Historic New England

Bust

Miniature unglazed bust of "Eugenie"; woman w/ bunned hair wearing dress w/ shawl.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: cutting (glassworking), porcelain, glass (material)

GUSN: 18175

Accession Number: 1998.2272

Vase

Striated vase w/ swirled green, red, blue colors; unglazed around body but glazed interior top rim; scalloped rim w/ round base.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, molding (forming)

GUSN: 18176

Accession Number: 1998.2273

Jar

Miniature porcelain jar; Imari decoration; scalloped body w/ round lid red and gilt scalloped decoration around rim; multi-colored floral branch w/ blue and yellow bird.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), painting (coating), porcelain, tin (metal)

GUSN: 18177

Accession Number: 1998.2274.1AB

Jar

Miniature porcelain jar; Imari decoration; scalloped body; red and gilt scalloped decoration around rim; multi-colored floral branch w/ blue and yellow bird.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), painting (coating), porcelain, tin (metal)

GUSN: 18178

Accession Number: 1998.2274.2

Dish

Small club shaped white dish with blue banded rim with drips; profile in center of woman with blue and green dress with red apron; woman standing on green grass patch.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 18179

Accession Number: 1998.2275

Urn

Mottled brown and ivory miniature urn w/ 2 handles; appearance of swirled vanilla ice cream w/ chocolate syrup.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, mottling

GUSN: 18180

Accession Number: 1998.2276

Bird figurine

Miniature molded metal bird; painted black and purple w/ red eyes.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal), painting (coating)

GUSN: 18181

Accession Number: 1998.2277

Bird figurine

Miniature plaster pigeon; painted black and gray; missing beak.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), plaster

GUSN: 18182

Accession Number: 1998.2278

Mug

Small porcelain mug; gilt band and floral decoration; marked "Remember Me"; floral trail on front around inscription w/ gold, green leaves, and pink flowers.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), painting (coating), porcelain, tin (metal)

GUSN: 18183

Accession Number: 1998.2279

VanTines's Japanese Nail Stone box

Blue and white square porcelain covered box marked "VANTINE'S/ ORIENTAL/ NAILSTONE/ JAPAN"; yellow and orange paper label w/ inscription, dragon and mountain; top w/ 4 shells at 4 corners; scene on cover w/ mountain and ocean.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), painting (coating), porcelain, tin (metal)

GUSN: 18184

Accession Number: 1998.2280AB

Vase

Molded square porcelain vase; light blue glaze w/ raised arabesque decoration; 4 scrolled feet and scrolled rim.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), porcelain, tin (metal)

GUSN: 18185

Accession Number: 1998.2281

Jar for Magla Toilet Cream

Porcelain covered jar; blue decoration on white; "Countie of Boston" painted in blue on cover; foliate scrolled decoration (transfer printed) on sides; paper seal around bottom of cover and top rim of jar.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: C.J. Countie & Co. (Maker)

Material: porcelain, transfer printing

GUSN: 18186

Accession Number: 1998.2282AB

Pitcher

Redware pitcher w/ applied decoration of roses and other flowers--decopage; green leaves w/ multi-colored flowers.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: découpage (image making technique), redware

GUSN: 18187

Accession Number: 1998.2283

Bowl w/ spout

Earthenware glazed bowl w/ spout; brown and green decoration w/ tan background; brown band on rim; green blotch at back of bowl; squiggly lines flaring from rim on exterior and interior.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 18188

Accession Number: 1998.2284

Jar

Etched glass jar w/ padded yellow satin finial on lid; diamond pattern banded on jar w/ alternating pattern of flowers; hanging arched floral trails around jar; dotted pattern on cover.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: etching (corroding), etching (printing process), glass (material), satin

GUSN: 18189

Accession Number: 1998.2285AB

Vase

Sheet brass vase w/ glass liner; round base w/ cylindrical stem; brass fasteners on base and vertically arranged on stem; distinct hammering marks.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), glass (material), hammering

GUSN: 18190

Accession Number: 1998.2286

Candle lamp

Green tin candle holder w/ white tin candle and tiny round glass bulb on top; lamp is battery run; ring on stand for holding.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 18191

Accession Number: 1998.2287

Jar

Milk glass covered jar w/ blue floral decoration on cover and sides; raised foliate design around knob on cover; flowers in branched form.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), painting (coating)

GUSN: 18192

Accession Number: 1998.2288AB

Quimper

Ovoid quimper; decorative dish w/ 2 raised grotesques at sides and scalloped reticulated lip; blue interior w/ yellow banded rim; white exterior w/ multi-colored picture of nude woman w/ snake-like arms, headdress and finned feet; 4 feet at bottom of quimper.

Date: 1842-1860

Maker: Societa Ceramica Richard (Maker)

Material: glazing (coating), painting (coating), porcelain, tin (metal)

GUSN: 18193

Accession Number: 1998.631

Lampshade

Paper lampshade w/ applied green and pink decoration; raised green scalloped pattern around top w/ pink coloring in between; raised floral vine around bottom portion of shade w/ pink and green coloring in between.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), painting (coating), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 18194

Accession Number: 1998.2289.1

Lampshade

Paper lampshade w/ applied green and pink decoration; raised green scalloped pattern around top w/ pink coloring in between; raised floral vine around bottom portion of shade w/ pink and green coloring in between.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), painting (coating), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 18195

Accession Number: 1998.2289.2

Trunk

Black leather covered trunk w/ paper label #10. Paper has incised lines for detail. Brass vertical bands on front and sides. Leather side straps at front. Leather side handle. Interior lined in blue and white paper.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 18196

Accession Number: 1998.2290

Box

Covered box w/ applied Japanesque decoration, including photo of Japanese woman w/ umbrella on top. Straw pieces in shape of bamboo, bird, oak leaves, flowers and border around photograph. Straw border w/ tan and brown stripes.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), cardboard, paper (fiber product), straw (plant material)

GUSN: 18197

Accession Number: 1998.2291

Box

Wooden tea chest w/ blue paper liner inside w/ oak leaf print. Opens w/ one sliding piece on top. Marquetry box. Complex geometric designs on outside w/ multi-colored pieces. Primarily tan, brown and green. Triangular sections on sides.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: marquetry, pine (wood)

GUSN: 18198

Accession Number: 1998.2292

Box

Black lacquer box w/ brass inlay on lid and in front. Lock in front, medallion on top, center. 5 decals inside lid--4 characters, pirates... one center shepherdess, larger. Bottom of box lined w/ green paper. Inside lined w/ white paper.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), inlay (process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 18199

Accession Number: 1998.2293

The Glow Night Lamp

Glass gas lamp in original box, brown cardboard box w/ red label on front. 2 glass pieces wrapped in tissue include--clear base, scalloped and flat, and frosted top piece, shaped like light-bulb, scalloped. Wick, never been used.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, glass (material)

GUSN: 18200

Accession Number: 1998.2294AB

Hanging bracket shelf

Hanging wall bracket shelf, oak. Back piece has asymmetrical decoration of cut-out key design and top pendant.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: cutting (dividing), oak (wood)

GUSN: 18201

Accession Number: 1998.2295

Pen

Ivory and metal pen. Ivory pentagon handle. Aluminum body w/ feather design imprinted.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: aluminum (metal), ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 17802

Accession Number: 1998.1943

Ivory fragment

Ivory fragment, cylindrical shape, hollow inside, bottom of piece shaped for screwing. Top lip curved outwards.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 17803

Accession Number: 1998.1944

Miniature claw

Miniature steel claw for removing nails. 2 pronged curved head.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy)

GUSN: 17804

Accession Number: 1998.1945

Shoe box

Green cardboard box w/ white lettering-"Daniel Green comfy".

Date: 1940-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard

GUSN: 17805

Accession Number: 1998.1946AB

Shoe box

Beige cardboard shoebox--Bass outdoor footwear.

Date: 1940-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard

GUSN: 17806

Accession Number: 1998.1947

Shoe box

Red cardboard box w/ white lettering for Bally of Switzerland.

Date: 1940-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard

GUSN: 17807

Accession Number: 1998.1948

Collapsible cup

Collapsible tin drinking cup w/ lid. 4 rings make up body of cup when extended.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 17808

Accession Number: 1998.1949AB

Inkwell

Iron inkwell w/ glass liner under hinged lid. Inkwell has main body w/ square base and dome top. Curved front piece extends from body, pen rest. 4 peg legs. Design in iron is geometrical and fern motif, openwork on front piece.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 17809

Accession Number: 1998.1950

Trinket box

Container in shape of small cloven hoof, metal and leather. Top w/ hinged lid, small button on front opens lid. Leather body-leg, metal hoof and lid.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: aluminum (metal), leather

GUSN: 17810

Accession Number: 1998.1951

Perfume bottle

Small colorless glass perfume bottle, tilted neck. Paper label on front, embossed crown image on back.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: The Crown Perfumery Co. (Maker)

Material: glass (material), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 17811

Accession Number: 1998.1952

Inkwell

Cut glass inkwell, colorless base w/ green glass top, pyramid like shape. Brass hinge connects base and lid. 8 cut glass panels around base.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), glass (material)

GUSN: 17812

Accession Number: 1998.1953

Scissors case

Brown leather slip case, scissors case. Outer slip w/ semi circles cut out on ends for fingers. Inner case folded w/ scissors inside on one side. 5 pieces of paper in center of fold for needles.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, paper (fiber product), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 17813

Accession Number: 1998.1954

Comb

Black plastic comb.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: plastic (organic material)

GUSN: 17814

Accession Number: 1998.1955

Shoe box

White cardboard box w/ blue cardboard lid.

Date: 1940-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard

GUSN: 17815

Accession Number: 1998.1956

Trinket box

Covered Parian trinket box; raised grape and wheat motif; oval (w/ corners) shape w/ relief grape bunch on cover; wheat decoration around side of box and edge of cover.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), molding (forming), porcelain

GUSN: 17816

Accession Number: 1998.1957AB

Trinket box

Covered Parian trinket box; blue stripes and grape motif; oval shape w/ scalloped band around edge containging blue stripes; blue stripes around side of box are paired; relief grape bunch on cover.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), molding (forming), porcelain

GUSN: 17817

Accession Number: 1998.1958AB

Powder jar and puff

Tin powder jar containing powder and puff. Flower design on lid of jar, banding around body. Plastic handle and cotton backing on puff.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), feather (material), plastic (organic material), tin (metal)

GUSN: 17818

Accession Number: 1998.1959AB

Needlework case

Brown leather case w/ 2 brass hinges and one clasp. Blue velvet interior w/ partial needlework set, including 2 needles, one pair of tweezers and 2 pins. Leather ribbed and gilded on top. Oval shaped case.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: Mossman, R. (Maker)

Material: brass (alloy), leather, steel (alloy), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 17819

Accession Number: 1998.1960

Pincushion

Blue box with blue velvet cushion. Oblong with angled sides to make hexagonal shape.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 17820

Accession Number: 1998.1961

Case

Leather covered case, blue velvet interior, tan leather w/ button-press hinge and velvet decoration on top. Blue satin lining inside lid. Velvet panel has 5 holes in it, one slit.

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, satin, velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 17821

Accession Number: 1998.1962

Matchbox

Lacquered match box w/ 3 Chinese figures around house in gilt decoration on lid. Scalloped side of lid. Box section attached to angled piece w/ striking strip.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: lacquering, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 17822

Accession Number: 1998.1963

Matchbox

Pressed tin hanging match container. Shield shaped back w/ hole in top for hanging. Decorated around border and on box section w/ scrollwork.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: pressing, tin (metal)

GUSN: 17823

Accession Number: 1998.1964

Letter opener

Souvenir letter opener, painted and carved Native American head. Wooden w/ head at handle, scalloped neckline tapers to flat piece.

Date: 1890-1940

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 17824

Accession Number: 1998.1965

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