Historic New England

Bonnet Veil

Black lace.

Date: 1825-1835

Maker: unknown

Material: net (textile), silk (textile)

GUSN: 30565

Accession Number: 1925.224

Pillowcase

Rectangular, off white; single piece folded with narrow hemmed open end.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 30566

Accession Number: 1925.226

Fanchon

Black lace fanchon, handmade chantilly.

Date: 1845-1855

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30567

Accession Number: 1925.227

Folding Fan

No description

Date: 1890

Maker: unknown

Material: abalone shell, satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 30568

Accession Number: 1925.228

Button

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 30569

Accession Number: 1925.229

Pair of Gloves

White kidskin gloves with a scalloped opening edge and two mother-of-pearl buttons at the opening.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30570

Accession Number: 1925.230

White kid; bound with cream silk; trimmed with large white kid bow; narrow square toe; square throat; 3-1/4" vamp; center back seam; sole has narrow waist (hard to tell left & right foot) with darkened channel; 1-1/2" heel covered with white kid; white kid & linen lining. Worn by Hannah Fairbrother ...

Date: 1871

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, linen (material), stitching, machine-made

GUSN: 30571

Accession Number: 1925.231AB

Bodice

The bodice is made of a beige iridescent silk taffeta. It has a broad neckline, pleated cap sleeves; boned darts and a peplum waist pointed in the front and the back. The dress is trimmed with fringed beige inching, wax orange blossoms at the shoulders and silk piping at the arm holes and waist. ...

Date: 1871

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 30572

Accession Number: 1925.233

Parasol

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30573

Accession Number: 1925.235

Sewing Kit

Small, leather accordian sewing kit.

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 30574

Accession Number: 1925.243

Dress

Short; white (discolored); "peter pan" spread collar and short sleeves and hem trimmed w/ scalloped edged eyelet; narrow tucks at hem; peplum like collar at back waist; 4 hooks and eyes covered w/ 4 thread covered buttons at back.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 30575

Accession Number: 1925.247

Kerchief

Cream silk with a brown patterned border.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30576

Accession Number: 1925.250

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 30578

Accession Number: 1925.261

Cloth Fragment

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 30580

Accession Number: 1925.273

Trim

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 30581

Accession Number: 1925.276

Trunk

No description

Date: 1760-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), hide (collagenous material), iron (metal), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 30582

Accession Number: 1925.288

Painting

Framed watercolor painting of flowers.

Maker: unknown

Material: oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 30583

Accession Number: 1925.291

Portrait of Daniel Webster

Framed engraving of Daniel Webster.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30584

Accession Number: 1925.292

Pincushion

Rectangular white pincushion embroidered with roses and violets; white silk pleating around edges attached with straight pins.

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 30585

Accession Number: 1925.304

Splint

Package of splints (for lighting).

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 30586

Accession Number: 1925.305

Set of Dice

Four dice.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 30587

Accession Number: 1925.306

Sewing Kit

Tan, squash-shaped needle case with light blue threads in a geometric pattern.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30321

Accession Number: 1924.532

Pencil

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 30322

Accession Number: 1924.533

Pincushion

Pocket disc pincushion with pink and white striped silk ties for hanging; gilded brass foliate and spiral motif with pink velvet center pincushion.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 30323

Accession Number: 1924.536

Wafer

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30324

Accession Number: 1924.545

Sewing Kit

Small brown box with "Needles" printed in gold on the front.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30325

Accession Number: 1924.550

Wreath

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: feather (material)

GUSN: 30326

Accession Number: 1924.551

Caddy

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30328

Accession Number: 1924.557

Chemise

White linen; gathered to yoke; eyelet embroidery on yoke and short sleeves.

Date: 1860s

Maker: Little, Mary E. (Maker)

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 30329

Accession Number: 1924.570

Potholder

Squarish, with rounded corners. Green and pink irregular floral embroidery; leaves and flowers. Embroidered side pieced together.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, stitching, piecing, textiles, wool (textile)

GUSN: 30330

Accession Number: 1924.571

Cowbell

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 30331

Accession Number: 1924.574

Platter

Oval creamware platter with a looped basket weave border.

Date: 1780-1820

Maker: Wedgwood (Maker)

Material: creamware, glazing (coating)

GUSN: 30332

Accession Number: 1924.590

Wine Coaster

No description

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 30333

Accession Number: 1924.591

Fireplace Tongs

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 30334

Accession Number: 1924.592

Bonnet

White satin bonnet with white ribbons.

Date: ca. 1838

Maker: unknown

Material: buckram, stitching, silk (textile), smocking (process), wire

GUSN: 30335

Accession Number: 1924.608

Shutter Fastener

No description

Date: 1825-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 30336

Accession Number: 1924.612

Quill Box

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30337

Accession Number: 1924.613

Slippers/Boots

Brown & yellow striped tapestry weave; trimmed with black, red & green wool fringe; black ribbon tie with slit vamp; thick, molded leather sole; white wool flannel lining.

Date: 1835-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: flannel, handmade, leather, tapestry (process), wool (textile)

GUSN: 30339

Accession Number: 1924.619AB

Hoe

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30340

Accession Number: 1924.628

Fan

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30341

Accession Number: 1924.632

Basket

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 30342

Accession Number: 1924.637

Handle

Flame-style escutcheons; nearly flat handle; strongly tapered. Straight thumb lever with flat head. Tagged "From Essex Co. towns, Dole estate."

Date: 1795-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 30343

Accession Number: 1924.640

Handle

Fully patterned plate. Profited handle fastened with iron bolts and nuts through plate and through door. Straight lever with concave head. Tagged "From Essex Co. towns, Dole estate."

Date: 1800-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 30344

Accession Number: 1924.641

Latch Assembly

Patterned escutcheons (differing) top and bottom, profiled handle. Straight iron lever with concave head. Tagged "Grasp, lift, from Essex Co. towns, Dole estate."

Date: 1795-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal)

GUSN: 30345

Accession Number: 1924.642

ASSEMBLY, LATCH

Patterned escutcheons (differing) top and bottom, profiled handle. Straight brass lever with concave head. Tagged "From Essex Co. towns, Dole estate."

Date: 1800-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 30346

Accession Number: 1924.643

Doorknob

Brass pair with set screw to steel spindle. Escutcheons included; round.

Date: 1800-1833

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 30347

Accession Number: 1924.645

Doorknob

Brass pair with set screw to steel spindle. Escutcheons included; cast decoration; round.

Date: 1800-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 30348

Accession Number: 1924.647

Lock

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 30349

Accession Number: 1924.648

Handle

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 30350

Accession Number: 1924.650

Bar

Flat stock; strong taper; headless. White paint on face. Tagged "From Essex Co. towns."

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), painting (coating)

GUSN: 30351

Accession Number: 1924.651

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