Historic New England

Curtain Hold-back

Round molded brass terminus (smaller than the others). A stylized 5-petal floral motif. Stepped convex brass back attached to a cone-shaped base with a screw.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 12000

Accession Number: 1971.1673.6

Taqiyah or Kufi

Ivory wool felt taqiyah (also called a kufi) with silver metallic thread pattern and central tughra design surrounded with turquoise-colored beads.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: metal thread, felt (textile)

GUSN: 12001

Accession Number: 1993.300

Arched cornice with wide quarter-round top molding and square bead bottom molding. Top edge of cornice has a painted gilt feather border. Bottom edge of cornice painted with a 1/4" gilt band. Center section of cornice has a tied swag motif painted in gilt with highlights created by a translucent amb...

Date: ca. 1807

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood), gilding, painting (coating)

GUSN: 12002

Accession Number: 1971.2042.1

Bonnet

Black wool felt; bonnet-shape; brimless; edged all around with black silk twill; black velvet "lip" center front; trimmed all around with green felt black velvet braid; black embroidered lace ruffle around front with 2 red velvet roses and black jet rings; back of crown embroidered with jet beads on...

Date: 1890-1895

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), embroidering, jet (coal), lace (needlework), silk (textile), twill, velvet (fabric weave), wool (textile)

GUSN: 12003

Accession Number: 1993.301

Window Cornice

Arched cornice with wide quarter-round top molding and square bead bottom molding. Top edge of cornice has a painted gilt feather border. Bottom edge of cornice painted with a 1/4" gilt band. Center section of cornice has a tied swag motif painted in gilt with highlights created by a translucent amb...

Date: ca. 1807

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood), gilding, painting (coating)

GUSN: 12004

Accession Number: 1971.2042.2

Window Cornice

Arched cornice with wide quarter-round top molding and square bead bottom molding. Top edge of cornice has a painted gilt feather border. Bottom edge of cornice painted with a 1/4" gilt band. Center section of cornice has a tied swag motif painted in gilt with highlights created by a translucent amb...

Date: ca. 1807

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood), gilding, painting (coating)

GUSN: 12005

Accession Number: 1971.2042.3

Bonnet

Tan and brown braided glossy straw; bonnet shape; straw braids interwoven to form bonnet; brimless; plait of straw attached all around edge; tatted cotton lace band around face; brown velvet ties attached at either side; mocha ostrich plume attached at left; curving around front; white glazed linen ...

Date: 1875-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: braiding, cotton (textile), feather (material), hand sewing, silk (textile), straw (plant material), tatting (process), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 12006

Accession Number: 1993.302

Walking Hat

Dark red wool felt hat with high flat crown, narrow upturned brim and wide, black wool braided band around crown and brim. Large bow of dark red grosgrain at back left of brim, tacked around and over crown. Black glazed linen lining gathered at crown.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: braiding, felt (textile), linen (material), silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 12007

Accession Number: 1993.303

Bonnet

Wine satin crown; bonnet shape; black plush brim; heart shaped faceted jet button center back of brim; 3 wine ostrich plumes at left; long, broad wine mosiac ties; cream silk lining with drawstring at crown; stiffened with horsehair; remnant of elastic at left.

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, horsehair, moiré, feather (material), ostrich, plush, satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 12008

Accession Number: 1993.304

Panama Hat

Tan braided straw; Panama; high flat-topped crown; black grosgrain ribbon around base of crown with bow and streamers at side; brim bound with ribbon; brushed white cotton lining; gathered at center.

Date: 1920-1925

Maker: unknown

Material: braiding, cotton (textile), cloth, stitching, machine-made, rayon, straw (plant material)

GUSN: 12009

Accession Number: 1993.305

Hat

Tan straw; high flat crowm; wide brim; looped straw; wreath of cotton flowers brim, shading from yellow to pink to lavendar; inside of crown stiffened with horsehair and elastic; remnant of black linen lining in crown.

Date: 1895-1905

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), textiles, elasticity, hand sewing, horsehair, linen (material), straw (plant material)

GUSN: 12010

Accession Number: 1993.306

Hat

White organdy; bonnet-shape; wired brim stiffened with horsehair; large self bow on top of brim at crown; 2 pink linen roses wired to stems at left below bow; self ties at either side of brim; crown lined with tulle; silk ribbon inside brim at join to crown.

Date: 1910-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, linen (material), organdy, silk (textile), tulle (meshed textile)

GUSN: 12011

Accession Number: 1993.307

Hat

Light blue pleated tulle over pale pink rayon faille; stiffened brim attached to low plat crown; tulle bow at right of brim; brim turns up at left revealing tulle rosette on crown; navy grosgrain ribbon around crown; tulle strap at crown with navy elastic loop in middle.

Date: 1940-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: faille, stitching, rayon, tulle (meshed textile)

GUSN: 12012

Accession Number: 1993.308

Cloche

Aqua, pink, and cream glossy straw; cloche; broad band of aqua grosgrain around base of crown, pleated into cockade at right; wired brim bound in aqua grosgrain; lined with (discolored) aqua rayon.

Date: 1925-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cloth, stitching, rayon, straw (plant material)

GUSN: 12013

Accession Number: 1993.309

Panama Hat

Tan braided straw; panama; deep, round crown one piece with brim; black grosgrain narrow ribbon around base of crown.

Date: 1920-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: braiding, cloth, stitching, machine-made, rayon, straw (plant material)

GUSN: 12014

Accession Number: 1993.310

Cloche

Dark brown glossy braided straw; cloche-type; brown and tan grosgrain ribbon around base, tied in bow at right; clusters of pink cotton and paper buds attached on and under brim at left; brown rayon lining.

Date: ca. 1930

Maker: unknown

Material: braiding, cotton (textile), stitching, paper (fiber product), rayon, straw (plant material)

GUSN: 12015

Accession Number: 1993.311

Cloche

Tan rayon crepe cloche; all over scroll quilting; taupe and brown velvet diamond shape appliques around crown; tan grosgrain ribbon around base with yellow celluloid triangular ornament at right (2nd ornament broken); tan velvet channel-stitched brim pointed at right side; faced with crepe; tan rayo...

Date: 1925-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), crepe (textile), stitching, machine-made, quilting, rayon, velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 12016

Accession Number: 1993.312

Cloche

Natural lace straw; cloche; overlapping lace straw petals at right, from crown extending over brim; cream and green grosgrain ribbons around crown; cream ribbon inside crown.

Date: 1925-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cloth, stitching, lace (needlework), rayon, straw (plant material)

GUSN: 12017

Accession Number: 1993.313

Cloche

Navy blue straw; cloche; brimless; edge bound with navy grosgrain ribbon; 2 curved overlapping straw bands at front; bound with black rayon lining.

Date: 1925-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: celluloid (cellulosic), cloth, rayon, straw (plant material)

GUSN: 12018

Accession Number: 1993.314

Cloche

Blue glossy straw; cloche; very narrow brim bound with blue grosgrain; tacked to crown; blue rayon lining.

Date: 1925-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cloth, stitching, rayon, straw (plant material)

GUSN: 12019

Accession Number: 1993.315

Handkerchief Cap

Brown and blue floral handkerchief with blue circles and stripes; cap is edged with lace.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 12020

Accession Number: 1993.316

Handkerchief Cap

Pink, red and white floral and striped pattern. hand stitched.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 12021

Accession Number: 1993.317

Maid's Cap

Ivory net embroidered with three flowers; 3 scalloped edged tiers on canvas base; rim of base stiffened wire; large flat ivory grosgrain bow center top; round, flat shape.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, gauze, cloth, stitching, lace (needlework), net (textile), silk (textile)

GUSN: 12022

Accession Number: 1993.318

Boudoir Cap

Mauve silk (and/ or rayon?); inset crown-flower with shite twill tape center embroidered with yellow French knots with body of crocheted pink silk; brim formed by chain of 10 smaller flowers.

Date: 1908-1925

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), crocheting, embroidering, stitching, rayon, silk (textile), twill

GUSN: 12023

Accession Number: 1993.319

Shawl

White ground; brown and black woven plaid; silk and wool twill; hemmed ends; large square.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, silk (textile), twill, wool (textile), weaving

GUSN: 12126

Accession Number: 1993.366

Shawl

Cream; brown; black tiny woven plaid; silk and wool twill; large square; striped inner border; hemmed all around; hand tied and knotted black and white silk faille.

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: abalone shell, stitching, silk (textile), twill, wool (textile), weaving

GUSN: 12127

Accession Number: 1993.367

Scarf

Black silk damask; satin borders; scrolling plumes in damask body; hemmed edges

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: damask, satin, silk (textile), weaving

GUSN: 12128

Accession Number: 1993.368

Scarf

Rectangular silver silk scarf. Sheer.

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 12129

Accession Number: 1993.369

Collar

High collar; ecru lace with pale blue silk ribbon from each side, running through two twisted rings covered with white silk thread covered with white satin. Each of the ribbons ends in a point, with a white silk thread covering small buttons at point. Two similar buttons vertically at center front...

Maker: unknown

Material: lace (needlework), ribbon (material), satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 12130

Accession Number: 1993.371

Petticoat and Drawers

Petticoat (a) is white linen skirt. Drop-waist, gathered. Four fold horizontal pleat around skirt bottom. Crocheted edging. Drawers (b) are linen with drawstring closure. Four fold horizontal "pleats" around legs. Very fine eyelet trim.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: crocheting, linen (material)

GUSN: 12131

Accession Number: 1993.373AB

Petticoat and Drawers

Petticoat (a) is white linen skirt gathered at waist with two button closure. Elaborate eyelet, crocheted and pleated flounce. Drawers (b) are white lined with two button closure and crocheted trim applied to drawer hem.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: crocheting, linen (material)

GUSN: 12132

Accession Number: 1993.375AB

Petticoat

White linen petticoat with gathered waist. Waistband has one button closure. Horizontal "pleats" around bottom 1/3 of skirt. Crochet/ openwork.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: crocheting, linen (material), openwork

GUSN: 12133

Accession Number: 1993.376A

Petticoat and Drawers

Petticoat (a) is 3/4 length white linen skirt with gathered waistband and one button closure. Horizontal pleats run around bottom of skirt. Scalloped eyelet with alternating flower and leaf motif.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 12135

Accession Number: 1993.374B

Apron

Ribbed white cotton wrap-around waist apron. Openwork edging on hem and ties.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), openwork

GUSN: 12137

Accession Number: 1993.379

Apron

White linen wrap-around waist apron with crocheted edging on bottom hem and ties.

Maker: unknown

Material: crocheting, linen (material)

GUSN: 12138

Accession Number: 1993.380

Dress Shield

White linen, heart-shaped pad with a grid patterned quilting.

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), quilting

GUSN: 12139

Accession Number: 1993.199

Dress Shield

White linen rounded pad with vertical quilting.

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), quilting

GUSN: 12140

Accession Number: 1993.200

Dress Shield

White linen rounded pad with three vertical lines of quilting.

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), quilting

GUSN: 12141

Accession Number: 1993.201

Dress Shield

White linen rounded pad with three vertical lines of quilting.

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), quilting

GUSN: 12142

Accession Number: 1993.202

Boots

Boots are made of ivory silk satin, with 2 inches of silk satin at the toe. The boot has a center front and a center back seam, no trim. Laces are at the side and are bound with cream colored tape. The toe is square. the waist of the sole is narrow. The boots are flat - no heel. The lining...

Date: 1855-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, leather, linen (material), satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 12143

Accession Number: 1927.779AB

Meat Fork

Silver meat fork with a pointed handle and six tines. Engraved with geometric and floral patterns.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 12144

Accession Number: 1971.1489

High Chest

High chest with burled ash veneer.

Date: ca. 1735

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 12145

Accession Number: 1985.8

Lolling Chair

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 12146

Accession Number: 1966.309

Cup and Saucer

Cup and saucer. Transfer printed green band at rims with thin gilt lines on each side; inner gilt band with black cross hatches superimposed; some pieces (.1-.15) with single pastel floral sprig and butterfly motif (by EWM); rest of set (.16-.36) with berry and fern patterns, clover or wild flowers,...

Date: 1871-1880

Maker: Morrison, Elizabeth W., 1842-1920 (Painter) Robbins, Ellen (Maker)

Material: painting (image-making), hand-painted, porcelain

GUSN: 12147

Accession Number: 1971.1175.5AB

Cup and Saucer

Cup and saucer. Transfer printed green band at rims with thin gilt lines on each side; inner gilt band with black cross hatches superimposed; some pieces (.1-.15) with single pastel floral sprig and butterfly motif (by EWM); rest of set (.16-.36) with berry and fern patterns, clover or wild flowers,...

Date: 1871-1880

Maker: Morrison, Elizabeth W., 1842-1920 (Painter) Robbins, Ellen (Maker)

Material: painting (image-making), hand-painted, porcelain

GUSN: 12148

Accession Number: 1971.1175.6AB

Cup and Saucer

Cup and saucer. Transfer printed green band at rims with thin gilt lines on each side; inner gilt band with black cross hatches superimposed; some pieces (.1-.15) with single pastel floral sprig and butterfly motif (by EWM); rest of set (.16-.36) with berry and fern patterns, clover or wild flowers,...

Date: 1871-1880

Maker: Morrison, Elizabeth W., 1842-1920 (Painter) Robbins, Ellen (Maker)

Material: painting (image-making), hand-painted, porcelain

GUSN: 12149

Accession Number: 1971.1175.7AB

Cup and Saucer

Cup and saucer. Transfer printed green band at rims with thin gilt lines on each side; inner gilt band with black cross hatches superimposed; some pieces (.1-.15) with single pastel floral sprig and butterfly motif (by EWM); rest of set (.16-.36) with berry and fern patterns, clover or wild flowers,...

Date: 1871-1880

Maker: Morrison, Elizabeth W., 1842-1920 (Painter) Robbins, Ellen (Maker)

Material: painting (image-making), hand-painted, porcelain

GUSN: 12150

Accession Number: 1971.1175.8AB

Cup and Saucer

Cup and saucer. Transfer printed green band at rims with thin gilt lines on each side; inner gilt band with black cross hatches superimposed; some pieces (.1-.15) with single pastel floral sprig and butterfly motif (by EWM); rest of set (.16-.36) with berry and fern patterns, clover or wild flowers,...

Date: 1871-1880

Maker: Morrison, Elizabeth W., 1842-1920 (Painter) Robbins, Ellen (Maker)

Material: painting (image-making), hand-painted, porcelain

GUSN: 12151

Accession Number: 1971.1175.9AB

Saucer

Saucer. Transfer printed green band at rims with thin gilt lines on each side; inner gilt band with black cross hatches superimposed; some pieces (.1-.15) with single pastel floral sprig and butterfly motif (by EWM); rest of set (.16-.36) with berry and fern patterns, clover or wild flowers, a diffe...

Date: 1871-1880

Maker: Morrison, Elizabeth W., 1842-1920 (Painter) Robbins, Ellen (Maker)

Material: painting (image-making), hand-painted, porcelain

GUSN: 12152

Accession Number: 1971.1175.10

Cake Plate

Cake plate. Transfer printed green band at rims with thin gilt lines on each side; inner gilt band with black cross hatches superimposed; some pieces (.1-.15) with single pastel floral sprig and butterfly motif (by EWM); rest of set (.16-.36) with berry and fern patterns, clover or wild flowers, a d...

Date: 1871-1880

Maker: Morrison, Elizabeth W., 1842-1920 (Painter) Robbins, Ellen (Maker)

Material: painting (image-making), hand-painted, porcelain

GUSN: 12153

Accession Number: 1971.1175.11-15

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