Historic New England

Fly Swatter

Grn, pnk; circular head; long handle with loop at end

Date: 1925-1949

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), wicker

GUSN: 70223

Accession Number: 1969.2637.2

Fly Swatter

Grn, pnk; circular head; long handle with loop at end

Date: 1925-1949

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), wicker

GUSN: 70224

Accession Number: 1969.2637.3

Fly Swatter

Grn, pnk; circular head; long handle with loop at end

Date: 1925-1949

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), wicker

GUSN: 70225

Accession Number: 1969.2637.4

Fly Swatter

Grn, pnk; circular head; long handle with loop at end

Date: 1925-1949

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), wicker

GUSN: 70226

Accession Number: 1969.2637.5

Shaving Set

Tan, ivory; roll out case with seven razors for each day; buckle, strap

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: Last, Joseph (Maker) Drew & Co. (Manufacturer) Possibly George Butler & Co. (Manufacturer) Joseph Rodgers & Sons (Manufacturer)

Material: celluloid (cellulosic), leather, metal

GUSN: 70227

Accession Number: 1969.2638

Trinket Basket

Brn, bge, org; rounded rectangular; spearate lid; cross pattern

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: straw (plant material)

GUSN: 70228

Accession Number: 1969.2639

Card Box

Rectangular; domed hinged lid with 3 inlaid cards; 2 comparts. inside

Date: 1875-1914

Maker: Dougherty, A., 1885 (Maker)

Material: black walnut (wood), inlay (process)

GUSN: 70229

Accession Number: 1969.2640

Parasol Handle

Intricately carved handle; lily of valley motif. In three parts.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 70230

Accession Number: 1969.2641

Needlework Box

Rectangular; sewing implements inside

Date: 1900-1925

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, celluloid (cellulosic), paper (fiber product), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 70231

Accession Number: 1969.2642

Folding Rule

2 hinged arms; 1 slides along length; metric

Date: 1880-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 70232

Accession Number: 1969.2643

Hand Mirror

Oval, curved edge; swinging cover, interior oval mirror

Date: 1875-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: black walnut (wood), mirrors, glass (material)

GUSN: 70233

Accession Number: 1969.2646

Prayer Book

Black, purple, ivory, and gilt case enclosing a bible with a cross on front with a clasp

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), gilding, ivory (tooth component), leather, moiré, paper (fiber product), silk (textile), silver (metal)

GUSN: 70234

Accession Number: 1969.2647

Bookmark

Brn, org; rectangular with pointed end; 2nd clip same shape, shorter

Date: 1925-1949

Maker: unknown

Material: shell (animal material), tortoise shell

GUSN: 70235

Accession Number: 1969.2648

Razor Strop

Brn; rectangular comp; "hour-glass" handle; case holds strop

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 70236

Accession Number: 1969.2649

Darning Egg

Egg-shaped; screw on top

Date: 1875-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: black walnut (wood)

GUSN: 70237

Accession Number: 1969.2650

Picture Frame

Brn; square; clasped & hinged; book format; picture frame inside

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), glass (material), leather, silk (textile)

GUSN: 70238

Accession Number: 1969.2651

Tape Measure

Brn, pnk; round body; tape pulls out; thimble handle

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: celluloid (cellulosic), linen (material), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 70239

Accession Number: 1969.2652

Buttonhook and Shoehorn

Oval with flared ends; steel end with hook.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component), silver (metal), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 70240

Accession Number: 1969.2653

Pill Box

Brown; round; top semi-encasing bottom

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: celluloid (cellulosic)

GUSN: 70241

Accession Number: 1969.2654

Vial

Blue; round stone, top; cylin base; top screws out

Date: 1925-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), turquoise (mineral)

GUSN: 70242

Accession Number: 1969.2656

Razor Sharpener

Red; rectangular; sliding mechanism

Date: 1925-1950

Maker: Allegro Company (Manufacturer)

Material: steel (alloy), stone (rock)

GUSN: 70243

Accession Number: 1969.2657

Signet

Square base; letters on face

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), pewter (tin alloy), wood (plant material), tin (metal)

GUSN: 70244

Accession Number: 1969.2659

Jar, Powder

Cylin, flattened top; clear inside jar with separate lid

Date: 1875-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: black walnut (wood), glass (material)

GUSN: 70245

Accession Number: 1969.2661.1

Jar, Powder

Cylin, flattened top; clear inside jar with separate lid

Date: 1875-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: black walnut (wood), glass (material)

GUSN: 70246

Accession Number: 1969.2661.2

Cosmetic Jar

Brn; cylin with flat top; incised lines along edge; inside jar

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: black walnut (wood), earthenware

GUSN: 70247

Accession Number: 1969.2662.1

Cosmetic Jar

Brn; cylin with flat top; incised lines along edge; inside jar

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: black walnut (wood), earthenware

GUSN: 70248

Accession Number: 1969.2662.2

Cosmetic Jar

Brn; cylin with flat top; incised lines along screw top; inner jr

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: black walnut (wood), glass (material)

GUSN: 70249

Accession Number: 1969.2663.1

Cosmetic Jar

Brn; cylin with flat top; incised lines along screw top; inner jr

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: black walnut (wood), glass (material)

GUSN: 70250

Accession Number: 1969.2663.2

Thermometer

Yellow; rectangular; inset rod; farenheit only; hanging only

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), painting (coating), metal, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 70251

Accession Number: 1969.2664

Trinket Basket

Brn; rectangular; hinged top, front latch; canted sides

Date: 1875-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: straw (plant material)

GUSN: 70252

Accession Number: 1969.2665

Candle Box

Rectangular; 4 candles wrapped in paper

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), wood (plant material), wax

GUSN: 70253

Accession Number: 1969.2666

Toilet Bottle

Colorless; str sides, canted shoulder; stopper; wood case, dome t

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), blow molding, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 70254

Accession Number: 1969.2667.1

Toilet Bottle

Colorless; str sides, canted shoulder; stopper; wood case, dome t

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), blow molding, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 70255

Accession Number: 1969.2667.2

Tumbler Container

Cylin; mushroom screw top; inlaid dancing figs on top; shot gls

Date: 1875-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: black walnut (wood), glass (material), inlay (process)

GUSN: 70256

Accession Number: 1969.2669.1

Tumbler Container

Cylin; mushroom screw top; inlaid dancing figs on top; shot gls

Date: 1875-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: black walnut (wood), glass (material), inlay (process)

GUSN: 70257

Accession Number: 1969.2669.2

Toaster

Rectangular; footed base with central heating element with two hinged clamps

Date: 1916-1924

Maker: American Electrical Heater Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: metal

GUSN: 70258

Accession Number: 1969.2670

Basket

Oblong; attached lid; fine weave

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: straw (plant material)

GUSN: 70259

Accession Number: 1969.2671

Toilet Bottle

Colorless; sq, recessed panel; cylin mouth, mushroom stopper

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 70260

Accession Number: 1969.2672

Medicine Bottle

Colorless; cylin; flat shoulder; 3 necks, fold over lips

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), blow molding

GUSN: 70261

Accession Number: 1969.2673

Each of this pair of matching womens shoe buckles is oval in shape and set with a single row of with colorless pastes. At the connection with the chape and buckle surround are small paste rosettes. The buckle is silver, with a steel hinged chape and tongue.

Date: ca. 1770

Maker: unknown

Material: paste (glass), silver (metal), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 100644

Accession Number: 1931.1668AB

Waist Clasp

Silver belt buckle in two parts with cast pierced and chased sunflower design, monogrammed center plate; hinge and eye and hook clasp.

Date: ca. 1878

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 100645

Accession Number: 1931.313ab

Belt Buckle

This vertically oriented rectangular matte gold belt buckle is decorated with applied cast foliate scrollwork and a central, stylized flower. The clasp is hinged at the bottom, with a vertical, hinged chape and tongue.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding

GUSN: 100646

Accession Number: 1938.855

Pair of Shoe Buckles

Pair of matching oval shoe buckles, two concentric rows of round colorless pastes set in silver; steel hinged chape and tongue.

Date: 1770-1790

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 100647

Accession Number: 1969.2995.1-2

Pair of Shoe Buckles

Pair of matching oval shoe buckles, single row of colorless pastes set in brass; hinged double prong; run on pieces of black silk velvet ribbon.

Date: 1900-1925

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 100648

Accession Number: 1969.3022.1-2

Pair of Shoe Buckles

Each of this pair of matching shoe buckles consists of two concentric circles of colorless brilliant pastes set in white metal. The outermost circle is set with small stones in a scalloped edge, while the innermost circle is set with larger pastes. The brass-hinged chape and tongue are purely decora...

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 100649

Accession Number: 1969.2992.1-2

Pair of Buckles

Pair of matching copper buckles, pierced stylized design; run on black silk ribbons

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: copper (metal)

GUSN: 100650

Accession Number: 2007.15.216ab

Pair of Suspender Buckles

Rectangular silver-plate suspender buckles with three teeth and heavy chain with two fasteners on each buckle.

Date: 1830-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 100651

Accession Number: 1969.1835.1-2

Shoe Buckles

Five rectangular steel shoe buckles with rounded corners, five with fluted borders, one is pewter with raised floral decoration; all have steel hinged chapes and tongues.

Date: 1770-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 100652

Accession Number: 1977.597a-f

Pair of Shoe Buckles

Pair of matching pewter rectangular shoe buckles with rounded corners, molded stylized border; steel hinged chape and tongue.

Date: 1770-1790

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 100653

Accession Number: 1942.1549.1-2

Belt Buckle

Brass vertically oriented rectangular belt buckle, pierced filigree border with two applied fleur-de-lis at top and bottom, six portrait busts of 17th century woman, star and marquise shaped cut steel buttons; bar fastener.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 100654

Accession Number: 1931.1593

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