Historic New England

Fly Swatter

Grn, pnk; circular head; long handle with loop at end

Date: 1925-1949

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), wicker

GUSN: 70225

Accession Number: 1969.2637.4

Fly Swatter

Grn, pnk; circular head; long handle with loop at end

Date: 1925-1949

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), wicker

GUSN: 70226

Accession Number: 1969.2637.5

Shaving Set

Tan, ivory; roll out case with seven razors for each day; buckle, strap

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: Last, Joseph (Maker) Drew & Co. (Manufacturer) Possibly George Butler & Co. (Manufacturer) Joseph Rodgers & Sons (Manufacturer)

Material: celluloid (cellulosic), leather, metal

GUSN: 70227

Accession Number: 1969.2638

Trinket Basket

Brn, bge, org; rounded rectangular; spearate lid; cross pattern

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: straw (plant material)

GUSN: 70228

Accession Number: 1969.2639

Card Box

Rectangular; domed hinged lid with 3 inlaid cards; 2 comparts. inside

Date: 1875-1914

Maker: Dougherty, A., 1885 (Maker)

Material: black walnut (wood), inlay (process)

GUSN: 70229

Accession Number: 1969.2640

Parasol Handle

Intricately carved handle; lily of valley motif. In three parts.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 70230

Accession Number: 1969.2641

Needlework Box

Rectangular; sewing implements inside

Date: 1900-1925

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, celluloid (cellulosic), paper (fiber product), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 70231

Accession Number: 1969.2642

Folding Rule

2 hinged arms; 1 slides along length; metric

Date: 1880-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 70232

Accession Number: 1969.2643

Hand Mirror

Oval, curved edge; swinging cover, interior oval mirror

Date: 1875-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: black walnut (wood), mirrors, glass (material)

GUSN: 70233

Accession Number: 1969.2646

Prayer Book

Black, purple, ivory, and gilt case enclosing a bible with a cross on front with a clasp

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), gilding, ivory (tooth component), leather, moiré, paper (fiber product), silk (textile), silver (metal)

GUSN: 70234

Accession Number: 1969.2647

Bookmark

Brn, org; rectangular with pointed end; 2nd clip same shape, shorter

Date: 1925-1949

Maker: unknown

Material: shell (animal material), tortoise shell

GUSN: 70235

Accession Number: 1969.2648

Razor Strop

Brn; rectangular comp; "hour-glass" handle; case holds strop

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 70236

Accession Number: 1969.2649

Darning Egg

Egg-shaped; screw on top

Date: 1875-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: black walnut (wood)

GUSN: 70237

Accession Number: 1969.2650

Picture Frame

Brn; square; clasped & hinged; book format; picture frame inside

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 70238

Accession Number: 1969.2651

Tape Measure

Brn, pnk; round body; tape pulls out; thimble handle

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: celluloid (cellulosic), linen (material), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 70239

Accession Number: 1969.2652

Buttonhook and Shoehorn

Oval with flared ends; steel end with hook.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component), silver (metal), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 70240

Accession Number: 1969.2653

Pill Box

Brown; round; top semi-encasing bottom

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: celluloid (cellulosic)

GUSN: 70241

Accession Number: 1969.2654

Vial

Blue; round stone, top; cylin base; top screws out

Date: 1925-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), turquoise (mineral)

GUSN: 70242

Accession Number: 1969.2656

Razor Sharpener

Red; rectangular; sliding mechanism

Date: 1925-1950

Maker: Allegro Company (Manufacturer)

Material: steel (alloy), stone (rock)

GUSN: 70243

Accession Number: 1969.2657

Signet

Square base; letters on face

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), pewter (tin alloy), wood (plant material), tin (metal)

GUSN: 70244

Accession Number: 1969.2659

Jar, Powder

Cylin, flattened top; clear inside jar with separate lid

Date: 1875-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: black walnut (wood), glass (material)

GUSN: 70245

Accession Number: 1969.2661.1

Jar, Powder

Cylin, flattened top; clear inside jar with separate lid

Date: 1875-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: black walnut (wood), glass (material)

GUSN: 70246

Accession Number: 1969.2661.2

Cosmetic Jar

Brn; cylin with flat top; incised lines along edge; inside jar

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: black walnut (wood), earthenware

GUSN: 70247

Accession Number: 1969.2662.1

Cosmetic Jar

Brn; cylin with flat top; incised lines along edge; inside jar

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: black walnut (wood), earthenware

GUSN: 70248

Accession Number: 1969.2662.2

Cosmetic Jar

Brn; cylin with flat top; incised lines along screw top; inner jr

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: black walnut (wood), glass (material)

GUSN: 70249

Accession Number: 1969.2663.1

Cosmetic Jar

Brn; cylin with flat top; incised lines along screw top; inner jr

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: black walnut (wood), glass (material)

GUSN: 70250

Accession Number: 1969.2663.2

Engraving Plate

Rectangular; block print; cylindrical knob

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy), wire

GUSN: 69850

Accession Number: 1969.1859

Engraving Plate

Rectangular; block print

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy), wire

GUSN: 69851

Accession Number: 1969.1860

Lighter

Coin form; profile of marianne, recto; edward vii, verso

Date: 1905

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), plating (metal coating)

GUSN: 69852

Accession Number: 1969.1861

Dish

Blue, white; three feet, butterfly shaped, relief details

Date: 1924-1939

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 69853

Accession Number: 1969.1862

Drum

Natural; semi-circ with plank on top; cord with stick

Date: 1902

Maker: unknown

Material: cord (fiber product), paper (fiber product), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 69854

Accession Number: 1969.1863

Paper Knife

Rectangular, bevelled edge, scroll handle; bird & branch motif

Date: 1885-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 69855

Accession Number: 1969.1864

Scissors

Foliate decoration; scrolled handles; blades wrapped in paper

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process)

GUSN: 69856

Accession Number: 1969.1865

Candlestand

Circular top; slightly raised edge; tripod legs; ball and claw feet

Date: 1900-1949

Maker: unknown

Material: graining, mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 69857

Accession Number: 1969.1867

Medicine Box

Light blue with dark blue borders; rectangular; attached lid

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 69858

Accession Number: 1969.3828

Map

Gld, blue, rust; rolled with wooden posts; cloth loop hook

Date: 1890

Maker: George S. Harris & Sons (Lithographer)

Material: canvas, coating (material), lithography, paper (fiber product), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 69859

Accession Number: 1969.3831

Engraving Plate

Rectangular; wrapped in white paper with blue letters; manila envelope

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: M. T. Bird & Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: paper (fiber product), steel (alloy), wire

GUSN: 69860

Accession Number: 1969.3833

Storage Box

Painted black, gold inside; rectangular; hinged lid

Date: 1925-1949

Maker: Canco (Maker)

Material: metal

GUSN: 69861

Accession Number: 1969.3834

Lamp Shade

Ivory; pleated; blunt edge; brown cord

Date: 1925-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 69862

Accession Number: 1969.3841

Lamp Shade

Ivory; pleated; strtaight edge; cord to tassel

Date: 1925-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: cord (fiber product), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 69863

Accession Number: 1969.3835.1

Lamp Shade

Ivory; pleated; strtaight edge; cord to tassel

Date: 1925-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: cord (fiber product), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 69864

Accession Number: 1969.3835.2

Lamp Shade

Ivory; pleated; strtaight edge; cord to tassel

Date: 1925-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: cord (fiber product), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 69865

Accession Number: 1969.3835.3

Lamp Shade

Ivory; pleated; scallop and pointed edge; black cord

Date: 1925-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: cord (fiber product), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 69866

Accession Number: 1969.3837.1

Lamp Shade

Ivory; pleated; scallop and pointed edge; black cord

Date: 1925-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: cord (fiber product), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 69867

Accession Number: 1969.3837.2

Lamp Shade

Ivory; pleated; scallop and pointed edge; black cord

Date: 1925-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: cord (fiber product), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 69868

Accession Number: 1969.3837.3

Lamp Shade

Ivory; pleated; scallop and pointed edge; black cord

Date: 1925-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: cord (fiber product), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 69869

Accession Number: 1969.3837.4

Lamp Shade

Ivory; pleated; scallop and pointed edge; black cord

Date: 1925-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: cord (fiber product), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 69870

Accession Number: 1969.3837.5

Lamp Shade

Ivory; pleated; scalloped edge; black cord

Date: 1925-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: cord (fiber product), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 69871

Accession Number: 1969.3836.1

Lamp Shade

Ivory; pleated; scalloped edge; black cord

Date: 1925-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: cord (fiber product), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 69872

Accession Number: 1969.3836.2

Lamp Shade

Ivory; pleated; scalloped edge; black cord

Date: 1925-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: cord (fiber product), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 69873

Accession Number: 1969.3836.3

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