Historic New England

Hand Towel

A rectangular linen hand towel with a band of foliate openwork stitching.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 371454

Accession Number: 2016.188.1242

Set of Three Hand Towels

A set of three white rectangular linen hand towels embroidered with the letters "AMW".

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 371455

Accession Number: 2016.188.1243A-C

Towel

A rectangular cotton towel with white, red, orange, and green stripes.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 371456

Accession Number: 2016.188.1244

An American nineteenth century cast iron fire pumper wagon with a fireman wearing a helmet. The wagon is painted red with yellow wheels and metallic bell, and it is pulled by three brown and gray horses.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: cast iron, paint (coating), casting (process)

GUSN: 371457

Accession Number: 2016.188.1245

Soap Dish

A rectangular, white ceramic soap dish.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 371458

Accession Number: 2016.188.1246

Soap Dish

An oval, white ceramic soap dish.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 371459

Accession Number: 2016.188.1247

Three Nail Brushes

Three silver-plated nail brushes engraved with the initials "WRT".

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 371460

Accession Number: 2016.188.1250.1-.3

Mirror

A silver-colored standing mirror with a round, pivoting head.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 371461

Accession Number: 2016.188.1249

Razor

A silver-colored razor with a rounded, tapered handle.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 371462

Accession Number: 2016.188.1251

Nail Brush

A nail brush with an oval, wooden body.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 371463

Accession Number: 2016.188.1252

Nail Brush

A nail brush with an oval, wooden body.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 371464

Accession Number: 2016.188.1253

Plastic Cup

A plastic drinking cup.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 371465

Accession Number: 2016.188.1254

Plastic Soap Dish

A rectangular plastic soap dish.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 371466

Accession Number: 2016.188.1255

Plastic Bowl

A clear plastic bowl with etched sunburst motifs throughout.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 371467

Accession Number: 2016.188.1257

Ceramic Soap Dish

An octagonal white ceramic soap dish.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 371468

Accession Number: 2016.188.1258

Cigar Box

An cardboard cigar box from the "George W. Childs" company.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 371469

Accession Number: 2016.188.1259

Hand Towel

A rectangular white hand towel with the letters "WW" embroidered toward the bottom.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 371470

Accession Number: 2016.188.1260

Set of Five Large Bath Towels

A set of five rectangular white bath towels with the letters "WGW" embroidered toward the bottom.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 371471

Accession Number: 2016.188.1261A-E

Towel

A rectangular white towel.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 371472

Accession Number: 2016.188.1262

Towel

A rectangular white towel that has been torn.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 371473

Accession Number: 2016.188.1263

Wash Cloth

A rectangular white wash cloth.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 371474

Accession Number: 2016.188.1264

Wash Cloth

A rectangular white wash cloth.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 371475

Accession Number: 2016.188.1265

Wash Cloth

A rectangular white wash cloth.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 371476

Accession Number: 2016.188.1266

Wash Cloth

A rectangular white wash cloth.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 371477

Accession Number: 2016.188.1267

Bath Mat

A rectangular white bath mat.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 371478

Accession Number: 2016.188.1268

Netted Headband

A pink headband with pink and purple flowers and netting.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 371479

Accession Number: 2016.188.1270

Netted Headband

A blue headband with blue feathers and netting.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 371480

Accession Number: 2016.188.1271

Paper Hat Box

A round paper hat box by Peck and Peck with a gray and cream plaid body and a pink lid with a black cord handle.

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), textiles

GUSN: 371481

Accession Number: 2016.188.1272AB

Set of Nine Chairs

Seven reproduction mahogany Chippendale chairs with notched ears at each side of the shaped crest, an open central splat, a slip upholstered seat, and molded legs with a stretcher at the base.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 371482

Accession Number: 2016.188.1273.1-.7

Basket

A wooden basket composed of vertical slats bound by two lateral rings. A metal handle with a wooden bail.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 371483

Accession Number: 2016.188.1276

Placemats

Four round place mats made of woven grass.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 371484

Accession Number: 2016.188.1277.1-.4

Leather Brushes

Two leather cleaning brushes made of wood and bristles.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 371485

Accession Number: 2016.188.1278.1-.2

Rifle

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 371486

Accession Number: 2016.188.1280

Plate

A Leeds blue feather edge dinner plate.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material), glazing (coating)

GUSN: 371487

Accession Number: 2016.188.1281

Plate

A Leeds blue feather edge dinner plate.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material), glazing (coating)

GUSN: 371488

Accession Number: 2016.188.1282

Earrings

Pair of silver earrings. Each earring is formed from a cast silver disc with pierced holes and oxidized cavities on front surface. Closure is a screw mechanism soldered to back of disc.

Date: ca. 1955

Maker: Attributed to Pearson, Ronald Hayes, 1924-1996 (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 310815

Accession Number: 2015.62.110AB

Pair of Earrings

Pair of cast sterling silver earrings, circular shape with small circle in center. Each piece in this pair of cast sterling silver earrings is a set of concentric circles. The earrings attach with screw backs. Each earring is marked (see Inscriptions).

Date: ca. 1960

Maker: Ed Levin Jewelry, Inc. (Maker)

Material: sterling silver, casting (process)

GUSN: 310816

Accession Number: 2015.62.111AB

Finger Ring

Finger ring with oval-shaped, polished chrysoprase face bordered with small pearls, gold lattice shoulder. Unidentified maker.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: gold (metal), chrysoprase, pearl (animal material)

GUSN: 310817

Accession Number: 2015.62.112

Bracelet

Gold chain bracelet, three linked rows set with pearls and round turquoise stones.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: gold (metal), turquoise (mineral), pearl (animal material)

GUSN: 310818

Accession Number: 2015.62.113

Bracelet

Round gold bracelet pierced with repeating flower design. Small lever allows expansion of bracelet circumference.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: gold (metal)

GUSN: 310819

Accession Number: 2015.62.114

Stickpin\n

Gold stickpin with oval cameo of a classical looking figure in white--a man with draped garment standing holding a stick-- on black background. A portion of the pin's stick, closest to the cameo, has twisted metal detail.

Date: 1940-1970

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 310820

Accession Number: 2015.62.115

Stickpin

Gold stickpin with four intertwined textured circles, each with small turquoise and white detail. A silver pearl suspended in the center. Small mark imprinted on back of stick.

Date: 1940-1970

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 310821

Accession Number: 2015.62.116

Stickpin.

Gold stickpin depicting small griffin with mouth ajar.

Date: 1940-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: gold (metal)

GUSN: 310822

Accession Number: 2015.62.117

Cuff Links

Pair of sterling silver cufflinks with rectangular, black polished stone face. Toggle closure.

Date: 1940-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: sterling silver

GUSN: 310823

Accession Number: 2015.62.118

Cuff Links

Pair of gold cufflinks. Oval head with engraved monogram "C.M.W." running in the widest direction, diagonally slanting lines above and below. Toggle closure.

Date: 1940-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: gold (metal)

GUSN: 310824

Accession Number: 2015.62.119

Cuff Links

Pair of cufflinks. Gold-painted metal with twisted, swirl engraving around the cuff link face. Amber glass face in rounded rectangular shape. Profile of a classical-looking bearded man with curly hair cut into the glass. Round fixed backing.

Date: 1940-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, glass (material)

GUSN: 310825

Accession Number: 2015.62.120