Historic New England

Textile Remnant "First Embassy"

Remnant "First Embassy" pattern. This overall piece represents a pattern of two stylized flowers repeated between five strips alternating different decorative stylized flowers, in a vertical composition. The major colors are blue, pink and light brown, over a beige background.

Maker: Waterhouse Wallhangings

Material: cotton (textile), printing (process)

GUSN: 313424

Accession Number: 2001.281.1212

Textile Remnant "Concorde"

"Concorde" pattern This is a one overall piece with two attached colorways, three paper labels and one fabric label. The pattern of this cotton sample named Concorde shows a view of the famous perspective of the center of Paris starting with the Louvre and the Palais des Tuileries behind the Arc...

Date: 1933-1996

Maker: Waterhouse Wallhangings (Manufacturer)

Material: cotton (textile), printing (process)

GUSN: 313425

Accession Number: 2001.281.1213

Vase

Delft vase. Blue on grey image of a ship at anchor.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 313446

Accession Number: 1933.6424

Straight Razor

A hinged straight razor with an ivory handle. [.1] A red wood case. [.2]

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy), ivory (tooth component), leather

GUSN: 313454

Accession Number: 1918.482.1-.2

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 313456

Accession Number: 1919.133.2

Fire Screen

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 313463

Accession Number: 1978.50.2

Glass

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 313467

Accession Number: 1926.500.5

Sugar Pincer

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 313472

Accession Number: 1912.217

Textile Remnant "Braintree Stripe"

This overall piece with three attached colorways, three attached paper labels and one attached fabric label, presents a mustard yellow geometric pattern alternating a strip containing stylized palm leaves with a strip of stars in a circle, separated by a thinner avocado green cabled strip containing...

Date: 1933-1996

Maker: Waterhouse Wallhangings

Material: cotton (textile), printing (process)

GUSN: 313478

Accession Number: 2001.281.1214

Jug

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 313479

Accession Number: 1931.291.2

Saltcellar

Pressed glass, footed saltcellar.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 313480

Accession Number: 1933.6309.2

Textile Remnant "Wilton Toile"

Three textile fragments, each with four attached colorways and one attached paper label, represents a repeated scene. It is a pastoral and bucolic scene staging two main groups of people: a woman and a man seated next to a child an in front of a barn-like hut with a bull inside and chickens nearby. ...

Maker: Waterhouse Wallhangings

Material: cotton (textile), printing (process)

GUSN: 313481

Accession Number: 2001.281.1215.1-.3

Apple parer

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 313482

Accession Number: 1934.2494

Spoon Holder

Glass spoon holder with faceted sides, scalloped rim, short stem and circular foot.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 313483

Accession Number: 2015.1.61

Decanter with flat top stopper

Blown glass decanter with flat top stopper. Three ribs at neck, faceted sides.

Maker: unknown

Material: blown glass

GUSN: 313484

Accession Number: 1935.1473.2AB

Decanter

Blown glass decanter with flat top stopper. Three ribs at neck, faceted sides.

Maker: unknown

Material: blown glass

GUSN: 313485

Accession Number: 2015.1.63AB

Tumbler with slightly faceted sides. Glass

Glass tumbler with slightly faceted sides.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 313486

Accession Number: 2015.1.64

Decanter with circular stopper

Glass decanter with circular stopper. Three ribs at neck, diamond pattern around body.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 313488

Accession Number: 2015.1.66AB

Decanter with ball shaped stopper

Blown glass decanter with ball shaped stopper. Three ribs at neck, smooth sides.

Maker: unknown

Material: blown glass

GUSN: 313489

Accession Number: 2015.1.67AB

Syrup or Cream Pitcher

Syrup or cream pitcher.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 312230

Accession Number: 1927.465

Al Marcelle Hair Wave Clips

No description

Date: 1930-1936

Maker: unknown

Material: aluminum (metal)

GUSN: 312232

Accession Number: 2008.12.120.1-.4

Engraving Plate

Engraving plate for printing visiting cards for Mary B. Adams.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 312233

Accession Number: 1927.57

"Goody and Tip Top Products" Wave Hair Clips

No description

Date: 1930-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: aluminum (metal)

GUSN: 312234

Accession Number: 2008.12.121.1-.13

Gilette Safety Razor in Case

Gilette Safety Razor (.1) in original purple velvet lined case (.2) with three extra blades in a steel case (.3).

Date: 1920

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 312235

Accession Number: 2008.12.123.1-.3

Wooden object

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 312236

Accession Number: 1927.598

Boxes of Razor Blades

Four Boxes of razor blades. Wilkinson (.1), PAL Double Edge plastic box (.2), Gilette Blue Blades (.3), PaL Double Edge paper box (.4).

Date: 1930-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, metal

GUSN: 312237

Accession Number: 2008.12.124.1-.4

Pitcher Sample

Salesman's sample of toilet pitcher.

Date: 1887

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 312238

Accession Number: 1927.71

Round Wooden Box with Lid

Round wooden box (a) with lid (b) marked "Redding for Cleaning Brick 1879." Found in the house of Miss Ellen Stone, East Lexington, Massachusetts.

Date: 1879

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 312239

Accession Number: 2008.12.131AB

Box

Small cylindrical paper box with cover. Red paper with metallic gold decorative elements embossed on box. Cover features peacock perched on tree, over fence.

Maker: unknown

Material: pasteboard (paper)

GUSN: 312240

Accession Number: 1927.86.2AB

Ladle

Tin ladle.

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 312241

Accession Number: 1927.747

Wooden Recipe Box Containing Recipe Cards

Wooden Recipe Box (.1)Containing 58 Recipe Cards (.2a-fff). "Fanny Merritt Farmer" label in box, "Sully & Kleinteich" recipe cards. Boston, Massachusetts.

Date: 1913

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 312242

Accession Number: 2008.12.132.1-.2A-FFF

Hearth Brush

Small bunch of sticks bound together by a willow splint. Used to sweep the fireplace.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 312243

Accession Number: 1928.170

Inkwell

Wooden inkwell with eagles on base.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 312244

Accession Number: 1928.174

Measuring Cup

No description

Date: 1950

Maker: unknown

Material: aluminum (metal)

GUSN: 312245

Accession Number: 2008.12.134

Cranberry Sauce Cutters in Original Box with Directions

Cranberry Sauce Cutters (.1) in Original Box (.2) with Directions (.3).

Date: 1950-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: plastic (organic material), cardboard

GUSN: 312246

Accession Number: 2008.12.135.1-.3

Bundt Pan

Redware bundt pan.

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 312247

Accession Number: 1928.539

Teacup

Teacup.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 312248

Accession Number: 1928.553.11

Change Purse

Rectangular change purse with metal frame, red cloth interior and mother of pearl sides. The mother of pearl on the front side of the purse has decorative metal plates affixed to it, the central plate reads "Souvenir." The mother of pearl on the back side of the purse is carved with a floral sprig.

Date: 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, cloth, mother of pearl

GUSN: 312249

Accession Number: 1928.574

Croze

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 312250

Accession Number: 1969.131

Toy Ink Set

Paper box containing inkstand, pencil and pen nibs.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 312251

Accession Number: 1928.578A-D

Cake Favors in Original Box

Cake favors (.1) in original box (.2ab). Used in Massachusetts

Date: 20th Century

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 312253

Accession Number: 2008.12.136.1-.2AB

Crock

Brown glazed crock.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 312254

Accession Number: 1928.643

Cookie Press with Plates and Frosting Tips

Cookie Press with five cookie plates and three frosting tips.

Date: 1930-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal), stainless steel

GUSN: 312255

Accession Number: 2008.12.137A-K

Inkwell

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 312256

Accession Number: 1928.710

Bill Holder

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 312257

Accession Number: 1928.719

Bundle of Sealing Wax

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 312258

Accession Number: 1928.723

Electric Toaster in Original Box

Electric Toaster (.1) in Original Box (.2)

Date: 1909

Maker: General Electric Company (Manufacturer)

Material: ceramic (material), metal, cardboard

GUSN: 312259

Accession Number: 2008.12.138.1-.2

Box

Small rectangular paper box and attached cover with glass panel. Painted color vignette of a outdoor scene with woman holding staff and white lamb, while a knealing man plays the flute. Gilt and embossed paper trim and panels on cover and sides of box. Interior of box lined in pink paper.

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), glass (material), paint (coating)

GUSN: 312260

Accession Number: 1928.926AB

Trinket Box

Small rectangular paper box and detached lid with glass panel. Painted color scene of red-roofed, stone building, trees and moat. Sides of box are vaulted and covered in paper. Box and lid are trimmed with gilt, embossed paper strips. Interior lined with bright yellow paper.

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), glass (material), paint (coating)

GUSN: 312261

Accession Number: 1928.1150AB

Glass Vegetable Shortening Jar with Paper Lid

Glass SPRY All Vegetable Shortening Jar (a) with Paper Lid (b).

Date: 1942-1945

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 312262

Accession Number: 2008.12.144AB

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