Historic New England

Candlestick

Miniature brass candlestick; square base w/ multiple turns on stem; 4 feet on base.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 18228

Accession Number: 1998.2319.1

Candlestick

Miniature brass candlestick; square base w/ multiple turns on stem; 4 feet on base.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 18229

Accession Number: 1998.2319.2

Etched brass container; long cylindrical piece w/ hinged crowned lid on side; attached to small jar-shaped container w/ scallop-shell hinge lid. Artifact etched in linked geometric design, asst. border designs.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), etching (corroding), etching (printing process)

GUSN: 18230

Accession Number: 1998.2320

Decorative sword

Dagger shaped wall hanging made of Asian coins (I-Ching?). Approx. 100 coins joined by red and white cotton string in sword shape and w/ three pieces hanging off, including one larger central medallion piece. Wooden stick runs the length of the sword for stability.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), cotton (textile)

GUSN: 18231

Accession Number: 1998.2321

Candelabrum

Pressed tin miniature candelabrum; 3 candle holders w/ 2 at same height and middle one higher; foliate scroll design on arms, holders, stem and base; round base.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: pressing, tin (metal)

GUSN: 18232

Accession Number: 1998.2322

Candlestick

Pewter and bronze base for a candlestand; missing candle holder; hooked handle on side; round stand.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal), pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 18233

Accession Number: 1998.2323

Portable desk

Rosewood veneer lap desk that opens to the remains of a purple velvet interior desk top cover. The top covers box space and a clipping w/ the poem "Woman"--see worksheet for poem. In the front of the desk are 2 square bottles for ink and a place for writing instruments.

Date: 1860-1885

Maker: unknown

Material: rosewood (wood), veneer, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 18234

Accession Number: 1998.2324

Jewelry box

Pine jewelry box w/ mahogany wood overlay and inlay. Inside the box's bottom is covered w/ blue paper and the top w/ a blue/green fragment design. Green diamond paper work design surrounds the mirror in the cover. A nautical theme cardboard inset w/ compartments of various sizes is designed to hold ...

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 18235

Accession Number: 1998.2325

Portable desk

Large rosewood veneer lap desk w/ mother-of-pearl inlay, monogram "MT". Contains pewter stamp "RHT". Inside a purple velvet interior desk top covers box space. In the front of the desk is a space for a stamp and writing instruments.

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: rosewood (wood), veneer, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 18236

Accession Number: 1998.2326

Trunk

Trunk. Covered in brown canvas with leather edges. Metal corners and lid edge. Front metal central clasp and side buckles. Leather side handles. Paper label reads #12.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: Nathan Neat & Co. (Maker)

Material: canvas, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 18237

Accession Number: 1998.2327

Box

Shallow rectangular box w/ applied Japanese decoration including fan w/ magenta flowers, on center top. Straw pieces in shape of ferns, reeds and roof structure. Straw border w/ tan, brown and pink stripes.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), cardboard, straw (plant material)

GUSN: 18238

Accession Number: 1998.2328

Streamer

5 paper streamers, purple, red, green, orange, and natural all in one plain brown paper wrapper. Each colored section divided into 4 strips.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 18239

Accession Number: 1998.2329

Candle

Pair of "painted candles" in original box w/ Japanese characters on paper label surrounding image of candle w/ mums on it, red and yellow. Inside cardboard box, candles wrapped in paper.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, paper (fiber product), wax

GUSN: 18240

Accession Number: 1998.2330

Candle

Pair of "painted candles" in original box w/ Japanese characters on paper label surrounding image of candle w/ mums on it, red and yellow. Inside cardboard box, candles wrapped in paper.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, paper (fiber product), wax

GUSN: 18241

Accession Number: 1998.2331

Fire colors

Box of "driftwood blaze" for adding color to open fires. White cardboard box w/ 2 fingergrips on sides, containing 4 red boxes w/ powder inside. Image on front of large box w/ fire in front and 6 elves in back.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, powder

GUSN: 18242

Accession Number: 1998.2332

Incense

Incense cones in pink tin box. Box slips open to reveal pyramid-shaped rose-colored cones. Image of seated figure on front of box. Directions for use on front. Description on back.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: incense, tin (metal)

GUSN: 18243

Accession Number: 1998.2333

Sparklers

Seven packets of sparklers. Eack packet contains approx. 10 packages wrapped in red paper which are all bundled together w/ brown paper at base. Gold lettering on red paper, orange label on brown paper. Chinese characters throughout.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 18244

Accession Number: 1998.2334.1-7

Candle

"Painted candle"; conical shape w/ knob on end. White candles, painted.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), wax

GUSN: 18245

Accession Number: 1998.2335

Candle

"Painted candle"; conical shape w/ knob on end. White candles, painted.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), wax

GUSN: 18246

Accession Number: 1998.2336

Fan

Fan w/ chintz fabric and chain stitched decoration. Fabric of printed cotton w/ pink rose and leaf design throughout. Frame of black painted wood. Black cotton backside. Chain-stitching in center of front; outlining pattern. Brass handle and decorations on side.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: Possibly Tucker, Jane Armstrong, 1866-1964 (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), pine (wood)

GUSN: 18247

Accession Number: 1998.2337

Skateboard

Board w/ 2 skate blades attached. Rought cut pine board. Unfinished. Numerous nails at each end attach iron ice skates, some rust.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), pine (wood)

GUSN: 18248

Accession Number: 1998.2338

Box

Wooden box w/ paper label and "78" painted on outside. Rectangular, unfinished wood. Lid broken in 3 pieces. No ornamentation or clasps or buckles.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: Possibly Gilligan, P. J. (Maker)

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 18249

Accession Number: 1998.2339

Box

Small framed piece of wood--box. One side of frame and frontpiece slip out to reveal very shallow container. Frame pieces painted red. Box is unfinished.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 18250

Accession Number: 1998.2340

Wood fragment

Wooden box top w/ green paper label on underside. Unfinished wood. Image of 3 boys in woodshop working.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), pine (wood)

GUSN: 18251

Accession Number: 1998.2341

Slate

Wooden frame slateboard, one nail in corner, pencil sketch of cartoonish face near nail.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: slate (rock), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 18252

Accession Number: 1998.2342

Box

Small wooden chest w/ leather hinged lid, lid is half size of body. Metal ring on front. Remnants of paper label on bottom, image of boy still visible. Unfinished wood.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), leather, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 18253

Accession Number: 1998.2343

Box

Tin container, painted black w/ white splotches. Cap screws in at top on side.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 18254

Accession Number: 1998.2344

Box

Small mahogany box, paper print lining inside and desk remnants inc. jet pen nib and stamp and sealing wax. Image in top lining ("The Child Sorrow") of woman and 2 children in farmhouse setting, cottage and windmill in background, two goats near children. Inlaid piece on top of box, lock in front.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: Fisher (Maker)

Material: mahogany (wood), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 18255

Accession Number: 1998.2345

Toiletry box

Red leather covered box w/ gold banding for toiletry set, gold satin interior. Bottom of box had brighter, grained leather and no banding. Front lock w/ flip switch. Inner satin lining edged w/ gold braiding.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), leather, satin

GUSN: 18256

Accession Number: 1998.2346

Pattern

Decorative pattern for painted plaques. Sheet of paper w/ purple printed pattern: 2 apricots on branch w/ 3 leaves.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 18257

Accession Number: 1998.2347.1

Table cover

Heavy brown table cover. Light brown border w/ red daisies, central leaf, lily border. Center image of daisies w/ leaves on brown background.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: printing (process), wool (textile), weaving

GUSN: 17708

Accession Number: 1998.1864

Tablecloth

Striped table cover w/ crocheted fringe on three sides. Woven wool, primarily teal, peach, orange and yellow w/ geometric design on border.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), weaving

GUSN: 17709

Accession Number: 1998.1865

Tablecloth

Woven woolen paisley-type tablecloth; red, green and black w/ gilt thread paisley. Black (primarily) fringe. Back side unfinished.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), weaving

GUSN: 17710

Accession Number: 1998.1866

Flag fragment

Red and white fabric fragments--flag fragments. Cotton weave w/ white threaded hems. Wrapped in bundle, assorted sizes.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 17711

Accession Number: 1998.1867

American flag

American flag, mended. 32 stars. Rope on right proper side.

Date: 1858-1859

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), hand sewing

GUSN: 17712

Accession Number: 1998.1868

Carpet bag

Carpet bag, ivory w/ green and red leaves. 2 leather handles. White cotton lining and iron hinge for opening. Cardboard base w/ five iron footstands.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), iron (metal), leather, wool (textile)

GUSN: 17713

Accession Number: 1998.1869

Carpet bag

Carpet bag. Striped vertical and multi-colored. Primarily red, brown, green and blue. One leather handle at top. Brass clasp. Painted cotton lining and iron hinge for opening. Leather base and seams.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), cotton (textile), iron (metal), leather, wool (textile)

GUSN: 17714

Accession Number: 1998.1870

Cloth fragment

Woven wool fragments. Off-white background w/ navy and black floral pattern--roses and stems. Yellow stripes at edge of pattern strip. Backside--inverted colors.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), weaving

GUSN: 17715

Accession Number: 1998.1871A-C

Trunk

Canvas cover trunk w/ paper label #16. White canvas. Front central buckle and side front leather straps. Side leather handles.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 17716

Accession Number: 1998.1872

Table cover

Neo-Grec stamped wool table cover. Red background w/ black design on border and in center. Medallion images surrounded by leaves w/ enclosing flowers, roses. Larger medallions in center. Unfinished edges.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: stamping (forming), wool (textile)

GUSN: 17717

Accession Number: 1998.1873

Crazy Quilt

"Crazy quilt," multi-colored, gold plush border, two commemorative ribbons sewn in. Various embroidery. Red wool lining on back.

Date: 1885-1895

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, hand sewing, plush, silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave), wool (textile)

GUSN: 17718

Accession Number: 1998.1874

Tablecloth

Woven wool tablecloth in green, gold and red striped design. Geometric shapes in stripes, similar to southwestern design.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), weaving

GUSN: 17719

Accession Number: 1998.1875

Tablecloth

Red wool embroidered tablecloth, gold silk embroidery around all edges. Leaf and ribbon design. Unfinished edges.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, leaf (plant material), foliation (pattern), leaf (metal), wool (textile)

GUSN: 17720

Accession Number: 1998.1876

Curtain fragment

Three fragments. Magenta and black striped curtain fragments woven wool.

Date: 1850-1858

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), weaving

GUSN: 17721

Accession Number: 1998.1877A-C

Tablecloth

Printed wool tablecloth, red background w/ black maple leaves and grape design throughout. 3 leaf motif along border. Unfinished edges.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: stamping (forming), wool (textile)

GUSN: 17722

Accession Number: 1998.1878

Tablecloth

Stamped wool tablecloth, gold background w/ black design--images of vases, flowers, birds and butterflies at border and in center. Unfinished edges.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: stamping (forming), wool (textile)

GUSN: 17723

Accession Number: 1998.1879

Table scarf

Purple satin table runner w/ gold, ivory, pink and green chenille floral embroidery on 2 egdes. Image of tiger lilies on one edge. Lily pads on other. 5 brass rings on each edge w/ red satin tassle hanging of. 4 tassles missing from one side.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: chenille (yarn), embroidering, satin

GUSN: 17724

Accession Number: 1998.1880

Table scarf

Green woolen table runner w/ appliqued "crazy quilt" decoration at each end in diamond shapes. 4, w/ ball tassles hanging off; scalloped cut edges on wool.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, hand sewing, silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave), wool (textile)

GUSN: 17725

Accession Number: 1998.1881

Curtain

Part of set of red wool curtains, 6 panels. Woven pattern in vertical stripes of abstract flower and scroll design. Top of curtain folded down and 5 brass rings attached.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), weaving

GUSN: 17726

Accession Number: 1998.1882.1

Curtain

Part of set of red wool curtains, 6 panels. Woven pattern in vertical stripes of abstract flower and scroll design. Top of curtain folded down and 5 brass rings attached.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), weaving

GUSN: 17727

Accession Number: 1998.1882.2

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