Historic New England

Wooden Trivet

A rectangular wooden trivet.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 371061

Accession Number: 2016.188.804

Tea Caddy

A round, silver-plated tea caddy with a handle at each side and cover with gadrooning at the upper and lower rims.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 371062

Accession Number: 2016.188.806

Trivet

A silver-plated oval trivet with openwork foliate decoration and a the initial "R" engraved a the center.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal), silvering

GUSN: 371063

Accession Number: 2016.188.807

Silver Tray

A silver-plated oval tray with a handle at each side, a wooden floor, green felt on the underside and an openwork wall.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal), wood and wood products, felt (textile), silvering

GUSN: 371064

Accession Number: 2016.188.808

Food Warmer

A rectangular silver-plated food warmer with cabriole legs and a burner beneath.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal), silvering

GUSN: 371065

Accession Number: 2016.188.809

Set of Eight Napkins

Set of eight square white linen napkins with scalloped edges and openwork decoration at one corner.

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles, lace (needlework)

GUSN: 371066

Accession Number: 2016.188.810

Two Napkins

Two white napkins with a scalloped edge, and an embroidered and openwork flower decoration in one corner.

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles, embroidering

GUSN: 371067

Accession Number: 2016.188.811ab

Set of Four Napkins

Set of four square white napkins with scalloped edges and openwork decoration at one corner.

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles, lace (needlework)

GUSN: 371068

Accession Number: 2016.188.812

Napkin

One white napkin with scalloped edges and six embroidered flowers with openwork centers in one corner.

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles, embroidering

GUSN: 371069

Accession Number: 2016.188.813

Three Napkins

Three white plain weave napkins with scalloped edges and an "L" embroidered in one corner.

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles, embroidering

GUSN: 371070

Accession Number: 2016.188.814a-c

Pair of Napkins

One pair of white napkins with scalloped edges and an embroidered and openwork basket in one corner.

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles, embroidering

GUSN: 371071

Accession Number: 2016.188.815.1-.2

Napkin

One white linen napkin in a plain weave with a "B" embroidered on it.

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles, embroidering

GUSN: 371072

Accession Number: 2016.188.816

Set of Three Napkins

Set of three white plain weave napkins with scalloped corners and embroidered and openwork foliage in one corner.

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles, embroidering

GUSN: 371073

Accession Number: 2016.188.817.1-.3

Set of Five Napkins

Set of five white plain weave napkins with scalloped edges and an embroidered flower in one corner.

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles, embroidering

GUSN: 371074

Accession Number: 2016.188.818.1-.3

Set of Four Napkins

Set of four white plain weave napkins with scalloped edges and a butterfly embroidered in one corner.

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles, embroidering

GUSN: 371075

Accession Number: 2016.188.819.1-.4

Set of Five Napkins

Set of five white plain weave napkins with scalloped edges and a butterfly embroidered in one corner.

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles, embroidering

GUSN: 371076

Accession Number: 2016.188.820A-E

Pair of Napkins

Pair of two white plain weave napkins with scalloped edges and an embroidered basket design in a pointed corner.

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles, embroidering

GUSN: 371077

Accession Number: 2016.188.821.1-.2

Set of Seven Napkins

Set of seven white plain weave napkins with scalloped edges and an openwork corner design highlighted with embroidered stems.

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles, embroidering, lace (needlework)

GUSN: 371078

Accession Number: 2016.188.822.1-.7

Set of Six Napkins

One set of six white napkins with scalloped edges and an embroidered and openwork basket in one corner.

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles, embroidering

GUSN: 371079

Accession Number: 2016.188.823a-f

Set of Six Napkins

Set of six white napkins with scalloped edges and an embroidered and openwork floral design in one corner.

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles, embroidering

GUSN: 371080

Accession Number: 2016.188.824.1-.6

Set of Four Napkins

One set of four white plain weave napkins with scalloped edges and an embroidered teardrop shape design, with openwork circles, within a pointed corner.

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles, embroidering

GUSN: 371081

Accession Number: 2016.188.825a-d

Pair of cast sterling silver earrings, circular shape with small circle in center. Each piece in this pair of cast sterling silver earrings is a set of concentric circles. The earrings attach with screw backs. Each earring is marked (see Inscriptions).

Date: ca. 1960

Maker: Ed Levin Jewelry, Inc. (Maker)

Material: sterling silver, casting (process)

GUSN: 310816

Accession Number: 2015.62.111AB

Finger Ring

Finger ring with oval-shaped, polished chrysoprase face bordered with small pearls, gold lattice shoulder. Unidentified maker.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: gold (metal), chrysoprase, pearl (animal material)

GUSN: 310817

Accession Number: 2015.62.112

Bracelet

Gold chain bracelet, three linked rows set with pearls and round turquoise stones.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: gold (metal), turquoise (mineral), pearl (animal material)

GUSN: 310818

Accession Number: 2015.62.113

Bracelet

Round gold bracelet pierced with repeating flower design. Small lever allows expansion of bracelet circumference.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: gold (metal)

GUSN: 310819

Accession Number: 2015.62.114

Stickpin\n

Gold stickpin with oval cameo of a classical looking figure in white--a man with draped garment standing holding a stick-- on black background. A portion of the pin's stick, closest to the cameo, has twisted metal detail.

Date: 1940-1970

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 310820

Accession Number: 2015.62.115

Stickpin

Gold stickpin with four intertwined textured circles, each with small turquoise and white detail. A silver pearl suspended in the center. Small mark imprinted on back of stick.

Date: 1940-1970

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 310821

Accession Number: 2015.62.116

Stickpin.

Gold stickpin depicting small griffin with mouth ajar.

Date: 1940-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: gold (metal)

GUSN: 310822

Accession Number: 2015.62.117

Cuff Links

Pair of sterling silver cufflinks with rectangular, black polished stone face. Toggle closure.

Date: 1940-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: sterling silver

GUSN: 310823

Accession Number: 2015.62.118

Cuff Links

Pair of gold cufflinks. Oval head with engraved monogram "C.M.W." running in the widest direction, diagonally slanting lines above and below. Toggle closure.

Date: 1940-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: gold (metal)

GUSN: 310824

Accession Number: 2015.62.119

Cuff Links

Pair of cufflinks. Gold-painted metal with twisted, swirl engraving around the cuff link face. Amber glass face in rounded rectangular shape. Profile of a classical-looking bearded man with curly hair cut into the glass. Round fixed backing.

Date: 1940-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, glass (material)

GUSN: 310825

Accession Number: 2015.62.120

Lapel Pins

Gold-painted metal lapel pin. Circular with molded spread-wing eagle.

Date: 1940-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 310826

Accession Number: 2015.62.121.1

Charm

Gold charm, shaped like a gold nugget. Given to Lura Burgess Thomas by a relative who took part in the gold rush. United States, 1850-1880

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: gold (metal)

GUSN: 310827

Accession Number: 2015.62.122

Pin-back Button

LIFE "I Saw It All" pin-back button commemorating Apollo 11 Lunar Landing. Round shape, print of moon with illustration of Apollo 11 Lunar Module.

Date: 1969

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 310828

Accession Number: 2015.62.123

Exhibit Sign

Handmade wooden sign on tall post reading "Exhibit of early lighting" in black letters.

Date: 1940-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 310829

Accession Number: 2015.62.124

Salt

Turned wooden salt with circular foot. From Highfields, George Adam's House.

Date: 1760

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 310830

Accession Number: 2015.62.125

Copper Engraving Plate

Copper engraving plate of a man operating a fire pump. Original plate for framed fire pump print in Library and Archives.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: Hill, Samuel, ca. 1766-1803 (Engraver)

Material: copper alloy

GUSN: 310831

Accession Number: 2015.62.126

Copper Engraving Plate\n

Copper engraving plate of a Hunneman & Co Boston Engine [fire engine].

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: copper alloy

GUSN: 310832

Accession Number: 2015.62.127

Powder Horn

Powder horn engraved with detailed hunting scenes, including hunter on horseback, men with spears, wild boar.

Date: 1750-1780

Maker: unknown

Material: horn (animal material)

GUSN: 310833

Accession Number: 2015.62.128

Powder Horn

Powder horn painted with images of dogs, attached leather strap [broken].

Date: 1800-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: horn (animal material)

GUSN: 310834

Accession Number: 2015.62.129

Pants Hanger

Jon-Jon brand wooden pants hanger with two clothespin-like clips.

Date: 1940-1955

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), metal

GUSN: 310835

Accession Number: 2015.62.130

Loom Shuttle

Wooden loom shuttle. Made by Seth Peabody for Sally Shaklee.

Date: 1780-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 310836

Accession Number: 2015.62.131

Wallpaper Roll

Roll of wallpaper. Pattern of stripes and oval medaillions with bead and ribbon swags. Birds in oval medallions. Printed in gray and yellow on cream moiré ground.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 310837

Accession Number: 2015.62.132

Wallpaper Roll

Roll of wallpaper. Floral bouquet with pink and blue flowers, rococo scrolls in beige on glazed white ground.

Date: 1855-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 310838

Accession Number: 2015.62.133

Wallpaper Roll

Roll of wallpaper printed with pastoral scene of woman and boy with sheep and goat, printed in pink and green on cream ground.

Date: 1900-1915

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 310839

Accession Number: 2015.62.134

Wallpaper Roll

One roll of uncut ceiling borders and corners [.1] and one roll of straight borders [.2]. Floral design with large pink and purple flowers and smaller yellow, blue, and orange red flowers on white ground with light gray borders.

Date: 1855-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 310840

Accession Number: 2015.62.135.1-.2

Wallpaper Roll

Roll of wallpaper. Pattern of white branches sprouting green shoots, pink berries and flowers. Blue and white birds and butterflies among branches. Beige ground.

Date: 1940-1960

Maker: Hobe Erwin Editions (Manufacturer)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 310841

Accession Number: 2015.62.136

Parlor Stove

Cast iron parlor stove with detached arched top piece. Molded floral designs throughout base and top with molded women on front opening doors. Henry Stanley, West Poultney, Vermont.

Date: 1847

Maker: unknown

Material: cast iron

GUSN: 310842

Accession Number: 2015.62.137