Historic New England

Tail Coat

Black, high turnover collar with "M" notch; double breasted; trimmed with brown end; three buttons at cuffs; padded neck, shoulder and armscye; three tail pockets.

Date: 1830-1845

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 41944

Accession Number: 1988.151

Long; white; neckline with scalloped white work; white and open work along neckline; short puff sleeves; back scalloped and hem; two drawstring-- neck and bodice; open along center back-- with two buttons at shoulders, and loops to hold sleeves back attaching to thread covered button at shoulder.

Date: 1810-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 41948

Accession Number: 1988.392

Bonnet

Tan/bronze silk/wool satin; padded piping and wire around face/brim edge; trimmed with matching ribbon with looped fringe edges, with bow at each side of brim; round crown, with self-fabric pleats at edge; neck ruffle; contrasting silk ribbon ties at neck; brim lined with beige corded silk; the whol...

Date: 1843-1845

Maker: unknown

Material: buckram, stitching, satin, silk (textile), textiles, wire, wool (textile)

GUSN: 41963

Accession Number: 1988.508

Pair of Stockings

Cream; diamond lattice openwork with chevron border; stocking stitch toe and heel; top with diamond border.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 41969

Accession Number: 1988.436AB

Shirt

White; scoop/wide neckline; capped sleeves edged w/ lace; plain; "A" shape.

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, linen (material)

GUSN: 41972

Accession Number: 1988.423

Shirt

White/yellowed; broad scoop neckline; capped sleeves and hem trimmed w/ lace; bands of lace inserted at side seams.

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 41978

Accession Number: 1988.425

Hood

No description

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: knitting (process), printing (process), silk (textile), textiles, wool (textile)

GUSN: 41979

Accession Number: 1988.472

Child's Dress

Long; off-white; open neckline with embroidered pointed panel at front and points on short puffed sleeves; eyelet waistband; hem embroidered with stylized flowers like bodice; scalloped and embroidered hem; net inserts.

Date: ca. 1829

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 41988

Accession Number: 1988.394

Shirt

Cream/discolored; open neckline; lace trims short sleeves, hem and 2 bands inserted at shoulder, and side seams.

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 41989

Accession Number: 1988.426

Pair of Gaiters

Dark brown leather; full length gaiters/spats with linen straps (under arch); hook and clasp closure; stiffened at side for support.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 42001

Accession Number: 1988.225

Slippers

Black wool broadcloth embroidered (Berlin work - in petitpoint) w/ large abstract "winged" motif at toe; drapery or garland around heel in bright blues, reds & lavender wool. Square toe; square throat w/ notches; 4-3/8" vamp; sole has waist; spring heel; white kid & linen lining w/ slip guard.

Date: 1830-1839

Maker: unknown

Material: Berlin woolwork, cloth, stitching, leather, linen (material), needlepoint (needleworking), wool (textile)

GUSN: 42004

Accession Number: 1937.222AB

Forage Cap

Dark blue broadcloth cap with patent leather peak. Trimmed with black cord and two brass buttons.

Date: ca. 1890

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), cord (fiber product), leather

GUSN: 42039

Accession Number: 1974.444

Chair seat cover fragment

Chair cover fragment, irregular trapezoidal shape, purple/red cotton velvet. Central motif of floral circle surrounded by circular frame of undulating leafy vine; floral disks with sprout placed inside each curve. Cotton backing.

Date: 1820-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), weaving, machine-made, upholstery, velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 42067

Accession Number: 1933.6041B

Hat

No description

Date: 1865-1866

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, stitching, silk (textile), straw (plant material), taffeta, tulle (meshed textile), wire

GUSN: 42071

Accession Number: 1988.478

Men's Nightshirt

White; standing collar with two pearl buttons; front closure/placket reinforced shoulders; gusset at armhole; long sleeves gathered at shoulder and wrist; cuff with pearl button.

Date: 1845-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 42080

Accession Number: 1988.158

Pair of Child's Pantalettes

Cream/sheer; pink drawstring; two bands of crocheted lace.

Date: 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 42086

Accession Number: 1988.439AB

Pair of Child's Pantalettes

Cream; drawstring--one is linen, one is pink ribbon; band of lace inserted at lower edge.

Date: 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 42087

Accession Number: 1988.450AB

Pair of Stockings

Brown; plain; stockinette stitch.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), knitting (process)

GUSN: 42091

Accession Number: 1988.167AB

Pair of Stockings

White with some stains; plain with ribbed heel; "rollover" top; stockinette stitch; knit.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), knitting (process)

GUSN: 42092

Accession Number: 1988.166AB

Pair of Socks

Cream-colored plain socks with a stocking stitch; heels have been mended; rolled top.

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), knitting (process)

GUSN: 42093

Accession Number: 1988.434AB

Shoes

A pair of black leather children's shoes with leather straps, tape trim, brown leather soles, leather and linen linings.

Date: 1800-1833

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, leather, linen (material)

GUSN: 42095

Accession Number: 1988.190

Shoe

Brown/black shoe; pointed toe; one pair punched eyes with leather lace; two slashes in leather near heel; wooden pegs in sole; stacked heel.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: handmade, leather

GUSN: 42096

Accession Number: 1988.184

Shoe/Slipper

Tan; open/slip on--no eyes for lacing; tan silk tape trim; white lining; leather inner sole; brown sole w/ spring heel.

Date: 1830-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, leather

GUSN: 42098

Accession Number: 1988.186

Ice skate

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 42099

Accession Number: 1988.192

Tassels

Red and white large tassels with small white flowers.

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 41311

Accession Number: A4043

Pillowcase

Rectangular, off white, fine linen; single piece folded; 3" wide hem at open end.

Date: ca. 1852

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), weaving

GUSN: 41321

Accession Number: 1924.874

Sampler

Sampler on bristol board with wool thread. Depicts a seventeenth century oak chair.

Maker: unknown

Material: bristol board, Berlin woolwork, wool (textile)

GUSN: 41335

Accession Number: 1969.356

Theorem Picture

Theorem painting of flowers - roses, tuplips, blue morning glories; framed in gilt frame.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 41336

Accession Number: 1970.215

Sampler

Alphabet/Verse Sampler. Square, natural linen ground. Floral border, alphabets at top and middle. Verse below within its own floral border. Pastoral scene at bottom. 3 complete alphabets numbers: 1-9 Other stitches: satin stitch

Date: 1800-1835

Maker: Lincoln, Mariah (Embroiderer)

Material: silk (textile), linen (material), cross-stitching, embroidery (visual works)

GUSN: 41337

Accession Number: 1969.355

Mourning Picture

Framed watercolor, weeping willows and pine trees surround a footed casket inscribed "Martin Robbins, died Octoer 9, 1792, ae 4 years, 3 months, 3 days".

Maker: Abigail Robbins Miss Rowson's Academy for Young Ladies

Material: watercolors (paintings), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 41338

Accession Number: 1931.1454

Dressing Gown

Exaggerated leg o' mutton sleeves w/ turned-back cuffs lined w/ silk; capelet collar lined w/ silk; drawstring waist at back; 3 silk ribbon ties along front.

Date: 1830-1833

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 41345

Accession Number: 1977.153

Military Coat

Navy blue; single breasted; padded; high standing collar; cut-in tails; straight waistline; sleeves gathered at shoulder; brass buttons; gilt embroidery at collar and cuffs; silk lining; two pockets at side; two tail pockets. Collar lined with velvet.

Date: 1851-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (hair), silk (fiber)

GUSN: 41347

Accession Number: 1988.153

Women's Cloak

Green velvet embroidered with cream silk french knots arranged into small diamond pattern; double collar; both collars, center front and hem embroidered with french knots in diamond pattern; slits for arm opening; fully lined with white china silk; quilted lining (diamond pattern); green and cream b...

Date: 1840-1845

Maker: unknown

Material: velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 41350

Accession Number: 1930.1238

Women's dress

This cream (discolored); cotton mull dress has a "v" shaped neckline, short sleeves trimmed with lace inserts, shirred shoulders and a shirred bodice front. The bodice has smocking at the waist, and piping at the waist and shoulders. The center front of the waist comes to a sharp point. The skirt i...

Date: 1843-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, whitework

GUSN: 41352

Accession Number: 1955.M4

Dress

Woman's dress made from brown and beige shot taffeta with floral trailing. The bodice is V-shaped, boned, and pointed at center front. Double bell-shaped sleeves with epaulets. Center front panels, epaulets and cuffs trimmed with narrow pink, blue, and white trim. Cartridge pleats around waist. Bodi...

Date: 1850-1852

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 41354

Accession Number: 1928.1117

Wedding Dress

Ivory satin wedding dress with short, puffed sleeves with piped cuff. Van Dyke collar extending off shoulders with scalloped and piped edge, trimmed with lace. Shirred front and back; hook and eye closure. Wide waistband. Bodice lined with linen. Sleeves lined with glazed cotton. Hem is stiffen...

Date: 1831

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 41356

Accession Number: 1928.622

Cloak

Red wool unlined round cape with scalloped collar/shoulder capelet and standing band collar. Collars and center front edges trimmed with wide band of linen and silk chenille tape.

Date: 1790-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), silk (fiber), chenille (yarn)

GUSN: 41359

Accession Number: 1988.500

Dress

Two piece dress made from blue and green wool check; A=Bodice shows a standing band collar with black velvet & black ruffle; hook & eye at closure at collar back. Blouson front with placket covering "vest" with hook & eye closure; jabot of black lace. Epaulets and front trimmed with black braid; l...

Date: 1892

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), silk (textile), taffeta, tweed

GUSN: 41370

Accession Number: 1933.2041AB

Wedding Dress

Two piece ivory taffeta wedding gown with broad neckline and short sleeves gathered at armhole; cream silk embroidery on sleeve of shirt. Cutwork embroidery with rest of crinoline insert on sleeves and skirt; floral and floral trail pattern; bodice is boned; sharp point at front and back; laced clos...

Date: 1852

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 41371

Accession Number: 1928.1127AB

Dress

This dress was constructed in two pieces en suite of yellow and cream striped silk satin. The bodice A shows a scooped neckline with adjustable drawstring; yellow satin bertha collar with lace ruffle; short puffed sleeves with lace oversleeves. It is boned and lined with cotton; applied pleated yel...

Date: 1894-1896

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), buckram, lace (needlework), satin, taffeta

GUSN: 41373

Accession Number: 1942.182AB

Dress - short

White; neckline and capped sleeves embroidered w/ white work w/ scalloped pattern and dots; sleeves, neckline and hem trimmed w/ lace; waistband w/ ties and narrow tucks; narrow tucks at hem; drawstring neckline and waist.

Date: ca. 1815

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 41378

Accession Number: 1928.308

Cape

Black silk satin; shoulder length wih black satin collar and long wide ends; black satin piping along all edges and collar; five black satin rosettes along center front; silk ribbon ties at neck and beneath rosettes; black ribbon tie at center back lining; black taffeta lining.

Date: 1833-1837

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 41379

Accession Number: 1930.1227

Cape

Black ribbed silk shoulder cape; trimmed with knotted fringe of black silk and bands of glazed black embroidered floral sprays with black bead trim; silk; long squared ends; crimped fringe.

Date: 1875-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 41381

Accession Number: 1962.17

Necktie

Black; wide even shape; pieced at neck; one straight edged tip; one pointed tip.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 41384

Accession Number: 1988.176

Shawl

Sheer white cotton; triangular; embroidered scalloped edge meandering border of drawnwork; 5" inner border of vaguely boteh shaped sprays of leaves; disorganized corner motif; center filled with sprigs 1" apart.

Date: 1835-1850

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 41390

Accession Number: 1939.137

Child's Coat

White vertical ribbed piqué cotton coat, with a central front button placket finished with linen tape trim along placket, hem and two pockets. Part of an ensemble with a cape and pants.

Date: ca. 1877

Maker: Chace, Mary E. Canfield (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), piqué

GUSN: 41392

Accession Number: 1930.1000A

Child's Robe

This linen child's robe opens down the front with a round neck, cuffs that turn back and are edged with lace and openwork, and is embellished with whitework embroidery from the neck opening down each front and along the hem. The robe is high-waisted, without any front closures, and has a deep 4/ 5/8...

Date: ca. 1760

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, linen (material)

GUSN: 41393

Accession Number: 1932.268

Dress

Long; white; bodice and hem embroidered with flowers; bodice has central flower with net insert and with flowers of French knots along neckline and short sleeves; embroidered net inserts along center front; hem embroidered with large flowers and bunches of grapes with scalloped pattern; drawstring n...

Date: 1815-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, linen (material), tatting (process)

GUSN: 41394

Accession Number: 1945.6

Child's Dress

Long white; "V" panel bodice with three wide horizontal bands of eyelet; same eyelet on cap sleeves and waistband; pink silk ribbon at waistband; pink ombred and striped silk bows at shoulders; same ombred ribbon used as ties at waist back; band of eyelet embroidery inserted at hem.

Date: 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 41395

Accession Number: 1988.389

Child's Dress

Long; white; shirred bodice; neckline trimmed w/ scalloped eyelet; capped sleeves embroidered w/ flowers and scalloped edge w/ also pink bows at shoulders; eyelet waistband; drawstring neckline; plain skirt.

Date: 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, stitching

GUSN: 41396

Accession Number: 1988.388

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