Historic New England

Fireplace Broom

Black handle fireplace broom with sausage range and ball turnings; blue bristles and a blue ribbon

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 70329

Accession Number: 1969.2236

Bed

Arched head & foot boards; applied moldings; str side rail

Date: 1840-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: black walnut (wood)

GUSN: 70330

Accession Number: 1969.2242

Washstand

Square white top; 1 drawer; large hinge door; 2 shelves; carved applied decorations.

Date: 1840-1865

Maker: Hixon, Edward (Maker)

Material: black walnut (wood), carving (processes), marble (rock)

GUSN: 70331

Accession Number: 1969.2243

Lounge

Sinuous back, serpentine seat rail; scroll arm; tufted; red, yellow, white floral jacquard upholstery over earlier printed cotton (visible on arm).

Date: 1830-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: chintz, cotton (textile), wood (plant material), upholstering

GUSN: 70332

Accession Number: 1969.2244

Handkerchief Box

Square; accordion sides; blue lining; carved buckles; footed; Handkerchieves

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, pearl (animal material), silk (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 70333

Accession Number: 1969.2246

Scarab

Lt brown; oval; beetle with hieroglyphics on base

Date: 1875-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: redware

GUSN: 70334

Accession Number: 1969.2247

Brush Holder

Blue, white; octagonal; stylized plants and brocade panels

Date: 1924-1939

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 70335

Accession Number: 1969.2248

Cigarette Box

Rectangular; blond string inlay; hinged lid with inside mirror

Date: 1830-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: inlay (process), laminating, mirrors, paper (fiber product), rosewood (wood), glass (material)

GUSN: 70336

Accession Number: 1969.2249

Letter Box

Black letter box with gilt trim, a rectangular, hinged slant top lid, and compartments

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: Dyus & Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: brass (alloy), gilding, leather, paper (fiber product), silk (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 70337

Accession Number: 1969.2250

Trinket Box

Rectangular; hinged top; inlaid boy with basket sitting on log, medalion

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 70338

Accession Number: 1969.2251

Trinket Box

Rectangular; domed hinged lid; medalion with inlaid peasant cpl dancing

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 70339

Accession Number: 1969.2252

Wallet

Red, gold; rectangular; book format; two inner pockets; printed info

Date: 1903

Maker: Emile Weissbrod & Sons Inc. (Manufacturer)

Material: gilding, leather

GUSN: 70340

Accession Number: 1969.2253

Hook, Jamb

Dk blue, white, glt; circular head with urn; shaft with threaded end

Date: 1800-1824

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), enameling

GUSN: 70341

Accession Number: 1969.2237.1

Hook, Jamb

Dk blue, white, glt; circular head with urn; shaft with threaded end

Date: 1800-1824

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), enameling

GUSN: 70342

Accession Number: 1969.2237.2

Bellows

Spade form; 1 handle; circular turned decor; cast nozzle

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, metal, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 70343

Accession Number: 1969.2238

Broom

Red cylindar with a handle; multi-stripes; straw bound by wire and string

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: straw (plant material), textiles, wood (plant material), wire

GUSN: 70344

Accession Number: 1969.2239

Trunk

Black trunk with tack decor, reinforced edges and four turned wooden feet

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: Possibly Ahning (Retailer) Ramah, J. R. (Maker)

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

GUSN: 70345

Accession Number: 1969.2240

Pitcher

White, pink, green; balluster-shaped, narrow mouth, handle; rose cluster, double band

Date: 1904

Maker: Mintons (Manufacturer)

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 70346

Accession Number: 1969.2241.1

Pitcher

White, pink, green; balluster-shaped, narrow mouth, handle; rose cluster, double band

Date: 1904

Maker: Mintons (Manufacturer)

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 70347

Accession Number: 1969.2241.2

Thermometer

Gilt; circular base; masonry tower with crenolation

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), glass (material), plating (metal coating), metal

GUSN: 70598

Accession Number: 1969.2712

Electric Lamp

Circ base, elong. balust. trng; pleated shade with painted rose

Date: 1900-1939

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), paper (fiber product), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 70599

Accession Number: 1969.2714

Back Scratcher

Fork shaped head; pierced hndl with twisted neck

Date: 1900-1939

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 70600

Accession Number: 1969.2717

Vase

Footed, bulbouse body, wide flared mouth

Date: 1885-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process)

GUSN: 70601

Accession Number: 1969.2718.1

Vase

Footed, bulbouse body, wide flared mouth

Date: 1885-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process)

GUSN: 70602

Accession Number: 1969.2718.2

Letter Box

Grn, glt; rectangular, hinged; embossed floral border

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: Possibly Loewe, E. (Maker)

Material: embossing, gilding, leather, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 70603

Accession Number: 1969.2719

Trinket Basket

Brn, org, yellow; rectangular with overlapping lid; herring-bone weave

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: straw (plant material)

GUSN: 70604

Accession Number: 1969.2720

Card Deck

Grn, yellow, black; 2 pencils; original back

Date: 1925-1949

Maker: Brown & Bigelow (Manufacturer)

Material: cardboard

GUSN: 70605

Accession Number: 1969.2721

Trinket Box

Polychrome; cylin; wide mouth; rose mandarin

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 70606

Accession Number: 1969.2723

Set Inkwell

Colorless; sq, canted corners; conforming top; honeycomb pattern

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 70607

Accession Number: 1969.2724.1

Clothes Brush

Whisk style; varnished loop handle

Date: 1925-1949

Maker: unknown

Material: straw (plant material)

GUSN: 70608

Accession Number: 1969.2725

Stool

Rectangular; folding top, legs; hinged; pierced trefoil motif

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 70609

Accession Number: 1969.2726

Mirror

Rectangular; white; molded frame with beading

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 70610

Accession Number: 1969.2728

Chair

Small chair painted white with an open square back, rectangular seat, and rectangular tapered legs.

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 70611

Accession Number: 1969.2729

Thermometer

Black; cylindrical; recessed graph; hanger

Date: 1885-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), painting (coating), pressing, tin (metal)

GUSN: 70612

Accession Number: 1969.2730

Pen Tray

Brown, black, and marblized pen tray with elongated, curved ends, deep well; 3 applied brass mounts

Date: 1865-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), marbling, paper (fiber product), papier mâché

GUSN: 70613

Accession Number: 1969.2731

Glove Stretcher

Black; long nose, scissor form, spring at handle

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 70614

Accession Number: 1969.2732

Hand Mirror

Oval frame; shaped handle; gravine leaf overall; bird crest

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), mirrors, plating (metal coating), silver (metal), glass (material)

GUSN: 70615

Accession Number: 1969.2733

Razor Blade Sharpener

Sq, hinged top; art deco motif in blue; crank handle

Date: 1925-1949

Maker: The Beardsely & Wolcott Mfg Co (Manufacturer)

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

GUSN: 70616

Accession Number: 1969.2734

Buttonhook

Silver; tear shaped loop handle, hinged hook; folding

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 70617

Accession Number: 1969.2736

Hair Comb

Brn, yellow; arch with 7 balls; long teeth

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: plastic (organic material)

GUSN: 70618

Accession Number: 1969.3994

Curling Iron

No description

Date: 1900-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 70619

Accession Number: 1969.3995

Curling Iron Heater

Silver, rectangular; hinged lid; pronged stand; burner

Date: 1900-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 70620

Accession Number: 1969.3996

Hair Comb

Jet black; butterfly; 2 prong comb with hinge

Date: 1920-1945

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), plastic (organic material), metal

GUSN: 70621

Accession Number: 1969.3997

Comb

Rectangular; scallop sides, rounded base; long thin teeth

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 70622

Accession Number: 1969.3999

Bell

Black bell with a flared body, clapper, turned handle

Date: 1885-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process)

GUSN: 70623

Accession Number: 1969.5027

Toilet Bottle

Colorless; rectangular, faceted corners; narrow mouth, faceted stopper

Date: 1885-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), glassblowing, glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 70624

Accession Number: 1969.5028

Clothes Brush

Ivory, rectangular brush with rounded edges and a black monogram.

Date: 1875

Maker: unknown

Material: bristle, ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 70625

Accession Number: 1969.5029

Toothbrush

Ivory; curved, flattened handle; tapered brush; stripes behnd hd

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: G. B. Kent & Sons (Manufacturer)

Material: bristle

GUSN: 70626

Accession Number: 1969.5030

Soap Dish

Rectangular; shallow well, footed, bent rods

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 70627

Accession Number: 1969.5031

Tumbler

Colorless; cylindrical; faceted

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), blow molding

GUSN: 70628

Accession Number: 1969.5032

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