Historic New England

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.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: Ansonia Clock Co. (Maker)

Material: paper (fiber product), ribbon (material), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 17844

Accession Number: 1998.1984

Paperweight

Brown marble paperweight carved as miniature book.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: cutting (dividing), marble (rock)

GUSN: 17845

Accession Number: 1998.1985

Jar

Cut glass jar w/ metal lid. Glass cut in diaper pattern and snowflake design. Small sticker on bottom over large glass cut snowflake design.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: cutting (dividing), glass (material), tin (metal)

GUSN: 17846

Accession Number: 1998.1986

Ink box

Tin container, cylindrical shape w/ 2 caps, bottle w/ cork inside. Paper label wrapped around container.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 17847

Accession Number: 1998.1987

Letter opener

Letter opener with ribbed, white metal handle and a blunt, carved ivory blade.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component), white metal

GUSN: 17848

Accession Number: 1998.1988

Shoe brush

Brush w/ oblong white metal top decorated w/ roses and scroll decoration.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: bristle, white metal

GUSN: 17849

Accession Number: 1998.1989

Brush

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

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

Notebook

Handy notebook. Brown paper cover w/ brown canvas binding. Lined pages. Gold inscription on front.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, canvas, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 17959

Accession Number: 1998.2093

Box

Box of flax, wood and paper twist w/ crystals (perhaps soap); "LINEN FABRIC" printed on top and side; box green w/ white floral vines around yellow posts printed onto sides and cover.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard

GUSN: 17960

Accession Number: 1998.2094

Pipe

Corn cob pipe. Tall cylindrical bowl w/ narrow stem.

Date: 1883-1890

Maker: H. Tibbe, Son & Co. (Maker)

Material: corncob

GUSN: 17961

Accession Number: 1998.2095

Pipe

Corn cob pipe. Tall cylindrical bowl w/ narrow stem.

Date: 1883-1890

Maker: H. Tibbe, Son & Co. (Maker)

Material: corncob

GUSN: 17962

Accession Number: 1998.2096

Pipe

Corn cob pipe. Tall cylindrical bowl with narrow stem.

Date: 1883-1890

Maker: Ruth Pipe Co. (Maker)

Material: corncob

GUSN: 17963

Accession Number: 1998.2097

Pipe

Corn cob pipe. Tall cylindrical bowl w/ narrow stem.

Date: 1883-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: corncob

GUSN: 17964

Accession Number: 1998.2098

Pipe

Corn cob pipe. Short and wide bowl and curved wooden stem.

Date: 1883-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: corncob

GUSN: 17965

Accession Number: 1998.2099

Pipe

Corn cob pipe. Tall cylindrical bowl w/ narrow stem.

Date: 1883-1890

Maker: H. Tibbe, Son & Co. (Maker)

Material: corncob

GUSN: 17966

Accession Number: 1998.2100

Pipe

Corn cob pipe. Tall cylindrical bowl w/ narrow stem.

Date: 1883-1890

Maker: H. Tibbe, Son & Co. (Maker)

Material: corncob

GUSN: 17967

Accession Number: 1998.2101

Apothecary box

Box full of miscellaneous apothecary items, mostly glass jars w/ paper labels. Examples of bottles of pills w/ labels: Mercurius Vivus Spigelia (for aches) Oils Bryonia (for rheumatism) Dandruff pills Aconitum Leptandria Virg. Bunter's Nervine (for aches) Rose Leaf Balm Various bottles of ...

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, glass (material)

GUSN: 17968

Accession Number: 1998.2071