Historic New England

Scarf

Brown woven scarf with long fringe.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53808

Accession Number: 1944.513

Scarf

Cream silk; plain; long, rectangular; applied knotted silk fringe.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53810

Accession Number: 1944.518

Goggles

Leather, glass, and metal goggles. Blue tinted lenses.

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, glass (material), metal

GUSN: 53811

Accession Number: 1944.520

Napkin Ring

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 53812

Accession Number: 1944.524

A small Native American beaded purse or pouch with red wool tape edge and cream body adorned with glass beads in white, blue, green, yellow and orange with red silk at tope and olive green tape handle.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles, beading (process), wool (textile), silk (textile), glass (material)

GUSN: 53813

Accession Number: 1944.526

Pair of Stockings

Black stockings with embroidered name 'Gordon' in red thread. Stockings have their original packaging of a green paper tag.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53814

Accession Number: 1944.528AB

Astrological Instrument

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53816

Accession Number: 1944.572A-C

Ruler

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53817

Accession Number: 1944.574

Ruler

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53818

Accession Number: 1944.575

Seal

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 53819

Accession Number: 1944.580

Pen

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 53820

Accession Number: 1944.582

Pen

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 53821

Accession Number: 1944.583

Pen

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53822

Accession Number: 1944.584

Bottle

Wicker-covered, colorless glass bottle for perfume or toilet water.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), wicker

GUSN: 53824

Accession Number: 1944.592

Eyeglasses

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53826

Accession Number: 1944.595

Eyeglasses

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 53827

Accession Number: 1944.597

Tile

Square, polychrome glazed tile depicting man and woman on grassy field with three trees.

Date: ca. 1700

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, ceramic glaze

GUSN: 53830

Accession Number: 1944.608

Needlework Bookmark

Needlework bookmark with embroidered image of a harp or lyre on Bristol board mounted on yellow ribbon.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53831

Accession Number: 1944.616

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 53832

Accession Number: 1944.620

Sash Weight

White weight with red and blue stripes

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53833

Accession Number: 1944.623

Curler

Curler (without handle) for girls or ladies hair. Made from fan bone of a whale.

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 53836

Accession Number: 1944.633

Shoehorn

Shoehorn made from steer horn.

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 53837

Accession Number: 1944.634

Trunk

Leather trunk with tray.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal), leather, tooling, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 53838

Accession Number: 1944.637AB

Paint Pestle

Painted marble pestle for grinding paint pigments. From the studio of Thomas N. Hinckley.

Maker: unknown

Material: marble (rock)

GUSN: 53839

Accession Number: 1944.643

Bust of woman

Parian bust of a woman with curly hair, low-cut dress, and necklace with large beads.

Maker: unknown

Material: parian (porcelain)

GUSN: 53840

Accession Number: 1944.649

Trundle Bed

Trundle bed in six pieces with two sets of screws.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53842

Accession Number: 1944.662A-F

Mortar & Pestle

Turned wooden mortar and pestle.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 53845

Accession Number: 1944.669AB

Stocking Form

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 53847

Accession Number: 1944.672A-C

Sieve

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 53848

Accession Number: 1944.675

Seal

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wax

GUSN: 53849

Accession Number: 1944.681

Nail Buffer in Holder

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: plastic (organic material)

GUSN: 53850

Accession Number: 1944.682AB

Maulstick

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 53851

Accession Number: 1944.685

Tile, Fireplace

Square, green glazed decorative ceramic tile; relief depicts profile of an old couple.

Date: 1881

Maker: J. & J. G. Low Art Tile Works\n (Manufacturer)

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 53852

Accession Number: 1944.686

Tile

Square, decorative ceramic tile; cream colored background with brown-black transfer print of four views of the Holmes House in Cambridge.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: Mintons (Maker)

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 53853

Accession Number: 1944.687

Hat

Olive twill gabardine hat with applied YMCA patch, round brim with rows of top-stitching, crown with self ribbon and bow; top made of four pieces; lined with black.

Date: 1918

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 53855

Accession Number: 1944.696

Shirt

Cream-colored wool crepe shirt with banded collar, center front button placket closure, mother-of-pearl buttons, with separate folded collars. Laundry marked with owner's name in black ink. Wrist slit with french cuff and two mother-of-pearl buttons.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53858

Accession Number: 1944.697C

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 53860

Accession Number: 1944.698

Tin Kitchen

Tin kitchen with spit

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 53862

Accession Number: 1944.703

Griddle

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 53863

Accession Number: 1944.708

Bowl

Amethyst; circular ; canted sides with arched panels; star bottom.

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: flashing (glassworking), glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 57503

Accession Number: 1942.4355.5

Flag

Med. blue with yellow cross at str; rectangular with yellow tassels.

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 57504

Accession Number: 1942.4356

Carved Eagle Figure

Carved figure of a mother eagle perched on a nest feeding two eaglets. Wood painted white.

Date: 1825-1880

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 57505

Accession Number: 1942.4357

Silhouette

This hollow cut silhouette depicts a man in a collared white shirt and dark coat. It is framed in a small, round, pewter frame and is unsigned.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: Attributed to Salisbury, Justin (Artist)

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 57506

Accession Number: 1942.4358

Miniature Picture

Woman, bust-length profile; hat, wh fichu, gold det. hair/earring

Date: 1830-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, paper (fiber product), watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 57507

Accession Number: 1942.4359

Picture

European concept of Indians worshipping sun; 3 central figures; hand-colored; titled "Amerique"

Date: 1825-1849

Maker: Codoni (Engraver)

Material: engraving (printing process), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 57508

Accession Number: 1942.4625

Bowl

Light amethyst; circular; canted sides with arched panels; star bottom

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 57509

Accession Number: 1942.4666.1

Bowl

Light amethyst; circular; canted sides with arched panels; star bottom

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 57510

Accession Number: 1942.4666.2

Bowl

Light amethyst; circular; canted sides with arched panels; star bottom

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 57511

Accession Number: 1942.4666.3

Trinket Box

Mottled black/br; semi-circular part lid with straight side; floral inl

Date: 1800-1824

Maker: unknown

Material: copper (metal), tortoise shell

GUSN: 57512

Accession Number: 1942.4904

Duffle Bag

Beige; cylindrical sack with drawstring through rivets.

Date: 1925-1949

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), cotton (textile)

GUSN: 57513

Accession Number: 1942.4905

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