Historic New England

Pillow Sham

Rectangular; plain wv; hems dbld. over; scalloped eyelet floral ruffle

Date: 1870-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: bobbin lace, cotton (textile), embroidering, eyelets (components), textiles, linen (material)

GUSN: 65136

Accession Number: 1972.465.1

Pillow Sham

Rectangular; plain wv; hems dbld. over; scalloped eyelet floral ruffle

Date: 1870-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, eyelets (components), textiles

GUSN: 65137

Accession Number: 1972.465.2

Waist

Three-quarter sleeve; varied mustard and cream, peach stars; low square neck; stand up collar

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, eyelets (components), textiles, silk (textile)

GUSN: 65138

Accession Number: 1972.466

Waist

Black waist with springs, purple, olive, white; long. sleeves; lapels; plum waistcoat; white cord

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 65139

Accession Number: 1972.467

Dress

Semi-sheer; white with prs. of olive gr. dots; tuckd bodc, ruffld. skrt

Date: 1865-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 65140

Accession Number: 1972.468

Parasol

Beech shaft with gnarled handle; ecru silk; two ruffles; sheer overlayer.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: beech (wood), cypress (wood), linen (material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 65141

Accession Number: 1972.469

Box

Oval with lid; dried grass covering; paper cutouts; white & purpl. ribn

Date: 1868-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: beech (wood), cypress (wood), grass (plant material), leaf (plant material), foliation (pattern), leaf (metal), paper (fiber product), silk (textile)

GUSN: 65142

Accession Number: 1972.470

Collar

Wht; net & lace trimmed edges; satin stch. berries&stems at crnrs

Date: 1865-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, grass (plant material), leaf (plant material), foliation (pattern), leaf (metal), linen (material), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 65143

Accession Number: 1972.472

Handkerchief

Natural color; semi-sheer; deep scallpd. buttnhl. edge; leaf embr

Date: 1865-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, leaf (plant material), foliation (pattern), leaf (metal), linen (material)

GUSN: 65144

Accession Number: 1972.473

Handkerchief

Fine, white; narrow drawn & cutwork border; hemstitched edge

Date: 1865-1895

Maker: unknown

Material: cutwork, embroidering, leaf (plant material), foliation (pattern), leaf (metal), linen (material)

GUSN: 65145

Accession Number: 1972.474

Handkerchief

Semi-sheer; white; deep hemstitched hem; flowr & leaf embr. name

Date: 1865-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: cutwork, embroidering, linen (material)

GUSN: 65146

Accession Number: 1972.475

Handkerchief

Soft white; semi-sheer; hemstitched edge; embr & eyelet ea. corner

Date: 1840-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, linen (material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 65147

Accession Number: 1972.476

Handkerchief

Semi-sheer; white; wide hemstitched edge; trailing flowers & leaves

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, silk (textile)

GUSN: 65148

Accession Number: 1972.477

Handkerchief

Wht cotton; band of net near edge; scalloped embr. net edge

Date: 1840-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, net (textile), silk (textile)

GUSN: 65149

Accession Number: 1972.478

Handkerchief

Wht; semi-sheer; wide hem; hemstitched corners; oval garlands

Date: 1865-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, linen (material), net (textile)

GUSN: 65150

Accession Number: 1972.479.1

Handkerchief

Wht; semi-sheer; wide hem; hemstitched corners; oval garlands

Date: 1865-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, linen (material)

GUSN: 65151

Accession Number: 1972.479.2

Calling Card

Plain white card; inscribed with name

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 65152

Accession Number: 1972.480

Tippet

Black jacket with pointed back; standup collar; trailing floral; stringed beads

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: beading (edging pattern), beading (process), net (textile), paper (fiber product), cloth

GUSN: 65153

Accession Number: 1972.481

Dress

Waist:purpl. brocade; puffed long slvs; velvet trim; long skirt

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: beading (edging pattern), beading (process), net (textile), cloth, silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 65154

Accession Number: 1972.482

Waist

Brown poplin; fitted; points front & back; velvet cuffs&buttns

Date: 1865

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 65155

Accession Number: 1972.483

Unfinished Dress

Long a-line; gray; black satin covered buttn-front; no collar

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 65156

Accession Number: 1972.484

Cape

Cream color; thin gold braid dec. hem & front; hood; tie at neck

Date: 1875

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), cotton (textile), denim, satin, silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 65157

Accession Number: 1972.485

Evening Gown

Grey satin skrt; three fourth length net overskirt; white and green. bodice; net sleeves

Date: 1925-1950

Maker: Helene, Madame (Maker)

Material: appliqué (technique), beading (edging pattern), beading (process), embroidering, net (textile), satin, silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 65158

Accession Number: 1972.488

Nightgown

M-of-pearl button front; eyelet & embr. yoke; scall. edge; lon slvs

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, lace (needlework)

GUSN: 65159

Accession Number: 1972.489

Evening Gown

Bl. bodice; shoulders straps; taffeta ovrskt with bl. zigzag ruchng

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, lace (needlework), silk (textile)

GUSN: 65160

Accession Number: 1972.491

Pantaloons

Wht; 6button hole waistband; side openings; lace & 4tucks at legs

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), cotton (textile), lace (needlework)

GUSN: 65311

Accession Number: 1972.535

Costume

3/4 LENGTH; PURPLE TONES; BODICE & SKIRT; PETAL SHAPED FLAPS; WIRE

Date: 1920-1939

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 65312

Accession Number: 1972.539

Sewing Bag

Beige with red, brown, bl, yel-grn. plaid; brown drawstring top; label

Date: 1840-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), linen (material), satin, silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 65313

Accession Number: 1972.540

Nightgown

Off-white; front opening; double lace collar; splayed yoke; fifteen buttons

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 65314

Accession Number: 1972.541

Hand Towel

Wht; woven texture; self fringe; 2horiz. pnk bands; swirld. florals

Date: 1860-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 65315

Accession Number: 1972.543

Apron

Black apron with a gathered waist, ribbon ties, edged with double bands and repeated weave

Date: 1850-1920

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 65316

Accession Number: 1972.544

Petticoat

Wht; round tucked bib; vertical tucked bodice; long slvs; 3 pr. buttnhl

Date: 1870-1899

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 65317

Accession Number: 1972.545

Talc Powder Pouch

Red; u-shaped; outer seams cased in crimson ribbn; tartan liner

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 65318

Accession Number: 1972.549

Pillow Sham

Red satin with white square doily pinned on; stepped ctr. with geom. openwk

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cutwork, embroidering, leather, linen (material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 65319

Accession Number: 1972.550

Nightgown

Embr. neckln & tie; 5buttn frnt; vertical tucked bodice; 6tucks at hem

Date: 1860-1889

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), cutwork, embroidering, linen (material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 65320

Accession Number: 1972.551

Gown

Wht. herringbn twill; 3button front; appld. ruffl. neck; long slvs

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 65321

Accession Number: 1972.552

Dress

Dress with a round. neck; long sleeves; white cotton shirred bands on bodice, sleeves and skirt

Date: 1845-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 65322

Accession Number: 1972.553

Blanket

Ltweight; plain woven; off-white; seamed center; machine sewn

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 65323

Accession Number: 1972.554

Chemise

Cream color; wide straight neck; short slv; eyelet lace nck & cff

Date: 1840-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), lace (needlework), wool (textile)

GUSN: 65324

Accession Number: 1972.555

Cuff?

Sheer; white; rectangular; bound with heavier linen; inner border trim

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), lace (needlework), linen (material)

GUSN: 65325

Accession Number: 1972.556

Gown

Wht; sleevlss; emp. waist; edged with white embr. tape; back opening

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 65326

Accession Number: 1972.557

Dress

Wht; round neck, long slv; bands of shirring alt. with tucks allover

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), linen (material)

GUSN: 65327

Accession Number: 1972.558

Infant Gown

Wht; plain bodice, round neck. slvless; scallpd. eyelet lace at hem

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), lace (needlework)

GUSN: 65328

Accession Number: 1972.559

Fringe Border?

Red & black wool; twisted thread fringe with green&yellw. det

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), lace (needlework), silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 65329

Accession Number: 1972.560

Doily

Red wool, white cotton; 9circular forms joined in 3 rows of 3; fringd

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), lace (needlework), silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 65330

Accession Number: 1972.561.1

Doily

Red wool, white cotton; 9circular forms joined in 3 rows of 3; fringd

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), lace (needlework), wool (textile)

GUSN: 65331

Accession Number: 1972.561.2

Dress

Wht. with trellis; purp & brown ivy, red&grn. florals; dismantled

Date: 1853

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), damask, lace (needlework), silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 65332

Accession Number: 1972.562

Skirt

Straight; gray-on-gray; floral garlands; black net swagged hem

Date: 1890

Maker: unknown

Material: brocade (textile), lace (needlework), moiré, silk (textile)

GUSN: 65334

Accession Number: 1972.565

Doily

White doily; shaped like wild rose; light green green embroidered details.

Date: 1840-1880

Maker: Probably Bowen, Lydia Wolcott (Eaton), 1793-1864 (Maker)

Material: embroidering, linen (material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 65335

Accession Number: 1972.566

Box

Long & narrow; white glazed paper covering; lid with gilt edge

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard

GUSN: 65336

Accession Number: 1972.567

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