Historic New England

Buckle

Each half of this buckle is constructed from silver-plated metal stamped in foliate scrolls around a triangular shape, set with a purple-colored stone in the center. The two halves of the buckle attach with an interlocking prong and cross bar. The bar is formed to resemble a human figure with legs...

Date: 1850-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, plating (metal coating), paste (glass)

GUSN: 23848

Accession Number: 1998.4805AB

Buckle

Each half of this buckle or clasp is formed from white metal in an oval with concentric filigree designs. At the center of each (superimposed over the closure mechanism) are paired scrolled trefoil shapes. Each half of buckle set with clear pastesr (Buckle B missing gem). Strap/belt no longer extant...

Date: 1870-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: paste (glass), white metal

GUSN: 23849

Accession Number: 1998.4806AB

Belt buckle

Belt buckle comprised of two pieces of stamped silver-plated metal. Each half is formed from a repeating asymmetrical rococo scroll and foliate design. At the center of the outer rim lies a three-leaf clover decorated with a single purple prong-set paste stone. One clover extant. The buckle closes w...

Date: 1850-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal), plate (material), stamping (forming)

GUSN: 23850

Accession Number: 1998.4807AB

Buckle

A buckle formed from two metal halves connecting at center front with hook and eye (leather or fabric belt no longer extant). Each half of the buckle formed from silver-toned metal in an openwork knot pattern decorated with polychrome enamel. Outer edges of each half embellished with faceted marcasi...

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: enameling, marcasite

GUSN: 23851

Accession Number: 1998.4808AB

Buckles

Pair of tarnished silver buckles w/ith stamped flowers and abstract swirls on each; attached bar on back forms slot for attachment to apparel.

Date: 1850-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal), stamping (forming)

GUSN: 23852

Accession Number: 1998.4809AB

Buckle

Each buckle in this pair is constructed from white metal, cast in a pattern of geometric lines and faux hammer marks. Plated in rhodium or nickel to give a bright silver appearance. Center bar and single prong.

Date: 1915-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: white metal, plating (metal coating)

GUSN: 23853

Accession Number: 1998.4810AB

Buckle

Filigree rectangular buckle with central floral motif surrounded by scrolled foliate decoration in oxidized and polished silver plating. Attachment to belt (no longer extant) with sliding metal arched bar on back.

Date: 1850-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: plate (material), silver alloy

GUSN: 23854

Accession Number: 1998.4811

Buckle

Large stamped metal buckle with bronze wash and oxidized surface; rectangular shape with scrolled foliate decoation and pierced designs at top and bottom.

Date: 1850-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, stamping (forming), piercing

GUSN: 23855

Accession Number: 1998.4812

Buckle

Oval buckle made from silver-colored metal patterned to resemble twisted rope. Buckle attaches to strap/belt (no longer extant) with bar and two prongs.

Date: 1850-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy), plating (metal coating), silver alloy

GUSN: 23856

Accession Number: 1998.4813

Buckle

Buckle composed of molded composite material with central bust of a woman with long hair set in an elongated oval, flanked by spade-shaped elements filled with scrolling foliage.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: vulcanite

GUSN: 23857

Accession Number: 1998.4814

Buckle

Stamped, brass-plated oval buckle comprised of linked hemispheres. Worn black enamel still visible in crevices. Attachment to strap/belt with crossbar (visible in image), belt no longer extant.

Date: 1850-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), stamping (forming)

GUSN: 23858

Accession Number: 1998.4815

Buckle

Stamped metal buckle with scrolled foliate design along edges flanking flowers centered in oval frames. Darkened surface may be oxidation or remains of enamel (by eye).

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: stamping (forming), metal

GUSN: 23859

Accession Number: 1998.4816

Buckle

Square steel buckle with recurved sides and rounded corners, two central posts, rectangular toothed tongue and chape. Patent mark and date stamped on tongue [see Inscriptions].

Date: 1864-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: stamping (forming), nickel (metal), plating (metal coating)

GUSN: 23860

Accession Number: 1998.4817

Buckle

Black-enameled brass filigree buckle with scrolled foliate open decoration. Bar for garment attachment at center back (strap/belt no longer extant).

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), enameling

GUSN: 23861

Accession Number: 1998.4818

Buckle

Narrow, rectangular, black metal slide-style buckle with stamped scrolled foliate decoration.

Date: 1850-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, enameling

GUSN: 23862

Accession Number: 1998.4819

Buckle

Large, flat, rectangular, black-enameled belt buckle. Cross bar and tongue for attachment to belt/strap.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: enameling, white metal

GUSN: 23863

Accession Number: 1998.4820

Buckle

Narrow, slide-style, black-enameled brass buckle with embossed band of dots around outer edge.

Date: 1850-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), enameling

GUSN: 23864

Accession Number: 1998.4821

Buckle

Oval, convex mother-of-pearl buckle cut from a single piece of shell with a center cross bar.

Date: 1870-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: mother of pearl, carving (processes)

GUSN: 23865

Accession Number: 1998.4822

Belt buckle

Small oval mother of pearl belt buckle with central cross bar for attachment to belt (no longer extant).

Date: 1870-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: mother of pearl

GUSN: 23866

Accession Number: 1998.4823

Buckle

Slide buckle cut from a single piece of mother-of-pearl in a rectangular shape. Oriented vertically, the center cross bar is flanked by a pair of concave, flattened crescents. The mother-of-pearl has a blue cast, possibly dyed.

Date: 1870-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: mother of pearl, dyeing

GUSN: 23867

Accession Number: 1998.4824

Buckle

Rectangular slide-style buckle with no embellishment other than a silver-colored plating over base metal, probably nickel or rhodium.

Date: 1870-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: plating (metal coating)

GUSN: 23868

Accession Number: 1998.4825

Buckle

Plain, rectangular metal buckle with central post and single tongue.

Date: 1870-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 23869

Accession Number: 1998.4826

Buckle

Small, rectangular metal buckle enameled black. Two teeth mounted on central rotating post. Cross bar is marked [see Inscriptions].

Date: 1870-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: enameling, metal

GUSN: 23870

Accession Number: 1998.4827

Soap dish

White granite 3-part soap dish; pink and gold floral branches around body and cover; teal band around neck of dish; gilded band around rims and base; cover w/ foliated square handle. A= dish B= flat strainer inside C= cover

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: Mercer Pottery Co. (Maker)

Material: glazing (coating), ironstone (pottery), painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 23771

Accession Number: 1998.5685A-C

Soap dish

Large 2-part soap dish w/ 2 handles at sides and scrolled foliate design around center dish and red, green, pink, and gold floral branches around body.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: W. Davenport & Company (Maker)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 23772

Accession Number: 1998.5686.1AB

Soap dish

Small 2-part soap dish w/ scrolled foliate design around center dish and red, green, pink, and gold floral branches around body.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: W. Davenport & Company (Maker)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 23773

Accession Number: 1998.5686.2AB

Hairpin box

Hairpin box w/ scrolled foliate design around center dish and red, green, pink, and gold floral branches around body.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: W. Davenport & Company (Maker)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 23774

Accession Number: 1998.5686.3

Toothbrush holder

Ironstone toothbrush cup; cylindrical shape with round platformed base and overhanging lip on top rim; hole on side of base for drainage of water.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: Possibly T. & R. Boote, LTD. (Manufacturer)

Material: ironstone (pottery)

GUSN: 23775

Accession Number: 1998.5687

Toaster

Wrought iron toasting rack; long handle w/ cross-piece at end; rectangular rack w/ open slots rotates around on top of cross piece.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 23776

Accession Number: 1998.5688

Mug

Ironstone mug w/ inscription; plain white w/ ringed handle on side and raised ring around base.

Date: 1882-1898

Maker: Anthony Shaw & Son (Maker)

Material: ironstone (pottery)

GUSN: 23777

Accession Number: 1998.5586

Rug

Oval braided rug; multi-colored w/ dominant colors being red, green and brown; braided in ring formation w/ rings decreasing in size towards center.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: braiding, cotton (textile), hand sewing

GUSN: 23778

Accession Number: 1998.5689

Mirror

Mirror in a walnut frame w/ raised molded edges. Bottom corners curve but maintain a rectangular shape. Top of frame is rounded in an arched shape.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (wood)

GUSN: 23779

Accession Number: 1998.5690

Washstand

Wooden washstand, painted white, w/ spool-turned legs and towel racks at sides. Consists of a top counter w/ a low curved splashboard flanked by racks. Lower shelf at mid-section w/ one central drawer w/ a turned wooden pull.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 23780

Accession Number: 1998.5691.1

Washstand

Wooden washstand, painted white, w/ spool-turned legs and towel rack at right side. Consists of a top counter w/ a low curved splashboard w/ rack at right. Lower shelf at mid-section w/ one central drawer w/ a turned wooden pull.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 23781

Accession Number: 1998.5691.2

Rocking chair

Short wooden rocking chair w/ low caned seat and ladder back: consists of four slightly crested slats flanked by round stiles w/ finial tops. Round legs and front and side stretchers. On short rockers.

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 23782

Accession Number: 1998.5692

Cushion

Chair cushion, rectangular w/ cut-away corners, yellow and white gingham. Seam visible across mid-section. White ties at back.

Date: 1970-1972

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), checker pattern

GUSN: 23783

Accession Number: 1998.5703

Window curtain

One single yellow and white gingham curtain; simple curtain w/ hem at bottom and overlapping piece at top to form slot for pole.

Date: 1970-1980

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), checker pattern

GUSN: 23784

Accession Number: 1998.5693

Window curtain

Pair of yellow and white gingham curtains; simple curtains w/ hem at bottoms and overlapping piece at top to form slot for pole.

Date: 1970-1980

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), checker pattern

GUSN: 23785

Accession Number: 1998.5694AB

Towel rack

Mounted wooden towel rack; 7 wooden arms which are positioned on top of one another but horizontally move and spread out like a fan; arms attached to black painted metal bracket on wall; bracket w/ foliate shape.

Date: 1870-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (wood)

GUSN: 23786

Accession Number: 1998.5695

Mirror

Oval mirror w/ gold frame; molded band around.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 23787

Accession Number: 1998.5696

Watercolor

Framed watercolor of ship "Samoset"; 3 tall masts each w/ different number of sails; separate sail in front and in back; 4 flags atop masts including American flag; ship pictured in open ocean w/ people on board; frame gilded w/ scrolled foliate design at corners.

Date: 1847

Maker: Roux, Frederic (Maker)

Material: paper (fiber product), watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 23788

Accession Number: 1998.5697

Side chair

Thumb-back windsor chair, painted brown w/ green and black grapevine motif painted on crest rail. Stiles curve backward and flatten into thumbs at back. Slightly arched crest rail above 5 spindles, tapered at top and w/ small ring turnings 3/4 from bottom. Solid plank seat w/ incised line as border....

Date: 1830-1860

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 23789

Accession Number: 1998.5698.1

Side chair

Thumb-back windsor chair, painted brown w/ green and black grapevine motif painted on crest rail. Stiles curve backward and flatten into thumbs at back. Slightly arched crest rail above 5 spindles, tapered at top and w/ small ring turnings 3/4 from bottom. Solid plank seat w/ incised line as border....

Date: 1830-1860

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 23790

Accession Number: 1998.5698.2

Match holder

Miniature turned wooden barrel--used as match holder; 4 raised rings at top and 4 raised rings at bottom.

Date: 1900-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23791

Accession Number: 1998.5699

Watercolor

Framed watercolor of ship "Othello"; 3 tall masts each w/ 2 sails at back of ship; 6 flags atop masts including American flag; red flag w/ "OTHELLO" and blue flag w/ white star; ship pictured in open ocean w/ people on board; plain gilded frame.

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: Possibly Roux, Frederic (Maker) Burnell's Custom Framing (Framer)

Material: paper (fiber product), watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 23792

Accession Number: 1995.530

Watercolor

Framed watercolor of Castle Tucker, depicting full piazza and right roadside including attached ell. Green lawn at foreground; top of image framed by canopy of tree leaves. In a wooden frame, gilded w/ beveled edges.

Date: 1947

Maker: Sturtevant, Wallis Hall (Maker)

Material: paper (fiber product), watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 23793

Accession Number: 1998.5700

Side chair

Thumb-back Windsor chair, painted white. Stiles curve backward and flatten into thumbs at back. Flat crest rail above 4 spindles, tapered at top and w/ ball turnings 3/4 from bottom. Solid plank seat w/ incised line as border. Bamboo turned legs that flare outward. Bamboo turned stretcher at either ...

Date: 1830-1860

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 23794

Accession Number: 1998.5702

Sewing machine

Miniature sewing machine; rectangular wood base w/ metal machine on top; crank on side attached to wheel which is on the back of armed section; front end of arm w/ needle which rests above metal platform; orange scrolled design painted on arm.

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23795

Accession Number: 1998.5704