Historic New England

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

Nail scissors

Pair of nail scissors, curved at point, carved image of 2 stick figures on hinge.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy)

GUSN: 17873

Accession Number: 1998.2013

Jar lid

Metal lid w/ incised decorations, leaves around rim and butterfly shape on top. Dome shaped lid.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: incising, pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 17874

Accession Number: 1998.2014

Valance

Gold wool curtain valance w/ magenta plush band and gold and red fringe and ball tassles at base. White cotton lining.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 17875

Accession Number: 1998.2015.1

Valance

Gold wool curtain valance w/ magenta plush band and gold and red fringe and ball tassles at base. White cotton lining.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 17876

Accession Number: 1998.2015.2

Valance

Gold wool curtain valance w/ magenta plush band and gold and red fringe and ball tassles at base. White cotton lining.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 17877

Accession Number: 1998.2015.3

Valance

Gold wool curtain valance w/ magenta plush band and gold and red fringe and ball tassles at base. White cotton lining.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 17878

Accession Number: 1998.2015.4

Burgundy amd gold stamped velvet valance w/ burgundy, red, black and gold metallic decoration, ball tassles on base and fringe ball tassles below. Valance striped: burgundy, gold, burgundy. Pressed design of flowers and leaves (small daisies). Inner lining red cotton.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 17879

Accession Number: 1998.2016.1

Valance

Burgundy amd gold stamped velvet valance w/ burgundy, red, black and gold metallic decoration, ball tassles on base and fringe ball tassles below. Valance striped: burgundy, gold, burgundy. Pressed design of flowers and leaves (small daisies). Inner lining red cotton.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 17880

Accession Number: 1998.2016.2

Valance

Burgundy amd gold stamped velvet valance w/ burgundy, red, black and gold metallic decoration, ball tassles on base and fringe ball tassles below. Valance striped: burgundy, gold, burgundy. Pressed design of flowers and leaves (small daisies). Inner lining red cotton.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 17881

Accession Number: 1998.2016.3

Trunk

Black leather covered trunk w/ paper label #1. Hinged lid. Iron vertical bands along top and sides; iron trim around lid edge. Front clasp. Interior lined in paper w/ blue detail.

Date: 1853-1858

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 17882

Accession Number: 1998.2017

Portiere

Portiere panel, woven brown chenille pattern. Oriental rug pattern in shades of brown. Top sewn together, folded to form slip for curtain rod. Loose section hanging from top slip finished w/ 3 rows of brown tassles.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: chenille (yarn), weaving

GUSN: 17883

Accession Number: 1998.1316.2

Storage box

Long unfinished wooden box, empty. Box has two back hinges, and two front latches. Box has coin joinery and is stained on the outside.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 17884

Accession Number: 1998.2018

Trunk

Black leather trunk w/ paper label #2. Vertical iron bands along top and sides. Front clasp--leather. Side leather handles.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 17885

Accession Number: 1998.2019

Trunk

Canvas covered trunk w/ paper label #3. Leather straps at front sides; leather side handles. Hinged lid w/ interior lined in paper w/ blue detail. Canvas cover falling off to reveal painted wood underneath.

Date: 1860-1871

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 17886

Accession Number: 1998.2020

Bustle

Linen covered wire bustle w/ 5 coiled pieces joined. Cottom waistband w/ buckle for closure.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), linen (material), machine sewing (technique), wire

GUSN: 17887

Accession Number: 1998.2021

Shoe

Small child's leather shoe; pointed toe. 2 flaps over tongue w/ 2 lace holes each. Small heel, cotton lining.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), leather

GUSN: 17888

Accession Number: 1998.2022

Boot

Leather boot w/ shattered silk body at ankle. Cotton lining inside. Square toe and buttons, black, up side. Missing heel.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), leather, silk (textile)

GUSN: 17889

Accession Number: 1998.2023

Bustle underskirt

Hoop skirt w/ front waistband closure and cotton fabric on front sides--wires in back create bustle shape. Ruffles around base. 3 brass buckles around center of back (to raise).

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique), wire

GUSN: 17890

Accession Number: 1998.2024

Bustle underskirt

Hoop skirt w/ front waistband closure and cotton fabric on front sides--wires in back create bustle shape. Ruffles around base. 3 brass buckles around center of back (to raise).

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique), wire

GUSN: 17891

Accession Number: 1998.2025

Sewing machine

Sewing machine on cast iron stand; 2 legs w/ M-like shape at bottom; scrolled peddle connected to wheel which connects to machine; removable boxed cover over sewing machine w/ decals; table top and box are wood.

Date: 1861-1865

Maker: Grover & Baker S.M. Co. (Maker)

Material: iron (metal), walnut (wood)

GUSN: 17892

Accession Number: 1998.2026

Collapsible bed

Collapsible bed, canvas bottom. Walnut frame folds up like accordion. Metal posts at sides are painted gold. White canvas bed w/ hooks to connect to frame.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: Browne & Lambert (Maker)

Material: canvas, walnut (wood)

GUSN: 17893

Accession Number: 1998.2027

Printing press

Stand w/ printer's press, including 2 pamphlets. 3 wooden trays w/ multiple compartments containing stamps resting on wooden stand. Iron cast press on stand w/ flat working piece, handle above.

Date: 1873-1880

Maker: Helsey & Co. (Maker)

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 17894

Accession Number: 1998.2028

Trunk

Trunk w/ paper label #5. Paper and leather covered exterior w/ horizontal wooden bands. Hinged lid rounded in an arch. Leather straps at side front; side leather handle; front metal clasp.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 17895

Accession Number: 1998.2029

Eyeglasses

Pair of eyeglasses w/ wire frame. Oval lenses. Frame is silver.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), wire

GUSN: 17896

Accession Number: 1998.2030

Eyeglasses

Pair of eyeglasses w/ wire frame. Oval lenses. Frame is silver.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), wire

GUSN: 17897

Accession Number: 1998.2031

Eyeglasses

Pair of eyeglasses w/ wire frame. Oval lenses. Frame is blue.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), wire

GUSN: 17898

Accession Number: 1998.2032

Eyeglasses

Pair of eyeglasses w/ wire frame. Oval lenses. Frame is silver.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), wire

GUSN: 17899

Accession Number: 1998.2033

Eyeglasses

Pair of eyeglasses w/ wire frame. Oval lenses. Frame is silver.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), wire

GUSN: 17900

Accession Number: 1998.2034

Eyeglasses

Pair of eyeglasses w/ wire frame. Oval lenses. Frame is silver. Orange lenses for working in fog at sea.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), wire

GUSN: 17901

Accession Number: 1998.2035

Table scarf

Embroidered woolen table runner. Chenille brightly colored embroidery. Maple leaves on cream color background. Fringed on 2 ends, cream w/ red tips.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, wool (textile)

GUSN: 17702

Accession Number: 1998.1858

Carpet fragment

Wool woven fragments in floral design of green, red, light brown and yellow on beige and ivory background. Edge of carpeting shows border of bleeding heart desgn. Triangular shapes.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), weaving

GUSN: 17703

Accession Number: 1998.1859A-C

Carpet fragment

Wool woven fragments in floral design of brown, pink, red, orange and blue on beige background. Small floral sprays w/ green leaves. Triangular shaped fragments.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), weaving

GUSN: 17704

Accession Number: 1998.1860AB

Carpet fragment

Wool woven fragment w/ floral design in red, black, white, brown and green on beige background. White and red flowers w/ green leaves.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), weaving

GUSN: 17705

Accession Number: 1998.1861

Carpet fragment

Wool woven fragment in Brussels pattern in brown, black, yellow, red, blue, and green. Abstract floral w/ geometric design.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), weaving

GUSN: 17706

Accession Number: 1998.1862

Carpet fragment

Chenille woven rug fragment in floral pattern of pink, ivory, green on black/green? background. Oval shaped fragment. Small and large pink and ivory flowers.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), weaving

GUSN: 17707

Accession Number: 1998.1863