Historic New England

Eyeglass case

Black leather spectacle case, oblong w/ gilt writing.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: Page, A. G., Jr. (Maker)

Material: leather

GUSN: 17863

Accession Number: 1998.2003

Eyeglasses

Wire rimmed spectacles, oval lens.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), wire

GUSN: 17864

Accession Number: 1998.2004

Hook

Bottom hook w/ brown marble handle and silver decorated finial. Steel hook and aluminum handle w/ leaf and twist design surrounding marble piece.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: aluminum (metal), marble (rock), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 17865

Accession Number: 1998.2005

Nail file

File w/ silver decorated handle in art nouveau style, bleeding heart design. Pointed tip on steel file.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 17866

Accession Number: 1998.2006

Perfume bottle

Pressed glass perfume vial w/ glass stopper and silver hinged lid. Top of lid decorated w/ scroll design. Glass pressed in diamond and rectangular shapes.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 17867

Accession Number: 1998.2007

Hand mirror

Celluloid hand mirror w/ molded basketweave and floral decoration on back. 3 flowers, similar to pansies on center, back.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: celluloid (cellulosic), glass (material)

GUSN: 17868

Accession Number: 1998.2008

Whisk broom

Whisk broom w/ white plastic handle, 2 red threads at top of broom. Large plastic ring at top of handle.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: plastic (organic material), straw (plant material)

GUSN: 17869

Accession Number: 1998.2009

Brush

Oblong brush w/ wooden top, flat end.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: Gath & Chaves (Maker)

Material: bristle, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 17870

Accession Number: 1998.2010

Powder jar

Silver powder jar, missing lid, w/ molded floral and scrolled decoration around rim. Contains corroded puff w/ white handle and cotton backside.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: celluloid (cellulosic), cotton (textile), molding (forming), silver (metal)

GUSN: 17871

Accession Number: 1998.2011

Nail scissors

Pair of nail scissors w/ bent frame near handles.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy)

GUSN: 17872

Accession Number: 1998.2012

Nail scissors

Pair of nail scissors, curved at point, carved image of 2 stick figures on hinge.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy)

GUSN: 17873

Accession Number: 1998.2013

Jar lid

Metal lid w/ incised decorations, leaves around rim and butterfly shape on top. Dome shaped lid.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: incising, pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 17874

Accession Number: 1998.2014

Valance

Gold wool curtain valance w/ magenta plush band and gold and red fringe and ball tassles at base. White cotton lining.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique), plush, wool (textile)

GUSN: 17875

Accession Number: 1998.2015.1

Valance

Gold wool curtain valance w/ magenta plush band and gold and red fringe and ball tassles at base. White cotton lining.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique), plush, wool (textile)

GUSN: 17876

Accession Number: 1998.2015.2

Valance

Gold wool curtain valance w/ magenta plush band and gold and red fringe and ball tassles at base. White cotton lining.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique), plush, wool (textile)

GUSN: 17877

Accession Number: 1998.2015.3

Valance

Gold wool curtain valance w/ magenta plush band and gold and red fringe and ball tassles at base. White cotton lining.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique), plush, wool (textile)

GUSN: 17878

Accession Number: 1998.2015.4

Burgundy amd gold stamped velvet valance w/ burgundy, red, black and gold metallic decoration, ball tassles on base and fringe ball tassles below. Valance striped: burgundy, gold, burgundy. Pressed design of flowers and leaves (small daisies). Inner lining red cotton.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 17879

Accession Number: 1998.2016.1

Valance

Burgundy amd gold stamped velvet valance w/ burgundy, red, black and gold metallic decoration, ball tassles on base and fringe ball tassles below. Valance striped: burgundy, gold, burgundy. Pressed design of flowers and leaves (small daisies). Inner lining red cotton.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 17880

Accession Number: 1998.2016.2

Valance

Burgundy amd gold stamped velvet valance w/ burgundy, red, black and gold metallic decoration, ball tassles on base and fringe ball tassles below. Valance striped: burgundy, gold, burgundy. Pressed design of flowers and leaves (small daisies). Inner lining red cotton.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 17881

Accession Number: 1998.2016.3

Trunk

Black leather covered trunk w/ paper label #1. Hinged lid. Iron vertical bands along top and sides; iron trim around lid edge. Front clasp. Interior lined in paper w/ blue detail.

Date: 1853-1858

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 17882

Accession Number: 1998.2017

Portiere

Portiere panel, woven brown chenille pattern. Oriental rug pattern in shades of brown. Top sewn together, folded to form slip for curtain rod. Loose section hanging from top slip finished w/ 3 rows of brown tassles.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: chenille (yarn), weaving

GUSN: 17883

Accession Number: 1998.1316.2

Storage box

Long unfinished wooden box, empty. Box has two back hinges, and two front latches. Box has coin joinery and is stained on the outside.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 17884

Accession Number: 1998.2018

Trunk

Black leather trunk w/ paper label #2. Vertical iron bands along top and sides. Front clasp--leather. Side leather handles.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 17885

Accession Number: 1998.2019

Trunk

Canvas covered trunk w/ paper label #3. Leather straps at front sides; leather side handles. Hinged lid w/ interior lined in paper w/ blue detail. Canvas cover falling off to reveal painted wood underneath.

Date: 1860-1871

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 17886

Accession Number: 1998.2020

Bustle

Linen covered wire bustle w/ 5 coiled pieces joined. Cottom waistband w/ buckle for closure.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), linen (material), machine sewing (technique), wire

GUSN: 17887

Accession Number: 1998.2021

Shoe

Small child's leather shoe; pointed toe. 2 flaps over tongue w/ 2 lace holes each. Small heel, cotton lining.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), leather

GUSN: 17888

Accession Number: 1998.2022

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

Poster

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

Ashtray

Round pressed tin ashtray w/ glass base; 6 sections around edge jutting out w/ scrolled foliate design; bottom glass w/ streaked tan, brown and green coloring.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 18002

Accession Number: 1998.2135

Cigarette case

Silver metal cigarette case. Case exterior ribbed at a slant. Center clasp opening. Thin bar across interior for holding cigarettes.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 18003

Accession Number: 1998.2136

Pipe

Large wooden pipe; black mouthpiece and black stem; brown bulbous bowl w/ charred residue; cork piece connects bowl to stem.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 18004

Accession Number: 1998.2137

Sconce back

Tin sconce back. Painted black w/ gilt trim. Edges curve inward at top to create a separate crested top piece.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 18005

Accession Number: 1998.2138

Dish

Brown ceramic molded dish w/ raised leaf banding around edge; round.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 18006

Accession Number: 1998.2139

Stand

Brown ceramic rustic molded base; oval shape on top w/ raised decoration of vines, leaves and branches around sides.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, molding (forming)

GUSN: 18007

Accession Number: 1998.2140

Petticoat and crinoline

Set--over petticoat w/ hooped crinoline. 4 hoops. Crinoline made of mesh fabric. Hook and eye closure at silk waistline. Petticoat made of mull cotton, poss. glazed. 2 hooks and eyes for closure at waistline; 1 ruffle at base.

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: Bush, Sydney (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 18008

Accession Number: 1998.2141.1-2

Trunk

Brown and black canvas trunk w/ paper label #6. Rectangular w/ metal buckle straps at front sides; leather straps below. Interior lined in white cotton. Leather handles at side.

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 18009

Accession Number: 1998.2142

Leather fragment

Leather fragment, shield shaped, poss. from saddle or harness. Rectangular brown leather piece w/ slightly curved sides. Holes for stitching at top. Two holes in bottom.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 18010

Accession Number: 1998.2143

Basket

Small oval shaped basket w/ yellow, green, red and blue rattan, open weave on side, circular designs on top and bottom. Hinged lid w/ ball on front (missing loop) for closure.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: hand weaving, straw (plant material)

GUSN: 18011

Accession Number: 1998.2144

Gourd

Gourd w/ etched white decortion, lid fits to bottom w/ scalloped shape. Small rope inside gourd fits through hole at top for hanging. Etched design of geometric and vine patterns.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: etching (corroding), etching (printing process), gourd

GUSN: 18012

Accession Number: 1998.2145

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