Historic New England

Whale Oil Lamp

Tin whale oil lamp.

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 309114

Accession Number: 2000.1713

Whale Oil Chamber Lamp

Cast brass whale oil chamber lamp with dolphin handle.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 309115

Accession Number: 2000.1762

Travel Candlesticks

Pair of brass travel candlesticks refered to as Brighton Bun.

Date: 1850-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 309116

Accession Number: 2000.1764.1AB-.2AB

Miniature Spout Oil Lamp

Brass miniature spout oil lamp and wick.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 309118

Accession Number: 2000.1757A-C

Grease Lamp

Brass grease lamp with applied handle.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 309119

Accession Number: 2000.1740

Chamber Lamp

Brass fluid chamber lamp with handle and cover.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 309122

Accession Number: 2000.1752

Chamber Lamp

Cast brass chamber lamp.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 309123

Accession Number: 2000.1754

Betty Lamp

Copper betty lamp.

Maker: unknown

Material: copper (metal)

GUSN: 309124

Accession Number: 2000.1737

Match Holder

Tin, red and white painted match holder for wall mounting.

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 309126

Accession Number: 2000.1703

Pump Lard Lamp

Tin, black pump lard lamp with handle.

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 309127

Accession Number: 2000.1716

Push up Candlestick

Black and red painted tin push up candlestick.

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 309128

Accession Number: 2000.1709

Terracotta Oil Lamp

Terracotta oil lamp in the shape of a human face with handle at the top of the head and spout at the chin.

Maker: unknown

Material: terracotta (clay material)

GUSN: 309129

Accession Number: 2000.1873

Terracotta Oil Lamp

Terracotta oil lamp with handle and molded decoration on top surface of vessel.

Date: 500-599

Maker: unknown

Material: terracotta (clay material)

GUSN: 309130

Accession Number: 2000.1874

Terracotta Oil Lamp

Molded terracotta oil lamp with image of bird on a branch. Probably Roman.

Maker: unknown

Material: terracotta (clay material)

GUSN: 309131

Accession Number: 2000.1876

Oil lamp with two nozzles

Black-slipped terracotta oil lamp with two nozzles and handle.

Maker: unknown

Material: terracotta (clay material)

GUSN: 309132

Accession Number: 2000.1869

Terracotta Oil Lamp

Terracotta oil lamp with handle and molded figures, probably Greek.

Maker: unknown

Material: terracotta (clay material)

GUSN: 309133

Accession Number: 2000.1871

Terracotta Oil Lamp

Black-slipped, Roman terracotta oil lamp with handle.

Date: 1-100AD

Maker: unknown

Material: terracotta (clay material)

GUSN: 309134

Accession Number: 2000.1877

Terracotta Oil Lamp

Molded terracotta oil lamp with handle and image of figure, Roman.

Maker: unknown

Material: terracotta (clay material)

GUSN: 309137

Accession Number: 2000.1872

Terracotta Oil Lamp

White-slipped, molded terracotta oil lamp.

Maker: unknown

Material: terracotta (clay material)

GUSN: 309138

Accession Number: 2000.1870

Teaspoon

One of a set of six. Silver teaspoon with an upturned oval handle and a pointed bowl. Oriental pattern.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 309139

Accession Number: 1993.679.1

Teaspoon

One of a set of six. Silver teaspoon with an upturned oval handle and a pointed bowl. Oriental pattern.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 309140

Accession Number: 1993.679.2

Teaspoon

One of a set of six. Silver teaspoon with an upturned oval handle and a pointed bowl. Oriental pattern.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 309141

Accession Number: 1993.679.3

Teaspoon

One of a set of six. Silver teaspoon with an upturned oval handle and a pointed bowl. Oriental pattern.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 309142

Accession Number: 1993.679.4

Teaspoon

One of a set of six. Silver teaspoon with an upturned oval handle and a pointed bowl. Oriental pattern.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 309143

Accession Number: 1993.679.5

Teaspoon

One of a set of six. Silver teaspoon with an upturned oval handle and a pointed bowl. Oriental pattern.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 309144

Accession Number: 1993.679.6

Wooden object

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 312236

Accession Number: 1927.598

Boxes of Razor Blades

Four Boxes of razor blades. Wilkinson (.1), PAL Double Edge plastic box (.2), Gilette Blue Blades (.3), PaL Double Edge paper box (.4).

Date: 1930-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, metal

GUSN: 312237

Accession Number: 2008.12.124.1-.4

Pitcher Sample

Salesman's sample of toilet pitcher.

Date: 1887

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 312238

Accession Number: 1927.71

Round Wooden Box with Lid

Round wooden box (a) with lid (b) marked "Redding for Cleaning Brick 1879." Found in the house of Miss Ellen Stone, East Lexington, Massachusetts.

Date: 1879

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 312239

Accession Number: 2008.12.131AB

Box

Small cylindrical paper box with cover. Red paper with metallic gold decorative elements embossed on box. Cover features peacock perched on tree, over fence.

Maker: unknown

Material: pasteboard (paper)

GUSN: 312240

Accession Number: 1927.86.2AB

Ladle

Tin ladle.

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 312241

Accession Number: 1927.747

Wooden Recipe Box Containing Recipe Cards

Wooden Recipe Box (.1)Containing 58 Recipe Cards (.2a-fff). "Fanny Merritt Farmer" label in box, "Sully & Kleinteich" recipe cards. Boston, Massachusetts.

Date: 1913

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 312242

Accession Number: 2008.12.132.1-.2A-FFF

Hearth Brush

Small bunch of sticks bound together by a willow splint. Used to sweep the fireplace.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 312243

Accession Number: 1928.170

Inkwell

Wooden inkwell with eagles on base.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), glass (material)

GUSN: 312244

Accession Number: 1928.174

Measuring Cup

No description

Date: 1950

Maker: unknown

Material: aluminum (metal)

GUSN: 312245

Accession Number: 2008.12.134

Cranberry Sauce Cutters in Original Box with Directions

Cranberry Sauce Cutters (.1) in Original Box (.2) with Directions (.3).

Date: 1950-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: plastic (organic material), cardboard

GUSN: 312246

Accession Number: 2008.12.135.1-.3

Bundt Pan

Redware bundt pan.

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 312247

Accession Number: 1928.539

Teacup

Teacup.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 312248

Accession Number: 1928.553.11

Rectangular change purse with metal frame, red cloth interior and mother of pearl sides. The mother of pearl on the front side of the purse has decorative metal plates affixed to it, the central plate reads "Souvenir." The mother of pearl on the back side of the purse is carved with a floral sprig.

Date: 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, cloth, mother of pearl

GUSN: 312249

Accession Number: 1928.574

Croze

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 312250

Accession Number: 1969.131

Toy Ink Set

Paper box containing inkstand, pencil and pen nibs.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 312251

Accession Number: 1928.578A-D

Cake Favors in Original Box

Cake favors (.1) in original box (.2ab). Used in Massachusetts

Date: 20th Century

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 312253

Accession Number: 2008.12.136.1-.2AB

Crock

Brown glazed crock.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 312254

Accession Number: 1928.643

Cookie Press with Plates and Frosting Tips

Cookie Press with five cookie plates and three frosting tips.

Date: 1930-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal), stainless steel

GUSN: 312255

Accession Number: 2008.12.137A-K

Inkwell

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 312256

Accession Number: 1928.710

Bill Holder

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 312257

Accession Number: 1928.719

Bundle of Sealing Wax

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 312258

Accession Number: 1928.723

Electric Toaster in Original Box

Electric Toaster (.1) in Original Box (.2)

Date: 1909

Maker: General Electric Company (Manufacturer)

Material: ceramic (material), metal, cardboard

GUSN: 312259

Accession Number: 2008.12.138.1-.2

Box

Small rectangular paper box and attached cover with glass panel. Painted color vignette of a outdoor scene with woman holding staff and white lamb, while a knealing man plays the flute. Gilt and embossed paper trim and panels on cover and sides of box. Interior of box lined in pink paper.

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), glass (material), paint (coating)

GUSN: 312260

Accession Number: 1928.926AB

Trinket Box

Small rectangular paper box and detached lid with glass panel. Painted color scene of red-roofed, stone building, trees and moat. Sides of box are vaulted and covered in paper. Box and lid are trimmed with gilt, embossed paper strips. Interior lined with bright yellow paper.

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), glass (material), paint (coating)

GUSN: 312261

Accession Number: 1928.1150AB

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