Historic New England

Fan

Blue, white, black, red; round rectangular with handle; 3 Japanese. figures, front; bxx, scroll back

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: bamboo (material), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 73410

Accession Number: 1969.1167

Function Unknown

3 rectangular arms, 2 with 5 holes, 1 shaped with hinge; bulbous pivot pt

Date: 1900-1968

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 73411

Accession Number: 1969.1168

Cribbage

Pack of cribbage cards in rectangular box with sliding top.

Date: 1875-1925

Maker: W. H. Willis & Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: cardboard, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 73412

Accession Number: 1969.1169

Pocket Whist

Yellow, red, green, black; rectangular box with four dials on front, sliding card compartment

Date: 1900-1925

Maker: De La Rue & Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: cardboard, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 73413

Accession Number: 1969.1170

Bizique Counters

White, gold, red, green, yellow; rectangular box with gold border; circular, square rectangular counters

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 73414

Accession Number: 1969.1171

Bric-a-brac

Brn, bge; busk shpd with carp handle, edge; butterfly, foliate mtfs

Date: 1890-1925

Maker: unknown

Material: bamboo (material), carving (processes)

GUSN: 73415

Accession Number: 1969.1172

Whist Counter

Brown, cream, black; oblong with rotating circulars; two central windows show numbers

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: M. De G. (Manufacturer)

Material: cardboard

GUSN: 73416

Accession Number: 1969.1174.1

Whist Counter

Brown, cream, black; oblong with rotating circulars; two central windows show numbers

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: M. De G. (Manufacturer)

Material: cardboard

GUSN: 73417

Accession Number: 1969.1174.2

Miniature Book

Miniature book called "Bijou Picture of Paris," filled with engraved pictures of famous buildings in Paris.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: Rock & Co. (Publisher)

Material: engraving (printing process), gilding, leather, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 73418

Accession Number: 1969.1175

Hairpin Box

Brn, gold; pomegranate shpd; lid, gld inter; pagoda & lscp scene

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: japanning, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 73419

Accession Number: 1969.1176

Box

Light brown, green, and red box with a rectangular with hinged lid; flowers on top; blue interior

Date: 1920-1968

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 73420

Accession Number: 1969.1177

Fan

Blue bxx, yellow; filigree floral; pointed tips linked by ribbon

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: plastic (organic material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 73421

Accession Number: 1969.1178

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

Hat Block

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 73739

Accession Number: 1969.6147.2

Hat Box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard

GUSN: 73740

Accession Number: 1969.6147.3

Bowler Hat

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 73741

Accession Number: 1969.6149.1

Hat Box

Cardboard, oval hat box covered with white paper, with a lid. On the lid is a green and cream sticker for Collins and Fairbanks Company Hats and Furs of Boston.

Maker: Collins & Fairbanks Co. (Retailer)

Material: cardboard

GUSN: 73742

Accession Number: 1969.6149.2

White tulle with tiny embroidered silk flowers; tulle pleated around crown; wired crown & brim; stiffened netting throughout bonnet; pleated neck ruffle; brim & neck ruffle trimmed with scalloped black netting; inside brim lined with scalloped tulle; white taffeta ribbon covering wire at brim & crow...

Date: 1861-1862

Maker: unknown

Material: lace (needlework)

GUSN: 73743

Accession Number: 1969.6150

Cap

White cotton mull bonnet embroidered all over with white floral trail; front trimmed white silk ribbon ruffle with blue silk ribbon bow at center; fastens with white silk ribbon ties; drawstring at nape; self ruffle around bottom trimmed with white lace.

Date: 1860

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 73744

Accession Number: 1969.6151

Sleeve

Net

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 73745

Accession Number: 1969.6152

Sleeve

Net

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 73746

Accession Number: 1969.6153

Hair Comb

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 73747

Accession Number: 1969.6154

Hair Comb

W/ ORNATE FLORAL CARVED TOP

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 73748

Accession Number: 1969.6155

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

Bracelet

Turkish ?

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 73760

Accession Number: 1969.6170

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