Historic New England

Watch Fob

Gold colored metal watch fob set with a bloodstone on one side and a black and white cut glass of a horse head within a horseshoe.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), gold (metal), bloodstone

GUSN: 102270

Accession Number: 1946.692

Charm

Small vulcanite charm in the shape of a pad lock.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: vulcanite, rubber (material), molding (forming)

GUSN: 102271

Accession Number: 1930.1298

Pendant

Gold swivel pendant or fob set with an oval onyx with a classical bust in intaglio.

Date: 1892

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102272

Accession Number: 1990.1401

Watch Fob

Onyx watch fob depicting a double portrait bust of a classical woman and a soldier on one side and an intaglio of an intertwined "JAI," set within a gold frame.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: gold (metal), onyx (mineral), semiprecious stone, intaglios (sculptural objects), carving (processes)

GUSN: 102273

Accession Number: 1974.204

Charm

Small gold charm in the shape of a pad lock engraved with a scroll design and inscribed "Mary."

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102274

Accession Number: 1974.198

Charm

Gold-plated metal charm in the shape of a padlock with a trefoil and scroll design chased on surface.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: gold alloy, plating (metal coating), chasing

GUSN: 102275

Accession Number: 1931.1621

Charm

Small rose gold charm in the shape of a padlock.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102276

Accession Number: 1933.1478

Gold colored metal locket in the shape of a book with alternately hinged leaves. The book "covers" are decorated with elaborately chased scrolls and a vertical strip of gold stamped with a repeating greek key pattern. The book unfolds to reveal twelve photographs of unidentified men and women.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: gold (metal), photograph albums

GUSN: 102277

Accession Number: 1920.626

Locket

Gold locket in the shape of a book with engraved and enameled floral design on each side, inside contains three hinged pages for photographs.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102278

Accession Number: 1942.321

Scent Locket

Rectangular gold locket engraved with a thistle on one side and a forget me not on the other, inside features a compartment with a hinged pierced floral cover and contains a piece of cotton for perfume.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102279

Accession Number: 1921.28

Charm

Tortoiseshell, horn, or early plastic charm in the form of a heart shaped padlock.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: horn (animal material), tortoise shell, cellulosic

GUSN: 102280

Accession Number: 1922.219

Locket

Rectangular sterling silver charm engraved with the initials "EJR" and surrounded by an asymmetrical scroll border on one side and a circular glass window on the other side, interior compartment contains a miniature dictionary with a red leather binding.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal), paper (fiber product), leather

GUSN: 102281

Accession Number: 1939.459

Bracelet

Vulcanite or hard rubber wrap style bracelet with applied plaque with molded relief scene of two deer within a foliate border.

Date: 1870-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: vulcanite, rubber (material), molding (forming)

GUSN: 102282

Accession Number: 1986.1506

Bracelets

Pair of amber bangle bracelets with carved facets.

Date: 1850-1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102283

Accession Number: 1986.1548.1-2

Aigrette in Original Case

Gold plated metal aigrette [.1] with an engraved bow and set with twenty-eight pastes and white bird's feather. In original case [.2]. White peacock feathers depicted in photograph replaced in 2015 for exhibition.

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: Possibly Shreve, Crump & Low (Retailer)

Material: feather (material), paste (glass), plating (metal coating)

GUSN: 102284

Accession Number: 2006.44.354.1-.2

Bracelet

Bracelet consisting of a string of eight carved peach stones each depicting different Asian motifs and scenes.

Date: 1850-1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102285

Accession Number: 1972.521

Jewelry Fragment

Two black elongated black plastic drops attached with a black chain.

Date: 1850-1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102286

Accession Number: 1972.523

Rosary Beads

Fragment of rosary beads consisting of carved bone beads with a rosette design on a metal chain.

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102287

Accession Number: 1972.518

Hair Ornament

Three red and pink silk hibiscus flowers on a wire wrapped in green tape.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102288

Accession Number: 1972.568

Hair Ornament

Two bird feather quills wrapped in woven purple thread with cut steel beads and joined together with a purple silk ribbon.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102289

Accession Number: 1972.510.7

Hair Ornaments

Pair of hair ornaments consisting of sprays strung with iridescent gold and purple beads and copper colored faceted triangles.

Date: 1870-1899

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102290

Accession Number: 1972.563.1-2

Hair Ornament

Hair ornament with a spray of red plastic beads and a dyed red feathers.

Date: 1870-1899

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102291

Accession Number: 1972.564

Compass Charm

Brass charm in the shape of a paddle set with a compass with a mother of pearl face on one side, reverse features a turtle in gold hanging from a string from a bamboo pole.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 102292

Accession Number: 1974.395

Watch Chain

Flat pink glass bead chain with looped edge, gold colored metal barrel shaped clasp.

Date: 1830-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 102394

Accession Number: 1927.901

Necklace

This fragment of a beaded necklace or watch chain is composed of two panels of pink glass beads with an abstract floral decoration in white beads, attached by multiple strands of white beads.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 102395

Accession Number: 1922.228

Necklace

Necklace of three red glass bead square panels attached together with multiple looped chains of red glass beads, gold rectangular clasp set with filigree rosettes.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 102396

Accession Number: 1941.1076

Sautoir

Sautoir consisting of two twisted ropes of black glass beads with knotted ends and large tassels.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), beads (pierced objects)

GUSN: 102397

Accession Number: 1942.261

Necklace

Necklace of alternating glass bead white and blue flowers with yellow centers, silk ribbon ties at ends.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 102398

Accession Number: 1969.2403

Necklace

Necklace of four white glass bead rectangular panels with floral designs in multi-colored glass beads, attached with multiple looped chains of white and clear glass beads, silk ribbon ties are missing.

Date: 1837

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 102399

Accession Number: 1942.1122

Necklace

Necklace with three rectangular panels of white glass beads, one beaded with a pink flower and the other two with blue flowers, attached with multiple strands of colorless and white glass bead looped chains.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 102400

Accession Number: 1938.1169

Watch Chain

Watch chain of alternating square and diamond shaped panels of cut steel beads attached with six black cords, ends in metal watch clip.

Date: 1900-1925

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102401

Accession Number: 1969.2394

Watch Chain

Watch chain of alternating square and diamond shaped panels of cut steel beads attached with six black cords, ends in metal watch clip.

Date: 1900-1925

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102402

Accession Number: 1969.3050

Sautoir

Sautoir of a flat glass bead panel with three beaded balls and ending in a bead tassel.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 102403

Accession Number: 1942.264

Choker

Velvet choker set with colorless round, square, and marquise shaped paste stones, two hook and eye clasps.

Date: 1875-1925

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102404

Accession Number: 1969.3000

Choker

Choker consisting of a flat black glass bead panel with a diamond and scroll design in gold colored metal and cut steel bead, multiple black bead chains attach two smaller panels with a gold bead design and two pieces of black silk grosgrain ribbon with snap clasps.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 102405

Accession Number: 1967.113

Earrings

Pair of clip on earrings consisting of white plastic leaves with two white berries at top set in gold plated metal frames.

Date: 1950-1955

Maker: Trifari, Krussman, and Fishel, Inc. (Jeweler)

GUSN: 102406

Accession Number: 1991.111ab

Earrings

Pair of ear clips set with a curved vertical row of colorless glass baguettes set in white metal frame. Retain their original C. Crawford Hollidge cardboard box.

Date: 1950-1955

Maker: Joseph J. Mazer and Co., Inc. (Jeweler)

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 102407

Accession Number: 1991.110ab

Charge Coin Pendant and Bracelet

Copper link bracelet with seven sided copper pendant featuring the profile portrait of a woman with a classical hairstyle.

Date: 1940-1950

Maker: C. Crawford Hollidge (Retailer)

Material: copper (metal)

GUSN: 102408

Accession Number: 1991.109

Hair Ornaments

Pair of black glass floral hair ornaments.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 102409

Accession Number: 1935.249ab

Glover Buttoner

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102410

Accession Number: 1935.264

Hair Comb

A two pronged tortoiseshell hair comb with a head of two twisted bands.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102411

Accession Number: 1935.252

Hair Comb

Two pronged gilt metal hair comb with a graduated crown of balls.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102412

Accession Number: 1935.259

Hair Comb

Two pronged gun metal hair comb with a graduated crown of balls.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102413

Accession Number: 1935.258

Red Cross Pin

Round gold pin with an enameled red cross on a white background, safety catch on reverse.

Date: 1900-1940

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102414

Accession Number: 1969.3606

Stickpins

Pair of stickpins with peach glass teardrop tops and twisted metal shafts.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 102415

Accession Number: 1969.3609.1-2

Stickpin

Gold plated stickpin with a top in the shape of a hunting horn and a twisted shaft.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102416

Accession Number: 1969.3608

Stickpin

Gold stickpin with natural pearl head above a collar of diamond chips above a guard.

Date: 1902

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102417

Accession Number: 1969.3607

Cuff Link

Pair of silver cuff links consisting of two round buttons engraved with geometric patterns.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 102418

Accession Number: 1969.3605.1-2

Cuff Links

Pair of brass cuff links consisting of two discs stamped with Arabic script on both sides..

Date: 1875-1925

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 102419

Accession Number: 1969.3604.1-2

Shirt Studs

Three gold shirt studs in a twisted knot design.

Date: 1875-1920

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102420

Accession Number: 1969.3603.1-3

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