Historic New England

Scissors

Sm, sewing form; double scroll shaft; sharp point

Date: 1875-1924

Maker: Thornhill (Manufacturer)

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

GUSN: 72858

Accession Number: 1969.4663

Storage Box

Black storage box with gold trim; rectangular; hinged lid

Date: 1925-1949

Maker: unknown

Material: aluminum (metal), painting (coating), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 72859

Accession Number: 1969.4664

Storage Box

Grn, white; rectangular; hinged lid; liverpool coat of arms

Date: 1925-1949

Maker: unknown

Material: aluminum (metal), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 72860

Accession Number: 1969.4665

Storage Box

Lt brown; circular form, flush lid; belt-like buckle closing

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 72861

Accession Number: 1969.4666

Box

Lt brown, silver trim & letters; circular; conforming lid

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard

GUSN: 72862

Accession Number: 1969.4667

Storage Box

Brn; rectangular, hinged lid; crude; exterior dovetails

Date: 1900-1949

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72863

Accession Number: 1969.4668

Jewelry Box

Lime green; org, gold, grn pagodas; rectangular; domed lid; footed; red lining

Date: 1940-1965

Maker: Baret Ware Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: aluminum (metal), brass (alloy), enameling, mirrors, glass (material)

GUSN: 72864

Accession Number: 1969.4669

Bandbox

Lime green; circular, nailed seams; carved bluejay, branch, lid; batique linen

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), linen (material), painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 72865

Accession Number: 1969.4670

Food Storage Box

Wht, green, yellow; rectangular; fountain and statehouse on lid

Date: 1925-1949

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 72866

Accession Number: 1969.4681

Food Storage Canister

Red with gold pagodas seven pink flamingos; rectangular, ovoid front; hinged lid

Date: 1940-1965

Maker: Baret Ware Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: aluminum (metal), enameling

GUSN: 72867

Accession Number: 1969.4682

Yogo Game

Colorless circular case with yellow game pieces in a cross-shape on a black board.

Date: 1950

Maker: Plas-Trix (Manufacturer)

Material: plastic (organic material)

GUSN: 72868

Accession Number: 1969.4683

Storage Box

Nvy, lt brown; rectangular; lid; 30 red, white chess pcs inside

Date: 1870-1885

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72869

Accession Number: 1969.4684

Developer

Two compartments, two cranks; rectangular box, attachd lid; instruction booklet

Date: 1902

Maker: Eastman Kodak Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: aluminum (metal), turning (shaping process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72870

Accession Number: 1969.4685

Balance Scale

Oval base and scales; flowers and cross balance; circular stacked weights

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process)

GUSN: 72871

Accession Number: 1969.4686

Clock

Clock with a brown, yellow face; square form, arched top; egg and dart; footed; electric

Date: 1926

Maker: Hammond (Manufacturer)

Material: Bakelite (TM), wire

GUSN: 72872

Accession Number: 1969.4687

Camera

Black camera with rectangular, extendng lens (a); rectangular cover, latch and strap

Date: 1900

Maker: Eastman Kodak Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: leather, metal

GUSN: 72873

Accession Number: 1969.4688

Radio

Brn, yellow, org; sq form with handle; fixtures in rectangular

Maker: Philco (Manufacturer) Am. Cabinet How. Corp. (Manufacturer)

Material: Bakelite (TM), glass (material), leather, metal, wood (plant material), upholstering, varnishing

GUSN: 72874

Accession Number: 1969.4689

Microscope

Brass, black; travel size; rectangular box (b)

Date: 1875-1914

Maker: Bourgeois Open. (Manufacturer)

Material: brass (alloy), mirrors, turning (shaping process), metal, wood (plant material), glass (material)

GUSN: 72875

Accession Number: 1969.4707

Camera

Blue case; rectangular camera; three extra plates; black cloth

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: Ruckert, J. (Manufacturer)

Material: brass (alloy), canvas, cotton (textile), leather, turning (shaping process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72876

Accession Number: 1969.4710

Carriage Clock Case

Burg; rectangular; sq hngd lid; strap hndl; blind window

Date: 1825-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), glass (material), leather, satin, silk (textile), wood (plant material), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 72877

Accession Number: 1969.4754

Typewriter

Brn rectangular travlng case; bail handle; inside unknown, locked

Date: 1880-1899

Maker: Hall Typewriter (Manufacturer)

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

GUSN: 72878

Accession Number: 1969.4760

Cigar Case

Burnt umber; rectangular; bracket ornament; green lining

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), leather

GUSN: 72879

Accession Number: 1969.4761

Change Purse

Silver; u-shpd hngd clasp; mesh sack; beaded; foliage, panther

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 72528

Accession Number: 1969.2884

Cosmetic Jar

Colorless; circular faceted jar; flat lid with borders & monogram

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: cutting (dividing), glass (material), silver (metal)

GUSN: 72529

Accession Number: 1969.2885

Button

Circ, sl. domed, molded edge, loop shnk; bird with branch in beak

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process)

GUSN: 72530

Accession Number: 1969.2886.1

Button

Circ, sl. domed, molded edge, loop shnk; bird with branch in beak

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process)

GUSN: 72531

Accession Number: 1969.2886.2

Button

Circ, sl. domed, molded edge, loop shnk; bird with branch in beak

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process)

GUSN: 72532

Accession Number: 1969.2886.3

Button

Circ, sl. domed, molded edge, loop shnk; bird with branch in beak

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process)

GUSN: 72533

Accession Number: 1969.2886.4

Dumbell

Lt. brown; molded handle, globular ends, incised lines

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: Iver Johnson Sport Good Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: maple (wood), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 72534

Accession Number: 1969.2887

Dumbell

Lt. brown; molded handle, globular ends, incised lines

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 72535

Accession Number: 1969.2888.1

Dumbell

Lt. brown; molded handle, globular ends, incised lines

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 72536

Accession Number: 1969.2888.2

Jewelry Box

Black rectangular jewelry box with a hinged lid, decorated with a gilded branch and landscape

Date: 1880-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: japanning, pewter (tin alloy), wood (plant material), tin (metal)

GUSN: 72537

Accession Number: 1969.2889

Tray

Ivory, red, green; rectangular, knotchd crnrs; mums in lscp, crackle

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 72538

Accession Number: 1969.2890

Trinket Box

Dk brown; circular, dished lid; basket weave & bamboo motif

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 72539

Accession Number: 1969.2891

Needlework Basket

Org; rectangular, hinged lid, latch; lined pockets; misc. contents

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 72540

Accession Number: 1969.2892

Stamp Box

Varigated green, black; rectangular; hngd lid, ball feet, 2 compartments

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: Pratt, W. (Goldsmith)

Material: brass (alloy), gilding, malachite (mineral), onyx (mineral), stone (rock)

GUSN: 72541

Accession Number: 1969.2894

Brush

Ivory; oval head, monogramed, flat oval handle, yellow bristles

Date: 1885-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: bristle, ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 72542

Accession Number: 1969.2896.1

Shoehorn

Ivory rectangular shoehorn with a curved well, rounded corners, an oval handle, and a monogram.

Date: 1885-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: bristle, ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 72543

Accession Number: 1969.2896.2

Brush

Ivory; oval head, felt oval handle; yellow bristle; monogram

Date: 1884-1914

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 72544

Accession Number: 1969.2897

Brush

Ivory; oval head with dished back, ovoid felt handle, yellow bristles; monogram.

Date: 1884-1914

Maker: Attributed to W. Thornhill & Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: bristle, silver (metal)

GUSN: 72545

Accession Number: 1969.2898

Clothes Brush

Ivory; rectangular with curvd sides, dished well, blond bristles

Date: 1884-1914

Maker: W. Thornhill & Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: bristle

GUSN: 72546

Accession Number: 1969.2899

Pencil

Gld; rifle shell with pencil in tip

Date: 1914-1918

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 72547

Accession Number: 1969.2985

Shoehorn

Tan; paddle head with "high heel" hndl; monogrm with stringing

Date: 1800-1914

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 72548

Accession Number: 1969.2987

Trinket Box

Med brown; ovl; stylized dragon hndls, lid wedges btwn; spiral mtf

Date: 1885-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: birch (wood), carving (processes)

GUSN: 72549

Accession Number: 1969.2988

Desk

Desk. Mahogany. Narrow rectangular upper case with three drawers; eight pigeon holes; slanted green baize writing surface; two lower drawers below. Rests on turned legs.

Date: 1820-1835

Maker: unknown

Material: Paraguayan cedar (wood), Spanish cedar (wood), toon (wood), mahogany (wood), Norway spruce (wood)

GUSN: 72550

Accession Number: 1969.3073

Desk and Bookcase. Mahogany primary wood includes top and sides with mahogany veneer on bottom; pine secondary wood includes back; pine bottom; pine support board beneath top. Rectangular case. Overhanging top with one shelf. Dowels attach to desk. Rests on ball feet with round tenons.

Date: 1820-1835

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), veneering, Norway spruce (wood)

GUSN: 72551

Accession Number: 1969.3074