Historic New England

Container

Etched brass container; long cylindrical piece w/ hinged crowned lid on side; attached to small jar-shaped container w/ scallop-shell hinge lid. Artifact etched in linked geometric design, asst. border designs.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), etching (corroding), etching (printing process)

GUSN: 18230

Accession Number: 1998.2320

Decorative sword

Dagger shaped wall hanging made of Asian coins (I-Ching?). Approx. 100 coins joined by red and white cotton string in sword shape and w/ three pieces hanging off, including one larger central medallion piece. Wooden stick runs the length of the sword for stability.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), cotton (textile)

GUSN: 18231

Accession Number: 1998.2321

Candelabrum

Pressed tin miniature candelabrum; 3 candle holders w/ 2 at same height and middle one higher; foliate scroll design on arms, holders, stem and base; round base.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: pressing, tin (metal)

GUSN: 18232

Accession Number: 1998.2322

Candlestick

Pewter and bronze base for a candlestand; missing candle holder; hooked handle on side; round stand.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal), pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 18233

Accession Number: 1998.2323

Portable desk

Rosewood veneer lap desk that opens to the remains of a purple velvet interior desk top cover. The top covers box space and a clipping w/ the poem "Woman"--see worksheet for poem. In the front of the desk are 2 square bottles for ink and a place for writing instruments.

Date: 1860-1885

Maker: unknown

Material: rosewood (wood), veneer, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 18234

Accession Number: 1998.2324

Jewelry box

Pine jewelry box w/ mahogany wood overlay and inlay. Inside the box's bottom is covered w/ blue paper and the top w/ a blue/green fragment design. Green diamond paper work design surrounds the mirror in the cover. A nautical theme cardboard inset w/ compartments of various sizes is designed to hold ...

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 18235

Accession Number: 1998.2325

Portable desk

Large rosewood veneer lap desk w/ mother-of-pearl inlay, monogram "MT". Contains pewter stamp "RHT". Inside a purple velvet interior desk top covers box space. In the front of the desk is a space for a stamp and writing instruments.

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: rosewood (wood), veneer, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 18236

Accession Number: 1998.2326

Trunk

Trunk. Covered in brown canvas with leather edges. Metal corners and lid edge. Front metal central clasp and side buckles. Leather side handles. Paper label reads #12.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: Nathan Neat & Co. (Maker)

Material: canvas, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 18237

Accession Number: 1998.2327

Box

Shallow rectangular box w/ applied Japanese decoration including fan w/ magenta flowers, on center top. Straw pieces in shape of ferns, reeds and roof structure. Straw border w/ tan, brown and pink stripes.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), cardboard, straw (plant material)

GUSN: 18238

Accession Number: 1998.2328

Streamer

5 paper streamers, purple, red, green, orange, and natural all in one plain brown paper wrapper. Each colored section divided into 4 strips.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 18239

Accession Number: 1998.2329

Candle

Pair of "painted candles" in original box w/ Japanese characters on paper label surrounding image of candle w/ mums on it, red and yellow. Inside cardboard box, candles wrapped in paper.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, paper (fiber product), wax

GUSN: 18240

Accession Number: 1998.2330

Candle

Pair of "painted candles" in original box w/ Japanese characters on paper label surrounding image of candle w/ mums on it, red and yellow. Inside cardboard box, candles wrapped in paper.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, paper (fiber product), wax

GUSN: 18241

Accession Number: 1998.2331

Fire colors

Box of "driftwood blaze" for adding color to open fires. White cardboard box w/ 2 fingergrips on sides, containing 4 red boxes w/ powder inside. Image on front of large box w/ fire in front and 6 elves in back.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, powder

GUSN: 18242

Accession Number: 1998.2332

Incense

Incense cones in pink tin box. Box slips open to reveal pyramid-shaped rose-colored cones. Image of seated figure on front of box. Directions for use on front. Description on back.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: incense, tin (metal)

GUSN: 18243

Accession Number: 1998.2333

Sparklers

Seven packets of sparklers. Eack packet contains approx. 10 packages wrapped in red paper which are all bundled together w/ brown paper at base. Gold lettering on red paper, orange label on brown paper. Chinese characters throughout.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 18244

Accession Number: 1998.2334.1-7

Candle

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

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), wax

GUSN: 18245

Accession Number: 1998.2335

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

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

Occasional table

Wooden table, painted black. Rectangular top extends beyond base. Thick skirt. Square legs taper at bottom. No ornamentation or carving.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 22404

Accession Number: 1998.858

Bench

Wooden bench, painted black. Low w/ simple plank seat and front and back skirt. Skirt cut away at angle at edges. Plank legs w/ Gothic arch cut into bottom center to make two separate feet.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 22405

Accession Number: 1998.859

Wine glass

Wine glass w/ panelled stem; scalloped edge at top of panels.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 22406

Accession Number: 1998.651

Bowl

Pressed glass bowl wthswag decoration; circular pattern banded around bottom of waist; cut vertical striations around rim.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 22407

Accession Number: 1998.652

Wine glass

Wine glass w/ faceted stem and body; scalloped top edge of facets.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 22408

Accession Number: 1998.653

Wine glass

Wine glass w/ faceted stem; scalloped edge at top of facets.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 22409

Accession Number: 1998.654

Tumbler

Pressed glass tumbler; bottom of waist panelled w/ scalloped edge at top of panels.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 22410

Accession Number: 1998.655

Wine glass

Pressed glass wine glass; pressed oval band around bottom of waist; molded stem w/ vase-like shape.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 22411

Accession Number: 1998.656.1

Wine glass

Pressed glass wine glass; pressed oval band around bottom of waist; molded stem w/ vase-like shape.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 22412

Accession Number: 1998.656.2

Celery

Pressed glass celery; panelled body w/ scalloped rim; stem turned and also panelled.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 22413

Accession Number: 1998.658

Table mat

Crocheted oval table mat w/ central star design and balls along edges.

Date: 1910-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), crocheting

GUSN: 22414

Accession Number: 1998.660

Chopping block

Large wood stump/ chopping block, unfinished w/ large growth on one side.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 22415

Accession Number: 1998.4713

Sleigh runners

Two wooden sleigh runners w/ iron strips on base and 3 connecting cross pieces. Iron rings on front w/ rope remnants. Unfinished wood.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), pine (wood)

GUSN: 22416

Accession Number: 1998.4714

Barrel

Barrel, wooden w/ iron hoops.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), pine (wood)

GUSN: 22417

Accession Number: 1998.4715

Barrel

Barrel, wooden w/ iron hoops.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), pine (wood)

GUSN: 22418

Accession Number: 1998.4717

Barrel

Barrel, wooden w/ iron hoops.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), pine (wood)

GUSN: 22419

Accession Number: 1998.4718

Barrel

Barrel, wooden w/ wooden hoops.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 22420

Accession Number: 1998.4716

Crate

Wooden crate, unfinished wood w/ black lettering. No lid to crate.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 22421

Accession Number: 1998.4719

Sleigh

Four passenger sleigh. Black with painted medallions of woman at sides and central front medallion of man on horse. Gilt striping throughout. Interior upholstered with ingrain carpet in floral design: carpet on seat different from that on floor.

Date: 1858

Maker: Dennett & Potter (Maker)

Material: painting (coating), poplar (wood), ash (wood), chestnut (wood), wrought iron (iron alloy)

GUSN: 22422

Accession Number: 1998.2483

Outing wagon

Outing wagon, painted black w/ brown leather seats w/ crest rails. Braking mechanism on front floor. Horse-hair covered buggy whip set into cylindrical container at right side.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: Amory, I. S. (Manufacturer)

Material: leather, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 22423

Accession Number: 1998.2484

Carriage

Curtain-quarter rockaway carriage w/ a leather and canvas top cover. Exterior painted black w/ plush tufted gold upholstery inside. Two side doors cut in arch shape w/ adjustable glass windows. Foliate carvings on exterior.

Date: 1830-1840

Maker: A. Tolman & Co. (Maker)

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

GUSN: 22424

Accession Number: 1998.2485

Phaeton

Open pony phaeton. Black leather exterior and black leather touched upholstery seat back. Plain black buggie whip fits into cylindrical container on right side.

Date: 1872

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 22425

Accession Number: 1998.2486

Sleigh

Portland Cutter sleigh. Exterior body painted black; carriage painted red. Green cloth seat trim. Brass crest piece attached to wooden front; brass eagle heads at either side.

Date: 1895-1905

Maker: Wade & Dunton (Maker)

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

GUSN: 22426

Accession Number: 1998.2487

Chain

Metal chain. Large links.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 22427

Accession Number: 1998.2488

Chain

Metal chain. Large links. Flat bar attached to top link and larger curved piece at mid-section.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 22428

Accession Number: 1998.2489

Chain

Metal chain. Large links. Top hook w/ two chains attached to bottom.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 22429

Accession Number: 1998.2490

Stirrup

One stirrup. Iron wrapped in dark green cotton at bottom. Rectangular opening at top for stirrup straps.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), iron (metal)

GUSN: 22430

Accession Number: 1998.2491

Bucket

Galvanized painted bucket. Metal handle w/ turned wooden hand support. Painted light blue on exterior.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 22431

Accession Number: 1998.2492

Bucket

Galvanized painted bucket. Metal handle w/ turned wooden hand support. Painted blue or green w/ white swirls throughout.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 22432

Accession Number: 1998.2493

Bucket

Galvanized painted bucket. Metal handle w/ turned wooden hand support. Painted blue or green w/ white swirls throughout.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 22433

Accession Number: 1998.2494

Bucket

Galvanized painted bucket. Metal handle w/ turned wooden hand support. Painted blue or green w/ white swirls throughout.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 22434

Accession Number: 1998.2495

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