Historic New England

Hand mirror

Celluloid hand mirror w/ molded basketweave and floral decoration on back. 3 flowers, similar to pansies on center, back.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: celluloid (cellulosic), glass (material)

GUSN: 17868

Accession Number: 1998.2008

Whisk broom

Whisk broom w/ white plastic handle, 2 red threads at top of broom. Large plastic ring at top of handle.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: plastic (organic material), straw (plant material)

GUSN: 17869

Accession Number: 1998.2009

Brush

Oblong brush w/ wooden top, flat end.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: Gath & Chaves (Maker)

Material: bristle, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 17870

Accession Number: 1998.2010

Powder jar

Silver powder jar, missing lid, w/ molded floral and scrolled decoration around rim. Contains corroded puff w/ white handle and cotton backside.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: celluloid (cellulosic), cotton (textile), molding (forming), silver (metal)

GUSN: 17871

Accession Number: 1998.2011

Nail scissors

Pair of nail scissors w/ bent frame near handles.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy)

GUSN: 17872

Accession Number: 1998.2012

Nail scissors

Pair of nail scissors, curved at point, carved image of 2 stick figures on hinge.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy)

GUSN: 17873

Accession Number: 1998.2013

Jar lid

Metal lid w/ incised decorations, leaves around rim and butterfly shape on top. Dome shaped lid.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: incising, pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 17874

Accession Number: 1998.2014

Valance

Gold wool curtain valance w/ magenta plush band and gold and red fringe and ball tassles at base. White cotton lining.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique), plush, wool (textile)

GUSN: 17875

Accession Number: 1998.2015.1

Valance

Gold wool curtain valance w/ magenta plush band and gold and red fringe and ball tassles at base. White cotton lining.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique), plush, wool (textile)

GUSN: 17876

Accession Number: 1998.2015.2

Valance

Gold wool curtain valance w/ magenta plush band and gold and red fringe and ball tassles at base. White cotton lining.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique), plush, wool (textile)

GUSN: 17877

Accession Number: 1998.2015.3

Valance

Gold wool curtain valance w/ magenta plush band and gold and red fringe and ball tassles at base. White cotton lining.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique), plush, wool (textile)

GUSN: 17878

Accession Number: 1998.2015.4

Burgundy amd gold stamped velvet valance w/ burgundy, red, black and gold metallic decoration, ball tassles on base and fringe ball tassles below. Valance striped: burgundy, gold, burgundy. Pressed design of flowers and leaves (small daisies). Inner lining red cotton.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 17879

Accession Number: 1998.2016.1

Valance

Burgundy amd gold stamped velvet valance w/ burgundy, red, black and gold metallic decoration, ball tassles on base and fringe ball tassles below. Valance striped: burgundy, gold, burgundy. Pressed design of flowers and leaves (small daisies). Inner lining red cotton.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 17880

Accession Number: 1998.2016.2

Valance

Burgundy amd gold stamped velvet valance w/ burgundy, red, black and gold metallic decoration, ball tassles on base and fringe ball tassles below. Valance striped: burgundy, gold, burgundy. Pressed design of flowers and leaves (small daisies). Inner lining red cotton.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 17881

Accession Number: 1998.2016.3

Trunk

Black leather covered trunk w/ paper label #1. Hinged lid. Iron vertical bands along top and sides; iron trim around lid edge. Front clasp. Interior lined in paper w/ blue detail.

Date: 1853-1858

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 17882

Accession Number: 1998.2017

Portiere

Portiere panel, woven brown chenille pattern. Oriental rug pattern in shades of brown. Top sewn together, folded to form slip for curtain rod. Loose section hanging from top slip finished w/ 3 rows of brown tassles.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: chenille (yarn), weaving

GUSN: 17883

Accession Number: 1998.1316.2

Storage box

Long unfinished wooden box, empty. Box has two back hinges, and two front latches. Box has coin joinery and is stained on the outside.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 17884

Accession Number: 1998.2018

Trunk

Black leather trunk w/ paper label #2. Vertical iron bands along top and sides. Front clasp--leather. Side leather handles.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 17885

Accession Number: 1998.2019

Trunk

Canvas covered trunk w/ paper label #3. Leather straps at front sides; leather side handles. Hinged lid w/ interior lined in paper w/ blue detail. Canvas cover falling off to reveal painted wood underneath.

Date: 1860-1871

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 17886

Accession Number: 1998.2020

Bustle

Linen covered wire bustle w/ 5 coiled pieces joined. Cottom waistband w/ buckle for closure.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), linen (material), machine sewing (technique), wire

GUSN: 17887

Accession Number: 1998.2021

Curtain

One of four brown linen curtains w/ diagonal woven pattern, 4 panels. Woven diagonals interspersed to create zig-zag weave.

Date: 1920-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), weaving

GUSN: 17738

Accession Number: 1998.1885.1

Curtain

One of four brown linen curtains w/ diagonal woven pattern, 4 panels. Woven diagonals interspersed to create zig-zag weave.

Date: 1920-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), weaving

GUSN: 17739

Accession Number: 1998.1885.2

Curtain

One of four brown linen curtains w/ diagonal woven pattern, 4 panels. Woven diagonals interspersed to create zig-zag weave.

Date: 1920-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), weaving

GUSN: 17740

Accession Number: 1998.1885.3

Curtain

One of four brown linen curtains w/ diagonal woven pattern, 4 panels. Woven diagonals interspersed to create zig-zag weave.

Date: 1920-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), weaving

GUSN: 17741

Accession Number: 1998.1885.4

Apothecary case

Apothecary case with seventy glass vials with cork lids; paper labels identifying each on top of lid, inside. Lock in front of wooden box. Two hinges in back. Decal placed in the center of lid. Paper label lists seventy-six minerals, five "Diptheria Medicines", four "Tinctures", etc. Scrollwork prin...

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: Possibly A.K. Gillmore & Son (Manufacturer) Possibly Clapp, Otis (Manufacturer)

Material: glass (material), maple (wood)

GUSN: 17742

Accession Number: 1998.1886

Table mat

Red table mat w/ white cross-stitch around border and in center medallion shape. Red fringe on edges.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 17743

Accession Number: 1998.1887

Table mat

One of three small embroidered table mats, red chenille thread on beige; one rectangular and 2 smaller squares. Embroidered floral design around border. Beige fringe at edges.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: chenille (yarn), cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 17744

Accession Number: 1998.1888.1

Table mat

One of three small embroidered table mats, red chenille thread on beige; one rectangular and 2 smaller squares. Embroidered floral design around border. Beige fringe at edges.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: chenille (yarn), cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 17745

Accession Number: 1998.1888.2

Table mat

One of three small embroidered table mats, red chenille thread on beige; one rectangular and 2 smaller squares. Embroidered floral design around border. Beige fringe at edges.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: chenille (yarn), cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 17746

Accession Number: 1998.1888.3

Table mat

One of pair of rectangular tablecloths, w/ red, green and gold embroidered on beige ground. Embroidered borders, 4 layers, w/ star design. Beige fringe at edges.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, yarn

GUSN: 17747

Accession Number: 1998.1889.1

Table mat

One of pair of rectangular tablecloths, w/ red, green and gold embroidered on beige ground. Embroidered borders, 4 layers, w/ star design. Beige fringe at edges.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, yarn

GUSN: 17748

Accession Number: 1998.1889.2

Table mat

Square table scarf, beige background w/ green, brown and white embroidery as borders and consecutive square designs, star shaped. Back side has brown and black embroidery. Beige fringe at edges.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, yarn

GUSN: 17749

Accession Number: 1998.1890

Artist's easel

Artist's easel. Three wooden posts, hinged together, outside 2 w/ holes, 1 w/ peg at top to join. Center post pointed at end. 11 holes on each side post. Finished pine.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 17750

Accession Number: 1998.1891

Folding screen

Folding screen w/ green, pink and ivory floral chintz; 2 panelled screen, cloth attached at top and botom. Assorted flowers in print. Finials at top of wooden posts.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), pine (wood)

GUSN: 17751

Accession Number: 1998.1892

Folding screen

Folding screen w/ striped brown fabric, cotton. Horizontal light brown stripes. 2 panelled screen w/ cloth attached at top and bottom. Finials at top.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), pine (wood)

GUSN: 17752

Accession Number: 1998.1893

Mirror

Dressing mirror on stand. Rectangular mirror suspended on stand frame. Finials on top and sides of stand posts. Turned posts, scrolled feet. Convex curve on mirror frame.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 17753

Accession Number: 1998.1894

Chair fragment

Fragment of a Windsor chair, 3 legs remaining, left proper side of seat broken off, 6 turned spindles remaining. Crest rail missing. Chair painted black. Child's size.

Date: 1820-1845

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 17754

Accession Number: 1998.1895

Wooden board

Wooden board w/ impressed cattails decoration.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 17755

Accession Number: 1998.1896

Trunk

Wooden and leather trunk w/ paper label #18. Black leather w/ horizontal iron bands. Front central keyhole w/ key inserted. Front leather straps.

Date: 1855-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 17756

Accession Number: 1998.1897

Rug

White wool throw rug w/ fringe on one side. Unfinished wool.

Date: 1900-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), weaving

GUSN: 17757

Accession Number: 1998.1898

Carpet sample

Roll carpet sample, reproduction of dining room, Axminster (original 1890's). Large geometric pattern w/ interlocking medallions, primarily red, yellow, blue. See carpet in Dining Room (1998.694).

Date: 1960-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), weaving

GUSN: 17758

Accession Number: 1998.1899

Trunk

Paper covered trunk w/ black strapping w/ paper label #20. Paper decorated in paneling strips. Metal edging. Leather covered front metal clasp. Front side buckles.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 17759

Accession Number: 1998.1900

Trunk

Paper covered trunk w/ black strapping w/ paper label #17. Front center metal strap; leather front side straps; leather side handles. Horizontal wooden banding.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 17760

Accession Number: 1998.1901

Trunk

Paper covered trunk w/ black strapping; no paper label, broken bottom. Paper is decorated w/ paneled lines. Interior lined in white and blue paper.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 17761

Accession Number: 1998.1902

Trunk

Leather covered trunk w/ paper label #19. Black leather w/ metal edges. Side leather straps.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 17762

Accession Number: 1998.1903

Trunk

Leather covered trunk, missing lid. Black leather. Side leather handles. Interior lined in white and blue paper.

Date: 1853-1858

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 17763

Accession Number: 1998.1904

Toy sword

Wooden pole w/ leather cuff. Pole is wider at the handle above which a leather cuff has been tacked in place. The pole narrows as it nears its end forming a toy sword.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 17764

Accession Number: 1998.1905

Baseball bat

Wooden pole w/ rope banding. Pole has a turned tip and is thin at the handle w/ a wider base. A gray/blue rope is wound around the bat's handle and five nails have been nailed into the bat above the rope.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 17765

Accession Number: 1998.1906

Trunk

Small canvas covered trunk w/ paper label #4. Leather straps at front sides. Front metal clasp. Leather side handles. Hinged lid w/ interior lined in floral paper. Wood visible beneath canvas cover.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 17766

Accession Number: 1998.1907

Trinket box

Round wooden box, painted black w/ gold and red decoration, red trim paint and inner lining. Lid of box decorated w/ bird in center and fruit and fern border.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 17767

Accession Number: 1998.1908AB

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