Historic New England

Stopper for milk can

Cardboard disc printed in blue and white with half white and half blue jagged-edged circle; arced border above

Date: 1951-1971

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, printing (process)

GUSN: 10124

Accession Number: 1995.260.1

Stopper for milk can

Cardboard disc printed in blue and white with half white and half blue jagged-edged circle; arced border above

Date: 1951-1971

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, printing (process)

GUSN: 10125

Accession Number: 1995.260.2

Stopper for milk can

Cardboard disc printed in red on yellow ground; arced red band with "H.P. Hood & Sons" in white at top

Date: 1930 C-1950 c

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, printing (process)

GUSN: 10126

Accession Number: 1995.261

Hoodsie cup cover

Cardboard disc with tab, printed on top side in red with "Hoodsie" in central red band; blue and white photo of Franchot Tone on back

Date: 1930 C-1950 c

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, printing (process)

GUSN: 10127

Accession Number: 1995.262.2

Hoodsie cup cover

Cardboard disc with tab, printed on top side in red with "Hoodsie" in central red band; black and white photo of Col. Tim McCoy in a wide brim hat on back

Date: 1930 C-1950 c

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, printing (process)

GUSN: 10128

Accession Number: 1995.262.3

Hoodsie cup cover

Cardboard disc with tab, printed on top side in red with "Hoodsie" in central red band; black and white photo of Myrna Loy on back

Date: 1930 C-1950 c

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, printing (process)

GUSN: 10129

Accession Number: 1995.262.4

Hoodsie cup cover

Cardboard disc with tab, printed on top side in red with "Hoodsie" in central red band; black and white photo of William Powell on back

Date: 1930 C-1950 c

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, printing (process)

GUSN: 10130

Accession Number: 1995.262.5

Hoodsie cup cover

Cardboard disc with tab, printed on top side in red with "Hoodsie" in central red band; blue and white photo of Jackie Cooper on back

Date: 1930 C-1950 c

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, printing (process)

GUSN: 10131

Accession Number: 1995.262.1

Slightly flared rectangular cardboard box with slotted opening flaps at top; wide sides printed with text in red square with picture frame border; narrow sides have same border with Jersey Belle logo above image of ice cream in footed dish

Date: 1900-1951

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, printing (process)

GUSN: 10132

Accession Number: 1995.238

Top

Pointed wooden peg piercing a metal and cardboard disc printed with red and white Jersey Belle logo (peg pierces through cow's eyes)

Date: 1920 C-1951 c

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, metal, printing (process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 10133

Accession Number: 1995.263

Paperweight

Grey and white square marble block (from Italy) with smaller square silvered plaque on top with Hood quarter century symbol and date in red; green felt on base with yellow label

Date: 1977

Maker: unknown

Material: chamfering, felt (textile), marble (rock), metal, printing (process), transfer printing

GUSN: 10134

Accession Number: 1995.264

Flashlight

Off-white oblong-shaped miniature flashlight with silvered chain attached and sliding switch

Date: 1982

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, plastic (organic material), transfer printing

GUSN: 10135

Accession Number: 1995.265

Ashtray

Round clear glass ashtray with three evenly-spaced notches in rim; sticker applied to outside bottom, visible inside as cow logo with white printing

Date: 1967

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), molding (forming), paper (fiber product), printing (process)

GUSN: 10136

Accession Number: 1995.266

Clock

Digital quartz table clock in clear plastic stand; edge bent under to form base; inscription and logos below clock in red and blue; gold label on back; wedge-shaped carboard box with instructions printed on back

Date: 1990

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, metal, molding (forming), plastic (organic material), transfer printing

GUSN: 10137

Accession Number: 1995.267.1-.2

Key Chain

Gold-coloured metal disc with raised lettering in frame and date below; chain attached to loop; owner's name written in pen on back

Date: 1972

Maker: unknown

Material: embossing, gilding, metal

GUSN: 10138

Accession Number: 1995.268

Key Chain

Gold-coloured metal disc with raised lettering in frame and date below; chain attached to loop; owner's name written in pen on back

Date: 1972

Maker: unknown

Material: embossing, gilding, metal

GUSN: 10139

Accession Number: 1995.269

Wallet

Black leather rectangular wallet with detachable metal clip and clear plastic card holders; hidden money pocket; cow logo in gold on inside right pocket with inscription; fitted box with gold lid (see #2)

Date: 1965-1971

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, metal, paper (fiber product), printing (process)

GUSN: 10140

Accession Number: 1995.270.1

Box for wallet

Fitted flat rectangular box with gold lid (see related item - wallet #1)

Date: 1965-1971

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, gilding, printing (process)

GUSN: 10141

Accession Number: 1995.270.2AB

Crazy Quilt

"Crazy quilt" with central panel of seven rows of six wool blocks of various patchwork shapes; embroidered figuralistic floral motifs along with a boy, teacup, owl, mitten, etc. Lunette corners; 8-3/4" wide border of purple wool; outline corner blocks and scrollwork in embroidery.

Date: ca. 1880

Maker: Whitehouse, Sarah Mahtilda (Maker)

Material: embroidering, tacking, wool (textile)

GUSN: 10142

Accession Number: 1967.164

Address pad, pen and case

White plastic rectangular hinged case with ribbed decoration and inscription in red and blue below on front; black pen fits in slot at upper right; inside left, alphabetized address pad, and right, plain note pad

Date: 1989

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, molding (forming), paper (fiber product), plastic (organic material), printing (process), transfer printing

GUSN: 10143

Accession Number: 1995.271

Tote bag

Rectangular off-white canvas tote bag with two handles; vinyl strips stitched on sides; treated interior; transferred logos and inscription in blue on front side

Date: 1984

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, transfer printing, vinyl

GUSN: 10144

Accession Number: 1995.272

Paper shopping bag

Brown paper rectangular bag with two stapled, arced twisted paper handles; text printed in blue in rectangular border on one side; stamped on underside with manufacturer and patent information

Date: 1930-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, paper (fiber product), printing (process), stamping (forming)

GUSN: 10145

Accession Number: 1995.273.1

Quilted Bed Cover

White cotton ground; three rows of three appliqued rose wreaths; bordered by undulating flowering vine. Quilting pattern primarily of diagonal lines and large sunflowers.

Date: 1825-1850

Maker: Sabine, Sarah (Maker)

Material: appliqué (technique), cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 10146

Accession Number: 1967.131B

Fichu in a Box

Dark blue cardboard box with lid containing a lavender fichu.

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard

GUSN: 10530

Accession Number: 1995.510.2A

Mustard pot with lid

Small, pear-shaped pearlware mustard pot with lid and applied handle. Pot has a molded line and ribbing around mid-section, overpainted blue. Blue bands are painted around the lower body and down the handle. The lid has a teardrop-shaped knop and a side indentation for a spoon. A blue band is painte...

Date: 1800-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), pearlware, hand-painted, molding (forming)

GUSN: 10531

Accession Number: 1962.49AB

Fichu Box

Dark blue cardboard box with lid containing lavender fichu.

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard

GUSN: 10532

Accession Number: 1995.510.2B

Mustard pot with lid

Straight-sided, pearlware mustard pot with lid and handle. The lid has a button-shaped knop and side indentation for a spoon. The lid and pot are incised with hand-painted blue ribbed bands. Handle has finger hole and thumb rest. Lid body lighter in color than the pot.

Date: 1800-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), pearlware, hand-painted, molding (forming)

GUSN: 10533

Accession Number: 1988.544AB

Needlework Picture

Small piece of perforated cardboard with floral urn needlepoint design.

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (fiber), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 10534

Accession Number: 1995.522

Needlework Picture

Small piece of perforated cardboard with small floral bouquet.

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (fiber), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 10535

Accession Number: 1995.523

Needlework Picture

Small piece of perforated cardboard with long floral strand.

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (fiber), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 10536

Accession Number: 1995.524

Needlework Picture

Needlework on perforated paper. Design shows a cross draped with fronds and flowers; red flowers at base. Wrapped in 1995.525.2.

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (fiber), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 10537

Accession Number: 1995.525.1

Wrapper

Wrapper for needlework 1995.525.1.

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 10538

Accession Number: 1995.525.2

Needlework Bookmark

On preforated Bristol board, heart with a rose, and at bottom another rose with leaves and arabesque. Folded in a sheet of white paper.

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (fiber), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 10539

Accession Number: 1995.527

Pen Wipe

Bell-shaped, of pale blue grosgrain silk, purple silk velvet, light brown satin and pale blue satin ribbon "hanger" to which are attached three clangers, of blue, green, and burgundy felt, which are the wipers.

Maker: unknown

Material: satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 10540

Accession Number: 1995.484

Sampler

Small needlework alphabet sampler on ivory linen ground. Brown silk thread on tan fabric. Two complete alphabets with additional practice letters and numbers 1-6.

Date: 1793

Maker: Dean, Rachel, 1783-1845 (Embroiderer)

Material: linen (material), hand sewing, embroidery (visual works), silk (fiber)

GUSN: 10541

Accession Number: 1995.399

Clock

Wooden, white faced clock over reverse painting on glass; three brass urn shaped finials, side columns, hinged glass door, scrolling top and button, clock trimmed in gold and red with floral design in middle; painting is a country scene with a white house at right.

Date: 1825-1829

Maker: Neal, Elisha (Maker) Terry, Samuel (Clockmaker) Terry, Eli (Inventor)

GUSN: 10542

Accession Number: 1995.400

Miniature

No description

Date: ca. 1825

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 10543

Accession Number: 1995.401

Silhouette

Framed silhouette of Sally Pierce of Portland, ME. Silhouette is cut from green paper or fabric. The silhouette is enhanced by ink drawing surrounding it. Paper backing. Frame is made of wood. The part surrounding the picture is painted black. The rest of the frame is not painted. Brown ribbon edged...

Date: Late 18th to Early 19th C

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), wood (plant material), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 10544

Accession Number: 1995.402

Lamp

Brass and marble lamp with crystal drops. Etched glass top with pattern of flowers and grapes.

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), etching (corroding), etching (printing process), glass (material), marble (rock)

GUSN: 10545

Accession Number: 1995.403.1

Lamp

Brass and marble lamp with crystal drops. Etched glass top with pattern of flowers and grapes.

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), etching (corroding), etching (printing process), glass (material), marble (rock)

GUSN: 10546

Accession Number: 1995.403.2

Lamp

Brass and marble lamp with crystal drops. Etched glass top with pattern of flowers and grapes.

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), etching (corroding), etching (printing process), glass (material), marble (rock)

GUSN: 10547

Accession Number: 1995.403.3

Watercolor Portrait of John Crane Bridge

Watercolor of John Crane Bridge. He stands on the green near the waterfront with the skyline of Boston in the distance. A black dog is iwth him. He wears a blacktop hat, a white shirt, white trousers and blue waistcoat with brass buttons. Shoes are black heeled leather. He holds a walking stick and ...

Date: ca. 1808

Maker: unknown

Material: watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 10548

Accession Number: 1995.404

Dinner plate

Pearlware dinner plate with molded and blue painted feather edge rim. Inner rim is hand-painted with blue chain of oval motifs.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: Josiah Wedgwood & Sons (Maker)

Material: earthenware, pearlware, glazing (coating), hand-painted, molding (forming)

GUSN: 10549

Accession Number: 1962.27.1

Theorem

Theorem painting of roses, rosebuds and leaves. Watercolor paint on cream colored velvet. Dark wood frame.

Date: ca. 1815

Maker: Bridge, Abigail Gray (Artist) Gramstorff Bros. Inc. (Framer)

Material: velvet (fabric weave), watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 10550

Accession Number: 1995.405

Theorem

Theorem painting of a stag. Watercolor paint on cream velvet ground. Dark wood frame.

Date: ca. 1815

Maker: Bridge, Abigail Gray (Artist) Gramstorff Bros. Inc. (Framer)

Material: velvet (fabric weave), watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 10551

Accession Number: 1995.406

Print

"The Art of Making Money Plenty in Every Man's Pockets" by Doctor Ben Franklin gives advice is words and pictographs. An image of Ben Franklin wearing a fur hat is above advice.

Date: 1817

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 10552

Accession Number: 1995.407

Tea Table

Oval tilt-top tea table.

Date: 1790 -1805

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 10553

Accession Number: 1995.408

Armchair

One of a pair of Empire "Duncan Phyfe" armchairs. Seats are needlepointed in burgundy with roses.

Date: 1810-1820

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 10554

Accession Number: 1995.409.1

Armchair

One of a pair of Empire "Duncan Phyfe" armchairs. Seats are needlepointed in burgundy with roses.

Date: 1810-1820

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 10555

Accession Number: 1995.409.2

Caster

Pearlware caster with thimble-shaped, perforated top. Body is decorated with blue, transfer-print "Willow" pattern. The top has a transfer-print pattern of white circles on varied blue background. Cork stopper. Blue vase-shaped spongey pattern around base and top (where holes are); blue willow pa...

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), transfer printing, pearlware

GUSN: 10556

Accession Number: 1938.186

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