Historic New England

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

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

Bow Tie

White; small scale checked pattern.

Date: 1900-1929

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 13519

Accession Number: 1969.6741

Bow Tie

White; small scale checked pattern.

Date: 1900-1929

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 13520

Accession Number: 1969.6742

Bow Tie

White; plain muslin; squared ends.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, muslin

GUSN: 13521

Accession Number: 1969.6653

Bow Tie

White; plain muslin; squared ends.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, muslin

GUSN: 13522

Accession Number: 1969.6654

Bow Tie

White; ribbed.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 13523

Accession Number: 1969.6738

Bow Tie

White; ribbed.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 13524

Accession Number: 1969.6739

Bow Tie

White; ribbed; twill tape extension in middle; doubled edges.

Date: 1900-1929

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 13525

Accession Number: 1969.6743

Bow Tie

White; ribbed with dots; metal buckle with elastic strap to hold opposite end in place (pre-tied); metal clasp.

Date: 1920-1929

Maker: Hope Brothers Limited (Retailer)

Material: cotton (textile), elasticity, metal

GUSN: 13526

Accession Number: 1969.6752

Bow Tie

White; diamond "bird's eye" pattern; metal buckle with elastic strap to hold opposite end in place (pre-tied); metal clasp.

Date: 1920-1929

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), elasticity, stitching, metal

GUSN: 13527

Accession Number: 1969.6753

Collar Interliner

White; diamond pattern; rounded ends; six buttonholes.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, piqué

GUSN: 13528

Accession Number: 1969.6766

Collar Interliner

White; diamond pattern; 8 buttonholes; pointed tips; starched.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 13529

Accession Number: 1969.6767

Collar Interliner

White; diamond pattern; elongated oval with one end wider than other; three buttonholes.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 13530

Accession Number: 1969.6768

Collar Interliner

White; diamond pattern; elongated oval with one end wider than other; three buttonholes.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 13531

Accession Number: 1969.6769

Detachable Collar

White; starched; tips folded; buttonhole at front and back neck.

Date: 1920-1930

Maker: G.A. Sawyer & Co. (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, starch

GUSN: 13532

Accession Number: 1969.6770

Detachable Collar

White; starched; tips folded; buttonhole at front and back neck.

Date: 1920-1930

Maker: G.A. Sawyer & Co. (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, starch

GUSN: 13533

Accession Number: 1969.6771B

Detachable Collar

White; starched; tips folded; buttonhole at front and back neck.

Date: 1920-1930

Maker: G.A. Sawyer & Co. (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, starch

GUSN: 13534

Accession Number: 1969.6772

Detachable Collar

White; starched; tips folded; buttonhole at front and back neck.

Date: 1920-1930

Maker: G.A. Sawyer & Co. (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, starch

GUSN: 13535

Accession Number: 1969.6773

Detachable Collar

White; starched; tips folded; buttonhole at front & back neck.

Date: 1920-1930

Maker: G.A. Sawyer & Co. (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, starch

GUSN: 13536

Accession Number: 1969.6774

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