Historic New England

Portable Desk

Rectangular; hngd lid, inlaid shield; green velvet inside; compartments

Date: 1825-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), glass (material), inlay (process), mahogany (wood), silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 72765

Accession Number: 1969.2920

Portable Desk

Rectangular; hngd lid, inlaid shield; green velvet inside; compartments

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), glass (material), inlay (process), mahogany (wood), silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 72766

Accession Number: 1969.2921

Humidor

Rectangular; strapwork; hinged lid; tray; key

Date: 1901

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), copper (metal), mahogany (wood), tin (metal)

GUSN: 72767

Accession Number: 1969.2922

Letter Box

Brn, lt brown; rectangular, hngd slant frnt; peasant scenes; overall geom

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: inlay (process), olive (fruit), olive (wood), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72768

Accession Number: 1969.2936

Electric Lamp

Black and gilt candlstck body with cylindrical coumnl, tilt shade with socket to side

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: Beaver (Maker)

Material: brass (alloy), painting (coating), silk (textile), tin (metal), wax, wool (textile)

GUSN: 72769

Accession Number: 1969.3081.1

Electric Lamp

Black and gilt candlstck body with cylindrical coumnl, tilt shade with socket to side

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: Beaver (Maker)

Material: brass (alloy), painting (coating), silk (textile), tin (metal), wax, wool (textile)

GUSN: 72770

Accession Number: 1969.3081.2

Electric Lamp

Black electric lamp with a thin faceted baluster shaft and octagonal stepped base

Date: 1920-1950

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 72771

Accession Number: 1969.3082

Electric Lamp

Unr shpd pedestl on sq base, org chinoiserie decor on shade

Date: 1940-1960

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 72772

Accession Number: 1969.3083

Electric Lamp

Three feet in shape of fantastic animals; column shaft with entwined vine

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal)

GUSN: 72773

Accession Number: 1969.3084

Souvenir Box

Brn, green; rectangular, hngd lid; blossom mtf medallion, line borders

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: inlay (process), olive (fruit), olive (wood), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72774

Accession Number: 1969.3147

Box

Black and gilt rectangular box with a flush lid, claw foot, and decorated with a pagoda and willow motif

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), gilding, japanning, wood (plant material), willow (wood)

GUSN: 72775

Accession Number: 1969.3173

Record Rack

Rectangular; 4 board construction; open front, back; bracket feet; triangular support blacks

Date: 1925-1949

Maker: Attributed to Codman, Thomas Newbold, 1868-1963 (Maker)

Material: mahogany (wood), plywood, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72776

Accession Number: 1969.3221

Nesting Table

Nesting table. One of a set of five; square top; open front; sides terminate in bracket feet; plain rear apron. Painted black.

Date: 1900-1949

Maker: Attributed to Codman, Thomas Newbold, 1868-1963 (Maker)

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

GUSN: 72777

Accession Number: 1969.3231.1

Nesting Table

Nesting table. One of a set of five; square top; open front; sides terminate in bracket feet; plain rear apron. Painted black.

Date: 1900-1949

Maker: Attributed to Codman, Thomas Newbold, 1868-1963 (Maker)

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

GUSN: 72778

Accession Number: 1969.3231.2

Nesting Table

Nesting table. One of a set of five; square top; open front; sides terminate in bracket feet; plain rear apron. Painted black.

Date: 1900-1949

Maker: Attributed to Codman, Thomas Newbold, 1868-1963 (Maker)

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

GUSN: 72779

Accession Number: 1969.3231.3

Nesting Table

Nesting table. One of a set of five; square top; open front; sides terminate in bracket feet; plain rear apron. Painted black.

Date: 1900-1949

Maker: Attributed to Codman, Thomas Newbold, 1868-1963 (Maker)

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

GUSN: 72780

Accession Number: 1969.3231.4

Nesting Table

Nesting table. One of a set of five; square top; open front; sides terminate in bracket feet; plain rear apron. Painted black.

Date: 1900-1949

Maker: Attributed to Codman, Thomas Newbold, 1868-1963 (Maker)

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

GUSN: 72781

Accession Number: 1969.3231.5

Miniature Bed

Faux mahog; rectangular sleighfrm, 4 ft; gold acanth swag; red strp; linen

Date: 1825-1849

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), pine (wood), stenciling

GUSN: 72782

Accession Number: 1969.3263

Electric Lamp

Brown lamp with a fluted body, bulb center with 2 applied msks, domed base; opaque shade

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), bronze (metal), casting (process), glass (material), painting (coating)

GUSN: 72783

Accession Number: 1969.3264

Basket

Dk brown; rectangular; very flared sides; round crnrs; rim handles

Date: 1900-1949

Maker: unknown

Material: straw (plant material)

GUSN: 72784

Accession Number: 1969.3266

Basket

Circular; canted sides, open weave; scalloped rim

Date: 1900-1949

Maker: unknown

Material: straw (plant material)

GUSN: 72785

Accession Number: 1969.3268

Incense Burner

Three satyrs support a peirced bowl with flared lip, two handles; tri stpd base; well

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), bronze (metal), casting (process), marble (rock)

GUSN: 72786

Accession Number: 1969.3276

Bandbox

Nat, black top, green lining; nailed lap construction

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 72787

Accession Number: 1969.3291

Storage Box

Yel with red-brn bird's eye mple greeng; 6 brd construct; latch, hngs

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: D. E. Winship & Co. (Maker)

Material: graining, pine (wood), red cedar (wood), wire

GUSN: 72788

Accession Number: 1969.3292.1

Storage Box

Yel with red-brn bird's eye mple greeng; 6 brd construct; latch, hngs

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: D. E. Winship & Co. (Maker)

Material: graining, pine (wood), red cedar (wood), wire

GUSN: 72789

Accession Number: 1969.3292.2

Storage Box

Yel with red-brn bird's eye mple greeng; 6 brd construct; latch, hngs

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: D. E. Winship & Co. (Maker)

Material: graining, pine (wood), red cedar (wood), textiles, wire

GUSN: 72790

Accession Number: 1969.3292.3

Embroidery Frame

Cabriole trestle foot; faux bamboo stiles; rectangular frame with bars, adj.

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72791

Accession Number: 1969.3294

Storage Box

Black storage box with multiple inlay; square with drawers; lid, bail handle; building motifs; original pack box

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: inlay (process), lacquering, mother of pearl, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72792

Accession Number: 1969.3304

Storage Box

Black box with multiple inlay; square, slip lid; decorated with figures in kimonos, trees. Interior with red lining

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: inlay (process), lacquering, mother of pearl, printing (process), rolling up, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72793

Accession Number: 1969.3305

Mantel Clock

Black and white circular face with black numbers. Rectangular body with four columns and a face pendulum.

Date: 1820-1835

Maker: Verpoort (Maker)

Material: brass (alloy), enamel paint, glass (material), stone (rock)

GUSN: 72794

Accession Number: 1969.3311

Glove Stretcher

Long, thin hand; flat, rectangular angular shaft, rounded end

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: Possibly Au Bon Marche (Maker)

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72795

Accession Number: 1969.3507

Bed

Back bed with a round head and foot with gothic arch motif; plain sides; wire matttress support

Date: 1851-1899

Maker: Noyes & Hutton (Manufacturer)

Material: casting (process), iron (metal), painting (coating)

GUSN: 72796

Accession Number: 1969.3670

Signet

Black signet with round face, baluster shape, round knob

Date: 1845-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72797

Accession Number: 1969.3842

Signet

Black signet ring with a square face, narrow neck, barrel shaped knob

Date: 1845-1870

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 72798

Accession Number: 1969.3843

Pen Wiper

Grn, ivory; maple leaf, book format; leaves inside

Date: 1865-1885

Maker: unknown

Material: leaf (plant material), foliation (pattern), leaf (metal), silk (textile), thread, wool (textile)

GUSN: 72799

Accession Number: 1969.3844

Magnifying Glass

Brn; round glass; handle with finger slot

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), organic

GUSN: 72800

Accession Number: 1969.3845

Signet

Rectangular with canted corners; floral base; handle missing

Date: 1800-1824

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component), mother of pearl

GUSN: 72801

Accession Number: 1969.3846

Mechanical Pencil

Orange pencile with a cylindrical body, retractable lead; flat, ridged cap

Date: 1891-1914

Maker: Faber, Johann (Manufacturer)

Material: lead (metal), painting (coating), steel (alloy), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72802

Accession Number: 1969.4136

Mechanical Pencil

Silver; spiral body, retractable lead; mushroom finial

Date: 1891-1914

Maker: Faber, Johann (Manufacturer)

Material: casting (process), lead (metal), paper (fiber product), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 72803

Accession Number: 1969.4137

Table Pad

Tan; circular; openwork border; basketweave center

Date: 1885-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: grass (plant material), straw (plant material)

GUSN: 72804

Accession Number: 1969.4139

Waste Basket

Brn; circular, canted sides, vertical slats; rim handles

Date: 1875-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: straw (plant material)

GUSN: 72805

Accession Number: 1969.4395

Box

Rectangular; hinged lid; simulated wood liner

Date: 1900-1949

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), paper (fiber product), tin (metal)

GUSN: 72806

Accession Number: 1969.4396

Photographic Print

Mounted on french newspaper; inc. Sarah Bernhardt. 81 total

Date: 1880-1914

Maker: Van Bosch (Photographer) Benque Et Co. (Photographer) Reutlinger (Photographer) Vignais, A. (Photographer) Carat (Photographer) Nadar (Photographer) Liebert (Photographer) Girou (Photographer) Downey (Photographer) Stebbing, Edouard (Photographer)

Material: gelatin silver prints, silver (metal)

GUSN: 72807

Accession Number: 1969.4397

Chain

Chain of links; 3 clips at ends

Date: 1925-1949

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), white metal, wrought

GUSN: 72808

Accession Number: 1969.4399

Matchbox

Man in the moon form; hinged lid; hole in mouth, yel eyes

Date: 1910-1939

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), glass (material), pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 72809

Accession Number: 1969.4398

Storage Box

Rectangular, hngd lid; bird's-eye veneer; paneled inside lid

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), maple (wood), pine (wood), rosewood (wood), veneering

GUSN: 72810

Accession Number: 1969.4401

Set Crayon

Red box, flush lid; pink crayons, white sleeves

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: Faber, A. W. (Manufacturer)

Material: cardboard, glass (material), paper (fiber product), wax

GUSN: 72811

Accession Number: 1969.4402

Set Crayon

Blue, red crayons; brown box, slip drawer

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 72812

Accession Number: 1969.4403

Storage Box

Nat finish; rectangular top, hngd lid; eye hook/screw latch; frnt handl

Date: 1924-1949

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), leather, pine (wood), plywood

GUSN: 72813

Accession Number: 1969.4404

Storage Box

Red, gilt box with a rectangular top, hinged lid; stitched front, back; shaped latch

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), painting (coating), skin (collagenous material), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72814

Accession Number: 1969.4405

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