Left:
Neoclassical gentleman's striped silk coat, c.1805-10.

Right:
Neoclassical silk evening dress with metallic trim, c.1800.

Left:
Romantic-period hand-embroidered silk taffeta dress with large gigot sleeves, c.1830.

Right:
Silk faille shoes from a Woodstock, Conn. estate, c.1830-50.

Left:
English gentleman's doeskin gauntlet gloves with metallic embroidery, c.1640. From the collection of Mrs. Charlotte Rafery.

Right:
Silk coif, hand-embroidered with polychrome silk and metallic floss, c.1680-1720.

Left:
Neoclassical hand-embroidered cotton gauze dress with train, c.1805.

Right:
Silk damask pelisse worn by Elizabeth Rockwood Farnsworth, c.1820. She married Amos Farnsworth, Jr. who fought in the battle of Bunker Hill.

Left:
Shaker hooded cape constructed in 18th century manner, c.1830. Provenance: handwritten name of original Shaker owner on tag in hood.

Right:
American gentleman's silk damask dress coat, c.1830. Provenance: handwritten note reads "Suit worn by John Lamson at the Court Ball in Paris c.1830..."