Historic New England

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

Eyeglasses

Pair of wire framed eyeglasses. Oval lenses. Horn-rimmed.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), wire

GUSN: 17902

Accession Number: 1998.2036

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 w/ paper label #4. Leather straps at front sides. Front metal clasp. Leather side handles. Hinged lid w/ 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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