Historic New England

Handkerchief

White handkerchief with "OS 40" embroidered in red.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38182

Accession Number: 1935.1260

Flour Bag

Extra Graham flour sack from Shaker Mills, New Gloucester.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38183

Accession Number: 1935.1261

Flour Bag

Tan flour sack with blue lettering on the front.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38184

Accession Number: 1935.1262

Pillowcase

Rectangular, off white-tan, coarse tow linen; single piece folded with narrow hem at open end.

Maker: Shakers (Maker)

Material: cross-stitching, stitching, hand weaving, linen (material), tabby (textile)

GUSN: 38185

Accession Number: 1935.1263

Bag

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 38186

Accession Number: 1935.1264

Kerchief

White and blue check pattern.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38187

Accession Number: 1935.1265

Kerchief

White and blue checked pattern.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38188

Accession Number: 1935.1268

Blanket

No description

Date: 1800-1840

Maker: Possibly Shakers (Maker)

Material: twill, hand weaving, piecing, wool (textile)

GUSN: 38189

Accession Number: 1935.1269

Blanket

Wool-cotton, seamed blanket predominately blue and green with uneven stripes of rust, dark blue and light blue; selvage sides with hemmed ends.

Date: 1830-1860

Maker: Possibly Shakers (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), textiles, piecing, wool (textile), hand weaving

GUSN: 38190

Accession Number: 1935.1271

Flax

Spun flax.

Maker: unknown

Material: flax (fiber)

GUSN: 38191

Accession Number: 1935.1272

Yarn

Spun tow yarn.

Maker: unknown

Material: flax (fiber)

GUSN: 38192

Accession Number: 1935.1273

Yarn

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 38193

Accession Number: 1935.1274

Thread

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38194

Accession Number: 1935.1279

Screw

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 38195

Accession Number: 1935.1282

Cup Plate

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 38196

Accession Number: 1935.1285

Woolen Bathing Suit

Black wool women's bathing suit.

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (hair)

GUSN: 38197

Accession Number: 1935.1286A

A=Bodice; B=Skirt; C=Yoke. A=Bodice - pink silk moire; broad neckline & bell shaped sleeves trimmed w/ black scalloped edged lace; boned & lined w/ glazed cotton; sleeves lined w/ silk w/ ruching at sleeve; hook & eye clsoure. B=Skirt - matching; gathered at waist w/ box pleats at back; skirt is s...

Date: 1860-1862

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), glazing (coating), stitching, moiré, silk (textile), tin (metal)

GUSN: 38198

Accession Number: 1935.1291A-C

Dress

Yellow silk damask dress woven with a geometric pattern of diamonds and squares; broad neckline; short sleeves w/ ruching & tulle net. Bust accentuated by fabric pleated & draped across at armscye w/ lace trim at "v" front panel. Bodice is boned & lined w/ linen; self-piping at neck, armscye & wa...

Date: 1833-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), damask, stitching, linen (material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 38199

Accession Number: 1935.1292

Dress

Green silk dress with bodice [A] and skirt [B]. Black velvet (cut and uncut) bodice [A] with bell shaped sleeves; pointed and boned front and back; trimmed with green lace; black velvet border around shoulder and neck. Black fringe; pom poms; lined with glazed cotton; sleeve inserts of black net and...

Date: 1853-1857

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), cut velvet, uncut velvet, cotton (textile)

GUSN: 38200

Accession Number: 1935.1293AB

Shawl

Triangular; black silk damask; satin ground; 11" border of two rows of meandering naturalistic flowers; 3" inner border of naturalistic floral sprigs.

Date: 1835-1850

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38201

Accession Number: 1935.1294

Pants

Wedding pants. Cream flannel; full legs taper toward ankle; 3/4 fall front with three buttonholes; two pockets along side seam; watch pocket and three buttons at waist; cartridge pleating at front; gusset at back with one pair handsewn eyes for lacing; bone and flannel covered buttons.

Date: 1828

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), flannel, wool (textile)

GUSN: 38202

Accession Number: 1935.1295

Fichu

White; plain; narrow hem; fine hand stitching; rectangular shape. Handkerchief linen.

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 38203

Accession Number: 1935.1296

Scarf

4-1/2 inch black satin border; 3 black stripes down center; black & blue twill between stripes.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: satin, silk (textile), twill

GUSN: 38204

Accession Number: 1935.1297

Sash

Black sash with a turquoise diamond pattern.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38205

Accession Number: 1935.1298

Sash

Black sash with pink geometric stripes.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38206

Accession Number: 1935.1299

Pitcher

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 38265

Accession Number: 1935.1437

Viewer

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 38266

Accession Number: 1935.1438

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 38267

Accession Number: 1935.1440AB

Shoes

Pink/tan (dirty pink?); ankle strap; 3 pairs of punched eyes; white laces; white lining; brown sole.

Date: 1830

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, leather

GUSN: 38268

Accession Number: 1935.1441AB

Needlework Bookmark

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38269

Accession Number: 1935.1443

Needle Case

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38270

Accession Number: 1935.1445

Cross

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38271

Accession Number: 1935.1446

Brise' Fan

Black lacquered wooden sticks and guards; brise' type threaded with black ribbon; sticks pierced in oval motif above and below ribbon; metal rivet and washer.

Date: 1870s

Maker: unknown

Material: lacquering, carving (processes), machine-made, piercing, silk (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 38273

Accession Number: 1935.1450

Cape

Brown velvet with embroidered swirl and leaf pattern; band collar trimmed with brown silk floss, ostrich feathers and large satin bow; hook & eye closure; lappets and front of sleeve openings trimmed with ball fringe; back of waist trimmed with fringe; slit at back for bustle. Collar and lappets li...

Date: 1888-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: velvet (fabric weave), silk (fiber)

GUSN: 38275

Accession Number: 1935.1453

Bonnet

Small; black velvet on buckram foundation; trimmed with black ostrich feathers; self ruching and self-fabric draped on brim; black grosgrain ties; black lining.

Date: 1879-1885

Maker: unknown

Material: buckram, stitching, feather (material), ostrich, silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 38276

Accession Number: 1935.1455

Towel

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 38277

Accession Number: 1935.1460

Ribbon

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38278

Accession Number: 1935.1461

Purse with Cats in Original Gift Box

Small purse with decorative hinged metal frame, handle and push-button clasp. Sides made of brown velvet. Front side of purse decorated with four gray and white cats made of molded fabric or paper. Interior lined in maroon fabric. Purse rests in custom made maroon box lined with cream-colored fabric...

Date: 1880

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, velvet (fabric weave), satin

GUSN: 38279

Accession Number: 1935.1462AB

Girl's Dress

Two piece girl's dress, bodice [A] and skirt [B] of medium blue taffeta. Bodice has two panels, fastened with cut steel buttons. Bouffant back. Skirt has two fancy red velvet panels at front. Worn by the dnoor at the age of ten.

Date: ca. 1885

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 38280

Accession Number: 1935.1468AB

Dress

Brown ribbed silk dress; Bodice A - standing band collar with silk ribbon ruffle; collar and front placket embroidered with french knots - each knot enclosed by four steel beads; placket covers boned "vest" with hook and eye closure; three tucks at shoulders extend to pointed waist; sleeves gathered...

Date: 1887-1888

Maker: unknown

Material: beading (edging pattern), beading (process), beads (pierced objects), cord (fiber product), embroidering, stitching, machine-made, silk (textile)

GUSN: 38282

Accession Number: 1935.1470AB

Box

Box with wallpapered interior.

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 38283

Accession Number: 1935.1472

Child's Blouse

Brown, blue, purple, and white plaid and ribbed silk with horizontal satin stripe; narrow band collar; eight buttonholes with seven blue and brass buttons down center front; placket trimmed with two rows of blue moire ribbon; hook and eye at top and bottom of placket; waist gathered at front and cen...

Date: 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), linen (material), silk (textile), twill

GUSN: 38284

Accession Number: 1935.1479

Dress

White; yoke (front and back) of cutwork (floral and geometric) w/ large round flower and scalloped edge; long sleeves and hem w/ embroidered and scalloped edge; smocking; 3 pearl buttons; drawstring neckline; 3 tucks at hem.

Date: 1880-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, eyelets (components), textiles, stitching, machine-made

GUSN: 38285

Accession Number: 1935.1481

Infant's Shirt

Sheer cream; plain; short sleeves embroidered with simple meander (chain stitch); center front opening.

Date: 1800-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, super

GUSN: 38286

Accession Number: 1935.1485

Tablecloth

Rectangular, white linen damask; two floral wreaths side by side in center; loose border of floral sprigs and sprays. Floral swags tied with bow ribbons around edges. Hemmed edges; fringe at ends.

Maker: unknown

Material: damask, fringe, jacquard, weaving, linen (material)

GUSN: 38287

Accession Number: 1935.1487

Balance Weight

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 38288

Accession Number: 1935.1491A-F

Ribbon

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38289

Accession Number: 1935.1492

Tablespoon

Brass tablespoon with a fiddle handle, rounded shoulders, and a pointed oval bowl.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 38290

Accession Number: 1935.1494

Feather Fan & Box

Fan (A): black lacquered wooden sticks and guards painted with gold branches; leaf of black feathers; brass rivet, mother of pearl washers. Box (B) is black lacquered and hinged. Chinoiserie scene painted on lid in gold. Pink floral paper lining with bud and floral spray painted inside lid; hook cla...

Date: 1834-1867

Maker: unknown

Material: feather (material), lacquering, painting (coating), paper (fiber product), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 38291

Accession Number: 1935.1495AB

Reed organ (lap melodeon)

Compass of F to a2 (three octaves +). Cylindrical ivory buttons in two rows; buttons for accidental notes incised with black rings on upper surface. Pine case veneered with rosewood. Two removable reed covers of maple, each with four circular sound holes edged with horn ferrules. Metal knob at left ...

Date: 1841

Maker: Prescott, Abraham (Maker)

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 38292

Accession Number: 1935.1496AB

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