Historic New England

Candle

"Painted candle"; conical shape w/ knob on end. White candles, painted.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), wax

GUSN: 18246

Accession Number: 1998.2336

Fan w/ chintz fabric and chain stitched decoration. Fabric of printed cotton w/ pink rose and leaf design throughout. Frame of black painted wood. Black cotton backside. Chain-stitching in center of front; outlining pattern. Brass handle and decorations on side.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: Possibly Tucker, Jane Armstrong, 1866-1964 (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), pine (wood)

GUSN: 18247

Accession Number: 1998.2337

Skateboard

Board w/ 2 skate blades attached. Rought cut pine board. Unfinished. Numerous nails at each end attach iron ice skates, some rust.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), pine (wood)

GUSN: 18248

Accession Number: 1998.2338

Box

Wooden box w/ paper label and "78" painted on outside. Rectangular, unfinished wood. Lid broken in 3 pieces. No ornamentation or clasps or buckles.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: Possibly Gilligan, P. J. (Maker)

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 18249

Accession Number: 1998.2339

Box

Small framed piece of wood--box. One side of frame and frontpiece slip out to reveal very shallow container. Frame pieces painted red. Box is unfinished.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 18250

Accession Number: 1998.2340

Wood fragment

Wooden box top w/ green paper label on underside. Unfinished wood. Image of 3 boys in woodshop working.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), pine (wood)

GUSN: 18251

Accession Number: 1998.2341

Slate

Wooden frame slateboard, one nail in corner, pencil sketch of cartoonish face near nail.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: slate (rock), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 18252

Accession Number: 1998.2342

Box

Small wooden chest w/ leather hinged lid, lid is half size of body. Metal ring on front. Remnants of paper label on bottom, image of boy still visible. Unfinished wood.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 18253

Accession Number: 1998.2343

Box

Tin container, painted black w/ white splotches. Cap screws in at top on side.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 18254

Accession Number: 1998.2344

Box

Small mahogany box, paper print lining inside and desk remnants inc. jet pen nib and stamp and sealing wax. Image in top lining ("The Child Sorrow") of woman and 2 children in farmhouse setting, cottage and windmill in background, two goats near children. Inlaid piece on top of box, lock in front.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: Fisher (Maker)

Material: mahogany (wood), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 18255

Accession Number: 1998.2345

Toiletry box

Red leather covered box w/ gold banding for toiletry set, gold satin interior. Bottom of box had brighter, grained leather and no banding. Front lock w/ flip switch. Inner satin lining edged w/ gold braiding.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), leather, satin

GUSN: 18256

Accession Number: 1998.2346

Pattern

Decorative pattern for painted plaques. Sheet of paper w/ purple printed pattern: 2 apricots on branch w/ 3 leaves.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), printing (process)

GUSN: 18257

Accession Number: 1998.2347.1

Pattern

Decorative pattern for painted plaques. Sheet of paper w/ purple printed pattern: 3 fish caught on lines.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), printing (process)

GUSN: 18258

Accession Number: 1998.2347.2

Pattern

Decorative pattern for painted plaques. Sheet of paper w/ purple printed pattern: shield w/ lion figure in center (Royal Arms).

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), printing (process)

GUSN: 18259

Accession Number: 1998.2347.3

Lap desk

Leather covered square lap desk w/ lock in center of lid surrounded by pressed design. Waffle texture to leather. 2 hinges on side--inside has 2 sections, one large and one small. Large reveals file on backside, small has 2 compartments.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 18260

Accession Number: 1998.2348

Box

Painted tin box w/ hinged lid, black w/ cornucopia design in gold on front and top. Gilt trim. Oval ring on top. Buckle on front. Top of lid slightly raised.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 18261

Accession Number: 1998.2349

Repousse box

Small maple hinged box containing repousse tools. Brass pinch-opening in front. Orange label inside lid. Contents include: hammer, eleven iron spikes used for stamps, asst. screws and washers, one pattern, letter of instruction, 2 receipts, copper pegs. Unfinished box.

Date: 1870-1887

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), maple (wood), paper (fiber product), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 18262

Accession Number: 1998.2350

Box

Small unfinished pine box with round glass window cut in side. Possibly homemade Magic Lantern. Side piece slips for opening inside back and top wall covered in tin. Tin bracket piece on top covering small hole.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pine (wood), tin (metal)

GUSN: 18263

Accession Number: 1998.2351

Box

White cardboard box w/ hinged side and filled w/ artists' supplies, including 5 stamps, 6 charcoal pieces, 3 pencils, one eraser and 2 pieces of felt.

Maker: Paret & Whittington (Maker)

Material: cardboard, charcoal (plant material), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 18264

Accession Number: 1998.2352

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

Letter opener

Souvenir? letter opener w/ marquetry oval set in handle--image of woman in dress. Openwork at handle. Finished wood.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 17825

Accession Number: 1998.1966

Letter opener

Engraved brass letter opener w/ bats and owls decoration. Bat handle--removable. Blade shaped like machete. Owl and moon carved on one side, bat on other side.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), carving (processes)

GUSN: 17826

Accession Number: 1998.1967

Whisk broom

Whisk broom w/ white metal handle, scroll and daisy decoration around base of handle. Straw broom uneven.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy), straw (plant material), tin (metal)

GUSN: 17827

Accession Number: 1998.1968

Tray

Souvenir dish, copper w/ embossed image of Statue of Liberty in center, floral and leaf decoration around edges.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: copper (metal), embossing

GUSN: 17828

Accession Number: 1998.1969

Belt purse

Tin belt purse, painted red. Back piece has soldered loop to attach to belt. Curved edges at bottom of container. Angled lid w/ hinges and five holes in star formation on top.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 17829

Accession Number: 1998.1970

Curling iron

Curling iron, two wooden hinged handles. 2 prongs clamp closed.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 17830

Accession Number: 1998.1971

Curling iron

Curling iron, black plastic handle w/ 2 prongs for electric plug at base. Steel curler w/ clamp. Black button at end of clamp.

Date: 1920-1950

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 17831

Accession Number: 1998.1972

Jar

Round wooden souvenir? jar w/ screw lid.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 17832

Accession Number: 1998.1973AB

Magnifying glass

Magnifying glass w/ thin metal handle. Circular glass piece, triangular shaped handle w/ 2 loops at base.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), metal

GUSN: 17833

Accession Number: 1998.1974

Curling iron

Curling iron, two wooden turned handles w/ knobs. 2 prongs clamp closed.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 17834

Accession Number: 1998.1975

Blotter

Felt red, white and blue pen wrapper w/ 3 leather pigs on top. Felt pieces layered and cut w/ angled edges. Ink stains throughout layers.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: Possibly Tucker, Jane Armstrong, 1866-1964 (Maker)

Material: felt (textile), hand sewing, leather

GUSN: 17835

Accession Number: 1998.1976

Tray or lid

Metal tray, painted black w/ handle (poss. lid). Square handle. Angled edges.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), painting (coating)

GUSN: 17836

Accession Number: 1998.1977

Matchbox

Pressed tin hanging match box w/ cut decoration. 2 oval containers w/ fitted backdrop. Hole in top of back for hanging. Shell decoration at bottom of containers. Center banding w/ striking strip.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: pressing, tin (metal)

GUSN: 17837

Accession Number: 1998.1978

Hand mirror

Part of celluloid toilet set. Hand mirror w/ birds and maritime scene on back. White. Scroll decoration throughout.

Date: 1866-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: celluloid (cellulosic)

GUSN: 17838

Accession Number: 1998.1979.1

Brush

Part of celluloid toilet set. Brush w/ birds and maritime scene on back. White w/ white bristles. Scroll decoration throughout.

Date: 1866-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: celluloid (cellulosic)

GUSN: 17839

Accession Number: 1998.1979.2

Jar

Molded glass cylindrical-shaped jar w/ decorative metal top. Jar is ribbed and ridged. Top has 4 holes--shaker--and grape and flower design.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), molding (forming), tin (metal)

GUSN: 17840

Accession Number: 1998.1980

Jar

Molded glass cylindrical-shaped jar w/ decorative metal top. Jar is ribbed and ridged. Top has one central hole and grape and flower design.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), molding (forming), tin (metal)

GUSN: 17841

Accession Number: 1998.1981

Collapsible case

Small brown square leather case w/ snap closure. Bottom piece covered w/ collapsible piece. When unsnapped, top piece unfolds to form box which fits over bottom and 2nd snap locks in place. Grained leather.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 17842

Accession Number: 1998.1982