): White hinged embossed box.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: abalone shell, embossing, paper (fiber product), piercing, printing (process), silk (textile)

GUSN: 53080

Accession Number: 1942.609AB

Secretary

Three drawers in the lower case; drop desk; tambour doors; upper case with inlaid doors, adjustable shelves; pierced cornice.

Date: 1805-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: birch (wood), cherry (wood), inlay (process), mahogany (wood), maple (wood), oak (wood), pine (wood), veneering

GUSN: 53083

Accession Number: 1942.616

Tall Case Clock

Case: French feet, shaped skirt, quarter columns, arched pediment with fretwork, inlaid oval in base, stringing. Dial: Painted roses.

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: Possibly Parker, Gardner (Maker) Possibly Hawes, J., Jr. (Maker)

Material: birch (wood), cherry (wood), inlay (process), mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 53084

Accession Number: 1942.617

Dress

Black corded silk with black cut velvet and black lace over white corded silk panel; standing collar - black at back, white at front; "lapels" of black velvet with gauze ground with white corded silk underneath; round white and black silk covered buttons at center front; basque style; long fitted sl...

Date: 1882-1883

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, gauze, machine-made, velvet (fabric weave), cord (fiber product), silk (textile)

GUSN: 53085

Accession Number: 1942.628AB

Bodice

Purple velvet; standing band collar; long sleeves, gathered at elbow, with 6 velvet covered buttons at cuffs; 19 velvet covered buttons at center front; hook and eye at collar; darts; fitted through with polonnaise style extensions at side; open center back with weighted and pleated peplum for bustl...

Date: 1882-1884

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53086

Accession Number: 1942.629

Dress

Long; white; plain, ruffled cap sleeves, hem and neckline and center back opening; narrow tucks at sleeves, center back and hem; drawstring neckline and side seams to back.

Date: 1805-1815

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 53087

Accession Number: 1942.632

Collar

White collar with large ruffled trim and a tiny panel of lace around the neck.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53088

Accession Number: 1942.637

Purse

Cotton drawstring purse with inkwork and Van Dycking.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), ink, Van Dyck brown (pigment)

GUSN: 53090

Accession Number: 1942.640

Purse

Cotton drawstring purse with high-quality whitework embroidery and pleated edge.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 53091

Accession Number: 1942.641

Needlework Picture

Large needlework picture of yellow and pink roses embroidered in crewel yarn thread on perforated Bristol board; inscription on back reads "Gift of Miss Helen M. Pettes, June 1942".

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53092

Accession Number: 1942.644

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