Historic New England

Gloves

Elbow-length gloves. Catalogued as group w/ 1998.1613-1619. Five pairs of leather gloves and two pairs of cotton gloves. Leather pairs have three small buttons at wrists, cotton pairs have two wrist snaps.

Date: 1888-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), leather

GUSN: 23429

Accession Number: 1998.1615AB

Gloves

Elbow-length gloves. Catalogued as group w/ 1998.1613-1619. Five pairs of leather gloves and two pairs of cotton gloves. Leather pairs have three small buttons at wrists, cotton pairs have two wrist snaps.

Date: 1888-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), leather

GUSN: 23430

Accession Number: 1998.1616AB

Gloves

Elbow-length gloves. Catalogued as group w/ 1998.1613-1619. Five pairs of leather gloves and two pairs of cotton gloves. Leather pairs have three small buttons at wrists, cotton pairs have two wrist snaps.

Date: 1888-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), leather

GUSN: 23431

Accession Number: 1998.1617AB

Gloves

Elbow-length gloves. Catalogued as group w/ 1998.1613-1619. Five pairs of leather gloves and two pairs of cotton gloves. Leather pairs have three small buttons at wrists, cotton pairs have two wrist snaps.

Date: 1888-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), leather

GUSN: 23432

Accession Number: 1998.1618AB

Gloves

Elbow-length gloves. Catalogued as group w/ 1998.1613-1619. Five pairs of leather gloves and two pairs of cotton gloves. Leather pairs have three small buttons at wrists, cotton pairs have two wrist snaps.

Date: 1888-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), leather

GUSN: 23433

Accession Number: 1998.1619AB

Bra

Cotton bra--2 thickly woven cups w/ 6 stays. Brass eyelets on each cup attached w/ small cotton string (w/ brass tips) lace closure. Double back straps and shoulder straps adjustable w/ silver buckles.

Date: 1888-1895

Maker: Newell (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 23434

Accession Number: 1998.1620

Slip

Light pink slip w/ spaghetti straps and lace trim on bottom hem. Diamond-shaped fabric pieces at chest. Patchwork done under right chest area--oval fabric piece.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: Possibly Tucker, Jane Armstrong, 1866-1964 (Maker)

Material: hand sewing, silk (textile)

GUSN: 23435

Accession Number: 1998.1621

Blouse

White blouse w/ black velvet and sheer sleeves. Front closure beneath deep scoop neck lined w/ thin lace. 8 hook and eyes for closure. Black velvet at shoulders and cuffs and running length of sleeve. 2 snaps on cuffs. 2 tucks in back and front.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: Possibly Tucker, Jane Armstrong, 1866-1964 (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), hand sewing, velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 23436

Accession Number: 1998.1622

Lace

Circular band of lace w/ scalloped edge. Design of 3 rows of flowers on stems. Small flowers lining edge.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: lace (needlework)

GUSN: 23437

Accession Number: 1998.1623

Slip

Light purple slip w/ thick silk straps and box neckline. 6 snaps on front-side for closure. Waistline sewn in. Scalloped bottom hem.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: Possibly Tucker, Jane Armstrong, 1866-1964 (Maker)

Material: hand sewing, silk (textile)

GUSN: 23438

Accession Number: 1998.1624

Lace handkerchief

Lace handkerchief w/ floral pattern. Flowers in squares between floral and scalloped design. Scalloped edges.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: lace (needlework)

GUSN: 23439

Accession Number: 1998.1625

Bodice

Blue brocade bodice w/ front closure: 16 hook and eyes. Sleeveless. Square neckline, pointed bottom in front and in back. Lace fragment at neckline. Blue brocade floral design.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: Possibly Tucker, Jane Armstrong, 1866-1964 (Maker)

Material: hand sewing, silk (textile)

GUSN: 23440

Accession Number: 1998.1626

Slip

White silk slip, sleeveless, w/ snaps at shoulder to connect to bra straps. 3 tucks at sides of chest. V-shaped empire waist below chest. Scoop neck. Thick hem at bottom.

Date: 1920-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: machine sewing (technique), silk (textile)

GUSN: 23441

Accession Number: 1998.1627

Pantaloons

Purple silk pantaloons w/ elastic waist and brown and purple velvet trim at bottom hem.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: machine sewing (technique), silk (textile)

GUSN: 23442

Accession Number: 1998.1628

Slip

Pink slip, satin weave, w/ beige lace trim at top. Draw-string ribbon ties in front. Small eyelet border at front and bottom. Eyelet decorative pattern at front center. Crotch piece w/ two buttons at bottom.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: machine sewing (technique), satin

GUSN: 23443

Accession Number: 1998.1629

Slip

Purple silk slip w/ thick straps, straight neckline lined w/ eyelet embroidery. Bottom hem scalloped and embroidered w/ purple thread. Abstract floral design embroiderd around base. One strap adjusted, sewn.

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, machine sewing (technique), silk (textile)

GUSN: 23444

Accession Number: 1998.1630

Vest

Black and white plaid knit vest w/ large collar and double-breasted closure. 6 white buttons, 3 buttonholes. 2 pockets at waist. Pockets, collar and hem lined in white.

Date: 1930-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: knitting (process), polyester, wool (textile)

GUSN: 23445

Accession Number: 1998.1631

Blouse

Orange, turquoise and gold brocade top, long sleeved w/ 2 snaps at each wrist. Small V-neck. Bottom has been hemmed. Orange and blue abstract floral design. 5 tucks on front shoulders.

Date: 1930-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), thread, gold (color), hand sewing, machine sewing (technique), silver (metal)

GUSN: 23446

Accession Number: 1998.1632

Purse

Tortoise shell purse(A) w/ red leather accordion-shaped container. Leather creates two outer flaps finished in tortoise shell and has silver clasp for closure on both sides. Gold design stamped on leather. 2 chains on sides as handles. B: tortoise shell card holder w/ clasp -button release.

Date: 1800-1811

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, silver (metal), tortoise shell

GUSN: 23447

Accession Number: 1998.1633AB

Purse

Black velvet purse. Draw-string top and two brown and red vlevet bands at center. Tassle at bottom. Small change purse sewn inside.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 23448

Accession Number: 1998.1634

Purse

Black satin purse w/ expandable gilt top. Inner lining--iridescent purple satin. Black satin handle tied to rings at top w/ 2 bows. Top decorated w/ turquoise abstract butterfly design. Lid flips to release expandable gilt opening.

Date: 1930-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, satin

GUSN: 23449

Accession Number: 1998.1635

Parasol

Collapsible parasol of blue and orange striped silk. Scalloped bottom, ruffled top. Wooden base with full circular handle. Rough-cut wood.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 23450

Accession Number: 1998.1636

Purse

Navy velvet purse w/ silver clasp. Clasp is thick w/ silver studs. Purse to be hung from waist by an openwork mount attached to chain-link straps.

Date: 1870-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 23451

Accession Number: 1998.1637

Gloves

One pair kid leather elbow-length gloves. Three round pearl buttons at wrists.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 23452

Accession Number: 1998.1638AB

Purse

Beaded purse w/ faille silk lining and top ruffle. 2 handles which cause top to close, bunched. Beadwork--background white w/ green, white and red floral sprays. White and turquoise beaded fringe at bottom.

Date: 1855-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: beading (edging pattern), beading (process), silk (textile)

GUSN: 23453

Accession Number: 1998.1639

Purse

Beaded purse w/ silver clasp and chained mount for hanging at waistline. Clasp and mount decorated w/ rose and leaf design. Back and lining of leather. Small side pocket inside. Button release clasp.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: beading (edging pattern), beading (process), leather, silver (metal)

GUSN: 23454

Accession Number: 1998.1640

Fichu

Black lace fichu. Floral design surrounded by netting. Scalloped edges.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: lace (needlework)

GUSN: 23455

Accession Number: 1998.1641

Wooden crate

Wooden crate. Constructed of solid planks that form sides and bottom. No top. Painted w/ manufacturer information.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23205

Accession Number: 1998.2946

Weathervane fragment

Fragment of a weathervane. Consists of iron shaft w/ a slight point at tip and a bottom that fans out into 4 separate pieces. A wooden ball fixed through shaft roughly 1/2 way down. 4 spikes radiating from shaft, each w/ an iron letter at end, indicating a direction.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23206

Accession Number: 1998.2947

Ice tongs

Iron ice tongs. Loops at top of handles around which a closed piece of braided rope is hung.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 23207

Accession Number: 1998.2948

Burlap bag

Burlap bag filled w/ cedar wood chips. Bag closed at the top w/ string. Some holes in bag.

Date: 1870-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: burlap

GUSN: 23208

Accession Number: 1998.2949

Burlap bag

Burlap bag filled w/ cedar wood chips. Bag closed at the top w/ string. Some holes in bag.

Date: 1870-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: burlap

GUSN: 23209

Accession Number: 1998.2950

Wooden crate

Wooden crate, unmarked. Unfinished planks fixed horizontally and secured by vertical ones that extend approx. 1" past crate top. Only thin spaces between planks.

Date: 1900-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 23210

Accession Number: 1998.2951

Boat rudder

Boat rudder, painted gray w/ a blue tip. Two metal pegs at top for fixing to boat. Large metal brace across body where the wood has split in two.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 23211

Accession Number: 1998.2952

Oyster shells

Box of oyster shells. Most in complete halves, not broken. Contained in small wooden box painted blue, no lid.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: shell (animal material)

GUSN: 23212

Accession Number: 1998.2953

Bird house

Bird house w/ wooden sides, back and top (slanted) and open front. Bottom 1/2 of front covered in tin sheet. Wooden door at bottom 1/2 of back has glass window, white ceramic and a hook-and-eye clasp.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 23213

Accession Number: 1998.2954

Boot scraper

Cast-iron boot scraper. Flat scraper fitted into scrolled brackets. Brackets attached to octagonal tray bottom w/ raised banded edges cast w/ linear design.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 23214

Accession Number: 1998.2955

Iron clamp

Two large clamps. Iron clamp is three sided (C-shaped) w/ a screw that fits into end of top piece. Loop at top of screw. A flat wooden plank is attached to bottom piece of clamp. Stored in a wooden box w/ an open front.

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 23215

Accession Number: 1998.2956

Shutter slats

Shutter slats, most painted red and gray. Grooved at ends for fitting into shutter frame. Stored in a wooden box with an open front.

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 23216

Accession Number: 1998.2957

Padlock

Metal padlocks of varying sizes and shapes. Most are round or heart-shaped and have concealable front key holes. Some inscribed by maker, some not. Five plastic bags w/ skeleton keys. Stored in a cardboard box.

Date: 1840-1900

Maker: Samson (Maker) M. W. & C. (Maker) Master Lock Co. (Maker) Ritohiw & Son (Maker)

Material: metal

GUSN: 23217

Accession Number: 1998.2958

Doorknob

Doorknobs and metal doorknob bases. Several plain white ceramic and brown ceramic knobs. Other materials include glass and brass. Two escutcheons in plastic package. Stored in a cardboard box.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), earthenware, glass (material)

GUSN: 23218

Accession Number: 1998.2959

Springs, chain, bolts and pulleys

Springs, chains, foot bolts and pulleys. Most iron, some brass. A few pulleys embossed w/ foliate detail. Stored in cardboard box.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal)

GUSN: 23219

Accession Number: 1998.2960

Doorlock, key plate and stick plate

Doorlocks, key plates and stick plates. Most are iron painted black. Most locks have rectangular escutcheons. Stored in cardboard box.

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: Sargent & Co. (Maker)

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 23220

Accession Number: 1998.2961

Caster

Casters, varying sizes. Most iron painted black; some wheels are brass, others wooden. Stored in a cardboard box.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23221

Accession Number: 1998.2962

Thumb latches, pulls, door handles

Thumb latches, pulls and door handles. Iron handles and thumb latches; steel, brass, leather and iron pulls--mostly bail handle pulls. Stored in a cardboard box.

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: Possibly Harrods (Maker)

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal), leather, steel (alloy)

GUSN: 23222

Accession Number: 1998.2963

Fire extinguisher

One fire extinguisher, glass bulb painted red. Three metal backs for mounting bulb onto wall. Bulb filled w/ liquid.

Date: 1920-1930

Maker: International Fire Equipment Corp. (Maker)

Material: glass (material), painting (coating)

GUSN: 23223

Accession Number: 1998.2964

Doorknob, escutcheon, doorplate

Two metal doorknobs, two brass plated escutcheons and 2 metal stick plates. Doorknobs are worn, their finish faded. Three skeleton keys. Stored in a cardboard box.

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 23224

Accession Number: 1998.2965

Doorbell

Round brass doorbell. Small finial at top and 2 holes at sides for fastening to wall. Stored in a cardboard box.

Date: 1879-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal)

GUSN: 23225

Accession Number: 1998.2966

Shutter holder

Outdoor shutter holders. Metal painted white. Two holes at back for fastening; holder bends at tip for securing shutter in place. Stored in a cardboard box.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 23226

Accession Number: 1998.2967

Iron fastener

New wrought iron fasteners for cellar shed door. Some are 3-sided w/ square edges; others are 2-sided w/ hooked top edge. End sections of all are tapered. Stored in a cardboard box.

Date: 1965-1975

Maker: Whitman, Gil (Maker)

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 23227

Accession Number: 1998.2968

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