Historic New England

Pick-up-sticks

Game contained in cylindrical carved wood case with cover. Contains twenty seven game elements, including miniature weapons and farm implements.

Date: 1875-1925

Maker: unknown

Material: bamboo (material)

GUSN: 73428

Accession Number: 1969.1190

Game Counters?

Ivory, red, blue, green, and black cylinder with a screw top with flowers; circular pieces with numbers

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component), painting (coating), vegetable ivory

GUSN: 73429

Accession Number: 1969.1191

Whist Pieces

Ivory, blue, green, pink; circular, flower motif; twist top

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component), painting (coating)

GUSN: 73430

Accession Number: 1969.1192.1

Whist Pieces

Ivory, blue, green, pink; circular, flower motif; twist top

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component), painting (coating)

GUSN: 73431

Accession Number: 1969.1192.2

Whist Counters

Blue, white, green, gold; circular boxs with reticulatd sides, top; rose; pieces

Date: 1875-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, celluloid (cellulosic), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 73432

Accession Number: 1969.1193.1

Whist Counters

Blue, white, green, gold; circular boxs with reticulatd sides, top; rose; pieces

Date: 1875-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, celluloid (cellulosic), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 73433

Accession Number: 1969.1193.2

Whist Counters

Blue, white, green, gold; circular boxs with reticulatd sides, top; rose; pieces

Date: 1875-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, celluloid (cellulosic), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 73434

Accession Number: 1969.1193.3

Beaded Bag

Grn, slvr; tube shape, beaded; slvr frnge ea. end; 2 movabl bands

Date: 1900-1925

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), silk (textile), metal

GUSN: 73435

Accession Number: 1969.1194

Card Case

Multi; patterned inlay; rectangular, rounded crnrs; fitted flush top

Date: 1900-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: bamboo (material), coloring, inlay (process)

GUSN: 73436

Accession Number: 1969.1195

Pillbox

Box with rounded corners and hinged, flat lid. Floral inlay and silver interior.

Date: 1875-1925

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 73437

Accession Number: 1969.1196

Inkwell

Cast iron inkwell painted black. In the shape of a monk reading book. Lid opens back at monk's belt-line.

Date: 1900-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 73438

Accession Number: 1969.1197

Desk Tray

Rectangular; rounded crnrs; white, multi; prcd, scallopd edge; 4 legs; figs

Date: 1925-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 73439

Accession Number: 1969.1199

Sheer discolored white dotted swiss; waistband of same material; ties divided into three sections, first section a continuation of waistband; second section same width but shorter than first, divided by seam , single layer, hemmed at sides and end, end edged with lace. Two front patch pockets edged ...

Date: 1870-1879

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), hand sewing

GUSN: 73440

Accession Number: 1969.5076

Scarf

White silk scarf.

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 73441

Accession Number: 1969.5077

Headdress

Gray silk; gathered at top; helmet shaped with lapets.

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 73442

Accession Number: 1969.5078

Thread

Used for mending stockings, stored in small paper envelope

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 73444

Accession Number: 1969.5080

Lace Fragment

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: lace (needlework)

GUSN: 73445

Accession Number: 1969.5081

Lace Fragment

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: lace (needlework)

GUSN: 73446

Accession Number: 1969.5082

Lace Fragment

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: lace (needlework)

GUSN: 73447

Accession Number: 1969.5083

Stocking

Yellow

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 73448

Accession Number: 1969.5084.1

Storage Box

R. H. STEARNS PACKAGE FOR STORING STOCKINGS

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 73449

Accession Number: 1969.5084.2

Collar

White

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), knitting (process)

GUSN: 73450

Accession Number: 1969.5085

Evening Dress

Pink satin ground with supplementary warp of gold; gold floral sprays with gold watered effect; square neck; yellow horsehair bodice covered with pink panel; sleeveless; fall net oversleeves embroidered with flowers of gold wrapped yellow thread, with scalloped edge; bodice - pink panel with belt at...

Date: ca. 1915

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, horsehair, satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 73451

Accession Number: 1969.5087

Vest

White silk taffeta body. Red silk twill front with printed foulard pattern in green, yellow, blue and black. Black satin piping around shawl collar and hem. Double breasted front with snap closure and six covered buttons (three per side).

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), taffeta, twill

GUSN: 73452

Accession Number: 1969.5090

Women's Walking Suit

A)Jacket/bodice - black velvet; chemisette with high boned collar of net, lace jabot attached to cream satin panel; wide velvet lapels; 3/4 velvet sleeves, gathered at shoulder, with turned back cuff; net undersleeves with tucks, lace ruffle and black net trim; jacket is open but has inner waistcoat...

Date: 1909-1912

Maker: A Monteil (Maker)

Material: embroidering, satin, silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 73453

Accession Number: 1969.5089AB

Mechanical Pencil

Silver; spiral body, retractable lead; mushroom finial

Date: 1891-1914

Maker: Faber, Johann (Manufacturer)

Material: casting (process), lead (metal), paper (fiber product), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 72803

Accession Number: 1969.4137

Table Pad

Tan; circular; openwork border; basketweave center

Date: 1885-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: grass (plant material), straw (plant material)

GUSN: 72804

Accession Number: 1969.4139

Waste Basket

Brn; circular, canted sides, vertical slats; rim handles

Date: 1875-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: straw (plant material)

GUSN: 72805

Accession Number: 1969.4395

Box

Rectangular; hinged lid; simulated wood liner

Date: 1900-1949

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), paper (fiber product), tin (metal)

GUSN: 72806

Accession Number: 1969.4396

Photographic Print

Mounted on french newspaper; inc. Sarah Bernhardt. 81 total

Date: 1880-1914

Maker: Van Bosch (Photographer) Benque Et Co. (Photographer) Reutlinger (Photographer) Vignais, A. (Photographer) Carat (Photographer) Nadar (Photographer) Liebert (Photographer) Girou (Photographer) Downey (Photographer) Stebbing, Edouard (Photographer)

Material: gelatin silver prints, silver (metal)

GUSN: 72807

Accession Number: 1969.4397

Chain

Chain of links; 3 clips at ends

Date: 1925-1949

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), white metal, wrought

GUSN: 72808

Accession Number: 1969.4399

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

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