Historic New England

Pipe

Pipe w/ terra cotta bowl and wooden stem. Stem is straight.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: clay, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 17978

Accession Number: 1998.2111

Pipe

Small pipe w/ bowl in the shape of a stein. Stein is white w/ painted image of woman on a barrel. Metal flip-top lid w/ goat design; scrolled metal handle. Narrow bamboo stem.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: bamboo (material), clay

GUSN: 17979

Accession Number: 1998.2112

Pipe

Turkish pipe w/ wooden bowl and celluloid stem. Brass band connecting wood and celluloid. Celluloid in mottled yellow and brown.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: celluloid (cellulosic), mottling, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 17980

Accession Number: 1998.2113

Pipe

Turkish pipe w/ wooden bowl and celluloid stem, curved. Celluloid is black w/ lighter lines running throughout.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: celluloid (cellulosic), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 17981

Accession Number: 1998.2114

Pipe

Brown wooden pipe w/ black shaft. Wood has black stripes through it and black shaft has large chips around the end.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 17982

Accession Number: 1998.2115

Pipe and case

Small pipe, celluloid stem and ivory bowl support in the shape of a hand. Tiny bowl fits inside palm of hand. Black leather case w/ interior lined in purple satin and plush. A= Pipe B= Case

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: celluloid (cellulosic), ivory (tooth component), leather

GUSN: 17983

Accession Number: 1998.2116AB

Pipe case

Wine-colored leather w/ brown trim on pipe case. Inside one half of the case's interior is covered in red satin and the other half in red velvet.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, satin, velvet (fabric weave), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 17984

Accession Number: 1998.2117

Pipe case

Black paper over wood pipe case w/ a purple cloth interior on one side and a white felt-like interior on the other. Gold dots have been painted on the inside edges of the case.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 17985

Accession Number: 1998.2118

Dish

Brown lacquer dish; round w/ gilt, yellow, and red floral branch in center.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: lacquering, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 17986

Accession Number: 1998.2119

Tray

Square copper tray; Japanese female figure w/ elephant on leash; decoration is embossed; paired leaf pattern bordering edge; woman in kimono and elephant w/ draped covering over body.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: copper (metal), embossing

GUSN: 17987

Accession Number: 1998.2120

Ashtray

Unglazed ceramic ashtray with a Buddha figure on a leaf The Buddha figure is sitting with legs crossed and a teacup in hand.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, handmade

GUSN: 17988

Accession Number: 1998.2121

Ashtray

Souvenir, pressed tin ashtray; "Longfellow" (house in Cambridge, Mass.); picture in center embossed; rectangular w/ foliated scroll edges.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: pressing, tin (metal)

GUSN: 17989

Accession Number: 1998.2122

Ashtray

Engraved brass hexagonal ashtray w/ red enamel decoration; 3 scrolled feet; 6 cigarette rests; side scrolled on edge; red, white, blue enameled foliate patterns w/ flower in center circle of tray.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), engraving (printing process)

GUSN: 17990

Accession Number: 1998.2123

Ashtray

Engraved brass ashtray; rectangular w/ chain-linked decoration banded around rim; scrolled foliate decoration in center w/ large oval in center and 2 circles above and below oval.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), engraving (printing process)

GUSN: 17991

Accession Number: 1998.2124

Set of posters for "Rose Leaf Balm the Great Skin Remedy"; rectangular w/ purple string at top for hanging; picture of woman (Maude Adams) w/ caption underneath: "Maude Adams writes: 'It gives me pleasure to recommend your Rose Leaf Balm as the best preparation of its kind that I have ever used.'" ...

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, printing (process)

GUSN: 17992

Accession Number: 1998.2125.1-15

Dish

Brown glazed ceramic dish w/ molded edge and scalloped interior; star banded around edge; oval shaped.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), molding (forming), tin (metal)

GUSN: 17993

Accession Number: 1998.2126

Pipe

Pipe w/ celluloid black bowl w/ hinged brass lid on bowl; wooden stem and mouthpiece; raised crown and shield decoration on front of bowl; bottom of bowl w/ scalloped design; round brass piece below cork piece separating bowl and stem.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), celluloid (cellulosic), molding (forming), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 17994

Accession Number: 1998.2127

Cigar filter and case

A: Cigar filter. Celluloid w/ foliate applique at center. Yellow-brown in color. B: Maroon leather case w/ satin and plush lined interior.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: celluloid (cellulosic), leather

GUSN: 17995

Accession Number: 1998.2128AB

Match holder

Small wooden container for matches; shaped like barrel w/ top and bottom black and middle brown; top black section comes off to create cover.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 17996

Accession Number: 1998.2129AB

Ashtray

Ceramic ashtray shaped like whiskey barrel w/ scoop applied w/ handle resting on rim; remnants of white paint on scoop.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 17997

Accession Number: 1998.2130

Tonic cup

Small wooden cup. Turned w/ a prominent vase and smaller base. Intended to contain tonic. Unfinished exterior. Paper label at center.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 17998

Accession Number: 1998.2131

Ashtray

Pressed tin ashtray w/ glass base; rectangular w/ ribbon-like edges; gilded tin w/ natural tin foliate scrolled design on each side; 4 cigarette rests at corners; glass bottom w/ red and orange swirls.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing, tin (metal)

GUSN: 17999

Accession Number: 1998.2132

Ashtray

Pressed copper ashtray; 3 cigarette rests; circular shape w/ sunken center.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: copper (metal), pressing

GUSN: 18000

Accession Number: 1998.2133

Covered dish

Ovoid ceramic dish; scalloped dish; brown glazed w/ lid; banded star pattern around edge of lid; interior of lid scalloped w/ oval and 8-pointed star in center.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), molding (forming), tin (metal)

GUSN: 18001

Accession Number: 1998.2134AB

Folding screen

Folding screen w/ striped brown fabric, cotton. Horizontal light brown stripes. 2 panelled screen w/ cloth attached at top and bottom. Finials at top.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), pine (wood)

GUSN: 17752

Accession Number: 1998.1893

Mirror

Dressing mirror on stand. Rectangular mirror suspended on stand frame. Finials on top and sides of stand posts. Turned posts, scrolled feet. Convex curve on mirror frame.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 17753

Accession Number: 1998.1894

Chair fragment

Fragment of a Windsor chair, 3 legs remaining, left proper side of seat broken off, 6 turned spindles remaining. Crest rail missing. Chair painted black. Child's size.

Date: 1820-1845

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 17754

Accession Number: 1998.1895

Wooden board

Wooden board w/ impressed cattails decoration.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 17755

Accession Number: 1998.1896

Trunk

Wooden and leather trunk w/ paper label #18. Black leather w/ horizontal iron bands. Front central keyhole w/ key inserted. Front leather straps.

Date: 1855-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 17756

Accession Number: 1998.1897

Rug

White wool throw rug w/ fringe on one side. Unfinished wool.

Date: 1900-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), weaving

GUSN: 17757

Accession Number: 1998.1898

Carpet sample

Roll carpet sample, reproduction of dining room, Axminster (original 1890's). Large geometric pattern w/ interlocking medallions, primarily red, yellow, blue. See carpet in Dining Room (1998.694).

Date: 1960-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), weaving

GUSN: 17758

Accession Number: 1998.1899

Trunk

Paper covered trunk w/ black strapping w/ paper label #20. Paper decorated in paneling strips. Metal edging. Leather covered front metal clasp. Front side buckles.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 17759

Accession Number: 1998.1900

Trunk

Paper covered trunk w/ black strapping w/ paper label #17. Front center metal strap; leather front side straps; leather side handles. Horizontal wooden banding.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 17760

Accession Number: 1998.1901

Trunk

Paper covered trunk w/ black strapping; no paper label, broken bottom. Paper is decorated w/ paneled lines. Interior lined in white and blue paper.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 17761

Accession Number: 1998.1902

Trunk

Leather covered trunk w/ paper label #19. Black leather w/ metal edges. Side leather straps.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 17762

Accession Number: 1998.1903

Trunk

Leather covered trunk, missing lid. Black leather. Side leather handles. Interior lined in white and blue paper.

Date: 1853-1858

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 17763

Accession Number: 1998.1904

Toy sword

Wooden pole w/ leather cuff. Pole is wider at the handle above which a leather cuff has been tacked in place. The pole narrows as it nears its end forming a toy sword.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 17764

Accession Number: 1998.1905

Baseball bat

Wooden pole w/ rope banding. Pole has a turned tip and is thin at the handle w/ a wider base. A gray/blue rope is wound around the bat's handle and five nails have been nailed into the bat above the rope.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 17765

Accession Number: 1998.1906

Trunk

Small canvas covered trunk w/ paper label #4. Leather straps at front sides. Front metal clasp. Leather side handles. Hinged lid w/ interior lined in floral paper. Wood visible beneath canvas cover.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 17766

Accession Number: 1998.1907

Trinket box

Round wooden box, painted black w/ gold and red decoration, red trim paint and inner lining. Lid of box decorated w/ bird in center and fruit and fern border.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 17767

Accession Number: 1998.1908AB

Snuffbox

Round snuff box w/ 2 soldiers on horseback painted on top. Black painted sides, bottom and inside.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 17768

Accession Number: 1998.1909AB

Food storage box

Oval tin box container, yellow w/ orange printed design and orange center label.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: stamping (forming), tin (metal)

GUSN: 17769

Accession Number: 1998.1910

Notecase

Small yellow plush covered note case, w/ expenses written throughout. Brass edges and clasp. Inner lining of navy blue w/ gold star decoration. Paper not lined, gold edges.

Date: 1860-1895

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), paper (fiber product), plush

GUSN: 17770

Accession Number: 1998.1911

Jewelry box

Burgundy plush covered jewelry box w/ brass clasp. Inner lining--one side w/ blue velvet--one side w/ white silk.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 17771

Accession Number: 1998.1912

Trinket box

Small tartan covered wood box w/ metal mounts, inside marked w/ English makers mark, indistinguishable, on bottom of lid. Wood box, red and green plaid. Medallion on lid and as clasp. Silver painted inner lining.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 17772

Accession Number: 1998.1914

Trinket box

Small porcelain rectangular box; blue w/ applied white decoration; 2 sides w/ raised white sunflower pattern; 2 sides w/ raised white cherub scene.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: Wedgwood (Maker)

Material: appliqué (technique), painting (coating), porcelain

GUSN: 17773

Accession Number: 1998.1915

Trinket box

Round lacquered covered box w/ gilt decoration on top--reeds, flowers and butterfly.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: lacquering, reed (grass, material), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 17774

Accession Number: 1998.1916

Trinket box

Round lacquer covered box w/ gilt decoration. Bird on branches on lid. Vine decoration around base.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: lacquering, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 17775

Accession Number: 1998.1917

Whisk broom

Whisk broom in leather case. Brush w/ flat edge. Looped handle glazed solid. Oval slip case of alligator leather w/ 4 leather decorative strands. 2 leather strands w/ 4 glass beads each; blue and yellow.

Date: 1920-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), leather, straw (plant material)

GUSN: 17776

Accession Number: 1998.1918AB

Tool

Ivory handled tool w/ shield shape decoration on handle. Bulbous base of handle tapering to top. Metal screw piece sticking out of handle.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component), metal

GUSN: 17777

Accession Number: 1998.1919

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