Historic New England

Lace handkerchief

Lace handkerchief w/ floral pattern. Flowers in squares between floral and scalloped design. Scalloped edges.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: lace (needlework)

GUSN: 23439

Accession Number: 1998.1625

Bodice

Blue brocade bodice w/ front closure: 16 hook and eyes. Sleeveless. Square neckline, pointed bottom in front and in back. Lace fragment at neckline. Blue brocade floral design.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: Possibly Tucker, Jane Armstrong, 1866-1964 (Maker)

Material: hand sewing, silk (textile)

GUSN: 23440

Accession Number: 1998.1626

Slip

White silk slip, sleeveless, w/ snaps at shoulder to connect to bra straps. 3 tucks at sides of chest. V-shaped empire waist below chest. Scoop neck. Thick hem at bottom.

Date: 1920-1930

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 23441

Accession Number: 1998.1627

Pantaloons

Purple silk pantaloons w/ elastic waist and brown and purple velvet trim at bottom hem.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 23442

Accession Number: 1998.1628

Pink slip, satin weave, w/ beige lace trim at top. Draw-string ribbon ties in front. Small eyelet border at front and bottom. Eyelet decorative pattern at front center. Crotch piece w/ two buttons at bottom.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: machine sewing (technique), satin

GUSN: 23443

Accession Number: 1998.1629

Slip

Purple silk slip w/ thick straps, straight neckline lined w/ eyelet embroidery. Bottom hem scalloped and embroidered w/ purple thread. Abstract floral design embroiderd around base. One strap adjusted, sewn.

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, machine sewing (technique), silk (textile)

GUSN: 23444

Accession Number: 1998.1630

Vest

Black and white plaid knit vest w/ large collar and double-breasted closure. 6 white buttons, 3 buttonholes. 2 pockets at waist. Pockets, collar and hem lined in white.

Date: 1930-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: knitting (process), polyester, wool (textile)

GUSN: 23445

Accession Number: 1998.1631

Blouse

Orange, turquoise and gold brocade top, long sleeved w/ 2 snaps at each wrist. Small V-neck. Bottom has been hemmed. Orange and blue abstract floral design. 5 tucks on front shoulders.

Date: 1930-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), thread, gold (color), hand sewing, machine sewing (technique), silver (metal)

GUSN: 23446

Accession Number: 1998.1632

Purse

Tortoise shell purse(A) w/ red leather accordion-shaped container. Leather creates two outer flaps finished in tortoise shell and has silver clasp for closure on both sides. Gold design stamped on leather. 2 chains on sides as handles. B: tortoise shell card holder w/ clasp -button release.

Date: 1800-1811

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, silver (metal), tortoise shell

GUSN: 23447

Accession Number: 1998.1633AB

Purse

Black velvet purse. Draw-string top and two brown and red vlevet bands at center. Tassle at bottom. Small change purse sewn inside.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 23448

Accession Number: 1998.1634

Purse

Black satin purse w/ expandable gilt top. Inner lining--iridescent purple satin. Black satin handle tied to rings at top w/ 2 bows. Top decorated w/ turquoise abstract butterfly design. Lid flips to release expandable gilt opening.

Date: 1930-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, satin

GUSN: 23449

Accession Number: 1998.1635

Parasol

Collapsible parasol of blue and orange striped silk. Scalloped bottom, ruffled top. Wooden base with full circular handle. Rough-cut wood.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23450

Accession Number: 1998.1636

Purse

Navy velvet purse w/ silver clasp. Clasp is thick w/ silver studs. Purse to be hung from waist by an openwork mount attached to chain-link straps.

Date: 1870-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 23451

Accession Number: 1998.1637

Gloves

One pair kid leather elbow-length gloves. Three round pearl buttons at wrists.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 23452

Accession Number: 1998.1638AB

Purse

Beaded purse w/ faille silk lining and top ruffle. 2 handles which cause top to close, bunched. Beadwork--background white w/ green, white and red floral sprays. White and turquoise beaded fringe at bottom.

Date: 1855-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: beading (edging pattern), beading (process), silk (textile)

GUSN: 23453

Accession Number: 1998.1639

Purse

Beaded purse w/ silver clasp and chained mount for hanging at waistline. Clasp and mount decorated w/ rose and leaf design. Back and lining of leather. Small side pocket inside. Button release clasp.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: beading (edging pattern), beading (process), leather, silver (metal)

GUSN: 23454

Accession Number: 1998.1640

Fichu

Black lace fichu. Floral design surrounded by netting. Scalloped edges.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: lace (needlework)

GUSN: 23455

Accession Number: 1998.1641

Purse

Navy blue knit bag w/ blue wooden beads in geometric formation. 2 green circular wooden handles decorated w/ Asian insignia. Light blue inner lining.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: beading (edging pattern), beading (process), silk (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23456

Accession Number: 1998.1642

Mitt

Pair of red silk mitts. Fingerless w/ separate thumb holes. Opera length.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 23457

Accession Number: 1998.1643AB

Gloves

Pair of gloves. Opera length (to shoulder) white kid gloves w/ 3 white plastic buttons near wrist.

Date: 1860-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: kidskin, sewing (process)

GUSN: 23458

Accession Number: 1998.1644AB

Gloves

Pair of gloves. Elbow length yellow cotton gloves w/ 2 pearl button snaps at wrist.

Blue cotton, satin weave w/ fringe on 2 ends.

Date: 1880-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), weaving

GUSN: 23585

Accession Number: 1998.1771

Plant stand

Wire plant stand w/ three graduated stepped shelves. Shelves are long and oval w/ wire sides arranged in a scalloped pattern. Shaft extending from center of top shelf attached to a round top basket w/ similarly scalloped side. Sides of main body of stand consist of diagonal copper-plated wires arran...

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy)

GUSN: 23586

Accession Number: 1998.5556

Side chair

One of four wooden side chairs, grain-painted to resemble tiger maple. Crest rail and lower slat carved in an arched and scalloped design. Five slender turned spindles. Curved stiles; caned seat. Cabriole front legs; flared back legs. Flat concave front stretcher. Two plain turned stretchers at side...

Date: 1858-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: graining, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23587

Accession Number: 1998.5557.1

Scarf

White muslin w/ eyelet trim.

Date: 1880-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: muslin, weaving

GUSN: 23588

Accession Number: 1998.1772

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