Historic New England

Matchbox

Dk brown, glt; rectangular, slide box; book form, foliated motif

Date: 1880-1914

Maker: Angeli, L. (Maker)

Material: cardboard, leather, paper (fiber product), metal

GUSN: 72503

Accession Number: 1969.2857

Dessert Plate

Ivory; scalloped edge; castle facade along edge

Date: 1880-1914

Maker: Porcelain De Bologne (Manufacturer)

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 72504

Accession Number: 1969.2858

Change Purse

Khaki brown; u-shpd, lift flap, tab with snap

Date: 1880-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, suede

GUSN: 72505

Accession Number: 1969.2859

Blotter

Tanh; rectangular, pk paper; grained

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: graining, leather, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 72506

Accession Number: 1969.2860

Blotter

Burgundy; rectangular, folded; green moire lining

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: graining, leather, paper (fiber product), silk (textile)

GUSN: 72507

Accession Number: 1969.2861

Purse

Dk green; rectangular, twst clsp, 2 straps; matching change purse; grained

Date: 1880-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), cotton (textile), leather

GUSN: 72508

Accession Number: 1969.2862

Wallet

Black rectangular wallet with 4 pockets, folded, with a miniature pencil

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 72509

Accession Number: 1969.2863

Wallet

Dk red; rectangular, 3 fold, 4 prs. pockets; bound corners; grained

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: Faber, A. W. (Maker)

Material: brass (alloy), graining, leather, silk (textile)

GUSN: 72510

Accession Number: 1969.2864

Shoehorn

Ivory, yellow mottled; rectangular, rounded corners, dished; curved handle

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: celluloid (cellulosic)

GUSN: 72511

Accession Number: 1969.2865

Wallet

Dark blue; rectangular, folded with pockets; metal trim.

Date: 1880-1914

Maker: Mappin & Webb (Manufacturer)

Material: gilding, leather, silver (metal)

GUSN: 72512

Accession Number: 1969.2866

Pillbox

Lt. finish; bullet shaped, screw top

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), stenciling

GUSN: 72513

Accession Number: 1969.2867

Fan

Pur; lt colored spines, loop handle with buttons

Date: 1885-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: birch (wood), brass (alloy), paper (fiber product), silk (textile)

GUSN: 72514

Accession Number: 1969.2868

Busk

Ivory; rectangular, rounded crnrs, tapering thickness; monogram

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 72515

Accession Number: 1969.2869

Fan

Red, white, and blue fan with an asymmetrical floral, stencilled and printed design

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: bamboo (material), painting (coating), paper (fiber product), stenciling

GUSN: 72516

Accession Number: 1969.2870

Fan

Black fan with carved spines, sequins, quatrefoil and border motif, with boxes

Date: 1885-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, cotton (textile), tortoise shell

GUSN: 72517

Accession Number: 1969.2871

Nail File

Ivory; rectangular tapering handle; tapering file

Date: 1885-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: mother of pearl, steel (alloy)

GUSN: 72518

Accession Number: 1969.2872

Service Bell

Dk patina; canted sides, clapper, black handle

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process), painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72519

Accession Number: 1969.2873

Service Bell

Dk patina; canted sides, turned black handle

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal), painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72520

Accession Number: 1969.2874

Collar Box

Green, ivory, pink; cylinder; floral striped sides; 2 kids on lid; green interior

Date: 1885-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), linen (material)

GUSN: 72521

Accession Number: 1969.2877

Comb

Silver; rectangular; wide handle; short teeth

Date: 1891-1914

Maker: Spratt's (Manufacturer)

Material: casting (process), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 72522

Accession Number: 1969.2878

Glove Stretcher

Lt. brown; spring closure; clothes-pin shp with extended handles

Date: 1885-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72523

Accession Number: 1969.2879.1

Glove Stretcher

Lt. brown; spring closure; clothes-pin shp with extended handles

Date: 1885-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72524

Accession Number: 1969.2879.2

Needlework Case

Burg; rectangular, 3 folds, pockets, needlecloth

Date: 1880-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, silk (textile)

GUSN: 72525

Accession Number: 1969.2880

Label

Silver; rectangular; curved plate, hanging chain

Date: 1874-1899

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 72526

Accession Number: 1969.2882

Tape Measure

Siver, yellow; circular, owl on lid; retract. measure; inches, centimeter

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing, white metal

GUSN: 72527

Accession Number: 1969.2883

Fireplace Tile

Bl. on white; roundels with sprigs in outer corners; quickly drawn

Date: 1750-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), tin glaze, tin (metal)

GUSN: 63381

Accession Number: 1948.240.18

Trunk

Rectangular; hinged lid; black; leather strap hndle and lid; brass lock and plate.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: J. Terry & Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: leather, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 63382

Accession Number: 1987.884

Curtain

Offwhite; taped edgs & lace; wood ring trim; valnc, 2pnls, 2tiebcks

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), crocheting, lace (needlework), linen (material), net (textile)

GUSN: 63383

Accession Number: 1948.241.1

Curtain

Offwhite net; taped edges & lace; valnce, 2 panls, 2pompom tiebcks

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), crocheting, lace (needlework), linen (material), net (textile)

GUSN: 63384

Accession Number: 1948.241.2

Curtain

Offwhite net; taped edges & lace; valnce, 2 panls, 2pompom tiebcks

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), crocheting, lace (needlework), linen (material), net (textile)

GUSN: 63385

Accession Number: 1948.241.3

Bedcover, heavy twill with candlewicking. Central reserve with floral vines surrounding a star. Multiple borders, swag, geometric meander, swag and floral. Twisted fringe around all sides. Embroidered "M.R."

Date: 1810-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), candlewicking (embroidering)

GUSN: 63386

Accession Number: 1948.242

Tilt-top Table

Circular 2board top with pedestal; 3cabriole legs with snake feet

Date: 1750-1780

Maker: unknown

Material: birch (wood), mahogany (wood), maple (wood), tulipwood (Brazilian, wood), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 63387

Accession Number: 1955.402

Toilet Box

Hinged lid; green. interior comprtments with bottles, shoe hooks, small boxes.

Date: 1830

Maker: Edwards (Maker) Bramah, I. (Maker)

Material: glass (material), leather, silk (textile), silver (metal), velvet (fabric weave), walnut (wood)

GUSN: 63388

Accession Number: 1987.885.1-18

Chest of Drawers

Rectangular mirror; gilt brass wreath; Two sections of drawers; columns with pineapple

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, mahogany (wood), turning (shaping process), Norway spruce (wood)

GUSN: 63389

Accession Number: 1987.886

Chest of Drawers

Rectangular mirror; Gilt brass wreath; Two sections of drawers; Columns with pineapple

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, mahogany (wood), turning (shaping process), Norway spruce (wood)

GUSN: 63390

Accession Number: 1987.887

Chest of Drawers

Four graduated drawers; Four french bracket feet; Rectangular stringing

Date: 1800-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: inlay (process), mahogany (wood), wood (plant material), veneering, Norway spruce (wood)

GUSN: 63391

Accession Number: 1987.888

Rocking Chair

Rosewood with r. mahog. graind. arms; round crest, 7spindls; cane seat.

Date: 1825-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: beech (wood), birch (wood), graining, maple (wood), painting (coating), Norway spruce (wood)

GUSN: 63392

Accession Number: 1948.243

Sewing Table

Drop leaf with one drawer; yellow and blue plaid cover wooden bag; brass paw feet

Date: 1825-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), maple (wood), silk (textile), tulipwood (Brazilian, wood), veneering

GUSN: 63393

Accession Number: 1987.889

Pitcher

White with large blue stripe; belly; strap handle. with leaf; blue details, 2 piece molded

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: Elsmore & Forster (Maker)

Material: earthenware, leaf (plant material), foliation (pattern), leaf (metal)

GUSN: 63394

Accession Number: 1987.8901.1

Wash Basin

White with large blue stripe; blue detailing; 2 part mold.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: Elsmore & Forster (Maker)

Material: earthenware, leaf (plant material), foliation (pattern), leaf (metal)

GUSN: 63395

Accession Number: 1987.8901.2

Soap Dish

White with large blue, stripe; blue details. ; 2 part mold; 3 pieces, dish, lid, drainer

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: Elsmore & Forster (Maker)

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 63396

Accession Number: 1987.8901.3

Mug

White mug with large blue stripe; blue detail; 2 piece mold; straight side with feet and handle

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: Elsmore & Forster (Maker)

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 63397

Accession Number: 1987.8901.4

Mug

Flaring cylindrical on molded foot; appld. loop handl; white with bl. stripes

Date: 1820-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: pearlware

GUSN: 63398

Accession Number: 1948.244

Decanter

Colorlss; cylindrical with sm. flat lip; disc stppr; swags with 3bellflw. drops

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, cutting (dividing), etching (corroding), etching (printing process), glass (material)

GUSN: 63399

Accession Number: 1987.891AB

Glass

Colorlss. flint glass; thck. circular foot; rough polished; strt. side

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, glass (material)

GUSN: 63400

Accession Number: 1987.892

Doily

Wht. circle of fabric with sm. check; wide ruffled border with scall.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), crocheting, embroidering, linen (material)

GUSN: 63401

Accession Number: 1987.893

Fluid Lamp

Colorless; 6-sd. reservoir; horiz. over vertical pnls. ea. side; brass.

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 63402

Accession Number: 1987.894

Sheet

Full size top sheet; white with central padded gothic "B"

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 63403

Accession Number: 1987.895.1

Sheet

Full size bottom sheet; white

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 63404

Accession Number: 1987.895.2

Pillowcase

Muslin with brown ink "C. H. B." in rustic branch script; pink mark

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 63405

Accession Number: 1987.896.1

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