Historic New England

Costume dress

Brown bodice and skirt w/ muslin insert at neck. White lining on cuffs and neck of bodice. Square neckline, puffed shoulders. Skirt gathered and ballooned for petticoat.

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: sewing (process), wool (textile)

GUSN: 23316

Accession Number: 1998.1505AB

Dress

Yellow muslin dress, black trim and matching black printed flounces. Empire waist. Large collar/bib of 2 triangular pieces. Similar pieces on sleeves. 1/2 sleeve. One hook and eye at back of neck.

Date: 1810-1815

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), sewing (process)

GUSN: 23317

Accession Number: 1998.1506

2 pc. beige faille(?) suit, jacket(A) and skirt(B). Collared jacket w/ 3 front-side buttons, plastic tan. Skirt w/ 2 diagonal front pockets, closure at side w/ 3 hook and eyes and 6 snaps. White lining around waist.

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), sewing (process)

GUSN: 23318

Accession Number: 1998.1507AB

Dress

Brown striped day dress w/ blue trim on collar and cuffs, running down front-sides and around bottom edge. White plastic buttons hidden under panel. Large blue buttons. Visible, full-length button down. Collar scalloped. Small tail (for over bustle) w/ blue trim and 2 blue buttons. 2 pockets on side...

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), sewing (process)

GUSN: 23319

Accession Number: 1998.1508

Top

Beaded chiffon top, black, sleeveless. Beaded and embroidered around neckline and over much of front and back. 3 1/2" beaded string hanging from base. Round neck. 4 snaps on right shoulder.

Date: 1920-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: beading (edging pattern), beading (process), chiffon, embroidering, silk (textile)

GUSN: 23320

Accession Number: 1998.1509A

Slip dress

Black chiffon and silk slip dress. 1/2" chiffon straps and chiffon top. Black silk skirt section 24" long.

Date: 1920-1930

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 23321

Accession Number: 1998.1509B

Dress

Black crepe evening dress. Scoop neckline trimmed w/ gathered fabric and small fabric roses. Loose sheer sleeves, short. V shaped fabric piece under waistline in front and back. Loose bottom.

Date: 1925-1935

Maker: unknown

Material: hand sewing, silk (textile), crepe (textile)

GUSN: 23322

Accession Number: 1998.1510A

Slip

Black silk slip, V-neck, sleeveless. Ribbed shoulders. Diagonal piece in front, bottom.

Date: 1925-1935

Maker: unknown

Material: hand sewing, silk (textile)

GUSN: 23323

Accession Number: 1998.1510B

Dress

Dress, black velvet body and cuffs w/ pink printed neck and sleeves. Printed w/ asst. black polka dots. Velvet cut in 2 triangles on front, one on back. Sleeves tucked at elbow.

Date: 1925-1935

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

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

GUSN: 23324

Accession Number: 1998.1511

Coat

Hot pink coat w/ tapestry cuffs and collar. Large white plastic decorative buttons on front top sides and 3 on back top, arranged diagonally. 3 loops for buttons on left front bottom. Only one button on right front bottom. White silk lining.

Date: 1930-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: sewing (process), silk (textile)

GUSN: 23325

Accession Number: 1998.1512

Dress

Embroidered mull dress, design of pink w/in blue, small pattern. Empire waist, square neckline, ballooned short sleeves. Bottom trimming and waistline trimming same design. Bottom border of blue leaves. 2 small ruffles above border. No fastenings remain in back.

Date: 1805-1815

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, super, sewing (process)

GUSN: 23326

Accession Number: 1998.1513

Dress

Floor length blue and white plaid sheer dress w/ 3/4" sleeve. Ruffles on bottom, on cuffs, V-shape over high-neckline and back. Blue buttons on back of bodice section. Alterations: back of neck sewn into V-shape. Fabric inserted at waistline, silver and blue brocade.

Date: 1850-1858

Maker: unknown

Material: chiffon, hand sewing

GUSN: 23327

Accession Number: 1998.1514

Dress

Blue silk dress with black sequined net overdress. Dress has a V-neck and cap sleeves. Overdress has a geometrical pattern of sequins. Dress closes at left with a beaded clasp with hanging beaded tassels.

Date: 1920-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), beads (pierced objects), sequins (spangles)

GUSN: 23328

Accession Number: 1998.1516

Dress

Grey silk brocade dress, design of 2 wreaths. White chiffon collar and insert at neck. Dress: scoop neck back; inset--high neck. Gathered cuffs, ruffle at bottom. 7 snaps close back of bodice top. 1 1/2" waistline. White cotton lining under bodice. 2 tucks in front by waistline.

Date: 1970-1975

Maker: unknown

Material: hand sewing, silk (textile)

GUSN: 23329

Accession Number: 1998.1517

Headband

Red and white headband w/ brown cotton ties.

Date: 1930-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: sewing (process), silk (textile)

GUSN: 23330

Accession Number: 1998.1518

Skirt

Embroidered off-white skirt. Cutwork floral design, horizontally positioned. Scalloped bottom edges. Layered once. 1 hook and eye at top, 6 buttons for closure.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), cutwork, embroidering

GUSN: 23331

Accession Number: 1998.1519

Dress

Black silk dress w/ beaded net overdress. White lace on front of top, lining closure w/ 7 hook and eyes. Fabric roses placed near bottom of netting, which is cut diagonally over silk. Silk belt. Beaded decoration in white--silver and black covering top and edge of bottom.

Date: 1920-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: beading (edging pattern), beading (process), sewing (process), silk (textile)

GUSN: 23332

Accession Number: 1998.1520

Shawl

White wool shawl w/ red and blue paisley border.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), weaving

GUSN: 23333

Accession Number: 1998.1521

Haircombs

Box of asst. haircombs, barettes, hairsticks and two curling tongs.

Date: 1860-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: copper (metal), iron (metal), tortoise shell

GUSN: 23334

Accession Number: 1998.1522

Desk and Bookcase

Secretary desk and bookcase. Mahogany with white pine secondary wood. Slant-lid desk surmounted by bookcase with mirrored door and scrolled pediment with pilasters and dentiled moldings. Mirrors are framed by cyma-curved serpentine. Divides into three sections: bonnet, bookcase and desk. Rests o...

Date: 1765-1775

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), brass (alloy), Norway spruce (wood)

GUSN: 23335

Accession Number: 1976.167

Cosmetics

Box of cosmetics including 2 cases of rouge, one rabbit's foot applicator.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: fur

GUSN: 23336

Accession Number: 1998.1523

Cuffs

Box filled w/ 14 prs. of cuffs, 3 sleeves and 6 lone cuffs.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, sewing (process)

GUSN: 23337

Accession Number: 1998.1524

Collars

Box containing in 34 asst. collars.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, sewing (process)

GUSN: 23338

Accession Number: 1998.1525

Cloth pieces, netting

Box full of misc. sewing items for costumes. 6 pieces of material, lace and netting. 3 black/ 3 white.

Date: 1870-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 23339

Accession Number: 1998.1526

Slip

White silk slip, sleeveless, w/ snaps at shoulder to connect to bra straps. 3 tucks at sides of chest. V-shaped empire waist below chest. Scoop neck. Thick hem at bottom.

Date: 1920-1930

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 23441

Accession Number: 1998.1627

Pantaloons

Purple silk pantaloons w/ elastic waist and brown and purple velvet trim at bottom hem.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 23442

Accession Number: 1998.1628

Slip

Pink slip, satin weave, w/ beige lace trim at top. Draw-string ribbon ties in front. Small eyelet border at front and bottom. Eyelet decorative pattern at front center. Crotch piece w/ two buttons at bottom.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: machine sewing (technique), satin

GUSN: 23443

Accession Number: 1998.1629

Slip

Purple silk slip w/ thick straps, straight neckline lined w/ eyelet embroidery. Bottom hem scalloped and embroidered w/ purple thread. Abstract floral design embroiderd around base. One strap adjusted, sewn.

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 23444

Accession Number: 1998.1630

Vest

Black and white plaid knit vest w/ large collar and double-breasted closure. 6 white buttons, 3 buttonholes. 2 pockets at waist. Pockets, collar and hem lined in white.

Date: 1930-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: knitting (process), polyester, wool (textile)

GUSN: 23445

Accession Number: 1998.1631

Blouse

Orange, turquoise and gold brocade top, long sleeved w/ 2 snaps at each wrist. Small V-neck. Bottom has been hemmed. Orange and blue abstract floral design. 5 tucks on front shoulders.

Date: 1930-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), thread, gold (color), hand sewing, machine sewing (technique), silver (metal)

GUSN: 23446

Accession Number: 1998.1632

Purse

Tortoise shell purse(A) w/ red leather accordion-shaped container. Leather creates two outer flaps finished in tortoise shell and has silver clasp for closure on both sides. Gold design stamped on leather. 2 chains on sides as handles. B: tortoise shell card holder w/ clasp -button release.

Date: 1800-1811

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, silver (metal), tortoise shell

GUSN: 23447

Accession Number: 1998.1633AB

Purse

Black velvet purse. Draw-string top and two brown and red vlevet bands at center. Tassle at bottom. Small change purse sewn inside.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 23448

Accession Number: 1998.1634

Purse

Black satin purse w/ expandable gilt top. Inner lining--iridescent purple satin. Black satin handle tied to rings at top w/ 2 bows. Top decorated w/ turquoise abstract butterfly design. Lid flips to release expandable gilt opening.

Date: 1930-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, satin

GUSN: 23449

Accession Number: 1998.1635

Parasol

Collapsible parasol of blue and orange striped silk. Scalloped bottom, ruffled top. Wooden base with full circular handle. Rough-cut wood.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 23450

Accession Number: 1998.1636

Purse

Navy velvet purse w/ silver clasp. Clasp is thick w/ silver studs. Purse to be hung from waist by an openwork mount attached to chain-link straps.

Date: 1870-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 23451

Accession Number: 1998.1637

Gloves

One pair kid leather elbow-length gloves. Three round pearl buttons at wrists.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 23452

Accession Number: 1998.1638AB

Purse

Beaded purse w/ faille silk lining and top ruffle. 2 handles which cause top to close, bunched. Beadwork--background white w/ green, white and red floral sprays. White and turquoise beaded fringe at bottom.

Date: 1855-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: beading (edging pattern), beading (process), silk (textile)

GUSN: 23453

Accession Number: 1998.1639

Purse

Beaded purse w/ silver clasp and chained mount for hanging at waistline. Clasp and mount decorated w/ rose and leaf design. Back and lining of leather. Small side pocket inside. Button release clasp.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: beading (edging pattern), beading (process), leather, silver (metal)

GUSN: 23454

Accession Number: 1998.1640

Fichu

Black lace fichu. Floral design surrounded by netting. Scalloped edges.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: lace (needlework)

GUSN: 23455

Accession Number: 1998.1641

Purse

Navy blue knit bag w/ blue wooden beads in geometric formation. 2 green circular wooden handles decorated w/ Asian insignia. Light blue inner lining.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: beading (edging pattern), beading (process), silk (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23456

Accession Number: 1998.1642

Mitt

Pair of red silk mitts. Fingerless w/ separate thumb holes. Opera length.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 23457

Accession Number: 1998.1643AB

Gloves

Pair of gloves. Opera length (to shoulder) white kid gloves w/ 3 white plastic buttons near wrist.

Date: 1860-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: kidskin, sewing (process)

GUSN: 23458

Accession Number: 1998.1644AB

Gloves

Pair of gloves. Elbow length yellow cotton gloves w/ 2 pearl button snaps at wrist.

Date: 1860-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), sewing (process)

GUSN: 23459

Accession Number: 1998.1645AB

Purse

Embroidered Bristol board purse. Floral detail w/ gilt trim on front and back. Flip-back lid revealing pink satin interior. Collapsible pink satin sides.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: boards (flat objects), satin

GUSN: 23460

Accession Number: 1998.1646

Glove

Kid leather glove. Poss. pair w/ 1998.1648.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: kidskin

GUSN: 23461

Accession Number: 1998.1647

Glove

Kid leather glove. Poss. pair w/ 1998.1647.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: kidskin

GUSN: 23462

Accession Number: 1998.1648

Glove

Kid leather glove. Adjustable cloth strap.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: kidskin

GUSN: 23463

Accession Number: 1998.1649

Gloves

Pair of kid leather gloves. Elbow length. Brown w/ three small white buttons.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: kidskin

GUSN: 23464

Accession Number: 1998.1650AB

Gloves

Pair of kid leather gloves. Elbow length. Gray w/ 2 brass buttons on A, lace-up buttons on B.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: kidskin

GUSN: 23465

Accession Number: 1998.1651AB

Gloves

Pair of kid leather gloves. Elbow length. Three small white buttons.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: kidskin

GUSN: 23466

Accession Number: 1998.1652AB

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