Historic New England

Wig

White hair wig, leather lining, black ribbon ties hair together into tail in back.

Maker: unknown

Material: hair

GUSN: 29317

Accession Number: 1921.120

Pants

White pants; plain; two pockets at waistband; button front closure with placket; twelve decorative brass buttons; gusset and lacing for back closure; waist lined with cotton.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), twill

GUSN: 29318

Accession Number: 1921.121

Bottle

"Fisher and Fairbanks Boston, Mass."

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 29320

Accession Number: 1921.128

A blue transfer printed footed cream pitcher with a rectangular handle. The outer body is decorated by the Massachusetts State House. The inner base has a pastoral scene adorning the center and the edge is decorated with a floral motif.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: John Rogers & Son (Maker)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), leaf (plant material), foliation (pattern), leaf (metal), transfer printing, tin (metal)

GUSN: 29321

Accession Number: 1921.129

Mirror Knob

Pair of mirror knobs with Bilston enamel fronts with blackand white depiction of George Washington.

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, metal

GUSN: 29322

Accession Number: 1921.130.1-.2

Case

Tin egg boiler from teh House of Chief Justice Shaw. "The eggs were put in the tin and the tin filled with boiling water and put on the table and each present helped himself when the egg was boiled enough to suit him."

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 29324

Accession Number: 1921.139

Boston Latin School Medal for Industry

A Boston Latin School silver medal, 1843. Awarded to Lemuel Shaw, Jr. for exemplary conduct and industry.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 29326

Accession Number: 1921.141A

Cane

Golden brown wood; rounded shape; pointed, carved wooden tip; ivory handle; brown silk tassel tied through hole near handle.

Date: 1790-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component), silk (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 29327

Accession Number: 1921.142

Lace Pull

One of a pair of lace pull tools.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 29328

Accession Number: 1921.143A

Lace Pull

One of a pair of lace pull tools.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 29329

Accession Number: 1921.143B

Inkwell

Pocket ink well encased in rosewood

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 29330

Accession Number: 1921.146

Cloth Stretcher

A. J. Whilliston's universal cloth stretcher for marking with indelable ink, patented 1856.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 29331

Accession Number: 1921.147

Plaster

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: plaster

GUSN: 29332

Accession Number: 1921.149

Patch box

Enamel patch box (Bilston English) 1780-1800. Motto, " We live in Hope."

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 29333

Accession Number: 1921.158

Scent Bottle

Purple glass scent bottle, Prince of Wales feather decoration. Cork stopper.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 29334

Accession Number: 1921.159

Purse

Heavily beaded drawstring bag with floral design and hunting scene on bottom; green silk enclosure with green ribbon ties; blue bead tassels.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 29335

Accession Number: 1921.165

Purse

Finely knitted purse with beaded pastoral scene featuring houses and person near stream; floral pattern on bottom.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 29336

Accession Number: 1921.166

Handbag

Embroidered floral design in chain stitch.

Date: First half of the 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (hair), embroidering, crewel wool, crewelwork (visual works)

GUSN: 29337

Accession Number: 1921.167

Strap Hinge

Tapered strap. Oval or bean head at end. Barrel side only.

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 29338

Accession Number: 1921.169

Strap Hinge

Two parts, each tapered to oval head at end.

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 29339

Accession Number: 1921.171

Kerchief

Blue cotton handkerchief.

Date: ca. 1830

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 29340

Accession Number: 1921.176

Figurine

Staffordshire mantel ornament. Boy with basket of grapes.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 29341

Accession Number: 1921.180

Figurine

Staffordshire mantel ornament

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 29342

Accession Number: 1921.181

Shutter Fastener

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 29343

Accession Number: 1921.194DE

Pintle

Three pintles, identical design.

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 29344

Accession Number: 1921.194A-C

Staple

Hand-wrought; for retaining hasp, hook, or padlock. Exposed portion painted green.

Maker: unknown

Material: wrought, handmade, iron (metal), painting (coating)

GUSN: 29345

Accession Number: 1921.195

Bottle

Mold-blown glass decanter. Fluted shoulder. Molded hunting scenes.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 28943

Accession Number: 1920.57

Slippers

White/dirty kid leather; bound with cream silk & cotton tape; trimmed with long, large, white taffeta rosette with small mother of pearl buckle. Shoe B still has narrow elastic ties; rounded square toe; round throat; 2 7/8" vamp; center back seam; sole has narrow waist with darkened channel; low 1 1...

Date: ca. 1870

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles, elasticity, stitching, leather, linen (material)

GUSN: 28944

Accession Number: 1920.58AB

Stove Ornament

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, pressing, stamping (forming)

GUSN: 28945

Accession Number: 1920.66A

Stove Ornament

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), stamping (forming)

GUSN: 28946

Accession Number: 1920.66B

Stove Ornament

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, pressing, stamping (forming)

GUSN: 28947

Accession Number: 1920.66C

Stove Ornament

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 28948

Accession Number: 1920.66D

Drapery

Five bags of cord and tassels for window draperies.

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 28950

Accession Number: 1920.67.2

Sewing Table

Sewing table with marble top. Two drawers with red silk work bag beneath. Cabriole legs on casters.

Date: 1845-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), veneer, maple (wood)

GUSN: 28951

Accession Number: 1920.68

Kneeling Stool

Kneeling stool with s-scroll legs. Cross-stitched floral upholstery with red braided trim.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood), walnut (wood), needlepoint (needleworking)

GUSN: 28952

Accession Number: 1920.70

Bird Feeder

Glass bird feeder. Top shaped like a woman's head. Bottom has a receptacle for bird seed.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 28956

Accession Number: 1920.78

Bar

Long taper, round head. Lug at base of head. Latching and wrought into tight spiral handle - from portion of piece with round cross section.

Date: 1700-1725

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 28957

Accession Number: 1920.79

Wall Pocket

A Berlin work and cord wall pocket in shades of white / cream, red, pink, and black with circular brass hanging ring.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), Berlin woolwork, cord (fiber product), needleworking (process)

GUSN: 28958

Accession Number: 1920.84

Brush

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 28959

Accession Number: 1920.85

Miser's Purse

Cream colored cotton, hand-netted tube open at the center, closes with a pair of sliding silver-colored rings. Each end of the tube has a silver-colored tassle made from four loops of cut steel beads.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 28960

Accession Number: 1920.86

Franklin Silver Medal

Silver award medal with the left profile of Benjamin Franklin's bust. Engraved name, date, and a rose with leaves in verso. One hanging ring fixed on the edge of the medal.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver alloy

GUSN: 28961

Accession Number: 1920.88