Historic New England

Driving goggles

Pair of women's driving goggles. Glass lenses surrounded by fine mesh. Lenses connected by velvet strap. Maroon ribbons connected to sides of mesh and tie around head.

Date: 1910-1925

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), wire

GUSN: 17907

Accession Number: 1998.2041

Eyeglass fragments

5 fragments of celluloid eyeglass frames. Dark brown color. Mostly pieces to pince-nez glasses. Some pieces have lenses still intact.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: celluloid (cellulosic), glass (material)

GUSN: 17908

Accession Number: 1998.770

Eyeglasses case

Straw slip case for glasses. Removable lid approx. mid-section of case. Tight straw weave.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: straw (plant material), weaving

GUSN: 17909

Accession Number: 1998.2042

Eyeglasses and case

Small black leather glasses case containing pince-nez glasses w/ gold colored nose support. Oval case has a central snap and a hinged top. Lined in black plush. A= Glasses B= Case

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), leather

GUSN: 17910

Accession Number: 1998.2043AB

Eyeglasses case

No description

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 17911

Accession Number: 1998.2044

Maroon leather case w/ pince-nez glasses. Impressed exterior w/ geometric and floral detail. Case angled to accomodate nose support. Glasses consist of small lenses attached to gold colored nose support. A= Glasses B= Case

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), leather

GUSN: 17912

Accession Number: 1998.2045AB

Eyeglasses and case

Small black leather glasses case containing pince-nez glasses w/ silver colored nose support. Oval case has a central snap and hinged top. Lined in black plush. A= Glasses B= Case

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), leather

GUSN: 17913

Accession Number: 1998.2046AB

Eyeglasses case

Brown leather glasses case, oblong w/ flap over opening. Tongue of flap fits into slit in case front.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 17914

Accession Number: 1998.2047

Eyeglasses case

Small brown leather case for pince-nez glasses or eyepiece. Edges are squeezed to release glasses.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 17915

Accession Number: 1998.2048

Eyeglasses case

Black leather glasses case, oblong w/ flap over opeing. Tongue of flap fits into slit in case front.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 17916

Accession Number: 1998.2049

Eyeglasses and case

Rectangular small black leather glasses case containing pince-nez glasses w/ gold nose support. Case has a central snap w/ a hinged top. Lined in purple plush. A= Glasses B= Case

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), leather

GUSN: 17917

Accession Number: 1998.2050AB

Eyeglasses case

Black leather glasses case, oblong. Front of opening is cut away in an arch. Interior lined in beige plush.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 17918

Accession Number: 1998.2051

Eyeglasses and case

Pair of pince-nez eyeglasses in small black leather case. Glasses have dark lenses and black frames. Glasses fold to fit into case. Case had curved edges and embossed foliate detail. A= Glasses B= Case

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), leather

GUSN: 17919

Accession Number: 1998.2052AB

Eyeglasses and case

Pair of wire gold-colored horn-rimmed glasses in brown leather case w/ a hinged lid. Case is lined in dark green velvet. Lenses are bi-focal. A= Glasses B= Case

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), leather

GUSN: 17920

Accession Number: 1998.2053AB

Eyeglasses case

Small brown leather case for pince-nez eyeglasses or eyepiece. Flat w/ rounded edges that are squeezed to release glasses. Edges of opening painted red.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 17921

Accession Number: 1998.2054

Eyeglasses case

Small black leather eyeglasses case for pince-nez eyeglasses. Case nearly flat but angled to accomodate nose support. Sides squeeze to release glasses.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 17922

Accession Number: 1998.2055

Eyeglasses case

Small brown leather eyeglasses case. For pince-nez eyeglasses. Case nearly flat but angled to accomodate nose support. Sides squeeze to release glasses. Edges of opening painted red.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 17923

Accession Number: 1998.2056

Eyeglasses case

Black leather glasses case, oblong w/ flap over opening. Tongue of flap fits into slit in front of case. Edges of opening painted red.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 17924

Accession Number: 1998.2057

Eyeglasses case

Small black leather case for pince-nez glasses or eyepiece. Edges are squeezed to release glasses. Edges of opening painted red.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 17925

Accession Number: 1998.2058

Eyeglasses case

Black leather glasses case, oblong. Rounded edges. Front of opening is cut away in an arch.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 17926

Accession Number: 1998.2059

Eyeglasses case

Black leather glasses case, oblong w/ flap over opening. Tongue of flap fits into slit in front of case.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 17927

Accession Number: 1998.2060

Eyeglasses case

Brown leather glasses case, oblong. Leather incised in diamond-shaped pattern. Opening ripped.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 17928

Accession Number: 1998.2061

Eyeglasses case

One of eight unmarked eyeglasses cases. Seven are oblong cases for stemmed glasses; one is flat case for pince-nez glasses or eyepiece. All black or brown leather.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 17929

Accession Number: 1998.2062

Eyeglasses case

One of eight unmarked eyeglasses cases. Seven are oblong cases for stemmed glasses; one is flat case for pince-nez glasses or eyepiece. All black or brown leather.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 17930

Accession Number: 1998.2063

Eyeglasses case

One of eight unmarked eyeglasses cases. Seven are oblong cases for stemmed glasses; one is flat case for pince-nez glasses or eyepiece. All black or brown leather.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 17931

Accession Number: 1998.2064

Eyeglasses case

One of eight unmarked eyeglasses cases. Seven are oblong cases for stemmed glasses; one is flat case for pince-nez glasses or eyepiece. All black or brown leather.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 17932

Accession Number: 1998.2065

Eyeglasses case

One of eight unmarked eyeglasses cases. Seven are oblong cases for stemmed glasses; one is flat case for pince-nez glasses or eyepiece. All black or brown leather.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 17933

Accession Number: 1998.2066

Eyeglasses case

One of eight unmarked eyeglasses cases. Seven are oblong cases for stemmed glasses; one is flat case for pince-nez glasses or eyepiece. All black or brown leather.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 17934

Accession Number: 1998.2067

Eyeglasses case

One of eight unmarked eyeglasses cases. Seven are oblong cases for stemmed glasses; one is flat case for pince-nez glasses or eyepiece. All black or brown leather.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 17935

Accession Number: 1998.2068

Eyeglasses case

One of eight unmarked eyeglasses cases. Seven are oblong cases for stemmed glasses; one is flat case for pince-nez glasses or eyepiece. All black or brown leather.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 17936

Accession Number: 1998.2069

Eyeglasses and case

Pair of pince-nez eyeglasses in small brown leather case. Glasses have black frames. Glasses fold to fit into case. Edges rimmed in metal and are squeezed to release glasses. A= Glasses B= Case

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), leather

GUSN: 17937

Accession Number: 1998.2070AB

Pill timer

Round cardboard dial w/ metal hand; Roman Numerals act as clock; hole on right side as handle; printed in black; inscriptions give instructions for next dose.

Date: 1874-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard

GUSN: 17938

Accession Number: 1998.2072

Pill timer

Round cardboard dial w/ metal hand and indicator on edge; Roman Numerals act as clock; hole on right side as handle; printed in red; inscriptions give instructions for next dose. Time reads 10:30.

Date: 1874-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, tin (metal)

GUSN: 17939

Accession Number: 1998.2073

Oil Of Pine

Cylindrical wooden tube containing vial--"Oil of Pine" printed on adhesive paper label on tube and glass vial; glass vial w/ instructions for use, dose, and list of properties.

Date: 1906-1920

Maker: Leach Chemical Co. (Maker)

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

GUSN: 17940

Accession Number: 1998.2074

Powder keg

Tin powder keg. Embossed on both sides w/ image of a deer and trees. Brass neck and tip.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 17941

Accession Number: 1998.2075

Braided Rug

Wool rug. Multiple strips of purple, green, pink, brown, and blue wool braided into an oval shape.

Date: 1946

Maker: Smart, Mildred Elizabeth, 1895-1983 (Maker) Sawyer Woolen Mills (Vendor)

Material: wool (textile), braiding

GUSN: 1

Accession Number: 1997.93

Door Enframement

A door enframement put together with a tongue and groove. The upper portion has a projecting cap and the lower portion has composition rosettes.

Date: 1830-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: composition (material), softwood

GUSN: 3

Accession Number: 1960.15

Stair Tread

Stair tread with numerous layers of paint and nail holes; grooved along both long edges.

Date: ca. 1685

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 4

Accession Number: 1959.522

Balustrade

Staircase balustrade painted cream-colored, except for handrail and newel post, which are dark brown. Sawn silhouette balusters, simple square newel post, molded handrail and bottom rail with half-round molding.

Date: ca. 1720

Maker: unknown

Material: molding (forming), painting (coating), sawing, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 5

Accession Number: 1981.72

Pilaster Capital

Elaborate composite capital with two rows of acanthus leaves and a third row of finer leaves. Above the leaves are three pairs of scrolled ornament with a patera topping the middle. Behind the patera runs a decorative curving band.

Date: 1880 C-1882

Maker: unknown

Material: Carved, carving (processes), sandstone

GUSN: 8

Accession Number: 1987.56

Window Sash

Circle and diamond pattern; lead cane applied as surface decoration only; patterns are made with 5/8" wide galvanized metal strips. Glazing compound applied on opposite side; painted yellow on exterior.

Date: ca. 1797

Maker: AFTER Benjamin, Asher, 1773-1845 (Designer)

Material: glass (material), lead (metal), metal, painting (coating), softwood

GUSN: 9

Accession Number: 1942.702.1-2

Sheathing

Molded sheathing with tongue along one long edge and quarter-round on the other; four vertical strips of shallow shadow molding; many nail holes. Object has eye hooks on back from previous exhibit.

Date: 1600-1699

Maker: unknown

Material: molding (forming), oak (wood)

GUSN: 10

Accession Number: 1956.6

Newel

Twisted baluster inside four-legged post; walnut finish, partially painted at both ends, in a gray tone.

Date: 1765-1790

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 12

Accession Number: 1962.73

Modillion Block

Modillion block with molded cap which is attached by two wrought nails; gray paint.

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), softwood

GUSN: 13

Accession Number: 1959.232

Ornament

Loosely twisted central section surrounded by flower petals; white paint.

Date: 1767-1773

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), painting (coating), softwood

GUSN: 14

Accession Number: 1919.417

Staircase Drop

Interior acorn-shaped stair drop with cream paint.

Date: ca. 1727

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), softwood

GUSN: 15

Accession Number: 1969.114

Dado

Panelled dado with narrow rectangular raised feather panel over wide rectangular panel, also raised and feathered. Feather-edge is one inch and grooves are quarter-round molded.

Date: ca. 1739

Maker: More, William (Cabinetmaker)

Material: molding (forming), paneling, softwood

GUSN: 16

Accession Number: 1927.846

Nogging

A small bit of dried eel grass/seaweed. Insc? Eel grass wall filling from Pierce House, Dorchester.

Date: ca. 1650

Maker: unknown

Material: algae (protists)

GUSN: 17

Accession Number: 1919.669

Framing Member

Part of a joint, location uncertain. Tag "piece of framework, Barnard Capen House, Dorchester"

Date: 1625-1637

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 18

Accession Number: 1914.264

Handrail

Simple rectangular handrail profile, with rounded edges and brown stain.

Date: ca. 1754

Maker: unknown

Material: softwood, staining

GUSN: 19

Accession Number: 1921.135

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