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Date: 1820-
Women's Shoes, 1820-1850
Delicate slippers such as these were used by ladies in the early Victorian period with fashionable dress. These tied on to the ankle, much as some ballet shoes do today. These types of shoes were notoriously unhealthy-- they quickly became damp and soiled, provided no foot support, and were occasionally purchased a size or two too small so that thewearer's foot appeared dainty. It was all about looking great; women were not expected to be comfortable or accommodated by their dress. The square to…
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Trousers, about 1820-1850
Worn by a member of the Mitchell family of New York State.Used on an everyday basis for hard work.
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Boy's Suit, about 1820
The military-looking Eton-style suit was common for young boys in the 19th Century and was used for school or special occasions. This rare example belonged to the Mitchell family of rural New York State (as did the very similar suit numbered 35.596.57). The jacket front is very typical of those worn around 1820. This is a variation of the skeleton suit in which the trouser buttons attached to a shirt or braces rather than the jacket.
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Boy's Suit, 1820-1830
The Eton-style suit was common for young boys in the 19th Century and was used for school or special occasions. This rare and rather expensive example belonged to the Mitchell family of rural New York State (as did the very similar suit numbered 35.596.5).The jacket front is very typical of those worn around 1820. The suit is nicely made but not exquisitely so; it is all hand-sewn and of lovely silk fabric. This is a variation of the skeleton suit in which the buttons on the waistband attach to …
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Trousers, about 1820-1840
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Trousers, about 1810-1820
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Capote Bonnet, 1820-1830
A capote- literally, French for hood-began to be worn in 1790s.It is characterized by a stiffened fabric brim framing the face, a soft gathered or pouch-line crown, and ribbon ties extending from the crown.The American prairie sunbonnet is a descendant of the capote.
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Bonnet, 1820-1850
The quilting of this bonnet indicates that it was likely worn seasonally in the autumn and winter.
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Morning Dress, 1815-1820
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Dress, 1820-1825
This dress descended down through the family of Louise Ogle Scull (1828-1906?), grandmother of the donor. Scull lived in Somerset, Pennsylvania, seat of Somerset County. She is said to have married Edward Scull in 1848. The mancheron of the sleeves is reminiscent of the 1810s, but the waist is lower indicating the 1820-23 period. The Van Dyked trim, collar, puffed oversleeve, and skirt treatment are typical of the early 1820's.
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Trousers, about 1810-1830
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Trousers, about 1800-1820
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Pantaloons, about 1820-1840
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Waistcoat, about 1780-1820
The form of the waistcoat appears to be late 18th century, but some of the other features are early 19th century.Very coarse linen cotton lining and back fabric.Embroidered in the piece. This waistcoat is slightly padded all along the front panel.The waistcoat was used for winter wear.
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Five excellent songs: The constant shepherd. The wreath. Welcomesummer back again. The dainty bit plan. The bachelor
"25"
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Early instruction, recommended in a narrative of the life of Catherine Haldane
1820 edition of "Early instruction, recommended in a narrative of the life of Catherine Haldane ; with an address to parents on the importance of religion" written by James Alexander Haldane.
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Arthur Monteith: a moral tale, founded on an historical fact, being a continuation of the Scottish orphans
This edition of "Arthur Montheith; a moral tale, founded on an hisorical fact, being a continuation of the Scottish orphans" was written by Mrs. Martha Blackford and published in the 1820s.
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The History of Giles Gingerbread: a little boy who lived upon learning
Attributed to John Newberry. Cf. NUC pre-1956, v. 199, p. 651.
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Tom Thumb's play-book: to teach children their letters by a new and pleasant method
Front cover included in paging.
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The house that Jack built: To which is added, some account of Jack Jingle, showing by what means he acquired his learning and in consequence thereof got rich, and built himself house
Frontispiece and last leaf are mounted on inside of covers.