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An Artist’s Sketchbook for the Community

Exhibit

An Artist’s Sketchbook for the Community

Unveiling July 25, 2026

About the Project

The Historic New England Center launches its Artist in Residence program with renowned artist Ruben Toledo’s community mural project, An Artist’s Sketchbook for the Community.

Historic New England invites visitors and artists to explore relationships between the past, present, and future through creative art making. As inaugural Artist in Residence, Toledo creates An Artist’s Sketchbook for the Community as an interactive community mural project that will walk through New England history, incorporating an A to Z theme. The project will bring the objects, spaces, people, and places of our collective past into dialogue with the present.

The Mural

A large letter A and the words “Carved 1850 armchair.” A wooden armchair with elaborately carved swirling designs. Text reads “Abolitionist Tea Pot 1835.” A gloved hand reaches for the lid of a teapot. The teapot features an image of an enslaved Black man with chained wrists, kneeling and looking up to the sky. Steam rises from the spout of the teapot.

A is for Armchair

B is for Bustle

Text reads “C is a walking cane with a carved ivory handle.” A hand holds a walking cane with a carved ivory handle. The cane itself is made of wood with visible bumps. Text reads “C is for corset.” A woman wearing a corset, an undershirt with short puffed sleeves, bloomers, and heeled shoes lounges with her eyes closed and her hands behind her head. She wears dangling earrings, a necklace, and several bracelets. The corset has vertical lines of stitching while her bloomers and undershirt have horizontal stripes. Text reads “D is a dress by Marimekko 1960.” A woman wearing a short sleeved, knee length dress by the designer Marimekko. The design of the dress features several triangles. The woman wears black heels with a strap, two square shaped bracelets, a straw hat with trailing fabric around the brim, and large black sunglasses. Text reads “Couch empire 1824 style.” A couch with patterned fabric, a square pillow with tassels, and a long cylindrical pillow. The couch is long and thin with curving ends and clawed feet.

Text reads “C is a walking cane with a carved ivory handle.” A hand holds a walking cane with a carved ivory handle. The cane itself is made of wood with visible bumps. Text reads “C is for corset.” A woman wearing a corset, an undershirt with short puffed sleeves, bloomers, and heeled shoes lounges with her eyes closed and her hands behind her head. She wears dangling earrings, a necklace, and several bracelets. The corset has vertical lines of stitching while her bloomers and undershirt have horizontal stripes. Text reads “D is a dress by Marimekko 1960.” A woman wearing a short sleeved, knee length dress by the designer Marimekko. The design of the dress features several triangles. The woman wears black heels with a strap, two square shaped bracelets, a straw hat with trailing fabric around the brim, and large black sunglasses. Text reads “Couch empire 1824 style.” A couch with patterned fabric, a square pillow with tassels, and a long cylindrical pillow. The couch is long and thin with curving ends and clawed feet.

At top, the word earring. Hanging from it are two earrings: a series of three concentric circles make an earring which is labeled "Hard Rubber 1870 Vulcanite" and a series of three spiky spheres labeled "Blown Glass 1880." Text reads “E is for earring and eyeliner and false eyelashes.” Three earrings hang off the word “earring.” The first earring from the left, labeled “Blown glass 1880” is made of three balls are stacked together on one chain, each bigger than the last. Each has several small spikes. The second earring, labeled “Hard rubber 1870 vulcanite,” is made of three rings: the outer ring is the largest, the second inner ring is smaller, and the center ring is the smallest. The last earring is a tiger claw decorated with painted designs and made into an earring with metal hardware. Text reads “Tiger claw 1815.” To the left of these two earrings is a large earring shaped like a lace wing moth with two large wings. The earring is made of glass cut into several geometric shapes. Text reads “1869 Faceted glass lacewing moth earing.” To the right of the moth earring is pair of round eyeglasses. These glasses have two hinges, one on either side of the frames and the other halfway down the arms of the glasses. Two eyes look out from behind the frames. Text reads “Double hinged eyeglasses 1760.” Below the words “Eyeliner and false eyelashes” is a person’s face applying eyeliner with a pencil. Their other eye is already lined and wearing false eyelashes. Several false eyelashes float around the person’s body.

E is for Earring

A woman wearing feathers in her hair looks over a turkey feather fan that is covering the lower part of her face. A man's head is at left with a fedora. The letter F is at the top of the image. A woman with her hair styled and combed upwards to look like a heart shape. In the center of her hair, she wears a brooch with three long feathers coming out of it. The bottom part of her face is covered with a large fan made out of turkey feathers. The bottom of the fan has a trailing fabric bow. Text reads “Feather aigrette 1890” and “Shaker fan 1880 turkey feathers.” To the right, text reads “F is a fedora 1889.” A man with close cropped hair looks to the side. He wears a fedora hat. Below this is a fez, a tall cylindrical shaped hat with a long trailing tassel, sits atop two floating eyes. Text reads “Fez.” To the right, text reads, “’The fur long boot’ 2000 Stuart Weitzman.” A thigh length heeled shoe with fur coming out of the top. Several small buttons run up the back of the shoe. Further to the right are two letter Gs and the text “G is a fingerless glove” and “G is a sample gravestone 1787.” A hand wearing a fingerless glove. A zigzag runs from the top of the glove to the bottom.

F is for Feather Aigrette

A woman with her hair styled and combed upwards to look like a heart shape. In the center of her hair, she wears a brooch with three long feathers coming out of it. The bottom part of her face is covered with a large fan made out of turkey feathers. The bottom of the fan has a trailing fabric bow. Text reads “Feather aigrette 1890” and “Shaker fan 1880 turkey feathers.” To the right, text reads “F is a fedora 1889.” A man with close cropped hair looks to the side. He wears a fedora hat. Below this is a fez, a tall cylindrical shaped hat with a long trailing tassel, sits atop two floating eyes. Text reads “Fez.” To the right, text reads, “’The fur long boot’ 2000 Stuart Weitzman.” A thigh length heeled shoe with fur coming out of the top. Several small buttons run up the back of the shoe. Further to the right are two letter Gs and the text “G is a fingerless glove” and “G is a sample gravestone 1787.” A hand wearing a fingerless glove. A zigzag runs from the top of the glove to the bottom.

Text reads “G is for Gropius tea pot 1969.” A metal teapot with a sleek, simple design. Below this is gravestone carved with the first half of the alphabet, the year 1787, and the name Noah Pratt. The top of the gravestone features a carved face and the bottom features two carved faces. To the right, text reads, “H is for high heel.” A high heeled shoe with a bedazzled heel and an open toe. Text surrounding the shoe reads “Stuart Weitzman” and “1994 ‘Glamour.’” To the right, text reads “H is for hair comb.” This text is surrounded by four hair combs. Text reads “Horn 1860 moth.” A hair comb shaped like a horn moth. The moth is translucent. Text reads “Ivory 1865 rubber vulcanite.” A hair comb topped with a row of pearls. Text reads “Tortoiseshell serpent 1850.” A hair comb with the shape of a serpent on top. Text reads “1820.” A hair comb with a large oval shape at the top.

H is for Hair Comb

A hand grips the handle of a lamp. Above the handle, this lamp has a curved arm that can be used to hang it. On the other side of the lamp, a flame burns. Nearby text reads, “Ipswich Betty lamp.” To the right is the upper part of the same kind of lamp suspended from a hook. A hand holds the handle of a fluting iron. This iron has two parts: one part with a handle which has a curved body and another part with a flat bottom. Both pieces of the iron have raised ridges. A piece of fabric lies between the two parts. Text surrounding the image reads,” 1825 fluting iron.” The letter “T” in fluting is written on the fabric being ironed.

Text reads “Jabot curtain 1824.” Above this text is a patterned curtain with fringe draped on a curtain rod. Below this curtain is woman with her hair worn up wears several pieces of jet black jewelry: a large star on the top of her head, two star earrings, and a necklace with several stars. She wears a high collared blouse. Nearby text reads “Jet black jewelry 1875.” To the right is a large key with a stylized geometric design. Around this large key are several smaller keys. Nearby text reads “K is a key.” Above, text reads, “Fish knife.” A knife with a large blade. The center of the blade features a fish design. Around this knife are three fish swimming.

J is for Jabot Curtain

Text reads “Jabot curtain 1824.” Above this text is a patterned curtain with fringe draped on a curtain rod. Below this curtain is woman with her hair worn up wears several pieces of jet black jewelry: a large star on the top of her head, two star earrings, and a necklace with several stars. She wears a high collared blouse. Nearby text reads “Jet black jewelry 1875.” To the right is a large key with a stylized geometric design. Around this large key are several smaller keys. Nearby text reads “K is a key.” Above, text reads, “Fish knife.” A knife with a large blade. The center of the blade features a fish design. Around this knife are three fish swimming.

Text reads “L Is a lighthouse 1860 and a lipstick.” A large striped lighthouse emitting a glowing beam of light through the fog. Below this, text reads “Lobster vase 1940.” A vase with the design of a large lobster. Below this, a lantern with a wide glass body, a cone shaped top, and a circular handle. Surrounding the lantern is the text “Lantern 1800.” The letter N curves up to form a hand holding a tube of lipstick. The hand applies this lipstick to the mouth of a woman with a short black bob. She wears a long necklace. The end of the necklace is not visible here, but it ends on the next image with a square shaped design of leaves and berries. On the woman’s neck are the words “N is a carved jade necklace.” To the right is a long stemmed vase shaped like a flower with large curved petals. Text reads, “Tiffany vase art nouveau.” Surrounding the vase is the date “1890.” To the right is a woman wearing a hat, a high-necked cape, and a long skirt. The brim of the hat is lined with ostrich feathers with a large plume draping off the brim. The cape has lines of ostrich feathers running down the front. Text nearby reads “O is a cape of ostrich feathers 1880.” To the left is an ostrich egg carved with several designs. At the center are the letters INAF. Below these letters is the date 1802 and above are two hearts with arrows shooting through them. Two carved branches frame these designs. Text below the egg reads, “Wedding ostrich egg.” Below are two salt and pepper shakers shaped like owls. The heads of both owls have several small holes for pouring salt and pepper. Nearby text reads, “Owl salt and pepper shakers 1870.” The word “Owl” is written over the bodies of the birds. Text reads “Ivory opera glasses.” A pair of round opera glasses with two eyes peering through the lenses.

L is for Lighthouse

M is for Medallion

Text reads “L Is a lighthouse 1860 and a lipstick.” A large striped lighthouse emitting a glowing beam of light through the fog. Below this, text reads “Lobster vase 1940.” A vase with the design of a large lobster. Below this, a lantern with a wide glass body, a cone shaped top, and a circular handle. Surrounding the lantern is the text “Lantern 1800.” The letter N curves up to form a hand holding a tube of lipstick. The hand applies this lipstick to the mouth of a woman with a short black bob. She wears a long necklace. The end of the necklace is not visible here, but it ends on the next image with a square shaped design of leaves and berries. On the woman’s neck are the words “N is a carved jade necklace.” To the right is a long stemmed vase shaped like a flower with large curved petals. Text reads, “Tiffany vase art nouveau.” Surrounding the vase is the date “1890.” To the right is a woman wearing a hat, a high-necked cape, and a long skirt. The brim of the hat is lined with ostrich feathers with a large plume draping off the brim. The cape has lines of ostrich feathers running down the front. Text nearby reads “O is a cape of ostrich feathers 1880.” To the left is an ostrich egg carved with several designs. At the center are the letters INAF. Below these letters is the date 1802 and above are two hearts with arrows shooting through them. Two carved branches frame these designs. Text below the egg reads, “Wedding ostrich egg.” Below are two salt and pepper shakers shaped like owls. The heads of both owls have several small holes for pouring salt and pepper. Nearby text reads, “Owl salt and pepper shakers 1870.” The word “Owl” is written over the bodies of the birds. Text reads “Ivory opera glasses.” A pair of round opera glasses with two eyes peering through the lenses.

N is for Necklace

Text reads “L Is a lighthouse 1860 and a lipstick.” A large striped lighthouse emitting a glowing beam of light through the fog. Below this, text reads “Lobster vase 1940.” A vase with the design of a large lobster. Below this, a lantern with a wide glass body, a cone shaped top, and a circular handle. Surrounding the lantern is the text “Lantern 1800.” The letter N curves up to form a hand holding a tube of lipstick. The hand applies this lipstick to the mouth of a woman with a short black bob. She wears a long necklace. The end of the necklace is not visible here, but it ends on the next image with a square shaped design of leaves and berries. On the woman’s neck are the words “N is a carved jade necklace.” To the right is a long stemmed vase shaped like a flower with large curved petals. Text reads, “Tiffany vase art nouveau.” Surrounding the vase is the date “1890.” To the right is a woman wearing a hat, a high-necked cape, and a long skirt. The brim of the hat is lined with ostrich feathers with a large plume draping off the brim. The cape has lines of ostrich feathers running down the front. Text nearby reads “O is a cape of ostrich feathers 1880.” To the left is an ostrich egg carved with several designs. At the center are the letters INAF. Below these letters is the date 1802 and above are two hearts with arrows shooting through them. Two carved branches frame these designs. Text below the egg reads, “Wedding ostrich egg.” Below are two salt and pepper shakers shaped like owls. The heads of both owls have several small holes for pouring salt and pepper. Nearby text reads, “Owl salt and pepper shakers 1870.” The word “Owl” is written over the bodies of the birds. Text reads “Ivory opera glasses.” A pair of round opera glasses with two eyes peering through the lenses.

O is for Ostrich

P is for Pince-Nez

Text reads, “Q is for.” While cut off in this image, the following image finishes the sentence with “Queen Anne dressing table 1735.” Near this text is a four legged wooden dressing table with several drawers. To the right, text reads, “R is a wood folding ruler” and “Ruffle pump.” Near this text is a wooden ruler that can fold into smaller sections. To the right is a high heel shoe with a large ruffle.

Q is for Queen Anne

Text reads, “Q is for.” While cut off in this image, the following image finishes the sentence with “Queen Anne dressing table 1735.” Near this text is a four legged wooden dressing table with several drawers. To the right, text reads, “R is a wood folding ruler” and “Ruffle pump.” Near this text is a wooden ruler that can fold into smaller sections. To the right is a high heel shoe with a large ruffle.

Text reads “S is a butterfly stool” and “Sori Yanagi 1954.” Near this is a wooden stool shaped like a butterfly or an open book. Below this is a black umbrella. The brim of the umbrella is scalloped and features a geometric pattern. The handle of the umbrella is hand pointed. Nearby text reads, “Umbrella with pointed handle 1866.” Below this are the words, “U is an urn of ceramic 1875.” A ceramic urn densely decorated with florals. On the lid of the urn, a small dog sits and looks up.

A sleigh with a sleek, curved design. The border of the sleigh has several smaller designs. Nearby text reads, “Snow travel sleigh 1854.” Below this is a large uppercase letter T. On the left of the letter T is a teddy bear with shiny black eyes and a small smile. The teddy bear sits in a seated position with its hands in its lap. The teddy bear is surrounded by the text, “T is an angora teddy bear” and “Inspired by President Teddy Roosevelt.” To the right of the large letter T is a man wearing a US Navy cap and crossing his arms. His chest and arms are covered with several tattoos: a heart with blood pouring from it, a woman dancing, a grinning monster, a woman with long dark hair, a skull, and the steering wheel of a ship. The man has short hair, one small hoop earring in one ear, stubble on his chin, and a goatee and a mustache with curled tips. Surrounding text reads “Historic New England tattoo collection” and “…is a tattooed sailor 1890.” Below this are the words, “Top hat 1866.” Under this text are the heads of four men wearing top hats. They all wear either glasses, a monocle, or a pince nez. They face different directions. They all have sideburns and bushy eyebrows.

T is for Teddy Bear

Text reads “S is a butterfly stool” and “Sori Yanagi 1954.” Near this is a wooden stool shaped like a butterfly or an open book. Below this is a black umbrella. The brim of the umbrella is scalloped and features a geometric pattern. The handle of the umbrella is hand pointed. Nearby text reads, “Umbrella with pointed handle 1866.” Below this are the words, “U is an urn of ceramic 1875.” A ceramic urn densely decorated with florals. On the lid of the urn, a small dog sits and looks up.

The text “V is for velvet Parisian couture 1883.” Above this text is the lower half of a floor length dress. To the right are the words, “W is a waxwork figure 1709.” A figure in a tall glass jar with a wooden base. The figure has short curled hair and wears a long jacket, vest, and trousers. By their feet are three small creatures. Behind the figure are several branches of leaves. To the left is a mannequin head on a wooden mount. The mannequin wears dark glasses, a mustache, and a wig. The wig is a bit longer than chin length and is styled with several small curls. Text reads, “Wig for a gentleman 1780.” To the right of the waxwork figure are the words, “Z is for a zippered boot of glitter.” A heeled platform boot covered in glitter. A zipper is visible on the side of the boot. Below the boot are the words, “Charles Dane Paris 1990.”

V is for Velvet

The text “V is for velvet Parisian couture 1883.” Above this text is the lower half of a floor length dress. To the right are the words, “W is a waxwork figure 1709.” A figure in a tall glass jar with a wooden base. The figure has short curled hair and wears a long jacket, vest, and trousers. By their feet are three small creatures. Behind the figure are several branches of leaves. To the left is a mannequin head on a wooden mount. The mannequin wears dark glasses, a mustache, and a wig. The wig is a bit longer than chin length and is styled with several small curls. Text reads, “Wig for a gentleman 1780.” To the right of the waxwork figure are the words, “Z is for a zippered boot of glitter.” A heeled platform boot covered in glitter. A zipper is visible on the side of the boot. Below the boot are the words, “Charles Dane Paris 1990.”

W is for Waxwork

Text reads "V is for Veil." A woman dressed for winter with a large fur hat, a fur lined coat, fur muff, and skirt. She wears a partly translucent veil over her eyes. Text reads "Wicker chair 1897." An armless chair made of wicker. The back of the chair has a scalloped edge while the body of the chair features spiral designs. Text reads "Eero Saarinen womb-chair 1953." A chair with a sleek, curved design. The chair has metal legs and is covered with fabric. Text reads "Y is a woven yarn basket." A basket made with woven yarn. The basket has a smaller ring on its side and a large circular handle. A ball of yarn sits next to the basket with two knitting needles stuck into its side. Text reads "X is an extra small dictionary charm." A small square charm shaped like a book which reads “English Dictionary.” Two small rulers sit by the charm, showing that the height of the object is 1 and 1/4 inches and the width is 7/8 of an inch.

The text “V is for velvet Parisian couture 1883.” Above this text is the lower half of a floor length dress. To the right are the words, “W is a waxwork figure 1709.” A figure in a tall glass jar with a wooden base. The figure has short curled hair and wears a long jacket, vest, and trousers. By their feet are three small creatures. Behind the figure are several branches of leaves. To the left is a mannequin head on a wooden mount. The mannequin wears dark glasses, a mustache, and a wig. The wig is a bit longer than chin length and is styled with several small curls. Text reads, “Wig for a gentleman 1780.” To the right of the waxwork figure are the words, “Z is for a zippered boot of glitter.” A heeled platform boot covered in glitter. A zipper is visible on the side of the boot. Below the boot are the words, “Charles Dane Paris 1990.”

Z is for Zipper

Community Participation

Would you like to be part of the Artist’s Sketchbook mural at the Historic New England Center? Please join us for any of our community participation events (Thursday July 23 through Sunday July 26). Learn more on our Events page.

Finding Inspiration in Historic New England’s Collections

The artist used Historic New England’s Collections Access Portal to browse through the many objects, archives, and ephemera with freely accessible images. Visitors to An Artist’s Sketchbook, both in person and online, can access the Collections Access Portal here.

You can learn more about the specific images used as inspiration for Ruben’s work below.

A

Armchair https://www.historicnewengland.org/explore/collections-access/gusn/17233

Abolition Tea Pot https://www.historicnewengland.org/explore/collections-access/gusn/46516

B

Belt Buckle https://www.historicnewengland.org/explore/collections-access/gusn/102676

Bustle https://www.historicnewengland.org/explore/collections-access/gusn/17890

Basket (fancy) https://www.historicnewengland.org/explore/collections-access/gusn/37504

Brooch https://www.historicnewengland.org/explore/collections-access/gusn/101231

Bonnet https://www.historicnewengland.org/explore/collections-access/gusn/191393

C

Cane https://www.historicnewengland.org/explore/collections-access/gusn/5689

Corset https://www.historicnewengland.org/explore/collections-access/gusn/40776

Couch https://www.historicnewengland.org/explore/collections-access/gusn/17107

D

Dress (Marimekko) https://www.historicnewengland.org/explore/collections-access/gusn/322897

E

Earring (lacewing) https://www.historicnewengland.org/explore/collections-access/gusn/101036

Earring (hard rubber vulcanite) https://www.historicnewengland.org/explore/collections-access/gusn/101042

Earring (blown glass) https://www.historicnewengland.org/explore/collections-access/gusn/101035

Earring (tiger claw) https://www.historicnewengland.org/explore/collections-access/gusn/283613

Double-hinged eyeglasses https://www.historicnewengland.org/explore/collections-access/gusn/35354

F

Feathers (on an aigrette) https://www.historicnewengland.org/explore/collections-access/gusn/102284

Fedora https://www.historicnewengland.org/explore/collections-access/gusn/42129

Fez https://www.historicnewengland.org/explore/collections-access/gusn/358027

Fur long boot https://www.historicnewengland.org/explore/collections-access/gusn/368393

Fan with turkey feathers https://www.historicnewengland.org/explore/collections-access/gusn/53546

G

Gravestone https://www.historicnewengland.org/explore/collections-access/gusn/3266

Gloves (fingerless) https://www.historicnewengland.org/explore/collections-access/gusn/33780

Gropius-designed teapot https://www.historicnewengland.org/explore/collections-access/gusn/61732

H

High heel “Glamour” https://www.historicnewengland.org/explore/collections-access/gusn/368375

Hair comb with moth https://www.historicnewengland.org/explore/collections-access/gusn/103076

Hair comb with round top https://www.historicnewengland.org/explore/collections-access/gusn/103062

Hair comb with ivory https://www.historicnewengland.org/explore/collections-access/gusn/103085

Hair comb with tortoiseshell serpent https://www.historicnewengland.org/explore/collections-access/gusn/103140

I

Ipswich Betty Lamp https://www.historicnewengland.org/explore/collections-access/gusn/309876

Iron (fluting) https://www.historicnewengland.org/explore/collections-access/gusn/25183

J

Jabot (curtain) https://www.historicnewengland.org/explore/collections-access/gusn/187739

Jet necklace https://www.historicnewengland.org/explore/collections-access/gusn/101039

K

Key https://www.historicnewengland.org/explore/collections-access/gusn/370433

Knife (fish) https://www.historicnewengland.org/explore/collections-access/gusn/724

L

Lantern https://www.historicnewengland.org/explore/collections-access/gusn/4996

Lighthouse https://www.historicnewengland.org/explore/collections-access/gusn/354698

Linwood Pottery lobster https://www.historicnewengland.org/explore/collections-access/gusn/6722

M

Medallion (portrait) https://www.historicnewengland.org/explore/collections-access/gusn/359704

Manchu shoe https://www.historicnewengland.org/explore/collections-access/gusn/930

Mourning ring https://www.historicnewengland.org/explore/collections-access/gusn/101872

N

(Art) Nouveau vase https://www.historicnewengland.org/explore/collections-access/gusn/37907

Necklace https://www.historicnewengland.org/explore/collections-access/gusn/102234

O

Opera glasses https://www.historicnewengland.org/explore/collections-access/gusn/308693

Ostrich egg https://www.historicnewengland.org/explore/collections-access/gusn/11513

Ostrich feather cape https://www.historicnewengland.org/explore/collections-access/gusn/13448

Owl salt and pepper shakers https://www.historicnewengland.org/explore/collections-access/gusn/316513

P

Pince-nez https://www.historicnewengland.org/explore/collections-access/gusn/52493

Pearl earring https://www.historicnewengland.org/explore/collections-access/gusn/101007

Pineapple teapot https://www.historicnewengland.org/explore/collections-access/gusn/2168

Q

Queen Anne dressing table https://www.historicnewengland.org/explore/collections-access/gusn/26821

R

Ruler https://www.historicnewengland.org/explore/collections-access/gusn/242972

Ruffle pump (on loan to Shoe Stories) https://haverhillcenter.org/topic/the-new-england-shoe-industry/

S

Stool https://www.historicnewengland.org/explore/collections-access/gusn/56332

Sleigh https://www.historicnewengland.org/explore/collections-access/gusn/22422

T

Tattoo collection https://www.historicnewengland.org/explore/collections-access/gusn/360134

Teddy bear https://www.historicnewengland.org/explore/collections-access/gusn/190908

Top hat https://www.historicnewengland.org/explore/collections-access/gusn/53917

U

Umbrella https://www.historicnewengland.org/explore/collections-access/gusn/26308

Urn https://www.historicnewengland.org/explore/collections-access/gusn/67335

V

Velvet (dress) https://www.historicnewengland.org/explore/collections-access/gusn/12851

W

Womb chair https://www.historicnewengland.org/explore/collections-access/gusn/56328

Wicker chair https://www.historicnewengland.org/explore/collections-access/gusn/191004

Wig and stand https://www.historicnewengland.org/explore/collections-access/gusn/26109

Wax figure https://www.historicnewengland.org/explore/collections-access/gusn/190959

X

X-tra small dictionary https://www.historicnewengland.org/explore/collections-access/gusn/102281

Y

Yarn basket https://www.historicnewengland.org/explore/collections-access/gusn/25311

Z

Zippered boots https://www.historicnewengland.org/explore/collections-access/gusn/308763

Project Support

This project is made possible thanks to support from the National Endowment for the Arts.

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