Historic New England

Rushlight Screen

Tinned sheet iron rushlight screen.

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 309965

Accession Number: 2000.1932

Double Arm Argand Mantle Lamp

Brass double arm argand mantle lamp.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 309966

Accession Number: 2000.1920

Bull's Eye Marine Lantern

Painted tin bull's eye marine lantern with red glass interior panels.

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal), glass (material)

GUSN: 309967

Accession Number: 2000.1896AB

Four graduated, rectangular serving trays. Part of a "Hampden" pattern dinner service for twelve. Designed by Christopher Dresser and produced by the Old Hall Earthenware Company, England. Light cream-colored body with aqua trim, decorated with a transfer-printed and overpainted pattern of flowers a...

Date: 1880-1883

Maker: Dresser, Christopher (Designer) Old Hall Earthenware Co. Ltd.

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 309968

Accession Number: 1998.5905.92-.95

Lard Oil Canting Lamp

Tin lard oil canting lamp on square base with cast feet.

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 309970

Accession Number: 2000.1719AB

Lard Lamp

Tinned sheet iron lard lamp.

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 309971

Accession Number: 2000.1711

Lard Oil Hand Lamp

Tin lard oil hand lamp.

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 309972

Accession Number: 2000.1729

Lard Oil Hand Lamp

Tin lard hand lamp with triangular font.

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 309973

Accession Number: 2000.1714AB

Kerosene Tumbler Lamp

Tin and glass kerosene tumbler lamp.

Date: 1860-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal), glass (material)

GUSN: 309974

Accession Number: 2000.1928

Cake Stand

Two cake stands part of a "Hampden" pattern dinner service for twelve. Designed by Christopher Dresser and produced by the Old Hall Earthenware Company, England. Light cream-colored body with aqua rim, decorated with a transfer-printed and overpainted pattern of flowers and geometric designs in aqua...

Date: 1880-1883

Maker: Dresser, Christopher (Designer) Old Hall Earthenware Co. Ltd. (Maker)

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 309975

Accession Number: 1998.5905.109-.110

Push-up Chamberstick

Tin push-up chamberstick.

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 309976

Accession Number: 2000.1918

Cake Plates

Two cake plates part of a "Hampden" pattern dinner service for twelve. Designed by Christopher Dresser and produced by the Old Hall Earthenware Company, England. Light cream-colored body with aqua rim, scalloped handles on rim with metallic gold leaves, body decorated with a transfer-printed and ove...

Date: 1880-1883

Maker: Dresser, Christopher (Designer) Old Hall Earthenware Co. Ltd. (Maker)

GUSN: 309977

Accession Number: 1998.5905.111-.112

Lard Pump Hand Lamp

Tin lard pump hand lamp.

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 309978

Accession Number: 2000.1750

Servings Dish with Lid

Rectangular serving dish with lid part of a "Hampden" pattern dinner service for twelve. Designed by Christopher Dresser and produced by the Old Hall Earthenware Company, England. Light cream-colored body with aqua trim, decorated with a transfer-printed and overpainted pattern of flowers and geomet...

Date: 1880-1883

Maker: Dresser, Christopher (Designer) Old Hall Earthenware Co. Ltd. (Maker)

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 309979

Accession Number: 1998.5905.113AB

Serving Dish with Lid

Footed, square serving dish with lid. Part of a "Hampden" pattern dinner service for twelve. Designed by Christopher Dresser and produced by the Old Hall Earthenware Company, England. Light cream-colored body with aqua trim, decorated with a transfer-printed and overpainted pattern of flowers and ge...

Date: 1880-1883

Maker: Dresser, Christopher (Designer) Old Hall Earthenware Co. Ltd. (Maker)

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 309980

Accession Number: 1998.5905.114AB

Serving Dish with Lid and Stand

Small, rectangular serving dish (b) on feet with lid (a) and tray (c). Part of a "Hampden" pattern dinner service for twelve. Designed by Christopher Dresser and produced by the Old Hall Earthenware Company, England. All three pieces have a light cream-colored body with aqua trim, decorated with a t...

Date: 1880-1883

Maker: Dresser, Christopher (Designer) Old Hall Earthenware Co. Ltd. (Maker)

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 309981

Accession Number: 1998.5905.117A-C

Whale Oil Chamber Lamp

Tin whale oil chamber lamp. Cover with mica panel.

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal), mica (mineral)

GUSN: 309982

Accession Number: 2000.1718AB

Serving Dish with Lid and Strainer

Small, square serving dish (b) on feet, lid (c) and interior strainer (a). Part of a "Hampden" pattern dinner service for twelve. Designed by Christopher Dresser and produced by the Old Hall Earthenware Company, England. All pieces have a light cream-colored bodies with aqua trim, decorated with a t...

Date: 1880-1883

Maker: Dresser, Christopher (Designer) Old Hall Earthenware Co. Ltd. (Maker)

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 309983

Accession Number: 1998.5905.118A-C

Cream Pitcher

Footed cream pitcher part of "Hampden" pattern dinner service for twelve. Designed by Christopher Dresser and produced by the Old Hall Earthenware Company, England. The creamer is rectangular in shape with a wide spout and molded, geometric handle with metallic gold accents. Light cream-colored body...

Date: 1880-1883

Maker: Dresser, Christopher (Designer) Old Hall Earthenware Co. Ltd. (Maker)

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 309984

Accession Number: 1998.5905.91

Tinderbox

Tin and steel tinderbox.

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 309985

Accession Number: 2000.1701

Soup Tureen with Lid and Stand

Square soup tureen (a) on feet, lid (b) and interior strainer (c). Part of a "Hampden" pattern dinner service for twelve. Designed by Christopher Dresser and produced by the Old Hall Earthenware Company, England. All pieces have a light cream-colored bodies with aqua trim, decorated with a transfer-...

Date: 1880-1883

Maker: Dresser, Christopher (Designer) Old Hall Earthenware Co. Ltd. (Maker)

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 309986

Accession Number: 1998.5905.96A-C

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

Pair of Boots and Box

Pair of white leather baton squad boots [2015.34.1.3.1ab] with red tassles, in original shipping box [2015.34.1.3.2ab], lid and bottom.

Date: 1962

Maker: Colt-Cromwell Co., Inc.

Material: leather, fringe, plastic (organic material), metal

GUSN: 308751

Accession Number: 2015.34.1.3.1ab-.2ab

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

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

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