Historic New England

Brooch

This bow-shaped brooch is made from a silver-colored metal set with colorless pastes. The ribbon edges are embellished with millegrain detailing.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: white metal, glass (material)

GUSN: 102213

Accession Number: 2006.44.311

This necklace is composed of a string of faceted yellow glass beads with a central pendant clasp. The pendant is composed of a rectangular amber cabochon surrounded by four ovall faceted bezel-set amber stones, all set in an openwork leafy frame of stamped metal.

Date: 1930-1938

Maker: unknown

Material: amber (fossil resin), metal

GUSN: 102214

Accession Number: 2006.44.312

Necklace

This necklace is composed of a series of strung seeds and beads. Four thin and flat brown seed beads alternate with one white oval bead in a repeating pattern. The clasp is either missing or the string is broken.

Date: 1870-1925

Maker: unknown

Material: seed

GUSN: 102215

Accession Number: 2006.44.313

Necklace

This necklace is composed of purple-dyed seeds alternating with silver seed beads. It closes with a hook.

Date: 1870-1925

Maker: unknown

Material: seed, metal

GUSN: 102216

Accession Number: 2006.44.314

Earrings

Each earring in this pair is composed of four dangling gold-colored filigree balls connected to one another with attached loops and 'o' rings. The earrings attach with screw-back fasteners

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102217

Accession Number: 2006.44.315AB

Pair of Cuff Buttons

Pair of circular moss agate cuff buttons.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102218

Accession Number: 2006.44.316ab

Pair of Cuff Buttons

Pair of gold cuff buttons with black enamel design.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102219

Accession Number: 2006.44.317ab

Set of Studs

Set of five black studs with green stone and abalone-like sheen.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102220

Accession Number: 2006.44.318a-e

Set of Studs

Set of five wood studs.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102221

Accession Number: 2006.44.319a-e

Brooch

Circular gold brooch with loop in center and "Maria" engraved on back.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102222

Accession Number: 2006.44.320

Pin

Peace with honor pin.

Date: 1914-1915

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, enamel (fused coating), enameling, champlevé

GUSN: 102223

Accession Number: 2006.44.321

S.A.S.A.P. Pin

S.A.S.A.P. pin with eagle and American flag embossed front.

Date: 1915-1920

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102224

Accession Number: 2006.44.322

Pocket Watch

Silver rimmed pocket watch with a white face. Maker: Sir John Bennet Ltd of London.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: Sir John Bennett Limited (Watchmaker)

Material: glass (material), silver (metal)

GUSN: 102225

Accession Number: 2006.44.323

Necklace

Silver necklace with green stone drops and Egyptian Revival stamped bust.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102226

Accession Number: 2006.44.324

Necklace

Alternating white opaque and translucent bead necklace.

Date: 1920-1930

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102227

Accession Number: 2006.44.325

Necklace

Translucent white and orange stone interspersed with orange breads on red braided cord.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102228

Accession Number: 2006.44.326

Necklace

Pearl necklace strung on white cord.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102229

Accession Number: 2006.44.327

Pair of Cuff Links

Pair of silver cuff links with enameled peach design on original backing.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 102230

Accession Number: 2006.44.328ab

Belt Buckle

Lozenge shaped belt buckle set with colored (pink, green, red, blue) stones.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, glass (material)

GUSN: 102231

Accession Number: 2006.44.329

Shoe Buckles

Pair of metal shoe buckles set with pastes circularly radiating from center.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102232

Accession Number: 2006.44.330ab

Lapel Button

Boston and Maine 50 year commuter railroad lapel button.

Date: 1920-1930

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102233

Accession Number: 2006.44.331

Necklace

This necklace consists of a rectangular jade plaque suspended from a woven black cord by three linked oval platinum and pave-set diamond bails. The plaque is elaborately carved and pierced to depict three small animals with large eyes and bushy tails on branches, surrounded by leaves and berries. Th...

Date: 1920-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: jade (rock), platinum (metal), diamond (mineral), silk (fiber)

GUSN: 102234

Accession Number: 2006.44.332

Necklace

Blue bead necklace with yellow tassel.

Date: 1870-1925

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102235

Accession Number: 2006.44.333

Necklace

Abalone bead necklace with red tassel.

Date: 1870-1925

Maker: unknown

Material: abalone shell, silk (textile)

GUSN: 102236

Accession Number: 2006.44.334

Necklace

Necklace of multi colored glass beads and tubular shaped shells with large abalone shell pendant. Probably from the Pacific Islands.

Date: 1870-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 102237

Accession Number: 2006.44.335

Pocket Watch

Silver Ingersoll Junior pocket watch with roman numerals for hour markings. In original box with one year warranty claims on watch back and extensive distribution regulations on box backing.

Date: 1896-1920

Maker: Robert H. Ingersoll & Bros. (Watchmaker)

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 102238

Accession Number: 2006.44.336AB

Shoe Buckle

Pewter shoe buckle with metal pastes carved along circumference.

Date: 1775-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy)

GUSN: 102239

Accession Number: 2006.44.337

Clasp

Sterling silver clasp with swirling cherub decoration.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 102240

Accession Number: 2006.44.338

Brooch

Brooch in the form of a crown set with five purple stones along base and nine purple stones along top.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102241

Accession Number: 2006.44.339

Brooch

Circular gold brooch set with multicolored (blue, green, red purple, pink, clear) scarabs.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102242

Accession Number: 2006.44.340

Stickpin

Gold colored metal stickpin set with a molded grey plastic donkey, on a piece of cardboard.

Date: ca. 1925

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102544

Accession Number: 1969.2413

Clip

Gold plated metal clip in the shape of a heart with curved prong mounted with a pearl at tip.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102545

Accession Number: 1969.3064

Stickpin

Metal stickpin set with a small blown glass seagull.

Date: ca. 1950

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 102546

Accession Number: 1969.2414

Stickpin

Stickpin set with a silver t-bar shape decorated with green and red enamel.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 102547

Accession Number: 1933.1146

Stick pins

Each of this pair of brass stick pins is set with an enameled "brownie" character at the tip.

Date: 1894-1915

Maker: Regnell & Bigney (Manufacturer)

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 102548

Accession Number: 1974.212ab

Hatpin

Hatpin with a round purple and white swirl glass head.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 102549

Accession Number: 2007.15.106

Hatpins

Pair of matching hatpins with round purple amethyst heads set on a faceted disks of colorless glass.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 102550

Accession Number: 1937.592-593

Hatpin

Hatpin with round purple amethyst heads set on a faceted disk of colorless glass.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 102551

Accession Number: 1937.594

Hatpins

Pair of hatpins with round tops covered in concentric circles of alternating faceted jet stones and rows of small jet beads.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: jet (coal)

GUSN: 102552

Accession Number: 1942.265ab

Hatpin

Hatpin with a metal head in the shape of a flower set in center with a large orange colored stone and four round colorless pastes.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 102553

Accession Number: 1930.1495

Hatpin

Hatpin with brass button head with the monogram "GAR" in relief.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 102554

Accession Number: 1930.1500

Hatpin

Hatpin with a mother of pearl head carved in the shape of a feather.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102555

Accession Number: 1932.2328

Hatpin

Hatpin with a silver filigree head in the shape of a large rosette.

Date: 1880

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 102556

Accession Number: 1928.1104

Hatpin

Hatpin with sterling silver oval head impressed with the image of the Old Stone Mill in Newport, Rhode Island.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 102557

Accession Number: 1944.211

Hatpin

Hatpin with sterling silver oval head impressed with the image of the Old Stone Mill in Newport, Rhode Island.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 102558

Accession Number: 2007.15.104

Hatpin

Hatpin set with a brass button impressed with the crest of the Order of the Garter around a maple leaf and under the word "Canada."

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 102559

Accession Number: 2007.15.105

Hatpin

Hatpin with a shield shaped head featuring a coat of arms with a tree and two ships.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 102560

Accession Number: 2007.15.99

Hatpin

Hatpin with a flat round gilt brass head featuring a boy with a raised arm holding a newspaper surrounded by the inscription "THE BOSTON HERALD / THE SUNDAY HERALD."

Date: 1896-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal)

GUSN: 102561

Accession Number: 1927.486