Historic New England

Blouse

Ivory crocheted floral lace; high band collar; twelve covered buttons center front; long, straight sleeves; three tassels below collar at back; unlined; square bottom.

Date: ca. 1910

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 13094

Accession Number: 1990.327

Blouse

Ivory crocheted floral lace; high band collar; bloused front; long straight sleeves; hook and eye closure down back; fully lined with ivory silk; ivory silk waistband.

Date: ca. 1910

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 13095

Accession Number: 1990.328

White Irish crochet; long sleeves with net band and snap at cuffs; circular medallion at shoulder has large flower with (wide) open net background and ring of smaller flowers. Square yoke; open center front with eight covered buttons.

Date: ca. 1905

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), crocheting

GUSN: 13096

Accession Number: 1991.87

Short Gown

White linen printed with red strawberries; low drawstring neckline; drawstring at waist back; long sleeves; bodice is pieced. High waist; V-inserted panel at center back w/ box pleats.

Date: 1790-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: block printing (relief printing process), stitching, linen (material)

GUSN: 13097

Accession Number: 1991.92A

Women's bodice

Black taffeta; vest effect; V-neckline; snap closure concealed under long row of tiny black faceted buttons. Wide band of black floral lace trimmed w/ bobbles around neckline & extending into tassels. Pleated waistband; short satin lace-edged sleeves w/ long full chiffon undersleeve. Pleated & tuc...

Date: 1905-1915

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 13098

Accession Number: 1992.146

WALLET

Brown, side by side; 4 compartments - 2 scalloped and punched flaps inside; embossed garland (inside) makes "X"

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: embossing, stitching, leather

GUSN: 13099

Accession Number: 1916.328

Pocketbook

Brown; flap with brass lock/clasp; embossed with stylized border; 2 pockets - paper dividers.

Date: 1781

Maker: unknown

Material: handmade, leather, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 13100

Accession Number: 1919.650

wallet

White/cream; opens side by side with 2 compartments.

Date: 1826-1839

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, leather

GUSN: 13101

Accession Number: 1925.705

Wallet

Flamestitch-diamond pattern in soft blues, pinks, purple and yellow, outlined in brown; rounded flap, with pale pink, frayed silk tie; edged with green twill tape; two pockets; lined with deep pink silk; pockets have a button and sewing (silk) threads.

Date: 1751-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, embroidering, Bargello work, handmade, wool (textile)

GUSN: 13102

Accession Number: 1920.453

Wallet

Flamestitch - large scale diamond pattern in yellow, red, purple, green, rust, outlined with wide border of black; edged with green twill tape; opens side by side with four pockets, lined with green (wool) camlet.

Date: 1751-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, embroidering, Bargello work, handmade, wool (textile)

GUSN: 13103

Accession Number: 1923.733

Embroidery Sample

Hand knit sample of a flamestitch or chevron in rows of greens and reds with black and white outline.

Date: 1880-1889

Maker: unknown

Material: Bargello work, knitting (process), wool (textile)

GUSN: 13104

Accession Number: 1924.454

Wallet

Flamestitch - diamond pattern in bright yellows, reds, orange with blue, black, brown and green; edged with orange/red twill tape; scalloped flap with three ties on flap; two pockets lined with pink camlet.

Date: 1751-1799

Maker: Haskell, Joie (Maker)

Material: canvas, embroidering, Bargello work, handmade, wool (textile)

GUSN: 13105

Accession Number: 1925.324

Wallet

Small brown wallet with scalloped front flap with metal clasp missing strap. Nine compartments lined with red leather. Compartments for postage, gold and cards.

Date: ca. 1867

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, metal

GUSN: 13106

Accession Number: 1935.1046

Wallet

Burgundy leather wallet with red leather and cambric lining; Three compartments, one has two flaps.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 13107

Accession Number: 1940.344

Wallet

Wallet, tent stitch in golds, cream, browns, red and pink; edged with (faded) red tape; opens side by side with four pockets; lined with pink glazed wool.

Date: 1751-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, embroidering, Bargello work, handmade, wool (textile)

GUSN: 13108

Accession Number: 1940.351

Pocketbook

Flamestitch - horizontal "hands" in reds, greens and outlined with black and cream; rounded flap; edged with green wool tape; two pockets; lined with orange red wool.

Date: 1751-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, embroidering, Bargello work, handmade, wool (textile)

GUSN: 13109

Accession Number: 1946.288

WALLET

Burgundy/purple; scalloped flap & leather strap closure; 4 compartments & blue notebook w/ memo paper; 2 interior flaps.

Date: 1834-1867

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 13110

Accession Number: 1944.295

Pocket memo

Red with green silk lining. Flap closes with a tie. 2 compartments plus diary paper.

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, leather, silk (textile)

GUSN: 13111

Accession Number: 1928.137

Wallet

Brown; flap & strap closure; "X" on front & back; 6 compartments inside flap & strap over 3 compartments; other 3 have no flap; white kid lining.

Date: 1830-1895

Maker: Cobb & Johnson (Maker)

Material: leather

GUSN: 13112

Accession Number: 1965.196

Rubber Boots

Brown/black rubber boots; molded and decorated wtih stamped motifs - circles all around - deliniating upper from lower; with diamonds and stylized flowers arranged in cross/star shape; on "vamp".

Date: ca. 1820-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: rubber (material), stamping (forming)

GUSN: 13113

Accession Number: 1929.1106AB

SHOE

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 13114

Accession Number: 1939.2213AB

SHOES

Coral silk satin.

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), satin

GUSN: 13115

Accession Number: 1967.12AB

Pair of Shoes

Ivory silk woven w/ geometric bands of stripes, diaper & dots; short vamp; single flat heel.

Date: 1805-1815

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, silk (textile)

GUSN: 13116

Accession Number: 1919.574AB

Bodice

Black silk bodice with leg-o-mutton sleeves. High collar with hook and eye closure. Black lace and green silk crepe insert. Nine button concealed closure. Black lace and green silk crepe trimmed cuffs.

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 13117

Accession Number: 1997.63

Pannier

Black and white striped glazed cotton. Gathered at waist. Waist lined with brown linen. Hem-line trimmed with green silk cord tape with hand-tied tassels.

Date: 1850-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (fiber)

GUSN: 13118

Accession Number: 1997.64

Dress

Two-piece. High collared bodice with hook and eye closure. Four button front closure. Black lace yoke. Sleeves trimmed with black and white lace. Skirt has gathered waist and three-inch pleated hem. Both top and bottom lined with glazed cotton.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), glazing (coating), lace (needlework)

GUSN: 13119

Accession Number: 1997.65

Wedding Dress

Cream silk high collared bodice with sheer silk sleeves. Faux pearl buttons on placket and around collar. Stays. Skirt is pleated and gathered at waist. Silk swag and cream lace side panels.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), lace (needlework), silk (textile), pearl (animal material)

GUSN: 13120

Accession Number: 1997.66

Sunbonnet

Cotton print sunbonnet with red trellis and leaf design.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), hand sewing

GUSN: 12757

Accession Number: 1992.199

Nightshirt

Short sleeved linen nightshirt. Short in length. Rounded neckline. Patches at armscythes.

Maker: unknown

Material: hand sewing, linen (material)

GUSN: 12758

Accession Number: 1992.200

Water Wings

Inflatable cotton child and/or adult recreational floatation device. Printed with directions and manufacturer's logo. Metal air intake valve at point of junction between the two kidney-shaped bags.

Date: 1896-1904

Maker: Ayvad Manufacturing Co. (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 12759

Accession Number: 1992.201

Sunbonnet

Printed cotton bonnet. Small brown print outerlayer, linen lined; corded brim and decorative cording throughout. Decorative bow on back, functional ties at front for fastening.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 12760

Accession Number: 1992.203

Capelet

Brown printed cotton capelet with piped seams. Multi-print with floral and leaf design.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), hand sewing

GUSN: 12761

Accession Number: 1992.204

Sleeve

One leg-o-mutton sleeve printed on light brown printed silk and wool. Over-painted with red and green floral design. Trimmed with dark brown silk. Two mother-of-pearl buttons at cuff.

Date: ca. 1830

Maker: unknown

Material: hand sewing, transfer printing, silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 12762

Accession Number: 1992.205

Nightgown

Short sleeved linen nightgown with rounded neck. Purple "Batik" style print along bottom of skirt, at sleeves and around neckline. Open work at neckline.

Maker: unknown

Material: transfer printing

GUSN: 12763

Accession Number: 1992.206

Shawl

Triangular floral and geometric printed cotton shawl; fringed on two edges.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), hand sewing

GUSN: 12764

Accession Number: 1992.207

Apron

Apron with pleated skirt and ties. Brown printed cotton fabric has blue, red, and multi-print.

Date: 1843-1848

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), hand sewing, transfer printing

GUSN: 12765

Accession Number: 1992.208

Sleeve

One leg-o-mutton sleeve. Brown printed cotton fabric with c-scroll and floral motifs.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), hand sewing, transfer printing

GUSN: 12766

Accession Number: 1992.209

Cape

Brown moire print cape, glazed cotton.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), glazing (coating), machine sewing (technique), moiré

GUSN: 12767

Accession Number: 1992.210

Capelet

Capelet with rounded hem and short front ties made from cotton printed in floral and striated design on brown ground.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), transfer printing

GUSN: 12768

Accession Number: 1992.211

Child's Apron

White cotton apron with ties at waist. Bib front, no ties (missing?). Two pockets in front. Linen edging around sides and pockets. Brown floral border.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), linen (material), transfer printing

GUSN: 12769

Accession Number: 1992.212

Capelet

Capelet with ruffled border and piping made from cream-colored cotton printed with a floral pattern in shades of red, pink, blue, and brown.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), transfer printing

GUSN: 12770

Accession Number: 1992.213

Pocket

Cotton pocket with slanted opening at top. Approx. 1 1/2" border is printed with alternating brown vine motif.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), hand sewing, transfer printing

GUSN: 12771

Accession Number: 1992.214

Sleeve

One sleeve gathered at wrist. Brown cotton printed fabric has club and diamond multiprint.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), hand sewing

GUSN: 12772

Accession Number: 1992.216

Capelet

Capelet with ruffled border and piping made from brown and cream -colored cotton printed with a floral design in shades of pink.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), transfer printing, hand sewing

GUSN: 12773

Accession Number: 1992.217

Sleeve

One women's sleeve. Cuff fastens with hook and eye (eye missing). Lined with cotton print material. Brown cotton multiprint with blue and aqua floral sprays.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), hand sewing

GUSN: 12774

Accession Number: 1992.218

Collar

Bib-shaped collar made of brown floral brocade over-printed with pink roses.

Maker: unknown

Material: brocade (textile), hand sewing, satin

GUSN: 12775

Accession Number: 1992.219

Collar

Attachable v-shaped collar with high neck. Hook and eye closure, snaps on font. Four- bone stays in neck. Made of brown floral brocade over-printed with pink roses. Edged with lace and pink satin.

Maker: unknown

Material: bone (material), brocade (textile), hand sewing, lace (needlework), transfer printing, satin

GUSN: 12776

Accession Number: 1992.220

Sleeve

One sleeve. Approx. 1 1/2" cuff with two mother-of-pearl buttons. Brown printed lawn with ameoba design.

Maker: unknown

Material: hand sewing, lawn (textile), transfer printing

GUSN: 12777

Accession Number: 1992.221

Bodice

Waistcoat-style with yellow and maroon stripes and a floral pattern.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 12778

Accession Number: 1992.222

Bodice Fragments

Four fragments of cotton printed fabric with alternating pattern of flower and dot. Fragments a) & b) are lined with blue and orange fabric. Fragment a) has button holes and seams. Fragment b) shows evidence of seams.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), hand sewing, transfer printing

GUSN: 12779

Accession Number: 1992.223A-D

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