Historic New England

Pipe

Clay pipe, white. Short knob protruding from bowl for supporting pipe upright.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: clay

GUSN: 17973

Accession Number: 1998.2106

Pipe

Clay pipe, gray w/ devil's head bowl. Horns, lips and pupils painted red; eyebrows painted white. Stem is long and narrow.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: clay

GUSN: 17974

Accession Number: 1998.2107

Pipe

Clay pipe, white w/ a skull head design for bowl. Base of stem has vertebrae design. Stem is long and narrow. White ribbon around base of stem.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: clay

GUSN: 17975

Accession Number: 1998.2108

Pipe

Pipe w/ terra cotta bowl and wooden stem. Bowl and stem curved.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: clay, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 17976

Accession Number: 1998.2109

Pipe

Pipe w/ terra cotta bowl and wooden stem. Bowl and stem curved.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: clay, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 17977

Accession Number: 1998.2110

Pipe

Pipe w/ terra cotta bowl and wooden stem. Stem is straight.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: clay, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 17978

Accession Number: 1998.2111

Pipe

Small pipe w/ bowl in the shape of a stein. Stein is white w/ painted image of woman on a barrel. Metal flip-top lid w/ goat design; scrolled metal handle. Narrow bamboo stem.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: bamboo (material), clay

GUSN: 17979

Accession Number: 1998.2112

Pipe

Turkish pipe w/ wooden bowl and celluloid stem. Brass band connecting wood and celluloid. Celluloid in mottled yellow and brown.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: celluloid (cellulosic), mottling, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 17980

Accession Number: 1998.2113

Pipe

Turkish pipe w/ wooden bowl and celluloid stem, curved. Celluloid is black w/ lighter lines running throughout.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: celluloid (cellulosic), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 17981

Accession Number: 1998.2114

Pipe

Brown wooden pipe w/ black shaft. Wood has black stripes through it and black shaft has large chips around the end.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 17982

Accession Number: 1998.2115

Pipe and case

Small pipe, celluloid stem and ivory bowl support in the shape of a hand. Tiny bowl fits inside palm of hand. Black leather case w/ interior lined in purple satin and plush. A= Pipe B= Case

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: celluloid (cellulosic), ivory (tooth component), leather

GUSN: 17983

Accession Number: 1998.2116AB

Pipe case

Wine-colored leather w/ brown trim on pipe case. Inside one half of the case's interior is covered in red satin and the other half in red velvet.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, satin, velvet (fabric weave), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 17984

Accession Number: 1998.2117

Pipe case

Black paper over wood pipe case w/ a purple cloth interior on one side and a white felt-like interior on the other. Gold dots have been painted on the inside edges of the case.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 17985

Accession Number: 1998.2118

Dish

Brown lacquer dish; round w/ gilt, yellow, and red floral branch in center.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: lacquering, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 17986

Accession Number: 1998.2119

Tray

Square copper tray; Japanese female figure w/ elephant on leash; decoration is embossed; paired leaf pattern bordering edge; woman in kimono and elephant w/ draped covering over body.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: copper (metal), embossing

GUSN: 17987

Accession Number: 1998.2120

Ashtray

Unglazed ceramic ashtray with a Buddha figure on a leaf The Buddha figure is sitting with legs crossed and a teacup in hand.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, handmade

GUSN: 17988

Accession Number: 1998.2121

Ashtray

Souvenir, pressed tin ashtray; "Longfellow" (house in Cambridge, Mass.); picture in center embossed; rectangular w/ foliated scroll edges.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: pressing, tin (metal)

GUSN: 17989

Accession Number: 1998.2122

Ashtray

Engraved brass hexagonal ashtray w/ red enamel decoration; 3 scrolled feet; 6 cigarette rests; side scrolled on edge; red, white, blue enameled foliate patterns w/ flower in center circle of tray.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), engraving (printing process)

GUSN: 17990

Accession Number: 1998.2123

Ashtray

Engraved brass ashtray; rectangular w/ chain-linked decoration banded around rim; scrolled foliate decoration in center w/ large oval in center and 2 circles above and below oval.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), engraving (printing process)

GUSN: 17991

Accession Number: 1998.2124

Set of posters for "Rose Leaf Balm the Great Skin Remedy"; rectangular w/ purple string at top for hanging; picture of woman (Maude Adams) w/ caption underneath: "Maude Adams writes: 'It gives me pleasure to recommend your Rose Leaf Balm as the best preparation of its kind that I have ever used.'" ...

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, printing (process)

GUSN: 17992

Accession Number: 1998.2125.1-15

Dish

Brown glazed ceramic dish w/ molded edge and scalloped interior; star banded around edge; oval shaped.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), molding (forming), tin (metal)

GUSN: 17993

Accession Number: 1998.2126

Pipe

Pipe w/ celluloid black bowl w/ hinged brass lid on bowl; wooden stem and mouthpiece; raised crown and shield decoration on front of bowl; bottom of bowl w/ scalloped design; round brass piece below cork piece separating bowl and stem.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), celluloid (cellulosic), molding (forming), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 17994

Accession Number: 1998.2127

Cigar filter and case

A: Cigar filter. Celluloid w/ foliate applique at center. Yellow-brown in color. B: Maroon leather case w/ satin and plush lined interior.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: celluloid (cellulosic), leather

GUSN: 17995

Accession Number: 1998.2128AB

Match holder

Small wooden container for matches; shaped like barrel w/ top and bottom black and middle brown; top black section comes off to create cover.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 17996

Accession Number: 1998.2129AB

Ashtray

Ceramic ashtray shaped like whiskey barrel w/ scoop applied w/ handle resting on rim; remnants of white paint on scoop.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 17997

Accession Number: 1998.2130

Tonic cup

Small wooden cup. Turned w/ a prominent vase and smaller base. Intended to contain tonic. Unfinished exterior. Paper label at center.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 17998

Accession Number: 1998.2131

Ashtray

Pressed tin ashtray w/ glass base; rectangular w/ ribbon-like edges; gilded tin w/ natural tin foliate scrolled design on each side; 4 cigarette rests at corners; glass bottom w/ red and orange swirls.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing, tin (metal)

GUSN: 17999

Accession Number: 1998.2132

Ashtray

Pressed copper ashtray; 3 cigarette rests; circular shape w/ sunken center.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: copper (metal), pressing

GUSN: 18000

Accession Number: 1998.2133

Covered dish

Ovoid ceramic dish; scalloped dish; brown glazed w/ lid; banded star pattern around edge of lid; interior of lid scalloped w/ oval and 8-pointed star in center.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), molding (forming), tin (metal)

GUSN: 18001

Accession Number: 1998.2134AB

Ashtray

Round pressed tin ashtray w/ glass base; 6 sections around edge jutting out w/ scrolled foliate design; bottom glass w/ streaked tan, brown and green coloring.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing, tin (metal)

GUSN: 18002

Accession Number: 1998.2135

Cigarette case

Silver metal cigarette case. Case exterior ribbed at a slant. Center clasp opening. Thin bar across interior for holding cigarettes.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 18003

Accession Number: 1998.2136

Pipe

Large wooden pipe; black mouthpiece and black stem; brown bulbous bowl w/ charred residue; cork piece connects bowl to stem.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 18004

Accession Number: 1998.2137

Sconce back

Tin sconce back. Painted black w/ gilt trim. Edges curve inward at top to create a separate crested top piece.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 18005

Accession Number: 1998.2138

Dish

Brown ceramic molded dish w/ raised leaf banding around edge; round.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), molding (forming), tin (metal)

GUSN: 18006

Accession Number: 1998.2139

Stand

Brown ceramic rustic molded base; oval shape on top w/ raised decoration of vines, leaves and branches around sides.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, molding (forming)

GUSN: 18007

Accession Number: 1998.2140

Magnifying glass

Small magnifying glass in oval case. Glass flips out of wooden case.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 17858

Accession Number: 1998.1998

Toilet set

Leather covered box, containing mother-of-pearl handled toiletry set. Blue leather w/ gold banding; hinges missing. Purple velvet lining holds set, includes: scissors, tweezers, 2 hooks, 2 corkscrews, 2 needles.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, mother of pearl, steel (alloy), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 17859

Accession Number: 1998.1999A-K

Pen

Souvenir aluminum?(or tin?) pen shaped like a quill feather.

Date: 1885-1895

Maker: Feeney & Co. (Maker)

Material: aluminum (metal)

GUSN: 17860

Accession Number: 1998.2000

Mortar & pestle

Small grey marble mortar and pestle, octagonal mortar.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: marble (rock)

GUSN: 17861

Accession Number: 1998.2001AB

Flask

Leather covered glass flask w/ tin shot and metal lid, both which screw closed. 2 vertical slits in leather slip for viewing contents.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), leather, metal

GUSN: 17862

Accession Number: 1998.2002

Eyeglass case

Black leather spectacle case, oblong w/ gilt writing.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: Page, A. G., Jr. (Maker)

Material: leather

GUSN: 17863

Accession Number: 1998.2003

Eyeglasses

Wire rimmed spectacles, oval lens.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), wire

GUSN: 17864

Accession Number: 1998.2004

Hook

Bottom hook w/ brown marble handle and silver decorated finial. Steel hook and aluminum handle w/ leaf and twist design surrounding marble piece.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: aluminum (metal), marble (rock), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 17865

Accession Number: 1998.2005

Nail file

File w/ silver decorated handle in art nouveau style, bleeding heart design. Pointed tip on steel file.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 17866

Accession Number: 1998.2006

Perfume bottle

Pressed glass perfume vial w/ glass stopper and silver hinged lid. Top of lid decorated w/ scroll design. Glass pressed in diamond and rectangular shapes.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing, silver (metal)

GUSN: 17867

Accession Number: 1998.2007

Hand mirror

Celluloid hand mirror w/ molded basketweave and floral decoration on back. 3 flowers, similar to pansies on center, back.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: celluloid (cellulosic), glass (material)

GUSN: 17868

Accession Number: 1998.2008

Whisk broom

Whisk broom w/ white plastic handle, 2 red threads at top of broom. Large plastic ring at top of handle.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: plastic (organic material), straw (plant material)

GUSN: 17869

Accession Number: 1998.2009

Brush

Oblong brush w/ wooden top, flat end.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: Gath & Chaves (Maker)

Material: bristle, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 17870

Accession Number: 1998.2010

Powder jar

Silver powder jar, missing lid, w/ molded floral and scrolled decoration around rim. Contains corroded puff w/ white handle and cotton backside.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: celluloid (cellulosic), cotton (textile), molding (forming), silver (metal)

GUSN: 17871

Accession Number: 1998.2011

Nail scissors

Pair of nail scissors w/ bent frame near handles.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy)

GUSN: 17872

Accession Number: 1998.2012

Search Collections

Displaying: 116451 - 116500 of 224,542