Historic New England

Hook

Hook wrought from square stock. Tapered hook and loop ends, twisted shank. Painted green. Tagged "Staple and hook. T. Perkins House, Topsfield, Mass."

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), painting (coating), wrought

GUSN: 28054

Accession Number: 1918.106B

Eyelet Screw

Cut from flat stock; blunt end. Traces of yellow paint on eye.

Date: ca. 1796

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), painting (coating)

GUSN: 28055

Accession Number: 1918.111

Escutcheon

Two brass keyhole escutcheons; one rosehead screw still attached.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 28056

Accession Number: 1918.113AB

Iron mortise lock set with iron key. Lock works are of iron, with knob-operated spring-bend bolt and key-operated deadbolt. Each from both sides. Knobs and spindle not extant. Knob-operated deadbolt (one side only) with brass knob, spindle, and escutcheon are attached. Face plate is brass.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal)

GUSN: 28057

Accession Number: 1918.113D

Change Purse

Lozenge-shaped change purse with hinged metal frame, chain strap and push-button clasp. The interior of the purse is lined with blue fabric, the sides are made of red leather covered with mother of pearl. The mother of pearl on the front side of the purse is relief carved with an image of a young co...

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, cloth, leather, mother of pearl

GUSN: 28058

Accession Number: 1918.122

Notebook

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 28059

Accession Number: 1918.123

Fourth Liberty Loan pin

Blue pin with a white flag framed by a red border with four vertical blue strips in the middle

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 28060

Accession Number: 1918.124

Tile

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 28061

Accession Number: 1918.128B

Tool

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: stone (rock)

GUSN: 28062

Accession Number: 1918.133

Table

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 28063

Accession Number: 1918.138

Wine Glass

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 28064

Accession Number: 1918.156

Bag

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 28065

Accession Number: 1918.175

Rocking Chair

Rush seated painted rocking chair.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 28066

Accession Number: 1978.105

Plate

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 28067

Accession Number: 1918.194C

Snuff Box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: papier mâché

GUSN: 28068

Accession Number: 1918.221AB

Cup and saucer

Ironstone handless cup and saucer with mulberry-colored transfer-printed pattern with elements overglazed in blue, green, yellow and red. Border pattern of scrolls and roses. Central scene of urn, vase, and flowers.

Date: 1853

Maker: Wooliscroft, George (Maker)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), ironstone (pottery), overglazing, transfer printing

GUSN: 28069

Accession Number: 1918.228.1-.2

Handle

Patterned plate and profiled handle with through door iron bolts and nuts on back. Concave head on straight lever.

Date: 1800-1833

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal)

GUSN: 28070

Accession Number: 1918.230

Handle

Straight lever, patterned plate, and profiled handle (casting?). Two iron bolts through door at handle attachment points. Square nuts included.

Date: 1800-1833

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal)

GUSN: 28071

Accession Number: 1918.231

Card Case

Card case (A) and lid (B).

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 28072

Accession Number: 1918.232AB

Collar

White embroidered collar with woven in silk blue ribbon, floral pattern.

Date: 1848-1858

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 28073

Accession Number: 1918.234

Cap

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 28074

Accession Number: 1918.236

Pocket Knife

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 28075

Accession Number: 1918.237

Container

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 28076

Accession Number: 1918.241

Match Holder

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 28077

Accession Number: 1918.243

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 28078

Accession Number: 1918.246

Tin Trunk

Tin box with hinged, domed lid. Lid has hinged latch on side and round pull on top. Box is painted black with red and gold fruit. Box is rusted with paint loss.

Date: 1750-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 28079

Accession Number: 1918.247

Key

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 28080

Accession Number: 1918.249

Parasol

Marquise/folding parasol; black silk edged with machined Chantilly flounces; folding, black hooked handle; marquise hinge; pointed ferrule.

Date: 1875-1885

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), Chantilly lace, lace (needlework), metal, silk (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 28081

Accession Number: 1918.253

Fan

Brown silk cockade with fringe; center abalone buttons; turned wooden handle with hinge at middle; brown silk cord and tassel closure with small oval silver-like hook; diamond faceted steel cut button.

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 28082

Accession Number: 1918.256

Toy Teapot

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 28084

Accession Number: 1918.259I

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 28085

Accession Number: 1918.260

Dress

Overdress has cream ground block printed with multicolor floral and strawberry pattern enclosed by trailing black vine in ogee pattern. Neckline pointed at back with front tie closure; Empire waist bodice lined with linen, over printed green. Elbow length fitted sleeves; Front opening hem trimmed wi...

Date: 1795-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 28292

Accession Number: 1918.935

Yarn Winder

Riven oak table; box all riven, six arms.

Date: 1750-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), oak (wood), yellow birch (wood), maple (wood)

GUSN: 28293

Accession Number: 1918.944

Umbrella Swift

C-clamp base, oak.

Date: 1750-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), oak (wood)

GUSN: 28294

Accession Number: 1918.945

Hand Card

Oak back, maple/beech handle.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), oak (wood), leather, maple (wood), beech (wood)

GUSN: 28295

Accession Number: 1918.946B

Candle Mold

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 28296

Accession Number: 1918.950

Candle Mold

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 28297

Accession Number: 1918.951

Salt Cellar

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 28298

Accession Number: 1918.952

Flatware Case

Wooden flatware box covered with snakeskin. Hinged, slanted cover; flat back; rounded front; and brass hardware. Interior of cover lined with red velvet.

Date: 1710-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 28299

Accession Number: 1918.953