Historic New England

Face mask

One in five plaster face masks, Asian. All painted white w/ black hair, eyelashes and eyes and red upturned lips. Happy images, in 2 different sizes. String ties at back.

Date: 1865-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), plaster

GUSN: 24180

Accession Number: 1998.5067.1

Face mask

One in five plaster face masks, Asian. All painted white w/ black hair, eyelashes and eyes and red upturned lips. Happy images, in 2 different sizes. String ties at back.

Date: 1865-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), plaster

GUSN: 24181

Accession Number: 1998.5067.2

Face mask

One in five plaster face masks, Asian. All painted white w/ black hair, eyelashes and eyes and red upturned lips. Happy images, in 2 different sizes. String ties at back.

Date: 1865-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), plaster

GUSN: 24182

Accession Number: 1998.5067.4

Face mask

One in five plaster face masks, Asian. All painted white w/ black hair, eyelashes and eyes and red upturned lips. Happy images, in 2 different sizes. String ties at back.

Date: 1865-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), plaster

GUSN: 24183

Accession Number: 1998.5067.3

Face mask

One in five plaster face masks, Asian. All painted white w/ black hair, eyelashes and eyes and red upturned lips. Happy images, in 2 different sizes. String ties at back.

Date: 1865-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), plaster

GUSN: 24184

Accession Number: 1998.5067.5

Wooden shaving brush handle, shaped like a bowling pin. Handle consists of alternating strips of oak and mahogany laid together and turned. Base of handle is wood painted black. Bristles visible inside base.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), oak (wood), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 24185

Accession Number: 1998.5068

Watercolor set

Wooden case holding watercolor set. Low and rectangular w/ lid that slides out. 4 white earthenware palettes inside, along w/ 2 small wooden dowels.

Date: 1875-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, pine (wood)

GUSN: 24186

Accession Number: 1998.5069

Gift box

Small paper gift box, shaped like a card box. Lid hinged along side seam. Front of lid is paper w/ printed image of 2 boys playing American soccer on field; house in distance. Exterior border is blue paper w/ gilt detail.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 24187

Accession Number: 1998.5070

Zoetrope

Zoetrope consisting of circular wooden stand onto which fits a circular card board viewer pierced w/ 13 lengthwise strips evenly spaced on side. Viewer rotates on iron pin. There are six polychrome printed and painted cartoons printed on both side. As viewer is spun, figures on cartoons appear to mo...

Maker: Milton Bradley Co. (Maker)

Material: cardboard, carving (processes), iron (metal), painting (coating), paper (fiber product), printing (process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 24188

Accession Number: 1998.5071A-H

Guitar

Wooden 6-string guitar w/ geometric wooden inlay around sounding board. Ivory pegs and string guides. Wood inlay on back in diagonal stripes. Red cotton tassels on end of string.

Date: 1870-1889 ?

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 24189

Accession Number: 1998.5072

Guitar

Six string guitar with mother-of-pearl inlay around sound hole. Ivory and wood inlay around outer edges. Bridge made from wood inlaid with mother-of-pearl and ivory bridgepins. Tuning pegs are made of ivory and brass. Box and lid are cardboard covered with red, brown and black marbled paper.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), ivory (tooth component), leaf (plant material), foliation (pattern), leaf (metal), mother of pearl, steel (alloy), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 24190

Accession Number: 1998.5073A-C

Type box

Wooden box w/ 18 large, 18 medium and 24 small compartments for sorting and storing type. Box stained brown and fastened together w/ cut tacks.

Date: 1860-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cutting (dividing), iron (metal), nailing, staining, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 24191

Accession Number: 1998.5074

Artificial flower arrangement

Flower arrangement composed of red flowers and green leaves made of feathers and white wax flowers and lily-of-the-valley. Vase is baluster shaped, hand-blown w/ a glass top pontil and etched w/ a spray of leaves. Vase sits upon circular wooden base and is covered w/ glass dome.

Date: 1861-1893

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, carving (processes), dyeing, etching (corroding), etching (printing process), feather (material), glass (material), iron (metal), molding (forming), wax, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 24192

Accession Number: 1998.5075A-C

Banjo

Wooden banjo w/ wooden neck, painted grain on top and carved accanthus leaf on bottom. Sides and top of neck carved w/ abstract pattern. Parchment held by 20 threaded brass clamps. One wire string remaining.

Date: 1860-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), carving (processes), cutting (dividing), parchment (animal material), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 24193

Accession Number: 1998.5076

Sanxian Musical Instrument

A Chinese plucked instrument with three wooden pegs, three wire strings, a long narrow wooden neck and snakeskin covered sounding board.

Date: 1860-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wood (plant material), snakeskin

GUSN: 24194

Accession Number: 1998.5077

Cigarette box

Cardboard cigarette box w/ polychrome starburst and lettered label w/ paper insert w/ polychrome printed man and woman and offering to send an album of the "reigning beauties of the world." Box to hold 10 cigarettes.

Date: 1883

Maker: Kinney Bros. (Maker)

Material: cardboard, cutting (dividing), paper (fiber product), printing (process)

GUSN: 24195

Accession Number: 1998.5078

Cigarette box

Cardboard cigarette box w/ polychrome starburst and lettered label, containing 6 printed slips offering prizes, 22 cards printed w/ racehorses and one card a transparent card when held to the light shows a saloon girl. Box to hold 10 cigarettes.

Date: 1883

Maker: Kinney Bros. (Maker)

Material: cardboard, cutting (dividing), paper (fiber product), printing (process)

GUSN: 24196

Accession Number: 1998.5079

Cigar box

Wood cigar box with white painted edges and polychrome printed paper closure showing a woman and a second blue and black printed closure printed "25 cigars," containing approximately 200 cardboard cards advertising Kinney Bros. cigarettes.

Date: 1883

Maker: Kinney Bros. (Manufacturer)

Material: cardboard, cutting (dividing), paper (fiber product), printing (process), stamping (forming), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 24197

Accession Number: 1998.5080

Clipboard

Wood board w/ brass spring and bars for holding bills. Undecorated.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 24198

Accession Number: 1998.5081

Abacus

Abacus, probably for a child, made of 12 iron wires held in wood frame w/ a handle. Each wire holds four red and four green painted wooden beads.

Date: 1860-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cutting (dividing), iron (metal), painting (coating), turning (shaping process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 24199

Accession Number: 1998.5083

Jewelry box

Green plush velvet jewelry box lined w/ red satin. On top of box in center there is an oval of purple plush velvet. Under lid there is raised area for pins. In base of box there are two smaller compartments opened by pushing iron buttons located inside near pin cushion.

Date: 1860-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), satin, velvet (fabric weave), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 24200

Accession Number: 1998.5084

Hatpin

Hatpin w/ paste gem; brass 2-pronged pin w/ paste gem in round setting on top; 2 prongs w/ meandering shape in middle.

Date: 1870-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), paste (glass), glass (material)

GUSN: 24201

Accession Number: 1998.5085

Brooch

This carved hardstone cameo brooch depicts a Classically dressed female in profile. It is set in a gilded wirework frame. Hinged pin and clasp closure on back.

Date: 1859

Maker: unknown

Material: agate (chalcedony), gold (metal)

GUSN: 24202

Accession Number: 1998.5086

Watch fob

A gold rope twist chain terminating at one end in a small gold watch key and a gilded, acorn-shaped fob at the other.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: gold (metal), plating (metal coating)

GUSN: 24203

Accession Number: 1998.5087

Cuff Button

Each round cuff button in this pair depicts four doves around the edge of a water-filled footed brass bowl with ring handles. The image is constructed of individual glass tesserae set in a black glass ground and held in place with a wax matrix.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), micromosaics, gold alloy, plating (metal coating)

GUSN: 24204

Accession Number: 1998.5088AB

Studs

Set of three silver circular studs, each bezel set with a cabuchon purple stone (possibly amethyst). Marked [See Inscriptions].

Date: 1860-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: amethyst (mineral), silver (metal), sterling silver

GUSN: 24205

Accession Number: 1998.5089A-C

Stick pin

Stick pin embellished with gilded "branches" tied in a bundle at the tip of the pin. Ends of each "branch" are prongset with stones. A small oval opal is centered between two round turquoises. Pin and stone settings are gold.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: gold (metal), opal, turquoise (mineral)

GUSN: 24206

Accession Number: 1998.5090

Brooch

A cluster of three metal daisies or sunflowers forms this brooch. The petals and stems are cast white metal and wrapped with a twisted wire to form a bouquet. The centers are gilded. Closure with a hinged pin and clasp on back.

Date: 1880-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: white metal, plating (metal coating)

GUSN: 23957

Accession Number: 1998.4910

Brooch

This brooch consists of four overlapping squares, each decorated with a Classical portrait in bas-relief profile. The edges of each square are cast to resemble facets created by hammering metal. The surface is dark, possibly oxidized silver.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 23958

Accession Number: 1998.4911

Brooch

This brooch depicts a pair of racing horses, each ridden by a jockey in silks and helmet. Brooch constructed from cast base metal plated in silver. Plating is wearing through, revealing copper-colored sheen of base metal. Closure on back with pin and clasp.

Date: 1910-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, plating (metal coating), silver (metal)

GUSN: 23959

Accession Number: 1998.4912

Bar pin

Bar pin made from a single piece of carved mother-of-pearl set with a series of faceted cut steel "stones" set in a repeating diamond pattern the length of the bar. Closure on back with pin and clasp (separating from mother-of-pearl).

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: mother of pearl, steel (alloy)

GUSN: 23960

Accession Number: 1998.4913

Bar pin

This bar pin is sterling silver, decorated with basket-weave guilloché engraving under a pale powder blue enamel in wide, diagonal stripes. The enamel stripes alternate with thin strips of sterling silver (three total), each strip is set with three clear faceted paste stones. Hinged pin and clasp cl...

Date: 1870-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: enameling, paste (glass), sterling silver

GUSN: 23961

Accession Number: 1998.4914

Pendant

Cross made from beige-colored material resembling an early celluloid or plastic, with round silver-colored metal grommet set in the center, surrounded by a series of concentric rings. Each arm of the cross is embellished with a row of concave circles. Set at a 45 degree angle from the cross arms ar...

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: celluloid (cellulosic), engraving (action)

GUSN: 23962

Accession Number: 1998.4915

Brooch

Brooch consists of rows of faux pearl beads strung on wires to form a rectangle. Vertical spacers of a gold-plated base metal channel-set with clear pastes create a single vertical row of pearls at brooch center with clusters to right and left. Plated metal back with hinged pin and clasp.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: paste (glass), faux finish, beads (pierced objects), gold alloy, white metal, plating (metal coating)

GUSN: 23963

Accession Number: 1998.4916

Bar brooch

Faceted jet bar pin. Closure is a hinged pin and clasp on back.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: jet (coal)

GUSN: 23964

Accession Number: 1998.4917

Brooch

Brooch composed of faceted jet beads (a mix of hexagons and navette shapes) strung on wires. Wires arranged to form a curving leaf shape. Closure with a hinged pin and clasp on back.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: jet (coal), faceting

GUSN: 23965

Accession Number: 1998.4918

Brooch

Large oval jet pin with carved decoration on front depicting a small bouquet of a rose in full bloom and a spray of lilies of the valley on a textured background. Closure with gold-plated pin on back.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: gold alloy, jet (coal), plating (metal coating), carving (processes)

GUSN: 23966

Accession Number: 1998.4919

Pocket ornament

This small novelty item was most likely an advertising give-away meant to be tucked in a book or a pocket. The cast metal fan is nickel-plated copper or brass and engraved with the maker's name and location. It hangs from a link chain, which in turn, is attached to an elogated section of folded wire...

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: Possibly Forbes & Wallace (Maker)

Material: metal, plating (metal coating), engraving (action), molding (forming)

GUSN: 23967

Accession Number: 1998.4920

Cuff button

This round cuff button or shirt stud is made from a disk of gold-colored metal embellished with a cloisonné enamel design of a man wearing a black-colored shirt and red short pants holds a fishing pole. He stands on a green spit of land looking out over light blue water. A black-colored island with ...

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, cloisonné, enameling, brass (alloy)

GUSN: 23968

Accession Number: 1998.4921

Cuff button

Large circular button or shirt stud made of gold-colored metal embellished with chromolithograph decoupage of horse's head. Coated in clear varnish. Single stem with disc toggle attachment. Once part of a pair.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: gold alloy, varnish by function, paper (fiber product), chromolithographs

GUSN: 23969

Accession Number: 1998.4922

Bracelet

Part of set of partial bracelet(.1) and matching cameo brooch(.2). Bracelet composed of five Classical female profiles carved in limestone (called "lava" in the mid-nineteenth century), each mounted in a plain gold frame and connected with gold O rings. Partial bracelet is mounted on a brown twill c...

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: limestone, gold alloy, carving (processes)

GUSN: 23970

Accession Number: 1998.4923.1

Cameo

Part of set of partial bracelet(.1) and matching cameo brooch(.2). Brooch composed of a Classical female bust carved in grey-colored limestone (called "lava" in the mid-nineteenth century). She is crowned in grapevines and leaves and wears Classical dress. The cameo is mounted in a plain gold-plated...

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: limestone, gold alloy, carving (processes)

GUSN: 23971

Accession Number: 1998.4923.2

Bracelet

This bracelet is part of a jewelry set made of silver pave-set with iron pyrites. The bracelet has a central eight petalled-flower set with iron pyrite flanked by two sets of graduated shamrock pairs. The bracelet closes with a slide clasp.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: pyrite, silver (metal)

GUSN: 23972

Accession Number: 1998.4924.1

Bracelet

This bracelet is part of a six piece set of jewelry, or parure, made of silver set with iron pyrite. This bracelet has a central harp design pave-set with iron pyrite, surrouned by pyrite-filled circles to form the large central element. This is flanked by graduated pyrite-filled ovals. The closure ...

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: pyrite, silver (metal)

GUSN: 23973

Accession Number: 1998.4924.2

Brooch

This brooch is part of a six piece jewelry set, or parure, made of silver pave-set with iron pyrite. This brooch is an equal-armed cross set in a laurel wreath.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: pyrite, silver (metal)

GUSN: 23974

Accession Number: 1998.4924.3

Brooch

This brooch is part of a six piece set, or parure, of jewelry made from silver set with iron pyrite. The central motif is an Irish harp, surrounded by a circle of triangles to form a sunburst. Pendants hang from three of the sunburst points. The first is a small flower that hangs from two of the poi...

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: pyrite, silver (metal)

GUSN: 23975

Accession Number: 1998.4924.4

Brooch

This brooch is part of a six piece set, or parure, of jewelry made from silver pave-set with iron pyrite. A vertical frond, similar to a fern or other leafy branch, stands at the center of a laurel wreath.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: pyrite, silver (metal)

GUSN: 23976

Accession Number: 1998.4924.5

Pair of earrings

This earring is one of a pair that forms a set, or parure, of jewelry made from steel pave-set with iron pyrite and made in the shape of trefoil shamrock leaves. The shamrocks hang from French ear wires.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: pyrite, silver (metal)

GUSN: 23977

Accession Number: 1998.4924.6AB

Teaspoon

Teaspoon, silver. Bead molding around handle edges on both top and underside of handle. Small crest at tip of handle. Engraved "T" on handle tip underside.

Date: 1854-1857

Maker: Jones, Shreve, Brown & Co. (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 23978

Accession Number: 1998.608.13

Teaspoon

Teaspoon, silver. Bead molding around handle edges on both top and underside of handle. Small crest at tip of handle. Engraved "T" on handle tip underside.

Date: 1854-1857

Maker: Jones, Shreve, Brown & Co. (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 23979

Accession Number: 1998.608.14

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