Historic New England

Box of Cream of Wheat

Cardboard box, front is red, blue and yellow w/ image of man in chef's hat holding bowl. Recipe and offer on back. Nutritional info. on sides.

Date: 1965-1970

Maker: National Biscuit Company (Maker)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 19122

Accession Number: 1998.908

Box of Pancake & Waffle Mix

Cardboard box, primarily red; image of pancakes on front, head shot of woman in corner. Directions and nutritional info. on back.

Date: 1980-1990

Maker: The Quaker Oats Company (Maker)

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

GUSN: 19123

Accession Number: 1998.909

Ivory soap

Bar of soap wrapped in blue and white paper. Image of moon and stars on lower corner of front.

Date: 1940-1960

Maker: The Proctor & Gamble Co. (Maker)

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

GUSN: 19124

Accession Number: 1998.910

Diamond Brand Toothpicks

Cardboard box, primarily yellow, white and brown. Image of 2 birch trees on front.

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: The Diamond Match Co. (Maker)

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

GUSN: 19125

Accession Number: 1998.911

Rosebud Matches

Cardboard box, primarily green and red; image of 3 roses on face of box. Strike pad has worn off. Box opens by sliding inner piece.

Date: 1920-1950

Maker: The Ohio Match Co. (Maker)

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

GUSN: 19126

Accession Number: 1998.912

Box of Jar Rubbers

Cardboard box w/ red printed letters and borders. "Bull Dog Half Pint Jar Rubbers"

Date: 1940-1960

Maker: Boston Woven Hose & Rubber Co. (Maker)

Material: paper (fiber product), rubber (material)

GUSN: 19127

Accession Number: 1998.913

Minute Tapioca

Cardboard box, primarily red. Image of pudding in glass and piece of pie. Directions on back.

Date: 1980-1990

Maker: General Foods Corp. (Maker)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 19128

Accession Number: 1998.914

Minute Tapioca

Cardboard box, primarily red. Image of pudding in bowl. Directions on back.

Date: 1965-1985

Maker: General Foods Corp. (Maker)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 19129

Accession Number: 1998.915

Baking Powder

Tin box wrapped in printed paper, primarily red, blue and yellow. Recipes on back. "Royal Cream of Tartar Baking Powder"

Date: 1963-1970

Maker: Standard Brands Incorporated (Maker)

Material: paper (fiber product), tin (metal)

GUSN: 19130

Accession Number: 1998.916

Canister of Cocoa

Tin box wrapped in printed paper. Image of serving woman, abstract. Recipes on back.

Date: 1930-1965

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), tin (metal)

GUSN: 19131

Accession Number: 1998.917

Canister of Cocoa

Tin box wrapped in printed paper. Image of serving woman, fuzzy image. Recipes on back.

Date: 1945-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), tin (metal)

GUSN: 19132

Accession Number: 1998.918

Canister of Cocoa

Tin box wrapped in printed paper. Image of serving woman, distinct image. Recipes on back.

Date: 1915-1930

Maker: Walter Baker & Co. (Maker)

Material: paper (fiber product), tin (metal)

GUSN: 19133

Accession Number: 1998.919

Box of Cocoa

Tin box wrapped in paper, primarily black. Center image of woman in pink raising teacup, on front and back.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), tin (metal)

GUSN: 19134

Accession Number: 1998.920

Box of Arrowroot

Tin box wrapped in printed paper, primarily green and red. Sifting lid on top of box.

Date: 1920-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), tin (metal)

GUSN: 19135

Accession Number: 1998.921

Box of Ground Cloves

Tin box, painted primarily red, image of shield on front and back. Sifter lid.

Date: 1920-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 19136

Accession Number: 1998.922

Light blue, white and dark blue canister w/ a red label reading: "Slade's". At the bottom of the can are images of camels and people in the desert. On the back is a list of foods in which pepper can be used to add flavor.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: D. & L. Slade Co. (Maker)

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 19137

Accession Number: 1998.923

Colman's Mustard

Yellow canister w/ red lettering that states: "Colman's Mustard". On the front's center, a circle is drawn around the head of a bull. 3 recipes are on one side and one on another side. On the back is a red ribbon and medal and two stamps.

Date: 1930-1970

Maker: J. & J. Colman Ltd. (Maker)

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 19138

Accession Number: 1998.924

Easley tea box

Red, gold and black tin box w/ attached cover. There are three landscape scenes in black, red and gold in black ovals on the top, front and back sides. Top scene is a sunset over a body of water. Front and back scene have green trees and a red city.

Date: 1920-1930

Maker: Easley, Elizabeth Nilson (Maker) Hudson, Scope & Sons Ltd. (Maker)

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 19139

Accession Number: 1998.925

Bitters Bottle

"Angostura Aromatic Bitters". Brown glass bottle w/ yellow screw on top and two paper labels. The larger black and cream label gives recipes for drinks and cooked foods and an explanation of their signature and authenticity. The smaller label in red, yellow and black names the bottle and the manufac...

Date: 1900-1950

Maker: The Angostura-Wuppermann Corp. (Maker)

Material: glass (material), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 19140

Accession Number: 1998.926

Worcestershire Sauce

Clear bottle of Lea & Perrins Worcestershire Sauce w/ a black twist on top and an orange, white and black label. The front of the label reads "For Soups, Sea Food, Steaks, Gravies, Barbecues, etc." The back of the label gives 5 uses for the sauce.

Date: 1970-1990

Maker: Lea & Perrins Inc. (Maker)

Material: glass (material), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 19141

Accession Number: 1998.927

McCormick Garlic Salt

Clear glass garlic salt shaker w/ a red and ink screw on top and a red plastic perforated top. There is a white, blue and red label on front and a red label on back that suggests: "Garlic Salt/ Just Sprinkle on/ Steaks/ Hamburger/ Salads/ Soups/ Spaghetti Dishes/ Season to Taste"

Date: 1940-1960

Maker: McCormick & Co., Inc. (Maker)

Material: glass (material), tin (metal)

GUSN: 19142

Accession Number: 1998.928

Side chair

Side chair; cottage-style; part of a suite. Painted light green with striping and floral detail in darker greens, white and gray. Curved crest rail above for spindles and stiles with slender turnings. Caned seat. Turned front legs and front stretcher. Back legs tapered and flared.

Date: 1858

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 18793

Accession Number: 1998.1455.9

Towel rack

Spool-turned towel rack, part of a suite of cottage-style furniture. Painted light green with spool-turning throughout. Two racks at the top and mid-section. Rack rests on peg-shaped turned feet. Square corners at top and bottom.

Date: 1858

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), turning (shaping process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 18794

Accession Number: 1998.1455.10

Fan

Large blue Japanese fans w/ painted white floral decoration. Image of white flowers and crane on one side, white and red flowers on other side. Frame of black painted wood.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), paper (fiber product), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 18795

Accession Number: 1998.1456.1

Fan

Large blue Japanese fans w/ painted white floral decoration. Image of white flowers and central pink vase on one side, white and red flowers on other. Frame of black painted wood.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), paper (fiber product), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 18796

Accession Number: 1998.1456.2

Bedspread

White cotton bedspread w/ red decoration. Red tassel balls embroidered on bedspread in geometric/floral design. Decoration on sides, on pillow area and centered w/ central 4 flower medallion.

Date: 1950-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, weaving

GUSN: 18797

Accession Number: 1998.1457

Rug

Oval hooked rug, light green and ivory decoration and floral motif. Darker green border. Group of 5 pink and brown flowers on all 4 sides. 3 central flowers, one pink, two brown. Underside edge covered w/ lining.

Date: 1950-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), hooking

GUSN: 18798

Accession Number: 1998.1458.1

Rug

Oval hooked rug, light green and ivory decoration and floral motif. Darker green border. Group of 5 pink and brown flowers on all 4 sides. 3 central flowers, one pink, two brown. Underside edge covered w/ lining.

Date: 1950-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), hooking

GUSN: 18799

Accession Number: 1998.1458.2

Rug

Oval hooked rug, light green and ivory decoration and floral motif. Dark green border. 5 brown flowers on all 4 sides. One central brown flower. Dark green leaves.

Date: 1950-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), hooking

GUSN: 18800

Accession Number: 1998.1459

Lamp globe

Glass globe w/ etched floral decoration; bell shaped w/ scalloped bottom edge; pattern w/ lilies and ribbon-like leaves.

Date: 1860-1880 ?

Maker: unknown

Material: etching (corroding), etching (printing process), glass (material)

GUSN: 18801

Accession Number: 1998.1460

Souvenir dish

White porcelain dish w/ scene of deer looking at hunters; "SOUVENIR, WISCASSET, MAINE"; picture titled "Surprise"; dish has gilded band around edge and center; deer at a stream at the edge of woods.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: Harker Pottery (Maker)

Material: porcelain, glazing (coating), painting (coating), ironstone (pottery), tin (metal)

GUSN: 18802

Accession Number: 1998.1461

Doily

White doily with embroidered strawberries. Curved scalloped edges. 3 bunches of strawberries. Flower bunch.

Date: 1900-1930

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

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 18803

Accession Number: 1998.1462.1

Doily

White doily with embroidered strawberries. Triangular scalloped edges. 3 bunches of strawberries.

Date: 1900-1930

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

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 18804

Accession Number: 1998.1462.2

Covered slop pail

Earthenware. Part of toilet set consisting of covered slop pail, 2 pitchers, small jar and wash basin; white w/ brown and pink floral branch decoration; scalloped and gilded edges; ribbed necks.

Date: 1868-1900

Maker: Mercer Pottery Co. (Maker)

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

GUSN: 18805

Accession Number: 1998.1463.1AB

Pitcher

Earthenware. Part of toilet set consisting of covered slop pail, 2 pitchers, small jar and wash basin; white w/ brown and pink floral branch decoration; scalloped and gilded edges; ribbed necks.

Date: 1868-1900

Maker: Mercer Pottery Co. (Maker)

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

GUSN: 18806

Accession Number: 1998.1463.2

Pitcher

Earthenware. Part of toilet set consisting of covered slop pail, 2 pitchers, small jar and wash basin; white w/ brown and pink floral branch decoration; scalloped and gilded edges; ribbed necks.

Date: 1868-1900

Maker: Mercer Pottery Co. (Maker)

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

GUSN: 18807

Accession Number: 1998.1463.3

Jar

Earthenware. Part of toilet set consisting of covered slop pail, 2 pitchers, small jar and wash basin; white w/ brown and pink floral branch decoration; scalloped and gilded edges; ribbed necks.

Date: 1868-1900

Maker: Mercer Pottery Co. (Maker)

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

GUSN: 18808

Accession Number: 1998.1463.4

Wash basin

Earthenware. Part of toilet set consisting of covered slop pail, 2 pitchers, small jar and wash basin; white w/ brown and pink floral branch decoration; scalloped and gilded edges; ribbed necks.

Date: 1868-1900

Maker: Mercer Pottery Co. (Maker)

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

GUSN: 18809

Accession Number: 1998.1463.5

Fireboard

Wallpaper covered fireboard. Print of small green leaves on twigs, off-white background. Floral border.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: wallpapers, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 18810

Accession Number: 1998.1464

Print

Lithograph of a young woman in the woods, down by a stream. Wearing a long dress w/ a low cut bodice, the maiden rests her right elbow on a large rock and places her right hand aside of her face. Her hat rests behind on the stream's banks. Frame: 1 1/4 in. relief leaf gold print.

Date: 1865

Maker: Jager, C. (Maker)

Material: lithography, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 18811

Accession Number: 1998.1465

Trunk

Painted tin trunk, painted black w/ green inside. Front lock and 2 side handles.

Date: 1950-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 18812

Accession Number: 1998.4762

Deerskin

Deerskin, full body w/ fur.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: deerskin

GUSN: 18813

Accession Number: 1998.4763

Puma skin

Puma skin, full body w/ fur (head included) and claws.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: fur

GUSN: 18814

Accession Number: 1998.4764

Parka

Parka of white wool w/ white fur trim on cuffs, base and around hood. Red diamond-shaped design along bottom and cuffs. 4 red and white braids and tassels hanging, 2 from neckline, 2 from back. Front zipper for closure. Brown wool lining.

Date: 1900-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: fur, machine sewing (technique), wool (textile)

GUSN: 18815

Accession Number: 1998.4765

Hood

Beaver hood, dark brown fur w/ black ribbon ties in front and ribbon bow in back. Dark brown silk lining inside.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: Schlosburg, L. H. (Maker)

Material: beaver (animal), skin (collagenous material), sewing (process), silk (textile)

GUSN: 18816

Accession Number: 1998.4766

Cape

Sable fur cape with dark brown silk lining and two inner pockets. Five hooks for the front closure.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: Possibly Howard Kakas & Sons (Retailer)

Material: fur, sewing (process), silk (textile)

GUSN: 18817

Accession Number: 1998.4767

Cape

Mink cape w/ 3 tails at either end and 4 ribbons near neck. 2 connecting buttons for front closure. Dark brown quilted silk lining.

Date: 1875-1895

Maker: unknown

Material: fur, machine sewing (technique), silk (textile)

GUSN: 18818

Accession Number: 1998.4768

Muff

Beaver muff, dark brown w/ silk lining. Zipper pocket inside lining. Rope loop on end for wrist.

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: beaver (animal), skin (collagenous material), sewing (process), silk (textile)

GUSN: 18819

Accession Number: 1998.4769

Muff

Sable fur muff w/ dark brown satin lining.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: fur, satin

GUSN: 18820

Accession Number: 1998.4770

Trunk cover

Canvas case for trunk w/ leather straps and buckles on sides.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, sewing (process)

GUSN: 18821

Accession Number: 1998.4771

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