Historic New England

Jacket

Black velvet jacket w/ white lace around collar and red ribbon extended from front of collar. Lime green silk lining. Bottom of sleeve w/ vertical slit, showing green lining and finished w/ lace.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 23417

Accession Number: 1998.1603

3 piece incomplete blouse: vest and 2 sleeves. White faille cotton w/ purple ribbon embroidery and white ruffle around edges. No closure mechanism on front of vest, 2 ribbons hanging down (to tie to skirt).

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: Tucker, Jane Armstrong, 1866-1964 (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), hand sewing

GUSN: 23418

Accession Number: 1998.1604A-C

Vest

Maroon velvet vest, 5 hooks on each side of front for laced closure. Red ribbon tied around shoulder straps and 2 pieces sewn at end of neckline.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: hand sewing, sewing (process), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 23419

Accession Number: 1998.1605

Blouse

Cream-colored linen blouse w/ short sleeves and tie collar. Small snaps at collar and round linen-covered buttons down center front. Two tucks along each side of both front and back. Two tucks at back neck.

Date: 1940-1950

Maker: I. Magnin & Co. (Maker)

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 23420

Accession Number: 1998.1606

Cape

Cape w/ gold embroidered net. Gilded thread neck tie sewn to two layers of net w/ circular detail. Cape longer at center, w/ outer layer of netting extending below interior. Layers sewn at edges, open at bottom.

Date: 1945-1955

Maker: unknown

Material: net (textile)

GUSN: 23421

Accession Number: 1998.1607

Parasol

Collapsible parasol--black silk with wooden handle painted black. Circular handle; sphere on top. Edges of silk scalloped and frayed.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 23422

Accession Number: 1998.1608

Smock

White smock of waffle-weave cotton. High neck w/ square additional layer. String ties down center opening of back. Fine machine-sewn seams.

Date: 1860-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 23423

Accession Number: 1998.1609

Slip

Pink slip w/ beige lace trim at neck and arm openings. V-neck at front and back. Five pieces joined at center of V-neck, w/ seams creating triangular pattern running down front.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 23424

Accession Number: 1998.1610

Camisole

White cotton camisole w/ eyelet trim creating a border at top. Silk straps and thin tie at center front of trim. Small silk bow beneath trim. Elastic bottom.

Date: 1920-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 23425

Accession Number: 1998.1611

Skirt

Black velvet and silk skirt. Velvet decoration on silk, floral sprays (roses) surrounded by ribbon and bow design. Silk waistline w/ hook and eye closure. 4 tucks on one side.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: Possibly Tucker, Jane Armstrong, 1866-1964 (Maker)

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

GUSN: 23426

Accession Number: 1998.1612

Gloves

Elbow-length gloves. Catalogued as group w/ 1998.1613-1619. Five pairs of leather gloves and two pairs of cotton gloves. Leather pairs have three small buttons at wrists, cotton pairs have two wrist snaps.

Date: 1888-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), leather

GUSN: 23427

Accession Number: 1998.1613AB

Gloves

Elbow-length gloves. Catalogued as group w/ 1998.1613-1619. Five pairs of leather gloves and two pairs of cotton gloves. Leather pairs have three small buttons at wrists, cotton pairs have two wrist snaps.

Date: 1888-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), leather

GUSN: 23428

Accession Number: 1998.1614AB

Gloves

Elbow-length gloves. Catalogued as group w/ 1998.1613-1619. Five pairs of leather gloves and two pairs of cotton gloves. Leather pairs have three small buttons at wrists, cotton pairs have two wrist snaps.

Date: 1888-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), leather

GUSN: 23429

Accession Number: 1998.1615AB

Gloves

Elbow-length gloves. Catalogued as group w/ 1998.1613-1619. Five pairs of leather gloves and two pairs of cotton gloves. Leather pairs have three small buttons at wrists, cotton pairs have two wrist snaps.

Date: 1888-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), leather

GUSN: 23430

Accession Number: 1998.1616AB

Gloves

Elbow-length gloves. Catalogued as group w/ 1998.1613-1619. Five pairs of leather gloves and two pairs of cotton gloves. Leather pairs have three small buttons at wrists, cotton pairs have two wrist snaps.

Date: 1888-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), leather

GUSN: 23431

Accession Number: 1998.1617AB

Gloves

Elbow-length gloves. Catalogued as group w/ 1998.1613-1619. Five pairs of leather gloves and two pairs of cotton gloves. Leather pairs have three small buttons at wrists, cotton pairs have two wrist snaps.

Date: 1888-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), leather

GUSN: 23432

Accession Number: 1998.1618AB

Gloves

Elbow-length gloves. Catalogued as group w/ 1998.1613-1619. Five pairs of leather gloves and two pairs of cotton gloves. Leather pairs have three small buttons at wrists, cotton pairs have two wrist snaps.

Date: 1888-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), leather

GUSN: 23433

Accession Number: 1998.1619AB

Bra

Cotton bra--2 thickly woven cups w/ 6 stays. Brass eyelets on each cup attached w/ small cotton string (w/ brass tips) lace closure. Double back straps and shoulder straps adjustable w/ silver buckles.

Date: 1888-1895

Maker: Newell (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 23434

Accession Number: 1998.1620

Slip

Light pink slip w/ spaghetti straps and lace trim on bottom hem. Diamond-shaped fabric pieces at chest. Patchwork done under right chest area--oval fabric piece.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: Possibly Tucker, Jane Armstrong, 1866-1964 (Maker)

Material: hand sewing, silk (textile)

GUSN: 23435

Accession Number: 1998.1621

Blouse

White blouse w/ black velvet and sheer sleeves. Front closure beneath deep scoop neck lined w/ thin lace. 8 hook and eyes for closure. Black velvet at shoulders and cuffs and running length of sleeve. 2 snaps on cuffs. 2 tucks in back and front.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: Possibly Tucker, Jane Armstrong, 1866-1964 (Maker)

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

GUSN: 23436

Accession Number: 1998.1622

Lace

Circular band of lace w/ scalloped edge. Design of 3 rows of flowers on stems. Small flowers lining edge.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: lace (needlework)

GUSN: 23437

Accession Number: 1998.1623

Slip

Light purple slip w/ thick silk straps and box neckline. 6 snaps on front-side for closure. Waistline sewn in. Scalloped bottom hem.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: Possibly Tucker, Jane Armstrong, 1866-1964 (Maker)

Material: hand sewing, silk (textile)

GUSN: 23438

Accession Number: 1998.1624

Lace handkerchief

Lace handkerchief w/ floral pattern. Flowers in squares between floral and scalloped design. Scalloped edges.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: lace (needlework)

GUSN: 23439

Accession Number: 1998.1625

Bodice

Blue brocade bodice w/ front closure: 16 hook and eyes. Sleeveless. Square neckline, pointed bottom in front and in back. Lace fragment at neckline. Blue brocade floral design.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: Possibly Tucker, Jane Armstrong, 1866-1964 (Maker)

Material: hand sewing, silk (textile)

GUSN: 23440

Accession Number: 1998.1626

Ice pick

Large iron ice pick on rope. Figure 8 attachment between pick and rope. Slight curve to pick.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), rope, wrought

GUSN: 23290

Accession Number: 1998.3031

Crate

Wooden crate w/ black and white paper covering w/ Chinese design. Image of 2 figures on sides holding central decorated folding screen. Butterfly beneath, leaves above. Bottom of crate missing. Blank paper lining inside.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23291

Accession Number: 1998.3032

Ax handle

Ax handle, unfinished wood. Very worn tip.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23292

Accession Number: 1998.3033

Ax handle

Ax handle, unfinished wood.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23293

Accession Number: 1998.3034

Crate

Wooden crate w/ double hinged lid. Blue label on front of box and inside lid. Image of acorns on label w/ white writing.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: Stewarts' Acorn (Maker)

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23294

Accession Number: 1998.3035

Crate

Wooden crate painted green w/ pinch clasp in front, double hinge in back, 2 compartments inside.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23295

Accession Number: 1998.3036

Crate

Unfinished wooden crate w/ double hinged and front pinch clasp. Paper label on side.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: Haskellimp & Seed Co. (Maker)

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23296

Accession Number: 1998.3037

Wooden fragments

Multiple wooden fragments and boards, most unfinished. Some painted white or black. Asst. sizes. Pieces stored in wooden box.

Date: 1850-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23297

Accession Number: 1998.3038

Wooden fragments

Multiple wooden fragments and boards, most unfinished. Some painted white or black. Asst. sizes. Pieces stored in wooden box.

Date: 1850-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23298

Accession Number: 1998.3039

Wooden fragments

Multiple wooden fragments and boards, most unfinished. Some painted white or black. Asst. sizes. Pieces stored in wooden box.

Date: 1850-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23299

Accession Number: 1998.3040

Wooden fragments

Multiple wooden fragments and boards, most unfinished. Some painted white or black. Asst. sizes. Pieces stored in wooden box.

Date: 1850-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23300

Accession Number: 1998.3041

Wooden fragments

Multiple wooden fragments and boards, most unfinished. Some painted white or black. Asst. sizes. Pieces stored in wooden box.

Date: 1850-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23301

Accession Number: 1998.3042

Side chair

Side chair. Painted red. Curved crest rail above four spindles and stiles with slender turnings. Caned seat. Turned front legs and front stretcher. Tapered and flared back legs.

Date: 1840-1858

Maker: Heywood Chair Mfg. Co. (Maker)

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

GUSN: 23302

Accession Number: 1998.1471.4

Bodice

Black bodice w/ black lace trim and leg of mutton sleeves. Corset lining w/ 19 hook and eye attachments in front. Outer layer joins w/ 2 snaps and 1 hook and eye. Waistband attached in back. Large collar w/ floral lace trim. Neckline edged w/ sheer, ribbed trim. Geometric lace trim on sleeves.

Date: 1885-1895

Maker: unknown

Material: sewing (process), taffeta

GUSN: 23303

Accession Number: 1998.1492A

Skirt

Black skirt w/ 2 ruffles on bottom. Geometrical lace trim above ruffles. Overlapping flap w/ 2 hook and eye clasps in back. 2 hooks in back for attachment to bodice.

Date: 1885-1895

Maker: unknown

Material: sewing (process), taffeta

GUSN: 23304

Accession Number: 1998.1492B

Bodice

Black bodice w/ half sleeve trimmed in lace. Square neckline covered in lace up to neck. Front is ribbed. Back closure w/ 12 hook and eyes (one prob. missing from neckline). Square neckline in back, also.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: lace (needlework), sewing (process), taffeta

GUSN: 23305

Accession Number: 1998.1493

Dress

Grey silk dress, styled to look like jacket and dress. Geometric pattern on outer piece which attaches to front plain grey piece. Sewn together and 4 snaps in upper corner. Grey collar covered in off-white collar. Sequinned and cloisonne belt clasp on grey sewn-on belt.

Date: 1920-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: machine sewing (technique), silk (textile)

GUSN: 23306

Accession Number: 1998.1494

Bodice

Tan taffeta bodice w/ 3/4 sleeve and button front. V line neck and sleeve's edges lined w/ off-white silk. 12 buttons. Inner lining has corset stays and cotton waistband. Sleeve widens at base. Bottom of back extends (to go over bustle).

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: sewing (process), silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 23307

Accession Number: 1998.1495

Dress

Iridescent lavender taffeta long-sleeved dress w/ sheer sleeves and embroidered floral sprays. Front bottom is scalloped. Back hangs longer (for bustle?) taffeta and embroidery around wrists. Floral sprays on upper and lower left and middle right. Dropped waistline and bunched skirt.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: Possibly Tucker, Jane Armstrong, 1866-1964 (Maker)

Material: embroidering, hand sewing, taffeta

GUSN: 23308

Accession Number: 1998.1496

Bodice

Purple polka-dot silk bodice, full-length, w/ front tie closure. Puffed half sleeves w/ triangular off-white lace banding. 8 hooks on either side of front. Black cotton rope for lacing. Inner bodice has corset stays. 3 ballooned panels hang (for over crinoline).

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: lace (needlework), sewing (process), silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 23309

Accession Number: 1998.1498

Skirt

Floor length purple silk skirt w/ black rope trim on bottom. Faille weave. Black trim at waistline. 2 hook and eyes in back for closure. Backside bunched at top.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: sewing (process), silk (textile)

GUSN: 23310

Accession Number: 1998.1499

Robe

Sheer black silk robe w/ front tie around neck. Blue and red silk covered balls at end of tie string. 3 snaps dispersed down front of robe. Small pleats at shoulders. 2 black buttons at back of neck.

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 23311

Accession Number: 1998.1500

Dress

Floral rayon print dress w/ black silk stomacher and banding around 1/2 sleeves. Print-black background, white and red floral sprays. V neck, dress connects w/ 2 hook and eyes and one snap at stomacher. Front of skirt remains open for petticoat.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: Tucker, Jane Armstrong, 1866-1964 (Maker)

Material: rayon, sewing (process), silk (textile)

GUSN: 23312

Accession Number: 1998.1501

Bodice

Off-white silk brocade bodice w/ leaf and grape motif. Corset stay inside front lining. Closure in back w/ 15 hooks and eyes. V shaped ribbing on front, bottom point. Pleated sleeves above elbow and at wrist.

Date: 1830-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: sewing (process), silk (textile)

GUSN: 23313

Accession Number: 1998.1502

Belt

Metallic thread belt w/ beaded tassle. Belt tied at both ends. Tassle attached and white iridescent beads.

Date: 1920-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: beading (process), beading (edging pattern), thread

GUSN: 23314

Accession Number: 1998.1503

Dress

Purple silk and velvet dress w/ lace trim. Velvet collar, side panels and cuffs. Off-white lace around velvet. Full length button front w/ 1" buttons, iridescent w/ leaf design. White silk lining inside, cotton lining around neckline. Small purple ruffles at bottom w/ large white ruffles underneath.

Date: 1905-1915

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 23315

Accession Number: 1998.1504

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