Historic New England

Sleigh

Old sleigh.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 317610

Accession Number: 1925.598

Victoria

Victoria.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 317621

Accession Number: 1931.237

Gun Wad

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 317622

Accession Number: 1933.876

Straw Splitting Tool

Wood and metal straw splitting tool.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 317624

Accession Number: 1922.36

Fishhook

Metal fishhook.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 317637

Accession Number: 1933.826

Friendship Bracelet\n

A bracelet constructed from woven and knotted pink and blue embroidery floss.

Date: ca. 1989

Maker: Arnio, Megan Louise (Maker)

Material: cotton (fiber)

GUSN: 317652

Accession Number: 2016.11.1

Lightbulb

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 317655

Accession Number: 1984.895

Mirror

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 317676

Accession Number: 1990.230

Straight Razonr

Bone handled straight razonr.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 317686

Accession Number: 1942.266P

Corkscrew

Bone handled cork screw.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 317689

Accession Number: 1942.266Q

Folding Knife

Folding knife or jackknive with bone handle. "Corn Knife" is carved into handle.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 317690

Accession Number: 1942.266R

Straight Razor

Bone handled straight razor.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 317691

Accession Number: 1942.266S

Tweezers

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 317692

Accession Number: 1942.266T

Wax Floral Boquet in Reed Basket on Wood Base

Floral boquet made of wax, wire and other materials in a reed basket. Basket sits on a wooden stand. Glass dome that once fit in stand is missing.

Date: ca. 1865

Maker: Vinal, James W., Mrs. (Maker)

Material: wax, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 317699

Accession Number: 1924.829

Basket with Wax Floral Boquet Under Dome

Brown basket filled with bright wax flowers contained withing glass dome with wood base.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 317700

Accession Number: 1935.1209

Small Shell Obelisk with Inset Tin Type Photographs

Small scale obelisk made of wood and covered with small shells. Tin type photographs inset on three sides.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 317701

Accession Number: 1936.82

Fabric Floral Arrangement Under Glass Dome

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 317702

Accession Number: 1987.110AB

Fabric Floral Arrangment Under Glass Dome

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 317703

Accession Number: 1987.200AB

Women's Hair Pieces

Two dark brunett hair pieces. One piece is a single long strand tied in the middle. The other is two strands held together with fabric, each strand with a small comb affixed to interior end.

Maker: unknown

Material: human hair

GUSN: 317704

Accession Number: 1987.873.1-.2

Lamp

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 317749

Accession Number: 1969.416

Chimney

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 317766

Accession Number: 1939.168

Betty Lamp

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 317776

Accession Number: 1919.59

Pair of Lamp Chimneys

Pair of glass lamp chimneys.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 317800

Accession Number: 1919.811.1-.2

Pair of Electric Lamps

Pair of electrified glass lamps.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 317849

Accession Number: 1954.188.1-.2

Hairpins

Six hairpins found in pocket of riding ensemble.

Date: 1890-1892

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 318048

Accession Number: 1969.6718.4A-F

Tobacco Box

Small yellow box filled with tobacco.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 318051

Accession Number: 2000.2164

Matches

Set of four sheets of matches.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 318063

Accession Number: 1940.1021A-D

Flint

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 318064

Accession Number: 2000.2183

Tweezers

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 318065

Accession Number: 2000.2184

Matches

Sheet of matches in a jar.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 318147

Accession Number: 2000.2147

Homespun Linen Sheet

Homespun linen sheet made by Molly Taylor (1746-1837).

Date: 1750-1770

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), linens (object genre), bed furniture (linens)

GUSN: 321535

Accession Number: 2016.72.4

Homespun Linen Towel

Homespun linen towel, embroidered "MT" in red.

Date: 1750-1780\n

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), linens (object genre)

GUSN: 321536

Accession Number: 2016.72.5

Pillow Cover

White linen pillow covers, with open work border, embroidered lower right "M. T. C." in brown and silk floss nautical and domestic vignettes in shades of blue, white, and gray (added later).

Date: 1750-1780

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, crewelwork (technique), linen (material), silk (fiber)

GUSN: 321537

Accession Number: 2016.72.6A

Homespun Linen Pillowcase

Homespun linen pillowcase, embroidered with "M" in brown.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 321538

Accession Number: 2016.72.7

Tablecloth\n

Linen tablecloth.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 321539

Accession Number: 2016.72.8

Linen Sheet with Embroidery

White linen sheet, with crocheted lace border, embroidered bottom center "M. C." in brown and silk floss nautical and domestic vignettes in shades of blue, white, and gray (added later).

Date: 1750-1780

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), silk (fiber), crewelwork (technique), embroidering

GUSN: 321540

Accession Number: 2016.72.9

Calico textile fragment

Piece of imported calico with cream background and multiple botehs and leaves in green, pink, and yellow. From a dress worn by Molly Taylor Cragin (1796-1863).

Date: 1780-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), calico, cotton (fiber)

GUSN: 321541

Accession Number: 2016.72.10

Child's cotton sleeve made from a piece of imported calico with cream background and multiple botehs and leaves in green, pink, and yellow from a dress worn by Molly Taylor Cragin (1796-1863). Made for Adeline Reynolds Streeter (1831-1913).

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 321542

Accession Number: 2016.72.11

Portable Desk

Lap desk. Mahogany. Kittredge & Blake.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: Kittredge & Blake (Retailer)

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 321548

Accession Number: 2016.73.1

Cap

Pale pink knit cap with angora accents, pink ribbon tie. Listed in baby book. With photograph of Betsey Carroll Loud wearing the angora cap.

Date: 1930-1940

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 321555

Accession Number: 2016.74.2

Baby Blanket

Baby blanket with embroidery. Listed in baby book. "Ascher's Knit Goods." Simon Ascher & Co., Inc. New York. With photograph of the baby blanket being used in a bassinet by Betsey's sister, Sylvia. Massachusetts, 1946

Date: 1930-1940

Maker: Simon Ascher & Co., Inc. (Retailer)

GUSN: 321557

Accession Number: 2016.74.4

Pair of Children's Mittens

Pink children's mittens with pink ribbons attached just above the ribbed cuff.

Date: 1930-1950

Maker: Loud, Emery Shaw, 1903-1975 (Knitter)

Material: angora wool

GUSN: 321561

Accession Number: 2016.74.8AB

Christening Dress

Christening dress with gathered sleeves and plaited collared chest, made by Betsey's mother, Gertrude Amanda Johnson Loud (1912-1964) for Betsey's christening. Massachusetts, 1934.

Maker: Loud, Gertrude Johnson, 1912-1964 (Sewer (textile worker))

GUSN: 321562

Accession Number: 2016.74.9

Girl's Slip

Slip worn under christening dress, Finnish white and tan lace trim at hem. Worn by Gertrude Amanda Johnson in 1912 and by Betsey Carroll Loud in 1934.

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 321563

Accession Number: 2016.74.10

Beanie

Red felt Wellesley beanie with a small brim in front and button on top. White felt number "56" stitched into the front. Seams sewn in tan throughout.

Date: 1956

Maker: unknown

Material: felt (textile)

GUSN: 321564

Accession Number: 2016.74.11

Suit

Suit jacket and skirt. Fabric purchased at Saftler's. Made by Gertrude Amanda Johnson Loud (1912-1964). Photograph of Betsey Carroll Loud wearing suit jacket and skirt. Betsey is standing with her father, Emery Shaw Loud (1903-1975), by the packed car on her way to Wellesley. Massachusetts,

Date: 1952

Maker: Loud, Gertrude Johnson, 1912-1964 (Sewer (textile worker))

GUSN: 321565

Accession Number: 2016.74.12.1-.2

Men's Dressing Gown

Dressing gown, printed wool chilis with paisley lining. Belonged to Jacob Shaw (b. 1775). Note pinned to gown by Ella Shaw Loud "My great grandfather Jacob 1st, 125 years old."

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 321566

Accession Number: 2016.74.13

Cheval Mirror

Cheval mirror [a], rectangular glass with beveled edges. Stand [b] has rope turned supports, claw and ball feet. This object is part of Historic New England's Service Collection, a group of objects acquired or reproduced for hands-on learning and interactive use.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 321581

Accession Number: 2016.76.1AB

Armchair

Armchair with carved arm terminals, carved front rail and scroll feet. Tapestry upholstery depicting two musicians, flowers, and a bird. This object is part of Historic New England's Service Collection, a group of objects acquired or reproduced for hands-on lear...

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 321582

Accession Number: 2016.76.2

Desk and Bookcase

Tall mahogany desk and book case, scrolled pediment, three urn and flame pediments, tripartite upper case, block front, nine carved shells, curved bracket feet.

Date: 1930

Maker: Nutting, Wallace, 1861-1941 (Manufacturer)

Material: mahogany (wood), eastern white pine (wood)

GUSN: 321585

Accession Number: 2016.77.1AB

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