Historic New England

Cake Plates

Two cake plates with scalloped edges. Yellow rose decoration with silver luster accents.

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, decals

GUSN: 308743

Accession Number: 2015.1.42.1-.2

Butter Plate

Butter plate, green transfer printed floral pattern with hand painted gold leaves. "Lilac." T & R Boote. England

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 308744

Accession Number: 2015.1.43

This class ring was cast in gold and set with a faceted red glass stone. The bezel shows the name, Salem High School. The shoulders are decorated with the school mascot and the donor's date of graduation, 1966. The interior bears her initials and the maker's hallmark (see Inscriptions).

Date: ca. 1966

Maker: L. G. Balfour Company (Manufacturer)

Material: gold alloy, glass (material)

GUSN: 308747

Accession Number: 2015.34.2

Majorette Hat with Plume and Box

Red corduroy baton squad hat [2015.34.1.2.1a] with white piping, white faux leather belt around crown with gold buttons and buckle, gold eagle emblem on front, white faux leather brim, brown leather and black cotton lining, and plastic sleeve stitched to interior top of crown. White feather plume[20...

Date: 1962

Maker: Harding Uniform and Regalia Co.

Material: corduroy, kapok (fiber), leather, metal, feather (material), cardboard, wool (textile)

GUSN: 308750

Accession Number: 2015.34.1.2.1ab-.2

Monocle

Brass monocle with a circular lens and a scroll design.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 308755

Accession Number: 1935.1448

Pillowcase

Patchwork pillowcase, machine stitched, with three buttons, consisting of fabric panels with floral, geometric, paisley, stripes, strawberries, and solid color patterns.

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: Killian, Katarzyna Pietrasz, 1897-1982

Material: cotton (textile), wool (textile), plastic (organic material)

GUSN: 308759

Accession Number: 2015.35.1

Figurine

John F. Kennedy figurine. Figure is wearing a blue suit and tie, seated in a painted wooden rocking chair holding an open book or paper on his lap.

Date: 1960-1980

Maker: unknown

Material: plaster, glaze, paint (coating)

GUSN: 308760

Accession Number: 2015.35.2

Collection of Christmas Stockings

Five Christmas stockings and one Santa hat. Stockings belonged to the donor's parents, aunt, and cocker spaniel [2015.35.3.1-5]. The Santa hat was worn by the donor [2015.35.1.6].

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 308761

Accession Number: 2015.35.3

Figurine

Old Man of the Mountain profile figurine. Four felt circles on bottom.

Date: 1980

Maker: unknown

Material: plaster, felt (textile)

GUSN: 308762

Accession Number: 2015.35.4

Pair of Boots

High heel platform boots decorated with silver glitter. Zipper up inner ankle. Maker's label [see Inscriptions].

Date: 1990-2000

Maker: Charles Dane (Manufacturer)

Material: elastomer, leather, glitter, metal

GUSN: 308763

Accession Number: 2015.35.5AB

Shoes

Marabou high heels with pink faux feathers. Clear plastic heel. Padded pink foot bed. Open toe and heel.

Date: 1990-2000

Maker: Karo's Shoes, Inc. (Manufacturer)

Material: feather (material), plastic (organic material), rubber (material), synthetic fiber

GUSN: 308764

Accession Number: 2015.35.6AB

Tray

Small, black tray with oblong, octagonal shape. Yellow band with hand-painted green leaf and red berry pattern around edge of in well interior.

Maker: unknown

Material: tin alloy, lacquer (coating), hand-painted

GUSN: 308785

Accession Number: 1918.244

Serving Spoon

Silver serving spoon. Oval handle and bowl.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 308802

Accession Number: 1993.664.3

Cruet Bottle

Pair of colorless glass cruet bottles and lids.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), blown glass

GUSN: 308803

Accession Number: 1970.257.2AB

Serving Spoon

Silver serving spoon. Oval handle and bowl.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 308805

Accession Number: 1993.664.4

Serving Spoon

Silver serving spoon. Oval handle and bowl.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 308806

Accession Number: 1993.665.3

Serving Spoon

Silver serving spoon. Oval handle and bowl.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 308807

Accession Number: 1993.665.4

Black Leather Shoes

Pair of black leather shoes with black laces and rubber soles.

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 308813

Accession Number: 1998.6121AB

Brown Leather Boots

Tall, brown, front lacing women's boots.

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 308814

Accession Number: 1998.6119AB

Christmas Stocking

Christmas stocking with the name "Carol Ann" printed in red and image of Santa printed in white. Red felt with white trim. Machine stitched.

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: felt (textile)

GUSN: 308823

Accession Number: 2015.35.3.1

Christmas Stocking

Christmas stocking with the name "Gail" printed in red and image of two snowmen and "Merry Christmas" printed in white. Red felt with white trim. Machine stitched with green edging. Small silver bell on edge of white trim.

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: felt (textile), metal

GUSN: 308824

Accession Number: 2015.35.3.2

Christmas Stocking

Knit Christmas stocking with the name "Gail" and tree and heart design.

Date: 1980-1990

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 308825

Accession Number: 2015.35.3.3

Christmas Stocking

Christmas stocking with name "Steve" in red glitter on trim. Red synthetic fur. Green strip with green, red, and gold stitching below white trim. Red loop to hang stocking.

Date: 1970-1980

Maker: unknown

Material: synthetic fiber, glitter

GUSN: 308826

Accession Number: 2015.35.3.4

Christmas Stocking

Christmas stocking with name "Sandi" in red, green, and white glitter on trim. Red synthetic fur. Green, red, and gold stitching below white felt trim. Red loop to hang stocking.

Date: 1970-1980

Maker: unknown

Material: synthetic fiber, glitter, felt (textile)

GUSN: 308827

Accession Number: 2015.35.3.5

Santa Hat

Santa hat, red felt with white trim. "Stevie" in white felt letters and small white pom pom at tip of hat. hand made, machine stitched.

Date: 1975-1985

Maker: unknown

Material: felt (textile), synthetic fiber

GUSN: 308828

Accession Number: 2015.35.3.6

Bottle

Green glass bottle.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 308836

Accession Number: 1953.170

Luncheon Forks

A set of ten. Silver luncheon forks with ivory handles. Applied silver bands around the neck. Etched bird in the handle. Four tines.

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component), silver (metal)

GUSN: 308852

Accession Number: 1969.3596.11-.22

Spoon

Silver sugar spoon with an oval bowl. Foliate and scroll design.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 308854

Accession Number: 1993.686

Wedding Dress

Wedding dress, ivory silk lining with ivory lace overlay. Sleeveless, floor length, zipper up back beneath button and loop closures. Machine stitched and hemmed by hand.

Date: 1936

Maker: unknown

Material: lace (needlework), silk (fiber), metal

GUSN: 308855

Accession Number: 2015.30.1.1a

Belt

Ivory lace belt to be worn with wedding dress. Double layer of lace. Square, lace-covered buckle. Handmade, machine stitched.

Date: 1936

Maker: unknown

Material: lace (needlework), metal

GUSN: 308857

Accession Number: 2015.30.1.1b

Jacket

Ivory lace jacket. Short cuffed sleeves, one button and loop closure at throat, one hook and eye closure at waist.

Date: 1936

Maker: unknown

Material: lace (needlework), metal

GUSN: 308858

Accession Number: 2015.30.1.2

Small Flask

Colorless glass bottle, teardrop-shaped body with etched scene of pheasant under a tree on one side and "Carlsbad 1883" on the opposite. Tapered neck with cork stopper.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 308612

Accession Number: 1939.649

Saltcellar

Glass saltcellar. Vertical miter cuts around the body. Shaped like a flower.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 308613

Accession Number: 1958.825

Saltcellar

Pearlware footed saltcellar. Hand-painted floral design. Red and gold bands around the rim.

Maker: unknown

Material: pearlware

GUSN: 308614

Accession Number: 1958.623

Perfume Bottle

Blue glass perfume bottle with gothic style arches and a molded figure with spear on front of bottle.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 308615

Accession Number: 1930.494

Candlesticks

Pair of "Sheffield" silver plated candlesticks (a) with removeable silver plate bobeches (b).

Maker: unknown

Material: plate (material), silver (metal)

GUSN: 308618

Accession Number: 2000.1889.1AB-.2AB

Footstool

Rectangular footstool with turned legs. Needlepoint cover worked in diamond lozenge pattern and leaves in cream and gold wool.

Date: 1890-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), crewel wool, needlepoint (visual works)

GUSN: 308621

Accession Number: 1958.491

Chest

Empire chest with four drawers, scrolled splash board and spiral turned front legs. Round wood pulls.

Date: 1790-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 308626

Accession Number: 1958.492

Luggage rack

Folding luggage rack with four S-curved legs attached at center. Top made of two strips of brown-and-tan striped canvas.

Date: 1890-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), canvas

GUSN: 308629

Accession Number: 1958.493

Rug

Oval braided rag rug in colors of brown, purple, green, black.

Date: 1890-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 308630

Accession Number: 1958.494

Saltcellar

Pressed glass saltcellar. Molded to mimic a ship.

Maker: unknown

Material: pressed glass

GUSN: 308631

Accession Number: 1927.1932

Wall pocket

Lady's drawstring wall pocket with top ruffle. Hangs by small piece of lathe. Cream-colored cotton printed with yellow, pink and green floral pattern. Machine-stitched.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 308635

Accession Number: 1958.497