Historic New England

Watch chain

The gold link watch chain has a toggle bar on a slide to attach to a buttonhole. A second slide, this one a faceted gold bead decorated with basse taille enamel leaves, allowed the wearer to adjust the chain swags when worn. The two chain ends are capped with catches, one a circular thumb clasp and ...

Date: 1860-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: gold alloy, enamel (fused coating)

GUSN: 24262

Accession Number: 1998.5143

Long chain

This long women's watch chain with a slide ends in a swivel clasp. The slide is roughly cruciform, with two ends elongated and pointed (north and south) and two shorter ends rounded (east and west). Along the vertical axis it is set with six small blister freshwater pearls and a central clear facete...

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: W. & S. B. (Maker)

Material: gold alloy, paste (glass), freshwater pearl

GUSN: 24263

Accession Number: 1998.5144

Bracelet

One of a pair of plain, broad, gold-filled bracelets with push-button tongue clasp and attached safety chain.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: gold alloy

GUSN: 24264

Accession Number: 1998.5145.1

Bracelet

One of a pair of plain, broad, gold-filled bracelets with push-button tongue clasp and attached safety chain.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: gold alloy

GUSN: 24265

Accession Number: 1998.5145.2

Brooch

Rectangular gold brooch with central reserve filled with a braided love knot of human hair covered with a beveled oval of glass. The reserve is surrounded by three concentric frames. Innermost frame is narrow, gold, and heavily chased in repeating patterns of scrolls and foliage. The outermost edge ...

Date: 1840-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), gold (metal), hair, enameling, chasing

GUSN: 24266

Accession Number: 1998.5146

Brooch

This oval reservoir brooch was designed to hold a lock of hair but is empty. The gilded metal frame is formed with beading and decorated with swags and scrolls of gilded wirework at the compass points. A fragment of black backing cloth is visible through the beveled glass setting. Closure with a hin...

Date: 1860-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), gold (metal), gilding

GUSN: 24267

Accession Number: 1998.5147

Bracelet

Bracelet constructed from a wide braid of nine individual tableworked strands of brown human hair. The ends of the braid are held in gold-plated half-round, scalloped caps with scrolled engraving. The caps are hinged to the scallop-edged gold clasp on both sides. Closure at one hinged edge with a p...

Date: 1845-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: braiding, hair, stamping (forming), weaving, gold alloy, plating (metal coating), engraving (action)

GUSN: 24268

Accession Number: 1998.5148

Earrings

Each earring in this pair is constructed from a hollow tube of tableworked human hair set in gold endcaps. A hinged wire attached to one cap passes through the earlobe and hooks into the cap on the opposite side. A gold bar connects each endcap below the wire. From the bar is suspended an oval, holl...

Date: 1845-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: gold (metal), hair

GUSN: 24269

Accession Number: 1998.5149AB

Brooch

Brooch constructed of four tubes of woven human hair, grouped in two sets of two. Each tube is curved into a soft bend and held at the center with a rectangular gold cap. The overall effect is of a looped bow. A small fluted gold bell hangs from the rectangle. Closure on the back with a hinged pin a...

Date: 1845-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: gold (metal), hair, weaving

GUSN: 24270

Accession Number: 1998.5150

Homeopathic medicine box

Cardboard box and lid w/ brown paper covering on outside, containing 24 hand blown in mold medicine vials, w/ printed paper labels: Chamomilla, Sulphur, Colocynth, Rhus Tox, Ipecacuanha, Belladonna, Aconite, Nux Vomica, ...conite, Sulphur, Podophyllum, China Coffee, Aconite, Calcarea Carb., Aconite,...

Date: 1860-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, cork (bark), glass (material), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 24271

Accession Number: 1998.5151

Basket

This round basket and its lid are woven from ash splints. The wider weavers are swabbed or dyed yellow, black and green to form alternating stripes on the body and lid. This color scheme is sometimes called "Roman." This basket is of Native American manufacture.

Date: 1860-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood)

GUSN: 24272

Accession Number: 1998.5152AB

Bonnet

Bonnet w/ cardboard and iron wire frame covered w/ green net trimmed w/ green net ruching, and green satin ribbon ties.

Date: 1860-1905

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, net (textile), satin, sewing (process), wire

GUSN: 24273

Accession Number: 1998.5153

Coffee urn

Silver plated coffee urn w/ lid and samovar. Urn is decorated w/ molded acanthus leaves, flowers and beading, lid w/ bottle-shpaed finial. Handles are floral shaped and spout has ivory bead.

Date: 1860-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process), etching (corroding), etching (printing process), ivory (tooth component), plating (metal coating), silver (metal)

GUSN: 24274

Accession Number: 1998.5154A-C

Coffee urn

Cylindrical silver-plated coffee urn w/ stag heads for handles on each side of urn and on top of lid. Spout w/ ivory handle.

Date: 1860-1920

Maker: W.T. Gale & Co. (Maker)

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process), etching (corroding), etching (printing process), ivory (tooth component), plating (metal coating), silver (metal)

GUSN: 24275

Accession Number: 1998.5155AB

Stuffed parakeet

Stuffed parakeet w/ red and yellow head and green body and wings. Possibly Carolina parrot (extinct). Covered w/ glass dome (.5157).

Date: ca. 1874

Maker: unknown

Material: feather (material), mounting, stuffing (upholstering technique), taxidermy

GUSN: 24276

Accession Number: 1998.5156

Glass dome

Turn molded glass dome covering stuffed parrot (.5156).

Date: 1859-1952

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), molding (forming)

GUSN: 24277

Accession Number: 1998.5157

Stuffed quail

Stuffed quail w/ black tuft and face and grey body and wings; possibly a California quail. Covered w/ glass dome (.5159).

Date: 1898

Maker: unknown

Material: feather (material), mounting, stuffing (upholstering technique), taxidermy

GUSN: 24278

Accession Number: 1998.5158

Glass dome

Turn molded glass dome covering stuffed quail (.5158).

Date: 1859-1952

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), molding (forming)

GUSN: 24279

Accession Number: 1998.5159

Candelabrum

One in pair of brass candelabra w/ 7 arms held by brass curls to a central beaded post and circular base.

Date: 1860-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process)

GUSN: 24280

Accession Number: 1998.5160.1

Candelabrum

One in pair of brass candelabra w/ 7 arms held by brass curls to a central beaded post and circular base.

Date: 1860-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process)

GUSN: 24281

Accession Number: 1998.5160.2

Oil lamp

Oil lamp composed of globular brass base w/ three paw feet and molded Neo-Egyptian design w/ palms, pyramids and female profiles; open cast brass shade in oriental design w/ purple-silk lining and purple glass bead fringe and colorless turn-molded glass chimney. A=Base B=Shade C=Chimney

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: palm leaf, silk (textile), glass (material), molding (forming), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 24282

Accession Number: 1998.5161A-C

Electric lamp

Small ceramic lamp (A); fabric shade (B); vase-like lamp with brass fitting and white ceramic body; multi-colored floral trail decoration; shade is panelled, conical-shaped with blue, red and yellow flowers and red and brown beads hanging from bottom.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, brass (alloy)

GUSN: 24283

Accession Number: 1998.5162AB

Dowel

Rosewood dowel, cylindrical rod; no decoration.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: rosewood (wood), varnishing

GUSN: 24284

Accession Number: 1998.5163

Portfolio of needlework patterns

Hand-made brown cardboard portfolio of needle work patterns, containing nine vellum leaves, a piece of carbon paper and a commercial pattern, "At the point of the Needle," possibly torn from magazine. Portfolio hand lettered in black ink "Designs." Hand drawn patterns of letters, vines and flowers.

Date: 1866-1964

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard

GUSN: 24285

Accession Number: 1998.5164

Apron

White cotton apron w/ lace hem and ends of apron strings. Lace work consists of round flowers w/ pointed petals, arranged in bands two-flowers wide. Two bands at hem separated by cotton strip. Waist gathered in tiny tucks.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 24286

Accession Number: 1998.5165

Table mat

Brown linen table mat w/ embroidered floral decoration in green, purple and pink and fringe at both ends. Matching embroidery at both ends: a central wreath of flowers and leaves flanked by diamond-shaped lattice-work.

Date: 1880-1910

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

Material: embroidering, linen (material)

GUSN: 24287

Accession Number: 1998.5166

Towel

White linen towel w/ embroidered "S" at center of one end. "S" surrounded by floral wreath. Hemmed top and bottom ends separated from center by thin band of embroidery.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, linen (material)

GUSN: 24288

Accession Number: 1998.5167

Table mat

Rectangular white linen table mat w/ cut-work banding dividing the center into an inner rectangle w/ an outer border. The hemmed outmost border similarly separated from center by thin band of cut-work embroidery.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cutwork, embroidering, linen (material)

GUSN: 24289

Accession Number: 1998.5168

Table cover

Round table cover, white linen w/ bands of lace forming outer edge and inner circle. Solid linen around square lacework forms scrolled foliate decoration, including stylized fleur-de-lis pattern.

Date: 1920-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 24290

Accession Number: 1998.5169

Towel

One in pair of white linen towels, brocaded in circular pattern throughout and a monogram embroidered "S" at center of one end. Continuous leaf-covered band w/ floral corners brocaded around outer perimeter. Hemmed top and bottom edges separated from center by thin embroidered band.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: brocading, embroidering, linen (material)

GUSN: 24291

Accession Number: 1998.5170.1

Towel

One in pair of white linen towels, brocaded in circular pattern throughout and a monogram embroidered "S" at center of one end. Continuous leaf-covered band w/ floral corners brocaded around outer perimeter. Hemmed top and bottom edges separated from center by thin embroidered band.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: brocading, embroidering, linen (material)

GUSN: 24292

Accession Number: 1998.5170.2

Table mat

One in six small square white linen table mats w/ purple and green floral embroidery. Small floral sprigs on slender stems. Outer border and squared corners created by thin band of embroidery.

Date: 1910-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, linen (material)

GUSN: 24293

Accession Number: 1998.5171.1

Table mat

One in six small square white linen table mats w/ purple and green floral embroidery. Small floral sprigs on slender stems. Outer border and squared corners created by thin band of embroidery.

Date: 1910-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, linen (material)

GUSN: 24294

Accession Number: 1998.5171.2

Table mat

One in six small square white linen table mats w/ purple and green floral embroidery. Small floral sprigs on slender stems. Outer border and squared corners created by thin band of embroidery.

Date: 1910-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, linen (material)

GUSN: 24295

Accession Number: 1998.5171.3

Table mat

One in six small square white linen table mats w/ purple and green floral embroidery. Small floral sprigs on slender stems. Outer border and squared corners created by thin band of embroidery.

Date: 1910-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, linen (material)

GUSN: 24296

Accession Number: 1998.5171.4

Table mat

One in six small square white linen table mats w/ purple and green floral embroidery. Small floral sprigs on slender stems. Outer border and squared corners created by thin band of embroidery.

Date: 1910-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, linen (material)

GUSN: 24297

Accession Number: 1998.5171.5

Table mat

One in six small square white linen table mats w/ purple and green floral embroidery. Small floral sprigs on slender stems. Outer border and squared corners created by thin band of embroidery.

Date: 1910-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, linen (material)

GUSN: 24298

Accession Number: 1998.5171.6

Table mat

Square white linen table mat w/ a cut-work embroidered center featuring floral decoration. Flower heads and leaves on scrolled stems. Outer solid linen border w/ squared corners created by thin band of embroidery.

Date: 1910-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: cutwork, embroidering, linen (material)

GUSN: 24299

Accession Number: 1998.5172

Bag

White linen bag, rectangular, printed in brown in center w/ merchandise information. Brown stitching done on outside rather than inside. Drawstring top w/ braided cotton cord at one side.

Date: 1970-1985

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 24300

Accession Number: 1998.5174

Fan

Bamboo and paper folding fan w/ ten slats joined at base w/ pin. Outside slats pierced w/ circles and tear-drop shapes. Fan is hand-painted polychrome w/ the months of the year and flowers on cream background.

Date: 1907

Maker: unknown

Material: bamboo (material), painting (coating), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 24551

Accession Number: 1998.5371

Fan

Unfinished wood folding fan w/ 25 yellow-painted slats held at base w/ brass pin and loop for holding tassel.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), carving (processes), painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 24552

Accession Number: 1998.5372

Fan

Tortoise folding fan w/ 20 slats w/ filigree flowers at their top. Slats strung w/ black ribbon and held at base w/ iron pin and tortoise loop for tassel. Fan w/ polychrome hand-painted flowers.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), iron (metal), painting (coating), silk (textile), tortoise shell

GUSN: 24553

Accession Number: 1998.5373

Fan

Wood and paper folding fan w/ 11 black painted slats held at base w/ iron wire. Slats w/ gold painted swirls and pink dots; one outside slat w/ mirror. One side printed w/ men and women in 18th c. dress, other painted w/ gold flowers on a black background.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), glass (material), painting (coating), paper (fiber product), printing (process), white metal, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 24554

Accession Number: 1998.5374

Fan

Cream celluloid? and satin folding fan w/ 16 slats held at base w/ celluloid loop for a tassel and brass pin. Hand-painted w/ spray of pink rose and green leaves on cream background.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), celluloid (cellulosic), painting (coating), satin

GUSN: 24555

Accession Number: 1998.5375

Fan

Wood and gray silk folding fan with ten slats with carved vines and pierced circles. Slats held at base with steel pin and loop for tassel. Fan with hand-painted purple flowers and green leaves.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), painting (coating), silk (textile), steel (alloy), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 24556

Accession Number: 1998.5376

Fan

Bone or ivory folding fan w/ 18 slats strung w/ white and yellow striped ribbon and held at base w/ brass pin. Painted in gold, silver and bronze w/ birds, grasses and vines on cream background.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: bone (material), brass (alloy), ivory (tooth component), painting (coating)

GUSN: 24557

Accession Number: 1998.5377

Fan

Ivory and chiffon folding fan w/ 13 remaining slats held at base w/ iron pin and brass loop for tassel. Chiffon, cream in color polychrome hand-painted w/ flowers and embroidered w/ silver sequins.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), carving (processes), chiffon, embroidering, iron (metal), ivory (tooth component), painting (coating), sequins (spangles)

GUSN: 24558

Accession Number: 1998.5378

Fan

Wood and paper folding fan w/ 20 white painted slats held at base w/ iron pin and brass loop holding white cotton tassel. Outside slats printed w/ green leaves. Fan w/ polychrome hand-painted flowers and gold curls.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), carving (processes), cotton (textile), iron (metal), leaf (plant material), foliation (pattern), leaf (metal), painting (coating), paper (fiber product), stamping (forming), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 24559

Accession Number: 1998.5379

Fan

White painted wood and white satin folding fan w/ slats. Outside slats split to form "Y" w/ a wood backing held by iron pins. Slats held by iron pin and loop for holding tassel. Undecorated.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), iron (metal), painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 24560

Accession Number: 1998.5380

Fan

Unfinished folding fan w/ slats only. There are 18 wooden slats w/ carved flowers held at base w/ brass pin and loop for holding tassel.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), carving (processes), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 24561

Accession Number: 1998.5381

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