Historic New England

Fire Pumper Wagon Toy

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

Glass Sunburst Bowl

Twin clear glass bowls with etched sunburst motifs throughout.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 371467

Accession Number: 2016.188.1257 AB

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

Plate

A Leeds blue feather edge dinner plate.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material), glazing (coating)

GUSN: 371489

Accession Number: 2016.188.1283

Plate

A Leeds blue feather edge dinner plate.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material), glazing (coating)

GUSN: 371490

Accession Number: 2016.188.1284

Coverlet

Wool and cotton coverlet; "orange peel" pattern, dark blue and white/cream, large rectangular coverlet, geometric circlesand square shapes all over.

Date: 1820-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 223118

Accession Number: 2007.7.2

Shawl

Brown paisley shawl made of wool; solid square shaped brown-colored center; woolen fringe on both ends; reds and greens used among browns and white in paisley pattern; rectangle-shaped shawl.

Date: 1840-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 223124

Accession Number: 2007.7.3

Shawl

Red paisley patterned shawl with solid green colored center in square shape; made of wool, shawl is square shape; blue and pink floral border separating red paisley and solid green square center; yarn on both ends.

Date: 1850-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 223130

Accession Number: 2007.7.4

Men's Wedding Suit

Men's wedding suit, black wool suit coat (A), striped vest (B), and pants (C).

Date: May 13, 1908

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), cotton (textile)

GUSN: 223135

Accession Number: 2008.12.1A-C

Serving Tray

Two tiered serving tray of hammered aluminum with central motif of a branch of berries and blossoms in relief. Strap handle and edge of trays have impressed edges.

Date: 1938

Maker: Abraham & Straus (Retailer)

Material: aluminum (metal), hammering

GUSN: 223149

Accession Number: 2008.12.10

Demitasse Set

Set of six demitasse cups (.1-.6) and saucers (.7-.12). Cups have white porcelain bodies with black band at rim. Cup rim, handle and body accented with narrow gold bands. Matching saucers have a black band at rim accented with three concentric gold circles on inner edge.

Date: 1938

Maker: Noritake (Manufacturer) Jordan Marsh Company (Retailer)

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 223156

Accession Number: 2008.12.12.1-.12

Knitting Needle and Sheath

Knitting needle shealth and needle. Embroidered striped cotton twill cut in the shape of a hand and bound all around with buttonhole stitch in green silk. Has steel knitting needle inserted into sheath and also a calling card of "Mrs. Statie A. Jones."

Date: Late 18th Century

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), steel (alloy), embroidering

GUSN: 223160

Accession Number: 2008.12.149.1A-C

Knitting Needle

A single steel knitting needle with a calling card attached of "Mrs. Charles C. Jones"

Date: Late 18th Century

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 223165

Accession Number: 2008.12.149.2

Doll's Tableware Service Box

Tan rectangular box with printed Blue Willow pattern on all sides of cover. Three plastic windows on top.

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), plastic (organic material), printing (process)

GUSN: 223168

Accession Number: 2008.12.155.1AB

Doll's Teapot

White plastic teapot with cover decorated all over with "Blue Willow" pattern.

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: plastic (organic material)

GUSN: 223190

Accession Number: 2008.12.155.2AB

Prom Dress

"Waltz Length" white nylon strapless dress with bubble skirt, lined with white nylon net and having a floral border motif printed and flocked in light blue, green, and white. Shirred bodice front has blue satin bow under bust. Metal zipper, crinoline attached.

Date: 1961

Maker: Filene's (Department Store) (Retailer)

Material: nylon, satin

GUSN: 223191

Accession Number: 2008.12.16.1

Prom Dress Pattern

Paper dress pattern for pink prom dress with white lace overlay in original paper envelope.

Date: 1962

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 223192

Accession Number: 2008.12.17.3

Prom Dress

"Waltz length" pink taffeta dress with overlay of white lace. Bodice has pink spaghetti straps. Ruffled nylon net underskirt.

Date: 1962

Maker: Nylander, Barbara Gould, 1912-2003 (Maker)

Material: taffeta

GUSN: 223196

Accession Number: 2008.12.17.1

Prom Dress

Prom dress, waltz length, white floral lace top with scoop neck and pale green multi-layered skirt.

Date: 1963

Maker: unknown

Material: lace (needlework), nylon

GUSN: 223198

Accession Number: 2008.12.18.1

Prom Dress

Full length sleeveless dress with scoop neck. Blue taffeta overlaid with matching organza, skirt lined throughout with white pellon. Bodice ornamented with crystal beads and sequins, shaped with pleats caught together with a narrow vertical band at the center below the bust. Has attached white nylon...

Date: 1964

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 223199

Accession Number: 2008.12.19.1

Prom Shoes

Pair of prom shoes worn with blue full length prom dress with scoop neck, 2008.12.19.1.

Date: 1964

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 223200

Accession Number: 2008.12.19.2AB

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