Historic New England

Cigarette Case

Rectangular, multi out box, flowers; light brown, totally carved case; figs, landscape

Date: 1900-1925

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), ivory (tooth component), paper (fiber product), teak (wood)

GUSN: 73422

Accession Number: 1969.1180

Cross

Celtic cross made of carved black wood. Small carved figures on front and flowers on back.

Date: 1900-1968

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), teak (wood)

GUSN: 73423

Accession Number: 1969.1185

Dominoes

Orange and green rectangular box with a white top, black bottom; black spots

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), cardboard, ivory (tooth component), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 73424

Accession Number: 1969.1186

Signet

Yellow and ivory; leg with foot; rectangular signet plate with canted corners

Date: 1920-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component), mother of pearl

GUSN: 73425

Accession Number: 1969.1187

Tumbler With Dice

Cylindrical dice cup decorated with chain motif. Two ivory dice with black dots.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, ivory (tooth component), leather

GUSN: 73426

Accession Number: 1969.1188.1

Tumbler With Dice

Cylindrical dice cup decorated with chain motif. Two ivory dice with black dots.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, ivory (tooth component), leather

GUSN: 73427

Accession Number: 1969.1188.2

Pick-up-sticks

Game contained in cylindrical carved wood case with cover. Contains twenty seven game elements, including miniature weapons and farm implements.

Date: 1875-1925

Maker: unknown

Material: bamboo (material)

GUSN: 73428

Accession Number: 1969.1190

Game Counters?

Ivory, red, blue, green, and black cylinder with a screw top with flowers; circular pieces with numbers

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component), painting (coating), vegetable ivory

GUSN: 73429

Accession Number: 1969.1191

Whist Pieces

Ivory, blue, green, pink; circular, flower motif; twist top

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component), painting (coating)

GUSN: 73430

Accession Number: 1969.1192.1

Whist Pieces

Ivory, blue, green, pink; circular, flower motif; twist top

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component), painting (coating)

GUSN: 73431

Accession Number: 1969.1192.2

Whist Counters

Blue, white, green, gold; circular boxs with reticulatd sides, top; rose; pieces

Date: 1875-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, celluloid (cellulosic), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 73432

Accession Number: 1969.1193.1

Whist Counters

Blue, white, green, gold; circular boxs with reticulatd sides, top; rose; pieces

Date: 1875-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, celluloid (cellulosic), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 73433

Accession Number: 1969.1193.2

Whist Counters

Blue, white, green, gold; circular boxs with reticulatd sides, top; rose; pieces

Date: 1875-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, celluloid (cellulosic), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 73434

Accession Number: 1969.1193.3

Beaded Bag

Grn, slvr; tube shape, beaded; slvr frnge ea. end; 2 movabl bands

Date: 1900-1925

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), silk (textile), metal

GUSN: 73435

Accession Number: 1969.1194

Card Case

Multi; patterned inlay; rectangular, rounded crnrs; fitted flush top

Date: 1900-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: bamboo (material), coloring, inlay (process)

GUSN: 73436

Accession Number: 1969.1195

Pillbox

Box with rounded corners and hinged, flat lid. Floral inlay and silver interior.

Date: 1875-1925

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 73437

Accession Number: 1969.1196

Inkwell

Cast iron inkwell painted black. In the shape of a monk reading book. Lid opens back at monk's belt-line.

Date: 1900-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 73438

Accession Number: 1969.1197

Desk Tray

Rectangular; rounded crnrs; white, multi; prcd, scallopd edge; 4 legs; figs

Date: 1925-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 73439

Accession Number: 1969.1199

Sheer discolored white dotted swiss; waistband of same material; ties divided into three sections, first section a continuation of waistband; second section same width but shorter than first, divided by seam , single layer, hemmed at sides and end, end edged with lace. Two front patch pockets edged ...

Date: 1870-1879

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), hand sewing

GUSN: 73440

Accession Number: 1969.5076

Scarf

White silk scarf.

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 73441

Accession Number: 1969.5077

Headdress

Gray silk; gathered at top; helmet shaped with lapets.

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 73442

Accession Number: 1969.5078

Thread

Used for mending stockings, stored in small paper envelope

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 73444

Accession Number: 1969.5080

Lace Fragment

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: lace (needlework)

GUSN: 73445

Accession Number: 1969.5081

Lace Fragment

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: lace (needlework)

GUSN: 73446

Accession Number: 1969.5082

Lace Fragment

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: lace (needlework)

GUSN: 73447

Accession Number: 1969.5083

Stocking

Yellow

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 73448

Accession Number: 1969.5084.1

Pith Helmet

White cotton pith helmet; six segments in crown, topped with button; matching band and brim; thin leather chin strap with buckle across; front brim fastening with metal hooks to inside of brim; inside of brim lined with green canvas; broad tan leather band inside crown with smaller red silk band wit...

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: Possibly Christy's London (Maker) Davies Bryan & Co. (Retailer)

Material: cotton (textile), leather, metal

GUSN: 73749

Accession Number: 1969.6156

Pith Helmet

White cotton pith helmet. 4 segments in crown, topped with button. Metal rimmed air holes on right and left sides. Linen strip banding crown with green and white striped linen scarf attached at back. Metal strip with buckle across front of brim, fastening underneath. Green cotton lining inside brim....

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cork (bark), cotton (textile), leather, linen (material), metal, silk (textile)

GUSN: 73750

Accession Number: 1969.6157

Top Hat

In which pith helmets stored

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 73751

Accession Number: 1969.6158

Hat

Broad brimmed, woman's, with blue velvet ribbon

Maker: unknown

Material: straw (plant material)

GUSN: 73752

Accession Number: 1969.6159

Hat

Blue, wide brim, violets, netting

Maker: unknown

Material: straw (plant material)

GUSN: 73753

Accession Number: 1969.6160

Child's Shirt

White cotton; broad neckline with drawstring and pointed scalloped edge embroidered in white; cap sleeves with scalloped embroidered edge.

Date: 1845-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 73754

Accession Number: 1969.6161

Costume Jacket

Sheer red linen; cropped kimono style with asymmetrical frog closure; black trim and yoke along closure.

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 73755

Accession Number: 1969.6162

Costume Hat

Round dome shape; black satin with Asian motif of gold wrapped thread; red cord knot on top; red peacock feathers and metal backing. Braided pony tail of brown hair with red silk braid tassel; blue cotton lining.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 73756

Accession Number: 1969.6163

Costume Jacket

Blue silk damask; cropped kimono jacket; floral medallions with scrolled background; asymmetrical closure with loops and gilt buttons embossed with lion; blue cotton lining.

Maker: W & RS Treble (Manufacturer)

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, silk (textile), damask

GUSN: 73757

Accession Number: 1969.6164

Costume Sleeves

Green kimono sleeve with woven damask pattern of butterflies with diamond background; black satin cuff embroidered with flowers in blue and white silk satin stitch; lined with blue cotton.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, silk (textile), damask

GUSN: 73758

Accession Number: 1969.6165

Shoes

Purple; squared toe; white linen and leather lining; ankle strap w/ purple ribbon tie; laced (2 eyes) w/ purple ribbon; brown leather sole; no heel; trimmed w/ purple ribbon.

Date: 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, leather

GUSN: 73759

Accession Number: 1969.6169AB