Historic New England

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

SPAT

Dirty taupe; side buttoning w/ 4 brown buttons; buckle & brown leather strap; seams reinforced w/ brown leather.

Date: 1918-1945

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 13349

Accession Number: 1946.265CD

VEIL

Black silk net veiling.

Date: 1903-1905

Maker: unknown

Material: net (textile), silk (textile)

GUSN: 13350

Accession Number: 1934.38A

Veil

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 13351

Accession Number: 1934.1791

Suspenders

Blue and white; woven; no elastic; gray and blue straps; white kid leather reinforcements; silver buckles.

Date: 1920-1929

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, silk (textile), leather

GUSN: 13355

Accession Number: 1969.6621

Pair of Cuffs

White; cuffs have been cut apart from shirt sleeve; buttonholes for cufflinks/French cuffs.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), stitching

GUSN: 13356

Accession Number: 1969.6734A-D

Scarf

Cream; knitted openwork pattern; fringe.

Date: 1890 ?-1899 ?

Maker: unknown

Material: knitting (process), silk (textile)

GUSN: 13357

Accession Number: 1969.6659

Hat Band

Black; unfinished edges; one seam.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: felt (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 13358

Accession Number: 1969.6655

Bike Clasp

Black; painted metal; open at one side with ends bent back and curved.

Date: 1880-1889

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 13359

Accession Number: 1969.6658AB

Collar Tabs

For coat; gray; (A) has two large black buttons; (B) has two buttonholes; must have been cuff off coat.

Date: 1890-1909

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, wool (textile)

GUSN: 13360

Accession Number: 1969.6660AB

Belt

Brown; three parts attached by silver rings (not sterling silver); silver buckles; brass eyes; "S" buckle at back.

Date: 1920-1929

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, stitching, silver (metal)

GUSN: 13361

Accession Number: 1969.6661.1-2

Driving Goggles

Clear glass lense; V-shaped at front and side; brown leather; brown velvet trim; green lining; tan tape straps with metal buckle and hook; four metal eyes to let air circulate.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), leather, metal

GUSN: 13362

Accession Number: 1969.6662

Handkerchief

Cream with ribbed border.

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, silk (textile)

GUSN: 13363

Accession Number: 1969.6664

Handkerchief

Cream with ribbed border.

Date: 1900-1909

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, silk (textile)

GUSN: 13364

Accession Number: 1969.6665

Driving Gloves

Russet/brown; amber button on each glove and buttonhole; palms are worn/blackened with wear; three "veins" with "V" as decoration.

Date: 1920-1930

Maker: Fownes (Maker)

Material: leather, stitching

GUSN: 13365

Accession Number: 1969.6667AB

Pocket

White; rectangular shaped pocket with two pearl buttons and two buttonholes on flap.

Date: 1860-1889

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, linen (material)

GUSN: 13366

Accession Number: 1969.6747

Tuxedo Shirt

White; stiffened oval front with 3 buttonholes, 2 pearl buttons below; standing collar with buttonholes for separate collar; tab behind neck for holding tie in place; French cuffs.

Date: 1900-1929

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 13204

Accession Number: 1969.6732

Tuxedo Shirt

White; plain; stiffened oval front with 3 buttonholes; 2 pearl buttons below; standing collar with buttonholes for separate collars; French cuffs; tab behind collar for holding tie in place.

Date: 1900-1929

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 13205

Accession Number: 1969.6733

Men's Shirt

White; plain; standing band collar with three buttonholes to attach collar; five pearl buttons; French cuffs.

Date: 1920-1929

Maker: unknown

Material: rayon

GUSN: 13206

Accession Number: 1969.6771A

Men's Shirt

White; with black and purple pinstripes; open at sides and curved "tails"; front placket with two pearl buttons; long sleeves; french cuffs; gathered at back - neck; separate matching collars (two); left arm was shortened a bit.

Date: 1920-1929

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 13207

Accession Number: 1969.6781.1

Men's Shirt

White; plain; standing band collar with three buttonholes for separate collars; five pearl buttons; French cuffs.

Date: 1920-1929

Maker: unknown

Material: rayon

GUSN: 13208

Accession Number: 1969.6785

Shirt

White; high collar (4 1/2"); fluted front (3"); one pearl button at neck; gathered and gusseted at collar and sleeves; sleeves gathered at cuffs; one pearl button at cuff; topstitching at collar and cuffs. Retains original pressed shape - sleeves and fluting; shoulder yoke.

Date: 1854

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 13209

Accession Number: 1990.458

Men's Shirt

White; standing band collar; front oval placket with three buttonholes for studs; long sleeves with button holes for studs; cotton tape tab at collar front; French cuffs; starched.

Date: 1920-1930

Maker: Hewins & Hollis Inc (Maker)

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

GUSN: 13210

Accession Number: 1969.6760

SHIRT

White; standing band collar; front oval placket with 3 buttonholes for studs; long sleeves with button holes for studs; cotton tape tab at collar front. French cuffs; starched.

Date: 1920-1930

Maker: Hewins & Hollis Inc (Maker)

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

GUSN: 13211

Accession Number: 1969.6763

SHIRT

White; standing band collar; front oval placket with 3 buttonholes for studs; long sleeves with button holes for studs; cotton tape tab at collar front. French cuffs; starched.

Date: 1920-1930

Maker: Hewins & Hollis Inc (Maker)

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

GUSN: 13212

Accession Number: 1969.6735

SHIRT

White; standing band collar; front oval placket with 3 buttonholes for studs; long sleeves with buttonholes for studs; cotton tape tab at collar front; French cuffs; starched.

Date: 1920-1930

Maker: Hewins & Hollis Inc (Maker)

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

GUSN: 13213

Accession Number: 1969.6758

Shirt

White; standing band collar; front oval placket with 3 buttonholes for studs; long sleeves with buttonholes for studs; cotton tape tab at collar front; French cuffs; starched.

Date: 1920-1930

Maker: Hewins & Hollis Inc (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 13214

Accession Number: 1969.6765

Waistcoat

White; notched collar/lapel; double breasted with four pairs of mother of pearl buttons; two pockets; buckle and tab back closure (buckle missing); label washed away.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 13216

Accession Number: 1969.5393

Waistcoat

White "twilled" stripes; turnover collar with wide, pointed lapels; double breasted with four pairs of pearl buttons; two pockets; seam along center front; white back with strap and probably buckle closure.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: Henry Toole & Co. (Maker)

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

GUSN: 13217

Accession Number: 1969.5394

Waistcoat

Maroon; knitted; front with four pockets; six marblized brown and white striped glass buttons; no collar; maroon wool trim same fabric as back; black belt buckle; black and white checked lining.

Date: 1880-1899

Maker: Paris - Solide (Maker)

Material: knitting (process), wool (textile)

GUSN: 13218

Accession Number: 1969.6656

Waistcoat

White; stripes and dots; striped backing fabric; shawl collar; three buttonholes for studs; two pockets; button tab at back; pointed edge.

Date: 1910-1929

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 13219

Accession Number: 1969.6748

Waistcoat

Cream; shawl collar and two pockets trimmed with cream silk braid; cream silk back and lining; four buttonholes for studs; buckle and strap at back.

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: Whitaker & Co. (Maker) Solide (Manufacturer)

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

GUSN: 13220

Accession Number: 1969.6749

Waistcoat

White; diamond pattern; low shawl collar; two pockets; three buttonholes for studs; buckle and strap at back; white lining and backing.

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 13221

Accession Number: 1969.6750

Drawers

White linen split drawers; leg edged with eyelet embroidery perhaps had done; above which are four groups of three narrow tucks.

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, linen (material)

GUSN: 13222

Accession Number: 1969.5365

Waistcoat

White; diamond weave; low shawl collar; three buttonholes for studs; points at edge; two pockets; white striped backing; button tab at back.

Date: 1910-1929

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 13223

Accession Number: 1969.6751

Waistcoat

Black; shawl collar; three black buttons; pointed edge; two pockets; cream lining; buckle and strap at back; black satin back.

Date: 1920-1929

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 13224

Accession Number: 1969.6776

Waistcoat

White; geometric stripe pattern; low shawl collar; two pockets; three buttons for studs; pointed edge; white cotton back with button tab at back.

Date: 1910-1929

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 13225

Accession Number: 1969.6782

Waistcoat

White; diamond ground with raised and patterned stripes; low shawl collar; two pockets; button strap at back; white backing; three buttonholes for studs.

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 13226

Accession Number: 1969.6783