Historic New England

Shelf Clock with Base

Shelf clock, circular ormolu and white face with black Roman numerals and large ormolu pendulum set within a four-columned brass portico supporting a flat stepped pediment top, square base with four round feet, applied floral ormolu mounts at front of top and base. Separate oval-shaped wood base pai...

Date: 1823

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 103399

Accession Number: 1990.279AB

Hood Truck Bank

Molded plastic toy bank in the form of a Hood Milk delivery truck with red Hood logo on each side, slot at top for coins, four black plastic wheels

Date: 1975-1999

Maker: H.P. Hood & Sons (Manufacturer)

GUSN: 103400

Accession Number: 2008.2

Parlor Organ

Upright walnut parlor organ, stepped pediment top, front features an applied pierced and carved frieze with small wood shelf below for holding music, slanted cover with two recessed geometric shapes, lid retracts into body, ivory keyboard and panel with eight labeled knobs, applied carved scrolled m...

Date: ca. 1875

Maker: Prescott Organ Co. (Manufacturer)

GUSN: 103401

Accession Number: 2007.8

Box with Lid

Round box made of birch bark with lid. Lid and box are embroidered with dyed moosehair in a floral pattern. Flower on lid is likely a morning glory or convolvulus, a motif often used in Wendat (Huron) women's moosehai embroidery.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 103402

Accession Number: 1969.19159AB

Trunk with Wallpaper Lining

Small black leather covered trunk with brass tacks along edges and in a double diamond pattern on cover, brass handle at top, black metal lock at front, inside is lined with pink wallpaper with white zigzag and wavy vertical lines and orange flowers (2001.119.2).

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 103403

Accession Number: 2001.119.1

Set of Napkin Rings

Three round tortoiseshell napkin rings with carved horizontal bands.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 103404

Accession Number: 1947.804.1-3

Pincushion

Shoe-shaped pin cushion covered in tan, brown and blue floral material, small red tassel at front, leather sole.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 103405

Accession Number: 1947.805

Pincushion

Heart shaped pin cushion covered in red silk with white cotton stitching along edge, pink and green silk grosgrain ribbons attached.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 103406

Accession Number: 1947.806

Cloth Fragment

Piece of tan cotton fabric with printed scenes in red of colonial houses, barns and the Pilgrims landing in Plymouth.

Date: 1900-1940

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 103407

Accession Number: 1947.807

Trunk with Wallpaper Lining

Small rectangular trunk with rounded hinged top covered in cow hide, brass tacks and leather strips along edges, brass handle at top, brass lock at front, inside lined with block printed wallpaper with blue floral and swag pattern and polka-dots on cream ground (2001.117.2).

Date: 1790-1805

Maker: Fitz, Aaron (Maker)

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 103408

Accession Number: 2001.117.1

Trunk with Wallpaper Lining

Small black leather covered rectangular trunk with round hinged top, edged in red leather with brass tacks, yellow painted lines on front, back and cover, inside lined with block printed wallpaper with white and green scrolling flowers on a light blue ground (2001.118.2).

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 103409

Accession Number: 2001.118.1

Six Packages of Victrola Needles

Six packages of victrola needles, four paper packages and two tin boxes.

Date: 1920-1930

Maker: Victor Talking Machine Company (Manufacturer) M. Steinert & Sons Company (Manufacturer)

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 103410

Accession Number: 2008.1.7.1-.6

Silk Damask Sample

Large fragment of blue damask with floral pattern.

Date: 1900-1999

Maker: Chandler & Co (Retailer)

Material: damask

GUSN: 103412

Accession Number: 2008.1.8

Blanket

Large piece of woven cotton in light and dark beige with a floral and grape leaf pattern.

Date: 1900-1999

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 103413

Accession Number: 1991.1786

Table Mat

Woven wool table mat to look like small oriental carpet with a red, blue and green geometric pattern and fringe on both ends.

Date: 1875-1925

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 103414

Accession Number: 1993.859

Child's Dress

White cotton child's nightgown with floral embroidered short sleeves, gathered neckline, and floral lace decoration at front.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 103415

Accession Number: 1992.821

Pair of Women's Drawers

White cotton women's underwear with floral lace trim along bottom of each leg.

Date: ca. 1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), lace (needlework)

GUSN: 103416

Accession Number: 1992.820

Pen Handle

Silver pen handle.

Date: ca. 1875

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 103204

Accession Number: 1969.1746

Sewing Scissors in Sheath

Pair of silver scissors with scalloped edged handles, sheath has floral and geometric bright cut engraving.

Date: 1795-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 103205

Accession Number: 1969.3379

Etui

Metal shaped miniature tool case with hinged top and chased and repoussed scroll and floral decoration. Interior contains a spoon, snuff spoon, horn book mark, pencil and unidentified tool.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, horn (animal material)

GUSN: 103206

Accession Number: 1928.35a-f

Etui

Silver scissor case in a t-shape with textured pattern on surface. Interior contains a pair of scissors, penknife, and a pointed tool.

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 103207

Accession Number: 1931.242a-e

Etui

Green shagreen miniature tool case containing a pair of scissors, penknife, butter knife, two tine fork, a detachable handle, and a pencil tip.

Date: 1830-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: shagreen (leather), metal

GUSN: 103208

Accession Number: 1931.21a-g

Chatelaine

Silver plated chatelaine with peacock at belt fastener and attached clip.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 103209

Accession Number: 1935.256

Chatelaine

Metal chatelaine featuring three graduated circles arranged vertically, all have matching bright cut engraved geometric pattern, metal chain and hook attached.

Date: 1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 103210

Accession Number: 1944.209

Chatelaine

Silver chatelaine in an endless knot shape, supports four chains with eight attachments consisting of a heart-shaped case; silver writing pad with four bone sheets; charm in the form of a mummy; circular charm containing a photograph of Queen Victoria on one side and an unidentified woman on reverse...

Date: ca. 1895

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 103211

Accession Number: 1927.2100

Chatelaine

Metal chatelaine with a lion head surrounded by curling ribbons and bell flower swags, four chains attached with a winged lion charm, a watch case, a coin, and a flat circular charm with Islamic writing.

Date: 1873

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 103212

Accession Number: 1939.653

Chatelaine Hooks

Pair of silver chatelaine hooks.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 103213

Accession Number: 1963.263ab

Necklace

This necklace is formed from a silver-gilt set of plaques connected by short chains strung with pearls. Each plaque is set with cabochon red, green, and blue stones (probably rubies or garnets, emeralds and sapphires). The plaques alternate on the chain with baroque pearls. At the chain's center is ...

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 103214

Accession Number: 1990.1493

Brooch

Circular gilt metal brooch with applied twisted rope, bead, scroll decoration, border had Latin text "AMICIZIA AD IMENEO," center set with a green stone cameo depicting the Greek god Hymen in profile, hinged pin and hook on reverse.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 103215

Accession Number: 1990.1494

Earrings

Each of this pair of gold chandelier-style earrings is set with uncut, polished green stones (probably emeralds), baroque pearls and old mine-cut clear pastes with screw back fasteners.

Date: 1894-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 103216

Accession Number: 1990.1495.1-2

Pendant

Circular gilt metal pendant with chased scrolling foliate design around border, center set with a photograph of an unidentified man, loop attachment at top.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 103217

Accession Number: 1990.1496

Stickpin

Gold stickpin set with a brown scarab.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 103218

Accession Number: 1990.1497

Stickpin

Gold stickpin with a small round charm set with a piece of amber.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 103219

Accession Number: 1990.1498

Pencil with Cover

Pencil in gold case, engraved "SUSAN" on front.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 103220

Accession Number: 1990.1499

Thimble

Gold thimble with chased foliate edge, engraved "E.W. 1896"

Date: 1896

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 103221

Accession Number: 1990.1500

Earring Drop

Earring drop in the shape of a flower basket set with cut steel beads, seed pearls, and green, red, and colorless glass stones.

Date: 1750-1770

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 103222

Accession Number: 1990.1501

Brooch

Gold teardrop-shaped brooch set with a teardrop-shaped jade.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 103223

Accession Number: 1990.1502

Patch Box

Brass patch box with an engraved owl sitting on a tree limb on cover.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 103224

Accession Number: 2007.15.224

Patch Box

Sterling silver hinged patch box with a chased border and mottled surface, center is engraved with monogram "T.S."

Date: 1837-1838

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 103225

Accession Number: 2007.15.225

Happy Jack Thrift Club Button

Small round button featuring a squirrel wearing a red jacket surrounded by the words "Happy Jack Thrift Club."

Date: ca. 1918

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 103226

Accession Number: 2007.15.226

Money Clip

Sterling silver money clip with molded scroll top with asymmetrical cartouche in center.

Date: 1900-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 103227

Accession Number: 2007.15.227

Cuff Button

Silver round cuff button with three hanging chains in a girandole style with pinwheel shaped links.

Date: 1900-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 103228

Accession Number: 2007.15.228

Brooch

Small brooch in the form of a flower with round coral beads and a coral leaf.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 103229

Accession Number: 2007.15.229

Mint Tin

Round brass colored tin with a stamped bald eagle on one side and Liberty on the reverse.

Date: ca. 1851

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 103230

Accession Number: 1927.790

Brooch

Gold hollow and chased scroll brooch set with turquoises and seed pearls with three chains supporting a sphere and scroll drops (one missing on third chain).

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 103231

Accession Number: 1927.2092

Teething Ring

Ivory teething ring.

Date: 1852

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 103232

Accession Number: 1934.1880

Charm

Circular gold-colored cast metal charm or fob in the shape of a ship's wheel with a central reserve with a glass inset. Loop at top for suspension from cord or chain.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 103233

Accession Number: 1987.969