Historic New England

Box

8 sides, ftd; flush lid; white crane & green branch motif overall

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), painting (coating)

GUSN: 72758

Accession Number: 1969.2810

Candlestick

Fishtailed male figure riding sea turtle, conch shell, candl holder

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal), casting (process)

GUSN: 72759

Accession Number: 1969.2876.1

Candlestick

Fishtailed male figure riding sea turtle, conch shell, candl holder

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal), casting (process)

GUSN: 72760

Accession Number: 1969.2876.2

Plant Stand

Natural square top plant stand with an open front, straight sides to bracket feet, plain rear skirt

Date: 1900-1949

Maker: Possibly Codman, Thomas Newbold, 1868-1963 (Maker)

Material: mahogany (wood), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72761

Accession Number: 1969.2900

Desktop Embosser

Black and gilt desktop embosser with floral decoration, a rectangular base and a baluster handle

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: burlap, iron (metal), painting (coating), wood (plant material), wool (textile)

GUSN: 72762

Accession Number: 1969.2904

Electric Lamp

Square black base; straight cylindrical shaft

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), stone (rock)

GUSN: 72763

Accession Number: 1969.2918

Portable Desk

Rectangular; hngd lid, inlaid shield; black leathr inter; compartments

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), glass (material), inlay (process), leather, mahogany (wood), silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 72764

Accession Number: 1969.2919

Portable Desk

Rectangular; hngd lid, inlaid shield; green velvet inside; compartments

Date: 1825-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), glass (material), inlay (process), mahogany (wood), silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 72765

Accession Number: 1969.2920

Portable Desk

Rectangular; hngd lid, inlaid shield; green velvet inside; compartments

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), glass (material), inlay (process), mahogany (wood), silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 72766

Accession Number: 1969.2921

Humidor

Rectangular; strapwork; hinged lid; tray; key

Date: 1901

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), copper (metal), mahogany (wood), tin (metal)

GUSN: 72767

Accession Number: 1969.2922

Letter Box

Brn, lt brown; rectangular, hngd slant frnt; peasant scenes; overall geom

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: inlay (process), olive (fruit), olive (wood), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72768

Accession Number: 1969.2936

Electric Lamp

Black and gilt candlstck body with cylindrical coumnl, tilt shade with socket to side

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: Beaver (Maker)

Material: brass (alloy), painting (coating), silk (textile), tin (metal), wax, wool (textile)

GUSN: 72769

Accession Number: 1969.3081.1

Electric Lamp

Black and gilt candlstck body with cylindrical coumnl, tilt shade with socket to side

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: Beaver (Maker)

Material: brass (alloy), painting (coating), silk (textile), tin (metal), wax, wool (textile)

GUSN: 72770

Accession Number: 1969.3081.2

Electric Lamp

Black electric lamp with a thin faceted baluster shaft and octagonal stepped base

Date: 1920-1950

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 72771

Accession Number: 1969.3082

Electric Lamp

Unr shpd pedestl on sq base, org chinoiserie decor on shade

Date: 1940-1960

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 72772

Accession Number: 1969.3083

Electric Lamp

Three feet in shape of fantastic animals; column shaft with entwined vine

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal)

GUSN: 72773

Accession Number: 1969.3084

Souvenir Box

Brn, green; rectangular, hngd lid; blossom mtf medallion, line borders

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: inlay (process), olive (fruit), olive (wood), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72774

Accession Number: 1969.3147

Microscope

Brass, black; travel size; rectangular box (b)

Date: 1875-1914

Maker: Bourgeois Open. (Manufacturer)

Material: brass (alloy), mirrors, turning (shaping process), metal, wood (plant material), glass (material)

GUSN: 72875

Accession Number: 1969.4707

Camera

Blue case; rectangular camera; three extra plates; black cloth

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: Ruckert, J. (Manufacturer)

Material: brass (alloy), canvas, cotton (textile), leather, turning (shaping process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72876

Accession Number: 1969.4710

Carriage Clock Case

Burg; rectangular; sq hngd lid; strap hndl; blind window

Date: 1825-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), glass (material), leather, satin, silk (textile), wood (plant material), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 72877

Accession Number: 1969.4754

Typewriter

Brn rectangular travlng case; bail handle; inside unknown, locked

Date: 1880-1899

Maker: Hall Typewriter (Manufacturer)

Material: brass (alloy), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72878

Accession Number: 1969.4760

Cigar Case

Burnt umber; rectangular; bracket ornament; green lining

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), leather

GUSN: 72879

Accession Number: 1969.4761

Storage Box

Black, gold, and orange rectangular box with a hingd lid; bail handle; filled with keys

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: Possibly Ward's (Maker)

Material: painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 72880

Accession Number: 1969.4762

Plant Stand

Plant stand. Black; cube-shaped; straight sides; open bottom.

Date: 1925-1949

Maker: Possibly Codman, Thomas Newbold, 1868-1963 (Maker)

Material: pine (wood), plywood

GUSN: 72881

Accession Number: 1969.4804

Rack

Black rack with four sides and an open bottom and front; rectangular

Date: 1925-1949

Maker: Possibly Codman, Thomas Newbold, 1868-1963 (Maker)

Material: pine (wood), plywood

GUSN: 72882

Accession Number: 1969.4805

Footstool

Footstool. Black; square overhanging top; straight skirt on one side. Rests on bracket feet.

Date: 1925-1949

Maker: Possibly Codman, Thomas Newbold, 1868-1963 (Maker)

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72883

Accession Number: 1969.4806

Bed Tray

Rectangular top bed tray with a shaped front; raised side galleries; 3 circular holes; fld legs

Date: 1885-1924

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 72884

Accession Number: 1969.4822

Footstool

Trapezoidal, highly figured top; 4 turned legs; natural finish

Date: 1885-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: plywood, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72885

Accession Number: 1969.4823

Footstool

Footstool. Pine. black; rectangular; two-board ovrhanging top; inner central arch. Rests on two block feet with beveled edges.

Date: 1900-1949

Maker: Possibly Codman, Thomas Newbold, 1868-1963 (Maker)

Material: painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 72886

Accession Number: 1969.4824

Footstool

Rectangular top, round corners; faded green floral and foliate motif; 4 turned legs

Date: 1885-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), upholstering

GUSN: 72887

Accession Number: 1969.4825

Bidet

Rectangular frme with contourd sides; pln apron; tprd legs; white serp basin

Date: 1885-1924

Maker: Wedgwood (Manufacturer)

Material: earthenware, mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 72888

Accession Number: 1969.4827

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

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