Historic New England

Cap

White; corded cotton cap trimmed with white cording and drawnwork; neck ruffle; circular design.

Date: 1800-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), drawn thread work

GUSN: 52934

Accession Number: 1942.248

Infant's Cap

Infant cap constructed from white cotton, cord stuffed decoration in five rings around face and neck, top and round section at back; drawstring for shaping at back; one chin tie extant.

Date: 1825-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), cord quilting

GUSN: 52935

Accession Number: 1942.249

Infant cap made from cream-colored fine cotton embellished with whitework tambour embroidery depicting stylized flowers and leaves. Closure with two loops at chin for decorative ribbon; drawstring across back of neck for fitting.

Date: ca. 1820

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, whitework

GUSN: 52936

Accession Number: 1942.250

Infant's Cap

White cotton infant cap constructed from a gathered crown stitched to a wide band with a decorative ruffle of lace (geometric pattern openwork) framing the face embellished with featherstitching. Closure with two woven ties under the chin and fitted to back of neck with drawstring.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), lace (needlework), linen (material)

GUSN: 52937

Accession Number: 1942.251

Pocket

White pocket with blue crewel embroidered design of free-hand drawn exotic flowers and tendrils. Tape ties at top, single slit down front finished with tape edges. Inked design visible where crewel yarn is no longer extant

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), crewelwork (technique), embroidering

GUSN: 52938

Accession Number: 1942.252

Shoes

A pair of yellow leather shoes with a pointed toe, spring heel, and no trim. Lined with cream-colored linen.

Date: 1802-1805

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, linen (material)

GUSN: 52939

Accession Number: 1942.253AB

Pair of shoes

This pair of heeled slippers is constructed from white kid leather bound with beige cotton and silk woven tape. Construction details include elastic laces at sides and heels; square toe; square throat; 3 1/4" vamp pierced with holes; no trim although holes on vamp indicate a bow was probably attache...

Date: 1860-1869

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, linen (material)

GUSN: 52940

Accession Number: 1942.254AB

Shoes

A pair of black leather children's shoes with small rosettes, black laces, grosgrain edging, and flat leather soles.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, leather

GUSN: 52941

Accession Number: 1942.256AB

Shoes

Each shoe in this pair is constructed from white leather with a blue silk rosette; white tape trim; elastic strap; white silk ribbon ankle ties; brown sole with stained "arch"; white inner sole; cloth lined toe.

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, silk (textile), cotton (textile)

GUSN: 52942

Accession Number: 1942.257AB

Men's Toilet Kit Case

Cylindrical leather case that holds a men's toilet kit.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 52944

Accession Number: 1942.266A

Powder Jar

Glass jar with a metal top.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 52945

Accession Number: 1942.266BC

Hairbrush

Brush. Part of a men's toilet kit.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 52946

Accession Number: 1942.266E

Cosmetic Jar with Cover

Small glass jar with metal cover. Part of a men's toilet kit.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 52948

Accession Number: 1942.266HI

Toothbrush

Toothbrush. Part of a men's toilet kit.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 52949

Accession Number: 1942.266F

Comb

Hair comb. Part of a men's toilet set.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 52950

Accession Number: 1942.266L

Strop

A leather and wooden strop with a rounded handle and a leather cover.

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 52951

Accession Number: 1942.266M

Collar

White lace collar.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 52952

Accession Number: 1942.270

Pair of Sleeves

Pair of corded under sleeves or engageants made from corded cotton. Fastened at wrist with a cuff link (two button holes in narrow cuff made from self-fabric.

Date: 1845-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 52954

Accession Number: 1942.277AB

Spectacles and Case

Metal spectacles [.1] and a leather case [.2] with a metal chain strap and hook. Oval lenses. Scroll bridge. Long straight side arms.

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), leather

GUSN: 52955

Accession Number: 1942.278.1-.2

Dress

White roller printed with blue stylized flowers (calico cotton print); short sleeves with drawstring; drawstring neck and waist; open from waist to hem at back; high waisted.

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, printing (process), rolling up

GUSN: 52957

Accession Number: 1942.280

Bottle

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 52959

Accession Number: 1942.287

Cradle

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 52960

Accession Number: 1942.291A

Goblet

Stemmed colorless glass goblet in pressed tree of life pattern.

Maker: Portland Glass Company (Maker)

Material: glass (material), pressed glass

GUSN: 52961

Accession Number: 1941.292.6

Doll

Doll with chains around chest.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 52962

Accession Number: 1942.300

Basket

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 52964

Accession Number: 1942.303

Doll Carriage

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 52965

Accession Number: 1942.306

Dress

A=Bodice; B=Skirt. Black & white pinstripe silk taffeta. A=Bodice - square neckline w/ pleats & trimmed w/ black & white silk trim w/ tassels; black & white silk spirals around neckline. Cuffs have same trim (no tassels) w/ 3 spirals each; black velvet bow at left; 8 steel shank buttons at front. ...

Date: 1876-1877

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, machine-made, silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 52966

Accession Number: 1942.308AB

Dress

A=Bodice; B=Skirt. Blue and white satin vertical pinstripe; blue taffeta. A=Bodice - inserted "v" neckline of cream wool crepe with ruffle and shirred down center front; backed with cream satin; long sleeves with cream satin turned back cuffs with cream crepe ruffle. Neckline, center front and cu...

Date: 1886-1888

Maker: unknown

Material: satin, silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 52967

Accession Number: 1934.310AB

Dress

Two-piece dress, bodice (a) and skirt (b). Lampas with pale green satin ground with brown sprays and pale green taffeta. A=Bodice - square neckline with insert of separate neckline of pale green taffeta; turned down standing band collar lined w/ dark green velvet. Long sleeves w/ slit cuff & turne...

Date: 1879-1881

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, lampas (textile material), machine-made, satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 52968

Accession Number: 1942.311AB

Music Box

Wooden music box with large metal music roll and player inside (A). Winding key also included (B).

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 52969

Accession Number: 1942.316 AB

Pocket Knife

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 52970

Accession Number: 1942.323

Pocket Knife

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 52971

Accession Number: 1942.324

Shawl

Red cashmere embroidered with cream silk floss semi circular border of crude, large stylized flowers, with two large cream tassels of silk and angora at pointed ends.

Date: ca. 1885

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 52972

Accession Number: 1942.327

Buttonhook

Silver; tear shaped loop handle, hinged hook; folding

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 70617

Accession Number: 1969.2736

Hair Comb

Brn, yellow; arch with 7 balls; long teeth

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: plastic (organic material)

GUSN: 70618

Accession Number: 1969.3994

Curling Iron

No description

Date: 1900-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 70619

Accession Number: 1969.3995

Curling Iron Heater

Silver, rectangular; hinged lid; pronged stand; burner

Date: 1900-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 70620

Accession Number: 1969.3996

Hair Comb

Jet black; butterfly; 2 prong comb with hinge

Date: 1920-1945

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), plastic (organic material), metal

GUSN: 70621

Accession Number: 1969.3997

Comb

Rectangular; scallop sides, rounded base; long thin teeth

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 70622

Accession Number: 1969.3999

Bell

Black bell with a flared body, clapper, turned handle

Date: 1885-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process)

GUSN: 70623

Accession Number: 1969.5027

Toilet Bottle

Colorless; rectangular, faceted corners; narrow mouth, faceted stopper

Date: 1885-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), glassblowing, glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 70624

Accession Number: 1969.5028

Clothes Brush

Ivory, rectangular brush with rounded edges and a black monogram.

Date: 1875

Maker: unknown

Material: bristle, ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 70625

Accession Number: 1969.5029

Toothbrush

Ivory; curved, flattened handle; tapered brush; stripes behnd hd

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: G. B. Kent & Sons (Manufacturer)

Material: bristle

GUSN: 70626

Accession Number: 1969.5030

Soap Dish

Rectangular; shallow well, footed, bent rods

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 70627

Accession Number: 1969.5031

Tumbler

Colorless; cylindrical; faceted

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), blow molding

GUSN: 70628

Accession Number: 1969.5032

Tumbler

Colorless; cylindrical, faceted, border at rim

Date: 1885-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 70629

Accession Number: 1969.5033

Soap Dish

Rectangular; deep and shallow wells, bent rods, hanger

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 70630

Accession Number: 1969.5034

Nail Brush

Rectangular; rounded ends; short bristles, unfinished

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: bristle, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 70631

Accession Number: 1969.5035

Soap Dish

Rectangular, shallow well, bent rods, hanger

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 70632

Accession Number: 1969.5036

Pitcher

Grey mottle; baluster shape, arched handle, wide spout

Date: 1885-1914

Maker: L S G Manufacturing Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: enameling, steel (alloy)

GUSN: 70633

Accession Number: 1969.5037

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