Historic New England

Pocket, Miniature Knife

Lt brown; cylindrical case, pull-out blade

Date: 1891-1914

Maker: Engstrom, Joh. (Maker)

Material: brass (alloy), steel (alloy), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72597

Accession Number: 1969.3134

Pocket Knife

Dk gry; rectangular, rounded corners, double blades, safety locks

Date: 1925-1939

Maker: Bonsa (Manufacturer)

Material: steel (alloy)

GUSN: 72598

Accession Number: 1969.3135

Pocket Knife

Ivory; attenuated oval; double blades

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy)

GUSN: 72599

Accession Number: 1969.3136

Pocket Knife

Silver; rectangular; two knives, hook, corkscrew, file

Date: 1877

Maker: Possibly Underwood (Manufacturer) Possibly Underwood (Vendor)

Material: casting (process), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 72600

Accession Number: 1969.3137

Desk Set

Burg; rectangular tapered case, long shears, paper knife

Date: 1891-1914

Maker: Knipp (Manufacturer) Cross (Manufacturer)

Material: brass (alloy), leather, steel (alloy)

GUSN: 72601

Accession Number: 1969.3138

Card Box

Brn; rectangular, deep recess; 2 decks; floral and vine motif

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, leather

GUSN: 72602

Accession Number: 1969.3139

Change Purse

Gry, yellow; u-shaped, hinged clasp

Date: 1885-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), flannel, nickel (metal), plush

GUSN: 72603

Accession Number: 1969.3140

Paper Knife

Moder. patina; painted blade; reel turned hndl with x-piece; screw thrdg

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 72604

Accession Number: 1969.3141

Pen Wiper

Black and red rectangular holder with, reverse curve sides; inlaid acanthus motif; brush

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: A. Girout & Co. (Maker)

Material: brass (alloy), bristle, tortoise shell

GUSN: 72605

Accession Number: 1969.3142

Letter Knife

Aqua, pnk, ivory; rectangular; pointed blade; handle with rosebuds

Date: 1885-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: celluloid (cellulosic), enamel paint, silver (metal)

GUSN: 72606

Accession Number: 1969.3143

Pocket Knife

Dk brown; attenuated ovl hndl, h hatchd, 2 blades, crkscrw, pr scis

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: Underwood (Maker)

Material: brass (alloy), lip-vibrated aerophones with conical bore: with valves, horn (animal material), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 72607

Accession Number: 1969.3144

Fan

Pale green; molded top, tapering bse to stem, no handle

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), metal

GUSN: 72608

Accession Number: 1969.3145.1

Fan

Pale green; molded top, tapering bse to stem, no handle

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), metal

GUSN: 72609

Accession Number: 1969.3145.2

Pen

Ivory; metal insert; ivory cylin hndl; putti with flute finial

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component), pewter (tin alloy), silver (metal)

GUSN: 72610

Accession Number: 1969.3146

Dispenser, Floss

Colorless; cylin, faceted; screw top with sm hole & floss catch

Date: 1880-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing, steel (alloy)

GUSN: 72611

Accession Number: 1969.3148

Fly Swatter

Lt brown; circular head, concentric bands; loop handle

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: straw (plant material)

GUSN: 72612

Accession Number: 1969.3149

Fan

Pink, red, and silver collapsable fan with shaped spines; asymmetrical mum motif; wrist cord

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), paper (fiber product), silk (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72613

Accession Number: 1969.3150

Set of Colored Drawing Pencils

Purple rectangular folding box; multi color pencils

Date: 1862-1874

Maker: Berolzheimer Illfelder & Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: cardboard, lead (metal), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72614

Accession Number: 1969.3151

Pad

Black rectangular pad with hinged; corner mounts pencil holder, grained, embossed

Date: 1920-1939

Maker: unknown

Material: embossing, graining, leather, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 72615

Accession Number: 1969.3152

Gauge

Dk brown; rectangular, 2 sticks, bev edge, strap hrdware; slides 1 directn

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 72616

Accession Number: 1969.3153

Paper Knife

Sabre-shpd; ram's head & st. george & dragon, crucifrm handle

Date: 1880-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process)

GUSN: 72617

Accession Number: 1969.3154

Shade

Pch, rst; accordion pleated, with o support/frame; striped border

Date: 1900-1939

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 72618

Accession Number: 1969.3155.1

Shade

Pch, rst; accordion pleated, with o support/frame; striped border

Date: 1900-1939

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 72619

Accession Number: 1969.3155.2

Shade

Pch, rst; accordion pleated, with o support/frame; striped border

Date: 1900-1939

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 72620

Accession Number: 1969.3155.3

Pail

Circular; overlapping finger seams; u-shaped handle

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 72823

Accession Number: 1969.4462

Basket

Circular; flared lip; open diamond weave

Date: 1875-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: straw (plant material)

GUSN: 72824

Accession Number: 1969.4463

Pitcher

Wht, black; cylin, ribbed; loop handle

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: enameling, metal

GUSN: 72825

Accession Number: 1969.4464.1

Pitcher

Wht, black; cylin, ribbed; loop handle

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: enameling, metal

GUSN: 72826

Accession Number: 1969.4464.2

Coaster

Blu-grn, org, yolk; round, flared sides; zodiac sign info

Date: 1950-1968

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 72827

Accession Number: 1969.4465

Balance Weight

Black, rectangular balance weight; flared to one end with a hook at top

Date: 1875-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), lead (metal)

GUSN: 72828

Accession Number: 1969.4466

Bandbox

Natural; black top, green lining; nailed lap construction

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: Possibly Goyard St. De Mcmorel (Maker)

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

GUSN: 72829

Accession Number: 1969.4580

Game

Nat, green; sliding rectangular lid with 1/2s of game pcs; 6 brd constrct

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), pine (wood)

GUSN: 72830

Accession Number: 1969.4603

Glove Box

Light brown, gilt glove box with a rectangular hinged top; 2 hook latchs; ivory, green interior; stripe

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72831

Accession Number: 1969.4604

Trinket Box

Brn; rectangular dp hngd lid with facetd appliq; banding, green inter

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 72832

Accession Number: 1969.4605

Storage Box

Unfinished box; 6 board construction; nailde joints; rounded corners

Date: 1825-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 72833

Accession Number: 1969.4606

Statue

Male child with wings; contropasto pose; swagged loin cloth; sq bs

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: concrete, pouring

GUSN: 72834

Accession Number: 1969.4607

Statue

Standing male; holds out bowl; grapes in other hand; small satyr at his feet

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: redware

GUSN: 72835

Accession Number: 1969.4608

Water Fountain

Male head, spout in mouth; horns, beard; applied to fountain wll

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: redware

GUSN: 72836

Accession Number: 1969.4609

Water Fountain

Dolphin-like; large scales; tail flipped over head; spout in mouth

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: redware

GUSN: 72837

Accession Number: 1969.4610

Food Storage Box

Black box with gold trim; rectangular; lid with rolled lip

Date: 1926

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 72838

Accession Number: 1969.4611

Trinket Basket

Brn, org, yellow; rectangular; overlapping lid; herring -bone & checked wvs

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: straw (plant material)

GUSN: 72839

Accession Number: 1969.4612

Boot Hook

Turned shaft with hook; maid-doll handle; child's?

Date: 1880-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), turning (shaping process), wood (plant material), white metal

GUSN: 72840

Accession Number: 1969.4613

Mechanical Pencil

Rectangular parts; compass movement; black box, compartments

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: Eugene Dietzgen Co. (Manufacturer) Eugene Dietzgen Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: leather, turning (shaping process), wood (plant material), upholstering, velvet (fabric weave), white metal, wool (textile)

GUSN: 72841

Accession Number: 1969.4614

Letter Rack

Grn; marbelized lining; battle scene print decor

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: engraving (printing process), marbling, paper (fiber product), wood (plant material), veneering

GUSN: 72842

Accession Number: 1969.4615

Scarab

Lt brown; insect body; hieroglyphics

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 72843

Accession Number: 1969.4616

Paperweight

Org, glt; circular base, ball finial; oriental motifs

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: japanning, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72844

Accession Number: 1969.4617

Trinket Box

Colorless body, circular, faceted (a); domed lid (b)

Date: 1900-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: cutting (dividing), glass (material), silver (metal)

GUSN: 72845

Accession Number: 1969.4618

Pen Wiper

Red, black alternating; circular, flower design

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: felt (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 72846

Accession Number: 1969.4619

Electric Lamp

Urn-shaped; top 1/4 beige glaze; drak brown bottom; circular carved base

Date: 1920-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: stoneware (pottery), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72847

Accession Number: 1969.4634

Electric Lamp

Black, green, and gold lamp with an urn shape with Greek key, acanthus; footed; and three sockets

Date: 1910-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), carving (processes), painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72848

Accession Number: 1969.4635.1

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