Historic New England

Napkin Ring

Earthenware napkin ring with a yellow body. Brown band.

Date: 1830-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 34949

Accession Number: 1932.685.1

Vase

Pair of round vases of deep blue glass in gothic-style metal holders.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), metal

GUSN: 34950

Accession Number: 1932.686.1AB

Vase

Pair of round vases of deep blue glass in gothic-style metal holders.

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 34951

Accession Number: 1932.686.2AB

Sugar Bowl

Sugar bowl with squat, lobed mustard yellow-colored body with double foliate handles and vegetal finial.

Date: 1840-1855

Maker: William Ridgway & Co. (Maker)

Material: glazing (coating), stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 34952

Accession Number: 1932.688AB

Beer Pitcher

Light blue squat bulbous body w/ painted green, blue, pink and gilt flower vines; oval medallions in relief; octagonal base; scrolled flower vine handle; hinged metal lid.

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: C.J. Mason & Co. (Maker)

Material: gilding, painting (coating), pewter (tin alloy), porcelain

GUSN: 34953

Accession Number: 1932.689

Small purple velvet purse with metal frame, hinge and clasp. Interior is divided by metal filigree plate. One side of interior has four purple fabric pockets stamped in gold "Billets de Banque / Or / Argent / Divers". The other side has unmarked purple fabric pockets and attached (baleen?) writing ...

Maker: Brevete (Manufacturer)

Material: velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 34954

Accession Number: 1932.691

Padlock

Heart-shaped; small; brass cover and iron or steel hasp; keyhole cover is stamped.

Date: 1830

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal), stamping (forming), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 34955

Accession Number: 1932.693C

Political Pin

A thin gold-plated pin embossed with the Massachusetts State seal. A ribbon with lettering hangs from the edge of the pin.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 34956

Accession Number: 1932.694

Dominoes

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 34957

Accession Number: 1932.695

Washtub

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 34958

Accession Number: 1932.696

Game

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 34959

Accession Number: 1932.697

Puzzle

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 34960

Accession Number: 1932.698

Game

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 34961

Accession Number: 1932.699

Game Board

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 34962

Accession Number: 1932.700

Game

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 34963

Accession Number: 1932.701

Chimney

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 34964

Accession Number: 1932.705

Box

Small circular box [a] with lid [b] filled with white wax wafers [c].

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 34965

Accession Number: 1932.707A-C

Box

Small stained and varnished wooden box with cover. Cover is enlaid with small pieces of wood in varying shades.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 34966

Accession Number: 1932.709AB

Sander

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 34967

Accession Number: 1932.710

Sander

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 34968

Accession Number: 1932.711

Sander

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 34969

Accession Number: 1932.712

Wafer

Wax wafer.

Maker: unknown

Material: wax

GUSN: 34970

Accession Number: 1932.714

Bird Feeder

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 34971

Accession Number: 1932.716AB

Inkwell

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 34973

Accession Number: 1932.718AB

Eyeglasses

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 34974

Accession Number: 1932.721AB

Eyeglasses

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 34975

Accession Number: 1932.722

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 34976

Accession Number: 1932.729

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 34977

Accession Number: 1932.730

Crane Hook

No description

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 34978

Accession Number: 1932.734

Pantry Box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 34979

Accession Number: 1932.739

Pincushion

White satin cushion with pink floral embroidery on one side; embroidered basket and flowers on the other side; white pleated silk ribbon trim.

Maker: unknown

Material: satin

GUSN: 34980

Accession Number: 1932.742

Pincushion

Scalloped edged pincushion with red velvet and beaded star shaped flowers; pink silk back.

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 34981

Accession Number: 1932.743

Pincushion

Round pincushion with scalloped edges; dark green velvet with white beading; twisted loop beaded fringe; beaded baskets of flowers in each scallop; green and white checkered cotton back.

Date: 1840-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), velvet (fabric weave), beads (pierced objects)

GUSN: 34982

Accession Number: 1932.744

Pincushion

Square pillow pincushion with applied blocks in a multicolored three dimensional pattern. Bottom has five widths of two tone rose and white ribbon.

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave), ribbon (material)

GUSN: 34983

Accession Number: 1932.745

Piano Throw

Textile with printed scroll and arch pattern.

Date: 1850-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: felt (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 34984

Accession Number: 1932.747

Scarf

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 34985

Accession Number: 1932.748

Pair of Women's Shoes

Pale blue faded to white silk satin; 4" vamp; toe is getting squared.

Date: ca. 1825

Maker: unknown

Material: satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 34986

Accession Number: 1932.754AB

Pair of Slippers

Pink silk satin; self-fabric rosette with faceted stone in center; long vamp; squared toe.

Date: ca. 1825

Maker: unknown

Material: satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 34987

Accession Number: 1932.755AB

Pair of Slippers

Navy blue silk satin; bound with black grosgrain; small black bow; narrow black ribbon ties on (B) only; drawstring at square throat. Rounded square toe; 3-1/4" vamp; no center back seam; sole has narrow waist and no heel; lined with white leather and linen.

Date: 1845-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, linen (material), satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 34988

Accession Number: 1932.756AB

Pair of Slippers

White kid leather; bound with silk and linen or cotton tape; no trim although holes on toe indicate a bow or circular decoration was attached at one time (missing now). Narrow elastic ties; rounded square toe; square throat; 3-1/8" vamp; no drawstring; center back seam; sole has narrow waist and is...

Date: 1855-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, linen (material)

GUSN: 34989

Accession Number: 1932.757AB

Match Holder

Tin match box with two pockets - backing painted green and pockets blue at top and bottom. Pockets covered with a red substance.

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 34990

Accession Number: 1932.759

Lamp

Lampshade with five parian panels.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 34991

Accession Number: 1932.762

Dish

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 35108

Accession Number: 1932.1106

Pitcher

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 35109

Accession Number: 1932.1107

Berry Dish

Pressed, amber glass leaf-shaped berry dish in tree of life pattern. Scalloped rim.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressed glass

GUSN: 35110

Accession Number: 1932.1108

Dish

Pressed blue glass, shell-shaped dish in tree of life pattern.

Maker: Portland Glass Company (Maker)

Material: glass (material), pressed glass

GUSN: 35111

Accession Number: 1932.1109

Petticoat

White heavy cotton; densely gathered at waist with one button; scalloped hem has 4" border of eyelet embroidery.

Date: 1845-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, scalloping

GUSN: 35112

Accession Number: 1932.1111

Medal

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 35113

Accession Number: 1932.1114

Children's Hat

White; woven diamond pattern; round--trimmed with scalloped edge eyelet; crown buttons onto brim--center piece has broad scallops; one tie missing.

Date: ca. 1886

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), dimity

GUSN: 35114

Accession Number: 1932.1115

Dress

Long; white; eyelet ruffle along neckline; rounded yoke and cuffs; yoke and cuffs have band of narrow tucks; shirred at front and back below yoke to waist; two bands of narrow tucks at hem; two pearl buttons at back.

Date: ca. 1885

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, machine-made

GUSN: 35115

Accession Number: 1932.1116.1

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