Historic New England

Picture Frame

Large

Maker: unknown

Material: copper (metal)

GUSN: 73500

Accession Number: 1969.5133.1

Picture Frame

Large

Maker: unknown

Material: copper (metal)

GUSN: 73501

Accession Number: 1969.5133.2

Pillbox

Yellow, painted

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 73502

Accession Number: 1969.5134

Cartoon Print

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 73503

Accession Number: 1969.5135

Eyeglasses

Gold wire; leather case

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 73504

Accession Number: 1969.5140

Box

Wood with inlaid pig on lid

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 73505

Accession Number: 1969.5141

Monocle

Tortoise shell rim

Maker: unknown

Material: tortoise shell

GUSN: 73506

Accession Number: 1969.5142

Monocle

Tortoise shell rim

Maker: unknown

Material: tortoise shell

GUSN: 73507

Accession Number: 1969.5143

Monocle

Tortoise shell rim

Maker: unknown

Material: tortoise shell

GUSN: 73508

Accession Number: 1969.5144

Lorgnette

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 73509

Accession Number: 1969.5145

Collar

White cotton with white cotton embroidery

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 73510

Accession Number: 1969.5146

Scarf

Dark green sheer silk chiffon; square shape; hand stitched hems.

Date: 1900s

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (fiber)

GUSN: 73511

Accession Number: 1969.5147

Drawers

White

Date: 1905-1915

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 73512

Accession Number: 1969.5148

White cotton; pointed front yoke with square neck; scalloped edges around neck and yoke; floral embroidery all over yoke; four button placket below yoke; feather stitching along yoke, placket and cuffs; long sleeves gathered to embroidered and scalloped cuffs; set of loops in yoke with missing ...

Date: 1915-1925

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 73513

Accession Number: 1969.5149

Purse

Dark blue silk taffeta circular bag with oval celluloid handles; multi-color circular embroidered medallion of Asian motif and trimmed with gold-painted glass beads. Appliqued below center front; multi-color Asian floral medallion appliqued at left and right side openings; side openings trimmed wit...

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), celluloid (cellulosic), silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 73514

Accession Number: 1969.5150

Petticoat

Cream-colored cotton petticoat. Outer ruffle has bands of pintucks and eyelet lace set over a stiffened plain cotton ruffle.

Date: 1902-1906

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), lace (needlework)

GUSN: 73515

Accession Number: 1969.5151

Slipper

Red

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 73516

Accession Number: 1969.5152A-C

Pantaloons

White linen split drawers; waist open at both sides with ties; legs gathered into cuff of eyelet with foliate meander; button and tie at each side; gathered all around.

Date: 1837

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, linen (material)

GUSN: 73517

Accession Number: 1969.5153

Pillowcase

Plain white pillowcase.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 73518

Accession Number: 1969.5154

Pillowcase

Small, plain whute pillowcase.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 73519

Accession Number: 1969.5155

Towel

Blue & white check

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 73520

Accession Number: 1969.5156

Mat

Multicolor strings & pink ribbon

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 73521

Accession Number: 1969.5157

Towel

Ivory diaper weave

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 73522

Accession Number: 1969.5159

Towel

Cotton

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 73523

Accession Number: 1969.5161.1

Fire Badge

White metal fireman's badge in the form of a shield.

Date: ca. 1875

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 103201

Accession Number: 1951.5

Snuff Spoon

Gold snuff spoon with a cylindrical end set with a piece of colorless glass.

Date: 1830-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 103202

Accession Number: 1998.5810

Souvenir Hand Mirror

Oval souvenir metal hand mirror for Keith's Theaters, painted with a green background and featuring a woman in 1890s dress holding a parasol.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 103203

Accession Number: 1941.1143

Pen Handle

Silver pen handle.

Date: ca. 1875

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 103204

Accession Number: 1969.1746

Sewing Scissors in Sheath

Pair of silver scissors with scalloped edged handles, sheath has floral and geometric bright cut engraving.

Date: 1795-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 103205

Accession Number: 1969.3379

Etui

Metal shaped miniature tool case with hinged top and chased and repoussed scroll and floral decoration. Interior contains a spoon, snuff spoon, horn book mark, pencil and unidentified tool.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, horn (animal material)

GUSN: 103206

Accession Number: 1928.35a-f

Etui

Silver scissor case in a t-shape with textured pattern on surface. Interior contains a pair of scissors, penknife, and a pointed tool.

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 103207

Accession Number: 1931.242a-e

Etui

Green shagreen miniature tool case containing a pair of scissors, penknife, butter knife, two tine fork, a detachable handle, and a pencil tip.

Date: 1830-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: shagreen (leather), metal

GUSN: 103208

Accession Number: 1931.21a-g

Chatelaine

Silver plated chatelaine with peacock at belt fastener and attached clip.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 103209

Accession Number: 1935.256

Chatelaine

Metal chatelaine featuring three graduated circles arranged vertically, all have matching bright cut engraved geometric pattern, metal chain and hook attached.

Date: 1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 103210

Accession Number: 1944.209

Chatelaine

Silver chatelaine in an endless knot shape, supports four chains with eight attachments consisting of a heart-shaped case; silver writing pad with four bone sheets; charm in the form of a mummy; circular charm containing a photograph of Queen Victoria on one side and an unidentified woman on reverse...

Date: ca. 1895

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 103211

Accession Number: 1927.2100

Chatelaine

Metal chatelaine with a lion head surrounded by curling ribbons and bell flower swags, four chains attached with a winged lion charm, a watch case, a coin, and a flat circular charm with Islamic writing.

Date: 1873

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 103212

Accession Number: 1939.653

Chatelaine Hooks

Pair of silver chatelaine hooks.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 103213

Accession Number: 1963.263ab

Necklace

This necklace is formed from a silver-gilt set of plaques connected by short chains strung with pearls. Each plaque is set with cabochon red, green, and blue stones (probably rubies or garnets, emeralds and sapphires). The plaques alternate on the chain with baroque pearls. At the chain's center is ...

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 103214

Accession Number: 1990.1493

Brooch

Circular gilt metal brooch with applied twisted rope, bead, scroll decoration, border had Latin text "AMICIZIA AD IMENEO," center set with a green stone cameo depicting the Greek god Hymen in profile, hinged pin and hook on reverse.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 103215

Accession Number: 1990.1494

Earrings

Each of this pair of gold chandelier-style earrings is set with uncut, polished green stones (probably emeralds), baroque pearls and old mine-cut clear pastes with screw back fasteners.

Date: 1894-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 103216

Accession Number: 1990.1495.1-2

Pendant

Circular gilt metal pendant with chased scrolling foliate design around border, center set with a photograph of an unidentified man, loop attachment at top.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 103217

Accession Number: 1990.1496