Historic New England

Wall sconce

Wall sconce with three c-shaped arms. Two crystal drops hang from the bottom saucer portion of each arm, the arms are connected by beaded chain.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 258296

Accession Number: 1951.200.2

Chandelier with grapevine patterned chains and arms. Six s-shaped arms terminate in electrified candle shaped lights. Each candle shaft is covered with a paper sleeve. Each candle is set into a bobeche that suspends ten cut crystal prisms.

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), crystal (lead glass), paper (fiber product), electric wiring

GUSN: 258297

Accession Number: 1951.201

Pair of wall sconces

Pair of wall sconces with glass globes and crystal prisms. Sconces have a round base plate that affixes to wall, plain vertical post, and scalloped edged ring that supports the glass globe and hanging crystal prisms. Glass globe is pear shaped with flared rim and etched with a floral and grape clust...

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), glass (material), crystal (lead glass), electric wiring

GUSN: 258304

Accession Number: 1951.202

Wall sconce

Wall sconce [a] with crystal prisms and glass globe [b]. Sconce has a round base plate that affixes to wall, plain vertical post, and scalloped edged ring that supports the glass globe and hanging crystal prisms. Glass globe is pear shaped with flared rim and etched with a floral and grape cluster m...

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 258305

Accession Number: 1951.202.1ab

Wall sconce

Wall sconce [a] with crystal prisms and glass globe [b]. Sconce has a round base plate that affixes to wall, plain vertical post, and scalloped edged ring that supports the glass globe and hanging crystal prisms. Glass globe is pear shaped with flared rim and etched with a floral and grape cluster m...

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 258307

Accession Number: 1951.202.2ab

Christmas Tree Stand

Painted aluminium tree stand; red, green and white exterior; ten red and white Santa Claus figures around base exterior; green background; brace of stand (center ring) held to exterior base with three metal strips and nuts and bolts; center ring contains three screws to secure tree in place; 3 inch ...

Date: 1950s

Maker: Filene's (Department Store) (Dealer)

Material: aluminum (metal), paint (coating), corrugated board

GUSN: 258313

Accession Number: 1998.6346AB

Christmas Lights String

Royalites Indoor 7 Light Set; four strings of multi-colored Christmas lights; seven bulbs each; red and green wires, black plastic electric plugs and blub sockets; (1998.6347.2 made by Royal Electric Co.); (1998.6347.3 and 1998.6347.6 each contain only six bulbs); two original containers (multi-colo...

Date: 1953-1954

Maker: Royalites, Inc. (Manufacturer) Royal Electric Co. Inc. (Manufacturer)

Material: wire, glass (material), cardboard

GUSN: 258315

Accession Number: 1998.6347.1-.6

Christmas Lights

Yule Glo Candle Flame-type bulbs; five pack of red and yellow candle flame-shaped light bulbs in original packaging; flat rectangular box with blue yellow, red and white design

Date: 20th century

Maker: American Christmas Lighting Associates (Manufacturer)

Material: paint (coating), glass (material), metal, cardboard

GUSN: 258321

Accession Number: 1998.6348.1-.2

Christmas Lights

Westinghouse Christmas Bulbs D18, C-7 1/2; five-pack of colored Christmas tree light bulbs (green, pink, and orange) with silver metal bases; original packaging (red and white).

Date: 20th century

Maker: Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company (Manufacturer)

Material: glass (material), metal, cardboard

GUSN: 258322

Accession Number: 1998.6349.1-.3

Christmas Lights

Five pack of colored Christmas lights (2 blue, 2 pink, 1 green) with silver bases; original packaging; white with red and green printed cardboard box with white plastic inner bulb holder.

Date: 20th century

Maker: Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company (Manufacturer)

Material: glass (material), metal, cardboard, plastic (organic material)

GUSN: 258323

Accession Number: 1998.6350

Box of Replacement Christmas Bulbs

Rectangular box (off-white box top with red Harvard Bazar [sic]insignia; pink marblized box bottom) containing 26 replacement Christmas bulbs (10 red, 5 shite, 1 blue, 3 pink, 4 green, 2 orange, 1 clear); tissue lining box.

Date: 20th century

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), metal, cardboard, tissue paper

GUSN: 258324

Accession Number: 1998.6351

Cafe Curtain Hanging Set

Two two-piece extendable curtain rods with detachable "acorn" decorations at each end and bronze finish; packet of five wall mounts; packet of 60 curtain rings (42 loose, 18 in wax paper bag).

Date: 1950s

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 258336

Accession Number: 1998.6352.1-4

Carpet Cover

Rectangular, taupe and brown carpet cover; all-over pattern of grid with floral spray inside each square; colors in opposite fields on each side; one frayed edge; other edges hemmed and sewn.

Date: 1900.1917

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), linen (material)

GUSN: 258340

Accession Number: 1998.6353

Hot Plate or Plaque and container

New England Tile Tale Plaque - off white face with drawing of Royall House in Medford, Massachusetts, by Jack Frost; red backing; wood body; in original container - off white cardboard with brick red face containing white; illustration of church; made by Sunsettes [Co.].

Date: 1960s

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), tile

GUSN: 258343

Accession Number: 1998.6354AB

Wedding Dress

"Laure" by Mariees de France, white silk, short-sleeved; princess seamed; armholes, neckline bound in satin; zipper in back; gown has off-white mesh overlay with satin binding at long skeeves, neckline, arms and hem; top is decorated with cutwork flowers and floral bow at neck; synthetic underskirt;...

Date: 1997

Maker: L'elite (Retailer)

Material: silk (textile), satin, ribbon (material)

GUSN: 258350

Accession Number: 1998.2AB

Bridesmaid Dress

Light purple satin dress, full length, thin strap, slip-styled dress, hook and eye closure; overlay in blue-gray organza with short sleeve and round neckline; ten pearl buttons with loop closure.

Date: 1997

Maker: L'elite (Retailer)

Material: satin, organza, pearl (animal material)

GUSN: 258352

Accession Number: 1998.4AB

Groom's Necktie

Gray silk man's tie, lined with black silk, made by Claybrooke; cotton or synthetic interfacing; stitched with black thread.

Date: 1997

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

Material: silk (textile), weaving

GUSN: 258353

Accession Number: 1998.6

Bridal Bouquet Ribbon

Off white silk Georgette ribbon, tied in a bow used on bride's floral bouquet; nine floral pins - six 2-inch with "pearl" heads, three 1 1/2 inch long; back of ribbon tied with green florist wire.

Date: 1997

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 258354

Accession Number: 1998.8-.9

Cookie Wedding Favors

Four individually wrapped chocolate-covered candy reception sticks tied with silver satin ribbon bow; two with orange tips, one with green tip; one with yellow tip.

Date: 1997

Maker: unknown

Material: candy, satin

GUSN: 258355

Accession Number: 1998.10

Pair of wall sconces

Pair of wall sconces with grapevine motif. Each sconce has three s-shaped arms with foliate motifs. Each arm terminates with an electrified "candle" set into a bobeche with a grapevine motif and hanging cut crystal prisms.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: copper alloy, prisms, electric wiring

GUSN: 258492

Accession Number: 1951.203

Wall sconce

Wall sconce with grapevine motif. Sconce has one main branch with three s-shaped arms with foliate motifs. Each arm terminates with an electrified "candle" set into a bobeche with a grapevine motif and hanging cut crystal prisms.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 258493

Accession Number: 1951.203.1

Wall sconce

Wall sconce with grapevine motif. Sconce has one main branch with three s-shaped arms with foliate motifs. Each arm terminates with an electrified "candle" set into a bobeche with a grapevine motif and hanging cut crystal prisms.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 258495

Accession Number: 1951.203.2

Monitor Top Refrigerator

A) Rectangular white metal refrigerator on four, one-foot tall, sculptured white metal legs; back covered with metal sheet; door on front opens to right with horizontal metal handle; small rectangular metal freeaer compartment at top right; three wire shelves are below; instructions for use inside d...

Date: ca. 1935-1939

Maker: General Electric Company (Manufacturer)

Material: metal, enamel (fused coating), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 258569

Accession Number: 1998.12AB

Table Scarf

Table scarf. Reversible blue and white weave with seven bands of four unicorns. Striped and geometric woven border with white self-fringe.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 258571

Accession Number: 1999.590

Ginger Jar

Ginger jar with lid; white porcelain center with brown ground on top and bottom, over decorated with gold; one thin gold band at neck and midsection of jar; leaves and flowers decorate the center panel and have an overlay of gold outlining their shapes; lid is white porcelain decorated in same style...

Date: 1888-1889

Maker: New England Pottery Company (Maker)

Material: porcelain, glazing (coating), printing (process)

GUSN: 258574

Accession Number: 1998.5748AB

Ginger Jar

Ginger jar with lid; off-white/yellow porcelain; decorated with gold and highlighted with red; four panels around the circumferance of jar; each with smaller column of gold on each side; the columns for little feet which the jar stands on; inside the panels are a pattern of shrysabthemum flowers and...

Date: 1889-1895

Maker: New England Pottery Company (Maker)

Material: porcelain, glaze, overglaze (material)

GUSN: 258575

Accession Number: 1998.5749AB

Beaded Banner Kit

(.1 ) Plastic bead banner hanging depicting a lighthouse and island in the sea [possibly] with a sailboat on the right. (.2) instructions (.3a) Original plastic container; (.3b) original plastic container lid.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 256085

Accession Number: 2011.80.91.1-.3B

Coffee carafe

Glass carafe with black plastic handle [a] and detachable black plastic lid [b]. Carafe body decorated with gold starburst designs. Small images of coffee cups printed on glass show carafe can hold six cups. Gold colored 1 1/4" metal band around carafe neck.

Date: 1940-1960

Maker: Corning Incorporated (Manufacturer)

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

GUSN: 256086

Accession Number: 2011.80.92AB

Peg Chow Game

"Peg Chow" game in original box,

Date: 1940-1970

Maker: Parker Brothers Inc.

Material: cardboard, wood and wood products

GUSN: 256087

Accession Number: 2011.80.93

Wall hanging

Yarn sewn wall hanging. Depicts a covered bridge set amongst snow covered ground and trees, blue sky. Yarn is sewn to a stiff white backing fabric made up of 1/4" squares. A wooden dowel is threaded through the top edge of the hanging with attached hanging loops.

Date: 1940-1990

Maker: unknown

Material: yarn

GUSN: 256088

Accession Number: 2011.80.94

Wall Hanging

Yarn sewn wall hanging. Depicts a stand of tall trees with sun setting behind them on a cream ground. Trees and foreground are sewn in three shades of brown. Yarn is sewn to a stiff white backing fabric made up of 1/4" squares. A wooden dowel is threaded through the top edge of the hanging.

Date: 1940-1990

Maker: unknown

Material: yarn

GUSN: 256089

Accession Number: 2011.80.95

Flag

American flag in original box, sealed in plastic

Date: 1940-1990

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 256090

Accession Number: 2011.80.96

Tea Cozy

Yellow and brown striped tea cozy, United States

Date: 1940-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: yarn, knitting (process)

GUSN: 256091

Accession Number: 2011.80.97

Alfred Willard Token

Circular token. Side 1 has an image of a hair comb encircled by Alfred Willard's address. Side 2 has printed text advertising Alfred Willard's goods and services.

Date: 1830-1844

Maker: unknown

Material: copper (metal)

GUSN: 256092

Accession Number: 2011.81.1

Teapot

Teapot [a] with removeable lid [b]. Oval form with spout and bent metal handle.

Date: 1810-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: copper (metal)

GUSN: 256093

Accession Number: 2011.82.1AB

Chocolate Pot

Chocolate pot [a] with removable lid [b] and wooden handle. Oval form, s-shaped spout.

Date: 1810-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: copper (metal), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 256094

Accession Number: 2011.82.2AB

Footed Vase

Footed vase with flared rim. Circular base.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: copper (metal)

GUSN: 256095

Accession Number: 2011.82.3

Vase

Vase with stepped base and flared rim.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: copper (metal)

GUSN: 256096

Accession Number: 2011.82.4

Pitcher

Pitcher with handle.

Date: 1810-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: copper (metal)

GUSN: 256097

Accession Number: 2011.82.5

Shawl

Paisley shawl, black with wide paisley border in orange, red, white, pale blue, and green. Multi-colored fringe.

Date: 1850-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (hair)

GUSN: 256098

Accession Number: 2011.83.1

Pair of stockings

Pair of white hand knit stockings made of linen or possibly silk.

Date: 1830-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 256099

Accession Number: 2011.83.2AB

Pair of stockings

Pair of pale ecru colored hand knit stockings of linen or possibly silk.

Date: 1830-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 256100

Accession Number: 2011.83.3AB

Pair of stockings

Pair of gray and beige hand knit stockings.

Date: 1830-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 256101

Accession Number: 2011.83.4AB

Pair of stockings

Pair of white machine knit stockings with three beige stripes along top edge.

Date: ca. 1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 256102

Accession Number: 2011.83.5AB

Duraglas bottle

One quart glass milk bottle, "Duraglas".

Date: 1940-1955

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 256103

Accession Number: 2011.83.6

Ice Bucket

Hammered aluminum ice bucket [a] with cover [b]. Bucket has a scalloped edge. Attached handles have a flower and ribbon design. Cover has flower bud finial and engraved floral decoration.

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: aluminum (metal)

GUSN: 256104

Accession Number: 2011.83.7AB

Mixing Bowl

Pink Pyrex mixing bowl with attached handles.

Date: ca. 1940

Maker: Pyrex (Manufacturer)

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 256105

Accession Number: 2011.83.8

Wooden screen

Wooden fretwork screen, Removed from the Samuel Clarke House, built 1840, 5 Winter Street, Salem, Massachusetts.

Date: 1875-1895

Maker: Cutting & DeLaney (Manufacturer)

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 256107

Accession Number: 2011.85.1

Collection of stencils

Collection of stencils, Copied by Ruth Douglas, Paper and paint, New England

Date: 1960s-2010

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 256109

Accession Number: 2011.86.1A-O

Photograph of Elizabeth Tracy Crehore

Framed black and white photograph of Elizabeth Tracy Crehore (1859-1938). Elizabeth is wearing a scoop neck dress with ruffled edge and has a feathered aigrette in her hair. Round brass frame.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: photographs

GUSN: 256160

Accession Number: 2011.111.9

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