Historic New England

Whale Oil Hand Lamp

Colorless glass oil lamp with tin burner insert. Body of the lamp is the shape of an upside-down teardrop with applied handle on a short turned stem and concave, circular dish base.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), tin (metal)

GUSN: 310770

Accession Number: 2015.62.65AB

Pair of Whale Oil Lamps

Pair of colorless glass oil lamps with tin burner inserts. Both lamps have spherical bodies atop a short, turned stem and slightly concave, circular dish base with upturned rim.

Date: 1830

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), tin (metal)

GUSN: 310771

Accession Number: 2015.62.66.1AB-.2AB

Whale Oil Hand Lamp

Clear glass oil lamp with cylindrical tin burner insert in top. The lamp body is shaped like a teacup, including ear-shaped side handle, on stem and flat, round base.

Date: ca. 1830

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), tin (metal)

GUSN: 310772

Accession Number: 2015.62.67

Hand-blown glass whale oil lamp. Glass is clear with a slight pink tint. The lamp is spherical with a long stem on a flat, round base. There is a saucer-shaped drip catcher between the lamp and stem. A handle with thumb rest is attached to the stem below the saucer.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 310773

Accession Number: 2015.62.68

Trunk

Dome-topped trunk with wallpapered lining.

Date: 1780-1820

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 310774

Accession Number: 2015.62.69

Cresset. Curved cast iron bars attached to a wood handle with leather strap. Inventory #72. United States, 1780-1820

Flaming log holder or cresset. Curved cast iron bars attached to a wood handle with leather strap.

Date: 1780-1820

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 310775

Accession Number: 2015.62.70

Pistol Grip Tinderbox

Pistol grip lighter with brass and steel fittings, wood handle. Purchased at William K. Mackay Co. Bosworth St., Boston, MA, February 28, 1925 for $15.00.

Date: 1800-1815

Maker: Savige, John (Manufacturer)

Material: wood (plant material), brass (alloy), steels (firearm components), iron (metal)

GUSN: 310776

Accession Number: 2015.62.71

Hogscraper Candlestick

Candlestick made of sheet metal on a convex disc base with a straight tubular stem bearing a round drip catcher at the top. Slot in the side of the stem accommodates a finger grip for operating the interior candle adjuster / ejector.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 310777

Accession Number: 2015.62.72

Oil Hand Lamps

Pair of brass oil hand lamps. Free-swinging, cup-shaped burners are hinged on top of tall baluster stems with strap handles. Concave circular bases

Date: 1790-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 310778

Accession Number: 2015.62.73.1-.2

Candlestick

Brass candlestic with baluster stem. Squared base with rounded, flower pettle pattern edges. Soldering repair between stem and base.

Date: 1760

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 310779

Accession Number: 2015.62.74

Hogscraper Candlestick

Candlestick made of tin sheet on a convex disc base with a straight tubular stem bearing a round drip catcher at the top. Slot in the side of the stem accommodates a finger grip for operating the interior candle adjuster / ejector.

Date: 1750-1770

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 310780

Accession Number: 2015.62.75

Hogscraper

Pair of brass candlesticks with circular scalloped edged bases. Knob lever.

Date: 1750

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 310781

Accession Number: 2015.62.76.1-.2

Lamp

Tin liner of a foot warmer re-purposed as a lamp. Rectangular box with perforations both on sides and lining bottom perimeter.

Date: 1760-1780

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 310782

Accession Number: 2015.62.77

Candlesnuffers

Pair of scissor-shaped silver snuffers. Four silver hallmarks on side of snuffing box.

Date: 1750-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 310783

Accession Number: 2015.62.78

Chatelaine

Silver chatelaine with five hanging chains. Worn by Lura Burgess Woodside (1887-1982) at her high school graduation.

Date: 1890-1905

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 310784

Accession Number: 2015.62.79

Pendant

Miniature, ivory bullet-shaped pendant [a] with two miniature dice [b and c] inside.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 310785

Accession Number: 2015.62.80A-C

Locket

Square-shaped gold locket with center starburst detail set with turquoise cabochon. Interior contains two photos: one of a woman; one of woman and girl.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: gold (metal), turquoise (mineral)

GUSN: 310786

Accession Number: 2015.62.81

Pocket Watch with Fob. Waltham Watch Company. Belonged to Charles L. Woodside (1859-1934). Fob contains photos of Charles' wife, Annie Laurie Thomas, and daughter, Lura Burgess Woodside (1887-1982). Waltham, MA, 1880-1890

Engraved pocket watch with fob. Belonged to Charles L. Woodside (1859-1934). Fob contains photos of Charles' wife, Annie Laurie Thomas, and daughter, Lura Burgess Woodside (1887-1982).

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: American Waltham Watch Co. (Manufacturer)

GUSN: 310787

Accession Number: 2015.62.82

Commemorative Medal in Box

Commemorative Daughters of the American Revolution medal [.1] with blue ribbon in original leather box [.2] inscribed "DAR" with distaff and flax. Metal depicts spinnting distaff and flax and is engraved with the names of Revolutionary War soldiers Samuel Norcoss and Jonathan Burgess.

Date: 1900-1940

Maker: J. E. Caldwell & Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: leather, metal

GUSN: 310788

Accession Number: 2015.62.83.1-.2

Commemorative Medal

Bronze commemorative medal for the Battle of Verdun, Februrary 21, 1916. Designed by Parisian medalist S. E. Vernier. Obverse side depicts a bust of Marianne, a woman with helmet, sword and clenched fist, a symbol of the French Republic. Reverse side depicts the Porte Chaussee, the fortified gate t...

Date: 1917

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal)

GUSN: 310789

Accession Number: 2015.62.84

Pocket or Wrist Watch

Small engraved pocket watch that can convert to wrist watch with black cloth strap. Belonged to Charles Malcolm Watkins' grandmother Annie Laurie Thomas Woodside.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, cloth

GUSN: 310790

Accession Number: 2015.62.85

Earrings in Box\n

Pair of amber drop earrings [.1ab] in original box [.2].

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: David P. Ehrlich Company (Manufacturer)

Material: amber (fossil resin)

GUSN: 310791

Accession Number: 2015.62.86.1AB-.2

Charm

Small 14k gold heart charm. Given to Joan Jockwig Pearson by Mrs. Edna Greenwood when Joan married Charles Malcolm Watkins in 1962.

Date: 1940-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: gold (metal)

GUSN: 310792

Accession Number: 2015.62.87

Pin

Gold circle pin with a heart pierced by an arrow. Heart and arrow fletching studded with pearls.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 310793

Accession Number: 2015.62.88

Pin

Small 14 K gold bar pin set with pearls.

Date: 1870-1880

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 310794

Accession Number: 2015.62.89

Teacup and Saucer

Teacup and saucer part of "Hampden" pattern dinner service for twelve designed by Christopher Dresser and produced by the Old Hall Earthenware Company, England.

Date: 1880-1883

Maker: Dresser, Christopher (Designer) Old Hall Earthenware Co. Ltd. (Maker)

Material: ceramics (objects)

GUSN: 309880

Accession Number: 1998.5905.20.1-.2

Teacup and Saucer

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 309881

Accession Number: 1998.9509.21.1-.2

Whale Oil Railroad Lantern

Punched tin and glass railroad lantern with whale oil font and burner.

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal), glass (material)

GUSN: 309882

Accession Number: 2000.2101

Teacup and Saucer

Teacup and saucer part of "Hampden" pattern dinner service for twelve designed by Christopher Dresser and produced by the Old Hall Earthenware Company, England.

Date: 1880-1883

Maker: Dresser, Christopher Old Hall Earthenware Co. Ltd. (Maker)

Material: ceramics (objects)

GUSN: 309883

Accession Number: 1998.5905.21.1-.2

Teacup and Saucer

Teacup and saucer part of "Hampden" pattern dinner service for twelve designed by Christopher Dresser and produced by the Old Hall Earthenware Company, England.

Date: 1880-1883

Maker: Dresser, Christopher Old Hall Earthenware Co. Ltd. (Maker)

Material: ceramics (objects)

GUSN: 309884

Accession Number: 1998.5905.22.1-.2

Binnacle Kerosene Lamp

Brass kerosene binnacle lamp with double folding handles and wooden viewing box with hinged cover and hook.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 309885

Accession Number: 2000.2109

Saucers

Seven teacup saucers part of "Hampden" pattern dinner service for twelve designed by Christopher Dresser and produced by the Old Hall Earthenware Company, England. The saucers are light cream-colored with aqua rims, decorated with a transfer-printed and overpainted pattern of flowers and geometric d...

Date: 1880-1883

Maker: Dresser, Christopher (Designer) Old Hall Earthenware Co. Ltd. (Maker)

Material: ceramics (objects)

GUSN: 309886

Accession Number: 1998.5905.23-.29

Kerosene Railroad Lantern

Punched tin and glass railroad lantern with kerosene burner.

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal), glass (material)

GUSN: 309887

Accession Number: 2000.2099

Coffee Cup and Saucer

Coffee cup and saucer part of "Hampden" pattern dinner service for twelve designed by Christopher Dresser and produced by the Old Hall Earthenware Company, England. The cups and saucers are light cream-colored with aqua rims, decorated with a transfer-printed and overpainted pattern of flowers and g...

Date: 1880-1883

Maker: Dresser, Christopher (Designer) Old Hall Earthenware Co. Ltd.

Material: ceramics (objects)

GUSN: 309888

Accession Number: 1998.5905.30.1-.2

Coffee Cup and Saucer

Coffee cup and saucer part of "Hampden" pattern dinner service for twelve designed by Christopher Dresser and produced by the Old Hall Earthenware Company, England. The cups and saucers are light cream-colored with aqua rims, decorated with a transfer-printed and overpainted pattern of flowers and g...

Date: 1880-1883

Maker: Dresser, Christopher (Designer) Old Hall Earthenware Co. Ltd. (Maker)

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 309889

Accession Number: 1998.5905.31.1-.2

Coffe Cup and Saucer

Coffee cup and saucer part of "Hampden" pattern dinner service for twelve designed by Christopher Dresser and produced by the Old Hall Earthenware Company, England. The cups and saucers are light cream-colored with aqua rims, decorated with a transfer-printed and overpainted pattern of flowers and g...

Date: 1880-1883

Maker: Dresser, Christopher (Designer) Old Hall Earthenware Co. Ltd. (Maker)

Material: ceramics (objects)

GUSN: 309890

Accession Number: 1998.5905.32.1-.2

Whale Oil Railroad Lantern

Punched tin and glass railroad lantern with whale oil font and burner.

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal), glass (material)

GUSN: 309891

Accession Number: 2000.2098

Coffee Cup and Saucer

Coffee cup and saucer part of "Hampden" pattern dinner service for twelve designed by Christopher Dresser and produced by the Old Hall Earthenware Company, England. The cups and saucers are light cream-colored with aqua rims, decorated with a transfer-printed and overpainted pattern of flowers and g...

Date: 1880-1883

Maker: Dresser, Christopher (Designer) Old Hall Earthenware Co. Ltd. (Maker)

Material: ceramics (objects)

GUSN: 309892

Accession Number: 1998.5905.33.1-.2

Whale Oil Carriage Lantern

Black tin and brass whale oil carriage lantern.

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal), brass (alloy), glass (material)

GUSN: 309893

Accession Number: 2000.2103

Coffee Cup and Saucer

Coffee cup and saucer part of "Hampden" pattern dinner service for twelve designed by Christopher Dresser and produced by the Old Hall Earthenware Company, England. The cups and saucers are light cream-colored with aqua rims, decorated with a transfer-printed and overpainted pattern of flowers and g...

Date: 1880-1883

Maker: Dresser, Christopher (Designer) Old Hall Earthenware Co. Ltd. (Maker)

Material: ceramics (objects)

GUSN: 309894

Accession Number: 1998.5905.34.1-.2

Coffee Cup and Saucer

Coffee cup and saucer part of "Hampden" pattern dinner service for twelve designed by Christopher Dresser and produced by the Old Hall Earthenware Company, England. The cups and saucers are light cream-colored with aqua rims, decorated with a transfer-printed and overpainted pattern of flowers and g...

Date: 1880-1883

Maker: Dresser, Christopher (Designer) Old Hall Earthenware Co. Ltd. (Manufacturer)

Material: ceramics (objects)

GUSN: 309895

Accession Number: 1998.5905.35.1-.2

Coffee Cup and Saucer

Coffee cup and saucer part of "Hampden" pattern dinner service for twelve designed by Christopher Dresser and produced by the Old Hall Earthenware Company, England. The cups and saucers are light cream-colored with aqua rims, decorated with a transfer-printed and overpainted pattern of flowers and g...

Date: 1880-1883

Maker: Dresser, Christopher (Designer) Old Hall Earthenware Co. Ltd. (Maker)

Material: ceramics (objects)

GUSN: 309896

Accession Number: 1998.5905.36.1-.2

Coffee Cup and Saucer

Coffee cup and saucer part of "Hampden" pattern dinner service for twelve designed by Christopher Dresser and produced by the Old Hall Earthenware Company, England. The cups and saucers are light cream-colored with aqua rims, decorated with a transfer-printed and overpainted pattern of flowers and g...

Date: 1880-1883

Maker: Dresser, Christopher (Designer) Old Hall Earthenware Co. Ltd. (Maker)

Material: ceramics (objects)

GUSN: 309897

Accession Number: 1998.5905.37.1-.2

Coffee Cup and Saucer

Coffee cup and saucer part of "Hampden" pattern dinner service for twelve designed by Christopher Dresser and produced by the Old Hall Earthenware Company, England. The cups and saucers are light cream-colored with aqua rims, decorated with a transfer-printed and overpainted pattern of flowers and g...

Date: 1880-1883

Maker: Dresser, Christopher (Designer) Old Hall Earthenware Co. Ltd. (Maker)

Material: ceramics (objects)

GUSN: 309898

Accession Number: 1998.5905.38.1-.2

Whale Oil Railroad Lantern

Punched tin whale oil railroad lantern with blown and molded glass globe.

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal), glass (material)

GUSN: 309899

Accession Number: 2000.2100

Coffee Cup and Saucer

Coffee cup and saucer part of "Hampden" pattern dinner service for twelve designed by Christopher Dresser and produced by the Old Hall Earthenware Company, England. The cups and saucers are light cream-colored with aqua rims, decorated with a transfer-printed and overpainted pattern of flowers and g...

Date: 1880-1883

Maker: Dresser, Christopher (Designer) Old Hall Earthenware Co. Ltd. (Manufacturer)

Material: ceramics (objects)

GUSN: 309900

Accession Number: 1998.5905.39.1-.2

Coffee Cup and Saucer

Coffee cup and saucer part of "Hampden" pattern dinner service for twelve designed by Christopher Dresser and produced by the Old Hall Earthenware Company, England. The cups and saucers are light cream-colored with aqua rims, decorated with a transfer-printed and overpainted pattern of flowers and g...

Date: 1880-1883

Maker: Dresser, Christopher (Designer) Old Hall Earthenware Co. Ltd. (Maker)

Material: ceramics (objects)

GUSN: 309901

Accession Number: 1998.5905.40.1-.2

Rosin Oil Lamp

Brass rosin oil lamp with Argand burner and frosted glass chimney.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), glass (material), tin (metal)

GUSN: 309902

Accession Number: 2000.2104

Coffee Cup and Saucer

Coffee cup and saucer part of "Hampden" pattern dinner service for twelve designed by Christopher Dresser and produced by the Old Hall Earthenware Company, England. The cups and saucers are light cream-colored with aqua rims, decorated with a transfer-printed and overpainted pattern of flowers and g...

Date: 1880-1883

Maker: Dresser, Christopher (Designer) Old Hall Earthenware Co. Ltd. (Maker)

Material: ceramics (objects)

GUSN: 309903

Accession Number: 1998.5905.41.1-.2

Small Sauce Dishes

Small sauce dishes part of "Hampden" pattern dinner service for twelve designed by Christopher Dresser and produced by the Old Hall Earthenware Company, England. The dishes are light cream-colored with aqua rims, decorated with a transfer-printed and overpainted pattern of flowers and geometric desi...

Date: 1880-1883

Maker: Dresser, Christopher (Designer) Old Hall Earthenware Co. Ltd. (Maker)

Material: ceramics (objects)

GUSN: 309904

Accession Number: 1998.5905.42-.52

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