Historic New England

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

Hat Band

Black; unfinished edges; one seam.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: felt (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 13358

Accession Number: 1969.6655

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

Brittany Style Blouse

Black cotton and silk sateen; same pattern as jacket (.2); black velvet at front and cuffs; no silver braid.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 13554

Accession Number: 1969.7145.5

Brittany Style Apron

Light blue striped silk moire; pleated all around waist; two patch pockets with black velvet band; wool tape ties; additional matching moire ribbon.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: moiré, silk (textile)

GUSN: 13555

Accession Number: 1969.7145.6

Brittany Style Skirt

Black wool broadcloth; smooth front; cartridge pleats at back; pocket on right side; no closure - probably tied at left side; black velvet band around hem.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 13556

Accession Number: 1969.7145.7

Brittany Style Collar

Cream cotton; rounded/accordian pleats; long panel as front liner; back panels with checked dimity at top.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 13557

Accession Number: 1969.7145.8

Lawyer's Robe

Black wool and cotton lawyer's robe; standing band collar; long bell shaped sleeves with cartridge pleats at shoulder and buttons to turn back cuff; floor length with train; black satin buttons center front neck to floor.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 13558

Accession Number: 1969.7146.1

Lawyer's Jabot with Box

Pleated linen; white jabot with neck ties; rectangular shape. With cardboard box and lid.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), cardboard

GUSN: 13559

Accession Number: 1969.7146.2A-C

Lawyer's Hat

Black wool and cotton; white rabbit fur trim around face; pleated with decorative round self-buckle and long tail similar to stocking caps; tail trimmed with white rabbit fur; tab with two buttonholes on backside of buckle.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 13560

Accession Number: 1969.7146.3