Historic New England

Mourning Bodice

Black ribbed silk; high neckline; nine satin covered buttons down center front; hook & eye at neck. Straight bottom with hook & eye closure at waist; darts in front; princess seams in back; long sleeves with two rows of black satin "bugle" trim at waist. White silk fringe inside cuff; fully lined ...

Date: 1865-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: satin, silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 12933

Accession Number: 1969.5544

Bodice Fragment

Purple broadcloth; not put together; body has round neck; open front; darts in front; princess seams in back. Trimmed around neck & either side of front w/ band of black velvet embroidered in white & tan; more embroidery on body around velvet band; lined w/ black silk. 4 sections of broadcloth tri...

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 12934

Accession Number: 1969.5630

Cape

Tan/fawn colored flannel; five rows of top-stitching around hem; high, stiff collar embroidered on outside with silver thread and yellow chenille in scrolling pattern. Inside of collar lined with beige embroidered net over beige satin; same net gathered around base of collar; long beige ribbon ties...

Date: ca. 1890

Maker: unknown

Material: damask, embroidering, flannel, net (textile), silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 12935

Accession Number: 1969.6362

Pelerine

White cotton mull pelerine or bertha; vertical tucks all around body; trimmed with white lace ruffle threaded with purple silk ribbon. Self-pleated ruffle trimmed with lace all around hem; hook and eye closure center front; stiffened.

Date: ca. 1870

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 12936

Accession Number: 1969.6413

Combinatoin

White cotton undergarments - chemise & drawers; lace trim; satin ribbons; embroidered w/ floral garland; monogram; button closure; 5 items folded & tied together in pile.

Date: 1905-1912

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 12937

Accession Number: 1969.6518A-E

Shawl

Balck silk taffeta trimmed all around with narrow band of black silk braid; hem trimmed with wide ruffle double in front, triple in back. Black silk net with scrolling embroidery; fitted over shoulders; long extensions.

Date: ca. 1870

Maker: unknown

Material: net (textile), silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 12938

Accession Number: 1969.6423

Skirt

Blue satin brocade w/ serpentine floral band; piping at waist; some fullness at back; darker blue satin ruffle & dust ruffle; hook & eye & snap closure at center back.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: brocading, stitching, satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 12939

Accession Number: 1969.6539

Women's Day Jacket

3/4 length; cream-colored coarse linen; V-neckline; notched waist with cutaway front below waist; bands of lace and filet crochet inserted along center front, sleeves, side seam and hem. Cutwork pattern of circles, "U" shapes, ovals/abstract shapes all over; short sleeves; 3/4 length jacket; four c...

Date: 1905-1915

Maker: unknown

Material: cutwork, lace (needlework), linen (material)

GUSN: 12940

Accession Number: 1969.6892

Bodice

Cream crocheted lace over white chiffon; white silk lining; high band collar; long sleeves with three white mother of pearl buttons at cuff. Hook & eye closure at center back; blouson front; cotton waistband with peplum; white satin twill at inner waistband.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), crochet (needlework), silk (textile)

GUSN: 12941

Accession Number: 1969.6895

Vest

Yellow chamois; high neck; square bottom with vents at sides; seven silk covered buttons down center front; single breasted.

Date: 1885-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 12942

Accession Number: 1969.6897

Bodice

Light blue cotton; round neck; long sleeves gathered at shoulders; square bottom with slits at sides. Concealed hook and eye closure down center front; applied collar and dickey of white silk with woven black satin vertical stripe; four black satin buttons on left side of dickey; white dotted net j...

Date: ca. 1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), silk (textile)

GUSN: 12943

Accession Number: 1969.6908

DRESS

White cotton printed w/ small black dots; slight V-neckline trimmed w/ fine lace; lace ruffles at center front & cuffs; green grosgrain ribbon w/ ball drawn through fabric from shoulder to waist & around cuffs. Long sleeves have notched extension just before cuffs; self-bow at back & self-fabric bel...

Date: 1905-1915

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), printing (process), machine-made, stitching

GUSN: 12944

Accession Number: 1969.6911

Bodice

White cotton printed with overall blue floral pattern; V-neckline trimmed with white silk net; crossover front with hook & eye closure. White cotton mull fichu with white floral embroidery at edge; lace trimmed white cotton insert at neck with hook & eye closure. Long sleeves tucked at elbow; cuffs...

Date: ca. 1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 12945

Accession Number: 1969.6937

Shawl

Pink silk chiffon oblong with peach silk gauze ruffle with three openwork stripes.

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: chiffon, silk (textile)

GUSN: 12946

Accession Number: 1969.6946

Scarf

Triangular ivory silk crepe trimmed with ivory scalloped lace; lattice pattern of same lace with alternate squares cut away at back tip.

Date: 1895-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: crepe (textile), silk (textile)

GUSN: 12947

Accession Number: 1969.6952

Shawl

Ivory silk net with deep band of ivory scalloped lace at hem; gathered in middle; silver-colored metal pins on underside of ends.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: net (textile), silk (textile)

GUSN: 12948

Accession Number: 1969.6988

Pair of Sleeves

A=Left side; B=Right side. Ivory silk lace with scalloped edges; 3/4 length sleeves; two hooks at center front of left side; horizontal insert on right side with hook on left side; snap at center of right shoulder.

Date: ca. 1910

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), lace (needlework)

GUSN: 12949

Accession Number: 1969.7026AB

Walking Skirt

Dark gray wool twill; self-belt w/ decorative black button & snap closure at front; gored skirt; center panel has decorative sides suggesting pockets w/ decorative black buttons. Snap closure at left front "pocket"; large box pleat at back.

Date: 1910-1915

Maker: unknown

Material: twill, wool (textile)

GUSN: 12950

Accession Number: 1969.7128

Women's Jacket

Black wool twill; turned collar; notched lapel; single breasted with three large self-covered buttons; long sleeves with two decorative self-covered buttons and decorative buttonholes. 3/4 length; hip seams; vent at center back; lined with black satin; pocket in lining at left side.

Date: ca. 1910

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 12951

Accession Number: 1969.7139

Chemise

White cotton; scalloped and embroidered neckline, armscye and placket; bands of narrow tucks alternate with row of feather stitching. Gathered at back neck; sleeveless; feather stitching at neck and armscye; thigh length; two buttonholes; one cracked button.

Date: ca. 1885

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 12952

Accession Number: 1969.7213

Chemise

White cotton; scalloped and embroidered edge at neckline, armscye and placket; bands of narrow tucks alternate with embroidered floral garland; gathered at back neck, two buttonholes; no buttons; feather stitching around neck, armscye and placket; sleeveless; thigh length.

Date: 1880 C-1890 C

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 12953

Accession Number: 1969.7222

Chemise

White cotton; scalloped embroidered edge at round neckline, armscye, and front placket; sleeveless; narrow tucks at front. Gathered around neck back; two buttonholes; one pearl button (one button missing); feather stitching around seams at neck, placket and armscye; thigh length.

Date: ca. 1885

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 12954

Accession Number: 1969.7225

Women's Jacket

Black silk taffeta; narrow band collar with pinked satin trim; narrow black border with satin trim at collar, center front, armscye, hem and cuffs. Two side vents; one center back vent; black lace at hem and armscye; three pairs black (woven) buttons with frog loop closure at center front; full cut...

Date: 1855-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 12955

Accession Number: 1969.7246

Women's Jacket

Waist length; black velvet; black satin ruching at collar, cuffs and scalloped peplum; quilted black silk lining. Black satin bow at back of neck; three toggle and loop closures (at center front) with frogs of black leaf motif.

Date: ca. 1860

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 12956

Accession Number: 1969.7247

Women's Jacket

Black taffeta; narrow collar; wide black border along center front, around hem and center back; fullness at back for bustle; long sleeves with double turned back cuffs. Single breasted; five decorative large black buttons conceal placket with five smaller buttons and buttonholes.

Date: ca. 1870

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 12957

Accession Number: 1969.7248

Women's Coat

Black wool with wide brown fur collar with darker brown rings; mid-calf length; darts in front; two large black wooden buttons. Inner black wool loop and silk tie fastening; fully lined in black silk satin; shoulder pads.

Date: ca. 1950

Maker: unknown

Material: fur, satin, silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 12958

Accession Number: 1969.5352