Historic New England

Napkin

Square; white linen damask; central panel of field of stars and dots within border of concentric squares. Selvage sides; hemmed ends. One of a set of twelve.

Maker: unknown

Material: damask, embroidering, linen (material)

GUSN: 8837

Accession Number: 1932.421H

Napkin

Square; white linen damask; central panel of field of stars and dots within border of concentric squares. Selvage sides; hemmed ends. One of a set of twelve.

Maker: unknown

Material: damask, embroidering, linen (material)

GUSN: 8838

Accession Number: 1932.421I

Napkin

Square; white linen damask; central panel of field of stars and dots within border of concentric squares. Selvage sides; hemmed ends. One of a set of twelve.

Maker: unknown

Material: damask, embroidering, linen (material)

GUSN: 8839

Accession Number: 1932.421J

Napkin

Square; white linen damask; central panel of field of stars and dots within border of concentric squares. Selvage sides; hemmed ends. One of a set of twelve.

Maker: unknown

Material: damask, embroidering, linen (material)

GUSN: 8840

Accession Number: 1932.421L

Napkin

Square, white linen damask; central round floral bunching; floral border. One of a set of twelve.

Maker: unknown

Material: damask, embroidering, linen (material)

GUSN: 8841

Accession Number: 1932.420D

Napkin

Square, white linen damask; central round floral bunching; floral border. One of a set of twelve.

Maker: unknown

Material: damask, embroidering, linen (material)

GUSN: 8842

Accession Number: 1932.420G

Napkin

Square, white linen damask; central round floral bunching; floral border. One of a set of twelve.

Maker: unknown

Material: damask, embroidering, linen (material)

GUSN: 8843

Accession Number: 1932.420H

Napkin

Square, white linen damask; central round floral bunching; floral border. One of a set of twelve.

Maker: unknown

Material: damask, embroidering, linen (material)

GUSN: 8844

Accession Number: 1932.420I

Napkin

Square, white linen damask; central round floral bunching; floral border. One of a set of twelve.

Maker: unknown

Material: damask, embroidering, linen (material)

GUSN: 8845

Accession Number: 1932.420K

Napkin

Square, white linen damask; central round floral bunching; floral border. One of a set of twelve.

Maker: unknown

Material: damask, embroidering, linen (material)

GUSN: 8846

Accession Number: 1932.420L

Napkin

Rectangular, white linen damask. Center filled with rose vines; scrolling leafy border; angling pineapples in corners.

Date: 1820-1835

Maker: unknown

Material: damask, linen (material)

GUSN: 8847

Accession Number: 1930.1542D

Napkin

Rectangular, white linen damask. Center filled with rose vines; scrolling leafy border; angling pineapples in corners.

Date: 1820-1835

Maker: unknown

Material: damask, linen (material)

GUSN: 8848

Accession Number: 1930.1542F

Napkin

Rectangular, white linen damask. Center filled with rose vines; scrolling leafy border; angling pineapples in corners.

Date: 1820-1835

Maker: unknown

Material: damask, linen (material)

GUSN: 8849

Accession Number: 1930.1542H

Napkin

Rectangular, white linen damask. Center filled with rose vines; scrolling leafy border; angling pineapples in corners.

Date: 1820-1835

Maker: unknown

Material: damask, linen (material)

GUSN: 8850

Accession Number: 1930.1542I

Napkin

Rectangular, white linen damask. Center filled with rose vines; scrolling leafy border; angling pineapples in corners.

Date: 1820-1835

Maker: unknown

Material: damask, linen (material)

GUSN: 8851

Accession Number: 1930.1542K

Napkin

Rectangular, white linen damask. Center filled with rose vines; scrolling leafy border; angling pineapples in corners.

Date: 1820-1835

Maker: unknown

Material: damask, linen (material)

GUSN: 8852

Accession Number: 1930.1542M

Napkin

Square, off white linen with central floral bouquet. Floral scrolling border in damask weave; self hinged edges.

Date: 1800-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: damask, fringe, linen (material)

GUSN: 8853

Accession Number: 1925.180

Rectangular white linen damask cloth; central Romanesque woman holds scepter (?) and wreath. Framed by flowers and C-scrolls; cartouche underneath with title. Cloth framed in entwining thistle vines and flowers, C-scrolls and ribbon. In corners "Wisdom" holds Bible and lamp. "Justice" holds scales a...

Date: 1800-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: damask, jacquard, weaving, linen (material)

GUSN: 8854

Accession Number: 1920.418

Table cover

Ecru; crocheted flowers linked by lattice. Small flowers at center of lattice. Edges of flowers form scalloped edge. One row of flowers incomplete.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), crocheting

GUSN: 8876

Accession Number: 1993.4.1

Table cover

White; square; two frame-like inserts of scalloped white tape lace; one at center, other 3 in. from edge. Trimmed all around with same lace.

Maker: unknown

Material: bobbin lace, linen (material)

GUSN: 8877

Accession Number: 1990.566

Table throw

Rectangular, off white panel. Hemmed on three sides with applied commercial woven and knotted fringe gathered in tasselled scalloping.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), fringe, weaving, machine-made

GUSN: 8878

Accession Number: 1977.583.2

Table cover

Cream silk faille. Large-scale overall silk embroidery of roses, chrysanthemums, wisteria and lilies in white, pink, lavender and yellow with pale olive leaves. All rising from bed of olive grasses. Edged all around with white silk cord; looped at corners. Pale yellow silk back.

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, faille, silk (textile)

GUSN: 8879

Accession Number: 1965.48

Table Runner

Creamy white, linen runner or overall "wheel and rose" pattern. Applied cotton fringe along one side and ends. Hemmed on fourth side.

Date: 1780-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: fringe, hand weaving, linen (material), piecing

GUSN: 8880

Accession Number: 1960.89O

Table runner

Rectangular fine white cotton runner; wide hemmed edges. Floral wreath in center; stemmed floral border on sides and front; angled floral darts in front corners. Whitework design of tambour embroidery.

Date: 1820-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, stitching, whitework

GUSN: 8881

Accession Number: 1955.193

Table cover

Rectangular; white linen ground. Border along lower edge of stitched down white cord in flower and leaf motifs imitating tambour work. Sides, bottom edge hemmed. Band of white cotton eyelet along bottom edge.

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), cotton (textile), linen (material), stitching, machine-made

GUSN: 8882

Accession Number: 1953.315

Table runner

Rectangular, off white velvet runner; two rounded corners; edges bound in green silk tape. In center is theorem painted still life of fruits on wooden cutting bowl with blue and white bowl and two-pronged fork and knife. Rose bunches in rounded corners and center bottom.

Date: 1826-1850

Maker: Possibly Nailor (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), painting (coating), silk (textile), stenciling, velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 8883

Accession Number: 1941.897

Drawers

No description

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 13259

Accession Number: 1969.7220

Drawers

No description

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 13260

Accession Number: 1969.7226

Drawers

No description

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 13261

Accession Number: 1969.7227

Drawers

No description

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 13262

Accession Number: 1969.7229

Drawers

No description

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 13263

Accession Number: 1969.7230

Drawers

No description

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 13264

Accession Number: 1969.7231

Fedora

Black felt hat (1) with wide black grosgrain ribbon with bow at side; black leather sweat band; cream lining with plastic top lining. Hat is inside original box with lid (2).

Date: 1930-1940

Maker: Mallory Fifth Avenue (Retailer)

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

GUSN: 13265

Accession Number: 1991.106.1-.2AB

Robe

White cotton; small pointed collar and capelet collar both trimmed with pleated ruffle; open front edged with pleated ruffle; V-shape patch pockets trimmed with pleated ruffle. Raglan sleeves with ruffled cuff; covered button at collar.

Date: 1860-1869

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 13266

Accession Number: 1969.6132

Evening Bodice and Skirt

Royal blue velvet; Bodice (A) - squared neckline trimmed with ivory chiffon and tulle; drawstring neckline; full puffed 3/4 velvet sleeves shirred along seams, stiffened with cambric, tripple ruffle of pleated tulle; bodice shirred at sides, with draped neckline; hook and eye closure on left side wi...

Date: 1900-1906

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 13267

Accession Number: 1969.5262AB

Bodice, Skirt & Belt

Purple silk chiffon over floral lace; squared neckline trimmed with cream net and lace; chiffon ruffle with rows of pink beads around neck; mauve and purple taffeta and chiffon rose at left front; loose, elbow length sleeves with net lining; bodice - chiffon over floral lace with net ground; cross o...

Date: 1907-1909

Maker: A Monteil (Maker)

Material: beading (process), chiffon, stitching, lace (needlework), silk (textile)

GUSN: 13268

Accession Number: 1969.5285

Dress

Black silk twill; black lace chemisette with high band collar; black lace at collar and sleeves backed with cream tulle; black silk bands of openwork with geometric pattern of diamonds, squares and ovals - these bands radiate around chemisette, sleeves and hem; vertical tucks full length of dress; b...

Date: ca. 1906

Maker: unknown

Material: lace (needlework), silk (textile), taffeta, twill

GUSN: 13269

Accession Number: 1969.5286

Bodice, Skirt and Jabot

Black silk taffeta; collar - unfinished - is covered by velvet band of lace jabot (C) which also fills in low squared neckline; fitted elbow length sleeves with velvet rosette; boned bodice is pointed in front and back; lined with white herringbone cambric; cotton twill waistband with hook and eye; ...

Date: 1886-1887

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 13270

Accession Number: 1969.5454A-C

Bodice and Skirt with Accessories

Blue taffeta, heavyweight; Bodice (A) lace collar, cuffs and jabot; squared decolletage; fitted elbow length sleeves; pointed waist front and back; princess seams at back; double blue velvet bow at front waist (left); 11 self-covered buttons; boned; lined with white silk twill; piping at waist; slee...

Date: 1881-1887

Maker: Coulbeaut, J. (Maker)

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

GUSN: 13271

Accession Number: 1969.5456A-D

Women's Riding Habit Jacket

Navy blue wool broadcloth; narrow band collar, peplum and cuffs trimmed with black silk braid; fishtail peplum at back; form fittin; padded and boned center front; ten covered buttons at center front; two buttons at each cuff; fully lined with tan silk; three tabs and two ties to hook and eye onto s...

Date: 1865-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 13272

Accession Number: 1969.5461

Bodice, Overdress, and Skirt

Deep rose silk brocaded with rust, pink and purple flowers; open weave patterned ground with large scale stylized (satin) fleur de lis motif; Overdress (A) - fitted, boned bodice; standing band collar edged with pink net; lapels; rose satin smocked and shirred placket conceals rose taffeta undervest...

Date: 1877-1883

Maker: Coulbeaut, J. (Maker)

Material: brocading, weaving, silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 13273

Accession Number: 1969.5463AB

Pair of Gloves

Tan with white kid trim at wrist; brass clasp.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 13276

Accession Number: 1922.833

Glove

White kidskin glove with three seams on the back from the base of the fingers to the folded-over cuff.

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 13277

Accession Number: 1932.2789

CHEMISE

Cream linen; broad neckline; short sleeves, gathered at shoulder w/ gusset; straight full cut.

Date: 1780 C-1820 C

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, linen (material)

GUSN: 13278

Accession Number: 1990.512

Cap

Aqua ribbed silk cap; double layer pointed at front; sides trimmed with tassels, pearls, and silver metallic thread. Brim and center back embroidered with silver metallic thread and pearls in scrolling bands; back of hat is netting; attached to wire support.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, pearl (animal material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 13282

Accession Number: 1969.5274

Elizabethian Costume

Green sateen doublet, Elizabethan style. .1=Bodice - gilt buttons and braid at center front and on rolled padded hem; long sleeves with turned back cuffs of white cotton. .2=Trunks - matching trunks with gold braid on sides; trunks are similar to breeches cut; gilt buttons at leg opening; drawstri...

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: D. Evans & Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: canvas, silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 13283

Accession Number: 1969.5277.1-2

Elizabethian Costume

Green; knitted wool; drawstring waist with five black buttons around waist to button to doublet; Elizabethan style.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 13284

Accession Number: 1969.5277.3

Elizabethian Costume

Tan cotton velveteen; high standing collar; pink lining; two bands of silver braid on outside, one band on inside and around all edges; hook and eye at neck.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: Nicholls (Manufacturer)

Material: cotton (textile), silk (textile), velveteen

GUSN: 13285

Accession Number: 1969.5277.4

Elizabethian Costume

Tan cotton velvet; turned brim trimmed with silver braid; round crown with self fabric draped around base; trimmed with pale pink ostrich feathers; pink lining.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, silk (textile), velveteen

GUSN: 13286

Accession Number: 1969.5277.5

Elizabethian Costume

Tan cotton velvet; exaggerated points in sixteenth century style; slipper liner of printed cotton and buckram; gathered with elastic.

Date: 1890-1909

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), velveteen

GUSN: 13287

Accession Number: 1969.5277.6AB

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