Historic New England

Burning Fluid Hand Lamp

Colorless, molded glass burning fluid hand lamp with scroll handle and pewter collar.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 310341

Accession Number: 2000.1974

Burning Fluid Lamp

Colorless glass burning fluid lamp with molded panels and brass collar.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 310343

Accession Number: 2000.1985

Burning Fluid Hand Lamp

Colorless glass blown and molded burning fluid hand lamp with scroll handle and pewter collar.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pewter (tin alloy)

GUSN: 310345

Accession Number: 2000.1988

Miniature Burning Fluid Night Lamp

Colorless glass miniature burning fluid night lamp with brass collar.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 310346

Accession Number: 2000.1972

Whale Oil Hand Lamp

Colorless glass whale oil hand lamp with molded octagonal shape and pewter collar.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pewter (tin alloy)

GUSN: 310347

Accession Number: 2000.1990

Burning Fluid Lamp

Colorless glass burning fluid lamp with molded octagonal shape and brass collar.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 310349

Accession Number: 2000.1994

Burning Fluid Hand Lamp

Colorless glass burning fluid hand lamp with brass collar.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 310350

Accession Number: 2000.1980

Whale Oil Lamp

Colorless, blown glass whale oil lamp with pewter collar.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pewter (tin alloy)

GUSN: 310352

Accession Number: 2000.1977

Whale Oil Hand Lamp

Colorless glass whale oil hand lamp with molded panels, scroll handle, and pewter collar.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pewter (tin alloy)

GUSN: 310353

Accession Number: 2000.1981

Whale Oil Lamp

Colorless, blown glass whale oil lamp with pewter collar.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 310354

Accession Number: 2000.1984

Burning Fluid Night Lamp

Colorless, blown glass burning fluid night lamp with brass collar.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 310356

Accession Number: 2000.1993

Burning Fluid Hand Lamp

Cobalt blue, molded glass burning fluid hand lamp. Handle missing.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pewter (tin alloy)

GUSN: 310358

Accession Number: 2000.1979

Whale Oil Lamp

Colorless glass whale oil lamp with blown glass font and pressed base.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), tin (metal), cork disc burners

GUSN: 310359

Accession Number: 2000.1982

Whale Oil Lamp

Colorless, blown, and molded glass ten panel whale oil lamp.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pewter (tin alloy)

GUSN: 310360

Accession Number: 2000.1976

Burning Fluid Lamp

Colorless, molded glass burning fluid lamp with brass collar.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 310361

Accession Number: 2000.1973

Whale Oil Lamp

Colorless, blown glass whale oil lamp with pewter collar.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pewter (tin alloy)

GUSN: 310362

Accession Number: 2000.1971

Whale Oil Hand Lamp

White opaque glass ten panel whale oil lamp with scroll handle.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pewter (tin alloy)

GUSN: 310363

Accession Number: 2000.1991

Burning Fluid Lamp

Molded, colorless glass burning fluid lamp with pewter collar.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pewter (tin alloy)

GUSN: 310364

Accession Number: 2000.1992

Burning Fluid Lamp

Molded, colorless glass burning fluid lamp with pewter collar.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pewter (tin alloy)

GUSN: 310365

Accession Number: 2000.1986

Whale Oil Hand Lamp

Opalescent glass, six-paneled whale oil hand lamp with scroll handle and pewter collar.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pewter (tin alloy)

GUSN: 310367

Accession Number: 2000.1978

Jar

Redware jar with brown glaze and applied strap handle. Two incised bands around upper body.

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, redware, glazing (coating)

GUSN: 310368

Accession Number: 1970.137

Gas Light Fixture

Cast brass, wall mounted, swinging gas light fixture with adjustable burner and four petal flower decoration.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process)

GUSN: 310369

Accession Number: 2000.2121

Gas Light Fixture

Cast brass, wall mounted, swinging gas light fixture with adjustable burner and four petal flower decoration.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process)

GUSN: 310370

Accession Number: 2000.2119

Gas Light Fixture

Cast brass, wall mounted, swinging gas light fixture with adjustable burner and four petal flower decoration.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process)

GUSN: 310371

Accession Number: 2000.2120

Gas Light Fixture

Cast brass wall mounted swinging gas light fixture with fine cast brass swing tubes with foliate decoration and adjustable burner.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process)

GUSN: 310372

Accession Number: 2000.2118

Rectangular plastic nametag, "Miss Teklinski," in block letters. White base with black overlay, with letters cut through the black layer so they appear white. Closure is hinged pin and safety clasp attached to center back.

Date: 1950-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: plastic by composition or origin, metal

GUSN: 319172

Accession Number: 2016.23.2

Pendant

Gilded sand dollar with gold pendant loop attached at center top.

Date: 1970-1980

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding (material)

GUSN: 319178

Accession Number: 2016.24.1

Decorative Tile

Decorative tile, central rosette with sixteen petals on a geometric ground. Yellow green glaze.

Date: 1881

Maker: J. & J.G. Low Art Tile Works\n (Manufacturer)

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 319353

Accession Number: 2016.25.1

Wedding Dress

Silk, lace, sequins, and beads.

Date: 1957

Maker: House of Bianchi (Manufacturer) R. H. Stearns & Co. (Retailer)

Material: silk (fiber), lace (needlework)

GUSN: 319382

Accession Number: 2016.26.1

Necklace\n

Graduated cultured pearl necklace strung on knotted silk cord. Metal filigree clasp with hook pressure slide.

Date: ca. 1958

Maker: unknown

Material: pearl (animal material), silk (fiber)

GUSN: 319383

Accession Number: 2016.26.2

Evening Gown

Evening gown, green and gold. Fur, matelassé, and embroidered trim.

Date: ca. 1970

Maker: Webster, Natalie L. (Maker)

Material: fur, brocade (textile)

GUSN: 319384

Accession Number: 2016.26.3

Shoes

Pair of shoes. Evan-Picone. Gold leather. Spain, circa 1970

Date: c. 1970

Maker: Evan-Picone (Manufacturer)

GUSN: 319385

Accession Number: 2016.26.4AB

Wallpaper fragments

Wallpaper fragment (three pieces), floral and vine pattern in blue, green, and gray on a gray ground.

Date: 1750-1780

Maker: unknown

Material: laid paper, block printing (relief printing process)

GUSN: 319387

Accession Number: 2016.27.1A-C

Baby Ring

Wide rose gold band, engraved "Hazel." see Provenance for details.

Date: 1880

Maker: unknown

Material: gold (metal)

GUSN: 319388

Accession Number: 2016.28.1

Baby Ring

Baby ring, chased, channel-set with four square turquoise stones. Engraved geometric motif on ring shoulders flanking the stones. See Inscriptions.

Date: 1880

Maker: unknown

Material: gold (metal), turquoise (mineral), engraving (action)

GUSN: 319389

Accession Number: 2016.28.2

Brooch

Brooch, openwork thistle design.

Date: ca. 1960

Maker: Gotshall, Abbott, 1906-1988 (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 319405

Accession Number: 2016.29.2

Brooch

Engraved brooch, "JCN." Silver

Date: ca 1980

Maker: Lillian Vernon Corporation (Retailer)

Material: sterling silver

GUSN: 319406

Accession Number: 2016.29.3

Brooch

Engraved brooch, "JCN." Gold-plated nickel.

Date: ca. 1980

Maker: Lillian Vernon Corporation (Retailer)

Material: nickel (metal), plating (metal coating), gold (metal)

GUSN: 319407

Accession Number: 2016.29.4

Necklace and Brooch

Necklace and matching brooch. Jet.

Date: ca. 1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 319408

Accession Number: 2016.29.5

Evening Bag

Evening bag. Silk, glass beads, and sequins.

Date: ca. 1930

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 319409

Accession Number: 2016.29.6

Evening Bag

Evening bag. Metal mesh, enamel, and brass.

Date: ca. 1930

Maker: Mandalian Manufacturing Company (Manufacturer)

GUSN: 319410

Accession Number: 2016.29.7

Dress with Belt

Dress with belt, paisley pattern. Printed wool crepe. Made by the donor. Known by the donor as the "wallpaper dress."

Date: 1971

Maker: Nylander, Jane C., 1938- (Maker) R. H. Stearns & Co. (Retailer)

Material: crepe (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 319411

Accession Number: 2016.29.8AB

Needlework

Needlework, "Home Sweet Home." Paint and embroidery on cotton. Probably New England

Date: 1880

Maker: unknown

Material: needleworking (process)

GUSN: 319412

Accession Number: 2016.29.9

Sewing Diary

Sewing diary of sewing projects with pasted in fabric remnants. Massachusetts and New Hampshire, 1976-2007

Date: 1976-2007

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 319413

Accession Number: 2016.29.10

Table Scarf

Rectangular table scarf with floral embroidery. Square lace insets in corners. Thick border depicts leaf, sunbursts, and floral patterns.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 319448

Accession Number: 1949.1121

Table Mat

Circular table mat with solid center. Four crown designs with heavy lace border. Alternating rows of flowers and acorns with stylized wheels. Narrow outer border has a tulip design.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 319449

Accession Number: 1949.1142