Historic New England

Christmas tree ornament

Christmas elf ornament in original packaging. Styrofoam head covered in fabric. Red hat and cape. White "suit" [superhero]. Red and white striped stockings. Black shoes. Gold string for use as ornament.

Date: 1934-1967

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), Styrofoam (TM)

GUSN: 26780

Accession Number: 1994.18

Plate

Earthenware plate depicting "Codfishing" scene. Plate is one of a set of twelve in the series "New England Industries" featuring black monochrome images adapted from wood engravings by Clare Leighton. Scenes include: codfishing; cranberrying; farming; grist milling; ice cutting; lobstering; logging;...

Date: 1952

Maker: Leighton, Clare (Designer) Wedgwood (Maker)

Material: earthenware, decals, transfer printing, glazing (coating)

GUSN: 26781

Accession Number: 2001.96.1

Infant's Dress

Long, infant dress - linen. Short sleeves with slanted cuffs. Eyelet embroidery at middle of breast, sleeves, two lines down center of front and along botton edge. Elaborate scrolled floral embroidery at bottom. Four ties at back for closure. Empire waist.

Date: 1830-1849

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, linen (material)

GUSN: 26782

Accession Number: 2001.138

Chemisette

Linen chemisette. Sleeveless with banded waist. Eyelet embroidery at neck and down front. Ruffled front with four panels. Three buttons (one missing) for closure at front and two metal clasps at banded botton. Machine chain stitching also down front.

Date: 1850-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, linen (material)

GUSN: 26783

Accession Number: 2001.139

Mug

Earthenware mug with blue printed image in an arched shape. Image includes a bobcat head at top center, with a tent and trees beneath and a scout emblem (fleur-de-lis) at bottom left. Inscription printed in border of image.

Date: 1980

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 26784

Accession Number: 2001.112

Mug

Earthenware mug with yellow, brown, and red oval printed design with bobcat head and inscription.

Date: 1983

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 26785

Accession Number: 2001.113

Mug

Earthenware mug with rectangular image printed in brown, red, green, and black. Image includes a bobcat and two evergreen trees at left, and a large tree trunk at right edge. Inscription printed across the image.

Date: 1986

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 26786

Accession Number: 2001.114

Mug

Earthenware mug with brown, red, black, and blue printed oval image with tents pitched around a fire and a scout emblem (fleur-de-lis) in upper center. Inscription in a border around the oval.

Date: 1990

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 26787

Accession Number: 2001.115

Boy Scout Pin

Boy scout pin. Scout rank. Brass.

Date: ca. 1980

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 26788

Accession Number: 2001.104

Boy Scout Pin

Boy scout pin. Tenderfoot rank with eagle. Brass.

Date: ca. 1980

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 26789

Accession Number: 2001.105

Boy Scout Pin

Boy scout pin. 1st Class rank with eagle and "BE PREPARED". Brass.

Date: ca. 1980

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 26790

Accession Number: 2001.106

Boy Scout Pin

Boy scout pin. Star rank with eagle, "BE PREPARED" and star. Brass.

Date: ca. 1980

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 26791

Accession Number: 2001.107

Microwave oven

Rectangular grey enameled steel microwave oven. Door in front opens top to bottom (as a real oven). 2 temperature dials at right on front with "START", "STOP", and "LIGHT" buttons. Glass tray inside.

Date: 1969-1970

Maker: Amana Refrigeration, Inc. (Maker)

Material: chromium, plate (material), enameling, glass (material), plastic (organic material), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 26792

Accession Number: 2001.94

Sign

Tinned sheet iron painted sign for "MISS ELVIRA SUMNERS/ SCHOOL." Rectangular. 4 holes at corners for hanging. White ground w/ inscription in gold and mauve paint.

Date: 1825-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), sheet metal, iron (metal), tinning

GUSN: 26793

Accession Number: 2001.146

Deck of cards

Deck of cards tied together w/ string. Queen of spades card facing out. 2 queens: one at each end of card: both facing to their right. One in red and one in black. Contemporary costume. [See photocopy in file.]

Date: 1840-1849

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 26794

Accession Number: 2001.147

Pen and Ink Drawings

Series of pen and ink drawings in gilt painted wood frame. Three images affixed to paper backing. Top: "5 of hearts" playing card drawn with ink into George Washington Middle: Paper embossed with "M" at top with faded drawings of hats (5 of them) Bottom: "2 of spades" playing card drawn with ink i...

Date: 1852

Maker: Thackeray, William Makepiece (Artist)

Material: ink, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 26795

Accession Number: 2001.145

Vinyl siding

10 siding samples of different colors. Each sample has 2 "panels." A= SNOW B= HERRINGBONE C= CREAM D= MAUVE E= ALMOND F= CLAY G= PEWTER H= SHALE I= WICKER J= FLAGSTONE

Date: 1990-1999

Maker: Wolverine Technologies (Maker)

Material: vinyl

GUSN: 26796

Accession Number: 2001.84A-J

Vinyl siding

10 siding samples of different colors. Each sample has 3 "panels." A= SNOW B= HERRINGBONE C= CREAM D= MAUVE E= ALMOND F= CLAY G= PEWTER H= SHALE I= WICKER J= FLAGSTONE

Date: 1990-1999

Maker: Wolverine Technologies (Maker)

Material: vinyl

GUSN: 26797

Accession Number: 2001.85A-J

Vinyl siding

11 siding samples of different colors. Each sample has 2 "panels." A= SNOW B= HERRINGBONE C= CREAM D= MAUVE E= ALMOND F= SEAFOAM G= CLAY H= PEWTER I= SHALE J= WICKER K= FLAGSTONE

Date: 1990-1999

Maker: Wolverine Technologies (Maker)

Material: vinyl

GUSN: 26798

Accession Number: 2001.86A-K

Vinyl siding

11 siding samples of different colors. Each sample has 3 "panels." A= SNOW B= HERRINGBONE C= CREAM D= MAUVE E= ALMOND F= SEAFOAM G= CLAY H= PEWTER I= SHALE J= WICKER K= FLAGSTONE

Date: 1990-1999

Maker: Wolverine Technologies (Maker)

Material: vinyl

GUSN: 26799

Accession Number: 2001.87A-K

Vinyl siding

Box opens like book. Purple exterior. Interior w/ molded plastic compartments for 2 samples of molding (herringbone color). Book of sample colors also in compartment. Sample colors in book: Snow, Almond, Pewter, Clay, Wicker, Shale, Cream, Mauve, Herringbone, Seafoam, Flagstone, Pacific/ Trim Co...

Date: 1990-1999

Maker: Wolverine Technologies (Maker)

Material: vinyl

GUSN: 26800

Accession Number: 2001.88

Vinyl siding

Foam compartment inside box. 8 siding samples of different colors. Each sample has 3 "beaded panels." A= SNOW B= HERRINGBONE C= CREAM D= ALMOND E= CLAY F= PEWTER G= SHALE H= WICKER

Date: 1990-1999

Maker: Wolverine Technologies (Maker)

Material: vinyl

GUSN: 26801

Accession Number: 2001.89A-H

Vinyl siding

Various white vinyl samples: quarter round insert 5" corner post lineal extra wide corner post system core insert window and door surround system 5" double channel lineal 5" fluted corner post lineal 4 unidentified pieces

Date: 1990-1999

Maker: Wolverine Technologies (Maker)

Material: vinyl

GUSN: 26802

Accession Number: 2001.90

Toilet paper

Rectangular packaged toilet paper on printed paper, two girls holding title on front. Packaging white, w/ orange and black writing. 800 sheets.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: A.P.W. Paper Co. (Maker)

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

GUSN: 26803

Accession Number: 1998.78

Toilet paper and holder

Metal holder w/ toilet paper sheets separately on a hook. Holder is rectangular, back has arch w/ hole for hanging. Paper inserted from top.

Date: 1890-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 26804

Accession Number: 1998.77.1-.2

Toilet paper holder

Toilet paper holder. Pine? Hinge to open. Three holes at back for hanging.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 26805

Accession Number: 2001.268

Shirt

Man's linen shirt. Long sleeve. Slits at sides on bottom. Collar. V-neck front. Two slits at each cuff for links. Thread-crocheted cord set across base of the opening to create a small open-work effect.

Date: 1768-1833

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 26806

Accession Number: 2001.270

Root Beer Bottle

Root beer bottle. Clear glass with bumpy surface. Inscription in yellow and brown. Diamond band around base of neck.

Date: ca. 1950

Maker: C. Leary & Co. (Maker)

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 26807

Accession Number: 2001.255

Rocking chair

Grain painted child's rocking chair. Caned seat and back (caning replaced). Faint remnants of gilt outlining. Arms come to scrolled ends.

Date: ca. 1865

Maker: unknown

Material: cane (plant material), graining, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 26808

Accession Number: 2001.137

Rocking chair

Horse hair upholstered rocking chair with scrolled arms.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 26809

Accession Number: 1954.209

Fireplace tongs

Cast iron fireplace tongs.

Maker: unknown

Material: cast iron

GUSN: 26810

Accession Number: 1961.238.1

Poker

Cast iron fireplace poker.

Maker: unknown

Material: cast iron

GUSN: 26811

Accession Number: 1961.238.2

Mirror

Shaving glass with wooden frame.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 26812

Accession Number: 1993.716

Sleigh bed

Empire sleigh bed.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 26813

Accession Number: 1953.465

Scout Master Uniform Shirt

Part of Scout Master uniform. Shirt. Green. Short sleeve. Button down front. Collar. Two front pockets. Washing instructions inside collar. Proper right shoulder: USA flag patch Proper left shoulder: "BURLINGTON MASS./ 103/ ASSISTANT SCOUT MASTER" Front pocket: "BOYSCOUTS OF AMERICA" [embroidered...

Date: 1976-1988

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), polyester

GUSN: 26814

Accession Number: 2001.275.1

Scout Master Uniform Pants

Part of Scout Master uniform. Pants. Green Zipper front. Two front and two back pockets.

Date: 1976-1988

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 26815

Accession Number: 2001.275.2

Scout Master Uniform Belt

Part of Scout Master uniform. Belt. Green woven wool. Brass buckle. Brass hook for whistle.

Date: 1976-1988

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 26816

Accession Number: 2001.275.3

Scout Master Uniform Cap

Part of Scout Master uniform. Green cap. Boy Scout patch on front.

Date: 1976-1988

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 26817

Accession Number: 2001.275.4

Maternity Suit

Part of women's maternity suit. Navy blue jacket with long sleeves. Four buttons down front. Two front pockets. Notched lapel collar. Tie around waist with loops. Shoulder pads.

Date: ca. 2001

Maker: Elizabeth Harris Studios (Designer)

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 26818

Accession Number: 2001.116.1

Pair of Gloves

Pair of nylon children's gloves with embroidered pink, yellow, and blue simple floral trail with faux pearls.

Date: 1963-1967

Maker: unknown

Material: nylon

GUSN: 26566

Accession Number: 2000.481AB

Dental floss

Cylindrical plastic bottle of dental floss w/ steel cap/dispenser at top. Paper insert w/ inscription.

Date: 1934-1967

Maker: Johnson & Johnson (Maker)

Material: paper (fiber product), plastic (organic material), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 26567

Accession Number: 2000.483

Sewing kit

Grand Union sewing kit. Cardboard in shape of balloon. Book form opens to reveal steel needles on red, green and yellow foil. Image of supermarket on front and reverse.

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: aluminum (metal), cardboard, steel (alloy)

GUSN: 26568

Accession Number: 2000.484

Sewing kit

Grand Union sewing kit. Cardboard in shape of balloon. Book form opens to reveal steel needles on red, green and yellow foil. Image of supermarket on front and reverse.

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: aluminum (metal), cardboard, steel (alloy)

GUSN: 26569

Accession Number: 2000.485

Snap fasteners

Woolco snap fasteners. 10 metal snaps attached in circular formation. Image in center of needle and pin attaching snap to fabric. Design w/ yellow, red, green, brown and orange pattern of squares. 2 snaps missing.

Date: 1930-1940

Maker: F.W. Woolworth Co. (Maker)

Material: cardboard, metal

GUSN: 26570

Accession Number: 2000.486

Pair of Gloves

Long kid leather gloves. Cream-color. Three glass buttons on each for closure of opening on underside.

Date: 1920-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), kidskin

GUSN: 26571

Accession Number: 2000.489AB

Pillow cover

Printed silk pillow cover w/ large pink flower decoration in center and green foliate decoration surrounding it. Light pink ground. Pink zipper at bottom for closure. Decoration on both sides. Printed signature at right bottom corner on both sides.

Date: 1960-1970

Maker: The Thai Silk Company, Ltd. (Maker)

Material: printing (process), silk (textile)

GUSN: 26572

Accession Number: 2000.490

Hairbrush

A transparent acrylic hairbrush with eight rows of bristles and a rectangular handle.

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: Fuller Brush Co. (Maker)

Material: acrylic (plastic), plastic (organic material)

GUSN: 26573

Accession Number: 2000.492

Pajamas

Pair of men's pajamas. Cotton and polyester with button down shirt with clear plastic buttons. Front pocket on shirt. Paisley print of brown, red, blue, and white.

Date: 1975-1980

Maker: Pleetway (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), plastic (organic material), polyester

GUSN: 26574

Accession Number: 2000.493

Pajamas

Pair of men's pajamas. Cotton and polyester with button down shirt with clear plastic buttons. Front pocket on shirt. Printed blue and white stripes.

Date: 1980-1985

Maker: Pleetway (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), plastic (organic material), polyester

GUSN: 26575

Accession Number: 2000.494

Handkerchief Bag

Linen handkerchief bag with embroidered scalloped edge around front. Embroidered floral decoration on front with "SOJ" embroidered in center.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 26576

Accession Number: 2000.498

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