Historic New England

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

Laundry Bag

Lavender and white checked laundry bag.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 73863

Accession Number: 1969.6297

Handkerchief

Off-white square with wide floral lace border. Monogram "DC" set diagonally in one corner in white.

Maker: unknown

Material: lace (needlework)

GUSN: 73864

Accession Number: 1969.6299

UNKNOWN ARTIFACT

W/ CARD

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering

GUSN: 73865

Accession Number: 1969.6000

Collar

White

Maker: unknown

Material: lace (needlework)

GUSN: 73866

Accession Number: 1969.6001

Lace Fragment

Lace strip with card.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 73867

Accession Number: 1969.6003

Bloomers

Two legs of one pair of white bloomers.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 73868

Accession Number: 1969.6004

Lace

Cut out lace with card.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 73869

Accession Number: 1969.6005

CAP

White cotton; unstructured; net ground with needlerun? lace - scalloped floral border, circles/dotted ground; central floral spray, with smaller spray on each lapet.

Date: 1860-1869

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, lace (needlework), machine-made

GUSN: 73870

Accession Number: 1969.6006

Collar

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: lace (needlework)

GUSN: 73871

Accession Number: 1969.6007

Collar

White

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), lace (needlework)

GUSN: 73872

Accession Number: 1969.6008

Collar

White

Maker: unknown

Material: chiffon

GUSN: 73873

Accession Number: 1969.6009

Collar

White

Maker: unknown

Material: chiffon

GUSN: 73874

Accession Number: 1969.6010

Collar

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering

GUSN: 73875

Accession Number: 1969.6011

Handkerchief

Square beige lace with solid silk inner. Lace is fluer-de-lis patterned on edges with florals, leaves and vines on inner square.

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering

GUSN: 73876

Accession Number: 1969.6012

Apron

Patterned silk of small stripes of pale green, blue and beige with small twill squares; pointed front waistline with pleats. Two small patch pockets with ruffle at top edge and applied bow of pale green satin ribbon; applied ruffle along edge, down sides and along hem. Flounce along bottom startin...

Date: 1865-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: hand sewing, silk (textile)

GUSN: 73877

Accession Number: 1969.6013