Historic New England

Nightgown

White cotton nightgown, sleeveless w/ lace around round neckline. Ruffle at base w/ 3 tucks. Small ribbon at front of neck.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 23540

Accession Number: 1998.1726

Nightgown

Gold silk nightgown w/ cap sleeve and square neckline. Green and pink embroidery on sleeves and neckline, roses and leaves. Eyelet trim.

Date: 1920-1950

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 23541

Accession Number: 1998.1727

Nightgown

Gold silk nightgown w/ cap sleeve and sqaure neckline. Eyelet trim.

Date: 1920-1950

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 23542

Accession Number: 1998.1728

Nightgown

Long-sleeve cotton nightgown w/ tucks at neckline and embroidery around collar and on sleeves. 2 buttons for front closure.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 23543

Accession Number: 1998.1729

Nightgown

Long sleeve cotton nightgown w/ tucks at neckline. Ruffles around collar and sleeve. 2 buttons at neck for front closure.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 23544

Accession Number: 1998.1730

Nightgown

Long sleeve cotton nightgown w/ multiple tucks on front, V-shaped. Embroidery on front piece, collar and cuffs. 5 buttons for front closure. Cuff also has tucks.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 23545

Accession Number: 1998.1731

Nightgown

Long sleeve cotton nightgown w/ tucks on neckline, embroidery on cuffs and collar and inserted between tucks. 2 buttons for front closure.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 23546

Accession Number: 1998.1732

Nightgown

Long sleeve cotton nightgown w/ multiple tucks on front. Large collar w/ embroidery, also on cuff. Tucks on cuff. Embroidery on front piece. 6 buttons for front closure.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 23547

Accession Number: 1998.1733

Cotton slip decorated w/ pink ribbon around neck and shoulder straps and around waist. Scalloped embroidery at bottom of legs and polka dots on front, chest. 6 buttons for front closure, eyelet trim. Open crotch. Tucks on back.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 23548

Accession Number: 1998.1734

Slip

Cotton slip, sleeveless w/ embroidered trim on neckline and shoulder straps and at base on ruffle. Embroidery design--leaf and daisy. 4 buttons for closure. Embroidery around waistline.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), sewing (process)

GUSN: 23549

Accession Number: 1998.1735

Slip

Short sleeve cotton slip w/ embroidery around V-shaped neckline and on sleeve.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 23550

Accession Number: 1998.1736

Slip

Sleeveless cotton slip w/ small lace trim around neckline. Scalloped bottom w/ crotchpiece--3 button closure. One strap broken at top, one strap missing. Embroidered ribbon on front.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, sewing (process)

GUSN: 23551

Accession Number: 1998.1737

Slip

Sleeveless cotton slip w/ lace trim on neckline and as shoulder straps. 4 buttons and one ribbon for front closure. Embroidery at waistline and inset in necklace. Bottom of slip has crotch closure.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 23552

Accession Number: 1998.1738

Slip

Cotton slip w/ straps and eyelet trim around straight neckline.

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 23553

Accession Number: 1998.1739

Slip

Cotton sleeveless slip w/ lace and embroidery around rounded neckline and lace shoulder straps. Lace trim on base.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 23554

Accession Number: 1998.1740

Slip

Sleeveless cotton slip w/ eyelet trim and embroidery around scallop trimmed neck.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 23555

Accession Number: 1998.1741

Slip

Sleeveless cotton slip w/ embroidered flowers and pink ribbon trim around neckline. Scalloped trim around base and neck.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 23556

Accession Number: 1998.1742

Slip

Sleeveless cotton slip w/ lace trim around neckline. Cotton straps.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), hand sewing

GUSN: 23557

Accession Number: 1998.1743

Slip

Short sleeve cotton slip w/ large lace sleeves and lace trim around scoop neck. Ribbon around neckline, 2 semi-circular lace and embroidery inserts. Fabric bunched in front at chest.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 23558

Accession Number: 1998.1744

Pantaloons

Pair of pantaloons. Ruffle and lace trim at bottom, ribbon around waist for closure. Crotch opening.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 23559

Accession Number: 1998.1745

Pantaloons

Pair of pantaloons. Eyelet trim at bottom. Ribbon around waist for closure. Tucks in front. Crotch opening.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 23560

Accession Number: 1998.1746

Corset cover

Corset cover, cotton.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), sewing (process)

GUSN: 23561

Accession Number: 1998.1747

Corset cover

Corset cover, cotton w/ buttons to attach to tail piece.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), sewing (process)

GUSN: 23562

Accession Number: 1998.1748

Corset cover

Corset cover, cotton w/ buttons to attach to tail piece.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), sewing (process)

GUSN: 23563

Accession Number: 1998.1749

Nightshirt

Cotton nightshirt gathered at neckline and shoulders. Tucks at cuffs, raised embroidery at trim. Ruffled collar w/ ribbon for closure.

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), hand sewing

GUSN: 23564

Accession Number: 1998.1750

Blouse

Long sleeve blouse w/ collar and button front. 13 buttons, ruffled loose sleeves and base. Attached paniere.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 23565

Accession Number: 1998.1751

Sheet

Linen sheet.

Date: 1834-1867

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 26632

Accession Number: 2000.500.2

Sheet

Linen sheet.

Date: 1834-1867

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 26633

Accession Number: 2000.500.3

Sheet

Linen sheet.

Date: 1834-1867

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 26634

Accession Number: 2000.500.4

Pillowcase

Linen pillowcase with eyelet band.

Date: 1834-1867

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 26635

Accession Number: 2000.500.5

Toilet Paper

A rectangular cardboard box of three leaf toilet paper. Slot at top for dispensing paper.

Date: 1920-1939

Maker: Andrews Paper Company (Maker)

Material: cardboard, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 26636

Accession Number: 2001.5

Christmas lights

Rectangular cardboard box w/ string of multi-colored Christmas lights inside. Cardboard form at bottom of box to hold lights. Bulbs in shape of candle flame. Printed red and blue (once green) box.

Date: 1950-1969

Maker: Yule-Glo Company (Maker)

Material: cardboard, glass (material), metal, rubber (material)

GUSN: 26637

Accession Number: 2001.6

Chair

One of a pair of caned-back mahogany side chairs. Scrolled top, acorn shaped finials on either side. Round feet on front, square at back.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cane (plant material), mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 26638

Accession Number: 1999.75.1

Chair

Part of set of two caned-back mahogany side chairs. Scrolled top, acorn shaped finials on either side. Round feet on front, square at back.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cane (plant material), mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 26639

Accession Number: 1999.75.2

Girl's Dress

White cotton gauze dress with red, blue, green and orange embroidery: (floral pattern near lower edge; flowers dotting body and sleeve; stitching around sleeves) gathered sleeves; red embroidery edging collar and sleeves; red string and tassle collar drawstring.

Date: 1930-1939

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), gauze, embroidering, hand sewing

GUSN: 26640

Accession Number: 1999.88

Girl's Dress

White cotton gauze dress with red and blue zig zag pattern and red, yellow and green flowers embroidered around lower waist and up center of dress; gathered short sleeves with yellow, red and blue embroidery; sleeves and Peter Pan (rounded) collar edged with red embroidery; red cotton string and tas...

Date: 1930-1939

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, hand sewing

GUSN: 26641

Accession Number: 1999.87

Girl's Bonnet

Pink silk cap or bonnet gathered overall and trimmed above brim with pink silk ribbon with attached decorative silk flower buds and silk ribbon bows. Attached continuous pink silk tie; pale pink silk lining. Wire stiffener at brim.

Date: ca. 1934

Maker: Possibly Babette (Manufacturer)

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 26642

Accession Number: 1999.89.2

Girl's Coat

Child's coat, pink silk with beige cotton lace trim; peach-colored silk lining. Full, free-hanging coat gathered below neckline front and back; buttoned at front opening with metal snaps. Six white decorative buttons at front opening. Cotton lace at cuffs and as trim at rounded collar; hemmed.

Date: ca. 1934

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), silk (textile), hand sewing

GUSN: 26643

Accession Number: 1999.89.1

Girl's Coat

Green silk coat lined with lighter green (silk?); collar trimmmed with rabbit? fur; three metal snaps at waist, one at collar (round plastic false button, missing second?); wide cuffs.

Date: 1930-1939

Maker: unknown

Material: fur, handmade, silk (textile)

GUSN: 26644

Accession Number: 1999.91.1

Girl's Bonnet

Green silk lined with green cotton inner rim of green silk ribbon; green velvet ribbon band on exterior with four embroidered red, blue, yellow and tan flowers at front; velvet ribbon snaps left to right around back.

Date: 1930-1939

Maker: unknown

Material: handmade, silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 26645

Accession Number: 1999.91.2

Girl's Coat

Light blue silk dress coat; dark blue lining; fur trim collar; mother of pearl six button front outside; metal snaps inside; tucking at neckline shoulder to shoulder.

Date: ca. 1934

Maker: unknown

Material: fur, handmade, mother of pearl, silk (textile)

GUSN: 26646

Accession Number: 1999.90.1

Chair

Lime green, vinyl on seat and back rest; 4 wood legs and rectangular back rest; spring seat. Assembly instructions underneath seat on printed paper label.

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: vinyl, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 26647

Accession Number: 1999.45

Girl's Bonnet

Blue silk bonnet with gathered silk lining; double-peaked upturned brim at front; velvet ribbon bow at front; velvet ribbon trails from right side and includes metal snap to close at left ear.

Date: ca. 1934

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 26648

Accession Number: 1999.90.2

Pair of Girl's Gloves

Leather gloves; patterned cotton (fleece?) lined; metal snap at inside wrist; whitish residue on fingers; black stains on index fingers and thumbs; linear stitching on backs.

Date: ca. 1935

Maker: unknown

Material: fleece, leather

GUSN: 26649

Accession Number: 1999.97AB

Girl's Leggings

Pair of child's leggings. Brown leather leggings with zipper extending from foot to knee of legging; foot strap at bottom and snap closure at top and bottom. Metal snaps, zipper and fastener at strap; green wool felt lining.

Date: 1931

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 26650

Accession Number: 1999.96AB

Stole

Brown plush stole. Gathered at either end with plush two-inch diameter velvet ball; five-inch slit with small embroidered purple stitches at each end approx. twenty-inch from one end; lined in brown silk.

Date: 1935-1945

Maker: unknown

Material: plush, silk (textile)

GUSN: 26651

Accession Number: 1999.63

Girl's Sweater

Off white wool knit; components sewn toggether (sleeves and bottom section in wave/scalloped design; top section in tight knit columns); white silk ribbon interlaced around collar. extending approx. 11" left and right sides.

Date: 1930-1939

Maker: unknown

Material: knitting (process), sewing (process), silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 26652

Accession Number: 1999.92

Underwear

Ladies peach silk panties with pattern of horse heads; floral applique over netting at outside leg openings; right side: two buttons; left side: one button (one button missing); one safety pin.

Date: 1930-1939

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 26653

Accession Number: 1999.104

Underwear

Ladies silk panties, peach-colored, side closure (three buttonholes), scalloped-edge bottom; floral embroidery at leg opening, fagoting stitch inside flower.

Date: 1930-1939

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 26654

Accession Number: 1999.103

Evening Dress

Woman's full length evening gown. Blue, sleeveless pleated brassiers. Bodice has two straps on each shoulder. Side closure with short zipper and hook and eye. Gathered pleats at top of skirt (back only).

Date: 1930-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: rayon

GUSN: 26655

Accession Number: 1999.62A

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