Historic New England

Ladies Ring

A gold band engraved which widens to an oval beaded setting, with seed parcels surrounding oval beveled for glass over braided, circlet of blond hair.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), gold (metal), hair, pearl (animal material)

GUSN: 11658

Accession Number: 1986.709.1

Ring Box

A card box with black, white and gilt paper cover and a white velvet liner.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), gold (metal), hair, pearl (animal material)

GUSN: 11659

Accession Number: 1986.709.2

Photograph

A modern color wedding picture in a folding cardboard double mat. A formal picture.

Date: 1972-09-28

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), photographs

GUSN: 11660

Accession Number: 1986.731.1

Photograph

A modern color wedding picture in a folding cardboard double mat. An informal picture.

Date: 1972-09-28

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), photographs

GUSN: 11661

Accession Number: 1986.731.2

Photograph Mat

A folding cardboard double mat.

Date: 09-28-1972

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), photographs

GUSN: 11662

Accession Number: 1986.731.3

Ironing Board

One small and one large sleeve shaped board padded with flannel and muslin nailed on. It is connected by square framework of four dowels.

Date: 1900-1991

Maker: unknown

Material: flannel, muslin, nailing, pine (wood)

GUSN: 11663

Accession Number: 1986.742

Cupboard/Bookcase

A rectangular molded top over two shelves and a case with a molded edge top. There are two hinged paneled doors below. The slab sides have a shaped cut at the foot.

Date: 1925-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 11664

Accession Number: 1986.750

Animal Figurine

A figure of a standing elephant carved from ebony with a raised trunk, ivory tusks, and inlaid ivory toenails and eyes.

Date: 1930-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), ebony (wood), inlay (process), ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 11665

Accession Number: 1986.753

Andirons

It has an upright horseshoe (draft horse size) soldered to an inverted horseshoe on iron rod arms.

Date: 1910-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 11666

Accession Number: 1986.766.1

Table

The table has an overhanging rectangular top, and a straight skirt with two drawers. Each drawer has two undercut slanted wood handles; also, there are form turned and reeded legs with ball feet.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 11667

Accession Number: 1986.768

Of rectangular form, with an overhanging hinged lid with cleats at the ends, and the base with ogee arched ends. It has a straight front and backskirt, and the interior is divided into three sections (bins) and modernly painted a yellow.

Date: 1840-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: nailing, painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 11668

Accession Number: 1986.769

Cupboard

The cupboard has a flat top with a molded cornice on a case with two hinged paneled doors. It is raised on bracket feet with shaped front and side skirts and modernly painted yellow. The interior is fitted with shelves and grooves for shelving and two drawers, it is also painted green.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 11669

Accession Number: 1986.770

Ironing Board

Of oblong wood form with one end broader than the other. The narrow end is pierced for hanging, and the side is incised with an inscription.

Date: 1740-1750

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 11670

Accession Number: 1986.771

Tongs

Wide flat arched top with tapering arms ending in 4-toed claw shaped ends.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: Reed & Barton (Maker)

Material: silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 11671

Accession Number: 1986.775

Carving Fork

A sterling silver handle of elongated tear shape, molded in stylized petal, leaf(acanthus) and rib motif. It ends at a shaped guard.

Date: 1920-1950

Maker: Possibly Gorham & Co. (Maker)

Material: leaf (plant material), foliation (pattern), leaf (metal), stainless steel, sterling silver, silver (metal)

GUSN: 11672

Accession Number: 1986.776.2

Gothic Man Costume

"Gothic Man" costume consisting of: (.1) Pale blue tunic edged with darker blue plush, (.2) Jacket of blue damask, (.3) Satin hat with feather, (.4) Shorts, (.5) Necklace.

Maker: unknown

Material: damask, feather (material), plush, satin

GUSN: 11673

Accession Number: 1997.14.1

Gothic Man Costume

"Gothic Man" costume consisting of: (.1) Pale blue tunic edged with darker blue plush, (.2) Jacket of blue damask, (.3) Satin hat with feather, (.4) Shorts, (.5) Necklace.

Maker: unknown

Material: damask, feather (material), plush, satin

GUSN: 11674

Accession Number: 1997.14.2

Gothic Man Costume

"Gothic Man" costume consisting of: (.1) Pale blue tunic edged with darker blue plush, (.2) Jacket of blue damask, (.3) Satin hat with feather, (.4) Shorts, (.5) Necklace.

Maker: unknown

Material: damask, feather (material), plush, satin

GUSN: 11675

Accession Number: 1997.14.3

Gothic Man Costume

"Gothic Man" costume consisting of: (.1) Pale blue tunic edged with darker blue plush, (.2) Jacket of blue damask, (.3) Satin hat with feather, (.4) Shorts, (.5) Necklace.

Maker: unknown

Material: damask, feather (material), plush, satin

GUSN: 11676

Accession Number: 1997.14.4

Gothic Man Costume

"Gothic Man" costume consisting of: (.1) Pale blue tunic edged with darker blue plush, (.2) Jacket of blue damask, (.3) Satin hat with feather, (.4) Shorts, (.5) Necklace.

Maker: unknown

Material: damask, feather (material), plush, satin

GUSN: 11677

Accession Number: 1997.14.5

Henry VIII Costume

Costume consists of: (.1) Burnt umber velvet checked coat, (.2) Burnt umber velvet checked hat, (.3) Black satin knee britches, (.4) Black satin waistcoat, (.5) Ruff [Post dates the rest of the costume, made by donor to replace one which was lost], (.6ab) velvet pouch, (.7ab) Leather shoes trimmed ...

Maker: unknown