Historic New England

Box

Small round paper box with covered with fabric with floral pattern consisting of tiny black and red dots on the cover. Contains one red wax wafer.

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 36011

Accession Number: 1933.1208AB

Small oblong paper box with cover. Printed image of woman in blue dress carrying splint basket on her head and with a three-legged stool in her hand affixed to cover. Box is white with bronze gilt paper beneath image on cover.

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 36012

Accession Number: 1933.1209AB

Music Committee Ribbon of the City of Boston for Independence Day

Dark purple ribbon with a gold printed medal and lettering. One pink rosette on the top (with a silver wire button in the middle) and silver wire fringes on the bottom.

Maker: unknown

Material: ribbon (material), wire

GUSN: 36014

Accession Number: 1933.1215

Bicycle Race Committe Ribbon of the City of Boston for Independence Day

Light blue ribbon with a gold printed medal and lettering. One light purple rosette on the top (with a wire silver button) and silver wire fringe on the bottom.

Maker: unknown

Material: weaving, sewing (process)

GUSN: 36015

Accession Number: 1933.1216

Paperweight

Frosted glass paperweight. Molded to mimic Cinderella's slipper.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 36017

Accession Number: 1933.1224

Dish

Opaque white glass dish.

Maker: unknown

Material: opaque white glass

GUSN: 36020

Accession Number: 1933.1227

Drinking Glass

Pressed, colorless glass drinking glass with strawberries and leaves painted red and green, remnants of gilt decoration.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressed glass

GUSN: 36021

Accession Number: 1933.1228

Eyeglasses

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 36022

Accession Number: 1933.1232

Rubber Overboot

Black rubber; ribbed knit tops attached; homemade "Arctics".

Date: 1875-1885

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 36023

Accession Number: 1933.1236AB

Cloth Fragment

Starched white fabric with raised white stripes.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 36027

Accession Number: 1933.1241

Cloth Sample

Cream silk fabric sample.

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (fiber)

GUSN: 36028

Accession Number: 1933.1242

Handkerchief

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 36029

Accession Number: 1933.1243A

Curling Iron

A metal curling iron with rectangular handles and a rounded point.

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 36030

Accession Number: 1933.1248

Carriage Boot

Black silk velvet ankle boots trimmed w/ black fur; 2 pairs of black grosgrain ribbon ties at center front; round toe. Elastic band across throat; black rubber sole w/ treading; white linen quilted lining.

Date: 1915-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: fur, linen (material), stitching, machine-made, quilting, rubber (material), silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 36031

Accession Number: 1933.1249AB

Cheese Plate with lid

Colorless glass plate with flared rim and cut glass sunburst in center. Domed lid with cut glass decoration of alternating panels of ovals and diamond pattern.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 36032

Accession Number: 1933.1253AB

Box

A rectangular carved ivory box with a button latch.

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 36033

Accession Number: 1933.1257

Spectacles

Silver spectacles [.1] and a green leather case [.2]. Round lenses with a c bridge. Double hinge side arms with teardrop finials.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal), leather, lenses (components)

GUSN: 36034

Accession Number: 1933.1258.1-.2

Telescope

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 36035

Accession Number: 1933.1261

Jar

Cylindrical earthenware jar with dark splotches in the glaze

Date: 1820-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 36037

Accession Number: 1933.1265

Purse

Beaded purse with house and tree design.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 36038

Accession Number: 1933.1267

Pincushion

Small rectangular pincushion with white silk and metallic thread edging; text around edges: "Gerry/Mary/Catherine/1787".

Date: 1787

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), satin

GUSN: 36039

Accession Number: 1933.1269

Mug

White ironstone mug with molded panels, handle and flared rim. Copper-colored lusterware bands on interior and exterior rim, and foliate sprig on handle.

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: ironstone (pottery), lusterware, molding (forming), hand-painted

GUSN: 36040

Accession Number: 1933.1270

Flask

Glazed blue book-shaped body w/ "HISTORY OF HOLLAND" on spine.

Date: 1849-1858

Maker: unknown

Material: glaze, enamel (fused coating), stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 36041

Accession Number: 1933.1275

Hook

Plate with four mounting holes (screws missing) and small hook in center; traces of paint.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process), painting (coating)

GUSN: 36042

Accession Number: 1933.1279

Hook

Two-piece construction. Plate with four countersunk holes for mounting; ornamentally cut; hook is fat at base, tapers and flattens.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process), cutting (dividing)

GUSN: 36043

Accession Number: 1933.1280

Notebook

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 35914

Accession Number: 1933.957

Doll's Parasol

Plain brown silk with blye, pink and tan tassels; very small; carved bone ferrule; broken wooden stick; wooden ribs with bone tips; metal spokes.

Date: 1850-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: bone (material), silk (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 35916

Accession Number: 1933.964

Pair of Gloves

Cream-colored gloves with embroidery.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 35917

Accession Number: 1933.965AB

Salt Cellar

Earthenware salt dish. Brown and orange bands. Superimposed blue and brown earthworm design.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating)

GUSN: 35918

Accession Number: 1933.966

Figurine

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 35919

Accession Number: 1933.967

Perfume Bottle

Pressed glass bottle in horn of plenty pattern.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 35920

Accession Number: 1933.968

Dressing Gown

White with vertical striped ruffle at collar, capelet and cuffs; linen tie at neck; drawstring casing at back; one tuck at hem.

Date: 1820

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), dimity

GUSN: 35922

Accession Number: 1933.971

Shawl

Cream ground; 6" border in red, green and yellow floral sprays inside scalloped edge; plain center; fringe has worn off; probably square.

Date: 1835-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: block printing (relief printing process), twill, wool (textile)

GUSN: 35923

Accession Number: 1933.974

Seal

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 35925

Accession Number: 1933.982

Seal

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 35926

Accession Number: 1933.983

Washstand

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 35927

Accession Number: 1933.987

Pen Holder

Writing utensil holder in black glass. Elongated octagon with large oval groove and shallow bowl.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 35930

Accession Number: 1933.997

Paper Knife

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 35931

Accession Number: 1933.999

Ink Bottle

Small square glass ink bottle with metal cover.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), metal

GUSN: 35932

Accession Number: 1933.1000AB

Box of Sealing Wafers

Box (a), lib (b), wafers (c).

Maker: unknown

Material: wax

GUSN: 35933

Accession Number: 1933.1001A-C

Decanter

Glass decanter with a stopper and a handle. Etched Greek key design.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), etching (corroding)

GUSN: 35934

Accession Number: 1933.1004AB

Wine Glass

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 35935

Accession Number: 1933.1005

Bowl

Glass bowl. Etched Greek key design.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 35936

Accession Number: 1933.1006

Sieve

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 35937

Accession Number: 1933.1007

Walking Stick

Golden brown; rounded shape; black knob handle; silver collar & tip (tip may be brass).

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal), ivory (tooth component), stain (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 35941

Accession Number: 1933.1017

Sugar Bowl with Lid

Sugar bowl with a cream-colored body with reeded double-twisted handles with floral terminals; polychrome enamel floral sprays including two with big pink rosed; ball knop.

Date: 1770-1790

Maker: unknown

Material: creamware, earthenware, enameling, glazing (coating)

GUSN: 35942

Accession Number: 1933.1027AB

Teacup and saucer

Handleless cup; cream-colored body with red, black and yellow swag and tassel border; red, black, green and yellow rose sprays decorate inside of saucer and outside of cup; cup has small sprig in bowl.

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: creamware, earthenware, glazing (coating), painting (coating)

GUSN: 35943

Accession Number: 1933.1028AB

Ribbon

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 35945

Accession Number: 1933.1034

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 35946

Accession Number: 1933.1036

Royal Victoria Sealing Wax Box

Small oblong paper box with cover. White glossy paper with sealing wax manufacturer's logo and image of woman riding a horse stamped in dark blue on cover.

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 35947

Accession Number: 1933.1040AB

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