Historic New England

Detachable Collar

White with wide black stripes; four buttonholes; pointed tips; one pearl button.

Date: 1920-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 13371

Accession Number: 1969.6777

Detachable Collar

White with narrow and wide black stripes; four buttonholes; pointed tips; one pearl button.

Date: 1920-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 13372

Accession Number: 1969.6778

Detachable Collar

White with narrow and wide black stripes; four buttonholes; pointed tips; one pearl button.

Date: 1920-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 13373

Accession Number: 1969.6779

Collar

White with narrow black stripes; four buttonholes; pointed tips; one pearl button.

Date: 1920-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 13374

Accession Number: 1969.6780

Collar

White with purple and black pinstripes; five buttonholes; two pearl buttons; pointed collar with tabs for holding tie in place. Buttoned onto shirt 1969.6781.1.

Date: 1920-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 13375

Accession Number: 1969.6781.2

Smock

Olive green cotton; turned collar; long sleeves are tucked, with cuff and pearl button; three pearl buttons center front; two patch pockets; yoke, gathered at back.

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 13376

Accession Number: 1990.22

"India" style jacket; tan cotton printed with white stylized fan shaped flower outlined in burgundy; assymetrical closure; fitted waist; long sleeves; pocket at waist on left side; standing band collar.

Date: Late 1960s-70s

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), resist dyeing, transfer printing

GUSN: 13377

Accession Number: 1990.25

Coat

Full length black nylon velvet coat; ivory silk satin lining with interlining of wool batting; long full sleeves tapered at wrist with pointed cuff; overlapping closure - one black velvet button, with velvet loop and ties at neck, and one velvet button and loop at waist; pocket in lining on left sid...

Date: ca. 1945

Maker: Crawford Hollidge Ltd. (Maker)

Material: stitching, machine-made, nylon, satin, silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 13379

Accession Number: 1990.362

Masonic Apron

White; small; rounded edges with small flap at waist; linen tie at waist; Masonic.

Maker: unknown

Material: handmade, leather

GUSN: 13380

Accession Number: 1953.293

Men's Long John Undergarment

One piece; knee length; cream colored; shoulder straps; size 40; edging around neckline and arms; front ribbon bow; opening at crotch.

Date: 1950-1959

Maker: Modern Globe Inc. (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), knitting (process), rayon, wool (textile)

GUSN: 13381

Accession Number: 1990.52

Bolero Style Jacket

Black nylon velvet; bolero style - cropped waist; shawl collar; long sleeves gathered and stiffened/supported at shoulder; weights at hem, front; unlined.

Date: 1940-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: nylon, velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 13382

Accession Number: 1990.363

Rubber Boots

Brown/black rubber boots; molded and decorated wtih stamped motifs - circles all around - deliniating upper from lower; with diamonds and stylized flowers arranged in cross/star shape; on "vamp".

Date: ca. 1820-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: rubber (material), stamping (forming)

GUSN: 13113

Accession Number: 1929.1106AB

SHOE

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 13114

Accession Number: 1939.2213AB

SHOES

Coral silk satin.

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), satin

GUSN: 13115

Accession Number: 1967.12AB

Pair of Shoes

Ivory silk woven w/ geometric bands of stripes, diaper & dots; short vamp; single flat heel.

Date: 1805-1815

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, silk (textile)

GUSN: 13116

Accession Number: 1919.574AB

Bodice

Black silk bodice with leg-o-mutton sleeves. High collar with hook and eye closure. Black lace and green silk crepe insert. Nine button concealed closure. Black lace and green silk crepe trimmed cuffs.

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 13117

Accession Number: 1997.63

Pannier

Black and white striped glazed cotton. Gathered at waist. Waist lined with brown linen. Hem-line trimmed with green silk cord tape with hand-tied tassels.

Date: 1850-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (fiber)

GUSN: 13118

Accession Number: 1997.64

Dress

Two-piece. High collared bodice with hook and eye closure. Four button front closure. Black lace yoke. Sleeves trimmed with black and white lace. Skirt has gathered waist and three-inch pleated hem. Both top and bottom lined with glazed cotton.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), glazing (coating), lace (needlework)

GUSN: 13119

Accession Number: 1997.65

Wedding Dress

Cream silk high collared bodice with sheer silk sleeves. Faux pearl buttons on placket and around collar. Stays. Skirt is pleated and gathered at waist. Silk swag and cream lace side panels.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), lace (needlework), silk (textile), pearl (animal material)

GUSN: 13120

Accession Number: 1997.66

Wedding Shoes

Cream kid leather uppers with silk bow and beaded design at toe. Piped with cotton.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: beading (edging pattern), silk (textile), stitching, machine-made, pearl (animal material), beading (process), leather

GUSN: 13121

Accession Number: 1997.67

Dress

Puffed sleeves with lace trim. Lace insert/ stomacher. Pink silk piping and buttons down front. Printed silk fabric has roses and forget-me-not motif. Gathers at stomach.

Date: 1885-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: lace (needlework), transfer printing, silk (textile)

GUSN: 13122

Accession Number: 1997.68

Men's Evening Coat

Brown with brown velvet "M" notched collar (notches at outer point); double breasted; darts at front and back; quilted and padded neck, chest; three tail pockets; sleeves lined with yellow silk; "plaid" decorated buttons; two buttons at cuffs.

Date: 1852

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 13123

Accession Number: 1920.299

Dancing Slipper

Leather slipper with lace front. Lined with cotton.

Date: 1810

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), leather

GUSN: 13124

Accession Number: 1997.55

Men's Jacket

White; diamond patterned weave; straight, natural waistline; high turnover collar; tailored/padded; five self buttons; two pockets; one button at cuff. Single breasted.

Date: 1820-1839

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), piqué

GUSN: 13125

Accession Number: 1923.814

Men's Evening Coat

Men's broadcloth evening coat.

Date: 1835-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 13126

Accession Number: 1932.2182

Looking glass

Chippendale style mirror with scroll and floral motifs. Frame is gessoed, carved and gold leafed. Background of the crest and bottom has gouged appearance. Crest rail lapped to jointed side rails, bottom rail also. Once had screws from back of side rails to crest and bottom; crest rail and bottom ra...

Date: ca. 1760

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 13127

Accession Number: 1967.57

Lap Stone

Lap stone for skiving counters for shoes.

Maker: unknown

Material: stone (rock)

GUSN: 13128

Accession Number: 1917.672

Lap Stone

Lap stone for skiving counters for shoes.

Maker: unknown

Material: stone (rock)

GUSN: 13129

Accession Number: 1918.310

Evening Coat

Navy blue, double breasted with gilt buttons; high turnover collar is padded; padded chest; lined with same blue wool; two pockets in tails; cuffs with two gilt buttons each.

Date: 1815-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 13130

Accession Number: 1936.313

Men's Evening Coat

Navy blue with brown velvet high turnover collar with "M" notch; padded shoulders neck and armscye; double breasted; three button cuff; one crescent shaped pocket, with two tail pockets; cuffs and center back lined and reinforced with basketweave patterned silk; black piping trimming.

Date: 1830-1845

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 13131

Accession Number: 1937.951

Pair of Shoes

White kid; bound with cream cotton tape; no trim; leather strap with one small white button; pointed toe. Round throat; 2-3/4" vamp; center back seam; narrow waist; sole shaped for left and right front; 1-1/2" heel covered with white (yellowed) kid; white kid and linen lining.

Date: 1894-1896

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, linen (material)

GUSN: 13132

Accession Number: 1932.190AB

Shoes

A pair of black leather shoes bound with black grosgrain and trimmed with a purple rosette. Shoes have square toes, steel buckles, spring heels, and white leather lining.

Date: 1855-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, leather

GUSN: 13133

Accession Number: 1935.577AB

Pair of Clogs

Blue & cream brocaded silk w/ pink.

Date: 1730-1750

Maker: unknown

Material: brocading, stitching, silk (textile)

GUSN: 13134

Accession Number: 1935.1522AB

Boots

A pair of tan cotton and sateen ankle boots. Shoes are bound with cream silk tape, trimmed with ilk fringe around ankle and a matching tassel on the vamp. Side lacing, round pointed toes, center front seams, and a small heel.

Date: 1828-1833

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, leather, linen (material), cloth, twill

GUSN: 13135

Accession Number: 1936.611AB

Slippers

Unmatched pair of purple/navy blue silk satin shoes made by same maker. Shoe (A) bound w/ black silk; trimmed w/ small black bow made of same ribbon as narrow ribbon ties; rounded square toe; square throat; 3-1/8" vamp; no center back seam; narrow waist; no heel; lined w/ white leather & linen. Sho...

Date: 1835-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, leather, linen (material), satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 13136

Accession Number: 1935.1308AB

Boots

Green wool (serge) twill ankle boots; topstitched; scalloped top; self-fabric bow w/ steel buckle; center front lacing w/ metal eyes - no laces; seams reinforced w/ blue/green leather; rounded square toe; approx 2-1/2" vamp; center back seam; 1/4" thick sole has narrow waist; 1" stacked heel; white ...

Date: ca. 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, linen (material), stitching, machine-made, twill, wool (textile)

GUSN: 13137

Accession Number: 1940.1012AB

Pair of shoes

Pair of shoes made from cream-colored silk satin (discolored); bound with cream grosgrain ribbon; trimmed wtih large cream-colored satin bow; straps close with one white & one painted button; pointed toe; round throat. 3" vamp; center back seam; sole has narrow waist; shaped for right & left feet; ...

Date: 1894-1896

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, linen (material), satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 13138

Accession Number: 1942.762AB

Boots

Navy blue silk velvet ankle boots; trimmed w/ black fur; one pair black ribbon ties at ankle; round toe; band of elastic at throat; sole has narrow waist; flat - no heel; lined w/ fawn colored velveteen.

Date: 1880-1889

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), fur, leather, stitching, silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave), velveteen

GUSN: 13139

Accession Number: 1944.64AB

Banyan

Red damask; green wool lining, plain weave; large scale floral - pomegranates, etc; gathered at shoulder; sleeves are pieced; one hook and eye at front.

Date: 1768-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: damask, stitching, wool (textile)

GUSN: 13140

Accession Number: 1980.1047

Uniform Coat

White with red collar, cuffs and front; sleeves gathered at shoulder; single breasted; trimmed with gilt thread and braid; round/ball buttons; high, standing collar; cut away with shirt tails; one pocket in left tail lining; chest is padded.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 13141

Accession Number: 1988.148

Uniform Breeches

White cream; pants altered to breeches; narrow full front with two button holes for flap; two button closure; separate waistband with two buttonholes; back tie closure with gusset; two buttons at each knee.

Date: 1825-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), wool (textile), stitching

GUSN: 13142

Accession Number: 1988.149

Men's Jacket

White; turnover, notched collar; short; single breasted with four self covered buttons; natural waistline; sleeves with cuffs; two pockets - breast (inside and outside); princess seams - back.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 13143

Accession Number: 1988.150

Coat & Breeches

Coat A: Brown velvet; cut away waist, standing band collar; 7 pairs large buttons along front; 2 pockets with pointed flaps; cuffed sleeves with 6 small brass buttons; back-tails; single breasted; white lining. Breeches B: Brown velvet; 5 button front with placket; separate waistband with one butto...

Date: 1876

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 13144

Accession Number: 1988.152AB

Coat, waistcoat & pants

Coat .1: Grey; grey lining - shoulders and front only; single breasted; 3 buttons; shoulder pads; 4 pockets; 3 buttons at wrist; false kerchief. Vest .2: Grey with grey lining; no collar; single breasted - 6 buttons; 4 pockets; grey back (same as lining) with no buckle - plain weave. Pants .3: Gre...

Date: 1959

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 13145

Accession Number: 1990.42.1-.3

Coat & Pants

Coat A: Cream; turnover notched collar; single breasted - 2 buttons; 3 patch pockets and coin pocket; 1 inside pocket; 2 pearl buttons at sleeve, unlined; box pleats and waistband at back. Pants B: Cream; cuffs; 2 side pockets, 2 hips pockets; button front with placket; belt loops at waistband.

Date: 1930-1939

Maker: NRA (Clothing) (Maker) Palm Beach (Clothing) (Maker) Tailored by Goodall (for Palm Beach) (Maker)

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

GUSN: 13146

Accession Number: 1990.368AB

Shoe Box

(C)=top; (D)= bottom. Narrow rectangular box; white/dirty paper w/ blue trim; found w/ shoes 1948.97AB.

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 13147

Accession Number: 1948.97CD

BOOTS

Cream/ivory silk satin ankle boot; white kid toe, sides & heel; bound w/ cream silk tape; side lacing (no laces); square toe; center front & center back seam; sole has narrow waist; no heel; linen lining.

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, leather, linen (material), satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 13148

Accession Number: 1948.896AB

SHOES

White kid leather; bound w/ silk & linen tape; no trimming although holes at toe indicate a bow was stitched there at one time; elastic ties. Round square toe; square throat; 3-3/8" vamp; center back seam; sole has narrow waist; low 1" heel covered w/ white kid; sole has dark channel; white linen l...

Date: ca. 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), stitching, leather, textiles, elasticity

GUSN: 13150

Accession Number: 1951.13AB

Shirt

White; high collar (5"); ruffled front of fine lawn (3 1/4"); are pearl button at neck and cuffs; gathered and gusseted sleeves gathered into cuffs; topstitching at collar and cuffs; armscye yoke. Gathered along collar.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 13151

Accession Number: 1924.667

Sailor Shirt

White with blue trim; heavyweight; turnover collar lined with blue and trimmed with white piping; open neck; shoulder yoke; gusseted sleeves; turnover cuffs with blue trimmed with two bands of white piping like collar. Ties at side near hem. Handsewn.

Date: 1843

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), twill

GUSN: 13152

Accession Number: 1925.202

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