Historic New England

Manning-Bowman Lightup

Match holder, step pyramid shaped chrome container [a] with removable cardboard insert [b] to hold matches.

Maker: Manning, Bowman & Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: chrome steel, cardboard

GUSN: 241371

Accession Number: 2006.44.3507AB

Panelled chest of drawers. Black walnut primary wood with Spanish cedar, white pine, red oak, and tulipwood. Coved cornice attached to edges of top. Joined case with two-panel sides. Drawer fronts composed of boards with applied moldings to simulate panels. X-shaped geometric molding on second ...

Date: 1670-1700

Maker: unknown

Material: black walnut (wood), eastern white pine (wood), Spanish cedar (wood), American tulipwood (wood), red oak (wood), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 241372

Accession Number: 1971.66

Brass kylin stamp

Rectangular brass stamp with figure of a Chinese kylin [a mythological animal that combines the features of a dragon, lion, deer, and ox] on top. Chinese characters engraved on bottom.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 241373

Accession Number: 2006.44.3508

Harmonica

Harmonica [a], rectangular shape with metal exterior and red striped wooden interior. Original tin box [b] with hinged lid. Box lid printed with blue background, text, and oval medallion of a young man playing the violin.

Maker: unknown

Material: chrome steel, wood (plant material), tin (metal)

GUSN: 241375

Accession Number: 2006.44.3509AB

Holder

Holder, black painted circular tray with vertical rectangular center pieces placed about 3/4" apart. Vertical pieces have painted decoration of four small white flowers connected by green lines. Exact purpose of object is unknown.

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, paint (coating)

GUSN: 241376

Accession Number: 2006.44.3510

Tobacco tin

Tobacco tin, tall oval shape with hinged lid. Half and Half brand tobacco. Partially used tin contains original paper bag filled with tobacco leaves.

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal), tobacco (material)

GUSN: 241377

Accession Number: 2006.44.3511

Thermometer

Thermometer mounted on a brass plaque with engraved numbers, plaque attached to wooden base. Small brass ring at top for hanging. Mercury still encased in glass tube.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), brass (alloy), mercury, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 241378

Accession Number: 2006.44.3512

Flower vase

Flower vase, three small ceramic pots joined together by three winged cherubs. Squat shaped pots with sloping shoulders to circular rim, dark blue glaze. Cherubs have a pale green-blue glaze.

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 241379

Accession Number: 2006.44.3513

Arm Chair

Arm chair, Chippendale form with pierced splat. Gothic arch at center top, spiral leaf ears on crest. Marlborough legs and beaded edge. Well-modeled arms with rounded hand holds and curved arm supports with paired volutes. Back legs are chamfered below stretchers on outside front. Serpentine center ...

Date: 1770-1790

Maker: Possibly Short, Joseph, 1771-1819 (Maker)

Material: mahogany (wood), maple (wood), eastern white pine (wood), cloth

GUSN: 241380

Accession Number: 1966.286

Donald Duck finger puppet

Donald Duck finger puppet. Molded plastic figure of a duck wearing a sailor suit and sailor hat. Suit and hat painted blue, red painted bow tie, beak and feet painted yellow.

Maker: unknown

Material: plastic (organic material)

GUSN: 241381

Accession Number: 2006.44.3514

Bottle opener

Bottle opener, open metal oval attached to cylindrical wood handle.

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 241382

Accession Number: 2006.44.3515

Padlock

Square brass padlock with long shaft. Keyhole cut into base.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 241383

Accession Number: 2006.44.3516

Megaphone

Megaphone, cone shaped cardboard body with metal rimmed mouth flanked by rectangular metal handles. Five rivets hold body together. Brown cardboard body with crimson rim.

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, metal

GUSN: 241384

Accession Number: 2006.44.3517

Side Chairs

Queen Anne side chairs, pair; rush seat; Spanish feet; square turned legs and stretchers; ox yoke crest rail; vase-shaped splat.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 241385

Accession Number: 1992.771.1-2

Redware Charger

Redware/slipware charger; decorated and inscribed with white and green slip.

Maker: unknown

Material: redware, slip (clay)

GUSN: 241386

Accession Number: 1996.109

Mah Jongg Set

Mah-Jongg set. Includes: wooden box with sliding cover containing five drawers filled with ivory and bamboo game pieces; four wooden tile trays; Carter's Improved Scale and Doubling Score booklets. Belonged to Mrs. Stephen H. Phillips.

Maker: Phillips, Margaret Duncan (Owner)

Material: wood (plant material), brass (alloy), ivory (tooth component), bamboo (material), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 241397

Accession Number: 2006.44.3518

Mah Jongg case and tiles

Mah-Jongg box, wooden box [a] with sliding cover [b], dark brown finish. Box has decorative brass trim at corners and brass carrying handles. Five interior drawers with brass ring handles. The top four drawers each contain thirty-six rectagular shaped ivory and bamboo tiles decorated with orange, bl...

Maker: Phillips, Margaret Duncan (Owner)

Material: wood (plant material), brass (alloy), ivory (tooth component), bamboo (material)

GUSN: 241400

Accession Number: 2006.44.3518.1AB

Tile rack

Wooden tile rack with hinged lid. Painted black with two gold Chinese characters on cover.

Maker: Phillips, Margaret Duncan (Owner)

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 241402

Accession Number: 2006.44.3518.2

Tile rack

Wooden tile rack with hinged lid. Painted black with two gold Chinese characters on cover.

Maker: Phillips, Margaret Duncan (Owner)

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 241403

Accession Number: 2006.44.3518.3

Tile rack

Wooden tile rack with hinged lid. Painted black with two gold Chinese characters on cover.

Maker: Phillips, Margaret Duncan (Owner)

Material: kingwood (wood)

GUSN: 241404

Accession Number: 2006.44.3518.4

Tile rack

Wooden tile rack with hinged lid. Painted black with two gold Chinese characters on cover.

Maker: Phillips, Margaret Duncan (Owner)

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 241405

Accession Number: 2006.44.3518.5

Instructions

Envelope containing four cardboard sheets of Carter's Improved Scale and Doubling Score.

Date: 1923

Maker: Phillips, Margaret Duncan

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 241406

Accession Number: 2006.44.3518.6

Mah-Jongg set

Mah-Jongg set. Includes: wooden box with sliding cover containing five drawers filled with ivory and bamboo game pieces; four wooden tile trays; Carter's Improved Scale and Doubling Score booklets; Mah Jongg Book of Instructions; and Rules for Playing The Chinese Game Mah Jongg. Belonged to Mrs. Ste...

Maker: Phillips, Anna Pingree Wheatland, 1870-1938 (Owner) M.T. Bird & Co. Fine Stationers and Engravers (Retailer)

Material: wood (plant material), brass (alloy), ivory (tooth component), bamboo (material), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 241407

Accession Number: 2006.44.3519

Mah-Jongg case and tiles

Mah-Jongg box, wooden box [a] with sliding cover [b], red finish. Box has decorative brass trim at corners and brass carrying handles. Five interior drawers with brass tab handles. The top four drawers each contain thirty-six rectagular shaped ivory and bamboo tiles decorated with orange, blue, and ...

Maker: Phillips, Anna Pingree Wheatland, 1870-1938 (Owner) M.T. Bird & Co. Fine Stationers and Engravers (Retailer)

Material: wood (plant material), brass (alloy), ivory (tooth component), bamboo (material)

GUSN: 241409

Accession Number: 2006.44.3519.1AB

Powder Horn

Steer horn with wood butt end; metal tacks; one tack in wood but end has string attached.

Maker: unknown

Material: horn (animal material), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 225588

Accession Number: 1917.691

Powder Horn

Small steer horn; wood butt end. Small piece of string tied around throat.

Maker: unknown

Material: horn (animal material), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 225589

Accession Number: 1917.694

Powder Horn

Extra large powder horn of steer horn; wooden butt end, throat without stopper.

Maker: unknown

Material: horn (animal material), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 225590

Accession Number: 1918.485

Powder Horn

Steer horn with wood butt end; no stopper, small string attached to butt end.

Maker: unknown

Material: horn (animal material), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 225591

Accession Number: 1919.484

Shot Pouch

Small leather pouch with stitching along the edges; wood stopper. Small bullets inside.

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, wood (plant material), metal

GUSN: 225592

Accession Number: 1924.34

Powder Horn

Powder horn made out of steer horn, with a wooden butt end, secured with brass tacks around edge. Horn throat with a horn stopper.

Maker: unknown

Material: horn (animal material), wood (plant material), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 225593

Accession Number: 1927.1003

Powder Horn

Steer horn, wood butt end, complete with measuring gauge attached by metal chain, wood stopper.

Maker: unknown

Material: horn (animal material), wood (plant material), metal

GUSN: 225594

Accession Number: 1927.1137

Shot Pouch

Worn leather pouch, wooden stopper, rope and wire wrapped around throat. Stitching along sides.

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 225596

Accession Number: 1928.1247

Shot Pouch

Leather pouch with stitching around edges. Wooden stopper, cord wrapped and tied around throat.

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 225598

Accession Number: 1928.1248

Powder Horn

Powder horn made of steer horn with wood butt end, metal tacks, throat with wooden stopper.

Maker: unknown

Material: horn (animal material), wood (plant material), metal

GUSN: 225600

Accession Number: 1930.1468

Powder Horn

Steer horn with elaborate brass trim, marked "331", brass stopped brass butt end.

Maker: unknown

Material: horn (animal material), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 225602

Accession Number: 1934.137

Powder Horn

Powder horn made of steer horn, wood butt end, wooden raised ring with attached string strap. Metal attached near butt end; somewhat flattened horn.

Maker: unknown

Material: horn (animal material), wood (plant material), metal

GUSN: 225603

Accession Number: 1934.139

Shot Pouch

Metal shot pouch with metal stopper. Engraved with design, framing an oval shaped picture of a dog and trees.

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 225605

Accession Number: 1934.1796

Powder Horn

Steer horn, wood butt end, carved throat.

Maker: unknown

Material: horn (animal material), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 225606

Accession Number: 1938.1307

Hanger

Hanger, curved metal hanging hook, cushioned and silk covered shoulders, long wooden pole.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 225608

Accession Number: 2006.44.3476

Shot pouch

Metal shot pouch with metal stopper. Red cord tied to both sides. Striped pattern in horizontal lines on both sides of the body.

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 225610

Accession Number: 1938.203

Hanger

Hanger, curved metal hanging hook, cushioned and silk covered shoulders, long wooden pole.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 225611

Accession Number: 2006.44.3477

Hanger

Hanger, wooden shoulders cushioned and covered with blue floral silk, plastic covered metal hanger.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 225612

Accession Number: 2006.44.3478

Basket

Basket, cylindrical shape with slightly tapered sides, woven from reeds.

Maker: unknown

Material: reed (grass, material)

GUSN: 225613

Accession Number: 2006.44.3479

Shot Pouch

Metal shot pouch with green string strap. Fan-like pattern on body on each side.

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 225616

Accession Number: 1940.828

Powder Horn

Steer horn, wood butt end, horn throat with horn stopper, inscribed in ink on body.

Date: 1775-1780

Maker: unknown

Material: horn (animal material), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 225617

Accession Number: 1941.1502

Powder Horn

Powder horn. Very flat steer horn with metal chain and stopper, wood butt end with tacks, carvard stopper.

Maker: unknown

Material: horn (animal material), wood (plant material), metal

GUSN: 225619

Accession Number: 1943.555

Shot Pouch

Tin shot pouch with tin stopper, molded with designs across the front and back.

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 225620

Accession Number: 1943.91

Powder horn

Steer horn with open end (no stopper), wood butt end with carved inscription "CLE," small string attached to throat.

Maker: unknown

Material: horn (animal material), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 225622

Accession Number: 1944.642

Shot Pouch

Bronze shot pouch. Top of body has a picture of a dog within a triangular shield, bottom of body is an encircled picture of a deer running with two dogs.

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal)

GUSN: 225623

Accession Number: 1950.158

Shot Pouch

Brass shot pouch with brass stopper. Moldings of an eagle, twenty stars encircling a handshake, military shield with "US" written on it circled with weaponry, same on both sides.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 225624

Accession Number: 1951.131

Search Collections

Displaying: 208351 - 208400 of 209,627