Historic New England

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

Powder keg

Powder keg, covered in brown leather. Leather embossed on both sides w/ image of deer and fowl hung by the feet after a kill. Metal neck painted gold, cork tip.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 17942

Accession Number: 1998.2076

Cook's Chlorate Dentifrice

Round wooden container for dentifrice. Unfinished wood, removable lid. Paper label affixed to lid top: lithograph of man surrounded by border of brand name. Contains metal casings.

Date: 1867-1870

Maker: Ferd Mayer & Co. (Maker)

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 17943

Accession Number: 1998.2077

Tin box

Small round tin container. Removable lid. No ornamentation. A= Box B= Lid

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 17944

Accession Number: 1998.2078AB

Dredge canister

Cylindrical tin canister. Labeled as a dredge box. One end has a wider removable lid; other end has thinner removable lid w/ shaker holes underneath.

Date: 1870-1875

Maker: Hatelle & Co. (Maker)

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 17945

Accession Number: 1998.2079

Box

Small cylindrical container. Japanned exterior. Removable top has hole in center. Interior contains lead shot.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: japanning, tin (metal)

GUSN: 17946

Accession Number: 1998.2080

Tin box

Small round tin container. Removable lid. Japanned exterior. No other ornamentation. A= Container B= Lid

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: japanning, tin (metal)

GUSN: 17947

Accession Number: 1998.2081AB

Box

Small round container. Japanned exterior. Vertical slits all around base create separate tin pieces that are pressed inward to fit lid on. Contains metal casings.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: japanning, tin (metal)

GUSN: 17948

Accession Number: 1998.2082

Tin belt purse, painted red. Back piece is a complete oval w/ a soldered loop to attach to belt. Front container section attached to backpiece and shaped like 3/4 of an oval. Hinged lid at top w/ small holes.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), pressing, tin (metal)

GUSN: 17949

Accession Number: 1998.2083

Box

Small round container. Japanned exterior. Vertical slits all around base create separate tin pieces that are pressed inward to fit lid on.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: Eley Bro. (Maker)

Material: japanning, tin (metal)

GUSN: 17950

Accession Number: 1998.2084

Thermometer

Souvenir thermometer, shaped like a banjo. Silver plated w/ etched strings and frets. Small thermometer reading between 30-120 degrees. Bottom of base is open.

Date: ca. 1891

Maker: Possibly Meriden Silver Plate Co. (Maker)

Material: silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 17951

Accession Number: 1998.2085

Pack of cigarettes

Package of cigarettes. White paper w/ purple print; floral detail at center. Top opened--contains full set of 14 cigarettes.

Date: 1909-1910

Maker: Porto? Rican--American Tob. Co. (Maker)

Material: paper (fiber product), tobacco (material)

GUSN: 17952

Accession Number: 1998.2086

Address book

JAT address book, deep red cover w/ red lining on pages. Indicator for each letter of the alphabet. Many pages filled.

Date: 1895-1902

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 17953

Accession Number: 1998.2087

Notebook

Small graph notebook w/ brown paper cover and red canvas binding. Edges of paper are red.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, canvas, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 17954

Accession Number: 1998.2088

Notebook

Grammar school notebook w/ brown leather cover and lined pages, numbered 13 to 46. Crayon drawing inside back cover.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, leather, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 17955

Accession Number: 1998.2089

Notebook

Brown paper covered notebook w/ black canvas binding. Lined pages inside, first few ripped out.

Date: 1875-1882

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, canvas, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 17956

Accession Number: 1998.2090

Order book

Order book. Notebook w/ flip top cover of red leather. Pad of order slips enclosed, a few torn off. Pad slips in cover.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, leather, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 17957

Accession Number: 1998.2091

Notebook

Empty graph paper book, many pages torn out in front. Leather cover, (alligator?). Flip top. Gilt edges of paper.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, leather, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 17958

Accession Number: 1998.2092

Notebook

Handy notebook. Brown paper cover w/ brown canvas binding. Lined pages. Gold inscription on front.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, canvas, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 17959

Accession Number: 1998.2093

Box

Box of flax, wood and paper twist w/ crystals (perhaps soap); "LINEN FABRIC" printed on top and side; box green w/ white floral vines around yellow posts printed onto sides and cover.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard

GUSN: 17960

Accession Number: 1998.2094

Pipe

Corn cob pipe. Tall cylindrical bowl w/ narrow stem.

Date: 1883-1890

Maker: H. Tibbe, Son & Co. (Maker)

Material: corncob

GUSN: 17961

Accession Number: 1998.2095

Pipe

Corn cob pipe. Tall cylindrical bowl w/ narrow stem.

Date: 1883-1890

Maker: H. Tibbe, Son & Co. (Maker)

Material: corncob

GUSN: 17962

Accession Number: 1998.2096

Pipe

Corn cob pipe. Tall cylindrical bowl with narrow stem.

Date: 1883-1890

Maker: Ruth Pipe Co. (Maker)

Material: corncob

GUSN: 17963

Accession Number: 1998.2097

Pipe

Corn cob pipe. Tall cylindrical bowl w/ narrow stem.

Date: 1883-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: corncob

GUSN: 17964

Accession Number: 1998.2098

Top

Beaded chiffon top, black, sleeveless. Beaded and embroidered around neckline and over much of front and back. 3 1/2" beaded string hanging from base. Round neck. 4 snaps on right shoulder.

Date: 1920-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: beading (edging pattern), beading (process), chiffon, embroidering, silk (textile)

GUSN: 23320

Accession Number: 1998.1509A

Slip dress

Black chiffon and silk slip dress. 1/2" chiffon straps and chiffon top. Black silk skirt section 24" long.

Date: 1920-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: chiffon, sewing (process), silk (textile)

GUSN: 23321

Accession Number: 1998.1509B

Dress

Black crepe evening dress. Scoop neckline trimmed w/ gathered fabric and small fabric roses. Loose sheer sleeves, short. V shaped fabric piece under waistline in front and back. Loose bottom.

Date: 1925-1935

Maker: unknown

Material: hand sewing, silk (textile), crepe (textile)

GUSN: 23322

Accession Number: 1998.1510A

Slip

Black silk slip, V-neck, sleeveless. Ribbed shoulders. Diagonal piece in front, bottom.

Date: 1925-1935

Maker: unknown

Material: hand sewing, silk (textile)

GUSN: 23323

Accession Number: 1998.1510B

Dress

Dress, black velvet body and cuffs w/ pink printed neck and sleeves. Printed w/ asst. black polka dots. Velvet cut in 2 triangles on front, one on back. Sleeves tucked at elbow.

Date: 1925-1935

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

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

GUSN: 23324

Accession Number: 1998.1511

Coat

Hot pink coat w/ tapestry cuffs and collar. Large white plastic decorative buttons on front top sides and 3 on back top, arranged diagonally. 3 loops for buttons on left front bottom. Only one button on right front bottom. White silk lining.

Date: 1930-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: sewing (process), silk (textile)

GUSN: 23325

Accession Number: 1998.1512

Dress

Embroidered mull dress, design of pink w/in blue, small pattern. Empire waist, square neckline, ballooned short sleeves. Bottom trimming and waistline trimming same design. Bottom border of blue leaves. 2 small ruffles above border. No fastenings remain in back.

Date: 1805-1815

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, super, sewing (process)

GUSN: 23326

Accession Number: 1998.1513

Dress

Floor length blue and white plaid sheer dress w/ 3/4" sleeve. Ruffles on bottom, on cuffs, V-shape over high-neckline and back. Blue buttons on back of bodice section. Alterations: back of neck sewn into V-shape. Fabric inserted at waistline, silver and blue brocade.

Date: 1850-1858

Maker: unknown

Material: chiffon, hand sewing

GUSN: 23327

Accession Number: 1998.1514

Dress

Blue silk dress with black sequined net overdress. Dress has a V-neck and cap sleeves. Overdress has a geometrical pattern of sequins. Dress closes at left with a beaded clasp with hanging beaded tassels.

Date: 1920-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), beads (pierced objects), sequins (spangles)

GUSN: 23328

Accession Number: 1998.1516

Dress

Grey silk brocade dress, design of 2 wreaths. White chiffon collar and insert at neck. Dress: scoop neck back; inset--high neck. Gathered cuffs, ruffle at bottom. 7 snaps close back of bodice top. 1 1/2" waistline. White cotton lining under bodice. 2 tucks in front by waistline.

Date: 1970-1975

Maker: unknown

Material: hand sewing, silk (textile)

GUSN: 23329

Accession Number: 1998.1517

Headband

Red and white headband w/ brown cotton ties.

Date: 1930-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: sewing (process), silk (textile)

GUSN: 23330

Accession Number: 1998.1518

Skirt

Embroidered off-white skirt. Cutwork floral design, horizontally positioned. Scalloped bottom edges. Layered once. 1 hook and eye at top, 6 buttons for closure.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), cutwork, embroidering

GUSN: 23331

Accession Number: 1998.1519

Dress

Black silk dress w/ beaded net overdress. White lace on front of top, lining closure w/ 7 hook and eyes. Fabric roses placed near bottom of netting, which is cut diagonally over silk. Silk belt. Beaded decoration in white--silver and black covering top and edge of bottom.

Date: 1920-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: beading (edging pattern), beading (process), sewing (process), silk (textile)

GUSN: 23332

Accession Number: 1998.1520

Shawl

White wool shawl w/ red and blue paisley border.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), weaving

GUSN: 23333

Accession Number: 1998.1521

Haircombs

Box of asst. haircombs, barettes, hairsticks and two curling tongs.

Date: 1860-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: copper (metal), iron (metal), tortoise shell

GUSN: 23334

Accession Number: 1998.1522

Desk and Bookcase

Secretary desk and bookcase. Mahogany with white pine secondary wood. Slant-lid desk surmounted by bookcase with mirrored door and scrolled pediment with pilasters and dentiled moldings. Mirrors are framed by cyma-curved serpentine. Divides into three sections: bonnet, bookcase and desk. Rests o...

Date: 1765-1775

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), brass (alloy), Norway spruce (wood)

GUSN: 23335

Accession Number: 1976.167