Historic New England

Men's Shirt

White cotton. Narrow band collar with buttonhole at center back and both sides of front. Small loop at center back and left front. Five small white buttons down center front, six buttonholes. Five flat pleats to waist on either side of front. Two long sleeves with French cuffs. Tucks at elbows. Smal...

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 12971

Accession Number: 1969.7218

Men's Shirt

White cotton with woven vertical stripe. Pointed collar with buttonhole at left and right sides. Five small white buttons down center front. Long sleeves with small white buttons at cuffs and sleeve plackets. Tuck in each sleeve at elbow.

Date: 1890-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 12972

Accession Number: 1969.7208

Men's Coat

Charcoal gray cashmere with herringbone weave. Dark gray velvet collar backed with charcoal gray felt. Four hidden black buttons dwon center front. One buttonhole below collar, no button. Chest pocket, left side, lined with black cotton twill. Two large black pockets lined with tan velvet. Small ecr...

Date: 1908

Maker: unknown

Material: cashmere (wool), cotton (textile), hand sewing, silk (textile), twill, velvet (fabric weave), wool (textile)

GUSN: 12973

Accession Number: 1969.7140

Men's Robe

Natural linen; large shape, dropped shoulder and loose sleeves; wide collar; 3/4 length.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: hand sewing, linen (material)

GUSN: 12974

Accession Number: 1969.6392

Nightshirt

White linen; long pleated sleeves with turned-up, curved starched cuffs; one button and hole at each cuff; turned-over collar with button closure at neck; opening down front has one more button; slits at hem at side seams.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 12975

Accession Number: 1969.5984

Bodice

Aqua irridescent changeable taffeta; pouched front with V - shaped neckline filled in with white tulle. Broad ecru lace ruffled collar. Insert down center front of white lace over chiffon concealing hook and eye closure and drawstring at neck. Self-ruching on either side of opening. Four self rosett...

Date: ca. 1905

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), taffeta, tulle (meshed textile)

GUSN: 12976

Accession Number: 1969.5093A

Cloth Sample

Cream linen printed with pale blue lattice with red roses.

Date: 1920-1929

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 12977

Accession Number: 1969.5256.2

Capelet

Black silk velvet, trimmed all around with ruched black satin ribbon. High band collar. Hook and eye closure from collar to middle. Attached hood gathered to black satin ribbon with bow at center front and lined with pink satin twill. Body lined with pink taffeta with satin stripe in blue, green and...

Date: 1890-1899

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 12978

Accession Number: 1969.5385

Women's Jacket

Black wool twill with foliate trail beadwork of bugle beads; standing band collar; fitted sleeves; black lace along center front; peplum trimmed with black silk fringe and strands of bugle beads with round faceted beads; five black covered buttons at front; lined with black silk.

Date: 1870-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: beading (process), silk (textile), twill, wool (textile)

GUSN: 12979

Accession Number: 1969.5449

Capelet

Black silk and wool leno weave gauze. Shawl collar, pleated double ruffle around hem. Black satin ribbon bow over hook and eye closure. Black grosgrain ribbon bands around tops of long lapets.

Date: 1890-1899

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 12980

Accession Number: 1969.5457

Capelet

Black silk and wool leno weave gauze body. Broad pleated self ruffle all around. Double ruffle at collar. Fully lined with black silk taffeta. Hook and eye closure at bottom. Black silk twill ribbon inside belt.

Date: 1880-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: gauze, stitching, silk (textile), taffeta, wool (textile)

GUSN: 12981

Accession Number: 1969.5458

Shawl

White fine linen with embroidered white floral border. Band collar. White scalloped lace around hem.

Date: 1870-1889

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, linen (material)

GUSN: 12982

Accession Number: 1969.5494A

Shawl

White net with scrolling floral trail lace pattern; shoulder length with lappets.

Date: 1860-1869

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), lace (needlework)

GUSN: 12983

Accession Number: 1969.5502

Pelerine

White cotton pelerine or bertha; embroidered all over in white serpentine bands. Narrow white lace ruffle along upper edge. Broad scalloped lace ruffle along lower edge; shoulder seams.

Date: 1860-1869

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 12984

Accession Number: 1969.5503

Servant's Apron

Discolored white 2/1 plain weave; starched; constructed of three pieces stitched together at center front waist; waistband cut from fabric on bias and folded similar to a tie with pointed ends; folds overlap in front and one held with four small buttons and thread loops; lined with starched buckram;...

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), buckram, hand sewing

GUSN: 12985

Accession Number: 1969.5396

Servant's Apron

Discolored white 2/1 plain weave; starched; constructed of three pieces stitched together at center front waist; waistband cut from fabric on bias and folded similar to a tie with pointed ends; folds overlap in front and one hold with four small buttons and thread loops; lined with starched buckram;...

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), buckram, stitching

GUSN: 12986

Accession Number: 1969.5397

Servant's Apron

Discolored white 2/1 plain weave; starched; constructed of three pieces stitched together at center front waist; waistband cut from fabric on bias and folded similar to a tie with pointed ends; folds overlap in front and one held with four small buttons and thread loops; lined with starched buckram;...

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), buckram, hand sewing

GUSN: 12987

Accession Number: 1969.5398

Servant's Apron

Discolored white 2/1 plain weave; starched; constructed of three pieces stitched together at center front waist; waistband cut from fabric on bias and folded similar to a tie with pointed ends; folds overlap in front and one hold with four small buttons and thread loops; lined with starched buckram;...

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), buckram, hand sewing

GUSN: 12988

Accession Number: 1969.5399

Servant's Apron

Discolored white 2/1 plain weave; starched; constructed of three pieces stitched together at center front waist; waistband cut from fabric on bias and folded similar to a tie with pointed ends; folds overlap in front and one hold with 4 small buttons and thread loops; lined with starched buckram; se...

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), buckram, hand sewing

GUSN: 12989

Accession Number: 1969.5400

Servant's Apron

Discolored white 2/1 plain weave; starched; constructed of three pieces stitched together at center front waist; waistband cut from fabric on bias and folded similar to a tie with pointed ends; folds overlap in front and one hold with four small buttons and thread loops; lined with starched buckram;...

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), buckram, hand sewing

GUSN: 12990

Accession Number: 1969.5401

Servant's Apron

Discolored white 2/1 plain weave; starched; constructed of three pieces stitched together at center front waist; waistband cut from fabric on bias and folded similar to a tie with pointed ends; folds overlap in front and one hold with four small buttons and thread loops; lined with starched buckram;...

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), buckram, hand sewing

GUSN: 12991

Accession Number: 1969.5402

Servant's Apron

Discolored white 2/1 plain weave; starched; constructed of three pieces stitched together at center front waist; waistband cut from fabric on bias and folded similar to a tie with pointed ends; folds overlap in front and one hold with 4 small buttons and thread loops; lined with starched buckram; se...

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), buckram, hand sewing

GUSN: 12992

Accession Number: 1969.5403

Pinafore

Black and white tabby weave background with white vertical stripes; bib - sleeveless, high round neckline, tapering to point at front waist; three buttons and buttonhole closure at back bib; full gathered skirt wraps around entire waist; single button and buttonhole closure at waist; two side pocket...

Date: 1851-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), hand sewing

GUSN: 12993

Accession Number: 1969.5278

Apron

White cotton and lavendar wool blend; tabby weave; bands of point twill of yellow silk along waistband and apron bottom; gathered at waist; apron ties backed with white cotton twill tape; drawn work along hem; mid-calf length.

Date: 1880-1889

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), hand weaving, silk (textile), twill, wool (textile), hand sewing

GUSN: 12994

Accession Number: 1969.5327

Apron

White starched cotton, small checked pattern; cartridge pleats at waistband; apron ties single thickness pleated and stitched to waistband; full apron panel; above ankle length.

Date: 1860-1869

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), hand sewing

GUSN: 12995

Accession Number: 1969.5328

Pinafore

Starched printed cotton; cream background with brown stripes edged along apron sides, bottom and top and sides of bib. Waistband of applied printed aubergine cotton of geometric red, blue, and white flowers; bib very narrow at waist; apron skirt gathered at front waist. Two vertical seams to hem a...

Date: 1870 C-1880 C

Maker: unknown

Material: transfer printing, cotton (textile)

GUSN: 12996

Accession Number: 1969.5406

Apron

Discolored white netting patterned with small dots; drawstring waistband; thin, starched, plaited cotton drawstring; selvages and hem turned back and sitiched; mid-calf length.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), hand sewing, net (textile)

GUSN: 12997

Accession Number: 1969.5786

Apron

Starched faded beige background with small pattern of dots and stylized stars; gathered at waist; waistband of same material folded over and stitched. Attached ties of single layer hemmed at all edges; hem turned back and stitched; mid-calf length.

Date: ca. 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), hand sewing, transfer printing

GUSN: 12998

Accession Number: 1969.6393

Apron

Starched beige background with small pattern of brown dots and stylized stars; waistband turned back and stitched; made in two sections; seam at center front. Attached ties of single layer; hemmed at end and edge on opposite selvage; hem turned back at stitched length - mid-calf; gathered at waist.

Date: ca. 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), hand sewing, transfer printing

GUSN: 12999

Accession Number: 1969.6405

Apron

Black taffeta; pleated at waist; two front puffed pockets gathered at top edge with applied blue-green silk bow. Piping at waistband and pockets; ruffle edged in blue along edge; black taffeta ruching edged in blue bordering ruffle along sides and bottom. Applied bow with long, wide extensions, ed...

Date: ca. 1876

Maker: unknown

Material: hand sewing, silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 13000

Accession Number: 1969.6424

Pinafore

Discolored white with bands of three twill stripes running both horizontally and vertically creating a checked pattern overall. Shaped bib strapless, narrower and gathered at waist; two section waistband with center seam; small sections added to each extension of waistband. Button and buttonhole b...

Date: 1860 C-1870 C

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), hand sewing, twill

GUSN: 13001

Accession Number: 1969.6494

Apron

Discolored white with bands of three twill stripes running both horizontally and vertically creating checked pattern overall. Gathered at waist; waistband made of two sections extending into ties; seam at right; short ties also made of sections. Button and buttonhole closure at back; center seam f...

Date: 1860 C-1870 C

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), hand sewing, twill

GUSN: 13002

Accession Number: 1969.6495

Pinafore

Printed wool twill; cream ground; red and green paisley stripe; half drop repeat; small green border stripe with cream stylized flowers around center panel. Black border bands around entire edge of apron and bib top; bib gathered across top and at waist; apron and waistband gathered at center front...

Maker: unknown

Material: transfer printing, hand sewing, resist dyeing, twill, wool (textile)

GUSN: 13003

Accession Number: 1969.6496

GLOVES

A=right; B=left. Ivory kidskin; mother-of-pearl button @ wrist; 3 topstitched seams on back.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, leather, machine-made

GUSN: 13004

Accession Number: 1969.5314AB

GLOVES

A=right; B=left. Ivory kidskin; mother-of-pearl button at wrist; 3 topstitched seams on back.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, leather, machine-made

GUSN: 13005

Accession Number: 1969.5315AB

GLOVES

A=right; B=left. Ivory kidskin; mother-of-pearl button at wrist; 3 seams topstitched in black on back.

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, leather, machine-made

GUSN: 13006

Accession Number: 1969.5316AB

GLOVES

A=right; B=left. Ivory kidskin; 2 mother-of-pearl buttons at wrist; 3 topstitched seams on back.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, leather

GUSN: 13007

Accession Number: 1969.5447AB

GLOVES

A=right; B=left. Ivory kidskin w/ 2 metal buttons; 3 rows of ivory silk; triple chainstitches on back.

Date: 1885-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, stitching, leather, machine-made, silk (textile)

GUSN: 13008

Accession Number: 1969.5448AB

GLOVES/MITTS

A=right; B=left. Black silk net mitts w/ embroidered back; scalloped edges; elastic at wrist.

Date: ca. 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles, elasticity, embroidering, stitching, net (textile), silk (textile)

GUSN: 13009

Accession Number: 1969.5478AB

GLOVES

A=right; B=left. Cream kidskin wrist length; black metal button; 3 topstitched seams on back.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, leather

GUSN: 13010

Accession Number: 1969.6126AB

GLOVES

A=right; B=left. Cream wool knitted armlength; ribbing at wrist & cuff.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 13011

Accession Number: 1969.6671AB

Dust Ruffle

White cotton; drawstring top with cotton tape tie; two horizontal tucks above hem. Hem overlaid with four rows of ruffles with embroidered scalloped edge.

Date: ca. 1880

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 13012

Accession Number: 1969.6105

Handkerchief

Yellow/orange background with purple and white stripes along edges creating plaid at each corner; inside black and white satin stripe around four sides.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 13013

Accession Number: 1969.5293

Handkerchief

White with light blue edging; white satin stripes and twenty-two rib stripe along four sides; edges turned back with drawn work.

Date: 1895-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 13014

Accession Number: 1969.5294

Handkerchief

Dark blue; border of six ribs runs along each edge, crossing at corners.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, silk (textile)

GUSN: 13015

Accession Number: 1969.5295

Handkerchief

Brown background; large center square of marble pattern of blue and yellow dots with a red double line grid on top; black band around center square; wide brown border.

Date: 1900 ?-1930 ?

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, silk (textile)

GUSN: 13016

Accession Number: 1969.5296