Historic New England

Dress

A=Bodice; B=Skirt (disassembled); C=Capelet Collar; D=Fragment of skirt material; E=Fragment of skirt material; F=Fragment of lace from skirt. Striped cream cotton; roller printed w/ pale pink floral sprays (w/ green leaves) w/ stylized pink flowers in background. Bodice (A) - squared neckline o...

Date: 1905-1906

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), lace (needlework)

GUSN: 13336

Accession Number: 1969.6940A-F

Wedding Dress

Fine white (discolored) cotton with woven zig-zag stripes; printed with floral trails in pink, purple, yellow with green leaves. Bodice (A) - high boned neck and yoke inserted with bands of lace and tucks; yoke trimmed with self-ruching and lace trimmed ruffle; blouson front; long sleeves have self...

Date: 1900-1901

Maker: Robes Manteaux - Mon. Caraguel (Manufacturer) Nicholls (Manufacturer)

Material: cotton (textile), lace (needlework)

GUSN: 13337

Accession Number: 1969.6941AB

Dress

Faded purple cotton; V-neckline; sleeveless; neck & armscye trimmed with coarse ecru lace in fretwork pattern; Irish lace rosette at decolletage; Empire waistband; bodice and skirt pleated all around; rows of featherstiching in white along waistband and center front along hook and eye closure; bodic...

Date: 1908-1909

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), lace (needlework)

GUSN: 13338

Accession Number: 1969.6943

Dress

Lavender linen. Bodice (A) - white lace (with scroll patterned medallions matching jacket) chemisette with boned collar edged with ivory satin; chemisette has lace sleeves which extend to wrist from lavender bodice which has elbow length sleeves with turned back cuffs; squared neckline; pleats at s...

Date: 1910-1912

Maker: unknown

Material: lace (needlework), linen (material)

GUSN: 13339

Accession Number: 1969.6945AB

JACKET

White/cream lace w/ scroll patterned medallions; sleeveless; open front; side extensions reach ankle & are finished w/ cream silk tassel; pleated purple satin sash w/ rosette & snap closure at front; shorter (waist length) at back of jacket.

Date: 1910-1912

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 13340

Accession Number: 1969.6947

Dress

Black wool twill skirt with wool shoulder straps and self belt; bodice of olive corded silk with embroidered collar and front; long sleeves with black wool twill bands at cuffs; embroidered with lavender and blue french knots with black braid in vermiculate pattern; skirt has side "panels" for tunic...

Date: 1919-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cord (fiber product), embroidering, silk (textile), taffeta, twill, wool (textile)

GUSN: 13341

Accession Number: 1969.7130

Dress with Jacket

Charcoal gray wool twill. Jacket (A) - 3/4 length; collar with lapels; single breasted with three black buttons; long sleeves with three buttons and working button holes; front panel with pocket and side vents; back panel with side section; pockets - front and back sides embroidered with black arro...

Date: 1919-1920

Maker: O'Brien, Mary (Maker)

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

GUSN: 13342

Accession Number: 1969.7138AB

Day Dress

Dark gray brushed wool. Jacket (A) - turned collar; single breasted; cuffs have functioning buttonholes; gathered around waist; self belt with button closure; skirted with shorter side panels with two buttons and decorative buttonholes; fully lined with blue striped iridescent silk. Skirt (B) - pl...

Date: 1908-1914

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 13343

Accession Number: 1969.7129AB

Dress

Pink, black, beige iridescent plaid silk; high neckline; self-piping at neck and armscye; plaid epaulets with two bands of pink taffeta ruching with black velvet ribbon at center; epaulets extend to waist with lapets at front and back - trimmed with pink and black fringe. Long sleeves (slightly bel...

Date: 1863-1864

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), wool (hair)

GUSN: 13344

Accession Number: 1969.7236

Day Dress

Lavender and cream striped cotton; printed with small flowers on honeycomb patterned ground; high piped neckline; bodice gathered at waist center front and back; inner boned bodice of white linen with drawstring lace trim and hook and eye closure; long full sleeves with piping and shirring at armscy...

Date: 1858-1863

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), transfer printing

GUSN: 13345

Accession Number: 1969.7237

Evening Dress

Pink striped silk taffeta (2-toned stripes); horizontal stripes. Bodice (A) - broad neckline with lace trim and pink velvet ribbon drawstring through lace; short puffed sleeves trimmed with cream taffeta with pinked edge; net undersleeve; boned and pointed front and back; lined with cambric; drawst...

Date: 1863-1873

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 13346

Accession Number: 1969.7240A-C

Dressing Gown

Green and cream striped, printed wool; vertical stripes; green stripe printed with trompe l'oeil moire pattern alternating with cream stripe printed with geometric pattern of stylized green flowers; printed to imitiate moire. Gown (A) - high neckline trimmed with green silk piping; deep shoulder wi...

Date: 1853-1857

Maker: unknown

Material: transfer printing, wool (textile)

GUSN: 13347

Accession Number: 1969.7242AB

Skirt with Day and Evening Bodices and Apron

A=Bodice, evening; B=Bodice, day; C=Skirt; D=Apron/Overskirt. Two-toned blue horizontal stripes; iridescent silk. Bodice (A) - broad neckline trimmed with four bands of cream net alternating with black lace with black velvet ribbon; capped, puffed sleeves with net ruffle; bands of net and black la...

Date: 1867-1868

Maker: unknown

Material: buckram, lace (needlework), net (textile), silk (textile)

GUSN: 13348

Accession Number: 1969.7244A-D

SPAT

Dirty taupe; side buttoning w/ 4 brown buttons; buckle & brown leather strap; seams reinforced w/ brown leather.

Date: 1918-1945

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, machine-made, wool (textile)

GUSN: 13349

Accession Number: 1946.265CD

VEIL

Black silk net veiling.

Date: 1903-1905

Maker: unknown

Material: net (textile), silk (textile)

GUSN: 13350

Accession Number: 1934.38A

Veil

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 13351

Accession Number: 1934.1791

Suspenders

Blue and white; woven; no elastic; gray and blue straps; white kid leather reinforcements; silver buckles.

Date: 1920-1929

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 13355

Accession Number: 1969.6621

Pair of Cuffs

White; cuffs have been cut apart from shirt sleeve; buttonholes for cufflinks/French cuffs.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), stitching

GUSN: 13356

Accession Number: 1969.6734A-D

Scarf

Cream; knitted openwork pattern; fringe.

Date: 1890 ?-1899 ?

Maker: unknown

Material: knitting (process), silk (textile)

GUSN: 13357

Accession Number: 1969.6659

Bow Tie

White; ribbed.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 13523

Accession Number: 1969.6738

Bow Tie

White; ribbed.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 13524

Accession Number: 1969.6739

Bow Tie

White; ribbed; twill tape extension in middle; doubled edges.

Date: 1900-1929

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 13525

Accession Number: 1969.6743

Bow Tie

White; ribbed with dots; metal buckle with elastic strap to hold opposite end in place (pre-tied); metal clasp.

Date: 1920-1929

Maker: Hope Brothers Limited (Retailer)

Material: cotton (textile), elasticity, metal

GUSN: 13526

Accession Number: 1969.6752

Bow Tie

White; diamond "bird's eye" pattern; metal buckle with elastic strap to hold opposite end in place (pre-tied); metal clasp.

Date: 1920-1929

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), elasticity, stitching, metal

GUSN: 13527

Accession Number: 1969.6753

Collar Interliner

White; diamond pattern; rounded ends; six buttonholes.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, piqué

GUSN: 13528

Accession Number: 1969.6766

Collar Interliner

White; diamond pattern; 8 buttonholes; pointed tips; starched.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 13529

Accession Number: 1969.6767

Collar Interliner

White; diamond pattern; elongated oval with one end wider than other; three buttonholes.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 13530

Accession Number: 1969.6768

Collar Interliner

White; diamond pattern; elongated oval with one end wider than other; three buttonholes.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 13531

Accession Number: 1969.6769

Detachable Collar

White; starched; tips folded; buttonhole at front and back neck.

Date: 1920-1930

Maker: G.A. Sawyer & Co. (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, starch

GUSN: 13532

Accession Number: 1969.6770

Detachable Collar

White; starched; tips folded; buttonhole at front and back neck.

Date: 1920-1930

Maker: G.A. Sawyer & Co. (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, starch

GUSN: 13533

Accession Number: 1969.6771B

Detachable Collar

White; starched; tips folded; buttonhole at front and back neck.

Date: 1920-1930

Maker: G.A. Sawyer & Co. (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, starch

GUSN: 13534

Accession Number: 1969.6772

Detachable Collar

White; starched; tips folded; buttonhole at front and back neck.

Date: 1920-1930

Maker: G.A. Sawyer & Co. (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, starch

GUSN: 13535

Accession Number: 1969.6773

Detachable Collar

White; starched; tips folded; buttonhole at front & back neck.

Date: 1920-1930

Maker: G.A. Sawyer & Co. (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, starch

GUSN: 13536

Accession Number: 1969.6774

Detachable Collar

White; starched; tips folded; buttonhole at front and back neck.

Date: 1920-1930

Maker: G.A. Sawyer & Co. (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, starch

GUSN: 13537

Accession Number: 1969.6775

Collar

White with purple and black pinstripes; five buttonholes; two pearl buttons; pointed collar with tabs for holding tie in place. Buttoned onto shirt 1969.6781.1.

Date: 1920-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 13538

Accession Number: 1969.6781.3

Bow Tie

White; ribbed pattern; pre-tied; metal clip at front behind bow; elastic and metal buckle and hook at back; stiffened; stored in box with gloves.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), stitching

GUSN: 13539

Accession Number: 1988.161.3

Cravat

Plain white; spotted/stained; triangle.

Date: 1826-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 13540

Accession Number: 1988.179

Headdress

Gray silk; casing should be gathered; shaped; long lapets.

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 13541

Accession Number: 1969.6963

Court Jester's Jacket

Cream wool; black satin diamonds on right side only (similar to hat); long bell-shaped sleeve with gold (metallic coil) tassel at end & undersleeve; placket front button closure; skirt tucked all around.

Date: 1890-1929

Maker: unknown

Material: gold (metal), satin, silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 13542

Accession Number: 1969.7144.1

Court Jester's Stocking

Cream wool knit; one piece; drawstring waist.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: machine knitting, wool (textile)

GUSN: 13543

Accession Number: 1969.7144.2

Court Jester's Shoes

Black wool with brown leather sole; sharply pointed toe; brown laces; acorn shaped bells attached to laces; leather inner sole.

Date: 1890-1929

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, stitching, metal, wool (textile)

GUSN: 13544

Accession Number: 1969.7144.7.7AB

Court Jester's Hat

Cream wool; black satin diamonds on right side only; padded across top; pointed padded ears; bells attached; button and hook and eye closure.

Date: 1890-1929

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 13545

Accession Number: 1969.7144.3

Court Jester's Belt

Black satin with white cotton lining; square of same attached to cotton tape loop; hook and eye closure.

Date: 1890-1929

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 13546

Accession Number: 1969.7144.4

Court Jester's Codpiece

White cotton twill; lined with chamois; cotton tape waist with buckle closure; pair of tape ties attached to waist and below codpiece.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: chamois (animal material), cotton (textile), twill

GUSN: 13547

Accession Number: 1969.7144.5

Court Jester's Garters

Black elastic garter with black satin ribbons; acorn shaped bells attached to ribbons.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 13548

Accession Number: 1969.7144.6.6AB

Court Jester's Stick

Wood; wrapped in light paper; round; black satin ribbon criss-crosses length of stick; two ribbon tassels with acorn bells.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, satin, silk (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 13549

Accession Number: 1969.7144.8

Brittany Style Cap

White cotton; edged with scalloped lace; stiffend and sheer white ties; trimmed with light blue brocaded silk ribbon with floral garland of red/black roses and green and white flowers with gold leaves and branches.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 13550

Accession Number: 1969.7145.1

Brittany Style Jacket

Black wool broadcloth; low squared neckline and long sleeves trimmed with wide band of black velvet with spangles and beads and silver metallic thread braid; striped wool panel inserted at back of waist to cover bustle pad attached to waistcoat.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 13551

Accession Number: 1969.7145.2

Brittany Style Waistcoat

Black wool broadcloth; black velvet trim along center front & around neck; oval pad at center back stuffed with straw and covered in black wool stripe (for bustle); lined with indigo blue cotton twill; large eyes on both sides at center front for lacing.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 13552

Accession Number: 1969.7145.3

Brittany Style Vest

Black wool broadcloth; V-shaped neck; wide armscye; trimmed with black velvet band and same silver metallic braid as jacket; lined with indigo blue twill with light and dark flecks; large eyes on both sides at center front.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 13553

Accession Number: 1969.7145.4

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