Historic New England

Spirit Burner

Spirit burner, black. A) Rectangular tank with handle and adjustable wick. B) Removable, rectangular chimney/burner with window.

Date: 1882-1899

Maker: Florence (Manufacturer)

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal), mica (mineral), painting (coating), tin (metal), textiles

GUSN: 72898

Accession Number: 1969.19115AB

Flatiron

Flatiron, "American Beauty Iron," wedge-shaped, black contoured handle with shaped supports; electrical plug at back. A) Flatiron, B) Electrical cord.

Date: 1908-1929

Maker: American Electrical Heater Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: steel (alloy), plastic (organic material), electric wiring

GUSN: 72899

Accession Number: 1969.19116AB

Flatiron

Flatiron, wedge-shaped body with beveled edge and molded handle with shaped supporter.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), casting (process)

GUSN: 72900

Accession Number: 1969.19117

Iron Rest

Steel flatiron rest with conforming top, continuous side frame, legs, open-ended well below with shaped supports for top.

Date: 1905-1939

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy)

GUSN: 72901

Accession Number: 1969.19118

Kerosene Lamp

Kerosene lamp in three parts. A) Bulbous body (tank) with domed, pierced base, and adjustable wick; three shade supports. B) Colorless globe. C) White shade.

Date: 1890-1914

Maker: Macbeth (Manufacturer)

Material: glass (material), white metal

GUSN: 72902

Accession Number: 1969.19119A-C

Kerosene Lamp

Kerosene lamp in three parts. A) Bulbous body (tank) with domed, pierced base, and adjustable wick; three shade supports. B) Colorless globe. C) White shade.

Date: 1897-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), white metal

GUSN: 72903

Accession Number: 1969.19120A-C

Bobeche

Circular bobeche with shallow well and open center.

Date: 1875-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 72904

Accession Number: 1969.19121.1

Bobeche

Circular bobeche with shallow well and open center.

Date: 1875-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 72905

Accession Number: 1969.19121.2

Stereoo Opticon Viewer

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 72906

Accession Number: 1969.19122

Bookcase

Rectangular; shpd bk, side brds; 5 shlvs; curtn rods, rngs; incis/appl dc

Date: 1875-1895

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), brass (alloy), incising, oak (wood)

GUSN: 72907

Accession Number: 1969.4759

Bookcase

Rectangular; 3 shlvs; kickbrd; concave top edge; beaded moldings

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: Possibly Ross, W. F. (Maker)

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72908

Accession Number: 1969.4763.1

Bookcase

Rectangular; ovrhng top, convex frnt edge; 3 shelves; beaded moldings

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: Possibly Ross, W. F. (Maker)

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72909

Accession Number: 1969.4763.2

Doll

Doll with pink skin, blue eyes, cork pate; porcelain arms, legs; jointed kid body;

Date: 1845-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: cork (bark), leather, porcelain

GUSN: 72910

Accession Number: 1969.2329

Parasol

Pink, green, and white striped parasol with fringe and a turned handle and ivory cap.

Date: 1845-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component), silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 72911

Accession Number: 1969.2330

Doll

Faceless rag doll; dk green, red, white & prnt tierd skirt, frngd bdc

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), linen (material), wool (textile)

GUSN: 72912

Accession Number: 1969.2346

"Frozen Charlotte" Doll

White body, black hair with curls; nude girl with outstretched arms.

Date: 1850-1869

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), porcelain

GUSN: 72913

Accession Number: 1969.2620

Handkerchief

Ivory; square with lace edge; monogramed

Date: 1845-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), lawn (textile)

GUSN: 72914

Accession Number: 1969.2621

Handkerchief

Ivory; embroidered-floral with scallop

Date: 1845-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, silk (textile)

GUSN: 72915

Accession Number: 1969.2622

Pull Toy

Brn, white, green; cow & calf on wheeled platform

Date: 1850

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 72916

Accession Number: 1969.2625

Toilet, Miniature Kit

Rectangular box with three combs, shoehorn, buttonhook and two patteround brushes

Date: 1845-1885

Maker: unknown

Material: bristle, ivory (tooth component), painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72917

Accession Number: 1969.2626

Flash Card

Green rectangular box; illustrated cards with alphabet and rhyme on each

Date: 1825-1849

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), wood engraving (process)

GUSN: 72918

Accession Number: 1969.3226

Mechanical Animal

Gry, black, brown; seated striped cat on spring platform

Date: 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: kidskin, papier mâché, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72919

Accession Number: 1969.3270

Miniature Bellows

Brn, red; spade shpd, molded face; metal nozzle

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), graining, leather, mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 72920

Accession Number: 1969.3309

Fireplace, Miniature Brush

Dark brown, red; rectangular brush, turound handle; blue ribbon handle

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: bristle, mahogany (wood), silk (textile)

GUSN: 72921

Accession Number: 1969.3310

Potty Chair

Round tablet crst; 3 spndls; bulb arms, legs; 4 dowel strtchrs; black

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: graining, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72922

Accession Number: 1969.4541

Miniature Chair

Black chair with floral and vine motifs and 2 1/2 oval slats; 4 dowel stretchers and turned legs

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 72923

Accession Number: 1969.4542

Badminton

Original green box; gour burgundy and white rackets; six white birdies

Date: 1880-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: feather (material), gilding, leather, paper (fiber product), silk (textile), stamping (forming), wood (plant material), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 72924

Accession Number: 1969.4709

Doll's Cradle

Hooded; strt sides; ogee shpd foot board; 2 semicirc rockers

Date: 1845-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: black walnut (wood)

GUSN: 72925

Accession Number: 1969.4765

Chest of Drawers

Chest of drawers. Mahogany. Three drawers; curved splash board; protruding top drawer; round pulls; rests on scroll feet.

Date: 1800-1830

Maker: Hays, John G. (Maker)

Material: mahogany (wood), pine (wood), veneering

GUSN: 72926

Accession Number: 1969.4766

Doll

Lady figurine, jointed; socket head, blue eyes, yellow mohair wig; nightdress

Date: 1845-1855

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 72927

Accession Number: 1969.4767

Parasol

Black ruffled shade with an ivory handle with a ball knob and pink lining.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: Davis, A. G. (Maker)

Material: ivory (tooth component), silk (textile)

GUSN: 72928

Accession Number: 1969.4768

Parasol

Brown and ivory striped collapsible shade; bamboo handle with a chain.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 72929

Accession Number: 1969.4769

Bonnet

Yellow straw, deep brim; exterior with ivory ribbon, interior with pink net, ribon, flowers

Date: 1845-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: braiding, silk (textile), straw (plant material)

GUSN: 72930

Accession Number: 1969.4770

Swift's Combination Toy Blocks

Rectangular box; slide lid, various shaped pcs with geometric scoring

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: McLoughlin Brothers Manufac's (Maker)

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 72931

Accession Number: 1969.4771

Doll and Trousseau

Young girl, wax face, blue eyes, yellow hair wig, jointed body; wardrobe

Date: 1875-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: composition (material), glass (material), mohair, wax

GUSN: 72932

Accession Number: 1969.4772

Jerome Park Steeple-chase

Rectangular original box; folding board; pieces in shape of horses and riders

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: McLoughlin Brothers Manufac's (Maker)

Material: cardboard, leather, painting (coating), paper (fiber product), pine (wood)

GUSN: 72933

Accession Number: 1969.4773

Doll Trunk

Blue, orange, black; rectangular with rounded edge, lock and buckles; tray insert; clasp

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, paper (fiber product), metal, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72934

Accession Number: 1969.4779

Doll

Linen body with knit cover; mani long black coat & trousers; no hair

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), linen (material), velvet (fabric weave), wool (textile)

GUSN: 72935

Accession Number: 1969.4780

Doll

Linen body with knit cvr; red & tan calvary uniform, brn hair

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), linen (material), wool (textile)

GUSN: 72936

Accession Number: 1969.4781

Doll Cradle

Wnt, pink; curvilinear iron frame, oval bed-suspend; canopy and bedding

Date: 1869

Maker: Possibly Leon Marcotte & Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: casting (process), cotton (textile), iron (metal), painting (coating), straw (plant material)

GUSN: 72937

Accession Number: 1969.4782

Toy Stove

Rectangular; red paint imitating brick; lions paw feet

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), copper (metal), painting (coating), plating (metal coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 72938

Accession Number: 1969.4783

Miscellaneous Toy Dishes

Various toy dishes, vases, candlesticks

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing, tin (metal), ceramic (material)

GUSN: 72939

Accession Number: 1969.4784

Sewing Basket

Sewing basket with a pink, green, and brown hexagonal body; bail handle and compartments for tools and a pin cushion.

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, ivory (tooth component), silk (textile), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 72940

Accession Number: 1969.4785

Dollhouse Furniture

Pn, blue upholstrd suite of standing furniture; seatee with cushions, four chairs

Date: 1845-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), upholstering

GUSN: 72941

Accession Number: 1969.4786

Dollhouse Furniture

Various tin accessories; pier table, mirrors, etagere, pictures

Date: 1850-1885

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), pressing, tin (metal)

GUSN: 72942

Accession Number: 1969.4787

Dollhouse Table

Med brown; circular top, baluster pedestal with 4 ball feet

Date: 1845-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cedar (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 72943

Accession Number: 1969.4788

Desk, Dollhouse

Rectangular with drawers, drop desk with compartmented interior

Date: 1825-1859

Maker: unknown

Material: graining, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72944

Accession Number: 1969.4789

Desk, Dollhouse

Lt brown, 4 pt star compass on top; 2 drawers, drp desk with comparts

Date: 1825-1859

Maker: unknown

Material: birch (wood), inlay (process), pine (wood)

GUSN: 72945

Accession Number: 1969.4790

Dollhouse Furniture

Various furnishings; writing dsk, dress. tbl with match. curtns, mr

Date: 1865-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), lawn (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72946

Accession Number: 1969.4791

Inkstand

Dk gry; 4 spade-shpd lvs; reed glass well & reeel knob on lid

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing, white metal

GUSN: 73297

Accession Number: 1969.3358

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