Historic New England

Pair of Child's Mittens

Cream-colored wool mittens for a young child, plain knit hand, with shaggy, looped trim at cuffs.

Date: ca. 1772

Maker: unknown

Material: knitting (process), wool (textile)

GUSN: 15222

Accession Number: 1928.1076AB

Pair of Mittens

Cream; elbow length; ribbed knit with band at wrist and openwork cuff.

Date: 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: knitting (process), wool (textile)

GUSN: 15223

Accession Number: 1940.642AB

Pair of Mittens

Cream; plain with ribbed knit, pale green striped cuff; mittens attached by long white tape (so child won't lose them--are threaded through sleeves of coat).

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: knitting (process), wool (textile)

GUSN: 15224

Accession Number: 1938.1022AB

Pair of Mittens

Cream; plain; ribbed cuff.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: Wilson, Ruth, Miss (Maker)

Material: knitting (process), wool (textile)

GUSN: 15225

Accession Number: 1935.1381AB

Pair of Mittens

Red; front has cable alternating w/ ribbed scallop pattern; scalloped cuff; plain palm.

Date: 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: knitting (process), wool (textile)

GUSN: 15226

Accession Number: 1931.1401AB

Pair of Mitts

Red w/ bands of black/green and mustard; novelty openwork knit; trimmed with purple at thumb, fingers, and cuff.

Date: 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: knitting (process), wool (textile)

GUSN: 15227

Accession Number: 1941.1507AB

Pair of Children's Mitts

Pair of cream net/honeycomb pattern mitts. Thumb is separate with straight opening for fingers. Diagonal rows of cream silk inserted on hand and arm.

Date: 1860

Maker: Atwood, Medora Frances, 1855-1950 (Maker)

Material: net (textile), silk (textile)

GUSN: 15228

Accession Number: 1927.700AB

Pair of Mittens

Cream; knitted-bands of raised (pearl) knit alternate with bands with diagonal, openwork; elbow length mittens with scalloped cuffs.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: knitting (process), wool (textile)

GUSN: 15229

Accession Number: 1924.62AB

Pair of Mittens

Cream; plain with crocheted cuffs with scalloped edge.

Date: ca. 1856

Maker: unknown

Material: crocheting, knitting (process), wool (textile)

GUSN: 15230

Accession Number: 1950.74M

Pair of Infant's Mittens

Cream with blue and white crocheted cuffs; plain mittens.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: crocheting, knitting (process), wool (textile)

GUSN: 15231

Accession Number: 1941.1595AB

Pair of Mittens

Blue and white cuff; cuff= double: cream ribbed cuff under cream crocheted "ruffle"; both trimmed with pink silk.

Date: 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: crocheting, knitting (process), wool (textile)

GUSN: 15232

Accession Number: 1924.359AB

Pair of Gloves

Bright yellow; three bands on front; decorative clasp at wrist.

Date: 1810-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 15233

Accession Number: 1930.920AB

Child's Pantaloons

Cream; six buttonholes at linen waist; open sides; one tuck at hem, with scalloped lace edge; tucks have been let out.

Date: 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 15234

Accession Number: 1938.571

Child's Pantalettes

White; ruffled hem; four white buttons with loops.

Date: 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 15235

Accession Number: 1925.762AB

Child's Pantalettes

White; one tuck; two bands of lace; drawstring with linen tape. One of a pair.

Date: 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 15236

Accession Number: 1927.968AB

Child's Pantalettes

Cream; wide tuck at top; with a four-inch opening at seam; five narrow tucks; two bands of fine lace at hem.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 15237

Accession Number: 1927.969AB

Child's Pantalettes

White; no buttons or loops; lower hem-- band of six narrow tucks with two bands of featherwork and scalloped eyelet embroidered edge.

Date: 1830

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 15238

Accession Number: 1929.919AB

Pantaloons

White; 6 buttonholes at waist; one side open; crotch has been repaired and reinforced; openwork of scrolled leaves/branches at hem w/ scalloped edge.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: Gross, Hannah Elizabeth (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), cutwork, stitching

GUSN: 15239

Accession Number: 1931.1437

Child's Pantalettes

White; seam in middle--horizontal; openwork--diamonds formed by linked circles and squares in center; with branches; scalloped edge.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: cutwork, linen (material), openwork

GUSN: 15240

Accession Number: 1933.1063AB

Child's Pantalettes

Cream; no buttons or loops; fine cartridge pleated ruffle w/ net/lace edge.

Date: 1830-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 15241

Accession Number: 1935.737AB

Child's Pantalettes

White; four buttonholes; six bands of eyelet embroidery w/ small flowers; scalloped eyelet edge.

Date: 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 15242

Accession Number: 1935.1309AB

Child's Pantalettes

Cream/sheer; four buttonholes; two tucks; cutwork scalloped edge with floral diamond motif.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), cutwork

GUSN: 15243

Accession Number: 1941.670AB

Child's Pantalettes

Cream; three loops on B (A is missing two loops); cutwork scalloped edge with pattern of paisley enclosed by circle.

Date: 1830-1845

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), cutwork

GUSN: 15244

Accession Number: 1943.154AB

Child's Pantalettes

Cream/sheer; three loops at top; three tucks; crocheted lace insert and scalloped edge.

Date: 1830-1845

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 15245

Accession Number: 1943.155AB

Pair of Child's Pantalettes

Cream; no buttons or loops; lower edge trimmed with lace.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, linen (material)

GUSN: 15246

Accession Number: 1947.12CD

Child's Pantaloons

Cream; pointed yoke waistband with six buttonholes; open at sides; ribbed dimity ruffle with eyelet embroidery and scalloped edge.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 15247

Accession Number: 1988.452

White plush bonnet; hat trimmed all around with white silk ribbon ruffle. Crown trimmed with flat white silk ribbon bows. Inside of brim trimmmed with ruffles of white ribbons of lace and clusters of flowers, berries, and leaves; inside of bonnet lined with white net, silk, and corded silk; fastens ...

Date: ca. 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, net (textile), silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 15248

Accession Number: 1969.3331

Bonnet

White; diamond patterned pique; bands of scalloped edged eyelet at back around brim; neck ruffle; rosette of cream grosgrain ribbon, with bow at back; net lining; ruffles of lace with loops of pale pink ribbon enclose brim with wire support; ribbon ties.

Date: 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, piqué

GUSN: 15249

Accession Number: 1969.5678

Cap

Cream wool; knit--ribbed and openwork pattern; scalloped edge along face; neck ruffle with scalloped edge; pale blue ribbon inserted around face and neck.

Date: 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: knitting (process), wool (textile)

GUSN: 15250

Accession Number: 1969.5756

Cap

Cream; bands of lace/net alternate with bands embroidered with round flower; ruffles with pink ribbon loops around face and white ribbon around with bow at back; circle of eyelet inserted at back; ribbon ties; drawstring.

Date: 1860-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, lace (needlework)

GUSN: 15251

Accession Number: 1969.5764

Cap

Bands of lace with scroll and trilobed motif; with inserts of pale blue ribbon on cap; lace ruffles and pale blue ribbon loops around face; cream bow at back; cream ribbon ties; round insert at back.

Date: 1860-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, lace (needlework)

GUSN: 15252

Accession Number: 1969.5765

Cap

Discolored; bands of lace with diamond motif alternate with bands embroidered with round flowers; lace ruffles and ribbon loops around face; round insert at back of lace with flower applique; cream ribbon ties.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, lace (needlework)

GUSN: 15253

Accession Number: 1969.5766

Cap

Cream; lace--bands of lace stitched in scalloped circular pattern, with seven circles with lace/floral motif, and circle insert in center of seven circles; lace ruffles around face; drawstring; cream lining.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, lace (needlework), silk (textile)

GUSN: 15254

Accession Number: 1969.5767

Cap

White; Marseilles woven quilting with diamond pattern; scalloped eyelet trim; linen tape ties; chamois lining.

Date: 1870-1885

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, marseilles

GUSN: 15255

Accession Number: 1969.5803

Hat

Grey cream; ribbed dimity; triple ruffle around face; long neck ruffle with fringe; back has flower of soutache; two white tape ties; upholstery trim tape.

Date: 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, linen (material)

GUSN: 15256

Accession Number: 1969.5804

Cap lining

Cream satin; incomplete--unfinished edges, probably meant to be padded as padding is loose inside.

Date: 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, silk (textile), satin

GUSN: 15257

Accession Number: 1969.5805

Cap

Cream/sheer; whitework embroidery of floral garlands around face and around back; rest is embroidered with flowers; one tuck.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, stitching

GUSN: 15258

Accession Number: 1969.5939

Cap

White/sheer; double lace ruffle around face; neck ruffle with two narrow tucks and lace; front panel with nine narrow tucks; back with strapwork with shirred sections; drawstring at back with same ties as front.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 15259

Accession Number: 1969.5940

Cap

White; sheer; double lace ruffle around face; neck ruffle with two narrow tucks and lace; front panel with nine narrow tucks; back with strapwork with shirred sections; no drawstring; pleated ruffle.

Date: 1865-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 15260

Accession Number: 1969.5941

Cap

White point d'esprit with rows of lace openwork; edged all around with double ruffle; pink satin tabs, drawstrings, and ribbon at bottom back.

Date: 1865-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 15261

Accession Number: 1969.5986

Cap

Cream; lace ruffles at front, middle, back, and neck; beige ribbon ties and bows (top and neck); bands of embroidered net alternate with bands with whitework embroidery of oval motif; back is all net.

Date: 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), drawn thread work, stitching

GUSN: 15262

Accession Number: 1969.5993

Cap

Cream/sheer; three bands of garland embroidery enclosed by drawnwork feather pattern; no ties or drawstring.

Date: 1830-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, stitching

GUSN: 15263

Accession Number: 1969.6301

Bonnet

Cream; elaborate pattern--honeycomb-like--of tucking and pleating; trimmed with cream satin ribbon and rosettes with gilt buckle; cream satin neck ruffle and bow at back; white meander trim around brim and back; band of net with purple and cream ribbon loops enclose face; satin ties.

Date: 1841-1847

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 15264

Accession Number: 1969.7235

Bonnet

Pale pink; quilted stitching, meander, three bands on top and one around neck ruffle; ribbon/bows at right, with feathers; net lining with silk flowers on sides of face.

Date: 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, quilting, silk (textile)

GUSN: 15265

Accession Number: 1969.7239

Shirt

White/sheer; rounded flap neckline; shoulder has pointed flap; neckline, sleeves and shoulder trimmed w/ lace and embroidered w/ stylized garland eyelet; central flower embroidered on flaps.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, stitching, lawn (textile), linen (material)

GUSN: 15266

Accession Number: 1942.373.2

Blouse

White; ruffled collar; center front ruffle; ruffled yoke; long, full sleeves w/ elastic at wrist, 3 tucks and ruffle at shoulder; eyelet waistband; hook and eye closure.

Date: 1855-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, machine-made

GUSN: 15267

Accession Number: 1988.430.1

Child's Jacket or Sacque

White; ribbed; eyelet trim at neckline and center front and hem; long sleeves.

Date: 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), dimity

GUSN: 15268

Accession Number: 1990.447

Child's Jacket or Sacque

White; checked; eyelet trim at neck, center front, and hem; long sleeves.

Date: 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 15269

Accession Number: 1990.448

Petticoat or Slip

Cream wool skirt with white cotton top--top trimmed with lace at neck and armscye; three pearl buttons; open at front to hem--with scalloped edge embroidered with cream silk with dots.

Date: 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 15270

Accession Number: 1990.542

Curtain rod

Cylindrical form; reddish mahogany stain; w/ curtain rings; no finials; 2 screw in eyelets on rod.

Date: 1850-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (wood), turning (shaping process), oak (wood)

GUSN: 15020

Accession Number: 1983.168.5

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