Historic New England

Pipe

Clay pipe, white. Short knob protruding from bowl for supporting pipe upright.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: clay

GUSN: 17971

Accession Number: 1998.2104

Pipe

Clay pipe, white. Short knob protruding from bowl for supporting pipe upright.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: clay

GUSN: 17972

Accession Number: 1998.2105

Pipe

Clay pipe, white. Short knob protruding from bowl for supporting pipe upright.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: clay

GUSN: 17973

Accession Number: 1998.2106

Pipe

Clay pipe, gray w/ devil's head bowl. Horns, lips and pupils painted red; eyebrows painted white. Stem is long and narrow.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: clay

GUSN: 17974

Accession Number: 1998.2107

Pipe

Clay pipe, white w/ a skull head design for bowl. Base of stem has vertebrae design. Stem is long and narrow. White ribbon around base of stem.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: clay

GUSN: 17975

Accession Number: 1998.2108

Pipe

Pipe w/ terra cotta bowl and wooden stem. Bowl and stem curved.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: clay, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 17976

Accession Number: 1998.2109

Pipe

Pipe w/ terra cotta bowl and wooden stem. Bowl and stem curved.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: clay, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 17977

Accession Number: 1998.2110

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

Whistle

Metal whistle on chain. Cylindrical whistle w/ wooden ball inside, hook at end of chain.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 17789

Accession Number: 1998.1931

Corkscrew

Small metal corkscrew w/ circular top for handle.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy)

GUSN: 17790

Accession Number: 1998.1932

Bottle opener

Metal bottle opener w/ leather around midsection. Ring section for handle w/ point at end. Tongue shaped opener on other side.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), leather

GUSN: 17791

Accession Number: 1998.1933

Stamp

Stamp on wooden handle, turned w/ mushroom shaped end piece. Bottom of stamp is ridged pattern, diaper pattern.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: turning (shaping process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 17792

Accession Number: 1998.1934

Hook

Metal bottom hook w/ flat handle on end; teardrop shape.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: Nicholson & Ball (Maker)

Material: steel (alloy)

GUSN: 17793

Accession Number: 1998.1935

Cylinder

Stained wooden cylindrical container. Stained red. Curved edges.

Date: 1920-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 17794

Accession Number: 1998.1936AB

Vial

Wooden container containing shot.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 17795

Accession Number: 1998.1937.1AB

Vial

Wooden container.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 17796

Accession Number: 1998.1937.2AB

Nail file

Small file w/ mother-of-pearl handle, turned metal near handle, horizontally ribbed file and pick at top. Teardrop shaped handle.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: mother of pearl, steel (alloy)

GUSN: 17797

Accession Number: 1998.1938

Pencil

Small metal pencil, brass. Finial at base. Ridges near tip.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 17798

Accession Number: 1998.1939

Scissors

Small steel scissors w/ curved point and ridges at sides of incisors.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy)

GUSN: 17799

Accession Number: 1998.1940

Kilt pin

Kilt pin, steel.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy)

GUSN: 17800

Accession Number: 1998.1941

Miniature mallet

Miniature steel mallet. One side of hammer flat, one pointed.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy)

GUSN: 17801

Accession Number: 1998.1942

Pen

Ivory and metal pen. Ivory pentagon handle. Aluminum body w/ feather design imprinted.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: aluminum (metal), ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 17802

Accession Number: 1998.1943

Ivory fragment

Ivory fragment, cylindrical shape, hollow inside, bottom of piece shaped for screwing. Top lip curved outwards.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 17803

Accession Number: 1998.1944

Miniature claw

Miniature steel claw for removing nails. 2 pronged curved head.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy)

GUSN: 17804

Accession Number: 1998.1945

Shoe box

Green cardboard box w/ white lettering-"Daniel Green comfy".

Date: 1940-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard

GUSN: 17805

Accession Number: 1998.1946AB

Shoe box

Beige cardboard shoebox--Bass outdoor footwear.

Date: 1940-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard

GUSN: 17806

Accession Number: 1998.1947

Shoe box

Red cardboard box w/ white lettering for Bally of Switzerland.

Date: 1940-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard

GUSN: 17807

Accession Number: 1998.1948

Collapsible cup

Collapsible tin drinking cup w/ lid. 4 rings make up body of cup when extended.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 17808

Accession Number: 1998.1949AB

Iron inkwell w/ glass liner under hinged lid. Inkwell has main body w/ square base and dome top. Curved front piece extends from body, pen rest. 4 peg legs. Design in iron is geometrical and fern motif, openwork on front piece.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 17809

Accession Number: 1998.1950

Trinket box

Container in shape of small cloven hoof, metal and leather. Top w/ hinged lid, small button on front opens lid. Leather body-leg, metal hoof and lid.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: aluminum (metal), leather

GUSN: 17810

Accession Number: 1998.1951

Perfume bottle

Small colorless glass perfume bottle, tilted neck. Paper label on front, embossed crown image on back.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: The Crown Perfumery Co. (Maker)

Material: glass (material), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 17811

Accession Number: 1998.1952

Inkwell

Cut glass inkwell, colorless base w/ green glass top, pyramid like shape. Brass hinge connects base and lid. 8 cut glass panels around base.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), glass (material)

GUSN: 17812

Accession Number: 1998.1953

Scissors case

Brown leather slip case, scissors case. Outer slip w/ semi circles cut out on ends for fingers. Inner case folded w/ scissors inside on one side. 5 pieces of paper in center of fold for needles.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, paper (fiber product), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 17813

Accession Number: 1998.1954

Comb

Black plastic comb.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: plastic (organic material)

GUSN: 17814

Accession Number: 1998.1955

Shoe box

White cardboard box w/ blue cardboard lid.

Date: 1940-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard

GUSN: 17815

Accession Number: 1998.1956

Trinket box

Covered Parian trinket box; raised grape and wheat motif; oval (w/ corners) shape w/ relief grape bunch on cover; wheat decoration around side of box and edge of cover.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), molding (forming), porcelain

GUSN: 17816

Accession Number: 1998.1957AB

Trinket box

Covered Parian trinket box; blue stripes and grape motif; oval shape w/ scalloped band around edge containging blue stripes; blue stripes around side of box are paired; relief grape bunch on cover.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), molding (forming), porcelain

GUSN: 17817

Accession Number: 1998.1958AB

Powder jar and puff

Tin powder jar containing powder and puff. Flower design on lid of jar, banding around body. Plastic handle and cotton backing on puff.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), feather (material), plastic (organic material), tin (metal)

GUSN: 17818

Accession Number: 1998.1959AB

Needlework case

Brown leather case w/ 2 brass hinges and one clasp. Blue velvet interior w/ partial needlework set, including 2 needles, one pair of tweezers and 2 pins. Leather ribbed and gilded on top. Oval shaped case.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: Mossman, R. (Maker)

Material: brass (alloy), leather, steel (alloy), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 17819

Accession Number: 1998.1960

Pincushion

Blue box with blue velvet cushion. Oblong with angled sides to make hexagonal shape.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 17820

Accession Number: 1998.1961

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