Historic New England

Pins

Bulldog Tidy Pins in original package. Twelve pins for 15 cents. Package is paper in red, black, and white. Pins are metal. Package includes a bulldog face and image of a living room chair, nightstand, and lamp. Package prints says, will keep tidies smooth and straight. And For fastening tidies a...

Date: 20th century

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, cardboard, printing (process)

GUSN: 273963

Accession Number: 2013.27.5

Fabric glue

Jiffy Sew package and liquid container in original packaging (box). Box is printed in blue and red on a white background. Each side of box has printed text and images. Box includes directions, images of objects to use product on, and advertisement/logo.

Date: 20th century

Maker: Jiffy Products, Inc

Material: cardboard, printing (process)

GUSN: 273964

Accession Number: 2013.27.6

Children's Mug

Children's mug with a transfer-printed design of the sign language alphabet. Handle has a pink streak of paint for decoration.

Date: 1825

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, transfer printing

GUSN: 273965

Accession Number: 2013.27.7

Crocheted Pincushion

Pincushion with several pins in it. Cushion is crocheted with pink and green yarn with a flat navy base. Pincushion is created resemble a cupcake.

Date: 20th century

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, acrylic (plastic), yarn, cloth, crocheting

GUSN: 273966

Accession Number: 2013.27.8

Mixer

Champion Model G electric mixer by Heinze Electric Company. Original mixer in original packaging (box). Appliance has wooden handle with metal mixer. Appliance has attached electrical plug.

Date: 1930-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, wood (plant material), plastic (organic material), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 273967

Accession Number: 2013.27.9

Toy Nativity

Expandable nativity set in original box. Box sides show nativity set opened and closed to demonstrate expansion feature. Set was made in Hong Kong and is plastic, painted. All pieces are attached to one another.

Date: 1930-1980

Maker: unknown

Material: acrylic (plastic), hand-painted

GUSN: 273968

Accession Number: 2013.27.10

"Gadget Master Cooky Press"

"Gadget Master Cooky Press", in original box, Popeil Brothers, Chicago, IL, 1950-1960, No. 10. Made in U.S.A.

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, plastic by production method, printing (process)

GUSN: 273969

Accession Number: 2013.27.11

St. Regis Universal Atomizer, No. 100

Atomizer, "St. Regis Universal Atomizer No. 100", In original box, United States, 1930-1950. For spraying oily, aqueous, and alcoholic solutions.

Date: 1930 - 1950

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), metal, rubber (material), cardboard

GUSN: 273970

Accession Number: 2013.27.12

Box of "Crescent Mapleine" Maple flavoring

Maple flavoring, Crescent Mapleine Imitation Maple Flavor [.1], 2 Fluid Ounces, Crescent Mfg Co., Seattle, WA, Original glass in original box [.2].

Date: 1930-1960

Maker: Crescent Manufacturing Company

Material: cardboard, glass (material), tin alloy

GUSN: 273971

Accession Number: 2013.27.13

Box of "Dainty Dot Cream of Tartar"\n

Cream of Tartar, Dainty Dot Cream Tartar, 4 oz, First National Stores, Inc, Somerville, MA. In original box.

Date: 20th century

Maker: First National Stores, Inc.

Material: cardboard, tin alloy

GUSN: 273972

Accession Number: 2013.27.14

Box of "Kre-Mel Instant chocolate pudding"

Instant pudding, Kre-Mel Dessert, Chocolate Flavor, 4 ½ oz, Corn Products Refining Company, Argo, IL and New York, NY, In original unopened box.

Date: 20th century

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard

GUSN: 273973

Accession Number: 2013.27.15

Box of "Minute Tapioca"

One of two boxes of Minute Tapioca, 8 oz, General Foods Corporation, New York, NY. In original unopened box.

Date: 20th century

Maker: General Foods Corp.

Material: cardboard

GUSN: 273974

Accession Number: 2013.27.16

Box of "Minute Tapioca"

Second of two boxes of Minute Tapioca, 8 oz, General Foods Corporation, New York, NY, In original unopened box.

Date: 20th century

Maker: General Foods Corp.

Material: cardboard

GUSN: 273975

Accession Number: 2013.27.17

Double Package of Betty Crocker Pie Crust Mix

Pie Crust Mix, Two-Package Unit with Daisy Salt and Pepper Shakers inside, Betty Crocker, United States, In original unopened box.

Date: 20th century

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard

GUSN: 273976

Accession Number: 2013.27.18

Box of "Junket Brand" Frosting Mix

Frosting mix, Junket Brand Quick Fudge and Frosting Mix, Penuche flavor, ¾ lb, Chr. Hansen's Laboratory, Inc., Little Falls, NY. In original unopened box.

Date: 20th century

Maker: Junket

Material: cardboard

GUSN: 273977

Accession Number: 2013.27.19

Box of "Junket Sherbet Mix"

Sherbet mix, Junket Sherbet Mix, Imitation Raspberry Flavor, 5 oz, Chr. Hansen's Laboratory, Inc., Little Falls, NY, In original unopened box.

Date: 20th century

Maker: Junket

Material: cardboard

GUSN: 273978

Accession Number: 2013.27.20

Box of "Junket Danish Dessert" mix

Dessert mix, Junket Danish Dessert, 4 ¾ oz, Chr. Hansen's Laboratory, Inc., Little Falls, NY. In original unopened box.

Date: 20th century

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard

GUSN: 273979

Accession Number: 2013.27.21

Box of "Jell-O Coconut Cream" Pudding Mix

Pudding mix, Jell-O Brand Pudding and Pie Filling, Coconut Cream Style, 3¼ oz, General Foods Corp., New York, NY. In original box.

Date: 1930-1960

Maker: General Foods Corp.

Material: cardboard

GUSN: 273980

Accession Number: 2013.27.22

Box of "Jell-O Vanilla pudding mix"

Pudding mix, Jell-o Brand Pudding and Pie Filling, Vanilla Flavor, 3 ¼ oz, General Foods Corp., New York, NY, In original box, 1930-1960.

Date: 20th century

Maker: General Foods Corp.

Material: cardboard

GUSN: 273981

Accession Number: 2013.27.23

Box of Jell-O Lemon Pudding and Pie Filling

Pudding mix, Jell-o Brand Pudding and Pie Filling, Lemon Flavor, 3 ¼ oz, General Foods Corp., New York, NY, In original box, 1930-1960

Date: 20th century

Maker: General Foods Corp.

Material: cardboard

GUSN: 273982

Accession Number: 2013.27.24

Box of Jell-O Instant Shake Mix

Instant shake mix, Jell-O Brand Life Style Weight-Control Food, Rich Instant shake mix, Jell-o Brand Life Style Weight-Control Food, Rich Strawberry Shake, 3 ½ oz, General Foods Corp., White Plains, NY, In original box, 1930-1960.

Date: 20th century

Maker: General Foods Corp.

Material: cardboard

GUSN: 273983

Accession Number: 2013.27.25

Box of "Sure-Jell Fruit Pectin"

Fruit Pectin, Sure-Jell, 3 oz, General Foods Corporation, Le Roy, NY, In original box, 1930-1960.

Date: 20th century

Maker: General Foods Corp.

Material: cardboard

GUSN: 273984

Accession Number: 2013.27.26

Tin of Sweeco, " A Sweet Milk Cocoa"

Cocoa powder, Sweeco, "A Sweet Milk Cocoa It's Cooked Instant", 8 oz, Durkee-Mower, Inc., Lynn, MA, In original tin. Made by the makwers of Marshmellow Fluff.

Date: 20th century

Maker: Durkee-Mower, Inc.

Material: tin alloy, paper by composition or origin

GUSN: 273985

Accession Number: 2013.27.27

Gravy Sauce

La Choy Brown Gravy Sauce Bead Molasses Type in original glass jar, 5 oz. Made by La Choy Food Products in Archbold, OH.

Date: 1930-1960

Maker: LaChoy Food Products, Inc.

Material: glass (material), paper (fiber product), printing (process)

GUSN: 273986

Accession Number: 2013.27.28

Jar of Olive Oil

Elena Brand Pure Italian Olive Oil in original glass jar, 1 ½ oz. This oil is used for all medical purposes. Label is red, black, and white and includes an image of an angel.

Date: 1930-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), paper (fiber product), tin alloy, printing (process)

GUSN: 273987

Accession Number: 2013.27.29

Jar of Mineral Oil

Eatons American Mineral Oil Heavy, glass jar with original label. Used as an internal lubricant for use in the treatment of constipation and intestinal ailments.

Date: 1930-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), paper (fiber product), printing (process)

GUSN: 273988

Accession Number: 2013.27.30

Janie Spot Cleaner

Janie Spot Cleaner by R.S. Cowen of New York, New York. Product is in original container.

Date: 1930-1960

Maker: R.S. Cowen Company (Manufacturer)

GUSN: 273989

Accession Number: 2013.27.31

Box of Dry Shampoo

Minipoo brand ten minute dry shampoo in a 5 oz, container in original box with brush and directions.

Date: 1930-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, plastic (organic material), nylon

GUSN: 273990

Accession Number: 2013.27.32

Vicks VA-TRO-NOL

Vick's brand cold medicine in a blue glass jar inside the original mint-colored box.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), cardboard

GUSN: 273991

Accession Number: 2013.27.33

Tube of Actephedrin

Actephedrin tube in original box by Ayerst, McKenna, and Harrison. Made in Montreal, Canada. Reduces congestion in the treatment of head colds, Hay fever, and Catarrh.

Date: 1930-1960

Maker: Ayerst, McKenna, and Harrison, Ltd.

Material: tubes (object forms), printing (process), cardboard

GUSN: 273992

Accession Number: 2013.27.34

Unguentine Ointment for Burns

Tube of unguentine in original box. "The First Thought in Burns" by the Norwich Company, Norwich, New York. An antiseptic soothing ointment for burns, sunburn, cuts, and skin irritations. Printed in U.S.A.

Date: 1930-1960

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 273993

Accession Number: 2013.27.35

Box of Cold Tablets

Bromo Quinine Cold Tablets, The Grove Laboratories, Inc. St. Louis, MO. Tablets are laxative analgesic antipyretic and tablets are in original box.

Date: 1935-1952

Maker: The Grove Laboratories, Inc.

Material: paper (fiber product), printing (process)

GUSN: 273994

Accession Number: 2013.27.36

Jar of Vaseline\n

Vaseline Petroleum Jelly, 1 ¾ oz, in glass jar. Made by Chesebrough MFG Company in New York. In original glass jar.

Date: 1930-1960

Maker: Chesebrough Manufacturing Company

Material: glass (material), paper (fiber product), tin alloy, printing (process)

GUSN: 273995

Accession Number: 2013.27.37

Container of Boric Acid

Rexall Boric Acid, 8 oz. By the Rexall Drug Company, USA. In original container with blue label and packaging.

Date: 1930-1960

Maker: Rexall Drug Company

Material: paper (fiber product), cardboard, printing (process)

GUSN: 273996

Accession Number: 2013.27.38

Wallpaper

Wallpaper fragment. Pattern of feathers, scrolling foliage, swags of beads with hanging pendants. The pattern is printed in alternating stripes of greens and tans with areas of Block-printed in two greens, two browns, and white on an off-white, polished ground.

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 284253

Accession Number: 2000.2224AB

Wallpaper

Wallpaper fragment, length 13 from the scenic wallpaper "Monuments of Paris." Features the most famous buildings of Paris in the background lined up by the Seine. This panel depicts Porte Saint-Denis in the background, the Seine in the middle and fishermen in the foreground. Another panel features t...

Date: 1812-1814

Maker: Dufour, Joseph (Manufacturer)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 284254

Accession Number: 2000.2229A-D

Wallpaper

Wallpaper fragment with striped pattern of vertical columns embellished with qautrefoils in a diaper pattern. Meandering leafy branches fill the space between the columns. Printed in taupe, browns, and blue on a white polished ground.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 284255

Accession Number: 2000.2225

Wallpaper

Fragment of nursery wallpaper. Vignettes of children and adults playing various games such as kickball, lawn tennis, and bowling. One vignette of a cat exploring the picnic basket. Scenes are interspersed with oversized flowering plants. Roller-printed in ochre and light green with thin blue out...

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 284263

Accession Number: 2001.281.374

Wallpapered book cover

Wallpaper fragment used as a book cover. Floral stripe and vertical diaper pattern alternting with continuous climbing roses bordered by white sprigs. Printed in pink, maroon, green, and white on blue ground.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 284272

Accession Number: 2000.2233

"King Ahasuerus" Wallpaper

Fragment of "King Ahasuerus" a pillar and arch wallpaper. See 1978.159A for matching paper fragment still attached to wall board. Paper depicts a man seated on throne with a domed top, under a large arch with egg and dart molding. Block printed in tans, black, and white. 42" repeat.

Date: 1785-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 284283

Accession Number: 1978.159B

Wallpaper

Unused sample. Reproduction of the William Morris paper "Christchurch" with an all over design of meandering tan vines with tendrils and pink blossoms on a field of brown willow leaves. Printed on a white ground. Straight repeat.

Maker: Bradbury & Bradbury (Manufacturer) Morris, William (Designer)

Material: papers (document genres)

GUSN: 284286

Accession Number: 1995.26

Wallpaper

Unused wallpaper sample. Pattern consists of a repeating grid of squares framing stylized leaves with rosettes in the center, connected by red vines. Printed in light olive green, dark green, and red on a tan ground.

Date: 1984

Maker: Bradbury & Bradbury (Manufacturer)

GUSN: 284288

Accession Number: 1995.46

Wallpaper

Unused wallpaper sample. Ceiling medallion of a sunflower encircled by metallic gold radiating points and olive green undulating points. Printed against a black circular field in yellow, blue, red, olive, and metallic gold.

Date: 1985

Maker: Bradbury & Bradbury (Manufacturer) Possibly S.J. Bauer (Designer)

GUSN: 284289

Accession Number: 1995.45

Wallpaper

Unused wallpaper sample. Repeating grid of anthemions in metallic gold on a tan ground.

Date: 1983

Maker: Bradbury & Bradbury (Manufacturer)

GUSN: 284291

Accession Number: 1995.47

Wallpaper

Unused wallpaper sample. All over design of scrolled and entwined raspberry brambles. Printed in light olive, green, pink, ochre, red, white, and metallic gold on a cream ground.

Date: 1983-1985

Maker: Bradbury & Bradbury (Manufacturer)

Material: papers (document genres)

GUSN: 284292

Accession Number: 1995.48

Wallpaper

Wallpaper fragments from the Hamilton House, South Berwick, Maine. Diaper pattern formed by liquid mica lozenges with yellow Xs at the intersections. White ground.

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 284293

Accession Number: 2000.384A-D

Wallpaper

Unused wallpaper sample. Diaper pattern formed by lozenges encircling heraldic motifs of a crown above the initials V.R.I and a stylized thistle. Printed in metallic gold, on a grey ground. Straight repeat.

Date: 1983-1985

Maker: Bradbury & Bradbury (Manufacturer) Morris, William (Designer)

Material: papers (document genres)

GUSN: 284294

Accession Number: 1995.30

Wallpaper

Fragments of wallpaper with all over design of Persian pine or flower framed by entwined vine with flower head terminals. Block printed in gold on brown ground.

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 284295

Accession Number: 2000.388AB

Wallpaper

Unused wallpaper sample. Three rows of uncut borders in two designs, repeating and inverted persian floral design and continuous chevrons framing arabesques. Printed in blue, tan, red and metallic gold on a forest green ground.

Date: 1978-1982

Maker: Bradbury & Bradbury (Manufacturer) Regan, Ray (Designer)

Material: papers (document genres)

GUSN: 284296

Accession Number: 1995.28

Wallpaper

Unused wallpaper sample. Pattern consists of repeating white irises and cat tail rushes bordered above by a checkered and narrow bead and reel border and below by a row of continuous undulating vines and a band of undulating arcs. Printed in white, blue-grey, black, red, and metallic gold on a light...

Date: 1985

Maker: Bradbury & Bradbury (Manufacturer)

Material: papers (document genres)

GUSN: 284298

Accession Number: 1995.27

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