Historic New England

Ring

Silver and gold ring with shaped shoulders with abstract floral decoration, center set with small stone, possibly a diamond. This ring (inscribed EH to MB 1786) marked the marriage of Eleazer Homer to Mary Bartlett on November 12, 1786, the donor's maternal great-grandparents.

Date: ca. 1786

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal), gold alloy, diamond (mineral)

GUSN: 101472

Accession Number: 1922.466

Bracelet

Brown table-worked hair bracelet, gold plated rectangular clasp set with purple glass stone.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: human hair, gold (metal)

GUSN: 101473

Accession Number: 1920.89

Bracelet

This bracelet is composed of brunette, table-worked human hair closed with a gold octagonal clasp set with a purple-colored paste stone.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: human hair, gold (metal), paste (glass)

GUSN: 101474

Accession Number: 1928.896

Bracelet

Gold bracelet with six oval medallions set with tintypes of Louis Agassiz, Alexander Dallas Bache, Benjamin Peirce, John Quincy Adams, Carl Freidrich Gauss, and John Adams. The reverse of each medallion is set with a lock of hair from each subject, except that of John Adams which came from the head ...

Date: 1845-1861

Maker: unknown

Material: gold (metal), tintypes (prints), human hair, glass (material)

GUSN: 101475

Accession Number: 1919.243

Pair of Bracelet Clasps

Two gold rectangular bracelet clasps, one set with brown hair under beveled glass and one is empty, each engraved on reverse.

Date: 1842

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 101476

Accession Number: 1936.281ab

Ring

14 karat gold ring set with a large circular Ethiopian opal.

Date: c. 1920

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101477

Accession Number: 1993.874

Brooch

This open-work fourteen-karat white gold brooch of Edwardian scrolling foliate design is set with round-cut diamonds and three diamond drops. The closure is a hinged pin and hook with a thumb tab saftety catch on the reverse.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: white gold, diamond (mineral)

GUSN: 101478

Accession Number: 1993.883

Brooch

Brooch of a foliate swag of collet-set diamonds set in platinum surmounting a triangle opal drop, hinged pin and safety clasp on reverse.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101479

Accession Number: 1993.884

Micromosaic Brooch

Rectangular micromosaic brooch depicting St. Peter's Basilica, "The Witness" obelisk, Moderno's fountains and groups of figures, all set in black glass with gold mount, gold hinged pin and hook on reverse.

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: Kitching & Abud (Retailer)

Material: gold (metal), micromosaics, glass (material), tesserae (mosaic components)

GUSN: 101480

Accession Number: 1933.279

Tiger Claw Necklace

This necklace is made from seven tiger claws set in gold mounts. Each gold mount is a wide cap set at the top of the claw, delicately chased with floral designs. The mount is held in place with a set of prongs extending from a tab along the front edge of each claw. Each claw is connected to the othe...

Date: 1875

Maker: unknown

Material: gold (metal), keratin

GUSN: 101481

Accession Number: 1928.147

Hair Comb

Tortoiseshell comb set, top features a carved pierced trellis and foliate scroll design surrounded by a border of gold with flowers and foliate scrolls.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: Tiffany & Co. (Jeweler)

Material: tortoise shell, gold (metal)

GUSN: 101482

Accession Number: 1969.505

Necklace and Earrings

This jewelry set consists of a jet necklace and earrings. The necklace is of polished jet plaques connected with gold 'o' rings. Each plaque is set with two groups of three seed pearls, one group at each end of the plaque. The groups are connected down the center of the link with a thin gold line. A...

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: jet (coal), gold (metal), freshwater pearl

GUSN: 101483

Accession Number: 1930.224-225

Bracelet

White gold bracelet consisting of nine octagonal filigree plaques each set with a round cut diamond in a square setting with mille grain decoration.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: white gold, diamond (mineral)

GUSN: 101484

Accession Number: 1993.903

Bracelet

Silver bangle bracelet with reed decoration and three bell shaped charms each engraved with Greek letters.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 101485

Accession Number: 1932.980

Bracelet

Silver bangle bracelet with reeds and three charms consisting of a mask, an urn and a set of pipes.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 101486

Accession Number: 1932.979

Pair of Child's Armlets

Pair of gold flexible link child's armlets.

Date: ca. 1858

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101487

Accession Number: 1964.175.1-2

Bracelet

Hinged bracelet with three bands of gold with five round cut sapphires in collet settings, hidden push button closure and safety chain attached.

Date: 1900-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: gold (metal), sapphire (mineral)

GUSN: 101488

Accession Number: 1993.900

Bracelet

Gold bangle bracelet with reed decoration.

Date: 1900-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: gold (metal)

GUSN: 101489

Accession Number: 1993.901

Bracelet

Gold hinged bracelet set with three rows of round cut garnets, push button closure with safety chain.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: gold (metal), garnet (mineral)

GUSN: 101490

Accession Number: 1993.899

Pair of Bracelets

Pair of gold hinged bracelets engraved with a floral and scroll design, push button hidden closures and safety chains.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: fourteen-carat gold

GUSN: 101491

Accession Number: 1993.905.1-2

Bracelet

Gold plated hinged bracelet.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101492

Accession Number: 1969.2386

Bracelet

Gold cuff bracelet consisting of five waved rows with a mottled surface.

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: Krementz & Company (Jeweler)

GUSN: 101493

Accession Number: 2007.15.11

Bracelet

This silver "love token" bracelet consists of ten circular charms with personalized inscriptions of initials, first names, and drawings of butterflies inscribed on one side. Six coins feature the design of the 1884 American dime (seated Liberty surrounded by the phrase "United States of America") on...

Date: ca. 1885

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101494

Accession Number: 1929.1792

Cigar Box

Wooden cigar box covered in paper labels, box contains sheet of three cent stamps, six match books, a clear round plastic box, tube of lipstick, tube of lip pomade, white button, paper advertisement for window screens, sticker with words "HOUSE / ESSEX, MASS.", and three unidentified objects.

Date: 1930-1950

Maker: Martinez Cigar Co. (Manufacturer)

GUSN: 103613

Accession Number: 2008.11.8A-Q

Bottle of Insect Repellent

Unopened bottle of insect repellent. Clear molded rectangular shaped bottle with round shoulders and a short neck, black metal twist-off cap, white label with black lettering.

Date: 1930-1950

Maker: SKOL Company, Inc. (Manufacturer)

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 103614

Accession Number: 2008.11.9

Fishing License

Paper fishing license framed in a plain metal rectangular frame with pin on reverse.

Date: 1947

Maker: The Whitehead & Hoag Co. (Manufacturer)

GUSN: 103615

Accession Number: 2008.11.10

Wedding Gown

Two piece eyelet cotton wedding gown consisting of a long sleeved bodice with lace collar and trim and a full length skirt with eyelet decoration and a small train.

Date: 1865

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 103616

Accession Number: 2008.7.1AB

Dress

Blue linen dress with v-shaped scalloped neckline and floral embroidered bodice, three-quarter length sleeves with flared cuffs with a scalloped edge.

Date: ca. 1914

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 103617

Accession Number: 2008.7.2

Girl's Coat

Girl's dark brown wool coat with cotton crocheted trim along bottom and cuffs, round brown button down front, and brown satin belt attached.

Date: ca. 1879

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 103618

Accession Number: 2008.7.3.1

Girl's Cape

Brown wool cape with cotton crocheted trim along neck front and bottom edges.

Date: ca. 1879

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 103619

Accession Number: 2008.7.3.2

Girl's Coat

Girl's black and white wool windowpane plaid coat with black velvet trim at cuffs and bottom edge, six mother of pearl round buttons down front.

Date: ca. 1879

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 103620

Accession Number: 2008.7.4.1

Girl's Cape

Girl's black and white wool windowpane plaid cape with black velvet trim along front and bottom, small round mother of pearl button at neck.

Date: ca. 1879

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 103621

Accession Number: 2008.7.4.2

Girl's Dress

Girl's red linen dress with high neck, long sleeves and a dropped waist, white eyelet floral trim along neck, cuffs, chest, waist and bottom hem, two mother of pearl buttons on front.

Date: 1880-1885

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 103622

Accession Number: 2008.7.5

Child's Hat

Brown velvet hat with silk scotch plaid trim, ear flaps with silk ribbon ties, two metal tassels, and a red feather.

Date: 1865-1885

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 103623

Accession Number: 2008.7.6

Boy's Suit

Boy's two-piece blue and white cotton suit. Coat has blue stripes on white ground with blue cotton collar, cuffs, and band at bottom. Blue cotton short pans with belt loops and button holes along waistband.

Date: 1870-1885

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 103624

Accession Number: 2008.7.7AB

Boy's Suit

Boy's three piece white linen suit consisting of a long sleeved coat, vest with mother of pearl buttons and silk back panel, and long pants.

Date: 1860-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 103625

Accession Number: 2008.7.8A-C

Girl's Dress

Ivory silk dress with maroon velvet collar, sleeves and front chest panel, square neckline, half length straight sleeves with cotton cord laces up sides, cotton cord laces on bodice front, cream bone spherical buttons on back, gathered waist with attached sash, full skirt with band of horizontal ple...

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 103626

Accession Number: 2008.22

Axminister Carpet

Axminister carpet with Turkish design. Madder red field with traditional Smyrna palmette lattice overall in pale blue, coral red, yellow and green all within a medium blue rosette and floral vine border. Cut and reduced in length, coarsely woven.

Date: 1760-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 103627

Accession Number: 2007.20

Drop Leaf Table

Mahogany drop-leaf dining table with eight straight legs ending in pad feet.

Date: 1740-1750

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 103628

Accession Number: 2008.5

Baby Carriage

Wood baby carriage painted black with yellow, red and green stenciled decoration on body and wheels, black leather adjustable hood with removable side windows, sliding seat upholstered with cream colored corduroy, curved arms at back with turned wooden handle.

Date: 1875-1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 103629

Accession Number: 1928.216

Baby Carriage

Wood baby carriage painted black with red and yellow stenciled lines along edges, two wheels and a harness at front, black leather adjustable hood, floral silk upholstered seat.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 103630

Accession Number: 1930.806

Baby Carriage

Wicker body baby carriage with black painted wooden frame with yellow, red and green stencil decoration, four large black painted wooden wheels with yellow stenciled line decoration. Leather adjustable hood with silk scalloped knotted fringed. Corduroy upholstered seat. Curved arms with turned woode...

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 103631

Accession Number: 2008.20