Historic New England

Print

Framed engraving of landscape w/ mountains and river. In the right foreground, 2 figures rest and chat. In the center ground, ruins sit at the top of a hill. A city is seen in the distance and the mountains rise up behind the city.

Date: 1836

Maker: Bartlett, William Henry, 1809-1854 (Maker) Cousen, C. (Maker) Geo. Virtue (Publisher)

Material: engraving (printing process), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 18100

Accession Number: 1998.2203

Photograph

Framed 3/4 length carte-de-visite of woman standing. Frame is decorated w/ bosses and painted flowers. The woman's dark hair is held up in a bun and she has curly bangs. She wears a black lace dress w/ ruffles down the front.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: Downey, W. D. (Maker (Photographers))

Material: albumen (egg white)

GUSN: 18101

Accession Number: 1998.2204

Picture frame

Frame is decorated w/ bosses and painted flowers.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating)

GUSN: 18102

Accession Number: 1998.2205

Jewelry box

Japanned, lacquer box. Black and gilded foliate decoration w/ center medallions of Asian figures gathered outside a compound of structures. Corniced lid w/ ogee molding; bulbous base w bracket feet. Interior top tray lined in red velvet.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: japanning, lacquering, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 17653

Accession Number: 1998.1813

Raisin box

Low rectangular box w/ removable lid. Decorated w/ different papers. On lid, w/ paisleys and a figure of a woman in a blue dress in a flower garden. On bottom w/ blue paper and purple gilt fringe. Small white handle knobs. A= Box B= Lid

Date: 1862-1870

Maker: Possibly James Janner & Son (Maker)

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

GUSN: 17654

Accession Number: 1998.1814AB

Box

Rectangular black lacquered box. Hand painted purple and white floral decoration on hinged top. Small brass closure at center front. Interior lined in off-white paper in geometric pattern.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: lacquering, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 17655

Accession Number: 1998.1815

Box

Unfinished rectangular box w/ hinged lid. (Hinge is rustic, a small hoop through bent nail.) Individual oak pieces held together w/ bent nails visible at sides. Small hook and eye at front of lid holds lid closed.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood)

GUSN: 17656

Accession Number: 1998.1816

Box

Rectangular box, covered in red plush. Top has embroidered gold and green flowers. Gold satin interior quilted in diamond pattern.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: plush, satin

GUSN: 17657

Accession Number: 1998.1817

Jewelry case

Small rectangular box, lined in gold plush. Originally contained (watch) jewelry. Hinged lid w/ glass top for viewing interior. Small gold-colored front clasp. Interior lined in beige satin.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: plush

GUSN: 17658

Accession Number: 1998.1818

Box

Rectangular wooden box w/ black applied molded decoration. Foliate detail around edges and front key hole, hand and flowers at center of lid.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 17659

Accession Number: 1998.1819

Slip case

Brown leather slip case. Hand-sewn seams along bottom and left side. Embossed seal at center front. Concave top opening.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 17660

Accession Number: 1998.1820

Wallet

Leather wallet, impressed exterior w/ red and gold detail. Pewter dragon clasp at front. Metal chain strap w/ round ivory and pewter dragon knob (for attaching to belt?).

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: impressing, leather

GUSN: 17661

Accession Number: 1998.1821

Box

Low and wide red leather box. Lid is hinged and has turned-back right front corner: leather folded back w/ button tack to reveal painted dog and woodland creature. Metal front hinge. Interior lined in red satin.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, satin

GUSN: 17662

Accession Number: 1998.1822

Wallet

Leather wallet, impressed exterior w/ red and gold detail. Bronze front corners and round central clasp. Multiple brown leather interior compartments, one of which is a change purse w/ metal clasp.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: impressing, leather

GUSN: 17663

Accession Number: 1998.1823

Puzzle case

Small puzzle case. Sandlewood center w/ carved foliate detail. Stone and metal mosaic border around sandlewood center. Pink satin interior.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: sandalwood (wood), satin

GUSN: 17664

Accession Number: 1998.1824

Change purse

Small women's change purse. Blue enamel w/ silver filigree applique on top. Expandable leather sides and pink satin interior.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: enameling, leather, metal, satin

GUSN: 17665

Accession Number: 1998.1825

Box

Very small heart-shaped box, glossy red paper w/ applied cupid. Opens at center; fringe around opening. Gold looped thread for hanging at top.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 17666

Accession Number: 1998.1826

Silver case

Brown leather case for silver. Triangular shape w/ front flap that closes and extends almost to bottom of flap. Gilt trim around edges. Interior lined in purple silk and velvet.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: John Bagshaw & Sons (Maker)

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

GUSN: 17667

Accession Number: 1998.1827

Note case

Red leather note case. Embossed w/ floral and vine decoration. Red satin interior w/ cloth folders at sides and pen holder. Red ribbon.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: embossing, leather, satin

GUSN: 17668

Accession Number: 1998.1828

Wallet

Red leather wallet. Wide, w/ four collapsible interior compartments on each side. Two small leather pouches on one interior side.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 17669

Accession Number: 1998.1829

Slip case

Black lacquer slip case, 2 pieces. On top piece gilt and mother-of-pearl floral decoration. Gilt trim around bottom edge of top piece.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: lacquering, metal

GUSN: 17670

Accession Number: 1998.1830

Slip case

Black lacquer slip case, 2 pieces. On top piece, gilt floral decoration w/ bird; gilt trim around bottom edge of top piece.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: lacquering, metal

GUSN: 17671

Accession Number: 1998.1831

Box

Rectangular black leather box. Impressed scrolled foliate detail w/ central floral medallion. Bottom opens to reveal nine small rectangular dividers, cardboard covered in green canvas.

Maker: unknown

Material: impressing, leather

GUSN: 17672

Accession Number: 1998.1832

Baseball

Leather baseball. Dark thread stitching. Black ink inscriptions.

Date: 1890-1908

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 17673

Accession Number: 1998.1833

Bottle

Yellow glass container, shaped like a pistol. Metal screw-on cap at tip. Embossed diamond pattern on handle mimics actual gun grip supports.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 17674

Accession Number: 1998.1834

Ice skate

One wooden ice skate. Oak, w/ metal blade and leather strap at front. Large heel spike in wood; small spikes in wood beneath strap.

Date: 1863-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood)

GUSN: 17675

Accession Number: 1998.1835

Ice skate

Pair of metal ice skates. Blade and foot support intact. Strap missing.

Date: 1873-1900

Maker: Barney & Berry's (Maker)

Material: metal

GUSN: 17676

Accession Number: 1998.1836AB

Ice skate

Pair of metal ice skates. Blade and foot support intact. Straps missing. Quatrefoil cut-out design near toe.

Date: 1871-1900

Maker: Possibly Peck & Snyders (Maker)

Material: metal

GUSN: 17677

Accession Number: 1998.1837AB

Watch box

Oak watch box. Prominent architectural elements. Wide rectangular base w/ beveled top edges. Front is a door w/ an arched glass center and foliate applique. Opens to reveal pink silk interior. Wide cornice on top.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood)

GUSN: 17678

Accession Number: 1998.1838

Vial

Small barrel-shaped wooden container. Ring turnings on both ends. One end opens to reveal hollow interior. Plain mid-section.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: turning (shaping process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 17679

Accession Number: 1998.1839

Trunk

Wooden and canvas trunk, paper label #15. Wood painted black w/ horizontal wooden bands and metal sides. Metal front clasp and side front buckles. Leather side handles.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: Possibly Beaver Trunk Company (Maker)

Material: canvas, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 17680

Accession Number: 1998.1840

Table cover

Chenille table scarf w/ red and gold predominantly. Burgundy fringe. Image of roses in gold bordereing on front side. Rose in 4 corners and 2 in center w/ blue flowers.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: chenille (yarn), weaving

GUSN: 17681

Accession Number: 1998.1841

Carpet fragment

Ingrain carpet fragments; ivory, green. Green leaves on ivory background w/ ivory daisies in leaves. 4 pieces.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), weaving

GUSN: 17682

Accession Number: 1998.1842A-D

Carpet fragment

Ingrain carpet fragment, red and green predominantly. Green background, red and ivory flowers.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), weaving

GUSN: 17683

Accession Number: 1998.1843

Table mat

Embroidered table mat, red and green embroidery on off-white linen scalloped edges, reversible. Central floral design surrounded by dots.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, linen (material)

GUSN: 17684

Accession Number: 1998.1844

Table mat

Embroidered table mat, on brown cotton w/ applied blue silk ribbons as borders. Yellow, red and blue embroidery, yellow around borders. Brown fringe.

Date: 1880-1900

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

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 17685

Accession Number: 1998.1845

Table cover

Embroidered table runner w/ cotton yarn embroidery on border and center. Butterflies at corners. Red and black outer border w/ pink and green inner detail. Straw center and fringe. Burgundy cotton backside.

Date: 1858-1870

Maker: Possibly Tucker, Mary Geraldine, 1841-1922 (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, straw (plant material)

GUSN: 17686

Accession Number: 1998.1846

Table mat

Green and white woolen table mat of woolen balls w/ fringed sides. Backside of printed cotton.

Date: 1880-1900

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

Material: sewing (process), wool (textile)

GUSN: 17687

Accession Number: 1998.1847

Table mat

Crocheted table scarf; ivory, red and green. Center hexagonal shape is ivory. 3 hexagonal green and 3 hexagonal red shapes surrounding. White scalloped edge.

Date: 1880-1900

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

Material: cotton (textile), crocheting

GUSN: 17688

Accession Number: 1998.1848

Table mat

Embroidered table scarf, gold and purple on gold ground. Center design shaped like "R". Edges fringed.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 17689

Accession Number: 1998.1849

Table cover

Linen table cloth w/ brown printed design, birds in medallions on cream-colored ground. 8 medallions surrounding central square. Cream fringe on edges.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), printing (process)

GUSN: 17690

Accession Number: 1998.1850

Tablecloth

Large linen tablecloth, brown printed foliate design on cream color background. Design on border--leaves; in center--scrolled. Unfinished edges.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), printing (process)

GUSN: 17691

Accession Number: 1998.1851

Table cover

Round embroidered table scarf w/ gold brown border and long linen fringe, linen beige background w/ brown and black daisies embroidered along edge.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, linen (material)

GUSN: 17692

Accession Number: 1998.1852

Tieback

One of three curtain tiebacks, claret and ivory. One tassle w/o roping (.2). Wooden pieces at top of tassle. Roping is twisted, two strands claret and one strand ivory. Green thread visible under claret strands.

Date: 1850-1858

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), wool (textile)

GUSN: 17693

Accession Number: 1998.1853.1

Tieback

One of three curtain tiebacks, claret and ivory. One tassle w/o roping (.2). Wooden pieces at top of tassle. Roping is twisted, two strands claret and one strand ivory. Green thread visible under claret strands.

Date: 1850-1858

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), wool (textile)

GUSN: 17694

Accession Number: 1998.1853.2

Tieback

One of three curtain tiebacks, claret and ivory. One tassle w/o roping (.2). Wooden pieces at top of tassle. Roping is twisted, two strands claret and one strand ivory. Green thread visible under claret strands.

Date: 1850-1858

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), wool (textile)

GUSN: 17695

Accession Number: 1998.1853.3

Commemorative ribbon

Commemorative ribbon, red w/ gold coiled tassles on bottom. Applied American flag over inscription. Pin at top has gilt metal frame scrolled w/ 2 flowers. White inside frame w/ black letters.

Date: 1884

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), printing (process)

GUSN: 17696

Accession Number: 1998.1854

Table mat

Red, pink and black crocheted round table mat w/ ruffled edges.

Date: 1880-1900

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

Material: crocheting, yarn

GUSN: 17697

Accession Number: 1998.1855.1

Table mat

Red, pink and black crocheted round table mat w/ ruffled edges.

Date: 1880-1900

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

Material: crocheting, yarn

GUSN: 17698

Accession Number: 1998.1855.2

Table mat

Round crocheted table mat, red w/ double ruffle on edges.

Date: 1880-1900

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

Material: crocheting, yarn

GUSN: 17699

Accession Number: 1998.1856.1

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