Historic New England

Bandbox

Brn; round; nailed seam, separate lid

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 73159

Accession Number: 1969.2334

Dish

Multi color with brn ground; ctr, couple dancing; dec border

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 73160

Accession Number: 1969.2335.1

Dish

Multi color with brn ground; ctr, couple dancing; dec border

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 73161

Accession Number: 1969.2335.2

Shoeshine Kit

Brown; arched top, rectangular; strap hinge, brush, two rags, polish

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: E. Brown & Son (Manufacturer)

Material: glass (material), leather, suede, cloth, synthetic, wool (textile)

GUSN: 73162

Accession Number: 1969.2336

Wallet

Light tn; billfold style with 2 compartments

Date: 1925-1949

Maker: unknown

Material: alligators, hide (collagenous material), leather

GUSN: 73163

Accession Number: 1969.2337

Toothpick Holder

Blue, green, pink; cylin; lotus and daisies; beaded border

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), cloisonné

GUSN: 73164

Accession Number: 1969.2338.1

Toothpick Holder

Blue, green, pink; cylindrical; lotus and daisies; beaded border

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), cloisonné

GUSN: 73165

Accession Number: 1969.2338.2

Toothpick Holder

Blue, green, pink; cylindrical; lotus and daisies; beaded border

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), cloisonné

GUSN: 73166

Accession Number: 1969.2338.3

Toothpick Holder

Blue, green, pink; cylindrical; lotus and daisies; beaded border

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), cloisonné

GUSN: 73167

Accession Number: 1969.2338.4

Paperweight

Yellow-orange; rectangular

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: stone (rock)

GUSN: 73168

Accession Number: 1969.2352

Smelling Bottle

Cobalt blue bottle with a cylindrical facetd body, double mouths; 1 hinged top, 1 screw top

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), cutting (dividing), glassblowing, glass (material)

GUSN: 73169

Accession Number: 1969.2353

Address Book

Blue, glt trim; marblized bndng; flip-side for appointments.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, leather, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 73170

Accession Number: 1969.2354

Straight Edge

Rectangular; 1 bevelled edge

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 73171

Accession Number: 1969.2355

Bookmark

Brn, gold; rectangular, rounded ends

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: tortoise shell

GUSN: 73172

Accession Number: 1969.2356

Razor

Razor with beveled handle; rectangular cartridge, blade; black rectangular box, purple interior.

Date: 1912

Maker: Auto Strop Safety Razor Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: brass (alloy), leather, paper (fiber product), steel (alloy), metal

GUSN: 73173

Accession Number: 1969.2357

Pincushion

Dk brown; round; peasant woman inlay; cushion int. with pins

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), inlay (process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 73174

Accession Number: 1969.2358

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

Beaded Bag

Grn, slvr; tube shape, beaded; slvr frnge ea. end; 2 movabl bands

Date: 1900-1925

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), silk (textile), metal

GUSN: 73435

Accession Number: 1969.1194

Card Case

Multi; patterned inlay; rectangular, rounded crnrs; fitted flush top

Date: 1900-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: bamboo (material), coloring, inlay (process)

GUSN: 73436

Accession Number: 1969.1195

Pillbox

Box with rounded corners and hinged, flat lid. Floral inlay and silver interior.

Date: 1875-1925

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 73437

Accession Number: 1969.1196

Inkwell

Cast iron inkwell painted black. In the shape of a monk reading book. Lid opens back at monk's belt-line.

Date: 1900-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 73438

Accession Number: 1969.1197

Desk Tray

Rectangular; rounded crnrs; white, multi; prcd, scallopd edge; 4 legs; figs

Date: 1925-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 73439

Accession Number: 1969.1199

Sheer discolored white dotted swiss; waistband of same material; ties divided into three sections, first section a continuation of waistband; second section same width but shorter than first, divided by seam , single layer, hemmed at sides and end, end edged with lace. Two front patch pockets edged ...

Date: 1870-1879

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), hand sewing

GUSN: 73440

Accession Number: 1969.5076

Scarf

White silk scarf.

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 73441

Accession Number: 1969.5077

Headdress

Gray silk; gathered at top; helmet shaped with lapets.

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 73442

Accession Number: 1969.5078

Thread

Used for mending stockings, stored in small paper envelope

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 73444

Accession Number: 1969.5080

Lace Fragment

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: lace (needlework)

GUSN: 73445

Accession Number: 1969.5081

Lace Fragment

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: lace (needlework)

GUSN: 73446

Accession Number: 1969.5082

Lace Fragment

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: lace (needlework)

GUSN: 73447

Accession Number: 1969.5083

Stocking

Yellow

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 73448

Accession Number: 1969.5084.1

Storage Box

R. H. STEARNS PACKAGE FOR STORING STOCKINGS

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 73449

Accession Number: 1969.5084.2

Collar

White

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), knitting (process)

GUSN: 73450

Accession Number: 1969.5085

Evening Dress

Pink satin ground with supplementary warp of gold; gold floral sprays with gold watered effect; square neck; yellow horsehair bodice covered with pink panel; sleeveless; fall net oversleeves embroidered with flowers of gold wrapped yellow thread, with scalloped edge; bodice - pink panel with belt at...

Date: ca. 1915

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, horsehair, satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 73451

Accession Number: 1969.5087

Vest

White silk taffeta body. Red silk twill front with printed foulard pattern in green, yellow, blue and black. Black satin piping around shawl collar and hem. Double breasted front with snap closure and six covered buttons (three per side).

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), taffeta, twill

GUSN: 73452

Accession Number: 1969.5090

Women's Walking Suit

A)Jacket/bodice - black velvet; chemisette with high boned collar of net, lace jabot attached to cream satin panel; wide velvet lapels; 3/4 velvet sleeves, gathered at shoulder, with turned back cuff; net undersleeves with tucks, lace ruffle and black net trim; jacket is open but has inner waistcoat...

Date: 1909-1912

Maker: A Monteil (Maker)

Material: embroidering, satin, silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 73453

Accession Number: 1969.5089AB

Textile Fragment

White square of silk.

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 73454

Accession Number: 1969.5086

Textile Fragment

Off-white silk with a woven floral and leaf pattern.

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 73455

Accession Number: 1969.5088

Bodice and Skirt

Fancy dress made from eighteenth century fabric; cream cotton block printed with branches bearing flowers and buds in blues and reds and aubergine; Bodice (A) - scooped neck with self ruching, hook and eye at waist; cutaway waist; long sleeves with wide ruched cuff, lined with white linen, peplum li...

Date: 1770-1889

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), glazing (coating)

GUSN: 73456

Accession Number: 1969.5091AB

Two-Piece Dress

Green/black patterned irridescent silk taffeta with geometric stylized floral sprays (Oriental flavor); Bodice A) - cream silk chemisette with high boned collar, and embroidered with silver metallic thread highlighting peacock eyes and border; boned white satin bodice lining; "vest" effect of green ...

Date: 1903-1909

Maker: Callot Soeurs (Maker)

Material: net (textile), satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 73457

Accession Number: 1969.5092A-C

Skirt

Pale blue bodice & skirt

Maker: unknown

Material: lace (needlework), silk (textile)

GUSN: 73458

Accession Number: 1969.5093B

Wrapper

Yellow chiffon lining with cream chiffon and lace overlay; Bodice (A) - bed saque style and length; close neckline; wide lace collar embroidered with floral sprays in white; bell shaped sleeves with narrow tucks and embroidery; lace ruffle; body has narrow tucks and embroidery same as sleeves; pale ...

Date: 1899-1907

Maker: unknown

Material: lace (needlework), silk (textile)

GUSN: 73459

Accession Number: 1969.5094

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