Historic New England

Tuxedo Shirt

White; stiffened oval front with 3 buttonholes; no pearl buttons below; French cuffs with buttons; standing collar with buttonholes for separate collar; tab behind neck for holding tie in place; starched.

Date: 1910-1929

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 13191

Accession Number: 1969.6727

Tuxedo Shirt

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

Date: 1920-1929

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 13192

Accession Number: 1969.6728

Tuxedo Shirt

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

Date: 1900-1929

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 13193

Accession Number: 1969.6729

Tuxedo Shirt

White; stiffened oval front with 3 buttonholes; no buttons below; standing collar with buttonholes for separate collars; French cuffs; metal button at collar.

Date: 1900-1929

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 13194

Accession Number: 1969.6730

Tuxedo Shirt

White; stiffened oval front with 3 buttonholes, 2 pearl buttos below below standing collar with button holes for separate collar; French cuffs; wooden tab at button of collar.

Date: 1900-1929

Maker: Lewandos (Restorer)

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

GUSN: 13195

Accession Number: 1969.6731

Waistcoat

This ivory-colored silk men's waistcoat is made with a shawl collar three pockets, and a center front single-breasted closure with six buttons. The surface of the front is embellished with white work embroidery in satin stitch and french knots. Waist shaping with two darts at front and with an attac...

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 13197

Accession Number: 1964.51M

Waistcoat

Black wool w/ narrow white stripes; white flannel lining; green back w/ buckle & tab closure; no collar or lapels; single breasted w/ 6 glass shank buttons; 4 outer pockets; one inside breast pocket.

Date: 1908

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 13198

Accession Number: 1967.151

Waistcoat

Cream; embroidered with polychrome silk threads in chainstitch; realistic floral bouquet "growing" out of pocket with roots below; two pockets with flaps embroidered in delicate design. Single breasted with thirteen buttons; standing collar; three pairs of ties; back is open.

Date: 1780-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, silk (textile), taffeta, twill

GUSN: 13199

Accession Number: 1983.6

Waistcoat

Brick red velvet; plain; lined w/ white cambric; standing collar; curved in front; hook & eye & 4 button front closure; 2 pockets; buckle & strap back closure; gathered at back & neck; open from middle of back to waist; single breasted.

Date: 1876

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), stitching, machine-made, velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 13200

Accession Number: 1988.152C

Waistcoat

White waistcoat with shawl collar; single breasted with six self buttons; floral pattern woven "a la disposition"; three pockets; padded; white cotton lining and back with buckle and strap closure; lowered waistline.

Date: 1845-1859

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 13201

Accession Number: 1988.154

Waistcoat

White; notched collar with wide revers; double breasted with three pairs of mother of pearl buttons; four pockets; buckle and tab back closure (buckle missing).

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 13202

Accession Number: 1969.5308

Waistcoat

White; notched lapel; double breasted with three pairs of mother of pearl buttons; two pockets; buckle and tab back closure.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 13203

Accession Number: 1969.5392

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

Umbrella Frame

Bamboo handle, with round knob carved with circles; sharply pointed brass tip; no fabric - only metal hardware spokes, stitched in place with cotton.

Date: 1885-1915

Maker: unknown

Material: bamboo (material)

GUSN: 12894

Accession Number: 1969.6205

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

Parasol

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