Historic New England

Case

Leather covered case, blue velvet interior, tan leather w/ button-press hinge and velvet decoration on top. Blue satin lining inside lid. Velvet panel has 5 holes in it, one slit.

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, satin, velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 17821

Accession Number: 1998.1962

Matchbox

Lacquered match box w/ 3 Chinese figures around house in gilt decoration on lid. Scalloped side of lid. Box section attached to angled piece w/ striking strip.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: lacquering, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 17822

Accession Number: 1998.1963

Matchbox

Pressed tin hanging match container. Shield shaped back w/ hole in top for hanging. Decorated around border and on box section w/ scrollwork.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: pressing, tin (metal)

GUSN: 17823

Accession Number: 1998.1964

Letter opener

Souvenir letter opener, painted and carved Native American head. Wooden w/ head at handle, scalloped neckline tapers to flat piece.

Date: 1890-1940

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 17824

Accession Number: 1998.1965

Letter opener

Souvenir? letter opener w/ marquetry oval set in handle--image of woman in dress. Openwork at handle. Finished wood.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 17825

Accession Number: 1998.1966

Letter opener

Engraved brass letter opener w/ bats and owls decoration. Bat handle--removable. Blade shaped like machete. Owl and moon carved on one side, bat on other side.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), carving (processes)

GUSN: 17826

Accession Number: 1998.1967

Whisk broom

Whisk broom w/ white metal handle, scroll and daisy decoration around base of handle. Straw broom uneven.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy), straw (plant material), tin (metal)

GUSN: 17827

Accession Number: 1998.1968

Tray

Souvenir dish, copper w/ embossed image of Statue of Liberty in center, floral and leaf decoration around edges.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: copper (metal), embossing

GUSN: 17828

Accession Number: 1998.1969

Belt purse

Tin belt purse, painted red. Back piece has soldered loop to attach to belt. Curved edges at bottom of container. Angled lid w/ hinges and five holes in star formation on top.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), pressing, tin (metal)

GUSN: 17829

Accession Number: 1998.1970

Curling iron

Curling iron, two wooden hinged handles. 2 prongs clamp closed.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 17830

Accession Number: 1998.1971

Curling iron

Curling iron, black plastic handle w/ 2 prongs for electric plug at base. Steel curler w/ clamp. Black button at end of clamp.

Date: 1920-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: plastic (organic material), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 17831

Accession Number: 1998.1972

Jar

Round wooden souvenir? jar w/ screw lid.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 17832

Accession Number: 1998.1973AB

Magnifying glass

Magnifying glass w/ thin metal handle. Circular glass piece, triangular shaped handle w/ 2 loops at base.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), metal

GUSN: 17833

Accession Number: 1998.1974

Curling iron

Curling iron, two wooden turned handles w/ knobs. 2 prongs clamp closed.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 17834

Accession Number: 1998.1975

Blotter

Felt red, white and blue pen wrapper w/ 3 leather pigs on top. Felt pieces layered and cut w/ angled edges. Ink stains throughout layers.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: Possibly Tucker, Jane Armstrong, 1866-1964 (Maker)

Material: felt (textile), hand sewing, leather

GUSN: 17835

Accession Number: 1998.1976

Tray or lid

Metal tray, painted black w/ handle (poss. lid). Square handle. Angled edges.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), painting (coating)

GUSN: 17836

Accession Number: 1998.1977

Matchbox

Pressed tin hanging match box w/ cut decoration. 2 oval containers w/ fitted backdrop. Hole in top of back for hanging. Shell decoration at bottom of containers. Center banding w/ striking strip.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: pressing, tin (metal)

GUSN: 17837

Accession Number: 1998.1978

Hand mirror

Part of celluloid toilet set. Hand mirror w/ birds and maritime scene on back. White. Scroll decoration throughout.

Date: 1866-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: celluloid (cellulosic)

GUSN: 17838

Accession Number: 1998.1979.1

Table mat

Embroidered table scarf, gold and purple on gold ground. Center design shaped like "R". Edges fringed.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 17689

Accession Number: 1998.1849

Table cover

Linen table cloth w/ brown printed design, birds in medallions on cream-colored ground. 8 medallions surrounding central square. Cream fringe on edges.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), printing (process)

GUSN: 17690

Accession Number: 1998.1850

Tablecloth

Large linen tablecloth, brown printed foliate design on cream color background. Design on border--leaves; in center--scrolled. Unfinished edges.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), printing (process)

GUSN: 17691

Accession Number: 1998.1851

Table cover

Round embroidered table scarf w/ gold brown border and long linen fringe, linen beige background w/ brown and black daisies embroidered along edge.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, linen (material)

GUSN: 17692

Accession Number: 1998.1852

One of three curtain tiebacks, claret and ivory. One tassle w/o roping (.2). Wooden pieces at top of tassle. Roping is twisted, two strands claret and one strand ivory. Green thread visible under claret strands.

Date: 1850-1858

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), wool (textile)

GUSN: 17693

Accession Number: 1998.1853.1

Tieback

One of three curtain tiebacks, claret and ivory. One tassle w/o roping (.2). Wooden pieces at top of tassle. Roping is twisted, two strands claret and one strand ivory. Green thread visible under claret strands.

Date: 1850-1858

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), wool (textile)

GUSN: 17694

Accession Number: 1998.1853.2

Tieback

One of three curtain tiebacks, claret and ivory. One tassle w/o roping (.2). Wooden pieces at top of tassle. Roping is twisted, two strands claret and one strand ivory. Green thread visible under claret strands.

Date: 1850-1858

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), wool (textile)

GUSN: 17695

Accession Number: 1998.1853.3

Commemorative ribbon

Commemorative ribbon, red w/ gold coiled tassles on bottom. Applied American flag over inscription. Pin at top has gilt metal frame scrolled w/ 2 flowers. White inside frame w/ black letters.

Date: 1884

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), printing (process)

GUSN: 17696

Accession Number: 1998.1854

Table mat

Red, pink and black crocheted round table mat w/ ruffled edges.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: Possibly Tucker, Jane Armstrong, 1866-1964 (Maker)

Material: crocheting, yarn

GUSN: 17697

Accession Number: 1998.1855.1

Table mat

Red, pink and black crocheted round table mat w/ ruffled edges.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: Possibly Tucker, Jane Armstrong, 1866-1964 (Maker)

Material: crocheting, yarn

GUSN: 17698

Accession Number: 1998.1855.2

Table mat

Round crocheted table mat, red w/ double ruffle on edges.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: Possibly Tucker, Jane Armstrong, 1866-1964 (Maker)

Material: crocheting, yarn

GUSN: 17699

Accession Number: 1998.1856.1

Table mat

Round crocheted table mat, red w/ double ruffle on edges.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: Possibly Tucker, Jane Armstrong, 1866-1964 (Maker)

Material: crocheting, yarn

GUSN: 17700

Accession Number: 1998.1856.2

Table mat

White, purple and yellow crocheted table mat; white center; purple, yellow and black large ruffles on edge.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: Possibly Tucker, Jane Armstrong, 1866-1964 (Maker)

Material: crocheting, yarn

GUSN: 17701

Accession Number: 1998.1857

Table scarf

Embroidered woolen table runner. Chenille brightly colored embroidery. Maple leaves on cream color background. Fringed on 2 ends, cream w/ red tips.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, wool (textile)

GUSN: 17702

Accession Number: 1998.1858

Carpet fragment

Wool woven fragments in floral design of green, red, light brown and yellow on beige and ivory background. Edge of carpeting shows border of bleeding heart desgn. Triangular shapes.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), weaving

GUSN: 17703

Accession Number: 1998.1859A-C

Carpet fragment

Wool woven fragments in floral design of brown, pink, red, orange and blue on beige background. Small floral sprays w/ green leaves. Triangular shaped fragments.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), weaving

GUSN: 17704

Accession Number: 1998.1860AB

Carpet fragment

Wool woven fragment w/ floral design in red, black, white, brown and green on beige background. White and red flowers w/ green leaves.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), weaving

GUSN: 17705

Accession Number: 1998.1861

Carpet fragment

Wool woven fragment in Brussels pattern in brown, black, yellow, red, blue, and green. Abstract floral w/ geometric design.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), weaving

GUSN: 17706

Accession Number: 1998.1862

Carpet fragment

Chenille woven rug fragment in floral pattern of pink, ivory, green on black/green? background. Oval shaped fragment. Small and large pink and ivory flowers.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), weaving

GUSN: 17707

Accession Number: 1998.1863

Table cover

Heavy brown table cover. Light brown border w/ red daisies, central leaf, lily border. Center image of daisies w/ leaves on brown background.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: printing (process), wool (textile), weaving

GUSN: 17708

Accession Number: 1998.1864

Tablecloth

Striped table cover w/ crocheted fringe on three sides. Woven wool, primarily teal, peach, orange and yellow w/ geometric design on border.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), weaving

GUSN: 17709

Accession Number: 1998.1865

Tablecloth

Woven woolen paisley-type tablecloth; red, green and black w/ gilt thread paisley. Black (primarily) fringe. Back side unfinished.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), weaving

GUSN: 17710

Accession Number: 1998.1866

Flag fragment

Red and white fabric fragments--flag fragments. Cotton weave w/ white threaded hems. Wrapped in bundle, assorted sizes.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 17711

Accession Number: 1998.1867

American flag

American flag, mended. 32 stars. Rope on right proper side.

Date: 1858-1859

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), hand sewing

GUSN: 17712

Accession Number: 1998.1868

Carpet bag

Carpet bag, ivory w/ green and red leaves. 2 leather handles. White cotton lining and iron hinge for opening. Cardboard base w/ five iron footstands.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), iron (metal), leather, wool (textile)

GUSN: 17713

Accession Number: 1998.1869

Carpet bag

Carpet bag. Striped vertical and multi-colored. Primarily red, brown, green and blue. One leather handle at top. Brass clasp. Painted cotton lining and iron hinge for opening. Leather base and seams.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), cotton (textile), iron (metal), leather, wool (textile)

GUSN: 17714

Accession Number: 1998.1870

Cloth fragment

Woven wool fragments. Off-white background w/ navy and black floral pattern--roses and stems. Yellow stripes at edge of pattern strip. Backside--inverted colors.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), weaving

GUSN: 17715

Accession Number: 1998.1871A-C

Trunk

Canvas cover trunk w/ paper label #16. White canvas. Front central buckle and side front leather straps. Side leather handles.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 17716

Accession Number: 1998.1872

Table cover

Neo-Grec stamped wool table cover. Red background w/ black design on border and in center. Medallion images surrounded by leaves w/ enclosing flowers, roses. Larger medallions in center. Unfinished edges.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: stamping (forming), wool (textile)

GUSN: 17717

Accession Number: 1998.1873

Crazy Quilt

"Crazy quilt," multi-colored, gold plush border, two commemorative ribbons sewn in. Various embroidery. Red wool lining on back.

Date: 1885-1895

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, hand sewing, plush, silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave), wool (textile)

GUSN: 17718

Accession Number: 1998.1874

Tablecloth

Woven wool tablecloth in green, gold and red striped design. Geometric shapes in stripes, similar to southwestern design.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), weaving

GUSN: 17719

Accession Number: 1998.1875

Tablecloth

Red wool embroidered tablecloth, gold silk embroidery around all edges. Leaf and ribbon design. Unfinished edges.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, leaf (plant material), foliation (pattern), leaf (metal), wool (textile)

GUSN: 17720

Accession Number: 1998.1876

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