Historic New England

Evening Dress

Pale green satin with lavender chiffon overlay tunic; empire waist with pale green satin belt, rosette of pale green satin and lavender chiffon with chiffon stashes (?) and tassels of silk and beads - at front and back; squared neckline with cream lace insets at front and back; short sleeves; chiffo...

Date: 1909-1911

Maker: Barroin, P. (Maker)

Material: beading (process), chiffon, satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 73887

Accession Number: 1969.6024

Evening Dress

Double layer of chiffon consisting of dark blue over tan, with ivory satin lining; blouson bodice embroidered with medallion in gold and blue silk thread, with pink beads and multicolored thread in vermiculate pattern; lace ruffle around medallion; embroidered V-border at back; double sleeves (tan u...

Date: 1909-1911

Maker: Barroin, P. (Maker)

Material: beading (process), chiffon, embroidering, satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 73888

Accession Number: 1969.6025

Walking Skirt

White linen; center front panel; yoke; stitched tucks at sides & back; smooth front; center back has tucked panel w/ linen strap. Waist lined w/ wide, boned, cream grosgrain ribbon; hook & eye closure at back.

Date: ca. 1905

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), stitching

GUSN: 73889

Accession Number: 1969.6028

Silesian Wire Bracelet

"Silesian" wirework braided bracelet with central flower and attached coil drop.

Date: 1825-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 100559

Accession Number: 1963.367

Bracelet

Gold folded link bracelet with central cartouche.

Date: ca. 1848

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100560

Accession Number: 1950.10

Bracelet

Silver links with bright cut scrolled decoration and safety chain.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 100561

Accession Number: 1932.655

Bracelet

Gold flexible link bracelet with alternating scroll and floral engraving.

Date: 1845-1860

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100562

Accession Number: 1940.503

Waist belt

Enameled metal belt set with cabochon turquoises, comprised of quatrefoil hinged links and large center buckle with hidden hook fastener; the buckle is set in a quatrefoil design within a eight pointed star with a center turquoise surrounded by 8 small and large turquoises, each link has a single tu...

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100563

Accession Number: 2007.15.1

Pair of Bracelets

Two black silk ribbon bracelets with gold clasps with scenes on ivory backgrounds set under glass; one clasp depicts a bird within a gilded cage and the other is a bird perched on top of a gilded cage in front of singular evergreen trees.

Date: 1780-1820

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100564

Accession Number: 2007.15.5AB

Pair of Bracelets

Pair of bracelets with large bone beads and pendants; one with a heart, cross and anchor, the other with a heart, anchor and axe.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: bone (material)

GUSN: 100565

Accession Number: 1932.2548ab

Brooch

Ivory brooch depicting two deer in a rocky landscape.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 100566

Accession Number: 1920.200.1

Bracelet

This bracelet is composed of six carved ivory plaques in four graduated sizes. The plaques are set on a pair of elastic strings with round beads separating each plaque (only three beads remain). The center plaque depicts three leaping deer within a frame pierced folate designs, surrounded by carved ...

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component), carving (processes)

GUSN: 100567

Accession Number: 1920.617

Pair of Bracelets

Pair of matching black enamel and gold hinged bracelets; push-button enclosures.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100568

Accession Number: 1941.1060AB

Pair of Bracelets

Pair of matching gold hinged bracelets with engraved and chased floral vine decoration; push-button enclosures with safety chains.

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100569

Accession Number: 1925.879.1-.2

Pair of Bracelets

Pair of matching jet and gold beaded bracelets; alternating rectangular jet beads and paired round gold beads on double chain; push-button enclosures with safety chain.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100570

Accession Number: 1933.1470ab

Pair of Bracelets

Matching pair of tortoiseshell hinged bracelets with gold piqué inlay in wave and Greek key patterns; push-button enclosures with safety chains.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100571

Accession Number: 1936.276ab

Bracelet

Tortoiseshell hinged bracelet; push-button enclosure.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100572

Accession Number: 1927.2095

Bracelet

Brown enameled hinged bracelet with gold bands.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100573

Accession Number: 1936.738

Bracelet

Amber and gold flexible link bracelet; carved rosette and round amber discs mounted on gold links; seed pearls surround central mount.

Date: ca. 1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100574

Accession Number: 1930.226

Bracelet

Roman micromosaic bracelet depicting classical ruins set in blue glass plaques, fastened together with twisted gilt metal links.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 100575

Accession Number: 1940.576

Pair of Bracelets

Pair of matching gold hinged bracelets with die-rolled stylized foliate decoration and bright cut borders; push-button closures and safety chains.

Date: 1869

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100576

Accession Number: 1934.299ab

Pair of Bracelets

Pair of matching gold hinged bracelets with die-rolled ivy vine design; push-button closures and safety chains.

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100577

Accession Number: 1974.194ab

Bracelet

Gold hinged bracelet with black enamel Greek key pattern inlay, foliate engraving on clasp and hinge; push-button closure and safety chain.

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100578

Accession Number: 2007.15.6

Pair of Bracelets

Pair of matching 14K gold bangle bracelets with engraved stylized foliate design.

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100579

Accession Number: 1963.42ab

Bogwood Bracelet

Carved bogwood bracelet with seven button-shaped rounds with various castles carved in relief and strung on thread (replacement).

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100580

Accession Number: 1936.148

Bracelet

Green jade bangle bracelet.

Date: 1875-1925

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100581

Accession Number: 1981.28

Cuff

Starched

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 73713

Accession Number: 1969.6120

Cuff

Starched

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 73714

Accession Number: 1969.6121

Cuff

Starched

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 73715

Accession Number: 1969.6122

Cuff

Starched

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 73716

Accession Number: 1969.6123

Collar

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 73717

Accession Number: 1969.6124

Cuff

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 73718

Accession Number: 1969.6125

Cuff

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 73719

Accession Number: 1969.6126

Women's Coat

Black ribbed silk; 3/4 length; round neck w/ piping; seven button and loop closure center front (one button missing, should have eight); long full sleeves with applique of black braid and beads in ogee motif at cuffs. Piping at cuff; full, flared skirt; quilted lining; black ruching at lining of cuf...

Date: ca. 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: quilting, silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 73720

Accession Number: 1969.6127

Bureau Scarf

Used as drawer liner in trunk.

Maker: unknown

Material: damask, linen (material)

GUSN: 73721

Accession Number: 1969.6128

Dress

Sheer white and stiffened cotton; Bodice (A) - polka dotted, turned down collar with lace ruffle; polka dotted band at center front placket, upper arm and cuffs - all have lace trim; narrow and wide tucks all around bodice; narrow tucks and piping above dotted band at upper arm and above cuffs; mid ...

Date: 1860-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 73722

Accession Number: 1969.6129ABC

Petticoat

White linen; gathered to buttoned, piped yoke; deep border of tucks; scalloped flounces with paisley-shaped eyelet.

Date: 1845-1853

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 73723

Accession Number: 1969.6131

Petticoat

White, adjustable waistband

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 73724

Accession Number: 1969.6133

Petticoat

White cotton petticoat.

Date: 1870-1876

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 73725

Accession Number: 1969.6134

Petticoat

White cotton petticoat.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 73726

Accession Number: 1969.6135

Petticoat

White cotton; gathered to waistband; very full; longer in back; attached ruffle with machine embroidery.

Date: 1862-1866

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 73727

Accession Number: 1969.6136

Sacque & Petticoat

Sheer white cotton; Bodice (A) - standing band collar; plain; leg of mutton sleeves with ruffle with tucks; narrow vertical tucks along front and back; skirted (hip length) fitted through waist; ruffle with narrow tucks around hem; ruffle along center front; button closure; Skirt (B) - matching skir...

Date: 1890-1892

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 73728

Accession Number: 1969.6137AB

Petticoat

White cotton with lace.

Date: ca. 1875

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), lace (needlework)

GUSN: 73729

Accession Number: 1969.6138

Bodice

Black taffeta; broad piped neckline trimmed with white scalloped lace; short puffed sleeves trimmed with white scalloped lace. Piped armscye; princess seams at back; boned darts in front; six covered buttons down front; drawstring at neck tying in front. Body lined with brown glazed linen with hoo...

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 73730

Accession Number: 1969.6139

Skirt

Sheer, cream (discolored white) cotton; box pleats all around waist; yoke; full.

Date: ca. 1870

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 73731

Accession Number: 1969.6140

Skirt

Sheer, cream (discolored white) cotton; cotton waistband w/ hook & eye; cartridge pleats all around; gathered around yoke from yoke to hips.

Date: ca. 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 73732

Accession Number: 1969.6142

Skirt

Sheer white cotton; cotton waistband w/ hook & eye closure at back; cartridge pleats all around; fullness at back from yoke to hip; plain.

Date: ca. 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 73733

Accession Number: 1969.6143

Day Dress

White; sheer; Bodice (B) - high neckline trimmed with net ruching with blue velvet drawstring; drop shoulder with piping; ruffle with net trim at armscye; long sleeves with net ruching at cuff; yoke trimmed with net ruching (front and back); shirred at front and back at waistband; 10 covered white b...

Date: 1869-1873

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 73734

Accession Number: 1969.6141A-D

Overskirt

Discolored white starched cotton; same starched cotton waistband; soft box-pleated flounce around skirt three inches above soft box-pleated ruffle at hem; hemline longer in back and rounds at front. Shorter at sides; front left opening to hip with iridescent shell button and buttonhole closure.

Date: ca. 1870

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), hand sewing

GUSN: 73735

Accession Number: 1969.6144

Skirt

Yellow/tan iridescent silk taffeta; box pleats around waist; white taffeta inserted at back, waist; fully lined with tan crinoline/buckram; waistband lined with linen; hook & eye closure at back.

Date: ca. 1870

Maker: unknown

Material: buckram, crinolines, stitching, silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 73736

Accession Number: 1969.6145

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