Historic New England

Costume Hat

Round dome shape; black satin with Asian motif of gold wrapped thread; red cord knot on top; red peacock feathers and metal backing. Braided pony tail of brown hair with red silk braid tassel; blue cotton lining.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 73756

Accession Number: 1969.6163

Costume Jacket

Blue silk damask; cropped kimono jacket; floral medallions with scrolled background; asymmetrical closure with loops and gilt buttons embossed with lion; blue cotton lining.

Maker: W & RS Treble (Manufacturer)

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

GUSN: 73757

Accession Number: 1969.6164

Costume Sleeves

Green kimono sleeve with woven damask pattern of butterflies with diamond background; black satin cuff embroidered with flowers in blue and white silk satin stitch; lined with blue cotton.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, silk (textile), damask

GUSN: 73758

Accession Number: 1969.6165

Shoes

Purple; squared toe; white linen and leather lining; ankle strap w/ purple ribbon tie; laced (2 eyes) w/ purple ribbon; brown leather sole; no heel; trimmed w/ purple ribbon.

Date: 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, leather

GUSN: 73759

Accession Number: 1969.6169AB

SUIT

Brown silk with silk lining printed with gold lattice palm fonds with round floral medallions; Jacket (A) - Single breasted; V-neckline; double collar of white voile over brown silk; long sleeves with 3 self covered buttons at cuff; flared skirt, longer points at sides; 4 self-covered buttons at fro...

Date: 1915-1919

Maker: O'Brien, Mary (Maker)

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

GUSN: 73660

Accession Number: 1969.6048AB

Chemisette

White cotton filet; (net): high boned collar with wire stays; collar trimmed with 2 rows black velvet ribbon with 2 small bows; sleeveless; elasticized waist; hook and eye closure.

Date: 1914-1915

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 73661

Accession Number: 1969.6049

Dress

Black corded silk; with embroidered with stylized floral and scroll in black; V-neckline with cream lace turned down collar; tucks at shoulder with embroidered ribbon drawn through at front and back; ribbon has black silk ball tassel; boned bodice, 3/4 (black corded) sleeves with turned back cuff, d...

Date: 1909-1910

Maker: O'Brien, Mary (Maker) Jordan Marsh Company (Retailer)

Material: silk (textile), taffeta, embroidering, rayon

GUSN: 73662

Accession Number: 1969.6050

Women's Day Dress

Grey/taupe cotton printed with small blue squares arranged geometrically; squared neckline with turned back collar; cream lace capelet/collar; 3/4 sleeves with lace ruffle and undersleeve of net with two blue satin ribbons drawn through cuff; blue satin sash with silk fringe on one end; double handk...

Date: 1915-1917

Maker: O'Brien, Mary (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), rayon, silk (fiber)

GUSN: 73663

Accession Number: 1969.6051

Tea Gown

Grey chiffon with grey lace trim over lavender irridescent satin; squared neckline with lace collar trimmed with purple velvet; cream net chemisette with purple velvet bow and high boned collar; "Brita(?)" collar of lace bands and chiffon; chiffon sleeve with lace cuff, and cream net undersleeve att...

Date: 1904-1907

Maker: Kleinert's (Manufacturer)

Material: chiffon, stitching, lace (needlework), machine-made, satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 73664

Accession Number: 1969.6052

DRESS

Black crepe, over black satin lining with black lace; high boned cream lace collar with ivory satin piping and lace yoke; black lace bands extend from shoulder to hem at front and back; with lace ruffles at shoulder; long sleeves of black lace with cream lace undersleeve and trim; boned inner bodice...

Date: 1907-1909

Maker: A Monteil (Maker)

Material: crepe (textile), stitching, lace (needlework), machine-made, silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 73665

Accession Number: 1969.6053

Dress

Black taffeta with black chiffon; Bodice (A) - cream net chemisette with high boned collar, tucks, several small covered buttons and scalloped edged ruffle; black taffeta over black chiffon - resemble vest over blouse effect - "ves" has V-neck, double breasted with one decorative self-covered button...

Date: 1915-1916

Maker: Francaise, Mon. (Maker)

Material: chiffon, silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 73666

Accession Number: 1969.6054A-C

Dress

Blue and black striped ground with chine' pattern of polychrome circular shapes in various sizes; V-neck with striped and lace collar with ruffles along shoulder to waist front; striped "vest" with scalloped peplum with black satin piping; long lilac crepe sleeves with striped chine' cuffs and lace ...

Date: 1917-1919