Historic New England

Bracelet

Amber and gold flexible link bracelet; carved rosette and round amber discs mounted on gold links; seed pearls surround central mount.

Date: ca. 1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100574

Accession Number: 1930.226

Bracelet

Roman micromosaic bracelet depicting classical ruins set in blue glass plaques, fastened together with twisted gilt metal links.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 100575

Accession Number: 1940.576

Pair of Bracelets

Pair of matching gold hinged bracelets with die-rolled stylized foliate decoration and bright cut borders; push-button closures and safety chains.

Date: 1869

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100576

Accession Number: 1934.299ab

Pair of Bracelets

Pair of matching gold hinged bracelets with die-rolled ivy vine design; push-button closures and safety chains.

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100577

Accession Number: 1974.194ab

Bracelet

Gold hinged bracelet with black enamel Greek key pattern inlay, foliate engraving on clasp and hinge; push-button closure and safety chain.

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100578

Accession Number: 2007.15.6

Pair of Bracelets

Pair of matching 14K gold bangle bracelets with engraved stylized foliate design.

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100579

Accession Number: 1963.42ab

Bogwood Bracelet

Carved bogwood bracelet with seven button-shaped rounds with various castles carved in relief and strung on thread (replacement).

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100580

Accession Number: 1936.148

Bracelet

Green jade bangle bracelet.

Date: 1875-1925

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100581

Accession Number: 1981.28

Bracelet

White and green jade bangle bracelet

Date: 1875-1925

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100582

Accession Number: 1981.29

Pair of Bracelets

Matching pair of piqué tortoiseshell hinged bracelets with gold inlay in wave and Greek key patterns; push-button enclosures with safety chains.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100583

Accession Number: 1922.615.1-2

Pair of Bracelets

This pair of matching tortoiseshell bracelets were designed to close with (now missing) buckles.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100584

Accession Number: 1931.1793ab

Pair of Bracelets

Pair of matching jet bead rope bracelets with double knot

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100585

Accession Number: 1935.1048ab

Bracelet

Glass bead cord bracelet with double continuous knot

Date: ca. 1862

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 100586

Accession Number: 1935.722

Bracelet

Vulcanite or hard rubber bangle bracelet with eight raised gold quatrefoils.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: vulcanite, rubber (material), gold (metal)

GUSN: 100587

Accession Number: 1933.1361

Bracelet

String of ten colored glass beads with pink appliqué flowers and gold trim.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 100588

Accession Number: 1943.367

Necklace

This string of red and white glass beads with original brass rings at ends closes with a frayed pink silk ribbon tie.

Date: 1870-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), brass (alloy), silk (textile)

GUSN: 100589

Accession Number: 1917.916

Bracelet

Bead bracelet with white glass and wood beads covered in red and yellow netting; and a green glass drop

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 100590

Accession Number: 1932.1133

Necklace

Silvered faceted black glass bead necklace strung on wire; clasp missing

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 100591

Accession Number: 1925.594

Necklace

String of black-tinted round wooden beads, individually knotted in place.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 100592

Accession Number: 1942.259

Bracelet

Gold-washed metal curb link bracelet with three large ball pendants (one missing).

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100593

Accession Number: 1969.530

Gold curb link chain with six charms: 1) heart with pink stones set around edge and curl of blonde hair set under glass, 2) blue cabochon stone with gold foliate engraved setting, 3) pink square faceted stone set in silver, 4) white stone heart locket with white painted bow inscribed "TRIO JUNCTO IN...

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100594

Accession Number: 1990.10

Child's Armlets

Four blue silk ribbon baby armlets with blue and white beaded panels; one white silk ribbon baby armlet with purple and white beaded panel

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 100595

Accession Number: 1924.336a-e

Pair of Bracelets

Pair of matching vulcanite or hard rubber bracelets.

Date: 1850-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: vulcanite, rubber (material)

GUSN: 100596

Accession Number: 1933.1707AB

Pair of Bracelets

Carved wooden bead bracelets.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100597

Accession Number: 1947.2ab

Bracelet

Gold hollow and chased scroll bracelet with attached stylized flower set with turquoises and seed pearls, flexible link chain with gold die stamped and chased scrollwork clasp and safety chain.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100598

Accession Number: 1927.2091

Bracelet

Coral bead bracelet; beads strung together and wound around textile core; gold-filled rounded terminals, chased with foliate design; gold and coral charm pitcher attached to one terminal.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100600

Accession Number: 1933.260

Bracelet

Metal and brown glass bead bangle bracelet.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 100601

Accession Number: 2007.15.10

Belt Buckle

Rectangular white metal belt buckle set in two parts with pear shaped and brilliant cut steel beads on obverse; pierced holes along sides for stitching to material.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100602

Accession Number: 1920.203

Knee Buckle

This oval knee buckle is set with a single row of round colorless pastes. It has a steel hinged chape and tongue.

Date: 1770-1815

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy), silver (metal), glass (material)

GUSN: 100603

Accession Number: 1920.785.1

Belt Buckle

Vertical rectangular rolled gold belt buckle with sulphide cameo at center, engraved floral design, cameo depicts male figure in Spartan style helmet; clasp fastener is hinged at bottom and clasps at top, four pronged tongue. According to the donor, this belt buckle was worn by her mother, Mrs. Oti...

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 100604

Accession Number: 1922.468

Pair of Shoe Buckles

Pair of paste oval shoe buckles, single row of alternating oval and round colorless pastes set in silver around gold colored metal band; steel hinged chape and tongue.

Date: 1760-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 100605

Accession Number: 1922.1035ab

Belt Buckle

Vertical rectangular gilt metal belt buckle, plain center panel, pierced stylized lobed border; clasp fastener is hinged at bottom and clasps at top, vertical four pronged tongue.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100606

Accession Number: 1924.535

Shoe Buckle

Brass rectangular shoe buckle, engraved vine design; brass hinged chape and tongue.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 100607

Accession Number: 1925.40

Shoe Buckle

Brass rectangular shoe buckle, bright cut engraving along border; brass hinged chape and tongue

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 100608

Accession Number: 1925.41

Belt Buckle

Vertical rectangular belt buckle, painted colored flowers on black enamel, gilt metal floral border; fastener is hinged at bottom and clasps at top, hinged at center with four tongues.

Date: 1830-1840

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100609

Accession Number: 1925.362

Cloak Clasp

Brass wire hook and eye cloak clasp, hook has two fastening loops, eye has three fastening loops.

Date: 1800-1853

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 100610

Accession Number: 1925.367ab

Pair of Shoe Buckles

Pair of matching silver rectangular shoe buckles with rounded corners, stamped x design with scalloped edge; brass hinged chape and tongues.

Date: 1780-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 100611

Accession Number: 1945.252ab

Stock Buckle

Silver rectangular stock buckle with four raised knobs to button on one end of the stock and four hinged teeth on the chape. The buckle is marked on the verso with the silversmith's initials.

Date: 1757-1800

Maker: Rogers, Daniel, 1735-1816 (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 100612

Accession Number: 1925.368b

Shoe Buckle

Brass rectangular shoe buckle, engraved circles and stylized waves on border; brass hinged chape and tongue.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 100613

Accession Number: 1925.369

Pair of Cuff Buttons

Pair of rectangular ivory cuff buttons each with two birds inlaid in mother of pearl, ivory post and circular guard on reverse.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100614

Accession Number: 1940.868ab

Pair of Shoe Buckles

Pair of brass rectangular shoe buckles, large stamped bows applied to top and bottom, stamped x design along edge; steel hinged chape and tongue.

Date: 1760-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 100615

Accession Number: 1935.902ab

Belt Buckle

Vertically oriented rectangular belt buckle, gold and colored enamel floral design on black and white glass background, gilt metal scrolled border; clasp fastener is hinged at bottom with clasp at top and four prongs.

Date: 1830-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 100616

Accession Number: 1927.757

Universal Electric Percolator Box

Rectangular cardboard box with black label with orange border.

Date: ca. 1915

Maker: Landers, Frary & Clark (Manufacturer)

GUSN: 103695

Accession Number: 2008.46.2

Pen Nib on Original Card

Metal pen nib attached to original cardboard card featuring a castle and lake scene over a bust portrait of a young man and a scrolling leaf and thistle border in white on an orange background.

Date: ca. 1846

Maker: Joseph Gillott's (Manufacturer)

GUSN: 103696

Accession Number: 2008.41