Historic New England

Boots

Green wool (serge) twill ankle boots; topstitched; scalloped top; self-fabric bow w/ steel buckle; center front lacing w/ metal eyes - no laces; seams reinforced w/ blue/green leather; rounded square toe; approx 2-1/2" vamp; center back seam; 1/4" thick sole has narrow waist; 1" stacked heel; white ...

Date: ca. 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, linen (material), stitching, machine-made, twill, wool (textile)

GUSN: 13137

Accession Number: 1940.1012AB

Pair of shoes

Pair of shoes made from cream-colored silk satin (discolored); bound with cream grosgrain ribbon; trimmed wtih large cream-colored satin bow; straps close with one white & one painted button; pointed toe; round throat. 3" vamp; center back seam; sole has narrow waist; shaped for right & left feet; ...

Date: 1894-1896

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 13138

Accession Number: 1942.762AB

Boots

Navy blue silk velvet ankle boots; trimmed w/ black fur; one pair black ribbon ties at ankle; round toe; band of elastic at throat; sole has narrow waist; flat - no heel; lined w/ fawn colored velveteen.

Date: 1880-1889

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), fur, leather, stitching, silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave), velveteen

GUSN: 13139

Accession Number: 1944.64AB

Banyan

Red damask; green wool lining, plain weave; large scale floral - pomegranates, etc; gathered at shoulder; sleeves are pieced; one hook and eye at front.

Date: 1768-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: damask, stitching, wool (textile)

GUSN: 13140

Accession Number: 1980.1047

Uniform Coat

White with red collar, cuffs and front; sleeves gathered at shoulder; single breasted; trimmed with gilt thread and braid; round/ball buttons; high, standing collar; cut away with shirt tails; one pocket in left tail lining; chest is padded.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 13141

Accession Number: 1988.148

Uniform Breeches

White cream; pants altered to breeches; narrow full front with two button holes for flap; two button closure; separate waistband with two buttonholes; back tie closure with gusset; two buttons at each knee.

Date: 1825-1830

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 13142

Accession Number: 1988.149

Men's Jacket

White; turnover, notched collar; short; single breasted with four self covered buttons; natural waistline; sleeves with cuffs; two pockets - breast (inside and outside); princess seams - back.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 13143

Accession Number: 1988.150

Coat & Breeches

Coat A: Brown velvet; cut away waist, standing band collar; 7 pairs large buttons along front; 2 pockets with pointed flaps; cuffed sleeves with 6 small brass buttons; back-tails; single breasted; white lining. Breeches B: Brown velvet; 5 button front with placket; separate waistband with one butto...

Date: 1876

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, machine-made, silk (textile), cotton (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 13144

Accession Number: 1988.152AB

Coat, waistcoat & pants

Coat .1: Grey; grey lining - shoulders and front only; single breasted; 3 buttons; shoulder pads; 4 pockets; 3 buttons at wrist; false kerchief. Vest .2: Grey with grey lining; no collar; single breasted - 6 buttons; 4 pockets; grey back (same as lining) with no buckle - plain weave. Pants .3: Gre...

Date: 1959

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 13145

Accession Number: 1990.42.1-.3

Coat & Pants

Coat A: Cream; turnover notched collar; single breasted - 2 buttons; 3 patch pockets and coin pocket; 1 inside pocket; 2 pearl buttons at sleeve, unlined; box pleats and waistband at back. Pants B: Cream; cuffs; 2 side pockets, 2 hips pockets; button front with placket; belt loops at waistband.

Date: 1930-1939

Maker: NRA (Clothing) (Maker) Palm Beach (Clothing) (Maker) Tailored by Goodall (for Palm Beach) (Maker)

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

GUSN: 13146

Accession Number: 1990.368AB

Shoe Box

(C)=top; (D)= bottom. Narrow rectangular box; white/dirty paper w/ blue trim; found w/ shoes 1948.97AB.

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 13147

Accession Number: 1948.97CD

BOOTS

Cream/ivory silk satin ankle boot; white kid toe, sides & heel; bound w/ cream silk tape; side lacing (no laces); square toe; center front & center back seam; sole has narrow waist; no heel; linen lining.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 13148

Accession Number: 1948.896AB

SHOES

White kid leather; bound w/ silk & linen tape; no trimming although holes at toe indicate a bow was stitched there at one time; elastic ties. Round square toe; square throat; 3-3/8" vamp; center back seam; sole has narrow waist; low 1" heel covered w/ white kid; sole has dark channel; white linen l...

Date: ca. 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), stitching, leather, textiles, elasticity

GUSN: 13150

Accession Number: 1951.13AB

Shirt

White; high collar (5"); ruffled front of fine lawn (3 1/4"); are pearl button at neck and cuffs; gathered and gusseted sleeves gathered into cuffs; topstitching at collar and cuffs; armscye yoke. Gathered along collar.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 13151

Accession Number: 1924.667

Sailor Shirt

White with blue trim; heavyweight; turnover collar lined with blue and trimmed with white piping; open neck; shoulder yoke; gusseted sleeves; turnover cuffs with blue trimmed with two bands of white piping like collar. Ties at side near hem. Handsewn.

Date: 1843

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), twill

GUSN: 13152

Accession Number: 1925.202

Slippers

Navy blue silk satin; bound w/ black grosgrain; trimmed w/ small black bow; narrow blue grosgrain ribbon ties; rounded square toe; square throat w/ drawstring. 3-1/2" vamp; no center back seam; sole has narrow waist & no heel; white leather & linen lining.

Date: 1845-1855

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 13153

Accession Number: 1963.245AB

Shoes

Pair of light blue silk shoes with dotted ground. Toe embroidered with tree and flowers in silver thread and spangles. Cream silk wedged heel. Oval toe and pointed tongue.

Date: 1785-1795

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, stitching, silk (textile), thread, metallic (color attribute), silver (metal)

GUSN: 13154

Accession Number: 1966.43AB

Pair of Shoes

Cream silk slippers with woven dotted ground; silver embroidery at top; thin 2-1/4" heel covered with plain white silk.

Date: 1785-1795

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, silk (textile)

GUSN: 13155

Accession Number: 1966.253AB

Men's Shirt

White; high collarff (5"); ruffled front with four small tucks (4"); no buttons; reinforced shoulder; gathered and gusseted sleeves; topstitching at collar, cuffs.

Date: 1810-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, linen (material)

GUSN: 13156

Accession Number: 1926.926

Pair of Shoes

Red moroccan leather; trimmed w/ brown fur (fur has almost disappeared) & tan silk ribbon; 1" Louis heel.

Date: 1795-1805

Maker: unknown

Material: fur, stitching, leather, silk (textile)

GUSN: 13157

Accession Number: 1977.557AB

Nightshirt

Cream/white; turned down pointed collar; long sleeves, inset; decorative cuffs, cut at an angle; patch pocket with decorative flap; front placket with four buttonholes, and three mismatched buttons; (one button missing); round hem slit at sides; gathered at back along shoulder yoke.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 13158

Accession Number: 1934.313

SHOES

White kid; square toe; vamp is 3".

Date: 1848

Maker: Lynn Robinson (Maker)

Material: stitching, leather

GUSN: 13159

Accession Number: 1989.56

Espadrilles

Pair of blue canvas espadrilles with sling back buckle straps and a round toe. Wedge heel covered with straw in a basket weave; Crepe sole. White plastic and linen lining.

Date: 1982

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, linen (material), stitching

GUSN: 13160

Accession Number: 1990.45AB

Shoes

Pair of black silk satin Oxford-style shoes. Gold leather and red velvet straps with black laces. Round pointed toe, round open throat, and 3" vamp. Sole has a narrow waist and continues along heel. 2-1/2" heel covered with red velvet. Shoes have a white lining.

Date: 1925-1929

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, satin, silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave), stitching

GUSN: 13161

Accession Number: 1990.47AB

Pair of Sandals

Pair of wooden sandals with striped silk (pink, black, lavender, purple) straps at toe and ankle; open toe; buckle closure at ankle; oak c-scroll shaped heel is 5" high.

Date: 1935-1945

Maker: Charles Sumner Shoes (Vendor)

Material: oak (wood), silk (textile), stitching

GUSN: 13162

Accession Number: 1990.48AB

Boots

Pair of ankle boots with taupe wool crepe and a black patent leather toe and heel. Side button closure with ten black buttons, a pointed toe, and a round throat. Center, front, and back seams.

Date: 1914-1916

Maker: unknown

Material: crepe (textile), leather, linen (material), stitching

GUSN: 13163

Accession Number: 1990.51AB

Parasol

Combination umbrella and parasol, or "en tout cas".Black silk taffeta, plain; orange/light brown woooden handle, with nailed end; brass tip; black silk tassel on handle; black painted metal hardware; closure - back strap with covered metal ring and button.

Date: 1885-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), taffeta, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12905

Accession Number: 1969.6210

SUIT

A=Jacket; B=Skirt. Black fabric. Jacket (A) turned back collar w/ scalloped lapel; padded shoulders; long sleeves w/ elbow darts; slight flare at waist; 2 false pocket fronts of 2 layers at front waist; lined w/ black silk. Double breasted; 2 rows of 5 buttons each; 10 silver toned buttons & 5 ho...

Date: ca. 1940

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, machine-made, rayon, silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 12906

Accession Number: 1992.129AB

Parasol

Combination parasol and umbrella or "en tout cas".

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), silver (metal), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12907

Accession Number: 1969.6200

Parasol

Dark green silk taffeta; wooden handle with golden varnish; round with silver handle; two rings cut into wood - probably for metal bands, which are missing; brass tip; black painted metal hardware.

Date: 1900-1915

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), silver (metal), taffeta, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12908

Accession Number: 1969.6212

Women's Suit

A=Jacket; B=Skirt. Jacket (A) turned back collar w/ padded shoulders; full length sleeves w/ slit in cuff; slight flare at waist; 2 side pockets w/ scalloped edge & covered button & buttonhole. Front closure of 6 covered buttons & holes; lined w/ rayon. Skirt (B) straight; mid-calf length; w/ lef...

Date: ca. 1940

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, machine-made, padding (process), rayon, wool (textile)

GUSN: 12909

Accession Number: 1992.130AB

DRESS

Pale blue linen-textured rayon; narrow band collar; 9 large plastic hook & eyes down center front; small pockets set in yoke seams. Short sleeves; set-in waistband w/ hook & eye; 2 pleats in skirt at waist; belt loops on side seams; no belt.

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, machine-made, plastic (organic material), rayon, weaving

GUSN: 12910

Accession Number: 1992.138

Parasol

Parasol/umbrella combination or "en tout cas". Black silk taffeta; plain; hooked wooden handle, golden orange varnish; brass hardware; brass tip; spokes painted black.

Date: 1890-1915

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), silk (textile), taffeta, varnishing, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12911

Accession Number: 1969.6085

Dress

Black taffeta; small pointed collar; 3/4 length sleeves w/ turned back cuff; diamond gusset at armscye; front pleats at waist. 2 side waist belt loops (belt missing); front closure from neck to below waist; covered buttons & loops from collar tip to below waist. 3 hook & eyes at waist; buckram lin...

Date: 1945-1955

Maker: unknown

Material: buckram, stitching, machine-made, silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 12912

Accession Number: 1992.143

Parasol Umbrella

Combination parasol and umbrella or "en tout cas". Navy blue silk taffeta; plain; bamboo with silver plated disc knob; brass tip; black painted metal spokes; closure - strap with silk covered ring and button.

Date: 1900-1915

Maker: unknown

Material: bamboo (material), silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 12913

Accession Number: 1969.6214

Dressing Gown

Mulberry wool challis with multicolor paisley border around neck, down front and forming skirt; round neck bound in fraying orange silk; round jet buttons center front from neck to hem. Piped armscye; long sleeves ruffled at shoulder; gathered to turned back cuffs with buttonholes; border print on ...

Date: 1840 C-1860 C

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 12914

Accession Number: 1992.144

Shaft

Umbrella shaft - black stick with handle encrusted with beads, with larger faceted black glass diamond, square and marquise shapes; green ruched band; missing cover and end for walking.

Date: 1890-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: beads (pierced objects), glass (material), jet (coal), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12915

Accession Number: 1969.6078

Dress

A=Dress; B=Belt. Dress (A) black & blue plaid twill; V-neckline w/ small circular collar; 2 small tabs at collar w/ rhinestone button; 3/4 length sleeves w/ turned back cuff & dart at elbow. Fitted bodice darts at waist front & back; slender skirt w/ 2 side pockets & closed pleat at center back he...

Date: ca. 1945

Maker: unknown

Material: acetate film, stitching, machine-made, rayon, twill

GUSN: 12916

Accession Number: 1992.145AB

Parasol

Ivory silk taffeta with ivory silk fringe around edges and tip; long, straight, round bamboo stem/handle; ivory silk lining; steel hardware.

Date: 1865-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), steel (alloy), taffeta

GUSN: 12917

Accession Number: 1969.6079

DRESS

Large black wool underdress w/ a silk organza bodice lined w/ taffeta; V-neckline w/ square piece of pleated black netting across V (modesty cloth). Short silk sleeves covered w/ organza edged w/ looped plaited ribbon; full sleeve of organza w/ flared cuff edged w/ looped plaited ribbon. Sheer orga...

Date: 1918-1922

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, machine-made, organza, ribbon (material), silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 12918

Accession Number: 1992.148

UMBRELLA

Taupe/red changeable silk twill; red lining; wooden handle at 90 degree angle, with red/taupe tassels; bone cover at tip; black hardware; matching cover(.2) with brass eye and clasp closure; black metal points; umbrella(.1) has closure of silk strap with metal ring which hooks onto button.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, machine-made, metal, silk (textile), twill, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12919

Accession Number: 1969.6201.1-2

Walking Stick

Varnished bamboo with a metal knob handle with secret "flip" opening; brass top.

Maker: unknown

Material: bamboo (material), brass (alloy), varnishing

GUSN: 12920

Accession Number: 1969.6208

Walking Stick

Cherry wood; natural shape with a curved handle; three small silver plated faces - two frowning, one in middle smiling; brass tip.

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal), brass (alloy), cherry (wood)

GUSN: 12921

Accession Number: 1969.6209

Collar

Elongated collar shape; white lace; scroll pattern with flowers; honey comb patterned net ground.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), lace (needlework)

GUSN: 12926

Accession Number: 1969.5506

Shawl

White silk lace floral pattern; oblong shape with pointed ends.

Date: ca. 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 12927

Accession Number: 1969.5522

Shawl

White cotton lace with floral and leaf pattern; very long, graduated lappets.

Date: ca. 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 12928

Accession Number: 1969.5524

Bodice

Ivory satin; high piped neck; boned darts front & back; sharply pointed front (wasp waist); 14 covered buttons down center front. Princess seams in back; piping at armscye; very full bell sleeves; pleated at top & trimmed w/ 2 bands of stiff wool crepe. Small point center back; pale gray pleated ri...

Date: 1850 C-1860 C

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), silk (textile), taffeta, wool (textile)

GUSN: 12929

Accession Number: 1969.5539

Bodice

Gray silk; broad V-shaped neck with pleated collar of gray silk and blue satin edged with blue silk fringe. Boned darts front and back; self waistband; princess seams in back; laced closure in back with original lacing. Hook & eye closure at waistband; fragment of white net ruffle threaded with blu...

Date: ca. 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 12930

Accession Number: 1969.5541

Maternity Bodice

Coral taffeta; high neckline with pleated self-ruffle; seven covered buttons down center back with white cotton tape ties inside. Piping at armscye; long sleeves with four tucks and pleated ruffle at cuff; fully lined with tan cambric.

Date: 1855-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: taffeta, silk (textile)

GUSN: 12931

Accession Number: 1969.5542

Bodice

Ivory silk taffeta body overlaid with cream dotted net; broad neckline with insert of cream pleated tulle threaded with green velvet ribbon tying in back. Neckline trimmed with V-shaped applique of dotted net with four bands of pinked green grosgrain ribbon; large green grosgrain bow at center with...

Date: ca. 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (fiber), taffeta, tulle (meshed textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 12932

Accession Number: 1969.5543

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