Historic New England

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

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

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

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

Shoe Buckles

Five rectangular steel shoe buckles with rounded corners, five with fluted borders, one is pewter with raised floral decoration; all have steel hinged chapes and tongues.

Date: 1770-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 100652

Accession Number: 1977.597a-f

Pair of Shoe Buckles

Pair of matching pewter rectangular shoe buckles with rounded corners, molded stylized border; steel hinged chape and tongue.

Date: 1770-1790

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 100653

Accession Number: 1942.1549.1-2

Belt Buckle

Brass vertically oriented rectangular belt buckle, pierced filigree border with two applied fleur-de-lis at top and bottom, six portrait busts of 17th century woman, star and marquise shaped cut steel buttons; bar fastener.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 100654

Accession Number: 1931.1593

Belt Buckle and Buttons

Wooden octagonal belt buckle with two matching octagonal buttons, all with carved flowers and reed edges.

Date: 1900-1940

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100655

Accession Number: 1944.788a-c

Belt buckle

Vertical rectangular mother of pearl belt buckle, pierced mother of pearl floral design backed with metal; hinged chape and tongue; attached to green silk ribbon belt.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100656

Accession Number: 1965.85

Belt Slide

Rectangular mother of pearl slide buckle with rounded corners.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: mother of pearl

GUSN: 100657

Accession Number: 1927.1116

Assemblage of Shoe Buckles

Assemblage of ten cut steel shoe buckles: A&B: pair, bow shaped with three concentric rows of faceted cut steel beads; C&D: pair, oval with three concentric rows of faceted cut steel beads; E: oval with scalloped edge of small beads around marquise shaped rays; F: oval with scalloped edge of small b...

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100658

Accession Number: 1943.368.1-.12