Historic New England

Curtain pin

2 cast iron curtain pins. Shape-- 2 triangular medallions connected at middle--finials at ends. Mixture of geometric and floral design.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process)

GUSN: 20113

Accession Number: 1998.325.1AB

Curtain pin

2 cast iron curtain pins. Shape-- 2 triangular medallions connected at middle--finials at ends. Mixture of geometric and floral design.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process)

GUSN: 20114

Accession Number: 1998.325.2AB

Curtain pin

2 cast iron curtain pins. Shape-- 2 triangular medallions connected at middle--finials at ends. Mixture of geometric and floral design.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process)

GUSN: 20115

Accession Number: 1998.325.3AB

Marble solitaire

Marble solitaire game (English Solitaire Fox and Geese Game) in turned walnut stand. 32 marbles and 1 stand with 3 legs. 3 blue marbles, 2 wooden marbles. 27 assorted brown marbles.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material), turning (shaping process), walnut (wood)

GUSN: 20116

Accession Number: 1998.326

Basket

Porcelain basket w/ fruit; goblet shaped w/ reticulated basket; gilded band around base, neck and bottom of basket; basket gilded as well. Plastic fruit currently inside.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: Haviland & Co. (Maker)

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 20117

Accession Number: 1998.327

Woven table mat w/ fringe. Tassels are white, red and blue repeated and attached w/ blue thread. Pattern on mat is assorted geometrical designs w/ large blue and red section. Also, use of white, green and brown.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), weaving

GUSN: 20118

Accession Number: 1998.328

Mandolin

Mandolin made from multiple woods. The face is inlaid with mother-of-pearl, tortoiseshell, and ivory around outer edge, the sound hole, on the bridge, fingerboard and head. Guard plate of tortoiseshell inlaid with mother-of-pearl. Tuning keys and nut carved from ivory. Eight strings.

Date: 1880-1889

Maker: Capeci, Victor (Maker)

Material: ivory (tooth component), wood (plant material), mother of pearl

GUSN: 20119

Accession Number: 1998.329

Table cover

Embroidered table cover. Off-white background w/ primarily blue, yellow and red floral designs. Border of blue and red flowers. Geometrical designs interspersed w/ floral patterns. Small strips of detailed white embroidery. Back of cloth covered in faded red silk fabric.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, linen (material)

GUSN: 20120

Accession Number: 1998.330

Eyeglasses

Pair of spectacles, wire rimmed. Oval shaped glass, straight stems.

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), wire

GUSN: 20121

Accession Number: 1998.331

Table scarf

Table mat w/ fringe. Tassels are primarily yellow and hang at 2 equally dispersed lengths. Fringe and borders--gold. Brocade design primarily gold, orange, green and brown w/ off-white background. Medallion-like design.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), weaving

GUSN: 20122

Accession Number: 1998.547

Stereo viewer

Stereoscope, walnut with tin wire to support viewing cards. Turned handle; eyepiece is paper covered in cloth.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: E. & H.T. Anthony & Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: paper (fiber product), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 20123

Accession Number: 1998.248

Mop

Dust mop attachment; oval metal shape covered w/ cut yarn; 2 metal prongs at top for attachment to handle; yarn may have once been white.

Date: 1910-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: yarn

GUSN: 20124

Accession Number: 1998.3294

Fly swatter

Fly swatter with wooden handle; wire swatter surrounded around edge with green yarn; metal and green wood handle with loop at end for hanging.

Date: 1910-1940

Maker: U.S. Manufacturing Corp. (Maker)

Material: tin (metal), wire, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 20125

Accession Number: 1998.3295

Fan

Reed fan; reeds glued together to form pretzeled shape at top; 7 reeds twisted together to form handle; thin reed wrapped around handle at top and bottom.

Date: 1910-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: banding, reed (grass, material)

GUSN: 20126

Accession Number: 1998.3296

Fan

Reed fan; reeds glued together to form pretzeled shape at top; 7 reeds twisted together to form handle; thin reed wrapped around handle at top and bottom.

Date: 1910-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: banding, reed (grass, material)

GUSN: 20127

Accession Number: 1998.3297

Cord

Extension cord; black cord w/ 1 pronged end and 1 slotted end; white yarn tied around pronged end of cord.

Date: 1910-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: rubber (material)

GUSN: 20128

Accession Number: 1998.3298

Bookcase

Wooden bookcase w/ fluted edges; painted yellow; 2 adjustable shelves inside; rounded edges on front; front side, top and bottom edges fluted.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: fluting, painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 20129

Accession Number: 1998.3299

Toothbrush holder

Toothbrush holder, blue transfer printed pattern w/ flowers and berries; floral vine and berries banded around interior and exterior top rim; floral branches on body; body cream color w/ bulbous waist and cup-like neck.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing, tin (metal)

GUSN: 20130

Accession Number: 1998.3300

Toothbrush holder

Toothbrush holder, black transfer printed pattern w/ flowers and berries; floral vine and berries banded around interior and exterior top rim; floral branches on body; body cream color w/ bulbous waist and cup-like neck.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing, tin (metal)

GUSN: 20131

Accession Number: 1998.3301

Toothbrush holder

Toothbrush holder, rust transfer printed pattern w/ flowers and berries; floral vine and berries banded around interior and exterior top rim; floral branches on body; body white color w/ bulbous waist and cup-like neck.

Date: 1900-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing, tin (metal)

GUSN: 20132

Accession Number: 1998.3302

Toothbrush holder

Toothbrush holder, red transfer printed pattern w/ floral branch and butterfly; body white; cup-like shape w/ raised ring around rim.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing, tin (metal)

GUSN: 20133

Accession Number: 1998.3303

Toothbrush holder

Toothbrush holder, black transfer printed pattern w/ floral branch and butterfly; body white; cup-like shape w/ raised ring around rim.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing, tin (metal)

GUSN: 20134

Accession Number: 1998.3304

Bowl

6-sided bowl w/ Arts and Crafts design; painted green; design on 3 sides w/ engraved circular design w/ spear-like symbol pointed towards bottom of bowl.

Date: 1921-1950

Maker: Roseville Pottery Company, Inc. (Maker)

Material: earthenware, painting (coating)

GUSN: 20135

Accession Number: 1998.3305

Tumbler

Amethyst glass tumbler; pressed diagonal pattern around body.

Date: 1900-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 20136

Accession Number: 1998.3306

Shaving cup

Earthenware shaving cup w/ handle, floral design and gold banding; white w/ green and pink floral bunches on sides; gilded foliate design on handle and around top of waist; scalloped top rim.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 20137

Accession Number: 1998.3307

Vase

Ceramic vase with rust and aquamarine floral decoration; unusual lip; white body with gilded band around top lip; bottom of waist panelled; curved top lip with raised foliate design.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating)

GUSN: 20138

Accession Number: 1998.3308

Umbrella

Hand-painted paper umbrella; collapsible bamboo frame with bamboo handle; exterior with green and pink(?) foliate decoration; interior with pink background and white and black cranes.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: bamboo (material), painting (coating), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 20139

Accession Number: 1998.3309

Frog

Glass frog; circular shape w/ 3 indentations on top rim; 8 holes in middle w/ 1 in center and 7 surrounding it.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 20140

Accession Number: 1998.3310

Garden trowel

Trowel; rolling-pin shaped handle w/ trowel of long arrow shape rounded on sides for digging and scooping.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 20341

Accession Number: 1998.3496

Hand hoe

Hand hoe w/ rounded wooden handle and flat triangular steel head.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 20342

Accession Number: 1998.3497

Hand hoe

Hand hoe w/ rounded wooden handle and flat triangular steel head; raised ring around handle.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 20343

Accession Number: 1998.3498

Hand hoe head

Hand hoe head w/ flat triangular top and partial rounded handle.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 20344

Accession Number: 1998.3499

Paint brush

Brush w/ wide bristles and flat wooden handle; remnants of white paint in bristles.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: horsehair, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 20345

Accession Number: 1998.3500

Paint brush

Brush w/ wide bristles and flat wooden handle; remnants of white paint in bristles.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: horsehair, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 20346

Accession Number: 1998.3501

Basket

Peach basket containing L-hooks; oval shape w/ rounded arch handle; binding around top and bottom.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 20347

Accession Number: 1998.3502

Basket

Peach basket w/ wrenches and squared metal handle; oval shape w/ binding around bottom and top.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 20348

Accession Number: 1998.3503

Basket

Peach basket w/ 4 stove lid lifters; oval shape w/ binding around top and bottom; rounded arch handle.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 20349

Accession Number: 1998.3504

Shutter hinges

Nine flat iron hinges for shutters. Most have holes at either end for nails. Some have narrow bar attached to top so that hinge resembles a "T". Stored in an oval peach basket made of thin wooden staves and a wire handle.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 20350

Accession Number: 1998.3505

Peach basket

Oval peach basket. Constructed of thin wooden sheets fastened to a top and bottom rim by thin nails. Arched wooden handle at center of basket.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 20351

Accession Number: 1998.3506

Cork floats

Four cork floats, circular w/ small holes at center. Resemble miniature grindstones. Stored in a cardboard peach basket, oval, w/ an arched wooden handle.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cork (bark)

GUSN: 20352

Accession Number: 1998.3507

Hooks and staples

Misc. hooks and staples, wrought iron. Mostly 3-sided staples of varying sizes. Also ring hooks or pulls, spikes, and 4 short wooden dowels. Stored in a wooden box lid.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 20353

Accession Number: 1998.3508

Tools and tool pieces

Misc. hardware pieces, mostly iron and steel. Including small hammer head and broken off handle, wrench, hooks and cast iron rings. Also one plane. Stored in a wooden box lid.

Date: 1860-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 20354

Accession Number: 1998.3509

Hedge clippers

Hedge clippers. Steel shears and turned wooden handles.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 20355

Accession Number: 1998.3510

Hedge clippers

Hedge clippers. Steel shears and handles joined at end by looped metal piece.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 20356

Accession Number: 1998.3511

Candlebox

Wooden candle box w/ a sliding lid. Painted red. Lid has beveled edges and cut-out notch at front for sliding.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 20357

Accession Number: 1998.3512

Cigar box

Cigar box. Wooden, w/ lid hinged w/ tiny ornate metal brackets on exterior. Interior lined in blue paper.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 20358

Accession Number: 1998.3513

Files and whetstones

Steel files and whetstones. Mostly files, flat and half-round. Both short and long whetstones. Stored in a cigar box w/o lid.

Date: 1860-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy), stone (rock)

GUSN: 20359

Accession Number: 1998.3514

Hooks

Six brass hooks. Ornate, curved brass w/ white earthenware knobs at either end. Foliate applique piece at mid-section w/ 2 holes at either side for nailing to surface. Stored in a cigar box w/ a lid.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), earthenware

GUSN: 20360

Accession Number: 1998.3515

Medicine chest

Medicine chest w/ hinged lid. Drawer at bottom pulls out. Dovetail joinery visible at sides. Keyhole at front center. Square compartments inside for storing medicine bottles. Stained a dark color to resemble mahogany or walnut.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 20361

Accession Number: 1998.3516

Scale pieces

Metal pieces to scales. Measured pieces, weights, and hooks. Stored in a wooden box w/ a sliding lid. Painted green. Lid has cut-out notch at front for sliding.

Date: 1873-1880

Maker: A. Gruber (Maker) Martin, W. N. (Maker)

Material: brass (alloy), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 20362

Accession Number: 1998.3517

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