19th C. To include: (2) crocheted cotton bags; a knit muff; (3) knit headpieces; a knit hooded cape; a knit vest, (3) cotton aprons; (3) pairs of stockings; a broken reed sewing basket; a changeable silk taffeta capelette; a little jabot; a cotton and lace collar; (6) pairs of leather shoes; (5) mismatched shoes; (2) shawls and one scarf; (2) leather book straps; (2) miniature canvas carrying cases (2) loose doll limbs; (2) wooden shoe stretchers; a little leather satchel; a silk ribbon case; a little pillow with silk organza border; a hankie; a diminutive child’s bamboo hand fan. Provenance: Property deaccessioned from the Old Dartmouth Historical Society, New Bedford, Massachusetts. Proceeds to benefit the collection. All show wear consistent with age and use, but are still brightly colored and intricate pieces, nonetheless.
