Historic New England

Necklace

Necklace consisting of a centered square pendant set with topaz-colored paste in gold-plated square bezel, surrounded by two rows of pavé-set, clear, faceted, paste stones with emerald-cut pastes set at corners. Pendant is centered and affixed to a length of flat curb chain, designed to sit just bel...

Date: ca. 1980

Maker: Christian Dior (Designer) Bohan, Marc (French fashion designer, born 1926) (Designer) Ubio Inc. (Manufacturer)

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

GUSN: 316517

Accession Number: 2015.162.1

Necklace

This necklace consists of a cast bronze plaque suspended from O-rings attached at either end to a single string of round, black glass beads. The plaque depicts various sea shells, designed to look as though they had piled up on the shore.The deep casting shows verdigris in the crevices. The plaque i...

Date: c. 1980

Maker: Kaish, Richard P (Artist)

Material: bronze (metal), glass (material), beads (pierced objects), casting (process)

GUSN: 316518

Accession Number: 2015.162.2

Plate

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 316525

Accession Number: 1934.305.3

Knife

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 316534

Accession Number: 1955.132B

Knife

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 316535

Accession Number: 1955.132D

Snood

Snood, decorated with lily of the valley and a cream silk bow. Silk, cotton, and artificial flowers. Fabric labels: "Miss Alice" and "French Shop Filene's Boston."

Date: 1950-1970

Maker: Filene's (Department Store) (Retailer) Fredleys (Retailer)

Material: silk (fiber), cotton (textile), flower pieces

GUSN: 316536

Accession Number: 2015.166.1.1

Geranium Hat

Hat decorated with pink and purple geraniums. Silk. Fabric labels: "Miss Mary" and "The Gray Shop Boston."

Date: 1950-1970

Maker: The Gray Shop (Retailer) Edythe's Millinery (Milliner)

Material: silk (fiber)

GUSN: 316537

Accession Number: 2015.166.2.1

Straw Hat

Straw hat, round with herringbone pattern throughout. Brown ribbon around center bonnet with decorative straw rope tied in back. Fabric label "Vivian Karp 565 Fifth Ave New York." In a dark gray Filene's hat box.

Date: 1950-1970

Maker: Vivian Karp (Milliner) Filene's (Department Store) (Retailer)

Material: braiding, straw (plant material), herringbone

GUSN: 316538

Accession Number: 2015.166.3.1

Camellia Hat

Hat decorated with a pink camellia. Silk chiffon and velvet deep pink ribbon. Fabric label "Ursula Hammil."

Date: 1950-1970

Maker: Ursula Hammil (Milliner) Worth of Boston (Retailer)

Material: chiffon, silk (fiber), velvet (fabric weave), straw (plant material), braiding

GUSN: 316539

Accession Number: 2015.166.4.1

Beehive Hat

Hat, white beehive with white fabric flowers. Silk. Fabric labels: "Irene of New York" and "Bonwit Teller."

Date: 1960-1963

Maker: Irene of New York (Milliner) Bonwit Teller (Retailer)

Material: silk (fiber), mesh

GUSN: 316540

Accession Number: 2015.166.5.1

Tiara

Plastic circlet with paste sprigs.

Date: 1950-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: plastic by composition or origin, rhinestone

GUSN: 316541

Accession Number: 2015.166.6

Pair of Gloves

Pair of green leather gloves.

Date: 1950-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 316542

Accession Number: 2015.166.7AB

Pair of Gloves

Pair of white nylon gloves. "Leather-Spun."

Date: 1950-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: nylon

GUSN: 316543

Accession Number: 2015.166.8AB

Sample necklaces on card

This set of nine necklaces consist of seven bright-cut metal pendants suspended from single chains on o-rings and two paste-set pendants on snake chains suspended from o-rings. Each necklace shows a different pendant and different chain style . This is part of a group of sales samples the maker crea...

Date: c. 1940

Maker: Cantone, Frank, 1900-2003 (Jeweler)

Material: white metal, brass (alloy), paper by composition or origin

GUSN: 316620

Accession Number: 2015.171.1

Sample necklace on card

The necklace consists of a cast white metal rectangular Art Deco-style pendant set with paste stones. A large rectangular green paste is centered on the pendant,surrounded by a row of smaller, white pastes on all four edges. White pastes set into c-scrolls at top and bottom of pendant. The pendant i...

Date: 1930-1950

Maker: Cantone, Frank, 1900-2003 (Jeweler)

Material: white metal, paste (glass), paper by composition or origin

GUSN: 316621

Accession Number: 2015.171.2

Sample necklace on card

Necklace made of cast white metal pendant in Art Deco style shield shape set with paste stones suspended from paperclip chain that closes with thumb-ring clasp at center back. Necklace chain passed through slits cut at top of card so pendant can swing in limited motion (marks of this evident on card...

Date: c. 1930

Maker: Cantone, Frank, 1900-2003 (Maker)

Material: white metal, paste (glass), paper by composition or origin

GUSN: 316622

Accession Number: 2015.171.3

Sample necklace on card

Necklace made from cast white metal Art Deco-style pendants set with white pastes on a link chain. Pendant consists of a series of vertically oriented, linked elements connected by jump rings. Necklace attached to display card by passing links of chain through slits at top edge. Pendant swings free ...

Date: c. 1930

Maker: Cantone, Frank, 1900-2003 (Maker)

Material: white metal, paste (glass), paper by composition or origin

GUSN: 316623

Accession Number: 2015.171.4

Sample brooches on card

Set of three sample brooches made of cast white metal in a geometric, Art Deco style, set with clear paste stones. Brooches are pinned to sales card with pencil inscriptions on front. Card has spaces for three brooches no longer present. Each brooch closes with a knuckle hinged pin and C clasp on th...

Date: c. 1930

Maker: Cantone, Frank, 1900-2003 (Maker)

Material: white metal, paste (glass), paper by composition or origin

GUSN: 316624

Accession Number: 2015.171.5

Sample brooch on card

Annular brooch cast from white metal set with white paste stones around edge with an inner ring of black glass glued to metal. Brooch attached to sales card. Brooch closes with knuckle hinged pin and C clasp. Card is printed and has old stains from cellophane tape on sides.

Date: c. 1930

Maker: Cantone, Frank, 1900-2003 (Jeweler)

Material: white metal, paste (glass), paper by composition or origin

GUSN: 316625

Accession Number: 2015.171.6

Sample earrings on card

Pair of earrings made from stamped and plated metal attached to unbleached paper sales display card. Each earring is set with a faceted blue paste stone in the shape of a shield. The stones are bezel-set in rose-gold colored metal with an asymmetrical curved scroll of rose gold colored metal solder...

Date: c. 1940

Maker: Cantone, Frank, 1900-2003 (Jeweler)

Material: white metal, paste (glass), paper by composition or origin, rose gold

GUSN: 316626

Accession Number: 2015.171.7

Brooch

This bow-shaped brooch is made from cast white metal set with white paste stones. Closes with a knuckle-hinged pin of brass and a C clasp on back.

Date: c. 1940

Maker: Cantone, Frank, 1900-2003 (Jeweler)

Material: white metal, paste (glass), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 316627

Accession Number: 2015.171.8

Brooch

Bar brooch made from two ovals of cast white metal set with white paste stones connected with a brass-colored pin that screws into sockets on the backs of the ovals.

Date: c. 1940

Maker: Cantone, Frank, 1900-2003 (Maker)

Material: white metal, paste (glass), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 316628

Accession Number: 2015.171.9

Brooch

Brooch made from cast white metal set with white paste stones. Brooch is shaped as an oval ribbon with a depending flower bloom at center top and a set of three similar blossoms at center bottom. Brooch is horizontally oriented so oval is wider than it is high. Closure is brass-colored knuckle-hinge...

Date: c. 1940

Maker: Cantone, Frank, 1900-2003 (Maker)

Material: white metal, paste (glass), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 316629

Accession Number: 2015.171.10

Brooch

Brooch made of cast white metal in geometric knotwork, rectangular format, set with white paste stones. Brooch closes with knuckle-hinged pin and safety clasp.

Date: c. 1940

Maker: Cantone, Frank, 1900-2003 (Maker)

Material: white metal, paste (glass)

GUSN: 316630

Accession Number: 2015.171.11

Jewelry design illustrations

Set of three ink and goache illustrations of bar brooches done in color on onionskin paper applied to heavy sample card stock. Each brooch is outlined in ink and stones rendered in color.

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 318297

Accession Number: A1403

Sampler

Small sampler on bristol board worked in blue thread. Full alphabet in lower case and numbers one through nine.

Maker: unknown

Material: bristol board

GUSN: 318303

Accession Number: 2008.1.1.2

Wax Floral Display Under Glass Dome

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 318427

Accession Number: 1921.152

Double Fount Oil Lamp

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 318452

Accession Number: 1914.109

Coverlet

Red and white overshot coverlet with a summer and winter pattern featuring geometric panels in a red and white plaid border.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 318482

Accession Number: 1986.822

Necklace "Waves"

Gorget-style necklace made from central enamel pendant set in a silver frame with gold embellishments. Gorget is suspended on a Japanese silk braided cord with a silver and gold handmade hook and eye clasp. Enamel plaque marked on back by Matsukata with year (numbers reversed). Silver frame stamped ...

Date: 1976

Maker: Matsukata, Miye, 1922-1981 Watkins, Alexandra, 1933-

Material: enamel (fused coating), gold (metal), sterling silver, silk (fiber)

GUSN: 318509

Accession Number: 2016.13.1

Silk Gown Remnant

Remnant of silk gown worn by Sarah Parker of Portsmouth, New Hampshire at the time of her wedding in 1786.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 318584

Accession Number: 1991.175

Woman's Gown Remnant

Remnant of silk gown worn by Sarah Parker of Portsmouth, New Hampshire at the time of her wedding in 1786.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 318585

Accession Number: 1991.75

Men's Cap

Black gros-grain silk man's cap.

Date: 19th century

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 318664

Accession Number: 1970.17

Bird's Eye View Map

Map of South Berwick, Maine. Artist's depiction of an aerial view showing a hay harvest in the foreground. Street layout with buildings and trees and Piscataqua River in middle ground. Names of numbered buildings centered in border at bottom. Molded gilt frame.

Date: 1877

Maker: Ruger & Stoner (Publisher) Jos. A. Richards & Co. (Lithographer)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 318665

Accession Number: 1966.381

Trunk

Square trunk with domed top, hinged lid, and two hinged clasps. Wooden exterior has an embossed leather veneer covering the top, back, and sides. A sheet of metal protects the bottom exterior of the trunk. Leather handles are affixed to each side. Each edge is protected by a black painted metal stra...

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: Nathan Neat & Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: wood (plant material), leather

GUSN: 318700

Accession Number: 2006.44.3733

Window Seat

Window seat with damask upholstry. Carved ornate triangle pattern back with upholstered rail and seat with carving in front rail and recessed clover on corners at legs

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 318840

Accession Number: 1970.437

Alphabet Sampler

Framed needlework, alphabet sampler. Linen and embroidery thread. Wrought by Lucy Maria Tappan (1825-1863); great, great, grandmother to W.H. Eaton.

Date: 1834

Maker: Bowen, Lucy Maria (Tappan), 1825-1863 (Embroiderer)

Material: thread, linen (material)

GUSN: 319002

Accession Number: 2016.16.1

Candlestick

Inverted vase and ring turned baluster with round base on square footed pedestal base. Baluster attached to base by screw. Screw thread machine-turned.

Date: 1920-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 319011

Accession Number: 1970.475.1

Straw bonnet earrings

Earrings with clip backs, straw bonnet design with green florist tape and plastic fruit. Made in Western Germany. Worn by donor's mother.

Date: 1950-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: straw (plant material), acrylic (plastic), metal, tape (materials)

GUSN: 319013

Accession Number: 2016.18.1AB

Charm bracelet with ten charms

Charm bracelet with ten charms by various makers: Mt. Ranier; Prince Edward Island; Sun Valley; Xavier Concord' "Motif #1",;Helicopter; Maple Leaf; Deutschand; Candy Cane.

Date: 1967

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, enamel (fused coating)

GUSN: 319014

Accession Number: 2016.18.2

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