Historic New England

Shoe Buckles

Pair of metal shoe buckles set with pastes circularly radiating from center.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102232

Accession Number: 2006.44.330ab

Lapel Button

Boston and Maine 50 year commuter railroad lapel button.

Date: 1920-1930

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102233

Accession Number: 2006.44.331

This necklace consists of a rectangular jade plaque suspended from a woven black cord by three linked oval platinum and pave-set diamond bails. The plaque is elaborately carved and pierced to depict three small animals with large eyes and bushy tails on branches, surrounded by leaves and berries. Th...

Date: 1920-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: jade (rock), platinum (metal), diamond (mineral), silk (fiber)

GUSN: 102234

Accession Number: 2006.44.332

Necklace

Blue bead necklace with yellow tassel.

Date: 1870-1925

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102235

Accession Number: 2006.44.333

Necklace

Abalone bead necklace with red tassel.

Date: 1870-1925

Maker: unknown

Material: abalone shell, silk (textile)

GUSN: 102236

Accession Number: 2006.44.334

Necklace

Necklace of multi colored glass beads and tubular shaped shells with large abalone shell pendant. Probably from the Pacific Islands.

Date: 1870-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 102237

Accession Number: 2006.44.335

Pocket Watch

Silver Ingersoll Junior pocket watch with roman numerals for hour markings. In original box with one year warranty claims on watch back and extensive distribution regulations on box backing.

Date: 1896-1920

Maker: Robert H. Ingersoll & Bros. (Watchmaker)

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 102238

Accession Number: 2006.44.336

Shoe Buckle

Pewter shoe buckle with metal pastes carved along circumference.

Date: 1775-1800

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102239

Accession Number: 2006.44.337

Clasp

Sterling silver clasp with swirling cherub decoration.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 102240

Accession Number: 2006.44.338

Brooch

Brooch in the form of a crown set with five purple stones along base and nine purple stones along top.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102241

Accession Number: 2006.44.339

Brooch

Circular gold brooch set with multicolored (blue, green, red purple, pink, clear) scarabs.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102242

Accession Number: 2006.44.340

Cross Pendant

White cross pendant with Jesus on crucifix.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102243

Accession Number: 2006.44.341

Cross Pendant

Lightweight metal religious pendant in the shape of a cross with four smaller red crosses marking each intersection. Engraved profile image of Mary on one side and Jesus with religious symbols on the other.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102244

Accession Number: 2006.44.342

Cross Pendant

Metal crucifix on a chain with remnants of rosary beads.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102245

Accession Number: 2006.44.343

Pendant

Badge of thorns wrapped around a bleeding heart with a cross rising above it. Sewn onto a red thread border.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102246

Accession Number: 2006.44.344

Religious pendant

Metallic colored religious pendant with Jesus as an adult on one side and Jesus as a baby in the arms of a king or saint on reverse.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102247

Accession Number: 2006.44.345

Saint Odile Pendant

Metal religious charm with images of Saint Lucy and Saint Odile.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102248

Accession Number: 2006.44.346

Stickpin

Stickpin with oblong bead head

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102249

Accession Number: 2006.44.347

Brooch

Crescent shaped diamond brooch set with pastes.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 102250

Accession Number: 2006.44.348

Two Buttons

Two buttons each with three gold colored heart shaped designs over black enamel; both are attached by a chain.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102251

Accession Number: 2006.44.349

Belt Buckle

Metal with floral enamel designs in blue, white, yellow, green, and pink on a velvet belt.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102252

Accession Number: 2006.44.350

Hair Comb

Tortoiseshell hair comb with pierced gold colored head.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102253

Accession Number: 2006.44.351

Hair Comb

Metal filigree hair comb with swirling designs.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102254

Accession Number: 2006.44.352

Pair of Hatpins

Pair of black and crystal hatpins. One has a black teardrop shape with the crystal band around its circumference and a small pearl on top. The other has a black sphere shape with a similar crystal stone band around its circumference and a pearl on top. Both on gold pin sticks.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102255

Accession Number: 2006.44.353ab

Locket

Circular gold plated locket featuring on both sides machine engraving and an asymmetrical scroll cartouche in center, inside contains tin-type photographs of two women.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 102256

Accession Number: 1961.223

Candlestand

Candlestand with two candle arms, a circular top, a turned shaft, and tripod base.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 59734

Accession Number: 1942.3239

Rocking Chair

Tablet back rocking chair with scroll arms, bamboo legs and stretchers, and a cushion with a red and geen geometric pattern.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: birch (wood), maple (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 59735

Accession Number: 1942.3240

Armchair

Six spindle back armchair with a serpentine crest, splint seat, and traces of red and black paint.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), hickory (wood)

GUSN: 59736

Accession Number: 1942.3241

Salt Box

Red stained, rectangular salt box with an arched back, a hole for hanging, and a hinged lid.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 59737

Accession Number: 1942.3242

Candlestand

Octagonal top candlestand with an adjustable shaft and a cross footed base, painted red-brown.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), oak (wood)

GUSN: 59738

Accession Number: 1942.3244

Wall Mirror

Rectangular frame with angled mirrors forming two faces.

Date: 1800

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 59739

Accession Number: 1942.3245

Table

Rectangular top table with four square splayed legs and box stretchers.

Date: 1800-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 59740

Accession Number: 1942.3246

Silhouette

Silhouette depiction of a child, negative cut, bust length profile, facing left, detail delineated. One of a pair.

Date: 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 59741

Accession Number: 1942.3248.1

Silhouette

Silhouette depiction of a child, negative cut, bust length profile, facing left, detail delineated. One of a pair.

Date: 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 59742

Accession Number: 1942.3248.2

Silhouette

This double-cut (shoulder area cut separately from the head) silhouette is a bust-length profile of a man. The uncut areas of his coat, green waistcoat, stock (a type of neck tie that buckled in back), and hair are all detailed in watercolor and india ink.

Date: 1830-1840

Maker: R., S. (Maker)

Material: paper (fiber product), watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 59743

Accession Number: 1942.3249

Portrait of a Man

Full-length profile portrait of a man wearing a black coat and yellow pants with a cane and a top hat. Framed.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 59744

Accession Number: 1942.3252

"The Indian King"

Full-length frontal view image of a Native American with arms outstretched in an oval surround. Framed.

Date: 1825-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: watercolor (paint), ink, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 59745

Accession Number: 1942.3253

Landscape Picture

Rural scene of a salt-box type house at crossroads surrounded by fall foliage. Framed.

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 59746

Accession Number: 1942.3254

Electrified Lantern

Rectangular lantern with four lights, a hinged door, and a triangular chimney with a strap handle. Electrified.

Date: 1760-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 59747

Accession Number: 1942.3255

Lantern

Rectangular lantern with three pierced lights, one glazed and hinged door, and a handle.

Date: 1820-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal), glass (material)

GUSN: 59748

Accession Number: 1942.3258

Sconce

Sconce with a semi-circle base and a rectangular back plate with a half round crimped top.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 59749

Accession Number: 1942.3259

Candlestick

Wooden rectangular candlestick with a block base, vertical and horizontal frame supports.

Date: 1825-1849

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 59750

Accession Number: 1942.3260

Rushlight Holder

Circular base with a spiral twisted shaft and arm with a candle socket and rush clamp.

Date: 1720-1760

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 59751

Accession Number: 1942.3261

Candlesnuffer

Scissor style candle snuffer with rounded finder holes and a pointed end.

Date: 1780-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 59752

Accession Number: 1942.3262

Electrified Lantern

Rectangular lantern with a red frame, three glazed lights with wire cages, and a hinged door. Electrified.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: piercing, tin (metal)

GUSN: 59753

Accession Number: 1942.3263

Candle Holder

Adjustable double arm on circular base with three feet.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 59754

Accession Number: 1942.3264

Lantern

Large cylindrical lantern with a conical top, allover piercing, and a hinged door.

Date: 1820-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: piercing, tin (metal)

GUSN: 59755

Accession Number: 1942.3265

Sconce

Rectangular backplate with a crimped semi-circular shelf with a socket. Painted black.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 59756

Accession Number: 1942.3266

Sconce

Rectangular backplate with a crimped semi-circular shelf with a socket. Painted black and red.

Date: 1820-1850

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 59757

Accession Number: 1942.3267

Sconce

Rectangular backplate with a crimped semi-circular shelf with a socket. Painted black.

Date: 1800-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 59758

Accession Number: 1942.3268

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