Historic New England

Dress

Purple and white vertically striped silk taffeta. Round neckline; sharply pointed front, fishtail peplum; panel in back. thirteen purple silk buttons down center front. Yoke trimmed with double row of pleated purple satin ribbon, tapering to a point in back at peplum with purple silk covered button...

Date: 1850-1869

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), glazing (coating), linen (material), silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 12959

Accession Number: 1969.5485AB

Purse

Purple patent leather envelope-style clutch. Two self buttons on flap over snap closures. Small pocket on body under flap with snap closure. Fully lined with white satin.

Date: 1890-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, stitching, satin

GUSN: 12960

Accession Number: 1969.6617.1

Scarf

Black silk chiffon with woven satin edges.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: chiffon, satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 12961

Accession Number: 1969.6617.2

Pin Card

Purple paper back. Multicolor picture of boy, girl and tree applied to front. Label applied to back. Black metal pens with black beads stuck all around body.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 12962

Accession Number: 1969.6617.3

Scarf or Hat Pin

Black metal pin with black silk chiffon covered knob. Item housed inside the needle case, 1969.6617.1 and used to fasten the scarf, 1969.6617.2.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: chiffon, metal, silk (textile)

GUSN: 12963

Accession Number: 1969.6617.4

Purse

Small beaded purse made by Native American from Plains; red wool twill ground with green silk tape border; beadwork in blues, white, and black outlining shape of flap closure; beadwork outlining body, front and back in geometric pattern. Blue cotton lining; hook and eye closure; oblong hexagonal sh...

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), twill, wool (textile), beads (pierced objects)

GUSN: 12964

Accession Number: 1969.6922

Purse

Black silk moire; embroidered with black silk and cotton; small rectangular clutch purse; double rounded flap closure (snap is missing) bound with black silk tape. Outer flap, corners and back embroidered with flowers and floral bouquets with bows; lined with white satin; eight pockets; change pock...

Date: 1880-1889

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 12965

Accession Number: 1969.7099

Cap

Cream; possibly Honiton lace; unstructured; scrollwork, stylized flowers and leaves; triangular shape.

Date: 1840-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), handmade, lace (needlework), scrollwork

GUSN: 12966

Accession Number: 1969.5501

HATBOX

White paper; square; crackled finish; top has gold (dirty) border. A=Box; B=Top.

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: Caroline Millinery (Maker)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 12968

Accession Number: 1969.6158AB

Pith Helmet

Brown polished cotton; loosely twisted hatband with padded pleated panel; brim lined with faded green cotton and wool twill; braided straw sweat band covered with stiffened cotton; inside lined with rice paper.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 12969

Accession Number: 1969.6168

Men's Shirt

White cotton with woven pattern of vertical stripes alternating with rows of diamond shapes. Narrow band collar with buttonholes at center back and left and right front. Four small white buttons down center front. Pleated bib front. Long sleeves with French cuffs.

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 12970

Accession Number: 1969.7216

Men's Shirt

White cotton. Narrow band collar with buttonhole at center back and both sides of front. Small loop at center back and left front. Five small white buttons down center front, six buttonholes. Five flat pleats to waist on either side of front. Two long sleeves with French cuffs. Tucks at elbows. Smal...

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 12971

Accession Number: 1969.7218

Men's Shirt

White cotton with woven vertical stripe. Pointed collar with buttonhole at left and right sides. Five small white buttons down center front. Long sleeves with small white buttons at cuffs and sleeve plackets. Tuck in each sleeve at elbow.

Date: 1890-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 12972

Accession Number: 1969.7208

Men's Coat

Charcoal gray cashmere with herringbone weave. Dark gray velvet collar backed with charcoal gray felt. Four hidden black buttons dwon center front. One buttonhole below collar, no button. Chest pocket, left side, lined with black cotton twill. Two large black pockets lined with tan velvet. Small ecr...

Date: 1908

Maker: unknown

Material: cashmere (wool), cotton (textile), hand sewing, silk (textile), twill, velvet (fabric weave), wool (textile)

GUSN: 12973

Accession Number: 1969.7140

Men's Robe

Natural linen; large shape, dropped shoulder and loose sleeves; wide collar; 3/4 length.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: hand sewing, linen (material)

GUSN: 12974

Accession Number: 1969.6392

Nightshirt

White linen; long pleated sleeves with turned-up, curved starched cuffs; one button and hole at each cuff; turned-over collar with button closure at neck; opening down front has one more button; slits at hem at side seams.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 12975

Accession Number: 1969.5984

Bodice

Aqua irridescent changeable taffeta; pouched front with V - shaped neckline filled in with white tulle. Broad ecru lace ruffled collar. Insert down center front of white lace over chiffon concealing hook and eye closure and drawstring at neck. Self-ruching on either side of opening. Four self rosett...

Date: ca. 1905

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), taffeta, tulle (meshed textile)

GUSN: 12976

Accession Number: 1969.5093A

Cloth Sample

Cream linen printed with pale blue lattice with red roses.

Date: 1920-1929

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 12977

Accession Number: 1969.5256.2

Capelet

Black silk velvet, trimmed all around with ruched black satin ribbon. High band collar. Hook and eye closure from collar to middle. Attached hood gathered to black satin ribbon with bow at center front and lined with pink satin twill. Body lined with pink taffeta with satin stripe in blue, green and...

Date: 1890-1899

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 12978

Accession Number: 1969.5385

Women's Jacket

Black wool twill with foliate trail beadwork of bugle beads; standing band collar; fitted sleeves; black lace along center front; peplum trimmed with black silk fringe and strands of bugle beads with round faceted beads; five black covered buttons at front; lined with black silk.

Date: 1870-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: beading (process), silk (textile), twill, wool (textile)

GUSN: 12979

Accession Number: 1969.5449

Capelet

Black silk and wool leno weave gauze. Shawl collar, pleated double ruffle around hem. Black satin ribbon bow over hook and eye closure. Black grosgrain ribbon bands around tops of long lapets.

Date: 1890-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: gauze, silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 12980

Accession Number: 1969.5457

Capelet

Black silk and wool leno weave gauze body. Broad pleated self ruffle all around. Double ruffle at collar. Fully lined with black silk taffeta. Hook and eye closure at bottom. Black silk twill ribbon inside belt.

Date: 1880-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: gauze, stitching, silk (textile), taffeta, wool (textile)

GUSN: 12981

Accession Number: 1969.5458

Shawl

White fine linen with embroidered white floral border. Band collar. White scalloped lace around hem.

Date: 1870-1889

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, linen (material)

GUSN: 12982

Accession Number: 1969.5494A

Shawl

White net with scrolling floral trail lace pattern; shoulder length with lappets.

Date: 1860-1869

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), lace (needlework)

GUSN: 12983

Accession Number: 1969.5502

Pelerine

White cotton pelerine or bertha; embroidered all over in white serpentine bands. Narrow white lace ruffle along upper edge. Broad scalloped lace ruffle along lower edge; shoulder seams.

Date: 1860-1869

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 12984

Accession Number: 1969.5503

Smock

White linen; round neck; long loose sleeves; divided patch pocket center front; narrow band of openwork at neck, cuff and pocket; knee length; center back button placket with four buttons (one missing); self-belt attached at placket with front button closure.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), openwork

GUSN: 11841

Accession Number: 1993.246

Petticoat

Black ribbed taffeta; drawstring waist with twill tape ties; deep pleated ruffle over hem with double row of satin-edged chiffon ruffles; celluloid bar below center back placket with interior ties for bustle.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: celluloid (cellulosic), chiffon, silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 11843

Accession Number: 1993.248

Nightgown

Off-white short sleeve 3/4 length nightgown. Three button placket. Square yoke with applique and embroidery (also on sleeves). Neckline and sleeves are scalloped.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), cotton (textile), embroidering, scalloping

GUSN: 11844

Accession Number: 1993.249

Nightgown

Off-white cotton full-length nightgown. Twelve button front closure. Long sleeves, meant to be turned back. V-shaped yoke with embroidery or applique. Neck and sleeves are scalloped.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), cotton (textile), embroidering, scalloping

GUSN: 11845

Accession Number: 1993.250

Woman's Two-Piece Suit

Jacket has dark brown wool serge; band collar with white silk; fur trim at collar and cuffs; eight imitation wood buttons from collar to waist, with black tape loops (buttons missing at collar). Attached belt with two button close, snap under belt; skirt pleated in back with two rows of five button...

Date: 1915-1917

Maker: G. W. Foster Co. (Maker)

Material: fur, linen (material), stitching, machine-made, satin, serge, silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 11849

Accession Number: 1993.253.1-.2

2-Piece Dress

Light blue cotton/ linen; collarless; white crocheted lace lapels; insert panel, tucked at top with concealed hook and eye closure at left; tucks at shoulder; white topstitching; 3/4 length sleeves, gathered at shoulder; tucked at elbow, crocheted lace cuff trimmed with lace ruffle; hem bound with w...

Date: 1900-1915

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 11850

Accession Number: 1993.254

Skirt

Tan linen; narrow waistband with hook and eye closure center back; gored; smooth front gathered at back; band below knees attaching bias-cut ruffle to skirt; slight train.

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), stitching, machine-made

GUSN: 11852

Accession Number: 1993.256

Ball Gown

Pale and mid-blue leaf pattern silk jacquard at bodice center front and back; bodice side and sleeves of mid-blue heavy ribbed silk; neckline- square in front, V in back; collar and cuffs of cream net edged with pleated chiffon; center front closure of hooks and eyes and covered button; piping at ar...

Date: 1874-1876

Maker: unknown

Material: chiffon, cotton (textile), crinolines, glazing (coating), cloth, stitching, jacquard, leaf (plant material), foliation (pattern), leaf (metal), linen (material), machine-made, net (textile), silk (textile), twill, weaving, tin (metal)

GUSN: 11854

Accession Number: 1993.261

Salt Dish

Of colorless glass in cubic form, with a circular dish at the center.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 11856

Accession Number: 1986.77.2

Salt Dish

Of colorless glass in cubic form, with a circular dish at the center.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 11857

Accession Number: 1986.77.3

Salt Dish

Of colorless glass in cubic form, with a circular dish at the center.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 11858

Accession Number: 1986.77.4

Salt Dish

Of colorless glass in cubic form, with a circular dish at the center.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 11859

Accession Number: 1986.77.5

Salt Dish

Of colorless glass in cubic form, with a circular dish at the center.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 11860

Accession Number: 1986.77.6

Salt Dish

Of colorless glass in cubic form, with a circular dish at the center.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 11861

Accession Number: 1986.77.7

Salt Dish

Of colorless glass in cubic form, with a circular dish at the center.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 11862

Accession Number: 1986.77.8

Salt Dish

Of colorless glass in cubic form, with a circular dish at the center.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 11863

Accession Number: 1986.77.10

Salt Dish

Of colorless glass in cubic form, with a circular dish at the center.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 11864

Accession Number: 1986.77.11

Salt Dish

Of colorless glass in cubic form, with a circular dish at the center.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 11865

Accession Number: 1986.77.9

Salt Dish

Colorless glass in rectangular form, with ogee-shaped sides and a thick flat lip.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), molding (forming)

GUSN: 11866

Accession Number: 1986.80.2

Tieback

Of circular form in opalescent glass pressed, with six petaled stylized flowerheads on a shaped pewter stem with a threaded end.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pewter (tin alloy), pressing, tin (metal)

GUSN: 11867

Accession Number: 1986.811.2

Feather Pillow

Of rectangular form, stuffed with blue and white ticking.

Date: 1900-1991

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), feather (material), ticking

GUSN: 11868

Accession Number: 1983.165.2

Sauce Dish

A shallow dish with a flat lip and a thumb print design, an "Ashburton" like pattern.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 11869

Accession Number: 1986.81.2

Sauce Dish

A shallow dish with a flat lip and a thumb print design, an "Ashburton" like pattern.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 11870

Accession Number: 1986.81.3

Sauce Dish

A shallow dish with a flat lip and a thumb print design, an "Ashburton" like pattern.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 11871

Accession Number: 1986.81.4

Sauce Dish

A shallow dish with a flat lip and a thumb print design, an "Ashburton" like pattern.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 11872

Accession Number: 1986.81.5

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