Historic New England

Christmas tree ornament

Christmas elf ornament in original packaging. Rubber head; red and white striped hat; white scarf, red vest and green shirt and pants. Red shoes. Cotton. Gold string for use as ornament.

Date: 1934-1967

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), rubber (material)

GUSN: 26779

Accession Number: 1994.17

Christmas elf ornament in original packaging. Styrofoam head covered in fabric. Red hat and cape. White "suit" [superhero]. Red and white striped stockings. Black shoes. Gold string for use as ornament.

Date: 1934-1967

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), Styrofoam (TM)

GUSN: 26780

Accession Number: 1994.18

Plate

Earthenware plate depicting "Codfishing" scene. Plate is one of a set of twelve in the series "New England Industries" featuring black monochrome images adapted from wood engravings by Clare Leighton. Scenes include: codfishing; cranberrying; farming; grist milling; ice cutting; lobstering; logging;...

Date: 1952

Maker: Leighton, Clare (Designer) Wedgwood (Maker)

Material: earthenware, decals, transfer printing, glazing (coating)

GUSN: 26781

Accession Number: 2001.96.1

Infant's Dress

Long, infant dress - linen. Short sleeves with slanted cuffs. Eyelet embroidery at middle of breast, sleeves, two lines down center of front and along botton edge. Elaborate scrolled floral embroidery at bottom. Four ties at back for closure. Empire waist.

Date: 1830-1849

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, linen (material)

GUSN: 26782

Accession Number: 2001.138

Chemisette

Linen chemisette. Sleeveless with banded waist. Eyelet embroidery at neck and down front. Ruffled front with four panels. Three buttons (one missing) for closure at front and two metal clasps at banded botton. Machine chain stitching also down front.

Date: 1850-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, linen (material)

GUSN: 26783

Accession Number: 2001.139

Mug

Earthenware mug with blue printed image in an arched shape. Image includes a bobcat head at top center, with a tent and trees beneath and a scout emblem (fleur-de-lis) at bottom left. Inscription printed in border of image.

Date: 1980

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 26784

Accession Number: 2001.112

Mug

Earthenware mug with yellow, brown, and red oval printed design with bobcat head and inscription.

Date: 1983

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 26785

Accession Number: 2001.113

Mug

Earthenware mug with rectangular image printed in brown, red, green, and black. Image includes a bobcat and two evergreen trees at left, and a large tree trunk at right edge. Inscription printed across the image.

Date: 1986

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 26786

Accession Number: 2001.114

Mug

Earthenware mug with brown, red, black, and blue printed oval image with tents pitched around a fire and a scout emblem (fleur-de-lis) in upper center. Inscription in a border around the oval.

Date: 1990

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 26787

Accession Number: 2001.115

Boy Scout Pin

Boy scout pin. Scout rank. Brass.

Date: ca. 1980

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 26788

Accession Number: 2001.104

Boy Scout Pin

Boy scout pin. Tenderfoot rank with eagle. Brass.

Date: ca. 1980

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 26789

Accession Number: 2001.105

Boy Scout Pin

Boy scout pin. 1st Class rank with eagle and "BE PREPARED". Brass.

Date: ca. 1980

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 26790

Accession Number: 2001.106

Boy Scout Pin

Boy scout pin. Star rank with eagle, "BE PREPARED" and star. Brass.

Date: ca. 1980

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 26791

Accession Number: 2001.107

Microwave oven

Rectangular grey enameled steel microwave oven. Door in front opens top to bottom (as a real oven). 2 temperature dials at right on front with "START", "STOP", and "LIGHT" buttons. Glass tray inside.

Date: 1969-1970

Maker: Amana Refrigeration, Inc. (Maker)

Material: chromium, plate (material), enameling, glass (material), plastic (organic material), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 26792

Accession Number: 2001.94

Sign

Tinned sheet iron painted sign for "MISS ELVIRA SUMNERS/ SCHOOL." Rectangular. 4 holes at corners for hanging. White ground w/ inscription in gold and mauve paint.

Date: 1825-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), sheet metal, iron (metal), tinning

GUSN: 26793

Accession Number: 2001.146

Deck of cards

Deck of cards tied together w/ string. Queen of spades card facing out. 2 queens: one at each end of card: both facing to their right. One in red and one in black. Contemporary costume. [See photocopy in file.]

Date: 1840-1849

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 26794

Accession Number: 2001.147

Pen and Ink Drawings

Series of pen and ink drawings in gilt painted wood frame. Three images affixed to paper backing. Top: "5 of hearts" playing card drawn with ink into George Washington Middle: Paper embossed with "M" at top with faded drawings of hats (5 of them) Bottom: "2 of spades" playing card drawn with ink i...

Date: 1852

Maker: Thackeray, William Makepiece (Artist)

Material: ink, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 26795

Accession Number: 2001.145

Vinyl siding

10 siding samples of different colors. Each sample has 2 "panels." A= SNOW B= HERRINGBONE C= CREAM D= MAUVE E= ALMOND F= CLAY G= PEWTER H= SHALE I= WICKER J= FLAGSTONE

Date: 1990-1999

Maker: Wolverine Technologies (Maker)

Material: vinyl

GUSN: 26796

Accession Number: 2001.84A-J

Vinyl siding

10 siding samples of different colors. Each sample has 3 "panels." A= SNOW B= HERRINGBONE C= CREAM D= MAUVE E= ALMOND F= CLAY G= PEWTER H= SHALE I= WICKER J= FLAGSTONE

Date: 1990-1999

Maker: Wolverine Technologies (Maker)

Material: vinyl

GUSN: 26797

Accession Number: 2001.85A-J

Vinyl siding

11 siding samples of different colors. Each sample has 2 "panels." A= SNOW B= HERRINGBONE C= CREAM D= MAUVE E= ALMOND F= SEAFOAM G= CLAY H= PEWTER I= SHALE J= WICKER K= FLAGSTONE

Date: 1990-1999

Maker: Wolverine Technologies (Maker)

Material: vinyl

GUSN: 26798

Accession Number: 2001.86A-K

Vinyl siding

11 siding samples of different colors. Each sample has 3 "panels." A= SNOW B= HERRINGBONE C= CREAM D= MAUVE E= ALMOND F= SEAFOAM G= CLAY H= PEWTER I= SHALE J= WICKER K= FLAGSTONE

Date: 1990-1999

Maker: Wolverine Technologies (Maker)

Material: vinyl

GUSN: 26799

Accession Number: 2001.87A-K

Vinyl siding

Box opens like book. Purple exterior. Interior w/ molded plastic compartments for 2 samples of molding (herringbone color). Book of sample colors also in compartment. Sample colors in book: Snow, Almond, Pewter, Clay, Wicker, Shale, Cream, Mauve, Herringbone, Seafoam, Flagstone, Pacific/ Trim Co...

Date: 1990-1999

Maker: Wolverine Technologies (Maker)

Material: vinyl

GUSN: 26800

Accession Number: 2001.88

Vinyl siding

Foam compartment inside box. 8 siding samples of different colors. Each sample has 3 "beaded panels." A= SNOW B= HERRINGBONE C= CREAM D= ALMOND E= CLAY F= PEWTER G= SHALE H= WICKER

Date: 1990-1999

Maker: Wolverine Technologies (Maker)

Material: vinyl

GUSN: 26801

Accession Number: 2001.89A-H

Vinyl siding

Various white vinyl samples: quarter round insert 5" corner post lineal extra wide corner post system core insert window and door surround system 5" double channel lineal 5" fluted corner post lineal 4 unidentified pieces

Date: 1990-1999

Maker: Wolverine Technologies (Maker)

Material: vinyl

GUSN: 26802

Accession Number: 2001.90

Toilet paper

Rectangular packaged toilet paper on printed paper, two girls holding title on front. Packaging white, w/ orange and black writing. 800 sheets.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: A.P.W. Paper Co. (Maker)

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

GUSN: 26803

Accession Number: 1998.78

Toilet paper and holder

Metal holder w/ toilet paper sheets separately on a hook. Holder is rectangular, back has arch w/ hole for hanging. Paper inserted from top.

Date: 1890-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 26804

Accession Number: 1998.77.1-.2

Toilet paper holder

Toilet paper holder. Pine? Hinge to open. Three holes at back for hanging.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 26805

Accession Number: 2001.268

Shirt

Man's linen shirt. Long sleeve. Slits at sides on bottom. Collar. V-neck front. Two slits at each cuff for links. Thread-crocheted cord set across base of the opening to create a small open-work effect.

Date: 1768-1833

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 26806

Accession Number: 2001.270

Root Beer Bottle

Root beer bottle. Clear glass with bumpy surface. Inscription in yellow and brown. Diamond band around base of neck.

Date: ca. 1950

Maker: C. Leary & Co. (Maker)

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 26807

Accession Number: 2001.255

Rocking chair

Grain painted child's rocking chair. Caned seat and back (caning replaced). Faint remnants of gilt outlining. Arms come to scrolled ends.

Date: ca. 1865

Maker: unknown

Material: cane (plant material), graining, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 26808

Accession Number: 2001.137

Rocking chair

Horse hair upholstered rocking chair with scrolled arms.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 26809

Accession Number: 1954.209

Fireplace tongs

Cast iron fireplace tongs.

Maker: unknown

Material: cast iron

GUSN: 26810

Accession Number: 1961.238.1

Cane

Shaft sections from bone cylinder forming a spiral reticulated design. Silver tip and silver crown engraved "presented to Dr. William Perry".

Date: 1815-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: bone (material), silver (metal)

GUSN: 26201

Accession Number: 1966.1417

Cane

Natural knotted wood staff with hexagonal knob head.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 26202

Accession Number: 1966.1418

Yardstick

Thin elongated form--measures inches and 1/8's of a yd.

Date: 1800-1833

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 26203

Accession Number: 1966.1419

Yardstick

Elongated rectangular shape w/ one edge bevelled--metal edge--measures inches and gives mathematical tables and formulas.

Date: 1834-1899

Maker: Merrifield & Co. (Maker)

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 26204

Accession Number: 1966.1420

Silhouette

Oval white cut-out silhouette surround of young man facing left w/ string tie, over black grossgrain silk. Oval tin repousse beaded frame w/ wood support and backing. Under glass.

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: cloth, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 26205

Accession Number: 1966.1433

Porringer

Small shallow circular porringer w/ pierced trilobed handle.

Date: 1900-1979

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 26206

Accession Number: 1979.7

Cloak pin

Circular raised beaded rim w/ floral center.

Date: 1810-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, tin (metal)

GUSN: 26207

Accession Number: 1979.9

Cane

Natural knotted wood shaft with squared handle ending in carved animal head possibly fox or dog. Traces of black paint throughout.

Date: 1834-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 26208

Accession Number: 1979.10

Cane

Natural wood shaft w/ curved handle, metal tip.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood)

GUSN: 26209

Accession Number: 1979.11

Umbrella stand

Slightly tapered form--circular bottom and upper ring supported by three leg supports w/ curved feet and tops. Overall painted black w/ gilt leaf design on legs and spear design on ring. Note: Painted decoration may be by William Dudley.

Date: 1900-1966

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 26210

Accession Number: 1979.12

Flintlock pistol

Hardwood bulbous stock w/ stylized leaf motif carved in low relief under muzzle and on back. Cast iron muzzle w/ leaf motif at end of barrel and scroll work at top inlaid w/ brass. Brass mounts at butt and trigger w/ scroll at side. Band on barrel.

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), hardwood, iron (metal)

GUSN: 26211

Accession Number: 1979.21

Stereoscopic viewer

A) Leatherette covered body w/ goggle shaped viewer w/ square lens. Thin wood cross structure at back to hold card. Turned handle extending from center of bottom. B) Double-view rectangular photographic card depicting Gilman Garrison. Unaccessioned: white metal floor stand, (modern) painted blac...

Date: ca. 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, glass (material), softwood

GUSN: 26212

Accession Number: 1979.26AB

Ball mold

Two-part rectangular body w/ center recessed and lined w/ metal to form mold. A) w/ posts set in inner edge to fit into holes of B). Carved channel at top to pour molten lead.

Date: 1695-1760

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 26213

Accession Number: 1979.27.1AB

Musket ball

Lead bullet, spherical shape with central seam.

Date: 1695-1760

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), lead (metal)

GUSN: 26214

Accession Number: 1979.27.2

Plate

"Set" of tablewares married at a later date from numerous sets of examples. All are underglaze blue decoration on white body in "blue willow" pattern w/ "Canton" border of cross hatch and scallops. .1) Plate: circular

Date: 1785-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, willow (wood)

GUSN: 26215

Accession Number: 1966.1440.1

Mug

"Set" of tablewares married at a later date from numerous sets of examples. All are underglaze blue decoration on white body in "blue willow" pattern w/ "Canton" border of cross hatch and scallops. .2) Mug: cylindrical body w/ strap handle.

Date: 1785-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, willow (wood)

GUSN: 26216

Accession Number: 1966.1440.2

Dinner plate

"Set" of tablewares married at a later date from numerous sets of examples. All are underglaze blue decoration on white body in "blue willow" pattern w/ "Canton" border of cross hatch and scallops. .3) Dinner plate.

Date: 1785-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, willow (wood)

GUSN: 26217

Accession Number: 1966.1440.3

Octagonal stand

"Set" of tablewares married at a later date from numerous sets of examples. All are underglaze blue decoration on white body in "blue willow" pattern w/ "Canton" border of cross hatch and scallops. .4) Octagonal stand.

Date: 1785-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, willow (wood)

GUSN: 26218

Accession Number: 1966.1440.4

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