Historic New England

Set of Buttons

Set of seven circular Roman micromosaic buttons, each depicts an architectural scene set in black glass, all set in brass frame, loop attachment on reverse.

Date: 1840-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 100852

Accession Number: 1934.1286a-g

Cuff Button

Circular tortoiseshell cuff button with gold piqué point stars, two metal posts with oval guards on reverse.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100853

Accession Number: 1922.210

Pair of Cuff Buttons

Pair of rectangular tortoiseshell cuff buttons each with a gold piqué posé letter L and Greek key border on beveled edges, metal posts with circular guard on reverse.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100854

Accession Number: 1922.211

Pair of large circular tortoiseshell cuff buttons with beveled edges and applied tortoiseshell intertwined initials "G H N," metal post and circular guard on reverse.These cuff buttons belonged to the donor, Grenville H. Norcross, youngest son of Lucy Anne (Lane) and Otis Norcross, Jr. Otis Norcross...

Date: 1870-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100855

Accession Number: 1937.1371.1-.2

Pair of Cuff Buttons

Pair of rectangular tortoiseshell cuff buttons each with a gold piqué posé letter W and Greek key border on beveled edges, metal posts with circular guard on reverse.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100856

Accession Number: 1940.867ab

Pair of Cuff Buttons

Pair of circular tortoiseshell cuff buttons, metal post and circular guard on reverse.

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100857

Accession Number: 1933.1706ab

Pair of Cuff Buttons

Pair of rectangular tortoiseshell cuff buttons each with a gold piqué posé letter L and Greek key border on beveled edges, metal posts with circular guard on reverse.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100858

Accession Number: 1933.1367ab

Pair of Cuff Buttons

Pair of square tortoiseshell cuff buttons, each with gold piqué posé stripe and leaf and berry design, beveled edges, post and circular guard on reverse.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100859

Accession Number: 1943.452ab

Pair of Cuff Buttons

Pair of oval tortoiseshell cuff buttons, each with piqué posé silver and mother of pearl floral decoration, tortoiseshell post and guards on reverse.

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 100860

Accession Number: 1922.570ab

Pair of Cuff Buttons

Pair of circular tortoiseshell cuff buttons, each with mother of pearl and silver piqué posé and painted gold foliate design, "ROMA" is painted in gold along top, tortoiseshell post and guard on reverse.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 100861

Accession Number: 1932.852ab

Cuff Button

Oval tortoiseshell cuff button with applied tortoiseshell relief of a profile of a Roman soldier, metal post and circular guard on reverse.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100862

Accession Number: 1930.16ab

Cuff Link

Oval tortoiseshell cuff link with gold piqué posé circle and stripe design, gold chain link.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100863

Accession Number: 1932.81

Pair of Cuff Buttons

Pair of circular mother of pearl cuff buttons, mother of pearl post and circular guards on reverse.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100864

Accession Number: 1941.709ab

Stud

Plain circular mother of pearl stud, mother of pearl post and guard on reverse.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100865

Accession Number: 1930.1386

Pair of Cuff Buttons

Pair of circular mother of pearl cuff buttons, each feature an engraved letter A, mother of pearl post and circular guard on reverse.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100866

Accession Number: 1946.687ab

Set of Cuff Links and Studs

Set of gold cuff links and studs all set with white stone. Pair of oval cufflinks, white stones in gold setting with faceted edge, gold link attachment. One circular and one oval gold stud with white stones in gold setting with faceted edge, gold post and circular guards, one engraved with foliate ...

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100867

Accession Number: 1940.10a-d

Set of Buttons

Set of eight mother of pearl buttons, each set with a purple glass stone in center surrounded by raised circles and carved feathered border, metal loop on reverse for attachment.

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), mother of pearl

GUSN: 100868

Accession Number: 1928.927a-h

Pair of Cuff Links

Pair of circular mother of pearl cuff links, each feature a gold X in center, gold backs with three links.

Date: 1875-1925

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100869

Accession Number: 1969.3047.1-2

Pair of Studs

Pair of circular mother of pearl studs, gold post with pearl guard.

Date: 1875-1925

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100870

Accession Number: 1969.3046.1-2

Pair of Cuff Buttons

Pair of circular lapis lazuli cuff buttons, brass post and circular guard with v-slice cut out on reverse.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 100871

Accession Number: 1922.1034ab

Pair of Cuff Buttons

Pair of circular moss agate cuff buttons set in gold reed edge, gold post and circular guard on reverse.

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100872

Accession Number: 1956.M5-6

Pair of Cuff Buttons

Pair of square malachite cuff buttons with metal backing, metal post and circular guard on reverse.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100873

Accession Number: 1938.1086ab

Pair of Buttons

Pair of rectangular red stone buttons set in gold colored metal, metal loop on reverse for attachment.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100874

Accession Number: 1938.1095ab

Stud

Circular banded agate stud set in gold-filled frame with reed edge, metal post and flexible circular guard on reverse.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100875

Accession Number: 1938.1399

Pair of Cuff Buttons

Pair of circular cabochon cut red agate cuff buttons, metal post and circular guards on reverse.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100876

Accession Number: 1933.281ab

Pair of Cuff Buttons

Pair of circular blue-gray enamel cuff buttons set in gold, gold post and circular guard on reverse.

Date: 1860-1877

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100877

Accession Number: 1950.13ab

Pair of Cuff Buttons

Pair of circular agate cuff buttons set in gold filled mounts, detachable post and guard on reverse.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100878

Accession Number: 1940.871ab

Pair of Cuff Buttons

Pair of rectangular agate cuff buttons set in gold mounts with pierced border, gold post and guard on reverse.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100879

Accession Number: 1995.78.5ab

Towel Rack

Wht, cylindrical membs; 2 stiles; x bar, 2 twl bars; strtchr; 4 serp legs

Date: 1875-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), metal

GUSN: 72708

Accession Number: 1969.2806

Wall Mirror

Full-length; , rectangular; gold frame, beaded edge

Date: 1875-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: gesso, gilding, mirrors, pressboard, wood (plant material), glass (material)

GUSN: 72709

Accession Number: 1969.2809

Miniature Bed

Brkn scroll head/ftbrds; shpd side rl; blue, white mattrss, white sht

Date: 1875-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: black walnut (wood), cotton (textile), muslin

GUSN: 72710

Accession Number: 1969.2812

Rocking Chair

Acrn finial; cylin stiles, legs, strtchrs; shpd rckrs; flt wvn st

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: Attributed to United Society (Shakers) (Maker)

Material: caning, chintz, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72711

Accession Number: 1969.2826

Bookcase

Dark finish rectangular bookcase with a raised edge 3 sides of top; 2 drawers; 5 shelves; bracket apron

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), plywood, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72712

Accession Number: 1969.2829

Electric Lamp

Urn shpd; white ground with polychrm oriental figs; circular base

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), stoneware (pottery), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72713

Accession Number: 1969.2830

Slant-top Desk

Slant-top desk. Mahogany primary, white pine secondary. Serpentine facade with four drawers. Interior of slant-top desk contains eight pigeon holes and six drawers. Piece rests on ball and claw feet.

Date: 1790-1815

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), mahogany (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 72714

Accession Number: 1969.2832

Book Rack

Rectangular; bevelled edge; central adjustable slide; 2 hinged ends; gothic motif

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 72715

Accession Number: 1969.2881

Wall Clock

Rectangular case; circular case with mld frame; roman #s; ball/drop finials

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: Waterbury Clock Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: brass (alloy), carving (processes), glass (material), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72716

Accession Number: 1969.2983

Wardrobe

Overhang, molded cornice; 2 large hinged doors; 8 interior compartments; turned feet

Date: 1820-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), pine (wood), plywood

GUSN: 72717

Accession Number: 1969.3244

Desk

Desk. Hinged, slanted writing surface; seven upper compartments, three drawers; two lower drawers. Rests on turned legs.

Date: 1840-1859

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), mahogany (wood), pine (wood), American tulipwood (wood), veneering, wool (textile)

GUSN: 72718

Accession Number: 1969.3246

Table

Round corner top; 1 drawer, 4 cylindrical legs; rectangular joints with 4 cylindrical stretcher; bulb feet

Date: 1790-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), pine (wood), tulipwood (Brazilian, wood)

GUSN: 72719

Accession Number: 1969.3248

Washstand

White rectangular top washstand, shaped edge; lower splashboard; 1 drawer, mush pulls; 2 doors

Date: 1865-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), marble (rock), tulipwood (Brazilian, wood), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72720

Accession Number: 1969.3250.1

Chest of Drawers

Rectangular; overhanging top drawer, three lower drawers; Applied oval molding; turned supports

Date: 1865-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), marble (rock), tulipwood (Brazilian, wood), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72721

Accession Number: 1969.3250.2

Night Table

Rectangular top night table with a shaped edge; 1 drawer; hinged drawer to lower cabinet; molded base

Date: 1865-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), marble (rock), tulipwood (Brazilian, wood), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72722

Accession Number: 1969.3250.3

Desk

Rectangular, hinged lid; drawer with hinged writing surface, small interior compartment; fluted legs.

Date: 1810-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), mahogany (wood), pine (wood), tulipwood (Brazilian, wood)

GUSN: 72723

Accession Number: 1969.3252

Desk

Rectangular top, overall floral and geometric motifs; hinged slide writing surface, eight tapered legs.

Date: 8140-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: boulle work, inlay (process), leather, gilt bronze, pewter (tin alloy), rosewood (wood), satinwood (wood)

GUSN: 72724

Accession Number: 1969.3254

Wardrobe

Flat overhang cornice; stiles with applied molding; paneld door with applied vines

Date: 1855-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: black walnut (wood), brass (alloy), porcelain

GUSN: 72725

Accession Number: 1969.3256

Chest of Drawers

Bow front; four graduated drawers; oval pulls; flared feet; string and band decoration

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), cherry (wood), inlay (process), mahogany (wood), tulipwood (Brazilian, wood), veneering, Norway spruce (wood)

GUSN: 72726

Accession Number: 1969.3259

Table

Table. Mulberry. Rectangular top; three drawers; rests on rectangular tapered legs.

Date: 1900-1949

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), floral patterns, flowers (plants), plating (metal coating), metal, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72727

Accession Number: 1969.3261

Pole Screen

Pole screen. Silk damask, brass, mahogany, pine. Oval mahogany frame encloses machine-embroidered wine damask panel with central rose motif. Contains two adjustable back rings for pole; pole missing; this description refers to screen only.

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: Attributed to Codman, Thomas Newbold, 1868-1963 (Maker)

Material: brass (alloy), mahogany (wood), pine (wood), silk (textile), damask

GUSN: 72728

Accession Number: 1969.3489

Chest of Drawers

Rectangular; flat top, beveled edge; rectangular mirror, swivel; four drawers, mush pulls

Date: 1875-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), mirrors, pine (wood), glass (material)

GUSN: 72729

Accession Number: 1969.4412.1

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