Historic New England

Necktie

White collar two-inch wide with long blue ties (narrow at collar and widening at ends with straight edge); "pull through" tie; button hole at collar back.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: M.W. Cross & Co. (Retailer)

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

GUSN: 13475

Accession Number: 1947.322B

Oil painting of a lake scene under a partly cloudy sky. Alfred Churchill Thacher fishes from rowboat in foreground, beach with couple in background, trees behind. Swampscott dory under sail at far right. Horse-drawn carriage and railroad embankment in sunlight in right background. Gold-painted plai...

Date: 1868

Maker: Pierce, J. W. (Artist)

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 13476

Accession Number: 1942.1144

Painting

Framed oil painting of village view with white building at left, fountain with statue of man in long robes in right foreground. Trees and hills in background. Olive and brown tones. In gilt frame.

Date: ca. 1880

Maker: Possibly Tilton, W. (Maker)

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 13477

Accession Number: 1966.2150

TIE, BOW

White; ribbed; one piece - long narrow squared end w/ "bow" shape at other; purple line sewn in.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 13478

Accession Number: 1947.387

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

Chemisette

Sheer white cotton; white linen collar with drawnwork; corners are folded and embroidered with flowers; one pearl button and loop at neck; tucks at front; back and front have casings for linen tape tie.

Date: 1870-1879

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 13320

Accession Number: 1969.6094

Chemisette

Sheer cream; high collar with drawnwork hem and embroidered with leaves in satin stitch and french knots; front panels gathered at collar; back panel is triangular; drawstring at front; starched.

Date: 1800-1815

Maker: unknown

Material: drawn thread work, embroidering, linen (material)

GUSN: 13321

Accession Number: 1969.6098

Chemisette

Partial white net chemisette; collar is missing; pleated front; cream cotton tape ties at waist back.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 13322

Accession Number: 1969.6102

Dressing Jacket and Underskirt

No description

Date: 1868-1874

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 13323

Accession Number: 1969.5360AB

Underskirt

According to N. Rexford (12/92) undershirt worn under wrapper. Very elaborate embroidery - done professionally. Part of boudoir set for Sarah when married in 1860. Altered to gore the panels.

Date: ca. 1860

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 13324

Accession Number: 1969.6407

Petticoat

Cream-colored plainweave cotton underskirt with an eyelett lace ribbon inset.

Date: 1840-1869

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 13325

Accession Number: 1969.6408

Bed Jacket and Skirt

No description

Date: 1869-1874

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 13326

Accession Number: 1969.6421B

Wrapper and Petticoat

White, sheer cotton; stiffened; Jacket (A) - wide (falling band) collar; collar, center front, hem, cuffs and patch pocket of pleated self-fabric ruching; princess seams; very full; 4 covered white buttons neck to waist; open below waist; long sleeves. Skirt (B) - matching skirt - cartridge pleats a...

Date: 1874-1876

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 13327

Accession Number: 1969.6227AB

Riding Dress and Jacket

Navy blue wool broadcloth; heavy weight; Jacket .1A - turned, notched collar, single breasted; fitted through waist and hips with flared skirt with vent at back; long fitted sleeves - left arm black mourning band; lined with black sateen, sleeves lined with pale yellow silk with red and white stri...

Date: 1890-1892

Maker: Nicoll (Maker)

Material: silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 13328

Accession Number: 1969.6718.1-.3

Riding Skirt

Navy blue wool broadcloth; waistband pointed front and back; very full skirt; shaped at right side to drape over crossed right leg and saddle; reinforced with glazed cotton; one elastic strap at lower back (inside); left side closure with buttons and hook and eye with ties at waist; pocket at left s...

Date: 1865-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), cotton (textile)

GUSN: 13329

Accession Number: 1969.6719

Riding Skirt

Navy blue wool broadcloth; very full; shaped at right back to fit over knee when riding side saddle; left front button closure with ties at waist; reinforced with cotton at back; two elastic loops; very full; pocket on inside left.

Date: 1880-1889

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), cotton (textile)

GUSN: 13330

Accession Number: 1969.6720

Women's Riding Pants

Navy blue wool broadcloth; silk twill waistband; gusset with lace tie closure at back; button fly; button tab stirrup straps.

Date: 1880-1889

Maker: H. Poole & Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 13331

Accession Number: 1969.6721

Women's Riding Pants

Black wool; very worn - patches at knees; black silk twill waistband; button fly front; gusset with ribbon tie closure at back; tabs with button stirrup straps.

Date: 1870-1879

Maker: unknown

Material: twill, wool (textile)

GUSN: 13332

Accession Number: 1969.6722

Women's Riding Pants

Black wool; knitted; fall front with three black satin buttons at each side; silk piping; waist lined with black silk twill; seat lined with chamois; leater stirrup straps with buttons; seam across thighs at seat.

Maker: Nicoll, H. J. (Manufacturer)

Material: knitting (process), wool (textile)

GUSN: 13333

Accession Number: 1969.6723

Dress

White cotton w/ woven stripes; printed w/ pink/purple daisies w/ background of aubergine dots & dashes; wide cotton voile collar w/ ecru lace inserted around collar; long sleeves w/ turned back cuffs matching collar; tucks at shoulders; 2 horizontal tucks on bodice, 3 on skirt. Self sash w/ boning ...

Date: 1909-1917

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 13334

Accession Number: 1969.6912

Dress

Pink silk printed with small scale trail of flowers and leaves in pinks, yellow, blue, and green, outlined in white; V-neckline edged with white satin and net; short sleeves with flounce of black lace, self-fabric and white satin; white satin pleated sash. Black net draped across bodice, around sho...

Date: 1907-1913

Maker: O'Brien, Mary (Maker)

Material: crepe (textile), lace (needlework), net (textile), satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 13335

Accession Number: 1969.6939

Dress

A=Bodice; B=Skirt (disassembled); C=Capelet Collar; D=Fragment of skirt material; E=Fragment of skirt material; F=Fragment of lace from skirt. Striped cream cotton; roller printed w/ pale pink floral sprays (w/ green leaves) w/ stylized pink flowers in background. Bodice (A) - squared neckline o...

Date: 1905-1906

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), lace (needlework)

GUSN: 13336

Accession Number: 1969.6940A-F

Wedding Dress

Fine white (discolored) cotton with woven zig-zag stripes; printed with floral trails in pink, purple, yellow with green leaves. Bodice (A) - high boned neck and yoke inserted with bands of lace and tucks; yoke trimmed with self-ruching and lace trimmed ruffle; blouson front; long sleeves have self...

Date: 1900-1901

Maker: Robes Manteaux - Mon. Caraguel (Manufacturer) Nicholls (Manufacturer)

Material: cotton (textile), lace (needlework)

GUSN: 13337

Accession Number: 1969.6941AB

Dress

Faded purple cotton; V-neckline; sleeveless; neck & armscye trimmed with coarse ecru lace in fretwork pattern; Irish lace rosette at decolletage; Empire waistband; bodice and skirt pleated all around; rows of featherstiching in white along waistband and center front along hook and eye closure; bodic...

Date: 1908-1909

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), lace (needlework)

GUSN: 13338

Accession Number: 1969.6943

Dress

Lavender linen. Bodice (A) - white lace (with scroll patterned medallions matching jacket) chemisette with boned collar edged with ivory satin; chemisette has lace sleeves which extend to wrist from lavender bodice which has elbow length sleeves with turned back cuffs; squared neckline; pleats at s...

Date: 1910-1912

Maker: unknown

Material: lace (needlework), linen (material)

GUSN: 13339

Accession Number: 1969.6945AB

JACKET

White/cream lace w/ scroll patterned medallions; sleeveless; open front; side extensions reach ankle & are finished w/ cream silk tassel; pleated purple satin sash w/ rosette & snap closure at front; shorter (waist length) at back of jacket.

Date: 1910-1912

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 13340

Accession Number: 1969.6947

Dress

Black wool twill skirt with wool shoulder straps and self belt; bodice of olive corded silk with embroidered collar and front; long sleeves with black wool twill bands at cuffs; embroidered with lavender and blue french knots with black braid in vermiculate pattern; skirt has side "panels" for tunic...

Date: 1919-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cord (fiber product), embroidering, silk (textile), taffeta, twill, wool (textile)

GUSN: 13341

Accession Number: 1969.7130

Dress with Jacket

Charcoal gray wool twill. Jacket (A) - 3/4 length; collar with lapels; single breasted with three black buttons; long sleeves with three buttons and working button holes; front panel with pocket and side vents; back panel with side section; pockets - front and back sides embroidered with black arro...

Date: 1919-1920

Maker: O'Brien, Mary (Maker)

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

GUSN: 13342

Accession Number: 1969.7138AB

Day Dress

Dark gray brushed wool. Jacket (A) - turned collar; single breasted; cuffs have functioning buttonholes; gathered around waist; self belt with button closure; skirted with shorter side panels with two buttons and decorative buttonholes; fully lined with blue striped iridescent silk. Skirt (B) - pl...

Date: 1908-1914

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 13343

Accession Number: 1969.7129AB

Dress

Pink, black, beige iridescent plaid silk; high neckline; self-piping at neck and armscye; plaid epaulets with two bands of pink taffeta ruching with black velvet ribbon at center; epaulets extend to waist with lapets at front and back - trimmed with pink and black fringe. Long sleeves (slightly bel...

Date: 1863-1864

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), wool (hair)

GUSN: 13344

Accession Number: 1969.7236

Day Dress

Lavender and cream striped cotton; printed with small flowers on honeycomb patterned ground; high piped neckline; bodice gathered at waist center front and back; inner boned bodice of white linen with drawstring lace trim and hook and eye closure; long full sleeves with piping and shirring at armscy...

Date: 1858-1863

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), transfer printing

GUSN: 13345

Accession Number: 1969.7237

Evening Dress

Pink striped silk taffeta (2-toned stripes); horizontal stripes. Bodice (A) - broad neckline with lace trim and pink velvet ribbon drawstring through lace; short puffed sleeves trimmed with cream taffeta with pinked edge; net undersleeve; boned and pointed front and back; lined with cambric; drawst...

Date: 1863-1873

Maker: unknown

Material: buckram, linen (material), silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 13346

Accession Number: 1969.7240A-C

Dressing Gown

Green and cream striped, printed wool; vertical stripes; green stripe printed with trompe l'oeil moire pattern alternating with cream stripe printed with geometric pattern of stylized green flowers; printed to imitiate moire. Gown (A) - high neckline trimmed with green silk piping; deep shoulder wi...

Date: 1853-1857

Maker: unknown

Material: transfer printing, wool (textile)

GUSN: 13347

Accession Number: 1969.7242AB

Skirt with Day and Evening Bodices and Apron

A=Bodice, evening; B=Bodice, day; C=Skirt; D=Apron/Overskirt. Two-toned blue horizontal stripes; iridescent silk. Bodice (A) - broad neckline trimmed with four bands of cream net alternating with black lace with black velvet ribbon; capped, puffed sleeves with net ruffle; bands of net and black la...

Date: 1867-1868

Maker: unknown

Material: buckram, lace (needlework), net (textile), silk (textile)

GUSN: 13348

Accession Number: 1969.7244A-D