Historic New England

Evening Dress

Pink satin ground with supplementary warp of gold; gold floral sprays with gold watered effect; square neck; yellow horsehair bodice covered with pink panel; sleeveless; fall net oversleeves embroidered with flowers of gold wrapped yellow thread, with scalloped edge; bodice - pink panel with belt at...

Date: ca. 1915

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, horsehair, satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 73451

Accession Number: 1969.5087

Vest

White silk taffeta body. Red silk twill front with printed foulard pattern in green, yellow, blue and black. Black satin piping around shawl collar and hem. Double breasted front with snap closure and six covered buttons (three per side).

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), taffeta, twill

GUSN: 73452

Accession Number: 1969.5090

Women's Walking Suit

A)Jacket/bodice - black velvet; chemisette with high boned collar of net, lace jabot attached to cream satin panel; wide velvet lapels; 3/4 velvet sleeves, gathered at shoulder, with turned back cuff; net undersleeves with tucks, lace ruffle and black net trim; jacket is open but has inner waistcoat...

Date: 1909-1912

Maker: A Monteil (Maker)

Material: embroidering, satin, silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 73453

Accession Number: 1969.5089AB

Textile Fragment

White square of silk.

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 73454

Accession Number: 1969.5086

Textile Fragment

Off-white silk with a woven floral and leaf pattern.

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 73455

Accession Number: 1969.5088

Bodice and Skirt

Fancy dress made from eighteenth century fabric; cream cotton block printed with branches bearing flowers and buds in blues and reds and aubergine; Bodice (A) - scooped neck with self ruching, hook and eye at waist; cutaway waist; long sleeves with wide ruched cuff, lined with white linen, peplum li...

Date: 1770-1889

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), glazing (coating)

GUSN: 73456

Accession Number: 1969.5091AB

Two-Piece Dress

Green/black patterned irridescent silk taffeta with geometric stylized floral sprays (Oriental flavor); Bodice A) - cream silk chemisette with high boned collar, and embroidered with silver metallic thread highlighting peacock eyes and border; boned white satin bodice lining; "vest" effect of green ...

Date: 1903-1909

Maker: Callot Soeurs (Maker)

Material: net (textile), satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 73457

Accession Number: 1969.5092A-C

Skirt

Pale blue bodice & skirt

Maker: unknown

Material: lace (needlework), silk (textile)

GUSN: 73458

Accession Number: 1969.5093B

Wrapper

Yellow chiffon lining with cream chiffon and lace overlay; Bodice (A) - bed saque style and length; close neckline; wide lace collar embroidered with floral sprays in white; bell shaped sleeves with narrow tucks and embroidery; lace ruffle; body has narrow tucks and embroidery same as sleeves; pale ...

Date: 1899-1907

Maker: unknown

Material: lace (needlework), silk (textile)

GUSN: 73459

Accession Number: 1969.5094

Wrapper

Pale green chiffon with cream chiffon and lace overlay; Bodice (A) - V-neck with pale green satin rosette; pale green satin belt with rosette; "Bertha" collar of bands of lace alternating with cream chiffon, with lace ruffle; bell shaped sleeves with bands of lace; lace ruffle near elbow; pale green...

Date: 1904-1907

Maker: unknown

Material: lace (needlework), silk (textile)

GUSN: 73460

Accession Number: 1969.5095

Corset Cover

White; broad drawstring neckline with scalloped edge; capped sleeves with same scalloped edge; piped armscye; five pearl buttons; darts and darts at waist; princess seam at back.

Date: 1865-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 73461

Accession Number: 1969.5096

Corset Cover

Cream cotton; broad lace-trimmed neckline and armscye; neckline has band through which ribbon/drawstring would have been; sleeveless; chevron yoke with band of lace inserted; yoke embroidered in white with tri-lobed floral garland motif; pouched/blouson effect created by narrow tucks toward center f...

Date: 1905-1912

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 73462

Accession Number: 1969.5098

Embroidery

White openwork pattern.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 73463

Accession Number: 1969.5099

Basket

Nat. grass; rectangular, twine hndl with slide lid

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: straw (plant material)

GUSN: 73263

Accession Number: 1969.3269

Ice Tongs

Scissor-like form, 2 hndls, 3-tined claws

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), wrought

GUSN: 73264

Accession Number: 1969.3272

Carriage Clock

Black rectangular carriage clock with four gallon panels, molded frame, bail handle, white face with roman numerals

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), canvas, casting (process), enamel paint, glass (material), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 73265

Accession Number: 1969.3285

Sewing Box

Black rectangular sewing box with a slide lid, decor with prints of monarchs, animals, ladies

Date: 1830

Maker: unknown

Material: birch (wood), découpages (visual works), painting (coating)

GUSN: 73266

Accession Number: 1969.3296

Swift

Black circular swift with a foliatd base, shaft with expandable rods; scallop cup top

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal), stainless steel

GUSN: 73267

Accession Number: 1969.3301

Jewelry Box

Tn, green, blue, red; rectangular; compartmnts; slide lid; multi motifs

Date: 1830

Maker: May, Mary Perrin, 1815-1877 (Maker)

Material: birch (wood), painting (coating), varnishing

GUSN: 73268

Accession Number: 1969.3303

Candlesnuffer

Black and gold candlesnuffer with a rectangular dish, conical rests and caps handle

Date: 1860-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 73269

Accession Number: 1969.3306

Trinket Box

Polychrome; cylin, flat lid; rose madarin pattern

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 73270

Accession Number: 1969.3312

Clock

Wht, prg, blue; elephant with saddl supp barrel & clock; jap. kakiemn

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, brass (alloy), enamel paint

GUSN: 73271

Accession Number: 1969.3313

Needlework Bag

Gry, yellow, blue; d-shpd frame with corn flowers; gather sack; weighted

Date: 1825-1849

Maker: unknown

Material: lead (metal), painting (coating), silk (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 73272

Accession Number: 1969.3314

Basket

Gldn brown; ovl, finger straps, bail hndl; shaker type

Date: 1880-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: birch (wood), varnishing

GUSN: 73273

Accession Number: 1969.3318

Basket

Tn, red; bulbous shp, ties, flat lid; geom diamnd & star; Native American.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), straw (plant material)

GUSN: 73274

Accession Number: 1969.3329

Candlestick

Circular base, balustrade supporting cylindrical shaft; wide collar, adjustable knob

Date: 1880-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 73275

Accession Number: 1969.3342.1

Candlestick

Circular base, balustrade supporting cylindrical shaft; wide collar, adjustable knob

Date: 1880-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 73276

Accession Number: 1969.3342.2

Candlestick

Circular base, balustrade reel shaft; vasiform cup; foliated, geometric bands

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), pressing

GUSN: 73277

Accession Number: 1969.3343.1

Candlestick

Circular base, balustrade reel shaft; vasiform cup; foliated, geometric bands

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), pressing

GUSN: 73278

Accession Number: 1969.3343.2

Toilet Bottle

Colorless; cylin, narr neck, wd collar, ball stppr; motifs

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, cutting (dividing), glass (material)

GUSN: 73279

Accession Number: 1969.3344.1

Toilet Bottle

Colorless; cylin, narr neck, wd collar, ball stppr; motifs

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, cutting (dividing), glass (material)

GUSN: 73280

Accession Number: 1969.3344.2

Toilet Bottle

Colorless glass with a plain cylindrical body, narrow neck, wide collar; faceted stopper

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: cutting (dividing), glassblowing, glass (material)

GUSN: 73281

Accession Number: 1969.3345.1

Toilet Bottle

Colorless glass with a plain cylindrical body, narrow neck, wide collar; faceted stopper

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: cutting (dividing), glassblowing, glass (material)

GUSN: 73282

Accession Number: 1969.3345.2

Needlework Kit

Black and purple rectangular box kit with tapering, fitted velvet interior, pinchd lid; cartouche

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: Mon. Cochin, House of Cochin (Maker)

Material: brass (alloy), ebony (wood), gold (metal), inlay (process), mother of pearl, plating (metal coating), steel (alloy), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 73283

Accession Number: 1969.3346

Bottle

Dark amber bottle with a circular body, cylindrical neck, ringed mouth; loop handle

Date: 1880-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), blow molding

GUSN: 73284

Accession Number: 1969.3347

Jar

Jar with a dark patina; squat baluster body; peaked lid; cartouche and interlace

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 73285

Accession Number: 1969.3348

Kettle

Dk patina; squat balustr, twist bail hndl; reserve with profile mn

Date: 1880-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: copper (metal), repoussé

GUSN: 73286

Accession Number: 1969.3349

Vase

Org-rd; tapering bulbous, narrw mouth, slight curvd lip; plain

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: redware

GUSN: 73287

Accession Number: 1969.3350.1

Vase

Org-rd; tapering bulbous, narrw mouth, slight curvd lip; plain

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: redware

GUSN: 73288

Accession Number: 1969.3350.2

Vase

Orange and black vase with a conical body, cylindrical neck, wide lip; handles; wave motif; tripod stand

Date: 1880-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: redware, white metal

GUSN: 73289

Accession Number: 1969.3351.1

Vase

Orange and black vase with a conical body, cylindrical neck, wide lip; handles; wave motif; tripod stand

Date: 1880-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: redware, white metal

GUSN: 73290

Accession Number: 1969.3351.2

Bud Vase

Red, white, gold; bulbous, double handles, narrow mouth; gilt border, classical figure

Date: 1800

Maker: Ambrose Smith & Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: redware, slip trailing

GUSN: 73291

Accession Number: 1969.3352

Miniature Pitcher

Black, red, and gilt pitcher, bulbous with a tall handl,e narrow mouth; three classical figuress

Date: 1800

Maker: Ambrose Smith & Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 73292

Accession Number: 1969.3353

Watch Stand

Dk patina; rectangular branch base, scallp well, circular frame; trailng hr

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), pewter (tin alloy), plating (metal coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 73293

Accession Number: 1969.3354

Inkwell

Dk patina; circular lilypad base, basket well, hinged lid

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: chasing, metal

GUSN: 73294

Accession Number: 1969.3355

Inkwell

Dk patina; cylin knotty log, insects; metal well

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), plating (metal coating), metal

GUSN: 73295

Accession Number: 1969.3356

Match Holder

Dk patina; stave barrel form, hngd lid, rough bottom

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 73296

Accession Number: 1969.3357

Inkstand

Dk gry; 4 spade-shpd lvs; reed glass well & reeel knob on lid

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing, white metal

GUSN: 73297

Accession Number: 1969.3358

Picture Frame

Slvr, gold; rectangular, revrse curv crstd frm, hngd supp; foliated pattr

Date: 1880-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 73298

Accession Number: 1969.3359

Candlestick

Dk patina; turtle with molded shell, cup attached

Date: 1880-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), plating (metal coating), metal

GUSN: 73299

Accession Number: 1969.3360

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