Historic New England

Matchbox

Lacquered match box w/ 3 Chinese figures around house in gilt decoration on lid. Scalloped side of lid. Box section attached to angled piece w/ striking strip.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: lacquering, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 17822

Accession Number: 1998.1963

Matchbox

Pressed tin hanging match container. Shield shaped back w/ hole in top for hanging. Decorated around border and on box section w/ scrollwork.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: pressing, tin (metal)

GUSN: 17823

Accession Number: 1998.1964

Letter opener

Souvenir letter opener, painted and carved Native American head. Wooden w/ head at handle, scalloped neckline tapers to flat piece.

Date: 1890-1940

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 17824

Accession Number: 1998.1965

Letter opener

Souvenir? letter opener w/ marquetry oval set in handle--image of woman in dress. Openwork at handle. Finished wood.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 17825

Accession Number: 1998.1966

Letter opener

Engraved brass letter opener w/ bats and owls decoration. Bat handle--removable. Blade shaped like machete. Owl and moon carved on one side, bat on other side.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), carving (processes)

GUSN: 17826

Accession Number: 1998.1967

Whisk broom

Whisk broom w/ white metal handle, scroll and daisy decoration around base of handle. Straw broom uneven.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy), straw (plant material), tin (metal)

GUSN: 17827

Accession Number: 1998.1968

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

Table mat

Red table mat w/ white cross-stitch around border and in center medallion shape. Red fringe on edges.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 17743

Accession Number: 1998.1887

Table mat

One of three small embroidered table mats, red chenille thread on beige; one rectangular and 2 smaller squares. Embroidered floral design around border. Beige fringe at edges.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: chenille (yarn), cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 17744

Accession Number: 1998.1888.1

Table mat

One of three small embroidered table mats, red chenille thread on beige; one rectangular and 2 smaller squares. Embroidered floral design around border. Beige fringe at edges.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: chenille (yarn), cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 17745

Accession Number: 1998.1888.2

Table mat

One of three small embroidered table mats, red chenille thread on beige; one rectangular and 2 smaller squares. Embroidered floral design around border. Beige fringe at edges.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: chenille (yarn), cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 17746

Accession Number: 1998.1888.3

Table mat

One of pair of rectangular tablecloths, w/ red, green and gold embroidered on beige ground. Embroidered borders, 4 layers, w/ star design. Beige fringe at edges.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, yarn

GUSN: 17747

Accession Number: 1998.1889.1

Table mat

One of pair of rectangular tablecloths, w/ red, green and gold embroidered on beige ground. Embroidered borders, 4 layers, w/ star design. Beige fringe at edges.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, yarn

GUSN: 17748

Accession Number: 1998.1889.2

Table mat

Square table scarf, beige background w/ green, brown and white embroidery as borders and consecutive square designs, star shaped. Back side has brown and black embroidery. Beige fringe at edges.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, yarn

GUSN: 17749

Accession Number: 1998.1890

Artist's easel

Artist's easel. Three wooden posts, hinged together, outside 2 w/ holes, 1 w/ peg at top to join. Center post pointed at end. 11 holes on each side post. Finished pine.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 17750

Accession Number: 1998.1891

Folding screen

Folding screen w/ green, pink and ivory floral chintz; 2 panelled screen, cloth attached at top and botom. Assorted flowers in print. Finials at top of wooden posts.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), pine (wood)

GUSN: 17751

Accession Number: 1998.1892

Folding screen

Folding screen w/ striped brown fabric, cotton. Horizontal light brown stripes. 2 panelled screen w/ cloth attached at top and bottom. Finials at top.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), pine (wood)

GUSN: 17752

Accession Number: 1998.1893

Mirror

Dressing mirror on stand. Rectangular mirror suspended on stand frame. Finials on top and sides of stand posts. Turned posts, scrolled feet. Convex curve on mirror frame.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 17753

Accession Number: 1998.1894

Chair fragment

Fragment of a Windsor chair, 3 legs remaining, left proper side of seat broken off, 6 turned spindles remaining. Crest rail missing. Chair painted black. Child's size.

Date: 1820-1845

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 17754

Accession Number: 1998.1895

Wooden board

Wooden board w/ impressed cattails decoration.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 17755

Accession Number: 1998.1896

Trunk

Wooden and leather trunk w/ paper label #18. Black leather w/ horizontal iron bands. Front central keyhole w/ key inserted. Front leather straps.

Date: 1855-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 17756

Accession Number: 1998.1897

Rug

White wool throw rug w/ fringe on one side. Unfinished wool.

Date: 1900-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), weaving

GUSN: 17757

Accession Number: 1998.1898

Carpet sample

Roll carpet sample, reproduction of dining room, Axminster (original 1890's). Large geometric pattern w/ interlocking medallions, primarily red, yellow, blue. See carpet in Dining Room (1998.694).

Date: 1960-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), weaving

GUSN: 17758

Accession Number: 1998.1899

Trunk

Paper covered trunk w/ black strapping w/ paper label #20. Paper decorated in paneling strips. Metal edging. Leather covered front metal clasp. Front side buckles.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 17759

Accession Number: 1998.1900

Trunk

Paper covered trunk w/ black strapping w/ paper label #17. Front center metal strap; leather front side straps; leather side handles. Horizontal wooden banding.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 17760

Accession Number: 1998.1901

Trunk

Paper covered trunk w/ black strapping; no paper label, broken bottom. Paper is decorated w/ paneled lines. Interior lined in white and blue paper.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 17761

Accession Number: 1998.1902

Trunk

Leather covered trunk w/ paper label #19. Black leather w/ metal edges. Side leather straps.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 17762

Accession Number: 1998.1903

Trunk

Leather covered trunk, missing lid. Black leather. Side leather handles. Interior lined in white and blue paper.

Date: 1853-1858

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 17763

Accession Number: 1998.1904

Toy sword

Wooden pole w/ leather cuff. Pole is wider at the handle above which a leather cuff has been tacked in place. The pole narrows as it nears its end forming a toy sword.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 17764

Accession Number: 1998.1905

Baseball bat

Wooden pole w/ rope banding. Pole has a turned tip and is thin at the handle w/ a wider base. A gray/blue rope is wound around the bat's handle and five nails have been nailed into the bat above the rope.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 17765

Accession Number: 1998.1906

Trunk

Small canvas covered trunk with paper label #4. Leather straps at front sides. Front metal clasp. Leather side handles. Hinged lid with interior lined in floral paper. Wood visible beneath canvas cover.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 17766

Accession Number: 1998.1907

Trinket box

Round wooden box, painted black w/ gold and red decoration, red trim paint and inner lining. Lid of box decorated w/ bird in center and fruit and fern border.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 17767

Accession Number: 1998.1908AB

Snuffbox

Round snuff box w/ 2 soldiers on horseback painted on top. Black painted sides, bottom and inside.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 17768

Accession Number: 1998.1909AB

Food storage box

Oval tin box container, yellow w/ orange printed design and orange center label.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: stamping (forming), tin (metal)

GUSN: 17769

Accession Number: 1998.1910

Notecase

Small yellow plush covered note case, w/ expenses written throughout. Brass edges and clasp. Inner lining of navy blue w/ gold star decoration. Paper not lined, gold edges.

Date: 1860-1895

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), paper (fiber product), plush

GUSN: 17770

Accession Number: 1998.1911

Jewelry box

Burgundy plush covered jewelry box w/ brass clasp. Inner lining--one side w/ blue velvet--one side w/ white silk.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 17771

Accession Number: 1998.1912

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