Historic New England

Collapsible case

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

Toilet set

Leather covered box, containing mother-of-pearl handled toiletry set. Blue leather w/ gold banding; hinges missing. Purple velvet lining holds set, includes: scissors, tweezers, 2 hooks, 2 corkscrews, 2 needles.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, mother of pearl, steel (alloy), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 17859

Accession Number: 1998.1999A-K

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

Change purse

Small women's change purse. Blue enamel w/ silver filigree applique on top. Expandable leather sides and pink satin interior.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: enameling, leather, metal, satin

GUSN: 17665

Accession Number: 1998.1825

Box

Very small heart-shaped box, glossy red paper w/ applied cupid. Opens at center; fringe around opening. Gold looped thread for hanging at top.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 17666

Accession Number: 1998.1826

Silver case

Brown leather case for silver. Triangular shape w/ front flap that closes and extends almost to bottom of flap. Gilt trim around edges. Interior lined in purple silk and velvet.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: John Bagshaw & Sons (Maker)

Material: leather, silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 17667

Accession Number: 1998.1827

Note case

Red leather note case. Embossed w/ floral and vine decoration. Red satin interior w/ cloth folders at sides and pen holder. Red ribbon.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: embossing, leather, satin

GUSN: 17668

Accession Number: 1998.1828

Wallet

Red leather wallet. Wide, w/ four collapsible interior compartments on each side. Two small leather pouches on one interior side.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 17669

Accession Number: 1998.1829

Slip case

Black lacquer slip case, 2 pieces. On top piece gilt and mother-of-pearl floral decoration. Gilt trim around bottom edge of top piece.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: lacquering, metal

GUSN: 17670

Accession Number: 1998.1830

Slip case

Black lacquer slip case, 2 pieces. On top piece, gilt floral decoration w/ bird; gilt trim around bottom edge of top piece.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: lacquering, metal

GUSN: 17671

Accession Number: 1998.1831

Box

Rectangular black leather box. Impressed scrolled foliate detail w/ central floral medallion. Bottom opens to reveal nine small rectangular dividers, cardboard covered in green canvas.

Maker: unknown

Material: impressing, leather

GUSN: 17672

Accession Number: 1998.1832

Baseball

Leather baseball. Dark thread stitching. Black ink inscriptions.

Date: 1890-1908

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 17673

Accession Number: 1998.1833

Bottle

Yellow glass container, shaped like a pistol. Metal screw-on cap at tip. Embossed diamond pattern on handle mimics actual gun grip supports.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 17674

Accession Number: 1998.1834

Ice skate

One wooden ice skate. Oak, w/ metal blade and leather strap at front. Large heel spike in wood; small spikes in wood beneath strap.

Date: 1863-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood)

GUSN: 17675

Accession Number: 1998.1835

Ice skate

Pair of metal ice skates. Blade and foot support intact. Strap missing.

Date: 1873-1900

Maker: Barney & Berry's (Maker)

Material: metal

GUSN: 17676

Accession Number: 1998.1836AB

Ice skate

Pair of metal ice skates. Blade and foot support intact. Straps missing. Quatrefoil cut-out design near toe.

Date: 1871-1900

Maker: Possibly Peck & Snyders (Maker)

Material: metal

GUSN: 17677

Accession Number: 1998.1837AB

Watch box

Oak watch box. Prominent architectural elements. Wide rectangular base w/ beveled top edges. Front is a door w/ an arched glass center and foliate applique. Opens to reveal pink silk interior. Wide cornice on top.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood)

GUSN: 17678

Accession Number: 1998.1838

Vial

Small barrel-shaped wooden container. Ring turnings on both ends. One end opens to reveal hollow interior. Plain mid-section.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: turning (shaping process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 17679

Accession Number: 1998.1839

Trunk

Wooden and canvas trunk, paper label #15. Wood painted black w/ horizontal wooden bands and metal sides. Metal front clasp and side front buckles. Leather side handles.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: Possibly Beaver Trunk Company (Maker)

Material: canvas, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 17680

Accession Number: 1998.1840

Table cover

Chenille table scarf w/ red and gold predominantly. Burgundy fringe. Image of roses in gold bordereing on front side. Rose in 4 corners and 2 in center w/ blue flowers.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: chenille (yarn), weaving

GUSN: 17681

Accession Number: 1998.1841

Carpet fragment

Ingrain carpet fragments; ivory, green. Green leaves on ivory background w/ ivory daisies in leaves. 4 pieces.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), weaving

GUSN: 17682

Accession Number: 1998.1842A-D

Carpet fragment

Ingrain carpet fragment, red and green predominantly. Green background, red and ivory flowers.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), weaving

GUSN: 17683

Accession Number: 1998.1843

Table mat

Embroidered table mat, red and green embroidery on off-white linen scalloped edges, reversible. Central floral design surrounded by dots.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, linen (material)

GUSN: 17684

Accession Number: 1998.1844

Table mat

Embroidered table mat, on brown cotton with applied blue silk ribbons as borders. Yellow, red and blue embroidery, yellow around borders. Brown fringe.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: Possibly Tucker, Jane Armstrong, 1866-1964 (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 17685

Accession Number: 1998.1845

Table cover

Embroidered table runner w/ cotton yarn embroidery on border and center. Butterflies at corners. Red and black outer border w/ pink and green inner detail. Straw center and fringe. Burgundy cotton backside.

Date: 1858-1870

Maker: Possibly Tucker, Mary Geraldine, 1841-1922 (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, straw (plant material)

GUSN: 17686

Accession Number: 1998.1846

Table mat

Green and white woolen table mat of woolen balls w/ fringed sides. Backside of printed cotton.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: Possibly Tucker, Jane Armstrong, 1866-1964 (Maker)

Material: sewing (process), wool (textile)

GUSN: 17687

Accession Number: 1998.1847

Table mat

Crocheted table scarf; ivory, red and green. Center hexagonal shape is ivory. 3 hexagonal green and 3 hexagonal red shapes surrounding. White scalloped edge.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: Possibly Tucker, Jane Armstrong, 1866-1964 (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), crocheting

GUSN: 17688

Accession Number: 1998.1848

Table mat

Embroidered table scarf, gold and purple on gold ground. Center design shaped like "R". Edges fringed.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 17689

Accession Number: 1998.1849

Table cover

Linen table cloth w/ brown printed design, birds in medallions on cream-colored ground. 8 medallions surrounding central square. Cream fringe on edges.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), printing (process)

GUSN: 17690

Accession Number: 1998.1850

Tablecloth

Large linen tablecloth, brown printed foliate design on cream color background. Design on border--leaves; in center--scrolled. Unfinished edges.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), printing (process)

GUSN: 17691

Accession Number: 1998.1851

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