Historic New England

Petticoat

White cotton petticoat. Ruffle border at base. 36 brass eyelets in lining for bustle attachment. Large hook and eye for closure at waist. 3 brass buckles on back.

Date: 1850-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 23498

Accession Number: 1998.1684

Slip

Cotton slip w/ lace trim at bottom, asst. horizontal tucks above, and crocheted neckline and shoulder straps.

Date: 1870-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), crocheting, sewing (process)

GUSN: 23499

Accession Number: 1998.1685

Petticoat

Yellow silk petticoat w/ white cotton lining and side closure. Pocket on opposite side.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: Possibly Tucker, Jane Armstrong, 1866-1964 (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), hand sewing, silk (textile)

GUSN: 23500

Accession Number: 1998.1686

Skirt

Brown linen skirt w/ lace flounce at bottom. 2 hook and eyes for waist closure.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 23501

Accession Number: 1998.1687

Petticoat

Black cotton petticoat w/ ruffle flounce and assorted horizontal tucks. Hook and eye closure at waistline.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 23502

Accession Number: 1998.1688

Full length white cotton slip w/ embroidered trim on bottom and 9 groups of 3 horizontal tucks. Large button closure at waistline in back, opening runs from mid-back to mid-thigh, Sleeveless w/ thick straps. Scoop neck.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), hand sewing

GUSN: 23503

Accession Number: 1998.1689

Skirt

White cotton ribbed skirt w/ lace inset panels in horizontal and vertical positions. 2 hook and eye for waist closure.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 23504

Accession Number: 1998.1690

Skirt

White linen skirt, pleated at waistline. 8 white buttons for side closure at waistline.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 23505

Accession Number: 1998.1691

Blouse

Net overshirt w/ embroidery and lace on front, arranged vertically w/ 5 vertical tucks on either side. Large collar and cuffs w/ crocheted trim. 3 wooden snaps at cuffs for closure. 3 snaps at bottom, side.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), crocheting, embroidering, machine sewing (technique), net (textile)

GUSN: 23506

Accession Number: 1998.1692

Blouse

Blouse w/ blue silk lining and white net overshirt embroidered w/ polka dots. High collar, blue velvet ribbons at front of collar (4), base of shirt (2), and on cuff (2 each). Embroidered floral pattern on netting at neckline and as loose cuffs, long. 18 hook and eye for closure of front.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), cotton (textile), embroidering, hand sewing, silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 23507

Accession Number: 1998.1693

Blouse

Embroidered net overshirt w/ sheer lining. 5 snaps and one hook and eye for front closure. Triangular edging of collar and front sides. Ruffled netting at cuffs. Rose motif embroidered on most netting. Cotton border at bottom.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, machine sewing (technique), net (textile)

GUSN: 23508

Accession Number: 1998.1694

Blouse

White cotton blouse w/ embroidered inserted pieces at cuffs and vertical on front. Scalloped edge embroidered collar and cuffs and waistline. 4 buttons for front closure. Asst. tucks arranged vertically on front.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 23509

Accession Number: 1998.1695

Blouse

White muslin blouse w/ polka dot and vertical stripes. Lace border on cuffs and on large collar. Ribbon of embroidery around waistband. 6 buttons on front for closure.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), hand sewing, lace (needlework), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 23510

Accession Number: 1998.1696

Blouse

White muslin blouse w/ assorted lace and embroidery insets. Lace cuffs and high collar, vertical and horizontal pieces. Embroidery at neckline, back. Tucks on sleeve and front neckline. Ruffled base. 8 buttons for closure.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), lace (needlework), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 23511

Accession Number: 1998.1697

Blouse

White muslin blouse w/ large collar, embroidered border, loose cuffs w/ embroidery border and 3 buttons. 4 buttons on front (no button holes?), 4 tucks at shoulder. Eyelet trim. Ribbon at base, back, to tie to skirt.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), hand sewing

GUSN: 23512

Accession Number: 1998.1698

Blouse

White muslin blouse w/ lace inserts on chest, back and sleeves. Lace border on collar, cuffs and on front edges. 3 buttons on cuffs, 6 on frontpiece. Hook and eye on waist ribbon. Thick embroidered floral design near lace insets.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, hand sewing

GUSN: 23513

Accession Number: 1998.1699

Blouse

White muslin blouse w/ small pink floral(?) sprays. Thin lace border around sleeves, collar, base and front piece. Front closure (?). Wide sleeves.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: lace (needlework), cotton (textile), hand sewing

GUSN: 23514

Accession Number: 1998.1700

Shawl

Fawn-colored shawl of stamped velvet. Design of flowers and leaves, styled. Each end of shawl is joined together. One side has button and button hole (and is sewn, alteration). Other side has button. Inner lining--grey silk.

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 23515

Accession Number: 1998.1701

Parasol

Collapsible black parasol. Black silk top with scalloped edges. Wooden handle with ball shape at base. Large wooden piece on top of parasol.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 23516

Accession Number: 1998.1702

Cap

White cap. Eyelet embroidery, tucks and ruffles w/ large ribbon to tie under chin.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, sewing (process)

GUSN: 23517

Accession Number: 1998.1703

Cap

White cap. Embroidery on netting, floral design.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, net (textile), sewing (process)

GUSN: 23518

Accession Number: 1998.1704

Cap

White cap. Crocheted cap bunched in back and lined w/ ribbon, tie under chin. Cotton lining for forehead.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), crocheting, sewing (process)

GUSN: 23519

Accession Number: 1998.1705

Apron

White cotton apron. Scalloped edges, striped weave.

Date: 1890-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), sewing (process)

GUSN: 23520

Accession Number: 1998.1706

Apron

White cotton apron. Apron gathered at waistline.

Date: 1890-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), sewing (process)

GUSN: 23521

Accession Number: 1998.1707

Apron

Printed cotton w/ ruffled at base. Design--brown squares in vertical lines.

Date: 1890-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), sewing (process)

GUSN: 23522

Accession Number: 1998.1708

Apron

White cotton apron w/ embroidered, scalloped bottom border and mid-section insert of waffle weave.

Date: 1890-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), sewing (process)

GUSN: 23523

Accession Number: 1998.1709

Apron

White cotton apron. Bottom bordered in scalloped lace below 4 horizontal tucks.

Date: 1890-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), sewing (process)

GUSN: 23524

Accession Number: 1998.1710

Apron

Cotton weave of squares and polka dots. Curved lace inset. Border of lace. No tie back ribbons.

Date: 1890-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), sewing (process)

GUSN: 23525

Accession Number: 1998.1711

Stockings

Pair of stockings. White cotton w/ embroidery near ankle.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), sewing (process)

GUSN: 23526

Accession Number: 1998.1712AB

Stockings

Pair of stockings. Pink silk w/ cotton piece at thighs.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), sewing (process), silk (textile)

GUSN: 23527

Accession Number: 1998.1713AB

Stockings

Pair of stockings. Silver net stockings.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: net (textile), sewing (process)

GUSN: 23528

Accession Number: 1998.1714AB

Socks

Pair of thick white cotton socks, one seam. Ribbed border at top.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), weaving

GUSN: 23529

Accession Number: 1998.1715AB

Socks

Pair of thick white cotton socks, one seam. Ribbed border at top.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), weaving

GUSN: 23530

Accession Number: 1998.1716AB

Bonnet

Sun bonnet. Blue and white small check w/ ruffle around front of cardboard headpiece, bow in back.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), hand sewing, machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 23531

Accession Number: 1998.1717

Bonnet

Sun bonnet. Blue and white large check w/ sectioned cardboard headpiece.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), hand sewing, machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 23532

Accession Number: 1998.1718

Bonnet

Sun bonnet. Brown and white cotton w/ white lining extended around headpiece. Back of bonnet white w/ brown circle in center.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), hand sewing, machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 23533

Accession Number: 1998.1719

Sash

Black velvet sash, 2 strips sewn together. 2 button holes on side. (Buttons missing). Cotton lining on backside.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 23534

Accession Number: 1998.1720

Headpiece

Mull headpiece w/ embroidered dots. Hemmed border.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, hand sewing

GUSN: 23535

Accession Number: 1998.1721

Bonnet

Green cotton bonnet w/ wooden stays in headpiece, ruffled around front and neckline.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23536

Accession Number: 1998.1722

Trunk

Hinged lid trunk w/ horizontal wooden bands and iron side bracing and front closures. Brass front lock. Covered in canvas. Two removable compartments make 3 interior levels.

Date: 1892-1900

Maker: Eagle Lock Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: canvas, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23537

Accession Number: 1998.1723

Nightgown

White cotton nightgown, sleeveless, w/ lace triangular neckline, asst. tucks at neckline and at bottom.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 23538

Accession Number: 1998.1724

Nightgown

White cotton nightgown w/ lace at neckline, sleeveless, lace shoulder straps. Lace border at bottom.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), hand sewing

GUSN: 23539

Accession Number: 1998.1725

Nightgown

White cotton nightgown, sleeveless w/ lace around round neckline. Ruffle at base w/ 3 tucks. Small ribbon at front of neck.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 23540

Accession Number: 1998.1726

Nightgown

Gold silk nightgown w/ cap sleeve and square neckline. Green and pink embroidery on sleeves and neckline, roses and leaves. Eyelet trim.

Date: 1920-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, machine sewing (technique), silk (textile)

GUSN: 23541

Accession Number: 1998.1727

Binoculars case

Leather binoculars case w/ long handle. Lid and bottom of case missing. Cotton lining inside.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), leather

GUSN: 23141

Accession Number: 1998.2884

Lid

Large tin cover w/ handle on top. Canvas wrapped around handle. Top of cover is smaller than base. Ring at bottom, side.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: pressing, tin (metal)

GUSN: 23142

Accession Number: 1998.2885

Box

Green painted wooden crate w/ iron pinch clasp on lid and 2 iron hinges. Egg crate lining at bottom. 3 paper labels on 2 sides indicating contents of box (16 doz. eggs) and recipient (FOR DOE, SULLIVAN & CO. Inc.)

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 23143

Accession Number: 1998.2886

Fireplace grate pieces

Cast iron fireplace grate and arch. A) Main archway w/ molding of grape and scroll design on front; B)small curved piece w/ openwork design of heart-shaped scrollwork; C) small curved piece w/ little detail; D) arch shaped front board w/ diamond shaped openwork; E) flat back board.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: B. G. & Co. (Maker)

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 23144

Accession Number: 1998.2887A-E

Box

Green painted wooden crate w/ iron pinch clasp on lid and 2 iron hinges. Inside divided in center to form 2 compartments.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 23145

Accession Number: 1998.2888

Barrel fragments

Wooden barrel fragments, staves and 4 iron hoops. Unfinished wood.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23146

Accession Number: 1998.2889

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