Historic New England

Dress

White; drawstring neckline; v-panel on bodice of whitework embroidery & piping. Net inserts, cap sleeves w/ net & piping at cuffs. Back gathered between shoulders at waistband; hook & eye closure at waist. Empire waist; hem embroidered w/ whitework eyelet; scalloped edge w. border of floral & rail ...

Date: 1820-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, stitching

GUSN: 12791

Accession Number: 1924.153

Pelisse

A = coat B = waistband C = capelet Black; long sleeves; fullness at shoulders. Deep pleated wrists w/ 5 bands of tape; same tape used along center front, hem & edges of capelet & waistband. High waistband w/ fullness at back & front. Padded bodice front & back; hook & eye closure. Front panel...

Date: 1829-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, padding (process), wool (textile)

GUSN: 12792

Accession Number: 1924.441A-C

Dress

Printed with geometric pattern of purple diamonds with black lines and squares with cream ground. Boat neckline with self-fabric trim. Short ruffled sleeves. Piping at sleeves and neckline. Bodice is shirred at front and back. Natural waist with cartridge pleats all around. Bodice lined with co...

Date: 1853-1857

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, printing (process), rolling up

GUSN: 12793

Accession Number: 1928.500

Dress

No description

Date: 1825-1827

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 12794

Accession Number: 1928.1087

Dress

White muslin embroidered with five-pointed stars in silver metallic thread (silver has tarnished); high waist; gathered at bust and back; short puffed sleeves; drawstring neckline at back; train; hook and eye at back, waist; waistband lined with linen twill; skirt pleated at waistband at back. Back ...

Date: 1808-1812

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, stitching, thread, metallic (color attribute)

GUSN: 12795

Accession Number: 1930.1234

Dress

Bodice - A; Skirt - B Light brown taffeta with brown taffeta trim at neckline, cuffs and peplum. High piped neckline. Piping at armscye. Full sleeves with rosettes at wrist. Boned darts and side seams. Princess seams. Bow at center back waist. Lined with cotton twill; sleeves lined with cambric...

Date: 1866-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, silk (textile), taffeta, twill

GUSN: 12796

Accession Number: 1930.1070AB

Dress

Skirt of 2 piece Dress (Bodice is #1929.531) Beige; embroidered with beige tri-lobed leaves; bodice - brown velvet standing band collar; brown velvet trim along pleated (wide) lapel and cuffs; front placket, pleated at collar, with hook and eye closure; leg of mutton sleeves; pointed waist front a...

Date: ca. 1892

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, stitching, leaf (plant material), foliation (pattern), leaf (metal), machine-made, silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave), wool (textile)

GUSN: 12797

Accession Number: 1929.532

Dress

Sheer white cotton; drawstring scoop (?) neckline; long sleeves gathered at shoulders. Ribbed & dotted cuffs & edge w/ button at cuff. High waistline w/ fullness for bust. Drawstring waist (originally double); whitework embroidered scalloped band down center front w/ dotted french knots & flowers...

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 12798

Accession Number: 1931.1421

Women's Dress

Dress, cream with a green tinge silk damask with serpentine lace bands and floral sprays (large & small flowers). Bodice = A - broad neckline w/ slight "v"; armscye off-shoulder; tucked band at shoulders, around neck at back & across front to center front at waist. Point at waist front; bust is pa...

Date: 1841-1843

Maker: unknown

Material: buckram, damask, stitching, linen (material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 12799

Accession Number: 1932.2AB

Dress

This two-piece ensemble consists of a bodice (A) and skirt (B). Both the bodice and skirt are constructed of two layers of textiles: an underlayer of yellow silk satin overlaid with a tan-colored translucent muslin elaborately embroidered in gilt thread. The bodice front closure is asymmetrical, cov...

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: Donovan, C., Mrs.

Material: embroidering, stitching, machine-made, thread, metallic (color attribute), satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 12802

Accession Number: 1935.378AB

Dress Fragment

Cream silk damask; large scale serpentine floral trail pattern; bodice (1928.146) has boned waist of 1850's; w/lace back closure; other pieces (1928.141-.145) are fragments of collar & skirt.

Date: 1750-1889

Maker: unknown

Material: damask, silk (textile)

GUSN: 12803

Accession Number: 1928.141

Dress Fragment

Cream silk damask; large scale serpentine floral trail pattern; bodice (1928.146) has boned waist of 1850's; w/lace back closure; other pieces (1928.141-.145) are fragments of collar & skirt.

Date: 1750-1889

Maker: unknown

Material: damask, silk (textile)

GUSN: 12804

Accession Number: 1928.142

Dress Fragment

Cream silk damask; large scale serpentine floral trail pattern; bodice (1928.146) has boned waist of 1850's; w/lace back closure; other pieces (1928.141-.145) are fragments of collar & skirt.

Date: 1750-1889

Maker: unknown

Material: damask, silk (textile)

GUSN: 12806

Accession Number: 1928.144

Bodice

Cream silk damask; large scale serpentine floral trail pattern; bodice (1928.146) has boned waist of 1850's; with lace back closure; other pieces (1928.141-.145) are fragments of collar and skirt.

Date: 1750-1889

Maker: unknown

Material: damask, silk (textile)

GUSN: 12807

Accession Number: 1928.145

Dress Fragment

1928.146=Bodice. Cream silk damask; large scale serpentine floral trail pattern; bodice (1928.146) has boned waist of 1850's; w/lace back closure; other pieces (1928.141-.145) are fragments of collar & skirt.

Date: 1750-1889

Maker: unknown

Material: damask, silk (textile)

GUSN: 12808

Accession Number: 1928.146

Dress

A=Bodice; B=Skirt; C=Bow/Bustle Taupe iridescent taffeta. A=Bodice - square neckline, armscye & pagoda sleeves trimmed w/ black lace; cuffs have white lace ruffle. 6 covered buttons center front & 2 hook & eye at bottom; self-fabric rosette trimmed w/ white lace & black lace bow at neck. Darts & ...

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 12809

Accession Number: 1935.1289A-C

Dress

A=Bodice; B=Skirt. Sheer white linen. A=Bodice - has high neckline; 11 covered buttons down center front to waistband w/ hook & eye closure. Sleeves are piped at armscye; band of floral garland whitework at elbow w/ deep ruffle. B=Skirt - is gathered into white cambric waistband; front of skir...

Date: 1860-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, stitching, linen (material), machine-made, whitework

GUSN: 12810

Accession Number: 1940.358AB

Dress

A=Bodice; B=Skirt. Dark brown velvet & medium brown taffeta w/ chenille & embroidered appliques. A=Bodice - standing band velvet collar w/ applique; inner ruffle of gauze edged w/ rick-rack; front bodice is velvet w/ middle panel of pleated & puffed taffeta w/ 3 vertical bands of applique. Front d...

Date: 1889-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), chenille (yarn), embroidering, stitching, machine-made, silk (textile), taffeta, velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 12811

Accession Number: 1941.1632AB

Dress

Dress made from cream-colored cotton woven with narrow & wide gauze stripes; wide stripes embroidered with tambour work in scrolling motifs, each with an oval center with extending tendrils. Adjustable neckline and waist with drawstring, empire-style high waist set just below bustline with a narrow ...

Date: 1802-1812

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, gauze

GUSN: 12812

Accession Number: 1942.281

Evening Gown

A=Bodice; B=Skirt. Pale pink satin ground with floral sprays in cream and rose. A=Bodice - drawstring neckline with tulle ruffle (with drawstring); trimmed with pale pink satin band with tucks; same satin trim; sleeveless armscye. Pale pink satin bow at shoulders; sharp point at front; squared ex...

Date: 1886-1888

Maker: unknown

Material: buckram, lampas (textile material), hand sewing, silk (textile), twill

GUSN: 12813

Accession Number: 1942.307AB

Dress

Brown and cream plaid dress with floral chine bands; matching capelet; Bodice has high neckline; long sleeves with shoulder extensions trimmed with brown and black tape (same tape on capelet). Hook and eye and button front closure. Bodice is boned and lined with cotton; Skirt has cartridge pleats a...

Date: 1855-1866

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 12814

Accession Number: 1942.695AB

Dress

Lavender printed cotton; high collar with double ruffle and lace trim; long sleeves with ruching and ruffle trimmed with lace; lavender ribbon at wrist; jabot and ruffle at center front; sixteen white covered buttons at center front; double ruffle around hem; train; 2 lavender satin ribbons at back....

Date: 1877-1879

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), NO-MATERIAL-TERM, printing (process)

GUSN: 12815

Accession Number: 1942.722

Dress

A=Bodice; B=Skirt. Cream & purple silk threads creating small checked pattern. A=Bodice - cuffs & hem have border of floral chine' w/ purple bands; hook & eye; lined w/ linen & boned. B=Skirt - unlined w/ slight train; hook & eye closure.

Date: 1863-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: chiné technique, stitching, silk (textile)

GUSN: 12816

Accession Number: 1948.44AB

Dress

Dark red crepe dress printed with large overall floral pattern in white, yellow and green; sweetheart neckline; shirred bodice. Cap sleeves; shoulder pads; yellow & white artificial flowers at left hip; zipper at left side. Shirring at left & right sides & center front waist; floor length.

Date: ca. 1930

Maker: unknown

Material: crepe (textile), stitching, machine-made, net (textile), nylon, printing (process), rayon

GUSN: 12817

Accession Number: 1990.329

Dress

A=Bodice; B=Skirt. A=Bodice - mauve satin; chemisette of ivory chiffon over silk; high band collar edged with black velvet. Shirred below collar; hook & eye closure; self lapels; pleated waistband with pointed front. Elbow-length sleeves gathered at shoulder; tucked above cuff; ivory chiffon unde...

Date: ca. 1880

Maker: unknown

Material: chiffon, satin, silk (textile), taffeta, velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 12818

Accession Number: 1990.330AB

Ensemble

Dress and jacket ensemble. Dress (a) black velvet interwoven with metallic thread; floor-length; halter neckline threaded with rust velvet shoulder straps. Snap closure on left side with hook & eye at waist; black ribbon loop inside waist at sideseams. B=Skirt - bolero of 2 layers of black net;...

Date: ca. 1930

Maker: unknown

Material: metallic (color attribute), net (textile), rayon, velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 12819

Accession Number: 1990.352AB

Dress

A=Bodice; B=Skirt. A=Bodice - Burgundy satin woven in checkerboard pattern of ribbed and satin squares; band collar & lapels of burgundy velvet; velvet bow at throat. Appliqued beadwork around lapels; hook and eye closure at center front; long sleeves trimmed with bands of velvet; velvet cuffs. H...

Date: ca. 1880

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), beading (process), cotton (textile), satin, silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 12820

Accession Number: 1990.355AB

Dress

A=Bodice; B=Skirt. A=Bodice - black velvet; scoop neckline; insert of black chiffon over taffeta, center front over hook and eye closure; appliqued beadwork around yoke ending in tassels. Short sleeves of ruched tulle oversilk; slightly pointed waist edged with pleated velvet; lined with black sil...

Date: ca. 1880

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), beading (process), machine-made, silk (textile), taffeta, tulle (meshed textile), twill, velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 12821

Accession Number: 1990.356AB

Ensemble

A=Dress; B=Coat. Black chiffon = nylon? A=Dress - light blue & white collar with "v" neckline; shirring at center front for fullness through bust; ruffled cap sleeves with ruffle extending to back waistline. Pleats stitched in place at center back with fullness below; hand rolled hem; snap closure...

Date: ca. 1940

Maker: unknown

Material: chiffon, stitching, machine-made, nylon, silk (textile)

GUSN: 12822

Accession Number: 1990.357AB

Dress

Taupe dress; wool crepe; full length dress; neck, "v" shaped decolletage & cuffs of short sleeves trimmed w/ gilt leather. Gored skirt; sleeves have pleats at shoulders & shoulder pads; darts & fullness gathered at waist front & back; self-belt w/ buckle; zipper at left side seam.

Date: ca. 1940

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 12823

Accession Number: 1990.358AB

Dress

Black satin, rayon; shouder strap consisting of 2 bands of black velveteen; "v" decolletage w/ "u" shaped back. Pleats at bust; straight waist; very full skirt gored at sides; hem trimmed w/ 4 velvet ribbon bands in pink, purple, red & black; hook & eye clsoure on left side.

Date: 1930-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, machine-made, rayon, satin

GUSN: 12824

Accession Number: 1990.359

Dress

Black silk velvet; rhinestone shoulder straps; left shoulder strap has velvet extension at back; dress drapes at left side; held in place by large rhinestone bow. Rhinestone tassel w/ long strands of faceted crystal & glass beads; uneven hemline w/ extension that drapes up & snaps in position near ...

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 12825

Accession Number: 1990.369

Dress

A=Bodice; B=Skirt. Sheer white cotton. A=Bodice - broad drawstring neckline w/ elbow length sleeves; sleeves are gathered on inner seam; embroidered w/ floral spray & scalloped edge. White satin bow attached at elbow; bodice is boned & has sharp "wasp" waist at front & back. Hook & eye closure a...

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 12826

Accession Number: 1990.371AB

Dress

Two-piece dress, bodice (a) and skirt (b). Blue silk velvet with inserted panel of pale green lampas with stripes of cream and green leaves brocaded with floral trail of pink roses with green stems. Bodice (a) squared neckline with lace ruffle at decolletage; elbow length sleeves gathered at shoulde...

Date: ca. 1890

Maker: unknown

Material: brocade (textile), stitching, lampas (textile material), machine-made, silk (textile), taffeta, velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 12827

Accession Number: 1990.372AB

Dress

A=Bodice; B=Skirt. Pale blue taffeta with blue satin pinstripes and blue velvet trim. A=Bodice - squared neckline with drawstring at front and back; "v" shaped front and back with inserted satin panels with cream lace overlay. Overlay trimmed with blue spangles; boned; "v" shape of bodice outline...

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 12828

Accession Number: 1990.373AB

Evening Gown

A=Bodice; B=Skirt. Black silk satin. A=Bodice - squared, drawstring neckline; cap sleeves with beadwork applique of butterfly motif at shoulder. Stomacher panel at center front of black net with same appliqued butterflies (but larger) and spangles; boned; pointed waist (front and back) with black...

Date: ca. 1905

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), beading (process), hand sewing, satin, silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 12829

Accession Number: 1990.387AB

Dress

Tan corded cotton printed w/ small black dots & red roses w/ green leaves & black vents; surplice front w/ hook & eye closure. White net collar edged w/ lace ruffle; short sleeves w/ lace edged net cuff; drop waist; mid-calf skirt gathered to waist; flat, self bows appliqued above hem.

Date: 1910-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), cord (fiber product), cotton (textile), lace (needlework), stitching, machine-made, net (textile), silk (textile)

GUSN: 12830

Accession Number: 1990.388

Dress

A=Bodice; B=Skirt. A=Bodice - white silk chiffon woven with monochromatic plaid over apricot satin; broad neck; wide lace collar cascading over shoulder and attached to waist in back. Short lace sleeves; yoke and sleeves lined with silk net; hook & eye closure at back. Satin cummerbund with hook ...

Date: 1913

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 12831

Accession Number: 1990.389AB

Dress

A=Bodice; B=Skirt. A=Bodice - beige silk crepe printed with small red roses and green leaves; V-shaped neck with insert of lace; ruffle of tulle around insert. Bloused; hook & eye closure in back; shirred shoulders; dolman short sleeves edged with lace; fully lined with net. Grosgrain inner waist...

Date: ca. 1910

Maker: unknown

Material: crepe (textile), lace (needlework), net (textile), silk (textile), tulle (meshed textile)

GUSN: 12832

Accession Number: 1990.390AB

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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