Jacket
- Object Name:
- Jacket
- Object ID:
- 1984.099.09
- Creator:
- B.J. Wortley Co.
- Place of Origin:
- Boston, MA.
- Date:
- 1890-1900
- Description:
- Jacket, embroidered, black taffeta, worn by Annie Louise Gage Kimball. Long sleeves. Jacket fully lined with white silk. Attached white satin collar; attached belt with large tassels. Bold embroidery at jacket bottom. Six-button (fabric covered) front closure. Maker's label reads, "B.J. WORTLEY / GOWNS / BOSTON". Adult woman's size.
- Material:
- Textile
Silk - Provenance:
- Photograph shows Annie Louise Gage Kimball wearing this jacket, while holding a toddler. Child could be her son, Robert (b. 1888).
History: Kimball Collection
Carolyn Louise Jenkins (1930 - 1981) -- Concord, NH. Bequest a collection of historical clothing, photographs, et al., from the Kimball Jenkins estate. One photo depicts Carolyn's grandmother, Annie Louise Gage Kimball, wearing this jacket.
Louise Mason Kimball Jenkins (1896 - 1974) -- Concord, NH. Mother of Carolyn Louise Jenkins. Direct descendant of Deacon John Kimball. Resided at Kimball-Jenkins estate.
Annie Louise Gage Kimball (1852 - 1933) -- Concord, NH. Mother of Louise Mason Kimball Jenkins; married Dr. George Morrill Kimball. - Credit Line:
- Bequest of Carolyn Louise Jenkins
- Subjects:
- Jackets
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