Historic New England

Vase

Opaque white molded glass vase. Cup-shaped body on footed base, diamond pattern on exterior.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), molding (forming)

GUSN: 36006

Accession Number: 1933.1191.1

Cream Pitcher

Opaque white molded glass pitcher. Cup-shaped body with loop handle on footed base. Diamond pattern on exterior.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), molding (forming)

GUSN: 36007

Accession Number: 1933.1191.2

Lace Pull

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 36008

Accession Number: 1933.1196

Small Pitcher

Small parian pitcher with seated female figure and winged figure in natural scene, glazed interior.

Maker: unknown

Material: parian (porcelain)

GUSN: 36009

Accession Number: 1933.1201

Eyeglasses

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 36010

Accession Number: 1933.1206

Box

Small round paper box with covered with fabric with floral pattern consisting of tiny black and red dots on the cover. Contains one red wax wafer.

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 36011

Accession Number: 1933.1208AB

Small oblong paper box with cover. Printed image of woman in blue dress carrying splint basket on her head and with a three-legged stool in her hand affixed to cover. Box is white with bronze gilt paper beneath image on cover.

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 36012

Accession Number: 1933.1209AB

Ribbon

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 36013

Accession Number: 1933.1214

Music Committee Ribbon of the City of Boston for Independence Day

Dark purple ribbon with a gold printed medal and lettering. One pink rosette on the top (with a silver wire button in the middle) and silver wire fringes on the bottom.

Maker: unknown

Material: ribbon (material), wire

GUSN: 36014

Accession Number: 1933.1215

Bicycle Race Committe Ribbon of the City of Boston for Independence Day

Light blue ribbon with a gold printed medal and lettering. One light purple rosette on the top (with a wire silver button) and silver wire fringe on the bottom.

Maker: unknown

Material: weaving, sewing (process)

GUSN: 36015

Accession Number: 1933.1216

Ribbon

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 36016

Accession Number: 1933.1217

Paperweight

Frosted glass paperweight. Molded to mimic Cinderella's slipper.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 36017

Accession Number: 1933.1224

Eyeglass Case

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 36018

Accession Number: 1933.1225

Plate

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 36019

Accession Number: 1933.1226

Dish

Opaque white glass dish.

Maker: unknown

Material: opaque white glass

GUSN: 36020

Accession Number: 1933.1227

Drinking Glass

Pressed, colorless glass drinking glass with strawberries and leaves painted red and green, remnants of gilt decoration.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressed glass

GUSN: 36021

Accession Number: 1933.1228

Eyeglasses

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 36022

Accession Number: 1933.1232

Rubber Overboot

Black rubber; ribbed knit tops attached; homemade "Arctics".

Date: 1875-1885

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 36023

Accession Number: 1933.1236AB

Doll's Chamber Pot

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 36024

Accession Number: 1933.1238

Dish

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 36025

Accession Number: 1933.1239

Decanter

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 36026

Accession Number: 1933.1240

Cloth Fragment

Starched white fabric with raised white stripes.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 36027

Accession Number: 1933.1241

Cloth Sample

Cream silk fabric sample.

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (fiber)

GUSN: 36028

Accession Number: 1933.1242

Handkerchief

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 36029

Accession Number: 1933.1243A

Curling Iron

A metal curling iron with rectangular handles and a rounded point.

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 36030

Accession Number: 1933.1248

Carriage Boot

Black silk velvet ankle boots trimmed w/ black fur; 2 pairs of black grosgrain ribbon ties at center front; round toe. Elastic band across throat; black rubber sole w/ treading; white linen quilted lining.

Date: 1915-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: fur, linen (material), stitching, machine-made, quilting, rubber (material), silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 36031

Accession Number: 1933.1249AB

Paper Knife

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 35931

Accession Number: 1933.999

Ink Bottle

Small square glass ink bottle with metal cover.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), metal

GUSN: 35932

Accession Number: 1933.1000AB

Box of Sealing Wafers

Box (a), lib (b), wafers (c).

Maker: unknown

Material: wax

GUSN: 35933

Accession Number: 1933.1001A-C

Decanter

Glass decanter with a stopper and a handle. Etched Greek key design.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), etching (corroding)

GUSN: 35934

Accession Number: 1933.1004AB

Wine Glass

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 35935

Accession Number: 1933.1005

Bowl

Glass bowl. Etched Greek key design.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 35936

Accession Number: 1933.1006

Sieve

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 35937

Accession Number: 1933.1007

Carpetbag

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 35938

Accession Number: 1933.1011

Trunk

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 35939

Accession Number: 1933.1015

Chest

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 35940

Accession Number: 1933.1016

Walking Stick

Golden brown; rounded shape; black knob handle; silver collar & tip (tip may be brass).

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal), ivory (tooth component), stain (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 35941

Accession Number: 1933.1017

Sugar Bowl with Lid

Sugar bowl with a cream-colored body with reeded double-twisted handles with floral terminals; polychrome enamel floral sprays including two with big pink rosed; ball knop.

Date: 1770-1790

Maker: unknown

Material: creamware, earthenware, enameling, glazing (coating)

GUSN: 35942

Accession Number: 1933.1027AB

Teacup and saucer

Handleless cup; cream-colored body with red, black and yellow swag and tassel border; red, black, green and yellow rose sprays decorate inside of saucer and outside of cup; cup has small sprig in bowl.

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: creamware, earthenware, glazing (coating), painting (coating)

GUSN: 35943

Accession Number: 1933.1028AB

Doll

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 35944

Accession Number: 1933.1031

Ribbon

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 35945

Accession Number: 1933.1034

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 35946

Accession Number: 1933.1036

Royal Victoria Sealing Wax Box

Small oblong paper box with cover. White glossy paper with sealing wax manufacturer's logo and image of woman riding a horse stamped in dark blue on cover.

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 35947

Accession Number: 1933.1040AB

Small Barrel-Shaped Container

Small barrel-shaped paper box. Box opens at midline with gilt twine handle connecting to both ends of barrel. Covered in glossy red paper, with three seams of glossy blue paper over metalic gold paper. Interior lined with pink paper.

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 35948

Accession Number: 1933.1042AB