Historic New England

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

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: 1840-1860

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

Walking Stick

Cherry wood; natural shape with a curved handle; three small silver plated faces - two frowning, one in middle smiling; brass tip.

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal), brass (alloy), cherry (wood)

GUSN: 12921

Accession Number: 1969.6209

Collar

Elongated collar shape; white lace; scroll pattern with flowers; honey comb patterned net ground.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), lace (needlework)

GUSN: 12926

Accession Number: 1969.5506

Shawl

White silk lace floral pattern; oblong shape with pointed ends.

Date: ca. 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 12927

Accession Number: 1969.5522

Shawl

White cotton lace with floral and leaf pattern; very long, graduated lappets.

Date: ca. 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 12928

Accession Number: 1969.5524

Bodice

Ivory satin; high piped neck; boned darts front & back; sharply pointed front (wasp waist); 14 covered buttons down center front. Princess seams in back; piping at armscye; very full bell sleeves; pleated at top & trimmed w/ 2 bands of stiff wool crepe. Small point center back; pale gray pleated ri...

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 12929

Accession Number: 1969.5539

Bodice

Gray silk; broad V-shaped neck with pleated collar of gray silk and blue satin edged with blue silk fringe. Boned darts front and back; self waistband; princess seams in back; laced closure in back with original lacing. Hook & eye closure at waistband; fragment of white net ruffle threaded with blu...

Date: ca. 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 12930

Accession Number: 1969.5541

Maternity Bodice

Coral taffeta; high neckline with pleated self-ruffle; seven covered buttons down center back with white cotton tape ties inside. Piping at armscye; long sleeves with four tucks and pleated ruffle at cuff; fully lined with tan cambric.

Date: 1855-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: taffeta, silk (textile)

GUSN: 12931

Accession Number: 1969.5542

Bodice

Ivory silk taffeta body overlaid with cream dotted net; broad neckline with insert of cream pleated tulle threaded with green velvet ribbon tying in back. Neckline trimmed with V-shaped applique of dotted net with four bands of pinked green grosgrain ribbon; large green grosgrain bow at center with...

Date: ca. 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (fiber), taffeta, tulle (meshed textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 12932

Accession Number: 1969.5543

Mourning Bodice

Black ribbed silk; high neckline; nine satin covered buttons down center front; hook & eye at neck. Straight bottom with hook & eye closure at waist; darts in front; princess seams in back; long sleeves with two rows of black satin "bugle" trim at waist. White silk fringe inside cuff; fully lined ...

Date: 1865-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: satin, silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 12933

Accession Number: 1969.5544

Bodice Fragment

Purple broadcloth; not put together; body has round neck; open front; darts in front; princess seams in back. Trimmed around neck & either side of front w/ band of black velvet embroidered in white & tan; more embroidery on body around velvet band; lined w/ black silk. 4 sections of broadcloth tri...

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, stitching, machine-made, silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave), wool (textile)

GUSN: 12934

Accession Number: 1969.5630

Cape

Tan/fawn colored flannel; five rows of top-stitching around hem; high, stiff collar embroidered on outside with silver thread and yellow chenille in scrolling pattern. Inside of collar lined with beige embroidered net over beige satin; same net gathered around base of collar; long beige ribbon ties...

Date: ca. 1890

Maker: unknown

Material: damask, embroidering, flannel, net (textile), silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 12935

Accession Number: 1969.6362

Pelerine

White cotton mull pelerine or bertha; vertical tucks all around body; trimmed with white lace ruffle threaded with purple silk ribbon. Self-pleated ruffle trimmed with lace all around hem; hook and eye closure center front; stiffened.

Date: ca. 1870

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 12936

Accession Number: 1969.6413

Combinatoin

White cotton undergarments - chemise & drawers; lace trim; satin ribbons; embroidered w/ floral garland; monogram; button closure; 5 items folded & tied together in pile.

Date: 1905-1912

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 12937

Accession Number: 1969.6518A-E

Dough box

Rectangular box w/ sloping sides.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: dovetail joints, pine (wood)

GUSN: 14302

Accession Number: 1986.319

Scale

Iron brace w/ shaped centerpiece and pivoting arched "handle" connected to square nail constructed wood tray by thin rope.

Date: 1800-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), rope, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 14303

Accession Number: 1986.320

Roasting pan

Oblong stepped form w/ projecting handle at each end. A pan for stove? griddle?

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 14304

Accession Number: 1986.321

Candle box

Cylindrical form w/ hinged lid; double rectangular tabs for hanging.

Date: 1830-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 14305

Accession Number: 1986.322

Storage box

5 board rectangular form w/ open top; 3 sides covered w/ wallpaper printed in pattern of classical flower heads and shaped reserves in brown and white enclosing marbelized green lozenges.

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood), wallpapers

GUSN: 14306

Accession Number: 1986.323

Cradle

Splayed sides; corner posts at head topped with urn and ball finial; foot post topped with bun finials; shaped rockers; unfinished wood.

Date: 1740-1760

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 14307

Accession Number: 1986.324

Ironing board

Oblong board; round at one end and square at other; on folding frame; adjusted by rope; top covered w/ wool blanket and muslin sheet.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, pine (wood), wool (textile)

GUSN: 14308

Accession Number: 1986.325

Kettle

Compressed spherical form w/ gooseneck spout; arched bail handle w/ hooked terminals that fit into tab extensions; raised on 3 short feet; prominent seams to body and spout.

Date: 1700-1750

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 14309

Accession Number: 1986.326

Drying rack

Gray-painted 3 part wood rack connected by beige canvas hinges nailed to end posts of each part. Each section comprised of 2 uprights joined by 2 horizontal nails. A standing rack.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), pine (wood)

GUSN: 14310

Accession Number: 1986.328