Historic New England

Pair of Sleeves

A=Left side; B=Right side. Ivory silk lace with scalloped edges; 3/4 length sleeves; two hooks at center front of left side; horizontal insert on right side with hook on left side; snap at center of right shoulder.

Date: ca. 1910

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), lace (needlework)

GUSN: 12949

Accession Number: 1969.7026AB

Walking Skirt

Dark gray wool twill; self-belt w/ decorative black button & snap closure at front; gored skirt; center panel has decorative sides suggesting pockets w/ decorative black buttons. Snap closure at left front "pocket"; large box pleat at back.

Date: 1910-1915

Maker: unknown

Material: twill, wool (textile)

GUSN: 12950

Accession Number: 1969.7128

Women's Jacket

Black wool twill; turned collar; notched lapel; single breasted with three large self-covered buttons; long sleeves with two decorative self-covered buttons and decorative buttonholes. 3/4 length; hip seams; vent at center back; lined with black satin; pocket in lining at left side.

Date: ca. 1910

Maker: unknown

Material: satin, silk (textile), twill, wool (textile)

GUSN: 12951

Accession Number: 1969.7139

Chemise

White cotton; scalloped and embroidered neckline, armscye and placket; bands of narrow tucks alternate with row of feather stitching. Gathered at back neck; sleeveless; feather stitching at neck and armscye; thigh length; two buttonholes; one cracked button.

Date: ca. 1885

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 12952

Accession Number: 1969.7213

Chemise

White cotton; scalloped and embroidered edge at neckline, armscye and placket; bands of narrow tucks alternate with embroidered floral garland; gathered at back neck, two buttonholes; no buttons; feather stitching around neck, armscye and placket; sleeveless; thigh length.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 12953

Accession Number: 1969.7222

Chemise

White cotton; scalloped embroidered edge at round neckline, armscye, and front placket; sleeveless; narrow tucks at front. Gathered around neck back; two buttonholes; one pearl button (one button missing); feather stitching around seams at neck, placket and armscye; thigh length.

Date: ca. 1885

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 12954

Accession Number: 1969.7225

Women's Jacket

Black silk taffeta; narrow band collar with pinked satin trim; narrow black border with satin trim at collar, center front, armscye, hem and cuffs. Two side vents; one center back vent; black lace at hem and armscye; three pairs black (woven) buttons with frog loop closure at center front; full cut...

Date: 1855-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 12955

Accession Number: 1969.7246

Women's Jacket

Waist length; black velvet; black satin ruching at collar, cuffs and scalloped peplum; quilted black silk lining. Black satin bow at back of neck; three toggle and loop closures (at center front) with frogs of black leaf motif.

Date: ca. 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: quilting, silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 12956

Accession Number: 1969.7247

Women's Jacket

Black taffeta; narrow collar; wide black border along center front, around hem and center back; fullness at back for bustle; long sleeves with double turned back cuffs. Single breasted; five decorative large black buttons conceal placket with five smaller buttons and buttonholes.

Date: ca. 1870

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 12957

Accession Number: 1969.7248

Women's Coat

Black wool with wide brown fur collar with darker brown rings; mid-calf length; darts in front; two large black wooden buttons. Inner black wool loop and silk tie fastening; fully lined in black silk satin; shoulder pads.

Date: ca. 1950

Maker: unknown

Material: fur, satin, silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 12958

Accession Number: 1969.5352

Dress

Purple and white vertically striped silk taffeta. Round neckline; sharply pointed front, fishtail peplum; panel in back. thirteen purple silk buttons down center front. Yoke trimmed with double row of pleated purple satin ribbon, tapering to a point in back at peplum with purple silk covered button...

Date: 1850-1869

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), glazing (coating), linen (material), silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 12959

Accession Number: 1969.5485AB

Purse

Purple patent leather envelope-style clutch. Two self buttons on flap over snap closures. Small pocket on body under flap with snap closure. Fully lined with white satin.

Date: 1890-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, stitching, satin

GUSN: 12960

Accession Number: 1969.6617.1

Scarf

Black silk chiffon with woven satin edges.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: chiffon, satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 12961

Accession Number: 1969.6617.2

Pin Card

Purple paper back. Multicolor picture of boy, girl and tree applied to front. Label applied to back. Black metal pens with black beads stuck all around body.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 12962

Accession Number: 1969.6617.3

Scarf or Hat Pin

Black metal pin with black silk chiffon covered knob. Item housed inside the needle case, 1969.6617.1 and used to fasten the scarf, 1969.6617.2.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: chiffon, metal, silk (textile)

GUSN: 12963

Accession Number: 1969.6617.4

Purse

Small beaded purse made by Native American from Plains; red wool twill ground with green silk tape border; beadwork in blues, white, and black outlining shape of flap closure; beadwork outlining body, front and back in geometric pattern. Blue cotton lining; hook and eye closure; oblong hexagonal sh...

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), twill, wool (textile), beads (pierced objects)

GUSN: 12964

Accession Number: 1969.6922

Purse

Black silk moire; embroidered with black silk and cotton; small rectangular clutch purse; double rounded flap closure (snap is missing) bound with black silk tape. Outer flap, corners and back embroidered with flowers and floral bouquets with bows; lined with white satin; eight pockets; change pock...

Date: 1880-1889

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, moiré, satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 12965

Accession Number: 1969.7099

Cap

Cream; possibly Honiton lace; unstructured; scrollwork, stylized flowers and leaves; triangular shape.

Date: 1840-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), handmade, lace (needlework), scrollwork

GUSN: 12966

Accession Number: 1969.5501

HATBOX

White paper; square; crackled finish; top has gold (dirty) border. A=Box; B=Top.

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: Caroline Millinery (Maker)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 12968

Accession Number: 1969.6158AB

Pith Helmet

Brown polished cotton; loosely twisted hatband with padded pleated panel; brim lined with faded green cotton and wool twill; braided straw sweat band covered with stiffened cotton; inside lined with rice paper.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, rice paper (paper), wool (textile)

GUSN: 12969

Accession Number: 1969.6168

Men's Shirt

White cotton with woven pattern of vertical stripes alternating with rows of diamond shapes. Narrow band collar with buttonholes at center back and left and right front. Four small white buttons down center front. Pleated bib front. Long sleeves with French cuffs.

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 12970

Accession Number: 1969.7216

Men's Shirt

White cotton. Narrow band collar with buttonhole at center back and both sides of front. Small loop at center back and left front. Five small white buttons down center front, six buttonholes. Five flat pleats to waist on either side of front. Two long sleeves with French cuffs. Tucks at elbows. Smal...

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 12971

Accession Number: 1969.7218

Men's Shirt

White cotton with woven vertical stripe. Pointed collar with buttonhole at left and right sides. Five small white buttons down center front. Long sleeves with small white buttons at cuffs and sleeve plackets. Tuck in each sleeve at elbow.

Date: 1890-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 12972

Accession Number: 1969.7208

Men's Coat

Charcoal gray cashmere with herringbone weave. Dark gray velvet collar backed with charcoal gray felt. Four hidden black buttons dwon center front. One buttonhole below collar, no button. Chest pocket, left side, lined with black cotton twill. Two large black pockets lined with tan velvet. Small ecr...

Date: 1908

Maker: unknown

Material: cashmere (wool), cotton (textile), hand sewing, silk (textile), twill, velvet (fabric weave), wool (textile)

GUSN: 12973

Accession Number: 1969.7140

Men's Robe

Natural linen; large shape, dropped shoulder and loose sleeves; wide collar; 3/4 length.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: hand sewing, linen (material)

GUSN: 12974

Accession Number: 1969.6392

Nightshirt

White linen; long pleated sleeves with turned-up, curved starched cuffs; one button and hole at each cuff; turned-over collar with button closure at neck; opening down front has one more button; slits at hem at side seams.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 12975

Accession Number: 1969.5984

Bodice

Aqua irridescent changeable taffeta; pouched front with V - shaped neckline filled in with white tulle. Broad ecru lace ruffled collar. Insert down center front of white lace over chiffon concealing hook and eye closure and drawstring at neck. Self-ruching on either side of opening. Four self rosett...

Date: ca. 1905

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 12976

Accession Number: 1969.5093A

Cloth Sample

Cream linen printed with pale blue lattice with red roses.

Date: 1920-1929

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 12977

Accession Number: 1969.5256.2

Capelet

Black silk velvet, trimmed all around with ruched black satin ribbon. High band collar. Hook and eye closure from collar to middle. Attached hood gathered to black satin ribbon with bow at center front and lined with pink satin twill. Body lined with pink taffeta with satin stripe in blue, green and...

Date: 1890-1899

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 12978

Accession Number: 1969.5385

Women's Jacket

Black wool twill with foliate trail beadwork of bugle beads; standing band collar; fitted sleeves; black lace along center front; peplum trimmed with black silk fringe and strands of bugle beads with round faceted beads; five black covered buttons at front; lined with black silk.

Date: 1870-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: beading (process), silk (textile), twill, wool (textile)

GUSN: 12979

Accession Number: 1969.5449

Capelet

Black silk and wool leno weave gauze. Shawl collar, pleated double ruffle around hem. Black satin ribbon bow over hook and eye closure. Black grosgrain ribbon bands around tops of long lapets.

Date: 1890-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: gauze, silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 12980

Accession Number: 1969.5457

Capelet

Black silk and wool leno weave gauze body. Broad pleated self ruffle all around. Double ruffle at collar. Fully lined with black silk taffeta. Hook and eye closure at bottom. Black silk twill ribbon inside belt.

Date: 1880-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: gauze, stitching, silk (textile), taffeta, wool (textile)

GUSN: 12981

Accession Number: 1969.5458

Shawl

White fine linen with embroidered white floral border. Band collar. White scalloped lace around hem.

Date: 1870-1889

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, linen (material)

GUSN: 12982

Accession Number: 1969.5494A

Shawl

White net with scrolling floral trail lace pattern; shoulder length with lappets.

Date: 1860-1869

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), lace (needlework)

GUSN: 12983

Accession Number: 1969.5502

Pelerine

White cotton pelerine or bertha; embroidered all over in white serpentine bands. Narrow white lace ruffle along upper edge. Broad scalloped lace ruffle along lower edge; shoulder seams.

Date: 1860-1869

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 12984

Accession Number: 1969.5503

Hat

Black wool pillbox; large navy blue velvet button and velvet band; brown cloth sweatband; crown lined with blue paper.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: felt (textile), molding (forming), velvet (fabric weave), wool (textile)

GUSN: 13582

Accession Number: 1969.7170

Hat

Black wool; bicorne; round medallion with pointed and pleated black ribbon with gold ribbon enclosing inscription; gold braid chin strap; gilt buttons with eagle; purple sweat band; paper lining.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: Bent & Bush (Retailer)

Material: wool (hair)

GUSN: 13583

Accession Number: 1969.7171

Shawl

White, embroidered -chain stitch: zig-zag and scalloped border design with dots and foliate sprigs; scrolling flower in one corner; square.

Date: 1820

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 13584

Accession Number: 1928.994

Shawl

White; embroidery - chain stitch; zig-zag and scalloped border design, with dots and foliate sprigs; with scrolling flower in one corner; square.

Date: 1820

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 13585

Accession Number: 1928.995

Jacket

Black lace jacket with wide 3/4 length bell sleeves.

Date: 1860-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), lace (needlework)

GUSN: 13586

Accession Number: 1930.987

Collar or Fichu

White cotton net with lace collar and trim; embroidered in white with looping stylized floral meander; point at front and back.

Date: 1840-1849

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, net (textile)

GUSN: 13587

Accession Number: 1953.295

Shawl

Off-white ground with 18" border of overlapping branches in Kashmer style; in bright blue, pink and orange; center filled with botehs; cotton warp, wool weft; fringe all around; tied -on fringe at selvages; pale pink border all around.

Date: 1835-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: transfer printing, cotton (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 13588

Accession Number: 1915.39

Shawl

Black wool, fairly sheer; embroidered with chain stitch sprigs with pink sprigs with brown stems with orange and green flowers.

Date: 1830-1845

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, wool (textile), weaving

GUSN: 13589

Accession Number: 1919.146

Straw Hat

Straw; wide brim; low crown; brim lined with black velvet and cream silk; crown lined with white cambric; threads remaining around crown and brim indicate ribbons, etc. were once attached.

Maker: unknown

Material: braiding, silk (textile), straw (plant material), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 13591

Accession Number: 1969.7172

Hat

Black fur/felt; black velvet ribbon with silver buckle; black velvet trim around brim; multicolored chenille trim around base of crown; brown leather sweatband; white cambric lining.

Maker: unknown

Material: felt (textile), velvet (fabric weave), wool (textile)

GUSN: 13592

Accession Number: 1969.7173

Hat with Cover

Hat(.1) - Bicorne; black wool twill; flat with felt capliner; tri-color pleated rosette (red, white, and blue) with gold lace and braid trim and tassels; gold button; brown twill lining. Cover(.2) - brown paper cover in shape of hat.

Maker: Renault (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), felt (textile), paper (fiber product), twill, wool (textile)

GUSN: 13593

Accession Number: 1969.7174.1-.2

Hat

Cream wool woven over straw bands; flat shape; slight dome with black velvet trim, velvet circle and stars; velvet trim around brim; black taffeta bow.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: straw (plant material), velvet (fabric weave), wool (textile)

GUSN: 13594

Accession Number: 1969.7175