Historic New England

Trinket Basket

Brn, org, yellow; rectangular; overlapping lid; herring -bone & checked wvs

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: straw (plant material)

GUSN: 72839

Accession Number: 1969.4612

Boot Hook

Turned shaft with hook; maid-doll handle; child's?

Date: 1880-1914

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 72840

Accession Number: 1969.4613

Mechanical Pencil

Rectangular parts; compass movement; black box, compartments

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: Eugene Dietzgen Co. (Manufacturer) Eugene Dietzgen Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: leather, turning (shaping process), wood (plant material), upholstering, velvet (fabric weave), white metal, wool (textile)

GUSN: 72841

Accession Number: 1969.4614

Letter Rack

Grn; marbelized lining; battle scene print decor

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: engraving (printing process), marbling, paper (fiber product), wood (plant material), veneering

GUSN: 72842

Accession Number: 1969.4615

Scarab

Lt brown; insect body; hieroglyphics

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 72843

Accession Number: 1969.4616

Paperweight

Org, glt; circular base, ball finial; oriental motifs

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: japanning, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72844

Accession Number: 1969.4617

Trinket Box

Colorless body, circular, faceted (a); domed lid (b)

Date: 1900-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: cutting (dividing), glass (material), silver (metal)

GUSN: 72845

Accession Number: 1969.4618

Pen Wiper

Red, black alternating; circular, flower design

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: felt (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 72846

Accession Number: 1969.4619

Electric Lamp

Urn-shaped; top 1/4 beige glaze; drak brown bottom; circular carved base

Date: 1920-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: stoneware (pottery), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72847

Accession Number: 1969.4634

Electric Lamp

Black, green, and gold lamp with an urn shape with Greek key, acanthus; footed; and three sockets

Date: 1910-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), carving (processes), painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72848

Accession Number: 1969.4635.1

Electric Lamp

Black, green, and gold lamp with urn shape with Greek key, acanthus; footed; and three sockets

Date: 1910-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), carving (processes), painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72849

Accession Number: 1969.4635.2

Kerosene Lamp

Bge, brown; raised floral & foliage; highlighted with gold

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: E. M. Duplex & Co. (Manufacturer) Pearl Glass (Manufacturer)

Material: brass (alloy), earthenware

GUSN: 72850

Accession Number: 1969.4636

Kerosene Lamp

Orange, brown; cylindrical, floral motif; domed base, four feet; burner with two wicks; two knobs

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: E. M. Duplex & Co. (Manufacturer) Wright & Butler (Manufacturer)

Material: brass (alloy), bronze (metal), earthenware

GUSN: 72851

Accession Number: 1969.4637

Electric Lamp

Lt brown; turned spindle-shpd body, side hook; rectangular base; plug sockt

Date: 1925-1939

Maker: Hubbell (Manufacturer)

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72852

Accession Number: 1969.4638

Electric Lamp

Dk red-brn; turned spndl shpd body; side hook; rectangular base; plug sckt

Date: 1925-1939

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72853

Accession Number: 1969.4639

Urn

Black, dark patina; circular base, cylindrical column, shallow double handle dish; relief

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal), painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72854

Accession Number: 1969.4641

Paper Knife

Red, green, yellow tartan plaid; baluster handle

Date: 1880-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: laminating, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72855

Accession Number: 1969.4660

Quill Case

Red, green, yellow Stuart plaid; rectangular case; corregated cloth interior

Date: 1880-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: felt (textile), laminating, paper (fiber product), wood (plant material), wool (textile)

GUSN: 72856

Accession Number: 1969.4661

Candy Box

Wht, red, green, yellow, gold; circular, flush lid; cut-work floral motifs

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 72857

Accession Number: 1969.4662

Scissors

Sm, sewing form; double scroll shaft; sharp point

Date: 1875-1924

Maker: Thornhill (Manufacturer)

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

GUSN: 72858

Accession Number: 1969.4663

Pair of Earrings

Pair of coral pendant earrings, oval cabochon cut coral surrounded by seven coral beads supporting an elongated vase shaped drop, gold wire ear fasteners.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100981

Accession Number: 1969.3007.1-2

Pair of Earrings in Original Case

Pair of coral earrings in original case, cabochon cut corals on gold ear wire fasteners, black leather case with white silk and blue velvet lining.

Date: 1868

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100982

Accession Number: 1969.3005.1-2

Pair of gold and coral earrings, gold rosette with tiny coral beads, supports gold bell of leaves and filigree gold ball set with tiny coral beads, hinged ear wire fasteners. In blue leather box with snap (not original).

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100983

Accession Number: 1969.3019.1-2

Necklace and Earrings

Matching amber necklace and drop earrings, graduated strand of oval cloudy amber beads with an amber and ivory screw clasp, drop earrings with single amber bead, gold ear wire fasteners.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100984

Accession Number: 1969.3032.1-3

Pair of Earrings

Each earring ins this pair is composed of an oval cameo cut from pink and white shell. One earring depicts a peasant woman in front of a house, the other depicts a peasant woman in front of a tree. Both are set in gold mounts within a gold leaf frame. The earrings attach with gold s-shaped wires.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: gold (metal), shell (animal material)

GUSN: 100985

Accession Number: 1922.197AB

Pair of Earrings

Each earring in this pair is composed of an oval cameo bust set in a plain gold mount. One earring depicts a figure in profile with long, curled hair. The other earring depicts a profile with short hair. Both face the same direction. The earrings attach with gold hinged ear wires.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: gold (metal), shell (animal material)

GUSN: 100986

Accession Number: 1922.201ab

Pair of Earrings

Each earring in this pair is composed of carved "lava" (sandstone) oval cameos. Each cameo depicts a female in profile set in gold mounts with rope twist border, gold wire ear fasteners.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100987

Accession Number: 1922.641AB

Earring

This earring is composed of an oval cameo carved from black "lava" (talc / soapstone)depicting a classically dressed female in profile. The cameo is set in a plain gold mount and attaches with a gold s-shaped ear wire on the reverse.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: limestone, gold (metal)

GUSN: 100988

Accession Number: 1932.564

Earring

This single earring is composed of a beige "lava" (limestone) carved rosette surmount from which is suspended a carved acorn drop. The earring attaches with a gold hinged ear wire.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: limestone, gold (metal)

GUSN: 100989

Accession Number: 1933.44

Cameo Brooch

Oval "lava" (sandstone) cameo set in gold mount, cameo depicts a man in profile, hinged pin and hook on reverse.

Date: 1848

Maker: Greenough, John A. (Sculptor)

GUSN: 100990

Accession Number: 1988.139

Florentine Mosaic Brooch and Earrings

Matching Florentine mosaic brooch and earrings, brooch depicts a white chalcedony, green malachite and brown chalcedony flowers with green chalcedony leaves set in a black marble plaque, gold frame with applied gold flowers, hinged pin and hook on reverse, earrings each feature two white chalcedony ...

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100991

Accession Number: 1940.129a-c

Pair of Earrings

Pair of Roman micromosaic pendant earrings; black onyx diamond shaped surmounts each set with a micromosaic butterfly, supports elongated pointed black onyx pendants each set with a micromosaic of a dove perched on a tree stump, all set in gold frames with applied scrolls, hinged ear wire fasteners.

Date: 1870-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 100992

Accession Number: 1939.142ab

Pair of Earrings

Each earring in this pair is composed of a Florentine mosaic. Each round black marble plaque is set with white morning glories, blue forget-me-nots and white lilies, all made from carefully fitted pieces of chalcedony. The mosaics are set in gold mounts with rope twist borders. The earrings attach w...

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: black marble, gold (metal)

GUSN: 100993

Accession Number: 1922.625AB

Pair of Earrings

Each earring in this pair is an oval Roman micromosaic composition of flowers on a black background. The mosaics are set in gold Etruscan revival style frames with twisted wire and granulation decoration. The earrings attach with gold wire ear fasteners.

Date: 1870-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), gold (metal)

GUSN: 100994

Accession Number: 1922.196AB

Brooch and Earrings

Roman micromosaic brooch and earrings; brooch features four oval black onyx plaques set with micromosaic flowers, set in gold mounts with rope twist borders, all soldered onto two metal bars, hinged pin and hook on reverse (pin is a later replacement), oval black onyx plaque earrings set with mircro...

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 100995

Accession Number: 1927.64-65

Pair of Earrings

Each earring in this pair is composed of an elongated pendant drop decorated with an enameled polychrome scene of the Swiss Alps. Each pendant is suspended from an oval surmount decorated with an enameled polychrome lake scene. Both surmount and pendant are set in a gilt frame accented with scroll a...

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: gold (metal), enamel (fused coating)

GUSN: 100996

Accession Number: 1927.876AB

Brooch

Rectangular brooch with an enameled polychrome scene of Lake Geneva set in gold frame accented with curved gold border and beads, hinged pin and hook on reverse.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100997

Accession Number: 1927.875

Pendant and Earrings

Painted porcelain pendant and earrings; elongated oval pendant with two scarlet ibis in a marsh, set in plain gold frame, two loop attachments at top, triangle shaped drop earrings each with a flamingo in a marsh, gold Etruscan revival style mounts with applied scrolls and beads, wire ear fasteners.

Date: 1870-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, gold alloy

GUSN: 100998

Accession Number: 1942.325a-c

Brooch and Earrings

Painted enamel on porcelain brooch and earrings; oval porcelain plaque with painted enamel portrait of woman wearing a purple veil and holding a white mask, set in gilt mount with rope twist border and framed with four leaf clusters, hinged pin and hook on reverse, oval porcelain earrings with paint...

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 100999

Accession Number: 1942.320a-c

Pair of Earrings

Each earring in this pair is composed of graduated multi-layer clusters of seed pearl rosettes, with a large central pearl, set on a mother-of-pearl plaque and held in place with white horsehair. The earrings attach with gold ear wires. In fitted black horseshoe shaped leather box (1933.1693.2) with...

Date: ca. 1860

Maker: Tiffany & Co. (Retailer)

Material: mother of pearl, freshwater pearl, horsehair, gold (metal)

GUSN: 101000

Accession Number: 1933.1693.1AB

Brooch

This brooch forms a set with 1933.1693.1AB. The brooch is composed of graduated multi-layer clusters of seed pearl rosettes set on a mother-of-pearl plaque and held in place with white horsehair. The brooch closes with a hinged pin and hook on the reverse. It is enclosed in box 1933.1693.2.

Date: ca. 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: mother of pearl, freshwater pearl, horsehair, gold (metal)

GUSN: 101001

Accession Number: 1933.1694

Pair of Earrings

Each earring in this pair consists of a seed pearl rosette surrounding an oval paste center tied to a mother of pearl plaque with white horsehair. The earrings attach with gold hinged wire ear fasteners.

Date: ca. 1825

Maker: unknown

Material: freshwater pearl, glass (material), foil (metal), mother of pearl, horsehair, gold (metal)

GUSN: 101002

Accession Number: 1934.1844AB

Earring

This single earring is composed of a single pearl set in gold from which is suspended a beaded seed pearl ball drop with an amethyst or garnet bezel-set in gold at the base of the drop. The earring attaches with a screw-back fastener.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: gold (metal), freshwater pearl, amethyst (mineral), garnet (mineral)

GUSN: 101003

Accession Number: 1917.224

Pair of Earrings

Pair of gold and artificial pearl earrings, two gold colored pearls on a gold wire and a small gold bead at top and bottom, wire ear fasteners.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101004

Accession Number: 2007.15.87ab

Chatelaine

Gold colored metal (pinchbeck) chatelaine with two miniature paintings on ivory. The belt hook is set with an oval miniature depicting a woman in a white dress holding red flowers sitting by an urn and a child or cherub is sitting behind her. The second miniature hangs from three chains suspended fr...

Date: ca. 1797

Maker: unknown

Material: pinchbeck, ivory (tooth component), marcasite, watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 101005

Accession Number: 1948.128

Pair of Earrings

Each earring in this pair is set with four irregularly shaped, table-cut emeralds set in cut-tab gold bezels, alternating with four freshwater seed pearls pierced by gold wires to hold them in place. At the center of each earring, surrounded by small gold balls, is a large baroque pearl. The earring...

Date: 1894-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: gold (metal), freshwater pearl, emerald (mineral)

GUSN: 101006

Accession Number: 1990.1389.1-2

Pair of Earrings

Each earring in this pair is composed of a large freshwater pearl top with an amethyst drop beneath. The top pearl is mounted with a gold back. Hanging beneath the pearl suspended on a fine white gold chain is a small pearl bead above a large briolette-cut amethyst with a white gold cap. Each earri...

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: Black, Starr & Frost Ltd. (Manufacturer)

Material: gold (metal), freshwater pearl, amethyst (mineral)

GUSN: 101007

Accession Number: 1990.13AB

Pair of earrings

Each earring in this pair is composed of an oval old European-cut topaz set in a gold cannetille border with rosettes of seed pearls above and below. The earrings attach with hinged gold ear wires on the reverse.

Date: ca. 1815

Maker: unknown

Material: gold (metal), topaz (mineral), pearl (animal material)

GUSN: 101008

Accession Number: 1932.516AB

Earring

Single oval hair, jet and pearl earring, basket weave hair under glass surrounded by a row of seed pearls and a row of faceted jet, set in gold mount, hinged wire ear fastener on reverse.

Date: 1820-1860

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101009

Accession Number: 1952.151

Pair of Earrings

Each earring in this pair is composed of a circular rose-cut paste stone with pink foil backing set in a gold crown bezel mount. The earrings attach with gold ear wires on the reverse.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), gold (metal)

GUSN: 101010

Accession Number: 1926.237AB

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