Historic New England

Wedding Dress

Cream silk high collared bodice with sheer silk sleeves. Faux pearl buttons on placket and around collar. Stays. Skirt is pleated and gathered at waist. Silk swag and cream lace side panels.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), lace (needlework), silk (textile), pearl (animal material)

GUSN: 13120

Accession Number: 1997.66

Wedding Shoes

Cream kid leather uppers with silk bow and beaded design at toe. Piped with cotton.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: beading (edging pattern), silk (textile), stitching, machine-made, pearl (animal material), beading (process), leather

GUSN: 13121

Accession Number: 1997.67

Dress

Puffed sleeves with lace trim. Lace insert/ stomacher. Pink silk piping and buttons down front. Printed silk fabric has roses and forget-me-not motif. Gathers at stomach.

Date: 1885-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: lace (needlework), transfer printing, silk (textile)

GUSN: 13122

Accession Number: 1997.68

Brown with brown velvet "M" notched collar (notches at outer point); double breasted; darts at front and back; quilted and padded neck, chest; three tail pockets; sleeves lined with yellow silk; "plaid" decorated buttons; two buttons at cuffs.

Date: 1852

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 13123

Accession Number: 1920.299

Dancing Slipper

Leather slipper with lace front. Lined with cotton.

Date: 1810

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), leather

GUSN: 13124

Accession Number: 1997.55

Men's Jacket

White; diamond patterned weave; straight, natural waistline; high turnover collar; tailored/padded; five self buttons; two pockets; one button at cuff. Single breasted.

Date: 1820-1839

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), piqué

GUSN: 13125

Accession Number: 1923.814

Men's Evening Coat

Men's broadcloth evening coat.

Date: 1835-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 13126

Accession Number: 1932.2182

Looking glass

Chippendale style mirror with scroll and floral motifs. Frame is gessoed, carved and gold leafed. Background of the crest and bottom has gouged appearance. Crest rail lapped to jointed side rails, bottom rail also. Once had screws from back of side rails to crest and bottom; crest rail and bottom ra...

Date: ca. 1760

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 13127

Accession Number: 1967.57

Lap Stone

Lap stone for skiving counters for shoes.

Maker: unknown

Material: stone (rock)

GUSN: 13128

Accession Number: 1917.672

Lap Stone

Lap stone for skiving counters for shoes.

Maker: unknown

Material: stone (rock)

GUSN: 13129

Accession Number: 1918.310

Evening Coat

Navy blue, double breasted with gilt buttons; high turnover collar is padded; padded chest; lined with same blue wool; two pockets in tails; cuffs with two gilt buttons each.

Date: 1815-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 13130

Accession Number: 1936.313

Men's Evening Coat

Navy blue with brown velvet high turnover collar with "M" notch; padded shoulders neck and armscye; double breasted; three button cuff; one crescent shaped pocket, with two tail pockets; cuffs and center back lined and reinforced with basketweave patterned silk; black piping trimming.

Date: 1830-1845

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 13131

Accession Number: 1937.951

Pair of Shoes

White kid; bound with cream cotton tape; no trim; leather strap with one small white button; pointed toe. Round throat; 2-3/4" vamp; center back seam; narrow waist; sole shaped for left and right front; 1-1/2" heel covered with white (yellowed) kid; white kid and linen lining.

Date: 1894-1896

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, linen (material)

GUSN: 13132

Accession Number: 1932.190AB

Shoes

A pair of black leather shoes bound with black grosgrain and trimmed with a purple rosette. Shoes have square toes, steel buckles, spring heels, and white leather lining.

Date: 1855-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, leather

GUSN: 13133

Accession Number: 1935.577AB

Pair of Clogs

Blue & cream brocaded silk w/ pink.

Date: 1730-1750

Maker: unknown

Material: brocading, stitching, silk (textile)

GUSN: 13134

Accession Number: 1935.1522AB

Boots

A pair of tan cotton and sateen ankle boots. Shoes are bound with cream silk tape, trimmed with ilk fringe around ankle and a matching tassel on the vamp. Side lacing, round pointed toes, center front seams, and a small heel.

Date: 1828-1833

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, leather, linen (material), cloth, twill

GUSN: 13135

Accession Number: 1936.611AB

Slippers

Unmatched pair of purple/navy blue silk satin shoes made by same maker. Shoe (A) bound w/ black silk; trimmed w/ small black bow made of same ribbon as narrow ribbon ties; rounded square toe; square throat; 3-1/8" vamp; no center back seam; narrow waist; no heel; lined w/ white leather & linen. Sho...

Date: 1835-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, leather, linen (material), satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 13136

Accession Number: 1935.1308AB

Boots

Green wool (serge) twill ankle boots; topstitched; scalloped top; self-fabric bow w/ steel buckle; center front lacing w/ metal eyes - no laces; seams reinforced w/ blue/green leather; rounded square toe; approx 2-1/2" vamp; center back seam; 1/4" thick sole has narrow waist; 1" stacked heel; white ...

Date: ca. 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, linen (material), stitching, machine-made, twill, wool (textile)

GUSN: 13137

Accession Number: 1940.1012AB

Pair of shoes

Pair of shoes made from cream-colored silk satin (discolored); bound with cream grosgrain ribbon; trimmed wtih large cream-colored satin bow; straps close with one white & one painted button; pointed toe; round throat. 3" vamp; center back seam; sole has narrow waist; shaped for right & left feet; ...

Date: 1894-1896

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, linen (material), satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 13138

Accession Number: 1942.762AB

Boots

Navy blue silk velvet ankle boots; trimmed w/ black fur; one pair black ribbon ties at ankle; round toe; band of elastic at throat; sole has narrow waist; flat - no heel; lined w/ fawn colored velveteen.

Date: 1880-1889

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), fur, leather, stitching, silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave), velveteen

GUSN: 13139

Accession Number: 1944.64AB

Banyan

Red damask; green wool lining, plain weave; large scale floral - pomegranates, etc; gathered at shoulder; sleeves are pieced; one hook and eye at front.

Date: 1768-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: damask, stitching, wool (textile)

GUSN: 13140

Accession Number: 1980.1047

Uniform Coat

White with red collar, cuffs and front; sleeves gathered at shoulder; single breasted; trimmed with gilt thread and braid; round/ball buttons; high, standing collar; cut away with shirt tails; one pocket in left tail lining; chest is padded.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 13141

Accession Number: 1988.148

Uniform Breeches

White cream; pants altered to breeches; narrow full front with two button holes for flap; two button closure; separate waistband with two buttonholes; back tie closure with gusset; two buttons at each knee.

Date: 1825-1830

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 13142

Accession Number: 1988.149

Men's Jacket

White; turnover, notched collar; short; single breasted with four self covered buttons; natural waistline; sleeves with cuffs; two pockets - breast (inside and outside); princess seams - back.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 13143

Accession Number: 1988.150

Coat & Breeches

Coat A: Brown velvet; cut away waist, standing band collar; 7 pairs large buttons along front; 2 pockets with pointed flaps; cuffed sleeves with 6 small brass buttons; back-tails; single breasted; white lining. Breeches B: Brown velvet; 5 button front with placket; separate waistband with one butto...

Date: 1876

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, machine-made, silk (textile), cotton (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 13144

Accession Number: 1988.152AB

Shoe Bag

White linen damask; squares with foliate pattern of oak leaf alternating with branch; outer pouch gathered at top and bottom with loop tab button closure. Inner pocket stitched in center to form two pockets; outer flap has loop in center and tape ties; bound with tape.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: damask, linen (material)

GUSN: 13041

Accession Number: 1969.5330

Purse

Small white silk taffeta with woven blue pinstripe drawstring bag; embroidered with white and pink rosebuds with green leaves. Edges trimmed with white silk braid; blue satin ribbon drawstring; rectangular shape.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 13042

Accession Number: 1969.5331

Purse

Cream silk lampas drawstring bag; alternating horizontal rows of dog-like figure in Asian costume in blue, brown and black; dog-like figure in black and black houses. Cream silk cord drawstring with ebonized wood bars; square stiffened base; fully lined with beige silk.

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: lampas (textile material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 13043

Accession Number: 1969.5332

Purse

White cotton ground embroidered in cross-stitch; central motif in pale orange and brick red with pale green leaves; bordered by potted plant with small blue flowers, pale green branches, beige pot and larger flower. Geometric border at top; blue cotton cord handles.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 13044

Accession Number: 1969.5333

Purse

Natural linen; square; drawstring; white silk blanket-stitching and crocheted lace at edges. White silk crocheted fringe at button/bottom; drawstring with tassel drawn through loops.

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), crocheting

GUSN: 13045

Accession Number: 1969.5334

Purse

Shield-shaped bag made of toile; white ground printed with red medallion - one side has bust with laurel wreath within circular medallion; other side has lion with cupid on its back within diamond medallion. Medallions surrounded by grape vine and doves and wheat and ram on pink ground; divided into...

Date: ca. 1920

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), silk (textile), toile (textile material), wool (textile)

GUSN: 13046

Accession Number: 1969.5335

Purse

Black cotton sateen square drawstring bag; linen appliqued panel on front with printed oriental scene of man and horse in red, brown, tan and white; black silk cord drawstring; unlined.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), linen (material)

GUSN: 13047

Accession Number: 1969.5336

Purses with Matching Coin Purse

A=Purse; B=Coin Purse. Purse (A) black wool felt envelope trimmed along edges with bands of white and gray felt with black topstitching. Wedges of white and gray bands on lower corners of flap; toggle closure - black felt toggle with white and gray felt loop; fully lined with tan linen. Inner pock...

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: felt (textile), linen (material), wool (textile)

GUSN: 13048

Accession Number: 1969.5978AB

Purse

White silk over paper; drawstring coin purse; embroidered with scenic landscape in gold wrapped thread, light and dark blue, red, and green silk. Blue silk cord drawstring with multicolored tassels with rings; tan linen lining.

Date: ca. 1870

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, linen (material), paper (fiber product), silk (textile)

GUSN: 13049

Accession Number: 1969.5416

Purse

Needlepointed, triangular shape with drawstring top; sections in purple, olive green, red beige, light blue and mustard wool decorated with steel beadwork in "X" motif. Sections outlined with black; rust border with greek key motif; multicolored drawstring passes through metal rings at top; beaded ...

Date: 1840-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: ikat, needlepoint (needleworking), silk (textile), wool (textile), beads (pierced objects)

GUSN: 13050

Accession Number: 1969.6339

Purse

Square bag of tan hemp; honeycomb pattern; self-cord handle; same cording around edges; unlined.

Date: ca. 1940

Maker: unknown

Material: hemp (fiber)

GUSN: 13051

Accession Number: 1969.6396

Pocket

White cotton; tear-drop shape; three white buttons in placket on upper body; wide, white cotton tape ties.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 13052

Accession Number: 1969.6397

Pocket

White cotton; elongated tear drop shape; slash opening in center of body; one pair of long white cotton tape ties at top.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 13053

Accession Number: 1969.6398

Money belt

Waterproof; khaki cotton money belt; unfolds to two flapped pockets with marblized metallic buttons over snap closures. Both pockets lined with brown cotton twill; upper pocket has two small inner pockets with same button snap closure; lower pocket has inner pocket with same closure, no flap. Faste...

Date: 1914-1918

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), rubber (material)

GUSN: 13054

Accession Number: 1969.6419