Historic New England

Purse

White leather purse with gold hardware, a rose pattern, and a blue lining.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 355986

Accession Number: 1990.334

Purse

Brown leather purse with gold hardware.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 355987

Accession Number: 1990.335

Purse

White and silver patterned clutch purse with a snap closure and seperate coin purse.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 355988

Accession Number: 1990.336

Knit Bag

White knit drawstring bag wth round tassels.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 355989

Accession Number: 1990.337

Purse

White and purple cotton drawstring bag with a Chinoiserie scene.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 355991

Accession Number: 1990.481

Handkerchief

Handkerchief with very pointed scalloped edges and "Sarah Ann Haven" embroidered.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 355993

Accession Number: 1935.1316

Handkerchief

Lace handkerchief.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 355994

Accession Number: 1940.924

Handkerchief

Square handkerchief with a blue printed image labeled "Art Gallery".

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 356005

Accession Number: 1946.257

Handkerchief

White handkerchief with cross-stitched poppies in one corner and unfinished edges.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 356006

Accession Number: 1988.357

Child's Native American Costume

Child-sized stereotypical Native American costume with "R.Little" written inside the collar. Includes a headdress and pair of moccasins.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 356040

Accession Number: 2004.38.4.1-.3AB

Child's Cowboy Costume

Child's costume with a vest and a skirt.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 356041

Accession Number: 2004.38.6

Child's Costume

Child's costume dress.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 356044

Accession Number: 2004.38.7

Dress

Ivory silk dress with ruffles and rosettes down the front of the bodice.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 356045

Accession Number: 1969.5625

Needle Case

Scrimshaw needle case with intricate carved designs.

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 356052

Accession Number: 1920.576

Needle Case

Purple cardstock needle case with a pink interior ad pink ribbons on the sides.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 356062

Accession Number: 1924.507

Needle Case

Black leather needle case with a green lining.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 356063

Accession Number: 1924.540

Sewing Kit

Floral silk sewing kit.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 356064

Accession Number: 1929.1664

Needle Case

Round cardstock needle case with green threads in a geometric pattern.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 356065

Accession Number: 1930.337

Needle Case

Cylindrical scrimshaw needle case.

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 356066

Accession Number: 1930.391

Needle Case and Pincushion

Blue and brown pincushion and needle case with a blue ribbon closure.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 356067

Accession Number: 1931.1144

Needle Case

White needle case shaped like a leaf.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 356068

Accession Number: 1936.599

Sewing Kit

Pink and green octagonal pincushion and needle case.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 356069

Accession Number: 1936.855

Needle Case and Pincushion

Small pincushion and needle case with green printed flowers.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 356073

Accession Number: 1943.443

Needle Case

Round white leather needle case with a red embroidered flower and the initials "SN".

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 356074

Accession Number: 1990.246

Fairbank's Pummo Glycerine-Pumice Bar Soap in Box

"Pummo" brand glycerine-pumice soap bar in box with instruction sheet. Manufactured by N. K. Faribank Company, Chicago.

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: N.K. Fairbank Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: soap (organic material), paper (fiber product), cardboard

GUSN: 310945

Accession Number: 1998.6142

Tablespoon

Silver tablespoon with a fiddle handle, pointed shoulders, and a pointed oval bowl.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 310946

Accession Number: 1935.1538.2

Paper packet of Wood Violet (purple) colored fabric dye. Packet is printed with instructions for use is packaged inside envelop with image of woman lifting a piece of clothing from a bowl. The bowl and piece of clothing are colored purple to reflect the color the enclosed dye. Also enclosed in the ...

Date: 1924-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), dye

GUSN: 310947

Accession Number: 1998.6143

Sunset Soap Dye in Box

"Sunset Soap Dyes" brand fabric dye. Dye is in block form wrapped in paper and packaged inside original box with a paper pamphlet. The dye color is "Sand 6" as indicated on the side of the box. Produced by North American Dye Corporation, Mount Vernon, New York.

Date: 1915-1935

Maker: unknown

Material: dye, paper (fiber product), cardboard

GUSN: 310953

Accession Number: 1998.6144

Lava Soap Bar in Box

Small, sample size bar of Lava Soap in original box. Manufactured by William Walker & Company, St. Louis, Moussouri.

Date: 1910-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: soap (organic material), cardboard

GUSN: 310954

Accession Number: 1998.6147

Kalamazoo Papricloth Ice Blanket

Paper cloth used to cover and prevent the melting of ice in ice chests. Packaged in paper envelop with sheet of instructions. Manufactured by the Kalamazoo Vegetable Parchment Company, Kalamazoo, Michigan.

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 310969

Accession Number: 1998.6003

Kez Sanitary Pad in Box

"Kez" brand sanitary napkin packaged in original box with three paper inserts with information about the product and other products made by I. B. Kleinert Rubber Company, New York City.

Maker: Kleinert's (Manufacturer)

Material: cotton (textile), cloth, cardboard, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 310979

Accession Number: 1998.6065

Venus Sanitary Napkin

Venus brand cotton and cloth sanitary napkins packaged in cardboard box.

Maker: Venus (Manufacturer)

Material: cardboard, cotton (textile), cloth

GUSN: 310984

Accession Number: 1998.6067

Decanter

Glass decanter with a round bulbous base, long neck, loop handle, and a spout. Silver floral overlay. Matching round stopper.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), silver (metal)

GUSN: 310985

Accession Number: 2006.44.3112.1-.2

Decanter

Green glass decanter with a bulbous base, tapered neck, and a broad rim. Silver floral overlay. Mismatched round decanter stopper.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), silver (metal)

GUSN: 310987

Accession Number: 2006.44.3115.1-.2

Pitcher

Silver footed water pitcher with a faceted body, rococo handle, broad spout, and an etched foliate design.

Maker: Bigelow, Kennard & Co. (Boston, Mass.) (Retailer)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 310991

Accession Number: 2006.44.3106

Pitcher

Silver pitcher with a bulbous body, loop handle, beaded neck, and a small spout.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 310999

Accession Number: 2006.44.3104

Tea Caddy

Silver tea caddy with an etched laurel leaf garland. Octagonal shape. Round removable cover.

Maker: Bigelow, Kennard & Co. (Boston, Mass.) (Retailer)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 311000

Accession Number: 2006.44.3111

Tureen

Silver footed and covered tureen. Oval shape with loop handles and a molded rope design.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 311001

Accession Number: 2006.44.3118.1-.2

Beaker

Silver footed drinking beaker. Conical shape with an etched floral design.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 311002

Accession Number: 2006.44.3110

Pitcher

Silver footed pitcher. Hexagonal shape with a loop handle and a hinged lid. Ivory bands around the handle.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal), ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 311003

Accession Number: 2006.44.3114

Pitcher

Silver footed pitcher. Conical shaped body. Hinged lid with an insect finial. Handle with ivory bands. Etched foliate design.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 311004

Accession Number: 2006.44.3117

Napkin Ring

Silver napkin ring with straight sides. Etched foliate design.

Date: 1860-1869

Maker: Shreve, Stanwood & Co. (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 311008

Accession Number: 2006.44.3108.1

Napkin Ring

Silver napkin ring with straight sides. Etched foliate design.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 311011

Accession Number: 2006.44.3108.2

Case

Leather, cardboard, and fabric napkin ring case. Slots design to hold napkin rings.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 311012

Accession Number: 2006.44.3108.3

Teapot

Silver repousse footed teapot with a floral design.

Maker: Jones, John B., Jr., 1782-1854 (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 311017

Accession Number: 2006.44.3099.1

Secrétaire à abattant

Secrétaire à abattant. Drop front flanked by columns with brass mounts. Decorative brass hardware of winged women, putti, acanthus leaves, and wreaths. Carved paw feet at front, ball feet at back.

Date: 1817-1819

Maker: Vose & Coates (Maker)

Material: mahogany (wood), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 311022

Accession Number: 2015.64.1

Napkin Ring

Silver napkin ring with straight sides and an etched foliate design.

Date: 1860-1869

Maker: Shreve, Stanwood & Co. (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 311023

Accession Number: 2006.44.3100.1

Napkin Ring

Silver napkin ring with straight sides and an etched foliate design.

Date: 1860-1869

Maker: Shreve, Stanwood & Co. (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 311024

Accession Number: 2006.44.3100.2

Case

Leather, cardboard, and fabric napkin ring case. Slots design to hold napkin rings.

Date: 1860-1869

Maker: Shreve, Stanwood & Co. (Maker)

Material: leather, cardboard, cloth

GUSN: 311026

Accession Number: 2006.44.3100.3

Television

Small early television set in wooden case. Glass screen behind magnifying lens with six knobs below for station selection, volume control, and fine tuning the image.

Date: 1948

Maker: National Company, Inc. (Manufacturer)

Material: wood (plant material), electric wiring

GUSN: 311034

Accession Number: 2015.66.1AB

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