Historic New England

Jewelry Box

Black rectangular jewelry box with a hinged lid, decorated with a gilded branch and landscape

Date: 1880-1914

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 72537

Accession Number: 1969.2889

Tray

Ivory, red, green; rectangular, knotchd crnrs; mums in lscp, crackle

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 72538

Accession Number: 1969.2890

Trinket Box

Dk brown; circular, dished lid; basket weave & bamboo motif

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 72539

Accession Number: 1969.2891

Needlework Basket

Org; rectangular, hinged lid, latch; lined pockets; misc. contents

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), straw (plant material)

GUSN: 72540

Accession Number: 1969.2892

Stamp Box

Varigated green, black; rectangular; hngd lid, ball feet, 2 compartments

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: Pratt, W. (Goldsmith)

Material: brass (alloy), gilding, malachite (mineral), onyx (mineral), stone (rock)

GUSN: 72541

Accession Number: 1969.2894

Brush

Ivory; oval head, monogramed, flat oval handle, yellow bristles

Date: 1885-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: bristle, ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 72542

Accession Number: 1969.2896.1

Shoehorn

Ivory rectangular shoehorn with a curved well, rounded corners, an oval handle, and a monogram.

Date: 1885-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: bristle, ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 72543

Accession Number: 1969.2896.2

Brush

Ivory; oval head, felt oval handle; yellow bristle; monogram

Date: 1884-1914

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 72544

Accession Number: 1969.2897

Brush

Ivory; oval head with dished back, ovoid felt handle, yellow bristles; monogram.

Date: 1884-1914

Maker: Attributed to W. Thornhill & Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: bristle, silver (metal)

GUSN: 72545

Accession Number: 1969.2898

Clothes Brush

Ivory; rectangular with curvd sides, dished well, blond bristles

Date: 1884-1914

Maker: W. Thornhill & Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: bristle

GUSN: 72546

Accession Number: 1969.2899

Pencil

Gld; rifle shell with pencil in tip

Date: 1914-1918

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 72547

Accession Number: 1969.2985

Shoehorn

Tan; paddle head with "high heel" hndl; monogrm with stringing

Date: 1800-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: inlay (process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72548

Accession Number: 1969.2987

Trinket Box

Med brown; ovl; stylized dragon hndls, lid wedges btwn; spiral mtf

Date: 1885-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: birch (wood), carving (processes)

GUSN: 72549

Accession Number: 1969.2988

Desk

Desk. Mahogany. Narrow rectangular upper case with three drawers; eight pigeon holes; slanted green baize writing surface; two lower drawers below. Rests on turned legs.

Date: 1820-1835

Maker: unknown

Material: Paraguayan cedar (wood), Spanish cedar (wood), toon (wood), mahogany (wood), Norway spruce (wood)

GUSN: 72550

Accession Number: 1969.3073

Desk and Bookcase. Mahogany primary wood includes top and sides with mahogany veneer on bottom; pine secondary wood includes back; pine bottom; pine support board beneath top. Rectangular case. Overhanging top with one shelf. Dowels attach to desk. Rests on ball feet with round tenons.

Date: 1820-1835

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), veneering, Norway spruce (wood)

GUSN: 72551

Accession Number: 1969.3074

Trunk

Rectangular black trunk with a hinged lid and bail handles; corner reinforced; tack outlining; key

Date: 1800-1816

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 72552

Accession Number: 1969.3075

Bookcase

Rectangular overhanging top; 3 shelves; molded base; mult vertical board back

Date: 1885-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72553

Accession Number: 1969.3076

Bookcase

Rectangular overhanging top; 3 shelves; molded base; mult vertical board back

Date: 1885-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72554

Accession Number: 1969.3077

Inkstand

Farm maid with chickens by windmill; inwell in roof; bell in bas

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal), casting (process), glass (material)

GUSN: 72555

Accession Number: 1969.3078

Trunk

Rectangular red trunk with a hinged lid and bail handles; decorated with floral design, edges and corners reinforced.

Date: 1800-1849

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), camphorwood (wood), leather, painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72556

Accession Number: 1969.3080.1

Matchbox

Man in the moon form; hinged lid; hole in mouth, yel eyes

Date: 1910-1939

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 72809

Accession Number: 1969.4398

Storage Box

Rectangular, hngd lid; bird's-eye veneer; paneled inside lid

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), maple (wood), pine (wood), rosewood (wood), veneering

GUSN: 72810

Accession Number: 1969.4401

Set Crayon

Red box, flush lid; pink crayons, white sleeves

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: Faber, A. W. (Manufacturer)

Material: cardboard, glass (material), paper (fiber product), wax

GUSN: 72811

Accession Number: 1969.4402

Set Crayon

Blue, red crayons; brown box, slip drawer

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 72812

Accession Number: 1969.4403

Storage Box

Nat finish; rectangular top, hngd lid; eye hook/screw latch; frnt handl

Date: 1924-1949

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), leather, pine (wood), plywood

GUSN: 72813

Accession Number: 1969.4404

Storage Box

Red, gilt box with a rectangular top, hinged lid; stitched front, back; shaped latch

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), painting (coating), skin (collagenous material), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72814

Accession Number: 1969.4405

Condiment Set

Rectangular tray, mold edge, ball feet; nine circular holders joined; handle; cruets, jar

Date: 1818-1830

Maker: Hawkes (Manufacturer)

Material: brass (alloy), cardboard, glass (material), blow molding, paper (fiber product), plating (metal coating), silver (metal), metal

GUSN: 72815

Accession Number: 1969.4406

Storage Box

Nat finish; dp rectangular hngd lid; shaped clasp; nailed joints

Date: 1900-1939

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), pine (wood), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 72816

Accession Number: 1969.4407

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

Storage Box

Unfinished box; 6 board construction; nailde joints; rounded corners

Date: 1825-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 72833

Accession Number: 1969.4606

Statue

Male child with wings; contropasto pose; swagged loin cloth; sq bs

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: concrete, pouring

GUSN: 72834

Accession Number: 1969.4607

Statue

Standing male; holds out bowl; grapes in other hand; small satyr at his feet

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: redware

GUSN: 72835

Accession Number: 1969.4608

Water Fountain

Male head, spout in mouth; horns, beard; applied to fountain wll

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: redware

GUSN: 72836

Accession Number: 1969.4609

Water Fountain

Dolphin-like; large scales; tail flipped over head; spout in mouth

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: redware

GUSN: 72837

Accession Number: 1969.4610

Food Storage Box

Black box with gold trim; rectangular; lid with rolled lip

Date: 1926

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 72838

Accession Number: 1969.4611

Search Collections

Displaying: 197751 - 197800 of 212,194