Historic New England

Shutter slats

Shutter slats, most painted red and gray. Grooved at ends for fitting into shutter frame. Stored in a wooden box with an open front.

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 23216

Accession Number: 1998.2957

Metal padlocks of varying sizes and shapes. Most are round or heart-shaped and have concealable front key holes. Some inscribed by maker, some not. Five plastic bags w/ skeleton keys. Stored in a cardboard box.

Date: 1840-1900

Maker: Samson (Maker) M. W. & C. (Maker) Master Lock Co. (Maker) Ritohiw & Son (Maker)

Material: metal

GUSN: 23217

Accession Number: 1998.2958

Doorknob

Doorknobs and metal doorknob bases. Several plain white ceramic and brown ceramic knobs. Other materials include glass and brass. Two escutcheons in plastic package. Stored in a cardboard box.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), earthenware, glass (material)

GUSN: 23218

Accession Number: 1998.2959

Springs, chain, bolts and pulleys

Springs, chains, foot bolts and pulleys. Most iron, some brass. A few pulleys embossed w/ foliate detail. Stored in cardboard box.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal)

GUSN: 23219

Accession Number: 1998.2960

Doorlock, key plate and stick plate

Doorlocks, key plates and stick plates. Most are iron painted black. Most locks have rectangular escutcheons. Stored in cardboard box.

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: Sargent & Co. (Maker)

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 23220

Accession Number: 1998.2961

Caster

Casters, varying sizes. Most iron painted black; some wheels are brass, others wooden. Stored in a cardboard box.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 23221

Accession Number: 1998.2962

Thumb latches, pulls, door handles

Thumb latches, pulls and door handles. Iron handles and thumb latches; steel, brass, leather and iron pulls--mostly bail handle pulls. Stored in a cardboard box.

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: Possibly Harrods (Maker)

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal), leather, steel (alloy)

GUSN: 23222

Accession Number: 1998.2963

Fire extinguisher

One fire extinguisher, glass bulb painted red. Three metal backs for mounting bulb onto wall. Bulb filled w/ liquid.

Date: 1920-1930

Maker: International Fire Equipment Corp. (Maker)

Material: glass (material), painting (coating)

GUSN: 23223

Accession Number: 1998.2964

Doorknob, escutcheon, doorplate

Two metal doorknobs, two brass plated escutcheons and 2 metal stick plates. Doorknobs are worn, their finish faded. Three skeleton keys. Stored in a cardboard box.

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 23224

Accession Number: 1998.2965

Doorbell

Round brass doorbell. Small finial at top and 2 holes at sides for fastening to wall. Stored in a cardboard box.

Date: 1879-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal)

GUSN: 23225

Accession Number: 1998.2966

Shutter holder

Outdoor shutter holders. Metal painted white. Two holes at back for fastening; holder bends at tip for securing shutter in place. Stored in a cardboard box.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 23226

Accession Number: 1998.2967

Iron fastener

New wrought iron fasteners for cellar shed door. Some are 3-sided w/ square edges; others are 2-sided w/ hooked top edge. End sections of all are tapered. Stored in a cardboard box.

Date: 1965-1975

Maker: Whitman, Gil (Maker)

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 23227

Accession Number: 1998.2968

Screw eyes and hooks

Large iron screw eyes and hooks. More eyes than hooks.

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 23228

Accession Number: 1998.2969

Door bolts, hinges, strap hinge pin

Door bolts, door hinges and strap hinge pins. Iron and steel of varying ages and shapes. Some rusted; some in good condition.

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 23229

Accession Number: 1998.2970

Nail

Wrought iron spike nails. Circular but uneven heads and square stems. Also one brass rod w/ a hole in its head.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 23230

Accession Number: 1998.2971

Bolts, spikes

Iron bolts and spikes of varying lengths and widths. Mostly round heads, some square.

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 23231

Accession Number: 1998.2972

Clasps and hinges

Iron door hinges and clasps. Varying sizes and shapes. Most are badly rusted.

Date: 1860-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 23232

Accession Number: 1998.2973

Rope frame w/ rope

Rope frame w/ thin rope wrapped around. Frame is pine and constructed of 4 planks nailed in a square w/ the ends overlapping.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood), rope

GUSN: 23233

Accession Number: 1998.2974

Hinge

Assortment of wrapped hinges. Most are iron badly rusted. Most have nail holes along center; all have some sort of circular opening or hook at end.

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 23234

Accession Number: 1998.2975

Barrel fragments

Barrel fragments, wooden, unfinished. Asst. hoops and staves, lids.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23235

Accession Number: 1998.2976

Barrel fragments

Barrel fragments, wooden, unfinished. Asst. hoops and staves, lids.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23236

Accession Number: 1998.2977

Board

Wooden drawing board, unfinished wood, 2 pieces joined.

Date: 1860-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23237

Accession Number: 1998.2978

Lamp base

Cast iron lamp base w/ ridge design.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 23238

Accession Number: 1998.2979

Lamp base

Cast iron lamp base w/ ridge design. Attachment piece at top of base w/ crown finial and side attachment of lamp.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 23239

Accession Number: 1998.2980

Pole

Long branch w/ wooden clamp attached to middle, poss. well sweep. Unfinished branch, pine clamp. Wire at top of branch.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23140

Accession Number: 1998.2883

Binoculars case

Leather binoculars case w/ long handle. Lid and bottom of case missing. Cotton lining inside.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), leather

GUSN: 23141

Accession Number: 1998.2884

Lid

Large tin cover w/ handle on top. Canvas wrapped around handle. Top of cover is smaller than base. Ring at bottom, side.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: pressing, tin (metal)

GUSN: 23142

Accession Number: 1998.2885

Box

Green painted wooden crate w/ iron pinch clasp on lid and 2 iron hinges. Egg crate lining at bottom. 3 paper labels on 2 sides indicating contents of box (16 doz. eggs) and recipient (FOR DOE, SULLIVAN & CO. Inc.)

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 23143

Accession Number: 1998.2886

Fireplace grate pieces

Cast iron fireplace grate and arch. A) Main archway w/ molding of grape and scroll design on front; B)small curved piece w/ openwork design of heart-shaped scrollwork; C) small curved piece w/ little detail; D) arch shaped front board w/ diamond shaped openwork; E) flat back board.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: B. G. & Co. (Maker)

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 23144

Accession Number: 1998.2887A-E

Box

Green painted wooden crate w/ iron pinch clasp on lid and 2 iron hinges. Inside divided in center to form 2 compartments.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 23145

Accession Number: 1998.2888

Barrel fragments

Wooden barrel fragments, staves and 4 iron hoops. Unfinished wood.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23146

Accession Number: 1998.2889

Cover

Tin cover w/ handle (prob. for fireplace). Scroll shaped handle in center, near bend in cover. Backside has one ridge in center. Cover has curved top.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: pressing, tin (metal)

GUSN: 23147

Accession Number: 1998.2890

Wooden post

White painted wooden post, octagonal w/ many nails sticking out.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 23148

Accession Number: 1998.2891

Hook

Wrought iron hook w/ footed bottom and ringed top.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 23149

Accession Number: 1998.2892

Hook

Wrought iron hook w/ footed bottom and ringed top.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 23150

Accession Number: 1998.2893

Hook

Wrought iron hook w/ footed bottom and ringed top.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 23151

Accession Number: 1998.2894

Hook

Wrought iron hook w/ footed bottom and ringed top.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 23152

Accession Number: 1998.2895

Hook

Wrought iron hook on rope; rope ends tied together to form loop.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 23153

Accession Number: 1998.2896

Lever

Wrought iron lever.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 23154

Accession Number: 1998.2897

Hook

Wrought iron hook w/ square base.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 23155

Accession Number: 1998.2898

Drill

Cast iron drill; 3 pronged drill attached to semi-circular handle; rope holding it together.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 23156

Accession Number: 1998.2899

Hinge

Long wrought iron hinge; long flat piece w/ 8 nails and perpendicular ring at one end.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 23157

Accession Number: 1998.2900

Spike

Wrought iron spike w/ screw-like bottom.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 23158

Accession Number: 1998.2901

Iron tool

Wrought iron tool w/ flat triangle on end; bent handle.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 23159

Accession Number: 1998.2902

Tiller

Ship's tiller (possibly); long piece of wood w/ square bottom and carved diamond-shaped top.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23160

Accession Number: 1998.2903

Haul ?

Long white painted haul; circular top attached to long pole w/ ring attached at bottom.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 23161

Accession Number: 1998.2904

Curtain rod

One in pair of long black curtain rods; sceptor-like ends.

Date: 1870-1910

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 23162

Accession Number: 1998.2905.1

Curtain rod

One in pair of long black curtain rods; flat circular ends.

Date: 1870-1910

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 23163

Accession Number: 1998.2905.2

Banister fragment

Stair banister fragment; spherical top w/ turned pole and squared bottom; raised rings around pole; pole w/ 2 ringed cut above squared bottom.

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23164

Accession Number: 1998.2906

Banister fragment

Stair banister fragment; spherical top w/ turned pole and squared bottom; raised rings around pole; pole w/ 2 ringed cut above squared bottom.

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23165

Accession Number: 1998.2907

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