Historic New England

Pair of Shoe Buckles

Each of this pair of matching womens shoe buckles is oval in shape and set with a single row of with colorless pastes. At the connection with the chape and buckle surround are small paste rosettes. The buckle is silver, with a steel hinged chape and tongue.

Date: ca. 1770

Maker: unknown

Material: paste (glass), silver (metal), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 100644

Accession Number: 1931.1668AB

Waist Clasp

Silver belt buckle in two parts with cast pierced and chased sunflower design, monogrammed center plate; hinge and eye and hook clasp.

Date: ca. 1878

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 100645

Accession Number: 1931.313ab

Belt Buckle

This vertically oriented rectangular matte gold belt buckle is decorated with applied cast foliate scrollwork and a central, stylized flower. The clasp is hinged at the bottom, with a vertical, hinged chape and tongue.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding

GUSN: 100646

Accession Number: 1938.855

Pair of Shoe Buckles

Pair of matching oval shoe buckles, two concentric rows of round colorless pastes set in silver; steel hinged chape and tongue.

Date: 1770-1790

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 100647

Accession Number: 1969.2995.1-2

Pair of Shoe Buckles

Pair of matching oval shoe buckles, single row of colorless pastes set in brass; hinged double prong; run on pieces of black silk velvet ribbon.

Date: 1900-1925

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 100648

Accession Number: 1969.3022.1-2

Pair of Shoe Buckles

Each of this pair of matching shoe buckles consists of two concentric circles of colorless brilliant pastes set in white metal. The outermost circle is set with small stones in a scalloped edge, while the innermost circle is set with larger pastes. The brass-hinged chape and tongue are purely decora...

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 100649

Accession Number: 1969.2992.1-2

Pair of Buckles

Pair of matching copper buckles, pierced stylized design; run on black silk ribbons

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: copper (metal)

GUSN: 100650

Accession Number: 2007.15.216ab

Pair of Suspender Buckles

Rectangular silver-plate suspender buckles with three teeth and heavy chain with two fasteners on each buckle.

Date: 1830-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 100651

Accession Number: 1969.1835.1-2

Women's Evening Gown

Yellow corded silk; Bodice (A): squared neckline with wide lace collar, yellow chiffon at shoulders; sleeves of pleated and ruched yellow chiffon, with pleated cuff; smocking around waist; blouson front; boned; lined with white silk twill; lining has hook and eye closure; blouson front has overlappi...

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: chiffon, cord (fiber product), silk (textile)

GUSN: 73632

Accession Number: 1969.5259AB

Two-Piece Dress

Black dotted net with velvet diamonds and bands, over black satin; Bodice (A) - squared neckline trimmed with white tulle and three bands of velvet alternate with white lace; cream lace stomacher with two black satin bows; blouson; boned; 3/4 length sleeves with deep lace double ruffle with black sa...

Date: 1904-1906

Maker: Hallee, Jeanne (Maker)

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

GUSN: 73633

Accession Number: 1969.5260AB

Opera Coat

Opera coat; ivory satin/damask with large medium and small wreaths of roses, some have bows; roses; 3/4 length; lace collar with cream satin ribbon ruching; Bertha collar and shoulder ruffle of same lace with ivory ruching; tassel at front and back - silk cord with satin bows; 3/4 length sleeves wit...

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 73634

Accession Number: 1969.5261

Bodice

Cream silk twill sleeveless body. Hook and eye closure at center back. Chemisette with high boned collar of pleated ivory net over tulle trimmed with band of lace; four boned inserts in collar; Yoke of same pleated net over tulle, vest-like bodice printed with pink, purple, blue and green floral spr...

Date: 1905-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: net (textile), rayon, silk (textile), tulle (meshed textile), twill

GUSN: 73635

Accession Number: 1969.5263

Eighteenth Century Costume

Cream and pale blue striped taffeta, floral chine in pinks, blues and green; Bodice (A) - V-neckline with turned collar, dotted net insert with pale blue satin bow; dotted net Bertha collar with lace ruffle; short puffed sleeves with ruffled lace undersleeves; pointed waist with pale blue silk yoke;...

Date: 1909-1911

Maker: Barroin, P. (Maker)

Material: chiffon, chiné technique, lace (needlework), silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 73636

Accession Number: 1969.5264AB

Tea Gown

Robe `a la francaise style; Watteau pleats; oyster grey taffeta; cream chemisette of polka dotted net with high boned lace collar with ivory satin trim; same dotted lace used as ruffles at shoulders, cuffs and center front panel; grey taffeta overdress is open at center front to reveal lace covered ...

Date: 1899-1901

Maker: Hallee, Jeanne (Maker)

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

GUSN: 73637

Accession Number: 1969.5265

Dress, 2 piece

Cream wool printed with shaded ground of tiny black leaves, with allover pattern of "peacock eye" medallions in gold and blue; Bodice (A) - tucked net chemisette with high boned collar edged with satin and featherstitching; tucked cross over pouched front, with tucks at shoulders to waist forming "V...

Date: ca. 1908

Maker: A Monteil (Maker)

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

GUSN: 73638

Accession Number: 1969.5266AB

DRESS

Cream net; printed with blue polka dots; printed with border of large rose/floral garland in pink, tan, green on blue picotage ground; high boned collar, hook and eye at collar back; collar has pleated ruffle and printed scalloped border (purple flowers and green leaves), chemisette collar has tucks...

Date: 1908-1909

Maker: A Monteil (Maker)

Material: stitching, machine-made, net (textile), printing (process), taffeta, wool (textile)

GUSN: 73639

Accession Number: 1969.5267

COAT

Ivory satin coat; 3/4 length; blue silk lining; "hooded" shawl collar with pointed and tassel at back; collar and cuffs embroidered with cream silk, satin stitch, stylized floral garland (flowers are enclosed by vine); full, kimono shaped sleeves, turned back cuffs; unstructured, full body; 2 pairs ...

Date: ca. 1909

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, stitching, satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 73640

Accession Number: 1969.5268

Tea Gown

Oyster satin; square neckline with beaded net insert; beaded panel at back; oyster chiffon draped around neck and shoulders, held in place at center front with satin loop; empire style waist of pleated satin; short puffed sleeves of cream chiffon, net cuffs, and trimmed with clear and silver beads; ...

Date: ca. 1909

Maker: A Monteil (Maker)

Material: beading (process), chiffon, stitching, machine-made, satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 73641

Accession Number: 1969.5269

Dish Towel

Blue & white plaid

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 73642

Accession Number: 1969.5271

Dish Towel

Blue & white plaid

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 73643

Accession Number: 1969.5272

Women's Coat

Cream linen printed with serpentine garland of wheat, blue and pink flowers alternating with band of basket of flowers hanging from floral garland. 18th century style - cut away waist; white linen collar with blue piping; large buttons at front, cuffs, hip pockets; full 3/4 sleeves with lace ruffle...

Date: ca. 1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), linen (material)

GUSN: 73644

Accession Number: 1969.6030

Child's Blouse

White Polka-dot Swiss net; long net sleeves with deep dotted Swiss flared cuffs; high neck supported by four wire supports, edged with gossamer gauze; featherstitching at neck and cuffs; hook and eye closure at back; long silk tres at back; silk tabs at waist sides and front; waist lower and rounded...

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 73645

Accession Number: 1969.6031

Dish Towel

Blue and white plaid towel.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 73646

Accession Number: 1969.6032

Vest

White cotton body; cotton front printed w/ pattern of birds, leaves & flowers in red, pink, green & gray; 5 iridescent black glass buttons; single breasted.

Date: 1940-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 73647

Accession Number: 1969.6033

Vest

White cotton body printed with green and white vertically striped front with overlaid floral pattern in red, pink, yellow, and gray; five mother of pearl ball buttons; single breasted.

Date: 1940-1955

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 73648

Accession Number: 1969.6034

Dress

Charcoal grey wool; collar of blue and silver metallic lace, with black satin backing; low rounded neckline trimmed with black taffeta; long sleeves trimmed with black taffeta; fullness at waist; self-belt with black frogs; black taffeta sash at back with silk tassels; piping at side panels; center ...

Date: ca. 1914

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

Material: flannel, silk (textile), taffeta, wool (textile)

GUSN: 73649

Accession Number: 1969.6035

Tea Towel

Cream, printed with figures in various towns/cities, with local animals and flowers; scenes divided by border of shields, flowers and hats in red, olive, yellow, and blue.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 73650

Accession Number: 1969.6037

Woman's Dress

White cotton printed with small scale, scalloped edge diamonds (grey) with purple rose in center; Jacket (A) - shawl collar with wide pointed lapels; decorative "waistcoat" of purple and white striped silk, inset with hook and eye closure; three pairs of large, decorative purple shell buttons and pu...

Date: ca. 1915

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, printing (process)

GUSN: 73651

Accession Number: 1969.6039AB

Women's Summer Day Dress

Purple and white striped cotton; Jacket (A) - shawl collar with wide pointed lapels; decorative "waistcoat" of white ribbed cotton, inset at center front; three pairs of large decorative shell buttons with cream braid frogs; 3/4 length sleeves; scalloped hem with extended points at sides; button clo...

Date: 1915

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), printing (process)

GUSN: 73652

Accession Number: 1969.6040AB

Women's Summer Day Dress

White seersucker ground printed with allover pattern of small scale purple sprigs with green leaves; Jacket (A) - shawl collar with wide pointed lapels; decorative "waistcoat" of purple moire; inset at center front; three pairs of large decorative shell buttons with cream braid frogs; scalloped hem ...

Date: 1910-1913

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), printing (process)

GUSN: 73653

Accession Number: 1969.6041AB

Women's Summer Day Dress

Black and white striped cotton; Jacket (A) - shawl collar with wide pointed lapels; 3/4 sleeves; decorative inset waistcoat panels of black silk chine' with pink roses; three pairs of decorative large shell buttons, with seam frogs; hook and eye closure center front; scalloped hem, with extended poi...

Date: ca. 1915

Maker: unknown

Material: chiné technique, cotton (textile), silk (textile)

GUSN: 73654

Accession Number: 1969.6042AB

Tea Towel

Cream, printed with figures in various towns/cities, with local animals and flowers; scenes divided by border of shields, flowers and hats in red, olive, yellow, and blue.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 73655

Accession Number: 1969.6043

Dressing Gown

Three-in-one: cream linen "coat" with open lace collar; lace trim along center front; bell-shaped sleeves with undersleeve, both with bands of lace. "Dress" of linen with high boned lace collar and yoke; gathered around yoke; buttoned at side; boned cotton bodice; lace at hem. Cotton "petticoat" w...

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 73656

Accession Number: 1969.6044

DRESS

Purple & black striped silk; chemisette of cream filet lace w/ rose pattern & double collar extending to point at back. V-neckline; 3/4 sleeves w/ notched cuffs; filet lace undersleeves w/ 3 black velvet bands & bows at cuff; purple & black striped collar w/ pointed extensions which overlap belt & ...

Date: ca. 1915

Maker: unknown

Material: beading (edging pattern), beading (process), stitching, machine-made, silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 73657

Accession Number: 1969.6045

Dress

Irridescent purple taffeta with white pinstripes; sheer lawn collar, embroidered with floral sprays, french knots and scalloped edge; inner collar (chemisette) of same with overlap snap closure; long sleeves with scalloped, piped edge, and undersleeves of net with same embroidered lawn at cuffs; dr...

Date: 1915-1917

Maker: O'Brien, Mary (Maker)

Material: silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 73658

Accession Number: 1969.6046

Women's Day Dress

Purple moire'd silk; V neckline with cream silk net collar with wide lapels and rectangular back - embroidered with floral sprays and scalloped edge; tucks at shoulder front and back; decorative pleated self-belt, with frogs at sides; boned bodice; full skirt with pleats at hips; hem of "overskirt" ...

Date: 1915-1918

Maker: unknown

Material: cord (fiber product), embroidering, moiré, weaving, rayon, silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 73659

Accession Number: 1969.6047

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

Maker: O'Brien, Mary (Maker)

Material: chiné technique, silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 73667

Accession Number: 1969.6055