Historic New England

Evening Dress

Pink satin evening gown with asymmetrical sleeves. Capped sleeve at left side of gold metallic with satin shoulder strap, draped with band of gold lace and lined with red chiffon. Right side has dolman sleeve with large panel of gold lace with red chiffon lining extending to hem. Pink satin draped a...

Date: 1920-1925

Maker: DeFachelle, G. (Dressmaker)

Material: silk (textile), satin, chiffon, lace (needlework)

GUSN: 12862

Accession Number: 1984.482

Dress

White Irish lace dress with pale green silk trim. Square neckline with side panels of lace extending to shoulders and waist. Pale green pleated bands at shoulders and sash. Rosettes of Irish lace with pale green silk trim along front at left and right. Elbow length sleeves. Two rows of pale green r...

Date: ca. 1908

Maker: unknown

Material: lace (needlework), silk (textile)

GUSN: 12863

Accession Number: 1984.483

Evening Gown

Two piece evening dress. Bodice (A) is made of cream silk satin and has a boat neckline. Short sleeves with net overlay and bands of dangling (simulated) pearls. Entire bodice is heavily beaded with pearls, large and small rhinestones, copper twist and clear and tarnished silver beads in wheat motif...

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: Donovan, C., Mrs. (Dressmaker)

Material: silk (textile), satin, beading (process), rhinestone

GUSN: 12864

Accession Number: 1984.484AB

Evening Dress

Evening dress with square neckline and short sleeves. Bands of black alternate with bands of cream lace. Heavily beaded and sequined with black beads with tassels and draped chains of beads. Double lining of silk gauze over cream satin. Drawstring at neckline. Boned bodice, hook and eye closure at b...

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), satin, net (textile), beading (process), lace (needlework), sequins (spangles)

GUSN: 12865

Accession Number: 1984.485

Evening Dress

Evening dress with square neckline and short sleeves. Cream silk satin with overlay of black and cream net. Opening at front skirt. Heavily beaded and sequined with silver spangles, tassels and rhinestones. Bodice is boned with drawstring at neck. Medallion and chevron motif with flowers at necklin...

Date: 1905-1915

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), satin, net (textile), beading (process), rhinestone, sequins (spangles)

GUSN: 12866

Accession Number: 1984.486

Dress

Dress of taupe net over blue satin. Net embellished with multicolored iridescent beads. V-shaped neckline. Sleeves, cuffs and hem have large floral motif. Short sleeves with undersleeves. Oversleeve is gathered along seam. Net overdress is draped at left front and back. Beaded tassels attached at fr...

Date: 1910-1912

Maker: Chabloz, F. (Dressmaker)

Material: satin, silk (textile), taffeta, beading (process)

GUSN: 12867

Accession Number: 1984.487

Blouse, Skirt, and Belt

A=Blouse; B=Skirt; C=Belt. White and lime green polyester printed with horned zebra-striped animals and leopards on geometric ground. A=Blouse - long points on collar; long sleeves with cuffs & two pearl buttons at cuff; six pearl buttons center front. B=Skirt - matching; flared; self waistband; h...

Date: ca. 1975

Maker: unknown

Material: polyester

GUSN: 12868

Accession Number: 1990.23A-C

Dress

A=Dress; B=Belt. Navy blue & kelly green cotton. A=Dress = sleeveless dress; white piping around V-neck, armscye & center front; wrap closure w/ covered blue button on outside left. Kelly green covered button on inside w/ buttonholes; hemmed just below knee. B=Belt - white cotton/polyester belt ...

Date: ca. 1960

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), polyester

GUSN: 12869

Accession Number: 1990.24AB

Dress

A=Dress; B=Belt. A=Dress - Pink & white checked gingham; sleeveless; narrow band collar; false front placket with four plastic "French knot" shank buttons; tuck at shoulder; skirt pleated all around; metal zipper center back to hip; one hook & eye at neck. Bodice front lined w/ white cotton/polyes...

Date: ca. 1960

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), nylon, polyester

GUSN: 12870

Accession Number: 1990.29AB

Dress

A=Overdress; B=Underdress; C=Belt. A=Overdress - 2 sheer layers: yellow bottom layer; light blue top layer; V-neckline to waist w/ lapel; short puffed sleeves. Empire waistline w/ downward front point; triangular insets in both layers at hem; single hook & eye at front waist. B=Underdress - laven...

Date: ca. 1935

Maker: unknown

Material: acetate film, stitching, machine-made, nylon

GUSN: 12871

Accession Number: 1990.31A-C

Dress

Pink/cream wool crepe; scoop neckline w/ self tie at back; 3/4 length sleeves; 2 pearl buttons w/ self-braid at collar. Loose front w/ ties at back waist; long skirt w/ asymmetrical panel & kick pleat; snap closure at left side of waist.

Date: 1932

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 12872

Accession Number: 1990.32

Dress

Yellow and orange; scooped neckline; sleeveless; green piping at waist and along bottom skirt. Bodice and skirt lined with yellow cotton plastic zipper with metal zipper head and pull (invisible zipper) at center back from neck to mid-skirt. Dress knee length; single hook and eye at back neck; lin...

Date: 1967

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), rayon

GUSN: 12873

Accession Number: 1990.33

Day Dress

Blue, gray & red plaid cotton (madras); shirtwaist dress; collar & shirt sleeves turned back; button center front w/ blue plastic buttons. 2 Pockets; placket front resembles shirt; loops for belt (no belt?) slim cut.

Date: ca. 1965

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 12874

Accession Number: 1990.34

Skirt

White cotton jersey; knee length; A-line (flared); elastic waist; red embroidered "Greek Key" square.

Date: ca. 1970

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), knitting (process)

GUSN: 12875

Accession Number: 1990.35

Dress

A=Blouse; B=Skirt. Pale blue & cream cotton plain weave. A=Blouse - wide, pointed collar; short sleeves; darts; bands of cream cotton drawn work at collar & center front. 4 pearl (plastic) shank buttons. B=Skirt - matching; just below knee length; box pleats all around; self-waistband w/ hook & ey...

Date: ca. 1970

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), drawn thread work, hand weaving, stitching, machine-made

GUSN: 12876

Accession Number: 1990.43AB

Sweater Dress

Purple knitted dress; cowl-neck turtleneck; long sleeves with knitted cuffs and hem.

Date: ca. 1970

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), nylon, angora wool

GUSN: 12877

Accession Number: 1990.44

Ensemble

A=Dress; B=Jacket; C=Belt. A=Dress - black/red; long empire waist; black sequined V-neck & shoulder straps; unlined. B=Jacket - tomato red w/ black sequins; black lining; long sleeves; no closure. C=Belt - matches dress fabric.

Date: ca. 1933

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 12878

Accession Number: 1990.46A-C

Evening Dress

Two piece evening dress with bodice [A] and skirt [B] of a pale yellow silk woven with a pattern of circles/dots resembling a honeycomb pattern. Bodice [A] has tucks across front with a band of rhinestones at waist; Lace at sleeves and neckline; Boned; Yellow cotton lining. Matching Skirt [B] has l...

Date: ca. 1905

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), silk (textile)

GUSN: 12879

Accession Number: 1990.298AB

Gown Ensemble

.1A=Bodice; .1B=Skirt; .1C=Petticoat; .1D=Bow; .1E=Bustle Petticoat; .1F=Bustle Petticoat; .1G=Textile fragment. Bodice (A) is wine satin; collar and lapels of wine velvet with multicolor floral pattern woven in cut and uncut velvet. Same velvet trimming cuffs; white net pleated ruffle inside col...

Date: ca. 1880

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), lace (needlework), satin, silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 12880

Accession Number: 1990.508.1A-G

Stocking

Stockings (.2A&B) are knitted wine silk w/ multicolor floral embroidery on foot (like velvet).

Date: ca. 1880

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 12881

Accession Number: 1990.508.2AB

BOX

.2C=Box; .2D=Box Lid. Box is covered w/ light green moire paper w/ gilt around edges of lid; attached paper lining.

Date: ca. 1880

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, moiré, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 12882

Accession Number: 1990.508.2CD

Women's Ensemble

A=Dress; B=Petticoat; C=Stole. Dress (A) - Light blue; full length; wide shoulder straps; tucks at front neckline with self bow; stays; side zipper; self sash at back; full lining Petticoat (B) - white rayon petticoat with snap grosgrain waist; tucks; stiffened with tulle. Stole (C) same fabric...

Date: 1959

Maker: unknown

Material: nylon, rayon

GUSN: 12883

Accession Number: 1990.578A-C

Dress

Black chiffon ground with alternating panels of multicolor printed floral and black cut velvet floral; V-neck with inset of white lace overlaid with sheer black silk. Panel of dark green velvet from right shoulder to waist (missing at left); pleated black chiffon waistband; short sleeves with cuff ...

Date: 1912

Maker: unknown

Material: chiffon, lace (needlework), silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 12884

Accession Number: 1990.1413

Ensemble

A=Dress; B=Jacket. Dress (A) full length mauve dress w/ gray lace overdress which has panels at sides extending to hem at back; 3/4 length sleeves. Shirred bust; mauve polyester satin underdress; overdress of lace is cut away at front; gray nylon at V-neck & cuffs; mauve satin bow at waistback. F...

Date: 1935-1945

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 12885

Accession Number: 1991.84AB

Evening Jacket

Gray-green silk satin jacket; self-ruching around neck, center front opening, hem & on sleeves around elbow. Bell-shaped sleeves are open on outside seam & fold over to reveal green taffeta lining; no closure; open front.

Date: 1935-1945

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, machine-made, satin, silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 12886

Accession Number: 1991.85

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