Historic New England

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

Walking Stick

Varnished bamboo with a metal knob handle with secret "flip" opening; brass top.

Maker: unknown

Material: bamboo (material), brass (alloy), varnishing

GUSN: 12920

Accession Number: 1969.6208

Walking Stick

Cherry wood; natural shape with a curved handle; three small silver plated faces - two frowning, one in middle smiling; brass tip.

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal), brass (alloy), cherry (wood)

GUSN: 12921

Accession Number: 1969.6209

Collar

Elongated collar shape; white lace; scroll pattern with flowers; honey comb patterned net ground.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), lace (needlework)

GUSN: 12926

Accession Number: 1969.5506

Shawl

White silk lace floral pattern; oblong shape with pointed ends.

Date: ca. 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 12927

Accession Number: 1969.5522

Shawl

White cotton lace with floral and leaf pattern; very long, graduated lappets.

Date: ca. 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 12928

Accession Number: 1969.5524

Bodice

Ivory satin; high piped neck; boned darts front & back; sharply pointed front (wasp waist); 14 covered buttons down center front. Princess seams in back; piping at armscye; very full bell sleeves; pleated at top & trimmed w/ 2 bands of stiff wool crepe. Small point center back; pale gray pleated ri...

Date: 1850 C-1860 C

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 12929

Accession Number: 1969.5539

Bodice

Gray silk; broad V-shaped neck with pleated collar of gray silk and blue satin edged with blue silk fringe. Boned darts front and back; self waistband; princess seams in back; laced closure in back with original lacing. Hook & eye closure at waistband; fragment of white net ruffle threaded with blu...

Date: ca. 1860

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 12930

Accession Number: 1969.5541

Maternity Bodice

Coral taffeta; high neckline with pleated self-ruffle; seven covered buttons down center back with white cotton tape ties inside. Piping at armscye; long sleeves with four tucks and pleated ruffle at cuff; fully lined with tan cambric.

Date: 1855-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: taffeta, silk (textile)

GUSN: 12931

Accession Number: 1969.5542

Bodice

Ivory silk taffeta body overlaid with cream dotted net; broad neckline with insert of cream pleated tulle threaded with green velvet ribbon tying in back. Neckline trimmed with V-shaped applique of dotted net with four bands of pinked green grosgrain ribbon; large green grosgrain bow at center with...

Date: ca. 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (fiber), taffeta, tulle (meshed textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 12932

Accession Number: 1969.5543

Mourning Bodice

Black ribbed silk; high neckline; nine satin covered buttons down center front; hook & eye at neck. Straight bottom with hook & eye closure at waist; darts in front; princess seams in back; long sleeves with two rows of black satin "bugle" trim at waist. White silk fringe inside cuff; fully lined ...

Date: 1865-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: satin, silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 12933

Accession Number: 1969.5544

Bodice Fragment

Purple broadcloth; not put together; body has round neck; open front; darts in front; princess seams in back. Trimmed around neck & either side of front w/ band of black velvet embroidered in white & tan; more embroidery on body around velvet band; lined w/ black silk. 4 sections of broadcloth tri...

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, stitching, machine-made, silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave), wool (textile)

GUSN: 12934

Accession Number: 1969.5630

Cape

Tan/fawn colored flannel; five rows of top-stitching around hem; high, stiff collar embroidered on outside with silver thread and yellow chenille in scrolling pattern. Inside of collar lined with beige embroidered net over beige satin; same net gathered around base of collar; long beige ribbon ties...

Date: ca. 1890

Maker: unknown

Material: damask, embroidering, flannel, net (textile), silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 12935

Accession Number: 1969.6362

Pelerine

White cotton mull pelerine or bertha; vertical tucks all around body; trimmed with white lace ruffle threaded with purple silk ribbon. Self-pleated ruffle trimmed with lace all around hem; hook and eye closure center front; stiffened.

Date: ca. 1870

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), lace (needlework), silk (textile)

GUSN: 12936

Accession Number: 1969.6413

Combinatoin

White cotton undergarments - chemise & drawers; lace trim; satin ribbons; embroidered w/ floral garland; monogram; button closure; 5 items folded & tied together in pile.

Date: 1905-1912

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 12937

Accession Number: 1969.6518A-E

Shawl

Balck silk taffeta trimmed all around with narrow band of black silk braid; hem trimmed with wide ruffle double in front, triple in back. Black silk net with scrolling embroidery; fitted over shoulders; long extensions.

Date: ca. 1870

Maker: unknown

Material: net (textile), silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 12938

Accession Number: 1969.6423

Skirt

Blue satin brocade w/ serpentine floral band; piping at waist; some fullness at back; darker blue satin ruffle & dust ruffle; hook & eye & snap closure at center back.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: brocading, stitching, satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 12939

Accession Number: 1969.6539

Women's Day Jacket

3/4 length; cream-colored coarse linen; V-neckline; notched waist with cutaway front below waist; bands of lace and filet crochet inserted along center front, sleeves, side seam and hem. Cutwork pattern of circles, "U" shapes, ovals/abstract shapes all over; short sleeves; 3/4 length jacket; four c...

Date: 1905-1915

Maker: unknown

Material: cutwork, lace (needlework), linen (material)

GUSN: 12940

Accession Number: 1969.6892

Bodice

Cream crocheted lace over white chiffon; white silk lining; high band collar; long sleeves with three white mother of pearl buttons at cuff. Hook & eye closure at center back; blouson front; cotton waistband with peplum; white satin twill at inner waistband.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), crochet (needlework), silk (textile)

GUSN: 12941

Accession Number: 1969.6895

Vest

Yellow chamois; high neck; square bottom with vents at sides; seven silk covered buttons down center front; single breasted.

Date: 1885-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 12942

Accession Number: 1969.6897

Bodice

Light blue cotton; round neck; long sleeves gathered at shoulders; square bottom with slits at sides. Concealed hook and eye closure down center front; applied collar and dickey of white silk with woven black satin vertical stripe; four black satin buttons on left side of dickey; white dotted net j...

Date: ca. 1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), silk (textile)

GUSN: 12943

Accession Number: 1969.6908

DRESS

White cotton printed w/ small black dots; slight V-neckline trimmed w/ fine lace; lace ruffles at center front & cuffs; green grosgrain ribbon w/ ball drawn through fabric from shoulder to waist & around cuffs. Long sleeves have notched extension just before cuffs; self-bow at back & self-fabric bel...

Date: 1905-1915

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 12944

Accession Number: 1969.6911

Bodice

White cotton printed with overall blue floral pattern; V-neckline trimmed with white silk net; crossover front with hook & eye closure. White cotton mull fichu with white floral embroidery at edge; lace trimmed white cotton insert at neck with hook & eye closure. Long sleeves tucked at elbow; cuffs...

Date: ca. 1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 12945

Accession Number: 1969.6937

Shawl

Pink silk chiffon oblong with peach silk gauze ruffle with three openwork stripes.

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: chiffon, silk (textile)

GUSN: 12946

Accession Number: 1969.6946

Scarf

Triangular ivory silk crepe trimmed with ivory scalloped lace; lattice pattern of same lace with alternate squares cut away at back tip.

Date: 1895-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: crepe (textile), silk (textile)

GUSN: 12947

Accession Number: 1969.6952

Shawl

Ivory silk net with deep band of ivory scalloped lace at hem; gathered in middle; silver-colored metal pins on underside of ends.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: net (textile), silk (textile)

GUSN: 12948

Accession Number: 1969.6988

Pair of Sleeves

A=Left side; B=Right side. Ivory silk lace with scalloped edges; 3/4 length sleeves; two hooks at center front of left side; horizontal insert on right side with hook on left side; snap at center of right shoulder.

Date: ca. 1910

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), lace (needlework)

GUSN: 12949

Accession Number: 1969.7026AB

Walking Skirt

Dark gray wool twill; self-belt w/ decorative black button & snap closure at front; gored skirt; center panel has decorative sides suggesting pockets w/ decorative black buttons. Snap closure at left front "pocket"; large box pleat at back.

Date: 1910-1915

Maker: unknown

Material: twill, wool (textile)

GUSN: 12950

Accession Number: 1969.7128

Women's Jacket

Black wool twill; turned collar; notched lapel; single breasted with three large self-covered buttons; long sleeves with two decorative self-covered buttons and decorative buttonholes. 3/4 length; hip seams; vent at center back; lined with black satin; pocket in lining at left side.

Date: ca. 1910

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 12951

Accession Number: 1969.7139

Chemise

White cotton; scalloped and embroidered neckline, armscye and placket; bands of narrow tucks alternate with row of feather stitching. Gathered at back neck; sleeveless; feather stitching at neck and armscye; thigh length; two buttonholes; one cracked button.

Date: ca. 1885

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 12952

Accession Number: 1969.7213

Chemise

White cotton; scalloped and embroidered edge at neckline, armscye and placket; bands of narrow tucks alternate with embroidered floral garland; gathered at back neck, two buttonholes; no buttons; feather stitching around neck, armscye and placket; sleeveless; thigh length.

Date: 1880 C-1890 C

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 12953

Accession Number: 1969.7222

Chemise

White cotton; scalloped embroidered edge at round neckline, armscye, and front placket; sleeveless; narrow tucks at front. Gathered around neck back; two buttonholes; one pearl button (one button missing); feather stitching around seams at neck, placket and armscye; thigh length.

Date: ca. 1885

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 12954

Accession Number: 1969.7225

Women's Jacket

Black silk taffeta; narrow band collar with pinked satin trim; narrow black border with satin trim at collar, center front, armscye, hem and cuffs. Two side vents; one center back vent; black lace at hem and armscye; three pairs black (woven) buttons with frog loop closure at center front; full cut...

Date: 1855-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 12955

Accession Number: 1969.7246

Women's Jacket

Waist length; black velvet; black satin ruching at collar, cuffs and scalloped peplum; quilted black silk lining. Black satin bow at back of neck; three toggle and loop closures (at center front) with frogs of black leaf motif.

Date: ca. 1860

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 12956

Accession Number: 1969.7247

Women's Jacket

Black taffeta; narrow collar; wide black border along center front, around hem and center back; fullness at back for bustle; long sleeves with double turned back cuffs. Single breasted; five decorative large black buttons conceal placket with five smaller buttons and buttonholes.

Date: ca. 1870

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 12957

Accession Number: 1969.7248

Women's Coat

Black wool with wide brown fur collar with darker brown rings; mid-calf length; darts in front; two large black wooden buttons. Inner black wool loop and silk tie fastening; fully lined in black silk satin; shoulder pads.

Date: ca. 1950

Maker: unknown

Material: fur, satin, silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 12958

Accession Number: 1969.5352

Dress

Purple and white vertically striped silk taffeta. Round neckline; sharply pointed front, fishtail peplum; panel in back. thirteen purple silk buttons down center front. Yoke trimmed with double row of pleated purple satin ribbon, tapering to a point in back at peplum with purple silk covered button...

Date: 1850-1869

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), glazing (coating), linen (material), silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 12959

Accession Number: 1969.5485AB

Purse

Purple patent leather envelope-style clutch. Two self buttons on flap over snap closures. Small pocket on body under flap with snap closure. Fully lined with white satin.

Date: 1890-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, stitching, satin

GUSN: 12960

Accession Number: 1969.6617.1

Scarf

Black silk chiffon with woven satin edges.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: chiffon, satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 12961

Accession Number: 1969.6617.2

Pin Card

Purple paper back. Multicolor picture of boy, girl and tree applied to front. Label applied to back. Black metal pens with black beads stuck all around body.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 12962

Accession Number: 1969.6617.3

Scarf or Hat Pin

Black metal pin with black silk chiffon covered knob. Item housed inside the needle case, 1969.6617.1 and used to fasten the scarf, 1969.6617.2.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: chiffon, metal, silk (textile)

GUSN: 12963

Accession Number: 1969.6617.4

Purse

Small beaded purse made by Native American from Plains; red wool twill ground with green silk tape border; beadwork in blues, white, and black outlining shape of flap closure; beadwork outlining body, front and back in geometric pattern. Blue cotton lining; hook and eye closure; oblong hexagonal sh...

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), twill, wool (textile), beads (pierced objects)

GUSN: 12964

Accession Number: 1969.6922

Purse

Black silk moire; embroidered with black silk and cotton; small rectangular clutch purse; double rounded flap closure (snap is missing) bound with black silk tape. Outer flap, corners and back embroidered with flowers and floral bouquets with bows; lined with white satin; eight pockets; change pock...

Date: 1880-1889

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, moiré, satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 12965

Accession Number: 1969.7099

Cap

Cream; possibly Honiton lace; unstructured; scrollwork, stylized flowers and leaves; triangular shape.

Date: 1840-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), handmade, lace (needlework), scrollwork

GUSN: 12966

Accession Number: 1969.5501

CAP

Cream; Irish crochet scolling floral spray with appliqued circles and leaves; unshaped; pointed center front and back; long side-pieces.

Date: 1890-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), crocheting, lace (needlework), scrollwork

GUSN: 12967

Accession Number: 1969.5519

HATBOX

White paper; square; crackled finish; top has gold (dirty) border. A=Box; B=Top.

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: Caroline Millinery (Maker)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 12968

Accession Number: 1969.6158AB

Pith Helmet

Brown polished cotton; loosely twisted hatband with padded pleated panel; brim lined with faded green cotton and wool twill; braided straw sweat band covered with stiffened cotton; inside lined with rice paper.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, rice paper (paper), wool (textile)

GUSN: 12969

Accession Number: 1969.6168

Men's Shirt

White cotton with woven pattern of vertical stripes alternating with rows of diamond shapes. Narrow band collar with buttonholes at center back and left and right front. Four small white buttons down center front. Pleated bib front. Long sleeves with French cuffs.

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 12970

Accession Number: 1969.7216

Men's Shirt

White cotton. Narrow band collar with buttonhole at center back and both sides of front. Small loop at center back and left front. Five small white buttons down center front, six buttonholes. Five flat pleats to waist on either side of front. Two long sleeves with French cuffs. Tucks at elbows. Smal...

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 12971

Accession Number: 1969.7218

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