Historic New England

Elizabethian Costume

Tan cotton velvet; turned brim trimmed with silver braid; round crown with self fabric draped around base; trimmed with pale pink ostrich feathers; pink lining.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, silk (textile), velveteen

GUSN: 13286

Accession Number: 1969.5277.5

Elizabethian Costume

Tan cotton velvet; exaggerated points in sixteenth century style; slipper liner of printed cotton and buckram; gathered with elastic.

Date: 1890-1909

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), velveteen

GUSN: 13287

Accession Number: 1969.5277.6AB

Pink cotton/silk satin; high standing band collar with hook & eye; leg o' mutton sleeves with long slit revealing ivory satin and tulle lining. Ivory satin bows along slit and center front; boned inner bodice of cream taffeta with purple covered ball buttons; inner waistband with hook & eye; white ...

Date: 1890-1909

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), satin, silk (textile), taffeta, twill

GUSN: 13288

Accession Number: 1969.5287.1

Skirt

Pink cotton/silk satin; gathered all around with cartridge pleats with fullness concentrated at back; pocket on right side; hook & eye closure at back.

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 13289

Accession Number: 1969.5287.2

Hat

Brown cotton velvet (velveteen) with ivory satin lining; pink ostrich feathers and decorative pearl beads; turned back and peaked brim; pointed tips; square "mortar board" extension at back.

Date: 1890-1909

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), satin, silk (textile), pearl (animal material), velveteen

GUSN: 13290

Accession Number: 1969.5287.3

ENSEMBLE

Garnet velvet with inserts of bright pink damask with rose's and lily of valley; Bodice (A) - pink damask lapel; placket (placket is gathered at center) with princess neck edged with silk tulle; fitted elbow length sleeves, slightly gathered at shoulder, with pink damask and velvet "X" at cuff; bone...

Date: 1888-1889

Maker: Coulbeaut, J. (Maker)

Material: damask, stitching, machine-made, silk (textile), twill, velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 13291

Accession Number: 1969.5464A-D

2-Piece Dress

Bodice (A) - cream and beige silk, brocaded with bouquet of pink roses with cornucopia enclosed by medallion; geometric patterned ground with lace garland; stiffened collar (back piece only) with open decolletage; collar lined with green chiffon; green chiffon applied along center front and cuffs; e...

Date: 1880-1902

Maker: A Monteil (Maker)

Material: brocade (textile), chiffon, lampas (textile material), stitching, machine-made, satin, silk (textile), twill

GUSN: 13292

Accession Number: 1969.5466AB

Dress

Medium blue silk moired taffeta; standing band collar of cream chiffon with chiffon ruching. chiffon insert at neckline, with lace jabot; wide pointed lapels with three blue velvet bands and lace ruffle; pleated blouson front; leg of mutton sleeves with side slits, velvet and lace trim at cuffs; bod...

Date: 1899-1900

Maker: A Monteil (Maker)

Material: moiré, silk (textile), taffeta, lace (needlework)

GUSN: 13293

Accession Number: 1969.5465

Day Dress

Blue and white plaid silk with black outline; high neckline; self piping at neck and armscye; yoke of blue and white taffeta ruching with scalloped and pinked edge (around front and back) with black velvet ribbon; sharply pointed front and back with blue and white taffeta piping; long sleeves trimme...

Date: 1862-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: buckram, silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 13294

Accession Number: 1969.5468

Day Dress

Red/pink, green and black (striped) and white silk plaid taffeta; Bodice (A) - high neckline; self piping; ruffle (extends to shoulder) from front to back trimmed with green and pink ribbon and green, black and pink fringe; same fringe on bell shaped sleeves and pointed waist; fourteen green and pin...

Date: 1850-1863

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 13295

Accession Number: 1969.5469AB

Two-Piece Day Dress

Blue/purple silk taffeta; Bodice (A) - high neckline; square yoke (front and back) trimmed with self-ruffle and piping; self piping also at neck, armscye and waist; long sleeves with self-ruffle band cuff; sharply pointed waist (front and back); 13 self covered buttons; boned; lined with white linen...

Date: 1865-1866

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 13296

Accession Number: 1969.5470AB

Three-Piece Day Dress

Steel blue/grey silk taffeta; Bodice (A) - standing band neckline with steel grey satin rosettes creating scalloped edge; squared yoke (front and back) trimmed with taffeta and satin bands and grey silk fringe; long sleeves with trim of taffeta and satin and fringe; nine grey silk covered buttons at...

Date: 1867

Maker: Vignon, Mon. (Maker)

Material: silk (fiber)

GUSN: 13297

Accession Number: 1969.5474A-D

Dress

Pink strip alternated with black and white pinstripe, with Chine' warp pattern of small pink and black dots arranged in (vertical) rows; Dress (A) - stained - broad neckline trimmed with bands of black and white lace with black velvet ribbon; drawstring neckline; capped sleeves - puffed, with net un...

Date: 1867-1868

Maker: unknown

Material: chiné technique, silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 13298

Accession Number: 1969.5486A-D

Dress

Brown silk taffeta with brown fringe; Bodice (A) - high self piped neck; V-shaped front and back created by applied bands of scalloped pattern in brown, black and white with brown, black and white silk fringe; bell shaped sleeves with three rows of fringe; one band of patterned silk; two rows of fri...

Date: 1854-1857

Maker: unknown

Material: buckram, silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 13299

Accession Number: 1969.5487AB

Dress with Day and Evening Bodices

Green, black and white plaid silk taffeta; Bodice (A) - high neckline; self-piping at neck and armscye; bell shaped sleeves and peplum trimmed with two rows of green chenille passementerie; pointed at front and back; thirteen green silk covered buttons; boned; lined with brown cambric; Bodice (B) - ...

Date: 1860-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 13300

Accession Number: 1969.5525A-C

Dress with Two Day and One Evening Bodice

Green and gold plaid and chine' silk taffeta; Bodice (A) - high neckline; self-piping at neck and armscye; bell shaped sleeves trimmed with three rows of green, black and white silk fringed passementerie; peplum trimmed with same; pointed front and back; boned and lined with brown cambric; twelve gr...

Date: ca. 1853

Maker: unknown

Material: chiné technique, silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 13301

Accession Number: 1969.5526A-D

Two-Piece Day Dress

Black and white checked silk taffeta (small scale checks); high neck with self-piping; V-shaped yoke of three self ruffles trimmed with black taffeta; boned; pointed waist front and back; full bell shaped sleeves with self-ruffles trimmed with black taffeta; bodice attached to skirt at sides; lined ...

Date: ca. 1862

Maker: unknown

Material: hand sewing, silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 13302

Accession Number: 1969.5533AB

Dress

Changeable blue/green silk taffeta; woven with allover pattern of small rosebuds; Bodice - broad neckline trimmed with lace, and elastic band; V-shaped yoke trimmed with blue ribbon along shoulders and center lattice pattern (of same ribbon); yoke edged with beige and blue silk fringe; pointed at fr...

Date: ca. 1853

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 13303

Accession Number: 1969.5534

Evening Dress

Lavender silk taffeta; Bodice (A) - broad neckline with pleated trim and black velvet ribbon; drawstring; capped sleeves with cream cambric, shirred, lavender ruching and net and lace with black velvet bow drawstring; boned; laced center front; lined with polished white cotton; Skirt (C) - matching ...

Date: 1866-1868

Maker: unknown

Material: buckram, silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 13304

Accession Number: 1969.5535A-F

Pair of Clogs

Blue & cream brocaded silk w/ pink.

Date: 1730-1750

Maker: unknown

Material: brocading, stitching, silk (textile)

GUSN: 13134

Accession Number: 1935.1522AB

Boots

A pair of tan cotton and sateen ankle boots. Shoes are bound with cream silk tape, trimmed with ilk fringe around ankle and a matching tassel on the vamp. Side lacing, round pointed toes, center front seams, and a small heel.

Date: 1828-1833

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, leather, linen (material), cloth, twill

GUSN: 13135

Accession Number: 1936.611AB

Slippers

Unmatched pair of purple/navy blue silk satin shoes made by same maker. Shoe (A) bound w/ black silk; trimmed w/ small black bow made of same ribbon as narrow ribbon ties; rounded square toe; square throat; 3-1/8" vamp; no center back seam; narrow waist; no heel; lined w/ white leather & linen. Sho...

Date: 1835-1855

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 13136

Accession Number: 1935.1308AB

Boots

Green wool (serge) twill ankle boots; topstitched; scalloped top; self-fabric bow w/ steel buckle; center front lacing w/ metal eyes - no laces; seams reinforced w/ blue/green leather; rounded square toe; approx 2-1/2" vamp; center back seam; 1/4" thick sole has narrow waist; 1" stacked heel; white ...

Date: ca. 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, linen (material), stitching, machine-made, twill, wool (textile)

GUSN: 13137

Accession Number: 1940.1012AB

Pair of shoes

Pair of shoes made from cream-colored silk satin (discolored); bound with cream grosgrain ribbon; trimmed wtih large cream-colored satin bow; straps close with one white & one painted button; pointed toe; round throat. 3" vamp; center back seam; sole has narrow waist; shaped for right & left feet; ...

Date: 1894-1896

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 13138

Accession Number: 1942.762AB

Boots

Navy blue silk velvet ankle boots; trimmed w/ black fur; one pair black ribbon ties at ankle; round toe; band of elastic at throat; sole has narrow waist; flat - no heel; lined w/ fawn colored velveteen.

Date: 1880-1889

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), fur, leather, stitching, silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave), velveteen

GUSN: 13139

Accession Number: 1944.64AB

Banyan

Red damask; green wool lining, plain weave; large scale floral - pomegranates, etc; gathered at shoulder; sleeves are pieced; one hook and eye at front.

Date: 1768-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: damask, stitching, wool (textile)

GUSN: 13140

Accession Number: 1980.1047

Uniform Coat

White with red collar, cuffs and front; sleeves gathered at shoulder; single breasted; trimmed with gilt thread and braid; round/ball buttons; high, standing collar; cut away with shirt tails; one pocket in left tail lining; chest is padded.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 13141

Accession Number: 1988.148

Uniform Breeches

White cream; pants altered to breeches; narrow full front with two button holes for flap; two button closure; separate waistband with two buttonholes; back tie closure with gusset; two buttons at each knee.

Date: 1825-1830

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 13142

Accession Number: 1988.149

Men's Jacket

White; turnover, notched collar; short; single breasted with four self covered buttons; natural waistline; sleeves with cuffs; two pockets - breast (inside and outside); princess seams - back.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 13143

Accession Number: 1988.150

Coat & Breeches

Coat A: Brown velvet; cut away waist, standing band collar; 7 pairs large buttons along front; 2 pockets with pointed flaps; cuffed sleeves with 6 small brass buttons; back-tails; single breasted; white lining. Breeches B: Brown velvet; 5 button front with placket; separate waistband with one butto...

Date: 1876

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 13144

Accession Number: 1988.152AB

Coat, waistcoat & pants

Coat .1: Grey; grey lining - shoulders and front only; single breasted; 3 buttons; shoulder pads; 4 pockets; 3 buttons at wrist; false kerchief. Vest .2: Grey with grey lining; no collar; single breasted - 6 buttons; 4 pockets; grey back (same as lining) with no buckle - plain weave. Pants .3: Gre...

Date: 1959

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 13145

Accession Number: 1990.42.1-.3

Coat & Pants

Coat A: Cream; turnover notched collar; single breasted - 2 buttons; 3 patch pockets and coin pocket; 1 inside pocket; 2 pearl buttons at sleeve, unlined; box pleats and waistband at back. Pants B: Cream; cuffs; 2 side pockets, 2 hips pockets; button front with placket; belt loops at waistband.

Date: 1930-1939

Maker: NRA (Clothing) (Maker) Palm Beach (Clothing) (Maker) Tailored by Goodall (for Palm Beach) (Maker)

Material: linen (material), stitching, machine-made

GUSN: 13146

Accession Number: 1990.368AB

Shoe Box

(C)=top; (D)= bottom. Narrow rectangular box; white/dirty paper w/ blue trim; found w/ shoes 1948.97AB.

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 13147

Accession Number: 1948.97CD

BOOTS

Cream/ivory silk satin ankle boot; white kid toe, sides & heel; bound w/ cream silk tape; side lacing (no laces); square toe; center front & center back seam; sole has narrow waist; no heel; linen lining.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 13148

Accession Number: 1948.896AB

SHOES

White kid leather; bound w/ silk & linen tape; no trimming although holes at toe indicate a bow was stitched there at one time; elastic ties. Round square toe; square throat; 3-3/8" vamp; center back seam; sole has narrow waist; low 1" heel covered w/ white kid; sole has dark channel; white linen l...

Date: ca. 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), stitching, leather, textiles, elasticity

GUSN: 13150

Accession Number: 1951.13AB

Shirt

White; high collar (5"); ruffled front of fine lawn (3 1/4"); are pearl button at neck and cuffs; gathered and gusseted sleeves gathered into cuffs; topstitching at collar and cuffs; armscye yoke. Gathered along collar.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 13151

Accession Number: 1924.667

Sailor Shirt

White with blue trim; heavyweight; turnover collar lined with blue and trimmed with white piping; open neck; shoulder yoke; gusseted sleeves; turnover cuffs with blue trimmed with two bands of white piping like collar. Ties at side near hem. Handsewn.

Date: 1843

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), twill

GUSN: 13152

Accession Number: 1925.202

Slippers

Navy blue silk satin; bound w/ black grosgrain; trimmed w/ small black bow; narrow blue grosgrain ribbon ties; rounded square toe; square throat w/ drawstring. 3-1/2" vamp; no center back seam; sole has narrow waist & no heel; white leather & linen lining.

Date: 1845-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: cloth, stitching, leather, linen (material), satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 13153

Accession Number: 1963.245AB

Shoes

Pair of light blue silk shoes with dotted ground. Toe embroidered with tree and flowers in silver thread and spangles. Cream silk wedged heel. Oval toe and pointed tongue.

Date: 1785-1795

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, stitching, silk (textile), thread, metallic (color attribute), silver (metal)

GUSN: 13154

Accession Number: 1966.43AB

Pair of Shoes

Cream silk slippers with woven dotted ground; silver embroidery at top; thin 2-1/4" heel covered with plain white silk.

Date: 1785-1795

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, silk (textile)

GUSN: 13155

Accession Number: 1966.253AB

Men's Shirt

White; high collarff (5"); ruffled front with four small tucks (4"); no buttons; reinforced shoulder; gathered and gusseted sleeves; topstitching at collar, cuffs.

Date: 1810-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, linen (material)

GUSN: 13156

Accession Number: 1926.926

Pair of Shoes

Red moroccan leather; trimmed w/ brown fur (fur has almost disappeared) & tan silk ribbon; 1" Louis heel.

Date: 1795-1805

Maker: unknown

Material: fur, stitching, leather, silk (textile)

GUSN: 13157

Accession Number: 1977.557AB

Nightshirt

Cream/white; turned down pointed collar; long sleeves, inset; decorative cuffs, cut at an angle; patch pocket with decorative flap; front placket with four buttonholes, and three mismatched buttons; (one button missing); round hem slit at sides; gathered at back along shoulder yoke.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 13158

Accession Number: 1934.313

SHOES

White kid; square toe; vamp is 3".

Date: 1848

Maker: Lynn Robinson (Maker)

Material: stitching, leather

GUSN: 13159

Accession Number: 1989.56

Espadrilles

Pair of blue canvas espadrilles with sling back buckle straps and a round toe. Wedge heel covered with straw in a basket weave; Crepe sole. White plastic and linen lining.

Date: 1982

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, linen (material), stitching

GUSN: 13160

Accession Number: 1990.45AB

Shoes

Pair of black silk satin Oxford-style shoes. Gold leather and red velvet straps with black laces. Round pointed toe, round open throat, and 3" vamp. Sole has a narrow waist and continues along heel. 2-1/2" heel covered with red velvet. Shoes have a white lining.

Date: 1925-1929

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, satin, silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave), stitching

GUSN: 13161

Accession Number: 1990.47AB

Pair of Sandals

Pair of wooden sandals with striped silk (pink, black, lavender, purple) straps at toe and ankle; open toe; buckle closure at ankle; oak c-scroll shaped heel is 5" high.

Date: 1935-1945

Maker: Charles Sumner Shoes (Vendor)

Material: oak (wood), silk (textile), stitching

GUSN: 13162

Accession Number: 1990.48AB

Boots

Pair of ankle boots with taupe wool crepe and a black patent leather toe and heel. Side button closure with ten black buttons, a pointed toe, and a round throat. Center, front, and back seams.

Date: 1914-1916

Maker: unknown

Material: crepe (textile), leather, linen (material), stitching

GUSN: 13163

Accession Number: 1990.51AB

Pair of Stockings

White; stockinette stitch with clocks of openwork; several rows graduating with diamond at top; openwork and rolled opening.

Date: 1800-1833

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), knitting (process)

GUSN: 13172

Accession Number: 1926.917AB

Pair of Stockings

Cream; ribbed.

Maker: unknown

Material: knitting (process), wool (textile)

GUSN: 13173

Accession Number: 1988.162AB

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