Historic New England

Napkin Ring

Earthenware napkin ring with a yellow body. Brown band.

Date: 1830-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 34949

Accession Number: 1932.685.1

Vase

Pair of round vases of deep blue glass in gothic-style metal holders.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), metal

GUSN: 34950

Accession Number: 1932.686.1AB

Vase

Pair of round vases of deep blue glass in gothic-style metal holders.

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 34951

Accession Number: 1932.686.2AB

Sugar Bowl

Sugar bowl with squat, lobed mustard yellow-colored body with double foliate handles and vegetal finial.

Date: 1840-1855

Maker: William Ridgway & Co. (Maker)

Material: glazing (coating), stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 34952

Accession Number: 1932.688AB

Beer Pitcher

Light blue squat bulbous body w/ painted green, blue, pink and gilt flower vines; oval medallions in relief; octagonal base; scrolled flower vine handle; hinged metal lid.

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: C.J. Mason & Co. (Maker)

Material: gilding, painting (coating), pewter (tin alloy), porcelain

GUSN: 34953

Accession Number: 1932.689

Small purple velvet purse with metal frame, hinge and clasp. Interior is divided by metal filigree plate. One side of interior has four purple fabric pockets stamped in gold "Billets de Banque / Or / Argent / Divers". The other side has unmarked purple fabric pockets and attached (baleen?) writing ...

Maker: Brevete (Manufacturer)

Material: velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 34954

Accession Number: 1932.691

Padlock

Heart-shaped; small; brass cover and iron or steel hasp; keyhole cover is stamped.

Date: 1830

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal), stamping (forming), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 34955

Accession Number: 1932.693C

Political Pin

A thin gold-plated pin embossed with the Massachusetts State seal. A ribbon with lettering hangs from the edge of the pin.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 34956

Accession Number: 1932.694

Box

Small circular box [a] with lid [b] filled with white wax wafers [c].

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 34965

Accession Number: 1932.707A-C

Box

Small stained and varnished wooden box with cover. Cover is enlaid with small pieces of wood in varying shades.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 34966

Accession Number: 1932.709AB

Sander

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 34967

Accession Number: 1932.710

Sander

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 34968

Accession Number: 1932.711

Sander

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 34969

Accession Number: 1932.712

Wafer

Wax wafer.

Maker: unknown

Material: wax

GUSN: 34970

Accession Number: 1932.714

Bird Feeder

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 34971

Accession Number: 1932.716AB

Inkwell

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 34973

Accession Number: 1932.718AB

Eyeglasses

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 34974

Accession Number: 1932.721AB

Eyeglasses

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 34975

Accession Number: 1932.722

Coaster

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 34976

Accession Number: 1932.729

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 34977

Accession Number: 1932.730

Crane Hook

No description

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 34978

Accession Number: 1932.734

Pantry Box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 34979

Accession Number: 1932.739

Pincushion

White satin cushion with pink floral embroidery on one side; embroidered basket and flowers on the other side; white pleated silk ribbon trim.

Maker: unknown

Material: satin

GUSN: 34980

Accession Number: 1932.742

Pincushion

Scalloped edged pincushion with red velvet and beaded star shaped flowers; pink silk back.

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 34981

Accession Number: 1932.743

Pincushion

Round pincushion with scalloped edges; dark green velvet with white beading; twisted loop beaded fringe; beaded baskets of flowers in each scallop; green and white checkered cotton back.

Date: 1840-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), velvet (fabric weave), beads (pierced objects)

GUSN: 34982

Accession Number: 1932.744

Pincushion

Square pillow pincushion with applied blocks in a multicolored three dimensional pattern. Bottom has five widths of two tone rose and white ribbon.

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave), ribbon (material)

GUSN: 34983

Accession Number: 1932.745

Piano Throw

Textile with printed scroll and arch pattern.

Date: 1850-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: felt (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 34984

Accession Number: 1932.747

Pair of Women's Shoes

Pale blue faded to white silk satin; 4" vamp; toe is getting squared.

Date: ca. 1825

Maker: unknown

Material: satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 34986

Accession Number: 1932.754AB

Pair of Slippers

Pink silk satin; self-fabric rosette with faceted stone in center; long vamp; squared toe.

Date: ca. 1825

Maker: unknown

Material: satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 34987

Accession Number: 1932.755AB

Pair of Slippers

Navy blue silk satin; bound with black grosgrain; small black bow; narrow black ribbon ties on (B) only; drawstring at square throat. Rounded square toe; 3-1/4" vamp; no center back seam; sole has narrow waist and no heel; lined with white leather and linen.

Date: 1845-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, linen (material), satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 34988

Accession Number: 1932.756AB

Pair of Slippers

White kid leather; bound with silk and linen or cotton tape; no trim although holes on toe indicate a bow or circular decoration was attached at one time (missing now). Narrow elastic ties; rounded square toe; square throat; 3-1/8" vamp; no drawstring; center back seam; sole has narrow waist and is...

Date: 1855-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, linen (material)

GUSN: 34989

Accession Number: 1932.757AB

Match Holder

Tin match box with two pockets - backing painted green and pockets blue at top and bottom. Pockets covered with a red substance.

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 34990

Accession Number: 1932.759

Lamp

Lampshade with five parian panels.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 34991

Accession Number: 1932.762

Sewing Bird

This cast-iron sewing bird has a heart-shaped thumb screw on the table clamp.

Date: 1854

Maker: Bailey, A. P.

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 34993

Accession Number: 1932.769

Needle Case

Round embossed cardstock needle case.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 34994

Accession Number: 1932.770

Bee's Wax

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wax

GUSN: 34995

Accession Number: 1932.771

Emery Cushion

Red strawberry emery cushion with green leaves set in turned wooden base.

Date: 1809-1859

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), velvet (fabric weave), silk (textile)

GUSN: 34997

Accession Number: 1932.773

Emery Cushion

Red round emery ball set in black wooden turned base with green wax at base; needle container in between wax and emery ball; undecipherable inscription on bottom.

Date: 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), wood (plant material), wax

GUSN: 34998

Accession Number: 1932.774

Dress

Cream silk damask dress woven with geometric pattern of squares with diamonds in center; cream silk used on the bodice and also draped diagonally across front and attached at back of skirt. Bodice has squared neckline with blue taffeta collar with organdie. Fitted, elbow length sleeves with lace r...

Date: 1879-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: crinolines, damask, embroidering, stitching, machine-made, silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 35305

Accession Number: 1932.2459