Historic New England

Uniform Pants

Cream knit (stockinette) with red corded trim along seams and front; fall front (five button hole); three pockets; gusset waist at back with handsewn eyes (for lacing); legs are narrow and ankle length; steel and bone buttons.

Date: 1800-1815

Maker: unknown

Material: cord (fiber product), cotton (textile)

GUSN: 37960

Accession Number: 1935.769B

Sideboard

Sideboard. Mahogany, mahogany veneer, white pine secondary wood, brass inlay. Bowed center with doors and drawers, scrolled splashboard. Rests on six reeded legs with carved cornucopiae.

Date: 1815-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), inlay (process), mahogany (wood), veneer, Norway spruce (wood)

GUSN: 37961

Accession Number: 1935.770

Dress

White; yoke w/ bands of eyelet and net arranged vertically on front and diagonally at back; eyelet fall collar w/ pointed and scalloped edge; long sleeves w/ turned up eyelet cuffs; 3 button closure at back.

Date: ca. 1892

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, stitching, machine-made

GUSN: 37962

Accession Number: 1935.771

Dress

Long; white; yoke w/ narrow tucks at top; smocked and ruffled at waist; narrow tucks at back; lace at neckline and cuffs; long sleeves w/ tucks and featherstitching; 5 narrow tucks and row of featherstitching at hem; 3 buttonholes.

Date: ca. 1892

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), drawn thread work, stitching

GUSN: 37963

Accession Number: 1935.772

Dress

White; yoke w/ 4 bands of narrow tucks alternate w/ band of geometric patterned eyelet; collar, yoke and long sleeves trimmed w/ lace ruffle; tucks on sleeves; pleats at side seams; 2 bands of narrow tucks and row of white embroidery at hem; drawstring neckline and 3 buttonholes.

Date: ca. 1892

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 37964

Accession Number: 1935.773

Child's Dress

Long; white; yoke of rows of narrow tucks alternating with embroidered band at front and back; ruffled collar; same tucks and embroidery on long sleeves; fullness under arms; same tucks and embroidery at hem; three pearl buttons at back.

Date: ca. 1902

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 37965

Accession Number: 1935.774

Dress

Long; white; squared, smocked yoke; long sleeves w/ smocked and turned back cuffs; neckline and cuffs trimmed w/ lace; 3 pearl buttons (4th is missing).

Date: ca. 1892

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 37966

Accession Number: 1935.775

Child's Nightgown

White; neckline, sleeves, front placket and hem embroidered with dots and scalloped edge; fold back cuffs; gathered at shoulder; four covered buttons and drawstring; tucks at hem.

Date: 1892-1895

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 37967

Accession Number: 1935.776

Child's Coat

White horizontal ribs; collar, capelet and cuffs with embroidered scalloped edge; pearl buttons center front; yoke; gathered skirt.

Date: ca. 1894

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), dimity

GUSN: 37968

Accession Number: 1935.778

Child's coat

Child's coat, heavy white pique with double cape trimmed with fine grade insertion and embroidery in an open work pattern.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37969

Accession Number: 1935.779

Girl's coat

Girl's coat, heavy white pique with two capes trimmed with embroidery flouncing. Double row of hand embroidery on collar and cuffs.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37970

Accession Number: 1935.780

Bodice

White; ribbed (horizontal); double-breasted--four pairs large pearl buttons; two patch pockets; leg-of-mutton; falling band collar with deep lace collar and rick-rack (same lace on cuffs--turned back); peplum at back.

Date: 1902-1903

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), lace (needlework)

GUSN: 37971

Accession Number: 1935.781

Waistcoat

Cream; white lining & back; yellow flowers & leaves embroidered on collar & front; shawl collar; 6 buttons; front placket; 3 pockets; 2 buttons inside at shoulder; leather waist; buckle & tab closure; single breasted.

Date: 1855-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), cotton (textile), doeskin (leather), embroidering, stitching, leather, padding (process), silk (textile)

GUSN: 37818

Accession Number: 1935.500

Fruit Basket

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 37819

Accession Number: 1935.502

Fluting Iron

A pair of rollers mounted on a metal frame with a hand crank attached to the side.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 37821

Accession Number: 1935.504

Banner

Banner from Word's Exposition Chicago, 1893

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 37822

Accession Number: 1935.506

Needlework Picture

Needlework picture of three angels with beadwork on a tan mesh ground.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37823

Accession Number: 1935.515

Needlework Picture

Light and dark green squares with checked square design in center.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37824

Accession Number: 1935.518

Needlework Picture

Pattern of light and dark green squares.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37825

Accession Number: 1935.519

Needlework Picture

Ducks in a pond.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37826

Accession Number: 1935.521

Needlework Picture

Needlework and beadwork white and grey flowers on maroon base.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37827

Accession Number: 1935.522

Jacket

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37828

Accession Number: 1935.533A

Collar

Black ribbed silk lined with ivory satin; collar has two pleats at neck with wide, pointed tips; drapes around neck.

Date: 1870-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: satin

GUSN: 37829

Accession Number: 1935.538

Frock Coat

Black; fine wool; turnover collar with wide, pointed revers with self facing; double breasted - three pairs buttons, five buttonholes; raw edge (hem); lined with black silk and wool twill; padded shoulder and front; two breast and two tail pockets; sleeves lined with blue and white sateen.

Date: 1870-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 37830

Accession Number: 1935.545A

Waistcoat

Black; blue and red and white striped lining; black silk and wool back (same as coat lining); notched low collar; four pockets; buckle and strap back closure; six buttons; one hole for watch fob.

Date: 1870-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 37831

Accession Number: 1935.545B

Change Purse

Small, brown leather and metal wallet with blue silk interior.

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, metal, silk (fiber)

GUSN: 37832

Accession Number: 1935.549

Bookmark

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37833

Accession Number: 1935.550

Ribbon

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37834

Accession Number: 1935.551

Pitcher

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 37835

Accession Number: 1935.552AB

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 37836

Accession Number: 1935.556

Container

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 37837

Accession Number: 1935.557

Fan

Short, broad sticks and guards covered in dark red leather; red satin leaf; sticks overlaid on leaf; mother of pearl washer, brass ring; dark red cord and tassel.

Date: 1851-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 37838

Accession Number: 1935.558

Game

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37839

Accession Number: 1935.560

Brise' Fan & Box

FAN (A): Dark brown wooden brise' style fan, painted with white violets and leaves; brown tassel with braided ring. BOX (B,C): Cardboard covered with glossy white paper.

Date: 1860s

Maker: Klein, Auguste (Maker)

Material: painting (coating), silk (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 37840

Accession Number: 1935.568A-C

Veil

Black cotton lace; handmade; mechanical; small, almost a square, but curved at top and bottom; dotted ground; geometric fret border with scalloped edge.

Date: 1865-1875

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 37841

Accession Number: 1935.569

Pair of Gloves

Black lace gloves.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37842

Accession Number: 1935.570AB

Pair of Gloves

Black lace gloves.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37843

Accession Number: 1935.571AB

Handkerchief

Handkerchief with large floral and vine pattern embroidery surrounding "HDY".

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37844

Accession Number: 1935.572

Handkerchief

White lace handkerchief with "AD" embroidered.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37845

Accession Number: 1935.573

Calling Card Case

Paper calling card case with a domestic portrait.

Maker: unknown

Material: papier mâché

GUSN: 37846

Accession Number: 1935.575

Slippers

Cream silk satin w/ pale blue tint; bound w/ cream grosgrain; trimmed w/ large cream lace rosette which covers(?) small pale blue bow. Cream satin ribbon ties; square toe; square throat w/ drawstring; slit vamp is 3-1/2"; no center back seam; sole has narrow waist; no heel; white leather & linen li...

Date: 1855-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, lace (needlework), leather, linen (material), satin, silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 37847

Accession Number: 1935.576AB

Slippers

Black silk satin; bound w/ black grosgrain; large self-fabric bow at toe; narrow black satin ribbon ties; rounded square toe. Square throat; 3-1/2" vamp; sole has narrow waist & flat heel; lined w/ white leather & linen w/ red wool inner sole.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, leather, linen (material), satin, silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 37848

Accession Number: 1935.578AB

Slippers

Plum silk velvet slippers embroidered w/ large floral motif at toe & garland around heel in polychromatic silk & wool petitpoint. Brown silk binding; square toe; scalloped throat; 4-1/2" vamp; sole has narrow waist; flat - no heel; linen, wool & leather lining.

Date: 1850-1859

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, leather, linen (material), needlepoint (needleworking), silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave), wool (textile)

GUSN: 37849

Accession Number: 1935.579AB

Slippers

Pair of white wool slippers with polychrome silk and metallic thread embroidery. Trimmed with a large red taffeta bow, rounded square toe, center back seam, and spring heel.

Date: 1855-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), embroidering, stitching, leather, silk (textile), taffeta, wool (textile)

GUSN: 37850

Accession Number: 1935.580AB

Pair of Shoes

Pale yellow kid leather; bound w/ black grosgrain; trimmed w/ large pale yellow kid bow trimmed w/ black lace w/ jet bead center; no laces. Square toes; rounded-throat; 3-1/2" vamp; no center back seam; sole is shaped for left & right foot; white leather & linen lining; spring heel.

Date: 1855-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, leather, linen (material)

GUSN: 37851

Accession Number: 1935.581AB