Historic New England

Luncheon Knife

One of a set of twelve. Silver luncheon knife. Oval handle with an engraved geometric pattern on the base.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: Christofle (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 16720

Accession Number: 1969.646.3.6

Luncheon Knife

One of a set of twelve. Silver luncheon knife. Oval handle with an engraved geometric pattern on the base.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: Christofle (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 16721

Accession Number: 1969.646.3.7

Luncheon Knife

One of a set of twelve. Silver luncheon knife. Oval handle with an engraved geometric pattern on the base.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: Christofle (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 16722

Accession Number: 1969.646.3.8

Luncheon Knife

One of a set of twelve. Silver luncheon knife. Oval handle with an engraved geometric pattern on the base.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: Christofle (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 16723

Accession Number: 1969.646.3.9

Luncheon Knife

One of a set of twelve. Silver luncheon knife. Oval handle with an engraved geometric pattern on the base.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: Christofle (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 16724

Accession Number: 1969.646.3.10

Luncheon Knife

One of a set of twelve. Silver luncheon knife. Oval handle with an engraved geometric pattern on the base.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: Christofle (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 16725

Accession Number: 1969.646.3.11

Luncheon Knife

One of a set of twelve. Silver luncheon knife. Oval handle with an engraved geometric pattern on the base.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: Christofle (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 16726

Accession Number: 1969.646.3.12

Tablespoon

One of a set of twelve. Silver tablespoon with a rounded handle and a pointed oval bowl.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 16727

Accession Number: 1969.646.4.2

Tablespoon

One of a set of twelve. Silver tablespoon with a rounded handle and a pointed oval bowl.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 16728

Accession Number: 1969.646.4.3

Tablespoon

One of a set of twelve. Silver tablespoon with a rounded handle and a pointed oval bowl.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 16729

Accession Number: 1969.646.4.4

Tablespoon

One of a set of twelve. Silver tablespoon with a rounded handle and a pointed oval bowl.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 16730

Accession Number: 1969.646.4.5

Tablespoon

One of a set of twelve. Silver tablespoon with a rounded handle and a pointed oval bowl.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 16731

Accession Number: 1969.646.4.6

Tablespoon

One of a set of twelve. Silver tablespoon with a rounded handle and a pointed oval bowl.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 16732

Accession Number: 1969.646.4.7

Tablespoon

One of a set of twelve. Silver tablespoon with a rounded handle and a pointed oval bowl.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 16733

Accession Number: 1969.646.4.8

Tablespoon

Oval handle; full front midrib; pointed oval bowl.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 16734

Accession Number: 1969.646.4I

Tablespoon

One of a set of twelve. Silver tablespoon with a rounded handle and a pointed oval bowl.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 16735

Accession Number: 1969.646.4.9

Tablespoon

One of a set of twelve. Silver tablespoon with a rounded handle and a pointed oval bowl.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 16736

Accession Number: 1969.646.4.10

Tablespoon

One of a set of twelve. Silver tablespoon with a rounded handle and a pointed oval bowl.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 16737

Accession Number: 1969.646.4.11

Tablespoon

One of a set of twelve. Silver tablespoon with a rounded handle and a pointed oval bowl.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 16738

Accession Number: 1969.646.4.12

Teaspoon

One of a set of twelve. Silver teaspoon with a rounded handle and a pointed oval bowl.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 16739

Accession Number: 1969.646.5.2

Teaspoon

One of a set of twelve. Silver teaspoon with a rounded handle and a pointed oval bowl.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 16740

Accession Number: 1969.646.5.3

Teaspoon

One of a set of twelve. Silver teaspoon with a rounded handle and a pointed oval bowl.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 16741

Accession Number: 1969.646.5.4

Teaspoon

One of a set of twelve. Silver teaspoon with a rounded handle and a pointed oval bowl.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 16742

Accession Number: 1969.646.5.5

Teaspoon

One of a set of twelve. Silver teaspoon with a rounded handle and a pointed oval bowl.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 16743

Accession Number: 1969.646.5.6

Teaspoon

One of a set of twelve. Silver teaspoon with a rounded handle and a pointed oval bowl.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 16744

Accession Number: 1969.646.5.7

Prang chromolithograph of a three baskets of strawberries--2 spilled out onto the ground and one standing up at the edge of the grass. There is a dirt path in front of the strawberries. Frame: 3 1/2 in. dark wood and gilt frame.

Date: 1867

Maker: L. Prang & Co. (Maker) After Granbery, V. (Artist)

Material: boards (flat objects), chromolithography

GUSN: 19114

Accession Number: 1998.900.2

Whiskey jug

Earthenware whiskey bottle w/ cork top; "Fine Old Scotch Whisky"; embossed "JRD" w/ in shield and surrounded by wreath; bottom tan darkening upwards to burnt orange and rust.

Date: ca. 1920

Maker: Doulton & Co. (Maker)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), painting (coating), molding (forming), relief (sculpture techniques), tin (metal)

GUSN: 19115

Accession Number: 1998.901

Toby jug

Toby jug in the form of sailor sitting on a barrel w/ raised label "GIN COCKTAIL"; sailor in blue uniform holding a pipe and pitcher; jug cover is hat on sailor; white handle on his back.

Date: 1898

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 19116

Accession Number: 1998.902AB

Hoosier cabinet

Hoosier cabinet, oak w/ white enamel counter. Three upper top drawers open to two interior cabinets. Two doors beneath open to flour sifter and sugar dispenser. Four drawers and one door below enamel counter.

Date: 1920

Maker: The Hoosier Manufacturing Co. (Maker)

Material: enamel paint, oak (wood)

GUSN: 19117

Accession Number: 1998.903.1A

Walter Baker Chocolate

Cardboard container, image of serving woman and chocolate on face. Yellow and blue box. Recipes on back.

Date: 1930-1960

Maker: General Foods Corp. (Maker)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 19118

Accession Number: 1998.904

Box of Cane Sugar Tablets

Cardboard box, white w/ blue stripes, central image of man on horseback wearing colonial garb.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: Revere Sugar Refinery (Maker)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 19119

Accession Number: 1998.905

Unsweetened chocolate [Baker's]

Cardboard box, primarily yellow and blue. Small image of woman and chocolate. Bright blue offer for "Pie Carrier". Recipes on back.

Date: 1965-1975

Maker: General Foods Corp. (Maker)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 19120

Accession Number: 1998.906

Box of Old Fashioned Quaker Oats

Cylindrical cardboard container, primarily blue and red w/ face of man on front, white hair, black hat and jacket.

Date: 1965-1985

Maker: The Quaker Oats Company (Maker)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 19121

Accession Number: 1998.907

Box of Cream of Wheat

Cardboard box, front is red, blue and yellow w/ image of man in chef's hat holding bowl. Recipe and offer on back. Nutritional info. on sides.

Date: 1965-1970

Maker: National Biscuit Company (Maker)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 19122

Accession Number: 1998.908

Box of Pancake & Waffle Mix

Cardboard box, primarily red; image of pancakes on front, head shot of woman in corner. Directions and nutritional info. on back.

Date: 1980-1990

Maker: The Quaker Oats Company (Maker)

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

GUSN: 19123

Accession Number: 1998.909

Ivory soap

Bar of soap wrapped in blue and white paper. Image of moon and stars on lower corner of front.

Date: 1940-1960

Maker: The Proctor & Gamble Co. (Maker)

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

GUSN: 19124

Accession Number: 1998.910

Diamond Brand Toothpicks

Cardboard box, primarily yellow, white and brown. Image of 2 birch trees on front.

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: The Diamond Match Co. (Maker)

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

GUSN: 19125

Accession Number: 1998.911

Rosebud Matches

Cardboard box, primarily green and red; image of 3 roses on face of box. Strike pad has worn off. Box opens by sliding inner piece.

Date: 1920-1950

Maker: The Ohio Match Co. (Maker)

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

GUSN: 19126

Accession Number: 1998.912

Box of Jar Rubbers

Cardboard box w/ red printed letters and borders. "Bull Dog Half Pint Jar Rubbers"

Date: 1940-1960

Maker: Boston Woven Hose & Rubber Co. (Maker)

Material: paper (fiber product), rubber (material)

GUSN: 19127

Accession Number: 1998.913

Minute Tapioca

Cardboard box, primarily red. Image of pudding in glass and piece of pie. Directions on back.

Date: 1980-1990

Maker: General Foods Corp. (Maker)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 19128

Accession Number: 1998.914

Minute Tapioca

Cardboard box, primarily red. Image of pudding in bowl. Directions on back.

Date: 1965-1985

Maker: General Foods Corp. (Maker)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 19129

Accession Number: 1998.915

Baking Powder

Tin box wrapped in printed paper, primarily red, blue and yellow. Recipes on back. "Royal Cream of Tartar Baking Powder"

Date: 1963-1970

Maker: Standard Brands Incorporated (Maker)

Material: paper (fiber product), tin (metal)

GUSN: 19130

Accession Number: 1998.916

Canister of Cocoa

Tin box wrapped in printed paper. Image of serving woman, abstract. Recipes on back.

Date: 1930-1965

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), tin (metal)

GUSN: 19131

Accession Number: 1998.917

Canister of Cocoa

Tin box wrapped in printed paper. Image of serving woman, fuzzy image. Recipes on back.

Date: 1945-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), tin (metal)

GUSN: 19132

Accession Number: 1998.918

Canister of Cocoa

Tin box wrapped in printed paper. Image of serving woman, distinct image. Recipes on back.

Date: 1915-1930

Maker: Walter Baker & Co. (Maker)

Material: paper (fiber product), tin (metal)

GUSN: 19133

Accession Number: 1998.919

Box of Cocoa

Tin box wrapped in paper, primarily black. Center image of woman in pink raising teacup, on front and back.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), tin (metal)

GUSN: 19134

Accession Number: 1998.920

Box of Arrowroot

Tin box wrapped in printed paper, primarily green and red. Sifting lid on top of box.

Date: 1920-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), tin (metal)

GUSN: 19135

Accession Number: 1998.921

Box of Ground Cloves

Tin box, painted primarily red, image of shield on front and back. Sifter lid.

Date: 1920-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 19136

Accession Number: 1998.922

Slade's Black Pepper

Light blue, white and dark blue canister w/ a red label reading: "Slade's". At the bottom of the can are images of camels and people in the desert. On the back is a list of foods in which pepper can be used to add flavor.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: D. & L. Slade Co. (Maker)

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 19137

Accession Number: 1998.923

Colman's Mustard

Yellow canister w/ red lettering that states: "Colman's Mustard". On the front's center, a circle is drawn around the head of a bull. 3 recipes are on one side and one on another side. On the back is a red ribbon and medal and two stamps.

Date: 1930-1970

Maker: J. & J. Colman Ltd. (Maker)

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 19138

Accession Number: 1998.924

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