Historic New England

Hand bag

Plain woven straw handbag w/ two handles and a front pocket. Pocket has red straw stripe on lower edge.

Date: 1860-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), sewing (process), straw (plant material), weaving

GUSN: 24153

Accession Number: 1998.5058

Hat

Black velvet hat w/ satin bows on side and black netting in front to cover face; round shape w/ arched sides to fit around ears.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: net (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 24154

Accession Number: 1998.2744

Beaded door curtain suspended from two square wood dowels spaced 6 inches apart and held together w/ woven bamboo beads in criss-cross pattern. Curtain is composed of 4" bamboo beads interspersed w/ blue or brown glass beads. Apparently a work in progress, there is a cardboard box w/ large needles, ...

Date: 1860-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: bamboo (material), beading (edging pattern), beading (process), cotton (textile), glass (material), wood (plant material), weaving

GUSN: 24155

Accession Number: 1998.5059

Plant stand

Plant stand composed of a four-footed wooden stand holding a wicker basket lined w/ red silk brocade. Into this basket stands a smaller wicker basket, lined w/ the same fabric, to hold plant pot. Wood and wicker stained dark brown.

Date: 1860-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), sawing, silk (textile), staining, wicker, wood (plant material), weaving

GUSN: 24156

Accession Number: 1998.5060.1

Plant pot

Set w/ plant stand(.1) composed of a four-footed wooden stand holding a wicker basket lined w/ red silk brocade. Into this basket stands a smaller wicker basket(.2), lined w/ the same fabric, to hold plant pot. Wood and wicker stained dark brown.

Date: 1860-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), sawing, silk (textile), staining, wicker, wood (plant material), weaving

GUSN: 24157

Accession Number: 1998.5060.2

Creche stag

Plaster stag, part of a creche set. In a running position w/ all legs extended. Wool-like coating resembles fur, brown. Painted eyes and nose; painted metal antlers pointed downward between ears. Wooden hooves painted black.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), plaster

GUSN: 24158

Accession Number: 1998.5061.1

Creche deer

Plaster deer, part of creche set. In a walking stance w/ front right leg forward. Wool-like coating resembles fur, brown w/ white underside. White spots painted on body. Painted eyes and nose. Painted metal antlers. Wooden hooves painted black.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), plaster

GUSN: 24159

Accession Number: 1998.5061.2

Creche deer

Plaster deer, part of creche set. Deer is sitting and has front legs curled under, back legs to side. Wool-like coating on exterior resembles fur; white dots painted on. Eyes and nostrils painted; wooden hooves painted black.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), plaster

GUSN: 24160

Accession Number: 1998.5061.3

Creche dog

Plaster hound dog, part of creche set. In a running stance. Wool-like coating on exterior resembles fur, gray and brown spots. Eyes and nose painted. Legs are wooden and fitted into plaster body.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), plaster

GUSN: 24161

Accession Number: 1998.5061.4

Creche dog

Plaster hound dog, part of creche set. In a running stance. Wool-like coating on exterior resembles fur, gray and brown spots. Eyes and nose painted. Legs are wooden and fitted into plaster body.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), plaster

GUSN: 24162

Accession Number: 1998.5061.5

Creche boar

Plaster boar, part of creche set. In a standing position, as if ready to charge. Wool-like coating resembles fur, gray. Painted eyes and nose. Wooden hooves painted brown.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), plaster

GUSN: 24163

Accession Number: 1998.5061.6

Creche goat

Plaster goat, part of creche set. Wool-like coating resembles fur, blue and gray on top, gray underside. Painted eyes and nose and udder. Wooden hooves painted black.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), plaster

GUSN: 24164

Accession Number: 1998.5061.7

Creche bear

Plaster bear, part of creche set. In a sitting position w/ front right leg extended. Head pointed sideways. Wool-like coating resembles fur, brown. Painted eyes and nose.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), plaster

GUSN: 24165

Accession Number: 1998.5061.8

Creche fox

Plaster fox, part of creche set. In a sitting position. Wool-like coating resembles fur, red w/ a white chest. Painted eyes and nose.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), plaster

GUSN: 24166

Accession Number: 1998.5061.9

Creche calf

Plaster calf, part of creche set. In a standing position. Wool-like coating resembles fur, gray and white. Wooden hooves painted black.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), plaster

GUSN: 24167

Accession Number: 1998.5061.10

Creche rabbit

Plaster rabbit, part of creche set. In a sitting position w/ ears pointed back. Wool-like coating resembles fur, brown w/ a lighter chest and white tail. Painted eyes.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), plaster

GUSN: 24168

Accession Number: 1998.5061.11

Creche camel

Plaster camel, part of creche set. Brown wool-like coating on exterior resembles fur. Head is raised, mouth open; mouth, eyes and nostrils are painted. Red string harness. Square saddle atop camel, painted blue w/ gold fringe, like a tapestry. Wooden hooves painted black.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), plaster

GUSN: 24169

Accession Number: 1998.5061.12

Creche donkey and rider

Plaster donkey w/ male rider, part of creche set. Donkey has wool-like coating on exterior resembling fur, gray w/ white underside. Red and white string for reins. Man is painted w/ white pants and red shirt and yellow hat. Green panniers on sides.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), plaster

GUSN: 24170

Accession Number: 1998.5061.13

Creche wise man

Plaster wise man, part of creche set. In a walking position w/ left foot extended. Painted w/ brown skin, red pants, blue vest w/ gilt trim and red cap. Set on an oval base. Left hand raised and formed into a fist w/ hole in center, likely once held incense.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), plaster

GUSN: 24171

Accession Number: 1998.5061.14

Foot Bath

Rectanguloid globular footed form; applied ornate leaf-like handles on either end; molded curvilinear decoration along the rim; white glazed body.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, ironstone (pottery), vitrification

GUSN: 4515

Accession Number: 1977.729

Pitcher

Circular bulbous form tapering to a curvilinear terminating in spout; C-scroll handle with molded rosette decoration; white glazed body; foot ring; no surface decoration.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: ironstone (pottery)

GUSN: 4516

Accession Number: 1977.730

Pitcher

Circular bulbous form tapering to a curvilinear mouth ending in spout; white glazed body; C-scroll handle with molded twisted rope decoration; foot ring.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: L. B. B. & Co. (Maker)

Material: ironstone (pottery)

GUSN: 4517

Accession Number: 1977.731

Dresser Box

Rectangular form with molded cartouche-shaped body and lid; celadon green glaze on white body; flange and foot ring.

Date: 1885-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: celadon (glaze), porcelain

GUSN: 4518

Accession Number: 1977.732AB

Pincushion

Squared body of stuffed pillow form; top covered with corcheted circular doily with floral central design and scalloped edge.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: crepe (textile), crocheting, lace (needlework), silk (textile)

GUSN: 4519

Accession Number: 1977.733AB

Pincushion

Rectangular stuffed pillow of red silk covered with tea-dyed crocheted cotton doily in grid triple-crochet pattern with branch in center and looped border.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), crocheting, dyeing, silk (textile)

GUSN: 4520

Accession Number: 1977.734

Watch Chain

Woven beaded chain composed of geometric esigns in black, blue and steel beads; designs include florals, crosshatch, checks, linked squares, Greek key, leaf, snowflake, etc. with brass clasp for watch.

Date: 1810-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: beads (pierced objects), string (fiber product)

GUSN: 4521

Accession Number: 1977.735

Back Plate

Stamp-cut flat body with wing-like shape surmounted by stylized "bird head" form and terminating in curvilinear drop pendant; six screw holes.

Date: 1750-1775

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 4522

Accession Number: 1977.736.1

Back Plate

Stamp-cut flat body with wing-like shape surmounted by stylized "bird head" form and terminating in curvilinear drop pendant; six screw holes.

Date: 1750-1775

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 4523

Accession Number: 1977.736.2

Bookmark

Three-pronged harp-shaped clip bookmark; flat stamp-cut body with scroll and floral incised decoration.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: incising, silver (metal)

GUSN: 4524

Accession Number: 1977.737

Bobbin

Bobbin winders? .1) Flat tulip- or jew's harp- shaped body with circular hole in center and vase shaped handle; .2) similarly shaped body with circular hole; no handle.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 4525

Accession Number: 1977.738.1

Bobbin

Bobbin winders? .1) Flat tulip- or jew's harp- shaped body with circular hole in center and vase shaped handle; .2) similarly shaped body with circular hole; no handle.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 4526

Accession Number: 1977.738.2

Document Box

Rectangular leather covered document box or small trunk with hinged lid; brass posts with oval backplates to support a bale handle at top; edges of top bound with brass studs (plated with copper?) and securing decorative scalloped leather strip and plain piece of leather overhanging edge; bottom wit...

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), leather, paper (fiber product), pine (wood)

GUSN: 4527

Accession Number: 1977.739

Candlesnuffer

Conical shaped body with three raised concentric rings around base; base with upturned edge; soldered seam with flattened circular ring handle applied; rolled sheet metal body.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), tinning

GUSN: 4528

Accession Number: 1977.740

Bobeche

Circular flat, slightly dished body edged with brass foil; hole cut out of center to accommodate candlestick socket.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: abalone shell, brass (alloy)

GUSN: 4529

Accession Number: 1977.741.1

Bobeche

Circular flat, slightly dished body edged with brass foil; hole cut out of center to accommodate candlestick socket.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: abalone shell, brass (alloy)

GUSN: 4530

Accession Number: 1977.741.2

Bobeche

Circular flat, slightly dished body edged with brass foil; hole cut out of center to accommodate candlestick socket.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: abalone shell, brass (alloy)

GUSN: 4531

Accession Number: 1977.741.3

Bobeche

Circular flat, slightly dished body edged with brass foil; hole cut out of center to accommodate candlestick socket.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: abalone shell, brass (alloy)

GUSN: 4532

Accession Number: 1977.741.4

Box

Rectangular mahogany veneered body with hinged beveled top; fitted with lock.

Date: ca. 1830

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal), mahogany (wood), veneer, pine (wood)

GUSN: 4533

Accession Number: 1977.742

Slate Board

Plain rectangular wooden frame rabbeted at corners and encasing a black slate.

Date: 1840-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), slate (rock)

GUSN: 4534

Accession Number: 1977.743

Hanging Candle Lantern

Stepped circular base with candle socket at center; wire framework attached at opposite sides, crossing at top to form loop handle with attached chain and ring for hanging; unpainted.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), tin (metal)

GUSN: 4535

Accession Number: 1977.744.1

Hanging Candle Lantern

Stepped circular base with candle socket at center; wire framework attached at opposite sides, crossing at top to form loop handle with attached chain and ring for hanging; base painted green with pink floral decoration at base; cylindrical glass shade.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), tin (metal)

GUSN: 4536

Accession Number: 1977.744.2AB

Tile

Square form; central molded design of deer with circular medallioned border in white and black; mulberry background; mineral glazes on white clay body.

Date: 1900-1991

Maker: unknown

Material: stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 4537

Accession Number: 1977.745

Thermometer

Mercury thermometer with brass backplate mounted on wood; rectangular shaped with arched molded top; degrees range from 120 to 10; thermometer secured with two brass bail wires with diamond shaped ends secured with two brass screws; brass basket/bale at base of thermometer protects mercury ball and ...

Date: ca. 1810

Maker: Andrew J. Lloyd & Co. (Maker)

Material: brass (alloy), glass (material), mercury, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 4538

Accession Number: 1977.746

Spectacles Case

Long elliptical case comprised of lid, base and side wall; lid is hinged along back to side wall; close fit clasp at front; base is soldered to side wall; lid and floor of case interior lined with blue felt.

Date: ca. 1860

Maker: Possibly Bodge, Henry S. (Maker)

Material: felt (textile), paper (fiber product), tin (metal)

GUSN: 4539

Accession Number: 1977.747

Kerosene Lamp

Colorless glass vasi form chimney; base blown in three-part mold; font with six oval indentations around waist, each with concave oval centers with red over paint; round foot with intaglio scallop design, red flashing on lower section of foot.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: The P. & A. Mfg. Co. (Maker)

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 4540

Accession Number: 1977.748AB

Corset or Stay Boning

Narrow elongated bar-like bodies of varying lengths; flexible material with rounded ends.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 4541

Accession Number: 1977.749.1

Puzzle

Rectangular cardboard box covered with blue paper; containing eighty-two jigsaw cut, wooden backed puzzle pieces with polychrome printed paper design depicting sky, sea and figures and white life boat.

Date: 1904

Maker: Palmer, Miss (Maker)

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

GUSN: 4542

Accession Number: 1977.750

Miniature Frame

Simple, rectangular gilt pine molded frame (for a silhouette); brass "eye" screwed into top for hanging.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), gilding, pine (wood)

GUSN: 4543

Accession Number: 1977.751

Puzzle

Wooden backed jigsaw-cut pieces with lithograph print glued to one face.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: Leisure Hour Puzzle Co. (Maker)

Material: ink, paper (fiber product), pine (wood)

GUSN: 4544

Accession Number: 1977.752

Walking Stick

Tapered cylindrical rosewood staff finished at the top with a ring-turned ivory cap and, just below that, a ring-turned silver band. The tip is protected by a ring-turned brass ferrule. The shaft is drilled horizontally several inches below the ivory and silver cap. The hole is finished with an oct...

Date: 1830-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), ivory (tooth component), rosewood (wood), silver (metal)

GUSN: 4545

Accession Number: 1977.753

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