Historic New England

Planox Rotatif Stereoviewer

Rectangular base; adjustable viewer; light bulb case with electric cord attached to rear; vertical adjuster with lower adjuster knob, numerical scale.

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: Plocq, A. (Manufacturer)

Material: mahogany (wood), brass (alloy), celluloid (cellulosic), iron (metal)

GUSN: 72889

Accession Number: 1969.4828

Hot-water Bottle

Rectangular blue, white box; transparent top; red rectangular bottle; hang holes; circular mount

Date: 1950-1968

Maker: Davol Rubber Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: cardboard, plastic (organic material), rubber (material)

GUSN: 72890

Accession Number: 1969.4829

Ice Bag

Rectangular orange, white, blue rectangular box; kidney shape red bottle with screw-on lid

Date: 1950-1968

Maker: Davol Rubber Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: cardboard, plastic (organic material), rubber (material), metal, textiles

GUSN: 72891

Accession Number: 1969.4830

Ice Bag

Green rectangular box, picture of product; checked bag with silver rim, screw top

Date: 1950-1968

Maker: Rexall Drug Company (Manufacturer)

Material: aluminum (metal), cardboard, rubber (material), textiles

GUSN: 72892

Accession Number: 1969.4831

Tray

Rectangular; shpd sides, bk; nat exter, white inter & exter frnt

Date: 1900-1949

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 72893

Accession Number: 1969.4833

Fire Extinguisher

Blue, transluscent; globe with cylindrical neck, lip; ribbed sides; star in circle

Date: 1886-1899

Maker: Harden (Maker)

Material: glass (material), pressing, wire

GUSN: 72894

Accession Number: 1969.4834.1

Fire Extinguisher

Blue, transluscent; globe with cylindrical neck, lip; ribbed sides; star in circle

Date: 1886-1899

Maker: Harden (Maker)

Material: glass (material), pressing, wire

GUSN: 72895

Accession Number: 1969.4834.2

Fire Extinguisher

Blue, transluscent; globe with cylindrical neck, lip; ribbed sides; star in circle

Date: 1886-1899

Maker: Harden (Maker)

Material: glass (material), pressing, wire

GUSN: 72896

Accession Number: 1969.4834.3

Fire Extinguisher

Blue, transluscent; globe with cylindrical neck, lip; ribbed sides; star in circle

Date: 1886-1899

Maker: Harden (Maker)

Material: glass (material), pressing, wire

GUSN: 72897

Accession Number: 1969.4834.4

Spirit Burner

Spirit burner, black. A) Rectangular tank with handle and adjustable wick. B) Removable, rectangular chimney/burner with window.

Date: 1882-1899

Maker: Florence (Manufacturer)

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal), mica (mineral), painting (coating), tin (metal), textiles

GUSN: 72898

Accession Number: 1969.19115AB

Flatiron

Flatiron, "American Beauty Iron," wedge-shaped, black contoured handle with shaped supports; electrical plug at back. A) Flatiron, B) Electrical cord.

Date: 1908-1929

Maker: American Electrical Heater Co. (Manufacturer)

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

GUSN: 72899

Accession Number: 1969.19116AB

Flatiron

Flatiron, wedge-shaped body with beveled edge and molded handle with shaped supporter.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), casting (process)

GUSN: 72900

Accession Number: 1969.19117

Iron Rest

Steel flatiron rest with conforming top, continuous side frame, legs, open-ended well below with shaped supports for top.

Date: 1905-1939

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy)

GUSN: 72901

Accession Number: 1969.19118

Kerosene Lamp

Kerosene lamp in three parts. A) Bulbous body (tank) with domed, pierced base, and adjustable wick; three shade supports. B) Colorless globe. C) White shade.

Date: 1890-1914

Maker: Macbeth (Manufacturer)

Material: glass (material), white metal

GUSN: 72902

Accession Number: 1969.19119A-C

Kerosene Lamp

Kerosene lamp in three parts. A) Bulbous body (tank) with domed, pierced base, and adjustable wick; three shade supports. B) Colorless globe. C) White shade.

Date: 1897-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), white metal

GUSN: 72903

Accession Number: 1969.19120A-C

Bobeche

Circular bobeche with shallow well and open center.

Date: 1875-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 72904

Accession Number: 1969.19121.1

Bobeche

Circular bobeche with shallow well and open center.

Date: 1875-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 72905

Accession Number: 1969.19121.2

Stereoo Opticon Viewer

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 72906

Accession Number: 1969.19122

Bookcase

Rectangular; shpd bk, side brds; 5 shlvs; curtn rods, rngs; incis/appl dc

Date: 1875-1895

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), brass (alloy), incising, oak (wood)

GUSN: 72907

Accession Number: 1969.4759

Bookcase

Rectangular; 3 shlvs; kickbrd; concave top edge; beaded moldings

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: Possibly Ross, W. F. (Maker)

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72908

Accession Number: 1969.4763.1

Bookcase

Rectangular; ovrhng top, convex frnt edge; 3 shelves; beaded moldings

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: Possibly Ross, W. F. (Maker)

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72909

Accession Number: 1969.4763.2

Doll

Doll with pink skin, blue eyes, cork pate; porcelain arms, legs; jointed kid body;

Date: 1845-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: cork (bark), leather, porcelain

GUSN: 72910

Accession Number: 1969.2329

Parasol

Pink, green, and white striped parasol with fringe and a turned handle and ivory cap.

Date: 1845-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component), silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 72911

Accession Number: 1969.2330

Doll

Faceless rag doll; dk green, red, white & prnt tierd skirt, frngd bdc

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 72912

Accession Number: 1969.2346

"Frozen Charlotte" Doll

White body, black hair with curls; nude girl with outstretched arms.

Date: 1850-1869

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), porcelain

GUSN: 72913

Accession Number: 1969.2620

Handkerchief

Ivory; square with lace edge; monogramed

Date: 1845-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), lawn (textile)

GUSN: 72914

Accession Number: 1969.2621

Handkerchief

Ivory; embroidered-floral with scallop

Date: 1845-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, silk (textile)

GUSN: 72915

Accession Number: 1969.2622

Pull Toy

Brn, white, green; cow & calf on wheeled platform

Date: 1850

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 72916

Accession Number: 1969.2625

Toilet, Miniature Kit

Rectangular box with three combs, shoehorn, buttonhook and two patteround brushes

Date: 1845-1885

Maker: unknown

Material: bristle, ivory (tooth component), painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72917

Accession Number: 1969.2626

Flash Card

Green rectangular box; illustrated cards with alphabet and rhyme on each

Date: 1825-1849

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), wood engraving (process)

GUSN: 72918

Accession Number: 1969.3226

Mechanical Animal

Gry, black, brown; seated striped cat on spring platform

Date: 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: kidskin, papier mâché, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72919

Accession Number: 1969.3270

Miniature Bellows

Brn, red; spade shpd, molded face; metal nozzle

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), graining, leather, mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 72920

Accession Number: 1969.3309

Fireplace, Miniature Brush

Dark brown, red; rectangular brush, turound handle; blue ribbon handle

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: bristle, mahogany (wood), silk (textile)

GUSN: 72921

Accession Number: 1969.3310

Potty Chair

Round tablet crst; 3 spndls; bulb arms, legs; 4 dowel strtchrs; black

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: graining, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72922

Accession Number: 1969.4541

Miniature Chair

Black chair with floral and vine motifs and 2 1/2 oval slats; 4 dowel stretchers and turned legs

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 72923

Accession Number: 1969.4542

Badminton

Original green box; gour burgundy and white rackets; six white birdies

Date: 1880-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: feather (material), gilding, leather, paper (fiber product), silk (textile), stamping (forming), wood (plant material), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 72924

Accession Number: 1969.4709

Doll's Cradle

Hooded; strt sides; ogee shpd foot board; 2 semicirc rockers

Date: 1845-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: black walnut (wood)

GUSN: 72925

Accession Number: 1969.4765

Chest of Drawers

Chest of drawers. Mahogany. Three drawers; curved splash board; protruding top drawer; round pulls; rests on scroll feet.

Date: 1800-1830

Maker: Hays, John G. (Maker)

Material: mahogany (wood), pine (wood), veneering

GUSN: 72926

Accession Number: 1969.4766

Doll

Lady figurine, jointed; socket head, blue eyes, yellow mohair wig; nightdress

Date: 1845-1855

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 72927

Accession Number: 1969.4767

Parasol

Black ruffled shade with an ivory handle with a ball knob and pink lining.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: Davis, A. G. (Maker)

Material: ivory (tooth component), silk (textile)

GUSN: 72928

Accession Number: 1969.4768

Parasol

Brown and ivory striped collapsible shade; bamboo handle with a chain.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 72929

Accession Number: 1969.4769

Bonnet

Yellow straw, deep brim; exterior with ivory ribbon, interior with pink net, ribon, flowers

Date: 1845-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: braiding, silk (textile), straw (plant material)

GUSN: 72930

Accession Number: 1969.4770

Swift's Combination Toy Blocks

Rectangular box; slide lid, various shaped pcs with geometric scoring

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: McLoughlin Brothers Manufac's (Maker)

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 72931

Accession Number: 1969.4771

Doll and Trousseau

Young girl, wax face, blue eyes, yellow hair wig, jointed body; wardrobe

Date: 1875-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: composition (material), glass (material), mohair, wax

GUSN: 72932

Accession Number: 1969.4772

Needlework Kit

Black and purple rectangular box kit with tapering, fitted velvet interior, pinchd lid; cartouche

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: Mon. Cochin, House of Cochin (Maker)

Material: brass (alloy), ebony (wood), gold (metal), inlay (process), mother of pearl, plating (metal coating), steel (alloy), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 73283

Accession Number: 1969.3346

Bottle

Dark amber bottle with a circular body, cylindrical neck, ringed mouth; loop handle

Date: 1880-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), blow molding

GUSN: 73284

Accession Number: 1969.3347

Jar

Jar with a dark patina; squat baluster body; peaked lid; cartouche and interlace

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 73285

Accession Number: 1969.3348

Kettle

Dk patina; squat balustr, twist bail hndl; reserve with profile mn

Date: 1880-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: copper (metal), repoussé

GUSN: 73286

Accession Number: 1969.3349

Vase

Org-rd; tapering bulbous, narrw mouth, slight curvd lip; plain

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: redware

GUSN: 73287

Accession Number: 1969.3350.1

Vase

Org-rd; tapering bulbous, narrw mouth, slight curvd lip; plain

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: redware

GUSN: 73288

Accession Number: 1969.3350.2

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