Historic New England

Sewing kit

Grand Union sewing kit. Cardboard in shape of balloon. Book form opens to reveal steel needles on red, green and yellow foil. Image of supermarket on front and reverse.

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: aluminum (metal), cardboard, steel (alloy)

GUSN: 26569

Accession Number: 2000.485

Woolco snap fasteners. 10 metal snaps attached in circular formation. Image in center of needle and pin attaching snap to fabric. Design w/ yellow, red, green, brown and orange pattern of squares. 2 snaps missing.

Date: 1930-1940

Maker: F.W. Woolworth Co. (Maker)

Material: cardboard, metal

GUSN: 26570

Accession Number: 2000.486

Pair of Gloves

Long kid leather gloves. Cream-color. Three glass buttons on each for closure of opening on underside.

Date: 1920-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), kidskin

GUSN: 26571

Accession Number: 2000.489AB

Pillow cover

Printed silk pillow cover w/ large pink flower decoration in center and green foliate decoration surrounding it. Light pink ground. Pink zipper at bottom for closure. Decoration on both sides. Printed signature at right bottom corner on both sides.

Date: 1960-1970

Maker: The Thai Silk Company, Ltd. (Maker)

Material: printing (process), silk (textile)

GUSN: 26572

Accession Number: 2000.490

Hairbrush

A transparent acrylic hairbrush with eight rows of bristles and a rectangular handle.

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: Fuller Brush Co. (Maker)

Material: acrylic (plastic), plastic (organic material)

GUSN: 26573

Accession Number: 2000.492

Pajamas

Pair of men's pajamas. Cotton and polyester with button down shirt with clear plastic buttons. Front pocket on shirt. Paisley print of brown, red, blue, and white.

Date: 1975-1980

Maker: Pleetway (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), plastic (organic material), polyester

GUSN: 26574

Accession Number: 2000.493

Pajamas

Pair of men's pajamas. Cotton and polyester with button down shirt with clear plastic buttons. Front pocket on shirt. Printed blue and white stripes.

Date: 1980-1985

Maker: Pleetway (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), plastic (organic material), polyester

GUSN: 26575

Accession Number: 2000.494

Handkerchief Bag

Linen handkerchief bag with embroidered scalloped edge around front. Embroidered floral decoration on front with "SOJ" embroidered in center.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 26576

Accession Number: 2000.498

Doll Pantaloons

Pantaloons; linen; tieback; tucking at bottom of pant legs.

Date: ca. 1862

Maker: Proctor, Edna Dean, 1829-1923 (Maker)

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 26577

Accession Number: 2000.441

Doll Collar

Collar; purple silk with black velvet trim.

Date: ca. 1862

Maker: Proctor, Edna Dean, 1829-1923 (Maker)

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

GUSN: 26578

Accession Number: 2000.442

Doll Petticoat

Petticoat; wool?; single button at back; silk white band at top.

Date: ca. 1862

Maker: Proctor, Edna Dean, 1829-1923 (Maker)

Material: silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 26579

Accession Number: 2000.443

Doll Shift

No description

Date: ca. 1862

Maker: Proctor, Edna Dean, 1829-1923 (Maker)

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 26580

Accession Number: 2000.444

Doll Nightgown

Dimity night gown; silk woven ties at back.

Date: ca. 1862

Maker: Proctor, Edna Dean, 1829-1923 (Maker)

Material: dimity, silk (textile)

GUSN: 26581

Accession Number: 2000.445

Doll Dress

Wool dress. Beige with all-over floral bouquets and ric-rac decoration. Hand-stitched repairs. Red silk trim.

Date: ca. 1862

Maker: Proctor, Edna Dean, 1829-1923 (Maker)

Material: silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 26582

Accession Number: 2000.446

Doll Dress

Fine cotton dress; long sleeve; pink diamond decoration all-over; lace trim.

Date: ca. 1862

Maker: Proctor, Edna Dean, 1829-1923 (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), lace (needlework)

GUSN: 26583

Accession Number: 2000.447

Doll Coat

Wool. Brown coat with cape. Lace trim at neckline. Black buttons; 2 front pockets; dark brown trim.

Date: ca. 1862

Maker: Proctor, Edna Dean, 1829-1923 (Maker)

Material: lace (needlework), wool (textile)

GUSN: 26584

Accession Number: 2000.448

Doll Skirt or petticoat?

Skirt or petticoat. Cotton. Striped pink band at bottom.

Date: ca. 1862

Maker: Proctor, Edna Dean, 1829-1923 (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 26585

Accession Number: 2000.449

Doll Jacket

Wool jacket. Flared sleeves. Floral stripes of red, white, blue and yellow with brown striped trim. Clasp at front for closure; hand stitched repairs.

Date: ca. 1862

Maker: Proctor, Edna Dean, 1829-1923 (Maker)

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 26586

Accession Number: 2000.450

Doll Dress

Dress. Wool. Pink with black velvet trim at short sleeves. Dalmation-like black spotted decoration. Hidden pocket with miniature jack knife (2000.452).

Date: ca. 1862

Maker: Proctor, Edna Dean, 1829-1923 (Maker)

Material: velvet (fabric weave), wool (textile)

GUSN: 26587

Accession Number: 2000.451

Doll Jackknife

Miniature jack knife. Mother-of-pearl and metal.

Date: ca. 1862

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, mother of pearl

GUSN: 26588

Accession Number: 2000.452

Doll Dress

Cotton. Light green with pink rose and floral trim; gathered at waist; one sleeve has no trim; brown dotted decoration all-over.

Date: ca. 1862

Maker: Proctor, Edna Dean, 1829-1923 (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 26589

Accession Number: 2000.453

Doll Dress

Cotton. All-over pink square decoration; lace trim; silk weave ties at back.

Date: ca. 1862

Maker: Proctor, Edna Dean, 1829-1923 (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 26590

Accession Number: 2000.454

Doll Dress

Cotton. Short sleeve; octagonal decoration in red all-over.

Date: ca. 1862

Maker: Proctor, Edna Dean, 1829-1923 (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 26591

Accession Number: 2000.455

Doll Dress

Wool. Red with black velvet trim at short sleeves and across front; silk weave ties at back; lace inner sleeves.

Date: ca. 1862

Maker: Proctor, Edna Dean, 1829-1923 (Maker)

Material: velvet (fabric weave), wool (textile)

GUSN: 26592

Accession Number: 2000.456

Teapot

"Set" of tablewares married at a later date from numerous sets of examples. All are underglaze blue decoration on white body in "blue willow" pattern w/ "Canton" border of cross hatch and scallops. .22) Teapot. Squat barrel-shaped body w/ elongated curved spout. C-shaped handle. Slightly domed lid ...

Date: 1785-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, willow (wood)

GUSN: 26236

Accession Number: 1966.1440.22

Jar w/ lid

"Set" of tablewares married at a later date from numerous sets of examples. All are underglaze blue decoration on white body in "blue willow" pattern w/ "Canton" border of cross hatch and scallops. .23AB) Jar w/ lid.

Date: 1785-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, willow (wood)

GUSN: 26237

Accession Number: 1966.1440.23AB

Teapot w/ lid

"Set" of tablewares married at a later date from numerous sets of examples. All are underglaze blue decoration on white body in "blue willow" pattern w/ "Canton" border of cross hatch and scallops. .24AB) Teapot w/ lid. Squat circular body w/ C-shaped handle. Recessed lid w/ knob finial.

Date: 1785-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, willow (wood)

GUSN: 26238

Accession Number: 1966.1440.24AB

Covered tureen

"Set" of tablewares married at a later date from numerous sets of examples. All are underglaze blue decoration on white body in "blue willow" pattern w/ "Canton" border of cross hatch and scallops. .25AB) Covered tureen. Rectangular body w/ sides canted outward; corners canted. Boar's head handles....

Date: 1785-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, willow (wood)

GUSN: 26239

Accession Number: 1966.1440.25AB

Underplate

"Set" of tablewares married at a later date from numerous sets of examples. All are underglaze blue decoration on white body in "blue willow" pattern w/ "Canton" border of cross hatch and scallops. .26) Underplate to tureen. Rectangular w/ canted corners.

Date: 1785-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, willow (wood)

GUSN: 26240

Accession Number: 1966.1440.26

Teapot w/ lid

"Set" of tablewares married at a later date from numerous sets of examples. All are underglaze blue decoration on white body in "blue willow" pattern w/ "Canton" border of cross hatch and scallops. .27) Teapot w/ lid. Cylindrical body w/ curved spout; modified strap handle; domed lid w/ berry finia...

Date: 1785-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, willow (wood)

GUSN: 26241

Accession Number: 1966.1440.27

Covered tureen

"Set" of tablewares married at a later date from numerous sets of examples. All are underglaze blue decoration on white body in "blue willow" pattern w/ "Canton" border of cross hatch and scallops. .28AB) Covered tureen. Rectangular body w/ sides canted outward; corners canted. Boar's head handles....

Date: 1785-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, willow (wood)

GUSN: 26242

Accession Number: 1966.1440.28AB

Platter or underplate

"Set" of tablewares married at a later date from numerous sets of examples. All are underglaze blue decoration on white body in "blue willow" pattern w/ "Canton" border of cross hatch and scallops. .29) Platter or underplate. Rectangular w/ rounded corners.

Date: 1785-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, willow (wood)

GUSN: 26243

Accession Number: 1966.1440.29

Platter

"Set" of tablewares married at a later date from numerous sets of examples. All are underglaze blue decoration on white body in "blue willow" pattern w/ "Canton" border of cross hatch and scallops. .30) Large platter. Rectangular w/ canted corners w/ invected edges. Well-painted.

Date: 1785-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, willow (wood)

GUSN: 26244

Accession Number: 1966.1440.30

Platter

"Set" of tablewares married at a later date from numerous sets of examples. All are underglaze blue decoration on white body in "blue willow" pattern w/ "Canton" border of cross hatch and scallops. .31) Large platter. Rectangular w/ canted corners w/ invected edges. Well--painted.

Date: 1785-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, willow (wood)

GUSN: 26245

Accession Number: 1966.1440.31

Vegetable dish

"Set" of tablewares married at a later date from numerous sets of examples. All are underglaze blue decoration on white body in "blue willow" pattern w/ "Canton" border of cross hatch and scallops. .32) Scalloped vegetable dish, circular.

Date: 1785-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, willow (wood)

GUSN: 26246

Accession Number: 1966.1440.32

Soup plate

"Set" of tablewares married at a later date from numerous sets of examples. All are underglaze blue decoration on white body in "blue willow" pattern w/ "Canton" border of cross hatch and scallops. .33) Soup plate. Circular w/ slightly invected corners.

Date: 1785-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, willow (wood)

GUSN: 26247

Accession Number: 1966.1440.33

Soup plate

"Set" of tablewares married at a later date from numerous sets of examples. All are underglaze blue decoration on white body in "blue willow" pattern w/ "Canton" border of cross hatch and scallops. .34) Dinner or soup plate. Circular w/ slightly invected corners.

Date: 1785-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, willow (wood)

GUSN: 26248

Accession Number: 1966.1440.34

Vegetable dish

"Set" of tablewares married at a later date from numerous sets of examples. All are underglaze blue decoration on white body in "blue willow" pattern w/ "Canton" border of cross hatch and scallops. .35) Scalloped vegetable dish, circular, very well painted.

Date: 1785-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, willow (wood)

GUSN: 26249

Accession Number: 1966.1440.35

Dinner plate

"Set" of tablewares married at a later date from numerous sets of examples. All are underglaze blue decoration on white body in "blue willow" pattern w/ "Canton" border of cross hatch and scallops. .36) Dinner plate or soup dish.

Date: 1785-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, willow (wood)

GUSN: 26250

Accession Number: 1966.1440.36

Dinner plate

"Set" of tablewares married at a later date from numerous sets of examples. All are underglaze blue decoration on white body in "blue willow" pattern w/ "Canton" border of cross hatch and scallops. .37) Dinner plate or soup dish.

Date: 1785-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, willow (wood)

GUSN: 26251

Accession Number: 1966.1440.37

Dinner plate

"Set" of tablewares married at a later date from numerous sets of examples. All are underglaze blue decoration on white body in "blue willow" pattern w/ "Canton" border of cross hatch and scallops. .38) Dinner plate or soup dish.

Date: 1785-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, willow (wood)

GUSN: 26252

Accession Number: 1966.1440.38

Dinner plate

"Set" of tablewares married at a later date from numerous sets of examples. All are underglaze blue decoration on white body in "blue willow" pattern w/ "Canton" border of cross hatch and scallops. .39) Dinner plate or soup dish.

Date: 1785-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, willow (wood)

GUSN: 26253

Accession Number: 1966.1440.39

Candlestick

"Set" of tablewares married at a later date from numerous sets of examples. All are underglaze blue decoration on white body in "blue willow" pattern w/ "Canton" border of cross hatch and scallops. .40) One in pair of candlesticks. Circular body, flaring out to wide circular base (no defined foot)....

Date: 1785-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, willow (wood)

GUSN: 26254

Accession Number: 1966.1440.40

Candlestick

"Set" of tablewares married at a later date from numerous sets of examples. All are underglaze blue decoration on white body in "blue willow" pattern w/ "Canton" border of cross hatch and scallops. .41) One in pair of candlesticks. Circular body, flaring out to wide circular base (no defined foot)....

Date: 1785-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, willow (wood)

GUSN: 26255

Accession Number: 1966.1440.41

Dinner knife

.1-.11: "Set" of pistol handled knives; .3, .4, .5, .7, .8 have matching handles but different blades; raised leaf design at end of handle. All stamped. .1, .2, .6, .10, .9= of various design, in general a shell motif at end of handle. .2= stamped .6= "I.W." .11= green dyed ivory handle w/ silve...

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 26256

Accession Number: 1966.1369.1

Dinner knife

.1-.11: "Set" of pistol handled knives; .3, .4, .5, .7, .8 have matching handles but different blades; raised leaf design at end of handle. All stamped. .1, .2, .6, .10, .9= of various design, in general a shell motif at end of handle. .2= stamped .6= "I.W." .11= green dyed ivory handle w/ silve...

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 26257

Accession Number: 1966.1369.2

Dinner knife

.1-.11: "Set" of pistol handled knives; .3, .4, .5, .7, .8 have matching handles but different blades; raised leaf design at end of handle. All stamped. .1, .2, .6, .10, .9= of various design, in general a shell motif at end of handle. .2= stamped .6= "I.W." .11= green dyed ivory handle w/ silve...

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 26258

Accession Number: 1966.1369.3

Dinner knife

.1-.11: "Set" of pistol handled knives; .3, .4, .5, .7, .8 have matching handles but different blades; raised leaf design at end of handle. All stamped. .1, .2, .6, .10, .9= of various design, in general a shell motif at end of handle. .2= stamped .6= "I.W." .11= green dyed ivory handle w/ silve...

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 26259

Accession Number: 1966.1369.4

Dinner knife

.1-.11: "Set" of pistol handled knives; .3, .4, .5, .7, .8 have matching handles but different blades; raised leaf design at end of handle. All stamped. .1, .2, .6, .10, .9= of various design, in general a shell motif at end of handle. .2= stamped .6= "I.W." .11= green dyed ivory handle w/ silve...

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 26260

Accession Number: 1966.1369.5

Dinner knife

.1-.11: "Set" of pistol handled knives; .3, .4, .5, .7, .8 have matching handles but different blades; raised leaf design at end of handle. All stamped. .1, .2, .6, .10, .9= of various design, in general a shell motif at end of handle. .2= stamped .6= "I.W." .11= green dyed ivory handle w/ silve...

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 26261

Accession Number: 1966.1369.6

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