Historic New England

Belt Buckle

Vertically oriented rectangular belt buckle, gold and colored enamel floral design on black and white glass background, gilt metal scrolled border; clasp fastener is hinged at bottom with clasp at top and four prongs.

Date: 1830-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 100616

Accession Number: 1927.757

Cameo Brooch

This oval "lava" (soapstone)cameo brooch depicts a standing winged cherub holding a basket of flowers. The brooch is set in a plain gold frame and closes with a hinged pin and hook on the reverse. A cross-bar pin is attached to the back closure with a fine gold chain.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: limestone, gold (metal)

GUSN: 100617

Accession Number: 1922.642

Belt buckle

Silver buckle with applied pierced scrolled foliate border; bar and hook enclosure on reverse.

Date: 1892

Maker: Reeves & Sillcocks (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 100618

Accession Number: 1929.1492

Belt Buckle

Round shield shape belt buckle of faceted and riveted cut steel beads, wreath design on top and bottom, central motif of eagle with splayed wings, mounted on purple velvet ground and attached to metal backing, long bar and hook closure for belt on reverse.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100619

Accession Number: 1929.1496

Belt Buckle

Mother of pearl lady's waist buckle with carved leaf border around a cross-hatched center and raised buttons.

Date: 1830-1840

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100620

Accession Number: 1925.375

Waist Buckle

Mother of pearl lady's waist buckle with pierced star border around a cross-hatched center and raised buttons.

Date: 1830-1840

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100621

Accession Number: 2007.15.49

Belt buckle

Mother of pearl buckle with pierced star border around raised buttons.

Date: 1830-1840

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100622

Accession Number: 2007.15.50

Belt Buckle

Mother of pearl buckle with carved stylized flower design; two slits and pierced holes along the left side.

Date: 1820-1850

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100623

Accession Number: 2007.15.51

Pair of Shoe Buckles

Pair of silver rectangular shoe buckles with rounded corners, pierced border, engraved rosettes and facets; hinged chape with tongue.

Date: 1770-1790

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 100624

Accession Number: 1964.80ab

Pair of Shoe Buckles

Pair of steel plain rectangular shoe buckles; chape chape tongue.

Date: 1750-1790

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100625

Accession Number: 2007.15.54ab

Belt Buckle

Vertically oriented rectangular belt buckle; overall design is a cartouche surrounded by scroll foliate openwork; clasp fastener is hinged at bottom and clasps at the top, vertical hinged chape and tongue at center.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 100626

Accession Number: 1926.126

Pair of Shoe Buckles

Pair of matching silver shoe buckles in two parts with monogram.

Date: 1803-1809

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 100627

Accession Number: 1931.316a-d

Stock Buckle

Vertical elongated oval silver stock buckle with stamped X's around edge; hinged chape and tongue at center with four studs along the outer edge.

Date: 1780-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 100628

Accession Number: 1931.315

Belt Buckle

Metal and rhinestone belt buckle, central motif in rhinestones is a swan among reeds; three bar loops on reverse.

Date: 1875-1925

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100629

Accession Number: 1932.2329

Pair of Buckles

Pair of matching rectangular buckles with rounded edges, faceted jet stones around edge; hinged chape and tongue.

Date: 1775-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 100630

Accession Number: 1924.544ab

Pair of Shoe Buckles

Pair of matching oval paste shoe buckles; hinged chape fastener.

Date: 1800-1840

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100631

Accession Number: 1940.489ab

Knee Buckle

Oval paste knee buckle set in silver; hinged chape and tongue.

Date: 1780-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 100632

Accession Number: 1933.46

Knee Buckle

Oval shape paste knee buckle set in silver; steel hinged chape and tongue.

Date: 1780-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 100633

Accession Number: 1933.47

Knee Buckle

Oval shape paste knee buckle set in silver, stones surround a bezel of gold colored metal with bright cut oval design; hinged chape and tongue.

Date: 1780-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 100634

Accession Number: 1933.48a

Pair of Knee Buckles

Pair of matching marquise shaped silver knee buckles, scalloped edged and engraved gadrooned design; hinged chape and tongue.

Date: 1775-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 100635

Accession Number: 1939.246ab

Shoe Buckle

Oval shoe buckle, pastes set in silver with applied die-rolled gold border surrounding a rectangle of die-rolled gold with flower design; steel hinged chape and tongue.

Date: 1770-1790

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 100636

Accession Number: 2007.15.52

Knee Buckle

Horseshoe shaped knee buckle, square pastes set in silver; hinged chape and tongue.

Date: 1750-1780

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 100637

Accession Number: 2007.15.55

Waist Clasp

Metal oval waist clasp in two parts, pierced rows with inset spikes with rounded heads, eye and hook clasp on reverse.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100638

Accession Number: 2007.15.46

Waist Clasp

Pierced metal waist clasp in two parts, applied metal stylized flowers, brass wire flower in center; hook and eye closure.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 100639

Accession Number: 1932.2331ab

Pair of Knee Buckles

Pair of matching silver marquise shaped knee buckles with scalloped edges and bright cut engraved design; steel hinged chape and tongue.

Date: 1780-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 100640

Accession Number: 1963.260ab

Knee Buckle

Silver rectangular knee buckle with rounded corners, engraved x design; steel hinged chape and tongue.

Date: 1780-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 100641

Accession Number: 1925.368a

Belt Buckle

Vertically oriented rectangular gilt or gold (?) belt buckle with rounded corners, top features an engraved American bald eagle with splayed wings holding a Union banner in beak, on left side is Columbia holding a shield of stars and stripes, on right side is Justice holding a set of scales above he...

Date: 1861-1865

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100642

Accession Number: 1952.148

Chape and tongue

Brass hinged chape with roll, pin, and tongue.

Date: 1750-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 100643

Accession Number: 2007.15.45

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

Vest

Cream linen printed with pale blue lattice with red roses; V-neckline; no collar; single breasted with darts; nine self-covered buttons; low pointed waist; lined with white china silk.

Date: 1920-1929

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 73629

Accession Number: 1969.5256.1

Shawl

Yellow silk chiffon, oval with self ruffle all around.

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: chiffon, silk (textile)

GUSN: 73630

Accession Number: 1969.5257

Underskirt

Lavender silk satin; smooth front floor length; fullness at back; box pleats at hem; pocket on left side; one pair silk ties inside with loops for holding boning/bar at back (boning is missing); hook and eye at back.

Date: 1880-1889

Maker: unknown

Material: satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 73631

Accession Number: 1969.5258

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

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