Historic New England

Glove Box

Purp, yellow, green; rectangular; geom border; quilted geisha in lscp; deep lid

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: bamboo (material), inlay (process), paper (fiber product), textiles, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72581

Accession Number: 1969.3119

Tray

Red, black, gilt; shallow well; rounded corners; stylized landscape with bird

Date: 1880-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: japanning, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72582

Accession Number: 1969.3120

Writing Case

Lt brown; rectangular; hngd lid, compartmented; incised swallow

Date: 1885-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: incising, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72583

Accession Number: 1969.3122

Brush

Black brush with a turned handle, bulbous ends with blond llong and multitaperd brush

Date: 1880-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: bristle, painting (coating), turning (shaping process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72584

Accession Number: 1969.3123

Postal Scale

Hanging; rectangular, sprng action, sliding scale; wire rack

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: Chatillon's (Manufacturer)

Material: casting (process), iron (metal), painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 72585

Accession Number: 1969.3124

Commemorative Medal

Dk patina; squat cross-shp, knotched crnrs; mother clasps child

Date: 1918

Maker: Lalique, René, 1860-1945 (Artist)

Material: brass (alloy), pressing, silk (textile)

GUSN: 72586

Accession Number: 1969.3125.1

Commemorative Medal

Dk patina; circular disk; recto eagle with shield, verso u. s. shield

Date: 1918

Maker: Spigers & Son (Manufacturer)

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process), silk (textile)

GUSN: 72587

Accession Number: 1969.3125.2

Commemorative Medal

Dk patina; circular disk; recto eagle with shield, verso inscription

Date: 1918

Maker: Spigers & Son (Manufacturer)

Material: brass (alloy), pressing, silk (textile)

GUSN: 72588

Accession Number: 1969.3125.3

Pocket Knife

Yellow; rectangular, smooth bone handle; double blades

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy)

GUSN: 72589

Accession Number: 1969.3126

Pocket Knife

Mottled brown; rectangular, serpentine outline; double blades

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy), tortoise shell

GUSN: 72590

Accession Number: 1969.3127

Pocket Knife

Wht; rectangular, rounded end; double blades

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), mother of pearl, steel (alloy)

GUSN: 72591

Accession Number: 1969.3128

Pocket Knife

Silver; attenuated oval; cityscape; with two blades

Date: 1896

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), pewter (tin alloy), steel (alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 72592

Accession Number: 1969.3129

Stud Case

Drk brown; rectangular, slide insert, monogrammed

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: G. Franco & Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: leather

GUSN: 72593

Accession Number: 1969.3130

Busk

Ivory; rectangular, rounded corners, tapering thickness

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 72594

Accession Number: 1969.3131

Paper Knife

Drk brown; rectangular, tapering to thin point at edge

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 72595

Accession Number: 1969.3132

Paper Knife

Brn; figured wood; rectangular, tapering hndl; 2 black birds & plant

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: Menton (Maker)

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

GUSN: 72596

Accession Number: 1969.3133

Pocket, Miniature Knife

Lt brown; cylindrical case, pull-out blade

Date: 1891-1914

Maker: Engstrom, Joh. (Maker)

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

GUSN: 72597

Accession Number: 1969.3134

Pocket Knife

Dk gry; rectangular, rounded corners, double blades, safety locks

Date: 1925-1939

Maker: Bonsa (Manufacturer)

Material: steel (alloy)

GUSN: 72598

Accession Number: 1969.3135

Pocket Knife

Ivory; attenuated oval; double blades

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy)

GUSN: 72599

Accession Number: 1969.3136

Pocket Knife

Silver; rectangular; two knives, hook, corkscrew, file

Date: 1877

Maker: Possibly Underwood (Manufacturer) Possibly Underwood (Vendor)

Material: casting (process), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 72600

Accession Number: 1969.3137

Desk Set

Burg; rectangular tapered case, long shears, paper knife

Date: 1891-1914

Maker: Knipp (Manufacturer) Cross (Manufacturer)

Material: brass (alloy), leather, steel (alloy)

GUSN: 72601

Accession Number: 1969.3138

Card Box

Brn; rectangular, deep recess; 2 decks; floral and vine motif

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, leather

GUSN: 72602

Accession Number: 1969.3139

Change Purse

Gry, yellow; u-shaped, hinged clasp

Date: 1885-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), flannel, nickel (metal), plush

GUSN: 72603

Accession Number: 1969.3140

Paper Knife

Moder. patina; painted blade; reel turned hndl with x-piece; screw thrdg

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 72604

Accession Number: 1969.3141

Pen Wiper

Black and red rectangular holder with, reverse curve sides; inlaid acanthus motif; brush

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: A. Girout & Co. (Maker)

Material: brass (alloy), bristle, tortoise shell

GUSN: 72605

Accession Number: 1969.3142

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

Bracelet

Cuff form; bulbous ends; 2 domes, cross-hatching, altern. beads

Date: 1875-1924

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 72817

Accession Number: 1969.4408

Storage Box

Rectangular; hinged lid; crude; stained

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: Possibly Stowell, Wm.(?) H. (Maker)

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 72818

Accession Number: 1969.4400

Footstool

Rectangular top footstool with round corners; angled; 4 bulb turned legs, 2 plain stretcher and supports

Date: 1865-1890

Maker: United Society (Shakers) (Maker)

Material: mahogany (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 72819

Accession Number: 1969.4437

Bag

Concent circles joined together to frm triangle; ring handles

Date: 1925-1949

Maker: unknown

Material: straw (plant material)

GUSN: 72820

Accession Number: 1969.4459

Basket

Sq base, round mouth; tightly woven; u-shaped handle

Date: 1875-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: straw (plant material)

GUSN: 72821

Accession Number: 1969.4460

Bag

Gld, pur, blue; rectangular with vertical stripes; u-shaped handles

Date: 1925-1965

Maker: unknown

Material: straw (plant material)

GUSN: 72822

Accession Number: 1969.4461

Pail

Circular; overlapping finger seams; u-shaped handle

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 72823

Accession Number: 1969.4462

Basket

Circular; flared lip; open diamond weave

Date: 1875-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: straw (plant material)

GUSN: 72824

Accession Number: 1969.4463

Pitcher

Wht, black; cylin, ribbed; loop handle

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: enameling, metal

GUSN: 72825

Accession Number: 1969.4464.1

Pitcher

Wht, black; cylin, ribbed; loop handle

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: enameling, metal

GUSN: 72826

Accession Number: 1969.4464.2

Coaster

Blu-grn, org, yolk; round, flared sides; zodiac sign info

Date: 1950-1968

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 72827

Accession Number: 1969.4465

Balance Weight

Black, rectangular balance weight; flared to one end with a hook at top

Date: 1875-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), lead (metal)

GUSN: 72828

Accession Number: 1969.4466

Bandbox

Natural; black top, green lining; nailed lap construction

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: Possibly Goyard St. De Mcmorel (Maker)

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

GUSN: 72829

Accession Number: 1969.4580

Game

Nat, green; sliding rectangular lid with 1/2s of game pcs; 6 brd constrct

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), pine (wood)

GUSN: 72830

Accession Number: 1969.4603

Glove Box

Light brown, gilt glove box with a rectangular hinged top; 2 hook latchs; ivory, green interior; stripe

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72831

Accession Number: 1969.4604

Trinket Box

Brn; rectangular dp hngd lid with facetd appliq; banding, green inter

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 72832

Accession Number: 1969.4605

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