Historic New England

Hair Comb

Carved dyed ivory hair comb, bright pink flowers and berries on crescent shaped gold mount, three pronged gold-filled comb.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100780

Accession Number: 1933.1192

Pair of hairpins, each pin is a cluster of bell-shaped flowers carved from ivory (or possibly a densely-grained wood) and dyed scarlet, each flower has a centered gold stamen and is set atop a gold two-pronged pin. Three chains of floral blossoms, each a different length, hang from the central clust...

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: gold alloy, ivory (tooth component), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 100781

Accession Number: 1915.85ab

Cross Pendant

Cross pendant made of six large brown seeds strung on brass wire.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 100782

Accession Number: 1932.563

Cross Pendant

Seed pearl cross pendant set with round brilliant cut topaz (or paste?) in center, mounted on mother of pearl plate, metal ring.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100783

Accession Number: 1931.57

Pair of Bracelets

Matching pair of piqué tortoiseshell hinged bracelets with gold inlay in wave and Greek key patterns; push-button enclosures with safety chains.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100583

Accession Number: 1922.615.1-2

Pair of Bracelets

This pair of matching tortoiseshell bracelets were designed to close with (now missing) buckles.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100584

Accession Number: 1931.1793ab

Pair of Bracelets

Pair of matching jet bead rope bracelets with double knot

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100585

Accession Number: 1935.1048ab

Bracelet

Glass bead cord bracelet with double continuous knot

Date: ca. 1862

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 100586

Accession Number: 1935.722

Bracelet

Vulcanite or hard rubber bangle bracelet with eight raised gold quatrefoils.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: vulcanite, rubber (material), gold (metal)

GUSN: 100587

Accession Number: 1933.1361

Bracelet

String of ten colored glass beads with pink appliqué flowers and gold trim.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 100588

Accession Number: 1943.367

Necklace

This string of red and white glass beads with original brass rings at ends closes with a frayed pink silk ribbon tie.

Date: 1870-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), brass (alloy), silk (textile)

GUSN: 100589

Accession Number: 1917.916

Bracelet

Bead bracelet with white glass and wood beads covered in red and yellow netting; and a green glass drop

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 100590

Accession Number: 1932.1133

Necklace

Silvered faceted black glass bead necklace strung on wire; clasp missing

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 100591

Accession Number: 1925.594

Necklace

String of black-tinted round wooden beads, individually knotted in place.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 100592

Accession Number: 1942.259

Bracelet

Gold-washed metal curb link bracelet with three large ball pendants (one missing).

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100593

Accession Number: 1969.530

Charm Bracelet

Gold curb link chain with six charms: 1) heart with pink stones set around edge and curl of blonde hair set under glass, 2) blue cabochon stone with gold foliate engraved setting, 3) pink square faceted stone set in silver, 4) white stone heart locket with white painted bow inscribed "TRIO JUNCTO IN...

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100594

Accession Number: 1990.10

Child's Armlets

Four blue silk ribbon baby armlets with blue and white beaded panels; one white silk ribbon baby armlet with purple and white beaded panel

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 100595

Accession Number: 1924.336a-e

Pair of Bracelets

Pair of matching vulcanite or hard rubber bracelets.

Date: 1850-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: vulcanite, rubber (material)

GUSN: 100596

Accession Number: 1933.1707AB

Pair of Bracelets

Carved wooden bead bracelets.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100597

Accession Number: 1947.2ab

Bracelet

Gold hollow and chased scroll bracelet with attached stylized flower set with turquoises and seed pearls, flexible link chain with gold die stamped and chased scrollwork clasp and safety chain.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100598

Accession Number: 1927.2091

Bracelet

Coral bead bracelet; beads strung together and wound around textile core; gold-filled rounded terminals, chased with foliate design; gold and coral charm pitcher attached to one terminal.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100600

Accession Number: 1933.260

Bracelet

Metal and brown glass bead bangle bracelet.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 100601

Accession Number: 2007.15.10

Belt Buckle

Rectangular white metal belt buckle set in two parts with pear shaped and brilliant cut steel beads on obverse; pierced holes along sides for stitching to material.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100602

Accession Number: 1920.203

Knee Buckle

This oval knee buckle is set with a single row of round colorless pastes. It has a steel hinged chape and tongue.

Date: 1770-1815

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy), silver (metal), glass (material)

GUSN: 100603

Accession Number: 1920.785.1

Belt Buckle

Vertical rectangular rolled gold belt buckle with sulphide cameo at center, engraved floral design, cameo depicts male figure in Spartan style helmet; clasp fastener is hinged at bottom and clasps at top, four pronged tongue. According to the donor, this belt buckle was worn by her mother, Mrs. Oti...

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 100604

Accession Number: 1922.468

Pair of Shoe Buckles

Pair of paste oval shoe buckles, single row of alternating oval and round colorless pastes set in silver around gold colored metal band; steel hinged chape and tongue.

Date: 1760-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 100605

Accession Number: 1922.1035ab

Belt Buckle

Vertical rectangular gilt metal belt buckle, plain center panel, pierced stylized lobed border; clasp fastener is hinged at bottom and clasps at top, vertical four pronged tongue.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100606

Accession Number: 1924.535

Shoe Buckle

Brass rectangular shoe buckle, engraved vine design; brass hinged chape and tongue.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 100607

Accession Number: 1925.40

Shoe Buckle

Brass rectangular shoe buckle, bright cut engraving along border; brass hinged chape and tongue

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 100608

Accession Number: 1925.41

Belt Buckle

Vertical rectangular belt buckle, painted colored flowers on black enamel, gilt metal floral border; fastener is hinged at bottom and clasps at top, hinged at center with four tongues.

Date: 1830-1840

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100609

Accession Number: 1925.362

Cloak Clasp

Brass wire hook and eye cloak clasp, hook has two fastening loops, eye has three fastening loops.

Date: 1800-1853

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 100610

Accession Number: 1925.367ab

Pair of Shoe Buckles

Pair of matching silver rectangular shoe buckles with rounded corners, stamped x design with scalloped edge; brass hinged chape and tongues.

Date: 1780-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 100611

Accession Number: 1945.252ab

Stock Buckle

Silver rectangular stock buckle with four raised knobs to button on one end of the stock and four hinged teeth on the chape. The buckle is marked on the verso with the silversmith's initials.

Date: 1757-1800

Maker: Rogers, Daniel, 1735-1816 (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 100612

Accession Number: 1925.368b

Shoe Buckle

Brass rectangular shoe buckle, engraved circles and stylized waves on border; brass hinged chape and tongue.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 100613

Accession Number: 1925.369

Pair of Cuff Buttons

Pair of rectangular ivory cuff buttons each with two birds inlaid in mother of pearl, ivory post and circular guard on reverse.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100614

Accession Number: 1940.868ab

Pair of Shoe Buckles

Pair of brass rectangular shoe buckles, large stamped bows applied to top and bottom, stamped x design along edge; steel hinged chape and tongue.

Date: 1760-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 100615

Accession Number: 1935.902ab

Belt Buckle

Vertically oriented rectangular belt buckle, gold and colored enamel floral design on black and white glass background, gilt metal scrolled border; clasp fastener is hinged at bottom with clasp at top and four prongs.

Date: 1830-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 100616

Accession Number: 1927.757

Cameo Brooch

This oval "lava" (soapstone)cameo brooch depicts a standing winged cherub holding a basket of flowers. The brooch is set in a plain gold frame and closes with a hinged pin and hook on the reverse. A cross-bar pin is attached to the back closure with a fine gold chain.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: limestone, gold (metal)

GUSN: 100617

Accession Number: 1922.642

Belt buckle

Silver buckle with applied pierced scrolled foliate border; bar and hook enclosure on reverse.

Date: 1892

Maker: Reeves & Sillcocks (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 100618

Accession Number: 1929.1492

Belt Buckle

Round shield shape belt buckle of faceted and riveted cut steel beads, wreath design on top and bottom, central motif of eagle with splayed wings, mounted on purple velvet ground and attached to metal backing, long bar and hook closure for belt on reverse.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100619

Accession Number: 1929.1496

Belt Buckle

Mother of pearl lady's waist buckle with carved leaf border around a cross-hatched center and raised buttons.

Date: 1830-1840

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100620

Accession Number: 1925.375

Waist Buckle

Mother of pearl lady's waist buckle with pierced star border around a cross-hatched center and raised buttons.

Date: 1830-1840

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100621

Accession Number: 2007.15.49

Belt buckle

Mother of pearl buckle with pierced star border around raised buttons.

Date: 1830-1840

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100622

Accession Number: 2007.15.50

Belt Buckle

Mother of pearl buckle with carved stylized flower design; two slits and pierced holes along the left side.

Date: 1820-1850

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100623

Accession Number: 2007.15.51

Pair of Shoe Buckles

Pair of silver rectangular shoe buckles with rounded corners, pierced border, engraved rosettes and facets; hinged chape with tongue.

Date: 1770-1790

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 100624

Accession Number: 1964.80ab

Pair of Shoe Buckles

Pair of steel plain rectangular shoe buckles; chape chape tongue.

Date: 1750-1790

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100625

Accession Number: 2007.15.54ab

Belt Buckle

Vertically oriented rectangular belt buckle; overall design is a cartouche surrounded by scroll foliate openwork; clasp fastener is hinged at bottom and clasps at the top, vertical hinged chape and tongue at center.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 100626

Accession Number: 1926.126