Historic New England

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

Pencil Case

Red; cylindrical form; recessed mouth, conforming cover

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 73175

Accession Number: 1969.2361

Tray

Org-rd, glt; leaf border; rectangular, rounded corners

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, japanning, leaf (plant material), foliation (pattern), leaf (metal), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 73176

Accession Number: 1969.2362

Serving Dish

Gry, blue, yellow; rectangular, scallopd crnrs; dancing peasants, spongd extr

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: Quimper (Manufacturer) Hubaudiere (Maker)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), tin glaze, tin (metal)

GUSN: 73177

Accession Number: 1969.2363

Christmas Tree Ornament

Red, white, silver; teardrp shaped; fluted indentation in center

Date: 1920-1939

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), blow molding, painting (coating)

GUSN: 73178

Accession Number: 1969.2364

Cigarette Box

Brn, gold; rectangular hinged lid; dragon, urn inlay

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: inlay (process), wood (plant material), veneering

GUSN: 73179

Accession Number: 1969.2365

Miniature Bowl

White, pink, green; footed, curved sides, basket casing; mountainscape

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: grass (plant material), porcelain

GUSN: 73180

Accession Number: 1969.2368

Plate

Black and gold circular plate with a feathered border

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: japanning, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 73181

Accession Number: 1969.2369.1

Plate

Black and gold circular plate with a feathered border

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: japanning, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 73182

Accession Number: 1969.2369.2

Salt Cellar

Pnk, green, gold; flower-shaped, 5 petals, 5 feet

Date: 1891-1916

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 73183

Accession Number: 1969.2371.1

Salt Cellar

Pnk, green, gold; flower-shaped, 5 petals, 5 feet

Date: 1891-1916

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 73184

Accession Number: 1969.2371.2

Paperweight

Black, ivory, and white rectangular paperweight with canted base, oval background for male profile

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), stone (rock)

GUSN: 73185

Accession Number: 1969.2373

Carving

Ivory carving with gold and purple; profile portrait, bust length; circular plaque

Date: 1825-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: stone (rock)

GUSN: 73186

Accession Number: 1969.2374

Tea, Miniature Bowl

Org; footed, curved sides, flared lip

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: stone (rock)

GUSN: 73187

Accession Number: 1969.2376

Salt Cellar

Lt brown; deep well, plain bowl form

Date: 1875-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 73188

Accession Number: 1969.2377.1

Salt Cellar

Lt brown; deep well, plain bowl form

Date: 1875-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 73189

Accession Number: 1969.2377.2

Miniature Plate

Wht; circular, faceted rim

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: Possibly Edwards, James, 1842-1882 (Maker)

Material: earthenware, ironstone (pottery)

GUSN: 73190

Accession Number: 1969.2378

Serving, Miniature Dish

Colorless; rectangular, canted crnrs, ribbed sides, diamond well

Date: 1885-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 73191

Accession Number: 1969.2379

Cosmetic Jar

White, pink, gold; circular, scalloped rim saucer; baluster jar; flowers; lid, knb

Date: 1890-1914

Maker: Meissen (Manufacturer)

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 73192

Accession Number: 1969.2380

Bandbox

Light brown, and black top; ovoid form; nailed seam; green interior

Date: 1879-1899

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 73193

Accession Number: 1969.2381

Needlework Kit

Brown needlework kit with purple interior; pouch form. Contains: scissors, needles, and tape

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: Ack & Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: cotton (textile), leather, silk (textile), metal, wood (plant material), wool (textile)

GUSN: 73194

Accession Number: 1969.2382

Serving Tray

Orange, pink, gilt; square canted corners; solid ground, floral design, foliate border

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, enameling, overglazing

GUSN: 73195

Accession Number: 1969.2411.1

Teapot

Org, pnk, glt; rectangular cntd crnrs; archd hndl, loop knb; solid ground

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, enameling, overglazing

GUSN: 73196

Accession Number: 1969.2411.2

Sugar Bowl

Org, pnk, glt; rectangular cntd crnrs; sqd hndls, stepd lid; solid ground

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, enameling, overglazing

GUSN: 73197

Accession Number: 1969.2411.3

Cup and Saucer

Org, pnk, glt; circular, facetd, angulr hndl; glt inter rim; solid ground

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, enameling, overglazing

GUSN: 73198

Accession Number: 1969.2411.4

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