Historic New England

Letter Knife

Aqua, pnk, ivory; rectangular; pointed blade; handle with rosebuds

Date: 1885-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: celluloid (cellulosic), enamel paint, silver (metal)

GUSN: 72606

Accession Number: 1969.3143

Pocket Knife

Dk brown; attenuated ovl hndl, h hatchd, 2 blades, crkscrw, pr scis

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: Underwood (Maker)

Material: brass (alloy), lip-vibrated aerophones with conical bore: with valves, horn (animal material), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 72607

Accession Number: 1969.3144

Fan

Pale green; molded top, tapering bse to stem, no handle

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), metal

GUSN: 72608

Accession Number: 1969.3145.1

Fan

Pale green; molded top, tapering bse to stem, no handle

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), metal

GUSN: 72609

Accession Number: 1969.3145.2

Pen

Ivory; metal insert; ivory cylin hndl; putti with flute finial

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component), pewter (tin alloy), silver (metal)

GUSN: 72610

Accession Number: 1969.3146

Dispenser, Floss

Colorless; cylin, faceted; screw top with sm hole & floss catch

Date: 1880-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing, steel (alloy)

GUSN: 72611

Accession Number: 1969.3148

Fly Swatter

Lt brown; circular head, concentric bands; loop handle

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: straw (plant material)

GUSN: 72612

Accession Number: 1969.3149

Fan

Pink, red, and silver collapsable fan with shaped spines; asymmetrical mum motif; wrist cord

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), paper (fiber product), silk (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72613

Accession Number: 1969.3150

Set of Colored Drawing Pencils

Purple rectangular folding box; multi color pencils

Date: 1862-1874

Maker: Berolzheimer Illfelder & Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: cardboard, lead (metal), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72614

Accession Number: 1969.3151

Pad

Black rectangular pad with hinged; corner mounts pencil holder, grained, embossed

Date: 1920-1939

Maker: unknown

Material: embossing, graining, leather, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 72615

Accession Number: 1969.3152

Gauge

Dk brown; rectangular, 2 sticks, bev edge, strap hrdware; slides 1 directn

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 72616

Accession Number: 1969.3153

Paper Knife

Sabre-shpd; ram's head & st. george & dragon, crucifrm handle

Date: 1880-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process)

GUSN: 72617

Accession Number: 1969.3154

Shade

Pch, rst; accordion pleated, with o support/frame; striped border

Date: 1900-1939

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 72618

Accession Number: 1969.3155.1

Shade

Pch, rst; accordion pleated, with o support/frame; striped border

Date: 1900-1939

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 72619

Accession Number: 1969.3155.2

Shade

Pch, rst; accordion pleated, with o support/frame; striped border

Date: 1900-1939

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 72620

Accession Number: 1969.3155.3

Blotter

Dk brown, black, blue; rectangular wood panel lid, molded leather back

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), burl veneer, leather, paper (fiber product), silk (textile)

GUSN: 72621

Accession Number: 1969.3156

Menu Cards

Lt blue; rectangular box; flap lid; ivory card, striped border

Date: 1880-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, ink, pressing

GUSN: 72622

Accession Number: 1969.3157

Bookcase

Bookcase. Pine. Painted brown with reddish stain. Rectangular case with three shelves. Rests on recent casters

Date: 1925-1949

Maker: Attributed to Codman, Thomas Newbold, 1868-1963 (Maker)

Material: pine (wood), metal

GUSN: 72473

Accession Number: 1969.2766

Portable Desk

Grn, glt, pur inter; rectangular, hngd lid; compartmented; monogram

Date: 1885-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), leather, metal, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72474

Accession Number: 1969.2768

Mirror

Silver; rectangular, mold edgs; missing support

Date: 1925-1949

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, mirrors, painting (coating), wood (plant material), glass (material)

GUSN: 72475

Accession Number: 1969.2769

Jewelry Box

Brn, glt; rectangular, hngd, lock; acanthus motif; rose interior

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), leather, silk (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72476

Accession Number: 1969.2770

Electric Lamp

Yellow circular base, flared sides; central cylindar; elongated painted handle; lamp insert

Date: 1925-1945

Maker: Perry Son & Co. (Maker)

Material: brass (alloy), painting (coating), tin (metal), wire

GUSN: 72477

Accession Number: 1969.2773

Tray

Gry, lvndr, green; rectangular, knotchd crnrs; shinese lady musicians

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 72478

Accession Number: 1969.2775

Clock

Ivory, orange, blue, gilt; architecture rectangular; pilasters under curved pedestal; circular clock

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: Wedgwood (Manufacturer)

Material: brass (alloy), earthenware, glass (material), painting (coating), glazing (coating), tin glaze, tin (metal)

GUSN: 72479

Accession Number: 1969.2778

Clothes Brush

Tarnished; pear-shpd hndl; sq frame, rectangular brush; rocaille motif

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: grass (plant material), pressing, silver (metal)

GUSN: 72480

Accession Number: 1969.2798

Busk

Lt brown; rectangular, rounded corners; oriental lscp, mtn/bridge

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72481

Accession Number: 1969.2835

Jewelry Box

Colorless; sm facets, metal floral swags, domed pincushion lid

Date: 1880-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: cutting (dividing), gilding, glass (material), metal

GUSN: 72482

Accession Number: 1969.2837

Cosmetic Jar

Colorless; circular facetd; slightly domed lid; monogrmd, cork liner

Date: 1880-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: cutting (dividing), glass (material), silver (metal)

GUSN: 72483

Accession Number: 1969.2839

Wallet

Tan; rectangular; folds in 1/2, 4 pockets; grained surface, monogram

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: Cross (Manufacturer)

Material: brass (alloy), graining, leather

GUSN: 72484

Accession Number: 1969.2840

Tile

Blu/white; rectangular; lscp with windmill and sail boats

Date: 1895-1914

Maker: Thoort & Labouchere (Manufacturer)

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 72485

Accession Number: 1969.2841.1

Tile

Blu/white; rectangular; lscp with windmill and sail boats

Date: 1895-1914

Maker: Thoort & Labouchere (Manufacturer)

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 72486

Accession Number: 1969.2841.2

Saucer

Pnk, green, rse; circular, dp well with ridge; quatrefoil & cross motif

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: Sarreguemines Porcelain (Manufacturer)

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 72487

Accession Number: 1969.2842

Grooming Kit

Tan; rectangular, folded; large pocket with insert; slots for tools; 18c dr. scn

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, silk (textile)

GUSN: 72488

Accession Number: 1969.2843

Set Button

Pk, colorless; circular cuff type; green rectangular box, ivory velvet lining

Date: 1880-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: cutting (dividing), glass (material), leather, pressing

GUSN: 72489

Accession Number: 1969.2844

Jewelry Case

Tan; rectangular, 3-fold, fitted interiors; grained

Date: 1885-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: graining, leather

GUSN: 72490

Accession Number: 1969.2845

Wallet

Black rectangular wallet, folds in 1/2, pockts, flap closure; monogrammed

Maker: unknown

Material: copper (metal), leather

GUSN: 72491

Accession Number: 1969.2846

Set Button

Pur, green; circular faux amethyst & emerald clasps, var sz; burg case

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: cutting (dividing), glass (material), gold (metal), leather, paste (glass)

GUSN: 72492

Accession Number: 1969.2847

Manicure Case

Black, rectangular manicure case with a flap closure, sections for implements

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 72493

Accession Number: 1969.2848

Religious Statue

Wht; virgin standing on star-studded globe & serpent

Date: 1856

Maker: unknown

Material: parian (porcelain), porcelain

GUSN: 72494

Accession Number: 1969.2849

Vase

Wht; baluster shpd, 3 hndls with twist; narrow lip

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 72495

Accession Number: 1969.2850.1

Vase

Wht; baluster shpd, 3 hndls with twist; narrow lip

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 72496

Accession Number: 1969.2850.2

Pocket Watch

Circular; 2 hngd cvrs; white face, roman #s; minute dial; monogram

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: American Watch Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: enamel paint, gold (metal), silver (metal)

GUSN: 72497

Accession Number: 1969.2851

Jewelry Box

Tan; rectangular, hinged lid, compartmented with blue interior

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: Bramah (Manufacturer)

Material: leather, silk (textile)

GUSN: 72498

Accession Number: 1969.2852

Pen Tray

Patina; rectangular, inverted crnrs, post & beam shallow gallery

Date: 1880-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process)

GUSN: 72499

Accession Number: 1969.2853

Sugar Bowl

Blue, white; kettle-shaped, three feet; floral sprays on sides and well

Date: 1880-1914

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 72500

Accession Number: 1969.2854

Cosmetic Jar

Blue, white; cylindrical; floral sprays on sides, windmill on lid

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 72501

Accession Number: 1969.2855

Trinket Basket

Tan, dark blue border; circular, curved sides, arched base

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: straw (plant material)

GUSN: 72502

Accession Number: 1969.2856

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

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