Historic New England

Lapel Button

Circular brass blue enamel lapel button, features an anchor with the letters "US" and "NL," brass post and circular guard on reverse.

Date: 1902-1932

Maker: Bastian Bros. Co. (Jeweler)

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 100904

Accession Number: 1932.964

Pair of Cuff Links

Pair of oval silver cuff links, each feature a white enamel background with waving Brown University pennants, silver curved post and ball on reverse.

Date: 1900-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 100905

Accession Number: 1938.39ab

Set of Studs and Cuff Button

Three studs and one cuff button: A, circular wooden cuff button with inlaid cross design; B, circular mother of pearl stud; C, circular ivory stud; D, circular metal stud.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100906

Accession Number: 1934.1827A-D

Button

Small blue glass round button with metal loop for attachment

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 100907

Accession Number: 1930.1370

Shirtwaist Set

Painted porcelain shirtwaist set consisting of a brooch, eight studs, and one cuff button, each features a painted blue, green or purple flower on a painted gold background.

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 100908

Accession Number: 1945.36a-j

Cuff Button

Rectangular brass cuff button with enameled Asian figure holding an umbrella on blue background, brass post and circular guard on reverse.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 100909

Accession Number: 1938.1400

Seventeen studs of various designs and materials all set on a white silk ribbon. Three white circular studs with gold screw posts; one gold knot stud; pair of flat circular jet studs with gold screw posts; three gold and black enamel star studs with gold screw posts; one circular brushed gold stud ...

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 100910

Accession Number: 1934.1835

Set of Buttons

Set of three black cloth buttons with beaded star design, all sewn to white paper card.

Date: ca. 1863

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 100911

Accession Number: 1936.890

Set of Buttons

Three oval enamel buttons, each feature a pink flower on a green background and a gold border, loop on reverse for attachment.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100912

Accession Number: 1947.182

Set of Buttons

Set of five circular brass and enamel buttons, each feature a stylized blue enamel flower, loop on reverse for attachment.

Date: 1875-1925

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 100913

Accession Number: 1969.2410.1-5

Set of Buttons

Set of seven brass buttons, four large and three small, each feature a peacock with faceted cut steel beads in the feathers, brass loop on reverse for attachment.

Date: ca. 1882

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 100914

Accession Number: 1935.1093a-g

Set of Buttons

Set of seven circular brass buttons, each feature a cut steel six-point star within a circle, border has engraved and pierced geometric design, brass loop on reverse for attachment.

Date: 1870-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 100915

Accession Number: 1929.1093a-g

Set of Buttons

Set of seven steel buttons with blue paint, each feature a raised flower with a faceted cut steel bead center, steel loop on reverse for attachment.

Date: 1870-1910

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100916

Accession Number: 1929.1094a-g

Pair of Buttons

Pair of circular painted metal buttons, each feature three silver flowers with metal centers over brown background, painted gold on reverse.

Date: 1870-1910

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100917

Accession Number: 1929.1095ab

Belt Buckle

Gilt metal belt buckle consisting of two circular pieces, each feature a painted butterfly on mother of pearl background set under glass, raised scrollwork and beaded border, eye and hook clasp and bars for belt attachment on reverse.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 100918

Accession Number: 1946.844ab

Ornament

Square openwork brilliant cut paste and faceted cut steel ornament, loop on reverse for attachment.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100919

Accession Number: 1943.369

Pair of Buckles

Pair of oval cut steel buckles, faceted cut steel beads in concentric circles, steel bar on reverse for attachment.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100920

Accession Number: 1969.3026.1-2

Assemblage of Buttons and Studs in Leather Box

Brown leather box with brass clasp, contains four circular mother of pearl shirt studs with metal bar fastener, four circular white plastic buttons with textured surfaces and metal loop on reverse for attachment, one round metal button stud with post and circular guard on reverse, and various metal ...

Date: 1870-1920

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100921

Accession Number: 1969.3333

Tinderbox with Flint and Starter

Sterling silver rectangular tinderbox with attached striker containing a piece of flint, engraved with the initials "HC"; stored within cotton bag with a piece of orange rope.

Date: 1896-1909

Maker: Bixby Silver Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 100922

Accession Number: 1969.3592

Set of Bridle Ornaments

Set of four metal circular bridle ornaments, each feature applied intertwined initials "HG" and an applied beaded border, large metal loop on reverse for attachment to harness.

Date: 1860-1899

Maker: J. W. Colgan & Co.

GUSN: 100923

Accession Number: 1947.197a-d

Set of Cuff Links and Studs

Set consisting of a pair of cuff links and a pair of studs, gilt metal openwork filigree cage buttons set with faceted orange glass stone in center.

Date: 1800-1840

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100924

Accession Number: 1926.240a-d

Set of Studs

Set of three gold studs, each feature a faceted gold ball and gold post and circular guard, all connected with gold chain.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100925

Accession Number: 2007.15.183a-c

Pair of Cuff Buttons

Pair of circular tortoiseshell cuff buttons each with a gold piqué posé initial N, tortoiseshell posts with circular guard on reverse.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100926

Accession Number: 2007.15.58ab

Set of Cuff Buttons and Buttons

Set consisting of a pair of cuff buttons and three buttons, each consist of a circular metal disc with an engraved initial "N" in center, cuff buttons have two posts and diamond shaped guards, buttons have metal loop on reverse for attachment.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100927

Accession Number: 2007.15.59a-e

Cuff Button

Silver circular cuff button with rococo scrollwork, silver post and circular guard on reverse.

Date: 1870-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 100928

Accession Number: 2007.15.186

Pair of Cuff Links

Pair of silver cuff link with two rectangular knots attached with s link fastener.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 100929

Accession Number: 2007.15.77ab

Cuff Link

Silver cuff link with two oval discs engraved with a flower, attached with link fastener.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 100930

Accession Number: 2007.15.79

Towel Rack

Wht, cylindrical membs; 2 stiles; x bar, 2 twl bars; strtchr; 4 serp legs

Date: 1875-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), metal

GUSN: 72708

Accession Number: 1969.2806

Wall Mirror

Full-length; , rectangular; gold frame, beaded edge

Date: 1875-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: gesso, gilding, mirrors, pressboard, wood (plant material), glass (material)

GUSN: 72709

Accession Number: 1969.2809

Miniature Bed

Brkn scroll head/ftbrds; shpd side rl; blue, white mattrss, white sht

Date: 1875-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: black walnut (wood), cotton (textile), muslin

GUSN: 72710

Accession Number: 1969.2812

Rocking Chair

Acrn finial; cylin stiles, legs, strtchrs; shpd rckrs; flt wvn st

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: Attributed to United Society (Shakers) (Maker)

Material: caning, chintz, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72711

Accession Number: 1969.2826

Bookcase

Dark finish rectangular bookcase with a raised edge 3 sides of top; 2 drawers; 5 shelves; bracket apron

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), plywood, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72712

Accession Number: 1969.2829

Electric Lamp

Urn shpd; white ground with polychrm oriental figs; circular base

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 72713

Accession Number: 1969.2830

Slant-top Desk

Slant-top desk. Mahogany primary, white pine secondary. Serpentine facade with four drawers. Interior of slant-top desk contains eight pigeon holes and six drawers. Piece rests on ball and claw feet.

Date: 1790-1815

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 72714

Accession Number: 1969.2832

Book Rack

Rectangular; bevelled edge; central adjustable slide; 2 hinged ends; gothic motif

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 72715

Accession Number: 1969.2881

Wall Clock

Rectangular case; circular case with mld frame; roman #s; ball/drop finials

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: Waterbury Clock Co. (Manufacturer)

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

GUSN: 72716

Accession Number: 1969.2983

Wardrobe

Overhang, molded cornice; 2 large hinged doors; 8 interior compartments; turned feet

Date: 1820-1870

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 72717

Accession Number: 1969.3244

Desk

Desk. Hinged, slanted writing surface; seven upper compartments, three drawers; two lower drawers. Rests on turned legs.

Date: 1840-1859

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), mahogany (wood), pine (wood), American tulipwood (wood), veneering, wool (textile)

GUSN: 72718

Accession Number: 1969.3246

Table

Round corner top; 1 drawer, 4 cylindrical legs; rectangular joints with 4 cylindrical stretcher; bulb feet

Date: 1790-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), pine (wood), tulipwood (Brazilian, wood)

GUSN: 72719

Accession Number: 1969.3248

Washstand

White rectangular top washstand, shaped edge; lower splashboard; 1 drawer, mush pulls; 2 doors

Date: 1865-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), marble (rock), tulipwood (Brazilian, wood), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72720

Accession Number: 1969.3250.1

Chest of Drawers

Rectangular; overhanging top drawer, three lower drawers; Applied oval molding; turned supports

Date: 1865-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), marble (rock), tulipwood (Brazilian, wood), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72721

Accession Number: 1969.3250.2

Night Table

Rectangular top night table with a shaped edge; 1 drawer; hinged drawer to lower cabinet; molded base

Date: 1865-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), marble (rock), tulipwood (Brazilian, wood), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72722

Accession Number: 1969.3250.3

Desk

Rectangular, hinged lid; drawer with hinged writing surface, small interior compartment; fluted legs.

Date: 1810-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), mahogany (wood), pine (wood), tulipwood (Brazilian, wood)

GUSN: 72723

Accession Number: 1969.3252

Desk

Rectangular top, overall floral and geometric motifs; hinged slide writing surface, eight tapered legs.

Date: 8140-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: boulle work, inlay (process), leather, gilt bronze, pewter (tin alloy), rosewood (wood), satinwood (wood)

GUSN: 72724

Accession Number: 1969.3254

Wardrobe

Flat overhang cornice; stiles with applied molding; paneld door with applied vines

Date: 1855-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: black walnut (wood), brass (alloy), porcelain

GUSN: 72725

Accession Number: 1969.3256

Chest of Drawers

Bow front; four graduated drawers; oval pulls; flared feet; string and band decoration

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), cherry (wood), inlay (process), mahogany (wood), tulipwood (Brazilian, wood), veneering, Norway spruce (wood)

GUSN: 72726

Accession Number: 1969.3259

Table

Table. Mulberry. Rectangular top; three drawers; rests on rectangular tapered legs.

Date: 1900-1949

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), floral patterns, flowers (plants), plating (metal coating), metal, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72727

Accession Number: 1969.3261

Pole Screen

Pole screen. Silk damask, brass, mahogany, pine. Oval mahogany frame encloses machine-embroidered wine damask panel with central rose motif. Contains two adjustable back rings for pole; pole missing; this description refers to screen only.

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: Attributed to Codman, Thomas Newbold, 1868-1963 (Maker)

Material: brass (alloy), mahogany (wood), pine (wood), silk (textile), damask

GUSN: 72728

Accession Number: 1969.3489

Chest of Drawers

Rectangular; flat top, beveled edge; rectangular mirror, swivel; four drawers, mush pulls

Date: 1875-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), mirrors, pine (wood), glass (material)

GUSN: 72729

Accession Number: 1969.4412.1

Chest of Drawers

Rectangular; flat top, beveled edge; rectangular mirror, swivel; four drawers, mush pulls

Date: 1875-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), mirrors, pine (wood), glass (material)

GUSN: 72730

Accession Number: 1969.4412.2

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