Historic New England

Charms

Four charms attached to a fob ring. The charms include a faceted carnelian ring, a vulcanite cross with gold beading, a heart-shaped charm containing a lock of brown hair on one side and a lock of blonde on the reverse, and a small gold locket containing brown hair.

Date: 1835-1866

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), hair, carnelian, vulcanite

GUSN: 101240

Accession Number: 1944.325

Brooch

Brown hair brooch in the shape of a leaf, gold mounting, hinge and hook on reverse (pin missing).

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101241

Accession Number: 1933.1179

Brooch and Earrings

Set of brown hairwork jewelry consisting of a brooch and pair of earrings. Brooch and earrings each feature gold plated and engraved crescent shaped surmounts set with brown hair and three tear-shaped hair drops suspended from bottom.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101242

Accession Number: 1942.318A-C

Brooch

Light brown table-worked hair brooch in a double bow knot with center gold mounting with engraved cartouche and scrolls, supports two hair acorn drops with gold terminals, hinged pin and hook on reverse.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101243

Accession Number: 1930.18

Brooch

Brown table-worked hair brooch in single bow knot (one loop is missing). Gold center mount forming "knot" in the bow is decorated with a chased flower. Closure is a hinged pin and hook on reverse.

Date: 1850-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: human hair, gold alloy, plating (metal coating)

GUSN: 101244

Accession Number: 1930.171

Earring

This single earring is composed of tableworked brunette human hair which forms three distinct drops. The first is a series of three graduated balls. The second is a series of four graduated balls. The third is a small Maltese cross. Each drop is suspended from a gold pin and capped at the base with ...

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: gold (metal), human hair

GUSN: 101245

Accession Number: 1927.2109

Drops for Earrings

Pair of brown hairwork ball drops with gold mounts and small gold balls hanging from end.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101246

Accession Number: 2007.15.88ab

Drop for Jewelry

This drop is composed of tableworked brunette human hair in the shape of an acorn. It is set on a gold pin and capped at the top with a gold disc and attached suspension loop. The drop may have been for earrings, a watch fob, or other type of jewelry.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: human hair, gold (metal)

GUSN: 101247

Accession Number: 1929.1068

Bracelet

Brown table-worked hair bracelet, gold rectangular clasp with foliate engraving.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101248

Accession Number: 1927.762

Brooch

Brown hair brooch in the form of a leaf and two acorns, gold engraved mounting, hinged pin and hook on reverse.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101249

Accession Number: 2007.15.32

Brooch

Blonde and brown hair brooch in the shape of a leaf and two acorns, mount and pin is missing.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101250

Accession Number: 2007.15.34

Brooch

Gold brooch with black enamel border with gold scrolls, center sent with braid of brown hair under beveled glass surrounded by chased gold border, hinged pin and hook on reverse.

Date: 1836

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 101251

Accession Number: 2007.15.28

Brooch

Gold square brooch with black enamel border with gold Greek key design, center set with a lock of brown hair under glass and surrounded by gold chased foliate border, hinge and hook on reverse (pin missing).

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 101252

Accession Number: 1987.629

Rosary Beads

Rosary beads, polished and carved dark red wood beads on metal chain, crucifix with corpus attached.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100801

Accession Number: 1969.1805

Rosary Beads

Ivory rosary, carved white ivory beads on metal chain, heart shaped intersecting bead, carved ivory cross with circle design and glass stone in center.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 100802

Accession Number: 2007.15.152

Holy Water Font

Silver holy water font, repoussed and engraved decoration depicting Christ on the cross with two kneeling women at his feet, all within an architectural niche flanked by two angels.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 100803

Accession Number: 1969.3361

Reliquary Cross

Silver reliquary cross, engraved with a sheath of wheat, crossed sword and axe, and the initials "I S" one side, the other side features a rooster, cross and the initials "I R", three silver balls attached (one missing), silver ring at top.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 100804

Accession Number: 1969.1832

Cross Pendants

Two stamped brass crucifixes with corpus attached to bent metal wire ring.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 100805

Accession Number: 1969.6196

Pair of Cuff Buttons

Pair of gold rectangular cuff buttons engraved with leaf and scroll design.

Date: ca. 1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100806

Accession Number: 1930.1669ab

Cuff Link

Silver cuff link, two oval discs attached by one link, one disc engraved with a C the other with a W.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 100807

Accession Number: 1930.1379

Stud

Gold circular stud with engraved scroll design, brass stud post.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 100808

Accession Number: 1930.1383

Stud

Small plain gold plated stud.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100809

Accession Number: 1930.1384

Stud

Small circular gold stud, engraved spiral decoration.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100810

Accession Number: 1930.1382

Bracelet

Cameo "lava" (talc / soapstone) bracelet, six medallions of different color stone with a high relief carved cupid set in gold.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100811

Accession Number: 1922.207

Pair of Cuff Links

Pair of small gold oval cuff links, engraved with scrolls and initials "L.R.V".

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100812

Accession Number: 1995.78.4ab

Pair of Cuff Links

Pair of small gold oval cuff links, stamped with textured pattern and initials "H.V"

Date: 1850-1869

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100813

Accession Number: 1995.78.3ab

Pair of Cuff Buttons

Pair of gold rectangular cuff buttons, center stamped with a raised 76, burnished background and beaded border.

Date: ca. 1876

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100814

Accession Number: 1981.16.1-2

Pair of Cuff Buttons

Pair of oval gold cuff buttons, engraved star and leaf decoration, hole for button and anchor shaped fastener on reverse.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100815

Accession Number: 1974.197ab

Pair of Studs

Pair of small gold cuff buttons with brushed ball and bar fastener.

Date: 1875-1915

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100816

Accession Number: 1932.879ab

Pair of Cuff Buttons

Pair of circular gold cuff buttons, beaded edge, elaborately engraved C in center.

Date: 1875-1915

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100817

Accession Number: 1965.126ab

Pair of Cuff Buttons

Pair of gold rectangular cuff buttons, five raised vertical strips with zigzag border, applied engraved plates one engraved "Hattie" the other "Wopsee," gold shank and guard on reverse.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100818

Accession Number: 1940.876ab

Pair of Cuff Buttons

Pair of round gold cuff buttons, black enameled Greek key border, engraved W in center, two post and oblong guards on reverse. One stud is missing.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100819

Accession Number: 1940.867c

Button

Small brass button, six balls surrounding a dark red glass stone, loop on reverse.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 100820

Accession Number: 1940.12

Pair of Chemise Studs

Pair of small circular gold chemise studs, each engraved with single leaf, gold post and circular guard on reverse.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100821

Accession Number: 1941.707ab

Brooch

Small gold pin depicting a sphinx head on an yellow enameled crescent enclosing a star and surmounted by a saber, screw post with fastener.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100822

Accession Number: 1941.708

Set of Shirt Studs in Original Case

Set of small gold circular shirt studs, each feature a cast beetle, gold post and guard on reverse. All in original red leather covered case with blue velvet and silk lining.

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100823

Accession Number: 1940.470a-d

Pair of Cuff Buttons

Pair of plain circular gold cuff buttons, gold post and guard on reverse.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100824

Accession Number: 1940.875ab

Pair of Cuff Buttons

Pair of circular metal and gold cuff buttons, applied gold stylized flower in center and gold border, two posts with oblong guards on reverse.

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100825

Accession Number: 1940.881ab

Pair of Cuff Links

Pair of silver oval cuff links, beaded edge, s link fasteners.

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 100826

Accession Number: 1940.883ab

Lapel Button

Bronze Grand Army of the Republic lapel button, front features a soldier and sailor clasping hands in front of the figure of Liberty, reverse post depicts a fireplace with a cooking pot.

Date: ca. 1894

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal)

GUSN: 100827

Accession Number: 1940.872

Set of Studs

Set of three gold shirt studs, circular white textured heads, gold bar fasteners.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100828

Accession Number: 1932.878a-c

Button

Metal button with scrolls and beading, loop on reverse for attachment. Cover of button is missing.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100829

Accession Number: 1975.216

Set of Studs

Three small rectangular moss agate studs set in gold, gold bar and post fasteners.

Date: 1860-1872

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100830

Accession Number: 1990.14.1-.3

Pair of Cuff Links

Pair of silver cuff links [ab], round buttons engraved with stylized ray-like lines. Pasteboard pink box with gilt foil inscription [cd].

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 100831

Accession Number: 2000.499A-D

Pair of Cuff Buttons

Pair of circular gold cuff buttons, foliate design background, black enamel border and the initial C, two posts and diamond shaped guards on reverse.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100832

Accession Number: 1940.514ab

Pair of Cuff Buttons

Pair of circular gold cuff buttons, textured surface with black enameled flower in center, gold post and circular guard on reverse.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100833

Accession Number: 1940.513ab

Pair of Cuff Buttons

Pair of circular gold cuff buttons, textured background with interlaced black enameled initials, gold post and circular guard on reverse.

Date: 1860-1877

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100834

Accession Number: 1940.468ab

Pair of Studs

Pair of circular gold and hair cuff buttons, gold rope pinwheel design with inset of woven brown hair, gold post and circular guard on reverse.

Date: 1850-1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100835

Accession Number: 1934.1839AB

Stud

Small flower shaped gold and hair cuff button, gold rope pinwheel design with inset of woven brown hair, gold post and circular guard on reverse.

Date: ca. 1873

Maker: unknown

Material: human hair, gold (metal)

GUSN: 100836

Accession Number: 1934.1842

Pair of Cuff Buttons

Pair of circular gold and hair cuff buttons, gold rope pinwheel design with inset of woven brown hair, gold post and circular guard on reverse.

Date: 1850-1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100837

Accession Number: 1963.402ab

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