Historic New England

Matchbox

Pressed tin hanging match container. Shield shaped back w/ hole in top for hanging. Decorated around border and on box section w/ scrollwork.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: pressing, tin (metal)

GUSN: 17823

Accession Number: 1998.1964

Letter opener

Souvenir letter opener, painted and carved Native American head. Wooden w/ head at handle, scalloped neckline tapers to flat piece.

Date: 1890-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 17824

Accession Number: 1998.1965

Letter opener

Souvenir? letter opener w/ marquetry oval set in handle--image of woman in dress. Openwork at handle. Finished wood.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 17825

Accession Number: 1998.1966

Letter opener

Engraved brass letter opener w/ bats and owls decoration. Bat handle--removable. Blade shaped like machete. Owl and moon carved on one side, bat on other side.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), carving (processes)

GUSN: 17826

Accession Number: 1998.1967

Whisk broom

Whisk broom w/ white metal handle, scroll and daisy decoration around base of handle. Straw broom uneven.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy), straw (plant material), tin (metal)

GUSN: 17827

Accession Number: 1998.1968

Tray

Souvenir dish, copper w/ embossed image of Statue of Liberty in center, floral and leaf decoration around edges.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: copper (metal), embossing

GUSN: 17828

Accession Number: 1998.1969

Belt purse

Tin belt purse, painted red. Back piece has soldered loop to attach to belt. Curved edges at bottom of container. Angled lid w/ hinges and five holes in star formation on top.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), pressing, tin (metal)

GUSN: 17829

Accession Number: 1998.1970

Curling iron

Curling iron, two wooden hinged handles. 2 prongs clamp closed.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 17830

Accession Number: 1998.1971

Curling iron

Curling iron, black plastic handle w/ 2 prongs for electric plug at base. Steel curler w/ clamp. Black button at end of clamp.

Date: 1920-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: plastic (organic material), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 17831

Accession Number: 1998.1972

Jar

Round wooden souvenir? jar w/ screw lid.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 17832

Accession Number: 1998.1973AB

Magnifying glass

Magnifying glass w/ thin metal handle. Circular glass piece, triangular shaped handle w/ 2 loops at base.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), metal

GUSN: 17833

Accession Number: 1998.1974

Curling iron

Curling iron, two wooden turned handles w/ knobs. 2 prongs clamp closed.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 17834

Accession Number: 1998.1975

Blotter

Felt red, white and blue pen wrapper w/ 3 leather pigs on top. Felt pieces layered and cut w/ angled edges. Ink stains throughout layers.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: Possibly Tucker, Jane Armstrong, 1866-1964 (Maker)

Material: felt (textile), hand sewing, leather

GUSN: 17835

Accession Number: 1998.1976

Tray or lid

Metal tray, painted black w/ handle (poss. lid). Square handle. Angled edges.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), painting (coating)

GUSN: 17836

Accession Number: 1998.1977

Matchbox

Pressed tin hanging match box w/ cut decoration. 2 oval containers w/ fitted backdrop. Hole in top of back for hanging. Shell decoration at bottom of containers. Center banding w/ striking strip.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: pressing, tin (metal)

GUSN: 17837

Accession Number: 1998.1978

Hand mirror

Part of celluloid toilet set. Hand mirror w/ birds and maritime scene on back. White. Scroll decoration throughout.

Date: 1866-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: celluloid (cellulosic)

GUSN: 17838

Accession Number: 1998.1979.1

Brush

Part of celluloid toilet set. Brush w/ birds and maritime scene on back. White w/ white bristles. Scroll decoration throughout.

Date: 1866-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: celluloid (cellulosic)

GUSN: 17839

Accession Number: 1998.1979.2

Jar

Molded glass cylindrical-shaped jar w/ decorative metal top. Jar is ribbed and ridged. Top has 4 holes--shaker--and grape and flower design.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), molding (forming), tin (metal)

GUSN: 17840

Accession Number: 1998.1980

Jar

Molded glass cylindrical-shaped jar w/ decorative metal top. Jar is ribbed and ridged. Top has one central hole and grape and flower design.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), molding (forming), tin (metal)

GUSN: 17841

Accession Number: 1998.1981

Small brown square leather case w/ snap closure. Bottom piece covered w/ collapsible piece. When unsnapped, top piece unfolds to form box which fits over bottom and 2nd snap locks in place. Grained leather.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 17842

Accession Number: 1998.1982

Paperweight

Grey and black marble paperweight carved as miniature book.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: cutting (dividing), marble (rock)

GUSN: 17843

Accession Number: 1998.1983

Clock

Small clock w/ 2 pegs in front bottom for stand. Ring on top w/ ribbon attached. White face w/ black Roman Numerals.

Small brush w/ wooden handle, 2 semicircle cut outs at top of handle.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: bristle, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 17850

Accession Number: 1998.1990

Ruler

Wooden ruler. One foot long w/ inch measurements, to 1/16th's.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: Stanley Rule and Level Co. (Maker)

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 17851

Accession Number: 1998.1991

Letter opener

Ivory letter opener w/ painted decoration of rose on handle and 3 green letters on body, either "DDC" or "DDT". Body slipped into handle.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 17852

Accession Number: 1998.1992

Pen

Wooden pen w/ tartan plaid design, green, red and black. Tip missing.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: Possibly Bac, G. (Maker)

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 17853

Accession Number: 1998.1993

Pen

Tartan pen w/ decorative brass end, wooden pen w/ red, green and black plaid. Engraved end for quill.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: Possibly Bac, G. (Maker)

Material: brass (alloy), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 17854

Accession Number: 1998.1994

Hook

Metal buttonhook w/ crown finial of sterling silver, hook prob. silver.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: sterling silver, silver (metal)

GUSN: 17855

Accession Number: 1998.1995

Pen tray

Brass, art nouveau style, pen tray, green paint on top. Oval shape w/ brass decoration of 3 flowers on crest, 7 on front.

Date: 1920-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), painting (coating)

GUSN: 17856

Accession Number: 1998.1996

Box

Small metal box w/ applied birds, lid piece not attached. Lily pads and bird on top, 3 single birds on sides and rose w/ bird on front. One hinged lid.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 17857

Accession Number: 1998.1997

Petticoat and crinoline

Set--over petticoat w/ hooped crinoline. 4 hoops. Crinoline made of mesh fabric. Hook and eye closure at silk waistline. Petticoat made of mull cotton, poss. glazed. 2 hooks and eyes for closure at waistline; 1 ruffle at base.

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: Bush, Sydney (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 18008

Accession Number: 1998.2141.1-2

Trunk

Brown and black canvas trunk w/ paper label #6. Rectangular w/ metal buckle straps at front sides; leather straps below. Interior lined in white cotton. Leather handles at side.

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 18009

Accession Number: 1998.2142

Leather fragment

Leather fragment, shield shaped, poss. from saddle or harness. Rectangular brown leather piece w/ slightly curved sides. Holes for stitching at top. Two holes in bottom.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 18010

Accession Number: 1998.2143

Basket

Small oval shaped basket w/ yellow, green, red and blue rattan, open weave on side, circular designs on top and bottom. Hinged lid w/ ball on front (missing loop) for closure.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: hand weaving, straw (plant material)

GUSN: 18011

Accession Number: 1998.2144

Gourd

Gourd w/ etched white decortion, lid fits to bottom w/ scalloped shape. Small rope inside gourd fits through hole at top for hanging. Etched design of geometric and vine patterns.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: etching (corroding), etching (printing process), gourd

GUSN: 18012

Accession Number: 1998.2145

Round covered basket (.1) containing 4 smaller lidded baskets (.2-.5). Larger basket has slip cover. Smaller baskets are triangular, (quadrants) and have hinged lids. Straw pulled and knotted on edges only, natural color. Hole in center of each.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: knotting, straw (plant material)

GUSN: 18019

Accession Number: 1998.2152.1

Basket

Round covered basket (.1) containing 4 smaller lidded baskets (.2-.5). Larger basket has slip cover. Smaller baskets are triangular, (quadrants) and have hinged lids. Straw pulled and knotted on edges only, natural color. Hole in center of each.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: knotting, straw (plant material)

GUSN: 18020

Accession Number: 1998.2152.2

Basket

Round covered basket (.1) containing 4 smaller lidded baskets (.2-.5). Larger basket has slip cover. Smaller baskets are triangular, (quadrants) and have hinged lids. Straw pulled and knotted on edges only, natural color. Hole in center of each.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: knotting, straw (plant material)

GUSN: 18021

Accession Number: 1998.2152.3

Basket

Round covered basket (.1) containing 4 smaller lidded baskets (.2-.5). Larger basket has slip cover. Smaller baskets are triangular, (quadrants) and have hinged lids. Straw pulled and knotted on edges only, natural color. Hole in center of each.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: knotting, straw (plant material)

GUSN: 18022

Accession Number: 1998.2152.4

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