Historic New England

Belt buckle

Vertical rectangular mother of pearl belt buckle, pierced mother of pearl floral design backed with metal; hinged chape and tongue; attached to green silk ribbon belt.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100656

Accession Number: 1965.85

Belt Slide

Rectangular mother of pearl slide buckle with rounded corners.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: mother of pearl

GUSN: 100657

Accession Number: 1927.1116

Assemblage of ten cut steel shoe buckles: A&B: pair, bow shaped with three concentric rows of faceted cut steel beads; C&D: pair, oval with three concentric rows of faceted cut steel beads; E: oval with scalloped edge of small beads around marquise shaped rays; F: oval with scalloped edge of small b...

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100658

Accession Number: 1943.368.1-.12

Assemblage of Buckles

Assemblage of sixteen various shaped gold colored metal buckles; five pairs and six unmatched.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100659

Accession Number: 1943.371.1-.16

Pair of Shoe Buckles

Pair of rectangular brass shoe buckles with engraved diamond design; steel hinged chape and tongue.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 100660

Accession Number: 2007.15.56ab

Belt Buckle Brooch

Sterling silver rectangular belt buckle with pin closure, stamped concentric fine lines around border and square beading.

Date: 1905-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 100661

Accession Number: 1934.2193

Pair of Buckles

Pair of sterling silver buckles, die stamped and chased floral decoration on front; hinged at top.

Date: 1900-1922

Maker: Carter Gough & Co.

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 100662

Accession Number: 1944.335ab

Pair of Knee Buckles

Pair of silver rectangular knee buckles with rounded corners, stamped x design; one steel hinged chape and tongue, one brass (replacement).

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 100663

Accession Number: 1931.982.1-2

Pair of Shoe Buckles

Pair of steel rectangular steel shoe buckles with rounded corners, incised floral decoration.

Date: 1770-1800

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100664

Accession Number: 1947.150ab

Pair of Shoe Buckles

Pair of steel rectangular shoe buckles with rounded corners, bright cut engraving on border; steel hinged chape and tongue.

Date: 1770-1800

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100665

Accession Number: 1976.1918ab

Shoe Buckle

Brass oval shoe buckle; steel hinged chape and tongue

Date: 1770-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 100666

Accession Number: 1925.370

Belt Buckle

Vertically oriented rectangular silver belt buckle, engraved rose vine design; chape and tongue.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: Attributed to Shumway, Robert Garrick (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 100667

Accession Number: 1963.216

Pair of Shoe Buckles

Pair of vertically oriented rectangular gilt metal shoe buckles, stamped and chased scroll and floral design; steel three pronged fastener.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100668

Accession Number: 1938.853ab

Belt Buckle

Vertically oriented elongated diamond shaped gilt metal belt buckle, two rows of cast alternating flower and leaf border; three pronged fastener.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100669

Accession Number: 1938.854

Belt Buckle

Vertical rectangular rolled gold belt buckle, cast, pierced and chased floral design, applied central flower set with red and white stones, applied scrolls on edges; clasp fastener hinged at bottom and clasps at top, four pronged tongue

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100670

Accession Number: 1965.84

Belt Buckle

Vertical rectangular enamel belt buckle, silver painted floral design on black enamel, cast and applied gilt metal foliate scrolled border; clasp fastener with hinge at bottom and clasp at top, four pronged tongue.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100671

Accession Number: 2007.15.47

Belt Buckle in Box

Vertical rectangular gilt metal belt buckle, stamped and chased foliate scroll design, applied stylized scrolls and flowers, front plate bolted to brass back; clasp fastener hinged at bottom and clasp at top. Brown faux leather cardboard box with painted gilt border and paper label, interior has wh...

Date: 1828-1852

Maker: Possibly Tenney, William I., 1828-1850 (Jeweler)

GUSN: 100672

Accession Number: 2007.15.48ab

Pair of Knee Buckles

Pair of oval paste knee buckles set in silver, single row of baguette pastes, inner gold bright cut engraved bevel; one has steel hinged chape and tongue, one has stick pin fastener.

Date: 1780-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 100673

Accession Number: 1969.3023.1-2

Pair of Shoe Buckles

Pair of oval silver shoe buckles, machine engraved wave pattern; bar fastener

Date: 1915-1922

Maker: Lewis & Page, Inc.

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 100674

Accession Number: 1969.2996.1-2

Pair of Shoe Buckles

Pair of silver plated rectangular shoe buckles, beaded border and small rope edge; bar fastener

Date: 1900-1925

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 100675

Accession Number: 1969.2993.1-2

Pair of Shoe Buckles

Pair of rectangular paste shoe buckles set in brass, two concentric rows of colorless paste stone; bar fastener. Both are run on black satin ribbon and leather.

Date: 1900-1925

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 100676

Accession Number: 1969.2994.1-2

Knee buckle

Round paste knee buckle set in silver, square colorless paste border; steel hinged chape and tongue.

Date: 1770-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 100677

Accession Number: 1969.2406

Pair of Shoe Buckles

Pair of rectangular cut steel shoe buckles, faceted cut steel beads mounted on brass plate; brass bar fastener.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100678

Accession Number: 1969.3024.1-2

Shoe Buckle

Silver rectangular shoe buckle, engraved lines along border; steel hinged chape and tongue.

Date: 1730-1759

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 100679

Accession Number: 1947.791

Belt Buckle

Brass belt buckle, two round pieces of brass stamped with stylized flowers and leaves; eye and hook clasp.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 100680

Accession Number: 1969.2397AB

Bodkin

Plain sterling silver bodkin.

Maker: Simons Brothers

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 100681

Accession Number: 1969.2050

Pair of Knee Buckles

Pair of rectangular metal knee buckles, twisted wire with engraved lines; steel hinged chape and tongue

Date: 1750-1820

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100682

Accession Number: 1936.867ab

Printing Plate

Rectangular plate inscribed backwards "Miss Constance Holt 48 Central Park South"

Date: 1900-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: copper (metal)

GUSN: 64617

Accession Number: 1970.585

Letter Seal

Shaped handle with swag and bow motif divided by beading. Neck flairs and has leaf motif. Bottom minced A.M.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy)

GUSN: 64618

Accession Number: 1970.586

Perfume Bottle

Cylinder form with diamond, star, and fan pattern. Silver neck band marked sterling, glass stopper. Hinged silver top with cartouche beading and floral motif with central initials CH.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), silver (metal)

GUSN: 64619

Accession Number: 1970.587

Clothes Brush

Handle with elaborate beading and organic cartouches flair to long rectangular base engraved "CH". Natural bristle.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal), bristle

GUSN: 64620

Accession Number: 1970.588

Dish

White oval dish with projecting rose buds along the edge.

Date: 1930-1939

Maker: Lango Cerva (Maker)

Material: plaster

GUSN: 64621

Accession Number: 1970.589

Letter Box

Oval box with brown diamond pattern fleur de lis.

Date: 1960-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, vinyl

GUSN: 64622

Accession Number: 1970.590

Hairbrush

Shaped handle with beaded and floral cartouches

Date: 1897

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 64623

Accession Number: 1970.591.1

Hand Mirror

Hand glass, frame turned and beaded edge. Reverse with beading, cartouch with "CH" engraved in the center.

Date: 1897

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 64624

Accession Number: 1970.591.2

Footstool

Wooden base footstool with four cabriole legs and stretched fabric upholstered top of dark ground with rose blossoms and floral spray.

Date: 1940

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), textiles

GUSN: 64625

Accession Number: 1970.592

Photograph

Hinged, two-part table frame of gilt base metal; glass; two sepia portrait photographs of woman with short bangs and bun. Possibly Mary Bowen Holt according to label on the rear.

Date: 1870

Maker: Alman, L. (Maker)

GUSN: 64626

Accession Number: 1970.593.1

Photograph

Hinged, two-part table frame of gilt base metal; glass; two sepia portrait photographs of woman with short bangs and bun. Possibly Mary Bowen Holt according to label on the rear.

Date: 1870

Maker: Alman, L. (Maker)

GUSN: 64627

Accession Number: 1970.593.2

Writing Table

Four molded cabriole legs on casters; carved foliate ankles and knees. Oval molded apron (veneer) with 1 drawer. Top with green baize unset, leather border with gilt Greek key design.

Date: 1880

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, walnut (wood)

GUSN: 64628

Accession Number: 1970.594

Clothes Brush

Small dusting whisk with green velvet knop on wood, paper, and wire wrapped handle marked "made from L.H.C. Sisal" straw broom like brush.

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: straw (plant material)

GUSN: 64629

Accession Number: 1970.595

Pincushion

Pale blue stuffed satin pin cushion.

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 64630

Accession Number: 1970.596

Scissors

Small sewing scissors, geometric diaper pattern on handles.

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy)

GUSN: 64631

Accession Number: 1970.597

Sewing Machine

Cast iron base with double treadle foot with initials "CW." Folding tabletop with three square facade drawers on right side. Machine mounted on top with hole in surface for belt to treadle, machine patents marked.

Date: 1871

Maker: Willcox & Gibbs (Maker)

Material: oak (wood), iron (metal), steel (alloy), casting (process)

GUSN: 64632

Accession Number: 1970.598

Wardrobe

Wardrobe with scroll pediment (finial missing). Hinged doors with molded panels, single long drawer, plain skirt, bracket lets, clothes pole inside.

Date: 1890

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 64633

Accession Number: 1970.599

Chaise Lounge

Upholstered and slip covered chaise lounge; shaped back and long arm; open side and foot. Four turned painted feat with castors. Maroon and blue striped tufted upholstery beneath pink slip cover.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 64634

Accession Number: 1970.600

Table Lamp

Round, molded base with straight, cylindrical shaft. Flared shape of opaque yellow glass with pierced metal overlay and shaped finial.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), metal

GUSN: 64635

Accession Number: 1970.601

Portrait of Sylvia Holt

Portrait of Sylvia Holt (1889-1945) as an infant; under glass; round gilt frame. Taken from the ceiling of the Bowen's Brooklyn house at 90 Willow Street.

Date: 1887

Maker: unknown

Material: plaster, paintings (visual works)

GUSN: 64636

Accession Number: 1970.602

Photograph

Gilt base metal rectangular frame; glass, black and white photograph of Sylvia Holt (1889-1945). Head and shoulders, full face view of dark haired young woman in square necked dress.

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 64637

Accession Number: 1970.603

Portait of Constance Holt

Rectangular wooden frame; glass; portrait of Constance Holt (1879-1968) as an infant surrounded by flowers. Taken from the ceiling of the Bowen's Brooklyn house at 90 Willow Street.

Date: 1887

Maker: unknown

Material: plaster, paintings (visual works)

GUSN: 64638

Accession Number: 1970.604

Painting

Rectangular wooden frame; glass; fresco depiction of the Richardson cousins (Alexander: 1881-1881; Lucy 1879?; Gardner 1884?; Dorothy 1887?) as infants on light blue background. Taken from the ceiling of the Bowen's Brooklyn house at 90 Willow Street.

Date: 1887

Maker: unknown

Material: plaster, paintings (visual works)

GUSN: 64639

Accession Number: 1970.605

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