Historic New England

Shot Container

1AB) Round tin container with lid. Container lined with blue paper. 1B,2,3) Lids with white paper covering the top contains a crest with a lion and a unicorn. 4) Lid without paper label.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: Possibly Walker (Maker)

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

GUSN: 12450

Accession Number: 1971.1605.1-4

Shot Container

Pewter shot container is circular with straight sides. There is a conforming lid with a flat top, it fits over the container edges.

Date: ca. 1863

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 12451

Accession Number: 1971.1606AB

Rounded head has hollowed out ball shape, with circular hole formed where the two sides meet for pouring. Scissor-like mechanisms with a screw-pin holding the two handles together, one arm comes to a flattened point.

Date: 1800-1833

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 12452

Accession Number: 1971.1607

Socket Wrench

Turned wooden handle has faceted mid-section, pinched waist. Cast steel stem with a square socket head.

Date: 1868-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), steel (alloy), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12453

Accession Number: 1971.1608

Powder/Shot Belt

Two leather tubes for holding shot, with leather shoulder straps at both ends that buckle. Two brass funnels with stops at one end for releasing shot.

Date: 1900-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), leather

GUSN: 12454

Accession Number: 1971.1609

Sword Belt/Sheath

Untooled brown leather belt with attached long black sheath. Sheath has a brass-colored end with an urn-shaped finial.

Date: 1834-1867

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), leather

GUSN: 12455

Accession Number: 1971.1610

Nameplate

Brass plate of rectangular shape with scrolled ends and is pierced for screws. Conforming back plate of mahogany fits beneath the brass name plate so that only the beveled edge appears.

Maker: unknown

Material: beveling, brass (alloy), mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 12457

Accession Number: 1971.1611AB

Shoes

Cream silk satin; cream binding; trimmed with cream tulle rosette with wax orange blossoms; round pointed toe; round throat; side seams at sharp angle from throat; 2 1/2" ramp; narrow waist; sole continues along heel; 3 1/4" heel covered with self-fabric; pink lining.

Date: 1925-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, stitching, machine-made, satin, silk (textile), tulle (meshed textile)

GUSN: 12458

Accession Number: 1990.49AB

Shoes

Cream sily satin with flat self-fabric bow; covered heel; leather sole; cotton twill toe lining.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), leather, stitching, machine-made, satin, silk (textile), twill

GUSN: 12459

Accession Number: 1990.503AB

Trinket Box

Rectangular shaped varnished box. Pinned lid. Decoupaged lid with a "View of the Royal Pavilion at Brighton". The interior is lined with pink paper.

Date: ca. 1820

Maker: unknown

Material: découpage (image making technique), ink, paper (fiber product), varnishing, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12460

Accession Number: 1971.1612

Shoes

Pair of light blue leather sandals with open toe and heel. Block heel and buckle ankle strap.

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 12461

Accession Number: 1990.579AB

Photograph

Centered black and white photograph on a white mat. Photograph of marshland in the foreground, evergreen trees in the middle with grey mountains. Brown paper backing. Wire hanger held by two metal eye hooks. Black painted wood frame has beaded inner and outer edge, with five ribbed lines at the cent...

Date: 1900-1933

Maker: The Picture Shop, Inc. (Maker)

Material: beading (edging pattern), beading (process), glass (material), paper (fiber product), photographs, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12462

Accession Number: 1971.1613

Tool

Carved wooden handle with a brass neck ring screwed and bolted to the molded cast iron in the shape of two ams terinating in molded human hands.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), carving (processes), casting (process), iron (metal), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12463

Accession Number: 1971.1614

Mother of the Bride Dress

Light blue; dress-sheath style; scoop neck; short sleeves; Empire waist with self-bow; zipper center back. Jacket has long sleeves; band collar; three self-covered buttons with loops; open at waist; blue possibly silk lining.

Maker: unknown

Material: polyester, rayon, silk (textile)

GUSN: 12464

Accession Number: 1990.580

Shoes

Pair of yellow leather shoes with an open toe and a thick heel. Buckle ankle strap, toe woven with white "X" pattern, and a black rubber sole on the heel.

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 12465

Accession Number: 1990.585

Mother of the Groom Dress

Yellow polyester ensemble; sheath style empire waist dress with v-neck, short sleeves, front band at waist with four decorative white and gold buttons; zipper center back. Jacket has long sleeves; pointed collar; four gold and white buttons; gold chains at sides; nylon yellow lining."

Maker: unknown

Material: nylon, polyester, rayon, silk (textile)

GUSN: 12466

Accession Number: 1990.583

Box

No description

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), inlay (process), varnishing, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12467

Accession Number: 1971.1616

Curling Iron Stand

Round domed an molded base with incised lines. Round iron post in the center of the base attaches to two horizontal bullet-shaped curling irons.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: incising, iron (metal), molding (forming), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12468

Accession Number: 1971.1617

Document Box

Veneer box has a string of mother-of-pearl inlay around the front side and top. Corners of inlay are circular discs. Center of hinged lid has a rectangular inlay with indented corners. The front has a corresponding inlay, the center inlay has a keyhole. Inside of the box, it is covered in bright aqu...

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: burlap, fruitwood, inlay (process), mother of pearl, paper (fiber product), veneering

GUSN: 12469

Accession Number: 1971.1618

Giant Oyster Shell

Grayish black exterior with pieces of two other shells embedded into the surface. Pearl gray interior body.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: shell (animal material)

GUSN: 12470

Accession Number: 1971.1619

Conch Shell

All three shells have a grayish white rough exterior and a smooth interior in grayish white and various hues of pink.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: shell (animal material)

GUSN: 12471

Accession Number: 1971.1620.1-3

Snail Shell

Large snail shell with pastel toned pearlized finish.

Date: 1900-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: shell (animal material)

GUSN: 12472

Accession Number: 1971.1621

Fan

Ivory sticks. Gilded. Landscape. People. In a paper lined black wooden box.

Date: 1785

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 12473

Accession Number: 1928.30

Seashell Collection

Collection of seashells, some exotic warm water shells such as cowries, olives, conches and augers as well as Northern Atlantic snails (conches, cones, etc.).

Date: 1868-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: shell (animal material)

GUSN: 12474

Accession Number: 1971.1622.1-29

Abalone Shell

Ovoid shells with a pearlized finish. 1) has pastel tones, 2) has an emerald exterior, 3) has a white calcified exterior and a royal blue and green interior.

Date: 1868-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: shell (animal material)

GUSN: 12475

Accession Number: 1971.1623.1-3

Bodice

Cream taffeta bodice with monochromatic floral trail pattern with rosebuds amd multi colored brocaded floral sprays; short puffed sleeves gathered into piping, open neckline with broad collar extending to sleeves and trimmed with purple and cream fringe; hook and eye closure at back; padding at fron...

Date: 1827-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), taffeta, brocade (textile)

GUSN: 12476

Accession Number: 1928.55

Bodice

Cream taffeta bodice with monochromatic floral trail with rosebuds, square neckline, pointed at back, fitted elbow length sleeves, lined with linen.

Date: 1775-1868

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), brocade (textile)

GUSN: 12477

Accession Number: 1928.56

Giant Scalloped Seashell

Half of a giant white scalloped clamshell, used for decoration.

Date: 1868-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: shell (animal material)

GUSN: 12478

Accession Number: 1971.1624

Bowl

15) Shallow bowl. Broadly painted design similar to 1971.979.6 . Set) White clay body with bluish-white glaze; Nanking style underglaze blue painted border design consisting of spearhead border with cross hatch or diagonal line banding; central or overall design of various versions of "Willow" pa...

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, underglazing

GUSN: 12178

Accession Number: 1971.979.15

Tea Bowl

16) Tea bowl or rice bowl. Design similar to 1971.979.1, but a deeper blue decoration. Set) White clay body with bluish-white glaze; Nanking style underglaze blue painted border design consisting of spearhead border with cross hatch or diagonal line banding; central or overall design of various v...

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, underglazing

GUSN: 12179

Accession Number: 1971.979.16

Stand

17) Underplate or stand. Oval form with a very well executed design. Diamond cross hatch rim and cavetto border with spearheads at the rim. Central design with a man on a bridge and leaning pine trees on the islands. Set) White clay body with bluish-white glaze; Nanking style underglaze blue pain...

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, underglazing

GUSN: 12180

Accession Number: 1971.979.17

Hot Water Plate

18) Hot water plate. Shallow plate forming top with a deep hollow underside to receive hot water. Semi-circular spout on each side at the rim. Central design of four floral reserves with "precious symbols" bordering a central circular, diapered medallion in the Fitzhugh pattern. Nanking border. S...

Date: 1790-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, underglazing

GUSN: 12181

Accession Number: 1971.979.18

Creamer Cover

19) Cover to creamer. Flat circular lid with a brown edge. Nicely defined cross hatch and spearhead border. Well modeled berry finial. Set) White clay body with bluish-white glaze; Nanking style underglaze blue painted border design consisting of spearhead border with cross hatch or diagonal line b...

Date: ca. 1790

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, underglazing

GUSN: 12182

Accession Number: 1971.979.19

Plate

19) Cover to creamer. Flat circular lid with a brown edge. Nicely defined cross hatch and spearhead border. Well modeled berry finial. Set) White clay body with bluish-white glaze; Nanking style underglaze blue painted border design consisting of spearhead border with cross hatch or diagonal line b...

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, underglazing

GUSN: 12183

Accession Number: 1971.979.20-22

Ice Cream Fork

One of a set of nine. Silver ice cream fork with an oval handle and a rounded bowl with three tines. Original bead pattern.

Date: 1903

Maker: Durgin, William B., 1833-1905

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 12184

Accession Number: 1971.1502.2

Ice Cream Fork

One of a set of nine. Silver ice cream fork with an oval handle and a rounded bowl with three tines. Original bead pattern.

Date: 1903

Maker: Durgin, William B., 1833-1905

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 12185

Accession Number: 1971.1502.3

Ice Cream Fork

One of a set of nine. Silver ice cream fork with an oval handle and a rounded bowl with three tines. Original bead pattern.

Date: 1903

Maker: Durgin, William B., 1833-1905

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 12186

Accession Number: 1971.1502.4

Ice Cream Fork

Beaded handle front and back, slightly upturned. Rounded oval bowl with tines and short front mid-rib. Armolrial seal engraved on the front.

Date: 1903

Maker: Durgin, William B., 1833-1905

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 12187

Accession Number: 1971.1502.5

Ice Cream Fork

One of a set of nine. Silver ice cream fork with an oval handle and a rounded bowl with three tines. Original bead pattern.

Date: 1903

Maker: Durgin, William B., 1833-1905

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 12188

Accession Number: 1971.1502.6

Ice Cream Fork

One of a set of nine. Silver ice cream fork with an oval handle and a rounded bowl with three tines. Original bead pattern.

Date: 1903

Maker: Durgin, William B., 1833-1905

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 12189

Accession Number: 1971.1502.7

Ice Cream Fork

One of a set of nine. Silver ice cream fork with an oval handle and a rounded bowl with three tines. Original bead pattern.

Date: 1903

Maker: Durgin, William B., 1833-1905

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 12190

Accession Number: 1971.1502.8

Ice Cream Fork

One of a set of nine. Silver ice cream fork with an oval handle and a rounded bowl with three tines. Original bead pattern.

Date: 1903

Maker: Durgin, William B., 1833-1905

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 12191

Accession Number: 1971.1502.9

Carving Fork

Metal carving fork with two tines, a bone handle, and a hinged roast rest.

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: bone (material), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 12192

Accession Number: 1971.1506

Dinner Knife

Metal dinner knife with a rounded bone handle.

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: bone (material), metal

GUSN: 12193

Accession Number: 1971.1507.1

Dinner Knife

Silver dinner knife with a bone handle and a rounded silver blade.

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: Ball, Tompkins & Black (Maker)

Material: silver (metal), bone (material)

GUSN: 12194

Accession Number: 1971.1508

Dinner Knife

Silver dinner knife with a bone handle and a rounded silver blade.

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: Joseph Rodgers & Sons (Maker)

Material: bone (material), silver (metal)

GUSN: 12195

Accession Number: 1971.1509

Dinner Fork

One of a set of twelve. Silver dinner fork with an upturned oval handle and four tines.

Date: 1881

Maker: Charles B. Kennard & Co. (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 12196

Accession Number: 1971.1510.2

Dinner Fork

One of a set of twelve. Silver dinner fork with an upturned oval handle and four tines.

Date: 1881

Maker: Charles B. Kennard & Co. (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 12197

Accession Number: 1971.1510.3

Dinner Fork

One of a set of twelve. Silver dinner fork with an upturned oval handle and four tines.

Date: 1881

Maker: Charles B. Kennard & Co. (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 12198

Accession Number: 1971.1510.4

Dinner Fork

One of a set of twelve. Silver dinner fork with an upturned oval handle and four tines.

Date: 1881

Maker: Charles B. Kennard & Co. (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 12199

Accession Number: 1971.1510.5

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