closet 2a
White silk square shawl, 36"x36" excluding fringe, embroidered all over in white two ply silk thread in a floral motif. Separately applied fringe is two ply silk thread. Note with shawl says: "This shawl belonged to Miss Rhoda Ann Cook of Warwick Mass. Date about 1840."
Linen sampler, 17 1/2" x 16 1/2", embroidered in silk polychrome on single ply hand woven linen. Sampler illustrates family record of Calvin Allen and Abigail Richards, married 1801. Two embroidered areas topped with embroidered urns and birds holding leaf branches. Within the areas are embroidered the names and dates , from 1802 to 1822 of the births (on the left side area) and deaths (on the right side area) of the children of Calvin and Abigail. The left side of the sampler is embroidered with a willow tree arching over the top ; the right side is embroidered with a field? or water?
Set of two dress aprons in white fine linen with crocheted lace along hems and edges of apron ties.
Woman's full length white cotton nightgown with pleating along yoke and bodice. Needle lace along neckline, placket and cuffs. Gusseting under armholes. Handwritten "M.A.Tyler" along inside of placket.
Woman's blue velvet coat, three-quarter length. Label says "Forbes and Wallace, Inc. Springfield, Mass". This store was considered the "leading retail establishment in Springfield" and was in business from 1874 to 1976. Ruching on sleeves and center of back collar. Lapel closure, no fastenings. Lined in gray satin. Machine stitched. Note sleeve detail!
Three nightgowns of white cotton with fine pleating along bodice and cuffs. Cotton eyelet lace between pleating on bodice. Ruffled cotton eyelet lace along neck edge and cuffs. Ankle length.
Woman's coat in patterned cotton with plaid lining. Interlined with a heavier material. Handstitched. Full length sleeves with turned cuff. Large decorative covered buttons of same fabric as coat. Front is straight, back has gores to flare out.
Woman's dress cloak in rose pink satin, lined with patterned taffeta and black velvet. Fastened with metal button covered in same rose pink satin. Calf length. Ruching along back and shoulders.
Woman's dress of brown crepe and satin. Under dress of brown satin with crepe hem. Overdress of sheer brown crepe with lace embellishment applicated to bodice. V-neckline. Attached sash of brown crepe at natural waist seam.
Woman's one piece evening dress in dusty rose velvet with extensive beading throughout. Label says: "Made in France RUE DE LA PAIX GOWN Paris". Dropped faux waist with gathered rose decoration at left waist, with open left seam from rose to hem. Side left fastening of snaps.
Temporarily in room 1b.
