Historic New England

Fire Extinguisher

Blue, transluscent; globe with cylindrical neck, lip; ribbed sides; star in circle

Date: 1886-1899

Maker: Harden (Maker)

Material: glass (material), pressing, wire

GUSN: 72895

Accession Number: 1969.4834.2

Fire Extinguisher

Blue, transluscent; globe with cylindrical neck, lip; ribbed sides; star in circle

Date: 1886-1899

Maker: Harden (Maker)

Material: glass (material), pressing, wire

GUSN: 72896

Accession Number: 1969.4834.3

Fire Extinguisher

Blue, transluscent; globe with cylindrical neck, lip; ribbed sides; star in circle

Date: 1886-1899

Maker: Harden (Maker)

Material: glass (material), pressing, wire

GUSN: 72897

Accession Number: 1969.4834.4

Spirit Burner

Spirit burner, black. A) Rectangular tank with handle and adjustable wick. B) Removable, rectangular chimney/burner with window.

Date: 1882-1899

Maker: Florence (Manufacturer)

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal), mica (mineral), painting (coating), tin (metal), textiles

GUSN: 72898

Accession Number: 1969.19115AB

Flatiron

Flatiron, "American Beauty Iron," wedge-shaped, black contoured handle with shaped supports; electrical plug at back. A) Flatiron, B) Electrical cord.

Date: 1908-1929

Maker: American Electrical Heater Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: steel (alloy), plastic (organic material), electric wiring

GUSN: 72899

Accession Number: 1969.19116AB

Flatiron

Flatiron, wedge-shaped body with beveled edge and molded handle with shaped supporter.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), casting (process)

GUSN: 72900

Accession Number: 1969.19117

Iron Rest

Steel flatiron rest with conforming top, continuous side frame, legs, open-ended well below with shaped supports for top.

Date: 1905-1939

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy)

GUSN: 72901

Accession Number: 1969.19118

Kerosene Lamp

Kerosene lamp in three parts. A) Bulbous body (tank) with domed, pierced base, and adjustable wick; three shade supports. B) Colorless globe. C) White shade.

Date: 1890-1914

Maker: Macbeth (Manufacturer)

Material: glass (material), white metal

GUSN: 72902

Accession Number: 1969.19119A-C

Kerosene Lamp

Kerosene lamp in three parts. A) Bulbous body (tank) with domed, pierced base, and adjustable wick; three shade supports. B) Colorless globe. C) White shade.

Date: 1897-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), white metal

GUSN: 72903

Accession Number: 1969.19120A-C

Bobeche

Circular bobeche with shallow well and open center.

Date: 1875-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 72904

Accession Number: 1969.19121.1

Bobeche

Circular bobeche with shallow well and open center.

Date: 1875-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 72905

Accession Number: 1969.19121.2

Stereoo Opticon Viewer

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 72906

Accession Number: 1969.19122

Bookcase

Rectangular; shpd bk, side brds; 5 shlvs; curtn rods, rngs; incis/appl dc

Date: 1875-1895

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), brass (alloy), incising, oak (wood)

GUSN: 72907

Accession Number: 1969.4759

Bookcase

Rectangular; 3 shlvs; kickbrd; concave top edge; beaded moldings

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: Possibly Ross, W. F. (Maker)

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72908

Accession Number: 1969.4763.1

Bookcase

Rectangular; ovrhng top, convex frnt edge; 3 shelves; beaded moldings

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: Possibly Ross, W. F. (Maker)

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72909

Accession Number: 1969.4763.2

Doll

Doll with pink skin, blue eyes, cork pate; porcelain arms, legs; jointed kid body;

Date: 1845-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: cork (bark), leather, porcelain

GUSN: 72910

Accession Number: 1969.2329

Parasol

Pink, green, and white striped parasol with fringe and a turned handle and ivory cap.

Date: 1845-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component), silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 72911

Accession Number: 1969.2330

Doll

Faceless rag doll; dk green, red, white & prnt tierd skirt, frngd bdc

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), linen (material), wool (textile)

GUSN: 72912

Accession Number: 1969.2346

"Frozen Charlotte" Doll

White body, black hair with curls; nude girl with outstretched arms.

Date: 1850-1869

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), porcelain

GUSN: 72913

Accession Number: 1969.2620

Handkerchief

Ivory; square with lace edge; monogramed

Date: 1845-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), lawn (textile)

GUSN: 72914

Accession Number: 1969.2621

Handkerchief

Ivory; embroidered-floral with scallop

Date: 1845-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, silk (textile)

GUSN: 72915

Accession Number: 1969.2622

Pull Toy

Brn, white, green; cow & calf on wheeled platform

Date: 1850

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 72916

Accession Number: 1969.2625

Toilet, Miniature Kit

Rectangular box with three combs, shoehorn, buttonhook and two patteround brushes

Date: 1845-1885

Maker: unknown

Material: bristle, ivory (tooth component), painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72917

Accession Number: 1969.2626

Flash Card

Green rectangular box; illustrated cards with alphabet and rhyme on each

Date: 1825-1849

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), wood engraving (process)

GUSN: 72918

Accession Number: 1969.3226

Mechanical Animal

Gry, black, brown; seated striped cat on spring platform

Date: 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: kidskin, papier mâché, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72919

Accession Number: 1969.3270

Miniature Bellows

Brn, red; spade shpd, molded face; metal nozzle

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), graining, leather, mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 72920

Accession Number: 1969.3309

Fireplace, Miniature Brush

Dark brown, red; rectangular brush, turound handle; blue ribbon handle

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: bristle, mahogany (wood), silk (textile)

GUSN: 72921

Accession Number: 1969.3310

Potty Chair

Round tablet crst; 3 spndls; bulb arms, legs; 4 dowel strtchrs; black

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: graining, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72922

Accession Number: 1969.4541

Miniature Chair

Black chair with floral and vine motifs and 2 1/2 oval slats; 4 dowel stretchers and turned legs

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72923

Accession Number: 1969.4542

Badminton

Original green box; gour burgundy and white rackets; six white birdies

Date: 1880-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: feather (material), gilding, leather, paper (fiber product), silk (textile), stamping (forming), wood (plant material), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 72924

Accession Number: 1969.4709

Doll's Cradle

Hooded; strt sides; ogee shpd foot board; 2 semicirc rockers

Date: 1845-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: black walnut (wood)

GUSN: 72925

Accession Number: 1969.4765

Chest of Drawers

Chest of drawers. Mahogany. Three drawers; curved splash board; protruding top drawer; round pulls; rests on scroll feet.

Date: 1800-1830

Maker: Hays, John G. (Maker)

Material: mahogany (wood), pine (wood), veneering

GUSN: 72926

Accession Number: 1969.4766

Doll

Lady figurine, jointed; socket head, blue eyes, yellow mohair wig; nightdress

Date: 1845-1855

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 72927

Accession Number: 1969.4767

Handkerchief Box

Natural, red trim; lid loose, straw clasp

Date: 1880-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: straw (plant material)

GUSN: 72626

Accession Number: 1969.3163

Smelling Bottle

Colorless; circular, flat vial, matching stopper

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: Osborne, Bauer & Chaseman (Manufacturer)

Material: glass (material), paper (fiber product), pressing

GUSN: 72627

Accession Number: 1969.3164

Smelling Bottle

Colorless; cylin with spiral motif; screw top, monogram

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), silver (metal)

GUSN: 72628

Accession Number: 1969.3165

Pen Holder

Black pen holder with a circular base, cylindrical body; gilded border

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: Briggs (Maker)

Material: leather, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72629

Accession Number: 1969.3166

Card Deck

Wht, brown, gold; rectangular box, floral pattern; card with statue of fortuna

Date: 1874-1899

Maker: Wust, C. L. (Manufacturer)

Material: cardboard

GUSN: 72630

Accession Number: 1969.3167.1

Card Deck

Wht, brown, gold; rectangular box, floral pattern; card with statue of fortuna

Date: 1874-1899

Maker: Wust, C. L. (Manufacturer)

Material: cardboard

GUSN: 72631

Accession Number: 1969.3167.2

Card Box

Yellow; rectangular, hinged lid, curved corners

Date: 1880-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 72632

Accession Number: 1969.3168

Stamp Box

Drk brown, gilt; rectangular, rounded ends, hngd, roses on lid, relief

Date: 1880-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: black walnut (wood), carving (processes), painting (coating)

GUSN: 72633

Accession Number: 1969.3172

Game Box

Black rectangular game box with hinged lid and carved corners

Date: 1880-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 72634

Accession Number: 1969.3169

Paperweight

Wht; rectangular, inscribed side

Date: 1880-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: stone (rock)

GUSN: 72635

Accession Number: 1969.3174

Letter Opener

No description

Maker: Thai Home Industries (Manufacturer)

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

GUSN: 72636

Accession Number: 1969.3175

Wardrobe

Flat cornice; panelld doors; 10 int shlvs; 4 drawers; mushrm pulls

Date: 1825-1849

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), veneering

GUSN: 72637

Accession Number: 1969.3224

Chair

Square back; curved paneled crest rail, central flower; peirced splat; cylindrical front legs

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: black walnut (wood), horsehair, upholstering

GUSN: 72638

Accession Number: 1969.3225

Bookcase

Rectangular; canted frnt crnrs; ovrhng cornice, doors with curtns; apl dec

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: black walnut (wood), carving (processes), glass (material), textiles

GUSN: 72639

Accession Number: 1969.3227.1

Bookcase

Rectangular; canted frnt crnrs; ovrhng cornice, doors with curtns; apl dec

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: black walnut (wood), carving (processes), glass (material), textiles

GUSN: 72640

Accession Number: 1969.3227.2

Table

Table. Mulberry and plywood. Circular top. Square drawer frame, one drawer, circular shelf, rests on cylindrical legs.

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: floral patterns, flowers (plants), plywood, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72641

Accession Number: 1969.3228

Vase

Polychrm; taperng blub shp, loop hndls, flared lip, crackle glze

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 72642

Accession Number: 1969.3229.1

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