Historic New England

Folding bed

Label on headboard reads: "Tucker's patent Sept. 9, 1862." Folding wood traveling bed w/ metal fittings. Head and footboard rectangular w/ rounded shoulders. Slat bottom.

Date: ca. 1862

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 25967

Accession Number: 1955.280

Folding bed

Rectangular folding camp bed w/ metal fitting. Crossed rectangular legs have single beaded molding on edges, pieced canvas cover w/ scalloped border.

Date: ca. 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, metal, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 25968

Accession Number: 1955.281

Wall mirror

Rectangular mirror w/ elaborate pierced and molded frame w/ gesso and gilt decoration. Encloses beveled glass.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: gesso, glass (material), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 25969

Accession Number: 1955.282

Carpet fragment

Carpet remnant. Red, tan and green overall geometric design.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 25970

Accession Number: 1955.283

Pipe fragment

Straight sided wooden pipe bowl, curved stem base w/ molded top to receive stem (now missing). Monogram incised on face "HWC."

Date: 1876-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 25975

Accession Number: 1980.422

Large heavy bowl, bulbous at the bottom, tapering to the top. Fitted w/ (A) metal cover w/ hinged lid decorated w/ heraldic seal in oval reserve. Metal fittings w/ cork stopper where straight (B) fits into bowl. Curved, molded mouthpiece secured to stem by pierced metal collar.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy), walnut (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 25976

Accession Number: 1980.423AB

Pipe

Egg-shaped bowl of light colored wood w/ curved stem base molded at top and lined w/ cork to receive stem. Straight stem molded at bottom w/ shaft to fit into stem base.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 25977

Accession Number: 1980.424AB

Pipe

Bulldog shaped black bowl w/ four sided straight stem base. Square brass collar where stem fits into base. Four sided hard rubber stem tapers to flat molded mouthpiece. Bowl marked illegibly. Touch marks on brass collar.

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), rubber (material)

GUSN: 25978

Accession Number: 1980.425

Pipe

Straight-sided wooden bowl faceted bottom and curved stem base molded and fitted w/ cork stopper to receive stem. Thin reed stem whittled at end to fit into bowl. No mouthpiece.

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: reed (grass, material)

GUSN: 25979

Accession Number: 1980.426AB

Pipe

Flattened egg-shaped bowl. Straight stem made from briar twig, retaining bark and stained brown. Cork stopper fits into bowl. Hard rubber, curved mouthpiece fits over end of stem.

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: rubber (material)

GUSN: 25980

Accession Number: 1980.427AB

Pipe

Egg shaped straight briar bowl flattened at the bottom. Nickel ring between bowl and stem. Round stem flattens to form a mouthpiece. Stem has a red and white dot near base. Bowl marked "LHS" in diamond reserve and "PUREX/ PAT. NO. 1587048/ REAL BRIAR" and stamped on bottom "41".

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: nickel (metal), rubber (material)

GUSN: 25981

Accession Number: 1980.428

Pipe and case

Curved bowl (a) carved as the head of a North African man w/ beard and mustache, wearing a turban. Curved stem (b) of birch is fitted w/ an amber mouthpiece. A twisted silk cord is knotted around bowl and around stem. Accompanying hinged black leather case (c) conforms to shape of bowl and is lined ...

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: amber (fossil resin), silk (textile)

GUSN: 25982

Accession Number: 1980.429A-C

Pipe

Straight cylindrical wooden bowl w/ molded rubber edge. Nickel plated ring between bowl and straight black rubber stem flattening to form mouthpiece. Bowl marked "THE GENERAL".

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: nickel (metal), plate (material), rubber (material)

GUSN: 25983

Accession Number: 1980.430

Pipe and case

A) Egg-shaped straight briar bowl w/ round amber stem flattening to molded mouthpiece. In maroon leather hinged case (B) conforming to pipe lined on one side w/ red velvet and the other side w/ red silk.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: amber (fossil resin), leather, silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 25984

Accession Number: 1980.431AB

Pipe fragment

Straight briar pipe stem w/ nickel ring decorated w/ incised scroll design. Molded hard rubber curved mouthpiece w/ octagonal collar.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: nickel (metal), rubber (material)

GUSN: 25985

Accession Number: 1980.432

Pipe

Egg-shaped curved briar bowl w/ curved amber mouthpiece flattened and molded at one end.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: amber (fossil resin)

GUSN: 25986

Accession Number: 1980.433

Pipe

Egg-shaped curved briar bowl tapering to a 4 sided stem. Curved amber mouthpiece w/ molded end.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: amber (fossil resin)

GUSN: 25987

Accession Number: 1980.434

Pipe and case

A) Cylindrical briar bowl w/ knob carved w/ 3 leaf and scroll garlands at top of bowl; at top of knob and end of stem. Carved heraldic ornament on front of bowl. Straight faceted amber stem w/ two nickel rings between which is strung brass, bead chain. Rounded amber mouthpiece. Maroon leather case (...

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: amber (fossil resin), brass (alloy), leather, linen (material), nickel (metal), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 25988

Accession Number: 1980.435AB

Pipe and case

A) Orange and yellow plastic bowl in the shape of a hand holding a cup. Curved amber mouthpiece. B) Conforming hinged maroon leather case w/ maroon velvet and silk lining.

Date: 1920-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: amber (fossil resin), leather, plastic (organic material), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 25989

Accession Number: 1980.436AB

Pipe case

Beige suede leather pipe case w/ leather trim. Interior lined w/ bright green velvet printed at bowl w/ two headed eagle and banner reading "GENUINE BRIAR". Exterior of case marked in gilt. "Dunbar & Co. Washington, D.C.".

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: Possibly Dunbar & Co. (Maker)

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

GUSN: 25990

Accession Number: 1980.437

Pipe fragment

Egg-shaped curved stone bowl w/ incised stylized leaf decoration. Incised lines also at top of bowl where stem fits in.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: soapstone (metamorphic rock)

GUSN: 25991

Accession Number: 1980.438

Pipe fragment

Small briar bowl w/ flaring lip and carved ornament.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 25992

Accession Number: 1980.439

Cigar holder

Cylindrical briar holder w/ black hard rubber flattened and molded mouthpiece.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: rubber (material)

GUSN: 25993

Accession Number: 1980.440

Cigar holder and case

A) Round briar bowl w/ stem surrounded by 5 brass straps which are tightened by a ring pushed up towards bowl. Faceted amber mouthpiece which flattens toward end. In hinged maroon leather conforming case (b) lined w/ blue velvet and pink silk.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: amber (fossil resin), brass (alloy), leather, silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 25994

Accession Number: 1980.441AB

Sheath knife

Steel blade (a) w/ sharpened edge marked w/ butterfly shape once on one side and 3 times on reverse. Oak rectangular handle w/ canted corner and rounded ends. Wire wrapped around handle forms a handhold. Cylindrical pine sheath encased in leather (b) stitched up one side w/ modern orange thread. Lea...

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, oak (wood), pine (wood), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 25995

Accession Number: 1980.442AB

Razor set

1) Steel rectangular razor blade set in bowed ivory colored celluloid handle w/ molded scroll and foliage decoration. Blade marked w/ company's insignia and "THE J.R. TORREY CO./ U.S./ WORCESTER, MASS." 2) Steel rectangular razor blade set into plain black celluloid bowed handle w/ ivory colored ce...

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: The J.R. Torrey Co. (Maker)

Material: celluloid (cellulosic), plastic (organic material), steel (alloy), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 25996

Accession Number: 1980.443.1-3

Chamber pot cover

White round top w/ applied round knop handle.

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: whiteware

GUSN: 25599

Accession Number: 1985.629

Bedpan

Shaped yellow-ware bedpan w/ attached pipe at swelled end of elliptical body. Canted top.

Date: ca. 1875

Maker: unknown

Material: yellowware

GUSN: 25600

Accession Number: 1985.631

Spittoon

Molded yellow buff clay body w/ colorless glaze. Cylindrical form w/ finely molded berry and leaf relief decoration on sides enclosed by basal moldings. Slightly recessed flat bottom w/ impressed mark: "[circle] American Pottery Company/ Jersey City, New Jersey." Concave top is fluted and cants inwa...

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: American Pottery Co. (Maker)

Material: yellowware

GUSN: 25601

Accession Number: 1985.632

Plate

Blue transfer printed plate w/ shaped edge. Cows and sheep in foreground and Gothic building in background. Shaped well w/ curved rim.

Date: ca. 1870

Maker: unknown

Material: transfer printing, whiteware

GUSN: 25602

Accession Number: 1985.633

Plate

Scalloped and reticulated edge on wide flat rim. Shallow circular well. Undecorated except for guilding at edge. White body.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 25603

Accession Number: 1985.634

Soap dish

Blue transfer-printed floral sprig decoration in center of deep circular bowl w/ molded concentric rings inside well and at mouth, creating a flange to receive a cover (missing). Probably a soap dish from a chamber set.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: transfer printing, whiteware

GUSN: 25604

Accession Number: 1985.635

Birdcage

Metal cage w/ molded wooden base, and four stamped metal feet.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 25605

Accession Number: 1985.636

Relief sculpture

Plaster cast of religious scene. Unfinished. The Last Supper.

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: plaster

GUSN: 25606

Accession Number: 1985.637.1

Jesus Entering Jerusalem

Plaster cast of religious scene: Jesus entering Jerusalem. Unfinished.

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: plaster

GUSN: 25607

Accession Number: 1985.637.2

Portable machine

Wooden wagon-type apparatus w/ cylindrical element inside (Compressor-like mechanism) and long handle.

Date: 1800-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 25608

Accession Number: 1985.638

Figurine

In the style of 1740's-60's. A) Eighteenth century style costumed man and woman dancing, on a scrolled ovoid base w/ gilt. Enamel decoration overglaze on white body. Woman on left. Man w/ open white shirt, pink waistcoat and blue striped kneepants. Woman w/ polychrome diaper and white apron.

Date: 1875

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 25637

Accession Number: 1934.219A

Bathtub

Iron circular bathtub; wide sloping trim w/ soap dish and strap for handle.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), tin (metal)

GUSN: 25638

Accession Number: 1998.222

Pillow

Feather pillow covered w/ blue-and-white striped machine sewn cotton ticking.

Date: 1860-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), feather (material)

GUSN: 25639

Accession Number: 1998.467

Slipcover

Rectangular cream-colored canvas trunk cover, edges bound w/ cream-colored cloth tape. Hand sewn.

Date: 1860-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas

GUSN: 25640

Accession Number: 1998.665

Andiron

One in pair of wrought iron and cast brass andirons w/ ball turned posts and cabriole legs.

Date: 1860-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 25641

Accession Number: 1998.667.1

Andiron

One in pair of wrought iron and cast brass andirons w/ ball turned posts and cabriole legs.

Date: 1860-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 25642

Accession Number: 1998.667.2

Comb

Small comb from piece of bone or ivory. Back is straight, ends slightly curved. Undecorated.

Date: 1860-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: bone (material), ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 25643

Accession Number: 1998.668

Pillow

Feather pillow w/ blue and white striped machine sewn cotton ticking cover.

Date: 1860-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), feather (material)

GUSN: 25644

Accession Number: 1998.756

Hoops

Base portion of set of hoops. 9 remaining cloth-covered iron strap hoops sewn to 9 white fabric tapes. Hoops at 1 1/2" intervals, although lower, broader hoop at 7/8" interval.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), iron (metal)

GUSN: 25645

Accession Number: 1998.1420

Pillow

Feather pillow w/ green and white striped machine sewn cotton ticking cover.

Date: 1860-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), feather (material)

GUSN: 25646

Accession Number: 1998.4525

Pillow

Feather pillow w/ machine sewn blue and white striped cotton ticking cover.

Date: 1860-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), feather (material)

GUSN: 25647

Accession Number: 1998.4526

Bolster

Feather bolster w/ machine sewn blue and white striped cotton ticking cover.

Date: 1860-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), feather (material)

GUSN: 25648

Accession Number: 1998.4527

Bolster

Tufted feather bolster w/ machine sewn green and white striped cotton ticking cover.

Date: 1860-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), feather (material)

GUSN: 25649

Accession Number: 1998.4528

Bolster

Tufted feather bolster w/ machine sewn blue and white cotton ticking cover w/ tan and white checked edging.

Date: 1860-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), feather (material)

GUSN: 25650

Accession Number: 1998.4529

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