Historic New England

Child's Dress

Short; white; yoke of cutwork with horizontal band of embroidered (wheels) flowers--same band at drop wiast; ruffled hem and long sleeves; smocking, ruffle collar; six pearl buttons with placket.

Date: 1880

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), cutwork, embroidering

GUSN: 53905

Accession Number: 1944.828

White; bodice has scooped neck and is sleeveless; lace and featherstitching trims neckline and armseye; three pearl buttons; skirt gathered around waist; hem has twenty-five narrow tucks, and scalloped edge embroidered with grapes and vines and scrolling motif.

Date: 1870

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 53906

Accession Number: 1944.831

Pair of Drawers

Long cotton drawers with lace and embroidery embellishments at hems.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 53907

Accession Number: 1944.832

Chemise

Tatting; featherstitching.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, tatting (process)

GUSN: 53908

Accession Number: 1944.833

Cap

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53909

Accession Number: 1944.835

Pair of Gloves

White crocheted gloves.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53910

Accession Number: 1944.836AB

Eyeglass Case

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53911

Accession Number: 1944.838

Crazy quilt

"Crazy quilt" divided into four even blocks joined by feather stitch; within each block is patchwork of silks, satins and velvets stitched together. Most pieces have embroidered motifs. Black velvet border with embroidered stitch decoration.

Date: ca. 1884

Maker: Richardson, Josephine (Maker)

Material: brocade (textile), damask, embroidering, moiré, piecing, satin, silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 53912

Accession Number: 1944.839

Wedding Dress

Robe a l'anglaise, multi-color on cream ground. Squared neckline with loose front panel revealing laced front bodice opening. Bows on front panel, elbow-length sleeves with ruffles. Bodice lined with linen, pleated around waist. Note: B is separate panel.

Date: 1730-1740

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), lampas (textile material)

GUSN: 53914

Accession Number: 1944.842AB

Horse

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53915

Accession Number: 1944.846

Hatbox

Oval shape; tan leather; eight travel stickers on outside; lined with tan velvet padded hat support, with elastic strap; red leather trim; handle and strap on top.

Date: 1916

Maker: Army & Navy Cooperative Society Ltd (Maker)

Material: leather, stitching, machine-made, silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 53916

Accession Number: 1944.847BC

Top Hat

This oval top hat is made from napped black fur felt and silk polished smooth; wide black felt band (1-5/8"w) at crown with black grosgrain on edge of brim; black under brim; olive paper band with cream satin lining.

Date: 1916

Maker: Collins & Fairbanks Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: felt (textile), paper (fiber product), satin

GUSN: 53917

Accession Number: 1944.847A

Caster

Creamware caster with a corked bottom. Bulbous shape with a pierced top.

Date: 1790-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: creamware, glazing (coating), piercing

GUSN: 53918

Accession Number: 1944.854

Child's Dress

Short; white; ribbed, wide bands with scalloped edge and embroidery attached front to back at shoulders; capped sleeves with same enbroidery as bands; drop waist; pleated skirt with single flower embroidered on each pleat; hem trimmed with lace with large scale geometric pattern; seven pearl buttons...

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), piqué

GUSN: 53919

Accession Number: 1944.855

Child's Dress

White vertical ribbed; spread collar and cuffs trimmed with piping and eyelet; domed pearl buttons; center front, peplum and hem with eyelet with diamond pattern attached at hem.

Date: 1880

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), dimity, stitching

GUSN: 53920

Accession Number: 1944.856

Manuscript

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53921

Accession Number: 1944.858

Vase

Squat yellow-green glazed oval vase that tapers to rim.

Date: 1900-1944

Maker: Linnwood Pottery (Maker)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), stoneware (pottery), tin (metal)

GUSN: 53922

Accession Number: 1944.860

Robe-kimono

Dressing gown with diaper pattern and printed with scalloped bands of paisley (vertical) - red, blue, black and green; quilted turned shawl collar (no revers); lined with printed paisley strip in blue & black; no closure; printed "a la disposition" - border at hem, cuffs and front opening printed fo...

Date: 1870-1879

Maker: unknown

Material: block printing (relief printing process), cotton (textile), weaving, diaper patterns, stitching

GUSN: 53766

Accession Number: 1944.343

Reception Chair

C- and foliate-scroll pierced back, cabriole legs with plain feet, shaped seat rails.

Date: 1845-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: upholstering, walnut (wood)

GUSN: 53767

Accession Number: 1944.344

Platter

Blue and white; network and scallp outer border; network inner border; right-oriented landscape scene of gbridge and trees, foreground; 2-story pavillions with figure in window and tree, right; 3 boats in water; at rear, two outcroppings with buildings and trees.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, underglazing

GUSN: 53768

Accession Number: 1944.347

Platter

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 53769

Accession Number: 1944.349

"The Sailor Boy's Return from a Prosperous Voyage"

Painting on glass; shows a mother seated in front of a thatched roof cottage wearing a kerchief and mob cap; an older sister is standing and a younger sister is kneeling near a child's armchair with a bird in her left hand. Red pollparrot on back of chair, cat on the stand of a spinning wool. Sea vi...

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53770

Accession Number: 1944.353

Center Table

Center table. Circular top. Five columnar legs with brass bases and capitals; applied brass ornaments; five-lobed base.

Date: 1820-1835

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), tulipwood (Brazilian, wood), brass (alloy), veneering

GUSN: 53771

Accession Number: 1944.354

Cigar Case

Cigar case of black water-wave grosgrain silk with blue satin stripes.

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 53772

Accession Number: 1944.359

Cigar Case

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 53773

Accession Number: 1944.360

Cigar Case

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 53774

Accession Number: 1944.361

CASE, CIGARETTE

Tan pigskin; hinged or flip cover; kid lining w/ pocket; hard case.

Date: 1900-1991

Maker: Dunhill, Alfred, Mr. (Maker)

Material: leather, pigskin

GUSN: 53775

Accession Number: 1944.362

Cigarette Case

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 53776

Accession Number: 1944.363

Cigar Case

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 53777

Accession Number: 1944.364

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

Jacquard coverlet

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