Historic New England

Beads

Multiple blue faceted hexagonal glass beads on cotton string.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 102353

Accession Number: 1943.359

Beads

Multiple blue half sphere shaped beads on cotton string.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 102354

Accession Number: 1943.365

Beads

Multiple faceted cut steel beads on cotton string with red tassel.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102355

Accession Number: 1943.362

Beads

Tassel of cut iron beads

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102356

Accession Number: 2007.15.223

This brooch is composed of a large curved section of ivory or bone cut to resemble a large animal's claw. It is set at the wider end with a yellow gold terminal decorated with bands of curved, lace-like engraved patterns. The brooch closes with a hinged pin and hook on reverse.

Date: 1870-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component), bone (material), gold (metal)

GUSN: 102357

Accession Number: 1946.524

Necklace, Bracelet and Earrings

Jewelry set consisting of a necklace, bracelet and pair of drop earrings. All feature spun satin glass beads with applied blue glass decoration, bracelet and necklace have flat round pendants.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 102358

Accession Number: 1940.580a-d

Necklace

Necklace of white satin glass beads in spun in spirals with cross pendant, all strung on a white ribbon.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 102359

Accession Number: 1935.232

Necklace

Jet necklace with alternating rectangular and circular with eight heart shaped drops with faceted centers.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102360

Accession Number: 2007.15.130

Necklace

Jet necklace with alternating round, faceted and elongated corkscrew beads on a black cord and spring ring clasp.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102361

Accession Number: 2007.15.133

Choker

Jet choker with a row of faceted hexagonal shaped beads strung between two chains of smaller round jet beads.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102362

Accession Number: 2007.15.220

Watch Chain

Watch chain of alternating oval and round faceted jet beads on metal links with spring ring and watch clip.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102363

Accession Number: 1969.3059

Watch Chain

Watch chain of faceted jet beads on a metal chain with spring ring and watch clip.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102364

Accession Number: 1969.3054

Sautoir

Sautoir with a double strand of small jet beads segmented by round black wood beads.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102365

Accession Number: 2007.15.132

Bracelet

Pair of jet bracelets of faceted marquise shaped beads.

Date: 1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102366

Accession Number: 1963.288ab

Necklace

Necklace of round vulcanite beads with spring ring clasp.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102367

Accession Number: 2007.15.131

Sautoir

Sautoir of faceted jet beads joined by metal links with faceted pear shaped pendant.

Date: 1870-1910

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102368

Accession Number: 1937.896

Necklace

A necklace of molded round striped beads and two oval beads made of an unknown composite material with molded classical bust portraits on each side.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102369

Accession Number: 1938.416

Necklace

Necklace of graduated round black lacquered beads, spring ring clasp.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102370

Accession Number: 1942.260

Necklace

This necklace is a series of molded rounded vulcanite or hard rubber beads strung on a black cord.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: vulcanite, molding (forming), rubber (material)

GUSN: 102371

Accession Number: 1924.314

Necklace

Large oval vulcanite links make up this long necklace.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: vulcanite

GUSN: 102372

Accession Number: 1924.315

Chatelaine

Chatelaine with diamond-shaped central medallion set with large colorless cut glass stones set in gold-colored metal. A pair of gold-colored chains, each set with similar colorless faceted stones, hang from the medallion. Each chain ends in a gold-colored metal hook.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 102373

Accession Number: 1964.103

Pair of Earrings

Red horsehair earrings in the shape of flowers with gold ear wires.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: horsehair, gold (metal)

GUSN: 102375

Accession Number: 1919.620AB

Brooch

Floral brooch with three heart shaped pendants made of dyed red horsehair.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102376

Accession Number: 1932.203

Necklace and Earrings

Silver filigree floral necklace and matching floral drop earrings.

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 102377

Accession Number: 1940.590a-c

Hair Ornament and Earrings

Silver hair ornament and earrings with thin hammered maple leaves, earrings have silver filigree rosette tops.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 102378

Accession Number: 1940.588a-c

Fireplace Tile

Sheep hiding from wolf nr. brook; grey on white; folaite brdr

Date: 1760

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 70291

Accession Number: 1969.2740.17

Fireplace Tile

Man with fish, pole, basket; grey on white; foliate border

Date: 1760

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 70292

Accession Number: 1969.2740.18

Fireplace Tile

Bird in tree taunting fox; grey on white; foliate border

Date: 1760

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 70293

Accession Number: 1969.2740.19

Fireplace Tile

Classical ruins, sm. figs, water; grey on white; foliate brdr

Date: 1760

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 70294

Accession Number: 1969.2740.20

Fireplace Tile

Dog and fox, or 2 dogs; grey on white; foliate border

Date: 1760

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 70295

Accession Number: 1969.2740.21

Clock

Brn; arched top, stringing; circular face, arabic numbers

Date: 1885-1914

Maker: Thomas, Seth (Manufacturer)

Material: brass (alloy), enameling, glass (material), mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 70296

Accession Number: 1969.2966

Intercom

Circular base; eight buttons, labels; cylindrical column with mouthpiece; earphone

Date: 1915-1929

Maker: Western Electric (Maker)

Material: plastic (organic material), metal, wire

GUSN: 70297

Accession Number: 1969.4409.4

Toothbrush

Ivory; elongated flattened handle, tapering brush

Date: 1885-1914

Maker: G. B. Kent & Sons (Manufacturer)

Material: bristle

GUSN: 70298

Accession Number: 1969.5060

Electric Lamp

Black gilt circular lamp with a curved shade suspendded from a cylindrical shaft; decorated with Greek foliage

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 70299

Accession Number: 1969.5073

Shaving Kit

Rectangular mahogany box with brass fittings and a small monogrammed brass plaque with an image of a bird. The box opens on two hinges. A mirror is stored in the lid under a velvet cover. There are nine small comprtments in the box. There are two satinwood brushes with pig hair bristles, a tube with...

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: Bramah (Maker)

Material: brass (alloy), bristle, ivory (tooth component), mahogany (wood), mirrors, silver (metal), glass (material)

GUSN: 70300

Accession Number: 1969.5074

Corner Cabinet

Irregular shape; 4 sides, old facade; 1 drawer; large door; new top, side

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 70301

Accession Number: 1969.2212

Clock

Arched, mold. crst with handle; frnt/bk doors; ball feet; engr wks

Date: 1810-1820

Maker: Desbois (Maker)

Material: brass (alloy), mahogany (wood), oak (wood), pine (wood), veneering

GUSN: 70302

Accession Number: 1969.2213

Candlestick

Blue, white; circular base, cylindrical shaft, wide collar; blue onion pattern

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 70303

Accession Number: 1969.2214.1

Shaving Stand

Oval mirror; wishbone support; hinged tray; column support; pierced tripod legs

Date: 1855-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: black walnut (wood), mirrors, glass (material)

GUSN: 70304

Accession Number: 1969.2215

Dressing Table

Rectangular mirror, round top; turned supp; shpd top; 1 drawer; cabriole legs

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), black walnut (wood), carving (processes), cedar (wood), maple (wood), marble (rock), mirrors, glass (material)

GUSN: 70305

Accession Number: 1969.2216

Hand Mirror

Blue letters; rectangular head; ribbed frame; handle with curved end

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: celluloid (cellulosic), mirrors, glass (material)

GUSN: 70306

Accession Number: 1969.2217

Writing Table

Rectangular top, round crnrs; 1 drawer, beaded edge; tressle legs; shpd stret

Date: 1845-1865

Maker: Hixon, Edward (Maker)

Material: black walnut (wood), cedar (wood), mahogany (wood), tulipwood (Brazilian, wood), veneering

GUSN: 70307

Accession Number: 1969.2218

Candlestick

Sq base, canted crnrs; step-molded circular foot; ring turned body

Date: 1750

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process)

GUSN: 70308

Accession Number: 1969.2219.1

Candlestick

Sq base, canted crnrs; step-molded circular foot; ring turned body

Date: 1750

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process)

GUSN: 70309

Accession Number: 1969.2219.2

Inkstand

Rectangular footed tray, rams head motif; urn shpd recept; glass liner

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal), casting (process), glass (material)

GUSN: 70310

Accession Number: 1969.2221

Bookmark

Grn, red, yellow, brown; rectangular, curved ends; scroll inlay

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: inlay (process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 70311

Accession Number: 1969.2222

Pen Wiper

Acorn/lvs on handle; circular holder; green folded leaves

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: Tiffany & Co. (Maker)

Material: gold (metal), kidskin, plating (metal coating), silver (metal)

GUSN: 70312

Accession Number: 1969.2223

Seal

Blubous glass handle; entwin. snake; rectangular head; engrv. cod. crest

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), plating (metal coating), metal

GUSN: 70313

Accession Number: 1969.2224

Letter Rack

Rectangular base; stepped sides; arched bk; 2 dividers; stmpd gold deco

Date: 1875-1924

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 70314

Accession Number: 1969.2225

Chair

Serpentine carved crest; grdn with figures on back; serpentine seat rail; cabriole legs

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: Aristide (Upholsterer)

Material: black walnut (wood), carving (processes), upholstering

GUSN: 70315

Accession Number: 1969.2226.1

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