Historic New England

Trinket Box

Med brown; circular, curved sides, flattened top

Date: 1880-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: burl veneer, carving (processes)

GUSN: 72572

Accession Number: 1969.3110

Bowl

Lt brown; circular, short foot, deep well

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), maple (wood), staining

GUSN: 72573

Accession Number: 1969.3111

Stamp Box

Med brown; rectangular; hngd; figured and banded; button latch

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), wood (plant material), veneering

GUSN: 72574

Accession Number: 1969.3112

Trinket Box

Lt brown; egg-shaped, screw top

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: Mentone (Maker)

Material: carving (processes), fruitwood

GUSN: 72575

Accession Number: 1969.3113

Glove Box

Brn, glt; rectangular; spr. ground; phoenix in tree, low relief; makie styl

Date: 1885-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: japanning, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72576

Accession Number: 1969.3114

Card Box

Brn; book frm; peasant fisherman front, bouquet back; slide top

Date: 1870

Maker: Menton (Maker)

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

GUSN: 72577

Accession Number: 1969.3115

Fan

Black fan with carved spines, sheer fabric, silver sequins in vine border

Date: 1885-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: beading (edging pattern), beading (process), cotton (textile), staining, ebony (color), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72578

Accession Number: 1969.3116

Signet

Brn, white; rectangular, faceted, square head; veined

Date: 1885-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: agate (chalcedony), stone (rock)

GUSN: 72579

Accession Number: 1969.3117

Plate

Brn, black, glt; circular; shallow well; temple, floral border

Date: 1880-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: japanning, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72580

Accession Number: 1969.3118

Glove Box

Purp, yellow, green; rectangular; geom border; quilted geisha in lscp; deep lid

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: bamboo (material), inlay (process), paper (fiber product), textiles, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72581

Accession Number: 1969.3119

Tray

Red, black, gilt; shallow well; rounded corners; stylized landscape with bird

Date: 1880-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: japanning, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72582

Accession Number: 1969.3120

Writing Case

Lt brown; rectangular; hngd lid, compartmented; incised swallow

Date: 1885-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: incising, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72583

Accession Number: 1969.3122

Brush

Black brush with a turned handle, bulbous ends with blond llong and multitaperd brush

Date: 1880-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: bristle, painting (coating), turning (shaping process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72584

Accession Number: 1969.3123

Postal Scale

Hanging; rectangular, sprng action, sliding scale; wire rack

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: Chatillon's (Manufacturer)

Material: casting (process), iron (metal), painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 72585

Accession Number: 1969.3124

Commemorative Medal

Dk patina; squat cross-shp, knotched crnrs; mother clasps child

Date: 1918

Maker: Lalique, René, 1860-1945 (Artist)

Material: brass (alloy), pressing, silk (textile)

GUSN: 72586

Accession Number: 1969.3125.1

Commemorative Medal

Dk patina; circular disk; recto eagle with shield, verso u. s. shield

Date: 1918

Maker: Spigers & Son (Manufacturer)

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process), silk (textile)

GUSN: 72587

Accession Number: 1969.3125.2

Commemorative Medal

Dk patina; circular disk; recto eagle with shield, verso inscription

Date: 1918

Maker: Spigers & Son (Manufacturer)

Material: brass (alloy), pressing, silk (textile)

GUSN: 72588

Accession Number: 1969.3125.3

Pocket Knife

Yellow; rectangular, smooth bone handle; double blades

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy)

GUSN: 72589

Accession Number: 1969.3126

Pocket Knife

Mottled brown; rectangular, serpentine outline; double blades

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy), tortoise shell

GUSN: 72590

Accession Number: 1969.3127

Pocket Knife

Wht; rectangular, rounded end; double blades

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), mother of pearl, steel (alloy)

GUSN: 72591

Accession Number: 1969.3128

Pocket Knife

Silver; attenuated oval; cityscape; with two blades

Date: 1896

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), pewter (tin alloy), steel (alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 72592

Accession Number: 1969.3129

Stud Case

Drk brown; rectangular, slide insert, monogrammed

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: G. Franco & Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: leather

GUSN: 72593

Accession Number: 1969.3130

Busk

Ivory; rectangular, rounded corners, tapering thickness

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 72594

Accession Number: 1969.3131

Paper Knife

Drk brown; rectangular, tapering to thin point at edge

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 72595

Accession Number: 1969.3132

Paper Knife

Brn; figured wood; rectangular, tapering hndl; 2 black birds & plant

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: Menton (Maker)

Material: fruitwood, painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72596

Accession Number: 1969.3133

Pocket, Miniature Knife

Lt brown; cylindrical case, pull-out blade

Date: 1891-1914

Maker: Engstrom, Joh. (Maker)

Material: brass (alloy), steel (alloy), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72597

Accession Number: 1969.3134

Pocket Knife

Dk gry; rectangular, rounded corners, double blades, safety locks

Date: 1925-1939

Maker: Bonsa (Manufacturer)

Material: steel (alloy)

GUSN: 72598

Accession Number: 1969.3135

Pocket Knife

Ivory; attenuated oval; double blades

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy)

GUSN: 72599

Accession Number: 1969.3136

Pocket Knife

Silver; rectangular; two knives, hook, corkscrew, file

Date: 1877

Maker: Possibly Underwood (Manufacturer) Possibly Underwood (Vendor)

Material: casting (process), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 72600

Accession Number: 1969.3137

Desk Set

Burg; rectangular tapered case, long shears, paper knife

Date: 1891-1914

Maker: Knipp (Manufacturer) Cross (Manufacturer)

Material: brass (alloy), leather, steel (alloy)

GUSN: 72601

Accession Number: 1969.3138

Card Box

Brn; rectangular, deep recess; 2 decks; floral and vine motif

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, leather

GUSN: 72602

Accession Number: 1969.3139

Change Purse

Gry, yellow; u-shaped, hinged clasp

Date: 1885-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), flannel, nickel (metal), plush

GUSN: 72603

Accession Number: 1969.3140

Paper Knife

Moder. patina; painted blade; reel turned hndl with x-piece; screw thrdg

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 72604

Accession Number: 1969.3141

Pen Wiper

Black and red rectangular holder with, reverse curve sides; inlaid acanthus motif; brush

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: A. Girout & Co. (Maker)

Material: brass (alloy), bristle, tortoise shell

GUSN: 72605

Accession Number: 1969.3142

Letter Knife

Aqua, pnk, ivory; rectangular; pointed blade; handle with rosebuds

Date: 1885-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: celluloid (cellulosic), enamel paint, silver (metal)

GUSN: 72606

Accession Number: 1969.3143

Pocket Knife

Dk brown; attenuated ovl hndl, h hatchd, 2 blades, crkscrw, pr scis

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: Underwood (Maker)

Material: brass (alloy), lip-vibrated aerophones with conical bore: with valves, horn (animal material), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 72607

Accession Number: 1969.3144

Fan

Pale green; molded top, tapering bse to stem, no handle

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), metal

GUSN: 72608

Accession Number: 1969.3145.1

Fan

Pale green; molded top, tapering bse to stem, no handle

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), metal

GUSN: 72609

Accession Number: 1969.3145.2

Pen

Ivory; metal insert; ivory cylin hndl; putti with flute finial

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component), pewter (tin alloy), silver (metal)

GUSN: 72610

Accession Number: 1969.3146

Dispenser, Floss

Colorless; cylin, faceted; screw top with sm hole & floss catch

Date: 1880-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing, steel (alloy)

GUSN: 72611

Accession Number: 1969.3148

Candelabra

Scalloped, triangular base; elaborately molded shaft culminating in two-handled urn from which spring seven arms in elaborate foliate and floral forms culminating in vasiform candleholders.

Date: 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal), gilding

GUSN: 55896

Accession Number: 1972.55B

Side chair. Mahogany, velvet upholstery. Tapered square front legs with bead molding on three exterior edges. Square saber Rear legs without beading and slightly chamfered on interior edge. Rectangular H stretchers with slightly rounded upper face. Slightly flaring rectangular seat frame with s...

Date: 1790

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), pine (wood), upholstering

GUSN: 55897

Accession Number: 1972.59A

Chair

Side chair. Mahogany, velvet upholstery. Tapered square front legs with bead molding on three exterior edges. Square saber Rear legs without beading and slightly chamfered on interior edge. Rectangular H stretchers with slightly rounded upper face. Slightly flaring rectangular seat frame with s...

Date: 1790

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), pine (wood), upholstering

GUSN: 55898

Accession Number: 1972.59B

View of the Water Celebration on Boston Common, October 25th, 1848

Rectangular black and white engraving under glass and in oak frame. Entitled "VIEW OF THE WATER CELEBRATION ON BOSTON COMMON, OCTOBER 25TH, 1848." Large group of people on the Common with water fountain in center ground. B.F. SMITH, delineator; on stone by S. ROWSE.

Date: 1849

Maker: Tappan & Bradfords (Publisher) Smith, B. F. (Artist)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 55899

Accession Number: 1972.60

The Finding of Moses

Rectangular black and white engraving under glass with wide mahogany veneer frame. Group of women and baby in foreground and city, river, and mountains in background. From original painting by Zuccarelli, G.; Robertson, delineator; and Samuel Smith, sculptor.

Date: 1786

Maker: AFTER Zuccarelli (Maker) Robertson, G. (Artist) Smith, Samuel (Engraver) Boydell, John (English engraver, print publisher, 1719-1804) (Publisher)

Material: engraving (printing process), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 55900

Accession Number: 1972.61

Engraving "Morning"

Rectangular black and white engraving under glass with plain molded mahogany veneer frame. Entitled "MORNING," with group of figures in foreground and river with bridge and town in background. Published by Elizabeth Woollett, specifics obscured by frame. Label on rear from J.F. Cabot & Brother, 89 S...

Date: 1787

Maker: J. F. Cabot & Brother (Framer) Woollett, Elizabeth (Publisher) Wm. Woollett & B.T. Pouncy (Engraver)

Material: engraving (printing process), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 55901

Accession Number: 1972.62

"Evening"

Rectangular black and white engraving; under glass with wide plain molded mahogany veneer frame. Entitled "Evening," displaying group of figures in left foreground with river and walled building in background. Published by Elizabeth Woollett.

Date: 1787

Maker: J. F. Cabot & Brother (Framer) Woollett, Elizabeth (Publisher) Woolett & Smith (Engraver)

Material: engraving (printing process), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 55902

Accession Number: 1972.63

The Novel

Black and white engraving entitled "The Novel". Depicts young woman seated at dressing table and older woman at the bed extracting a novel from beneath the pillow. After Northcote. Black & gold rectangular frame; original glass.

Date: 1787

Maker: AFTER Northcote (Maker) Parker, Isaiah (Engraver) Harris, John, 1787 (Publisher)

Material: engraving (printing process), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 55903

Accession Number: 1972.64

The Ticket

Black and white engraving entitled "The Ticket." Depicts lady and gentleman seated at a tea table with gentleman standing holding out a ticket. After Northcote. Black and gold rectangular frame; original glass.

Date: 1787

Maker: AFTER Northcote (Maker) Parker, Isaiah (Engraver) Harris, John, 1787 (Publisher)

Material: engraving (printing process), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 55904

Accession Number: 1972.65

Portrait of Josiah Quincy

Gentleman in head and shoulders side view; silhouette of Josiah Quincy. Oval wooden frame; glass; oval cameo of ivory; black velvet and white matboard mat.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: stone (rock)

GUSN: 55905

Accession Number: 1977.10

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