Historic New England

Bell

Bell, black wooden handle with brass body. Metal clapper.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 225812

Accession Number: 2006.44.3502

Candleholder

Candleholder, oval shape with bent edges, hammered design. Center post with square top holds candle. Curved handle. Painted black.

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 225813

Accession Number: 2006.44.3503

Compass

Compass in black metal case. White dial with black numerals and yellow arrows. Circular case has attached brass belt ring.

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, brass (alloy)

GUSN: 225814

Accession Number: 2006.44.3504

Container

Cylindrical wooden container painted with face of a balding man [A-top] wearing a kimono [B-bottom].

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 225815

Accession Number: 2006.44.3505AB

Sea Shell

Half sea shell, interior painted with sunset beach scene. Turtle with shell back and moveable paper feet glued on "beach".

Maker: unknown

Material: shell (animal material), paint (coating)

GUSN: 225816

Accession Number: 2006.44.3506

Plate

Small, round pewter plate.

Date: 1817-1850

Maker: Calder, William (Pewterer)

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

GUSN: 225918

Accession Number: 1949.148

Manning-Bowman Lightup

Match holder, step pyramid shaped chrome container [a] with removable cardboard insert [b] to hold matches.

Maker: Manning, Bowman & Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: chrome steel, cardboard

GUSN: 241371

Accession Number: 2006.44.3507AB

Panelled chest of drawers. Black walnut primary wood with Spanish cedar, white pine, red oak, and tulipwood. Coved cornice attached to edges of top. Joined case with two-panel sides. Drawer fronts composed of boards with applied moldings to simulate panels. X-shaped geometric molding on second ...

Date: 1670-1700

Maker: unknown

Material: black walnut (wood), eastern white pine (wood), Spanish cedar (wood), American tulipwood (wood), red oak (wood), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 241372

Accession Number: 1971.66

Brass kylin stamp

Rectangular brass stamp with figure of a Chinese kylin [a mythological animal that combines the features of a dragon, lion, deer, and ox] on top. Chinese characters engraved on bottom.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 241373

Accession Number: 2006.44.3508

Harmonica

Harmonica [a], rectangular shape with metal exterior and red striped wooden interior. Original tin box [b] with hinged lid. Box lid printed with blue background, text, and oval medallion of a young man playing the violin.

Maker: unknown

Material: chrome steel, wood (plant material), tin (metal)

GUSN: 241375

Accession Number: 2006.44.3509AB

Holder

Holder, black painted circular tray with vertical rectangular center pieces placed about 3/4" apart. Vertical pieces have painted decoration of four small white flowers connected by green lines. Exact purpose of object is unknown.

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, paint (coating)

GUSN: 241376

Accession Number: 2006.44.3510

Tobacco tin

Tobacco tin, tall oval shape with hinged lid. Half and Half brand tobacco. Partially used tin contains original paper bag filled with tobacco leaves.

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal), tobacco (material)

GUSN: 241377

Accession Number: 2006.44.3511

Thermometer

Thermometer mounted on a brass plaque with engraved numbers, plaque attached to wooden base. Small brass ring at top for hanging. Mercury still encased in glass tube.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 241378

Accession Number: 2006.44.3512

Flower vase

Flower vase, three small ceramic pots joined together by three winged cherubs. Squat shaped pots with sloping shoulders to circular rim, dark blue glaze. Cherubs have a pale green-blue glaze.

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 241379

Accession Number: 2006.44.3513

Arm Chair

Arm chair, Chippendale form with pierced splat. Gothic arch at center top, spiral leaf ears on crest. Marlborough legs and beaded edge. Well-modeled arms with rounded hand holds and curved arm supports with paired volutes. Back legs are chamfered below stretchers on outside front. Serpentine center ...

Date: 1770-1790

Maker: Possibly Short, Joseph, 1771-1819 (Maker)

Material: mahogany (wood), maple (wood), eastern white pine (wood), cloth

GUSN: 241380

Accession Number: 1966.286

Donald Duck finger puppet

Donald Duck finger puppet. Molded plastic figure of a duck wearing a sailor suit and sailor hat. Suit and hat painted blue, red painted bow tie, beak and feet painted yellow.

Maker: unknown

Material: plastic (organic material)

GUSN: 241381

Accession Number: 2006.44.3514

Bottle opener

Bottle opener, open metal oval attached to cylindrical wood handle.

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 241382

Accession Number: 2006.44.3515

Padlock

Square brass padlock with long shaft. Keyhole cut into base.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 241383

Accession Number: 2006.44.3516

Megaphone

Megaphone, cone shaped cardboard body with metal rimmed mouth flanked by rectangular metal handles. Five rivets hold body together. Brown cardboard body with crimson rim.

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, metal

GUSN: 241384

Accession Number: 2006.44.3517

Side Chairs

Queen Anne side chairs, pair; rush seat; Spanish feet; square turned legs and stretchers; ox yoke crest rail; vase-shaped splat.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 241385

Accession Number: 1992.771.1-2

Redware Charger

Redware/slipware charger; decorated and inscribed with white and green slip.

Maker: unknown

Material: redware, slip (clay)

GUSN: 241386

Accession Number: 1996.109

Mah Jongg Set

Mah-Jongg set. Includes: wooden box with sliding cover containing five drawers filled with ivory and bamboo game pieces; four wooden tile trays; Carter's Improved Scale and Doubling Score booklets. Belonged to Mrs. Stephen H. Phillips.

Maker: Phillips, Margaret Duncan (Owner)

Material: wood (plant material), brass (alloy), ivory (tooth component), bamboo (material), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 241397

Accession Number: 2006.44.3518

Handkerchief

Handkerchief, plain white cotton with scalloped edges.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 225344

Accession Number: 2006.44.3456

Handkerchief

Handkerchief, white cotton with simple 1" hemmed border. "P" monogram in bottom right corner. "M.D. Phillips" handwritten in center.

Maker: Phillips, Margaret Duncan (Owner)

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 225347

Accession Number: 2006.44.3457

Handkerchief

Handkerchief, white cotton with simple 3/16" hemmed border. "P" embroidered inside a floral medallion in bottom right corner.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 225352

Accession Number: 2006.44.3458

Handkerchief

Handkerchief, green and white cotton. "Anna" embroidered in yellow in bottom right corner. Darker yellow flowers embroidered in center.

Maker: Phillips, Anna Pingree Wheatland, 1870-1938 (Owner)

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 225353

Accession Number: 2006.44.3459

Handkerchief

Handkerchief, sheer white cotton with simple 3/16" hemmed border. "MDP" monogram embroidered inside floral wreath on bottom right corner.

Maker: Phillips, Margaret Duncan (Owner)

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 225354

Accession Number: 2006.44.3460

Handkerchief

Handkerchief, white cotton with 3/4" decorative lace border.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), lace (needlework)

GUSN: 225355

Accession Number: 2006.44.3461

Handkerchief

Handkerchief, white cotton with "P" embroidered in a circle in bottom right corner.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 225356

Accession Number: 2006.44.3462

Handkerchief

Handkerchief, sheer white cotton, simple 3/16" hemmed border. Gothic style "P" embroidered in bottom right corner.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 225357

Accession Number: 2006.44.3463

Handkerchief

Handkerchief, white cotton with simple 1/8" hemmed border. Plain "P" embroidered in bottom right corner.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 225358

Accession Number: 2006.44.3464

Handkerchief

Handkerchief, white lace, triangular shape.

Maker: unknown

Material: lace (needlework)

GUSN: 225359

Accession Number: 2006.44.3465

Handkerchiefs

Set of three handkerchiefs, white cotton edged with triangular shaped lace. "P" monogram in bottom right corner.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 225360

Accession Number: 2006.44.3466

Handkerchief

Handkerchief, white cotton edged with triangular shaped lace. "P" monogram in bottom right corner.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 225361

Accession Number: 2006.44.3466.1

Handkerchief

Handkerchief, white cotton edged with triangular shaped lace. "P" monogram in bottom right corner.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 225362

Accession Number: 2006.44.3466.2

Handkerchiefs

Handkerchief, white cotton edged with triangular shaped lace. "P" monogram in bottom right corner.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 225363

Accession Number: 2006.44.3466.3

Bag

Bag, navy blue and dark pink patterned silk with drawstring top. Pink silk lining. Pink, blue, and white tassel hangs from button on bottom of bag.

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 225364

Accession Number: 2006.44.3467

Change Purse

Change purse, silver mesh body with arched floral filagree clasp top. Seven silver ball tassels.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 225365

Accession Number: 2006.44.3468

Opera Glasses

Opera glasses [A] in original case [B]. Abalone opera glasses with black metal struts. Soft blue velvet case has hinged lid with circular brass button closure. Closure stamped with a bee. Velvet covered carrying handle, cream silk lining.

Maker: LeMaire Fi (Manufacturer) Bigelow, Kennard & Co. (Boston, Mass.) (Retailer)

Material: abalone shell, velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 225366

Accession Number: 2006.44.3469AB

Sachet

Sachet, muslin with scalloped edged flap embroidered "A.P.P." Front of sachet embroidered with a yellow basket of pink tulips. Single mother of pearl button closure.

Maker: unknown

Material: muslin

GUSN: 225375

Accession Number: 2006.44.3470

Sachet

Sachet, muslin with purple embroidered dots and band on scalloped edged flap. Stylized purple floral embroidery on front of sachet.

Maker: unknown

Material: muslin

GUSN: 225381

Accession Number: 2006.44.3471

Sachet with cover

Sachet [A] with embroidered muslin cover [B]. Square sachet of pale blue silk with rope edge binding. Muslin cover with four-petaled flower in center, openwork lace edge.

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), muslin

GUSN: 225385

Accession Number: 2006.44.3472AB

Sachet

Pair of rectangular sachets, purple muslin stitched with green thread. Sachets are filled with lavender.

Maker: unknown

Material: muslin

GUSN: 225388

Accession Number: 2006.44.3473

Sachet

Sachet, purple muslin stitched with green thread. Sachet is filled with lavender.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 225390

Accession Number: 2006.44.3473.1

Sachet

Sachet, purple muslin stitched with green thread. Sachet is filled with lavender.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 225391

Accession Number: 2006.44.3473.2

Sachet

Sachet, rectangular with open top. Bunch of stemmed violets tied with yellow ribbon embroidered on front, "APW." monogram on back.

Maker: Phillips, Anna Pingree Wheatland, 1870-1938 (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 225392

Accession Number: 2006.44.3474

Sachet

Sachet, square with open sides [partially completed]. "APW." monogram embroidered in purple on one side, double yellow basket of flowers embroidered on the other.

Maker: Phillips, Anna Pingree Wheatland, 1870-1938 (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 225394

Accession Number: 2006.44.3475

Vase

Gold luster glass vase with feather pattern on sides and bottom. Red luster inside mouth and red-gold ring around neck.

Date: 1893-1910

Maker: Union Glass Company (Somerville, Mass.) (Maker)

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 225404

Accession Number: 1943.31

Hand Towel

Irish linen hand towel. Dyed pastel green, machine-woven fabric. Short-sides bound with white thread. One white flower sewn over green fabric near border on short-side. Embroidered flower outline as well as small decorative flowers and dots.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), cotton (textile)

GUSN: 225422

Accession Number: 2001.158

Hand Towel

White, Irish linen hand towel. Machine-woven fabric. Three-fourths inch border on short-side; one and a half inch border opposite. Embroidered band near one and a half inch border. Bird motif in black stitching; blue cross-hatching fill; two outer undulating lines.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), cotton (textile)

GUSN: 225425

Accession Number: 2001.159

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