Historic New England

Mittens

Pair of white child's mittens with ribbed wrists and flared cuffs in 1 x 1 cable stitch pattern. Gauge 19-20 rows and 15-16 sts/1" in stockinette.

Date: ca. 1915

Maker: unknown

Material: yarn, cotton (textile)

GUSN: 171132

Accession Number: 2009.3.3AB

Two-piece pale blue silk and white machine lace dress with Venetian lace accents at neck and collar. High lace collar, flowing collar points, pointed basque, puffed sleeves, elbow cuffs. Gored skirt with solid silk underskirt and lace inset overskirt. Heart-patterned machined flat lace.

Date: 1907

Maker: unknown

Material: machine lace, Venetian lace, silk (textile), ribbon (material)

GUSN: 171133

Accession Number: 2009.3.4AB

Dress

Black net dress with black silk taffeta lining, high collar, long fitted net sleeves, flounced and pleated hem. Black bead and sequin trim on bodice and skirt. Gored princess-style skirt, hook-eye closure at back.

Date: ca. 1890

Maker: unknown

Material: taffeta, net (textile), beads (pierced objects), sequins (spangles)

GUSN: 171134

Accession Number: 2009.3.5

Cape

Black wool cape trimmed in black soutache braid and embroidery in floral and linear patterns along neck/front edges. Ivory moire silk lining. Tag from "Madame et La Jeune Fille" of Boston, MA.

Date: ca. 1898

Maker: Madame et La Jeune Fille (Retailer)

Material: wool (textile), moiré, silk (textile)

GUSN: 171135

Accession Number: 2009.3.6

Needlework panel

Embroidered silk textile with floral design in an Asian style.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (fiber), embroidery (visual works)

GUSN: 171136

Accession Number: 2006.44.1218

Camera

Box shaped, No. 2 Brownie camera with handle and red tag attached.

Maker: Eastman Kodak Co. (Manufacturer)

GUSN: 171137

Accession Number: 2006.44.2383

Netsuke

Carved ivory netsuke of two figures with an umbrella.

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 171141

Accession Number: 2006.44.1407

Basket

Round woven basket.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 171142

Accession Number: 2006.44.2385

Netsuke

Carved ivory netsuke of man holding a smaller figure.

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 171143

Accession Number: 2006.44.1406AB

Salt Marsh Hay Pung

Salt Marsh Hay Pung. One-horse sleigh consisting of a box on runners.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 171144

Accession Number: 2009.4.1

Netsuke

Carved ivory group.

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 171145

Accession Number: 2006.44.1405

Slant-front desk

Mahogany, Chippendale stlye slant-front desk on frame. Five drawers with brass handles. Cabriole legs with claw and ball feet.

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 171146

Accession Number: 2006.44.2336

Netsuke

Small ivory carved netsuke of a man eating with tree birdhead creatures.

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 171147

Accession Number: 2006.44.2150

Box

Carved ivory double hinged box with the death of Admiral Nelson carved in the interior.

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 171148

Accession Number: 2006.44.1403

Ginger jar

Red and white ginger jar with figures and round fitted lid.

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 171149

Accession Number: 2006.44.1404AB

Paperweight

Black, blue, and green swirl glass paperweight with floral decoration.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 171150

Accession Number: 2006.44.1402

Netsuke

Wooden carved netsuke which represents beggars.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 171151

Accession Number: 2006.44.2152

Netsuke

Ivory carved netsuke of a warrior.

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 171152

Accession Number: 2006.44.2129

Netsuke

Ivory carved netsuke of a man and a woman with their child.

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 171153

Accession Number: 2006.44.2128

Netsuke

Ivory carved netsuke of a man showing a board with inscriptions.

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 171154

Accession Number: 2006.44.2142

Netsuke

Ivory carved netsuke of a long haired beggar walking.

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 171155

Accession Number: 2006.44.2147

Netsuke

Wooden carved netsuke of two sitting monks.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 171156

Accession Number: 2006.44.2153

Netsuke

Ivory carved netsuke with two sitting figures.

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 171157

Accession Number: 2006.44.2127

Box

Japanese lacquer covered box with hinged lid and inner compartments. Mother of pearl floral inlay on top.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), mother of pearl, lacquer (coating)

GUSN: 171158

Accession Number: 2006.44.2344

Netsuke

Ivory carved netsuke of a man eating and a servant.

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 171159

Accession Number: 2006.44.2143

Netsuke

Ivory carved netsuke of a dramatic player with a mask.

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 171160

Accession Number: 2006.44.2149

Netsuke

Ivory carved netsuke of two men sitting on a stone. Chinese character on the bottom.

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 171161

Accession Number: 2006.44.2145

Bedspread

White bedspread with fringe and crocheted stripes with diamond pattern.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 171162

Accession Number: 2006.44.2384

Four-post bed

Mahogany, Sheraton style, custom-made four-post bed. Carved fluted posts with flame finials and block feet.

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 171163

Accession Number: 2006.44.2351

Cone shell

Cone shell, cone shaped with brown striped dot pattern.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 171165

Accession Number: 2006.44.2380

Bird figurine

Carved wood figurine of birds in trees.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 171168

Accession Number: 2006.44.1418

Pendant

Carved jade pendant of a man laying on a leaf.

Maker: unknown

Material: jade (rock)

GUSN: 171169

Accession Number: 2006.44.1417

Worked stone

Carved rectangular white rock.

Maker: unknown

Material: rock

GUSN: 171171

Accession Number: 2006.44.1416

Box

Oval hinged metal box with floral decoration.

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 171173

Accession Number: 2006.44.1413

Jade carving on stand

Carved jade on wooden stand.

Maker: unknown

Material: jade (rock), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 171174

Accession Number: 2006.44.1415AB

Water glass

Clear water glass with vertical stripes along rim.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 171175

Accession Number: 2006.44.2572.1

Water glass

Clear water glass with vertical stripes along rim.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 171176

Accession Number: 2006.44.2572.2

Toilet set

Ceramic toothbrush holder and soap dish set. Pink and gold with trefoils design.

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 171182

Accession Number: 2006.44.2573

Set of seven dinner plates

Set of seven porcelain dinner plates with Chinese border design of pink peonies and green leaves, center scene of flowers in two red vases.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: Minton (Manufacturer) Wells-Burrage Co. (Retailer)

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 171183

Accession Number: 2009.5.1

Toothbrush holder

Ceramic round, toothbrush holder and tray. Pink and gold with trefoils design.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 171184

Accession Number: 2006.44.2573.2ab

Soap dish

Oval, ceramic soap dish with cover. Pink and gold with trefoils design. Acorn and leaves design on cover.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 171185

Accession Number: 2006.44.2573.1A-C

Soap dish

Metal soap tray with two large hooks.

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 171187

Accession Number: 2006.44.2575

Dinner plate

Dinner plate with Chinese border design of pink peonies and green leaves, center scene of flowers in two red vases.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: Minton (Manufacturer) Wells-Burrage Co. (Retailer)

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 171188

Accession Number: 2009.5.1.1

Trash can

Oval shaped metal trash can. Yellow with flowers and blue bow paint.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 171189

Accession Number: 2006.44.2574

Side chair

Painted white chair. Diamond shape turned back with turned crest rail. Rush seat and cream and florals squab with ties.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 171190

Accession Number: 2006.44.2576

Bath mat

White bath mat with Greek key design.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 171191

Accession Number: 2006.44.2570

Set of Bath Towels

Set of bath towels with "P" monogram, Greek key, and fleur-de-lis design.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 171192

Accession Number: 2006.44.2569

Thermometer

Large, Widdifield & Co. thermometer. Farenheit scale with blood heat, summer heat, temperate, and freezing marked on side. Large ring at top.

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 170563

Accession Number: 2006.44.962

Plate

Metal enamelled plate. Game pattern on the top and flower pattern on the back.

Maker: unknown

Material: copper (metal), enamel (fused coating)

GUSN: 170564

Accession Number: 2006.44.2180

Pole screen

Mahogany, chippendale style pole screen with oval screen and urn shaped shaft on tri-pod stand.

Date: 1780-1790

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 170565

Accession Number: 2006.44.713

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