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

Needle case

Dark blue velvet trifold huswife / needle case and pincushion lined with pink and white checked silk. Exterior decorated with white opaque and clear glass beads in mounded, three-dimensional designs of flowers and a dove.

Date: 1830-1860

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 28343

Accession Number: 1918.1076A

Needle case

Dark blue velvet ground trifold huswife / needle case lined with pink and white checked silk. The exterior is decorated with opaque white and clear glass beads in elaborate three-dimensional floral arrangements and swags.

Date: 1830-1860

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 28344

Accession Number: 1918.1076B

Piecrust Wheel

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 28345

Accession Number: 1918.1077

Tureen Tray

Brown transfer-printed tureen tray. Geometric star border pattern. Central scene is of three women, wearing peintas and mantillas, admire a baby. A large urn is at left. Mountains in the distance.

Date: 1845-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 28346

Accession Number: 1918.1079.1

Set of hooks

Four-sided shaft with center twist; painted black.

Date: 1841

Maker: Macy, George (Blacksmith)

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

GUSN: 28347

Accession Number: 1918.1080A-F

Bandbox

Oval bandbox without lid. Bandbox is covered with paper depicting parrots on palm tree branches. Motifs are green, blue and brown on blue ground. Interior of box is lined with plain beige paper. Bottom of box is separating from sides; evidence of earlier handsewn repairs to bottom.

Date: 1825-1845

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 28348

Accession Number: 1918.1087