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A=Dress; B=Jacket. Dress (A) full length mauve dress w/ gray lace overdress which has panels at sides extending to hem at back; 3/4 length sleeves. Shirred bust; mauve polyester satin underdress; overdress of lace is cut away at front; gray nylon at V-neck & cuffs; mauve satin bow at waistback. F...

Date: 1935-1945

Maker: unknown

Material: lace (needlework), stitching, machine-made, rayon, satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 12885

Accession Number: 1991.84AB

Evening Jacket

Gray-green silk satin jacket; self-ruching around neck, center front opening, hem & on sleeves around elbow. Bell-shaped sleeves are open on outside seam & fold over to reveal green taffeta lining; no closure; open front.

Date: 1935-1945

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, machine-made, satin, silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 12886

Accession Number: 1991.85

DRESS

A=Dress; B=Sash. Dress (A) white cotton mull; broad neckline w/ lace band; same lace band inserted across bust & sleeves. Elbow length sleeves w/ lace band at elbow & double ruffle (engageantes) edged w/ lace; plain waistband; skirt has several bands of horizontal lace (same as bodice); train; dus...

Date: 1901-1904

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, super

GUSN: 12887

Accession Number: 1991.88AB

Pair of Cycling Knickers

Brown heather wool; fall front with one button at each side; elastic at knees (with safety pin holding elastic together); seat reinforced with white cotton with blue pinstripe; gathered and pinned at center back with safety pin, one button hole in center front waist.

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), machine-made

GUSN: 12888

Accession Number: 1969.6713

Parasol

Pale blue and beige changeable silk taffeta, plain dark brown bamboo handle, straight with round lapis knob and brass rings; brass tip, brass hardware; spokes covered with silk; closure and silk covered ring attached to cord outside slides down over parasol.

Date: 1900-1915

Maker: unknown

Material: bamboo (material), brass (alloy), lapis lazuli (rock), silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 12889

Accession Number: 1969.6199

Dress

Plum silk; drawstring neckline; skirt front gathered on self-tie in a drop-front style; bodice lined with linen; hem lined with polished cotton. Inset under armhole for length of sleeve; self-cuffs; possibly shortened; fullness at back between shoulders. Possible maternity garment. Dress altered, v...

Date: 1797-1808

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 12890

Accession Number: 1991.91

Parasol

Grey silk taffeta chine, with pink, green, blue, lavender floral bunches with floral sprigs and five narrow horizontal tucks; brown bamboo handle withwhite porcelaine "T" shaped handle from Dresden; porcelaine handle is hand painted with polychrome floral bouquets, overglaze, gilt, spokes are covere...

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (fiber), porcelain, bamboo (material), chiné technique

GUSN: 12891

Accession Number: 1969.6213

Slip

White cotton; bias bodice; scoop neck; sleeveless body gathered at back; hook & eye at neck & waist; piped neck & armscye.

Date: 1820-1828

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 12892

Accession Number: 1991.93

Dress

Dress made from bleached cotton mull embroidered with metallic thread and spangled with sequins in paisley and leaf motif, with Greek key and floral bunches at hem. Drawstring neckline; high waist; long fitted sleeves with Greek key motif, fullness at back from gathered side panels set into waist. ...

Date: 1794-1797

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, linen (material)

GUSN: 12893

Accession Number: 1991.95

Umbrella Frame

Bamboo handle, with round knob carved with circles; sharply pointed brass tip; no fabric - only metal hardware spokes, stitched in place with cotton.

Date: 1885-1915

Maker: unknown

Material: bamboo (material)

GUSN: 12894

Accession Number: 1969.6205

Dress

White embroidered all-over pattern of small buds; drawstring neckline; empire waist with darts; fullness gathered at back between shoulders; piping at seams; long sleeves with drawstring at wrist.

Date: 1815-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, stitching, super

GUSN: 12895

Accession Number: 1991.96

Parasol

Blue/grey silk with attached pleated trim (a slightly darker tone); two-toned wooden handle tapered, round, with plain brass ring and another with oak leaf and acorn garland; brass tip and points; closure - self-top with brass eye - hooks onto brass nail.

Date: 1900-1915

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), stitching, silk (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12897

Accession Number: 1969.6206

Parasol

Green silk, with self-ruching in two sections; ruching overlaps to form circles in between each spoke of the frame; two- toned wooden handle with brass rings at an angle; brass tip; spokes wrapped in green silk; brass points; closure - green silk with brass ring and button.

Date: 1900-1915

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), silk (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12898

Accession Number: 1969.6198

DRESS

A=Bodice; B=Dress. Bodice (A) of dark coral dotted & pleated net over white chiffon; chemisette type; high neck & inset of white tulle w/ lace applique. Coral silk surah pleated panels w/ braid ornaments attached at shoulders w/ very long center panel; long sleeves w/ white net cuffs. White silk ...

Date: 1905-1915

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), braid, stitching, lace (needlework), machine-made, net (textile), silk (textile), smocking (process), cloth, tulle (meshed textile)

GUSN: 12899

Accession Number: 1992.13AB

Parasol

Ivory silk taffeta, with scalloped edge trimmed with ivory silk chenille; brown tiger eye wooden handle, tapered; gilt ring with amethyst stone on handle; base of handle has gilt hardware with amethyst stone; brass hardware; spokes covered with ivory silk; closure - silk covered ring with cord attac...

Date: 1900-1915

Maker: unknown

Material: amethyst (mineral), brass (alloy), silk (textile), taffeta, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12900

Accession Number: 1969.6067

DRESS

Magenta charmeuse; bias cut; wide neckline; cut down to waist in back; sleeveless; streamers attached to shoulder straps. Slightly shirred at sides & waist; snap closure on left side; attached self-belt w/ snap closure; horizontal band inset at knee level; tying in bow at back; floor length.

Date: 1933-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, machine-made, rayon

GUSN: 12901

Accession Number: 1992.19

ENSEMBLE

A=Bodice; B=Skirt; C=Petticoat. Bodice (A) of beige sheer cotton & silk; high band collar of beige lace over white silk w/ hook & eye closure in back; tucked yoke trimmed w/ lace flounce. Snap closure center front w/ lace inserts either side; pouched effect; gathered to pleated self waistband w/ r...

Date: ca. 1890

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, lace (needlework), machine-made, silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 12902

Accession Number: 1992.55A-C

DRESS

Dark blue textured rayon; V-neckline; 5 covered buttons extending below waist; self bow at throat; shoulder pads; 3/4 length dolman sleeves set in waist w/ hook & eye closure; belt loops; no belt; inverted pleat center back of skirt; partial lining in skirt.

Date: ca. 1950

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, machine-made, rayon

GUSN: 12903

Accession Number: 1992.128

Umbrella and Parasol

Combination umbrella and parasol, "en tout cas." Black silk taffeta with ivory handle. Handle carved with trompe l'oeil braid basket weave pattern with Chinese or Japanese characters. Bamboo stick with brass tip and hardware. Brass points. Closure mechanism: silk covered ring and black button.

Date: 1885-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: bamboo (material), carving (processes), ivory (tooth component), silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 12904

Accession Number: 1969.6073

Parasol

Combination umbrella and parasol, or "en tout cas".Black silk taffeta, plain; orange/light brown woooden handle, with nailed end; brass tip; black silk tassel on handle; black painted metal hardware; closure - back strap with covered metal ring and button.

Date: 1885-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), taffeta, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12905

Accession Number: 1969.6210

SUIT

A=Jacket; B=Skirt. Black fabric. Jacket (A) turned back collar w/ scalloped lapel; padded shoulders; long sleeves w/ elbow darts; slight flare at waist; 2 false pocket fronts of 2 layers at front waist; lined w/ black silk. Double breasted; 2 rows of 5 buttons each; 10 silver toned buttons & 5 ho...

Date: ca. 1940

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, machine-made, rayon, silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 12906

Accession Number: 1992.129AB

Parasol

Combination parasol and umbrella or "en tout cas".

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), silver (metal), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12907

Accession Number: 1969.6200

Parasol

Dark green silk taffeta; wooden handle with golden varnish; round with silver handle; two rings cut into wood - probably for metal bands, which are missing; brass tip; black painted metal hardware.

Date: 1900-1915

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), silver (metal), taffeta, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12908

Accession Number: 1969.6212

Women's Suit

A=Jacket; B=Skirt. Jacket (A) turned back collar w/ padded shoulders; full length sleeves w/ slit in cuff; slight flare at waist; 2 side pockets w/ scalloped edge & covered button & buttonhole. Front closure of 6 covered buttons & holes; lined w/ rayon. Skirt (B) straight; mid-calf length; w/ lef...

Date: ca. 1940

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, machine-made, padding (process), rayon, wool (textile)

GUSN: 12909

Accession Number: 1992.130AB

DRESS

Pale blue linen-textured rayon; narrow band collar; 9 large plastic hook & eyes down center front; small pockets set in yoke seams. Short sleeves; set-in waistband w/ hook & eye; 2 pleats in skirt at waist; belt loops on side seams; no belt.

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, machine-made, plastic (organic material), rayon, weaving

GUSN: 12910

Accession Number: 1992.138

Parasol

Parasol/umbrella combination or "en tout cas". Black silk taffeta; plain; hooked wooden handle, golden orange varnish; brass hardware; brass tip; spokes painted black.

Date: 1890-1915

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), silk (textile), taffeta, varnishing, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12911

Accession Number: 1969.6085

Dress

Black taffeta; small pointed collar; 3/4 length sleeves w/ turned back cuff; diamond gusset at armscye; front pleats at waist. 2 side waist belt loops (belt missing); front closure from neck to below waist; covered buttons & loops from collar tip to below waist. 3 hook & eyes at waist; buckram lin...

Date: 1945-1955

Maker: unknown

Material: buckram, stitching, machine-made, silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 12912

Accession Number: 1992.143

Parasol Umbrella

Combination parasol and umbrella or "en tout cas". Navy blue silk taffeta; plain; bamboo with silver plated disc knob; brass tip; black painted metal spokes; closure - strap with silk covered ring and button.

Date: 1900-1915

Maker: unknown

Material: bamboo (material), silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 12913

Accession Number: 1969.6214

Dressing Gown

Mulberry wool challis with multicolor paisley border around neck, down front and forming skirt; round neck bound in fraying orange silk; round jet buttons center front from neck to hem. Piped armscye; long sleeves ruffled at shoulder; gathered to turned back cuffs with buttonholes; border print on ...

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 12914

Accession Number: 1992.144

Shaft

Umbrella shaft - black stick with handle encrusted with beads, with larger faceted black glass diamond, square and marquise shapes; green ruched band; missing cover and end for walking.

Date: 1890-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: beads (pierced objects), glass (material), jet (coal), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12915

Accession Number: 1969.6078

Dress

A=Dress; B=Belt. Dress (A) black & blue plaid twill; V-neckline w/ small circular collar; 2 small tabs at collar w/ rhinestone button; 3/4 length sleeves w/ turned back cuff & dart at elbow. Fitted bodice darts at waist front & back; slender skirt w/ 2 side pockets & closed pleat at center back he...

Date: ca. 1945

Maker: unknown

Material: acetate film, stitching, machine-made, rayon, twill

GUSN: 12916

Accession Number: 1992.145AB

Parasol

Ivory silk taffeta with ivory silk fringe around edges and tip; long, straight, round bamboo stem/handle; ivory silk lining; steel hardware.

Date: 1865-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), steel (alloy), taffeta

GUSN: 12917

Accession Number: 1969.6079

Dress

Large black wool underdress w/ a silk organza bodice lined w/ taffeta; V-neckline w/ square piece of pleated black netting across V (modesty cloth). Short silk sleeves covered w/ organza edged w/ looped plaited ribbon; full sleeve of organza w/ flared cuff edged w/ looped plaited ribbon. Sheer orga...

Date: 1918-1922

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, machine-made, organza, ribbon (material), silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 12918

Accession Number: 1992.148

UMBRELLA

Taupe/red changeable silk twill; red lining; wooden handle at 90 degree angle, with red/taupe tassels; bone cover at tip; black hardware; matching cover(.2) with brass eye and clasp closure; black metal points; umbrella(.1) has closure of silk strap with metal ring which hooks onto button.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, machine-made, metal, silk (textile), twill, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12919

Accession Number: 1969.6201.1-2

Walking Stick

Varnished bamboo with a metal knob handle with secret "flip" opening; brass top.

Maker: unknown

Material: bamboo (material), brass (alloy), varnishing

GUSN: 12920

Accession Number: 1969.6208

Walking Stick

Cherry wood; natural shape with a curved handle; three small silver plated faces - two frowning, one in middle smiling; brass tip.

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal), brass (alloy), cherry (wood)

GUSN: 12921

Accession Number: 1969.6209

Collar

Elongated collar shape; white lace; scroll pattern with flowers; honey comb patterned net ground.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), lace (needlework)

GUSN: 12926

Accession Number: 1969.5506

Two-Piece Evening Dress

Bright yellow silk taffeta; Bodice (A) - broad neckline trimmed with tulle and pleated with black velvet ribbon drawstring; also trimmed with yellow ruching at neck and short sleeves; two bands of pleated tulle at cuffs; sleeves and yoke trimmed with cream silk fringe; black velvet bow at each cuff;...

Date: 1866-1867

Maker: unknown

Material: buckram, silk (textile), taffeta, tulle (meshed textile)

GUSN: 13307

Accession Number: 1969.5538AB

Dress, 2 piece

Midnight blue/black silk velvet with black braid and jet bead; Zouave style jacket (A) - hook and eye at neck, cut away at waist; collar, front, shoulder and cuffs trimmed with scalloped band of jet beads (balls like pom-poms and bugle beads); lined with black taffeta; Skirt (B) - matching velvet sk...

Date: 1865-1869

Maker: Ruffy, Mme. (Maker)

Material: beading (process), buckram, stitching, silk (textile), taffeta, velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 13308

Accession Number: 1969.5540AB

Evening Dress with Chemisette

Dress (A): Black satin with black striped lace and chiffon tunic overdress; round neckline with cream chiffon and black net insert (with elastic at neck); embroidered band with black lattice and beads around neck, sleeves, side seams and hem of over tunic; triple sleeves - short - double black strip...

Date: 1909-1911

Maker: Perois, Suzanne (Maker)

Material: beading (process), chiffon, embroidering, lace (needlework), satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 13309

Accession Number: 1969.6023AB

Women's Day Dress

Black and white check (black ground); silk taffeta; Jacket (A) - wide turned collar; long sleeves with turned back cuffs with three decorated pearl buttons; flared skirt, gathered at back at waist; one weight at left front hem; two welt pockets at front, with four decorative pearl buttons and button...

Date: 1914-1917

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 13310

Accession Number: 1969.6026AB

Women's dress

Black taffeta; chemisette with high boned collar, trimmed with black polka dotted net; bolero style bodice with black bows, ruching and tucks; same on puffed sleeves with polka dotted undersleeves; boned all around waist with tucks stitched all around waist; skirt has 3 bands of black ruching; full ...

Date: ca. 1906

Maker: A Monteil (Maker) Nicholls (Manufacturer)

Material: silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 13311

Accession Number: 1969.6027AB

Chemise

White linen short chemise; broad neckline and cap sleeves trimmed w/ embroidered scalloped edges and narrow row of white openwork embroidery; yoke gathered into pleats at left and right sides.

Date: 1860-1869

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, linen (material)

GUSN: 13312

Accession Number: 1969.6095

Women's Day Dress

Charcoal grey wool; shawl collar with wide pointed lapels; decorative "waistcoat" of black silk chine' with pink roses and hook and eye closure; three pairs decorative dark shell buttons with black braid frogs; long sleeves; scalloped hem with points extended at sides; taupe/grey satin lining; Skirt...

Date: 1910-1912

Maker: unknown

Material: chiné technique, satin, silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 13313

Accession Number: 1969.6036AB

Women's Dress

Lavender cotton with white pin stripes; shawl collar with wide pointed lapels; decorative "waistcoat" of white ribbed cotton inset at front, with button closure; three pairs of decorative shell buttons with cream braid twigs; scalloped hem with points extended at sides; 3/4 length sleeves; Skirt (B)...

Date: ca. 1915

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 13314

Accession Number: 1969.6038AB

Riding Habit Shirt

White cotton; starched standing band collar with notch for chin; starched cuffs; long sleeves gathered at cuffs; piped armscye; form fitting princess seam; pearl buttons at center front.

Date: 1875-1879

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 13315

Accession Number: 1969.5771

Blouse

Sheer white linen; high boned collar with bands of lace; long full sleeves; fullness at cuffs with bands of lace drawnwork inserted on sleeves and cuffs. Cuffs are wide with pearl button and loop closure; same closure on collar; body has same lace bands; center front closure for studs; wide cotton ...

Date: 1897-1903

Maker: unknown

Material: drawn thread work, linen (material)

GUSN: 13316

Accession Number: 1969.6584

Chemisette

Sheer cream cotton; slips on over head; broad neckline trimmed with lace and embroidered with scalloped floral pattern of flowers, grapes and small scale floral garland around back neck only; piping along shoulder seam.

Date: 1840-1849

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 13317

Accession Number: 1969.5505

Chemisette

Cream; high boned lace collar and yoke; sleeveless; lace ruffle/jabot; blouson effect with double lace ruffle; cotton twill tape inner waistband; hook and eye and pearl button closure at center back.

Date: 1910-1915

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), lace (needlework)

GUSN: 13318

Accession Number: 1969.6029

Chemisette

Sheer white; turned collar with fine eyelet embroidered collar with fleur de lis motif and chevron border; two white cloth covered buttons; wide and narrow tucks along center front; casings at front and back; cotton tape tie.

Date: 1865-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 13319

Accession Number: 1969.6089

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