Machine knit thin cotton ankle high child’s socks, soft white with ribbed tops having green bands, no hem; green heels and toes. Squarish toes and mitered heels; no seams.

Sturdy white cotton child’s stockings, hand knit with all around design from mid foot to mid-calf. Narrow rib. Shallow heel. One toe is rounded, the other pointed. Pattern of holes in zigzag rows lengthwise. 7.5” x 14.25”

Sturdy cotton child’s stockings, hand knit with all around mid foot to top of calf netted effect. Medium ribbing with band of chevrons beneath; pointed toes. China buttons at L and R tops. 6” x 14”

Hand knit heavy white cotton stockings. Medium ribbed top. Raised diamond or diaper effect from toe to top, all around leg. No underfoot seam. Darned heels. 8.5 x 15.5”

Child’s stockings. White cotton, hand knit with knobby stitched all around leg, and from vamp to cuff. Cuff is feather-edge or scalloped. Seam around top of sole, and also in strange places on heel. Pointed toe. One stocking too narrow. 7.5 x 16.5” Looks like a noble early serious knitting project.

Shaker cotton stockings knit on machine except for footing.* Characteristic groove effect at ankle. Pointed toe, no seam underfoot, reinforced heel with smooth underside. Double row of ribbing at top, checker fashion. ET stitched in l blue cross stitch at top of ribbing at top of each. 8.5” x 17”

Machine knit creamy white cotton stockings with pale gold silk embroidered clocks like fern fronds along foot up to mid calf. Rounded-square toe. About 1” welt. No markings. Back seam- seems hand sewn. 1” hem. 9 x 22”

Hand knit cotton stockings, ribbing and fancy border on top, with white china button on each side. Checkered pattern of grouped holes covering all areas except sole and toe. Pointed toe. 6.5 x 11.5”

Hand knit brown/white heather spun cotton child’s stockings. Simple top. Seamless above calf. Overall 14”. Toe to heel 5.5”

Machine knit fine silk stockings with narrow casing at top. Seam under foot. Side inserts at square toes. 7.5” long foot- x 20” Varied size bands of soft green, pinkish peach, yellow, olive, gold. The yellow appears to have run the most.

Hand knit white cotton child’s stockings, calf length. Ribbed top, reinforced heels. Pointed toes. 7” long x 8” high.

Hand knit white cotton child’s stockings. Narrow ribbed top. Lacy diamond pattern all around, top to toe. Side panels in pointed toe, fairly seamless under foot. Textured heel. China button on one side of top. 14” x 5”

White hand knit cotton child’s stockings. Shell pattern, from deep ribbed cuff to toe, all around. Fairly seamless construction under foot. Shaped conical toe. 2” cuff. 16” long x 8.5”

Hand knit heavy white cotton stockings. Fancy ribbed welt with band of lacy pattern. Large shell pattern all around, top to toe. Tubular shape, heavily reinforced heel. Round conical shaped toe. For a heavy woman? 19.5” x 8”

Infant’s stockings, hand knit fine cream wool with pink band at top and toe. Ribbed above ankle; 3 rows of eyelet holes in top, 1 at ankle, seamless heel. 3.5” long x 3” wide.

Machine knit child’s stockings, fine white cotton. Ribbed cuffs, 3 groups of horizontal stripes: narrow gray stripes on either side of chartreuse stripe. Turnover cuffs. Mitered heel. 5.5” wide by 8” high.

Machine knit cotton. Zigzag stripes with border of 'arrows' up leg from toe to knee. 1.5” hem. No marks. Rounded square toe; seam underfoot. Shaped toe. 9” foot, 27” long.

Stockings, fine white machine knit with cotton; slightly rounded toes, seam at sides and under heel. 1” hem with narrow soft red bands on either side of wider heather red band. Back seam, “4 x” in hole pattern inside one. 6” x 14.5”

Machine knit white cotton stockings, utterly plain. Squarish toes, underfoot seam. Deep hem, no markings. 22” x 8” Came out of family barn of Lydia Menges Butts (Mrs. Stanley Butts) of Alfred, NY Mother’s stockings?

Hand knit white cotton stockings; back seam only goes part way up. Nicely rounded- pointy toes. Narrow rib border on cuff. No clocks. Replaced feet. Mend above one ankle. 18” x 9.5”

Child’s stockings, MK circular fine white cotton, red stripe & texture border around top. No hem. White china button on outer sides. Square toe, seam under heel, side of foot. 14” x 6”

Child’s stockings, MK circular, ribbed, no hem. White china button at outside top of each. Seam under heel, side of foot. Square toe. 11” x 6”

Mach.knit blue and maroon horizontally striped wool leggings with purplish narrow crochet edging top and bottom. Back seam, hand sewn with stout brown thread. Shaped over foot, rubberized (?) strip of fabric across instep under foot. 18” long. Earlier repairs to earlier holes. Yarn is very lofty.

MK thin white cotton child’s socks, 1.5” ribbed cuff, no hem. Seams under heels and at sides. Rounded toes. Shaped toes. 4.5” x 4.5” “O +” worked into stitches near base of one cuff.

MK cream cotton stockings; toe-calf high design on front, row black of 'buttons', green 'holes' next to tan triangular 'flaps'; surmounted by tan triangles, 1 black. Silk embroidery. Deep hem with narrow tan band. Seam under whole foot. Shaped toes, squarish end- 9” x 26”

Heavy creamy MK cotton stockings. Seam under heel and at side. Shaped toes, squared ends. Golden yellow silk simple arrow clocks. 1.25” hems. Tape sewn to top of one cuff with inked “FL Tenny” (?). 8” x 21”

MK very fine white cotton stockings, lacy design toe to calf, all around. Seam under heel and side; shaped toes with squared ends. “S L Thayer” inked on each 3/4” cuff. 8” x 21”

MK creamy cotton stockings, with vertical 'warpless' wales spaced 1”; alternate horizontal bands of pale beige with fine ochre guard strips from toe to calf, terminating with series of narrow red/olive stripes. Olive stripes top/bottom of 1.5” cuff. Stamped “A E Pearl” “JS” with 3 diamonds in stitches. 8.5” x 26”

"Machine knit fine white cotton stockings. 1” hem. Delicate self diamond clocks. Hem marked “40.” Nearby marked “A” Huge foot, wide, slightly rounded. Seam under heel. 10” long by 27” high. Must be sized for a man.Blue dyed thread used to make cross stitch initials that seem incomplete - like I and another one. Miraculously stitched in conformity to ribs of knitting like counted thread embroidery."

Hand knit cotton child’s stockings. Diamond openwork except sole; elaborate openwork cuff. Heavy soft white cotton. Reinforced heel; minimal bulk in seams. 10” x 5”

Machine knit fine white cotton stockings, napped inside. Seam up back, under heel. Square toe. .25” hem. Fine lacy effect toe to calf, all around, pointy border. No marks. 9” x 21”

Toddler sized hand knit cotton stockings, shell stitch all around. Natural color; narrow turquoise silk ribbon tied to side of one top. Joined at the toe.

Machine knit ecru cotton stockings, napped inside. 1” hem. Narrow ecru silk clocks. Hand embroidered floral design from toes to mid calf, blue inked pattern. Maroon silk. Slightly rounded toe, edge seams; box heel. Blue stamped trademark: Balbriggan, in leafy cartouche surmounted by harp. Toe stamped with blue 6. Size 6. 7.5” x 23.5”

Very fine brown machine knit cotton stockings, lace zigzags toe to midcalf, almost all around. Seam under heel and foot; shaped toe and square ends. 1.5” hems. No marks. 9” x 28”

Stockings hand knit of fine white cotton, with diagonally ribbed border 2” deep at top. Unusual treatment of toe and heel area, with seam underfoot. Seems intended to be worn in tight shoe or boot. Marked “AF 6” near top by means of knitting in very tiny blue glass beads. 20” high.

Machine knit fine cream-colored cotton stockings with napped insides. Inked design over front, toe to ankle, of grasses and daisies. Partially embroidered in ombre pink, tan and turquoise silk. 1” hem at top; 22” long, 8” foot. “3” knit into one at top. Reinforced heels, separate sole.

Black machine knit lisle cotton with intricate lace pattern on front, of fleurs-de-lis, rosebuds and bow-knots. 4.5” hem, side piece in toes, seam down back, under heel and toe. Squareish narrow toe. 26: leg, 9.5” foot.

Hand knit heavy white cotton single stocking; leaf pattern toe to calf, all around. One line of red around top edge, with nearly obliterated stencilled name in scroll, like those on quilts. Narrow side pieces on and under pointed toe; no back seam; seam down back heel, seamless underneath. 9” foot, 16” leg.

Machine knit white cotton, napped inside; double red line around hem with “40” in holes. Square toe, no side pieces. Back, no bottom seam. Soft gold silk flower-in-pot design knitted in front from very low to above ankle. Narrow at toe, no underfoot seam.

Machine knit cream colored silk. Solid ankle, sole, toe. Open mesh up to deep hem, practicallly the whole length of leg. Back seams. Narrow square toes. 31.5” long, 10” foot. Underfoot seam. One is pinker than the other- suggesting the original color.

Single silk stocking with 1.5” hem, narrow square toe. Mesh from toe up to mid calf, side to side. Arrowlike design at top of mesh area. Initials AB formed of knit holes in hem. Rather heavy weight. Underfoot seam. 26.5” x 8”

Machine knit cotton stockings, light buff with groups of horizontal brown bands up leg. Narrow pin stripe fabric forms foot, sewn-in. 1” hem. Back seam, no underfoot seam. Very pointed toes. Cheap product.

Hand knit stockings, heavy white cotton. Rosebud pattern in 3” cuff with dentil edging. Reinforced heel; handwoven PW cotton tape to tie stockings together, attached at top rear. Transparent red beads knit into cuff “TP”, upside down.9” foot, 17” leg.

Hand knit cotton. Script initials “ES” in yellow and turquoise beads. Back seam; eyelet diamond and border design knit into scalloped top; reinforced heels. Round toesm darned with finesse in one place, crudely in others, on side heel and side toe. 9” foot amd 18” leg.

Hand knit heavy cotton stockings with diagonally banded 3” cuff with dentil edging. Reinforced heel. Transparent red and green beads knit into cuff, upside down initials “ES” 9” foot, 18.5” leg.

Hand knit heavy cotton stockings with diamond pattern from mid-calf to toes, almost completely around leg; unusual waffle texture to reinforced area of heel. Toe in 4 sections, no seam under foot. Pointed toe. Top has 3.5” cuff of decorative stripes with scalloped top edge. Back seam. 8.5” x 18”

Handknit cotton, fine, worked in the round. Calf height with narrow fancy edge. Pointed toes, ‘forked’ clocking to ankle and nearly to toes, edged with fine cable, decorative peak. Reinforced heels, neatly worked smooth seam under heel. No initials. Neatly darned at ankle level- worn with bootees by a woman? 8.25” x 12.75”

Hand knit unbleached fine linen, worked in the round. Pointed toes, heel seamed in back. Decorative .5” top edge, initials SM or MS (most likely) worked in holes. Simple, long gores to ankles. Beautiful knitting.9.25” x 17.25”

Long, fine machine knit pale pink silk with 1/2” cuff having a narrow pale red band around top. No other marks. Seam up back; squared toes. Narrow rib terminating in arrow forms a clock. Came with coverlet supposed to have been made by Elisa for her marriage in 1820 (97.103). Worn with pink slippers (97.104) at her wedding.

"Hand knit white cotton stockings; seem young size. Top with lacy design and a small shell design wraps around 3/4 of the leg, toe to calf. In a reserve on the toe is a beaded cartouche, roughly hexagonal (perhaps intended as a heart shape), of coarse turquoise glass beads; inside is a red capital A. Below the cuff is a rectangular border of red and turquoise beads surrounding a red “ZAD” on one side and “1874” on the other. Each beaded motif faces the wearer. Rounded toe, no under instep seam. We figure it was Zelda Anne asserting her preferred name. Expertly knit.See single matchig mitt 98.068.2 Mitt included in appraisal 08"

Hand spun, dyed and knit wool leggings or gaiters, bronzy brown color. Knee to toe, with simple strip of pink glazed cotton as foot strap. Outer sides have 2” wide feather motif, full length. The attractive design suggests they were worn under skirts, with the strap under the stockinged foot, with open slippers, not boots- perhaps for a cold ride to a party.

Hand knit cotton stockings, calf height. No decorative band on top. Feather or twisted chainlike design worked all around, from toe to half way up. Seam under heel. Nicely shaped rounded toes. Very well made. No marks.

"Hand knit white cotton child’s stockings, calf height, shell stripes alternating with plain ones around whole leg, 3/4” cuff ribs; seamless under foot and heel. Moderately rounded/pointed toe. Toddler sized? Very nicely made.4.5” long x 6.5” high."

"Hand knit stockings, fine, pearly linen tops attached to lacy knit cotton bottoms. Small geometric gridlike design; top edges have narrow finish and the name, “Polly Keyes” worked about 2” below, straddling the back seam. Heavy heels,seamless foot with moderately pointed toe.8” long by 16” high. Assume these were all-linen when new."

"Beautifully hand knit fine linen stockings, just short of knee height. Narrow finish on cuff, fine turn stitch clocks with little tree at top of double rows extending on either side of narrow gore to toe and bottom of foot. Masterfully replaced cotton heel and toe. Seam under heel only. Narrow bands at top. Small darns at heel. 8.5” long by 17” high."

"Heavy hand knit cotton calf-high stockings. No finish on cuff. Heavy heels, roundish toes .Design goes all around; toe to lower calf. Obvious leaf design with lacy veins. Each stocking is marked JEE in ink near the cuff- not “upside-down.” 8.5” long by 15” high."

"Machine knit thin silk stockings, thigh high. Wide red, white and blue bands alternating with bands of single rows of red, yellow, and green. Yarn dyed to produce desired stripes! Knit horizontally. 1 1/4” cuffs. White cotton reinforced heels (mitered) and wide, rounded toes. The blue and red run.8.5” long by about 30” high."

"Hand knit, soft, fine S singles ruby (bluish) red wool, fuzzy now. Beautifully knit. Virtually seamless foot; 1” ribbed cuff. The top has been “ended out” with a 3” band of ribbing in a warm red, and the toe appears to have been “ended out” as well; possibly the heel has been reworked. The foot additions are the same hue as the rest, a little lighter, but not fuzzy. The heel may only appear newer because the nap was worn away by the heel. (But why just there?) There is a row of bright red (synthetic?) repair wool on the edge of one cuff. These seem to be expertly made, well-loved and well-tended.11” long by 18” high."

"Pinkish ivory fine silk. 1” welts with 6 lozenges of 9 holes, also a C. Seams at sides of foot, under heel. High, lavishly embroidered and lacy clocks extending well above the ankle, down the side of the foot and into a point above the toes with a double diamond design above the toe. Insides of heels lined with another layer presumably added by owner. Rounded toe. “C. S. Starr” inked - or more likely stamped - inside welts seems inconsistent with the early date of the stockings.9” x 25.5”"

Hand knit heavy white cotton stockings, child size. Half height, narrow welt. Elaborate cable pattern worked on either side of lacework gore and topped with a lace diamond zigzag pattern of holes worked up the center front from the toes to the same height. “CP” worked in holes near top back of one. Toe has seam around outside and up center front a bit over the toes - better fit into shoes with pointed toes? Much darned.

Machine knit silk stocking, ivory, over the knee. 1” welt, no marks. White satin stitched (at home?) floral design above the gore — rather wide.

Hand knit ivory silk stockings, calf height. No designs except for a lacy welt. Seam around toes and a little distance above center front toes. Pointed.

Machine knit creamy wool stockings, youth sized, knee high. Stamped on each one: “ALPACCA” with a picture of a sheep superimposed on a pair of red bands near the top. Seam under heel and along side. Wide square toes.8.5” x 21.5”"

Machine knit cotton stockings, deep blue with pairs of cross bands of salmon and ‘ikat’ ochre/brick/white; chain stitched pairs of ombre orange/yellow/white silk stripes. 1” cuff. Over knee height. 8.5” x 26”

Stockings, hand knit white cotton, shell stitch all around leg, toe to top. Calf height. Adult size.

Machine knit thin white lisle stockings, knee high, with mesh at the top and a lacy pattern on the bottom; mitred heel. I suspect these might have been the stockings worn with the graduation dress. Makes me wonder if the shoes ca 1855 were also attempted, given that the original dress dated to then. (2004.135)

Stockings, machine knit olive silk with off white heels, toes and upper section. 1” welt with 2 olive bands and “15” worked in numbers. Dainty self-colored clock up to calf. Box heel and square toe.

Machine knit black silk stockings, white heel and toe. 1” welt with pair of white bands. Box heel, square toe. No clocks. Twill tape reinforcement inside welt for bone button sewn on outside. Child or youth size.

"Pair of fine white cotton machine knit stockings, knee-high. Elaborate openwork design on front of foot and leg, halfway around sides. Square heel, under-foot seam, narrow welt with holes spelling “Paris.” Back seam winds almost completely around to the front. Lacework has decorative band across top and dainty row of hemlock trees... along side of lacework is a double row of satin stitched or brocaded border. Purchased with:2005.004.2 Pair of creamy white silk garters"

"Hand knit stockings made of tightly spun white cotton, above calf-height. Elaborate, if not over-the-top, bands of pattern from toe to top. Two diamond shaped fields of shell or leaf pattern on the top of the foot, with a small diamond like on top of a clock. Three bands around leg are: an openwork diamond pattern; a wide, bulging zigzag trail of bosses on mesh ground; a large, openwork herringbone. The welt has a row of lace diamonds and a scalloped top edge. Shaped heel of a tight stitch; star toe."

Calf high handknit cotton stockings, deep ribbed cuff with lacy scalloped border. Entirely made of diamond mesh except sole and toe. Seamless sole. “EuB” worked in large red cross stitch on cuff.

Hand knit soft white cotton stockings, over the knee - all-around mesh pattern to calf, with arrow design above; zig zag line up the back ‘seam’ - deep decorative cuff with wide border of diamonds and zigzags, a plain band with the intials “AN 1881” worked in red beads, benath a ribbed border topped with diamond openwork border. Beneath the first band, “+ 1871 + “ is worked in gilt steel beads.

Hand knit heavy white cotton stockings, knee high. Deep border with step-twill diagonal bars. Initials PM and 43 worked into the top below the cuff. 4” white linen (?) plain weave 1/4” tapes attached to top at back.

Pair of stockings, hand knit fine white cotton. Knee high with fancy openwork back seam and deep elaborate cable pattern cuff. Mitered toes, box heels, reinforced. No clocks. 9” foot, 21” leg.

Fine machine knit deep red cotton child’s stockings, knee high. White soles are knit as extensions of the red part but intricately patterned and joined with two seams along the side of the foot, once for the red section and again for the white one below it. Square heels with white bottoms. White borders on the 1” hem. 4 and 3 holes worked below hem on each.Seamed; square toes.

Heavy hand knit cotton calf-high stockings. No finish on cuff. Heavy heels, roundish toes Design goes all around; toe to lower calf. Shell-like with side vein. Bulbous toe and large top. No marks. 9” long by 15 1/4” high.

"Pair of infant’s silk (probably a silk/wool blend)stockings, machine knit. Knee length, fine ribbing to ankle with narrow banded welt. Mitered heels, squared toes, both heels and toes are pink silk. See also 85.837.1-2, bibs"

"Machine knit silk stockings, pale ?pink with deep cuff banded with soft red at the top and dark red at the bottom; one has holes that look like a pair of triangles, not 4s. Reinforced toes and heels; the toes are a round straight shape and the heels have the seam under the heel. Long openwork clocks from toe to calf, bordered with simple embroidered stylized flowers. Initials J.R.W. are worked in tiny red cross stitch on the cuff.8” foot, 22.5” leg." Accompanying note, inked: “Stockings very old. J R Wood.” Reverse: “1620 Locust St.” Presumably accompanied shoes #2008.052.1 with a matching dress sold just before these items were put out for sale. The lady who bought it is a dealer named Marie Niforos. She wishes she had known about them and we wish we had known about the dress! Unfortunately, the dress has many ugly stains on it despite being in otherwise perfect condition. It is simple, typical of its kind, very well made: long gigot sleeves, wide neckline, round waist. These came from the Foulke estate in Philadelphia. (apparently a major Quaker family)

"Fine machine knit ivory lisle stockings with large pattern of zigzag openwork alternated with leafy vines over the front of the foot, surrounded with embroidered floral border. Seam under the foot, square heel, slightly rounded toe. Initials AJH worked in blue thread on narrow cuff. Foot 9”, 22” high.Part of Anna Hopkin Dyer’s wedding attire." "Stored in white box 2008.078. Inscription inked in corner of lid: “Wedding dress & other articles 1833 Oct. 8th”From the family of Elisha Dyer, b 1811. Married Anna Jones Hoppin in 1833. Governor of RI 1857-1859. Son Elisha Jr. governor of RI . Son William Jones Dyer b 1850. Married Lillian Pitman Greene. (LGD) Their daughter, Anna Jones Dyer (AJD) wrote some of these notes."

"Fine machine knit ivory lisle stockings with large mesh concentric diamond pattern over the front of the foot, surrounded with embroidered floral border. Seam under the foot, square heel, slightly rounded toe. Initials AJH worked in blue thread on narrow cuff. Foot 8”, 22” high.Part of Anna Hopkin Dyer’s wedding attire." "Stored in white box 2008.078. Inscription inked in corner of lid: “Wedding dress & other articles 1833 Oct. 8th”From the family of Elisha Dyer, b 1811. Married Anna Jones Hoppin in 1833. Governor of RI 1857-1859. Son Elisha Jr. governor of RI . Son William Jones Dyer b 1850. Married Lillian Pitman Greene. (LGD) Their daughter, Anna Jones Dyer (AJD) wrote some of these notes."

Hand knit fine white cotton stockings, thick. Over-the-calf height. Decorative seam, cuff has design of 3 rows of pointed feather-effect bands. Dark blue beads form the initials EB on each one near the cuff. Box heels, seam under foot, star toes. Very well executed.

Pair of child's stockings made of hand-knitted white cotton. Knee-high. Stripes of cable-stitch alternated with an openwork stripe; all around the leg. Fancy patterned cuff with scalloped tops. Reinforced square heels. Shaped, round toes.

Pair of ivory silk jersey stockings. Overcast seam down the center back of each; top edge folded down to inside to form welt. Reinforced toe and heel.

A lady's stole of machined diamond-net, Limerick lace. Neddlerun embroidery of floral sprigs, with flowery and leafy medallions in center filed across stole. Fine cotton on cotton Some small holes in netting, and a bit of discoloration - will attempt to remove discoloration with gentle washing.

Lady's stole made of mixed lace types - applique on net. Ground is machined-net in diamond, punctuated across the net by small machined circles or rings. Edges and ends of stole are trimmed, most likely later in its life, with machined bobbin lace, with machined-applique applied on either end of the stole. Netting is cut out in sections of the applique. Machined net with machine-embroidered circles mostly likely made early in 19th century, while appliqué and edging was applied turn of the 20th century.

White cotton gauze weave stole with tamboured vines across ends. About 8’ by 18”. Tiny hems.

Limerick lace, fine machine diamond net with hand-tamboured (apparently) pattern of floral sprays concentrated at each end, in pyramidal form. Narrow border all around. Small sprays scattered in field.

Fine black silk machine net stole, long and narrow. (Image shows about 60% of the length.) Distinguished by simple floral sprig in each corner, narrow edge and small spots in field, all formed by narrow silver bands folded back and forth upon itself and mounted on card base, or stitched on.

Limerick lace stole. Ivory net with buttonholed double -scalloped edges and tamboured 3” simple branches alternating with shamrocks.

Bright red fine twilled wool ground stole. Machine woven ends with 2 bilaterally symmetrical paisleys, above a small border of little ones, above a row of gates having differently colored warps. 7 colors: sky blue, red, black, white, yellow orange, pink, sage green. Separate side pieces with compact berry and fern motif. Finished on reverse with red silk herringbone stitch. Side strips lack black.18” x 90” minus fringe.

Stomacher or tucker made of machined netting embroidered over the netting with flowers, circles, and cartouches of filigree. Late Rococo Revival. Appears to have been embroidered by machine. Colorful bits of the embroidery have been painted by hand.

Entirely hand-stitched toddler boy's Eaton suit made from nankeen. Stitched with brown thread that shows through to the front. Coat (a) - armscyes set close together in the back; shaped long sleeves, faux turnback cuffs with slits on the sides. Morning coat style; high waist with curved opening to tails; collarless, double breasted with turnover lapels. 5 self buttons on each side and at top and bottom of tails. Pantaloons (b) - high rise; high waistband that buttons with 2 buttons; 4 braces buttons and 8 on the wide fall; silt in base of pants leg which appears to be intended to stop at lower calf; no pockets; original buttons are gone. (if cloth covered like the coat, were probably replaced by metal buttons; evidence of metal buttons in impressed circles in the sites, slits through which shanks were passed and remains of heavy linen thread used to secure them).

Gentleman's 4-piece black fine wool evening suit. Suitable for black-tie evening affairs, both formal and informal. Trousers (a) - button file in front, with lining to waist and pockets of pale golden cotton twill. Slight incline to the pant hems - up more in front of the pant leg. Waistcoat (b) - same fine black wool with the same pale golden cotton twill lining. Low shawl collar. Backed in black silk rep. Three black glass buttons down the center front. Tailcoat Jacket (c) - fine black wool lined with black silk satin. Sleeves lined in striped cotton twill. Pointed / peak lapels of jacketed faced with black silk rep. Black silk-covered buttons at the center front, back, and sleeves. "New" style Dinner / Evening Jacket (d) - black fine wool dinner jacket without tails, and a shawl collar of black silk rep. Lined in the same black silk rep, with the same cotton twill stripe fabric lining sleeves. Black silk-covered buttons at cuff only.

Small boy's suit made of heavy brown and cream striped cotton decorated with bands and scrolls of dark brown or black soutache braid; Unlined. Jacket (a) - coat sleeves flaring cut; notched collar and hem; little band at neck joining two black rubber buttons. Knee-Length Pants (b) - deep pointed waistband and three black rubber buttons at each knee; side openings; inner waist band with buttons to attached to shirt.

Entirely hand-stitched boy's vest and pants made of thin, napped scarlet wool broadcloth dyed. Vest (a) - high neckline with bound edge; proper right top is pieced; single breasted; closes with chased silvered buttons; lined with ivory twilled cotton in back; the front and outer back fabric is heavy plain weave ivory cotton; inside is a cotton band with 4 button holes stitched around the waist. Pants (b) - legs are long and narrow, cut with angled side seams to create a stylish fit and flare over the foot; proper fly front with 4 stamped brass buttons; 4 buttonholes in waistband; waistband facing has a widely spaced spot print.

Entirely hand-stitched small boy’s skeleton suit made of off-white fustian (linen on cotton warp). High-waisted. Shallow, wide neckline. The back opening of the bodice is secured with large, concealed hooks. A diagonal line of small 4-hole bone buttons on each side front of the bodice, down the back, and across the back of the waist to secure the back opening of the pants. Many buttons down each side opening of the pants at the side back (only alternate ones function). A pair of vertical slits on either side of the center front open to pockets. Wee hole appears to have been sewn up or not existent but has clumsy brown stitching to secure the seam allowances. Long, full tubular legs, sleeves full at the top, with neat pleats in the armscyes. Faux-angled turnback cuffs.

Machine-stitched costume made of brown lining cambric which may have been black originally; sewn with black thread. Tailcoat (a) - with long, round tails, the tail edges are faced with black fabric. 2-piece sleeves; waist seam and usual back and side seams associated with proper tailoring. No fasteners, lining, or pockets. Trousers (b) - have fly front closed with unmatched blued steel pants buttons, strap with blued steel buckle in the back. Black cotton waistband. Original hand-stitched hem turned up to form deep cuffs. No lining or pockets.

Child’s dress with pantalets or trousers, entirely hand stitched. Made of dull gold wool challis. Yoked dress has waistline at sides and back only, where the skirt is inserted with narrow pleats into the bottom edge of a faux belt. Short, straight sleeves cut with an inverted V hem; high round neckline. Flat steel buttons with cut edges lined up the center of the sleeves and down the back which is secured with concealed hooks and eyes. Elaborate meander pattern of matching braid is worked over the sleeves, yoke, and down the side fronts outlining the suggestion of a frock coat. Bodice lined with white cotton. Matching pantalets or trousers have braid around the hems; seem to be calf length. Brown cotton waistband; lined completely with white cotton. Side openings, 2 side pearl buttons and 1 in the back, not the front. This allows it to stay on while the front is dropped.

Lady's wool day walking suit. Made of herringbone wool pattern, lined with striped silk, and faced with silk ribbed fabric. Small puffed sleeve caps, with Greek key motif emboriderd on lapels/revers and cuffs. Skirt is slightly gored, and flat all the way aroudn waistband. Skirt not lined. CF hook and eye closure, with small train in back. Peplum waist of bodice, parts in curve at CF. Pockets curved, and not used. Machine stitched.

Little boy's romper or creeper with machined seams, with some interior hand-finishing. Made of a cotton blue and white mix fabric, a 'fancy weave' cotton suitable for working wear. White China buttons. Long sleeves and legs, ending in fabric gathered to plain cuff. No collar. The romper opens at the waist with buttons across the waistband. The opening is in the back of the romper, like the shirts of men working shirts.