Historic New England

Spoon

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 37036

Accession Number: 1934.1678

Collar

White lace collar.

Date: 1845-1850

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37039

Accession Number: 1934.1686

Collar

White embroidered collar.

Date: 1848-1858

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37040

Accession Number: 1934.1687

Pair of Sleeves

White, wide bell sleeves with embroidery and scalloped trim.

Date: 1845-1853

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37041

Accession Number: 1934.1692AB

Pair of Sleeves

White sleeves with embroidery.

Date: 1853-1860

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37042

Accession Number: 1934.1694AB

Collar

White embroidered collar with a floral pattern.

Date: 1848-1858

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37043

Accession Number: 1934.1694C

White/yellowed; squared neckline trimmed with scalloped edged lace; band of eyelet embroidery along shoulders and one side of neck; other side of neck has drawn work; short sleeves with lace and same drawn work.

Date: ca. 1852

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 37044

Accession Number: 1934.1697

Infant's Shirt

Sheer white; beige lace with "Q" pattern at neckline; cap sleeves of lace net; eyelet neckband with coral silk ribbon drawstring.

Date: 1852-1853

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 37045

Accession Number: 1934.1698

Infant's Shirt

White/sheer; rounded flap neckline with flap on sleeve/shoulder; appliqued floral band and leaves at neckline and sleeves; short lace sleeves; lace at neckline; featherstitching; open shirt.

Date: ca. 1852

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), stitching, linen (material)

GUSN: 37046

Accession Number: 1934.1699

Child's Dress

Long; white; "V" panel with elaborate embroidery; capped sleeves with three ruffles and same elaborate embroidery; eyelet waistband; two deep tucks at hem; ruffle at neck; drawstring neckline.

Date: ca. 1852

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, stitching

GUSN: 37047

Accession Number: 1934.1701

Shawl

White center with a four inch border of naturalistic red roses, green leaves and corn blue flowers; square shawl; fringe sewn on; silk warp; wool weft.

Date: 1822

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 37048

Accession Number: 1934.1703

Pair of Sleeves

Bishop-style sleeves with a pink ribbon at the wrist.

Date: 1853-1863

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37050

Accession Number: 1934.1705AB

Pair of Sleeves

Bishop-style sleeves with lace and purple ribbon.

Date: 1853-1863

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37051

Accession Number: 1934.1706AB

Fanchon

Black lace fanchon with black velveteen ribbon trim and pink string trim.

Date: 1860-1865

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37052

Accession Number: 1934.1707

Cap

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37055

Accession Number: 1934.1720

Pair of Sleeves

White sleeves with lace and embroidery.

Date: 1863-1874

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37056

Accession Number: 1934.1722AB

Cravat

White with raised border; fine handstitching; square.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 37058

Accession Number: 1934.1723

Handkerchief

White handkerchief.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37059

Accession Number: 1934.1725

Handkerchief

White handkerchief with a scalloped edge.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37060

Accession Number: 1934.1726

Handkerchief

White handkerchief with pointed scalloped edges, white plaid around the borders, and one printed black flower in the center.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37061

Accession Number: 1934.1727

Cloth Fragment

Square, off white; ink sketch of paper scroll with name in center surrounded by floral bunch.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 37062

Accession Number: 1934.1728

Handkerchief

Handkerchief with a floral border and a printed "W".

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37063

Accession Number: 1934.1729

Lace Fragment

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37064

Accession Number: 1934.1733

Child's Dress

Short white dress; bands of flowers in cutwork inserted into front and hem; short sleeves, neckline and front panel ruffle with cutwork and scalloped edge; eyelet waistband with same ruffle as bodice; one pearl button at neckline; two hooks at waist.

Date: 1854-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), cutwork, embroidering

GUSN: 37065

Accession Number: 1934.1734

Slipcover

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37066

Accession Number: 1934.1735A

Storage Basket with Cover

Rectangular wood splint storage basket with straight sides and cover. Checker weave pattern. Basket sides woven with two wide weavers, swabbed pink, divided by band of three narrow weavers. Alternating side standards are swabbed red. A strip of carved wood re-inforces the rim interior. It is attach...

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), weaving

GUSN: 37311

Accession Number: 1934.2593AB

Pants

Green with plaid (black, yellow, red) waistband lining; no pockets; button front; pleated front and back; buckle and tab back closure; lined with white leather - waist to knee cap.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: chamois (animal material), silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 37313

Accession Number: 1934.2695

Women's Jacket

Black and brown diagonal stripe; standing collar; double breasted with eight pairs of black covered buttons and hook & eye closure; black braid trims collar, front and "faux" cuffs; long sleeves with two black covered buttons; sleeves gathered at shoulders; vent at back trimmed with braid and two bl...

Date: 1890

Maker: L.P. Hollander & Co. (Maker)

Material: silk (fiber)

GUSN: 37314

Accession Number: 1934.2698

Men's Pants

Black; ribbed wool; button front; two pockets at side seam; no waistband; waist lined with striped cotton; orange wool gusset at back.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), cotton (textile)

GUSN: 37315

Accession Number: 1934.2700

Evening Coat

Black; brown satin lining; sleeves - pearl satin lining; turnover collar with wide revers, self facing; double breasted - three pairs silk buttons; five buttonholes (three are false); padded shoulders and front; two breast pockets; two tail pockets; tails have raw edges.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 37316

Accession Number: 1934.2701

Evening Suit

Black; shawl lapel; white striped lining; black satin back with buckle and strap closure; single breasted - four silk buttons; four pockets.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 37317

Accession Number: 1934.2702

Waistcoat

Natural linen; one dart; no collar or lapel; six self covered buttons; three pockets; single breasted; button and strap closure (buckle missing).

Date: 1880-1889

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), linen (material)

GUSN: 37318

Accession Number: 1934.2704

Pants

Tan; button front with placket; bone or ivory buttons; two front pockets with decorative topstitching; watch pocket; darts at back; buckle and tab closure at back.

Date: 1850-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 37319

Accession Number: 1934.2705

Topcoat, Overcoat, and Waistcoat

Frock or Top Coat A: Golden brown; turnover collar with wide revers; double breasted with five pairs of buttonholes, four pairs buttons; green lining; topstitching; two breast pockets; two tail pockets; one button cuff; darts at front; sleeves lined with cream stripe. Overcoat B: Golden brown; tu...

Date: 1890-1899

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 37320

Accession Number: 1934.2711A-C

Pants

Black; waistband indicated by topstitching (not a separate piece); button front with placket; five pockets; embossed black steel buttons; buckle and tab back closure; waist lined with red and tan striped sateen; leather at cuff and back.

Date: 1900-1925

Maker: M. P. Company (Manufacturer)

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 37321

Accession Number: 1934.2717

Dress

Two piece ensemble of green silk satin. Bodice is tightly fitted with a fishtail back. Collar, faux-vest, and cuffs made from silk velvet in brown, green, and olive stripes. Band collar. Closure center front with green silk-covered ball buttons. Skirt primary material is the same green silk satin wi...

Date: 1885-1889

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), hand sewing, satin, silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 37322

Accession Number: 1934.2719AB

Slippers

Red with black trim (similar to boots); square toe; leather sole and built up heel; lined with brown and white kid leather; right shoe has black leather lining of sole.

Date: 1860-1874

Maker: Hallez Suc. De Waterloot (Maker (Shoe))

Material: leather

GUSN: 37323

Accession Number: 1934.2721AB