Historic New England

Umbrella Frame

Bamboo handle, with round knob carved with circles; sharply pointed brass tip; no fabric - only metal hardware spokes, stitched in place with cotton.

Date: 1885-1915

Maker: unknown

Material: bamboo (material)

GUSN: 12894

Accession Number: 1969.6205

Dress

White embroidered all-over pattern of small buds; drawstring neckline; empire waist with darts; fullness gathered at back between shoulders; piping at seams; long sleeves with drawstring at wrist.

Date: 1815-1820

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 12895

Accession Number: 1991.96

Women's Crocheted Dress

A=Dress; B=Belt; C=Slip. Dress (A) beige cotton; crocheted; made of crocheted squares w/ large flower in center of each square. Belt (B) self-corded belt. Slip (C) beige.

Date: ca. 1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), crocheting, handmade

GUSN: 12896

Accession Number: 1991.104A-C

Blue/grey silk with attached pleated trim (a slightly darker tone); two-toned wooden handle tapered, round, with plain brass ring and another with oak leaf and acorn garland; brass tip and points; closure - self-top with brass eye - hooks onto brass nail.

Date: 1900-1915

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 12897

Accession Number: 1969.6206

Parasol

Green silk, with self-ruching in two sections; ruching overlaps to form circles in between each spoke of the frame; two- toned wooden handle with brass rings at an angle; brass tip; spokes wrapped in green silk; brass points; closure - green silk with brass ring and button.

Date: 1900-1915

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 12898

Accession Number: 1969.6198

DRESS

A=Bodice; B=Dress. Bodice (A) of dark coral dotted & pleated net over white chiffon; chemisette type; high neck & inset of white tulle w/ lace applique. Coral silk surah pleated panels w/ braid ornaments attached at shoulders w/ very long center panel; long sleeves w/ white net cuffs. White silk ...

Date: 1905-1915

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), braid, stitching, lace (needlework), machine-made, net (textile), silk (textile), smocking (process), cloth, tulle (meshed textile)

GUSN: 12899

Accession Number: 1992.13AB

Parasol

Ivory silk taffeta, with scalloped edge trimmed with ivory silk chenille; brown tiger eye wooden handle, tapered; gilt ring with amethyst stone on handle; base of handle has gilt hardware with amethyst stone; brass hardware; spokes covered with ivory silk; closure - silk covered ring with cord attac...

Date: 1900-1915

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 12900

Accession Number: 1969.6067

DRESS

Magenta charmeuse; bias cut; wide neckline; cut down to waist in back; sleeveless; streamers attached to shoulder straps. Slightly shirred at sides & waist; snap closure on left side; attached self-belt w/ snap closure; horizontal band inset at knee level; tying in bow at back; floor length.

Date: 1933-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, machine-made, rayon

GUSN: 12901

Accession Number: 1992.19

ENSEMBLE

A=Bodice; B=Skirt; C=Petticoat. Bodice (A) of beige sheer cotton & silk; high band collar of beige lace over white silk w/ hook & eye closure in back; tucked yoke trimmed w/ lace flounce. Snap closure center front w/ lace inserts either side; pouched effect; gathered to pleated self waistband w/ r...

Date: ca. 1890

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, lace (needlework), machine-made, silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 12902

Accession Number: 1992.55A-C

DRESS

Dark blue textured rayon; V-neckline; 5 covered buttons extending below waist; self bow at throat; shoulder pads; 3/4 length dolman sleeves set in waist w/ hook & eye closure; belt loops; no belt; inverted pleat center back of skirt; partial lining in skirt.

Date: ca. 1950

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, machine-made, rayon

GUSN: 12903

Accession Number: 1992.128

Umbrella and Parasol

Combination umbrella and parasol, "en tout cas." Black silk taffeta with ivory handle. Handle carved with trompe l'oeil braid basket weave pattern with Chinese or Japanese characters. Bamboo stick with brass tip and hardware. Brass points. Closure mechanism: silk covered ring and black button.

Date: 1885-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: bamboo (material), carving (processes), ivory (tooth component), silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 12904

Accession Number: 1969.6073

Dress Fragment

Cream silk damask; large scale serpentine floral trail pattern; bodice (1928.146) has boned waist of 1850's; w/lace back closure; other pieces (1928.141-.145) are fragments of collar & skirt.

Date: 1750-1889

Maker: unknown

Material: damask, silk (textile)

GUSN: 12803

Accession Number: 1928.141

Dress Fragment

Cream silk damask; large scale serpentine floral trail pattern; bodice (1928.146) has boned waist of 1850's; w/lace back closure; other pieces (1928.141-.145) are fragments of collar & skirt.

Date: 1750-1889

Maker: unknown

Material: damask, silk (textile)

GUSN: 12804

Accession Number: 1928.142

Dress Fragment

Cream silk damask; large scale serpentine floral trail pattern; bodice (1928.146) has boned waist of 1850's; w/lace back closure; other pieces (1928.141-.145) are fragments of collar & skirt.

Date: 1750-1889

Maker: unknown

Material: damask, silk (textile)

GUSN: 12806

Accession Number: 1928.144

Bodice

Cream silk damask; large scale serpentine floral trail pattern; bodice (1928.146) has boned waist of 1850's; with lace back closure; other pieces (1928.141-.145) are fragments of collar and skirt.

Date: 1750-1889

Maker: unknown

Material: damask, silk (textile)

GUSN: 12807

Accession Number: 1928.145

Dress Fragment

1928.146=Bodice. Cream silk damask; large scale serpentine floral trail pattern; bodice (1928.146) has boned waist of 1850's; w/lace back closure; other pieces (1928.141-.145) are fragments of collar & skirt.

Date: 1750-1889

Maker: unknown

Material: damask, silk (textile)

GUSN: 12808

Accession Number: 1928.146

Dress

A=Bodice; B=Skirt; C=Bow/Bustle Taupe iridescent taffeta. A=Bodice - square neckline, armscye & pagoda sleeves trimmed w/ black lace; cuffs have white lace ruffle. 6 covered buttons center front & 2 hook & eye at bottom; self-fabric rosette trimmed w/ white lace & black lace bow at neck. Darts & ...

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: crinolines, stitching, lace (needlework), machine-made, silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 12809

Accession Number: 1935.1289A-C

Dress

A=Bodice; B=Skirt. Sheer white linen. A=Bodice - has high neckline; 11 covered buttons down center front to waistband w/ hook & eye closure. Sleeves are piped at armscye; band of floral garland whitework at elbow w/ deep ruffle. B=Skirt - is gathered into white cambric waistband; front of skir...

Date: 1860-1865

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 12810

Accession Number: 1940.358AB

Dress

A=Bodice; B=Skirt. Dark brown velvet & medium brown taffeta w/ chenille & embroidered appliques. A=Bodice - standing band velvet collar w/ applique; inner ruffle of gauze edged w/ rick-rack; front bodice is velvet w/ middle panel of pleated & puffed taffeta w/ 3 vertical bands of applique. Front d...

Date: 1889-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), chenille (yarn), embroidering, stitching, machine-made, silk (textile), taffeta, velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 12811

Accession Number: 1941.1632AB

Dress

Dress made from cream-colored cotton woven with narrow & wide gauze stripes; wide stripes embroidered with tambour work in scrolling motifs, each with an oval center with extending tendrils. Adjustable neckline and waist with drawstring, empire-style high waist set just below bustline with a narrow ...

Date: 1802-1812

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, gauze

GUSN: 12812

Accession Number: 1942.281

Evening Gown

A=Bodice; B=Skirt. Pale pink satin ground with floral sprays in cream and rose. A=Bodice - drawstring neckline with tulle ruffle (with drawstring); trimmed with pale pink satin band with tucks; same satin trim; sleeveless armscye. Pale pink satin bow at shoulders; sharp point at front; squared ex...

Date: 1886-1888

Maker: unknown

Material: buckram, lampas (textile material), hand sewing, silk (textile), twill

GUSN: 12813

Accession Number: 1942.307AB

Dress

Brown and cream plaid dress with floral chine bands; matching capelet; Bodice has high neckline; long sleeves with shoulder extensions trimmed with brown and black tape (same tape on capelet). Hook and eye and button front closure. Bodice is boned and lined with cotton; Skirt has cartridge pleats a...

Date: 1855-1866

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 12814

Accession Number: 1942.695AB

Dress

Lavender printed cotton; high collar with double ruffle and lace trim; long sleeves with ruching and ruffle trimmed with lace; lavender ribbon at wrist; jabot and ruffle at center front; sixteen white covered buttons at center front; double ruffle around hem; train; 2 lavender satin ribbons at back....

Date: 1877-1879

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), NO-MATERIAL-TERM, printing (process)

GUSN: 12815

Accession Number: 1942.722

Dress

A=Bodice; B=Skirt. Cream & purple silk threads creating small checked pattern. A=Bodice - cuffs & hem have border of floral chine' w/ purple bands; hook & eye; lined w/ linen & boned. B=Skirt - unlined w/ slight train; hook & eye closure.

Date: 1863-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: chiné technique, stitching, silk (textile)

GUSN: 12816

Accession Number: 1948.44AB

Dress

Dark red crepe dress printed with large overall floral pattern in white, yellow and green; sweetheart neckline; shirred bodice. Cap sleeves; shoulder pads; yellow & white artificial flowers at left hip; zipper at left side. Shirring at left & right sides & center front waist; floor length.

Date: ca. 1930

Maker: unknown

Material: crepe (textile), stitching, machine-made, net (textile), nylon, printing (process), rayon

GUSN: 12817

Accession Number: 1990.329

Dress

A=Bodice; B=Skirt. A=Bodice - mauve satin; chemisette of ivory chiffon over silk; high band collar edged with black velvet. Shirred below collar; hook & eye closure; self lapels; pleated waistband with pointed front. Elbow-length sleeves gathered at shoulder; tucked above cuff; ivory chiffon unde...

Date: ca. 1880

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 12818

Accession Number: 1990.330AB

Ensemble

Dress and jacket ensemble. Dress (a) black velvet interwoven with metallic thread; floor-length; halter neckline threaded with rust velvet shoulder straps. Snap closure on left side with hook & eye at waist; black ribbon loop inside waist at sideseams. B=Skirt - bolero of 2 layers of black net;...

Date: ca. 1930

Maker: unknown

Material: metallic (color attribute), net (textile), rayon, velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 12819

Accession Number: 1990.352AB

Dress

A=Bodice; B=Skirt. A=Bodice - Burgundy satin woven in checkerboard pattern of ribbed and satin squares; band collar & lapels of burgundy velvet; velvet bow at throat. Appliqued beadwork around lapels; hook and eye closure at center front; long sleeves trimmed with bands of velvet; velvet cuffs. H...

Date: ca. 1880

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), beading (process), cotton (textile), satin, silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 12820

Accession Number: 1990.355AB

Dress

A=Bodice; B=Skirt. A=Bodice - black velvet; scoop neckline; insert of black chiffon over taffeta, center front over hook and eye closure; appliqued beadwork around yoke ending in tassels. Short sleeves of ruched tulle oversilk; slightly pointed waist edged with pleated velvet; lined with black sil...

Date: ca. 1880

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), beading (process), machine-made, silk (textile), taffeta, tulle (meshed textile), twill, velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 12821

Accession Number: 1990.356AB

Ensemble

A=Dress; B=Coat. Black chiffon = nylon? A=Dress - light blue & white collar with "v" neckline; shirring at center front for fullness through bust; ruffled cap sleeves with ruffle extending to back waistline. Pleats stitched in place at center back with fullness below; hand rolled hem; snap closure...

Date: ca. 1940

Maker: unknown

Material: chiffon, stitching, machine-made, nylon, silk (textile)

GUSN: 12822

Accession Number: 1990.357AB

Dress

Taupe dress; wool crepe; full length dress; neck, "v" shaped decolletage & cuffs of short sleeves trimmed w/ gilt leather. Gored skirt; sleeves have pleats at shoulders & shoulder pads; darts & fullness gathered at waist front & back; self-belt w/ buckle; zipper at left side seam.

Date: ca. 1940

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 12823

Accession Number: 1990.358AB

Dress

Black satin, rayon; shouder strap consisting of 2 bands of black velveteen; "v" decolletage w/ "u" shaped back. Pleats at bust; straight waist; very full skirt gored at sides; hem trimmed w/ 4 velvet ribbon bands in pink, purple, red & black; hook & eye clsoure on left side.

Date: 1930-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, machine-made, rayon, satin

GUSN: 12824

Accession Number: 1990.359

Dress

Black silk velvet; rhinestone shoulder straps; left shoulder strap has velvet extension at back; dress drapes at left side; held in place by large rhinestone bow. Rhinestone tassel w/ long strands of faceted crystal & glass beads; uneven hemline w/ extension that drapes up & snaps in position near ...

Date: 1920 C-1940 C

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 12825

Accession Number: 1990.369

Dress

A=Bodice; B=Skirt. Sheer white cotton. A=Bodice - broad drawstring neckline w/ elbow length sleeves; sleeves are gathered on inner seam; embroidered w/ floral spray & scalloped edge. White satin bow attached at elbow; bodice is boned & has sharp "wasp" waist at front & back. Hook & eye closure a...

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 12826

Accession Number: 1990.371AB

Dress

Two-piece dress, bodice (a) and skirt (b). Blue silk velvet with inserted panel of pale green lampas with stripes of cream and green leaves brocaded with floral trail of pink roses with green stems. Bodice (a) squared neckline with lace ruffle at decolletage; elbow length sleeves gathered at shoulde...

Date: ca. 1890

Maker: unknown

Material: brocade (textile), stitching, lampas (textile material), machine-made, silk (textile), taffeta, velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 12827

Accession Number: 1990.372AB

Dress

A=Bodice; B=Skirt. Pale blue taffeta with blue satin pinstripes and blue velvet trim. A=Bodice - squared neckline with drawstring at front and back; "v" shaped front and back with inserted satin panels with cream lace overlay. Overlay trimmed with blue spangles; boned; "v" shape of bodice outline...

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 12828

Accession Number: 1990.373AB

Evening Gown

A=Bodice; B=Skirt. Black silk satin. A=Bodice - squared, drawstring neckline; cap sleeves with beadwork applique of butterfly motif at shoulder. Stomacher panel at center front of black net with same appliqued butterflies (but larger) and spangles; boned; pointed waist (front and back) with black...

Date: ca. 1905

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), beading (process), hand sewing, satin, silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 12829

Accession Number: 1990.387AB

Dress

Tan corded cotton printed w/ small black dots & red roses w/ green leaves & black vents; surplice front w/ hook & eye closure. White net collar edged w/ lace ruffle; short sleeves w/ lace edged net cuff; drop waist; mid-calf skirt gathered to waist; flat, self bows appliqued above hem.

Date: 1910-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), cord (fiber product), cotton (textile), lace (needlework), stitching, machine-made, net (textile), silk (textile)

GUSN: 12830

Accession Number: 1990.388

Dress

A=Bodice; B=Skirt. A=Bodice - white silk chiffon woven with monochromatic plaid over apricot satin; broad neck; wide lace collar cascading over shoulder and attached to waist in back. Short lace sleeves; yoke and sleeves lined with silk net; hook & eye closure at back. Satin cummerbund with hook ...

Date: 1913

Maker: unknown

Material: chiffon, lace (needlework), net (textile), satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 12831

Accession Number: 1990.389AB

Dress

A=Bodice; B=Skirt. A=Bodice - beige silk crepe printed with small red roses and green leaves; V-shaped neck with insert of lace; ruffle of tulle around insert. Bloused; hook & eye closure in back; shirred shoulders; dolman short sleeves edged with lace; fully lined with net. Grosgrain inner waist...

Date: ca. 1910

Maker: unknown

Material: crepe (textile), lace (needlework), net (textile), silk (textile), tulle (meshed textile)

GUSN: 12832

Accession Number: 1990.390AB

Dress

A=Bodice; B=Skirt. A=Bodice - beige sheer cotton printed with multicolor small scale flowers and sprig; surplice front trimmed with two tassels of white pom-poms. Chemisette of white cotton edged with lace ruffle; 3/4 length sleeves tucked at elbow; white cotton undersleeves edged with lace ruffle...

Date: ca. 1910

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 12833

Accession Number: 1990.391AB

Dress

Cream cotton; sheer with solid stripes in groups of three; squared neck with V-shaped yoke; bands of net and crocheted raised flowers inserted at yoke, waist and long sleeves. Light blue silk ribbon with woven check pattern at waist with rosettes and streamers at back. Long skirt; gored; criss-cro...

Date: 1905-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), crocheting

GUSN: 12834

Accession Number: 1990.403

Dress

Beige; printed w/ horizontal bands; floral garland in blue, green & red alternate w/ brown geometric band. Squared neckline; short sleeves pleated at shoulders; box pleats at skirt; brown floral buttons center front neck to hem.

Date: ca. 1940

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, machine-made, printing (process), rayon

GUSN: 12835

Accession Number: 1990.404

Dress

Cream cotton net; square neckline; sleeveless; filet; large scale floral garland with scrolling bands; flared inserts of white net at sides of skirt; pullover.

Date: ca. 1925

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, net (textile)

GUSN: 12836

Accession Number: 1990.405

Dress

A=Bodice; B=Skirt. Cream wool crepe. A=Bodice - square neckline trimmed w/ white net ruffle & insert of filet crochet; blouson style gathered at waist. Short sleeves w/ same filet crochet; hook & eye at back. B=Skirt - matching skirt has narrow tucks around boned waist; narrow; 3 flounces trimmed...

Date: 1910-1912

Maker: unknown

Material: crepe (textile), crocheting, stitching, lace (needlework), machine-made, wool (textile)

GUSN: 12837

Accession Number: 1920.406AB

Walking Dress

Cream net; round neckline with V-shaped yoke trimmed with scalloped floral lace and narrow tucks; same lace bands appliqued on short sleeves, bodice and hem. Waist gathered/smocked; hem has tucks and ruching; floor length; no train; hook and eye closure at back.

Date: 1905-1908

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), cotton (textile), lace (needlework), net (textile)

GUSN: 12838

Accession Number: 1990.407

Walking Dress

A=Dress; B=Collar; C=Jacket/Tunic. Sheer white cotton. A=Dress - neckline with V-shaped yoke embroidered with dots and flowers; blouson front with two appliqued embroidered roses. 3/4 length sleeves with tucks alternating with bands of inserted lace; pleats around waist. Hem has scalloped bands o...

Date: 1905-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), cotton (textile), embroidering, lace (needlework)

GUSN: 12839

Accession Number: 1990.408A-C

Dress

Sheer beige wool crepe; pullover dress; V-neckline; full cut; bands of openwork embroidered with cream silk flowers alternating with row of diamonds embroidered with same cream silk. Drop waist is scalloped; pleated flounced hem; long sleeves with three covered buttons at cuff.

Date: ca. 1925

Maker: unknown

Material: crepe (textile), embroidering, openwork, wool (textile)

GUSN: 12840

Accession Number: 1990.409

Dress

Blue/grey ribbed silk; Bodice (A) - squared neckline with net ruffle and chemisette with embroidered scalloped edge; elbow length sleeves; boned; gathered at waist; piping at shoulders; cream silk lining; Skirt (B) - matching skirt; narrow; floor length; gathered at hem (front) with blue frog and bu...

Date: ca. 1915

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 12841

Accession Number: 1990.474A-D

Dress

Black silk net embroidered w/ small scale floral sprigs; broad neckline trimmed w/ black silk braid; black satin piping at armscye. Long full sleeves shirred at wrists; tatted lace ruffle at wrist; hook & eye closure at neck in back. Skirt gathered to taffeta waistband; 4 tiers of ruffles below kne...

Date: 1825-1832

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, stitching, lace (needlework), net (textile), silk (textile)

GUSN: 12842

Accession Number: 1990.568

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