Historic New England

Brooch

Orange painted ceramic brooch in the form of a calendula, hinged metal pin and hook on reverse.

Date: 1940-1945

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic and ceramic products, metal

GUSN: 102128

Accession Number: 1947.203

Butternut Pin

Carved butternut brooch with metal pin and hook on reverse. Tag reads (erroneously) that the brooch was carved from a peach stone.

Date: 1861-1862

Maker: Brown, Morton Winthrop (Maker)

GUSN: 102129

Accession Number: 1941.146

Butternut Pin

Carved cross-section of a butternut, with hook on reverse (missing pin).

Date: 1861-1865

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102130

Accession Number: 1917.940

Brooch

Small oval brooch set with a piece of wood from the "Charter Oak" in a twisted metal frame, hinged pin and hook on reverse.

Date: ca. 1856

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, oak (wood)

GUSN: 102131

Accession Number: 1938.1093

Bar Brooch

This lozenge-shaped enamel bar pin is set with a row of graduated seed pearls with a plain gold mount. The brooch closes with a hinged pin and safety hook on the reverse.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: jet (coal), pearl (animal material), gold (metal)

GUSN: 102183

Accession Number: 1922.215

Mechanical Pencil

Round jet mechanical pencil with gold foliate engraved ends.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102184

Accession Number: 1969.3011

Medal

A.T. Sterns Lumber Co. medal on link chain in the shape of a circular saw bit.

Date: 1849

Maker: W. & H. Co. (Manufacturer)

GUSN: 102185

Accession Number: 2007.15.124

Name Plate

Rectangular metal name plate engraved "T. Codman / Lincoln" with two holes at each end for attachment

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, engraving (action)

GUSN: 102186

Accession Number: 2007.15.129

"Police" Badge Love Token Brooch

Silver circular badge made in the "love token tradition," with bright cut scroll engraving on the reverse of an 1875 half dollar. The badge attaches to clothing with a hinged pin and safety clasp on reverse.

Date: ca. 1875

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 102187

Accession Number: 1951.6

Name Plate

Oval metal name plate impressed with an eagle over the name "C.H. Cummings / CAMB. PORT / MASS"

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102188

Accession Number: 1934.1907

Taxi Coin

Oval metal medallion painted in green and yellow "TOWN TAXI / 620 / INC."

Date: 1900-1940

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102189

Accession Number: 1932.961

Jordan Marsh Charge Coin

Metal coin inscribed with the number "205188" and the initials "JM"

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102190

Accession Number: 1934.181

Mount Auburn Cemetery Medallion

Urn shaped flat Mount Auburn Cemetery medallion.

Date: 1825

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102191

Accession Number: 1934.1908

Hat Marker

Silver rectangular hat marker with scroll decoration and engraved "F. M. Burrough." Meant to be worn inside hat band.

Date: ca. 1880

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 102192

Accession Number: 1925.881

Name Plate Pendant

Metal name plate on a chain engraved "C.N. TURNBULL"

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102193

Accession Number: 1965.55

Necklace

White bead necklace with brown and black bead decorations and carved circular carved jade pendant.

Date: 1909-1925

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102194

Accession Number: 2006.44.292

Buckle and Button Set

Brown speckled plastic buckle and button set from Philippines on original backing.

Date: 1909-1925

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102195

Accession Number: 2006.44.293a-g

Patch

1932 Fire Patch with threaded designs on front.

Date: 1932

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102196

Accession Number: 2006.44.294

Hair Comb

Tortoiseshell hair comb, about 4 inches.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102197

Accession Number: 2006.44.295

Hair Comb

Tortoiseshell hair comb with pierced scroll design.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102198

Accession Number: 2006.44.296

Hair Comb

Tortoiseshell hair comb with pierced branch design.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: tortoise shell

GUSN: 102199

Accession Number: 2006.44.297

Hair Comb

Tortoiseshell hair comb with two prongs.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102200

Accession Number: 2006.44.298

Hair Comb

Tortoiseshell hair comb, about 3 inches.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102201

Accession Number: 2006.44.299

Necklace

Carved red stone and cord necklace. Three red stones on either side of a carved red stone pendant with partially braided cord.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102202

Accession Number: 2006.44.300

Stickpin

Stickpin with faux pearl.

Date: 20th century

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102203

Accession Number: 2006.44.301

Hatpin

Gold stick hatpin with amethyst head and pearls around its circumference.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102204

Accession Number: 2006.44.302

Hatpin

Metal hatpin with flat, round head.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102205

Accession Number: 2006.44.303

Necklace

Chain necklace with blue semi-sphere and teardrop stones.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102206

Accession Number: 2006.44.304

Pair of Cuff Links

White outline of blue octagonal enameled cuff links.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: gold (metal), enameling, en ronde bosse

GUSN: 102207

Accession Number: 2006.44.305ab

Dress Clip

Gold leaf dress clip

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102208

Accession Number: 2006.44.306

Brooch "Brig Leander"

Repoussé and pierced sterling silver brooch in the form of a double masted ship, hinged pin and hook on reverse.

Date: 1926

Maker: Porter, Franklin (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 102209

Accession Number: 2006.44.307

Pair of Bar Pins

Pair of gold pins set with cabochon amethysts.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102210

Accession Number: 2006.44.308ab

Pair of Brooches

Pair of peacock feather enamel brooches.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: Krementz & Company

Material: gold (metal), enamel (fused coating), enameling

GUSN: 102211

Accession Number: 2006.44.309ab

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

Necklace

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