Historic New England

Rag Cutter

Rag/strip cutter for making rag strips of fabric for rag rugs. Directions on how to use the device are located on the box cover along with an image of the cutter.

Date: 1920-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 273962

Accession Number: 2013.27.4

Bulldog Tidy Pins in original package. Twelve pins for 15 cents. Package is paper in red, black, and white. Pins are metal. Package includes a bulldog face and image of a living room chair, nightstand, and lamp. Package prints says, will keep tidies smooth and straight. And For fastening tidies a...

Date: 20th century

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, cardboard, printing (process)

GUSN: 273963

Accession Number: 2013.27.5

Fabric glue

Jiffy Sew package and liquid container in original packaging (box). Box is printed in blue and red on a white background. Each side of box has printed text and images. Box includes directions, images of objects to use product on, and advertisement/logo.

Date: 20th century

Maker: Jiffy Products, Inc

Material: cardboard, printing (process)

GUSN: 273964

Accession Number: 2013.27.6

Children's Mug

Children's mug with a transfer-printed design of the sign language alphabet. Handle has a pink streak of paint for decoration.

Date: 1825

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, transfer printing

GUSN: 273965

Accession Number: 2013.27.7

Crocheted Pincushion

Pincushion with several pins in it. Cushion is crocheted with pink and green yarn with a flat navy base. Pincushion is created resemble a cupcake.

Date: 20th century

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, acrylic (plastic), yarn, cloth, crocheting

GUSN: 273966

Accession Number: 2013.27.8

Mixer

Champion Model G electric mixer by Heinze Electric Company. Original mixer in original packaging (box). Appliance has wooden handle with metal mixer. Appliance has attached electrical plug.

Date: 1930-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, wood (plant material), plastic (organic material), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 273967

Accession Number: 2013.27.9

Toy Nativity

Expandable nativity set in original box. Box sides show nativity set opened and closed to demonstrate expansion feature. Set was made in Hong Kong and is plastic, painted. All pieces are attached to one another.

Date: 1930-1980

Maker: unknown

Material: acrylic (plastic), hand-painted

GUSN: 273968

Accession Number: 2013.27.10

"Gadget Master Cooky Press"

"Gadget Master Cooky Press", in original box, Popeil Brothers, Chicago, IL, 1950-1960, No. 10. Made in U.S.A.

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, plastic by production method, printing (process)

GUSN: 273969

Accession Number: 2013.27.11

St. Regis Universal Atomizer, No. 100

Atomizer, "St. Regis Universal Atomizer No. 100", In original box, United States, 1930-1950. For spraying oily, aqueous, and alcoholic solutions.

Date: 1930 - 1950

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), metal, rubber (material), cardboard

GUSN: 273970

Accession Number: 2013.27.12

Box of "Crescent Mapleine" Maple flavoring

Maple flavoring, Crescent Mapleine Imitation Maple Flavor [.1], 2 Fluid Ounces, Crescent Mfg Co., Seattle, WA, Original glass in original box [.2].

Date: 1930-1960

Maker: Crescent Manufacturing Company

Material: cardboard, glass (material), tin alloy

GUSN: 273971

Accession Number: 2013.27.13

Box of "Dainty Dot Cream of Tartar"\n

Cream of Tartar, Dainty Dot Cream Tartar, 4 oz, First National Stores, Inc, Somerville, MA. In original box.

Date: 20th century

Maker: First National Stores, Inc.

Material: cardboard, tin alloy

GUSN: 273972

Accession Number: 2013.27.14

Box of "Kre-Mel Instant chocolate pudding"

Instant pudding, Kre-Mel Dessert, Chocolate Flavor, 4 ½ oz, Corn Products Refining Company, Argo, IL and New York, NY, In original unopened box.

Date: 20th century

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard

GUSN: 273973

Accession Number: 2013.27.15

Box of "Minute Tapioca"

One of two boxes of Minute Tapioca, 8 oz, General Foods Corporation, New York, NY. In original unopened box.

Date: 20th century

Maker: General Foods Corp.

Material: cardboard

GUSN: 273974

Accession Number: 2013.27.16

Box of "Minute Tapioca"

Second of two boxes of Minute Tapioca, 8 oz, General Foods Corporation, New York, NY, In original unopened box.

Date: 20th century

Maker: General Foods Corp.

Material: cardboard

GUSN: 273975

Accession Number: 2013.27.17

Double Package of Betty Crocker Pie Crust Mix

Pie Crust Mix, Two-Package Unit with Daisy Salt and Pepper Shakers inside, Betty Crocker, United States, In original unopened box.

Date: 20th century

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard

GUSN: 273976

Accession Number: 2013.27.18

Box of "Junket Brand" Frosting Mix

Frosting mix, Junket Brand Quick Fudge and Frosting Mix, Penuche flavor, ¾ lb, Chr. Hansen's Laboratory, Inc., Little Falls, NY. In original unopened box.

Date: 20th century

Maker: Junket

Material: cardboard

GUSN: 273977

Accession Number: 2013.27.19

Box of "Junket Sherbet Mix"

Sherbet mix, Junket Sherbet Mix, Imitation Raspberry Flavor, 5 oz, Chr. Hansen's Laboratory, Inc., Little Falls, NY, In original unopened box.

Date: 20th century

Maker: Junket

Material: cardboard

GUSN: 273978

Accession Number: 2013.27.20

Box of "Junket Danish Dessert" mix

Dessert mix, Junket Danish Dessert, 4 ¾ oz, Chr. Hansen's Laboratory, Inc., Little Falls, NY. In original unopened box.

Date: 20th century

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard

GUSN: 273979

Accession Number: 2013.27.21

Box of "Jell-O Coconut Cream" Pudding Mix

Pudding mix, Jell-O Brand Pudding and Pie Filling, Coconut Cream Style, 3¼ oz, General Foods Corp., New York, NY. In original box.

Date: 1930-1960

Maker: General Foods Corp.

Material: cardboard

GUSN: 273980

Accession Number: 2013.27.22

Box of "Jell-O Vanilla pudding mix"

Pudding mix, Jell-o Brand Pudding and Pie Filling, Vanilla Flavor, 3 ¼ oz, General Foods Corp., New York, NY, In original box, 1930-1960.

Date: 20th century

Maker: General Foods Corp.

Material: cardboard

GUSN: 273981

Accession Number: 2013.27.23

Box of Jell-O Lemon Pudding and Pie Filling

Pudding mix, Jell-o Brand Pudding and Pie Filling, Lemon Flavor, 3 ¼ oz, General Foods Corp., New York, NY, In original box, 1930-1960

Date: 20th century

Maker: General Foods Corp.

Material: cardboard

GUSN: 273982

Accession Number: 2013.27.24

Box of Jell-O Instant Shake Mix

Instant shake mix, Jell-O Brand Life Style Weight-Control Food, Rich Instant shake mix, Jell-o Brand Life Style Weight-Control Food, Rich Strawberry Shake, 3 ½ oz, General Foods Corp., White Plains, NY, In original box, 1930-1960.

Date: 20th century

Maker: General Foods Corp.

Material: cardboard

GUSN: 273983

Accession Number: 2013.27.25

Box of "Sure-Jell Fruit Pectin"

Fruit Pectin, Sure-Jell, 3 oz, General Foods Corporation, Le Roy, NY, In original box, 1930-1960.

Date: 20th century

Maker: General Foods Corp.

Material: cardboard

GUSN: 273984

Accession Number: 2013.27.26

Tin of Sweeco, " A Sweet Milk Cocoa"

Cocoa powder, Sweeco, "A Sweet Milk Cocoa It's Cooked Instant", 8 oz, Durkee-Mower, Inc., Lynn, MA, In original tin. Made by the makwers of Marshmellow Fluff.

Date: 20th century

Maker: Durkee-Mower, Inc.

Material: tin alloy, paper by composition or origin

GUSN: 273985

Accession Number: 2013.27.27

Gravy Sauce

La Choy Brown Gravy Sauce Bead Molasses Type in original glass jar, 5 oz. Made by La Choy Food Products in Archbold, OH.

Date: 1930-1960

Maker: LaChoy Food Products, Inc.

Material: glass (material), paper (fiber product), printing (process)

GUSN: 273986

Accession Number: 2013.27.28

Jar of Olive Oil

Elena Brand Pure Italian Olive Oil in original glass jar, 1 ½ oz. This oil is used for all medical purposes. Label is red, black, and white and includes an image of an angel.

Date: 1930-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), paper (fiber product), tin alloy, printing (process)

GUSN: 273987

Accession Number: 2013.27.29

Jar of Mineral Oil

Eatons American Mineral Oil Heavy, glass jar with original label. Used as an internal lubricant for use in the treatment of constipation and intestinal ailments.

Date: 1930-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), paper (fiber product), printing (process)

GUSN: 273988

Accession Number: 2013.27.30

Janie Spot Cleaner

Janie Spot Cleaner by R.S. Cowen of New York, New York. Product is in original container.

Date: 1930-1960

Maker: R.S. Cowen Company (Manufacturer)

GUSN: 273989

Accession Number: 2013.27.31

Box of Dry Shampoo

Minipoo brand ten minute dry shampoo in a 5 oz, container in original box with brush and directions.

Date: 1930-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, plastic (organic material), nylon

GUSN: 273990

Accession Number: 2013.27.32

Pillow

Small pillow with printed landscape scene of Wentworth-by-the-sea, Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Filled with spruce needles.

Date: 1880-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 273657

Accession Number: 2006.44.3697

Wall hanging

Hand embroidered textile with multi-colored stiching in pink, green, blue, orange, and white circles. Seamed together in three pieces along selvedges. Plain weave indigo dyed cotton. Top and bottom edges whip stitched with white thread. Left and right edges are unhemmed selvedge. Note: Chenhall term...

Date: 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 273658

Accession Number: 2006.44.3698

Wallpaper

Wallpaper fragment with block-printed leaf pattern in brown on light brown ground. Along left side of fragment is printed a flocked laurel leaf and berry stripe overprinted in orange and brown. (See 1995.565 for a variation on this pattern). This fragment has been identified as a fragment of side...

Date: 1810-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), block printing (relief printing process), flock papers

GUSN: 273661

Accession Number: 2001.281.607R

Toothbrush

Ivory colored plastic toothbrush.

Date: 1900-1950

Maker: S.S. Pierce Co. (Retailer)

Material: plastic (organic material)

GUSN: 273666

Accession Number: 2006.44.3699

Travel toilet kit

Small travel toilet kit containing a red plastic comb [a], metal nail file [b], and rectangular mirror [c] in a red imitation leather case [d] has a metal snap button closure.

Date: 1900-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: plastic (organic material), imitation leather, glass (material)

GUSN: 273667

Accession Number: 2006.44.3700A-D

Toilet set

Chamber set with transfer printed decoration of brown and yellow flowers: Pitcher, basin, toothbrush holder, soap dish, cylindrical chamber pot.

Date: 1895-1900

Maker: Minton (Manufacturer)

Material: earthenware, transfer printing

GUSN: 273668

Accession Number: 2006.44.3701

Pitcher

Large pitcher with squat, bulbous body and attached handle. Transfer printed decoration of brown and yellow flowers.

Date: 1895-1900

Maker: Minton (Manufacturer)

GUSN: 273669

Accession Number: 2006.44.3701.1

Basin

Large basin with transfer printed decoration of brown and yellow flowers.

Date: 1895-1900

Maker: Minton (Manufacturer)

GUSN: 273670

Accession Number: 2006.44.3701.2

Toothbrush holder

Toothbrush holder, cylindrical body with bulbous base. Transfer printed decoration of brown and yellow flowers.

Date: 1895-1900

Maker: Minton (Manufacturer)

GUSN: 273671

Accession Number: 2006.44.3701.3

Soap dish

Soap dish, circular lid with flat knob finial and pierced liner. Transfer printed decoration of brown and yellow flowers.

Date: 1895-1900

Maker: Minton (Manufacturer)

GUSN: 273672

Accession Number: 2006.44.3701.4ab

Hand towel

Rectangular hand towel with three red stripes.

Date: 1890-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 273675

Accession Number: 2006.44.3702

Cuticle knife

Small cuticle knife. Metal blade has one curved sharp edge and one straight edge. Ivory colored plastic handle.

Date: 1890-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, plastic (organic material)

GUSN: 273678

Accession Number: 2006.44.3703

Wallpaper

Unused wallpaper border. Two rows of uncut borders. Three rose blossoms with horizontal arched stems enclosed a field of rose sprigs. Printed in two pinks, fuschia, two greens, gray and over printed with liquid mica pin dots on an ivory ground.

Date: 19000-1910

Maker: S. A. Maxwell & Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 273680

Accession Number: 1992.784

Wallpaper

Unused sample of Rococo-style paper. Interlacing scrolls and strapwork frame bouquets of flowers in urn. Pattern printed in grays, greens, pink, yellow, and red on light ground.

Date: 1945-1950

Maker: Thomas Strahan & Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 273683

Accession Number: 1987.130

Wallpaper

Unused wallpaper fragment. Bifurcated scrolls in green alternating vertically and horizontally with rectangular blocks outlined in white. Printed on gray ground.

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 273684

Accession Number: 1911.109

Wallpaper

Unused sample of wallpaper. Rococo inspired pattern. Central motif is an urn filled with fruit surrounded by architectural moldings mounted with shells, c scrolls and scrolled foliage. Printed in three grays on beige ground.

Date: 1925-1926

Maker: Birge (Manufacturer)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 273685

Accession Number: 2000.1429

Wallpaper

Multiple pieces of wallpaper with attached border (see border 1967.122.2) from a single room. Papers were found in a bureau drawer in the Stetson House in Hanover, Massachusetts but may originate from the Broad Oak Farm also in Hanover. Wallpaper is a striped floral pattern. A stripe of orange tu...

Date: 1815-1835

Maker: unknown

Material: laid paper, block printing (relief printing process)

GUSN: 273690

Accession Number: 1967.122.1

Wallpaper

Fragment of unused wallpaper. Diaper pattern with small rose sprigs. The diamonds are formed by a branch-like design. Roller-printed in mint and dark green, black, and gold on gray ground. Straight repeat.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 273693

Accession Number: 2001.281.186

Wallpaper

Fragment of unused wallpaper. Strapwork diaper pattern with blue rose sprigs. Roller-printed in blue, dark olive, dark brown, and gray on ungrounded paper. Straight repeat.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 273697

Accession Number: 2001.281.187

Wallpaper

Small fragment of unused wallpaper. Diaper pattern with floral bouquets on pin dots. Diamonds are formed by branch-like design. Roller-printed in red, blue and dark gray on ungrounded paper.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 273700

Accession Number: 2001.281.188

Wallpaper

Unused wallpaper fragment. Sprig pattern with stylized vines forming an ogee or diaper-like pattern. Roller-printed in brown, mustard, maroon, and white on cream ground. Straight repeat.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 273708

Accession Number: 2001.281.189

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