Historic New England

Buckles

Pair of tarnished silver buckles w/ith stamped flowers and abstract swirls on each; attached bar on back forms slot for attachment to apparel.

Date: 1850-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal), stamping (forming)

GUSN: 23852

Accession Number: 1998.4809AB

Each buckle in this pair is constructed from white metal, cast in a pattern of geometric lines and faux hammer marks. Plated in rhodium or nickel to give a bright silver appearance. Center bar and single prong.

Date: 1915-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: white metal, plating (metal coating)

GUSN: 23853

Accession Number: 1998.4810AB

Buckle

Filigree rectangular buckle with central floral motif surrounded by scrolled foliate decoration in oxidized and polished silver plating. Attachment to belt (no longer extant) with sliding metal arched bar on back.

Date: 1850-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: plate (material), silver alloy

GUSN: 23854

Accession Number: 1998.4811

Buckle

Large stamped metal buckle with bronze wash and oxidized surface; rectangular shape with scrolled foliate decoation and pierced designs at top and bottom.

Date: 1850-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, stamping (forming), piercing

GUSN: 23855

Accession Number: 1998.4812

Buckle

Oval buckle made from silver-colored metal patterned to resemble twisted rope. Buckle attaches to strap/belt (no longer extant) with bar and two prongs.

Date: 1850-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy), plating (metal coating), silver alloy

GUSN: 23856

Accession Number: 1998.4813

Buckle

Buckle composed of molded composite material with central bust of a woman with long hair set in an elongated oval, flanked by spade-shaped elements filled with scrolling foliage.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: vulcanite

GUSN: 23857

Accession Number: 1998.4814

Buckle

Stamped, brass-plated oval buckle comprised of linked hemispheres. Worn black enamel still visible in crevices. Attachment to strap/belt with crossbar (visible in image), belt no longer extant.

Date: 1850-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), stamping (forming)

GUSN: 23858

Accession Number: 1998.4815

Buckle

Stamped metal buckle with scrolled foliate design along edges flanking flowers centered in oval frames. Darkened surface may be oxidation or remains of enamel (by eye).

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: stamping (forming), metal

GUSN: 23859

Accession Number: 1998.4816

Buckle

Square steel buckle with recurved sides and rounded corners, two central posts, rectangular toothed tongue and chape. Patent mark and date stamped on tongue [see Inscriptions].

Date: 1864-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: stamping (forming), nickel (metal), plating (metal coating)

GUSN: 23860

Accession Number: 1998.4817

Buckle

Black-enameled brass filigree buckle with scrolled foliate open decoration. Bar for garment attachment at center back (strap/belt no longer extant).

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), enameling

GUSN: 23861

Accession Number: 1998.4818

Buckle

Narrow, rectangular, black metal slide-style buckle with stamped scrolled foliate decoration.

Date: 1850-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, enameling

GUSN: 23862

Accession Number: 1998.4819

Buckle

Large, flat, rectangular, black-enameled belt buckle. Cross bar and tongue for attachment to belt/strap.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: enameling, white metal

GUSN: 23863

Accession Number: 1998.4820

Buckle

Narrow, slide-style, black-enameled brass buckle with embossed band of dots around outer edge.

Date: 1850-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), enameling

GUSN: 23864

Accession Number: 1998.4821

Buckle

Oval, convex mother-of-pearl buckle cut from a single piece of shell with a center cross bar.

Date: 1870-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: mother of pearl, carving (processes)

GUSN: 23865

Accession Number: 1998.4822

Belt buckle

Small oval mother of pearl belt buckle with central cross bar for attachment to belt (no longer extant).

Date: 1870-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: mother of pearl

GUSN: 23866

Accession Number: 1998.4823

Buckle

Slide buckle cut from a single piece of mother-of-pearl in a rectangular shape. Oriented vertically, the center cross bar is flanked by a pair of concave, flattened crescents. The mother-of-pearl has a blue cast, possibly dyed.

Date: 1870-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: mother of pearl, dyeing

GUSN: 23867

Accession Number: 1998.4824

Buckle

Rectangular slide-style buckle with no embellishment other than a silver-colored plating over base metal, probably nickel or rhodium.

Date: 1870-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: plating (metal coating)

GUSN: 23868

Accession Number: 1998.4825

Buckle

Plain, rectangular metal buckle with central post and single tongue.

Date: 1870-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 23869

Accession Number: 1998.4826

Buckle

Small, rectangular metal buckle enameled black. Two teeth mounted on central rotating post. Cross bar is marked [see Inscriptions].

Date: 1870-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: enameling, metal

GUSN: 23870

Accession Number: 1998.4827

Drop-leaf Table

Drop-leaf table. Mahogany with hard maple hinge rails; white pine and other secondary wood. Rectangular table top with rectangular leaves. Two swing legs open to suppoprt leaves. Top and leaves each composed of one board. Thin hinge rails with two blocks set between each. Apron has double cyma-...

Date: 1760-1775

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), maple (wood), eastern white pine (wood)

GUSN: 24822

Accession Number: 1963.110

Side chair

Wide double cyma chair rail w/ broad vaseform splat. Stile curve down toward seat w/ narrow rails framing horsehair upholstered center and slight flare up at the end. Front legs are simple cabriole and back legs are slightly flared. Green upholstered seats.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), veneering

GUSN: 24823

Accession Number: 1963.114A

Side chair

Wide double cyma chair rail w/ broad vaseform splat. Stile curve down toward seat w/ narrow rails framing horsehair upholstered center and slight flare up at the end. Front legs are simple cabriole and back legs are slightly flared. Green upholstered seats.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), veneering

GUSN: 24824

Accession Number: 1963.114B

Card table

Card table. Mahogany veneer. Rectangular table top turns ninety degrees on pedestal base to open. Top has molded edge above faceted pedestal with collar at base. Concave and serpentine X-shaped base with four scrolled feet on corners. Casters added.

Date: ca. 1830

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), veneer

GUSN: 24825

Accession Number: 1963.116

Woodblock print

Oriental woodblock of pheasant beneath a flowering tree done in blue and red on white background. Framed in plexiglass and acid-free rag board.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 24826

Accession Number: 1968.107

Side chair

Wide curve top chair rail w/ broad vase-form splat. Stiles curved down toward seat w/ narrow rails framing horse hair upholstered center and slight flare up at the ends. Front legs are simple cabriole and back legs are slightly flared.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), veneering

GUSN: 24827

Accession Number: 1985.131.1

Side chair

Wide curve top chair rail w/ broad vase-form splat. Stiles curved down toward seat w/ narrow rails framing horse hair upholstered center and slight flare up at the ends. Front legs are simple cabriole and back legs are slightly flared.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), veneering

GUSN: 24828

Accession Number: 1985.131.2

Bellows

Bent conical nozzle w/ multiple incised lines. 2 spade shaped paddles, one w/ leather "V" shaped leather tip outlined in tacks. Small air hole on reverse side. Maroon leather bellows attached w/ tacks.

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), maple (wood)

GUSN: 24829

Accession Number: 1985.132

Portrait of Nathaniel Coffin

Lithograph of Nathaniel Coffin; deeply molded gilt frame; glass; "G. Stuart, Pinx/ R. Peale, Del./ Nathaniel Coffin, M.D.,/ Lith. of Pendleton".

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: Stuart, Gilbert (Artist) Possibly Peale, R. (Designer) Pendleton's (Lithographer)

GUSN: 24830

Accession Number: 1985.133

Sewing supplies box

White box w/ silk top and sides made of gridded paper embroidered w/ beads and silk thread. Initials "SBC" embroidered in beads on one side. Interior of white silk.

Date: 1825-1840

Maker: Possibly Coffin, Sarah (Bartlett), 1732-1798 (Maker)

Material: beading (edging pattern), beading (process), cardboard, paper (fiber product), silk (textile)

GUSN: 24831

Accession Number: 1985.134

Conch shell

Conch shell; pink-rimmed interior.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: shell (animal material)

GUSN: 24832

Accession Number: 1985.135

Card deck

52 playing cards; green patterned bank; multi-colored; labeled: "EXCELSIOR/ A. DOUGHERTY/ MANUFACTURER/ 18(?) BEEKMAN STREET/ NEW YORK".

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: Dougherty, A., 1885 (Maker)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 24833

Accession Number: 1985.136

Card deck

52 playing cards; multi-colored. Labeled, "EXCELSIOR/ A. DOUGHERTY/ MANUFACTURER/ NEW YORK." Red patterned back.

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: Dougherty, A., 1885 (Maker)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 24834

Accession Number: 1985.137

Religious cards

39 religious cards. Gilt border w/ embossed white floral decoration. Multi-colored picture at top; verse at bottom.

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 24835

Accession Number: 1985.138

Wood block and paper

"Eastern Stage Company" wood block die and corresponding print on paper.

Date: ca. 1830

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 24836

Accession Number: 1985.139AB

Tree section

Cross-section of branch w/ Arabic inscription and drawing on both sides.

Date: 1800-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: olive (wood)

GUSN: 24837

Accession Number: 1985.140

Wood block

Wood block w/ incised 5-pointed star.

Date: 1800-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 24838

Accession Number: 1985.141

Inkwell

Heavy mold-blown glas inkwell. Bottom label reads, "Patd Nov--1876." Cork plug w/ leather cover.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 24839

Accession Number: 1985.142AB

Trinket box

Round turned and carved box w/ foliate design on top surrounded by fluted border. Bottom has incised rings. Plain interior.

Date: 1825-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 24840

Accession Number: 1985.143

Marble fragment

Marble rectangle; rough finish.

Maker: unknown

Material: marble (rock)

GUSN: 24841

Accession Number: 1985.144

Commemorative tree bark

"From the old elm/ Boston Common/ Feb 16 1876/ 7:17 p.m./ an old tree in 1722," inscribed in ink on surface of bark.

Date: 1876

Maker: unknown

Material: elm (wood)

GUSN: 24842

Accession Number: 1985.145

Bookmark

White silk backing with fringe and applied perforated paper ornament which reads, "Forget Me Not" in green.

Date: 1855-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), silk (textile)

GUSN: 24843

Accession Number: 1985.146

Coral

3 pieces of sea coral; off-white in color.

Maker: unknown

Material: figure- and animal-derived motifs, corals (animals), coral (material)

GUSN: 24844

Accession Number: 1985.147

Commemorative plaque

Velvet aqua frame enclosing a metal relief impression of a 17th century house. Inscribed, "Gov. Cradock House/ Medford Mass/ The Oldest House in America/ Built 1634."

Date: ca. 1920

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, metal, velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 24845

Accession Number: 1985.148

Greeting card

One of two Easter cards. Multi-colored; one is marked w/ manufacturer's name.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: International Art Publishing Co. (Maker)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 24846

Accession Number: 1985.149.1

Greeting card

One of two Easter cards. Multi-colored; one is marked w/ manufacturer's name.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: International Art Publishing Co. (Maker)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 24847

Accession Number: 1985.149.2

Scrapbook

Black leather cover which is embossed w/ gold heart and floral motifs. Gold border and framing floral motifs. Binding marked, "Florais Album." Interior marker, "Lucy Coffin."

Date: ca. 1857

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 24848

Accession Number: 1985.150

Basket

Short circular strap and reeded base w/ woven bottom. Flared woven star-shaped sides w/ 2 ring-handles.

Date: 1820-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: wicker

GUSN: 24849

Accession Number: 1985.151

Fan

Wood stays of frame covered in brown leather w/ gold trim. Brown silk fan decorated w/ scene of man wearing white wig and kissing a woman's hand. Painted in gray. Brass ring at base. Silk cord handle w/ tassel.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), leather, satin, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 24850

Accession Number: 1985.152

Card deck

52 playing cards, multi-colored. Marked, "Ivory Surfac'd" and "L.I. Cohen."

Date: ca. 1820

Maker: Cohen, L. I. (Maker)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 24851

Accession Number: 1985.153

Mirror knob

Pierced circular medallion w/ quartered motif featuring "ruffled" lobes w/ quatrefoiled center w/ circular knob. Tapered round shaft w/ knop at circular terminus. Screw ends.

Date: 1790-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 24852

Accession Number: 1985.154

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