Historic New England

Brooch

A round celluloid brooch with gold-colored metal clasp and central metal, gold-plated setting for a stone (now gone). Bar pin section formed from metal stamped with a scrolled, foliate pattern. Disc suspended from an O ring at center of bar. Attachment with a hinged pin on back.

Date: 1880-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: celluloid (cellulosic), plating (metal coating), metal

GUSN: 23877

Accession Number: 1998.4834

Ornamental carved basket

Carved pecan nutshell in shape of small basket.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes)

GUSN: 23878

Accession Number: 1998.4835

Partial clasp

Partial clasp made of bronzed metal wire set with green, emerald-cut paste stone. Bronzed wire scrolls decorate each side and the top of the clasp. Bronzed metal backing with broken clip/attachment area. Possibly half of a dress clip or buckle.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal), paste (glass)

GUSN: 23879

Accession Number: 1998.4836

Belt

Belt constructed from eleven stamped, gold-colored, metal plaques connected with two rows of large metal links. Each plaque is square, decorated around the perimeter with a row of flowers. Center of each plaque is a stamped boss, set with a single green paste stone. The buckle is rectangular, elabor...

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, paste (glass), stamping (forming), plating (metal coating)

GUSN: 23880

Accession Number: 1998.4837AB

Brooch

Brooch consisting of two interlocking carved vulcanite or hard rubber rings. Each ring is carved with striated surface ridges in a grid pattern embellished with metal inlay at intersections of grid (more than half no longer extant). Closure on back with hinged pin and C clasp(no longer extant).

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: vulcanite, plating (metal coating), rubber (material), molding (forming)

GUSN: 23881

Accession Number: 1998.4838

Watch chain and fob

This watch chain is constructed from alternating chased and solid gold-colored links. A small brass cube attached to an additional length of the same chain is suspended near the crossbar end of the watch chain. The cross bar is fluted. The opposite end of the chain is a swivel hook meant to attach t...

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 23882

Accession Number: 1998.4839

Watch fob

Steel filigree watch fob with stamped, pierced design of stylized foliate scrolls in a shield form, enameled black. Applied steel roundel decorated with a black-enameled female figure in classical dress, carrying a shield and a cornucopia. Suspended from an O-ring at the base of the shield hangs a ...

Date: 1850-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy), enamel (fused coating)

GUSN: 23883

Accession Number: 1998.4840

Brooch

Metal brooch cypher with interlocking script initials "PB." gold with black enamel decoration; pin and clasp on back.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 23884

Accession Number: 1998.4841

Hair pin

Metal hair pin with a horseshoe-shaped decorative metal element mounted on a hinged two-prong pin.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, stamping (forming)

GUSN: 23885

Accession Number: 1998.4842

Brooch

Round brooch--white metal and brass wire filigree decoration forms circle; decoration consists of alternating concentric swirled chevron designs and smaller circles. Pin back closure, marked. [see Inscriptions]

Date: 1840-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), white metal, filigree

GUSN: 23886

Accession Number: 1998.4843

Buckle

A brass-colored curved metal buckle consisting of two pieces hinged together in the center; smaller piece is shaped like a "C" with hooks at each end. That section interlocks with a second C-shaped piece, with the ends of the hooks resting across the long bar section of the C-shape, which is also ma...

Date: 1855-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 23887

Accession Number: 1998.4844

Clasp

Pair of small black pressed metal clothing clasps with embossed scrolled decoration; teeth at sides and slotted back piece.

Date: 1850-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: enameling, metal, pressing

GUSN: 23888

Accession Number: 1998.4845AB

Brooch

Gold-plated bar brooch composed of curb chain links. Hinged pin with C-hook closure on back.

Date: 1870-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: gold alloy, plating (metal coating)

GUSN: 23889

Accession Number: 1998.4846

Brooch

Brooch made from a rectangular bar of channeled metal formed into a rounded arch. Each of the six channels is set with a row of gold-colored, faceted beads strung on a wire. The rows are arrayed in an striped effect of gold and green. The bottom wire has detached and the beads are no longer extant. ...

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: cutting (dividing), enameling, gilding, metal, steel (alloy)

GUSN: 23890

Accession Number: 1998.4847

Button

Pair of round mother-of-pearl cuff buttons--one with inlaid gold-plated "T" on front. Gold-plated shank.

Date: 1870-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: mother of pearl, plating (metal coating), gold alloy

GUSN: 23891

Accession Number: 1998.4848AB

Clip

Small stamped black metal clothes clip with raised, scrolled foliate decoration on folded, tongue-shaped "clasp" section and toothed edge at wide, opposite end.

Date: 1895-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, enameling, stamping (forming)

GUSN: 23892

Accession Number: 1998.4849

Scarf slide

Sterling silver scarf slide constructed from two pieces of stamped silver. The sections are connected with a hinge on one side and clasp on the other. Each section is curved so that, when connected, they form a hollow center section through which the scarf passes. Top section is stamped with repeate...

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: embossing, sterling silver, silver (metal)

GUSN: 23893

Accession Number: 1998.4850

Buckle

Pentagon shaped silver plated buckle with incised foliate decoration around edges and 2 graduated pentagons inside larger pentagon shape. There is a bar with "C" curve in center of buckle.

Date: 1870-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 23894

Accession Number: 1998.4851

Button

One of two star shaped buttons constructed from white metal cast with millegrain edges and faux marcasite settings. Center faceted paste gem colored red.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), white metal

GUSN: 23895

Accession Number: 1998.4852.1

Button

One of two star shaped buttons constructed from white metal cast with millegrain edges and faux marcasite settings. Center faceted clear paste gem.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), white metal

GUSN: 23896

Accession Number: 1998.4852.2

Collar clip corners

Pair of stamped metal collar tips. Each tip is formed from metal stamped into a hollow, triangular shape with embossed scrolled foliate and clamshell decoration; lip on back to attach to collar. Each tip is plated in gold-colored metal.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, stamping (forming), plating (metal coating)

GUSN: 23897

Accession Number: 1998.4853 AB

Collar

Sterling silver filigree shirt collar; triangular shape w/ embossed scrolled foliate design; lip on back to attach to shirt.

Date: 1850-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: embossing, filigree enameling, sterling silver, silver (metal)

GUSN: 23898

Accession Number: 1998.4854

Brooch

Brooch representing a crescent moon with etched foliate trail and bronzed owl sitting on top of moon; pin on back (broken clasp). There appears to be a second set of set of owl feet on moon (possibly the second owl has broken off).

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: bronzing, etching (corroding), etching (printing process), steel (alloy), bronze (metal)

GUSN: 23899

Accession Number: 1998.4855

Clasp

White metal clothing clasp with embossed scrolled foliate decoration around edges; 4 lobed shape; clasp with teeth on back.

Date: 1870-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: white metal, stamping (forming)

GUSN: 23900

Accession Number: 1998.4856

Clasp

Brass-colored metal clasp with a fragment of pink, ruffle-edged woven strap attached. Clasp consists of a flat, hinged bar and triangular attachment element with pronged teeth for gripping. Pressing on bar places tension on teeth, locking the clasp in place. Triangular element decorated with abstrac...

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 23901

Accession Number: 1998.4857

Garter clip

Brass-colored metal portion of a garter clip used to support suspenders or hose. Flat metal ribbon formed in a half hourglass shape with an open center and stamped inscription [see Inscriptions]. Meant to attach to an elasticized band at flat end (no longer extant).

Date: 1873-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 23902

Accession Number: 1998.4858

Clothing clip

Metal clothing clip with wire fastener hinged to flip over sliding button.

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 23903

Accession Number: 1998.4859

Clothing clip

T-shaped flat, brass-colored metal clothing clip with wire fastener hinged to flip over sliding button.

Date: 1850-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 23904

Accession Number: 1998.4860

Buckle

Triangular-shaped buckle cut from a single piece of wood with a cross piece bisecting the triangle. Outer edges embellished with regularly spaced dentate carving. Marked with location of manufacture on back [See Inscriptions].

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 23905

Accession Number: 1998.4861

Cuff link

Single cuff-link--square simulated gold nugget w/ copper hook attached to back; copper rod attached to bottom of hook.

Date: 1900-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), silver (metal), gilding

GUSN: 23806

Accession Number: 1998.4090

Stud

Single round brass stud w/ smaller circular backing.

Date: 1870-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 23807

Accession Number: 1998.4091

Stud

Single small round black jet stud w/ coiled copper plated backing.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: copper (metal), plate (material), jet (coal)

GUSN: 23808

Accession Number: 1998.4092

Trim

Blue and white trim wrapped around rectangular shaped wooden board; trim w/ meandering shape and lusterous look.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 23809

Accession Number: 1998.4093

Needlework box

Box w/ tatting, lace making and crocheting equipment from a broad period of time; various inscriptions but all made in U.S.A.

Date: 1860-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component), metal, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23810

Accession Number: 1998.4094

Sewing bag

Sewing bag; blue geometric design on cream silk; circular wooden bottom covered w/ patterned silk; white ribbon at top which when pulled scrunches top for closure of bag.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: printing (process), silk (textile)

GUSN: 23811

Accession Number: 1998.4095

Lace fragment

Box w/ miscellaneous lace including example of tatting and lace in progress; various floral and foliate patterns in mostly white but also black and multi-colored.

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: lace (needlework)

GUSN: 23812

Accession Number: 1998.4096

Cotton cover

One in three identical pieces of continuous glazed white cotton, sewn w/ a ruffle at mid-section and tiny brass-plated grommets around both top and bottom edges.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), glazing (coating), machine sewing (technique), tin (metal)

GUSN: 23813

Accession Number: 1998.4097.1

Cotton cover

One in three identical pieces of continuous glazed white cotton, sewn w/ a ruffle at mid-section and tiny brass-plated grommets around both top and bottom edges.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), glazing (coating), machine sewing (technique), tin (metal)

GUSN: 23814

Accession Number: 1998.4097.2

Cotton cover

One in three identical pieces of continuous glazed white cotton, sewn w/ a ruffle at mid-section and tiny brass-plated grommets around both top and bottom edges.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), glazing (coating), machine sewing (technique), tin (metal)

GUSN: 23815

Accession Number: 1998.4097.3

Sampler

Linen sampler, rectangular. Cream-colored background with brown and blue detail. Numbers and alphabet at top, small house with central door and 2 15-paned windows at bottom. House flanked by trees and cats. Cream-colored backing.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: hand sewing, linen (material), needlepoint (needleworking)

GUSN: 23816

Accession Number: 1998.4098

Stud

Pair of round brass studs w/ smaller circular backings.

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 23817

Accession Number: 1998.4454AB

Calash

Cream-colored silk; 10 hoop supports; silk bow at back; 2 white ribbons at front for tying around neck; ruffles around front hoop and base.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 23818

Accession Number: 1998.4775

Top hat w/ case

Black beaver skin top hat in leather case; black ribbon around base of hat; brown leather case hat-shaped w/ flat round cover w/ handle on top and broken strap across center of top.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: beaver (animal), skin (collagenous material), leather

GUSN: 23819

Accession Number: 1998.4776A-C

Hat

Woman's brown felt hat w/ red dyed ostrich feathers (in box marked "Dobbs Fifth Avenue New York"); creased portion in front w/ netted ribbon around middle and red feather on top; brown strap w/ elastic fits around chin.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: feather (material), felt (textile)

GUSN: 23820

Accession Number: 1998.4777

Hat

Wide brim straw hat w/ pink, red and white flowers and brown gauze netting wrapped around top of hat; elastic strap to rest under chin (in box labeled "Peck & Peck Fifth Avenue New York").

Date: 1930-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: gauze, straw (plant material)

GUSN: 23821

Accession Number: 1998.4778

Hat

Wide brim straw hat w/ black netted around rim and black netted ribbon around top w/ bow and bunched rose decoration; elastic strap to rest under chin.

Date: 1930-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: gauze, straw (plant material)

GUSN: 23822

Accession Number: 1998.4779

Hat

Straw hat w/ green satin ruching; round w/ various crossed woven patterns around body; black elastic strap to rest under chin.

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: satin, straw (plant material)

GUSN: 23823

Accession Number: 1998.4780

Hat

Brown straw hat w/ brown and purple tinted satin ribbon tied in bow around top; brown gauze netting around rim; brown elastic strap to rest under chin.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: gauze, satin, straw (plant material)

GUSN: 23824

Accession Number: 1998.4781

Hat

Red wool hat w/ red velvet around rim; red satin bow on back and red netting on front rim; rounded flap hangs in back to cover back of head; elastic strap to rest under chin.

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: Merrimac Hat Corp. (Maker)

Material: net (textile), satin, velvet (fabric weave), wool (textile)

GUSN: 23825

Accession Number: 1998.4782

Bonnet

Broad brimmed straw bonnet w/ long black ribbons to tie under chin; cotton lining stitched across brim.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: handmade, straw (plant material)

GUSN: 23826

Accession Number: 1998.4783

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