Historic New England

Trinket Box

Lt brown; egg-shaped, screw top

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: Mentone (Maker)

Material: carving (processes), fruitwood

GUSN: 72575

Accession Number: 1969.3113

Glove Box

Brn, glt; rectangular; spr. ground; phoenix in tree, low relief; makie styl

Date: 1885-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: japanning, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72576

Accession Number: 1969.3114

Card Box

Brn; book frm; peasant fisherman front, bouquet back; slide top

Date: 1870

Maker: Menton (Maker)

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

GUSN: 72577

Accession Number: 1969.3115

Fan

Black fan with carved spines, sheer fabric, silver sequins in vine border

Date: 1885-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: beading (edging pattern), beading (process), cotton (textile), staining, ebony (color), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72578

Accession Number: 1969.3116

Signet

Brn, white; rectangular, faceted, square head; veined

Date: 1885-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: agate (chalcedony), stone (rock)

GUSN: 72579

Accession Number: 1969.3117

Plate

Brn, black, glt; circular; shallow well; temple, floral border

Date: 1880-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: japanning, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72580

Accession Number: 1969.3118

Glove Box

Purp, yellow, green; rectangular; geom border; quilted geisha in lscp; deep lid

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: bamboo (material), inlay (process), paper (fiber product), textiles, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72581

Accession Number: 1969.3119

Tray

Red, black, gilt; shallow well; rounded corners; stylized landscape with bird

Date: 1880-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: japanning, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72582

Accession Number: 1969.3120

Writing Case

Lt brown; rectangular; hngd lid, compartmented; incised swallow

Date: 1885-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: incising, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72583

Accession Number: 1969.3122

Brush

Black brush with a turned handle, bulbous ends with blond llong and multitaperd brush

Date: 1880-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: bristle, painting (coating), turning (shaping process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72584

Accession Number: 1969.3123

Postal Scale

Hanging; rectangular, sprng action, sliding scale; wire rack

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: Chatillon's (Manufacturer)

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

GUSN: 72585

Accession Number: 1969.3124

Commemorative Medal

Dk patina; squat cross-shp, knotched crnrs; mother clasps child

Date: 1918

Maker: Lalique, René, 1860-1945 (Artist)

Material: brass (alloy), pressing, silk (textile)

GUSN: 72586

Accession Number: 1969.3125.1

Commemorative Medal

Dk patina; circular disk; recto eagle with shield, verso u. s. shield

Date: 1918

Maker: Spigers & Son (Manufacturer)

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process), silk (textile)

GUSN: 72587

Accession Number: 1969.3125.2

Commemorative Medal

Dk patina; circular disk; recto eagle with shield, verso inscription

Date: 1918

Maker: Spigers & Son (Manufacturer)

Material: brass (alloy), pressing, silk (textile)

GUSN: 72588

Accession Number: 1969.3125.3

Pocket Knife

Yellow; rectangular, smooth bone handle; double blades

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy)

GUSN: 72589

Accession Number: 1969.3126

Pocket Knife

Mottled brown; rectangular, serpentine outline; double blades

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy), tortoise shell

GUSN: 72590

Accession Number: 1969.3127

Pocket Knife

Wht; rectangular, rounded end; double blades

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), mother of pearl, steel (alloy)

GUSN: 72591

Accession Number: 1969.3128

Pocket Knife

Silver; attenuated oval; cityscape; with two blades

Date: 1896

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), pewter (tin alloy), steel (alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 72592

Accession Number: 1969.3129

Stud Case

Drk brown; rectangular, slide insert, monogrammed

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: G. Franco & Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: leather

GUSN: 72593

Accession Number: 1969.3130

Busk

Ivory; rectangular, rounded corners, tapering thickness

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 72594

Accession Number: 1969.3131

Paper Knife

Drk brown; rectangular, tapering to thin point at edge

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 72595

Accession Number: 1969.3132

Paper Knife

Brn; figured wood; rectangular, tapering hndl; 2 black birds & plant

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: Menton (Maker)

Material: fruitwood, painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72596

Accession Number: 1969.3133

Pocket, Miniature Knife

Lt brown; cylindrical case, pull-out blade

Date: 1891-1914

Maker: Engstrom, Joh. (Maker)

Material: brass (alloy), steel (alloy), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72597

Accession Number: 1969.3134

Pocket Knife

Dk gry; rectangular, rounded corners, double blades, safety locks

Date: 1925-1939

Maker: Bonsa (Manufacturer)

Material: steel (alloy)

GUSN: 72598

Accession Number: 1969.3135

Pocket Knife

Ivory; attenuated oval; double blades

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy)

GUSN: 72599

Accession Number: 1969.3136

Pocket Knife

Silver; rectangular; two knives, hook, corkscrew, file

Date: 1877

Maker: Possibly Underwood (Manufacturer) Possibly Underwood (Vendor)

Material: casting (process), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 72600

Accession Number: 1969.3137

Desk Set

Burg; rectangular tapered case, long shears, paper knife

Date: 1891-1914

Maker: Knipp (Manufacturer) Cross (Manufacturer)

Material: brass (alloy), leather, steel (alloy)

GUSN: 72601

Accession Number: 1969.3138

Card Box

Brn; rectangular, deep recess; 2 decks; floral and vine motif

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, leather

GUSN: 72602

Accession Number: 1969.3139

Change Purse

Gry, yellow; u-shaped, hinged clasp

Date: 1885-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), flannel, nickel (metal), plush

GUSN: 72603

Accession Number: 1969.3140

Paper Knife

Moder. patina; painted blade; reel turned hndl with x-piece; screw thrdg

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 72604

Accession Number: 1969.3141

Pen Wiper

Black and red rectangular holder with, reverse curve sides; inlaid acanthus motif; brush

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: A. Girout & Co. (Maker)

Material: brass (alloy), bristle, tortoise shell

GUSN: 72605

Accession Number: 1969.3142

Letter Knife

Aqua, pnk, ivory; rectangular; pointed blade; handle with rosebuds

Date: 1885-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: celluloid (cellulosic), enamel paint, silver (metal)

GUSN: 72606

Accession Number: 1969.3143

Pocket Knife

Dk brown; attenuated ovl hndl, h hatchd, 2 blades, crkscrw, pr scis

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: Underwood (Maker)

Material: brass (alloy), lip-vibrated aerophones with conical bore: with valves, horn (animal material), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 72607

Accession Number: 1969.3144

Fan

Pale green; molded top, tapering bse to stem, no handle

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), metal

GUSN: 72608

Accession Number: 1969.3145.1

Fan

Pale green; molded top, tapering bse to stem, no handle

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), metal

GUSN: 72609

Accession Number: 1969.3145.2

Pen

Ivory; metal insert; ivory cylin hndl; putti with flute finial

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component), pewter (tin alloy), silver (metal)

GUSN: 72610

Accession Number: 1969.3146

Dispenser, Floss

Colorless; cylin, faceted; screw top with sm hole & floss catch

Date: 1880-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing, steel (alloy)

GUSN: 72611

Accession Number: 1969.3148

Fly Swatter

Lt brown; circular head, concentric bands; loop handle

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: straw (plant material)

GUSN: 72612

Accession Number: 1969.3149

Fan

Pink, red, and silver collapsable fan with shaped spines; asymmetrical mum motif; wrist cord

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), paper (fiber product), silk (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72613

Accession Number: 1969.3150

Set of Colored Drawing Pencils

Purple rectangular folding box; multi color pencils

Date: 1862-1874

Maker: Berolzheimer Illfelder & Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: cardboard, lead (metal), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72614

Accession Number: 1969.3151

Pad

Black rectangular pad with hinged; corner mounts pencil holder, grained, embossed

Date: 1920-1939

Maker: unknown

Material: embossing, graining, leather, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 72615

Accession Number: 1969.3152

Gauge

Dk brown; rectangular, 2 sticks, bev edge, strap hrdware; slides 1 directn

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 72616

Accession Number: 1969.3153

Paper Knife

Sabre-shpd; ram's head & st. george & dragon, crucifrm handle

Date: 1880-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process)

GUSN: 72617

Accession Number: 1969.3154

Shade

Pch, rst; accordion pleated, with o support/frame; striped border

Date: 1900-1939

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), silk (textile)

GUSN: 72618

Accession Number: 1969.3155.1

Shade

Pch, rst; accordion pleated, with o support/frame; striped border

Date: 1900-1939

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), silk (textile)

GUSN: 72619

Accession Number: 1969.3155.2

Shade

Pch, rst; accordion pleated, with o support/frame; striped border

Date: 1900-1939

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), silk (textile)

GUSN: 72620

Accession Number: 1969.3155.3

Blotter

Dk brown, black, blue; rectangular wood panel lid, molded leather back

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), burl veneer, leather, paper (fiber product), silk (textile)

GUSN: 72621

Accession Number: 1969.3156

Menu Cards

Lt blue; rectangular box; flap lid; ivory card, striped border

Date: 1880-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, ink, pressing

GUSN: 72622

Accession Number: 1969.3157

Bookcase

Bookcase. Pine. Painted brown with reddish stain. Rectangular case with three shelves. Rests on recent casters

Date: 1925-1949

Maker: Attributed to Codman, Thomas Newbold, 1868-1963 (Maker)

Material: pine (wood), metal

GUSN: 72473

Accession Number: 1969.2766

Portable Desk

Grn, glt, pur inter; rectangular, hngd lid; compartmented; monogram

Date: 1885-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), leather, metal, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72474

Accession Number: 1969.2768

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