Historic New England

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

This cocktail ring is composed of a large, round slab of translucent grey plastic decorated with a single groove cut into the underside of the disc. It is pinned to an adjustable metal shank through the center of the disc.

Date: 1960-1970

Maker: Possibly Design Research (Retailer)

Material: plastic by property: thermoplastic or thermoset

GUSN: 101898

Accession Number: 1984.1423

Brooch

This rectangular brooch is made up of a carved plaque with an abstract zoological representation, possibly a dragon or serpent with a linear body that forms a knot pattern at the center of the brooch. The plaque with carved design set in a silver pronged mount with a hinged pin that closes with a sa...

Date: 1950-1983

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 101899

Accession Number: 1984.1316

Brooch

This silver bar brooch is decorated with asymmetrical scrolled ends and a ridged rectangle at its center. It attaches with a hinged pin and safety catch on the back.

Date: 1950-1983

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 101900

Accession Number: 1984.1529

Necklace

This necklace is comprised of a double O-ring chain with an open-work rectangular pendant set with an oval ceramic plaque glazed in mottled blues and creams suspended at its center. The necklace closes with a flat tube catch. The back of the pendant is signed by the maker.

Date: 1940-1960

Maker: Lindahaly, R. (Maker)

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

GUSN: 101901

Accession Number: 1984.1414

Pair of Earrings

This pair of plastic drop earrings features purple ball tops supporting large blue triangles with an applied purple tear drop in each center. They close with metal screwback fasteners.

Date: 1960-1970

Maker: Richelieu (Manufacturer)

Material: plastic by composition or origin, 300010899

GUSN: 101902

Accession Number: 1984.1433AB

Necklace

This necklace consists of a silver rope chain with a silver and mother of pearl pendant. The pendant is constructed in three vertical sections, each set with rectangular pieces of pink mother of pearl. Each section is connected to the next with silver bar hinges. The necklace closes with a tube clas...

Date: 1940-1954

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal), mother of pearl

GUSN: 101903

Accession Number: 1984.1412

Bracelet

Metal bracelet consisting of three plaques linked with four chains and decorated with filigree rosettes.

Date: 1950-1983

Maker: unknown

Material: white metal

GUSN: 101904

Accession Number: 1984.1416

Necklace

This metal chain necklace is decorated with fifteen silver rectangular filigree drops.

Date: 1950-1983

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 101905

Accession Number: 1984.1536

Necklace

This necklace consists of a flexible triangular pendant set with rows of filigree rosettes and hearts trimmed with metal bells.The pendant is suspended from a small silver-colored metal chain that closes with a spring clasp.

Date: 1960-1983

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101906

Accession Number: 1984.1427

Necklace Fragment

This is a partial metal chain necklace, without clasps or additional decoration..

Date: 1950-1983

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 101907

Accession Number: 1984.1420

Necklace

This single rope-twist silver chain necklace closes with a thumb-catch ring.

Date: 1950-1983

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 101908

Accession Number: 1984.1419

Necklace Fragment

This fragment of a silver chain necklace includes part of a clasp ring.

Date: 1950-1983

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 101909

Accession Number: 1984.1418

Two Chain Necklaces

Each of this pair of silver chain necklaces closes with a spring ring clasp.

Date: 1950-1983

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 101910

Accession Number: 1984.1421ab

Ring

This silver ring is decorated with nine plastic turquoise-colored cabochon dangles, each set in a silver mount and attached at the top of the ring with jump rings.

Date: 1950-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal), plastic by property: thermoplastic or thermoset

GUSN: 101911

Accession Number: 1984.1439

Ring

This oval-shaped silver ring is embellished with a prong-set white scarab.

Date: 1940-1954

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal), faience (ancient objects)

GUSN: 101912

Accession Number: 1984.1435

Ring

This metal ring is set with an oval white porcelain plaque with a green glaze design.

Date: 1960-1983

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, white metal

GUSN: 101913

Accession Number: 1984.1434

Pair of Earrings

Earch earring in this pair is set with seven black and clear plastic faceted beads pinned to a metal mesh backing. The earrings attach with a clip back.

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: Hattie Carnegie, Inc. (Jeweler)

Material: metal, plastic by composition or origin

GUSN: 101914

Accession Number: 1984.1440AB

Ring

This silver ring is decorated with red enamel on its exterior and nine small round bezel-set turquoises surrounded by S-curves with an inlaid twisted silver wire.

Date: 1950-1983

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal), enamel (fused coating), turquoise (mineral)

GUSN: 101915

Accession Number: 1984.1424

Pair of Earrings

Earch earring in this pair is comprised of a polished turquoise drop suspended from a silver bail drilled through the top. The earrings attach with screwback fasteners.

Date: 1950-1983

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, turquoise (mineral)

GUSN: 101916

Accession Number: 1984.1441AB

Pair of Earrings

Each earring in this pair consists of a series of four clear green faceted beads and one mottled green opaque plastic oblong bead pinned to a metal mesh backing. The earrings attach with a clip back closure.

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: Hattie Carnegie, Inc. (Jeweler)

Material: plastic by composition or origin, metal

GUSN: 101917

Accession Number: 1984.1436AB

Pair of Earrings

Each earring in this pair consists of a round brass drop set with pink pieces of irregularly shaped stone and a brass wire inlay at the center in the shape of a teardrop. The earrings attach with screwbacks.

Date: 1950-1983

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), stone (rock)

GUSN: 101918

Accession Number: 1984.1442AB

Pair of Earrings

Each earring in this pair consists of a silver-colored metal plaque set with raised rosettes and four beads, outlined in silver pique wire. Three clusters of silver beads hang from each plaque.

Date: 1950-1983

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 101919

Accession Number: 1984.1437AB