Historic New England

Topcoat, Overcoat, and Waistcoat

Frock or Top Coat A: Golden brown; turnover collar with wide revers; double breasted with five pairs of buttonholes, four pairs buttons; green lining; topstitching; two breast pockets; two tail pockets; one button cuff; darts at front; sleeves lined with cream stripe. Overcoat B: Golden brown; tu...

Date: 1890-1899

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 37320

Accession Number: 1934.2711A-C

Pants

Black; waistband indicated by topstitching (not a separate piece); button front with placket; five pockets; embossed black steel buttons; buckle and tab back closure; waist lined with red and tan striped sateen; leather at cuff and back.

Date: 1900-1925

Maker: M. P. Company (Manufacturer)

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 37321

Accession Number: 1934.2717

Dress

Two piece ensemble of green silk satin. Bodice is tightly fitted with a fishtail back. Collar, faux-vest, and cuffs made from silk velvet in brown, green, and olive stripes. Band collar. Closure center front with green silk-covered ball buttons. Skirt primary material is the same green silk satin wi...

Date: 1885-1889

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), hand sewing, satin, silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 37322

Accession Number: 1934.2719AB

Slippers

Red with black trim (similar to boots); square toe; leather sole and built up heel; lined with brown and white kid leather; right shoe has black leather lining of sole.

Date: 1860-1874

Maker: Hallez Suc. De Waterloot (Maker (Shoe))

Material: leather

GUSN: 37323

Accession Number: 1934.2721AB

Pair of Spats

Pair of black spats with black buttons.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: T.E. Moseley & Co. (Maker)

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 37324

Accession Number: 1934.2727AB

Pair of Stockings

White stockings with thin threads. Lacy pattern down legs all around with a diamond and lacy decoration at top.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37325

Accession Number: 1934.2733AB

Handkerchief

Handkerchief with rounded corners and a red ruffled edge.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37327

Accession Number: 1934.2741

Kerchief

White silk kerchief with a floral pattern.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37328

Accession Number: 1934.2743

Purse

Tan crocheted purse with red satin lining and crimson silk ribbon drawstrings.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37329

Accession Number: 1934.2745

Slipcover

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37330

Accession Number: 1934.2746

Slipcover

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37331

Accession Number: 1934.2747

Pair of Gloves

White leather gloves.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37332

Accession Number: 1934.2749AB

Pair of Gloves

Cream-colored long crocheted gloves.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37333

Accession Number: 1934.2752AB

Pair of Gloves

Cream silk fingerless gloves.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37334

Accession Number: 1934.2753AB

Kerchief

Blue silk kerchief with a yellow and light blue striped border.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37335

Accession Number: 1934.2754

Kerchief

Brown silk kerchief with a yellow blue, and red plaid border.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37336

Accession Number: 1934.2755

Sash

Yellow sash.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37337

Accession Number: 1934.2756

Pillowcase

Rectangular, off white; single piece folded with 1-3/8" wide hem at open end with drawnwork line at hem's base.

Maker: unknown

Material: drawn thread work, linen (material), tabby (textile)

GUSN: 37340

Accession Number: 1934.2763

Women's Necktie

Plain white collare with long ties and scalloped lace ends.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 37341

Accession Number: 1934.2764

Trim

White canvas trim with brown velvet and glitter thread medallion design

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37342

Accession Number: 1934.2768

Pair of Mittens

Black knit mittens.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37344

Accession Number: 1934.2770AB

Brush

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37345

Accession Number: 1934.2771

Button Pull

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 37346

Accession Number: 1934.2774

Women's Tie

White neckpiece.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37347

Accession Number: 1934.2775

Ornament

Cream-colored bow accessory.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37348

Accession Number: 1934.2779

Collar

Narrow white lace collar with pointed ends.

Date: 1860-1869

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37225

Accession Number: 1934.2336

Handkerchief

White lace handkerchief.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37226

Accession Number: 1934.2337

Child's Hat

Brimmed, blue felt hat with accordion crown trimmed with plaid velvet, plain blue ribbons and blue and white tassels attached to crown.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 37227

Accession Number: 1934.2351

Child's Dress

Child's dress made in cream-colored wool, printed with a red and green geometric pattern. The neck and sleeve hems are finished with green silk damask piping. The sleeves are heavily gathered and form large "poofs." The bodice is deeply gathered vertically, set with a small self-fabric placket in fr...

Date: 1840-1843

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 37228

Accession Number: 1934.2352

Coat

Short; white (discolored) woven stripe; yoke w/ piping; ruffled collar; long sleeves w/ 4 tucks and scalloped trim; eyelet waistband; bodice and skirt gathered all around; 4 hooks and eyes.

Date: ca. 1843

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 37229

Accession Number: 1934.2353

Child's Dress

White printed with brown stylized flowers (calico); shirred bodice; eyelet at neckline; short sleeves and high waistband; two tucks at hem with drawstring at neck and waist.

Date: ca. 1845

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 37230

Accession Number: 1934.2354

Child's Apron

White apron with a woven check; neckline, armseye (sleeveless) and hem trimmed with narrow band of lace; back has two ties, trimmed with lace; Buckinghamshire lace.

Date: ca. 1846

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), dimity

GUSN: 37231

Accession Number: 1934.2355

Stool

Worked from split log with 3 branches.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37235

Accession Number: 1934.2368

Jug

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 37236

Accession Number: 1934.2369

Sconce

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 37237

Accession Number: 1934.2370AB

Andiron

One of a pair of andirons.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 37238

Accession Number: 1934.2371A

Andiron

One of a pair of andirons.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 37239

Accession Number: 1934.2371B

Book Rack

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37240

Accession Number: 1934.2373

Shutter Latch

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 37241

Accession Number: 1934.2374A

Skillet

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 37242

Accession Number: 1934.2374

Betty Lamp

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 37243

Accession Number: 1934.2376AB

Pot

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 37244

Accession Number: 1934.2378

Flint Box with Candleholder

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 37245

Accession Number: 1934.2380AB

Tool

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 37246

Accession Number: 1934.2385A

Fireplace Tool

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 37247

Accession Number: 1934.2385B

Vase

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 37248

Accession Number: 1934.2391

Children's Mug

Earthenware children's mug. Cylindrical with loop handle and leaf terminals. Blue transfer print with inscription surrounded by oval floral border. Blue lines around rim and base.

Date: 1840-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, transfer printing

GUSN: 37249

Accession Number: 1934.2392