Historic New England

Button

Box w/ buttons; assorted sizes, shapes and colors; 2 envelopes inside box addressed to Mrs. Jane Tucker w/ post-mark dating to 1927.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: plastic (organic material)

GUSN: 24058

Accession Number: 1998.4973

Cloth fragments & metal fragments

Box w/ bits of jet, steel, cloth and plastic fragment covered ornaments for clothing; envelope inside labeled Mrs. Jane Tucker.

Date: 1880-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: cloth, jet (coal), plastic (organic material), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 24059

Accession Number: 1998.4974

Knitting needle

One of three knitting needles; thick needle w/ one knobbed end and one pointed end; tied together w/ other needles in set.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 24060

Accession Number: 1998.4975.1

Knitting needle

One of three knitting needles; thick needle w/ one knobbed end and one pointed end; tied together w/ other needles in set.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 24061

Accession Number: 1998.4975.2

Knitting needle

One of three knitting needles; thin and small w/ drop-like end and pointed end; tied together w/ other needles in set.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 24062

Accession Number: 1998.4975.3

Fan

Fan(A) decorated w/ 48 starred American flag; in original box (B&C) w/ inscription; simple folding fan which closes like an accordion.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 24063

Accession Number: 1998.4976A-C

Sign

Sheet iron sign w/ raised lettering reading "Rose Leaf Balm -for-Sun-Burn." Sign is painted green w/ red edges and red lettering; letters outlined in white.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: The Meek & Beach Co. (Maker)

Material: cutting (dividing), painting (coating), sheet metal, iron (metal), stamping (forming)

GUSN: 24064

Accession Number: 1998.4977

Sign

Sheet iron sign w/ raised lettering reading "Rose Leaf Balm -for-Sun-Burn." Sign is painted green w/ red edges and red lettering; letters outlined in white.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: The Meek & Beach Co. (Maker)

Material: cutting (dividing), painting (coating), sheet metal, iron (metal), stamping (forming)

GUSN: 24065

Accession Number: 1998.4978

Fan

Oval woven rattan fan w/ woven triangle at center from which straws for handle descend. Handle woven at base and bound w/ buff colored thread.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), rattan, weaving

GUSN: 24066

Accession Number: 1998.4979.1

Fan

Rounded triangular shaped woven rattan fan w/ woven traingle in center. Straws for handle descend from base of triangle. Handle woven and bound at base w/ black thread.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), rattan, weaving

GUSN: 24067

Accession Number: 1998.4979.2

Fan

Spade/heart shaped woven rattan fan. Handle w/ bone keeper on end.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: bone (material), carving (processes), rattan, weaving

GUSN: 24068

Accession Number: 1998.4980

Fan

Split bamboo and paper fan in form of oval w/ flat base. Painted one side w/ flowers. The other side is half solid blue and half white w/ blue lines. Handle painted black.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: bamboo (material), cutting (dividing), painting (coating), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 24069

Accession Number: 1998.4981.1

Fan

Split bamboo and paper fan w/ polychrome painted grapes on vine on one side and flower, leaves and birds on the other.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: bamboo (material), cutting (dividing), painting (coating), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 24070

Accession Number: 1998.4981.2

Split bamboo and paper fan. Fan oval in shape w/ flat base. One side painted half blue, half white w/ bunch of grapes. Other painted half red, half brown w/ white and green dots. Handle painted black.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: bamboo (material), cutting (dividing), painting (coating), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 24071

Accession Number: 1998.4981.3

Fan

Split bamboo and paper fan. Fan is oval w/ square base and polychrome painted or printed w/ flowers, insects and birds. The handle is painted black and bound at base w/ white ribbon. There is a copper loop at base to hold tassel.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: bamboo (material), cutting (dividing), painting (coating), paper (fiber product), printing (process)

GUSN: 24072

Accession Number: 1998.4982.1

Fan

Split bamboo and paper fan in the shape of an oval w/ flat base. Polychrome painted or printed w/ bamboo tree, bird, diagonal stripe of flowers and leaves and spray of flowers. Edge of fan is black. Handle painted black w/ brown line and dashes; has brass loop for tassel.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: bamboo (material), cutting (dividing), painting (coating), paper (fiber product), printing (process)

GUSN: 24073

Accession Number: 1998.4982.2

Fan

Split bamboo and paper fan w/ painted or printed design on one side of birds, bamboo and two men in black, brown and blue. Handle is a piece of bamboo, squared and painted black.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: bamboo (material), carving (processes), cutting (dividing), painting (coating), paper (fiber product), printing (process)

GUSN: 24074

Accession Number: 1998.4983

Fan

Split bamboo and paper oval fan. One side w/ printed or painted spray of leaves and flowers in blue and the other painted or printed w/ a peacock's tail in black, green and blue. Handle painted black.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: bamboo (material), cutting (dividing), painting (coating), paper (fiber product), printing (process)

GUSN: 24075

Accession Number: 1998.4984

Fan

Oval split bamboo and paper fan w/ peacock in black and green on one side and Japanese house and bird on the other.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: bamboo (material), cutting (dividing), painting (coating), paper (fiber product), printing (process)

GUSN: 24076

Accession Number: 1998.4985

Fan

Oval split bamboo and paper fan. One side polychrome painted or printed w/ a Japanese? man in a cherry tree beneath which is a spray of peonies and a demon. Reverse has a figure of a demon in grass or feather skirt printed or painted in black and red.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: bamboo (material), cutting (dividing), painting (coating), paper (fiber product), printing (process)

GUSN: 24077

Accession Number: 1998.4986

Fan

Oval split bamboo and paper fan w/ polycrome printed or painted fans, one w/ stork and chicks, one w/ cherry blossoms and one w/ Mount Fuji. Reverse design of folded paper w/ bamboo leaves.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: bamboo (material), cutting (dividing), painting (coating), paper (fiber product), printing (process)

GUSN: 24078

Accession Number: 1998.4987

Fan

Split bamboo and paper oval fan. Decoration is too faded to make out.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: bamboo (material), painting (coating), paper (fiber product), printing (process), splitting

GUSN: 24079

Accession Number: 1998.4988

Fan

Split bamboo and painted silk fan w/ design on one side of mountain, lake and island in blue, red, green, white and brown. Opposite red background w/ yellow flowers and green vine. Fan edge in black.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: bamboo (material), painting (coating), silk (textile), splitting

GUSN: 24080

Accession Number: 1998.4989

Fan

Rounded triangular split bamboo and paper fan w/ painted bamboo tree w/ a man on one side and woman on other; other side painted w/ rooster and bamboo tree. Painted blue and black.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: bamboo (material), cutting (dividing), painting (coating)

GUSN: 24081

Accession Number: 1998.4990

Fan

Undecorated, oval palmetto leaf fan; handle formed by leaf's stem. Edged w/ a straw bound w/ brown thread.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cutting (dividing), plant material, sewing (process), straw (plant material), thread

GUSN: 24082

Accession Number: 1998.4991

Fan

Wood and paper folding fan w/ 18 gilded slats w/ stamped floral decoration and held at base w/ brass pin and loop for tassle. Printed on one side w/ men and women in Empire dress, flowers and butterflies on tan background.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), cutting (dividing), painting (coating), paper (fiber product), stamping (forming), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 24083

Accession Number: 1998.4992

Fan

Bamboo and paper folding fan w/ 30 black painted slats held w/ brass pin and loop for tassel. Outside slats w/ brown flowers. One side painted w/ flowers, cranes and mountains on brown, yellow and red background, reverse black w/ mountains and birds.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: bamboo (material), brass (alloy), cutting (dividing), painting (coating), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 24084

Accession Number: 1998.4993

Fan

Bamboo and paper folding fan w/ 30 black painted slats held at base w/ iron pin and loop for holding tassel. Fan brown w/ silver edge. Painted polychrome flowers and grass on one side, reverse w/ cherry blossom and birds.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: bamboo (material), cutting (dividing), iron (metal), painting (coating), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 24085

Accession Number: 1998.4994

Fan

Bamboo and paper folding fan w/ 30 brown painted slats held at base w/ iron pin and loop for holding tassel. Fan cream-colored w/ brown painted edges w/ marsh scene and birds in brown; reverse has red background w/ edges, river scene and fish also in brown.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: bamboo (material), cutting (dividing), iron (metal), painting (coating), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 24086

Accession Number: 1998.4995

Fan

Bamboo and paper folding fan w/ 29 black painted slats held at base w/ iron pin and loop for holding tassel. Outside slats w/ gold hatch marks and flowers. Fan painted w/ squash vine green and white squash and vine on brown, blue and black background. Reverse w/ black birds and clouds on blue backgr...

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: bamboo (material), cutting (dividing), iron (metal), painting (coating), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 24087

Accession Number: 1998.4996

Fan

Bamboo and paper folding fan w/ 30 black painted slats held at base w/ brass pin and loop for holding tassel. One side painted blue w/ jardiniere and flowers and butterflies. Reverse w/ stream, grasses and birds in black. Outside slats w/ gold stems, leaves and crescent moon.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: bamboo (material), brass (alloy), carving (processes), copper (metal), painting (coating), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 24088

Accession Number: 1998.4997

Fan

Wood and paper folding fan w/ 16 white painted slats. Two outside slats painted w/ gold flowers. Fan is buff colored w/ painted black scallop on outside edge, band of pink flowers and green leaves enclosed in black circles in the middle, and black stripe near lower edge. Slat held w/ iron pin.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cutting (dividing), iron (metal), painting (coating), paper (fiber product), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 24089

Accession Number: 1998.4998

Fan

Folding fan made of sandalwood pierced in Oriental/Moorish design. Fifteen slats held together at top w/ red silk ribbon and bow and at base w/ copper/brass pin and loop for tassel.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), carving (processes), copper (metal), sandalwood (wood), silk (textile), stamping (forming)

GUSN: 24090

Accession Number: 1998.4999

Fan

Silk and bamboo folding fan w/ 15 slats. End slats carved w/ leaves and flowers. Fan painted on both sides w/ silver and bronze flowers on a black background. Slats held at base w/ copper pin and loop for holding tassle.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: bamboo (material), copper (metal), cutting (dividing), painting (coating), silk (textile)

GUSN: 24091

Accession Number: 1998.5000

Fan

Bamboo and paper folding fan w/ 15 slats held at base w/ brass pin and ring for holding tassel. Made of cream paper w/ design of peonies, insects and birds on one side, and man, lantern, screen and children on other in pink, blue, black and green.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: bamboo (material), brass (alloy), cutting (dividing), painting (coating), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 24092

Accession Number: 1998.5001

Crate

Rectangular wooden packing crate fastened w/ nails. Lid is hinged. Top has a "X X X" piece of copper and gold painted leather w/ stamped abstract design. Crate is empty. Paper label pasted to front.

Date: 1870-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), nailing, paper (fiber product), printing (process), sawing, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 24143

Accession Number: 1998.5049

Box w/ cover

Wicker box and cover woven in herring-bone design. Cover completely encases box.

Date: 1860-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: wicker, weaving

GUSN: 24144

Accession Number: 1998.5050AB

Mirror

Painted mirror and frame; square wooden frame with smaller square mirror in center. Frame is painted with Japanesque floral vines of pink, purple, red and white morning glories; background shaded yellow and green.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: Tucker, Jane Armstrong, 1866-1964 (Painter) Edmands, Charles J. (Framer)

Material: mirrors, painting (coating), wood (plant material), glass (material)

GUSN: 24145

Accession Number: 1998.5051

Hat

Blue nylon? hat; circular shape w/ wider brim in front; blue nylon bow on side; pink nylon interior w/ gift? and flower decoration on fabric.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: nylon

GUSN: 24146

Accession Number: 1998.5052

Hat

White straw hat w/ white and gray gauze ribbon around top and brim; ribbon w/ foliate branch design; circular shape.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: straw (plant material)

GUSN: 24147

Accession Number: 1998.5053

Hat

Brown and pink velour threaded hat w/ pink netting in interior; circular shaped hat; threads sewn in clumped fashion in layered rings around netting to form body of hat.

Date: 1940-1950

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 24148

Accession Number: 1998.5054

Hat

Brown velvet hat w/ cut velvet flowers on back and brown netting on front that covers face and wraps under chin; circular shape.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 24149

Accession Number: 1998.5055

Hat

Blue and gray woven silk hat w/ blue silk ribbon and paste and pearl decoration; blue and gray alternating swirled pattern.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 24150

Accession Number: 1998.5056

Hat

Black velvet hat w/ scalloped edge and red laced liner; long black feather attached to top; circular shape w/ stitching on body to form panels; small point on top; small comb inside to hold in hair.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: Possibly Wilshire, Reggi (Maker)

Material: velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 24151

Accession Number: 1998.5057

Pillbox

Orange pillbox hat; round w/ coiled appearance; beige cotton interior.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: Possibly Smith, Margaret (Maker)

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 24152

Accession Number: 1998.5173

Hand bag

Plain woven straw handbag w/ two handles and a front pocket. Pocket has red straw stripe on lower edge.

Date: 1860-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), sewing (process), straw (plant material), weaving

GUSN: 24153

Accession Number: 1998.5058

Hat

Black velvet hat w/ satin bows on side and black netting in front to cover face; round shape w/ arched sides to fit around ears.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 24154

Accession Number: 1998.2744

Door curtain

Beaded door curtain suspended from two square wood dowels spaced 6 inches apart and held together w/ woven bamboo beads in criss-cross pattern. Curtain is composed of 4" bamboo beads interspersed w/ blue or brown glass beads. Apparently a work in progress, there is a cardboard box w/ large needles, ...

Date: 1860-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: bamboo (material), beading (edging pattern), beading (process), cotton (textile), glass (material), wood (plant material), weaving

GUSN: 24155

Accession Number: 1998.5059

Plant stand

Plant stand composed of a four-footed wooden stand holding a wicker basket lined w/ red silk brocade. Into this basket stands a smaller wicker basket, lined w/ the same fabric, to hold plant pot. Wood and wicker stained dark brown.

Date: 1860-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), sawing, silk (textile), staining, wicker, wood (plant material), weaving

GUSN: 24156

Accession Number: 1998.5060.1

Plant pot

Set w/ plant stand(.1) composed of a four-footed wooden stand holding a wicker basket lined w/ red silk brocade. Into this basket stands a smaller wicker basket(.2), lined w/ the same fabric, to hold plant pot. Wood and wicker stained dark brown.

Date: 1860-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), sawing, silk (textile), staining, wicker, wood (plant material), weaving

GUSN: 24157

Accession Number: 1998.5060.2

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