Woman's dress
Classification:
Date:
1875-1890
Medium:
Velvet, silk, cotton, linen, metal
Dimensions:
Part (bodice): 17 x 21 x 3 in. (43.2 x 53.3 x 7.6 cm)
Part (skirt): 44 x 40 x 2 in. (111.8 x 101.6 x 5.1 cm)
Description:
Purple velvet and silk woman's dress; velvet jacket-style lined and boned bodice ending at the waist with a pointed waistline; pleated silk closure at the front trimmed with velvet; velvet belt closure across the front; close fitting 3/4 length sleeve with a puffed and ruffled cap (kick-up) at the shoulder; needle point lace at the cuffs; hand-made bobbin lace over the sleeve caps and around the collar; lined with red and brown striped white cotton; interior of collar trimmed with brown ribbon; white ribbon to attach undergarments to; metal hook and eye closures; purple silk skirt with a velvet panel inserted in the front; on either side of the front split are machine-made bobbin lace decoration that extend up over the bodice and end in purple velvet and silk bow ties pinned below the shoulders; extra panel of silk at the back to form the smooth lying bustle; small silk bustle pillow at small of back; skirt closes in the front with a metal hook and eye.
Object Number:
Z.1332ab
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1890
eMuseum Object ID:
31137
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Dickey
Classification:
Date:
1880-1900
Medium:
Silk
Dimensions:
Overall: 16 1/4 x 5 1/4 in. ( 41.3 x 13.3 cm )
Description:
Blue silk dickey (Claudent scarf); two crossed oval pieces of silk with a triangle of silk between to be placed over the chest; blue silk neck strap wraps around and inserts back into the chest piece; lined with white silk; makers label glued to chestpiece; retailer stamped onto neck strap.
Object Number:
Z.1243
Marks:
printed: on tag: "THE CLAUDENT SCARF/ Patented Dec. 2, 1879/ These patents secure principles never/ before embodied in a flat scarf, while/ conforming to the shape of the wearer; the conors never project/ outside the clothing./ FISK, CLARK & FLAG./ Patent
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
30983
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Skirt fragment
Classification:
Date:
1875-1925
Medium:
Taffeta
Dimensions:
Overall: 38 1/2 x 18 in. ( 97.8 x 45.7 cm )
Description:
Brown, cream and black taffeta skirt fragment.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Constance Schermehorn Skillin
Object Number:
1937.278c
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1925
eMuseum Object ID:
30981
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Skirt
Classification:
Date:
1850-1865
Medium:
Silk, cotton chintz
Dimensions:
Overall: 39 x 45 in. ( 99.1 x 114.3 cm )
Part (waist): 28 in. (71.1 cm)
Description:
Brown silk skirt; padded skirt is pleated and bustled in the back; pocket in the left front side of the skirt; closes on the right side; lined with brown cotton chintz; hem trimmed with brown cord.
Object Number:
Z.1276b
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1865
eMuseum Object ID:
30979
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Bodice
Classification:
Date:
1850-1870
Medium:
Moiré silk, cotton, silk
Dimensions:
Overall: 20 x 14 1/2 in. ( 50.8 x 36.8 cm )
Description:
Blue silk moiré with a X-pattern brocade; high round neckline; "pagoda style" sleeves, long sleevs narrow at the shoulder and expanding to a wide mouth, shorter in the front than the back, lined with white silk; deep pointed v-waistline in the front and back; lined with white cotton; metal hook and eye closures up the front.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Emma Morse
Object Number:
Z.1171.51
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1870
eMuseum Object ID:
30972
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Shirtwaist: lavender colored w/lace
Classification:
Date:
1870-1900
Medium:
Silk, needlepoint lace, cotton
Dimensions:
Overall: 19 3/4 x 16 1/2 in. ( 50.2 x 41.9 cm )
Description:
Lavender silk shirtwaist tucked and pleated from shoulder to waist; long sleeves that come to a point, gather at the wrist, interior cuff of needlepoint lace; low v-shaped neckline; double layered floral needlepoint lace lapels to the waist; lined with sheer silk and machine made net; white cotton waistband; purple crewel-style embroidery at cuffs and pleating at front; metal hook and eye closures.
Object Number:
INV.11793
Gallery Label:
This shirtwaist was worn by Mrs. Charles A. Davenport. It is trimmed with elegant thread lace made in Europe or probably Northhamptonshire in the late 18th century. The lace belonged to her ancestor, Mrs. Clement Miller of Barbados, West Indies, and Cooperstown, N.Y.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
30970
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Slippers (pair)
Classification:
Date:
1800-1820
Medium:
Silk, leather, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 3/4 x 9 3/8 x 3 in. ( 7 x 23.8 x 7.6 cm )
Description:
White satin low-heeled slippers with silk bows at the toe and metal mock buckle sewn to the center; leather soles and heels, inside upper lined with linen, inside sole lined with white leather.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Anna Gillingham
Object Number:
1948.113ab
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1820
eMuseum Object ID:
30963
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Bustle cover
Classification:
Date:
1880-1900
Medium:
Cotton, needlepoint lace
Dimensions:
Overall: 28 x 25 1/2 in. ( 71.1 x 64.8 cm )
Description:
White cotton bustle cover with four stripes of needlepoint lace with a scroll pattern runs around the skirt; needlepoint lace ruffle around the bottom edge and up the front opening.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. M.H. Morse Jr.
Object Number:
Z.1171.42
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
30936
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Camisole (corset cover)
Classification:
Date:
1875-1900
Medium:
Cotton, needlpoint lace, silk ribbon
Dimensions:
Overall: 16 x 17 1/2 in. ( 40.6 x 44.4 cm )
Description:
White cotton fitted camisole (corset cover); wide round neck line; neckline and hem trimmed with floral needlepoint lace and open work threaded through with a pink silk ribbon; fitted short sleeves made of rows of floral needlepoint lace and a strip of cotton embroidered with tiny flowers, floral needle point ruffles along the sleeve hem; three mother-of- pearl buttons close the front of the garment, trimmed with a needlepoint lace ruffle.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. M.H. Morse, Jr.
Object Number:
Z.1171.54
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
30933
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Camisole (corset cover)
Classification:
Date:
1875-1900
Medium:
Cotton, bobbin lace
Dimensions:
Overall: 16 1/2 x 18 in. ( 41.9 x 45.7 cm )
Description:
White cotton sleeveless fitted camisole (corset cover); wide round neck line with bobbin lace trim threaded through with a pink silk ribbon; crocheted intial (h?) over the left breast; five button holes up the front with three mother-of- pearl buttons extant.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. M.H. Morse, Jr.
Object Number:
Z.1171.53
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
30931
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.


