Historic New England

Bar Brooch

This gold bar brooch is chased with a central flower flanked by twining scrolls.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: fourteen-carat gold

GUSN: 102212

Accession Number: 2006.44.310

Brooch

This bow-shaped brooch is made from a silver-colored metal set with colorless pastes. The ribbon edges are embellished with millegrain detailing.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: white metal, glass (material)

GUSN: 102213

Accession Number: 2006.44.311

This necklace is composed of a string of faceted yellow glass beads with a central pendant clasp. The pendant is composed of a rectangular amber cabochon surrounded by four ovall faceted bezel-set amber stones, all set in an openwork leafy frame of stamped metal.

Date: 1930-1938

Maker: unknown

Material: amber (fossil resin), metal

GUSN: 102214

Accession Number: 2006.44.312

Necklace

This necklace is composed of a series of strung seeds and beads. Four thin and flat brown seed beads alternate with one white oval bead in a repeating pattern. The clasp is either missing or the string is broken.

Date: 1870-1925

Maker: unknown

Material: seed

GUSN: 102215

Accession Number: 2006.44.313

Necklace

This necklace is composed of purple-dyed seeds alternating with silver seed beads. It closes with a hook.

Date: 1870-1925

Maker: unknown

Material: seed, metal

GUSN: 102216

Accession Number: 2006.44.314

Earrings

Each earring in this pair is composed of four dangling gold-colored filigree balls connected to one another with attached loops and 'o' rings. The earrings attach with screw-back fasteners

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102217

Accession Number: 2006.44.315AB

Pair of Cuff Buttons

Pair of circular moss agate cuff buttons.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102218

Accession Number: 2006.44.316ab

Pair of Cuff Buttons

Pair of gold cuff buttons with black enamel design.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102219

Accession Number: 2006.44.317ab

Set of Studs

Set of five black studs with green stone and abalone-like sheen.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102220

Accession Number: 2006.44.318a-e

Set of Studs

Set of five wood studs.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102221

Accession Number: 2006.44.319a-e

Brooch

Circular gold brooch with loop in center and "Maria" engraved on back.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102222

Accession Number: 2006.44.320

Brooch

Peace wit honor pin.

Date: 1914-1915

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102223

Accession Number: 2006.44.321

S.A.S.A.P. Pin

S.A.S.A.P. pin with eagle and American flag embossed front.

Date: 1915-1920

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102224

Accession Number: 2006.44.322

Pocket Watch

Silver rimmed pocket watch with a white face. Maker: Sir John Bennet Ltd of London.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: Sir John Bennett Limited (Watchmaker)

Material: glass (material), silver (metal)

GUSN: 102225

Accession Number: 2006.44.323

Necklace

Silver necklace with green stone drops and Egyptian Revival stamped bust.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102226

Accession Number: 2006.44.324

Necklace

Alternating white opaque and translucent bead necklace.

Date: 1920-1930

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102227

Accession Number: 2006.44.325

Necklace

Translucent white and orange stone interspersed with orange breads on red braided cord.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102228

Accession Number: 2006.44.326

Necklace

Pearl necklace strung on white cord.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102229

Accession Number: 2006.44.327

Pair of Cuff Links

Pair of silver cuff links with enameled peach design on original backing.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 102230

Accession Number: 2006.44.328ab

Belt Buckle

Lozenge shaped belt buckle set with colored (pink, green, red, blue) stones.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102231

Accession Number: 2006.44.329

Shoe Buckles

Pair of metal shoe buckles set with pastes circularly radiating from center.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102232

Accession Number: 2006.44.330ab

Lapel Button

Boston and Maine 50 year commuter railroad lapel button.

Date: 1920-1930

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102233

Accession Number: 2006.44.331

Necklace

This necklace consists of a rectangular jade plaque suspended from a woven black cord by three linked oval platinum and pave-set diamond bails. The plaque is elaborately carved and pierced to depict three small animals with large eyes and bushy tails on branches, surrounded by leaves and berries. Th...

Date: 1920-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: jade (rock), platinum (metal), diamond (mineral), silk (fiber)

GUSN: 102234

Accession Number: 2006.44.332

Necklace

Blue bead necklace with yellow tassel.

Date: 1870-1925

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102235

Accession Number: 2006.44.333

Necklace

Abalone bead necklace with red tassel.

Date: 1870-1925

Maker: unknown

Material: abalone shell, silk (textile)

GUSN: 102236

Accession Number: 2006.44.334

Necklace

Necklace of multi colored glass beads and tubular shaped shells with large abalone shell pendant. Probably from the Pacific Islands.

Date: 1870-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 102237

Accession Number: 2006.44.335

Pocket Watch

Silver Ingersoll Junior pocket watch with roman numerals for hour markings. In original box with one year warranty claims on watch back and extensive distribution regulations on box backing.

Date: 1896-1920

Maker: Robert H. Ingersoll & Bros. (Watchmaker)

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 102238

Accession Number: 2006.44.336

Shoe Buckle

Pewter shoe buckle with metal pastes carved along circumference.

Date: 1775-1800

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102239

Accession Number: 2006.44.337

Clasp

Sterling silver clasp with swirling cherub decoration.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 102240

Accession Number: 2006.44.338

Brooch

Brooch in the form of a crown set with five purple stones along base and nine purple stones along top.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102241

Accession Number: 2006.44.339

Brooch

Circular gold brooch set with multicolored (blue, green, red purple, pink, clear) scarabs.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102242

Accession Number: 2006.44.340

Cross Pendant

White cross pendant with Jesus on crucifix.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102243

Accession Number: 2006.44.341

Cross Pendant

Lightweight metal religious pendant in the shape of a cross with four smaller red crosses marking each intersection. Engraved profile image of Mary on one side and Jesus with religious symbols on the other.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102244

Accession Number: 2006.44.342

Cross Pendant

Metal crucifix on a chain with remnants of rosary beads.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102245

Accession Number: 2006.44.343

Pendant

Badge of thorns wrapped around a bleeding heart with a cross rising above it. Sewn onto a red thread border.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102246

Accession Number: 2006.44.344

Religious pendant

Metallic colored religious pendant with Jesus as an adult on one side and Jesus as a baby in the arms of a king or saint on reverse.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102247

Accession Number: 2006.44.345

Saint Odile Pendant

Metal religious charm with images of Saint Lucy and Saint Odile.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102248

Accession Number: 2006.44.346

Stickpin

Stickpin with oblong bead head

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102249

Accession Number: 2006.44.347

Brooch

Crescent shaped diamond brooch set with pastes.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 102250

Accession Number: 2006.44.348

Two Buttons

Two buttons each with three gold colored heart shaped designs over black enamel; both are attached by a chain.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102251

Accession Number: 2006.44.349

Belt Buckle

Metal with floral enamel designs in blue, white, yellow, green, and pink on a velvet belt.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102252

Accession Number: 2006.44.350

Grand Piano

Partially ebonized grand piano. Music stand with cut out lute and scroll design. Three legs have scroll motif above capital and tapered fluted shaft with molded base.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: Chickering (Maker)

Material: staining, ebony (color), rosewood (wood)

GUSN: 64532

Accession Number: 1970.435

Settee

Gothic Revival settee with three part cresting, circular tracery in pointed arch, terminating in double acanthus bud. Four rectangular stiles with acanthus capitals. Back upholstered in three rectangular sections. Open upholstered arms with cawed hand supports. Seat rail with applied carved oak bran...

Date: 1850

Maker: Attributed to Brooks, Thomas, 1811-1887 (Furniture worker)

Material: carving (processes), walnut (wood), wool (textile)

GUSN: 64533

Accession Number: 1970.438

Frieze Wallpaper

Garland pattern tinted with green, red, and blue, and varnished. Hung upside down in parlor so appears as arch rather than floral swag.

Date: 1885-1890

Maker: Frederick Beck & Co. (Maker)

Material: Lincrusta Walton

GUSN: 64534

Accession Number: 1970.503

Wallpaper

Scrolling baroque pattern in a cream field. Tinted red, blue, and green.

Date: 1885-1890

Maker: Frederick Beck & Co. (Maker)

Material: Lincrusta Walton

GUSN: 64535

Accession Number: 1970.504

Figurine

Standing full length figure of a Turk or Indian rifleman, matte polychrome enamel wash colors. Blue and white striped shirt. Striped sash. Pantaloons with gilt and blue meander. White boots or stockings, lion skin. Leaning on rifle. Baroque pedestal base with central cartouche and floral enamel deco...

Date: 1875-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, porcelain

GUSN: 64536

Accession Number: 1970.656

Vase

In the Japanese taste. Round club-shaped earthenware vase with wide cylindrical mouth and shaped shoulders. Cream-colored matte ground on white clay body with a black circular reserve with bird motif; white gilt reserve with architectural view and palm leaf. Circular bronze base with bracket like fe...

Date: 1890

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 64537

Accession Number: 1970.657

Pillow

Hand sewn square pillow of machine woven material with slightly ribbed texture. Muted pink color, loosely stuffed.

Date: 1920-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 64538

Accession Number: 1970.658

Pillow

Pink machine woven pattern design pillow

Date: 1940-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 64539

Accession Number: 1970.659

Fireplace Tile

Floor to fireplace. Buff colored clay body with slip decoration, probably screened process. Brown and black Renaissance diamond border with circular devices enclosing a four-part scroll and palmettos design. Forms overall checkered pattern with border tiles of interlocking ovals and a floral element...

Date: 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 64540

Accession Number: 1970.660

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