Historic New England

Dress

A=Overdress; B=Underdress; C=Belt. A=Overdress - 2 sheer layers: yellow bottom layer; light blue top layer; V-neckline to waist w/ lapel; short puffed sleeves. Empire waistline w/ downward front point; triangular insets in both layers at hem; single hook & eye at front waist. B=Underdress - laven...

Date: ca. 1935

Maker: unknown

Material: acetate film, stitching, machine-made, nylon

GUSN: 12871

Accession Number: 1990.31A-C

Dress

Pink/cream wool crepe; scoop neckline w/ self tie at back; 3/4 length sleeves; 2 pearl buttons w/ self-braid at collar. Loose front w/ ties at back waist; long skirt w/ asymmetrical panel & kick pleat; snap closure at left side of waist.

Date: 1932

Maker: unknown

Material: crepe (textile), stitching, machine-made, wool (textile)

GUSN: 12872

Accession Number: 1990.32

Dress

Yellow and orange; scooped neckline; sleeveless; green piping at waist and along bottom skirt. Bodice and skirt lined with yellow cotton plastic zipper with metal zipper head and pull (invisible zipper) at center back from neck to mid-skirt. Dress knee length; single hook and eye at back neck; lin...

Date: 1967

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), rayon

GUSN: 12873

Accession Number: 1990.33

Day Dress

Blue, gray & red plaid cotton (madras); shirtwaist dress; collar & shirt sleeves turned back; button center front w/ blue plastic buttons. 2 Pockets; placket front resembles shirt; loops for belt (no belt?) slim cut.

Date: ca. 1965

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 12874

Accession Number: 1990.34

Skirt

White cotton jersey; knee length; A-line (flared); elastic waist; red embroidered "Greek Key" square.

Date: ca. 1970

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), knitting (process)

GUSN: 12875

Accession Number: 1990.35

Dress

A=Blouse; B=Skirt. Pale blue & cream cotton plain weave. A=Blouse - wide, pointed collar; short sleeves; darts; bands of cream cotton drawn work at collar & center front. 4 pearl (plastic) shank buttons. B=Skirt - matching; just below knee length; box pleats all around; self-waistband w/ hook & ey...

Date: ca. 1970

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), drawn thread work, hand weaving, stitching, machine-made

GUSN: 12876

Accession Number: 1990.43AB

Sweater Dress

Purple knitted dress; cowl-neck turtleneck; long sleeves with knitted cuffs and hem.

Date: ca. 1970

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), nylon, angora wool

GUSN: 12877

Accession Number: 1990.44

Ensemble

A=Dress; B=Jacket; C=Belt. A=Dress - black/red; long empire waist; black sequined V-neck & shoulder straps; unlined. B=Jacket - tomato red w/ black sequins; black lining; long sleeves; no closure. C=Belt - matches dress fabric.

Date: ca. 1933

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 12878

Accession Number: 1990.46A-C

Evening Dress

Two piece evening dress with bodice [A] and skirt [B] of a pale yellow silk woven with a pattern of circles/dots resembling a honeycomb pattern. Bodice [A] has tucks across front with a band of rhinestones at waist; Lace at sleeves and neckline; Boned; Yellow cotton lining. Matching Skirt [B] has l...

Date: ca. 1905

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), silk (textile)

GUSN: 12879

Accession Number: 1990.298AB

Gown Ensemble

.1A=Bodice; .1B=Skirt; .1C=Petticoat; .1D=Bow; .1E=Bustle Petticoat; .1F=Bustle Petticoat; .1G=Textile fragment. Bodice (A) is wine satin; collar and lapels of wine velvet with multicolor floral pattern woven in cut and uncut velvet. Same velvet trimming cuffs; white net pleated ruffle inside col...

Date: ca. 1880

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), lace (needlework), satin, silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 12880

Accession Number: 1990.508.1A-G

Stocking

Stockings (.2A&B) are knitted wine silk w/ multicolor floral embroidery on foot (like velvet).

Date: ca. 1880

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, knitting (process)

GUSN: 12881

Accession Number: 1990.508.2AB

BOX

.2C=Box; .2D=Box Lid. Box is covered w/ light green moire paper w/ gilt around edges of lid; attached paper lining.

Date: ca. 1880

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, moiré, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 12882

Accession Number: 1990.508.2CD

Women's Ensemble

A=Dress; B=Petticoat; C=Stole. Dress (A) - Light blue; full length; wide shoulder straps; tucks at front neckline with self bow; stays; side zipper; self sash at back; full lining Petticoat (B) - white rayon petticoat with snap grosgrain waist; tucks; stiffened with tulle. Stole (C) same fabric...

Date: 1959

Maker: unknown

Material: nylon, rayon

GUSN: 12883

Accession Number: 1990.578A-C

Dress

Black chiffon ground with alternating panels of multicolor printed floral and black cut velvet floral; V-neck with inset of white lace overlaid with sheer black silk. Panel of dark green velvet from right shoulder to waist (missing at left); pleated black chiffon waistband; short sleeves with cuff ...

Date: 1912

Maker: unknown

Material: chiffon, lace (needlework), silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 12884

Accession Number: 1990.1413

Ensemble

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

Women's Crocheted Dress

A=Dress; B=Belt; C=Slip. Dress (A) beige cotton; crocheted; made of crocheted squares w/ large flower in center of each square. Belt (B) self-corded belt. Slip (C) beige.

Date: ca. 1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), crocheting, handmade

GUSN: 12896

Accession Number: 1991.104A-C

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 C-1860 C

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

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