Historic New England

Stickpin

Stickpin set with yellow topaz

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101665

Accession Number: 2006.44.68

Stickpin

Stickpin set with oblong pearl.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101666

Accession Number: 2006.44.69

Bar Pin

Bleu enamel bar pin with gold foliate decoration.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101667

Accession Number: 2006.44.70

Bar Pin

Gold bar pin with linear engraved decorations in crosshatch style.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101668

Accession Number: 2006.44.71

Bar Pin

Gold bar pin with floral decoration.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101669

Accession Number: 2006.44.72

Bar Pin

Gold bar pin with black enamel landscape scene.

Date: 1890-1915

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101670

Accession Number: 2006.44.73

Necklace

Silver chain with slide. Slide has linear markings and jagged edges.

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 101671

Accession Number: 2006.44.74

Demi- parure consisting of a brooch [.1] and pair of earrings [.2ab]. Gold crescent shaped brooch with faceted jet beads and seed pearls and a crescent shaped compartment containing a lock of brown hair, hinged pin and hook on reverse. Gold earrings feature faceted jet bead and seed pearl rosette to...

Date: 1825-1840

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 101672

Accession Number: 2006.44.9.1-.2AB

Brooch

Gold brooch in the form of a fleur de lis.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101673

Accession Number: 2006.44.75

Pair of Brooches

Pair of glass and onyx brooches set with three rose cut diamonds on each.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 101674

Accession Number: 2006.44.76ab

Brooch

Gold-filled pencil chain with Ketcham & McDougall engraving on reverse side.

Date: 1903-1910

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101675

Accession Number: 2006.44.77

Mechanical Pencil

Silver mechanical pencil with twisted ribbed edges.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 101676

Accession Number: 2006.44.78

Korean Hair Ornament

Carved floral design Korean jade hair piece. Original case with green fabric exterior and pink fabric interior.

Date: 1870-1925

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101677

Accession Number: 2006.44.97ab

Columbian Exposition Commemorative Coin

1893 Columbian Exposition Commemorative Coin. On front shows image of U.S. governmental building federal style with large capital with one large flag on top of it and smaller surrounding flags. Measurements noted along a bottom scroll. Reverse side marks the coin's issue from the treasury departm...

Date: 1893

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101678

Accession Number: 2006.44.94

Abstinence Pendant

Abstinence pendant. On front silhouette of man and woman touching a shield with radiating cross above them. Each hold a flag with the motto "IN HOC SI NO VINCES" above them. On back a cross with the pledge to abstain from drinking imprinted on it.

Date: 1888

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101679

Accession Number: 2006.44.96

Death of Washington Commemorative Medal

This medal was struck in 1800 to commemorate the death of George Washington in December of 1799. On the recto side it shows a profile of Washington wearing his military coat, surrounded by the inscription "He is in glory the world in tears." On the verso stands a classical draped urn inscribed with ...

Date: 1800

Maker: Perkins, Jacob E, 1766-1849 (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 101680

Accession Number: 2006.44.95

Bar Pin in Original Case

14K gold pin set with three diamonds in original case.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101681

Accession Number: 2006.44.86ab

Pocket Watch

Gold-filled hunter case lady's pocket watch, Maker: Crown. On watch front and back engraved house perspective image with vegetable motif. Across from watch face is a cut out picture of a young man wearing a suit.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: The Crown Watch Company (Watchmaker)

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 101682

Accession Number: 2006.44.90

Necklace

Art Nouveau style amethyst necklace in center piece with two leaf designs.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101683

Accession Number: 2006.44.92

Cameo Jewelry Set

Gold brooch and matching earrings set with green glasss cameos and pearls, decorated with taille d'epergne enamel.

Date: 1870-1876

Maker: unknown

Material: cameos, gold (metal), pearl (animal material)

GUSN: 101684

Accession Number: 2006.44.53A-C

Bracelet

White gold bracelet consisting of nine octagonal filigree plaques each set with a round cut diamond in a square setting with mille grain decoration.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: white gold, diamond (mineral)

GUSN: 101484

Accession Number: 1993.903

Bracelet

Silver bangle bracelet with reed decoration and three bell shaped charms each engraved with Greek letters.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 101485

Accession Number: 1932.980

Bracelet

Silver bangle bracelet with reeds and three charms consisting of a mask, an urn and a set of pipes.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 101486

Accession Number: 1932.979

Pair of Child's Armlets

Pair of gold flexible link child's armlets.

Date: ca. 1858

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101487

Accession Number: 1964.175.1-2

Bracelet

Hinged bracelet with three bands of gold with five round cut sapphires in collet settings, hidden push button closure and safety chain attached.

Date: 1900-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: gold (metal), sapphire (mineral)

GUSN: 101488

Accession Number: 1993.900

Bracelet

Gold bangle bracelet with reed decoration.

Date: 1900-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: gold (metal)

GUSN: 101489

Accession Number: 1993.901

Bracelet

Gold hinged bracelet set with three rows of round cut garnets, push button closure with safety chain.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: gold (metal), garnet (mineral)

GUSN: 101490

Accession Number: 1993.899

Pair of Bracelets

Pair of gold hinged bracelets engraved with a floral and scroll design, push button hidden closures and safety chains.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: fourteen-carat gold

GUSN: 101491

Accession Number: 1993.905.1-2

Bracelet

Gold plated hinged bracelet.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101492

Accession Number: 1969.2386

Bracelet

Gold cuff bracelet consisting of five waved rows with a mottled surface.

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: Krementz & Company (Jeweler)

GUSN: 101493

Accession Number: 2007.15.11

Bracelet

This silver "love token" bracelet consists of ten circular charms with personalized inscriptions of initials, first names, and drawings of butterflies inscribed on one side. Six coins feature the design of the 1884 American dime (seated Liberty surrounded by the phrase "United States of America") on...

Date: ca. 1885

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101494

Accession Number: 1929.1792

Bracelet

This silver bracelet is constructed from a set of graduated links set with rectangular pieces of mother of pearl. It closes with a simple tab loop clasp.

Date: 1940-1954

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal), mother of pearl

GUSN: 101495

Accession Number: 2007.15.2

Bracelet

Flexible bracelet with horseshoe shaped links with floral machine engraved decoration.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101496

Accession Number: 1969.2387

Watch Chain

Jet watch chain consisting of alternating faceted round and oblong beads, cylindrical jet toggle at one end and gilt metal clip on the other.

Date: 1850-1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101497

Accession Number: 1969.2404

Set of Buttons

Set of twelve buttons made from Danish coins, all attached to a leather strip.

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 101498

Accession Number: 1969.1831

Pair of Bracelets

Pair of gold flexible mesh bracelets with oval hollow stamped adjustable slide clasps set in center with a seed pearl, bracelet ends in trefoil terminals with a chain and tassel.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: gold (metal)

GUSN: 101499

Accession Number: 1993.904.1-2

Bracelet

Gold link bracelet consisting of nine oval brilliant cut amethysts prong set in open-backed bezels. The clasp is a spring-closed ring.The bracelet is marked.

Date: 1897-1927

Maker: Attributed to Attleboro Chain Company

Material: fourteen-carat gold, amethyst (mineral)

GUSN: 101500

Accession Number: 1993.902

Two fragments of gold chain

Two fragments of a twist rope gold chain.

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: gold (metal)

GUSN: 101501

Accession Number: 2004.8.2ab

Bracelet

Gold filled hinged bracelet with horseshoe at center inscribed "Mabelle I Myers," push button hidden clasp and safety chain.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101502

Accession Number: 2007.15.12

Pair of Bracelets in Original Case

Pair of gold hinged bangle bracelets with scroll and foliate engraving and monogram in front, safety chain attached at hidden push button clasp. Original leather fitted box with purple velvet and silk lining.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: Crosby, Morse & Foss (Jeweler)

GUSN: 101503

Accession Number: 2007.15.4ab

Earrings

Each earring in this pair of drop earrings consists of clusters of blue plastic balls set on gold-colored metal pins and suspended from gold-colored metal links. Each earring cluster is suspended from a blue button mounted on a gold-colored metal post. The earrings attach with screw back fasteners.

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: plastic by composition or origin

GUSN: 101504

Accession Number: 1966.2286AB

Earrings

Each earring in this pair of drop earrings consists of clusters of amber plastic balls set on gold-colored posts and connected to form clusters with gold-colored metal links. The earrings attach with screw back fasteners.

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: plastic by composition or origin

GUSN: 101505

Accession Number: 1966.2287AB

Earrings

Each earring in this pair consists a white plastic scallop shell mounted to a gold-colored metal back. The earrings attach with screw back fasteners.

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: plastic by property: thermoplastic or thermoset

GUSN: 101506

Accession Number: 1966.2288AB

Earrings

Each earring in this pair consists of a gold-colored metal hoop embellished with with faux pearls set on gold-colored metal pins to form a cluster. The earrings attach with screw back fasteners.

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: plastic by composition or origin

GUSN: 101507

Accession Number: 1966.2289AB

Earrings

Each earring in this pair of drop earrings consists of three blue shell flowers with rhinestone centers set on white metal plaques linked together. Each plaque has a textured background. The top plaque is set with a round faceted paste gem. The bottom plaque is set with faceted paste gems flanking t...

Date: 1940-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: shell and shell material, glass (material)

GUSN: 101508

Accession Number: 1966.2290AB

Earrings

Each earring in this pair consists of an opaque white facted round piece of plastic. The earrings attach with clips.

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: plastic by composition or origin

GUSN: 101509

Accession Number: 1966.2291AB

Earrings

Each earring in this pair consists of a circular dome of clear plastic resin with gold-colored metal foil crescents suspended in the matrix. Each dome has a pink plastic back. The earrings attach with clip backs.

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: plastic by property: thermoplastic or thermoset

GUSN: 101510

Accession Number: 1966.2292AB

Earrings

Each earring in this pair consists of a rosette of pink sequins, each sequin set with a silver bead. The rosettes are stitched to a textile felt backing with an attached metal mount. The earrings attach with clip backs.

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: sequins (spangles), glass (material), felt (textile)

GUSN: 101511

Accession Number: 1966.2293AB